New Zealand’s hopes of defending their World Test Championship suffered a major setback when South Africa crushed them by 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday. It was New Zealand’s third defeat in six Tests over the past three months, and their second at home, where they have enjoyed being almost unassailable
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11:17 PM ET ESPN News Services MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant threw down a massive dunk over 7-footer Jakob Poeltl, knocked down a buzzer-beater without touching the ground and then broke his own franchise record for points in a regular-season game just two days after setting it. Morant scored 52 points on
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7:54 PM ET Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. — Casey Thompson, who started 10 games and passed for 24 touchdowns for Texas last season, opened Nebraska‘s spring practice Monday as its No. 1 quarterback. “I think he’s the best one right now,” new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple said. “That might change tomorrow. There’s nothing set in
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