Four Argentina players have been suspended after FIFA handed down heavy sanctions for the ugly fight that followed their World Cup final loss to Spain.
Liverpool make Endrick enquiry, Chelsea brace for a Nicolas Jackson offer and Arsenal make request to Victor Osimhen, plus more.
Lancashire lose two wickets in reply as promotion race hots up.
To say the situation around Klay Thompson in Dallas changed quickly would be putting it mildly. With Friday's buyout, he's moving on.
Baleba, 22, has played 112 times for Brighton since joining from Lille in the summer of 2023.
Tim Stützle wishes ex-teammate Brady Tkachuk nothing but the best, but he is "happy that we have a lot of guys who want to be in Ottawa.".
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto delves into the data from Sprint Qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Sprint Qualifying ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.
Alpine's Pierre Gasly progressed through to SQ3 for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, ending the Sprint Qualifying in eighth and taking the honours of the best of the rest.
Yuki Tsunoda has reflected on his first day at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he returned to Racing Bulls as part of his reserve driver duties.
Mercedes' George Russell bounced back from a tricky run to seal pole in Sprint Qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have reflected on their vastly different Sprint Qualifying performances ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, with the former describing it as "my best Qualifying lap this year".
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was left to ponder what might have been after ending Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session at Zandvoort down in fifth position, via a trip through the gravel in the opening phase.
Max Verstappen admits that he and Red Bull "need to understand" why they struggled for car balance during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, with the home hero only able to achieve sixth on the grid.
After a last-minute call-up to Red Bull ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, Liam Lawson will line up in P11 on the grid for Saturday's Sprint.
Live coverage of Friday's Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
Lando Norris narrowly missed out on delivering McLaren another pole position as he settled for second place in Sprint Qualifying in the Netherlands.
George Russell has beaten Lando Norris to pole position for the Sprint at Circuit Zandvoort.
Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
The young Italian has a substantial lead but his rivals will not see him as being out of reach going into the Dutch GP. The Dutch Grand Prix may be hosting its final meeting on the Formula One calendar this weekend but its farewell heralds the opening of a championship run-in that is far from over.
Kimi Antonelli finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix as Formula 1 returned from its summer break, the Mercedes driver beating McLaren's Lando Norris and team mate George Russell.
With the summer break complete, a number of teams are set to introduce upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Lando Norris in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
F1 ACADEMY returns for an action-packed weekend at Circuit Zandvoort.
Fernando Alonso is still yet to make a call on whether he will stick around in an Aston Martin seat.
Guess how many overtakes each driver has made so far in our new game for your chance to win Grand Prix tickets to a race of your choosing in 2027.
With Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz recently confirmed to remain at Williams into 2027, both drivers have explained the thinking behind their decision to stay ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli admits he intends to "drive as free as possible" despite the pressure of leading this year's Formula 1 Drivers' Championship, and that the Mercedes driver's biggest opponent could be himself.
When the lights go out at Zandvoort, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.
Visitors face uphill battle as spinners get a grip of contest at Taunton.
Outstanding display of fast bowling steals a march for champions before batters build promising lead.
Former England captain makes half-century and take two wickets to set up imposing position.
Olly Stone takes 6-44 before champions Nottinghamshire try to build a decisive second-innings lead over Surrey.
Hill takes five, Lyth makes half-century, but Baker strikes for Hampshire in third innings.
Adam Lyth's half-century backed up George Hill's five-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Hampshire trade blows in their County Championship clash at Utilita Bowl.
Ben Stokes scores 53 with the bat and takes 2-14 as Division Two leaders Durham take control of their match with Derbyshire.
Title-challengers battle for supremacy on thrilling second day at Edgbaston.
Crane top-scores for Glamorgan as low-scoring match heads into intriguing second half.
Leicestershire skipper Ian Holland takes a season's best 4-30 to help the Foxes fight back against Glamorgan.
Thompson, 36, is on the move after two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and 13 with Golden State Warriors.
Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers. Thompson joined the Mavericks during the 2024 offseason on a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors.
With the bulk of the 2026 NBA offseason's player movement now concluded, and with the calendar now flipped to August, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA, both this season and afterward.
Marc Stad has kept a low profile while building a $35 billion investment firm. Now he's stepping into the spotlight as Wolves' lead owner.
Marc Stad has reached agreement to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the Minnesota Timberwolves at a $4.5 billion valuation. Stad will purchase the majority of Marc Lore's stake in the franchises. Stad's wife, Elisa Stad, will serve as governor of the Wolves.
Alex Rodriguez, who has served as co-chairman with Lore, is remaining in his role with the two teams.
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LA Clippers point guard Darius Garland said he's finally fully recovered from the toe injury that plagued him throughout the last two seasons. In a recent interview with HoopsHype, Garland detailed what he's gone through with the injury.
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a series of moves this week to acquire Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade from the Denver Nuggets and to re-sign James Harden. In acquiring Watson, Cleveland became hard-capped at the first apron.
The state of eligibility in college sports is perplexing. See how you do with these nine cases.
Shaq believes creativity in the NBA slam-dunk contest has diminished. So he decided to help fill the void.
Five of the Buss siblings want to sell. Jeanie wants to remain Lakers governor. Here are some of the legal considerations at play.
A World Series champion, a Super Bowl champion and two Hall of Famers among several head coaches to weigh in.
Malique Lewis is expected to join the Cairns Taipans in Australia's National Basketball League. Lewis was drafted by the Bucks with the No. 60 pick in the second round, with the move becoming a draft and stash.
Former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler announced his commitment to BYU on Thursday. Kohler, who was not selected in the 2026 NBA draft, signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Jazz and played with the team during Summer League.
The Cairns Taipans are set to finalise their roster for the 2026-27 NBL season with an unlikely acquisition, landing a former Next Star and NBA Draft selection who will look to use the club’s history of developing young talent to take the next step in his career.
Crystal Lee said her manager laughed and said her life was ruined when she told him she was pregnant.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Final is here, taking place from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23. The best of the best from NBL1 Central, North, South, East, and West will converge on the State Basketball Centre in Adelaide for a MASSIVE weekend of hoops, where the 2026 NBL1 National Champions will be crowned.
With the CODE Sports NBL Blitz ready to take over Bendigo from September 2, it will be the first time for fans to get a glimpse of some of the new and returning talent set to take the court this season.
Terry Stotts has been hired by Team USA for the upcoming World Cup qualifying games at Chile and Colombia. Stotts spent last season as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Stotts exited his role to interview for head coaching positions this offseason.
Liga MX is moving to a closed, franchise-driven model, putting financial stability and investment ahead of promotion and relegation.
Inter Milan sign midfielder Curtis Jones from Liverpool in a deal worth £30m.
Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester.
Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain, but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.
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Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue.
BBC Sport explores the fallout from the decision to ban West Brom striker Aune Heggebo for two matches for "successfully deceiving a match official".
Chelsea reject an initial season-long loan offer from Leeds United for winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
Arsenal complete the £55m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
Real Madrid trio Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe can all play together in the same team successfully, new head coach Jose Mourinho says.
Jacob Murrell offers "something different" to Falkirk, says manager John McGlynn, after the American striker joined from DC United. Murrell, 22, has signed a two-year deal, with the Bairns holding the option of a further 12 months.
Major League Soccer will go through one of the biggest changes in the league’s history next summer when it moves to a summer-to-spring calendar, and with it will come a new look to its playoff system.
ATHENS, Ga. — Playing between the hedges at football’s Sanford Stadium, and with coach Kirby Smart watching, the Georgia women’s soccer team on Thursday night set an attendance record for any college soccer match.
