Quartararo wrestles pole from Marquez in front of rapturous home crowd
Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: 'El Diablo' does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: 'El Diablo' does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
Melbourne Stars' all-star pace trio is locked in for Weber WBBL|11, with Kim Garth signing a fresh deal.
Bobby Jenks, 44, a former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who was on the roster when the club won the 2005 World Series, died on Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced, months after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.
The New York Yankees have signed third baseman Jeimer Candelario to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Starting pitcher Blake Snell and reliever Blake Treinen are progressing toward a return for the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday, after both veterans faced hitters during their injury rehabilitation stints.
Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins left Saturday's game against the Marlins with a left thumb issue after catching an errant throw and tagging a runner out in the fourth inning.
The Houston Astros brought back Hector Neris, signing the 36-year-old right-hander on Saturday.
The second Test against the West Indies is headed for a thrilling finale after Australia defied the tricky conditions on a rain-affected third day at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium.
The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, sources told ESPN.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap, sources told ESPN.
Davis Thompson's 10-foot birdie on the 18th hole Saturday helped stake him to a one-shot lead in the John Deere Classic.
Doug Ghim has the 36-hole lead for the first time in his six years on the PGA Tour.
Doug Ghim opened with a 9-under 62 in a bid to become the latest first-time PGA Tour winner at the John Deere Classic.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley on Wednesday has named Gary Woodland as the fifth and final vice captain of his team who will try to reclaim the trophy from Europe this year at Bethpage Black in New York.
No. 1 is obvious, but who comes after Scheffler in our ranking of the 25 best players on the PGA Tour ahead of the final major of the season?.
It's time for the 2025 John Deere Classic! Will Davis Thompson defend his title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.
Lucas Herbert will make his major return in the The Open Championship at Royal Portrush after the LIV star won his way in through qualifying.
Lee Westwood qualified for The Open at Royal Portrush later this month, his first major tournament since the former world No. 1 joined Saudi-funded LIV Golf three years ago.
Aldrich Potgieter, a 20-year-old rookie from South Africa, made an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Classic in Detroit on Sunday and secure the first PGA Tour title for the tour's youngest player.
Patrick Reed lost the lead with a 3-over 75 and then atoned for it by making a 15-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a four-man playoff Sunday to win LIV Golf Dallas, his first title since joining the Saudi-funded league in 2022.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team needs the "pressure" Sunday's Gold Cup final against Mexico to prepare for next summer's World Cup.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore scored first-half goals as France beat reigning champions England 2-1 in their Women's Euro Group D opener.
Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta.
Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez has plenty of motivation going into Sunday's Gold Cup final against the United States.
Wales fans celebrated as they made their tournament debut, but they were no match for Netherlands. Here's what you need to know from Saturday's Euro 2025 action.
Manchester United make a move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Juventus could offer Douglas Luiz in a swap deal for Jadon Sancho, plus more.
Captain Leah Williamson is frustrated by England's defeat in their opening Women's Euro 2025 against France and but feels the team responded at half time to being two goals down.
Club-to-club talks continue and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke agrees personal terms for a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Paris Saint-Germain reached the Club World Cup semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man European champions a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in a gripping battle on Sunday (AEST).
From a six-way fight for the win to a track that often provides thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles, Oliver Bearman on the charge to the potential for rain to impact the start of the race, here are a few things to look out for during Sunday’s race at Silverstone.
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Ollie Bearman has branded his mistake which earned the Haas driver a 10-place grid penalty for the British Grand Prix as "silly, dumb" having then achieved his best Qualifying result.
George Russell has admitted that he “would have definitely taken” fourth on the grid for Sunday’s British Grand Prix when heading into Qualifying, after his and the team’s difficult start to the weekend.
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. Lando Norris (McLaren).
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final Practice and Qualifying at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton was left satisfied with a “better” feeling Ferrari in Qualifying for the British Grand Prix, with the seven-time World Champion not giving up on a podium after taking P5 despite earlier looking to be in the fight for pole.
Max Verstappen's stunning final lap in Qualifying for the British Grand Prix was enough to deny the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris pole position at Silverstone.
Max Verstappen was pleased to deliver a “big boost” to the Red Bull team by securing pole position at the British Grand Prix, with the Dutchman excited to “go racing” as he prepares to line up ahead of the McLaren pair on the grid.
Oscar Piastri admits that "we've been scratching our heads" at McLaren over a lack of pace as both he and team mate Lando Norris were beaten to pole position for the British Grand Prix by Max Verstappen.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed a last-gasp pole position for the British Grand Prix following a scintillating Qualifying session at Silverstone.
Max Verstappen grabbed a thrilling pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the McLaren duo at Silverstone in blustery conditions. The margins were incredibly tight throughout Qualifying, with plenty of drivers rueing their luck as they wound up just on the wrong side of the cutoff.
McLaren's Lando Norris predicts that Sunday's British Grand Prix could be a "great race" with six cars in with a chance of victory.
Lewis Hamilton said any chance of securing pole position at the British Grand Prix slipped away in Silverstone's Vale corner when his Ferrari understeered wide.
A despondent Charles Leclerc blamed himself for qualifying sixth at the British Grand Prix, saying: "I need to be better.".
