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Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts

Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.

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ESPN

Source: Texans pick up Stroud, Anderson options

The Texans have exercised the 2027 fifth-year options for quarterback C.J. Stroud and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., a source told ESPN's Field Yates.

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ESPN

Sources: Giants, ex-Ravens G Faalele reach deal

The Giants made an offensive line addition Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with former Ravens guard Daniel Faalele, according to NFL Network.

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ESPN

What we're hearing on the Giants' draft plans: Dexter Lawrence trade would change Giants draft

The Giants pick early in Round 1 and have seven total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what New York might do.

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ESPN

Who's emerging as a favorite for Jets to draft at No. 2?

The Jets pick early in Round 1 and have nine total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what New York might do.

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ESPN

Dolphins' draft plans: Intel on the No. 11 pick, team needs

The Dolphins have 11 total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on Miami.

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ESPN

Eagles' draft buzz: Will QB Tanner McKee draw trade interest, again?

The Eagles have nine total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what Philadelphia might do.

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ESPN

Keep on walking: Jays' affiliate plates 8 sans hit

Toronto's Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game.

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ESPN

White Sox demote struggling Smith to Triple-A

The White Sox have demoted struggling right-hander Shane Smith, their Opening Day starter, to the minors.

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ESPN

Mariners place Robles (pec strain) on 10-day IL

The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pec strain and recalled Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma.

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Baseball

ESPN

Guardians' Arias to miss 4-8 weeks, 'in some pain'

Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is "in some pain," manager Stephen Vogt said, and is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain.

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Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, April 8

The New York Mets (7-4) take a four-game winning streak into Wednesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mets beat Arizona 4-3 on Tuesday in the series opener. Arizona is expected to start Ryne Nelson against New York's David Peterson.

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The Athletic

He swung at him! With a baseball still in his hand! Plus: Konnor Griffin's big payday

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

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ESPN

Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

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ESPN

Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at biggest fantasy surprises from the first few weeks of the season.

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Yahoo Sports

Where to watch New York Yankees vs. A's: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, April 8

The New York Yankees (8-2), ranked first in the AL East, host the Athletics (3-7), ranked fifth in the AL West, for the second game of a three-game series.

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Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, April 8

The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 9-2 record, are favored with a -175 moneyline as they face the Toronto Blue Jays, who stand fourth in the AL East with a 4-7 record.

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ESPN

Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

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ESPN

The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches

A bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.

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ESPN

Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season

From a shocking NL East champion to a 50-homer slugger you probably haven't heard of yet, our experts go bold with their early predictions.

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The Athletic

MLB top prospect Konnor Griffin agrees to team-record 9-year contract with Pirates

For the Pirates, Griffin’s contract marks an unprecedented commitment.

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The Athletic

Some umps fear ABS is causing fans to judge them by near-impossible standards

Some fans see the early results from ABS as proof some umpires are incompetent. Some players and league officials say the opposite is true.

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The Athletic

Willson Contreras didn't take out Brewers. That's good. Even better, the Red Sox got a W

Given how poorly the Red Sox (3-8) have played, the last thing they need is for Contreras to be explaining his actions to the MLB judiciary.

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The Athletic

How much ABS is too much ABS? We answer your MLB questions in this week's mailbag

Why are there so many rookie extensions all of a sudden? Is MLB expansion a foregone conclusion? And how many ABS challenges is enough?.

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ESPN

Soler, Lopez trade haymakers, ejected in brawl

Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.

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The Athletic

Dodgers' Alex Vesia gets his emotional moment during World Series rematch

Vesia took the mound while wearing a glove that had daughter Sterling Sol's name and birthday stitched into it, a continued reminder.

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Yahoo Sports

Yoshinobu Yamamoto does it again, trouncing the Blue Jays in another Dodgers victory in Toronto

TORONTO — The demon in $15,000 pants did it again. Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, he of the all-time historic pitching performance last fall, has a particular passion for fashion.

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The Athletic

Brawl featuring Reynaldo López hitting Jorge Soler with baseball may lead to MLB discipline

Braves pitcher Reynaldo López hit the Angels’ Jorge Soler with a baseball in his hand after the hitter charged the mound.

The Athletic • MLB → 15 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Reynaldo Lopez and Jorge Soler throw punches in wild Braves-Angels brawl

Unlike many confrontations described as “brawls” in MLB, hands were thrown in Tuesday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 15 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Sandy Alcantara questions Marlins' decision to end his bid for back-to-back shutouts in 9th inning

At the risk of cliché, let’s borrow the title of a classic Western film to go through Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara’s start on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 16 hours ago

NBABasketball

ESPN

Wembanyama (rib), Castle (knee) out for Spurs

The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

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ESPN

Sources: Cunningham expected to play vs. Bucks

Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return Wednesday night for the Pistons against the Bucks following a collapsed left lung, sources told ESPN.

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ESPN

Latest NBA buzz: Bulls change front office, Giannis and Milwaukee at odds

Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.

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Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, April 8

The Atlanta Hawks can secure a playoff berth and no worse than the Eastern Conference’s No. 6 seed with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs have already secured home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs, but still have a chance to catch the New York Knicks for the No.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 hours ago

Andscape

Ball Up Top: Steph Curry’s return, Lakers in TROUBLE, and LeBron vs. MEMPHIS

“Ball Up Top” breaks down a chaotic week in the NBA, starting with Stephen Curry’s return and the ripple effects it creates for Golden State. The Lakers’ unraveling raises questions about Luka Doncic’s future and playoff risk, while Denver vs.

Andscape • NBA → 3 hours ago

RealGM

Doc Rivers Hints At Retirement, Cites Grandchildren As Bucks' Disappointing Season Winds Down

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers indicated Tuesday his time on an NBA sideline may be drawing to a close, citing family priorities as his contract situation and the team's uncertain future hang over the franchise.

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RealGM

How To Watch Mavericks Vs Suns, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season winds down tonight, Wednesday, April 8, as the Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.

