Still in the saddle: Steve Smith rides towards his final frontier
Australia's talismanic number four still has a few goals he wants to tick off before he heads off into the sunset.
Australia's talismanic number four still has a few goals he wants to tick off before he heads off into the sunset.
Karlsson is one of three players remaining from the Golden Knights’ expansion draft back in 2017.
On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT win over Chile and pose the question... Who should be a full time starter? From there we break down the SCATHING statement from the Premier League on Manchester City's guilty verdict.All this and more on The Cooligans.
Tom Brady biographer Lars Anderson still isn’t so sure that the legendary quarterback has hung up his cleats for good. Anderson—who wrote Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness—was asked by Bridget Condon on Front Office Sports Tonight what regrets Brady may have.
What Guardiola knew at City relates to the true nature of the club and more basic things like spectacle and human nature. “Do you know the question that you are asking me? Today, do you honestly think it is my job to make this kind of question happen …” Cut to the long, painful pause.
Nathan Cleary is already the dominant player of his era, and his Dally M victory confirms a greatness that has been evident for years.
The computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City says Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of the game".
Rui Pinto, whose leaks of private documents helped to trigger the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs, will no longer be a protected witness by the Portuguese authorities, it can be revealed.
South Africa's Tony de Zorzi also hurt in rain-ruined final white-ball international before Test series.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was charged with driving under the influence on Monday, months after he was arrested in Scottsdale, according to court records obtained by ESPN. Brooks was arrested early on March 6 due to a suspected DUI. Body camera footage obtained by TMZ showed a police officer saying that Brooks' car smelled like marijuana during the traffic stop.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's national team camp one day before its UEFA Nations League game against Denmark.In an Instagram post, Ronaldo announced he was leaving the team after manager Jorge Jesus said he was planning to not start the 41-year-old.
A disastrous mix-up between the goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez and the centre-back Leah Williamson gifted Paris FC a penalty that Maeline Mendy converted to deny Arsenal all three points in the Champions League.
England boss Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane" as his free-scoring captain continues to break new ground.
Manchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures tell BBC Sport.
The Premier League will face pressure from Manchester City’s rivals to push for a sanction that will result in a prolonged absence from the top flight after the club were found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial rule-breaking.
Ronaldo confirmed the news in a statement posted on Instagram on Wednesday.
"To be honest, I’m not particularly interested in it," the former Liverpool manager said.
Thomas Tuchel’s hunt for alternatives to Harry Kane has led to him identifying Jude Bellingham as an option at No 9 for England.
Impressive against Spain, England’s best player against Czechia, the move to La Liga has transformed the winger. The way that Anthony Gordon sees it, he is still the same player, the same guy – on a journey, striving for self-improvement, a thinker, immensely driven.
Straight up and against the spread picks for all 16 games, ranked by confidence for your pools -- with actual bets identified.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed will undergo season-ending neck surgery, head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday.
Rookie Will Lee will take on a big role with Carolina's top two cornerbacks out after being placed on IR.
Andrew Luck has always seemed more content about his early NFL retirement than the rest of us. It seems like Luck retired just a bit ago, but it has been a while.
This season, there are two types of survivors in NFL Survivor contests:By point spread, there are two better times to use the Seahawks. Seattle’s next four opponents are legitimate playoff teams, but at least it might create a scenario where their urgency will be cranked all the way up.
Injured quarterback Jayden Daniels traveled with the Washington Commanders to London and is set to participate in a “jog-through” in a limited capacity, head coach Dan Quinn shared with reporters Wednesday.
Injured quarterback Jayden Daniels traveled with the Washington Commanders to London and is set to participate in a "jog-through" in a limited capacity, head coach Dan Quinn shared with reporters Wednesday.
Just three weeks into the 2026 regular season, the Green Bay Packers are already making big changes.
Former players who lost money in an alleged scam say ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim's involvement helped convince them it was legitimate.
Herbstreit's new contract with ESPN for his college football roles will be handled after the season ends.
Some think the 49ers' dash motion is breaking the rules, while many teams are adopting it: "If something is successful, people copy it.".
