Ex-Eels star Zac Lomax has been criticised for taking a cheap shot at rugby league on the way out after signing a two-year deal with the Western Force and the Wallabies.
Widely tipped to be among the flag contenders in 2026, the Dockers open the season for a second straight year against the Cats at GMHBA Stadium.
Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha staked their claim for more game time while Fulham paid for a lack of ambition.
As Scotland's players stood with hands on heads after what appeared to be a ruinous opening Six Nations defeat by Italy in Rome, a Wooden Spoon appeared a distinct possibility. A title challenge? No chance.
Stung by a shock loss to the Western Bulldogs, the Brisbane will seek to have their co-captain, given a three-match ban for striking, and a fellow defender exonerated by the AFL tribunal.
Brisbane has been thrown several selection curveballs just one week into its pursuit of a third-straight premiership.
A sensational fourth weekend of the Six Nations sees Scotland give themselves a chance of the title, while Italy beat England for the first time.
FIFPRO says it expects FIFA, the AFC, and the Australian government to exert the leverage it has to ensure the safety of Iran's women's national team players.
With Michael Frederick set to be sidelined, the Dockers are confident they have the depth to cover the speedster.
Grambling State negotiated agreements with the Green Bay Packers and University of Georgia to ensure that their logos could coexist.
Gold Coast's winning start to 2026 has been capped with recognition of Leo Lombard's exciting performance.
The coaches' votes for the Opening Round games are in.
The former Melbourne star's new GWS teammates have praised his work ethic leading into the Opening Round win over Hawthorn.
Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted to join in the off-season.
Adelaide CEO Tim Silvers outlines his club's ambitions for 2026 and beyond.
After a 2025 that exceeded expectations, Adem Yze plans to keep Richmond's movement in an upwards trajectory.
Essendon coach confident Zach Merrett will be in top shape for clash against Hawthorn, the team he tried to get traded to.
The first of 25 home-and-away rounds in 2026 is done and dusted, and there were three clubs who have already managed to register a perfect grade. Plus, two teams went dangerously close to the worst possible mark.
Stay up to date with all the latest teams news ahead of Round One.
The Magpies didn’t enjoy the best off-season but they excelled in opening round at the MCG as too many fumbles and shanks cost St Kilda dearly. St Kilda spent the summer talking up Sunday night’s opening round game, and Collingwood spent the summer being talked down.
The AFL is preparing to change draft rules to force top teams to cough up established players if they want to get the points required to draft the best young talent each year, and the teams that will be immediately affected are Carlton and Port Adelaide.
AFL great Rory Sloane says former Blues captain Sam Docherty should be trying to 'help Carlton' after he gave the team an almighty spray.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has opened up on the Pies plan to stop St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Port Adelaide champion Kane Cornes is worried about Blues skipper Patrick Cripps.
A Saturday night thriller exposed an AFL lie, after the Friday night spectacular down the road which showcased a new leading contender for the 2026 flag.
Too old? Collingwood laughed off that label in a tight win over star-studded St Kilda in front of 82,528 people at the MCG, a record home-and-away crowd for the Saints.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes his side “handled the heat” in their two-goal loss to Collingwood to close out Gather Round, as the Magpies’ young and old faces ran riot throughout.
Ross Lyon says he wasn't focusing solely on Collingwood stars Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury despite their huge influence on the game.
Collingwood salutes in theirfirst game of the season, defeating St Kilda by 12 points.
The Pies outlasted St Kilda’s ferocious comeback attempt to start the season with a 12-point win without captain Darcy Moore and fellow injured star defender Jeremy Howe.
The trade gavel has banged three times on major deals in the run-up to this week’s NFL free agency kickoff, and none of those closing strikes were close to sending Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown to another NFL team. That may change Monday.
Linebacker Eric Wilson is staying with the Minnesota Vikings, as the sides agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million contract Sunday ahead of NFL free agency, according to NFL Network.
The Raiders are sending a sixth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for veteran cornerback Taron Johnson and a seventh-round selection, a source told ESPN.
The Chargers agreed to terms on a contract with fullback Alec Ingold, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
The Los Angeles Rams and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie reached agreement on a record four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday night.
McDuffie's new deal, which will begin in 2027, will make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL at an average of $31 million per year.
Trent McDuffie got his deal. After landing in Los Angeles in a massive trade with the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week, the Rams reached a four-year, $124 million extension with McDuffie on Sunday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Kelce has spent his entire NFL career with the Chiefs.
With the NFL scouting combine in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a closer look at the top prospects for April’s 2026 NFL Draft. Here's Yahoo Sports NFL Draft expert Charles McDonald’s big board of his top 50 prospects.