European experience might not be everything in MLS, but it goes far when it comes to player ratings for EA Sports FC 27. Lionel Messi is the top-rated MLS player with an 89 overall, the game-makers revealed on their official channels, but he's closely followed by a pair of players who arrived in MLS this summer - both of whom, like Messi, played for FC Barcelona in their standout careers.
El-Ahmad led Minnesota to the playoffs in each of his two full seasons.
MLS is nearing an expanded playoff format designed to give more weight to every goal in the regular season.
The Portland club, which oversaw the Thorns and Timbers, fired Wilkinson in 2022 two days after the Sally Yates report went public.
Major League Soccer is planning a significant overhaul of its playoff format, multiple league and club sources told the Guardian this week.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jonathan Bond needed to make just one save to finish his fifth straight clean sheet and defender Franco Negri scored in the first half to help the Houston Dynamo beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Seeking its first victory in a competitive match in three months and three days, the Galaxy hosted the San José Earthquakes on Wednesday in the latest edition of the California Derby.
The wild events in the 12 hours after Sydney’s win over Essendon on Sunday ruined their season, destroyed the reputations of the cleanskin Swans and their pin-up boys, and left the sport with uncomfortable discussions about their treatment of women.
The Swans scandal is creating a greater conversation around the AFL's handling of allegations of violence against women and its lack of a "no-fault stand-down" policy.
Scott Pendlebury jogged slowly to the bench favouring his leg. It might be the last time he is seen in a Magpies jumper on the MCG.
As AFLW Swans prepare for a highly anticipated double header with the men’s team, lifelong fans wrestle with whether to show their support.
Craig McRae says the club will weigh up the risk v reward of playing Scott Pendlebury next week after he was injured against Brisbane.
Lachie Neale knows how hard it would be to leave a perpetually-contending Brisbane this offseason.
Logan Morris has drawn the ultimate comparison after his stunning eight-goal haul in Brisbane’s 63-point win over Collingwood on Friday night, which looks all-but-certain to see him finish as the runner-up for this year’s Coleman Medal.
Brisbane is in the box seat for a third-placed finish after defeating Collingwood by 63 points.
An outstanding eight-goal haul from young star Logan Morris has given Brisbane a handy boost in their race for third spot on the ladder, defeating Collingwood by 63 points on Friday night.
The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live.
St George Illawarra have the chance to deny Canterbury a finals berth on Saturday – 174 days after they were dudded in the season opener in the US.
Jamayne Isaako is awarded a try despite his contentious put-down.
An emotional Josh Papalii has opened up on the overwhelming scenes surrounding his last home match in the nation’s capital.
Jason Ryles has blasted the Bunker after a controversial call in Parramatta’s 34-16 loss to the Dolphins on Friday night that he believes could “decide a grand final”.
Phil Gould gives his advice on who should coach the Kangaroos next.
The Dolphins take on the Parramatta Eels in Round 25 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Ricky Stuart has admitted the Raiders’ failure to send club legend Josh Papalii out with a win in his final home match was simply “not good enough”.
For a brief period of time, Dolphins gun Herbie Farnworth appears to be in a world of pain.
Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr leaves the club for "personal reasons".
The Dolphins score a try through Selwyn Cobbo that has Cameron Smith raving.
Kodi Nikorima and Herbie Farnworth combine to find a way through the Eels defence.
Ronald Volkman takes a run from dummy-half and slips through the Dolphins defence.
The Canberra Raiders host the Brisbane Broncos in Round 25 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
The Dolphins are one win away from clinching a top-four berth after doubles to Herbie Farnworth and Jamayne Isaako inspired Redcliffe’s 34-16 rout of the Eels on Friday night.
Josiah Karapani puts Xavier Savage into touch to save the match.
The fourth-placed Dolphins take on Parramatta after Brisbane avoided the wooden spoon and ended Canberra’s finals hopes with a comeback win. Follow the action as it happens.
Follow all the action from Round 25 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin after nailing Raiders gun Corey Horsburgh high.