Max Verstappen snatched pole position at the British Grand Prix from the two McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris with a remarkable lap at the end of Saturday's qualifying session.
Max Verstappen beats Oscar Piastri to pole position at the British Grand Prix with the very last lap of qualifying.
Ollie Bearman has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for the British Grand Prix following a red flag infringement during the weekend’s third and final practice hour.
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Max Verstappen has clinched pole position at the British Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver storming through with a stunning lap to put himself at the front of the grid ahead of the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Jenks, who was a rookie on Chicago's 2005 World Series championship team, died of a form of stomach cancer.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone says it's "pretty much inevitable" that pitcher Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL in his pitching elbow.
The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Royals.
New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt will likely require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Saturday. “I think it’s pretty much inevitable,” Boone said before Saturday's matchup with the New York Mets.
The Dodgers took a 17-run defeat on the chin, falling 18-1 to the Astros in the team's worst loss ever at Dodger Stadium.
Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and single, falling just a triple shy of the cycle in the Mets' 6-5 comeback win over the Yankees.
Jordan Westburg, back in the lineup for the first time since June 27, homered and finished with three hits to lead the Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Braves.
Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas left during the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Tigers due to mild plantar fascia symptoms with his right foot.
On the first pitch of Friday's game, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius allowed a homer to Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes. From there, it didn't get much better for the Dodgers.
Cal Raleigh matched Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record for home runs before the All-Star break, hitting his 34th and 35th homers of the season during a 6-0 win over the Pirates.
The Cubs set a franchise record with eight home runs in an 11-3 rout of the Cardinals, including three from first baseman Michael Busch.
Juan Soto hit his 21st home run of the season, leading the New York Mets to a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees on Friday. The Yankees have lost five straight games and six of their past seven.
Cal Raleigh added to his MLB home run lead, blasting his 34th of the season for the Seattle Mariners versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Raleigh won the vote for the American League's starting catcher in the MLB All-Star Game and joined the Home Run Derby field this week.
Cal Raleigh added to his MLB home run lead, blasting his 34th and 35th of the season for the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.
The Fourth of July fireworks started early in Chicago as the Cubs jumped on St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Miles Mikolas and John King with a franchise-record eight home runs during an 11-3 victory. Mikolas took the brunt of the damage by allowing six Cubs blasts.
The Orioles' lineup received a boost as Tyler O'Neill came off the injured list and third baseman Jordan Westburg returned from a finger injury before Friday night's game against the Braves.
The Mets placed reliever José Buttó on the 15-day injured list Friday with an unspecified illness and announced a Saturday rehab start for Kodai Senga with Double-A Binghamton.
Starting pitching was already a need for the Chicago Cubs as the MLB trade deadline approaches. That has only increased with Jameson Tallion going on the 15-day injured list with a right calf strain. Tallion, 33, will likely be out for longer than those 15 days.
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness Friday, one day after his start at Toronto was cut short following three innings.
The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and returned Taijuan Walker to the rotation.
Jock Landale and the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a contract. Landale recently cleared waivers after being let go by the Houston Rockets. Memphis is trading Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers, in a deal to create cap space to renegotiate-and-extend Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Indiana Pacers are acquiring Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies. Indiana will send Memphis a second-round round pick, as well as the rights to swap a future second-round pick.
The Houston Rockets are trading forward Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Whitmore, who will turn 21 on July 8, was a 2023 first-round pick (No. 20 overall) by the Rockets out of Villanova.
The Washington Wizards are trading for Cam Whitmore of the Houston Rockets. Washington will send Houston two second-round picks for Whitmore. The Wizards are continuing to rebuild around young players.
The New York Knicks head coaching search came to end when they hired Mike Brown. Now that Brown has been officially hired, we know that the Knicks signed him to a four-year, $40 million contract.
Fourth of July fireworks on a Friday night. It's a great way to spend an evening and launch a long holiday weekend and, for me, find some much-needed time for reflection.
Ahead of the opening of NBA free agency negotiations on June 30, the NBA reached out to the Detroit Pistons to let them know about the pending investigation into guard Malik Beasley.
The Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey continue to have good dialogue on a new contract. However, Giddey has not moved off his desire for a contract that averages $30 million per year.
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Draymond Green has criticized the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement's impact on players, even as numerous middle-class free agents secured significant contracts this offseason.
The Los Angeles Lakers won a "small bidding war" among several teams to sign Jake LaRavia at the start of free agency, sources tell ESPN. Despite their glaring need for a center, LaRavia was reportedly the Lakers' top priority in free agency after losing Dorian Finney-Smith.
After teams around the league demanded high trade prices from the Los Angeles Lakers for available centers, Rob Pelinka turned to Deandre Ayton after he cleared waivers from the Portland Trail Blazers.
Amid uncertainty surrounding LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers and analysts, including Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh, asserting that a return to the Eastern Conference might be in his best interests if he wants to pursue one more NBA championship, the four-time MVP appearing at another team's practice facility was sure to ignite trade speculation.
Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss her fifth straight game with a left groin injury when Indiana plays host to the Los Angeles Sparks.
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Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league after a week of offseason chaos.
LeBron James opted into his final contract year with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52.6 million, but his future remains unclear following cryptic comments from his agent and a lack of any response at all from the team.