The Cardinals and Pro Bowl running back James Conner have agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Arizona for 2026, according to NFL Network.
The Broncos and linebacker Justin Strnad have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Packers have agreed to bring back Sean Rhyan on a three-year, $33 million deal, his agents told ESPN.
Ahead of Monday's negotiating window opening, New Orleans gets cap compliant with room to spare. Here's how.
What are we hearing as NFL free agency nears? We give you the latest buzz on top players and teams that could be active.
New York has plenty of options to revamp its quarterbacks room through free agency, trading and the draft.
Harbaugh's expertise at evaluating talent and building a roster will be tested as the Giants navigate the free-agency period.
Michael Owens via Getty ImagesEdge rusher Khalil Mack recently announced that he would play his 13th season in the NFL. Now, we know it will be with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Restructuring Hockenson's contract is the beginning of the Vikings' quest to shed $43 million in cap space.
Mack has reached the playoffs six times with the Chargers, Bears and Raiders but lost in the wild-card round each time.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will remain with the Ravens after agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million, sources told ESPN.
Angus Crichton heard all the whispers back in 2023 that he’d never play in the NRL again.
Joe Montemurro could not hide his disappointment after the Matildas ended the group stage at the Women's Asian Cup with a draw to South Korea.
A few weeks after joining the ranks of players to make their All Stars debut before featuring in the NRL, Brent Woolf crossed off that career milestone in Round 1.
Have your say on the RLWC2026 Team of the Week leading up to World Cup in October and November.
The NRL’s six-again rule change tweak is under fire after a number of blowout games and momentum swings in Round 1, which saw the highest winning margin spread in 25 years.
The Kiwis attacked Daly Cherry-Evans and the Roosters’ right edge all night, winning 42-18. Next up is South Sydney, who have one of the best left-edge attacks in the NRL.
Dally M votes are in for the first week of the competition, with a four-way tie at the top including previous winner Kalyn Ponga.
Lone Scout picks apart the Fantasy winners and losers from Round 1.
Zac Lomax is set to ink a two-year deal with Rugby Australia in what is a cruel blow for the NRL.
Zac Lomax signs a deal with Western Force and Rugby Australia in a major blow to the NRL.
Jonah Pezet looms as the heir apparent to Adam Reynolds when he joins the Broncos next year, but to his future teammates he will be the enemy on Thursday 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.
All the Dally M votes and leaderboard after the opening round of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership season.
Daly Cherry-Evans better get stuck into the tackling pads this week.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has a big decision to make around his forward pack following a brutal injury blow and a disappointing performance from his engine room across the ditch.
The Parramatta Eels were handed a reality check in their loss to the Melbourne Storm, while Michael Maguire has come under fire over his Brisbane Broncos selections.
Fresh off the news of Mitch Barnett’s impending departure, this time the Warriors are on the verge of a major win on the transfer market.
It was all doom and gloom in the Sunshine State as all three of its teams lost in the opening round, including the bumbling Broncos, who were lucky to score zero.
“They can’t fine everyone.”.
Wayne Bennett says he doesn't want to see fans storm the field when Alex Johnston becomes the greatest try-scorer in rugby league history.
Wallabies greats Morgan Turinui and Nick Phipps react to Zac Lomax's decision to make the switch to rugby.
Sydney Morning Herald chief sports writer Tom Decent reveals the finer details in Zac Lomax's move to rugby.
A week after his immediate NRL future was decided, the ex-Eels winger has signed to play in the 15-man game.
The guidelines that keep the television match official out of the game hurt the Brumbies on Saturday night.
England's Ben Earl defends Steve Borthwick's record as head coach following their defeat by Italy and claims that "large parts of the performance were brilliant".
Leicester Tigers overpower defending champions Bath to set up a Prem Rugby Cup final meeting with Exeter at Welford Road.
Brython Thunder came out on top in an attritional Welsh Celtic Challenge derby against Gwalia Lightning and will travel to face leaders Wolfhounds in the semi-finals.
Exeter score four tries as they beat Northampton Saints 31-14 at Sandy Park to reach the Prem Rugby Cup final.
Gregor Townsend knows how quickly hope can turn to despair but their performance against France could spur them on to greater heights. The feeling that Scotland might just have the hang of this winning thing continues to build.
The Rugby Football Union has backed Steve Borthwick to continue as England head coach into the summer and arrest their drastic decline but the chief executive, Bill Sweeney, stopped short of pledging his support through to the World Cup next year.
