Norris tops the FP2 times in Barcelona
McLaren's Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with just 0.057s covering the World Champion from Mercedes' George Russell and team mate Oscar Piastri.
McLaren's Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with just 0.057s covering the World Champion from Mercedes' George Russell and team mate Oscar Piastri.
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Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
When the lights go out in Barcelona, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.
Premier League referees have been told to change the way they judge hair pulling after three players were sent off last season.
Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her exit from Real Madrid after four years with the La Liga runners-up without giving a hint of her next destination.
Exeter's Campbell Ridl was playing university rugby last season, but has been one of the breakout stars of the season at the centre of Exeter's renaissance.
St Helens stand-off Jonny Lomax will require surgery after fracturing his jaw during the club's Super League defeat by Warrington Wolves.
A look at the first triple-header of the Women's T20 World Cup.
Without a world crown to their name, new captain Sophie Molineux’s side are out to prove they remain the primary force in women’s cricket.
Jayson Tatum wouldn’t comment on his current involvement with an effort to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to St. Louis, but told Front Office Sports he would like to invest in bringing something “very cool and special” to the city where he grew up.
Members of the AFC South and NFC North will debut their new uniforms during a home game against a divisional rival this season. The post Chicago Bears To Debut Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms Against Green Bay Packers On Christmas appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Two days before opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage campaign, the national team from Haiti has been forced to alter their kits after a directive from soccer’s global governing body.
Wimbledon will have a record prize money increase this year, though the amount still falls short of players’ demands. The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a record purse of $85.7 million (£64.2 million) for the 2026 tournament, which starts June 29. That’s a 20% increase over last year.
The Chiefs have again restructured and extended the contract of Patrick Mahomes, and as a result, have ensured that the star quarterback will be a fundamental part of the team’s forthcoming stadium in Kansas.
Former Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady is seeking a “fair and equitable contract” before signing with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, her agent says.
The Rockets and Timberwolves' new looks are both heavily inspired the uniforms they wore in the early '90s but also included details from other eras. The post Sharing Our Reactions To The Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves’ New Logos, Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
In the run-up to the United States’ semiquincentennial this summer, San Antonio FC has decided to wear their American pride on their sleeves with a new third jersey.
The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the Carolina League, will play two games next week as the Augusta Soul, a tribute to their hometown’s musical heritage.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen topped the NFLPA’s annual Top-50 list in Player Sales list, a year after he finished sixth. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley previously held the top spot. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished second while Barkley was third.
Hull FC interim head coach Andy Last insists the Super League club are already making progress in ending their injury hell.
The Dolphins host the Sydney Roosters in Round 15 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Isaiya Katoa has ensured he remains at the forefront of Blues consideration with a masterclass against Sydney to thrust the Dolphins into the NRL’s top four. .
Roosters halfback Toby Rodwell scores after coming off the bench in his NRL debut.
Dolphins winger Tevita Naufahu chases down a runaway Cody Ramsey to stop a certain try.
Roosters young gun Rex Bassingthwaighte scores in his first game of NRL against the Dolphins.
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa returned from NSW camp to star in a 48-10 thrashing of the Sydney Roosters and secure his side’s sixth win in a row.
Roosters star Hugo Savala is floored after a collision with Jamayne Isaako.
The Dolphins are the premiership real deal after halfback phenom Isaiya Katoa outfoxed a Queensland Origin legend to engineer Redcliffe’s ruthless 48-10 rout of the Roosters on Friday night.
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.
The announcement of official attendances does not always tally with what we can see with our own eyes. This is why.
Sergino Dest's creativity and attacking threat could make him the difference-maker for the United States against Paraguay.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at England's next World Cup fixture and how you can follow along via the BBC.
With Rangers boss Danny Rohl reportedly in talks with RB Salzburg, where might the Ibrox club turn next?.
Fox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts. Fifa introduced the three-minute breaks for the World Cup amid fears that players could struggle in the heat of North America this summer.
Thomas Tuchel's squad took on Miami FC behind closed doors on Thursday - this is what happened.
