Thunder vs. Spurs Game 7 odds: Oklahoma City favored with spot in NBA Finals on the line
The Thunder are favored to beat the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
The Thunder are favored to beat the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
After George Russell's sudden exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, F1.com looks back at eight other occasions where drivers were dramatically forced to retire whilst in P1.
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Unimpressive in qualification, fans will be hoping Carlo Ancelotti can get the best out of Vinícius Júnior, as he did at Real Madrid.
Coach Tony Popovic will take a final look at players on the selection fringe with Australia’s 26-man squad to be named after the warm-up game.
SoFi will host eight World Cup games, including the USA's opener against Paraguay on June 12.
Two weeks before the World Cup, at least 3,500 tickets remain unsold, with thousands more listed for resale and available for purchase.
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The New York mayor scored a range of responses attending Eid prayers in an outfit combining football and faith.
Jose Mourinho has signed a deal to return to Real Madrid, so what are the most pressing issues on the agenda?.
The VR46 Racing Team rider steals the show to front an Italian 1-2-3-4, Marc Marquez returns to clinch a Q2 spot, while the #37 endures a tricky day.
The Catalan GP winner continued his P1 presence whilst the 2025 World Champion made a return to the track.
A new partnership breaks cover at Mugello.
The reigning World Champion was back in action in FP1 and has been declared fit for the rest of the weekend at Mugello.
The agreement, announced during the Grand Prix of Italy, launches the partnership from 2026.
Everything you need to know before we head out on track for the Italian GP.
The reigning Champion has been given the green light to start the weekend’s action at the Ducati Lenovo Team’s home Italian GP.
The three-time MotoGP winner and former LCR rider makes his return as he stands in for the injured Johann Zarco at Mugello.
Honda HRC’s test rider is more than excited for a new chapter in MotoGP history from 2027 and gives us reasons why we all should be too.
The #73 was already confirmed to miss the Italian and Hungarian Grands Prix and there’ll be a familiar face replacing him for Mugello.
Welshman Otis Lawrence became the youngest ever Sim Racing World Champion on Thursday. Here's how the action played out in the final two rounds of the year.
Mercedes have given an insight into what caused the power unit failure that put George Russell out of the Canadian Grand Prix.
After some further signs of progress for Aston Martin in Canada, Fernando Alonso has indicated when there might be a step forward in performance.
Catch all the action from Round 12, which marks the finale of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship concludes with Round 12, where the racers will take on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has received the unique honour of having a newly-discovered species of wasp named after him.
Catch all the action from Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
McLaren have released their 2025 sustainability report, detailing how the organisation are working to reduce their overall impact on the planet across all the championships they compete in, at the factory and trackside, and through various innovative solutions.
Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon was left encouraged by the positive signs of progress displayed by the squad during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, as he explained the reasons behind Sergio Perez’s suspension failure.
Think you know everything about Lewis Hamilton? Put your knowledge to the test and challenge yourself with our F1 trivia - from record-breaking moments to lesser-known facts about his incredible career.
Welsh international duo Alisha and Jasmine Joyce are among a group of 11 players who will depart the Bristol Bears this summer.
Quiet architect of Saracens’ modern dynasty prepares for emotional farewell as his side battle for a playoff spot in penultimate match of the season . The quietest man in the stadium will be the most brilliantly lit when the spotlight falls on him come the end of the match.
One of Australia’s most lethal backline weapons faces a nervous wait to determine if he will be fit for a finals assault, after a physical clash with the Drua.
Bedford Blues and Worcester Warriors go head-to-head in rugby union's Championship play-off final at Goldington Road this weekend.
Cardiff are confident of upsetting the odds when they play their first play-off match against Stormers in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.
Long-serving Cornish Pirates forward John Stevens announces his retirement from professional rugby union, aged 31.
Veteran playmaker Bernard Foley is considering a return to the Waratahs next year after finishing up a dominant six years in Japan.
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his side's trip to Leicester is vital for their hopes of making the Prem play-offs.
Munster make one change to their starting team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final with the Bulls as Alex Nankivell returns from injury.
