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Associated Press Aug 26, 2023, 01:30 AM ET CHICAGO — Two women were injured Friday night in a shooting during a White Sox baseball game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago police say a 42-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and a 26-year-old woman had a graze wound to her abdomen. The 42-year-old

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 25, 2023, 02:18 PM ET Jenni Hermoso has rejected claims from Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales that she consented to his kiss during Spain’s World Cup final celebrations, with the squad declaring they won’t play for their country again until he departs. The forward released a joint statement

ESPN News Services Aug 25, 2023, 10:05 AM ET On Day 1 of the Basketball World Cup, the Philippines made history. A record crowd of 38,115 filled Philippine Arena for Friday’s game between the host team and the Dominican Republic — easily the biggest crowd to see a game in World Cup history. Setting that

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterAug 24, 2023, 07:12 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh announced Thursday that four assistants will handle game-day coaching duties during his three-game suspension to start the season. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter will serve as game-day coach against East

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2023, 03:53 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

Aug 24, 2023, 06:24 AM ET BERLIN — World Boxing, a new organization seeking International Olympic Committee recognition to run the sport, announced the approval of six new members Thursday, piling more pressure on the suspended and embattled International Boxing Association. The national federations of Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Honduras and Sweden joined the new

Aug 23, 2023, 03:26 PM ET England goalkeeper Mary Earps has questioned a Nike statement regarding the unavailability of her replica jersey during the recent Women’s World Cup. The Golden Glove winner at the tournament in which England reached the final spoke out before the World Cup when fans were unable to buy the women’s

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterAug 22, 2023, 04:21 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Washington sophomore running back Cameron Davis will miss the upcoming season for the No. 10 Huskies due to a lower body injury suffered in practice last week, coach Kalen DeBoer announced Tuesday. “Cam

Aug 22, 2023, 10:46 AM ET It’s still hard to fathom that the 2023 Women’s World Cup has come to an end, brilliant and unforgettable as it was. Our writers have looked at the next World Cup, to be held in 2027, and offered their bold thoughts there. Now it’s time for them to reflect

Adriana Garcia Aug 22, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales “should resign” from his post after he kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso, according to the country’s acting second deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz. Rubiales apologised for his actions after receiving criticism for greeting Hermoso on the podium during Sunday’s award

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterAug 22, 2023, 07:34 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. Undisputed super middleweight champion Savannah Marshall is the latest female fighter in the ESPN boxing pound-for-pound top 10 to make a foray

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterAug 21, 2023, 02:57 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Michigan is self-imposing a three-game suspension for coach Jim Harbaugh to begin the 2023 season, stemming from alleged violations committed during the COVID-19 dead period, a source told ESPN. Harbaugh will miss home

Associated Press Aug 21, 2023, 05:00 PM ET AMES, Iowa — Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock, who was charged in the state investigation into illegal sports wagering by ISU and Iowa athletes, has left the program, the school confirmed Monday. Brock, the Cyclones’ leading rusher last season, was among five projected football starters since

Rugby World Cup 2023 will be the 10th time the game’s global showpiece has been staged and the second time it will be held in France in its entirety. It kicks off in Paris on Sept. 8 when the tournament hosts face New Zealand at Stade de France in Paris. Here are all the basics

Associated Press Aug 20, 2023, 04:24 PM ET BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland — American golfer Alexa Pano celebrated her 19th birthday by beating Gabriella Cowley of England on the third hole of a playoff to win the ISPS Handa World Invitational on Sunday, while Daniel Brown wrapped up a five-shot victory in the men’s event. Pano

Aug 20, 2023, 11:54 AM ET Spain head coach Jorge Vilda said the “suffering was necessary” after his team lifted the World Cup for the first time in their history after a 1-0 win over England in Sunday’s final. The 42-year-old’s long tenure as coach was called into question last year when 15 national team

SYDNEY, Australia — Jorge Vilda will never forget the night he guided Spain to a first-ever Women’s World Cup title. The La Roja coach was booed by the crowd when he held the trophy aloft and celebrated victory with barely a pat on the back from his players, but despite it all, he was a

Associated Press Aug 19, 2023, 07:34 PM ET Sam Mayer spun race leader and archrival Ty Gibbs following a late restart in the Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen International on Saturday and went on to win for the second time in four weeks. Gibbs, a Cup Series regular and a rising star at Joe

Associated Press Aug 19, 2023, 02:20 PM ET BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland — English golfers Daniel Brown and Gabriella Cowley will take leads into the final round of the ISPS Handa World Invitational, which is co-sanctioned by the European tour and LPGA Tour. Brown started the third round with a 6-shot lead Saturday and maintained that

Sweden picked up their fourth Women’s World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match. The Swedes, ranked third in the world, were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute after a VAR review showed Australia’s Clare Hunt clipped Stina Blackstenius‘ heels, and Fridolina Rolfö slotted home the