Free agent forward/center Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the Magic, sources told ESPN.
The Orlando Magic and free agent big man Moe Wagner have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract. The Magic previously declined Wagner's team option this offseason, but had always planned to bring him back to Orlando.
Which 12 players could fill out the WNBA All-Star roster? We make some predictions -- and discuss some cuts.
Five-star safety Jireh Edwards, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound defender from Baltimore and the No. 23 player in the 2026 ESPN 300, became the top-ranked member of Alabama's latest recruiting class when he announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide on Saturday.
See which squad takes the No. 1 overall rating in College Football 26.
Former Texans and Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman is undergoing treatment for a rare, aggressive form of cancer, with his longtime agent describing the situation as extremely serious.
New York is hoping that its two-time All-Pro cornerback can give it more consistency in Year 4.
Houston is pushing to reimagine its offense under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley.
Four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley, the son of Super Bowl XLV champion Jermichael Finley, announced his commitment to Notre Dame over Texas.
Four-star defensive end Nolan Wilson, No. 53 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to Alabama, becoming the latest in a string of high-profile commitments to the Crimson Tide's 2026 recruiting class.
Five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech after signing a historic, seven-figure revenue-share contract with the Red Raiders, his agent told ESPN.
Four-star WR receiver Ethan "Boobie" Feaster, ESPN's No. 25 overall prospect and third-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 cycle, has committed to USC.
Chiefs coaches and teammates don't doubt Kelce's ability to step up again like he did in the playoffs last season.
LSU beat out Florida and Texas to land four-star defensive end Trenton Henderson, the No. 61-ranked prospect in the 2026 ESPN 300.
Offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho joins longtime Ducks tight end pledge Kendre' Harrison (No. 12 overall) and No. 1 safety Jett Washington as Oregon's third five-star commit in the 2026 class.
Alabama beat Auburn, Colorado, Florida and Georgia to a top in-state target as four-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan (No. 47 in the 2026 ESPN 300) announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide.
The College Football series' popular career mode is adding more depth.
These players could play a bigger role than expected for the 2025 season.
The University of North Carolina has extended the contract of athletic director Bubba Cunningham and hired Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing president Steve Newmark as the Tar Heels' next AD when Cunningham leaves the role in 2026.
Belichick's path to North Carolina retraces a route taken by Walsh going to Stanford.
After a $5 million buyout to the Sun Belt was approved, Texas State has officially joined the Pac-12 as the ninth member ahead of the conference's relaunch in 2026.
A civil lawsuit accusing BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape has been dismissed.
Overseeing athlete payments in college sports may seem like a thankless, nearly impossible job. But Bryan Seeley thinks he's up to the task.
It means that it could be cheaper to buy a ticket to that semi-final than buy a cheesesteak ($15) or beer ($14) inside MetLife.
Analysing the major talking points from Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final.
Brighton sign Belgium defender Maxim de Cuyper from Club Brugge for a reported £17.5m.
Arsenal are yet to hold talks with Chelsea over the 23-year-old, who is under contract until 2030.
The 20-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge through to 2032.
Chelsea complete the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens for an initial fee of £48.5m.
The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.
Diego Leon has completed his move to Manchester United, so what will the 18-year-old bring to Old Trafford?.
Footballing figures from across the world have travelled to Portugal to pay their respects to Jota and brother Andre Silva.
Burnley sign England defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City for a fee of up to £5m.
Australian debutant shares 84-run stand from 46 balls with James Vince, including 64 in the powerplay.
New Indian skipper Shubman Gill follows up his first innings double-ton with a 150 as India dominates England. .
England face the first real test of their 'no-draws' approach, and coach Marcus Trescothick has hinted there may be room for manoeuvre.
The India bowling coach also heaped praise on Akash Deep and why conditions in the UK suited his style.
"If I'd stayed there, we would have been able to win. I was the one who made the mistake".
After meeting the Test Match Special team at Headingley, 12-year-old Ravi Chahal was back on the microphone at Edgbaston and asking some tough questions to certain members of the England team.
England batting coach Marcus Trescothick says Shubman Gill's performance with the bat has been 'special'.
Assistant coach hints England will have to "adapt" with 536 more runs required, seven wickets in hand on final day.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England must show discipline to bat for the whole of day five and earn a draw in the second Test against India at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Watch highlights as Warrington come from behind to beat struggling Salford 24-12 to boost their Super League play-off hopes.
Watch highlights as Leigh score three second-half tries to beat Wigan 18-8 to move up to third in the Super League table.
The NSW hard man dubbed “Wild Dog” by teammates has a very different persona away from the footy field.
As well as having to deal with external issues, the Dragons face problems from within their own camp.
A classy performance from Wakefield lifts them into the top six in Super League as they claim a thumping victory against Catalans.
St Helens hold off Hull FC to claim a hard-fought 13-6 victory at MKM Stadium in week 17 of Super League.
Shane Flanagan was left frustrated with a forward pass call that robbed the Dragons of an early try in their loss to the Raiders.
North Queensland Cowboys take on the Melbourne Storm in Round 18 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has launched a passionate defence of Dragons playmaker Kyle Flanagan after he was booed by the Canberra faithful during his side’s 28-24 win.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan was left fuming at a controversial forward pass call that denied Tyrell Sloan a hat-trick and ultimately proved the difference in his side’s 28-24 loss to the Raiders.
