West playoffs: Jamal Murray drops 30 as Nuggets take Game 1
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
After a tough start to his Cadillac career, things should start getting better for Bottas.
The Tennessee Titans are exercising the fifth-year option for right guard Peter Skoronski, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday.
Georgia edge rusher Amaris Williams, who joined the Bulldogs after two years at Auburn, suffered a non-contact knee injury and is expected to miss extended time, coach Kirby Smart confirmed Saturday following the program's annual G-Day spring scrimmage.
Chelsea’s nightmare Premier League run continued as they were beaten 1-0 at home to Manchester United on Saturday night.
The Mets are in the midst of their first 10 game losing streak since 2004 after dropping to the Cubs 4-2 on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants veteran reliever Jose Butto had arm surgery Friday, performed by Dr. Jason Lee at Stanford Medical Center, a procedure that is expected to keep him out for five to six months, the team announced on Saturday.
Collingwood players reportedly informed the AFL that Elijah Hollands revealed he was under the influence of alchohol during Carlton’s clash with the Magpies on Thursday.
Michael Maguire has labelled the Broncos’ epic one-point victory over the Tigers as one the “great” wins of his coaching career.
Dean Young is a long-time St George Illawarra assistant, played more than 200 games for the club and won a premiership there – but he’s unlikely to get the top job.
Lewis Dodd scores the first hat-trick of his career as scintillating Catalans Dragons beat Warrington Wolves to stop them going back to the top of Super League.
Parramatta celebrated the 40-year anniversary of their 1986 premiership win on Friday night. But are the Eels any closer to their next title?.
Tom Johnstone scores four tries and Oliver Pratt three as Wakefield Trinity thrash Bradford Bulls to go second in Super League.
Benji Marshall said the media can stop over-hyping his team now that they lost a game they could have and probably should have won in a 21-20 defeat to the Broncos.
Wests Tigers take on the Brisbane Broncos in Round 7 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.
The Broncos could be without their two best players for the next few weeks at least, with Payne Haas set to join Reece Walsh in the casualty ward according to coach Michael Maguire.
Payne Haas was ruled out of the Broncos' clash with the Tigers late in the first half after suffering a suspected knee injury.
Dragons star Jaydn Su’A is facing a lengthy stint on the sideline after being sent off for an ugly high shot during his side’s loss to Souths.
Payne Haas will be sent for scans after injuring his knee in the Broncos 21-20 victory against the Tigers.
South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the St. George Dragons in Round 7 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
This latest loss is the Dragons’ seventh straight to open the season, stretching the sequence to 11. It poses the question, yet again; is it Flanagan’s last in charge?.
Jaydn Su'A became the first player sent off since 2024 for a horror hit on Cameron Murray in the Dragons' loss to the Rabbitohs.
In his first NRL game in 1420 days, Matt Dufty scored to extend the Rabbitohs' lead against the Dragons.
When it comes to resilience, no team does it better than Michael Maguire’s Broncos.
Latrell Mitchell scored the Bunnies first for the evening against the Dragons in just the sixth minute of the clash.
Arama Hau scored late in the second half against the Warriors as the Titans mount a late charge.
New Zealand Warriors take on the Gold Coast Titans in Round 7 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland.
Relive all the action from Round 7 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Zac Lomax produced a series of thrilling highlights as the Western Force overcame a 19-0 deficit to stun the Crusaders.
Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons says it is a "dream come true" as she marks her Galway homecoming with a hat-trick in an emphatic Six Nations win over Italy.
Munster score seven tries in a 45-15 win in Benetton to boost their hopes of finishing in the top eight of the United Rugby Championship.
Ospreys keep slim United Rugby Championship play-off hopes alive with a tense win against Sharks in Bridgend.
Bill Foley, owner of AFC Bournemouth, is poised to take control of Exeter Chiefs in a multimillion-pound deal that will bring Premier League and Hollywood glamour to English club rugby.
Bath score eight tries to ease past an injury-ravaged Harlequins side 43-15 to keep up the pace on Prem leaders Northampton.
Cardiff kept alive their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off hopes with a dramatic bonus-point Welsh derby comeback win against Scarlets.
Beibhinn Parsons scores a hat-trick as Ireland turn on the style to thrash Italy in Galway and register their first Women's Six Nations win of the year.
Despite being without several World Cup winners, England produce a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.
Gabriel Hamer-Webb scores five tries as Leicester Tigers crush an ill-disciplined and desperately outclassed Newcastle Red Bulls in The Prem.
Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.
Roberto de Zerbi believes Tottenham can win all five remaining Premier League games to emphatically avoid relegation -- and warned any unhappy players will be turned away from the club's training ground on Monday.
A first-half goal from Matheus Cunha was enough to give Manchester United a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday night.
Napoli was jeered off the field after it lost 2-0 at home to Lazio -- a result that saw Inter Milan take a huge step toward winning the Serie A title.
Tottenham still haven't won in the Premier League in 2026, following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Brighton. Nevertheless, there are positives to take.
Alejandro Diaz's opener for Pacific FC against Halifax Wanderers was awarded, when it would normally be ruled offside.
Following two impressive wins against Malta, BBC Sport NI looks at what we've learnt from Michael McArdle's first two games in charge.
A makeshift Manchester United defence did not even have to resort to hair pulls to keep out a goalshy Chelsea. The unfamiliar pairing of Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui grew into a tepid game after a shaky start, making the full-time boos inevitable.
A soccer goalkeeper has died after collapsing during a game in Sydney’s Hills District.
Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge after a Matheus Cunha goal. Our writers break down the big talking points.
A driver died following a crash in an endurance sports car race Saturday at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany, where four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was also preparing to race.
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.
Ever wondered which drivers know what a VHS is? Or how to talk in text speak? Well, now is the time to find out as the current crop of F1 drivers get grilled in the Generation Game.
F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin has become the first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car.
Lots of drivers in F1’s history have raced in other categories, but we decided to take a look at what other motorsport activities the current crop have tried their hand at.
Mercedes driver George Russell says Formula 1's drivers are aligned on the changes that should be made to the sport's regulations.
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George Russell has shared an insight into how he is approaching the resumption of the season in May, with the Mercedes driver hoping that the championship battle continues to be between himself and team mate Kimi Antonelli whilst remaining wary of the competition.
George Russell has said he would understand if Max Verstappen chose to leave Formula One after the four-time champion recently cast doubt on his future in the sport because of his dissatisfaction with current regulations.
Cadillac have announced that Colton Herta will make his practice debut with the team at the upcoming Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
George Russell says Formula 1 "would not want to lose" Max Verstappen - but would "understand" if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport.
George Russell said he believes Max Verstappen's recent quit threat is linked to Red Bull's struggles so far this season, but he said he would understand if the four-time champion walked away from Formula 1.
Red Bull has announced the appointment of a senior engineer from its junior team Racing Bulls as part of an internal reshuffle of its technical department.
Max Verstappen said race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase wanted his blessing to move to McLaren before making the decision.
Red Bull have announced a series of organisational changes within their technical department.
Twenty five years ago Ralf Schumacher scored his first F1 victory, in San Marino, making a little bit of history for himself and BMW Williams, but just how good a driver was Michael's younger brother?.
1976 F1 World Champion James Hunt was never one to play by the rules, as his fashion pushed back against the expectations placed on F1 drivers at the time.
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Despite being yet to score points this season, there are several reasons to back the German driver.
Logan Stankoven led the way with a goal and an assist, and goalie Frederik Andersen posted his sixth career postseason shutout.
Hughes scored five goals and 53 points in 48 games for the Wild, a new single-season team record for points by a defenseman.
No fighting in the Stanley Cup playoffs? Apparently, no one told the Ottawa Senators’ Brady Tkachuk and the Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal.
Victor Hedman is back with the Lightning but not ready to play when they open their series with the Canadiens.
The two dropped the gloves only three seconds into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. .
The Athletic's NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.
Anaheim is lined up to face an Edmonton Oilers team primed to weather their run-and-gun play.
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?.
Robertson was passed over by Guerin for the U.S. Olympic team en route to a career year and now gets a chance to knock off Guerin's Wild.
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A team's 20-player lineup cannot have a total salary exceeding $95.5 million, but it's not expected to be a problem.
A unique year in the NHL standings has made the drawbacks of the league's playoff format more pronounced.
Goaltending is likely to play a disproportionate role in the fates of the 16 teams in this tournament.
The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie and Cory Lavalette teamed up to answer questions about the Senators-Hurricanes first-round matchup.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
We assembled a nine-person, anonymous panel to sort all 16 playoff teams into five tiers and tallied the average votes.
From a shocking coaching change to a revenge performance to deep runs for surprise teams, our staff makes postseason prognostications.
The Colorado Avalanche are the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, but it's still a wide-open race with a number of realistic contenders.
The Canucks' actions and words on Friday posed more critical questions than they provided direct answers.
Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely to become a head coach, according to the National Hockey League Players' Association's annual player poll released Friday.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there will be no rush for captain Jordan Dawson to return to playing after the death of his brother last week.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes his side has already improved on last season despite the Saints slipping to their fourth loss from six games, with their latest defeat a one-point heartbreaker at the hands of Adelaide.
After a tumultuous off-season in his personal life, Brisbane Lions champion Lachie Neale was back to his best during Gather Round and heads into his 300th match on Sunday.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he hopes Jordan Dawson was proud of the way his club battled to victory in his honour on Saturday night.
Hawthorn survived a massive scare but the Hawks’ biggest concerns are set to come on Sunday when the AFL match review officer’s findings are handed down.
A see-sawing classic went down to the wire at Adelaide Oval.
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says he is "super proud" of Zak Butters after a tough week.
Essendon coach Brad Scott is confident his side has turned a corner in recent weeks after a strong performance against premiership contender Gold Coast at Carrara on Saturday.
Jordan Dawson has teared up as the crowd paid tribute to his brother Jaryd, who died during the week.
Adelaide has courageously overcome a fast-starting St Kilda to prevail 15.13 (103) to 15.12 (102) on an emotional night at Adelaide Oval.
Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick has called for clarity surrounding the holding the ball interpretation after being left perplexed by several calls against his side on Saturday.
Hawthorn hangs on in a thriller against Port Adelaide.
Hawthorn debutant Will McCabe has kicked a huge goal on debut against Port Adelaide.
Follow all the action from Saturday's round six games.
The AFL has demanded answers from Carlton regarding Elijah Hollands' behaviour on Thursday night.
The AFL ordered Carlton to table their review into why Elijah Hollands took to the field amid a “mental health episode”, coming as the league turned to one of its top officials to play a key role in the investigation.
Damien Hardwick says holding the ball calls are too inconsistent.
Hawthorn has survived a thriller against Port Adelaide after a Mitch Georgiades missed set shot denied the Power a late comeback.
The Match Review findings from Friday's round six games are in.
Lance Franklin has pulled on the boots to help the Dowerin Tigers, where he played his formative footy, raise much-needed funds for lights and facilities.
Leeds United are eight points above the Premier League drop zone after back-to-back wins - so can they feel safe from relegation?.
Roberto De Zerbi has five games to save Tottenham from the unthinkable nightmare of relegation from the Premier League after his first home game at the helm ended in a costly 2-2 draw against Brighton.
Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around?.
Georginio Rutter scored a late equaliser to dash Tottenham's hopes of escaping relegation zone. Here are the key talking points.
Any suggestion of distraction following Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth was firmly dismissed by his players in their statement victory against Newcastle.
In a season marked by pragmatism, the dual-footed Manchester City playmaker has brought joy and audacity to the football pitch.
These are unsettled and anxious times for supporters of both clubs – The Athletic sent two writers onto the streets to assess the vibes.
Can David Moyes' side strike a blow in the battle for European qualification? Or will Arne Slot's team reassert themselves in the derby?.
For all the talk of 'bottle' around Sunday's Premier League showdown, it is the two goalkeepers who have faced the biggest mental challenges.
Banners will be held aloft at St James' Park on Saturday to commemorate the first 11 Black footballers to represent the club.
The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into Saturday night’s home game against the Atlanta Braves as losers of seven of their last nine games. The Phillies’ pitching staff has been struggling, and the team revealed hours before first pitch that it won’t have its closer for a while longer.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had a "solid" rehab outing Friday night, but manager Aaron Boone said the veteran right-hander will need "several more" starts before rejoining the big league club.
Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro was ejected in the first inning Saturday afternoon against the Yankees after arguing with the umpires.
The Marlins plan to activate Kyle Stowers on Sunday, clearing the way for the All-Star outfielder to make his season debut after being sidelined with a hamstring strain.
Amid a nine-game losing streak, the New York Mets have placed designated hitter Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion, the team announced Saturday. Polanco, 32, sustained the injury during Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mets designated hitter Jorge Polanco has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City and are expected to activate him this weekend, according to The Athletic.
The Kansas City Royals enter Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees on a five-game losing streak. The lost the series’ opener 4-2 on Friday after Ryan McMahon hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning. Starting pitchers are Noah Cameron for Kansas City and Will Warren for New York.
Ryan McMahon spent most of Friday's game in the batting cage, but summoned as a defensive replacement, he delivered a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Yankees a 4-2 win.