Put yourself in the shoes of Steve Clarke and pick the side, tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be for their World Cup opener.
The refinancing of borrowings related to the Glazer family's 2005 takeover means the debt now amounts to $550m, at a higher interest rate.
We have selected seven of the 16 World Cup host cities for you to identify. Can you pick them out from our clues?.
Cooper was previously arrested last Friday on charges stemming from a domestic incident with his girlfriend.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe NFL has reportedly determined that Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt did not violate the league's personal-conduct policy following an offseason arrest for domestic battery, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
OG Anunoby preceded his game-winner with a block of an ill-advised De'Aaron Fox shot. Here are other times a misstep preceded a rally.
Mahomes' extension has helped correct the NFL quarterback contract market. Who will be the next player to top $60 million per year?.
The NFL's highest-paid kicker was a soccer player first. Brandon Aubrey talks about penalties, pressure and the USA's World Cup chances.
Dr. Neal ElAttrache supported McGregor's effort to receive an exemption from UFC drug policies as he worked to recover from injuries.
The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs, according to several media reports. Atlanta will also get a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, while a 2027 sixth-rounder goes to Kansas City in exchange, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — By the rules of football stats-keeping, David Bailey did not get a sack on the play. Texas Tech's defensive end did not register a takeaway. The play-by-play in the game book does not credit Bailey with a quarterback hit.
ESPN is also eyeing Jason Kelce as a game analyst, but he is unlikely to call all the games in that new role.
Ruggs was sentenced to 3 to 10 years after pleading guilty to DUI resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter in August 2023.
The Chiefs selected Morris as a third-round pick in 2023.
The new deal keeps Payton, who led the Broncos to the AFC Championship Game last season, in Denver through 2030.
The Denver Broncos have thrived during the Sean Payton era. The coach has gone 32-19 across three seasons with the team, taking it as far as the AFC Championship Game.
Legette's stats in every major receiving category dropped in Year 2. He's playing at a lighter weight and feels fast, he said.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Arch Manning still looks like QB1 in the 2027 class, but how close is the competition?.
Money speaks in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs are giving a lot of it to Patrick Mahomes. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Chiefs reworked Mahomes' contract.
The Miami Dolphins and center Aaron Brewer have agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract extension with $37 million in guaranteed money, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
The Kansas City quarterback is recovering from mid-December surgery on his ACL and LCL.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have reached another record-breaking contract extension. Mahomes and the Chiefs added two years to his current contract Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport.
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has implied his side were battling more than just Geelong during their 45-point loss at Kardinia Park on Friday night, likening the venue to the “Roman Colosseum” as he questioned several umpiring decisions.
Geelong has recorded a 46-point win over Gold Coast.
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick was visibly frustrated by this free kick given to Geelong.
Geelong’s ‘Dash Brothers’ have teamed up to deliver a devastating double act, with Max Holmes and Bailey Smith inspiring a big Cats win over a flat Gold Coast outfit.
Geelong’s unbeaten streak against the Suns at GHMBA Stadium stretched to 10 as the Cats embarrassed Gold Coast’s big-name midfielders to strengthen their hold on a top-four spot.
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Geelong and Gold Coast.
Geelong records a 45-point win over Gold Coast as Suns coach Damien Hardwick tees off at the officiating.
Alex Pearce has dreamt of holding the cup aloft for years but isn't getting ahead of himself now.
The Match Review Officer has handed down their findings from Thursday night's game.
The teams for Sunday's round 14 matches are in.
The North Melbourne coach isn't worried about his position but was 'down in the dumps' after 124-point loss.
St Kilda has opted for a young leadership group in 2026, led by 24-year-old Serene Watson.
Josh Carr is taking notice of a bunch of rivals talking about luring the Power's star midfielder Zak Butters.
A short break and GWS' bye has Jesse Hogan prepared for the second half of the season, says Adam Kingsley.
As one of St Kilda's most important players continues his injury rehabilitation, he has been sent away from the Melbourne football circus to freshen up.
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr has made pointed comments about rival coaches’ willingness to discuss Zak Butters amid his drawn-out contract call.
Recruiters will be out in force to try to unearth the AFL’s next stars when the under-18 championships begin this weekend across the country.
A St Kilda trade target has been revealed, while Collingwood has reportedly taken a big step in its pursuit of a dual Brownlow medallist.
It’s rare for there to be three AFL coaching openings. Particularly with so much life left in the season.
Jordan Dawson is in rare form, and his teammates are “rallying” with him as the Crows turn their season up a notch.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking for a second star-level player to pair with Anthony Edwards. That's led to the Wolves looking into the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation, as well as looking at point guards to team with Edwards in the backcourt.
Recent NBA Finals matchups show it's not about having one dominant player. It's more about having the strongest weak link.
Get accustomed to the phrase “decline and re-sign," because you’re going to be hearing it a lot as teams look to manage their salary caps.
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said in May that he wanted a resolution on Giannis Antetokounmpo before the June 23 NBA Draft.
The most entertaining show about the NBA Finals is "Attack on Wemby," from an upstart AI anime studio created by a Los Angeles native.
Four players in the 2026 draft class rank among the best 20 prospects Sam Vecenie has evaluated in the past 11 years.
Reed's wife, Gale, attended Game 4, witnessing the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history and hearing the roar her late husband described.
The New York Knicks managed to pull off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history during Game 4 or their series against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Initially trailing by 29 points at the half, the team came back to win 107-106 thanks to a near-buzzer beater scored by OG Anunoby.
OG Anunoby's personality type has set him up perfectly to thrive in this moment with the Knicks.
Davion Thompson committed to Arkansas for the class of 2027 on Wednesday. Thompson, who is the No. 27 recruit in the ESPN 100, selected Arkansas over Baylor, Michigan, and Vanderbilt.
The Sacramento Kings are interested in drafting Darius Acuff Jr. with the No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
The Atlanta Hawks are open to trading the No. 23 pick in the upcoming draft, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The team have the No.
The Dallas Mavericks are open to trading the No. 9 pick in the upcoming draft, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Fischer adds that the Mavs are willing to move in either direction in the draft.
Have you recovered from last night yet?. I wouldn't blame you if you haven't. Wednesday night's Game 4 — a 107-106 victory for the New York Knicks to take a commanding 3-1 series lead — was either one of the most thrilling or heartbreaking experiences in recent memory.
Before the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, New York Knicks analyst Monica McNutt was confused about the presence of Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden.
New York police said on Thursday that 56 people were taken into custody as unrest broke out during game four of the NBA Finals, which saw the Knicks snatch a stunning comeback against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Knicks didn't erase a 29-point deficit with one play. A series of moments culminated in the biggest comeback in finals history.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Tom Haberestroh break down the electric Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Sacramento Kings have made clear they will require first-round draft capital in any deal involving Domantas Sabonis. Talks with the Charlotte Hornets have been preliminary, centered on the Kings' interest in Charlotte's No. 14 or No.
Australia centre Lalakai Foketi will join fellow countrymen Ryan Smith and Liam Wright in Ospreys' squad for 2026-27.
Gloucester sign Samoan tight-head prop Marco Fepulea'i for the 2026-27 season.
Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.
The Prem’s top points scorer has been rejuvenated this year as the Chiefs look to overturn their fancied hosts Bath in Saturday’s semi-final. It is early afternoon in Exeter and Henry Slade is reflecting on his day so far.
The Chiefs and Crusaders met in a massive rematch of last season's Grand Final. Could the Chiefs get redemption and dethrone the defending champ Saders?.
The WRU says the new solar panels will save it up to £400,000 every year in energy costs.
From birthday parties at The Rec as a child, to three consecutive Prem Rugby semi-finals at this hometown stadium, Bath hooker Tom Dunn looks back on his incredible career.
Exeter's England winger Claudia Moloney-MacDonald says she is confident they can reach the final of Premiership Women's Rugby.
Matt Burke scaled the heights in rugby, playing for NSW and the Wallabies. But the pride in watching his daughter Edie debut for the Waratahs topped it all.
Mercedes driver George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to the top spot in Spain.
F1.com delves into the various upgrades the grid's 11 teams are planning to introduce at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren's Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place in the Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding.
Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the Monaco Grand Prix podium on Friday after Formula One stewards rescinded penalties for pitlane speeding after recognising a timekeeping error following an appeal by his Alpine team.
The outcome of a 'Right of Review' submitted by Alpine over the time penalties given to Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix has been announced.
Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
Less than a decade ago the British GP was on the brink of disappearing, but in July it will break the attendance record with 570,000 through the gates.
The 94th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours will take place this weekend, with 62 cars and 186 drivers set to race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.
We have drivers from all over the world on the F1 grid, but how many of their national teams are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?.
Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar believe "there are still so many unknowns for us" ahead of this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, despite a recent improvement in performance.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have outlined their objectives for this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
George Russell has explained how he is simply hoping for “normality” at this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, amid an up-and-down start to the 2026 season.
A few days on from his dramatic retirement at his home race in Monaco, Charles Leclerc has shared an insight into how he is feeling about what happened.
Pirelli will remain the single tyre supplier for the FIA Formula One World Championship until 2028, after the FIA exercised the option to extend the current contract by mutual agreement with Formula 1 and Pirelli.
Kimi Antonelli admits that "this year so far [I'm] not doubting myself", as the Mercedes driver heads to the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on the crest of a wave after five wins on the bounce.
Lewis Hamilton admits "never say never" with regards to challenging Mercedes for this year's Formula 1 title, with the Briton confident of pushing Ferrari further in the right direction ahead of this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Plenty of people within F1 are excited about the start of the 2026 World Cup, and the drivers are no different..
Fernando Alonso first tasted victory on home soil 20 years ago. Now at Aston Martin his drive to succeed is as strong as it ever was.
The Vegas Golden Knights are leaving North Carolina in an unexpected position: Down 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. But Golden Knights coach John Tortorella knows his team will be back.
Seven beat writers, who cover possible Trocheck suitors, offered hypothetical packages for the veteran New York center.
Vegas has reached a point of desperation. Hill could be the best chance at turning around the Stanley Cup Final.
Svechnikov has been through scoring slumps before. This time, he got his groove back at the best possible moment.
For the first time this series, a multi-goal lead never truly looked in danger. Bussi's play in Game 5 was a big reason why.
Carolina continues to improve in this NHL championship series, while Vegas looks stuck in neutral.
The Athletic's prospect experts go head-to-head on the players and topics they most disagree about in the upcoming draft.
A surprising number of legendary hockey games have ended with a goal that was … iffy, questionable or downright terrible.
William Karlsson left Thursday's game in the second period and did not return.
The Canes shored up a couple areas of struggle in Game 5 and are now one win away from their first Stanley Cup title in two decades.
Jordan Staal already has scored six goals in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Kucherov beat out the Oilers' Connor McDavid and the Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon for the league's most prestigious award.
Nurse informed the Oilers of his desire to be moved last week and submitted a short list of desired destinations.
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes are all tied up in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 5 of the 2-2 seriesis scheduled for tonight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET/5.
Andersen didn't skate with the team on Thursday and hasn't since being pulled in Game 3 on Saturday, when he took a shot to the head.
Time will tell whether Laviolette can change the Kings' unimaginative ways. But at least they should be a more entertaining watch next year.
On Thursday's episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, we set out to simulate an NHL Draft meeting by constructing a collaborative top 10.
What Andersson is worth depends on which version a team is getting.
Far from the defensive master class many expected, this series has featured 33 goals through four games.
Big, mobile defensemen who can play a lot of minutes and score like Reid are the foundational pieces of a championship roster.
There were compelling reasons for the dismissals in Mexico vs South Africa, says The Athletic's refereeing expert Graham Scott.
Did FIFA make the right decision to ask Haiti to change their kit from one depicting a scene from the Haitian Revolution?.
The first matches at the World Cup have taken place, so how have they affected our rankings?.
This is the stage America built for itself as it welcomes the world’s game and celebrates its 250th anniversary. Now it’s time to perform.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
After sitting back and absorbing pressure, the Czechs scored a goal almost a satire of how the Premier League looked last season.
The co-hosts' opening day win sparked an explosion of joy - can the U.S. and Canada match them today?.
Graeme McLoughlin gives his verdict on five key moments during the Kieran McKenna reign.
The British broadcaster is under fire for not sending its staff to the U.S., Canada and Mexico - but is that fair?.
The veteran commentator reveals how to forge a bond with your audience and what some of the next generation get wrong.
Our forecast gives the United States about a 1.2 percent chance of winning the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup. South Korea 2 - 1 Czech Republic FT. South Korea came from behind to defeat Czech Republic 2-1 as substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute of their World Cup opener.
Connections: Soccer Edition is The Athletic’s World Cup-themed game, and it officially launched on June 11, 2026.
World Cup organizer FIFA pushes billions of costs onto its host cities, leading to frustration and a refusal to make the same mistakes again.
Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey believes the addition of goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen could be a "very good signing" for Eddie Howe's side, adding he is glad the deal has been completed quickly.
Jones is the United States men's national team's all-time leader in appearances.
If you're new to the World Cup and American soccer, have no fear. Here's all you need to know before jumping on the U.S. bandwagon.
Middlesex all-rounder Ryan Higgins will be out for two months with a wrist injury.
Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket after the first Test against England at Lord's.
Maqsood sustained a fractured hand during Scotland's warm-up match against Pakistan.
Afghanistan will lean on their ODI experience in India, who will not have Kohli, Hardik, Siraj and Bumrah.
New Zealand's record run-scorer opts out of completing ongoing Test series in England.
Former England international Kirsty Gordon is back in the Scotland fold and eyeing an upset against her old team-mates at the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday.
New Zealand batter opts out of completing the ongoing Test series in England.
The former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will play no further part in the Test series against England after retiring from all international cricket with immediate effect.
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
Roosters young gun Reece Foley is knocked out in an ugly collision during his NRL debut.
Dolphins star Herbie Farnworth crosses in the corner against the Roosters.
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa scores the opening try of the match against the Roosters.
Follow all the action from Round 15 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Roosters forward Salesi Foketi is denied by the Bunker for a double movement.
Rookie dummy-half Makaia Tafua is on the verge of making his long-awaited NRL debut for the New Zealand Warriors after a steady rise through the club’s development system.
The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks launch their title defence as the competition kicks off tomorrow.
The NRL’s top referee Ashley Klein has revealed he had a serious gambling problem, with the league confirming it first became aware of the issue seven years ago.
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall denies there is any link between Jarome Luai's exit and the club's form.
Young Raiders playmaker Coby Black says he was “pissed off” and “shocked” by the decision of his former club Brisbane to sign Jonah Pezet.
JT Realmuto: "Neither one is fun to face. That’s for sure. It’s completely two different styles of pitching — and both extremely effective.".
let’s hear your thoughts. Early trade chips. Out of the box ideas. And where is Tarik Skubal going to land?.
Freeman broke a rare drought in which there were no active players with 2,500 hits. What are his — and other players' — odds to reach 3,000?.
A postseason bid remains highly unlikely for a team with the Nationals' profile. But it wouldn't be without precedent.
We also look at how Yoshinobu Yamamoto is channeling Greg Maddux and more of baseball's timely and timeless elements.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Nope. A Weird & Wild breakdown of a game in which everyone homered except Wayne Newton.
It appears that Shohei Ohtani will be OK after a surprise exit from the Los Angeles Dodgers' game Thursday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are holding their breath on Shohei Ohtani. In the seventh inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Dodgers pulled the two-way superstar in a two-run game, pinch-hitting him with Santiago Espinal in the leadoff spot.
Derek Hill was just in Philadelphia over the weekend. Now he’s headed back, this time as a member of the Phillies, the team announced Thursday.
The inquiry comes after a report that Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the physician for the team, supported the U.F.C. star Conor McGregor in using performance-enhancing drugs while recovering from an injury.
Aroldis Chapman's disdain for how the New York Yankees handled his final season in the Bronx is well known.
Catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, a move that appeared to be inevitable for the past week. Smith, 31, hasn't appeared in a game since June 5 due to stiffness in his neck.
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Skubal will pitch in the majors for the first time since April 29 after having surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow.
Disaster struck the Detroit Tigers in early May when it was revealed that ace Tarik Skubal would undergo surgery on his left elbow.
Disaster struck the Detroit Tigers in early May, when it was revealed ace Tarik Skubal would undergo a surgery on his left elbow.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 43-25 record, face the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are third in the NL Central with a 35-33 record.
The St. Louis Cardinals, ranked second in the NL Central with a 37-28 record, face the New York Mets, who are fifth in the NL East with a 29-38 record. The New York Mets are favored with a -155 moneyline compared to the St.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo was involved in an extremely scary moment in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Lugo was forced to leave the contest early after taking a 107-mph line drive off his forehead.
Maja Chwalinska, who became the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final, is the clay-court Star of the Swing. She edged champion Mirra Andreeva in the fan vote. Marta Kostyuk, who won Madrid and had a 17-match winning streak, came in third.
Last year, Karolina Pliskova had to learn how to walk again following two surgeries on her left ankle. But the former World No. 1, who's in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, will return to the Top 100 next week -- and has an eye at an outside run at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams and seven top 10 players will be in action at the Berlin Tennis Open next week as the Grass-Court swing continues. Here is everything you need to know.
Chris & Martina: The Final Set had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Wednesday night. The documentary, which chronicles Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's iconic rivalry and unbreakable bond, premieres on Netflix on June 26.
Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva pulled out of the Berlin Tennis Open, citing a change of schedule. Belinda Bencic and Victoria Mboko also withdrew because of continuing injuries.
Victoria Mboko has been forced to withdraw from the HSBC Championships doubles, where she was competing alongside Serena Williams, due to the left knee injury she sustained in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
Former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova is through to the Queen's Club quarterfinals, but not in the way she would have hoped, as Victoria Mboko suffered a hard fall late in the second set and was forced to retire from the match.
For the second time in three weeks, Iva Jovic meted out a straight-sets defeat of her good friend Alexandra Eala to advance to the HSBC Championships quarterfinals.
From packed stands and practice-court speculation to clutch serves and a quarterfinal berth, Serena Williams' first match back felt like an event from start to finish.
We look back at the most memorable moments from an eventful Roland Garros, including a first-time champion, a historic finalist, a heartfelt message to a grieving nation and more.
Nick Kyrgios has reminded the tennis world that he has still got it as he scored a dominant straight-sets win over World No. 36 Corentin Moutet in his first singles match since January 6.
Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday.
It's no secret that Aryna Sabalenka's influence now stretches far beyond the tennis court, and that growing reach has earned the World No. 1 a place on TIME's inaugural TIME100 Sports list.
The upcoming Netflix documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set' explores the iconic rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and how their relationship has changed and evolved over the decades.
Emma Raducanu made a winning start to her grass-court campaign, defeating Anna Blinkova in straight sets at Queen's Club. Marta Kostyuk withdrew with an ankle injury, while sixth seed Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala also advanced to the second round.
What were the longest matches of the clay-court swing, who saved the most match points and who had the most dominant title run? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the 2026 clay-court swing stats wrap.
It was an especially memorable Clay-Court Swing, with Mirra Andreeva winning her first Grand Slam, the arrival of Maja Chwalinska and the biggest title of Marta Kostyuk's career. These were our 10 favorite moments from the clay swing.
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova and Katie Boulter have each enjoyed success on grass to varying degrees. As the Grass-Court Swing begins, they stand out as five players with the tools to contend for titles on the surface this season.
Maja Chwalinska headlines a week filled with career milestones, as Petra Marcinko breaks into the Top 50, Alina Korneeva enters the Top 100 and Alexandra Eala climbs to No. 33.
Alexander Zverev is finally a grand slam champion, but his continued place at the top of the tennis world comes with controversy, due to the domestic violence accusations made against him by two former partners.
Colin O'Riordan tells Gemma Bastiani about his love for coaching, Irish roots and dealing with imposter syndrome.