Having ended the fairytale run of a Danish bolter, Alex de Minaur is preparing for what he described as “the ultimate challenge” when he tackles seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic at the All England Club on Monday.
Nine sets played, nine sets won for Ben Shelton at this year’s Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic became just the third player in Wimbledon history to reach 100 victories -- after Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer -- with his 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 win in the third round over Miomir Kecmanovic on Saturday.
If you are watching Novak Djokovic at this year’s Wimbledon, you might have noticed the Serbian’s new celebration. The seven-time champion marked his run to the 2024 final by pretending to play the violin but this week the 38-year-old has mixed things up.
A historic record of new women’s champions at Wimbledon will extend for another year after past winners Barbora Krejcikova and Elena Rybakina were both knocked of what has proven a wildly unpredictable major on Saturday.
Andre Agassi hit a low point in his career, his personal life and the PIF ATP Rankings in 1997, falling to a low of World No. 141 in November of that year. It was a precipitous drop for the American fan favourite, who was No.
Novak Djokovic earned his 100th match win at Wimbledon on Saturday when he flew past countryman Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 to reach the fourth round at SW19 for the 17th time.
Novak Djokovic loves the taste of winning at Wimbledon — literally. After each of his seven title runs at the All England Club, the Serbian has bent down to pluck a blade of grass and eat it, a ritual that symbolises how much the grass-court major means to him.
Kamil Majchrzak is enjoying the week of his life at Wimbledon, where he is into the fourth round at a major for the first time. Cheering him on courtside in south west London is Marta Majchrzak, who is not only the World No. 109’s wife but also his physiotherapist and fitness trainer.
American Emma Navarro came back from a set down to eliminate defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round Saturday.
Opening Saturday at Wimbledon is always a special occasion, with the All England Club inviting a lineup of sporting legends to the Royal Box. Among the distinguished guests watching Jannik Sinner secure his third-round win on Centre Court was Andy Roddick. The former No.
Jannik Sinner advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon for a fourth consecutive year on Saturday by overcoming a physically hampered Pedro Martinez 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. Having dropped just 17 games in his campaign so far, Sinner has equalled the Open Era record for fewest games dropped into the men’s singles fourth round at Wimbledon, held by Jan Kodes in 1972. The No.
Battered but unbroken, Jordan Thompson won’t soon forget the way he cracked the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time.
Marton Fucsovics’s physicality and fight has never been in doubt, but it is once again on full display this Wimbledon. The 33-year-old Hungarian was nearly on his way out of London after falling short in the final round of qualifying last Thursday.
Carlos Alcaraz did not have things all his own way Friday at Wimbledon, but he once again found a way to extend his career-best winning streak to 21 matches.
Taylor Fritz flipped the script on Friday at Wimbledon, where he channeled a bit of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s own gritty energy to move past the Spaniard into the fourth round.
When Jakub Mensik walked onto the court for the Miami final earlier this year, the stage could not have been bigger, with an ATP Masters 1000 title on the line. Novak Djokovic, chasing a his 100th tour-level title, on the other side of the net.
After a restless night, Ben Shelton needed just 71 seconds, yes, seventy-one, to punch his ticket to the third round at Wimbledon on Friday. The American was already in command, leading Rinky Hijikata 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 when their match was halted Thursday night due to fading light at 9:29 p.
Novak Djokovic has been a constant figurehead at the top of the ATP Tour in the past two decades. The 38-year-old Serbian has broken the record for the oldest No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and most weeks at No.
Jack Draper may have arrived at Wimbledon with high hopes, but his wait to advance past the second round at home continues. The British No. 1 fell to former finalist and ex-World No.
Sam Powell-Pepper leaves the field against the Lions with an injury.
There are grave fears a Power star’s season has come to an end, while one Brisbane gun produced arguably the finest outing of his career.
An emotional Ken Hinkley has been left saddened by the likelihood that he has coached Sam Powell-Pepper for the last time after the Port Adelaide star suffered a second serious knee injury within two seasons in the Power’s 28-point loss to Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Matt Rowell and the Suns are on a “crash course with the AFL” over umpire contact after the star midfielder again had multiple close shaves on Saturday afternoon.
Essendon coach Brad Scott delivered a scathing review of the umpires after the collision involving Bombers forward Nate Caddy.
For the second time in as many games, Brisbane have reaffirmed their status as a genuine premiership contender to down Port Adelaide by 28 points on Saturday night at the Gabba.
Hawthorn has climbed into the top four — if only momentarily — with a a convincing 20-point win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Brad Scott, the former football boss at AFL House, teed off after Nate Caddy made contact with an umpire. Meanwhile, Carlton are assessing potential replacements, should Tom De Koning leave.
Matt Rowell offers very few words when asked about his approach considering a crackdown on umpire contact.
The Hawks and Lions soared to victory, while earlier on Super Saturday umpire contact was again in the spotlight, and Sam Lalor’s luckless injury run continued.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes the stunning form of small forward Jamie Elliott has taken the Magpies to “a new level” this season.
