Late arrival & incredible comeback - Burnley deepen Palace woes
The Clarets' remarkable first-half fightback keeps alive their slim hopes of Premier League survival, but where does it leave Crystal Palace?.
The Clarets' remarkable first-half fightback keeps alive their slim hopes of Premier League survival, but where does it leave Crystal Palace?.
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche's position is under major scrutiny following the goalless draw at home to bottom side Wolves.
The 40-point mark - or thereabouts - could well be back in vogue when it comes to guaranteeing survival this term, with an in-form West Ham attempting to chase down the sides above them.
Manchester City ramped up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by strolling to a 3-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday to cut the gap at the top to three points.
Ireland's skipper hurt his knee while taking a catch before retiring hurt after running his first single having opened the batting in the unsuccessful chase against Australia.
Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) did not play against the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.
The Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, allowing the 2023 All-Rookie team forward to become a free agent.
The NBA has fined the Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye and Timberwolves' Naz Reid $35,000 apiece for their roles in a jersey-grabbing tussle Monday.
Roger Federer's induction ceremony sold out in two minutes, the International Tennis Hall of Fame said Wednesday in announcing plans to add an outdoor watch party that will make room for thousands more fans.
Pep Guardiola vowed his Manchester City side would "breathe down the neck of Arsenal" as they aim to hunt down the Premier League leaders in this fascinating title race.
Payne Haas has released a statement opening up on his decision to depart the Broncos and jojn Souths.
Payne Haas has broken his silence on his shock decision to leave the Brisbane Broncos after 10 years to take up a three-year deal with the Rabbitohs.
The Tigers have locked up cult hero Alex Twal with a contract extension on the eve of the 2026 pre-season in a huge boost for Benji Marshall and the club.
The superstar prop addressed rumours of a fallout with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire and why family was central to his lucrative decision.
Ricky Stuart’s Raiders will return to Seiffert Oval on Friday for week two of the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge, a place former players will forever call their ‘spiritual home’ and where one of rugby league's greatest dynasties was born.
The story of the Wests Tigers is a tale of a club that seems to treat stability like an allergy.
South Sydney’s Payne Haas coup has dominated the NRL news cycle this week but attention now turns to the first full weekend Pre-Season Challenge matches.
Broncos star Payne Haas has added a Muslim name — Hakeem — in line with his faith, as his manager revealed he is no chance of backflipping on his switch to join the Rabbitohs.
Dolphins skipper Tom Gilbert has outlined his goal of returning to the representative arena as he looks to put three frustrating years of injuries behind him.
Will the Brisbane Broncos suffer the same fate as South Sydney did under Michael Maguire a decade ago - when ‘Madge’ fell out with big Sam Burgess?.
Rabbitohs playmaker Cody Walker believes the rise of backrower Tallis Duncan after representing his Indigenous heritage in last year’s All Stars demonstrates why the annual clash is so important.
With the 2026 Super League season about to kick off on its 30th anniversary, BBC Sport explains what to look out for during a bumper World Cup year.
The man who brokered the Payne Haas deal has addressed suggestions that money – or a fallout with Michael Maguire – is behind a shock move to South Sydney.
NFL legend Rob Gronkowski and US sports media personality Colin Cowherd launch this year’s advertising campaign for Las Vegas.
NFL legend Rob Gronkowski has found the perfect tonic for football fans suffering from a Super Bowl hangover. Rugby League Las Vegas. .
Just days after the Super Bowl, a new 30-second advertising campaign is urging Americans to check out rugby league for their off-season footy fix.
Just days after the Super Bowl, a new 30-second advertising campaign is urging Americans to check out rugby league for their off-season footy fix.
Brian Pouniu sat by his older brother Joseph’s hospital bed after the latter’s life was upended by a horror spinal injury. Now the younger man is set to earn his stripes as a Dolphin.
Saturday's Witzer Pre-Season Challenge will provide fans with their first look at the next generation of Tigers stars.
It started with a classic bit of Michael ‘Madge’ Maguire culture building.
Ex-Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn't a good teammate or person in a podcast last week.
Sam Darnold thanked the Seahawks for believing in him as the team celebrated its Super Bowl LX championship at Lumen Field.
A judge on Wednesday kept former Jets first-round draft pick Darron Lee in jail without bond as he faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his girlfriend.
Antonio Reyes of Sacramento's Project Church called the Super Bowl nuptials "the quickest ceremony I've ever done.".
The Falcons' rookie edge rusher is facing five felony charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking.
Before heading to the Seattle Seahawks’ championship ceremony and parade on Wednesday morning, outspoken linebacker Ernest Jones IV joined “Up & Adams” and had a message for all the doubters.