Brisbane Lions put the foot down against Collingwood, with magic from Conor McKenna and Logan Morris seeing the premiers take a strong grip on third spot.
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Collingwood and Brisbane at the MCG.
The West Coast coach wouldn't be drawn on approaching the Sydney star, but says club has enough young talent on its list.
The teams for Sunday's round 24 matches are in.
The match review findings from Thursday night's clash between St Kilda and Gold Coast are in.
The North Melbourne coach calls on men inside and outside football to set strong values.
Despite being 'incredibly disappointed' by the actions of five men's players, Sydney's AFLW side is hoping to break the club's record for attendance at an AFLW match.
When “culture” is turned into a commodity that is successfully financialised, it soon ceases to be a culture in any real sense; it’s a product.
Swans AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan and captain Lucy McEvoy address the scandal engulfing the club's men's team.
Matthew Nicks concedes his coaching future could be on the line if the Crows can't fire in the finals.
From a first-round exit in their first tournament two months ago to reaching their second final of 2026, Magali Kempen and Alexandra Panova have improved each moment they've stepped on the court. They'll place in the Cincinnati Open doubles final on Saturday.
American duo Iva Jovic and Caty McNally have reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open doubles with three consecutive match tiebreak wins. Plus, Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei stand as the last seeded team remaining.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina retired from her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open with a left ankle injury, ending her chance to take the World No. 1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka for now.
Jessica Pegula took a medical timeout while trailing in the second set, but she dug deep to prevail in a third-set tiebreak against Amanda Anisimova and reach the Cincinnati semis. With the win, she improves to 6-0 against her compatriot.
Sara Bejlek scored the biggest win of her career, upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Czech overcame an early deficit in both sets and will next face 2019 champion Madison Keys.
Coco Gauff battled through a series of long, pressure‑filled games before defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals. She saved all eight break points she faced to set up a meeting with Marta Kostyuk.
Amanda Anisimova will seek her first victory in six attempts against Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open.
Marta Kostyuk rallied from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva and reach her first Cincinnati quarterfinal, powered by a forehand that produced the majority of her 25 winners. She'll face Coco Gauff for a spot in the semis.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek reached her 30th WTA 1000 quarterfinal and extended her winning streak to nine with a straight-sets defeat of Diane Parry in the Cincinnati Open fourth round. She'll face Elena Rybakina next.
The Abierto GNP Seguros Monterrey Open serves as the final tune-up event before the season's final Grand Slam. Here is everything you need to know for next week's WTA 500 event.
Marie Bouzkova overcame a break deficit in both sets to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic in two tiebreaks at the Cincinnati Open. The No. 22 seed will face No. 4 seed Coco Gauff for a place in the quarterfinals.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was imperious in her third-round victory over Wang Xinyu at the Cincinnati Open, advancing in under an hour.
Coco Gauff edged out fellow American Ann Li 6-1, 7-6 (3) in Cincinnati as the 2023 champion returns to the tournament's Round of 16.
Mirra Andreeva converted her fourth match point after a tightly-contested second set to hold off Janice Tjen in the Cincinnati Open third round.
Former US Open champions Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams feature in the first batch of 2026 US Open main-draw wild cards, as well as Warsaw WTA 125 champion Carol Young Suh Lee and Vancouver WTA 125 champion Taylah Preston.
World No. 9 Elina Svitolina, right ankle injury, pulled out of the Cincinnati Open ahead of her third-round match against Wang Xiyu. Wang will face Madison Keys for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Amanda Anisimova overcame a slow start to defeat Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach the Cincinnati round of 16. The American rallied from 2-0 down in the deciding set and will next face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
Serena and Venus Williams' completed their long-awaited doubles reunion in Cincinnati Monday night. In front of a sold-out Grandstand crowd, the 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions delivered the fans -- and themselves -- a night to remember.
