Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Portugal-based midfielder retains Scotland dream as Hibs manager talks of strong bond with Hearts goalkeeper...
England faces PNG tonight in their final pool game at the World Cup and not only needs to win at WIN Stadium in Wollongong to be a chance of making the semi-finals but must rack up the points.
Perth Scorchers won the WBBL title and finished runners-up once each under Sophie Devine's captaincy.
Renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is expected to ramp up his influence in rugby union after meeting with Prem bosses in Monaco last week.
Hope finished 83 not out and Doran 69 not out after Wyllie made 64 as Tasmania finished 335 for 5 after being sent in by NSW in Hobart.
BBC Sport's Fantasy Premier League expert FPL Heisenberg gives his answers to some of the biggest dilemmas facing managers in gameweek nine.
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally.
Nathan Lyon was left out of the second Test, replacing Scott Boland in Cape Town after the seamer secured a five-wicket haul at St George’s Park.
Lewis Hamilton says he is unlike any driver Formula 1 has seen before and reaffirms a determination to keep racing into his mid-forties.
Both teams put one past each other earlier in the tri-series, but how they handle the pressure of a final remains to be seen.
India left out Sooryavanshi and Bhuvneshwar while Jamieson missed out for New Zealand.
Roston Chase was unbeaten on 43 and Chanderpaul scored a patient 56 as WI folded for 245.
MI also rope in Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach, and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach.
Prasidh Krishna will play India A's third four-dayer against New Zealand A instead to be ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand.
"Some of the things that I saw on the ground today certainly hurt me and I'll address that in the changing room".
Liam Blackford is making up for lost time after a rare health condition sidelined him for his entire first season with Victoria.
Claire Polosak is arguably Australian cricket's greatest female umpire, but it is more than just her work on the field that is having an affect on the next generation.
Perth Scorchers are eyeing redemption this WBBL season after falling at the final hurdle last year.
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
Ireland broke their international points record while England kept the wood on Wales 98-18 as the opening matches of the 2026 Wheelchair World Cup got underway.
Cowboys halfback Tom Dearden quashes talk of a move to the Roosters after the Sam Walker contract bombshell.
Cowboys halfback Tom Dearden quashes talk of a move to the Roosters after the Sam Walker contract bombshell.
Officials from cash-strapped nations are disgruntled about having to fork out tens of thousands of dollars for corporate boxes to the ARL Commission.
Keen student Southwell ready to put her lessons into practice Jesse Southwell calls Tarryn Aiken 'the best in the game', and the 21-year-old is about to get the best seat in the house to learn from her.
Former NRL star Manase Fainu has walked out of prison on parole on Friday.
Bryce Crane thought his rugby league career was over after being injured in a tackle, but is instead lining up for Australia in the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup.
If we are talking torn between playing for two countries in this year’s World Cup then Stefano Utoikamanu is near the top of the list in that conversation. .
Former NRL star Manase Fainu speaks about his time in prison after being released on parole on Friday.
Depressed, overweight and hating rugby league, Manase Fainu could have been broken by prison life. On the day of his release on parole, the former NRL star opens up on how he intends to turn his life around.
The Australian right edge has been targeted in their opening two matches of the World Cup.
Tom Dearden has delivered an unequivocal two-word response to ongoing speculation over his Cowboys future.
Former NRL star Manase Fainu speaks about his time in prison after being released on parole on Friday.
Since first pulling on the Kumuls jersey 12 years ago against Tonga, Rhyse Martin has helped to blaze a trail for a new generation of players in Papua New Guinea.
Roosters supremo Nick Politis has declared Sam Walker’s time at the club is “all over”.
The Jillaroos are yet to concede a point at this year’s Rugby League World Cup and could crack 100 against Wales this weekend as they eye off another title.
Keano Kini wouldn’t be surprised to see Kalyn Ponga back in the New Zealand side sooner rather than later.
In just two days, 176 players across the NRL will officially be able to speak to rival clubs.
England star Mason Billington has declared that the Wheelchair World Cup is an “arms race” as the defending champions prepare to play with lightweight customised chairs they believe gives them an edge over rivals.