Before heading to the Seattle Seahawks’ championship ceremony and parade on Wednesday morning, outspoken linebacker Ernest Jones IV joined “Up & Adams” and had a message for all the doubters.
Three days after claiming the second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history, the Seahawks relished in victory and taunted their doubters.
The 2026 NFL Draft is the marquee event of the offseason, and the first big step in the evaluation process is right around the corner. The 2026 NFL scouting combine will take place Feb. 22-March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after 10 years at the school.
There are 319 NFL Draft prospects invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, which begins with player arrivals in Indianapolis on Feb. 22.
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that he was "obviously disappointed" by the news of edge rusher James Pearce Jr.'s arrest.
The New England Patriots showed how valuable of a tool free agency can be. Not many teams have the cap space or the desire to spend like the Patriots last year, but New England remade its roster through a great free-agency haul and a strong draft.
Canales and Bevell spent seven seasons together on the Seahawks' staff under Pete Carroll.
A look back at how Buffalo fell short and how GM Brandon Beane and coach Joe Brady can move forward in 2026.
The Giants are hiring former Titans head coach Brian Callahan as their quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator, sources told ESPN.
ESPN is planning on making the Super Bowl a year-around experience instead of just one day. At the forefront of the promotion is "Year of the Super Bowl," which will see extensive promotion and programming across ESPN, ABC and Disney stations.
An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
More than 365 days in advance, ESPN is basically starting its Super Bowl pregame show now with its “Year of the Super Bowl” that will include expanded NFL programming; as well as expanded promotion throughout the Disney empire.
John Harbaugh is reportedly adding another former NFL head coach to his inaugural New York Giants offensive staff.
Slovakia upset Finland on Wednesday, setting the stage for what could be a wild tournament in an age of increasing international parity.
Slafkovský delivered in Slovakia's opening win over Finland, and his teammates couldn't be happier: “He performed like a No. 1 draft pick.”.
At last year's 4 Nations Face-Off, Thompson was snubbed from the U.S. team and Hughes missed the tournament due to an injury.
On the eve of Team USA's debut in the men's hockey tournament, McAvoy chronicles his Olympic adventures for The Athletic.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice to pick up where he left off four years ago as Slovakia pulled off an upset in the first men's hockey game of the Milan Cortina Olympics by beating Finland 4-1.
The Olympics are inherently about minutiae, the details that differentiate a win from a loss. Canada's penalty kill is among them.
The NHL is back at the Olympics! Here are the top players to know, each team's medal chances and schedule, and much more.
The Blackhawks want to implement more of their early-round draft picks into the NHL. Here's what that might look like.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson surprised the hockey world by playing his way onto Team Sweden. His former-Olympian grandfather helped him get there.
Just because there's no NHL games doesn't mean there's no topical teams to rank. From first to 12th, here's North America's finest.
Without much fanfare, the NHL and IIHF have spent the last five years or so diligently narrowing the gap between rulebooks.
Where could Vincent Trocheck, Bobby McMann, Evander Kane and Jesper Wallstedt end up by the deadline? Our insiders' picks.
If the world’s best hockey players can adapt to a new piece of equipment, perhaps more of the NHL will follow suit.
A format similar to the women's side would make for a stronger men's tournament, with more competitive games and fewer blowouts.
Some ex-NHLers are hoping to catch the NHL's eye in Milan. If they prove they can still hang against the world's best, anything’s possible.
Team USA is bringing one of its best teams to the Olympics ever, but Canada is still favored to win gold in men's hockey.
Everything you need to know about the latest edition of international best-on-best men's hockey in Milan.
Nearly 150 total players from all 32 NHL teams will be in Milan. What are the biggest storylines for each team's fan base at the Games?.
The Americans continued their dominant run at the 2026 Olympics, defeating Canada 5-0 on Tuesday in their final group-stage game.
With the return of NHL players to the Olympics, Canada is favored to win the gold medal at +115 odds followed by the U.S. at +175, per DraftKings.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has picked up a muscle injury and is set for another spell on the sidelines.
Arne Slot does not believe his job security hinges on Liverpool securing Champions League qualification this spring but the Dutchman would much prefer not to put that particular notion to the test. On this evidence there seems a decent chance last season’s title winning manager will not have to.
Bayern Munich will target Bart Verbruggen, John Stones looks set to leave Manchester City, Atletico Madrid are plotting a move for Marc Cucurella, plus more.
United States midfielder Croix Bethune has joined the Kansas City Current, and USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton has joined Bay FC, in a pair of separate seven-figure moves, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN.