The Utah Jazz signed Mo Bamba to a second 10-day contract, the team announced on Sunday. Bamba is averaging 5.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in two games with the Jazz. Bamba is eligible to appear in four more games for the team.
Michael Jordan may be the greatest of all time, but he could soon be usurped in a major stat by Australian star Josh Giddey, who has now moved up to second spot on the list of most triple-doubles by Chicago Bulls players.
Bam Adebayo, most known for his tenacious defense, joined Dwyane Wade as the only two Heat players to reach 10,000 points with the team.
The Pistons are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game Sunday to the Miami Heat.
If you buy a ticket to watch Victor Wembanyama, there’s a good chance you’re going to get your money’s worth. Spurs fans got their money’s worth on Sunday in San Antonio.
Here is why your 1983 Sports Illustrated copy of Jordan's first appearance on the magazine's cover is probably not worth as much.
The Lakers, without LeBron James, earned a rare victory against one of the league's top teams in their 110-97 win over the Knicks.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points, including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left, as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders.
The Celtics didn’t suddenly become contenders again once Tatum returned. They already were. Derrick White is one of the biggest reasons why.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he expects 'an easy integration' as the Celtics readjust to life with Tatum.
A season that began with enormous promise ended in disappointment when Melbourne United fell to the Perth Wildcats on Sunday and the reset begins now as the powerhouse looks to challenge again next season.
Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. received another technical foul for a kick toward a player's groin area.
Rob Martin scored 24 points, Cam'Ron Fletcher added 17 with 19 rebounds, and top-seeded High Point beat No. 2 seed Winthrop 91-76 on Sunday for the Panthers' second straight Big South Conference championship.
Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan fired their basketball coaches on the same day, parting ways with former assistants under Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Chris Ashby made 10 3-pointers and scored 34 points to lead Queens University to an NCAA berth in its first year of eligibility with a 98-93 win over Central Arkansas in the Atlantic Sun tournament.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey suffered a sprain of his right fifth finger and will be sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back while the team develops a treatment plan.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out for the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday as he continues to work his way back from a right calf strain. The game is a second of a back-to-back, with the Bucks defeating the Jazz on Saturday.
The Denver Nuggets ruled Jamal Murray day-to-day with an ankle injury, the team announced on Sunday. Murray suffered the injury against the Knicks on Friday night after stepping on Nikola Jokic's foot. Murray is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Tyrese Maxey was diagnosed with a sprained finger in his right hand, the Philadelphia Sixers announced on Sunday. Maxey will miss the team's upcoming back-to-back games this week. Maxey suffered the injury on Saturday night against the Hawks.
With two teams eliminated following the Play-In Tournament, the NBL26 semi-finals are locked and loaded.
After saving two match points to beat Karen Khachanov in the BNP Paribas Open second round, Joao Fonseca left no doubt Sunday night against Tommy Paul. The 19-year-old Brazilian powered past the home favourite 6-2, 6-3 to set up his first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting with Jannik Sinner.
The BNP Paribas Open always attracts a star-studded doubles field, with singles players often joining in on the fun in Indian Wells. One of the marquee duos in this year's draw is Jannik Sinner and Reilly Opelka, who previously teamed to win the 2021 Atlanta title.
Jannik Sinner eventually found his rhythm on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where he overcame a cagey before marching past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2 and continuing his bid for a maiden Indian Wells title. The No.
#NextGenATP Joel Schwaerzler returned to the ATP Challenger winner’s circle Sunday at the Rwanda Challenger, and in rare fashion, will meet his championship-match opponent Stefano Napolitano in the opening round of this week’s event in Kigali.
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski survived an early scare from two singles standouts on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where they saved two match points to spark their Indian Wells title bid.
Learner Tien hung tough to triumph in an absorbing all-American, all-lefty clash on Sunday afternoon at the BNP Paribas Open. The 20-year-old overcame World No. 8 Ben Shelton 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells for the first time.
Michael Chang understands what it means to break through early. The American, who became the youngest male major winner at 17 years old in 1989 at Roland Garros, now sees echoes of that same early promise in one of the sport’s rising stars: Learner Tien.
Denis Shapovalov will take on World No. 2 Jannik Sinner Sunday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.
California local Brandon Nakashima remembers attending the BNP Paribas Open as a kid, running around the grounds and sitting near the top of Stadium 1 to watch some of the best players in the world. “I watched Federer, Djokovic,” Nakashima told ATPTour.
Few understand long winning streaks like Novak Djokovic. The Serbian opened the 2011 season with a record 41 consecutive victories, one of the most dominant runs in the history of the sport.