Jessica Pegula beat Emma Navarro 7-5, 6-2 in 1 hour, 41 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Round of 16, improving to 4-0 in their head-to-head. The all-American derby unfolded before a strong Grandstand crowd that stayed despite earlier rain delays.
Elena Rybakina will face in-form Diana Shnaider in the Round of 16 of the Cincinnati Open after both won their third-round matches in straight sets.
BALTIMORE — Carlos Rodón has seen a lot of baseball over the past 12 years. Nearly 250 games from the mound. Hundreds more from the dugout.
. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Jordan Shusterman is back from vacation, and he re-joins Jake Mintz to take stock of the stretch run as October rapidly approaches.
Will the real Seattle Mariners please stand up? . This is what every Mariners fan has been asking throughout the 2026 season. And the frustration is warranted, as the M's have been unable to get out of their own way.
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Melton has become a key member of the Detroit Tigers’ present and a captivating part of their future.
It was no coincidence that the elder Strosnider posted up in the outfield, saying his son, a recent Milwaukee Brewers draft pick, was due.
Plus a fourth-generation Hall of Fame legacy, a glitch in the Immaculate Grid and more of the timely and timeless elements of baseball.
Making a fair-or-foul call on a fly ball down the line remains a challenge for umpires — and perhaps technology, too.
The underdog Padres, who play in the sport’s smallest television market, emerged as the most expensive MLB franchise ever sold.
Marte's move to the 10-day IL culminates a saga that began shortly before Monday's first pitch.
Over the entire history of MLB, fewer than 100 pitchers have struck out 2,000 batters in a career. Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom became the latest member of that elite club Thursday, hitting the milestone in the top of the first inning in a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Over the entire history of MLB, fewer than 100 pitchers have struck out 2,000 batters in a career. Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom became the latest member of that elite club Thursday, hitting the milestone in the top of the first inning against the Washington Nationals.
Anderson is expected to make his debut on Saturday at home against the Chicago Cubs. 'His control has been otherworldly,' Keith Law writes.
The big, bad Dodgers have looked awfully beatable lately. They lost seven in a row to start this month. Over the weekend, they lost three of four to the Brewers at home.
Hoping to make a push for the final wild-card spot in the American League, the Seattle Mariners are reportedly calling up southpaw Kade Anderson, MLB's top pitching prospect.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before allowing a one-out single to Andrew Benintendi in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Benintendi's hit was the only one the White Sox managed against four Braves pitchers.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds combined for 10 runs in the ninth inning Thursday at Great American Ball Park. That late-game explosion almost never happened.
Nearly two weeks after setting a major-league record for most consecutive games at shortstop without an error, Jacob Wilson's season might be over for the Athletics.
Nearly two weeks after setting a major-league record for consecutive games at shortstop without an error, Jacob Wilson's season might be over for the Athletics.
While Spurs fans may be focusing on the transfer market and the new season, there is no end in sight to the club's boardroom saga.
Chelsea striker Liam Delap has been made available for sale just a year into his Stamford Bridge career. Where will he go and can he bounce back?.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says striker Ollie Watkins could follow several star players out of the door this summer.
Watkins, 30, has made it clear to Villa that he wants to make the move but a fourth Al Hilal bid has been turned down.
Barcelona are pessimistic about their chances of landing Julian Alvarez. Arsenal have also shown an interest in the Atletico Madrid striker.
The Brazilian offers an attacking profile that would enhance almost any side.
DR Congo right-back Aaron Wan‑Bissaka arrives at Villa Park on an initial loan deal with a "conditional obligation to buy".
For all the flux, there is no suggestion that the Premier League is ceding popularity, wealth or market share. The league's power remains.
Salah's home debut came in a Europa League qualifier but there is nothing low-key about what his arrival means to his new club's fans.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter coach sealed a shock return to the Bernabeu in June.
Klint Kubiak started selling the idea of sitting Fernando Mendoza to start the 2026 season prior to the Las Vegas Raiders even drafting Mendoza, which came almost a month later. "Ideally, you don't want him to start from Day 1," Kubiak said at the league’s annual spring meetings.
Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid speaks to coordinators leaguewide about what meaningful advancement looks like for Black coaches at the highest level of football Big ambitions are built through ordinary days, especially in a league that rarely waits for anyone.
The 2026 NFL preseason schedule rolls on this weekend as most teams play their second games three weeks before the regular season begins.
Getting involved in the 2026 NFL playoff and division odds markets is like driving a sports car at top speed: It's simultaneously very fun and very precarious. Look no further than last season.
Recently on "Football 301," Nate Tice and Matt Harmon broke down the AFC South outlook for 2026, identifying their standout players, X factors and gave their win total predictions.
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to let their quarterback competition between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza go down to the wire.
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Atlanta has bona fide stars, but its success might hinge on the unstable and anxiety-inducing pair of Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
As players audition for jobs, it's revealing that teams' most valuable preparation occurs away from the game they're selling to the public.
Pyburn would have to repay his NFL signing bonus if he returned to college football, while the Buccaneers would retain his rights.
Six defensive backs crack the top 25 and are joined by four quarterbacks, four wide receivers and three running backs.
Last week, the San Francisco 49ers didn't play starters. That allowed rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to be the focal point of the offense, and he had a surprising seven catches in less than 20 minutes of game action. The 49ers did use starters in their second preseason game.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza spent most of the past week hearing about how good he looked in his NFL preseason debut. In his second preseason game, he got a lesson on how hard the NFL can be.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza spent most of the past week hearing about how good he looked in his NFL preseason debut. In his second preseason game, a 22-20 Raiders victory against the Houston Texans, he got a lesson on how hard the NFL can be.
So long as a player terminates a contract and repays any money received, he would be eligible to play in college, per the order.
Like so many joint practices before it, a collaboration between the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins quickly escalated into a melee.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday that the team will appeal the fine from the league.
The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints have each been fined $500,000 by the NFL after multiple fights took place during their joint practice on Tuesday.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Mina Kimes deep dive on all four teams in the NFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
With some NFL teams placing more emphasis on joint-practice play than preseason games, the Atlanta Falcons surely hoped that their passing game would be more on point in joint sessions this week against the Indianapolis Colts than they did in Atlanta's poor preseason showing against the Denver Broncos.
The uniforms prominently display blueprints of the Volunteers’ stadium, as drawn by their legendary head coach, who is the stadium's namesake. The post Tennessee Volunteers To Wear Neyland-Inspired “Smokey Grey” Alternate Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
After a flurry of voting over the past week and a half, a winner has emerged from the fog in the New York Islanders' third jersey design contest. The post Navy Blue Lighthouse Design Emerges as New York Islanders’ Third Jersey Contest Winner appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The best men’s tennis player in the world is missing the final Grand Slam of the year. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner announced Friday that he will miss the US Open due to a right knee injury.
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, a baseball team in the collegiate summer level Northwoods League, will pay tribute to one of their home state’s favorite pastimes when they play select games next season as the Wisconsin Pull Tabs.
The English Premier League side's black-and-white striped home kits turned out to be too similar to the German club's mint green away kits with a blue pattern on the sleeves. The post Newcastle United Change Kits Midway Through First Half of Friendly vs.
The Tigers blended various eras of their history with campus landmarks to create a throwback-inspired design. The post Missouri Tigers Unveil Throwback-Inspired Football Uniforms Celebrating Memorial Stadium’s 100th Anniversary appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The US Open will have at least one of the two titans in men’s tennis. Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The NHL's worst-kept secret is out, with Fanatics' 32-team Hometown Remix uniform program confirmed for 2026-27; on-ice debuts likely set for early November.
Nneka Ogwumike has called it a WNBA career after 15 seasons. The Los Angeles Sparks star announced Wednesday that she will retire from the league at the end of the 2026 WNBA season.