Just a month after retiring last year, Wallabies star Nic White suffered a post-surgery bout of sepsis – the same condition that killed NASCAR driver Kyle Busch last week.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The Spurs' star, who spent time training at a Shaolin temple last offseason, is looking to help his team stave off elimination.
“We had a chance to turn the game,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. “You can’t wait for the game to turn.”.
NBA officials used a Thursday conference call with reporters to explain the reasoning behind the league's newly approved "3-2-1" draft lottery reform, addressing why investigation and financial penalties proved insufficient tools to deter widespread tanking during the 2025-26 season.
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired what they believed was an unprotected first-round pick from the Utah Jazz in February's Jaren Jackson Jr. trade. However, that pick is now top-five protected under the NBA's newly approved "3-2-1" lottery.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted a minus-28 rating and scored just 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the San Antonio Spurs, matching the worst plus-minus by an NBA MVP in a series-clinching opportunity, according to ESPN Research.
Jalen Williams scored just one point in 10 minutes in his return from a left hamstring strain as the Oklahoma City Thunder were routed 118-91 by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 Thursday. Williams was upgraded from questionable to available shortly before tipoff.
Wembanyama turned in a special performance in Thursday night's 118-91 win that spoke volumes about his moxie.
From Bam Adebayo's stunning 83-point game to a potential budding Western Conference rivalry, this NBA season had many memorable moments.
A New York lifer and longtime Knicks TV play-by-play announcer, ESPN's Mike Breen will be the lead voice of the 2026 NBA Finals.
With the Spurs' backs against the wall, Wembanyama showed he was built for the moment.
Federal prosecutors accused Terry Rozier of agreeing to manipulate his performance in an NBA game for a $100,000 bribe as part of a larger gambling scheme. Prosecutors filed two new charges against Rozier on Thursday, including bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy.
The Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder is averaging 9.62 million viewers through four games across NBC and streaming platforms.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night to even the series at 3-3 and force a Game 7. Victor Wembanyama finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in the win.
SAN ANTONIO — Some time before the Spurs’ 118-91 Game 6 win Thursday night, a gathering of excited nuns, dressed uniformly with white habits and team gear, scurried through the bowels of Frost Bank Center. The Salesian Sisters of St.
. Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 and looks ahead to Game 7. Later, NBA Draft prospect Nate Ament joins to talk about the biggest lessons he has learned as he prepares for the league.
The San Antonio Spurs responded in emphatic fashion, crushing the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 to level the Western Conference Finals at 3-3 and force a winner-takes-all Game 7.
A strong performance by the Spurs against the Thunder in Game 6 gives the NBA world a Game 7, with a berth in the finals on the line.
Memphis received a 2027 first-round pick from Utah in February. It can no longer fall in the top five under the new draft lottery system.
Mitchell Robinson suffered a broken pinky finger on his right hand earlier this week and there is no timetable for his return ahead of Game 1 of the Finals on Tuesday. It is unclear how Robinson suffered the injury.
The 63-year-old previously won La Liga and the Copa del Rey with Madrid between 2010 and 2013.
Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.
In the streets where he grew up the PSG winger’s success is an inspiration and a continual source of pride. The cage where Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s love for football began is still buzzing with life today.
Ex-England international Kieran Trippier due to become Wolves' first summer signing.
Liverpool have unveiled a new memorial on the 41st anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy to the 39 fans who died.
The full story of Kvaratskhelia, PSG's Georgian star looking to lead them to another triumph in Europe's premier competition.
Fulham forward Harry Wilson and defender Ben Cabango of Swansea City pull out of Wales' friendlies against Ghana and Romania.
Bristol City are close to appointing Lincoln boss Michael Skubala as their new manager.
Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Arsenal’s former head of coaching recalls the words from Freddie Ljungberg that shaped the young winger’s career. Jan van Loon remembers the moment well.
Manly interim coach Kieran Foran was left “disappointed” by his side’s first half of footy during a 28-22 loss to Cronulla but admitted he was confused by the officiating.
Paul Gallen makes a huge call on Ethan Strange ahead of State of Origin II.
Andrew Johns reacts to the news that Sharks and Blues star Blayke Brailey suffered a suspected broken forearm.
