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Dec 23, 2024, 01:25 PM Open Extended Reactions Robbie Henshaw has been key for Ireland and Leinster. Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images Robbie Henshaw has signed a new two-year deal with Six Nations champions Ireland and club side Leinster, the IRFU announced on Monday. Henshaw, 31, is one of five players, alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy,

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNDec 23, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The

Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2024, 02:14 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Open Extended Reactions LANDOVER, Md. — Eagles quarterback

John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2024, 07:42 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 21, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Open Extended Reactions AUSTIN, Texas — Coach Steve Sarkisian said he had a simple message for his offensive line and running backs

Associated Press Dec 21, 2024, 06:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Saturday night’s game at the Orlando Magic with an illness, the team announced late Saturday afternoon. Butler left Friday night’s home game against Oklahoma City in the first quarter with what appeared

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 20, 2024, 02:56 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan will return from injury and start in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Missouri on Dec. 30, coach Kirk Ferentz said Friday. Sullivan missed Iowa’s final

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterDec 19, 2024, 05:36 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 20, 2024, 07:21 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Open Extended Reactions AUSTIN, Texas — When the first 12-team College Football Playoff bracket was revealed, Cade Klubnik took one look at

Dec 19, 2024, 12:50 PM Open Extended Reactions Ellie Kildunne has signed a multi-year deal with Harlequins. Bob Bradford – CameraSport via Getty Images England fullback Ellie Kildunne has signed a new “multi-year” contract with Harlequins, the club confirmed on Thursday. Kildunne, 25, was named World Rugby’s female player of the year in November, helped England

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2024, 06:09 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 18, 2024, 02:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former New Mexico running back Eli Sanders has committed to USC, he told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sanders, who has one year of eligibility remaining and 1,766 career rushing yards, also announced his decision on social media. The Trojans will be Sanders’ third stop during

Dec 18, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Marco Penge had already served one month of his ban, meaning he can return from Feb. 13. Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/NurPhoto via Getty Images Englishman Marco Penge has been suspended by the DP World Tour after a disciplinary panel found he placed bets on multiple golf events, the circuit said

Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — With the Boston Celtics on pace to shatter the NBA’s record for 3-pointers attempted by a team this season, and with 3-pointers in general being up across the league, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday night the league is studying the trend. He also said criticisms of offenses becoming

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterDec 17, 2024, 02:18 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs are preparing for Patrick Mahomes to start Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans, but if their star quarterback’s ailing ankle prevents that

Associated Press Dec 17, 2024, 04:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Colorado State and Utah State have filed a lawsuit saying the Mountain West is engaging in “extraordinary and unauthorized actions” to penalize the five schools leaving the conference for the Pac-12. Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Utah

Associated Press Dec 17, 2024, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets signed Kevin He to an entry-level deal Tuesday, making him the first China-born player to sign an NHL contract. Winnipeg picked the 18-year-old forward in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, becoming the second player from China

Dec 16, 2024, 04:49 PM Open Extended Reactions Tadhg Furlong has re-signed with the IRFU. Action Foto Sport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ireland and Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has signed a two-year contract extension with the IRFU which will see him stay in his home country until the end of the next Rugby World Cup. Furlong, 32,

Pete Thamel Close Pete Thamel Senior College Sports Insider College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Max Olson Close Max Olson ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Dec 16, 2024, 09:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Alabama defensive tackle Jehiem

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 16, 2024, 03:25 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions Washington State quarterback John Mateer has officially entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, and Cougars coach Jake Dickert confirmed the decision in speaking with reporters Monday.