Warren Gatland explains Taulupe Faletau's omission from Wales' opening Six Nations clash with France

Chelsea are considering pulling out of the deal to sign Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United, potentially paying a penalty fee, as they eye a move for Sporting CP's Geovany Quenda. Meanwhile, Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham is attracting interest from six Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest. Additionally, Fiorentina's Moise Kean is being pursued by Arsenal, West Ham United, and Newcastle United, while Barcelona is open to letting Ansu Fati leave and...

Notre Dame has added former player Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa to its front-office staff as the Director of Recruiting Advancement, along with Jourdan Blake and Ariella Ellis in key recruiting roles. New general manager Mike Martin is shaping his staff ahead of spring ball, aiming to strengthen the team and return to the College Football Playoff. Tagovailoa-Amosa, a former defensive lineman for the Fighting Irish, brings experience from the Las Vegas Raiders and LSU Tigers to the...

Greg Wyshynski, ESPN's senior NHL writer, reported that President Trump supported President Putin's proposal for U.S.-Russia hockey games during a recent phone call. The NHL and KHL have previously played exhibition games, but their relationship changed after Putin's invasion of Ukraine, resulting in a suspension of dealings with the KHL. Russia and Belarus are currently banned from international hockey tournaments, including the 2026 Winter Olympics, pending decisions by the IIHF and IOC. Full Article

Former Tennessee player and coach Kellie Harper has been named the new coach for Missouri women's basketball, returning to the state where she had previous coaching success. Harper, with a 20-season Division I coaching career and nine NCAA tournament appearances, replaces Robin Pingeton after 15 seasons at Missouri. Harper's ties to the SEC and her proven leadership qualities made her the ideal candidate for the position at Missouri. Full Article

On Dec 29, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, McNeese State Cowboys forward Christian Shumate dunks on Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. at Crisler Center. The NCAA Tournament is approaching, with San Diego State, McNeese, New Mexico, and Akron offering value as potential upsets in the first round, with odds via FanDuel Sportsbook. Notable matchups include San Diego State vs. North Carolina, McNeese vs. Clemson, New Mexico vs. Marquette, and Akron vs. Arizona, with underdogs...

Dick Vitale, a prominent college basketball analyst known for his passionate style, has been with ESPN since 1979. He provides in-depth analysis and also contributes columns to ESPN.com. As the 2025 men's NCAA tournament kicks off, Vitale breaks down the action with excitement, highlighting key matchups and predicting winners in the South, East, and Midwest regions. With his expertise and enthusiasm, Vitale adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament for fans. Full Article