Catch all of the tries, momentum-shifting tackles and pivotal highlight plays from the Sea Eagles' visit to Ocean Protect Stadium to face the Sharks.
Sharks gun Blayke Brailey is in serious doubt for the rest of the Origin series after suffering a suspected broken arm against Manly.
Sharks and Blues star Blayke Brailey suffers a suspected broken forearm in a tackle gone wrong.
Jamal Fogarty fires over the tryline to narrow the margin to four points for the Manly Sea Eagles against the Cronulla Sharks.
Cronulla's Braydon Trindall and Billy Burns link up for a brilliant try.
Two days after his State of Origin debut, Cronulla co-captain Blayke Brailey suffered a suspected broken arm as his team downed Manly.
Wigan and Hull KR have forged an impressive rivalry in recent seasons as the teams to beat, and now meet in a Wembley Challenge Cup final classic.
Treble-winning Wigan face St Helens in Saturday's Women's Challenge Cup final - can Denis Betts' side triumph again or will Saints return to form?.
Cronulla halfback Niwhai Puru, who's filling in for the injured Nicho Hynes, bags a try on his NRL debut.
The Sharks have triumphed in the battle of the beaches with a narrow 28-22 victory over a spirited Sea Eagles unit at Ocean Protect Stadium to start Round 13.
New South Wales are set to be without exciting hooker Blayke Brailey after he suffered a suspected broken arm in Cronulla's 28-22 win over Manly. .
Two of Stuart’s Canberra players were the first to leap to the defence of Tolu Koula on Wednesday night. It did not surprise the Raiders coach.
Stephen Crichton and Kalyn Ponga are confirmed to back up for their respective teams after a fierce showing in game one of State of Origin.
Wigan Warriors and Hull KR prepare to meet in the Challenge Cup final - a fixture described as the "unofficial World Club Challenge".
The Sharks have locked down exciting local product Sam Stonestreet long-term, with the winger signing a three-year extension with the club.
Retired NRL star Jai Arrow and his fiancée, Berina Colakovic, open up on KIIS Sydney about his MND diagnosis.
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.
Decision taken after Lucknow Super Giants finished last in IPL 2026; they had finished seventh under his leadership in 2025.
Australia will begin their final preparations for the tournament with three matches against South Africa.
The two teams have never faced each other in this format.
Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath believes their flying start in the T20 Blast has shown the wisdom of the county's 'Dad's Army' recruitment.
The Aussie World Cup squad has arrived in Arundel ahead of a trio of warm-up matches against South Africa.
Cameron Green will be considered as Australia’s newest Test opener, partnering with Travis Head in attempt to squeeze both him and Beau Webster into the XI, per a report.
Some familiar names return for Pakistan while Australia have fresh faces in the absence of a number of frontline stars.
The third ODI against Australia in Lahore will be his last at home, though he is hoping to cheer Pakistan on in England later in the year.
South Australia allrounder Liam Scott breaks down what he's focused on to take his game to the next level.
Andrea Arcadipane illustrates how an overhaul of his pitch mix has helped solidify Emerson Hancock's standing in the Mariners' rotation.
Let us know, what’s the biggest “what if” in baseball this season?.
The White Sox are ahead of schedule. They know they aren't a finished product, but can they still slip into a playoff spot now?.
Let's highlight a heaping handful of the Weird and Wild games that have broken out across the majors in May.
The spectacular May artistry of Sánchez, Misiorowski and Ohtani has elevated an already great Cy Young Award race to a whole ’nother level.
From emulating other pitchers he admires to working backward to solve problems, Strider's approach to the mental side of the game is unique.
Plus some perspective on two recent pitching feats, reflections from the Rays' new closer and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.
The league is proposing a salary cap. The union is saying no chance. And the battle for the hearts and minds of the public is at full roar.
And what about the pitcher who couldn’t decide if he was a starter or a reliever — so he just alternated between those gigs for over a week.
Paul Skenes mustered just two strikeouts over the weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays. He gave up at least four earned runs for the second start in a row.
Legal teams for Bohm and his parents used Thursday's injunction hearing at City Hall to further their arguments over where the case belongs.
Before Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the Detroit Tigers placed reliever Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation. Jansen, 38, left Wednesday’s game after getting two outs in the ninth inning.
With the Braves, he hit a home run in his major league debut, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and later hit four home runs in a game.
Bucknor, 63, became the face of MLB's new ABS system before he was struck in the mask by a fouled 100.2 mph pitch a week into the season.
From Arizona’s 128-ounce nacho bucket, Miami’s two-foot long flour tortilla known as the machete, Boston’s boat of lobstah poutine and Texas’ $40 26-inch wearable nacho sombrero, no concession item idea is too out of left field for Major League Baseball teams to try these days.
The owners' first proposal is a salary cap of $245.3 million for 2027 and a floor of $171.2 million with a 50-50 split of revenues.
Recap of live chat with Keith Law about top MLB prospects from May 28.
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That Sacramento is in the conversation reflects how much the area has grown over time. However, there are significant hurdles it must clear.
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Mirra Andreeva advanced to the fourth round of Roland Garros with a straight-sets victory over Marie Bouzkova on Friday. The win was the eighth seed’s tour-leading 32nd match victory of the season.
Marta Kostyuk, the most in-form player of the 2026 clay-court swing, will face four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round after the pair defeated Viktorija Golubic and Magda Linette respectively in the third round.
No. 9 seed Victoria Mboko came from a set and a break down to defeat Katerina Siniakova at Roland Garros and reach the third round, where she will face Madison Keys.
Aryna Sabalenka, into the third round at Roland Garros after beating Elsa Jacquemot, danced to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' after Novak Djokovic set the trend the day prior.
From Yuliia Putintseva's upset of Elena Rybakina to breakthrough Grand Slam runs and the persistence of the lone French player left, here’s what stood out across the two days that made up Round 2 at Roland Garros.
Camila Osorio's 3-hour, 30-minute victory over Yulia Putintseva in the Roland Garros second round was a clay-court classic, and the second-longest tour-level match of 2026 so far.
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka reached the third round of Roland Garros with a straight-sets win over Elsa Jacquemot on Thursday. She will next face Daria Kasatkina for a place in the last 16.
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka reached the third round of Roland Garros with a straight-sets win over Elsa Jacquemot on Thursday. She will next face Daria Kasatkina for a place in the last 16.
Coco Gauff had her hands full against Egypt's Mayar Sherif on Thursday, but gutted through a tough first set and took control late in the second for the 6-3, 6-2 win. The defending champion is now into the third round at Roland Garros.
Four Ukrainians, three Poles and three Swiss players have reached the Roland Garros third round, setting a trio of national records.
Serena Williams’ reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.
Nobody is a robot.
Home hope Moise Kouame became the youngest man to reach the third round of a grand slam tournament since Rafael Nadal 23 years ago, after an epic French Open victory on Thursday, saying it was a “dream” to one day win at Roland Garros.
Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina, Mirra Andreeva and Karolina Muchova will be in Bad Homburg for the final WTA 500 tournament before Wimbledon. They'll be joined by Linda Noskova, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Naomi Osaka and Iva Jovic.
Jannik Sinner has been the world’s most dominant player for the past two months but the Italian’s Achilles heel, extreme vulnerability in the heat, has cost him the prize he wants the most in a French Open stunner.
Naomi Osaka defeated Donna Vekic in two tight sets to reach the Roland Garros third round for the first time since 2019. She will face Iva Jovic, who dropped just three games against Emma Navarro to reverse the result of their Strasbourg meeting last week.
Daria Kasatkina had to wait longer than she hoped to clinch a victory in Paris on Thursday in order to set up a clash with world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a true test of her nerves on a testing day at Roland Garros.
Sara Bejlek's forehand down the line after withstanding an Iga Swiatek barrage for 22 shots in the second round was one of the best points of Roland Garros so far.
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock early exit in the French Open second round on Wednesday at the hands of unseeded Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva.
Mirra Andreeva struggled early against an inspired Marina Bassols Ribera on Wednesday at Roland Garros but found 'less complaining' and more forehand connections to be the winning recipe to reach the third round in Paris.
Round 10 of the 2026 Sim Racing World Championship was held on Wednesday – here is a recap of all the action.
