ESPN Nov 14, 2024, 12:48 PM Email Print Open Extended Reactions World Rugby elected Brett Robinson of Australia as its new chair on Thursday, replacing the sport’s previous chief, Bill Beaumont. Robinson beat out Abdelatif Benazzi of France and Andrea Rinaldo of Italy after two rounds of voting from 52 members of the World Rugby
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Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterNov 13, 2024, 11:40 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions Inspirational thought of the week: “Honestly, when we lose, I don’t even get in the shower until early this morning. I’ll just
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Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 correspondent 3 hours ago Paolo Basarri has left his position as the compliance officer of Formula 1’s governing body the FIA. Multiple sources, both at and close to the FIA, said the Italian had been fired as a consequence of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem losing confidence in him. Basarri
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Associated Press Nov 14, 2024, 10:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Roger Penske on Thursday added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach. He bought the race from Gerald Forsythe, who owned half the event with the late Kevin Kalkhoven. Forsythe
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Associated Press Nov 14, 2024, 08:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TURIN, Italy — There “could have been better communication” in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner‘s doping case, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged Thursday. However, Gaudenzi said at the ATP Finals that anyone hinting that a “double standard” was applied because of
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Associated Press Nov 14, 2024, 08:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy was already an overwhelming favorite to win the European tour’s season-long Race to Dubai title. He made his chances even better on Thursday. McIlroy shot 5-under 67 and was tied for the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after
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Associated Press Nov 13, 2024, 01:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Guardians manager Stephen Vogt made some tweaks to Cleveland’s coaching staff following his successful first season with the club. Vogt, a finalist for AL Manager of the Year after leading the Guardians to 92 wins and an AL Central title, promoted Craig
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Getty Images 1 hour ago Mark Cavendish says he would be unlikely to be a professional cyclist if he was attempting to start now “because it is completely based on how strong you are”. The 39-year-old rode in his final race last weekend, winning the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore. In July, Cavendish won
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Nov 14, 2024, 06:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Jake Paul has bet his entire purse with Katie Taylor that he will defeat Mike Tyson in their blockbuster showdown on Friday that will be streamed live on Netflix. The Tyson-Paul main card, which will take place at the AT&T Stadium, also includes a bout between
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Getty Images 14 November 2024, 10:11 GMT Updated 53 minutes ago Monaco will continue to host Formula 1 races until at least 2031 after a new six-year deal was agreed. One of the sport’s most iconic and prestigious races, the Monaco Grand Prix has been an ever-present in the F1 calendar since 1955. There have
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