The Gold Coast Titans have locked in rising star Zane Harrison until the end of 2029 in a crucial bit of roster management just days out from the November 1 deadline.
Average Women's Super League attendances surged by 192% in the season after the Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph, but the boom has stalled.
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Manchester United's struggles are pored over more than ever before - not least by former players.
Did Sunday's convincing Clasico win in Barcelona point the way forward early in his second spell in charge at the Bernabeu?.
Graham Scott: Officials do not let where they live affect their judgment but the lack of south east-based refs needs fixing.
It has been viewed as the gold standard for multi-club ownership, but how will the Manchester City judgment affect the wider group?.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Lucas Chevalier and Leny Yoro are among the players sold on for millions in profit.
Our experts are backing Liverpool to show their title credentials this week – check out who is top of our predictions table.
Head coach and dropped captain had a one-on-one meeting this week to clear the air, and the midfielder is set to return against Chelsea.
A league win at Liverpool's home ground has proved elusive for the Arsenal manager. Can they turn the tide on Sunday?.
Adelaide Crows star Josh Worrell “fell well short” of driving standards when he cut a red light and struck a pedestrian on the edge of the South Australian capital, a court has heard.
Retiring Sydney legend Dane Rampe has admitted he was personally rocked by the events involving several of his teammates at the Pullman Hotel earlier this year.
The 2027 AFL fixture is out, so it’s time to delve into all its quirks - good and bad.
The Saints have delisted Dan Butler and Ryan Byrnes, but plan to select them in the Rookie Draft.
Dane Rampe has urged his teammates to continue to confront uncomfortable truths about Sydney’s culture following the Pullman Hotel scandal.
Three-club player Sabrina Frederick has announced her retirement after starting in the AFLW's inaugural season.
Dane Rampe has announced his retirement after 289 games for Sydney.
Brisbane has reportedly narrowed its coaching race to replace Chris Fagan down to four, with formal presentations for the role now underway.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will be cut from Gold Coast's list ahead of the 2026 draft but will be reselected.
AFL superstar Zak Butters is "excited" to join the Bulldogs and return to Melbourne ahead of the 2027 season.
The national draft is less than a month away – and like many of the AFL clubs, we’ve settled on our final draft board.
The AFL locks in several grudge matches and huge games as the 2027 draw is unveiled.
Nathan Schmook finds out how the WAFL is preparing the next wave of talent.
Bulldogs Academy prospect Khaled El-Souki will be out to inspire the next generation of Australian Muslim athletes.
There was a time when Bodhi Uwland started to forget what it even felt like to run, let alone kick a ball, and feared his AFL dreams would never eventuate.
Check out how all 18 clubs announced their fixtures for the 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
It’s never easy to tell which teams have been handed the best fixture from the AFL six months out from the season starting.
The fixture arrives like lottery tickets: It might be good, but probably won’t be, and we won’t really know until later. We’ve ranked every club’s 2027 task, in order of difficulty.
As it does every year, the release of the upcoming AFL fixture has revealed some big early winners — even for one of the 2026 grand finalists. But, for every victor, there’s a loser just as heavy.
The Gold Coast Suns have earned a place in the AFLW finals but are yet to find a venue to play their final games.
Elena Rybakina's injury withdrawal sends Leylah Fernandez into the Tokyo semifinals, where she will face Kamilla Rakhimova, who defeated Maya Joint in three sets.
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.
Over the course of their visit, WTA Foundation leadership explained how the organization harnesses the reach and influence of women’s tennis to create lasting change in communities worldwide and grow the game globally.
Now in its fourth year, the partnership between the WTA Foundation, Morgan Stanley and HJTEP has become a meaningful annual moment, one that reflects the WTA Foundation’s core belief that tennis can be a powerful gateway to opportunity.
Elena Rybakina becomes the 17th player in WTA history to secure the year-end No. 1 singles ranking, and the first player representing Kazakhstan -- male or female, in singles or doubles -- to achieve the year-end World No. 1 ranking.
Elina Svitolina had a resurgent 2026 season that saw her return to the top 10 after four-year hiatus, claim her third Rome title and book her spot at the WTA Finals, her fourth overall appearance.