The Wolfpack will honor the university's military connection and the seven major installations in the state with the camouflage design. The post N.C. State To Wear “Wolfpack Warriors” Alternate Football Uniforms This Fall appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle allowed to continue after High Court ruling.
Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.
South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own game. The problem with Test weeks is that they can feel long.
The legal action over brain injuries in rugby has been brought back from the brink of collapse after the high court ruled to give a reprieve to hundreds of claimants who had been struck out from the case.
Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery.
The All Blacks and Springboks have revived the old-school rugby tour. But its impact could change the international game far beyond their historic rivalry.
Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.
The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap . Maddison Levi is widely considered the most exciting rugby player in the country.
Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin.
Try-scoring machine Maddi Levi will make her Test debut in the 15-a-side format against New Zealand on Saturday.
This assessment is mostly based on every team's young roster core combined with their current roster strength.
The Blue Jackets' news release did not specify which procedure was done on the shoulder, and the recovery time is unclear.
The league and soccer giant on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership and four more regular-season NHL games on German soil.
Corey Pronman has dropped his annual rankings of each team's pipeline of players 22 and younger.
Some of the 33 names in the club might be a surprise, but the all-time greats still waiting for a seven-figure sale could be a bigger shock.
Players drafted after the first round can become major difference-makers for top NHL teams.
In our annual survey, over 10,000 NHL fans weighed in on front offices around the league. Who's doing it right? Who's on a downward spiral?.
Let’s find out how bad your favorite team has really had it when it comes to these punk kids.
Corey Pronman ranks the best young players affiliated with NHL teams, from 1 to 156.
An in-depth look at the NHL's future with a ranking of every team's under-23 core.
A common playground maneuver could be hockey’s most important movement.
The television program was a spinoff of "Hockey Night in Canada," broadcasting NHL games in Punjabi on Saturday nights.
Coming off three Olympic gold medals, USA Hockey is using the momentum to help galvanize American goaltending.
From Jayden Daniels to Mikaela Shiffrin, we asked pro athletes: What's the single most important trait for a leader to have?.
Maher was a staple on Flames radio broadcasts for over 30 years, calling the team's lone Cup victory in 1989 and its 2004 Cup Final run.
Let's dive into an important detail hiding in plain sight that a lot of fans aren't clear about.
Catan, one of the world's most popular board games, is hoping to lure in sports fans with a growing number of partnerships.
The chance to see the hideaway from the hit queer hockey romance lured me to Canada’s cottage country. But it was the glistening lakes and weep-worthy sunsets that won me over.
Alex Formenton has been reinstated immediately, while Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé and Michael McLeod remain suspended.
From its chaotic early days to featuring more than 100 NHL players, those involved tell the untold stories of a unique summer league.
The teams for Sunday's round two AFLW games are in.
The under-17 squads to feature in the 2026 Marsh AFL National Futures have been confirmed.
Can Brisbane turn the tables on the all-conquering Kangaroos in the Grand Final remathc on Saturday night.
The teams are in for AFLW round two's matches.
The W Show looks at matches organised for unselected players, as well as Collingwood's worries and this week's games.
After Collingwood didn't renew her contract, Lily-Rose Williamson was stunned when Brisbane came calling.
Club leaders say player welfare remains the priority as Sydney's AFLW squad prepares for Sunday's historic double-header.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round two.
After an attempt to move clubs last season, Cambridge McCormick is back at the Giants and focusing on the future.
Dakota Davidson faced the Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Bryson DeChambeau has issued a passionate defence of LIV Golf and urged the golfing world to give the breakaway league “one more shot”, declaring he hopes people can see the value it brings to the sport.
Rory McIlroy bounced back to form with a six-under par first round 64 to share the lead at the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever “brought value” to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.
Adam Scott will be the headline act for a blockbuster Australian summer of golf, after confirming his attendance at the country’s two most prestigious events.