James Milner equaled Gareth Barry's all-time Premier League appearance record with his 653rd outing in Brighton's match with Aston Villa.
James Milner equaled a Premier League record that many thought would never be matched when he featured for Brighton against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Inter Miami CF's friendly with Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico has been postponed for two weeks after Lionel Messi sustained a muscle strain in his left hamstring during its last preseason game against Barcelona SC on Saturday.
Erling Haaland moved joint-fourth on Manchester City's all-time scorer's list as Pep Guardiola's side overpowered Fulham 3-0 to turn up the heat on Arsenal.
A Manchester United supporters group condemned comments made by part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the British billionaire said the UK has been "colonised" by immigrants.
Ratcliffe, who has resided in Monaco since 2020, offered misleading and inaccurate observations about the UK's immigrant population.
F1 technical expert Sam Collins gives his take on Audi's new-look sidepods that appeared in the first pre-season test.
The F1 TV crew analyse what happened on Day 1 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 campaign.
The sound of 2026-spec Formula 1 cars reverberated around the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday as the much-anticipated opening day of pre-season testing began.
Toto Wolff made clear that Mercedes “have to get our act together” as pre-season testing develops at the Bahrain International Circuit, after taking note of a “very, very strong” Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
James Vowles feels that the “mood has lifted” at Williams as the team hit the track for official pre-season testing in Bahrain, having missed the Barcelona Shakedown just two weeks earlier.
See all 11 cars hit the track during the first pre-season test in Bahrain.
The first day of the opening pre-season testing in Bahrain is now complete.
Newly-crowned world champion Lando Norris kept his McLaren top of the order on the first official day of Formula 1 preseason testing for 2026.
Lando Norris topped the timesheets as pre-season testing kicked off at the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday, leading the way from Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
Test your knowledge of the Formula 1 news from the past seven days...
Richard Petty won more Daytona 500 races than any other driver, with seven titles. Take a peek at the all-time NASCAR winners list now.
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's marquee event. Find out more about their yearly top races -- otherwise known as crown jewels.
Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the “difficult decision” to part ways with former race engineer Riccardo Adami, with the seven-time World Champion suggesting that not yet having a permanent replacement could be “detrimental” for him.
Lewis Hamilton has issued a striking warning that fans may struggle to understand Formula One’s new regulations for the 2026 season, calling them “ridiculously complex” after having spun while testing his new Ferrari in Bahrain.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Red Bull has set the early benchmark for power unit performance under Formula 1's new regulations.
Fans got a first look at all the 2026 Formula 1 cars on track on the first day of testing in Bahrain.
Lewis Hamilton thinks Formula 1 fans will need a university degree in the sport's new regulations just to understand what's happening in races this year.
Lewis Hamilton revealed his Ferrari race engineer will change for a second time early in the 2026 season, saying on Wednesday that he expects the lack of stability to be "detrimental.".
Lewis Hamilton says that "none of the fans are going to understand" some of the new rules introduced into F1 this year.
The first session of 2026 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has seen Max Verstappen top the timesheets.
A winter spent rehabbing with Phillies staff played a role in the optimism the club and Wheeler feel about his recovery.
Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals and will make $5.15M, while fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Blue Jays and gets $4.4M.
Ryan didn't reflect on the trying final two months of the Twins' 2025 season.
Veteran catcher Gary Sánchez has agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Brewers, according to multiple reports.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery on his left hamate bone and will miss at least six weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
The National League West is a division of extremes. On one end, we have the back-to-back champion Dodgers, with their payroll that rivals some divisions’ combined spending.
Mets officials talk about having “four shortstops” in Lindor, Marcus Semien, Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco. That depth will be tested early.
Netflix is also trying to sign CC Sabathia to be a part of its Opening Day coverage, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question for Opening Day.
Reliever Evan Phillips, who is coming off Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to return until July, agreed to a one-year, $6.5M contract to return to the Dodgers.
Three seasons after being part of the Texas Rangers' only World Series championship, Jordan Montgomery has agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the team, a source told ESPN.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand Thursday and will miss Opening Day.
The Mets' Francisco Lindor also has a hamate bone issue that requires surgery.
For the 75th anniversary, a panel of executives, journalists and collectors selected the 75 best Topps cards of all time and inserted corresponding redemption cards into their latest release.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll will reportedly miss the World Baseball Classic and is in danger of missing Opening Day due to a broken hamate bone in his right wrist, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll will reportedly miss the World Baseball Classic and is in danger of missing Opening Day due to a broken hamate bone in his right hand, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
Not so long ago New Zealand was the envy of the rugby world, the golden age from 2011 to 2015 produced arguably the greatest team in history. These days, though, New Zealand finds itself in a serious state of flux.
Shedding its recent reputation for risk aversion, kicking is taking on a new tactical dimension as rugby evolves.
Naming equality | Rugby toilets | Tesco jobs | Sturdy Y-fronts | Pillow talk. Stripping Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles inadvertently points the direction towards a less status-conscious, more equal, society (Letters, 10 February).
Wales assistant coach Matt Sherratt says the squad faced a 'brutally honest' debrief after the 48-7 Six Nations loss to England.
Harlequins Women's captain Jade Konkel, the former Scotland forward, will retire as a player at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Australia’s club sides can drive each other to greater heights in a year that will prove crucial ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off this weekend and Australia needs its four provinces to make a stirring statement ahead of the 2027 home World Cup.
Saracens flanker Andy Onyeama-Christie and winger Rotimi Segun agree new contracts to stay with the Prem club.
Leicester Tigers winger Ollie Hassell-Collins says he relishes wearing the England jersey ,no matter the match or stage he is on.
Kerin Lake says it has been an honour to wear the Wales jersey and thanks friends and family for their support.
Former Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien believes there is a "big gap" between Andy Farrell's Test squad and his untested options.
Spurs discussed potential deadline deals for Sochan with the Knicks, Bulls and Suns, among others.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder travel to the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, to face a surging Phoenix Suns team that has fundamentally redefined its identity under first-year head coach Jordan Ott.
The San Antonio Spurs have waived Jeremy Sochan. Sochan appeared in 28 of the Spurs 53 games this season, averaging 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 12.8 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have released former lottery pick and All-Rookie team selection Jeremy Sochan, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Sochan will be a free agent, per the report. The Spurs selected Sochan with the No.
While the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will introduce some tweaks to its format, much of the festivities will stick to tradition. One thing that remains unchanged is NBA All-Star Saturday Night, a marquee event that never fails to captivate basketball fans worldwide.
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have an action-packed episode of The Big Number for you! First, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the controversial way the Utah Jazz are utilizing Jaren Jackson Jr.
This contest, set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, serves as a critical final examination for both franchises before the All-Star.
In addition to Ivica Zubac, the Indiana Pacers also targeted centers Jarrett Allen and Onyeka Okongwu ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers acquired Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers as they hope to return title contention next season when Tyrese Haliburton returns from his Achilles injury.
This matchup, set to take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, occurs at a critical juncture of the season, as teams position themselves for the post-All-Star break run to end the season. The contest, featuring a 10:00 p.
The NBA has suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren and Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate for their roles in Monday's brawl.
Taipans revelation Andrew Andrews is “eager” to return to the NBL for next season, according to his agent, as the star import prepares to link up with another popular overseas league.
Since NBL23, the league has operated under a revised finals format, but despite being in place for several seasons now, confusion still surrounds how the system actually works.
The Big 12 Conference will play its men's and women's basketball tournaments on a high-tech embedded with LED technology that will allow the conference to feature data-driven graphics, advertising and even games for fans during timeouts.
Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will make their U.S. senior national team competitive debuts at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
Sunday will mark the first live performance of John Tesh's song in a sports arena, the NBA said. Ludacris will perform Saturday before the All-Star dunk contest.
The Washington Wizards might have made the loudest headlines of NBA Trade Season with their separate deals to acquire Trae Young and Anthony Davis. The Utah Jazz also swung big to pilfer Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Grizzlies amid Memphis' ongoing efforts to move off of Ja Morant.
You have questions about the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which for the first time pits the USA vs. World in a round-robin tournament of three teams across four 12-minute games.
Another trio of players have been announced for NBA The Run, a fast-paced and stylized basketball game launching this year.
Scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET, this matchup serves as a critical litmus test for two franchises navigating disparate trajectories in the Eastern Conference.
Tanking in the NBA is getting out of hand. Jaren Jackson Jr. made his debut with the Utah Jazz and had 22 points through three quarters.
As Manuel Pellegrini said during his time at Manchester City: 'Show me another player who does all the things that Milner does well'.
Pep Guardiola's side keep up the pressure on leaders Arsenal after brushing aside Fulham in the first half.
Havertz' injury is compounded by the fact that fellow Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino will miss an extended period due to a foot injury.
Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure.
Ratcliffe, who moved to Monaco in 2020, said the UK needs a prime minister who is “prepared to be unpopular … to get the big issues sorted”.
There have been some unpopular managers at Spurs in recent years. But even at the worst moments, predecessors were not as scorned as Frank.
While the Italian’s tactical know-how borders on footballing genius, his combustible side always seems to come to the fore in season two.