Purdy threw for four touchdowns Sunday but completed just 55.6 percent of his passes in an up-and-down performance.
The Ravens and Vikings are the most popular survivor picks this week. Should you go with one of them -- or get more creative?.
There are plenty of people to blame for McCarthy's disappointing tenure in Minnesota. And the Vikings are still looking for a franchise QB.
Herman Moore played 12 years in the NFL, mostly for the Detroit Lions, from 1991 to 2002.
The Las Vegas linebacker looks like one of the better moves of free agency. The same can't be said about Dallas' defensive additions.
Former players who lost money in an alleged scam say ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim's involvement helped convince them it was legitimate.
New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna, announced the loss of their first child on Tuesday afternoon. The couple shared a post on Instagram and announced that, after going in for a 20-week checkup, their son had been diagnosed with anencephaly.
We all expected an exceptionally rough 2026 season for the Miami Dolphins. Their new regime includes a new head coach, new starting QB and new general manager. Pain was prevalent in the forecast, making this team a surefire target for smart survivor pool participants.
The Cowboys missed a late opportunity to score a touchdown and then gave the Ravens time to kick the winning field goal.
City have been found guilty of “sham payments”, artificially inflating their revenue and reducing their costs by more than £900m.
If you would like to know anything about the case, drop your questions here, and Adam and Matt will try to answer as many as possible.
City have said they will appeal after being found guilty of all but one of the more than 100 Premier League charges the club faced.
Now the Premier League has decided City should be punished, they have to figure out how. We explore some of the different options.
Our Ask Me Anything team look at what clubs are paid for releasing players for Nations League appearances.
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced his strong support for the club, as they face an uncertain future after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.
Guardiola managed City for 10 years, including for several seasons during the period which their Premier League rule breaches occurred.
It is the players and the manager who will be the club's public face in the coming months and they can expect abuse whenever they play.
Former Man City boss Pep Guardiola says he will "always" be behind the club after they were found guilty of financial charges.
India coach also felt that wickets offering so little for bowlers were "not fair", making it difficult for them to have a meaningful impact on the game.
The India captain scored his second ODI double-century and shared a 255-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, who scored a 75-ball 101 himself.
Bosch takes four as South Africa limit the damage at the death.
English cricketers aiming to play in a men's T20 franchise tournament organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board have been urged to think about their "daughters, sisters or mothers".
Fifteen-year-old Indian cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named on a prestigious list identifying the world's most influential rising stars.
They added 160 in WI's total of 271, before Zimbabwe were bowled out for 180.
John Campbell hit 101 to lay the foundations for West Indies’ record one-day international total of 405 for seven against India in their second ODI on Wednesday.
Nigar had stepped down from T20I captaincy after the Asian Games but the board remains confident in her leadership abilities.
Shubman Gill hits a career-best 223 not out as India sensationally chase down West Indies' 405-7 in the second ODI in Guwahati.
Essex all-rounder Eva Gray signs for Hampshire on a two-year deal.
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA offseason, spotlighting the nine star players who switched teams and what that means for the 2026-27 season.
Duren has until 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday to decide between this offer and a one-year qualifying offer to reach unrestricted free agency.
"Jimmy ain’t got no championship," said Karl Towns after the Knicks' 2026 title. "Karl bypassed him.”.
A Michael Jordan game-used jersey set a public sale record for NBA memorabilia Tuesday night, selling for $12.26 million through Pharrell Williams' auction house Joopiter.
The former Ohio State star becomes the latest NBA veteran to choose to play in China.
The biggest question facing the Indiana Pacers: Will Tyrese Haliburton look like Tyrese Haliburton? Even if the answer is yes, though, the Pacers won't look quite the same as they did the last time we saw him play.One year ago, Myles Turner shockingly left the Pacers for the Milwaukee Bucks.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson candidly reflected on his career trajectory at Monday's media day, acknowledging he has fallen short of expectations despite entering his eighth NBA season. "I'm not where I want to be," said Williamson.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The New York Knicks announced a series of transactions, as they continue tinkering with their training camp roster. New York waived John Konchar and N'Faly Dante, who had been signed to non-guaranteed camp deals.