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RealGM

NBA Could Have 8-12 Head Coaching Changes In Offseason

The NBA had just two coaching changes during the 2025 offseason, but there is a growing expectation that the league could have more than a third of its teams turnover their position this year.

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RealGM

How To Watch Thunder Vs Clippers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season reaches a peak this Wednesday, April 8, as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome.

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Andscape

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is ‘here for a reason’

PALO ALTO, Calif. — By the time James Harden finished his lengthy individual shooting workout, two buses filled with players had already returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ hotel after morning shootaround.

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Basketball

ESPN

Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Players, performances, coaches that defined the season

Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.

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The Athletic

The Bounce: Why the 65-game rule keeps looking dumber. Plus, more Giannis drama

Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.

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RealGM

How To Watch Trail Blazers Vs Spurs, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season reaches a boiling point this Wednesday, April 8, as the San Antonio Spurs host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Frost Bank Center.

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ESPN

Sources: BYU G Wright planning to enter portal

BYU guard Robert Wright III is planning to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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RealGM

How To Watch Grizzlies Vs Nuggets, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The Western Conference landscape continues to shift this Wednesday, April 8, as the Denver Nuggets host the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena.

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RealGM

Jon Horst Says No Decision Has Been Made By Bucks On Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Tuesday the franchise has not determined whether to pursue a contract extension or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, framing both options as equally viable heading into a pivotal offseason.

RealGM • Basketball → 4 hours ago

ESPN

WNBA mock draft: UConn's Fudd drops to No. 3 pick

Four members of UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks ahead of Monday's draft (7 P.M. ET on ESPN).

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The Stein Line

The latest from the NBA's soon-to-be-spinning coaching carousel

Our Hall of Fame proprietor tipped us off in his Sunday column that this would be a big week in Chicago:. By Monday afternoon, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley had been dismissed.

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RealGM

Bulls Prioritize Retaining Billy Donovan As Part Of Next GM Search

Chicago Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf announced Tuesday that any candidate for the team's vacant basketball operations position must be committed to retaining head coach Billy Donovan, a firm condition as the franchise begins a formal leadership search.

RealGM • Basketball → 4 hours ago

RealGM

Jayson Tatum Treating Playing In New York As 'Just Another Game'

The Boston Celtics travel to New York on Thursday for their final regular season matchup against the Knicks. For Jayson Tatum, this is the first time he could play in Madison Square Garden since tearing his Achilles' tendon there in last year's playoffs.

RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

NFLAmerican Football

ESPN

New mock draft: Schrager projects every first-round pick based on what he's hearing

Peter Schrager leans on his intel after last week's annual league meeting to project picks in the NFL draft.

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Yahoo Sports

Texans pick up 2027 fifth-year option on C.J. Stroud following 4-interception playoff loss to Patriots

The Houston Texans are riding with C.J. Stroud for at least two more seasons. Despite his four-interception game against the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs, Stroud reportedly had his 2027 fifth-year option picked up by the team Wednesday, per multiple reports.

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The Athletic

Tecmo Super Bowl returns in trading card form for upcoming Topps set

Bo Jackson and present-day stars get the Tecmo treatment for what is likely to be a highly coveted set of cards.

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ESPN

What execs, scouts are saying about the NFL draft class' most polarizing players

Many of the NFL draft's most talented prospects come with big questions. We asked sources about them.

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ESPN

Projecting NFL draft quarterback landing spots, from No. 1 to No. 215: New homes for nine passers

Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.

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The Athletic

Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir 10 years after first taking a knee during anthem

The book will be published Sept. 15 through Legacy Lit, which told the AP it is "equal parts memoir and manifesto.".

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ESPN

'He's reinvigorated': A rare long offseason has given Andy Reid time to make changes

The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounceback season.

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Yahoo Sports

NFL Draft's most interesting teams: How can the Cowboys turn their picks into help for a playoff push?

The Dallas Cowboys have an extra first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. It didn’t come for free. The Cowboys’ own pick is 12th overall.

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ESPN

Predicting which NFL teams will draft quarterbacks: Nine perfect fits across seven rounds

Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.

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ESPN

'He's reinvigorated': A rare long offseason has given Andy Reid time to make changes

The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounce-back season.

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American Football

ESPN

QB coach wants no brain freeze in ice cream pick

Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai says his question to recruits about whether they prefer vanilla or chocolate ice cream is about getting an answer with "conviction" to show they would be ready for high-pressure situations on the field.

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ESPN

Virginia's Elliott agrees to extension through 2030

Virginia coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Cavaliers through the 2030 season, the school announced Wednesday.

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ESPN

Divine intervention? How Dallas landed Dak Prescott at No. 135 in the 2016 NFL draft

As the moment neared, OC Scott Linehan was holding his breath, thinking, "Someone else is going to take him.".

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The Athletic

'The Beast' is here, plus a base-brawl

The Pulse Newsletter ???? | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I hope you have a favorite fact about yourself ready.

The Athletic • NFL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Explore more than 2,700 NFL Draft prospects in the 2026 edition of 'The Beast'

Welcome to the Explore page of The Beast 2026, where you can filter, sort and compare more than 2,700 NFL prospects. Use this tool to find and compare groups of players, searching by college, NCAA conference, position or Dane Brugler’s draft grade.

The Athletic • NFL → 11 hours ago

The Athletic

NFL Draft 2026 rankings: Dane Brugler breaks down the top 100 prospects across all positions

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The Athletic

'The Beast' printable version: NFL Draft 2026 scouting reports and player prospect rankings

Check out our downloadable, printable PDF with more than 600 pages of information about the 2026 NFL Draft prospects.

The Athletic • NFL → 11 hours ago

The Athletic

NFL Draft 2026 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s definitive scouting reports and player rankings

Welcome to The Beast 2026, the world’s most comprehensive NFL Draft guide. It’s the result of thousands of hours of interviews, film study and conversations with scouts, coaches, agents and other NFL decision-makers. There’s a lot new this year.

