1:25 AM BST Steve Hansen says losing to his team of All Blacks world-beaters shouldn’t be any reason to sack a rugby coach. Hansen empathised with Wallabies counterpart Michael Cheika, whose job security is reportedly shaky after two heavy Bledisloe Cup defeats. Beauden Barrett scored a record-equalling four tries as the All Blacks belted the
1:27 AM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — It took Raymundo Beltran four tries and 19 years to finally win an elusive lightweight world title, but it was a fleeting reign — a mere six months. Jose “Sniper” Pedraza came to Beltran’s home region, knocked him down in the 11th round and dethroned him by unanimous decision
1:13 AM ET DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso got lost on his way back to the sideline Saturday night, accidentally running to Baltimore‘s side and standing right next to Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Alonso made a third-down tackle after a short catch by Ravens tight end Maxx Williams to force a field
11:47 AM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — Junior featherweight world titleholder Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe had a very tough fight when he won the 122-pound belt in April. He had no such issues in his first defense on Saturday night. Dogboe overpowered Hidenori Otake, knocking him down twice and knocking him out in the first round
11:19 PM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday after battling brain cancer for more than a year, was a passionate boxing fan who long advocated for better protections for professional fighters. He was 81. Condolences came from all corners of the sports world shortly after an aide announced the senator’s death.
8:56 PM ET Associated Press SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — Kevin Sutherland shot a 12-under 60 on Saturday in the Boeing Classic, birdieing the final four holes to finish a stroke off his own PGA Tour Champions record. Needing an eagle on the par-5 18th for another 59, Sutherland made a birdie after missing the green with
8:21 PM ET Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona doesn’t plan to change the way he uses closer Cody Allen after the embattled right-hander gave up back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning against the Royals. Francona said Saturday that the Indians need Allen, and while he may use him
8:15 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Sergio Bailey suffered a serious ankle injury in warm-ups prior to Friday night’s preseason game after a heavy downpour created sloppy conditions. Bailey was warming after a 59-minute weather delay against the Detroit Lions at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa when he planted
3:00 AM ET St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 148 for 4 (King 60, Thomas 32, Irfan 2-1) beat Barbados Tridents 147 for 6 (Holder 54, Cutting 2-18, Devich 2-25) by six wickets Mohammad Irfan bellows in celebration after picking up his second wicket AFP Brandon King overcame a torturous opening spell from Mohammad Irfan to record
7:25 PM ET Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Daniil Medvedev beat Steve Johnson 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday in the Winston-Salem Open for his second career ATP World Tour title. The 22-year-old Medvedev, ranked No. 57 in the world and unseeded in the event, didn’t drop a set in six matches in the final U.S. Open