Martina Navratilova spent five straight years at No. 1, so she has some thoughts on how Elena Rybakina can hold on to the spot now that the entire tour is lining up to knock her off.
Elena Rybakina has secured the 2026 WTA Year-End No. 1 Ranking presented by PIF after defeating Yulia Putintseva in straight sets to reach the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis quarterfinals.
Elena Rybakina earns the prestigious WTA Year-End No.1 Singles Ranking presented by PIF for the first time in her career. The Kazakhstan star becomes the first player from her country, male or female, in singles or doubles, to secure a year-end World No.1 ranking.
Mia Pohankova upset former champion Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-5 in Tokyo to reach her first WTA 500 quarterfinal and match her best tour-level result. The 18-year-old Slovak, a former Wimbledon junior champion, continues her rapid rise after climbing from No.
From a WTA 1000 breakthrough in Doha to an unforgettable Wimbledon final, Karolina Muchova transformed highlight-reel touch into her first appearance at the WTA Finals.
Diana Shnaider and Alexandra Eala will meet for the second time in as many weeks after the two seeds defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Talia Gibson respectively in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis second round.
Dayana Yastremska saved five match points for the second time in a matter of days, stunning close friend Katie Volynets 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in a Guangzhou first-round thriller. She rallied from 5-2 down in the decider before prevailing in a dramatic tiebreak.
Playing the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis for the first time in four years, Naomi Osaka wore a crane-embroidered walk-on outfit symbolizing peace, designed by Hana Yagi, before saving triple set point to defeat Jasmine Paolini in the first round.
Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of the season, Katerina Siniakova won her first since 2023 and we got four more WTA Finals qualifications. Here's everything you need to know about what went down on the WTA Tour last week.
Linda Noskova had the season of her career, winning Wimbledon and breaking into the Top 10 for the first time. Her reward is a first-time visit to the WTA Finals, competing against the best players in the world.
Getting some much-needed time to reset and recharge ahead of the WTA Finals next month, Aryna Sabalenka attended UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this past weekend.
Ningbo champion Elena Rybakina needs to win just one more match this year to secure the 2026 Year-End World No. 1 position, while Osaka champion Katerina Siniakova returns to the Top 50 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings.
Alexandra Eala dropped just three games against 17-year-old wild card Mika Stojsavljevic in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis first round, while No. 2 seed Maja Chwalinska and defending champion Belinda Bencic were both forced to withdraw due to injury.
Elena Rybakina defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to win the BNB Ningbo Open, securing her tour-leading fourth title of the 2026 season. The world No. 1 extended her winning streak in Ningbo to eight matches and recorded her 53rd tour-level victory of the year.
The midfielder suffered a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) knee injury in January but is now back playing and starring for Unai Emery.
Everton swept into the League Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win against Newcastle on Thursdays they booked a clash against giant-killers Fleetwood.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was “here to do my job” as he insisted he needed “no assurances” over his future at Old Trafford.
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's EFL Cup win over Newcastle United on Thursday because of "a breach of club discipline".
With Calvert-Lewin under consideration, we analyse what he would bring to Man United, and pick other sensible targets they could look at.
The chances of a transfer are thought to be remote with Leeds United expected to be fiercely protective of their star striker.
The 16-year-old received a straight red card in Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.
Thousands of you responded to our survey asking about the many on- and off-field issues at the club. This is what the results showed...
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick confirms Bruno Fernandes will remain captain, and addresses his own future before Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
The Chiefs’ latest Wallaby on dealing with English weather, the positive side of rehab and Australia’s World Cup chances. The list of Australian rugby players who have found a spiritual home in Exeter is a long and illustrious one.
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia are set to discuss a radical overhaul of Super Rugby to create an NRL-style, “open borders” competition, in which Test stars could join any team and still be considered a “home player”.
Coach Les Kiss says veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is in consideration for Australia’s Rugby World Cup squad after his shock recall for the Wallabies’ spring tour of the UK. Beale answered Kiss’s SOS call for next month’s three Tests against England, Scotland and Wales, before the inaugural Nations Championship finals from November 21-23. Continue reading.
Less Kiss said he will also assess Carter Gordon’s readiness to face England at training next week.
Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies thinks Macs Page's late international call-up is fully deserved.
Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.
Former England prop Kieran Brookes is called up for an Ireland XV fixture against Fiji A next month.
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland signs a new, undisclosed-length deal with the Prem champions.
Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has signed a new multi-year deal to stay at Welford Road.
The Western Force recruit was on Thursday called into the Wallabies squad for the first time in six years, as coach Les Kiss’s troops gathered ahead of the spring tour.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 on the WNBA Finals on Thursday night. The two teams are now set to play the first Game 7 in league history.
Jose Alvarado is set to miss the New York Knicks' NBA Cup matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday due to a right ankle injury. Alvarado will now miss four straight games with the injury.
The New York Knicks will decline Pacome Dadiet's fourth-year option worth $5.37 million, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Dadiet is set to become an unrestricted free agent in June. Dadiet averaged 1.7 points in 29 games last season. The 21-year-old has played just one minute this year.
Egor Demin will be re-evaluated in one week after suffering a bone bruise in his right leg, the Brooklyn Nets announced on Thursday. Demin is averaging 7.8 points and 2.8 assists on the year. Demin suffered the injury on Tuesday night against the Celtics.
The youngest player in the league had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in Memphis' 124-103 win over the Trail Blazers.
Ja Morant's first meeting with his former team as a Portland Trail Blazer came to an early end, after the guard exited the game with a left hamstring injury.
The Atlanta Hawks' third home game of the season at State Farm Arena initially drew attention for forcing the Atlanta Dream to move Game 6 of the WNBA Finals earlier on Thursday to a 12:30 p.m. ET.
The Charlotte Hornets announced Thursday that forward Kon Knueppel has been assigned to the team's G League affiliate in Greensboro, North Carolina, for Thursday's practice.
Fans, players and media were rushed from the arena before it was turned over to fit in an NBA game.
The Portland Trail Blazers have picked up their 2027-28 team options on centers Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. Clingan, now in his third season, has appeared in 147 games with 117 starts for Portland. Clingan holds career averages of 9.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 23.7 minutes.
The Tasmania JackJumpers are preparing for a battle against the Sydney Kings at the Silverdome in Launceston, in a top-of-the-table clash featuring not only some of the league’s best players, but two of its greatest coaching minds in Scott Roth and Brian Goorjian.
The Cairns Taipans walked into enemy territory and made a statement against the Brisbane Bullets last night, with a dominant victory pushing them further up the NBL standings, while their hosts were left reeling from a night plagued by turnovers and poor shooting.
The NBL’s HoopsFest is returning to Perth for a third consecutive season, with the league unveiling a four-time NBA All-Star as its new NBA Ambassador following last season’s controversial visit from NBA legend Allen Iverson, which sparked widespread backlash.
Kyrie Irving would command a robust trade market if the Dallas Mavericks made him available, sources told ESPN. For now, Irving and team president Masai Ujiri have both signaled a shared commitment to building alongside Cooper Flagg.
Blake Wesley and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a 10-day contract via an injury hardship exception. Wesley appeared in 31 games last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 4.8 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 11.6 minutes.
Melbourne United star Chris Goulding will return from a calf injury on Saturday night, after missing seven games this season. The veteran will line up against the Taipans in Cairns, a timely boost against one of the League’s form sides.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ Dybantsa making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards.
Ben Simmons has vowed to bounce back from a serious Achilles injury, pledging to do everything in his power to return to the NBA. Just over a week after undergoing surgery, Simmons said walking away from the game was never an option.
It's already Day 10 of the NBA season! What have been the biggest surprises so far? Most concerning starts? Under-the-radar developments? Our writers weigh in on the first week-plus of play and power-rank their five best teams in the early going.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — On Tuesday, Ben Simmons’ surgically repaired right Achilles tendon was protected in a walking boot as he moved around slowly on a knee scooter.
The NFL, the most parity-driven major sports league, feels even more wide open this year. Even the perceived powerhouses entering the season and teams with the best records have flaws that are already being picked at by opponents.Betting markets and bettors are keeping plenty of teams alive.
The Packers sacked Bryce Young six times and Love threw three TD passes in Green Bay's victory.
Thursday night's prime-time matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers had a unplanned pause during the third quarter.