Victoria Mboko defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-1 to reach the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The Canadian will next face sixth seed Amanda Anisimova for a place in the quarterfinals.
Eala's discipline from the baseline proved decisive throughout the contest.
Alexandra Eala advanced to the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time in her career Sunday night after Coco Gauff was forced to retire with a left arm injury. Eala led 6-2, 2-0 after 54 minutes when the match ended and will now turn her attention to her next opponent, Linda Noskova.
World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova needed just 52 minutes to defeat Emma Raducanu and book her spot in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. She reaches the Round of 16 at Indian Wells for the second time in her career.
Maria Sakkari remembers the raw energy of her teenage years, but her second-set sprint in Indian Wells was the byproduct of a more deliberate, mature strategy.
Aryna Sabalenka continued her winning streak against players outside the Top 20 and next faces Naomi Osaka, who knocked off Camila Osorio in three sets.
Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari headline Monday’s third-round slate, with Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys and Belinda Bencic all searching for traction in the desert.
Serena Williams partners with Barbie to inspire girls on International Women's Day with a new one-of-a-kind Barbie doll.
Jessica Pegula continued her winning momentum with a three-set victory over Donna Vekic at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. She will next meet Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko for a spot in the last 16.
NBA star Jimmy Butler is a globe-trotting tennis fanatic, having previously watched his friend Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open and Wimbledon, in Miami, and as far as Doha and Buenos Aires.
Katerina Siniakova survived a grueling battle with Leylah Fernandez, earning a 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (1) victory in 3 hours and 28 minutes -- the second longest match of 2026 -- to advance to the third round in Indian Wells for the second straight year. Mirra Andreeva awaits.
Rising Croatian Antonia Ruzic continued her strong start to 2026 with a 6-4, 7-5 upset over former World No. 4 Zheng Qinwen at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday -- surging into the third round in her tournament debut. Ashlyn Krueger and Sonay Kartal also scored wins over Top 20 seeds.
To say Mirra Andreeva took care of business on Saturday would be an understatement, as she opened her Indian Wells title defense with a 6-0, 6-0 victory in 50 minutes over Solana Sierra to advance to the third round and collect her 100th WTA Tour win.
After racing through the opening set, Iga Swiatek found herself trailing 5-1 in the second before steadying behind her forehand and closing out the tiebreak, earning another Indian Wells meeting with Maria Sakkari.
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and Doha champion Karolina Muchova both survived tough examinations from Hailey Baptiste and Anna Bondar respectively in the BNP Paribas Open second round.
Coco Gauff and Alexandra Eala meet again less than three weeks after Dubai, with Emma Raducanu taking on Amanda Anisimova, Naomi Osaka facing Camila Osorio and Victoria Mboko chasing another strong WTA 1000 run.
After dropping a chaotic first set, Amanda Anisimova won the final nine games of the match to defeat Anna Blinkova and book a third-round meeting with Emma Raducanu.
Camila Osorio twice came from a break down and saved three match points in the second set, before earning a statement victory over American Iva Jovic on Friday night in Indian Wells.
From moving into her own place to navigating a gusty second-round test, Coco Gauff steadied herself when it mattered most, closing out Kamilla Rakhimova to make it six straight years with a main-draw win in the desert.
After both players secured second-round wins Friday, Coco Gauff’s next test at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells will come from rising 20-year-old Alex Eala, who continues to build momentum in Tennis Paradise.
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The Brighton head coach wears his heart on his sleeve during games, but his own lack of discipline might be transmitting on to his players.
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Ozan Kabak has reflected on his time with Liverpool, his goalscoring form and his future.
Chelsea's head coach praised their Championship opponents, and rightly so — this is how Phil Parkinson's side impressed.
"Officers and members of the public have been injured in this despicable display," Police Scotland said in a statement.
There are urgent calls for Australia to take action before the team return to Iran but with no word from the players themselves the situation is fraught and uncertain. Their forward was once suspended when her head scarf slipped off during a goal celebration.
. With the World Cup three months away, coaches are praying to the soccer gods that key players get through the duration of club seasons without significant injury.
There is an increasing sense of urgency among members of the Iranian Australian community who are desperate to hear from the women's team before they leave Australia, and fear for their safety if they return to Iran.
Frustrated football fans take their anger at VAR to the next level, with a masked supporter pulling the plug on a replay monitor during a Bundesliga 2 game.
More than 60,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Albanese government to grant the Iranian women’s football team asylum in Australia amid fears the athletes will be jailed or killed upon returning home.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dániel Sallói scored late in the second half behind a clean sheet from Luka Gavran and Toronto FC defeated FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Sunday night.
