American hockey player dies after getting neck slashed by ice-skate blade Sunday, 29 October 2023, 13:19 Last update: about 2 months ago Associated Press American hockey player Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club...
Kolisi inspires South Africa to a place in history with a fourth Rugby World Cup title Sunday, 29 October 2023, 05:48 Last update: about 2 months ago Associated Press Siya Kolisi clutched the Webb Ellis Cup tightly then raised it high after helping South Africa make Rugby World Cup history with a fourth title, earning himself a place among the greats as only the...
England finish third at Rugby World Cup after holding out hard-charging Pumas Sunday, 29 October 2023, 05:47 Last update: about 2 months ago Associated Press England finished third at the Rugby World Cup for the first time by stopping waves of late Argentina attacks and prevailing 26-23 in their tense playoff on Friday. The Pumas brought the game...
South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final Sunday, 22 October 2023, 07:19 Last update: about 2 months ago Associated Press The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. Defending champion South Africa was...
After silencing their critics, the All Blacks reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final Saturday, 21 October 2023, 07:21 Last update: about 2 months ago Associated Press New Zealand started the Rugby World Cup with defeat to host France and a backlash of criticism. Now the All Blacks stand one victory away from a history-making fourth title. The 44-6 rout of...
England end Fiji's crowd-pleasing run at Rugby World Cup with tense 30-24 win to reach semifinals Monday, 16 October 2023, 06:38 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press The lead was 14 points, the Rugby World Cup semifinals were in sight and there was a celebratory feel to England fans’ booming rendition of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” that...
Resilient Springboks ruin host France's dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup Monday, 16 October 2023, 06:36 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press The Springboks were at their most stubborn to wreck France's dream at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. The defending champions dug deeper than normal for one of their most resilient performances to...
New Zealand withstand Ireland comebacks to win Rugby World Cup quarterfinal classic Saturday, 14 October 2023, 23:08 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press Wave after wave of Ireland's green jerseys threw themselves at the New Zealand line with the clock ticking down and a Rugby World Cup semifinal at stake. Ireland probed left, right, tried pushing...
Argentina reach Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales Saturday, 14 October 2023, 19:07 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press Argentina's rugby team doesn't have a totemic figure like Lionel Messi to bind it like the national soccer team did when it was winning the soccer World Cup less than a year ago. What the rugby...
Argentina, Fiji complete Rugby World Cup quarterfinals lineup; Portugal makes history Monday, 9 October 2023, 06:50 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press Argentina and Fiji completed the quarterfinal lineup at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Argentina went through the front door, Fiji came through the back. Argentina ended Japan's...