Learning to construct a 50-over innings was Tristan Stubbs‘ chief takeaway from South Africa A’s series victory over Sri Lanka A, which was completed with a five-wicket win in Kandy. Stubbs was South Africa A’s highest run-scorer, and the only one to record two half-centuries, and hopes the experience will put him in good stead
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJun 8, 2023, 08:33 PM ET NEW YORK — Teofimo Lopez has vowed to end the life of junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor, who in turn told ESPN on Thursday that he plans to punish Lopez for his “completely distasteful” comments when they meet on Saturday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
ESPN News Services Jun 8, 2023, 08:29 PM ET TORONTO — Corey Conners shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the RBC Canadian Open, the first PGA Tour event since its announcement of unifying with Saudi-funded rival LIV Golf. Conners is seeking to become the tournament’s first Canadian winner
Associated Press Jun 8, 2023, 03:15 PM ET Budweiser will still be the official World Cup beer through the 2026 tournament in the United States, after brewer AB InBev renewed with FIFA on Thursday despite a troubled time with men’s 2022 World Cup host Qatar. Two days before the tournament began in Qatar, World Cup
Jun 8, 2023, 07:18 PM ET Italy will face Uruguay in the final of the 2023 Under-20 World Cup on Sunday after both teams won their semifinal matchups on Thursday in Buenos Aires. Uruguay beat surprise last-four side Israel 1-0 earlier in the day before Simone Pafundi scored a spectacular free kick to hand Italy
Jun 8, 2023, 05:56 PM ET This year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold, FIFA said on Thursday. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup, which starts on
Jun 8, 2023, 07:57 PM ET Luis Suarez will not be joining his friend and former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the Uruguayan striker said Thursday. In a stunning announcement Wednesday, Messi revealed his intention to join the MLS club following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain on June 30. –
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJun 8, 2023, 12:49 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Formula One has said the running of next weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal is not at risk from the wildfires burning in Quebec. Smoke from more than 150 active wildfires has blown south from
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 8, 2023, 12:00 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — John Stones has been so good during Manchester City‘s charge toward the treble that during a party to celebrate winning the Premier League title, Kyle Walker grabbed the microphone and began singing the song dedicated to the England centre-back by the club’s fans. Walker
Associated Press Jun 8, 2023, 06:48 PM ET CLEVELAND — The Boston Red Sox believe they took the proper steps after learning about an anti-gay tweet made by pitcher Matt Dermody two years ago. Dermody, who was brought up from Triple-A Worcester to make his first major league start in Thursday’s game against the Guardians,