Watson was injured after making a 53-yard reception in the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the Panthers.
A trip to the hospital for coughing up blood did not end Christian Watson's night on the football field.The Green Bay Packers wide receiver returned to Lambeau Field during Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers after leaving the first half in an ambulance with a chest injury.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson left Thursday’s game against the Carolina Panthers in an ambulance after sustaining a chest injury. Watson was able to walk off the field and into the ambulance on his own power, but he left the game in the first half to a local hospital.
Through the Carolina Panthers' first five games, it looked like Bryce Young was having an impressive breakout. There were even MVP chants. Those chants, and the idea that the Panthers might be making a big leap as a team, need to be paused.
In the short term, the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions should shudder.Kyler Murray, Jordan Love and Jared Goff's lives just got harder.Offensive success against the Chicago Bears won't come as easily after Thursday morning.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest games of Week 8 of the NFL season.
How important are Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' new cleats? Important enough that the star is willing to pay roughly $12,000 every game to keep wearing them.
The running back says he hasn't asked for a trade as rumors swirl after Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner were dealt.
When Jones took over at Hawaii, he oversaw the biggest single-season turnaround in NCAA history while producing a record-setting offense.
Austin Mock's NFL Projection Model has point differentials and point totals for every NFL Week 8 game.
Jonathan Taylor confirmed Thursday he has not requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts, but acknowledged the situation is out of his control."I haven't heard anything," Taylor told reporters Thursday via FOX59's Mike Chappell. "I can't control that, obviously.
The Bears are bona fide Super Bowl contenders with Simmons. But anything short of winning the Lombardi Trophy makes this deal a big overpay.
Five first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft already have been traded.
The Chicago Bears swung the biggest pre-deadline trade yet by acquiring Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.The Bears reportedly will send first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-round selection in 2027, to the Titans for Simmons and a 2028 fifth-rounder.
Is it worse to lose a close, heartbreaking game at the end or blown out? We could poll the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers.The two teams facing off Thursday night are coming off losses, and those defeats were much different.
Simmons is a three-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler.
The Chicago Bears have acquired three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, in a trade that was announced Thursday.
One of the Women’s National Basketball Association‘s original franchises is streaking back into the league with the launch of the new logos they’ll use when they take the court next year.
With the baseball season in the rearview mirror, the season of Minor League Baseball rebrands and alternate identities is upon us.
The Pirates are the latest college football program to unveil mascot-themed helmets for the Halloween weekend. The post East Carolina Pirates Unveil New White Alternate Helmets Featuring “Marching PeeDee” appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
One of Italy’s best-known soccer clubs is channeling a spirit from its home city’s local folklore for the 2026-27 edition of their Halloween kits.
More kids than ever are participating in youth sports in the U.S., and golf and tennis are seeing the biggest influxes of players.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he is opposed to a potential 18-game NFL regular season. “I can’t speak on how players feel,” Barkley told Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports. “How do I feel about it? I’m not a fan of it.
Saquon Barkley was forced to divest his equity stake in Polymarket because NFL players are not allowed to invest in or endorse gambling or prediction-market companies under league rules, the Eagles running back told Front Office Sports.
The Orange will wear their Hall of Fame mascot on the sides of their helmets for the first time during Saturday's game against SMU. The post Syracuse Adds Mascot, Otto The Orange, To Football Helmets For Halloween appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
A charging bison with a hidden "C" and "S" colours pulled from Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, and a home field 6,035 feet up, let's all welcome the Colorado Stampede as the UFL's newest team.
The Air Force Falcons men’s hockey team shifted into stealth mode over the weekend to honor one of America’s most distinctive and storied fighter jets.
After his review on Friday morning, the #89 has been passed fit to race in Sepang.
The championship leader heads into Practice 0.4s clear of the Aprilia and KTM stars, while the #89 finishes 1.8s off the pace in a promising start to the Malaysian GP.
The #25 won’t be taking part in the rest of the Malaysian GP as he continues to suffer with his fingers, broken in Lombok.
Nikola Tsolov’s FP1 appearance in Mexico has intensified the battle for a Racing Bulls seat in 2027.
Lawrence Barretto rounds up the big talking points to emerge during media day at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has defended McLaren's 2026 development progress ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, and believes that "we've had a pretty good year" after a tough start to the campaign.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has outlined his priorities for the remaining races of the 2026 season.
Lewis Hamilton believes ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix this weekend that the "next five races are like test races", as the Briton pushes Ferrari to build a car capable of challenging for next year's titles.
George Russell has reflected on how he and team mate Kimi Antonelli get along amid their contrasting 2026 seasons.
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari have the potential to win this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix, but that "we've got to be perfect" in order to beat the likes of Mercedes and Red Bull.
Our first catch-up with Jorge Martin post-crash, the Championship pendulum swinging and Malaysia ever-inclement weather make Round 19 more unpredictable than ever.
Honda HRC Castrol welcome the #36 back from a longer layoff as the #10 likewise returns to the saddle after missing Australia.
The 2024 World Champion, six days after fracturing his wrist in Australia, will be reviewed again after the opening session of the weekend in Sepang.
36 years ago we first got here and we still enjoy visiting one of Asia's most magical capitals just as much now – perhaps even a little bit more.
More twists and turns await in the finely-poised battle for the crown as we arrive at fabulous Sepang.
Ready for another weekend of title aspirations and unexpected twists? Find out the key times from Sepang!.
Sunshine, heat and pure drama, sit back and enjoy some of Sepang's classics before we head on track in Malaysia.
Unknowns, mentality and teamwork: find out what Davide Tardozzi has to say about the Championship picture ahead of Malaysia!.
It may not have been the Sunday we hoped for, but Phillip Island still delivered plenty of talking points and another twist in the title race.
Fresh from his Hall of Fame induction, Mick Doohan backs Adelaide to bring MotoGP into the heart of the city — and closer to a new generation of fans.
George Russell has insisted he will not let his difficult Formula One season define his career and believes he still has plenty of years left to come back and win the world championship.
As F1 heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.
We've assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Kimi Antonelli is to miss Thursday's Mexico City Grand Prix media day with an illness as he stands on the brink of clinching his first world title.
Predict whether each driver's average finish position so far in 2026 is higher or lower than the previous driver’s tally.
Andrea Bocelli, Kings of Leon, Lewis Capaldi, Alex Warren, Jennifer Lopez, Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers, The Script, Black Coffee, CamelPhat, Shimza and Anyma are set to perform at the Yasalam festival during the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi.
Get up to speed with all the key Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.
Sergio Perez will mark a major milestone in his career at the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix when he starts an F1 race for the 300th time – climbing above Sebastian Vettel and into seventh position on the sport’s all-time entry list.
This weekend at his home race Sergio Perez will compete in his 300th Grand Prix. But how much do you know about the other drivers in Formula 1's '300 club'?.
Which teams on Dylan Larkin's trade list are realistic and which are most interested? Here's what I'm hearing.
Coyne Schofield signed a two-year contract extension in August to remain with the Minnesota Frost through 2027-28.
Larkin informed the Wings on Thursday that he is done playing for them, and they responded by suspending him without pay.
Larkin, 30, requested a trade from the Red Wings in June but remains with the team nearly a month into the season.
The agreement between the league and players association brings incremental raises in each of the next five seasons.
The Dylan Larkin situation is reaching another boiling point in Detroit.
USA Hockey and Hockey Canada are appealing a decision in Swiss court that would give the IIHF commercial rights to their jerseys.
After a three-goal lead with less than eight minutes left became an overtime loss, the Ducks are left to do some early soul searching.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
There are a few areas the Canucks need to address if they're going to emerge as a relevant, competitive organization.
Let’s get in the Halloween spirit by building our annual team made up of players off to disappointing starts.
Newfound finishing and a new reliable goalie make the Devils formidable, David Pastrnak is scoring again and more.
Are the Bruins back to being a legitimate threat? The early numbers suggest their hot start might be for real.
The 2027 class is headlined by Canadian star Landon DuPont and the best collection of Russian prospects in years.
Joseph was the talk of the night and the player of the game after a two-goal, 3-point, six-shot performance.
McKenna was moved to the top line as Marchenko deals with what the Leafs are calling a lower-body injury.
The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer has found the back of the net just once so far this season. At 41, does he have more to offer?.
Is this the beginning of a greater resurgence, or just another brief stretch of promise that will eventually fizzle out?.
The Kraken are off to a good start to the 2026-27 season after a challenging stretch. They've made the playoffs only once in five seasons.
From facing practice shots to playing cards on the Devils' plane to hastily finding a costume, the goalie has fit in on the fly.
A deadline, by definition, is hard and fast … unless you’re trying to stop a multi-billion dollar disruptor golf league from going down the drain, it seems.
As debate raged over Australia’s Test make-up in South Africa this week, another national selection has caused a stir — this time, on the golf course.
Min Woo Lee has officially confirmed he will compete for the Stonehaven Cup at the Australian Open from December 3-6.
Adam Bland broke an 11-year win drought on the PGA Tour of Australasia on the weekend, taking out the Players Series: South Australia in what was a highly popular win, witnessed by fellow local Greg Blewett.
DP World Tour player Sean Crocker was trying “not to break out in tears” after shooting a six-under par back nine 29 in the final round of the Genesis Championship in Korea to keep his card on the number.
It’s been 21 years since his first PGA Tour of Australasia win, but part-time lefty Adam Bland has a second professional victory at home – before returning to coaching weekend warriors on Monday morning.
Australian Lucas Herbert is one of three new players leaving LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Daniel Gale has promised former NRL champion Ryan Papenhuyzen will be back on his bag for the Australian majors as he continued his fast start to the new season.
Standing at a pro shop counter in Sydney’s southern suburbs, collecting $48 per player on a busy Saturday, is a bit different to vying for a share of US$6 million (A$8.5m) on the PGA Tour.
Back in Australia after commentary duties in South Africa — a trip that disappointingly didn’t include any golf — Greg Blewett’s game was showing a little rust Wednesday at the Willunga Golf Course.
Bo Bichette is ready to run it back with the New York Mets. The two-time All-Star infielder intends to exercise a $42 million player option to return to the Mets for the 2027 season, The Athletic reports.
Bichette started slow in his first season with the Mets in 2026 but ultimately produced closer to his career numbers.
This season with the Houston Astros, right-handed Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai showed glimpses of what made him so special in Nippon Professional Baseball, a league where he became a three-time All-Star.
Starting pitcher Michael King opted out of his $32 million player option for 2027 with the San Diego Padres and will become a free agent, according to reports.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeFor the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are officially champions of baseball.
Eaton hit .160 in 24 games for the Red Sox in 2026. Boston gets 18-year-old minor-league right-hander Jareth Rayo in return.
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Murphy ribbed pending free agent Jake Bauers about potentially joining “that horses--- Yankees team” in a postgame conversation.
Matt Kleine has spent the past 19 seasons in Milwaukee’s organization.
The 2026 World Series was a long time coming for Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy.
Milwaukee will get its first sports championship-related parade since 2021 on Friday when the Brewers celebrate their 2026 World Series title.
The Brewers’ World Series title is a fitting outcome for a franchise that marches to its own beat.
Did you notice how the Brewers squashed everyone in their path on the way to the championship? Here's a deep dive on their dominant run.
From inside American Family Field, roughly 31,000 Brewers fans relished a moment a lifetime in the making.
The list is chock full of Brewers and Rays but plenty of stars from the postseason's other teams made indelible impressions.
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In his final 12 starts — from Aug. 15 to the end of the World Series — Misiorowski was 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA and the Brewers won every time.
Despite losing the World Series, in both on-field and off-field areas the Rays appear to be entering a strong time for their franchise.
The Brewers' top leaders paved the way for a World Series breakthrough. As Woodruff said of Yelich, "It's all genuine. There's no bullcrap.".
Brandon Woodruff held the World Series trophy and told fans, "I know it means the world to you.” For some, the memories are bittersweet.
The home and away season ends with plenty still up for grabs. Here's who and what to watch in every match, plus our tips.
Fremantle will get a close-up look at Zippy Fish when the Swan plays against the Dockers on Sunday.
Time in the ruck as well as down forward has seen Chantal Mason become a key part of Geelong's rise.