The PGA Tour’s biggest names are heading to Bellerive Country Club for this week’s BMW Championship with everything on the line.
LIV Golf’s precarious situation is going from bad to worse, with a boycott looming for the cash-strapped league’s year-ending event amid reports of unpaid wages.
LIV Golf’s worst-kept secret is officially out, with the cash-strapped tournament confirming the season-ending Michigan event has been cancelled.
Scottie Scheffler kicked off the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs in style with a commanding eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the course record with a nine-under par 61 to grab a three-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship.
Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, trying to end a four-year victory drought, fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday’s first round of the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
They may have been eliminated in last season's Play-In Qualifier, but the Tasmania JackJumpers are determined to bounce back during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 campaign. The catalyst for this confidence is who will be steering the ship this season.
Breakers big man Charles Bediako is settling in quickly to life in New Zealand. It's been a whirlwind first week for the 24-year-old at the four-time NBL championship-winning club.
A former NBL Next Star appears set to return to the Hungry Jack's NBL, just months after being selected in the NBA Draft. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, Malique Lewis is nearing a deal with the Cairns Taipans, which would see him claim the team's final roster spot.
New Cairns recruit Jaylin Galloway has touched down in the Far North ahead of his first season with the Taipans. This shift comes after six seasons and three championships in Sydney with the Kings.
Over the past four seasons, Milton Doyle has established himself as one of the most dynamic scorers in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Across his 131 games at Tasmania and Melbourne, Doyle is averaging 15.9, which includes his second-best effort of 16.2 in NBL26. This highlights how impressive his play was, despite chatter that he had a 'down year' with United in 2025-26. "I don't think I had an up-and-down year at all; that's just narrative that the media painted," Doyle said to NBL Media.
The culture at the Australian Boomers is one of the strongest in world basketball and continues to grow with each passing day.
Keanu Pinder immediately looks right at home back at the Cairns Taipans after 19 points in 24 minutes in his team's 91-79 NBL pre-season win over the visiting Saint Mary's College on Wednesday night.
Before he landed in Australia and started dominating the Hungry Jack's NBL, Bryce Cotton was plying his trade in the NBA. Across two seasons, the now 34-year-old made 23 appearances for Utah, Phoenix and Memphis.
The last time Darius Days was in the Hungry Jack's NBL, he helped the Illawarra Hawks win the 2024-25 championship. Now, after a stints with San-en NeoPhoenix (Japan) and TNT Tropang 5G (the Philippines), the 26-year-old forward is returning for a second season with the Hawks.
The Cairns Taipans are set to take on United States college side, the Saint Mary's Gaels, this Wednesday from 6:30pm AEST. Fans can watch a live stream of the game via NBL.com.au and the NBL App. If you're having trouble viewing the stream, click here to watch >> VIEW BOX SCORES.
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.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
The #5 aims to return to action at the Aragon GP, pending a medical review on Thursday!.
Get to know our next MotoGP prodigy as Daniel Holgado prepares to jump into the premier class, joining the grid in 2027!.
There’s a fresh face on the block. Get to know Honda’s latest signing, who already has an impressive CV!.
12 rounds in the books and already seven winners: 2026’s winner list continues to grow, matching 2025’s total tally!.
Botafogo Beach prepares to welcome MotoGP at the start of a new era.
12 different winners from the last 12 British GPs: you couldn’t write the script at Silverstone. Check out the incredible list of names that Raul Fernandez joins!.
Need a recap from a memorable visit to Silverstone? We’ve got you covered with the hottest topics from the British GP!.
The official charity partner of MotoGP™ returned to Silverstone with a bang, setting a new all-time high for British GP fundraising efforts.
The 12th different winner in the last 12 British Grands Prix, the Spaniard led from start to finish for a mighty first Grand Prix win of the season.
The championship leader beats Ogura and Bezzecchi on a super Saturday for the Noale factory as Marc Marquez endures a tough Sprint outing.
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.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
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.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .