11:07 PM ET The Club World Cup is a big deal in Brazil, where, for all its global dimension, the competition is a continuation of local rivalries by other means. The South American representatives this year are Palmeiras, from the sprawling city of Sao Paulo. The other big teams from the city already have a
10:44 PM ET The controversial Sean Strickland continues his rise in the UFC’s middleweight division. Strickland defeated Jack Hermansson via split decision (49-46, 47-48, 49-46) Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Strickland used his jab to keep Hermansson at bay the entire fight. Hermansson did not succeed on any
7:44 PM ET Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Any other time Jordan Spieth can see the golf ball sitting up on grass inside a red hazard line, it’s a simple choice: hit the shot. Saturday at Pebble Beach was different. He could see the ball. He could also see a 60-foot drop off the
6:52 PM GMT Finn Russell slotted a penalty eight minutes from time to earn Scotland a narrow 20-17 win over England on Saturday as they took advantage of a penalty try and a yellow card for the visitors to edge a nerve-shredding Six Nations clash. Scotland, 10-6 up at halftime, were 10-17 down when they
6:22 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The Metropolitan Division captured the 2022 NHL All-Star Game championship on Saturday, defeating the Central Division, 5-3, in the final round of its 3-on-3 tournament. Philadelphia Flyers star Claude Giroux, the captain of the Metropolitan team, was named MVP and received a new Honda Passport for scoring three goals
9:41 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The NHL All-Star Game took over Las Vegas this weekend, producing memorable moments, incredible sights and, in the biggest surprise, some close, compelling 3-on-3 hockey games. Here are 10 takeaways from the Friday skills competitions and the Saturday All-Star Game, which the Metropolitan Division won with Philadelphia Flyers center
Feb 4, 2022 LAS VEGAS — Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski stood 35 feet away from his target, staring into the cool air. He slapped the puck with his stick and took a shot. Not at a goalie. Not even at a goal. At a large playing card: the ace of diamonds, which the puck
6:00 PM ET The future of Auburn coach Bryan Harsin remains in flux, as the school’s outgoing president has indicated it is “moving quickly” to make the “appropriate decision” on Harsin’s future. Harsin has come under scrutiny by the university amid the exit of 20 players and five assistant coaches. Auburn’s first-year head coach went
4:24 PM GMT Ireland eased past reigning champions Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the Six Nations championship in Dublin on Saturday, picking up where they left off in November with a comfortable victory. Ireland looked every inch one of the tournament favourites when they roared out of the blocks but only had a
Feb 4, 2022 NC State is working on a contract extension and raise for football coach Dave Doeren, athletic director Boo Corrigan told ESPN on Friday. “I really like what Dave’s done going into his 10th year here and the way he’s grown the program,” Corrigan said. “I’d be really happy to have him here