Tilly Lucas-Rodd says they didn't feel like they'd be valued at the Hawks going forward, prompting a switch to the Giants last off season.
Zarlie Goldsworthy says coach Cam Bernasconi has the trust and belief of the players during the club's development phase.
Nina Morrison and Becky Webster were Geelong's first and third ever AFLW draft picks, and the duo will lead the club as co-captains in 2026.
Inspiration from an unlikely source helped Chloe Molloy make the decision to focus on her own comeback from injury rather than leading the Swans for another year.
From where she grew up to the reason she carpools to training, there's plenty you might not know about Bulldogs forward Heidi Woodley.
The country's best girls fought out an attacking and tightly-fought contest.
Geelong has found its captaincy replacements for the retired Meg McDonald.
Former Collingwood captain Bri Davey admits she had doubts whether her body could stand up to the rigours of AFLW again.
Richmond will have co-captains in 2026 as part of a new-look leadership group.
Phil Mickelson has reportedly been barred from a golf club near his San Diego home after he was accused of having an inappropriate interaction earlier this year with one of the establishment’s female employees.
There are growing fears for the immediate future of LIV golf after chief executive Scott O’Neil failed to guarantee the final four tournaments of the season would go ahead as planned.
Golf Australia have announced a historic move with the men’s Australian Open to partner with the PGA Tour for the first time.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
The off-season of change for the South East Melbourne Phoenix has continued with the club officially farewelling star forward John Brown III on Friday.
The busy off-season for Brian Goorjian’s reigning champions has continued with the reported signing of exciting young Australian guard Jayden Stone. Both the Sydney Kings and ESPN's Olgun Uluc announced the news on Friday, pending NBL approval.
A new era of Adelaide 36ers basketball is upon the Hungry Jack’s NBL following the appointment of Head Coach Trevor Gleeson.
The NBL and WNBL on Friday announced a new major partnership with Optus, marking a significant collaboration focused on connecting fans to the moments that matter and supporting the continued growth of basketball across Australia.
The NBL and WNBL on Friday announced a new major partnership with Optus, marking a significant collaboration focused on connecting fans to the moments that matter and supporting the continued growth of basketball across Australia.
The 2026 NBA Draft hopes of NBL Next Star Malique Lewis have been given a massive boost, after he has been reportedly cleared to play by the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play Panel. According to DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony, South East Melbourne Phoenix’s Lewis can now return to on-court activities.
The star of Max Mackinnon continues to rise after a standout performance at the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy.
The star of Max Mackinnon continues to rise after a standout performance at the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy.
Ever since he stepped foot on the international stage, Dash Daniels has proven time and time again that he’s one of the best defenders for his age in the world.
The past era of the Australian Boomers has arguably been its most successful, highlighted by the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But the country’s men’s national team is heading into a new phase under Head Coach Adam Caporn.
Marc Marquez's 100th Grand Prix win in Hungary saw the factory Ducati squad reach an impressive MotoGP milestone.
The British rider will be racing at the upcoming Czech and Dutch GPs as Zarco continues his injury recovery.
The Aragon Grand Prix is confirmed to take place in 2027 before the venue becomes a reserve circuit from 2028 to 2031.
The #49 undergoes a small procedure to fix the finger he injured in Barcelona.
8/22 Grands Prix, 72 points split the reigning World Champion up to Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi - the numbers, stats, rivals and Ducati management say it’s all to play for.
Milestone moments, opening lap drama and an epic duel: dive into the hottest topics from our trip to Hungary!.
The #89 will serve two long lap penalties in Brno after the multiple rider incident in Hungary.
It's 100 GP victories for the #93 as the champion and Acosta go head-to-head in a dramatic Balaton battle that sees Martin, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio, Fernandez, and Aldeguer crash at Turn 1.
Unbeaten in Hungary, the reigning World Champion lays down the gauntlet on Saturday.
The stage is set for a showdown as the #93 gets back on top, denying Friday pacesetter Acosta as Aldeguer completes the front row.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
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.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
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The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
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.