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ESPN

???? Seahawks QB Sam Darnold adds another ring

The Seahawks quarterback married his fiancée only months after winning Super Bowl LX.

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ESPN

Colorado QB's BAC twice legal limit in fatal crash

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.

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Football

ESPN

Leicester facing drop as points deduction upheld

Championship strugglers Leicester City have failed in their appeal against a six-point deduction imposed for breaching spending rules.

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ESPN

Man United 'looking for more' than just UCL spot

Manchester United assistant manager Steve Holland has insisted the club have their eyes on more than just Champions League qualification going into the final few weeks of the season.

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ESPN

Díaz: Liverpool-Bayern switch was 'right choice'

Luis Díaz believes he made the right decision to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool last summer.

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ESPN

Dortmund 'analyzing' move for Man Utd's Sancho

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed they are interested in re-signing Manchester United's Jadon Sancho for a third spell.

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BBC

Some fans cry conspiracy - but how are Premiership post-split fixtures decided?

The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?.

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The Guardian

Calafiori channels pain of Italy World Cup misery to fuel Arsenal trophy push

After everything Riccardo Calafiori has been through over the past couple of weeks, Tuesday night was exactly what he needed.

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The Guardian

Leicester lose appeal over six-point deduction in blow to survival hopes

Leicester have announced defeat in their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules. An independent commission imposed the sanction on Leicester in February, which dropped the club from 17th to 20th in the Championship.

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BBC

What do fans of top three make of Premiership split?

Fans of Heart of Midlothian, Rangers and Celtic react with some apprehension to the post-split fixtures in the three-way Scottish title race.

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BBC

Leicester lose appeal against points deduction

Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.

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The Athletic

Leicester's six-point deduction for PSR breach upheld following Premier League, club appeals

Leicester were deducted six points in February for breaching the English Football League’s profit and sustainability rules.

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Motorsport

Formula 1

Hamilton betting odds slide despite China podium

A first Ferrari podium for Hamilton, but Mercedes’ strong start to the season has seen his chances dip.

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ESPN

The good, the bad and the ugly of F1's new 2026 regulations

F1's new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.

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Formula 1

5 Winners and 5 Losers from 2026 so far

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers following the first three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

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Formula 1

Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award

Judged by both fans and an expert panel, the Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award celebrates the drivers that dare to perform the most challenging and courageous overtake manoeuvres during a race.

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Formula 1

F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin on pushing for her dream

F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin is Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast.

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BBC

Why tweaks - not major changes - expected to F1's rules

Andrew Benson analyses what changes Formula 1 could make at a series of meetings about its new rules.

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Formula 1

Antonelli evaluates how much he's stepped up in second F1 season

Kimi Antonelli has opened up on where he's stepped up from his maiden season, and where he still needs to improve for 2026.

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ESPN

McLaren's Stella calls on F1 to prioritise safety

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called on Formula 1 to prioritise safety concerns surrounding the sport's new regulations after Haas driver Oliver Bearman was lucky to avoid a serious injury in an accident at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

When Formula 1 meets golf

To build up to the 90th edition of the Masters at Augusta, let’s unpack all the crossovers between golf and Formula 1.

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Formula 1

10 quiz questions about F1 on film

F1 has been featured on the big and small screen over the years, in both feature films and documentaries.

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Formula 1Motorsport

BBC

Can you name every F1 constructors' champion?

Can you name all the constructors' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this one. Good luck!.

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Formula 1

WATCH: Winning overtakes but they happen progressively later

From first lap moves that prove decisive to last-gasp moments that get the crowd on their feet, F1 has seen it all over the years.

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Formula 1

Mekies explains if Red Bull are paying price for late 2025 push

Team Principal Laurent Mekies has delved into whether Red Bull's 2025 choices have cost them some 2026 performance.

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Formula 1

Sainz details 'all the targets' for Williams to improve in 2026

Carlos Sainz gives his take on where Williams need to improve to start competing higher up the order in 2026.

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Formula 1

Hinch picks his top five drivers of 2026 so far

As the season pauses ahead of Miami, IndyCar race winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe has picked out his five most impressive drivers after the opening three rounds of 2026.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

BBC

Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

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Formula 1

The F1 drivers who went back-to-back for their first wins

By winning in China and Japan, Kimi Antonelli joined an exclusive club of F1 drivers to have followed up their maiden victory with a second win at the very next race.

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Formula 1

Antonelli's first F1 win was ‘just a matter of time’ says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas said he was “really proud” of Kimi Antonelli in the wake of the teenager’s maiden F1 win in Shanghai, which he followed up a week later with another victory in Suzuka.

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Formula 1

Piastri ‘confident’ Mercedes are beatable in 2026

Can Mercedes be beaten this season? Oscar Piastri believes so after he managed to get the better of George Russell in Japan.

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Formula 1

Familiar territory could help boost Colapinto odds

The opening three races of the 2026 season offered new track experience for the Alpine driver.

Formula 1 → 3 days ago

Cricket

Cricinfo

Prasidh trumps Miller in last-ball finish as GT clinch thriller

Prasidh's slower ball to end the game finally gave GT their first win of IPL 2026.

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Cricinfo

All-round Iftikhar wins Zalmi a thriller

He first took four wickets to dismiss Kingsmen for 145, before settling an unconvincing chase for his team with a last-over six.

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BBC

Scotland lose to Oman as rain hits again in Namibia

Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.

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BBC

England's Buttler finds form with rapid IPL fifty

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler finds some form with 52 from 27 balls for Gujarat Titans, ending a run of 18 innings with a fifty.

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Cricinfo

Depleted KKR look to get their campaign going against LSG

There is an orange alert in place on Thursday, suggesting rain could make its presence felt in Kolkata.

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Cricinfo

Unchanged DC opt to bowl, Gill in for Kushagra for GT

Gill coming in was the only change for Gujarat Titans.

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BBC

Gloucs sign Middlesex seamer Brookes on loan

Gloucestershire sign seam bowler Henry Brookes on a five-match loan from Middlesex.

