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ESPN News Services Oct 3, 2023, 07:37 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Royce Lewis smashed Minnesota’s 18-game postseason losing streak into the seats, homering in each of his first two at-bats to carry the Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

ESPN News Services Oct 4, 2023, 12:55 AM ET Flip that finger, Nick. The ring one, of course. Nick Castellanos had no desire to turn his moment on second base into a NSFW part of the postseason Tuesday night, but when the All-Star slugger directed his ring finger toward a joyous Philadelphia Phillies dugout after

Associated Press Oct 4, 2023, 04:30 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo was alleged to have raped a woman in Las Vegas in 2009. Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images A U.S. appeals court plans to hear Wednesday from lawyers trying to revive a woman’s bid to force Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions more than the $375,000 in hush money

Oct 4, 2023, 12:43 AM Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt has laughed off the idea that there might be collusion with Scotland to ensure both teams go through to the World Cup quarterfinals at the expense of defending champions South Africa. All three teams are still in the hunt for a knockout spot with the

Oct 3, 2023, 12:20 PM France captain Antoine Dupont is meeting his goals at training following his return to their World Cup squad after surgery on a broken cheekbone and will know on Monday if he can resume playing rugby, the team’s health manager said on Tuesday. The scrumhalf also passed a return-to-play protocol and

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterOct 2, 2023, 04:38 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is

Associated Press Oct 2, 2023, 05:05 PM ET AMES, Iowa — An Iowa State football player accused of illegal sports wagering has had his case dismissed and faces no more legal action. A Story County judge granted the prosecution’s motion on Monday to dismiss a misdemeanor tampering with records charge against tight end DeShawn Hanika

Oct 2, 2023, 09:30 PM It’s our final week of pool play, while some quarterfinal spots are locked in, there’s still plenty of jockeying and shuffling left to determine who plays who in the knock out stages. Read ahead for team lists and previews. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule | Standings |

Oct 3, 2023, 01:49 AM With just one more week of pool matches before the Rugby World Cup enters the pointy end of the tournament, there’s still plenty at play across each of the four pools. A bit confused about who can qualify, who’s knocked out completely and what needs to happen for each team

Oct 2, 2023, 10:24 PM Hosts France have yet to secure a quarterfinal place in the Rugby World Cup but will do so if they avoid defeat to Italy in Lyon on Friday, and flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert is not fooled by the 96-17 drubbing inflicted on their Six Nations rivals by New Zealand. Jalibert has

Associated Press Oct 2, 2023, 12:51 PM ET Ricky Rubio remains away from the Cleveland Cavaliers as they open camp while the Spanish guard continues focusing on his mental health. Rubio said he was stepping away from the game this summer, when he was scheduled to play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup. There

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 02:03 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Indiana fired offensive coordinator Walt Bell on Sunday, a day after the team failed to score more than 17 points for the third time against a major conference opponent. Rod Carey, who had

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 04:12 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Georgia Tech has named Kevin Sherrer as its sole defensive coordinator and demoted Andrew Thacker after slipping to 103rd nationally in points allowed. Thacker, the team’s primary defensive coordinator since 2019 under coaches

Sep 30, 2023, 06:24 PM ET Ajax Amsterdam‘s Dutch league away game against RKC Waalwijk was abandoned in the 84th minute on Saturday after RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen was knocked unconscious in a clash with an opposing player. Vaessen went down after a collision with Ajax forward Brian Brobbey, causing panicked reactions from his team

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 01:50 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Zach Johnson indicated he wouldn’t change a thing about America’s preparation and plan for

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 09:01 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Most of the world’s best golfers are competing in the Ryder Cup outside Rome this weekend, but PGA Tour members Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim of

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 09:47 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara will not return to Saturday night’s game against Michigan State after suffering a left knee injury in the first half. McNamara, a transfer from Michigan, left the field

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 06:38 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders opened his news conference Saturday with some dark humor. “A wonderful win,” he said, before smiling. “I’m just joking.” Colorado didn’t win against No. 8

Sep 30, 2023, 09:10 PM ET Louisiana Tech linebacker Brevin Randle received an indefinite suspension after stomping on the head of UTEP offensive lineman Steven Hubbard during Friday night’s game. “Coach [Sonny] Cumbie and I met with Brevin Randle today and informed him that he has been suspended indefinitely as a result of the incident

Sep 30, 2023, 10:18 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule