Masters tiers: Ranking favorites, contenders, hopefuls and everyone else
Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scottie Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.
Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scottie Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.
The Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy and named Peter DeBoer his replacement after losing seven of their last 10 games.
Middlesex seamer Toby Roland-Jones takes five wickets as Gloucestershire are made to follow on at Lord's.
UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the men's NCAA championship game.
The opening three races of the 2026 season offered new track experience for the Alpine driver.
The Dodgers believe Betts aggravated his oblique on a check swing during Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Fifties from Klaasen and Nitish took SRH from 26 for 4 to 156, but Pant carried LSG home.
For the second consecutive Sunday, an NHL team looking ahead to the postseason has fired its head coach. The New York Islanders announced on Sunday that Patrick Roy “has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities.”.
Through all of McIlroy's up and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Holywood has been right there with him.
Even at full-strength, Leicester would have struggled against the most potent attack in Europe. But without a string of first-choice forwards – including Ollie Chessum, Joe Heyes, Tommy Reffell and Nicky Smith – the result at a sun-drenched Stade Chaban-Delmas was never in doubt.
Mariano Navone won the first ATP Tour title of his career Sunday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank, defeating Daniel Merida 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the final. After the match, the Argentine caught up with ATPTour.
Rafael Jodar added a maiden ATP Tour trophy to the story of his rapid rise on Sunday afternoon in Marrakech.
Mariano Navone capped a dramatic run to his first ATP Tour title on Sunday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank. The Argentine denied Spanish qualifier Daniel Merida in a chaotic final, converting his third championship point to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has confirmed his new coaching team: former World No. 4 Greg Rusedski and Philippe Dehaes. Mpetshi Perricard climbed as high as No.
Zizou Bergs and Jannik Sinner prevailed in a doubles showdown packed with elite singles talent on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul captured their sixth ATP Tour title — and first of 2026 — on Sunday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank in Bucharest.
Moise Kouame arrives at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as one of the brightest young talents in the game and hopes to emulate a dream teenage run once produced on these same courts by his mentor, Richard Gasquet.
Yuliia Starodubtseva continued her surprising run in Charleston, knocking off former champion Madison Keys in straight sets to reach her first WTA final. Now, a meeting with Jessica Pegula for the right to hoist the trophy awaits.
Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva is into her first career WTA Tour final in Charleston. From her journey to professional tennis to her team, get to know the World No. 89.
Ahead of Sunday's championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Jessica Pegula and Yuliia Starodubtseva play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.
Tommy Paul marched into his first ATP Tour clay-court final on Saturday when he battled through a gruelling three-set thriller to outlast Frances Tiafoe in the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship semi-finals.
Sunday's order of play at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will feature Jannik Sinner teaming with Zizou Bergs in doubles. Singles main-draw action, doubles and qualifying matches will also take place throughout the day. View the full Sunday order of play in Monte-Carlo below.
Robert Cash and JJ Tracy won their second ATP Tour title together Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where they moved ahead in their rivalry with Vasil Kirkov and Bart Stevens.
Rafael Jodar continued his breakthrough week in emphatic fashion on Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where he advanced to his first ATP Tour final.
Marco Trungelliti became the oldest first-time tour-level finalist in the Open Era on Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II. The 36-year-old upset top seed Luciano Darderi 6-4, 7-6(2), advancing to the Marrakech championship match in two hours and 10 minutes.
Jannik Sinner has the chance to reclaim the World No. 1 spot from Carlos Alcaraz at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters this week, and the Italian is firmly in control of his own destiny after a dominant run through March.
Mariano Navone saved two match points against Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank in Bucharest to reach his third ATP Tour final.
Jannik Sinner headlines the elite singles firepower in the doubles draw at the upcoming Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where the Italian will compete alongside a host of stars.
The first clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season begins on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline the field.
Jannik Sinner arrives at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters firmly on Carlos Alcaraz’s heels in the battle for World No.
Wakefield Trinity keep pace with the top few sides in the Super League table following a comfortable win at Castleford Tigers.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has urged his players to “stick together” after his side dropped to 1-4 to remain parked near the bottom of the ladder.