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Cricinfo

Narine available but Varun doubtful for LSG fixture on Thursday

While Narine batted and bowled in training two days before the game, there is no timeline yet on Varun's return.

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Cricinfo

Islamabad United's Mir Hamza Sajjad recovering after concussion

Mir Hamza Sajjad, the reserve Islamabad United fast bowler, was hit in the back of the head by a stray hit during a training session.

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Cricinfo

Green expected to begin bowling in KKR's game against LSG on Thursday

Cameron Green hasn't bowled at all in IPL 2026, and KKR's team balance - already hampered by injuries - has been affected as a result.

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College FootballAmerican Football

ESPN

Connelly's favorite transfer classes: Teams that pushed the envelope in the portal

Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.

ESPN • College Football → 1 day ago

ESPN

What does the SackSEER model say about the top edge rushers in the 2026 NFL draft?

Which prospects will have the most sacks through five NFL seasons? We projected the top edge rushers.

ESPN • NFL → 3 days ago

ESPN

Executive order: Athletes get 5 years, 1 transfer

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.

ESPN • College Football → 5 days ago

ESPN

TCU, coach Dykes agree to multiyear extension

Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension.

ESPN • College Football → 5 days ago

ESPN

Safety 'savant' Caleb Downs to test NFL's thirst for his position

Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.

ESPN • NFL → 5 days ago

ESPN

Judge denies UVA QB Morris' request for 7th year

A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.

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ESPN

'Swamp' makeover won't affect capacity, AD says

The Gators' makeover for "The Swamp" won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the SEC's rowdiest venues, athletic director Scott Stricklin said.

ESPN • College Football → 6 days ago

ESPN

Cignetti backs Hoover after turnover dig by Dykes

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reiterated his support for transfer quarterback Josh Hoover while responding to recent comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes about Hoover's high turnovers total.

ESPN • College Football → 6 days ago

ESPN

Big 12's Yormark, TT booster bicker over schedule

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell traded barbs this week over a scheduled Friday night game between the Red Raiders and Houston next season.

ESPN • College Football → 6 days ago

ESPN

These flaws could hold back the NFL draft's top QBs

We've seen a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.

ESPN • NFL → 6 days ago

ATPTennis

ATP

Sinner hits with Kouame, 17, in Monte-Carlo

Moise Kouame’s had a month to remember. The 17-year-old Frenchman earned his maiden ATP Masters 1000 win in Miami in March and then made his Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters debut this week, falling to Ugo Humbert.

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ATP

Zverev rallies from 2-5, battles past Garin in Monte-Carlo; Fonseca advances

Alexander Zverev rallied from the brink on Wednesday to stay alive at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Competing on clay for the first time this year, Zverev battled from 2-5 in the deciding set to defeat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. In a mammoth final game, the World No.

ATP → 5 hours ago

ATP

Berrettini dishes astonishing double bagel on Medvedev in Monte-Carlo

Matteo Berrettini delivered a scoreline that shocked the tennis world on Wednesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he thrashed World No. 10 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 in just 49 minutes to reach the third round.

ATP → 9 hours ago

ATP

Vacherot: 'Your partner is really, really important'

When Valentin Vacherot shocked the tennis world by winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters title last September, partner Emily Snyder was right by his side.

ATP → 14 hours ago

ATP

No Harry Potter magic for Murray: 'Don't believe everything you read kids'

While the ATP Tour's stars are busy competing at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, ATP No. 1 Club member Andy Murray is on a different mission — attempting to get to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

ATP → 21 hours ago

ATP

Arevalo/Pavic book Monte-Carlo QF spot, Bergs/Sinner withdraw

Four former No. 1 players in the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings took to Court 9 at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Wednesday afternoon, when Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic emerged as the winners in a heavyweight second-round clash at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Monfils reflects on Monte-Carlo journey: 'I will remember every moment'

Gael Monfils may well have played his final match at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday, but the 39-year-old Frenchman leaves Monaco with more than two decades of vivid memories.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Alcaraz on battle for No. 1: ‘I’m going to lose it at some point’

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner each delivered opening displays on Tuesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters that demonstrated exactly why they are currently locked in a battle for No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

The first chapter of Djokovic-Federer: Monte-Carlo 2006

Novak Djokovic’s prolific rivalry with Roger Federer is one of the defining storylines in 21st-century men’s tennis so far. The Serbian faced the Swiss star 50 times and finished with a 27-23 lead in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. But every rivalry has a beginning.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Bolt of Inspiration: Sinner meets sprint legend in Monte-Carlo

Jannik Sinner had a flash of inspiration waiting at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday, when he crossed paths with the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. Fresh off a commanding opening win over Ugo Humbert, the No.

ATP → 1 day ago

Tennis

ESPN

Eala loses in a close call against Ostapenko at Linz Open

Alex Eala has suffered defeat to former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko at the Linz Open round of 16.

ESPN • Tennis → 2 hours ago

WTA

Ostapenko erases deficits in both sets to move past Eala in Linz

Fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko staged a strong comeback in both sets to defeat Alexandra Eala in straight sets and reach the Linz quarterfinals. The Latvian will next face Elena-Gabriela Ruse for a place in the semifinals.

WTA → 4 hours ago

ESPN

Medvedev mangles racket during 6-0, 6-0 loss

Former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev lost his temper, smashed his racket on the red clay court seven successive times and deposited the mangled frame in a trash bin midway through a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters.

ESPN • Tennis → 6 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘What the’: Tennis superstar’s all-time dummy spit in middle of embarrassing ‘double bagel’ loss

Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 humbling at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 7 hours ago

ESPN

Eala opens clay court campaign with win over Grabher at Linz Open

Alex Eala's clay court campaign got off to a winning start with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Julia Grabher at the Linz Open.

ESPN • Tennis → 20 hours ago

WTA

Eala withstands challenge from Grabher; to face Ostapenko in Linz

Alexandra Eala overcame a tough challenge from Julia Grabher to secure a straight-sets win on her Linz debut. The Filipino will next face fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko, against whom she holds a 2-0 record.