D'Angelo Russell has a new home and it will be in China.Days after his release by the Memphis Grizzlies, the 30-year-old Russell has signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the China Basketball Association, the league announced on Wednesday.
Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett is entering the final year of his current contract. Barrett is extension eligible, but to this point his camp and the Toronto Raptors haven't held serious extension talks. Barrett is eligible to extend for up to four years and $185.7 million.
The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Sean East II to an Exhibit 10 contract. East is expected to join the Stockton Kings for the G League season after the NBA preseason. East played in 51 G League games for the Salt Lake City Stars last season.
Veteran NBA guard D'Angelo Russell has agreed to a contract with the Shanghai Sharks. The deal will see Russell join the Sharks for the upcoming Chinese Basketball Association season. Russell appeared in 26 games for the Dallas Mavericks last season.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… LeBron James spoke to reporters and posed for photos at his home arena Monday wearing his jersey, something he’s done thousands of times over the course of his basketball career.
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the NBA preseason, Lee is expected to join the Rip City Remix for the G League season. Lee played in 64 games last season with Nagasaki Velca of the B.League, which is the top league in Japan.
Referees will call offensive fouls more consistently on players who push off defenders to create shooting space this season, the NBA announced Tuesday as part of a broader set of officiating points of emphasis.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve took accountability for the team's third consecutive early playoff exit, saying the roster hasn't matched championship-caliber teams during her tenure and that improving it falls on her. Minnesota became the first No.
Curry was limited to 43 games last season and will test his knee in Golden State's preseason game against the Clippers in Hawaii on Sunday.
Duren and the Pistons have until Thursday to either agree to terms or extend the deadline.
In previous years, Williamson’s silence allowed his doubters to fill the void with doubt and negativity, but Kris Chrisp is changing that.
From Ivan Cleary on Nathan’s broken leg to meeting Kalyn Ponga’s new partner, here are all the details from inside league’s night of nights.
Newcastle can win on the edges. The Roosters could triumph through the middle and in the air. But could a missing, underrated man be the difference?.
The first wave of Knights successes came with a backdrop of uncertainty about what a post-industrial future might mean for the steel city.
Nathan Cleary has completed rugby league’s boxset of awards after the Penrith star was voted the runaway winner of his first Dally M Medal at the NRL’s gala night.
An emotional Ivan Cleary watches on as his son Nathan claims his first Dally M.
Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers) and Tamika Upton (Brisbane Broncos) have been crowned the 2026 Dally M Medal winners.
New Zealand Warriors mastermind Andrew Webster has beat out Newcastle’s Justin Holbrook in the hotly-contested race for coach of the year, rewarded for the team’s impressive regular season form despite a mounting injury toll.
South Sydney Rabbitohs utility back Campbell Graham and retiring Sydney Roosters prop Millie Elliott were tonight crowned the Ken Stephen and Veronica White Medallists at the 2026 Dally M Awards in Sydney.
Relive all the action from rugby league's night of nights, the 2026 Dally M Awards at The Cutaway in Barangaroo on Wednesday night on NRL.com's live blog.
Kalyn Ponga speaks to Nine's Zac Bailey at the Dally Ms ahead of his first grand final.
York Knights appoint Gareth Ellis as assistant head coach to Mark Applegarth.
As Jai Arrow is honoured with the Provan-Summons Medal at the Dally M Awards in Sydney, he says he knows "nothing" about a tribute reportedly planned ahead of the NRL grand final on Sunday.
Nine's Zac Bailey reports from the red carpet of the Dally M awards night.
The NRL and NRLW’s biggest names are dazzling on the red carpet ahead of the 2026 Dally M Medal count.
He is a four-time premiership winner, two-time Clive Churchill Medallist, Wally Lewis Medallist and dual Brad Fittler Medal winner.
The Prime Minister's XIII weekend is upon us and there there will be four massive games to look forward to with plenty of pride on the line.
Injured Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary has claimed his maiden Dally M Medal, with Brisbane fullback Tamika Upton taking the NRLW award for the third time in four seasons.