The defending premiers Brisbane get the job done against Port Adelaide at the Gabba, with a potentially serious injury to Sam Powell-Pepper, while Hawthorn beat the Saints at Docklands.
Geelong has flexed its muscles in a dominant 72-point win over Richmond down at the Cattery as Jeremy Cameron brought up his 700th career goal.
The Bombers put up a brave fight but fell 41 points short of Gold Coast in a nervy Marvel Stadium tussle, slumping 18.7 (115) to 11.8 (74) to their fifth-straight loss.
Carlton coach Michael Voss said his players "let our club down" in their 56-point loss to the Magpies.
What can you do when your child has outgrown their expensive, new footy boots after only a few months? This not-for-profit has the answer.
It may be hard to find a Collingwood person who enjoyed putting Carlton to the sword at the MCG on Friday night more than Patrick Lipinski.
The AFL has told the 18 clubs that the women’s game is losing $50 million a year and that the No.1 priority for AFLW in its pivotal 10th season is for on-field performances to improve.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has backed his fiery young gun Harley Reid, describing the No.1 pick as the “ultimate competitor” after the 59-point loss to GWS on Friday night.
West Coast gun Liam Baker is penalised for dissent against the umpire.
Canberra Raiders take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 18 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
It was shades of Magic Round for St George Illawarra star Jaydn Su’A as another try cruelly went begging on Saturday night — but this time it wasn’t his fault.
Terrell May says he has a point to prove as he comes up against the Sydney Roosters for the first time since his controversial departure.
North Queensland Cowboys host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 1 of the 2025 NRLW Premiership at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.
Relive all the Round 18 action on NRL.com's live blog.
The Canberra Raiders remain on target to win their first minor premiership since 1990 after defeating a valiant St George Illawarra side 28-24 at GIO Stadium on Saturday.
Xavier Savage opens the scoring for the Raiders with a typical modern day winger try.
Tries from debutant Tommy O'Brien and first-time captain Craig Casey helps an inexperienced Ireland earn an ultimately comfortable Test victory over Georgia in Tbilisi.
Making an issue of the wet pitch wasn't a good moment for Lions head coach Andy Farrell, but Saturday's match might have been a good night for his son Owen.
World champions South Africa begin their Test season with a 42-24 victory over a youthful Italy at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
The British & Irish Lions have questioned whether the Waratahs deliberately watered the field in Sydney, after they escaped with an 11-point win.
Chris Jones & Chris Ashton dissect the Lions 21-10 win over the New South Wales Waratahs.
British and Irish Lions captain Tadhg Beirne says the side were again limited by "too many errors and turnovers" in their stuttering 21-10 win over the New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney.
Northampton Saints sign winger James Martin from Championship side Coventry.
British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said Henry Pollock's withdrawal was precautionary and reported a clean bill of health for the rest of his side.
The Lions scrapped their way to an 11-point victory in Sydney. But aside from scrum-half Alex Mitchell, there were few positives for coach Andy Farrell on a night when a desperate Waratahs restored pride in the blue jersey.
The British & Irish Lions stuttered to an unconvincing 21-10 victory over a dogged New South Wales Waratahs side on Saturday.
Strawberries and cream? No, says Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon. How about pasta with strawberries?.
Ekaterina Alexandrova ended Zeynep Sonmez's historic run in the third round of Wimbledon, and Belinda Bencic came from a break down in the third set against Elisabetta Cocciaretto to win the second-longest match of this year's tournament.
Clara Tauson continued her breakthrough run at Wimbledon with another statement win, this time eliminating 2022 champion Elena Rybakina to reach the fourth round.
Mirra Andreeva is through to the Round of 16 at Wimbledon for the second time in her career after easing to a win over American Hailey Baptiste.
Mirra Andreeva is through to the Round of 16 at Wimbledon for the second time in her career after easing to a win over American Hailey Baptiste.
Only four Top 10 seeds remain as the fourth round gets underway, with Aryna Sabalenka anchoring the top half while lower-ranked players like Solana Sierra and Sonay Kartal chase their first major quarterfinals.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka came back from a break down in each set before collecting a gripping straight-sets win over home hope Emma Raducanu on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Five months ago, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova was bed-ridden after being diagnosed with Lyme disease. Now, after a tough recovery process, she's in the second week of Wimbledon.
Iga Swiatek has been learning to take more risks on grass, and she’ll need that mindset as she faces Danielle Collins, who defeated her in Rome just weeks ago.
After years of early exits, Laura Siegemund’s steady hand and disruptive style sent Madison Keys home in straight sets, making the 37-year-old the second oldest woman in the draw to reach the fourth round.
Rice and Evans share the record for the most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
Pierre-Paul is still training to play despite not being with a team in 2024.
A woman is in jail after she and a former financial adviser were accused of stealing millions of dollars from former Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.
The Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season.
Mr. Jota and his brother André Silva died in Spain, the authorities said. The crash came two weeks after the Portuguese player’s wedding.
The Pittsburgh Steelers like what they've seen from general manager Omar Khan. The team announced a three-year extension with Khan on Thursday that will keep him in town through the 2028 NFL season. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
Key questions, breakout players and positions to watch in the AFC East, plus an NFL legend's take on the rookie wage scale.
Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.
Eric Moody discusses the players poised to seize the opportunity.
