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Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales in 2027 pool stage
England and Wales will meet in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with Tonga and Zimbabwe making up the remainder of Group F.
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Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
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BOKS' DOMINATE WALES
Springboks perform 73-0 demolition job vs. Wales
Wales suffered a record 73-0 thumping to South Africa as Welsh rugby ended a miserable year with further humiliation in Cardiff.
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South Africa run through Wales in record defeat
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AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
Cards, chaos and a challenge answered: South Africa remind Ireland of gap in bruising win
ESPN's Tom Hamilton delivers his verdict from a bonkers evening in Dublin, where South Africa highlighted their power and dominance over at what was one point a 12-man Ireland side.
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Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?
It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.
Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Springboks end Dublin drought after making hosts pay for poor discipline
Hamilton: Ireland unable to match Springboks in 'statement win'
Tom Hamilton reacts to South Africa's 24-13 win vs. Ireland to end a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin.
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France defeat sees Wallabies winless in Autumn Nations Series
Take a look at the numbers behind France's 48-33 win over Australia in the Autumn Nations Series.
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South Africa claim dramatic win vs. Ireland
Take a look at the numbers behind South Africa's 24-13 win vs. Ireland to cap off the Autumn Nations Series.
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AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
England self-belief gets them over the line in historic win over All Blacks
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Hamilton: England prove their mettle in comeback win over All Blacks
Tom Hamilton reports from Twickenham, as England take down New Zealand for the first time since 2019.
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WNBA
WNBA, WNBPA fail to reach new CBA at deadline
The WNBA and its players' union failed to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the previous one by Friday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.
NCAA - Other sports
The best of Indiana sports history: stars, teams, and moments
From the "Hoosiers" to Fernando Mendoza, Indiana has a rich sports legacy. Check out historical highlights in football, basketball, and more.
WNBA
WNBA CBA negotiations: Deadline looms, but extension is unlikely -- so what's next?
What does 'status quo' mean, and which issues are players focusing on hours ahead of the Jan. 9 deadline?
WNBA
WNBA CBA Q&A: Nneka Ogwumike, Napheesa Collier on 'standstill'
WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and VP Napheesa Collier applaud player solidarity but bemoan a lack of progress in CBA negotiations.
Liberty
WNBA
Ionescu to miss Unrivaled season due to injury
Sabrina Ionescu will not play in the second season of Unrivaled because of an injury sustained during the WNBA season.
Liberty
WNBA
No extension in WNBA labor talks, Stewart says
Breanna Stewart said the players' association and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday.
WNBA
Unrivaled president doesn't rule out future partnership with WNBA
Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell discusses the possibility of league partnering with the WNBA in the future.
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WNBA
Unrivaled prez open to partnering with WNBA
Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell didn't rule out the possibility of the 3-on-3 league partnering with the WNBA in the future.
WNBA
2026 Unrivaled megapreview: Rosters, rankings, rules, how to watch
The 3-on-3 league tips off its second season Monday. Here's everything you need to know.
Lynx
WNBA
Lynx's Collier to undergo surgery on both ankles
Napheesa Collier will undergo surgery on her ankles after injuring them during the WNBA season, sidelining her for four to six months and forcing her to miss the upcoming Unrivaled season.
WNBA
Sources: WNBA, union far apart ahead of deadline
While sources said the WNBA is projecting that a recent proposal from the WNPBA would result in $700 million in losses over the course of the agreement, the union called that "absolutely false," citing a discrepancy in whether expansion fees are factored.
WNBA
Caitlin Clark talks new shoe, football on Kelces' 'New Heights' podcast
The Indiana Fever guard discussed the process of creating her signature shoe, which will debut this spring, among other topics.
News
Griffin, Parker, Pearl among new HOF candidates
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
WNBA
WNBAers on seeking 'fair' deal: 'Whatever it takes'
WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike told ESPN on Friday that despite the union's strike authorization vote amid its current negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, the WNBA players still want to play next season.
WNBA
Alexa Philippou: A lot of momentum for Rockets ownership to buy and relocate Sun
Alexa Philippou joins “NBA Today” to report the latest on Rockets ownership's plan to buy and relocate the Connecticut Sun.
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WNBA
Sources: Rockets expand talks to buy, move Sun
Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise to Houston, sources told ESPN.
WNBA
WNBPA members vote to strike 'when necessary'
The WNBPA announced Thursday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize calling a strike "when necessary" during the ongoing negotiations between the players association and the WNBA on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Liberty
WNBA
Forbes: Liberty are most valuable women's team
The Liberty sit atop Forbes' first-ever list of the world's most valuable women's teams.
Fire
WNBA
Source: Fowles joining Fire as assistant coach
Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles is joining the Portland Fire as an assistant coach for the organization's inaugural season, a source told ESPN.
Lynx
WNBA
Collier: People are seeing that changes need to be made
Napheesa Collier said that while "nothing has changed" at the league level, she remains confident in the future as the WNBA and players' union continue to work through ongoing CBA negotiations.
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Lynx
WNBA
Collier: No change post-WNBA callout yet confident
Three months after her exit interview in which she called for new WNBA leadership, Lynx star Napheesa Collier said that while "nothing has changed" at the league level, she remains confident in the future as the players' union works toward a new CBA.
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