With Tasmania set to cause havoc in the draft, three teams can still claim the wooden spoon – and No.1 pick – this year.
The teams for AFLW's Friday and Saturday round 12 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
St Kilda interim coach Matt Brewer has denied suggestions he's raised standards among the playing group following the departure of coach Nick Dal Santo.
An AFLW favourite, Giant Izzy Huntington is retiring.
The race to win the AFLW's goalkicking crown is set to come down to the wire.
Crow Eloise Jones faced the Tribunal on Wednesday.
Check out all the latest trade and contract news from around the AFLW.
DeMarcus Cousins nearly played in the NBL. The four-time NBA All-Star tells Pete Hooley the League was a real option as he weighed overseas offers late in his career, but the business side “just didn’t make sense” at the time. A comeback now? He’s laughing that one off.
Two NBL greats have singled out the player Adelaide needs more from as the 36ers look to get back on the winners’ list against the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland on Friday night. For Derek Rucker, the answer lies with the 36ers’ sharpshooting import.
Gordie Herbert is back on the sideline. After illness ruled him out of the trip to Cairns, the New Zealand head coach has recovered in time to lead the Breakers on Friday night, when they host Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers at Spark Arena.
DeMarcus Cousins has long kept a close eye on the NBL, and there’s one Sydney Kings star he can’t wait to see in action at HoopsFest in January.
Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney KingsFriday, October 30, 7.30pm AEDTSilverdome, Launceston>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.
Six rounds in, the JackJumpers sit on top of the NBL, and at the heart of it is a captain playing arguably the best basketball of his career. Speaking on Nothing But Net, Will Magnay credited the island and the culture built at the JackJumpers as what makes it all come together.
The National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) are proud to announce four-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medallist DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins as the NBA Ambassador for HoopsFest Perth, presented by Virgin Australia, which returns to RAC Arena from January 13 to 17, 2027. Selected fifth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft, Cousins was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in his debut season and went on to earn four consecutive NBA All-Star selections (2015–2018) and two All-NBA Second Team honours (2015, 2016).
New Zealand Breakers v Adelaide 36ersFriday, October 30, 5.30pm AEDTSpark Arena>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.
For all the star power and young talent at Adam Forde’s disposal, Jonah Bolden might just have the most upside of the lot. Since returning to professional basketball in 2023, Bolden had only shown flashes of his best in the NBL. In Cairns, it’s all coming together.
Will Weaver watched the Brisbane Bullets do the exact opposite of their game plan and hand the Cairns Taipans exactly what they thrive on during Thursday night’s loss. Now he wants a response in Adelaide on Sunday.
MLS will embark on a 'sprint season' to ease the disruption of its shift to a European-aligned calendar.
For years, the crisp air and changing colors of October brought forth a host of wonderful memories for DC United fans – visions of Eddie Pope heading home the winner in Major League Soccer’s first-ever championship game, or Marco Etcheverry, Jaime Moreno and others tearing through defenders, helping establish MLS’s first true dynasty.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored his 100th MLS goal, Ryan Gauld had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-1 on Wednesday night.
SEATTLE (AP) — Houston defender Lucas Halter scored in the first half and Jonathan Bond made it stand up as the Dynamo beat the Seattle Sounders for the first time on the road 1-0 on Wednesday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Jasinski and Reid Roberts each scored a goal for the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night in a 2-2 tie with the Colorado Rapids. The Earthquakes (13-9-10), who are winless in five straight, have 49 points.
Griezmann remains in hot form, but Orlando City surrendered a two-goal lead in Chicago amid a full midweek MLS slate.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kristoffer Velde scored a goal in each half and added an assist to lead Portland to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City on Wednesday night, keeping the Timbers' postseason hopes alive.
ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González scored four minutes apart midway through the second half and Kelvin Yeboah added his 18th goal of the season to help Minnesota beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Wednesday night.
CHICAGO (AP) — Antoine Griezmann had a goal and an assist and Iván Angulo also scored a goal for Orlando City in a 2-2 tie with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Santiago Rodríguez set up a goal by Gonzalo Tapia in the first half before scoring in the second and the Columbus Crew kept their postseason hopes alive by beating FC Dallas 2-0 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.
Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.