We went through every draft since 1967 and named the best selection at every slot, from Peyton Manning at No. 1 to Brock Purdy at No. 262.
Quinnipiac trainer Brijesh Patel explains how an athlete's routines "outside the gym and outside the arena" can take them to the next level.
Four days into NHL free agency, the list of impact players remaining on the market is … not lengthy. How's your favorite team doing so far?.
July 1 has come and gone, marking one of the most important dates on the NHL calendar: the end of the annual prediction contest.
Two big additions — and a few subtractions — mean the Hurricanes will have a new look next season.
The 2026 class of free agents is incredibly star-studded and is led by a handful of the best offensive players in the NHL.
Why did so many players simply re-sign? Here are 2025's hottest hockey trends.
The Carolina Hurricanes have made their splashy offseason signing, inking forward Nik Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract on Thursday.
Six-time NHL All-Star and 2017 Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Colorado Avalanche.
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.
Next to a talented center like Sebastian Aho, there’s a good chance Ehlers can really thrive.
Carolina made another major move after trading for K'Andre Miller this week.
St. Louis traded for Logan Mailloux on Tuesday, effectively replacing Leddy on the roster for 2025-26.
Orlov is a well-rounded presence on the blue line, capable of handling a heavy workload.
We shared a love of bad jokes and worse teams. Now that he’s gone, that beautiful, silly connection means more than ever.
Good morning to everyone except teams that don’t put the dollar value in their contract announcements.
Which teams improved? Which teams should have made moves? Which goalies should be happy?.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Burns has played 925 consecutive regular-season games.
Pius Suter, who is coming off the strongest season of his career, is headed to St. Louis on a two-year deal worth $4.125 annually.
Veteran forward Gustav Nyquist signed a one-year contract worth $3.25 million with the Jets on Wednesday.
We've got some July 4th MLS fixtures this evening around the league. From Dallas to Los Angeles, here is what happened on this rare Friday of fixtures. Struggling Galaxy thrash Vancouver Whitecaps ...
NYCFC have given themselves a boost in the Eastern Conference playoff spots with a comfortable win over the new-look Toronto FC to kick off the MLS weekend. Scorers: Wolf 20', Ilenič 49', O'Toole 7...
A Gold Cup title would be a welcome boost for the coach and his squad.
The Club World Cup highlighted some of Miami shortcomings - and those in Argentina believe Messi should reconsider his future in the U.S.
The USMNT scored twice early, then defended out of desperation to book a place in Sunday's Concacaf Gold Cup final.
San Jose Earthquakes star Hernán López looks all but set for a move to Argentinos Juniors according to MLS insider Tom Bogert. The 24-year-old was the MLS club's record-signing last April for $6m,...
The next generation of soccer stars from across the U.S. and Canada will take center stage on Monday, July 21, as the fourth annual MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate kicks off at Parmer Fie...
The performances of Inter Miami, LAFC and the Seattle Sounders shed some insight into where MLS stands on the global stage.
The striker's move to Lille marks a return to his home country for the first time since 2012, when he left Montpellier for Arsenal.
The Portland Timbers are expanding their current training grounds after making a $25 million land purchase. As part of the project to grow the Adidas Timbers Performance Center, the Timbers have an option to construct an additional indoor practice surface, augmenting the pair it already leases.
The Valkyries faced criticism for not telling Julie Vanloo she was cut before she skipped Belgium's EuroBasket title celebration to return to the U.S.
Nikki Blue's lawsuit against the Mercury alleges unequal treatment based on race and gender, unequal pay based on race and that her employment was terminated in retaliation for complaints about unequal treatment.
Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx and Sandy Brondello of the Liberty have been selected as the head coaches for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game.
The Aces shot 26.2% and were routed 81-54 by the Fever, causing coach Becky Hammon to call it "one of the worst games I've ever seen.".
The three-time MVP's practical solution to keeping her legs balanced has taken hold across the sports world.
Sabrina Ionescu's recent shooting struggles and Jordin Canada's production highlight the top risers and fallers in fantasy this week.
Red Panda's recovery should take a few months, her agency said the day after she fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during halftime of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will sit out her fourth straight game because of a left groin injury when the team ruled her out of Thursday's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces.
The Seattle Storm will unveil a statue of former franchise star Sue Bird on August 17, making the four-time champion the first player to be honored with their own statue by a WNBA franchise.
The cities of Cleveland and Detroit have pushed back at Sophie Cunningham after the Fever guard questioned the WNBA's plan to expand into those cities.
One of Saudi Arabia’s most successful soccer clubs has a new crest that draws on the team’s past as they look toward the future. Al-Ahli Saudi FC unveiled the new crest on Wednesday, July 2, during an event at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The club says the.
When Georgia‘s men’s national basketball team takes the court at EuroBasket later this summer, their national pride will be front and centre. For the first time ever, the name of their country will be printed across the chest of their jerseys in the Georgian language.
Major League Baseball players, managers, and coaches will wear the league’s annual Stars and Stripes-themed caps all this weekend as part of the 2025 Independence Day celebrations.