The drivers will compete in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Nico Hulkenberg believes that starting on intermediate tyres for the Canadian Grand Prix was a "risk worth taking", as he and Audi team mate Gabriel Bortoleto missed out on the points.
Special report: Allegations of sexism, racism and expenses fiddling are flying in US courts, drawing in leading figures in motor racing and some famous names in music.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing a removal of term limits for the position as head of motorsport's governing body.
Catch all the action from Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues with Round 10, where the racers will take on the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Mattia Binotto is the latest guest on the Beyond The Grid podcast, discussing how he is using his experience from Ferrari to transform Audi into a race-winning team.
Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad gave their verdicts on the Canadian Grand Prix after both suffered contrasting fortunes last weekend.
Sergio Perez feels “happy I came back” to F1 after proving to himself that he is “one of the best” drivers in the field with his performances for Cadillac so far.
Carlton has defeated Geelong by four points in a rollicking contest at the MCG.
The untold story of Neale Daniher’s university years, and the truth behind his “Reverend” nickname.
Follow along for all the reaction after the resurgent Blues claimed their third win in a row, this time in front of more than 60,000 screaming fans at the MCG.
Maybe Josh Fraser should re-consider not going for the Carlton job.
Nine's Owen Leonard provides an update on the return of Collingwood's Bobby Hill to the AFL.
Luke Beveridge reveals his frustrations with the leaks about player selection that continue to emerge in the media about the Western Bulldogs.
The AFL have announced that they are in agreeance with the umpire's controversial call to deny Hawthorn's Nick Watson of a goal on the verge of half-time on Thursday evening.
Carlton's resurgence under interim coach Josh Fraser continues, with captain Patrick Cripps securing the Blues a third consecutive victory with a four-point win over Geelong at the MCG.
Andrew Dillon met with players this week as the League looks to increase the numbers of Indigenous players in the AFL.
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Carlton and Geelong.
Sam Flanders will miss the next 12 months of footy in a cruel blow for the St Kilda recruit.
The teams for Sunday's round 12 matches are in.
After a stellar performance against Melbourne Marcus Bontempelli may be given a tag against Collingwood, says Craig McRae.
A controversial umpiring decision that disallowed Hawthorn star Nick Watson's goal against St Kilda has been backed by the AFL.
Chris Fagan says Brisbane players and staff sat down and talked about getting back to core values after savage loss.
A week of upheaval has continued at Essendon ahead of the Bombers' clash with West Coast.
Two years ago, Harry Kyle was a schoolboy basketball and rugby talent who wanted a crack at Aussie rules. On Saturday, he will make his AFL debut against Richmond at the SCG.
The AFL says the decision to call 'play on' when Nick Watson had a shot for goal on the half-time siren was correct.
Despite the prestige that comes with winning back-to-back premierships, these Brisbane Lions are hardly unfamiliar with adversity.
Surgery has sidelined Jake Riccardi, the forward joining Jack Buckley in the medical room.
Carolina will try to stay in its groove and keep its machine running by closing out Montreal in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final.
Young players are commanding lucrative contracts faster than ever, leaving some teams with tough decisions to make this summer.
Should the Vegas-Colorado series be the final blow for the league's current postseason format? Plus, are playoff beards still a thing?.
Lemieux, 60, died just days after carrying the ceremonial torch at Montreal's Bell Centre ahead of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final.
Cassidy confirmed that Vegas, which fired him in March, has prevented him from interviewing with two teams.
Lemieux's hit on Draper put Lemieux at the center of a bitter feud between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings.
Reactions to the death of Claude Lemieux quickly came in via social media.
Al Bello via Getty ImagesClaude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the NHL’s fiercest players, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced Thursday. He was 60 years old.
Claude Lemieux played 21 seasons with six teams, tallying 80 career playoff goals.
The Hurricanes were overpowered in last year’s conference final loss to the Florida Panthers. They took notes.
Rookie netminder Jakub Dobeš has been the lone bright spot for a team that simply has no answer for the relentless Hurricanes.
Management needs to find a measured approach that can build a sustainable contender around the two franchise cornerstones.