The Dodgers and Rockies were greeted by 3 inches of snow thanks to a mid-April storm that blanketed Coors Field as their four-game series got off to a frigid start.
“He was more than a ballplayer,” teammate and friend Tim Salmon said. “He’s got a tremendous legacy, between the lines, on the field.".
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole gave up three runs over 4? ? innings Friday night for Double-A Somerset in his first minor league rehabilitation start.
Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley left Friday night's game against the Brewers in the seventh inning with right oblique discomfort.
The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the paternity list on Friday and placed outfielder Patrick Wisdom on the 10-day injured list.
Machado monitored a sale process that drew several billionaire suitors and ultimately produced a bidding frenzy.
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole officially began his rehab assignment Friday, making his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in early 2025. Suiting up for the Somerset Patriots, the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate, Cole threw 4 1/3 innings with 3 hits allowed, 3 earned runs, 1 walk and 3 strikeouts on 44 pitches.
Another day, another on-field gender reveal in Major League Baseball.
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, and starter Cade Horton underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time.
The Padres' record-breaking sales price has many around the league speculating how it will impact the next CBA negotiations.
The New York Mets’ struggles are starting to get concerning, as the team lost its ninth straight Friday, falling 12-4 to the Chicago Cubs. The loss drops New York to 7-13 on the season. It’s the Mets’ longest losing streak since 2004, when they dropped 11 straight on the way to a 71-91 mark.
Jalen Green delivered 36 points on 14-of-20 shooting as the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 Friday, claiming the Western Conference's No. 8 seed and a first-round playoff matchup against defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder beginning Sunday.
Immanuel Quickley was held out of the Toronto Raptors' 126-113 loss in Game 1 of their first round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right hamstring injury. Quickley suffered the injury during last Sunday's regular season finale.
The last time the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers met in the NBA playoffs was 2018, and the history between them is about as lopsided as it gets.
The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Doc Rivers after the season. For the first time since 2018, GM Jon Horst is leading a real search, since the last two hires were guarantees for the Bucks.
The Portland Trail Blazers may move on from Tiago Splitter, despite the interim head coach leading the team to their first playoff appearance in five years. If they Blazers do go for a new coach, they aren't looking to spend big money to bring one to Portland.
Buda Mendes via Getty ImagesOscar Schmidt authored a 46-point performance in the final of the 1987 Pan American Games, leading Brazil to a historic victory over the United States in a game that partly precipitated the formation of the “Dream Team.”.
Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley missed Game 1's loss to the Cavaliers as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
Hall of Famer and former coach Gregg Popovich, who continues to rehab from a stroke, addressed the Spurs prior to their playoff series against the Trail Blazers.
The Thunder (+110) remain large betting favorites to repeat as NBA champions, but the betting public also likes the Spurs (+500) and Celtics (+550) to give Oklahoma City a run for its money.
The Toronto Raptors will be without starting point guard Immanuel Quickley as they begin their first-round NBA playoff series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This is the 10th time the Lakers and Rockets will meet in the NBA playoffs. Who holds the advantages? We look at the head-to-head factors.
It's the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs and that is naturally where the focus should be trained for the basketball public. Executives around the league, mind you, are tracking other things as well.
James and Durant have faced off in the postseason three times, and each matchup proved to be a momentous occasion.
More than a month and a half into the season, the Los Angeles Clippers were left for dead. They were surrounded by controversy, with a contentious handling of Chris Paul’s final season in the NBA and the Aspiration-Kawhi Leonard scandal lurking behind their atrocious early-season record.
"It will be a busy summer for the Warriors," Curry said after Golden State's loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament.
The Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, the Detroit Pistons, will take on the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Our experts explain how to bet the NBA playoffs as a whole and provide their best bets for each first-round series.
Kevin Durant and LeBron James will have to provide plenty of offense for their teams to be successful in this series.
The Western Conference’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets meet in the playoffs for the third time in the past four years. Denver won three of the teams’ four regular-season meetings, including a 142-138 classic on Christmas in which Nikola Jokić scored 18 points in the final three minutes.
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2026 class, including some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs. See who's on his 10-player list.
Reigning Big 12 champion Texas Tech has open slots on its 2027 football schedule after the cancellations of two nonconference games.
Auburn is moving forward with the largest capital project in program history.
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million renovation targeted for the start of the 2028 season, according to a plan announced Friday.
We asked scouts to draft picks for other teams, assigning one to each top-10 slot.
Spring football games are in full swing this weekend. Here's what to know ahead of Friday and Saturday.