AC Milan cut Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A to seven points after a 1-0 victory in the derby at San Siro.
Pep Guardiola said he gave Erling Haaland the night off against Newcastle to allow the striker to rediscover his "pace" before the Champions League trip to Real Madrid.
Graham Arnold is asking FIFA to come to Iraq's aid as the conflict between neighboring Iran and the United States threatens to derail his plans to help his team to its first World Cup in 40 years.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped Red Bull New York 3-0 on Sunday.
Josh Philippe praised the influence the departing coach has had on his career ahead of the One-Day Cup final.
The duo credited India's team culture for helping them overcome personal struggles and deliver in the World Cup final.
Before The Hundred player auction Welsh Fire co-owner Sanjay Govil explains why he chose to buy the worst performing franchise in the tournament's history.
"There were four bowlers in that powerplay, which was, I thought, a bit slightly, a bit of overthinking there," Anil Kumble says of New Zealand's thinking.
Get all the latest news and broadcast details as Tasmania and NSW face off for the Dean Jones Trophy.
Queensland’s Sheffield Shield dream is still alive after Brisbane’s miserable weather helped the Bulls salvage an undeserving draw in their low-scoring contest against Western Australia at Allan Border Field.
Gautam Gambhir thanks Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Ajit Agarkar for their contribution to Indian cricket.
India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.
India captain said 'everything changed post-2024' for the white-ball sides.
India is sent in to bat in the T20 World Cup final and dominates from start to finish to claim its third title.
Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton has declared he is fired-up and optimistic in his belief that Ferrari will be in the world championship fight with Mercedes after the new Formula One season opened in Australia on Sunday.
Our betting experts assess how the markets changed after George Russell’s win in Australia.
Arvid Lindblad has reflected on the “pinch me moments” that made up his debut for Racing Bulls in Australia, as he got stuck in from lights out, battling some of his racing idols on a journey to scoring his first points of the year.
Gabriel Bortoleto has admitted his excitement at having the opportunity to score points in Audi’s first race as a works team, with the Brazilian driver crossing the line in P9 in Australia.
As F1's new era got underway in Australia, Mercedes kicked off their season in the perfect manner with a 1-2 result.
A two-year-old rivalry between Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez was rekindled at the Australian Grand Prix after the pair found themselves fighting for position at the season opener.
The Chequered Flag podcast's Jennie Gow and Marc Priestly discuss how new F1 regulations will entice "casual fans" with more "drama" on the tracks.
On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestly credits Mercedes for the way they have managed to "hit the ground running" on integrating new F1 car regulations.
Charles Leclerc downplayed suggestions Ferrari's strategy cost him victory at the opening round of the 2026 season in Australia.
F1 preseason has been dominated by criticism of its new rules, and while Australia's season opener boasted lots of passing, the critiques didn't stop.
Racing Bulls' rookie Arvid Lindblad says he "showed people a bit of what I am here to do" after finishing eighth on his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has warned that Formula One is in danger of having a major accident that could injure fans as well as drivers after the season’s first race in Melbourne.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Sunday's race in Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Australian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris fears Formula One is on the brink of a "horrible" accident which could put both drivers and spectators at risk.
All the key BBC coverage details for round two of the Formula 1 season at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, which takes place from 13-15 March.
Max Verstappen has admitted that worrying about the competitive gap to Mercedes is “not going to change anything” after he charged to P6 from a P20 start in the Australian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc was encouraged that Ferrari “delivered” by enjoying a strong start at the Australian Grand Prix, with the Monegasque also pleased that the squad performed better on race day than in Qualifying – while also suggesting that his P3 result was the “best we could do”.
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday. Montreal (1-2-0) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute on a PK goal by Owusu.
Dest said he is "convinced" he will be back playing before the end of the domestic season with Dutch club PSV.
The pregame scene outside Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday likely felt familiar to anybody who has followed Lionel Messi’s time in Major League Soccer.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brian White scored twice and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the rival Portland Timbers 4-1 on Saturday night in a Cascadia cup rivalry match. Sebastian Berhalter and Tristan Blackmon also scored for Vancouver, which has won all three of its matches to open the season.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Alexis Manyoma netted the go-ahead score in the second half and Rafael Navarro added a pair of insurance goals, all after Los Angeles was forced to play a man down, helping the Colorado Rapids pull away for a 4-1 victory over the Galaxy on Saturday night.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Defender Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scored two minutes into the second half and Andrew Thomas made it stand up as the Seattle Sounders edged Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Saturday night.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Anders Dreyer scored late in the first half and rookie teenager Duran Ferree posted his third straight clean sheet to begin the season, leading San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookies Sergi Solans and teenager Aiden Hezarkhani scored four minutes apart in the first half and Real Salt Lake went on to spoil Atlanta United's home opener with a 3-2 victory Saturday night.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Timo Werner had his second assist in as many appearances for San Jose, Ousseni Bouda scored a goal, and the Earthquakes beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Saturday night. San Jose (3-0-0) is off to the best start in club history.
