France 28-29 South Africa: Defending champions overcome hosts in World Cup thriller

France: (22) 28 Tries: Baille 2, Mauvaka Cons: Ramos 2 Pens: Ramos 2 South Africa: (19) 29 Tries: Arendse, De Allende, Kolbe, Etzebeth Cons: Libbok 2, Pollard Pen: Pollard South Africa stored the defence of their title alive with an exciting quarter-final victory over France in one of many best matches in World Cup historical … Read more

Defending champs Blue Collar U lead ’23 TBT area after $1M prize

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Employees AuthorJun 21, 2023, 10:31 AM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of College of Delaware. Defending champions Blue Collar U and alumni groups from Kansas and Louisville headline the 2023 area for The Basketball Match. The 64-team TBT bracket, which was launched Wednesday, options 34 school alumni … Read more

Defending champ Finland routs Hungary at hockey worlds

Might 19, 2023, 04:33 PM ET TAMPERE, Finland — Defending champion Finland produced a five-goal remaining interval to rout newcomer Hungary 7-1 on the ice hockey world championship on Friday. A 3rd victory in 5 video games moved co-host Finland to 3rd place in Group A behind america and Sweden. The highest 4 in every … Read more

U.S. upsets defending champ Finland to open hockey worlds

Might 12, 2023, 01:06 PM ET TAMPERE, Finland — America overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Alex Tuch scored two targets and Drew O’Connor had a purpose and two assists to guide the U.S. Cutter Gauthier additionally scored, and goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 23 pictures. Teemu Hartikainen … Read more

Kraken make playoff debut with win over defending Cup champion Avs

DENVER — Alex Wennberg had a aim and an help, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 pictures, and the Seattle Kraken made a profitable playoff debut by beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Tuesday evening. The second-year Kraken grew to become the thirteenth enlargement franchise to earn a win of their first postseason … Read more

Warriors halt 11-game street skid, 2nd longest by defending champ

12:21 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN HOUSTON — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr stated he could not even keep in mind the final time his group received a street recreation earlier than Monday evening. When advised it was Jan. 30, Kerr briefly paused. “Thanks, that does not make me really feel any higher,” he stated. … Read more

Premier 15s: Defending champions Saracens go third after dominant win over Sale

Lauren Delany scored Sale Sharks’ solely strive of the sport in opposition to Saracens Defending champions Saracens defeated Sale Sharks 71-5 to maneuver to 3rd within the Premier 15s desk. The bonus level was secured with six tries earlier than half-time, two coming from co-captain Lotte Clapp. The London membership, who’ve three league titles to … Read more

Glasgow Warriors 24-17 DHL Stormers: Late attempt sees Glasgow beat defending champions

Sebastian Cancelliere’s second attempt of the sport received it late on for Glasgow Glasgow(10) 24 Tries: Cancelliere 2, Steyn, Jones Cons: Horne, Miotti Stormers (12) 17 Tries: Dweba, Blommetjies, Pokomela Cons: Libbok Glasgow Warriors overcame defending URC champions Stormers in an exciting encounter at Scotstoun. Sebastian Cancellierre and Kyle Steyn went over for Glasgow, with … Read more

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand’s defending champions return to defeat Australia 41-17

Portia Woodman also plays sevens rugby Australia: (17) 17 Tries: Terita 2, Wong Cons: McKenzie New Zealand: (12) 41 Tries: Ngan-Woo, Woodman 3, Tangen-Wainohu, Tui 2; Cons: Cocksedge, Holmes 2 Portia Woodman’s hat trick helped New Zealand defeat Australia and get their start. World Cup Title defense with victory in front a record crowd at … Read more

Premiership: Saracens 51-18 Leicester Tigers – Sarries dominate defending champions

After a great team move, Alex Lozowski crossed for Saracens’ first try Saracens (27) 51 Tries: Lozowski, Earl, Malins, Van Zyl, Daly, McFarland, Maitland Cons: Farrell 4, Daly Pens: Farrell 2 Leicester Tigers (13) 18 Tries: Cronin and Steward Con: Burns Pens: Burns 2 With a crushing win over Leicester, Saracens maintained their winning streak … Read more