These schools are setting the early pace in the class of 2027 recruiting race.
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
A district court judge has granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke a preliminary injunction, handing him an additional year of eligibility in 2026.
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.
GM Mike Borgonzi knows that Tennessee will have many options when the Titans are on the clock at No. 4.
From the freakiest athletes in this year's draft to those with questions about their size and age, these players can star in the NFL.
Keeping your mouth shut, breath and sleep experts, plus wearable technology are now all key parts of preparing for action at the top level.
The NFL is not reviewing the conduct of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel in the wake of photos taken of him with journalist Dianna Russini, league spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN's Ben Strauss.
How Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel scrambled to respond to photos published in the New York Post.
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The Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for DT Maason Smith. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.
In an exchange of 2024 second-round picks, the Jaguars get Ruke Orhorhoro and the Falcons receive Maason Smith.
Cardinals incumbent starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team's offseason program as he waits for a new deal, sources told NFL Network.
MONTREAL (AP) — Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
TORONTO (AP) — Defender Kobe Franklin scored his first career goal in the 88th minute to rally Toronto FC to a 3-3 draw with Austin FC on Saturday. Toronto (3-2-3) upped its unbeaten run to six on the season and 12 at home dating to last year.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Emmanuel Sabbi had a goal and an assists, 21-year-old Bruno Caicedo scored his first goal in MLS, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Friday night to continue the best start to a season in club history.
The Spanish club's manager is hoping for success in the Copa del Rey final against Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid.
The USMNT all-time great peels back the curtain on his personal life in a new World Cup-timed memoir.
The stage is set for an extra edition of the Hudson River Derby in just a few weeks.
The Inter Miami manager suddenly left the club this week, with Guillermo Hoyos taking over for at least the time being.
The fifth-tier side play their games next to Espanyol's RCDE Stadium in Barcelona.
It stands to reason tailgating would create a lively scene when the World Cup comes to North America in just under two months. But ... no.
Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew can "absolutely" open the batting for England, according to his county head coach Jason Kerr.
Abhishek Sharma's blazing 59 off 22 balls set up SRH's win as CSK continued to falter in 190-plus chases.
Keaton Jennings stages a dogged half-century to give Lancashire a crucial advantage over struggling Gloucestershire at the halfway stage at Bristol.
Essex remain on top against Warwickshire after two rain-affected days of their County Championship match at Edgbaston despite Sam Hain's superb innings.
Matt Taylor six-for keeps home side in touch but they lose top three cheaply and remain in deficit.
Visitors reach 110 for 3 in reply to 190 on another day of interruptions.
Fakhar's return to form with 84 and Farooq's 63 took Qalandars to 210, as Rawalpindiz remained winless.
Hampshire fight back well against Somerset to earn a 96-run lead with nine wickets in hand on day two.
Unbroken century stand gives hosts firm footing after Ben Sanderson's five-for.
Somerset take 50-run lead on first innings but struggle to make inroads second time around.
Ahead of Sunday's championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Elena Rybakina and Karolina Muchova play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw in Stuttgart.
Alejandro Burillo, the business visionary who helped establish Mexico as a key destination in professional tennis with his leadership and passion, passed away at the age of 74. Born in 1951, Burillo became one of the most influential figures in the development of professional tennis in Mexico.
How did your first week of ATP Fantasy pan out? . Plenty of players made a fast start to their season of the new game, in which fans step into the role of a team manager to select a roster of stars each week and earn points based on real-life performances.
Arthur Fils absorbed the full force of Rafael Jodar’s rapid rise on Saturday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, but the ninth seed refused to become the Spaniard’s next breakthrough scalp.
Elena Rybakina shook off any residual fatigue from a quarterfinal marathon against Leylah Fernandez to defeat Mirra Andreeva in straight sets Saturday in the Stuttgart semis. The 2024 champ will face Karolina Muchova in Sunday's final.
World No. 28 Marta Kostyuk and main-draw debutant Veronika Podrez will compete in the first all-Ukrainian WTA final at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole.
World No. 12 Karolina Muchova advanced to her second final of 2026, defeating Elina Svitolina in three sets at the Stuttgart semifinals. She'll face Elena Rybakina in the championship.
Cameron Norrie is more than familiar with competing on the clay at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, but the Briton was presented with a different sort of on-court test this week at the ATP 500. Norrie, who is this week making his seventh appearance in Barcelona, took on host Natalie Pike in the latest edition of the Lexus ATP Head2Head Challenge.
Flavio Cobolli silenced a partisan home crowd on Saturday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich, where he powered past defending champion Alexander Zverev to book his place in the final. The 23-year-old Italian delivered a superb all-round performance for a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Zverev, the No.
Remember the name: Rafael Jodar. All eyes have understandably been on another young Spaniard in recent years. Twenty-two-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has already spent 66 weeks as the No.
Elena Rybakina has no idea how she did it, but she saved two match points and came from a set down to defeat Leylah Fernandez in a three-hour battle on Friday night in Stuttgart. She'll face Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals.
Mirra Andreeva beat Iga Swiatek for the third match in a row Friday, coming from a set down to reach the Stuttgart semifinals for the first time. The key? A fearless attitude that set the stage for one of the biggest wins of her career.
What was the best shot of the week in Stuttgart and Rouen? We've rounded up our five favorites. Check them out and make sure to vote for your top pick.
Karolina Muchova notched her first win in seven tries vs. Coco Gauff, slating herself for a showdown with Elina Svitolina in the semifinals in Stuttgart.
Laura Siegemund, Oleksandra Oliynykova, Jaqueline Cristian, Hailey Baptiste, Eva Lys, Mirra Andreeva, Karolina Muchova and Leylah Fernandez have all pulled off remarkable comebacks this week in Stuttgart and Rouen. Who's your queen of the comeback?.
Coco Gauff didn't have her best stuff early, but she finished with a flurry to defeat Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets Thursday and advance to the Stuttgart quarterfinals for the third straight year.
It was quite an eventful day for Mirra Andreeva, who won her sixth straight match and then led the Stuttgart fans in a singing of "Happy Birthday" for her coach, Conchita Martinez.
Mirra Andreeva will take on Iga Swiatek in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix quarterfinals -- the fourth edition of their rivalry, and first meeting in 13 months -- after the 18-year-old defeated Alycia Parks on Thursday.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina needed just to one hour and 12 minutes to defeat Diana Shnaider to return to the Stuttgart quarterfinals. The 2024 champ relied on a strong service game and timely breaks to begin her clay season on a high.
In a gritty comeback win in Rouen, Marta Kostyuk took inspiration of fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina's fight as motivation. Both players are through to the quarterfinals in their respective tournaments.
#NextGenATP star Rafael Jodar earned his second consecutive win against Cameron Norrie on Friday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he eased past the Briton 6-3, 6-2. With the victory, the 19-year-old extended his winning streak to eight matches. The Spaniard overcame the former World No.
Arthur Fils continued his impressive 2026 on Friday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he dispatched second seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals at the ATP 500 event. Fils was sidelined for eight months due to injury but has been red hot since returning in February.
Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday. "There are some news that are incredibly hard to share.
Alexander Zverev held his nerve after a manic start to snap his clay losing streak against Francisco Cerundolo and book a semi-final spot at the BMW Open by Bitpanda.
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open due to injury, the tournament announced on Friday. The former No.
Lorenzo Musetti kept his cool in the face of a typically crafty Corentin Moutet performance on Thursday afternoon to seal a quarter-final berth at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. The No. 9 player in the PIF ATP Rankings prevailed 6-3, 6-4 in a richly entertaining encounter on Pista Rafa Nadal.
Lucas Miedler made the most of two fleeting opportunities at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where he turned both into brilliance to secure March’s Hot Shot of the Month presented by Yokohama.
Daniil Medvedev and Ethan Quinn are up for March’s ATP Perfect Serve, brought to you by Stella Artois, award. Competing in the Indian Wells, Medvedev led Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 3-4 when he found himself under pressure on serve. However, with the scores at deuce, the former No.
Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev continued to redefine consistency at ATP 500 level on Thursday, when they each carved out a piece of history and moved beyond some of the Tour’s most established names.
Alexander Zverev overcame Gabriel Diallo 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda to set a quarter-final clash against Francisco Cerundolo in Munich, where the World No. 3 will seek revenge.
Episode 7 of the SportsLogos.Net podcast is out now. Check it out right here, right now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more. This week, Chris and Paul welcome guest host Todd Radom to break down all eight of Major League Baseball’s new second-generation City Connect uniforms for 2026. The.
The Royals now have a much clearer path toward a deal to build a downtown ballpark, but further legislative progress this week is creating additional hurdles the MLB club must still clear. The city council in Kansas City, Mo.
The Kenosha Kingfish, a baseball team in the collegiate summer level Northwoods League, will pay tribute to lighthouses along the shores of the Great Lakes with their new alternate identity, the Kenosha Keepers.