Recchi played for seven teams in his 22-year NHL career. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
These players should be considered Scott Wheeler's honorable mentions for his 2026 NHL Draft analysis.
With summer fast approaching, the expectation from a number of NHL executives is that the trade market will be hotter than free agency.
We’re retroactively changing playoff results, again, this time with the loser point.
Tortorella raised eyebrows when he said he wouldn't make many changes to the Golden Knights after taking over. He knew what he was doing.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Carolina scored three quick goals in the first period en route to a 4-0 win and a 3-1 series lead.
In a change from last year, free agents will no longer be exempt from the expansion team selection process.
CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.
CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.
CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.
North American soccer is bracing for a seismic move in the transfer market. Legendary French striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly all but decided his next steps away from Liga MX, with an imminent move to MLS to become Orlando City’s new star signing.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that included naming Jon Scheer as sporting director.
In October 2025, Bradley Carnell was celebrating the Supporters' Shield his Philadelphia Union team won for being the most successful side in the MLS regular season. Now he is back on the job market, having been fired Wednesday, May 27 with the Union sitting in last place.
The Union have gone from top of the table to bottom after winning the Supporters' Shield in 2025.
Philadelphia Union fire head coach Bradley Carnell originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Philadelphia Union fired their head coach Bradley Carnell amid a disappointing start to the season.
Don Garber has been the commissioner of MLS since 1999, a tenure among U.S. pro sport league bosses second only to the NHL’s Gary Bettman. So, thinking about Garber’s succession is a natural conversation.
One veteran in particular has shown himself to be a trusted leader since Pochettino took over as U.S. manager.
France defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his contract expires in June.
Arsenal has long been a passion for Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City. Here, he explains what the Premier League champions mean to him.
The Athletic speaks to Thierry Henry, Henrik Larsson, Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole and others about the last time Arsenal were in the final.
Watching the reigning European champions can be such a joy but it is hard to separate the football from the club's ownership.
Ousmane Dembele, David Raya, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Declan Rice... there will be plenty of talent on display on Saturday night.
After working through the top nine options for goalkeepers and defenders, it's time for our experts to turn their attention to full-backs.
In the fourth of our 10 excerpts from The Soccer 100, we look back at the career of the ultimate finisher.
His supporters and human rights groups are adamant that the charges brought against him for "glorifying terrorism" were a nonsense.
Some players are out of contract, some need a step up and others just need more game time. This is who might need to move.
Tottenham are close to signing Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer.
Teams can manipulate the salary-cap hits of players no longer on their team by making or designating moves as post-June 1.
As members of the '22 draft class prepare to enter their fifth NFL season, let’s re-rank each position group based on pro performance.
The change will give the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams time to finalize plans before leaving for their Week 1 game in Australia.
Entering a contract year after an All-Pro season, Nacua called a lawsuit that was filed against him in March "a moment for me to learn.".
A reflective Puka Nacua wore a smile as he spoke to reporters Thursday at Los Angeles Rams OTAs, one day before his 25th birthday.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has enjoyed an offseason on the fly.
A new season is supposed to offer hope, a fresh start. But because of their QB situation, that's not the case for the Cardinals.
A tightknit Minnesota community once made Jordan Halverson feel safe. Now an entire middle school wondered if he could return the favor.
The 49ers insist they want to lighten McCaffrey's load in 2026, but that's not on the star running back's mind as he approaches age 30.
Sizing up the depth chart at four spots as voluntary OTAs wind down.
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIt’s a bittersweet goodbye as Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab gather for one final edition of Inside Coverage.
The New York Jets reportedly signed kicker Younghoe Koo on Wednesday, per Connor Hughes. Koo is most known for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, but spent some time last season with the New York Giants. The kicker became known for his accuracy, but all of a sudden, in 2024, he started to lose it.
“I love this organization. I love this city,” said Jackson, who added that he wants to remain in Baltimore.
Two Chilean men accused of being part of a criminal group linked to burglaries targeting high-profile NFL and NBA players.
The Brown Co. District Attorney's Office says a charging decision will be made at a later date regarding the domestic violence accusation.
Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters for the first time on Wednesday since the opening day of the NFL Draft last month. The New England Patriots head coach was absent on Day 3 for counseling after photos of him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini went viral.