Geoffrey Esper knows a thing or two about second place. The humble Massachusetts native, recognizable for his beat-up Red Sox hat, placed runner-up behind megacelebrity Joey Chestnut three years straight at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
A numerical tribute to two of baseball’s greatest home run hitters will be front and centre during the 2025 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on Monday night in Atlanta.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks here at SportsLogos.net, which means we haven’t had a chance to delve into recent kit unveilings from across Europe in a while. But let’s clear out the backlog and take a look at what teams in the continent’s top domestic leagues will be.
The Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday morning unveiled the latest iteration of their "Smokey Grey" alternate football uniforms, which honor legendary frontiersman, soldier, politician and folk hero Davy Crockett and the "Volunteer Spirit.".
The clock is ticking on the WNBA and its union to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement—but the two sides appear to be far apart.
Caitlin Clark’s first signature shoe might still be a year away, but insiders say it could be worth $100 million.
After 12 seasons with a matte finish, the West Virginia Mountaineers recently announced the long-awaited return of a gloss finish on their navy blue football helmets.
Two representatives from the most exciting sport on Earth joined the event in June to discuss the power of motorsport in driving positive change.
The Thai rider will undergo surgery to his knee on Tuesday.
The transaction has now closed and the acquisition is complete.
The extra activities throughout the weekend, celebrating Assen’s centenary, raised an awesome €63,000.
The #73 crashed out of Assen after colliding with Acosta, flew back to Madrid for surgery on Sunday and has shared a positive update after a check up on Tuesday.
Nearly half way through a mammoth 2025 season and 2026 and beyond is a major talking point.
Aprilia have released an update on the ongoing recovery of the #1 following further checks.
The #73 crashed out of Assen after an colliding with Pedro Acosta, and flew back to Madrid to go under the knife on Sunday night.
After a historic weekend at the Cathedral of Speed, dive into all the latest stories from on and off the track.
The #73 crashed out in a racing incident with Acosta in Assen - suffering a fracture in his left hand.
Projecting high school talent isn't an exact science, but it's easier when they remind us of NBA stars at that age.
Zakai Zeigler of Tennessee has dropped his bid for a federal judge to let him play a fifth season of Division I basketball in five years, but his lawsuit against the NCAA will continue, his attorneys said Tuesday.
The next edition of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas will feature more than $20 million in payouts and includes top-10 squads St. John's, Houston and Michigan.
The freshmen and transfers who could be game-changers for every early top-25 team next season.
Developers EA Sports and 2K Games have hinted at the revival of college basketball video games.
Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
What can NBA teams and fans expect from their new rookies? Coaches who game-planned against them weigh in.
The NCAA will risk an iconic slice of Americana if it expands the NCAA men's and women's tournaments again.
Texas State officials began alerting Sun Belt officials of its formal offer to the Pac-12 and plans to accept, sources told ESPN.
Our ESPN draft insiders break down the twists, turns and trades of Wednesday's first round.
An anonymous survey conducted by the players' association indicates just 12 per cent of Super Netball athletes feel comfortable raising concerns with the national sporting body.
If World Netball wants to protect players and eliminate contact with the head, then it needs to stamp out attackers pushing the ball into the face of their opponents.
The umpires seem to be trying to stamp out backchat in the game, but is this a directive that's been given from the league? Or is it a result of a change to World Netball's rules?.
Although most fans lost their minds at the sight of Kiwi legend Casey Kopua on a Super Netball court, some keyboard warriors were critical that she'd taken a pathway player's spot.
As a political stoush throws Tasmania's dreams of joining the AFL into a state of flux, the state is quietly building a strong case to join the Super Netball competition in the coming years.
New Zealand centurion Casey Kopua received an SOS call from the Giants and was on a plane the next day. Coming out of retirement, it was the almost 40-year-old world champion's first elite netball game in six years.
A netballer has hit back at an opposition club after being deemed ineligible to play for the rest of the season due to their superior "stamina and physique".
Although Super Netball team sizes have increased, the league's First Nations cohort has shrunk. As Wakka Wakka woman Leesa Mi Mi experiences the same isolation her sister Jemma did five years earlier.
The protest from Ireland's camogie players refusing to wear traditional skorts mirrors the discussion about whether netballers in Australia should still be mandated to wear skirts.
South African import Sanmarie Visser caused a stir when she replaced the Adelaide Thunderbirds' pregnant marquee player. Now it's been revealed she broke her nose and needed surgery before joining the two-time defending premiers.
The trend for unorthodox sporting nicknames has made way for a return to more traditional monikers.
There are logistical challenges to hosting a month-long tournament in June and July but Football Australia is open to becoming the next host.
An A-League player is among two footballers charged with allegedly manipulating yellow cards for betting purposes during games this season.
Coach Aurelio Vidmar backs young talent and fresh faces as City turn the tables on rivals Melbourne Victory to claim an elusive second championship. Despair for one side of Melbourne, jubilation for the other.
Jubilation for one side of Melbourne, despair for the other. Melbourne City are champions of the A-League Men after defeating Melbourne Victory 1-0 at AAMI Park on Saturday. As the final whistle rang out, Joe Marston Medalist Mat Leckie moved to embrace young teammate Alessandro Lopane.
Little brother no more.
With no AFL or NRL in Melbourne on Saturday to distract attention all eyes are on the title decider between City and Victory. The A-League’s stars have unusually aligned with tickets for the first derby grand final between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City sold out for Saturday night.
Melbourne Victory have qualified for a second successive A-League grand final, ending Auckland FC’s dream debut season with a 2-1 aggregate semi-final win.
Melbourne Victory denied Auckland a shot at an A-League Men fairytale after turning around a one-goal deficit with a 2-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final to set up a title decider against cross-town rivals Melbourne City.
Football Australia’s chair has admitted he is unhappy with his organisation’s financial performance as the local game faces a raft of challenges including the search for a new chief executive and the A-Leagues’ struggles with debt.
"I'm expecting him to take a leap in NBL26 under the guidance of Coach King and his staff.".
"It’s something that fills my cup and feels much more complete.".
Fans called for a logo that was new and exciting - modern and simplified - with a fiercer, more powerful Wildcat.
The Sydney Kings may have reloaded their roster but Brian Goorjian says the game plan hasn’t changed — just the pieces to make it work. Those pieces include Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis, two of the best guards in the league.
NBL players were showcasing their skills across the NBL1 this week, delivering standout performances for their respective teams.
Even at 71 and arguably the most successful coach the NBL has ever seen, Brian Goorjian says he’s still learning. “I look at the game even three, four years ago.
The Adelaide 36ers have shaken up Free Agency with a headline-stealing signing spree, landing Bryce Cotton, bringing back Montrezl Harrell, and adding a wave of seasoned talent from around the league.
From last place to title chase – are the South East Melbourne Phoenix on the verge of following the Illawarra Hawks’ blueprint for a championship?. After five straight losses to open NBL25, the Phoenix parted ways with Mike Kelly and handed the reins to Josh King - who steered them all the way to the playoffs.
While the dust settles on the Bryce Cotton departure from Perth, all the attention shifts towards their next off-season move. “I’m a little bit worried for Perth at this stage,” Brad Rosen said on NBL Marketplace.
Alicia Blizard helped create Western Australia's underage state guernsey.
This year's AFLW Dreamtime match will be played at TIO Stadium during round three.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
After a remarkable AFLW run last season, the Power are keen to go again, forward Julia Teakle says.
With pre-season training about to get underway, Gemma Bastiani recaps what's been happening over the AFLW off-season.
Mizuki Brothwell sits down with Sarah Black in her draft year to talk all things footy.
With a fourth daughter set to join the AFLW next season, it's no surprise Simone Davies has taken up the sport herself. Daughters Giselle, Fleur, Darcie and Georja share how their mum has shaped their footy journeys, and how they've shaped hers.
You'll find Casey Sherriff galloping down the wing during a game, but what does she do when she's not playing footy?.
The Bombers, Kangaroos and Blues have added to their AFLW lists.
Sarah Black takes a look at how the tight turnaround between the Gaelic football and AFLW seasons could impact the 2025 campaign.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s Super Rugby season is over, with the Waratahs fullback ruled out for at least a month due to a fractured jaw.
Joseph Suaalii left Allianz Stadium on a stretcher on Friday night after an ugly incident involving teammate Andrew Kellaway left him knocked out.
The NSW Waratahs have stunned the rugby union world with a phenomenal 102-metre team try during their upset Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Sydney on Friday night.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was the main attraction but it was Siosifa Amone who stole the show on Friday night as the Waratahs claimed a thrilling, last-gasp 37-36 win over the Highlanders.
Axed Super Rugby club the Melbourne Rebels have kicked off a $30 million course case against Rugby Australia in the Federal Court of Australia to try get themselves back into the Pacific competition.
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick as the Auckland Blues crushed the Waikato Chiefs 41-10 on Saturday to win their first full Super Rugby title since 2003.
Rugby Australia has rejected an application from a consortium seeking take over the Melbourne Rebels with a move to the courts the only possible saviour for the embattled club which will be shut down after 14 seasons.
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman was given credit for navigating “three challenging seasons” but won’t get a fourth after the battling Super Rugby outfit confirmed he wouldn’t be offered a new contract.
Waratahs’ fans have always been a faithful and patient lot, able to cling to the slimmest glimmer of hope when everything else seems lost.
The Melbourne Rebels may be saved by an 11th hour private equity cash injection that will see the bankrupt Super Rugby side relocate and share facilities with an A-League club.
Primo, one of the fastest growing golf apparel lines, has partnered with Phil Mickelson and HyFlyers GC.
Legion XIII star Tyrrell Hatton won the Dubai Desert Classic in impressive fashion.
Starting this February, FOX Sports to air live coverage of LIV Golf League’s 14-tournament global schedule with events throughout the U.S., Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America.
LIV Golf has announced Scott O’Neil as new Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately.
Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann are among the LIV Golf players who will play at International Series India.
LIV Golf Korea presented by Coupang Play will be hosted at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon from May 2-4, 2025.
All LIV Golf events will continue to be broadcast in Australia live and free on the Seven Network.
Luis Masaveu, a young Spanish standout player, has been signed by Fireballs GC as the team finalized its 2025 roster.
Abraham Ancer and John Catlin are the latest players set to play International Series India from Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
The International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus will be contested Oct. 23-26.
BJR's double shot at fifth Pit Stop Challenge comes in Bathurst.
Striking yellow Ford piloted by De Silvestro, rookie Allen.
The event has been locked in for April 19-21 2024.