ESPN News Services Dec 12, 2024, 12:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Transgender players will face tougher restrictions to enter women’s professional and elite golf tournaments after the R&A introduced a new competition policy Thursday. The protocols, which the R&A said were developed following extensive consultation with medical and scientific experts, mean players must have
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Dec 12, 2024, 12:05 PM Open Extended Reactions England international Marcus Smith has signed a new long-term contract to stay at Harlequins until at least 2028. The 25-year-old fly-half has committed his future to his boyhood club, where he has made 166 appearances and was part of the 2020-21 Premiership-winning squad. Editor’s Picks 2 Related
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Juan Recio Dec 12, 2024, 11:41 AM ET The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who is due to stand trial on charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking that could result in a sentence of up to 20 years, was postponed on Thursday until June 2, 2025
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File photo of Pakistan cricket team© AFP Pakistan’s Test head coach Jason Gillespie is reportedly reconsidering his options after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided not to renew the contract of assistant coach Tim Nielsen for the upcoming Test series in South Africa. Nielsen, who was appointed as ‘high-performance red-ball coach’ in August, had been
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Getty Images Laura Scott Sports news correspondent @laurascott__ 23 minutes ago The London velodrome that has seen two crashes involving cyclists being catapulted into the crowd says it will “explore what else can be done to improve rider and spectator safety”. Last weekend British Olympic champion Katy Marchant broke her wrist and dislocated two fingers
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Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 11:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The NHL announced Thursday it is creating an alternate telecast for the Winter Classic that features analysis in American Sign Language. The league is partnering with P-X-P, a company that aims to improve access to ASL in sports. NHL in ASL
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Dec 12, 2024, 11:36 AM Open Extended Reactions England will face France at Twickenham next summer. Dan Mullan – RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images England will face France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on June 21 as part of the preparations for their three-Test summer tour to Argentina and the United States, the RFU have announced.
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Kelly Crandall Dec 12, 2024, 09:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ryan Blaney spends his offseasons by switching off the competitive part of his personality. James Gilbert/Getty Images Ryan Blaney gets lazy. Brad Keselowski takes more chances. Hendrick Motorsports drivers get right back down to business. There is no one-size-fits-all template for navigating a NASCAR winter,
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Dec 12, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite his sprained foot, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Guerendo, who is listed as questionable, insists he “feels good,” sources said. The 49ers (6-7) also have defensive end Nick
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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes a cheeky remark from India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series may have given extra motivation to Mitchell Starc to deliver his career-best performance in the second Test in Adelaide. Jaiswal contributed a knock of 161 in the second innings of the series
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