This marks the first change to the Ravens’ primary design in 26 seasons, though they’re mostly an evolution of their previous look.
Entertainment executive Scott Borchetta is expanding his reach into sports.
After tennis stars at the Australian Open were asked to remove banned wearables like Whoop, the French Open will now allow them on “a trial basis”—the first time they will be permitted at a Grand Slam.
The Los Angeles Rams de-gradiented their logos, added a little more edge, and revealed two new home and road uniforms for 2026 with two new alternates still to come.
The Madison Mallards, a baseball team in the collegiate summer Northwoods League, will pay tribute to their popular bat dog when they play one game as the Mavericks this season. The Mallards will wear jerseys that feature Maverick himself doing the job he was meant to do, carrying a bat.
U.S. Women’s National Team star Sophia Wilson is back with the Portland Thorns this NWSL season on a $1 million player option. When she exercised the deal this offseason, Wilson’s contract was the first in league history to hit seven figures in one season.
The Commanders also promoted last year's throwback-inspired alternate uniform to full-time road status and introduced new secondary logos.
The Valkyries have re-signed free agent guard Tiffany Hayes to a one-year deal. She averaged 11.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 26 games last season.
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, who is still recovering from offseason surgery on both ankles, says she's working to return to the court "soon.".
Newly acquired Dream star forward Angel Reese says she was grateful for her time in Chicago but she wanted more.
Retired sports stars Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced on social media that, after a decade together, they are no longer in a relationship.
Three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston has agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Fever, her agent told ESPN.
Liberty announced Friday that forward Breanna Stewart, center Jonquel Jones and guard Sabrina Ionescu all have signed multiyear deals to return to the team.
How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?.
Napheesa Collier has signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract to return to the Lynx, sources told ESPN.
The WNBA's Wings shut down a question to No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd about her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers, which the two made public in 2025.
From Cathy Engelbert on down, the WNBA should be about "look at us," not "woe is me," Dan Wetzel writes.
Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick is widely considered one of the greatest football coaches in history.
Jacoby Brissett started the final 12 games of the 2025 season for the Arizona Cardinals.
Last season, Anderson set career highs in sacks (12), tackles for loss (20), forced fumbles (three) and fumble recoveries (two).
Star pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension with the Houston Texans on Friday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.???? ???? ???? The #Texans and All-Pro edge Will Anderson Jr.
Everything you need to know about 2025 Topps Chrome Football from print runs to where to find your favorite inserts.
Former NFL wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was reportedly arrested for alleged insurance fraud regarding a car accident earlier this year, according to TMZ Sports. The 36-year-old Jeffery was arrested for "insurance fraud and conceal/fail to disclose insurance benefits or payment.”.
The Baltimore Ravens shocked the NFL world in January when the team fired John Harbaugh after 18 seasons. Harbaugh was incredibly successful during his run with the franchise, posting a .614 winning percentage and winning a Super Bowl title in 2012. But maybe it was time for a change.
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers says "heavy" practices under former coach John Harbaugh were the reason Baltimore "had a lot of injuries" last season.
What are the Eagles, Giants and Steelers thinking for their picks? Our experts share new intel.
Sei Young Kim shot her second straight 7-under 65 at El Caballero to take a one-stroke lead in the JM Eagle LA Championship, the final event before the first women's major of the season.
Jon Rahm, who shot a 67 on Friday to take a one-shot lead at LIV Golf Mexico, said he is keeping his focus on golf after an interview with CEO Scott O'Neil raised more questions about the tour's future.
Brian Gay made up ground with an eagle-birdie finish for a 4-under 68 to share the 36-hole lead with Scott Hend in the Senior PGA Championship on Friday.
Matt Fitzpatrick acknowledged getting "lucky" avoiding the water on the par-3 14th and capitalized by holing a 30-foot birdie, the highlight of his second-round 63 on Friday for a one-shot lead at the RBC Heritage.
An interview with LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil was deleted and re-posted without a key detail about the breakaway league’s future in an eyebrow raising move.
A freakish bounce off a tree helped Matt Fitzpatrick jump to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway mark of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links.
Amid questions about the future of LIV Golf, CEO Scott O'Neil told TNT Sports that the league has a financial commitment to finish the 2026 season.
Chizzy Iwai played her first seven holes in 7 under, capped by an eagle on the par-5 16th, and shot a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead in the JM Eagle LA Championship.