Liam Martin’s 150th milestone game gave the Penrith back-rower some sweet revenge on a personal note. .
The Newcastle Knights take on the Canberra Raiders in Round 5 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
Zac Hosking is denied four points by the Bunker due to his teammates actions in the build up to the try.
Tempers begin to flare in Newcastle as all players on the field escape any time in the sin bin.
A Bunker review ends with the Raiders being reduced to 12 men as Savelio Tamale is sent to the sin bin.
Fletcher Sharpe punches the Newcastle Knights into the lead before half-time.
Greg Marzhew is placed on report after tackling Canberra fullback Kaeo Weekes in the air.
Greg Marzhew crosses the tryline to score the first try for the Knights against the Raiders.
The South African batter has missed CSK's first three games of IPL 2026.
Gaikwad opted to bowl on a fresh Bengaluru pitch and said that MS Dhoni, who is nursing a calf injury, is recovering well.
Play suspended and spectators told to stay away after heavy overnight winds batter North-East.
LSG chose to chase in an afternoon game in Hyderabad.
Storm Dave causes damage to Durham's Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street, including scaffolding holding a sightscreen being blown over.
The committee investigating allegations of malpractice in the board elections in October last year has submitted its report to the Bangladesh government.
Gujarat Titans bowled nine wides and hit just seven sixes in their loss to Rajasthan Royals, both areas of concern for them at IPL 2026.
Not only did Dhruv Jurel play the innings of the match, he made crucial contributions in the field, his suggestions changing the course of the game and then winning it.
Faiazur Rahman, Shanian Taneem and Mehrab Alam Chowdhury step down from their positions after marathon BCB meeting on Saturday.
Jake Weatherald made an instant impact with his new side, Leicestershire.
Leicester Tigers were well beaten by a relentless Bordeaux Begles side as the defending champions cruised through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.
A late try from prop Wyn Jones enables Dragons to cause a big Challenge Cup upset by defeating Stade Francais in Paris in the last-16 tie.
Bristol have to regroup after Champions Cup exit and Prem losses says director of rugby Pat Lam, as injury concerns also mount.
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises his side's resilience in their 28-24 win over Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup.
The chances of Australian Super Rugby teams finishing in the top four are becoming slimmer.
Newcastle Red Bulls go out of the Challenge Cup in the last-16 after a disappointing 26-18 loss to La Rochelle.
Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
An efficient Ulster side see off Ospreys 28-24 in an entertaining contest at the Affidea Stadium to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Glasgow Warriors battle past Bulls to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals in a thrilling scrap in the rain and wind at Scotstoun.
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello scores the quickest try in European competition history as Benetton defeated injury-hit Cardiff in an 11-try thriller.
Two big Aaron Judge card sales led the way, but did he actually lower the value of one he shared with Ohtani?.
The Philadelphia Phillies (5-3) will try to complete a three-game sweep over the Colorado Rockies (2-6). The Phillies won the series’ first two games by limiting the Rockies to a single run in each. Philadelphia's Taijuan Walker is scheduled to start against Colorado's Tomoyuki Sugano.
The Cleveland Guardians (5-3) and Chicago Cubs (3-4) are playing a doubleheader after Saturday’s game was rained out. Edward Cabrera (1-0, 0.00 ERA) is scheduled to start the opener for the Cubs against the Guardians’ Slade Cecconi (0-1, 12.46 ERA).How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs.
The New York Mets (5-4) are looking to make it three in a row against the San Francisco Giants (3-6) in the final game of their four-game series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers (6-2) will aim for a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals. (3-5).The Dodgers won the first two games of the series by a combined score of 23-11, scoring at least 10 runs in each.
The New York Yankees (7-1) will try to complete a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins (5-3) on Sunday. The Yankees won the series’ second game 9-7 on Saturday. Max Fried is scheduled to start for the Yankees while Chris Paddack pitches for the Marlins.
Angels outfielder Jo Adell robbed the Mariners of three home runs, including a ninth-inning grab in which he crashed into the seats in the right-field corner, to help preserve a 1-0 win.
Reds rookie pitcher Rhett Lowder lowered his career ERA to 1.30, the lowest for a Reds pitcher through eight career starts since 1913.
Legendary center fielder Torii Hunter called Adell's feat “probably the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.”.
New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto was diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI.
Plate umpire Ron Kulpa left Saturday's game between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees with two outs in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off his mask.
Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday's split doubleheader in the fourth inning with left side tightness.
Any MLB hitter would be happy with a three-homer game. Jo Adell did the defensive equivalent on Saturday. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder pulled off a hat track of home run robberies against the Seattle Mariners, in a game the Angels won 1-0. That’s what we call making a defensive impact.
Any MLB hitter would be happy with a three-homer game. Jo Adell did the defensive equivalent on Saturday. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder pulled off a hat track of home run robberies against the Seattle Mariners, in a game the Angels won 1-0. That’s what we call making a defensive impact.
The Dodgers shortstop tweaked his back running the bases in the first inning against the Washington Nationals, manager Dave Roberts said.
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is day-to-day with a strained right calf and the team will wait 48 to 72 hours before deciding whether he needs to go on the injured list.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Saturday's game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is headed to the injured list with an oblique injury, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Sunday. Roberts did not provide a specific timeline for Betts’ return, but is hopeful that it will be less than four to six weeks.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says shortstop Mookie Betts will undergo an MRI on Saturday night after a potential back injury. Betts left Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the first inning, with the team citing “right low back pain.”.
Tatsuya Imai felt some nerves last week during his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Angels.
"I think it's up to all of us, whoever's in the lineup, to pick up our individual play and make plays together," LeBron James said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke candidly with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about his interpretation of his relationship with the Milwaukee Bucks franchise as they continue down a more acrimonious path.
Even at the end of one the Warriors' toughest seasons, Curry isn't ready to throw in the towel.
Victor Wembanyama faced Nikola Jokić for the first time this season, and the two MVP candidates delivered an epic.
The Pistons have clinched home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.
Michigan defeated Arizona 91-73 in the Final Four and will meet UConn in the men's national title game on Monday. The 18-point win is tied for the largest margin of victory between No.
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
UConn defeated Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night to make their third national title game in four years. Tarris Reed Jr. lead the Huskies with 17 points.
UCLA ended Texas's tournament run Friday in a grinding 51-44 semifinal victory, securing the program's first-ever NCAA championship game berth. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday.
Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a left MCL sprain and left ankle sprain in Saturday's win over Arizona, but team trainer Chris Williams told ESPN he is "very confident" the forward will play in Monday's title game.
Michigan's 18-point margin of victory over Arizona is tied for the largest in an NCAA men's tournament game between 1-seeds since 1979.
Five-star senior Brandon McCoy Jr., one of the top-five point guards in the 2026 class, commited to Michigan, becoming the Wolverines' sixth commitment in the class.
What's it like watching Dan Hurley lead UConn to the title game? In a word: exhausting.
The Sydney Kings produced an epic fourth-quarter comeback to rise to the summit of the NBL once again.
UConn defeated Illinois in the Final Four to advance to its third national championship game in the past four years.
Illinois added another hard-luck loss in the Final Four, as an uncharacteristic performance from its offense sunk its hopes vs. UConn.
Joel Embiid missed the Philadelphia 76ers' 116-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday due to "right oblique; injury management; [and] illness." Embiid expressed his frustration over getting ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Wizards on Friday.
After both coaches promoted their stars for the MVP award, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama went out and made strong cases.
The Boston Celtics upgraded Nikola Vucevic to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Vucevic has been out for a month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger. Vucevic is averaging 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds in 12 games with the Celtics.
Dynamo Dresden vs Hertha Berlin was suspended for around 20 minutes after fans set of pyrotechnics and invaded the pitch.
Arsenal made a surprise exit at the quarter-final stage of the Women’s FA Cup for the second successive season as Brighton stunned the record 14-time cup winners at Borehamwood.
BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a "doomsday scenario" as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.
Police in Dresden have opened more than a dozen investigations into offenses, including causing "dangerous bodily harm" after large-scale disorder.
Cole Palmer said it had been a "long time coming" after he was handed the Chelsea captaincy for the first time in Saturday's FA Cup mauling of Port Vale.