United can win big as the underdog, but their ceiling is limited by an uneasy tactical fit when they have more of the ball.
Our Ask Me Anything team explore Thomas Frank's records at Tottenham and how they compared to previous Spurs managers.
Tottenham's decision to sack Thomas Frank isn't just bad news for Thomas Frank, it's bad news for managers like him too...
The fourth stop of the PGA Tour season brings us to Scottsdale, where we can expect to see plenty of birdies at the WM Phoenix Open.
The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Pebble Beach, where looks can be deceiving as far as course difficulty goes.
You are forgiven if you missed it. Under lights in Saudi Arabia, on a breakaway tour, is not exactly where you’d be looking for golf’s next big thing.
The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Pebble Beach, where looks can be deceiving as far as course difficulty goes.
Two-time major champion Justin Thomas was cleared by doctors to resume all golf activity and plans to return to the PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroy believes the Players Championship is one of the best tournaments in the world but pushed back on the narrative that it should be men's golf's fifth major.
Charlie Woods, the son of Tiger Woods, has verbally committed to play golf at Florida State and will be a member of the 2027 recruiting class.
Rory McIlroy makes his 2026 PGA tour debut at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Here's how to catch the action on the ESPN App.
The Bay Golf Club got in the win column on Monday night to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Cameron Smith on Tuesday led a chorus of discontent over LIV Golf’s standing with the peak world ranking body, saying a landmark OWGR ruling is merely a positive step that falls short of total justice.
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie tore the heart out of England’s much-vaunted middle order on Wednesday as the West Indies won by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup clash in Mumbai.
Nicola Carey voted Women's Domestic Player of the Year while Sixers teen Caoimhe Bray named as Betty Wilson Young Player of the Year.
Sam Curran couldn't dig England out of a hole at the T20 World Cup again as their struggles with spin in Asia resurfaced in a 30-run defeat to the West Indies.
"Thank god we won against Nepal the other night. Otherwise we'd be in a tricky situation," says England captain.
Nathan Ellis first ball of the T20 World Cup bamboozled Ireland opener Ross Adair.
Australia will be hunting revenge during the upcoming multi-format series against World Cup champions India, which doubles as a farewell tour to captain Alyssa Healy.
Captain Harry Brook says England's batters were "too careful" in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.
Rutherford scored an unbeaten fifty, while Motie and Chase shared five wickets between them as England went down to West Indies at Wankhede again.
Italy captain Wayne Madsen says his dislocated shoulder has "already improved" and is hopeful of playing again in the T20 World Cup.
Abhishek Sharma was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after being admitted for a stomach bug.
Carlton’s off-season off-field shake-up has continued, while illness has sidelined a recent father-son Demons recruit.
The upcoming clash between Western Australia and Victoria will be the first official AFL Origin clash in nearly 27 years.
Jason Horne-Francis is no guarantee to feature in round one after an injury-riddled off-season.
The AFL wants to stamp out gut punches, ruling that players will be suspended for intentional strikes to an opponent’s stomach.
No Christian Petracca or Clayton Oliver, and with Jack Viney sidelined, the Dees' midfield is set to look different in 2026.
AFL Origin is two days away, which means it’s time to delve into the potential matchups that’ll draw the eyes of fans.
A West Australian football great believes this weekend’s AFL Origin will never reach the dizzying heights of the mid-80s, despite the “manufactured” hype.
Players are out to make Saturday's AAMI AFL Origin game a real spectacle.
Channel Nine has confirmed it has received legal costs from former AFL player and sports presenter Warren Tredrea, who was ordered to pay $149,000 to his ex-employer.
For a league that routinely describes itself as a custodian of the national game, the decision to prioritise broadcast dollars over accessibility is a failure of responsibility.
Carlton great Peter Dean is on the mend after suffering facial and head injuries from an attack in Albury on Monday night, while his former club has parted ways with its recruiting manager.
Eagles coach Andrew McQualter sees plenty of parallels between Harley Reid and former Tigers star Dustin Martin.
Former AFL player Peter Dean is recovering in hospital after he sustained serious head and facial injuries in an alleged assault at Albury on the New South Wales Victorian border. .
Free agent Ben King insists his feelings about the Suns haven't changed ahead of a big contract call.
Will Lewis is set to get a chance for a train-on opportunity with the Bulldogs.
The best players in the AFL are converging on Perth for Saturday’s State of Origin, and it could prove a boon for the Geelong coach.
Dual premiership Blue Peter Dean is reportedly recovering in hospital from significant injuries after an alleged assault earlier this week.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here The AFL’s state of origin game has come with a marketing blitz, a lobster charter off Rottnest Island, some champions saying all the right things and vague and fading memories of the concept’s glory years.