Akshay Bhatia outlasted Daniel Berger with a par on the first playoff hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.
Ricky Castillo made back-to-back birdies right after 18-year-old Blades Brown came undone with one bad hole, closing with a 5-under 67 to win the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour title.
Akshay Bhatia produced a dazzling charge down the stretch to reel in Daniel Berger before snatching victory in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Sunday.
Zach Johnson won in his PGA Tour Champions debut, closing with a 3-under 69 for a four-shot victory in the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational on Sunday.
Dan Bradbury of England hit the perfect chip at just the right time, saving par on the final hole Sunday for a 5-under 65 and a one-shot victory in the Joburg Open.
Akshay Bhatia waited just long enough for his putt to take a final turn and drop for birdie Sunday morning, allowing him to cut Daniel Berger's lead to one shot in the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf Hong Kong event for his first individual title since 2024.
Mi Hyang Lee threw away her lead with two double bogeys on the front nine then delivered a winner on the final hole with a lob wedge that hit the pin and set up a tap-in birdie for victory in the Blue Bay LPGA by one shot.
Rory McIlroy withdrew before the third round of the PGA Tour’s Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Saturday, citing a lower back problem.
- Daniel Berger stopped making as many birdies even after a rain delay took some of the bite out of Bay Hill on Saturday. He still had a two-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational when darkness kept the third round from finishing.
The Cincinnati Reds will start left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for their season opener at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26.
Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base.
Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Junior Caminero and Austin Wells homered as the Dominican Republic routed the Netherlands 12-1 in the World Baseball Classic.
The Rangers claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals on Sunday and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery.
Griffey visted the Team Nicaragua manager as a WBC ambassador: "I love Dusty. He's what baseball's all about.".
The Mets star hit the last of the Dominican Republic's four homers Sunday, plus more from every pool site at the World Baseball Classic.
Zack Littell has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nationals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.
The Cubs will start the season with relief pitchers Porter Hodge (flexor strain) and Jordan Wicks (nerve irritation) on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said.
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday behind a two-run homer from Masataka Yoshida with two outs in the seventh inning.
Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers' ace.
A traveling artist, talented drummers and a typical Caribbean rain storm dotted the day's events at the World Baseball Classic.
The back-to-back AL Cy Young winner had intended to only make one WBC start, but seems to be reconsidering that plan.
The WBC will be the only chance for the Americas teams to qualify for the six-team Olympic field at Dodger Stadium in 2028.
Darell Hernaiz, 24, an infield prospect with the Athletics, hit a 374-foot home run to left field in the 10th inning to lift host Puerto Rico to a 4-3 World Baseball Classic victory over Panama.
Rob Tringali via Getty ImagesSo far in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, it's only been a matter of "when" for Team USA following a 9-1 win over Great Britain on Saturday.
Darell Hernaiz's homer was the second walk-off of the day, after Ozzie Albies made history with the first walk-off homer in WBC history.
The Tigers ace did not definitively say he was done for the WBC after Saturday night's win over Great Britain.
Great Britain's Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday, as the defending AL Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston in a 9-1 U.S. win.
Max Scherzer looked sharp in his first spring training outing for the Blue Jays, with the 41-year-old throwing four no-hit innings in a win over the Phillies on Saturday.
Braves star Ozzie Albies slugged a walk-off three-run home run Saturday to lead the Netherlands to a dramatic win over Nicaragua at the World Baseball Classic.
The Avalanche said Sunday that captain Gabriel Landeskog is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
The final tally was 17 penalties and 57 minutes for the Lightning, 11 penalties and 45 minutes for the Sabres.
Four of those players were traded on Friday and scored with their new teams the following night after long days that included travel delays.
Defenseman Colton Parayko exercised his right to nix a trade to Buffalo last week, then took The Athletic behind the scenes of his decision.
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Panarin wore No. 72 alongside Bailey the Lion after giving the mascot a Rolex watch but switched to No. 10 after Corey Perry was traded.
Team USA hero Jack Hughes had a hat trick and an assist, his first NHL goals since winning the gold medal two weeks ago in Italy, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the rival New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday afternoon for their fourth straight victory.
The Penn State hockey star and NHL Draft prospect was scheduled to appear in front of a magisterial court in Pennsylvania on March 11.
Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned into becoming the team's longtime broadcasting analyst, has died. He was 63.
Playoff spots, division titles and seeds are up for grabs. Here are projections, draft lottery standings, and more.
It was a relatively dull deadline, but the playoffs should be anything but, with so many new teams trying to topple the old standbys.
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Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game between the Penguins and Sabres.
The Penguins are now missing two of their best players for a daunting run of games, with their playoff berth potentially in jeopardy.
Many assumed that the Blues leaked the trade to try to pressure Parayko to waive his no-trade clause.
The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.
The Washington Capitals made one of the most surpising moves of the NHL trade deadline by dealing defenseman John Carlson, the second-longest tenured player on the team, to the Anaheim Ducks. Their longest-tenured player has some thoughts on that.
The Washington Capitals made one of the most surprising moves of the NHL trade deadline by dealing defenseman John Carlson, the second-longest tenured player on the team, to the Anaheim Ducks. Their longest-tenured player has some thoughts on that.
Boston College has fired coach Earl Grant, ending his five-year run at the school.
Trey Campbell hit six 3-pointers in scoring 23 points as Northern Iowa defeated UIC 84-69 to win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid.
Georgia Tech has fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire, ending his tenure at the school after three seasons.
- Antoine Lorick III scored 18 points, and top-seeded Tennessee State beat No. 2 seed Morehead State 93-67 on Saturday night for the Tigers' first win in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game since 1994.
Darryn Peterson went off for 27 points as Kansas flashed its potential with a 104-85 rout of Kansas State.
UTEP, Jacksonville State and Conference USA will review a postgame altercation that appeared to involve a UTEP fan picking up a chair in a fiery exchange with Jacksonville State players.
Rashon Burno will not return as coach at Northern Illinois next season after five seasons in charge of the Huskies, the school announced, and the former DePaul guard said in a statement that "I have decided to step away to explore other opportunities.".
UConn coach Danny Hurley was ejected in the final second as Marquette hung on for a 68-62 victory that prevented the fourth-ranked Huskies from winning a share of the Big East regular-season title and hurt their hopes for a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament.
Coach John Calipari picked up his 900th career win on Saturday in Arkansas' 88-84 overtime victory over Missouri.
After missing the MAC tournament and finishing 12-19, Ball State has fired coach Michael Lewis.
Unrivaled's second season featured ups and downs in terms of viewership, with the playoffs averaging 258,000 viewers on TNT and TruTv, down 9% from last year.
The WNBA sent a CBA proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a source told ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark is gearing up for her U.S. national team debut in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said Friday that the letter to players' union executive director Terri Jackson earlier this week was intended to "get the entire [executive committee] back on track" to get the best CBA possible.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.
As CBA negotiations linger, the time to conduct drafts and free agency gets shorter. We asked WNBA GMs how they're preparing.
Despite a brilliant 40-point performance from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart and Mist topped Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become the queens of Unrivaled for 2026.
The WNBPA's executive committee said that it remains "united" and that a recent player survey reaffirms the league's latest proposal for a new CBA "is not worth taking.".
WNBPA executive committee members Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart wrote a three-page letter Monday to players' union executive director Terri Jackson expressing "serious concerns about how the PA is handling the current negotiations" for a new CBA.
Josh Giddey's hopes of featuring in the NBA post-season appear to be diminishing by the game after his new-look Chicago outfit suffered their 13th loss in 15 outings.
The final four are set after the Play-In Tournament wrapped up with Perth and South East Melbourne advancing. NBL Overtime breaks it all down as well as previewing two much anticipated Playoff match ups beginning this week. Watch every episode of NBL Overtime, live on ESPN from 7pm AEDT Monday.
On Tuesday evening, the Adelaide 36ers will officially start their NBL26 Finals campaign when they host South East Melbourne in Game 1 of the Playoff Series. When the ball is tipped at that Adelaide Entertainment Centre fixture, it will be 16 days between games for the Sixers.
Moments that Mattered presented by Mitsubishi Motors. Jack Heverin and Derek Rucker break down the Play-In Tournament which saw the Perth Wildcats and South East Melbourne Phoenix advance to the Playoffs starting this week.
AAP. Matthew Dellavedova's latest concussion has only motivated him to go harder on the basketball court as he eyes a first NBL title at the Sydney Kings.
The Adelaide 36ers will end their off-court hiatus on Tuesday night when they host South East Melbourne in Game 1 of their Hungry Jack's NBL26 Playoff Series. It will end a 16-day break for the 36ers since they last hit the hardwood in their Ignite Cup Final with New Zealand.