Vrabel said he was OK with missing rounds 4 through 7: "They (the front office) knew my affinity for some of the players that we took.".
Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights and unabashed Cleveland sports diehard, said investing in the team is a "dream come true.".
The Bengals, Broncos and Rams made win-now trades, and the Chiefs added a much-needed boost to their run game.
For the second time, James has reset the market at safety with his new contract that pays him $25.5 million per year.
The Québec Remparts are marking three decades since their return to the provincial capital with a special commemorative logo.
ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, the heavy favorite to win the French Open, is out of the tournament in the second round. Sinner was defeated by Argentinian world No.
The Staten Island FerryHawks, a team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, will celebrate their annual Jewish Heritage Night with an alternate identity, the Menches. The FerryHawks will wear custom blue jerseys with Menches across the chest and a Star of David on the left sleeve.
For Benjamin Hesse, a 33-year-old lifelong Mets fan who gets to Citi Field about 40 times each season, the beauty of attending a baseball game has always been its natural ambience—a soundtrack of peanut sales, bat cracks, and the low hum of pleasant chatter.
Just as the Rays are nearing a stadium deal that would ensure that the MLB franchise remains in the Tampa area, the club’s NFL neighbor could soon jump the line in terms of receiving local taxpayer support.
Lululemon will add to its board of directors a former On executive and the person who founded ESPN’s women-focused business to end a monthslong dispute with its polarizing founder Chip Wilson.
Italian Serie A side Atalanta BC are once again putting their namesake front and center with an updated crest unveiled last week. The 2024 UEFA Europa League champions revealed the new crest on Friday, May 22, though it won’t appear on their kits until the start of the 2026-27 season.
The Rockets are set to unveil new Association, Icon and Statement Edition uniforms that are heavily influenced by their back-to-back championship teams. The post Houston Rockets Tease New “Ketchup And Mustard” Uniforms For 2026-27 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
This will mark the first update to the Timberwolves' logo set and primary uniforms since Nike's first season as the NBA's official outfitter in 2017-18. The post Minnesota Timberwolves To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms On June 7 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Eagles are currently limited on their options with the home version and a black alternate uniform already in the rotation. The post Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Pleads For White Road Version Of Kelly Green Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The schedule for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is officially here, with each of the 10 teams’ 33-game slate revealed.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 schedule has dropped, delivering 165 games across 21 rounds - all live on ESPN. When the first ball goes up at John Cain Arena on Saturday, September 19, all eyes will be on NBA veteran Joe Ingles as he steps out in Melbourne United colours for the first time against the Adelaide 36ers.
The Hungry Jack's NBL26 Championship Series is one that will forever live in the memories of Australian basketball fans, especially those from Sydney. The epic five-game Series, which the Kings won the decider in overtime, had everything.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL will look to build off its tremendous momentum with a huge start to the fast-approaching 2026-27 season.
The last time Joe Ingles stepped on an NBL court was March 13, 2009, when he was helping the South Dragons win the championship. But that hiatus, due to his NBA and European career, will come to an end on Saturday, September 19, at John Cain Arena.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is fast approaching, following Friday’s official reveal of a bumper schedule.
The exciting Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season schedule is jam-packed with thrilling fixtures, across a bumper 21 rounds.
The National Basketball League (NBL) and B.LEAGUE have deepened their international collaboration, uniting for the 19th edition of the adidas Eurocamp — the premier global showcase for draft-eligible basketball talent.
It was the opening week of the 2018-19 NBL season. The defending champions, Melbourne United, had just returned from a gruelling NBLxNBA trip and were looking to open their season with a road win over Illawarra.
In Round 1 of NBL19, the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United battled through a 4OT thriller at the WIN Entertainment Centre, with the marathon clash going down as the longest game in the NBL’s 40-minute era.Re-live the instant classic below:.
Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.
A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.
Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.
Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain.
From her greatest fear to her next-door neighbour, there's plenty you might not know about Sara Howley.
Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.
You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.
The full fixture for the 2026 NAB AFLW season has been released.
Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.
Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.
LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.
South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.
For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.
World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
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.
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.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
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.