While one of Victoria's top defenders acknowledges players will be on managed minutes, he expects a willing start to the AAMI AFL Origin clash.
The Power are comfortable with their position as star midfielder Zak Butters' contract shapes as a huge talking point in 2026.
Former Nexo Dallas Open champion Tommy Paul was pushed to the brink in his opener on Wednesday, but he found a way past the 2022 finalist Jenson Brooksby to reach the second round at the ATP 500. In a two-hour, 25-minute battle, Paul overcame American countryman Brooksby 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(4).
Elena Rybakina was pushed hard by Zheng Qinwen. She came from a set down, then held off Zheng's late charge in the decider, before she could walk away with a 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory and a spot in the Doha quarterfinals, where she'll face Victoria Mboko.
Would Iga Swiatek be a great figure skater? How about Coco Gauff on the slopes? WTA players share who they think would make the most seamless transition from the court to the ice.
Top seed Iga Swiatek rebounded from a first-set stumble to beat Daria Kasatkina 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. The three-time champion will next face former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari, who beat Varvara Gracheva in straight sets.
Victoria Mboko saved match point in an all-teenage Qatar TotalEnergies Open third round to score her first win over Mirra Andreeva, reversing the result of the Adelaide final to advance to her second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She'll face Elena Rybakina next for a spot in the semis.
The Rio Open presented by Claro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which this year runs from 16-22 February, has announced a prize money total of $2,469,450 for the 2026 edition.
The Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, Qatar, which this year runs from 16-21 February, has announced a prize money total of $2,833,335 for the 2026 edition.
Stan Wawrinka marked another memorable moment in his farewell season on Wednesday at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, where he defeated 17-year-old Dutch lucky loser Thijs Boogaard in the first round.
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha due to strong fatigue, the tournament announced Wednesday. The 38-year-old Serbian reached his 11th Australian Open final lost month, when he fell to World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in four sets.
In a Nexo Dallas Open rubber match, Taylor Fritz used a late surge to defeat fellow American Marcos Giron in the opening round at the ATP 500. After the pair split two previous meetings at the event, Fritz prevailed Tuesday night, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6(1), in his first action since the Australian Open.
Marin Cilic celebrated his 600th tour-level win Tuesday at the Nexo Dallas Open, becoming just the second active player behind Novak Djokovic to reach the milestone. In which victory did the former No.
The Qatar ExxonMobil Open is a hard-court ATP 500 in Doha, Qatar. The tournament will feature No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
ATP 500 action returns to Brazil where Joao Fonseca, Francisco Cerundolo, Luciano Darderi and Sebastian Baez headline the field at the 12th edition of the Rio Open presented by Claro in Rio de Janeiro.
Matteo Berrettini is back in action on the ATP Tour.
Could this finally be the year Alex de Minaur breaks through at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam? The top-seeded Australian was handed an immediate challenge in the form of heavy-hitting Arthur Fils on Tuesday, but he passed the test with a composed 7-6(3), 6-2 victory.
Marin Cilic’s 600th tour-level victory, which he earned against Learner Tien Tuesday at the Nexo Dallas Open, is a reflection of his consistency and longevity, qualities that have helped him earn a place among the modern greats.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 Induction Celebration schedule of events.
Sebastian Korda earned his 150th tour-level win and a measure of revenge with a crisp opening performance Monday night at the Nexo Dallas Open.
After posting on Instagram about his search for a Nexo Dallas Open doubles partner, Ben Shelton said he received "100s of DMs" from potential teammates.
Tomas Martin Etcheverry made a winning start on his return to the IEB+ Argentina Open on Monday. The Argentine, competing in the main draw in Buenos Aires for the fifth consecutive time, earned a 6-3, 6-4 win over Italian qualifier Andrea Pellegrino. "It was an incredible match.
Former Top 5 player Daniela Hantuchova wants WTA players to understand their fertility options, and is committed to spreading valuable information she wishes she had during her career.
Fresh off Melbourne, Elena Rybakina moves past Wang Xinyu with authority as Zheng Qinwen survives a demanding three-set test, setting up a third-round meeting shaped by momentum on one side and rebuilding on the other.
Mark Hodgkinson, a former Daily Telegraph tennis correspondent, covered a defining era of the sport and authored acclaimed books on Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams.
Top seed Iga Swiatek began her Doha campaign with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Indonesian wild card Janice Tjen to move into the third round. Swiatek also extended her streak to 32 straight opening match-wins at WTA 1000 events.