The Roosters are undefeated this season, but it was a 32-minute period earlier in the season that forced the team to change for the better.
Rugby League is at a pivotal point in its history with an expanding competition, record broadcast rights deal and now the game’s first Executive Chairman in Peter V’Landys.
If superstar playmaker Nathan Cleary is to become just the second Panther to claim the Dally M Medal, he will need to do what no player has done since 2017, when Storm great Cameron Smith turned his halfway lead into a runaway triumph.
Darche on the team's attempts to trade for Marchenko: "Every time there’s a good player available, we make calls.".
Four hours of sleep, eight shot attempts: the 26-year-old made quite the impression on his first day in Toronto.
Momentum is everything in the NHL — not just for racking up points, but for controlling the narrative as well.
The Athletic witnessed the first few days of the Tkachuk brothers' era with the Panthers as the team's training camp kicked off.
The No. 1 pick in 2026 got a vivid introduction to NHL life in the Toronto Maple Leafs' season opener.
Before the new NHL season kicked off on Tuesday, ESPN took a minute to remember its iconic hockey analyst. The network released a touching tribute to Melrose ahead of opening night, just weeks after he died following a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Faber touches every part of Minnesota's game and is one of the big reasons for Hughes to stay and be a part of something special.
Tkachuk wore the "C" in Ottawa for five seasons before forcing his way out via a trade this offseason.
The 2026-27 NHL season has arrived. After a summer filled with changes across the league, the journey to crown a Stanley Cup champion begins.Here's a look at several storylines to follow as the puck drops on another hockey season.
Faber took a Miro Heiskanen shot to the helmet in Friday's preseason finale.
The Florida Panthers didn't make the playoffs last year, but start the 2026-27 season as the favorites to win the Stanley Cup.
Chayka called Marchenko a player who can "single-handedly dictate outcomes" and said he apologized to Knies for months of trade speculation.
Good morning to everyone except anyone I know who is going to try to talk to me today. Hockey's back, and I'll be unavailable until June.
This week marks the beginning of the NHL season, and there will be five matchups on opening night, which is this Tuesday, Sept. 29. In the U.S., hockey fans can tune in to an opening night triple-header on ESPN, which begins at 5 p.
The annual list, published by Sportico, points to the NHL being in its best financial health in decades.
Before news of the trade began to break, Matthew Knies was preparing for the start of another season in Toronto.
A bit of targeted payback in the West? A Leon Draisaitl surprise? Fickle awards voting snubs? You heard it all here first, folks.
The league is putting its foot down on a collection of jersey and equipment rules for skaters: some new, others merely newly enforced.
With the television broadcast landscape changing faster than ever, finding games can be challenging.
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The Atlanta Braves staked themselves to an auspicious 1-0 lead in the NL wild-card series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
Wild-card week continues Wednesday with another four-game slate, and the Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres can each clinch a trip to the Division Series after winning Game 1.The wild-card round is a best-of-three format, with any deciding Game 3s set for Thursday before the American League Division Series and National League Division Series begin Saturday.
Tuesday was a huge night for all the Padres, from their biggest names to their triumphant returning pitcher.
The Houston Astros looked very much like a team that limped its way to a division title during their 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the wild-card round Tuesday.
From on the field to on-air talent, four former major-leaguers tried their hand at postseason analysis. What grade did they earn from us?.
Two kids from Massachusetts are playing Turn Back the Clock with the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.
Day 1 of the playoffs did not disappoint. Somebody had to watch all 10 hours and 36 minutes of Tuesday's quadrupleheader — why not us?.
Three players from the Crochet trade combined for five hits in Chicago's Game 1 victory, a sign of how far the White Sox have come.
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As Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said: “If you perform at the right time, all is forgotten.".
Rice, a 12th round draft pick, became the first player in Yankees history to collect at least four hits and six RBIs in a postseason game.
The Yankees didn't need their captain yet, not with Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice dominating in a Game 1 rout of the Red Sox.
The White Sox's day started with a note from the pope. It ended with a breezy win over Houston and a 1-0 series lead.
"He's always supported me," Schlittler said of the Yankees legend, who watched each of his starts this year and has become a special mentor.
NEW YORK — Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice are from Massachusetts. More importantly for the New York Yankees, they're damn good baseball players.Both Massholes delivered massive performances on Tuesday in Game 1 of the 2026 wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox.
NEW YORK — Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice are from Massachusetts. More importantly for the New York Yankees, they’re damn good baseball players.Both Massholes delivered massive performances on Tuesday in Game 1 of the 2026 wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox.
The first day of MLB's postseason opened with a battle between the Braves and Phillies and ended with the Cubs and Padres.
In front of a raucous crowd, the Padres executed their game plan almost flawlessly Tuesday night.
After a 6-3 loss, Astros players were frustrated by the negative reception from home fans. Said one: “We want their support.".
Influential Gloucester fly-half Charlie Atkinson signs a new contract to stay at Kingsholm until the summer of 2029.
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones extends his contract as Harlequins scrum and contact coach.
England international flanker Tom Curry signs a two-year contract extension with Sale Sharks.
Northampton teenager James Pater rose slow and stealthy as a prospest, but his opening-day Prem hat-trick has blown the full-back's cover.
Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle says his side are focused on putting their 73-40 loss at Coventry behind them.
Whitney Hansen and Jo Yapp, coaches of New Zealand Women and the British and Irish Lions Women respectively, sit down for joint interview with Rugby Union Weekly.
Ireland's 2027 Women's Six Nations encounter with England will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says prop Josh Iosefa-Scott is likely to move to France when his contract ends next summer.
England and Bath flanker Sam Underhill is out for months with a ruptured biceps that requires surgery.
It’ll be an overload of red, white and blue on Friday, October 2, when the American Hockey League‘s Rochester Americans celebrate America’s 250th birthday with special jerseys in their home opener.
The Capitals' Screaming Eagle third jersey returns for 10 home games in 2026-27, down from 15, with the Hometown Remix uniform likely claiming the difference. The post Capitals’ “Screaming Eagle” Uniform Returns for 10 Games in 2026-27 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs will wear Hardwood Classic uniforms this season to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ABA-NBA merger. The post Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs’ ABA-Era Hardwood Classic Jerseys Leak On Instagram appeared first on SportsLogos.
The Penguins' new 60th anniversary logo packs the 1991-92 25th anniversary layout, the Robo Penguin's wing, and Pittsburgh's steel-industry stars into one design. The post Pittsburgh Penguins Unveil 60th Anniversary Logo, Season-Long Celebration Plans appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Cooler heads could be prevailing in the Portland arena saga, as the Trail Blazers have publicly signaled their intent to stay at the Moda Center.
One of the newest entries into Major League Volleyball is ready to shake things up in their inaugural season in 2027 with their newly launched name and logo.
Major League Baseball's partnership with German workwear company Strauss enters its third year in 2026, with the ostrich logo once again appearing on both sides of every batting helmet throughout the Postseason and World Series.
The Western Hockey League‘s Prince Albert Raiders are marking Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with special jerseys for their home game on Wednesday, September 30. The jerseys were launched last week and will be worn when the Raiders host the Red Deer Rebels at the Art Hauser Centre The post WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders to Wear Orange Jerseys on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation appeared first on SportsLogos.
With their new name and crest, Atlanta’s entry in the National Women’s Soccer League is hoping to get the whole City behind them when they take the pitch in 2028. Owners AMB Sports and Entertainment — part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses and also owners of the The post We Built This City: Atlanta NWSL Franchise Unveils Name, Crest for 2028 Debut appeared first on SportsLogos.
As President Donald Trump descended upon the Presidents Cup on Sunday, the U.S. completed the largest final-round comeback in the 32-year history of the biennial team golf event to defeat the Internationals for an 11th consecutive time.
George Russell cut Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, bringing him back into the title race conversation after he had ruled himself out of it.
Get race ready for your chance to win the ultimate F1 experience. Think you've got the speed, focus and memory to take on the grid?.
Formula 1 returns to the Sepang Circuit this weekend, almost 10 years after the Malaysian track last played host to a Grand Prix.
We have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including podium, top six and points selections.
"I always had the impression that, were he to have found himself in a wholly competitive car on a regular basis, he would have flourished into a consistent front-runner.".
This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is declared a heat-hazard race, the third time the designation has been used this year.
Isack Hadjar's sophomore season in Formula 1 has been something of a rollercoaster having been brought into Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, occupying a spot which many have failed to keep over the years.
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit.
As F1 heads to Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
Get up to speed with all the key Sepang International Circuit statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.
The Mercedes W17 will carry a special design as Formula 1 returns to Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Here is all the information you need to follow the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend in Malaysia.
Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.
MotoGP Deputy CEO and SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP home hero make an extra special pitstop on Wednesday in Tokyo.
Esteban Ocon has announced that he is to leave Haas at the end of the 2026 campaign, following weeks of speculation over the Frenchman’s F1 future.
Lawrence Barretto explains why Haas are looking elsewhere for 2027 – and where that leaves Esteban Ocon.
Flyaways, noun: the unpredictable Grands Prix as MotoGP packs its bags from Europe and heads to crown stars in the East.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 16th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season, the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
F1 is set to return to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nine years, with the track stepping in to host the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Filipina sensation Alexandra Eala has been named to the TIME100 Next 2026 list, a collection of the world's most influential rising stars.
From Coco Gauff's tease to Aryna Sabalenka's ask for runway advice, here's the best quotes from Beijing media days.
WTA Ventures and QQ Music will create music-driven content across five tournaments, beginning at the China Open in Beijing.
The CVC Foundation and WTA Foundation’s new initiative uses tennis to build confidence, connection and opportunity.
WTA stars got to let loose and mingle ahead of the China Open, which begins on Wednesday. Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Naomi Osaka and many others were photographed on the red carpet in Beijing.
At the China Open, Zheng Qinwen is soaking in the pressures of playing in front of her fans, while trying to build off a resurgent quarterfinal run at the US Open.
For all the twists in Aryna Sabalenka’s season, she has once again found her way to the WTA Finals -- proof of the consistency that has kept her among the game’s best.
From Shenzhen to Serbia, and now a main-draw wild card in Beijing, get to know Sun Xinran as she takes a step beyond the junior game.
Aryna Sabalenka will make her sixth consecutive WTA Finals appearance after winning WTA 1000 titles in Indian Wells and Miami and reaching two Grand Slam finals.
Petra Kvitova, Angelique Kerber and Dominika Cibulkova lead an eight-player field for the October event, which also welcomes Yanina Wickmayer and Tatiana Golovin for the first time.
Amanda Anisimova has ended her season early, citing a wrist injury. She finishes the season 22-12, reaching just one semifinal in 12 tournaments.
Leylah Fernandez won her first title of the season, Kimberly Birrell won the first title of her career and Czechia swept its way to a 12th Billie Jean King Cup title.
The Guangzhou Open announced that Venus Williams has been awarded singles and doubles wild cards for the 2026 edition in her first appearance in Asia since 2019. She'll play doubles with Indonesia's Janice Tjen.
Singapore champion Leylah Fernandez returns to the Top 30 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while Singapore finalist Talia Gibson and Seoul champion Kimberly Birrell both make their Top 50 debuts, spearheading a strong week for Australian women.
With the pressure of Grand Slams in the past, Coco Gauff will use upcoming tournaments to gauge what needs to improve for 2027, beginning with Beijing.
In Beijing, World No. 1 Elena Rybakina headlines the 96-player singles field as the top seed, followed by Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva. Gauff and Iga Swiatek could meet in the quarterfinal in a matchup of past champions.
Forty years after Martina Navratilova returned to Czechoslovakia for an unforgettable Federation Cup final in Prague, Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova look back on the team culture and family ties that helped build a lasting national force.
Once again, Czechia sits atop the tennis landscape after Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova delivered the two wins needed to beat Ukraine for the Billie Jean King Cup title.
Leylah Fernandez captured the Singapore Tennis Open on Sunday, defeating first-time finalist Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 after winning the final nine games. The title is the sixth of her career and caps a dominant week in which she dropped just one set.
VILLARREAL, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 20: Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal CF runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Villarreal CF and Levante UD at Estadio de la Ceramica on September 20, 2026 in Villarreal, Spain.
Hall, the 18-year-old forward, made history scoring in a second straight game to begin his USMNT career.
Ream was honored prior to the USMNT's friendly vs. Chile in his hometown of St. Louis.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Thomas Muller is not ready to retire. The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Tuesday that the club has signed the German soccer great to a contract extension through Major League Soccer’s 2027 “sprint season.”.
VANCOUVER, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 26: Thomas Muller #13 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC celebrates with teammate Bruno Caicedo #14,Ryan Gauld #25 and Brian White #24 after scoring a goal against D.C. United during the second half of MLS action at BC Place on September 26, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada.
The 37-year-old's previous deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2026 campaign..
Mauricio Pochettino will anoint a new leader of his youth-filled USMNT, and a decision could come rather soon.
With lofty comparisons to Sergio Busquets and a work ethic that was crafted early, the 17-year-old comes off as a can't-miss prospect.
In the absence of any evidence either way, Sunday's free-kick goal is one of a few that is genuinely ambiguous.
LAFC's output stopped matching its ambition, resulting in a midseason coaching change as the playoffs near. Where might the club turn?.
Marcus Bontempelli has drawn level with Scott West after winning his seventh Charles Sutton Medal.
After a fine season, Harry Sheezel has claimed the Syd Barker Medal again.
Former Western Bulldogs player Aiden O’Driscoll has blasted the AFL’s support for his ongoing concussion battles as “nothing but a joke”.
The Giants playmaker remains uncertain whether he will join the trade market, but a number of Victorian clubs are interested in securing his services.
Aiden O’Driscoll’s career at the Western Bulldogs was cut short because of injuries sustained after a serious head knock at training more than two years ago. He’s now spoken out, accusing the AFL of failing to support him properly since that time.
The teams for the Thursday night's round eight game between Carlton and Hawthorn are in.
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson and his wife Milly have announced they are expecting their first child, after experiencing a pregnancy loss earlier this year.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
Two of the Devils' first batch of signings have spoken about their aspirations and reasons for joining the club.
Who's the strongest AFLW side after round seven?.
Tom Papley remains on track for pre-season after undergoing surgery on a medial collateral ligament strain.
Follow all the news and live updates ahead of the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.
Former Blues coach Michael Voss has detailed how Charlie Curnow's Carlton exit came about.
The AFL is open to changes in the trade and free agency space.
GWS football boss Jason McCartney says the Giants can contend in 2027 amid the departure of several significant players in the club's recent history.
Collingwood says it "looks forward" to Lachie Neale joining the club in 2027 after it is announced he is leaving the Brisbane Lions.
Fresh details on why Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters chose the Western Bulldogs have emerged, with Geelong’s reluctance to outline a deal with the Power reportedly playing a key role.
Lachie Neale will depart the Brisbane Lions after eight seasons and will join Collingwood.
One of footy’s worst-kept secrets has been confirmed, with triple premiership Lion Lachie Neale telling Brisbane he wants to depart via free agency.
The free agent and dual Brownlow medallist told the Lions of his intentions the day after he and his premiership teammates were feted at a public fan event in Brisbane.
Motegi magic is in the air as we look back at some of the most iconic moments from Japan.
The #12 is back on the MotoGP grid at the Japanese GP as he returns to Red Bull KTM Tech3.
12 points cover the top two going to the Japan, a new title contender has emerged and a home-hero is in form: a blockbuster tour of Asia and Oceania starts now.
We are ready and raring for more. Check out all the times you need to know for Round 16 of the season in Japan.
The 2027 calendar is live. Now choose where you want to watch… and how close you want to get.
One of the great cities of the world welcomes MotoGP back with open arms as we get set to land in La Ciudad de la Furia.
22 Grands Prix. Five continents. Two new venues. Welcome to 2027 as a new era begins!.
The Algarve International Circuit will host the Portuguese Grand Prix for a further three years.
The future of MotoGP at one of the championship's most iconic venues is now locked in for another five years.