WTA → 23 hours ago

WTA

Tagger, 18, thrills Linz crowd with first-round upset of Badosa

Austrian wild card Lilli Tagger, 18, upset Paula Badosa in the Upper Austria Ladies Linz first round to seal her first win over a former Top 10 player.

WTA → 1 day ago

ESPN

The Masters' iconic menu tops list of notable sport-refreshment combos

The Masters concession menu is notable for just how affordable it is, but the tournament isn't the only event associated with a signature food or beverage item.

ESPN • Tennis → 1 day ago

ATP

Alcaraz delivers Monte-Carlo 'Lightning Bolt' in opener vs. Baez

Carlos Alcaraz said he had ‘missed clay so much’ ahead of this week’s Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, and the Spaniard certainly seemed to enjoy himself on returning to the surface for his first match at the ATP Masters 1000 event.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Sinner launches twofold Monte-Carlo bid in striking fashion

Jannik Sinner settled into his European clay-court swing in commanding fashion on Tuesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he launched his twofold bid in Monaco with authority.

ATP → 1 day ago

College BasketballBasketball

ESPN

NBA vet Malone sees 'special' opportunity at UNC

New Tar Heels coach Michael Malone called North Carolina the only college job he would've accepted, saying he recognizes he has a "chance to be a part of something special" there.

ESPN • College Basketball → 15 hours ago

ESPN

Ranking the top 20 men's basketball players to enter the transfer portal

More than 1,000 players have entered the portal less than 24 hours after it opened. Here's the top talent.

ESPN • College Basketball → 17 hours ago

ESPN

U-M toasts title with fans: 'This trophy is yours'

Michigan's men's basketball team returned to campus as national champions Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told dozens of fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours.".

ESPN • College Basketball → 20 hours ago

ESPN

Michigan's championship punctuated Dusty May's homecoming in a full family affair

Just two seasons after arriving in Ann Arbor, May returned to his home state of Indiana to cut down the nets.

ESPN • College Basketball → 21 hours ago

ESPN

SC Next Top 25: The best high school boys' basketball teams in 2025-26

Bella Vista (Ariz.) ends the season at No. 1 after winning the championship at Chipotle Nationals.

ESPN • College Basketball → 22 hours ago

ESPN

Wolverines top last 2025-26 AP men's hoops poll

Men's national champion Michigan topped the final Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll of the season, while UConn came in second, followed by Arizona, Duke and Illinois to round out the top five.

ESPN • College Basketball → 22 hours ago

ESPN

Sources: UNC's Malone top five in coaches' salary

North Carolina is making new head coach Michael Malone the second-highest-paid coach in college basketball, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN • College Basketball → 22 hours ago

ESPN

Louisville's Brown Jr. to declare for NBA draft

Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. says he will enter the NBA draft after averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 21 games in his freshman year for the Cardinals.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Duke faves, Michigan next in '27 hoops title odds

Duke is favored to win the 2027 men's basketball national championship, according to bookmakers, with newly crowned '26 champion Michigan second in next year's title odds.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Men's college basketball transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move

Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

Golf

ESPN

'I'm going to put it in my house in a safe': How the Masters lawn gnome became so popular that it might be discontinued

One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.

ESPN • Golf → 2 hours ago

ESPN

Scheffler slides as Masters fave; public on Bryson

Scottie Scheffler will head into the Masters as the favorite once again, but without his usual domination over the betting markets. Bryson DeChambeau has been the overwhelming public pick.

ESPN • Golf → 2 hours ago

ESPN

2026 Masters: Experts' picks and betting tips

Who do our experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there's value? We break it all down.

ESPN • Golf → 4 hours ago

ESPN

'I'm going to put it in my house in a safe': How the Masters lawn gnome became so popular that it might be discontinued

One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.

ESPN • Golf → 5 hours ago

ESPN

PGA Tour vs. LIV in a much different place than it was at 2023 Masters

It's been three years, and while the LIV-PGA fight isn't necessarily 'won,' it certainly seems settled.

ESPN • Golf → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

Champions Dinner picture golf world was waiting for as special Rory McIlroy tribute to missing legends emerges

The picture the golf world was waiting for is here with Rory McIlroy taking his spot at the head of the table for the Masters’ annual Champions Dinner.

Fox Sports • Golf → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

The Masters beast that’s ‘begging you’ to take it on is where dreams are made... and drowned

Firethorn is golf’s amphitheatre of drama, an Augusta classic that tests the mettles of the world’s best.

Fox Sports • Golf → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Thought people were trying to kill me’: Crushing new detail over star’s battle — Masters Daily

Bryson DeChambeau says he always wants to “absolutely beat the living you know what out of” Rory McIlroy as he reflected on his Masters defeat to the Northern Irishman last year.

Fox Sports • Golf → 21 hours ago

Fox Sports

Masters 2026 first and second round tee times, groups: Aussies alongside champions as blockbuster pairings revealed

Defending champion Rory McIlroy will tee off alongside third-ranked Cameron Young and US Amateur winner Mason Howell on Thursday in first-round tee times for the 90th Masters.

Fox Sports • Golf → 21 hours ago

ESPN

Rory 'much more relaxed' at Masters after '25 win

Golf star Rory McIlroy says he's "much more relaxed" ahead of this week's Masters after winning his first green jacket at last year's tournament at Augusta National.

ESPN • Golf → 21 hours ago

Miscellaneous

Front Office Sports

Mavericks Say ‘No Error’ in Reaves MRI, Despite JJ Redick’s Pushback

The Lakers and Mavericks are at odds over a medical scan.  On Saturday, Lakers coach JJ Redick said the Mavericks’ staff performed an MRI on the wrong part of Austin Reaves’s body.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

The Phoenix Coyotes ‘Kachina’ Logo, Thirty Years Later

Thirty years ago today, the Phoenix Coyotes unveiled the now-beloved “kachina” logo, a strange, polarizing design that defined NHL hockey in the desert. Here’s a look back at its debut, why the team replaced it, and how it eventually became one of the NHL's most popular throwbacks.