Christian Norgaard says Arsenal cannot afford to overthink their shock FA Cup exit at Southampton as the Premier League leaders look to bounce back.
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk accused his team of giving up and apologised to fans following their FA Cup humiliation at Manchester City.
Antoine Semenyo has hailed Rayan Cherki as "one of the world's best" following Manchester City's FA Cup rout of Liverpool.
For months, Inter Miami advertised Nu Stadium with one simple message: "We're coming home.'" On Saturday, in a 2-2 draw with Austin FC, they made good on their promise.
Lionel Messi may have scored, captained the side and had a quarter of the new building named in his honor, but this was unmistakably Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham’s night.
The Bombers are winless and in the bottom two, but just won the second half against the AFL’s sole unbeaten team. Now, we wait to find out whether it meant anything.
Essendon coach Brad Scott was mildly optimistic after his side's best showing of the year on Sunday night.
The Dogs looked ominous early, but Essendon fought back on Sunday night.
The Western Bulldogs have comfortably beaten battling Essendon by 34 points but will rue multiple injuries and an inconsistent performance. The Bombers appeared destined for a disastrous thrashing after kicking just one goal in a listless opening half.
The Western Bulldogs enter next week’s Gather Round as the league’s final undefeated team with a 34-point win over Essendon on Sunday night — but they had to wrestle a valiant second-half fightback in doing so.
Damien Hardwick says Gold Coast's midfield had its colours lowered against Melbourne after they were smashed around contest.
Melbourne's Jake Melksham takes a brilliant mark against Gold Coast.
Michael Voss might be warming the chair, but change is happening around him. Whether it happens quickly enough is another matter. Meanwhile, Melbourne are proving that when a list has the right mix of old campaigners and youthful exuberance, it can compete.
Revitalised under new coach Steven King and energised by captain Max Gawn, the Demons outran and outperformed Gold Coast to win by 20 points on Easter Sunday.
The Blues are running out of time, a Port veteran continues to stand up plus more lessons from round four.
Four goals from Jake Melksham has helped Melbourne secure a 20-point win over Gold Coast.
The teams are in for the Easter Monday clash between Hawthorn and Geelong.
The Match Review findings from Saturday's round four games are in.
Tyson Stengle may not need a run in the VFL before he returns to senior level.
The Western Bulldogs hold off an Essendon fight back to triumph by 34 points, but will sweat on the fitness of Artie Jones and Tim English, who both limped off at Docklands.
Melbourne has pulled off another incredible MCG heist to surge into the top six after the first month of football, defeating the top-of-the-table Gold Coast by 20 points on Easter Sunday.
Follow all the action from the two round four games on Sunday.
Jarman Impey has not had it easy, but there are no complaints from the Hawthorn defender who brings joy to every encounter ... unless you are competing with him for a loose ball in an AFL match.
In Cal-culations, Callum Twomey looks at the rise and rise of Will Ashcroft, West Coast's big ruck problem and more.
Richmond coach Adem Yze says defenders need to be wary of backing into contests.
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights at home on Saturday, 5-1. Jack Eichel tallied three points with three assists, and Brett Howden scored a goal with two assists. Evan Bouchard scored the lone goal for the Oilers.
With 30 teams in action Saturday, there were big shifts. Plus, a guide to Sunday's games.
Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
A sold-out crowd of 18,006 fans watched the New York Sirens take on the Seattle Torrent in the league’s debut at MSG.
The injury-plagued Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Saturday's 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh, meaning a team other than Florida will be champion for the first time since 2023.
The Sabres have clinched a playoff berth to end an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.
"We're not just gonna go for the playoffs," Sabres winger Alex Tuch said earlier this season. "We're gonna go for the Cup.".
Justin K. Aller via Getty ImagesIt was the night of April 8, 2011, when the Sabres last clinched a playoff spot.
More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.
Winnipeg is known for being patient and loyal. What if that weren't the case? Let's play "what if?".
As the 2025-26 hockey season winds down, these NHL prospects have emerged and shown what they have to offer.
“He looked very confident, doing a jab and a right overhand," Sergey Novikov said of Shesterkin. "Things he tried in our boxing sessions.”.
Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.
Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Thursday.
The viral comments, made on the Tkachuk brothers' podcast, included criticism of Brady's ice time under Ottawa coach Travis Green.
Compensation to a team for letting someone under contract leave to work for another organization has not been allowed for 10 years.
There are only 113 games to go in the 2025-26 season — seven per team — so let’s jump into our latest scan around the league.
Looking ahead to the 23-and-under standouts who will define hockey's next generation, and the recent players they most resemble.
Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.
28th minute — Denis Bouanga (4–0 LAFC)The third-fastest hat trick ever scored in MLS history came in a span of eight minutes.
Los Angeles FC steamrolled Orlando City with a 6-0 win in their Matchday 6 MLS clash. Featuring standout performances from Heung-Min Son and Denis Bouanga against Griezmann’s future team in Major League Soccer.
Nu Stadium's first game on Saturday came after a long and frustrating road for Inter Miami's ownership.
US Major League Soccer. Inter Miami 2 - 2 Austin FT. Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the season to earn Inter Miami a draw against Austin FC as the MLS champions officially opened their new stadium.
The MLS started play seven weeks ago but apparently someone forgot to tell the Galaxy, who continue to sleepwalk through a season that is rapidly slipping away from them.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Niko Tsakiris scored two goals, Preston Judd added a goal and an assists, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat San Diego FC 3-0 on Saturday night. Daniel De Sousa Britto — known simply as “Daniel” — stopped one shot for the Earthquakes (5-1-0).
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller scored stoppage-time goals, Edier Ocampo also scored a goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Saturday night.
Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga were in sparkling form to complete a resounding triumph.
MIAMI — David Beckham started his journey to bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami at least 13 years ago. And it’s been nearly 30 years since the Miami Fusion set up shop in Fort Lauderdale, like Inter Miami has for the past six seasons.
ATLANTA (AP) — Wessam Abou Ali scored two goals in the first eight minutes of the second half and the Columbus Crew won for the first time this season, beating Atlanta United 3-1 on Saturday night.
Plus, a look at Donovan Ezeiruaku's recovery, the backup QB battle and travel plans for Rio.
Which prospects will have the most sacks through five NFL seasons? We projected the top edge rushers.
New York owns the longest playoff drought in major North American sports after Buffalo ended its streak at 14 seasons.
Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker instantly got the message when head coach Liam Coen used an Aaron Donald comparison during their end-of-season meeting.
We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.
After a rough end to the 2025 season, Houston's coach is happy with where his QB is at heading into Year 4.
Top takeaways from what the Dolphins said in Arizona, including Willis' fit and plans for Chop Robinson.
Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.
The Buccaneers are re-signing defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches on a one-year deal, a source confirmed.
The Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his agency announced Friday.
The NFL announced Friday that it concluded its own investigation into Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, stating that he "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy.".
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.
The Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" actress did not share the date of birth or the name of their daughter.
The NFL has reportedly concluded an investigation into Rashee Rice, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The league opened an investigation after Rice's ex-girlfriend filed a civil lawsuit in February, alleging that he abused her for over a year.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Travon Walker have agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, Walker’s agency announced on Friday. The Jaguars selected Walker with the top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and now they’re investing in him further.4 Years.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Travon Walker have agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, Walker’s agency announced on Friday.
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.
Here are dates for the NFL's offseason workout programs in 2026, with mandatory minicamps starting in June.
It’s official: The Chicago Bears won’t get any compensatory picks for losing former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham this offseason, the NFL announced Friday.
Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension.
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.
The Gators' makeover for "The Swamp" won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the SEC's rowdiest venues, athletic director Scott Stricklin said.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reiterated his support for transfer quarterback Josh Hoover while responding to recent comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes about Hoover's high turnovers total.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell traded barbs this week over a scheduled Friday night game between the Red Raiders and Houston next season.
We asked four NFL draft analysts to make picks in the first three rounds. Where do the top prospects land?.
We've seen a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.
Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.
The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in college.
Two months after Clemson's Dabo Swinney accused Pete Golding of tampering, the Ole Miss coach recounted the acquisition of LB Luke Ferrelli from his perspective.
