1:43 PM GMT ESPN staff South Africa’s Super Rugby teams have revelaed the super hero jerseys they will wear this season. The new jerseys, inspired by Marvel’s Spider-Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America, will debut in public at the Super Hero Sunday preseason double-header at Cape Town Stadium on February 3. The presence of
Month: January 2019
1:30 PM GMT Wales included Leigh Halfpenny in their Six Nations squad on Tuesday, despite the fullback having not played rugby since he was concussed against Australia in November. Halfpenny, one of seven back-three options in a 39-man squad named by coach Warren Gatland, was poleaxed by Australia’s Samu Kerevi in the 9-6 victory over
5:00 AM ET Emily Kaplan Greg Wyshynski The NHL trade season is underway. Get caught up on the assets, restrictions and potential moves for every team ahead of the Feb. 25 deadline. Note: Read through all 31 teams, or click below to skip ahead to your favorite: Atlantic Division What to watch: The Bruins have
7:30 AM ET To understand how Patrick Mahomes, 23, could remain so composed on his rocket-ship rise to stardom is to know his family’s history when it comes to big games and the poise required to win them. Nearly two decades before Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs started preparing to face Tom Brady and
1:36 PM ET Former major league closer John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a charge of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, police records show. The 52-year-old was released from custody after posting a $25,000 surety bond according to the Denton County (Texas) Sheriff’s Office. In 12 seasons, Wetteland had a
11:44 PM ET In the 2018 US Open women’s final, Serena Williams was given a series of three code violations that all but cemented her loss against Naomi Osaka. The first was for coaching, the second (a point penalty) for racket abuse and the third (game penalty), in which Williams was already down a set
12:14 PM ET Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush will transfer to UCF to play his final year of eligibility, he said on Instagram on Tuesday. Wimbush, who started throughout last season and made four starts this fall, completed his degree at Notre Dame and can play this upcoming season for the Knights. Wimbush had
12:32 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN ESPN presents the best player in the world of the week, celebrating the player that has the best stats, impact or storyline to earn the honor. To nominate someone, please email us here by midnight on Monday each week. Photos and context are encouraged! Our current leader for the Norris
12:01 PM GMT England international Nathan Hughes will join Bristol Bears from Wasps at the end of the season while South Africa fullback Willie Le Roux is also set to leave the club, the Premiership side said on Tuesday. Back-row Hughes has made 118 appearances for Wasps since making his debut in 2013 and has
12:01 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs received a reinforcement for their offensive line in time for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game by activating guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from injured reserve. The Patriots-Chiefs and Rams-Saints matchups could be instant classics. Let’s run through eight notable reasons why. One thing the Chiefs could rely