The latest GPC is short and sweet, with a few updates for 2027 and beyond.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round eight.
Round eight is Essendon's best chance for a win this season, with coach Natalie Wood adamant she's not going anywhere.
With umpires able to access match statistics Jasmine Garner's dominance may be more easily recognised.
The coaches' votes for the round seven games are in.
The match review for AFLW round seven is in.
Dekota Baron is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star for round seven.
Kiara Bowers has had bigger returns but the Fremantle star has adapted her game to suit her evolving team.
One club has been ruled out of the race for Rising Star winner Zippy Fish.
St Kilda held a half-time lead on the back of four goals from Jesse Tawhaio-Wardlaw, but then Gold Coast lifted three levels.
Brisbane has fallen from last year's season decider to a 2-5 record, while Sydney builds to a finals return.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
It was a battle between two unbeaten NBL27 teams, and the Brisbane Bullets threw down the gauntlet to the Sydney Kings, but the defending champs put the clamps on to stay unbeaten with a 93-78 win.
The New Zealand Breakers lifted for every Ignite Cup game last season before going on to win it all and now they have started that quest to go back-to-back on fire beating the Cairns Taipans 98-75 with Parker Jackson-Cartwright brilliant.
He's only just stepped off a plane after a 30-hour journey from the United States, but Brandon Knight has every intention of putting his hand up to face the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Friday night.
Melbourne United will be without star Chris Goulding for multiple weeks after injuring his calf in Round 2. The club announced on Wednesday that the sharpshooter would be re-evaluated in two weeks after sustaining an injury during his side's Throwdown win over South East Melbourne.
Through the opening two rounds of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, the Sydney Kings and Brisbane Bullets have arguably impressed more than anyone.
Missed the first two rounds of SuperCoach NBL? This team is built for you. We're calling this the Ultimate SuperCoach NBL Team for Round 3, and it's for anyone arriving late to the season. It's not too late to sign up and start piling up SuperCoach points.
This nine-game slate features two Ignite Cup blockbusters, renewed rivalries and a long-awaited return home for Illawarra.
Sydney Kings v Brisbane BulletsWednesday, September 30, 7.30pm AESTAfterpay Arena>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashWhat is the Ignite Cup? The in-season tournament is played across 20 Wednesday night games, with every result counting towards the regular-season ladder.
The New Zealand Breakers host Cairns at Spark Arena on Wednesday night as they begin the defence of their NBL Ignite Cup, presented by 7-Eleven.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have added Kody Stattmann and Biwali Bayles as injury replacement players, with both set to fill the void while Ben Ayre and Anthony Drmic work their way back from injury.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
The Internationals suffered the same heartbreak as previous years, but this Presidents Cup was different as only a freakish final day escape act could save the Americans from embarrassment.
US president Donald Trump had an odd moment with Australian veteran Adam Scott on the first tee before his personal sporting curse was broken at the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago.
Scottie Scheffler produced one of the best moments of sportsmanship in Presidents Cup history, but then left a sour taste in mouths with a prickly interview after defeating Nico Echavarria 2&1 in their singles match at Medinah in Chicago.
The USA completed their own ‘Miracle at Medinah’ as the hosts won nine of the final day’s 12 singles matches to break the Internationals’ hearts and win the Presidents Cup for an 11th straight time.
With a day to play in the Presidents Cup, the Internationals are the closest they have been to victory since their one and only triumph at Royal Melbourne in 1998.
Australia’s Cameron Smith has revealed he holds doubts over whether he will remain with LIV Golf as the breakaway league faces an uncertain future.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee was pivotal in the International team hanging on to their Presidents Cup lead in a marathon penultimate day at Medinah in Chicago.
The International team have sparked the Presidents Cup to life with an incredible clean sweep on day two to take a 7-3 lead into the weekend at Medinah in Chicago.
The International team opened up a stunning 7-3 lead over the USA after winning all five foursomes matches on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago.
The Presidents Cup is well and truly alive after the Internationals fought gallantly to keep things tight on the opening day at Medinah in Chicago on Friday morning Australian time.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.