The Masters returns as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and more compete for a green jacket. Here's all the coverage.
Lauren Coughlin shot a 1-over 73 on Saturday and will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Aramco Championship.
Shadow Creek was selected as the first site in which the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour would co-sanction an event in the United States.
Robert MacIntyre leads the Texas Open by two shots after making one birdie in six holes. Storms halted play for five hours Saturday and play finally was called.
Maria Jose Marin of Colombia went from a tight battle with Asterisk Talley to a runaway winner Saturday in the Augusta National Women's Amateur, closing with a 4-under 68.
Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek, shooting a 3-under 69 and opening a five-shot lead as windy conditions played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship.
Robert MacIntyre birdied four of his last five holes and took a four-shot lead over Ludvig Aberg at the Texas Open.
Directed by Timothy Horgan and hosted by ESPN senior writer and New York Times bestselling author Wright Thompson, the four-part docuseries explores the relatable and accessible side of golf.
Rory McIlroy will drive down Magnolia Lane at Augusta National as a Masters champion for the first time and he intends to enjoy the experience.
Lauren Coughlin showed her familiarity with Shadow Creek by opening with a 5-under 67, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead Thursday in the Aramco Championship.
Ethan Strange paves the way for Canberra teammate Simi Sasagi to pounce against the Knights.
Cronulla’s key men triggered another flurry of tries in a 36-22 victory over the Warriors, but both sides were left counting the cost of injuries on Easter Sunday.
A fifth straight defeat has dialled up the pressure on the Dragons coach, though club sources said no deadline or ultimatum had been set over his future.
Andrew Johns weighs in on whether sacking Shane Flanagan will help fix the issues at the Dragons.
Follow all the action from Round 5 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
It was a debut so unexpected, his family weren’t even able to make to trip to watch him live, but it’s an experience Broncos rookie Antonio Verhoeven will never forget.
Kevin Walters has urged the Dragons players to stand up and take some “bloody ownership” after they slumped to a 0-5 record for the first time in club history after an abysmal performance on Saturday against the Cowboys.
Should Reece Walsh run out of time to overcome a fractured cheekbone for Origin I, an in-form Rabbitohs could prove a sound replacement.
Talk about a deadly duo.
The 2026 F1 season is three rounds old, with the drivers having contested the Australian, Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, with one Sprint thrown in for good measure.
There have been plenty of F1-themed movies and TV shows, perfect for the racing gap in April – here are some of the best.
F1 Hall of Famour journalist looks back at Italy's last World Champion – and whether Kimi Antonelli could be the next.
Ocon has picked up one point so far this season, but there is an argument that he deserves far more.
Here are 11 ways to keep your Formula 1 passion burning until the lights go out in Miami.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto speaks to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with the seven-time World Champion's form in 2026 suggesting he is very much back on song.
With a few weeks to go until the next round on the calendar, we asked our writers to give us their take on how the 2026 season has unfolded so far – and who has the most work to do when the campaign resumes…
Three races down and Gasly has picked up points in every one this season.
With alumni in every F1 team, Oxford Brookes University’s Formula Student team is the most prestigious in the country. At the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, more than 100 students are busy building the fastest, best designed race car possible for this year’s Formula Student competition.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has set out the factors that he believes helped the squad to “stay in the race” in Japan, with the Italian admitting that there is one particular area where the team “have to improve”.
Why are there no races in April? How is the break in the calendar different to the enforced summer and winter ‘shutdowns’? What will the teams be working on during this period? F1.com answers all of these questions and more in a special explainer…
Haas and Racing Bulls caught the eye at Suzuka last weekend with a couple of creative one-off liveries – the former introducing the iconic Godzilla monster to the F1 world and the latter taking inspiration from Japanese shodo calligraphy.
Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.
He was a clear favourite to win the F1 Drivers’ Championship in the summer.
With Alpine climbing from the bottom of the pack in 2025 to battling with Red Bull during the opening rounds of 2026, F1.com takes a closer look at the factors behind their upward trajectory.
Alpine has written an open letter refuting "completely unfounded" fan allegations that they have been sabotaging the car and competitive chances of their Argentinan driver Franco Colapinto.
Carlos Sainz admitted he was “satisfied” with his 15th place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix, with his Williams not capable of finishing any higher on a day where only two cars retired.
Alpine have condemned on Thursday online abuse of Franco Colapinto for an incident in the Japanese Grand Prix as well as death threats directed at the Formula One team’s former racer Esteban Ocon over prior events in China.
Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the "unfounded" suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will take on the opening round of the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season later this month, making the most of a gap in the F1 calendar.
The UConn freshman inked his name in Indiana basketball history. His hometown added it to street signs, too.
ESPN's college basketball crew breaks down what they saw in Indianapolis -- and what could decide the championship.
NCAA president Charlie Baker, responding to UConn coach Geno Auriemma's criticism of the two-site regional format, said it's "pretty hard to argue" against it considering the rise in attendance, viewership and ticket sales.
Coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal with Arizona, he announced Friday.
Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national Player of the Year, becoming only the fifth freshman to earn the honor and the second in a row for a Duke program that keeps adding to the longest list of winners in the country.
Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg edged out Duke's Jon Scheyer and Arizona's Tommy Lloyd for Associated Press men's basketball coach of the year honors Friday.
Following Friday's reversal of his campus ban after his recent arrest, Alabama's Aden Holloway is planning to enroll in fall classes and hoping to rejoin the team next season pending the outcome of his legal case, his attorney told ESPN.
Dusty May says he's happy at Michigan and has a policy to not talk about other openings, like at North Carolina.
UConn coach Dan Hurley says he is not looking for any sympathy regarding the perception of his coaching style.
Weber State is hiring Kaleb Canales as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Arne Slot's side were set up to keep Man City at bay but when it slipped, they were punished.
Southampton were seen by some as an easy route through to the semi-finals for the north London team. Yet it proved to be anything but.
Infantino’s claim came after the 2026 World Cup general ticket prices were announced on December 11 to widespread backlash over costs.
Max Dowman's goal against Everton means the Premier League has had a scorer born in every year of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
Devin Ozek is only 30 but, having played his part in Bayer Leverkusen's rise, swapped Germany for the pressure-cooker of Istanbul football.
The Athletic analyses the key talking points from the FA Cup tie at St Mary's.
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as City advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.
It will bring an end to the 35-year-old's four-and-a-half years at St. James' Park, having joined from Atletico Madrid in January 2022.
A week in which senior players had questioned the club's transfer policy or hinted at a desire to leave ended with a call for maturity.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.
The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.
Two years after she was first drafted into the WNBA Nyadiew Puoch says she's finally ready to make her debut after she was drafted by expansion side Portland Fire.
Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, said she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.
Portland and Toronto are on the clock to start building out their rosters. These players could be picks Friday.
More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.
Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying.
The league will hold an expansion draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo on Friday. Portland will have the first pick after Toronto won a coin toss and chose instead to pick sixth in the standard WNBA draft April 13.
With more than 500 NBA games and a Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers to his name, Matthew Dellavedova speaks with authority. So when he praises the impact of Kendric Davis at the Sydney Kings, it carries real weight.
AAP. Newly minted NBL championship series MVP Kendric Davis has promised if he is not in the NBA next season, he will return to the Sydney Kings.
Mike Wells labelled his team’s Game 5 defeat a “gut punch”, after the 36ers controlled much of the contest and came within a play of a famous victory.
Brian Goorjian and Mike Wells spoke to the media following a classic Game 5 of the Hungry Jack's NBL Championship Series. Watch the full press conferences below.
Check out all the game-by-game votes for the NBL26 Championship Series MVP. Kendric Davis was announced as the Larry Sengstock Trophy winner.
Bryce Cotton was on track to lead the Adelaide 36ers to glory but the Sydney Kings got Championship Series Game 5 to overtime and took control to win the NBL26 title with the 113-101 victory in front of a record NBL crowd.
Kendric Davis has been crowded the Hungry Jack's NBL26 Championship Series MVP. Davis was presented the Larry Sengstock Trophy after a 35-point, 14-assist haul in the Game 5 decider. "I'm lost for words right now," he said. "Goorj (Brian Goorjian).
Kendric Davis said he was "lost for words" when he stepped up to the microphone to collect his Championship Series MVP, but left with a pointed message: "It's my time now." It was an incredible display in Game 5 from the Sydney Kings star, with 35 points and 14 assists.
An emotional Kendric Davis after the Sydney Kings' Game 5 Championship Series win. Davis was later announced as the Series MVP, finishing with 35 points and 14 assists in an epic battle with Adelaide star Bryce Cotton.
Relive the biggest moments from a Game 5 classic as the Sydney Kings secure the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship.
Jessica Pegula had played three matches in Charleston entering Saturday, winning each in three sets. So it was only fitting that she again needed three sets to dispatch Iva Jovic in 2 hours and 35 minutes and reach a second straight Charleston final.
Playing on clay is new to Iva Jovic, but she's passing the test in Charleston with flying colors. On Friday, she beat Anna Kalinskaya to become the third American though to the semifinals, joining Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys.
In a battle of past Charleston champions, Madison Keys rallied in three sets to knock off Belinda Bencic and advanced to her first semifinal of 2026.
From schedules to seeds and prize money, here’s your complete guide on the 35th edition of the Linz Open.
Defending champion Jessica Pegula returned to the Credit One Charleston Open semifinals after coming from a set down, and then a break down in the third set, for the third match in a row this week against Diana Shnaider.
We've rounded up the five hottest shots from the WTA tournaments in Charleston and Bogota this week. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and make sure to vote for your favorite.
Aryna Sabalenka's win over Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final was the most-viewed women's match in Tennis Channel history. It broke the record set just two weeks earlier, when Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells final.
Tied at 3-3 in the second set, Coco Gauff covered the entire baseline to track down a dead-weight drop shot and flip a defensive nightmare into a crosscourt masterpiece.
Aryna Sabalenka has won the Star of the Swing fan vote after sweeping the Sunshine Double in Miami and Indian Wells. Miami finalist Coco Gauff and Indian Wells finalist Elena Rybakina finished in second and third, respectively.
Debutant Iva Jovic fended off 2025 finalist Sofia Kenin and 2019 champ Madison Keys defeated Anna Bondar, booking their spots in the Charleston quarterfinals.
PHOENIX — WNBA free agency this year had the makings of a high-octane, drama-filled blockbuster. Instead, it’s shaping up to be nothing more than a blip.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes, a team in the American Association of Professional Baseball, had to convince their fans that they were not kidding around when they announced that they would play one game this season as the Manitoba Mosquitoes.
The Belleville Senators certainly took the bull by the horns last week in paying tribute to their home city’s former junior hockey club.
Multiple sources have indicated the uniforms will officially be unveiled this summer alongside of a new alternate helmet.
Founder Chris Creamer and contributors Andrew Lind and Glenn Cook give their thoughts on the NFL's latest redesign.
The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Southern League, expanded their repertoire of seafood-based identities with the unveiling of a new alternate brand for 2026. The team, whose primary identity is based on oysters, will play three games as the Biloxi Mudbugs, a colloquial term for.
The Masters will bring in more than $70 million in merchandise sales next week at Augusta National—but its impact on the entire golf-apparel industry goes far beyond that.
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The Falcons' new uniforms for 2026 are here! A new red home and white road set bringing back classic wordmarks and striping with new number details. The black throwbacks remain unchanged.
The Holly Springs Salamanders, a North Carolina-based team in the collegiate summer-level Coastal Plain League, updated their identity to reflect a new approach to the team’s brand.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.
A partial floating fixture will be used as the best young talent takes to the field through the next two weeks.
Ben Cavarra will return to Hawthorn's AFLW side as forwards coach.
Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.
One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.
Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.
Ashburton's junior girls program has attracted five AFLW stars to help guide the next generation of players.
Bess Keaney will remain on the inactive list for the Bombers.
It was a long but rewarding road to becoming Geelong's general manager of women's football for Dom Condo.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The #12 will undergo a minor procedure to remove a displaced screw fitted after his 2025 German GP crash.
The #37 was back to the top straight out of the crate on Friday whilst the reigning Champion suffered a far from smooth session.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
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.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
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.