The ageless Bernhard Langer is at it again. The 68-year-old German had a double bogey and still broke his age by two shots with a 66 in the Senior PGA Championship.
Ludvig Aberg has the lead at the RBC Heritage with a bogey-free 63 at Harbour Town.
Current AFLW players are making their mark in the coaching ranks.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft will be held next month.
The Marsh AFLW Academy will play against a VFLW side as preparations for the draft evolve.
Dom Carbone's love of community football has been embraced by her super-flying sleepover club.
Ryan Davis and Glenn Strachan are just two of five new coaches on the AFLW scene next season.
The new coaches of Adelaide and Port Adelaide aren't native South Australians, but they're adjusting to life in the city of churches just fine.
Some of the best women's talent from Australia and Ireland will square off in at least one fixture on Australian shores in either June or July.
Emma Zielke joins Greater Western Sydney as its first full-time AFLW assistant coach, leading forwards and player development.
The 2026 AFLW fixture is set to feature four games played at AFL venues on the same day as men's matches.
Players share their top tips on the best beaches, food spots and must-do experiences to make the most of Gather Round in Adelaide.
Andrej Stojakovic is returning to an Illinois team that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from a group that reached the Final Four.
Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader Nov. 1 in Rome to open the season.
Guard Kayden Mingo is transferring to Baylor after a strong freshman season at Penn State in a move that could play a role in the recruitment of his brother, five-star prospect Dylan Mingo.
Bryson Tiller is leaving Kansas for bitter rival Missouri after a promising and productive freshman season with the Jayhawks.
Florida forward Alex Condon, the No. 30 prospect in ESPN's Top 100, will return for his senior year, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
The return of point guard Robert Wright III will give BYU a boost as it prepares to lose two of its top players.
Who's leaving, who's staying and who's coming? Let's take a look at Michigan, UConn, Arizona and Illinois.
Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson, one of the best scorers in the transfer portal, committed to Arkansas on Tuesday night, sources told ESPN, choosing the Razorbacks over programs including Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and LSU.
Dylan Darling, the NCAA tournament hero for St. John's, entered the transfer portal Tuesday, sources told ESPN, hours after the Red Storm landed highly touted European point guard Quinn Ellis.
Star UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels.
As the Free Agency period tips off, NBL Media is putting the microscope on every club's NBL26 campaign. Pete Hooley analyses every team, starting with the tenth-placed Bullets, all the way through to the Championship-winning Kings.What the ladder says7th place - 13 wins, 20 losses.
Fresh off winning the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship, the Sydney Kings are now preparing their squad to go back-to-back. Heading into the NBL27 Free Agency, the Kings had Xavier Cooks, Matthew Dellavedova, Jaylin Galloway, Kouat Noi and Jason Spurgin all under contract.
The Perth Wildcats have made a huge statement on the first day of the NBL27 Free Agency period by reportedly re-signing electric guard Elijah Pepper.
The Sydney Kings have confirmed the return of Tyler Robertson for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. The champions have picked up Robertson’s option after a strong campaign, where he lined up on 27 occasions and averaged 6 points and 2 rebounds a game, across 12.6 minutes.
They may only have two players under contract for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season, but the Cairns Taipans' roster is slowly coming together. Australian Boomers pair Jack McVeigh and Reyne Smith are locked in and now it's time to build from there.
The NBL27 Free Agency is looming as an intriguing one for reigning champions Sydney.
Australian star Jock Landale will miss at least the first two weeks of the NBA playoffs with Atlanta Hawks because of his sprained right ankle.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Friday that they have signed defensive wing Sam McDaniel to a new two-year deal. McDaniel first joined the Bullets in NBL24, following three years with Melbourne United (who he won a championship with) and two seasons with Tasmania.
The Adelaide 36ers are reportedly close to landing one of the biggest free agents in the market, Bul Kuol, on a two-year deal. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, Kuol, who played a role in the Sydney Kings’ NBL26 championship, is on the verge of penning a multi-year deal with the Sixers.
Tall Blacks international Mojave King is reportedly on the move once again, with the Illawarra Hawks zeroing in on the talented wing. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, the NBL25 champions are in conversations with the 47th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ducati haven’t waited so long for a GP win since 2021 – and it’s 2014 since the factory team had a longer run without a rostrum. Can they turn the tables at Jerez?.
Three rounds down, 19 to go! Pedro Acosta is enjoying his strongest start to a premier-class season yet, with some key changes showing improvements on track.
2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
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.
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.
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.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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.