The third round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open will see an Adelaide final rematch between Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva. Following Mboko's straight-sets win over Vera Zvonareva, she'll have an opportunity to even the head-to-head vs. Andreeva.
Lucky loser Elisabetta Cocciaretto scored her third career Top 10 win and advanced to the last 16 of a WTA 1000 event for the first time with a straight-sets upset of Coco Gauff at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open -- and revealed afterwards that her friendship with Sofia Goggia, the women's downhill bronze medallist at the Winter Olympics this week, has been an inspiration to her.
Elina Svitolina knew it was time to take a break last fall. And that decision has paid dividends, as the Ukrainian has won 11 of 12 matches to start 2026 and vaulted back into the Top 10.
The WTA 500 event becomes the first standalone tournament to proactively meet equal prize benchmarks, doubling its total player compensation for 2026.
Mirra Andreeva was on the ropes at times in the opening set against Magda Linette, but she saved five set points, blanked her opponent in the first-set tiebreak and ran away with the second set to reach the third round in Doha for the first time.
Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova and qualifier Camila Osorio both advanced in Doha on Monday after their opponents -- defending champion Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu -- retired in the third set of their respective matches.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.
The college basketball version of the new NBA All-Star format features elite talent, including 11 freshmen.
Robert Wright III's night began with boisterous boos during pregame introductions at Baylor. It ended with his first 30-point game in a 99-94 victory Tuesday night as 22nd-ranked BYU stopped a skid that dropped it 13 spots in the AP Top 25.
Top-40 senior Adam Oumiddoch said Tuesday he decommitted from St. John's and reopened his recruitment.
Buzz Williams said he is aware that Maryland isn't performing up to its standard in his first season as head coach.
Lincoln Cosby, a top-10 recruit in the junior class, has committed to Michigan and will reclassify into the 2026 class.
Big names make the top 20 short list, including seven underclassmen and two players from Texas Tech.
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) called for a continued push to limit or outright ban prop bets.
Indiana plans to build a bronze statue of Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight that will be displayed alongside the 1976 national championship statues in the lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Flory Bidunga had a double-double, and No. 9 Kansas defeated top-ranked and previously unbeaten Arizona 82-78 on Monday night.
Mikel Brown Jr. had 10 3-pointers and scored an ACC freshman single-game record 45 points as No. 24 Louisville routed NC State 118-77 on Monday night.
Early-season showdowns, newcomers to watch and other things we're looking forward to in the fall.
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.
Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return for the 2026 season after being granted a ninth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Detroit's 29-year run as a bowl game host city has ended, as Ford Field will not have a postseason game in the 2026 season.
Former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos wrote in a book released this week that Scott Frost was not his first choice to be the Cornhuskers' coach in 2017.
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
North Dakota State, which has won 10 of the last 15 FCS national titles, has joined the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Casey Wasserman will remain in charge of the 2028 Summer Olympics, LA28 said Wednesday. The agency CEO and LA28 chair has come under fire in recent weeks after his 2003 emails with convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell came to light.
A third state has entered the Bears stadium sweepstakes. As the NFL franchise continues to entertain proposals for a new venue in Indiana and a number of cities in Illinois, Iowa politicians are making a push to entice the team to move west.
After 17 kits were unveiled on Tuesday, the remaining 13 MLS clubs, including Miami, Atlanta, Toronto, and Seattle, rolled out their new kits for 2026 on Wednesday ahead of the regular season starting on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled on Feb. 20. The 3-on-3 league’s reigning defensive player of the year signed a rest-of-season contract to rejoin Rose BC as the team attempts to defend its title.
Fallout from TaylorMade’s lawsuit against rival golf equipment manufacturer Callaway has taken an intriguing twist in the form of a new marketing campaign for the 2026 editions of TaylorMade’s TP5 and TP5x golf balls.
17 of 30 Major League Soccer clubs unveil either a new primary or secondary kit on Tuesday; regular season starts on Saturday, February 21.
Serena Williams can return to tennis in less than two weeks. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will be eligible to play professional tennis starting Feb.
The Hub City Spartanburgers, High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers in the South Atlantic League, have only been around for one season, but the team will celebrate 100 years of baseball in their hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, with an old-timey alternate identity.
This marks then ninth time that the Los Angeles area has hosted the Super Bowl, joining I, VII, XI, XIV, XVII, XXI, XXVII and LVI.
The Patriots promoted their Color Rush uniforms to full-time status and added a matching road design rather than adopting a modernized version of their previous set.
Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled for the remainder of the season, the 3-on-3 league announced Wednesday.
The Carter effect helped popularize the NBA in Canada. The Tempo hope to similarly supercharge women's basketball.