Photo: Sydney Kings. With 17 wins from their last 19 games, no team is in a better spot going into the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Playoffs than the Sydney Kings. But according to Brian Goorjian, there’s still room for improvement.
AAP. Atlanta's push to reach the NBA post-season has received another shot in the arm thanks to a 126-116 home win over conference rivals Philadelphia.
As the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 competition transitions into its post-season, there is arguably no team better positioned to claim the championship than the Sydney Kings. After starting the season 3-5, Brian Goorjian’s troops clicked in a big way in the second half of the season.
Melbourne United’s NBL26 campaign was something of a rollercoaster, and Saturday night’s Play-In clash in Perth captured that perfectly. Despite the season ending in defeat, coach Dean Vickerman said he was most proud of how the club’s culture held strong throughout the ups and downs.
The Tampa Bay Rays have shared four proposals for a new grey jersey that would bring "Tampa Bay" back to the road uniform for the first time since 2008, twenty seasons after the region's name was dropped from the set.
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, a collegiate summer level team in the Northwoods League, will pay tribute to the movie that made their hometown famous with an alternate identity in 2026. The RedHawks will play five games as the Woodchippers, a reference to the grisly murder scene in the Coen brothers’ 1996.
MIAMI — Negotiations between the WNBA and players over a new collective bargaining agreement have reached the 11th hour. The league imposed a March 10th target date during a bargaining session on Feb.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — As the clock approached midnight Friday, much of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden was ready to call it a night. The grounds were empty and staff had been cleaning up for hours after matches at Stadium 1, the 16,000-seat center court, wrapped up around 8:30 p.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The women’s tennis calendar, everyone seems to agree, is too crowded. In January, Aryna Sabalenka, the best player in the world, called it “insane.”.
With the professional golf season in full swing, and the Masters just about a month away, an intriguing fashion trend has emerged on the course. Three players ranked inside the top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking—Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas, and Patrick Reed—are apparel free agents.
The top two flights of Spanish domestic soccer are turning back the clock next month with their first-ever Retro Matchday. La Liga announced on Friday, March 6, that the retro round of matches will take place from April 10 to 13 across the first-division La Liga EA Sports and second-division.
The ECHL‘s Maine Mariners are serving up another helping of their popular Wild Blueberries alternate identity to celebrate Pi Day when it rolls around on March 14. This year will be the fourth time since 2019 that the Mariners — who are affiliated with the AHL‘s Providence Bruins and the.
WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested Thursday morning at a Miami club for allegedly punching a security guard. Ogunbowale was at the club celebrating her Mist team’s Unrivaled championship, which they won by defeating the Phantom 80–74 in Medley, Fla., on Wednesday.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Coco Gauff thought nobody could see her. The 21-year-old star had just lost in straight sets at the Australian Open, and she had some frustrations to unload.
Aysha Ward has worked her way up from Essendon intern to a position in the club's executive team.
Dom Condo, Erin Lorenzini and Aysha Ward are all on different, but successful, AFLW journeys.
After years in the footy wilderness, Gold Coast is finally retaining - and attracting - players across both programs.
Danielle Ponter has had a busy summer with a new contract, a wedding to plan and an important coaching role.
Power star Matilda Scholz joined several AFL and AFLW players at the Melbourne Noir show at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Shae Sloane has been appointed as the Demons' interim head of women's football.
Eastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers.
Rhys Harwood will remain at the Roos despite interest from rival clubs.
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
We take a look at which players have pulled on the jumper the most times for each club.
President Donald Trump says he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of college sports.
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge to Moore's arrest in December.
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Miami secured the commitment of a top in-state target Thursday night with a pledge from four-star WR Nick Lennear, ESPN's No. 26 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle.
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
Matt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings.
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?.
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Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age of 89.
Following a review of the Moto2 race results from Thailand, the points awarded have been updated.
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The Aprilia star beats Acosta and Fernandez to Round 1 glory as a rear tyre puncture ends the reigning World Champion's podium hopes in Buriram.
21 riders, 11 Tuk-Tuks, two laps of Buriram. Enjoy the show in all its glory.
The quotes from both sides and all the angles of the controversial incident - or penalty - on Saturday.
How close do you like it? Aprilia and Ducati go head-to-head in the first pole position battle of the season as Pecco fails to progress from Q1.
Day one of 2026 banked, P1 bagged for Bezzecchi as the Italian leads the way to Sprint Saturday.
Less than a second cover the top 13 and all five manufacturers as MotoGP’s first Grand Prix weekend ignites in the Thai heat.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.