Sportslogos.net → 3 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

“The Next Flight”: Baltimore Ravens To Reveal New Uniform Collection On April 16

Our sources have described the new uniforms as more of a "modern update” to the Ravens’ current design rather than a complete overhaul.

Sportslogos.net → 21 hours ago

Front Office Sports

Masters Stars Feel Unprecedented Absence of Tiger and Phil

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The absence of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at the Masters is being felt by many top players competing for this year’s Green Jacket.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 22 hours ago

Front Office Sports

Can the Dream Capitalize on Angel Reese’s Popularity?

Less than 24 hours after Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, the Dream are already beginning to feel the impact.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

Patrick Reed: Golf Apparel Free Agency ‘Been Fun’ After LIV Exit

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed is slowly starting to build out his new on-course look, after he found himself as one of several golf apparel free agents following his exit from LIV Golf in January.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

Front Office Sports

Chicago Mayor Pushing for Rejected Downtown Bears Stadium Site

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is prepping a renewed push for the Bears to pursue a new stadium at the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital, NFL sources said, in an effort that would diverge sharply from the team’s current, two-site deliberation.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

Front Office Sports

Rays Return to Rebuilt Tropicana Field, but Bigger Questions Remain

The Rays are finally back in Tropicana Field for the first time in more than 18 months, but the club’s long-term future remains very much a work in progress. The MLB club will have its 2026 home opener Monday afternoon at the St. Petersburg, Fla.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

Front Office Sports

Chicago Sky Pivot Yet Again by Shipping Away Angel Reese

The Chicago Sky’s 2024 trade up in the draft to select Angel Reese was widely believed around the WNBA to be an overpay. That perception was strengthened Monday when the Sky dealt Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round picks. The Sky originally had the No.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

York Revolution’s new alternate identity is a Big Dill

The York Revolution, an unaffiliated minor league team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, announced that they will play one game this season as the Big Dills.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

NHLIce Hockey

ESPN

Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

ESPN • NHL → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL prospect pool rankings 2026: Scott Wheeler's evaluations of all 32 teams' systems

Welcome to the 2026 edition of Scott Wheeler's ranking of the NHL's 32 prospect pools.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 hours ago

ESPN

NHL playoff watch: Capitals in a must-win game against the Maple Leafs?

Washington must string together some victories to get back to the playoffs. Plus, updated projections after Tuesday's 11 games.

ESPN • NHL → 4 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Alex Ovechkin says he will make a decision on his future in the summer

Alex Ovechkin says he has yet to make a decision about his NHL future and will do so in the summer.

Yahoo Sports • NHL → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

Alex Ovechkin defers decision on return to NHL next season

Ovechkin, the league's all-time leading goal scorer, is finishing his 21st season.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

The best season a player from each NHL team had while missing the playoffs

Let’s go through all 32 teams and highlight the best season any player has ever had in a year where they still didn’t make the playoffs.

The Athletic • NHL → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

Linus Ullmark opens up about trying season: 'Fighting the demons every single day'

Ullmark is nominated for the Masterton Trophy, for the player who best exemplifies "perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication" to hockey.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

How Jesper Wallstedt rose from a lost year to a Masterton nomination: Wild insider

Plus: The inside scoop on Jake Middleton's big trade in Ottawa, and what Charlie Stramel's future might look like.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

How Mike Hastings helped bring Wisconsin back to the Frozen Four: 'We're not done yet'

The Badgers hadn't made the Frozen Four since 2010. In Hastings' third year, a storied program looks like it's on the upswing again.

The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

What we're hearing about PWHL expansion: Detroit has buzz, Hamilton on the rise

Amid the excitement of the PWHL’s sellout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday came a reminder: More franchises are coming soon.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

Ice Hockey

The Athletic

The X account making NHL players rethink social media: 'It's pretty invasive'

'Watching all the time': When NHLers follow or unfollow someone on Instagram, NHL Follow Tracker posts the moves on X — often going viral.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

Boston Bruins' Morgan Geekie ends his slump at exactly the right time

Even with the OT loss to the Hurricanes, Boston is 6 points ahead of Columbus, the ninth-place team in the Eastern Conference.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

Which NHL top defense pairs have been the best and worst in the 2025-26 season?

Let's identify which teams have top pairs that are dominating and which ones are significantly trailing the competition.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

The Miracle on Ice U.S. hockey team felt pressure. Just not when you might think

In the more than four decades since, the interest in the Miracle on Ice team has remained, but it picked back up in a big way this year.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

ESPN

Golden Knights remain unbeaten under Tortorella

With a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights extended their winning streak to four games under new coach John Tortorella, who took over behind the bench March 31 after the club fired Bruce Cassidy.

ESPN • NHL → 12 hours ago

ESPN

Avalanche clinch Central, secure West's top seed

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but after the win, coach Jared Bednar was quick to caution his team is "not all the way there yet.".

ESPN • NHL → 14 hours ago

ESPN

Behold, the 'Zammoth': Utah Mammoth debut new fan attraction at Delta Center

The "Zammoth" attraction is designed to transport fans around the Delta Center ice during pregame and intermissions.

ESPN • NHL → 17 hours ago

The Athletic

Utah unveils the 'Zammoth,' a Mammoth-themed Zamboni based on 2002 Olympic ice resurfacer

The ice surface at the Delta Center will be getting a prehistoric polish between periods for the remainder of the season.

The Athletic • NHL → 20 hours ago

The Athletic

Charlie Stramel on timeline to join the Wild, injury disappointment, trade rumors

Stramel will be out six to eight weeks with a broken ankle but expects to be ready for Wild training camp — and a chance to make the squad.

The Athletic • NHL → 22 hours ago

Premier LeagueFootball

BBC

How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe

Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.

BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

How Bayern Munich overwhelmed Real Madrid with Harry Kane in a dual role

Bayern's cohesion, and their ability to carry out a well-crafted gameplan, makes them strong favourites to progress to the semi-finals.

The Athletic • Football → 7 hours ago

BBC

Dropping Fernandez - a sign of Rosenior's authority or a big risk?

Enzo Fernandez has given Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior the first major internal disciplinary issue of his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge - BBC Sport analyses the situation.

BBC • Football → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

World Cup: Fan ire over seating map swap. Plus: Advantage Bayern after win in Madrid

Today in TAFC: Fans explain anger after FIFA changes World Cup seating maps. Plus: Bayern win Champions League first leg vs Real Madrid.

The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

'Hard to not feel scammed': World Cup fans say FIFA misled them with ticket allocations, seat maps

Fans not getting what they thought they were purchasing is the latest in the ticketing saga surrounding the 2026 World Cup.

The Athletic • Football → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

This would be the perfect moment for Florian Wirtz to show what he can really do

The German has shown flashes of brilliance for Liverpool but what's been lacking is a truly standout performance on the big stage.

The Athletic • Premier League → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

Arsenal's season will be judged on results and nothing else

Forget the performances, forget how they score their goals and ignore the noise, Arsenal's season will be defined purely on results.

The Athletic • Football → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

'They were the worst minutes in my life': Jamie Mitchell on humiliation rituals and why football must do better

Motivated by his experiences, Mitchell wants to help new generations of academy players navigate the challenges of finding another career.

The Athletic • Football → 14 hours ago

The Athletic

Arsenal were at risk of losing their way. In Lisbon, they rediscovered their identity

After successive defeats, Mikel Arteta demanded a response of conviction from his team. In defeating Sporting, they provided it.

The Athletic • Football → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

Trent Alexander-Arnold – the player who will never change your mind

The Real Madrid defender delivered a performance against Bayern that confirmed exactly what he is best at – and what his limitations are.

The Athletic • Premier League → 15 hours ago

WTATennis

WTA

Week in review: Pegula goes back to back and an unlikely breakthrough

Jessica Pegula reigned supreme again in Charleston, Yuliia Starodubtseva had the week of her career, Bianca Andreescu got back in the win column and more in the latest week in review.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Remembering Denise Carter Triolo, an early force in the pro game

A Northern California standout who rose to the Top 10 in the United States, Denise Carter Triolo became a regular on the Virginia Slims Circuit as the women’s tour began to take shape.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Sabalenka passes Evert on list of most consecutive weeks at No. 1

Aryna Sabalenka has moved to No. 11 on the all-time list for most consecutive weeks at No. 1, passing Chris Evert's run from 1980-1982. She's only three weeks from tying Martina Hingis for No. 10 all-time.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Rankings Watch: Starodubtseva, Udvardy surge to new career highs

Yuliia Starodubtseva and Panna Udvardy posted the biggest jumps inside the Top 100 in the latest PIF WTA Rankings after breakthrough runs in Charleston and Bogota.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Salt on the rim and silverware in hand for back-to-back champion Pegula

After a grueling week that zapped her physical reserves, Jessica Pegula outlasted the field in Charleston and the elements to secure her second title of the season and a celebratory margarita.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Back-to-back! Pegula defends Charleston title to capture second trophy of 2026

After surviving 11 hours on court and four straight three-setters, Jessica Pegula saved her most clinical tennis for the final to become the tournament’s first repeat champion since 2013.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

By the numbers: Starodubtseva goes from World No. 89 to WTA final No. 1 in Charleston

Yuliia Starodubtseva continued her surprising run in Charleston, knocking off former champion Madison Keys in straight sets to reach her first WTA final. Now, a meeting with Jessica Pegula for the right to hoist the trophy awaits.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Who is Yuliia Starodubtseva? Q&A with Charleston's star and first time WTA finalist

Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva reached her first career WTA Tour final in Charleston. From her journey to professional tennis to her team, get to know the World No. 89.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Pegula vs. Starodubtseva: What to know about the Charleston final

Ahead of Sunday's championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Jessica Pegula and Yuliia Starodubtseva play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

In another three-setter, Pegula emerges victorious in all-American Charleston semifinal

Jessica Pegula had played three matches in Charleston entering Saturday, winning each in three sets. So it was only fitting that she again needed three sets to dispatch Iva Jovic in 2 hours and 35 minutes and reach a second straight Charleston final.

WTA → 4 days ago

WNBABasketball

ESPN

Collier, Ionescu among stars receiving core offers

Minnesota's Napheesa Collier and New York's Sabrina Ionescu were among 10 players who received core qualifying offers since free agency started Monday.

ESPN • WNBA → 15 hours ago

ESPN

2026 WNBA championship odds: Dream on the move after blockbuster trade for Reese

Odds for the 2026 WNBA season, with the Atlanta Dream seeing their odds shorten considerably following the blockbuster trade for Angel Reese.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 day ago

ESPN

WNBA 2026 free agency: Predictions, biggest questions, more

Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 day ago

ESPN

Wideman out as Mystics GM after one season

Jamila Wideman was ousted as a result of serious strategic differences in Washington, a league source said.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

WNBA trade grades: Dream get Reese, Sky get picks, who gets the better mark?

On the first day of WNBA free agency, Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta after two seasons in Chicago.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

Angel Reese's WNBA records: Stats and honors to know

Angel Reese logged an extensive list of accolades with the Chicago Sky, before being traded to the Atlanta Dream in 2026.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

Sky trade Reese to Dream for two 1st-rounders

The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

When was each WNBA team created? Franchise history to know

The Connecticut Sun will play its final season in 2026 before moving to Houston in 2027. How long have other WNBA teams been around?.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

WNBA, players agree to start free agency Monday

The WNBA and WNBPA agreed that free agency will begin Monday, with the draft set for April 13.

ESPN • WNBA → 3 days ago

ESPN

Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2026

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.