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, according to the criminal complaint obtained by ESPN.
Aari McDonald has been ruled out for the remainder of the Unrivaled season after suffering a right lower extremity injury.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes for the first time some concessions on housing but does not have significant updates to revenue sharing, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Which areas and leagues in North America have the most sports titles?.
The WNBA submitted its latest CBA proposal to the union Friday, a source told ESPN, ending a more than six-week wait from the players association for a counter to its last offer.
WNBA players' union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time, but she remains confident that games will be played in 2026.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Brionna Jones suffered a meniscus tear last week while playing for USK Praha but should be ready for the WNBA season.
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
He’s established himself as one of the most important pieces in the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 championship race, and now John Brown III appears set to extend his stay in Australia.
Cairns Taipans (9th) v Melbourne United (5th)Friday, February 12, 7.30pm AEDTCairns Convention CentreHow to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
For the first time all season, Melbourne United sit outside the Hungry Jack’s NBL's top four, after losing to Adelaide on Saturday night.
Five-time MVP Bryce Cotton will be the first to admit the past few weeks have been challenging for the league-leading Adelaide 36ers. Since Round 16, when the 36ers lost to Tasmania, Adelaide has gone 3-5, marking its worst stretch of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season.
Much has been made of the fiery clash between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Sydney Kings on Sunday at John Cain Arena.
The NBL and Mitsubishi Motors are giving you the chance to win a Dream Hoops System, fully installed wherever you shoot your hoops. Valued at more than $5,300, the 60-inch basketball ring system will help you take your game to the next level.
Sunday’s game between South East Melbourne and Sydney at John Cain Arena was one of the most explosive fixtures to date. From the end-to-end action to the fiery altercations, the blockbuster had it all.
On the back of the historic NBAxNBL Series, which brought the New Orleans Pelicans to Melbourne in October, another team has expressed interest in visiting Australia.
The NBL and Choice Hotels have teamed up to offer fans the chance to win the Ultimate NBL Finals Experience.
Throughout the 48-year history of the NBL, there have been numerous father-son combinations on the same team, including Lindsay and Andrew Gaze and Brendan and Daniel Joyce.
New Bristol City defender Noah Eile said there was "no way" he was turning the club down when the offer to sign came two weeks ago. The Swede joined from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on deadline day, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.
James Rodríguez has heard it all, but for Minnesota United's unlikeliest signing, his sense of duty to Colombia has never waned.
Nevertheless, the inconsistencies hurt him, and he went without a goal over his final 16 contests of the 2025 campaign.
The soccer-specific venue, slated to open in the spring of 2027, will host some games during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Club CEO Brad Sims told The Post that NYCFC was eyeing other major events for their new home.
Ahead of the 2026 MLS season, it has become crystal clear that the North American top flight continues its upward trajectory. Recently released financial data via Sportico details the growing financial might across the league, headlined by MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.
When LAFC promoted Marc Dos Santos from assistant coach to manager two months ago, there were some perks that came with the new job. A raise, certainly. A better seat on the team charter.
The average MLS team is worth $767 million, according to data compiled by Sportico. Inter Miami CF ranks first at $1.45 billion, while CF Montréal ranks last at $430 million. Below are the values of the league’s 30 franchises, which are collectively worth $23 billion.
The MLS season kicks off next week with Inter Miami versus Los Angeles FC at the 77,500-seat Memorial Coliseum. LAFC moved the game to accommodate demand for a matchup between the league’s two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min.
Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Segment one is pure MLS therapy. The Cooligans rank and debate the worst Designated Player signings of all time, asking how so many big names with even bigger expectations fell flat.
Duran cut short his season-long loan at Fenerbahce and will spend the second half of the season at the Russian club.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
The ugly half-time spat between A-League teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners has had an even uglier fallout, with Brisbane seeking legal advice after Mariners interim coach Warren Moon’s stinging post-match comments.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
Assuming he gets the official go-ahead of being passed fit, the #89 will be back on track soon.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
New bikes, new faces, new circuits – and one big question hanging over the paddock: can anyone stop Marc Marquez?.
Your ultimate guide to what the 2027 grid may well look like with what's been said and, more importantly, what hasn't...
The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
Time for takeoff: here’s the full rundown of what’s happening as MotoGP lands in Malaysia’s capital.
The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.
A day of two halves sees Honda and VR46 claim the top three as opposite fortunes for Yamaha see all their machinery stay in the pits on Wednesday.
Day 1 is in the books with a familiar #93 on top, but there’s drama elsewhere as Quartararo crashes and returns home to recover.
The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement.
Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.