ESPN • NBA → 4 days ago

Rugby Union

ESPN

England vs. Ireland, Women's Six Nations: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news

England begin their Women's Six Nations title defence on Saturday, hosting Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN • Rugby → 7 hours ago

BBC

After 44 years flanker Gadd finally awarded England cap

Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country.

BBC • Rugby Union → 10 hours ago

The Guardian

‘We are almost incomparable’: England’s Emma Sing on challenging Kildunne and Six Nations hopes

Sing believes her ‘farm strength’ can help her compete with Red Roses star to become England’s starting full-back.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 12 hours ago

BBC

I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne

England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.

BBC • Rugby Union → 13 hours ago

ESPN

Super Rugby R9: Alaalatoa back; Lomax on bench

Allan Alaalatoa will play his first game of the season as the Brumbies head to Highlanders, while the Crusaders have been hit by the loss of two key All Blacks.. Check out all the Round 9 team news here!.

ESPN • Rugby → 13 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Why Nawaqanitawase could face World Cup selection squeeze

Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase will switch to Japanese rugby at the end of the season – but that could be a problem for the Wallabies.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 13 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

How close the future faces of the Wallabies’ scrum came to overseas moves

Wallabies coach-in-waiting Les Kiss may have secured a massive coup ahead, but his next month looms as the most gruelling test of his Test credentials.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 20 hours ago

The Guardian

Sale believe Courtney Lawes can regain England place after veteran signs one-year deal

Courtney Lawes has been backed to regain his England place following confirmation he will be joining Sale Sharks this summer on a one-year deal.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

BBC

Sale hooker Jibulu gets six-week ban for biting

Sale Sharks hooker Nathan Jibulu is banned for six weeks after admitting biting Harlequins prop Will Hobson.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

BBC

Are Wales going into the Six Nations undercooked?

With the countdown on for the 2026 Women's Six Nations, are Wales' players going into the tournament battle-hardened or undercooked?.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

AFLAussie Rules

Fox Sports

‘Really bemused’: Plea for Crows to reignite ‘point of difference’ to shake up ‘vanilla’ midfield

“Bemused” dual premiership Kangaroo David King believes if star player Izak Rankine isn’t reinjected into the Crows’ midfield brigade and his form doesn’t improve soon, there’ll be “alarm bells everywhere at Adelaide”.

Fox Sports • AFL → 7 hours ago

Fox Sports

AFL world left stunned as Blues axe ‘salt of the earth’ star… but here’s why it could work

Premiership coach John Longmire has been left stunned by Carlton’s decision to drop “salt of the earth” Blue George Hewett for Gather Round, suggesting coach Michael Voss’ main reason must be keen to tweak his midfield mix.

Fox Sports • AFL → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Head wobble’: Club great’s scathing Eagles take-down of ‘putrid’ performance

Premiership Eagle Will Schofeld believes West Coast got ahead of itself before its record loss to Sydney on the weekend, declaring massive triple-figure defeats should be “behind this group”.

Fox Sports • AFL → 10 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Weitering out, Hewett dropped as Blues recall Haynes: AFL round five teams and expert tips

The Blues made three changes to their team that lost on Good Friday, while Adelaide made four changes, dropping three from last week’s line-up.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

Bombshell call on club champion as under-pump pair lose SEVEN for Gather Round opener — Round 5 Teams

Under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss has made a bombshell selection call, dropping his reigning club champion for the blockbuster Gather Round opener.

Fox Sports • AFL → 10 hours ago

AFL

TEAMS: Blues make huge selection call, FOUR changes for Crows

The teams are in for Thursday night's Gather Round opener between Adelaide and Carlton.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

AFL

Offers on table for star Giants, Roo eyes trigger, Crow keen to stay

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.

AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Cry-baby crackdown

North Melbourne AFLW player Libby Birch was taunted with a cry-baby gesture by her former Melbourne teammate Eden Zanker in the 2025 preliminary final. (Source: Seven).

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 12 hours ago

AFL

Giants set for timely triple boost ahead of crunch Tigers clash

Toby Bedford, Aaron Cadman, Brent Daniels and Jack Buckley could all return for the Giants to face Richmond.

AFL • AFL → 13 hours ago

ABC Sport

A Good Friday football match between the Macedon Cats and Gisborne Giants turns ugly.

A Good Friday football match between the Macedon Cats and Gisborne Giants turns ugly.

ABC Sport • AFL → 13 hours ago

Aussie Rules

ABC Sport

Police probe alleged punch that left country footy player with broken jaw

Victoria Police is investigating an on-field incident during a Good Friday football clash in the Macedon Ranges that left one player with a broken jaw and sparked a melee.

ABC Sport • AFL → 13 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

We were ‘pathetic’: Eagles leaders cop the blame after suffering at hands of Swans

The Eagles slumped to the fifth-largest loss in the club’s history in a 128-point thrashing at the hands of Sydney in Perth on Saturday night.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 13 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

The days of bread and circuses are over. Gather Round needs a reality check

As Gather Round moves into its fourth year, it is timely that we celebrate what it has become. A cornucopian cavalcade of epic, eye-watering proportions.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 13 hours ago

AFL

'Wanna swap?': Crows, Blues laugh off similar issues after 1-3 starts

Carlton's drop-offs late in games has the Blues and coach Michael Voss under the pump but spearhead Harry McKay is confident they can fix it.

AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

The Guardian

From the Pocket: Music works for a showman like Charlie Cameron but fans need space between the notes

Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here The quote “music is the space between the notes” is usually attributed to the French composer Claude Debussy. Or maybe it was Richard Strauss. Hell, maybe it was Richard Champion.

The Guardian • AFL → 14 hours ago

Fox Sports

AFL Trade Whispers — Tassie’s ‘no. 1 target’ opens up on link; Bombers circling Suns young gun

Tom Green has responded to reports he’s set to be Tasmania’s number one target.

Fox Sports • AFL → 14 hours ago

AFL

Tagged shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast at Australian Audio Awards

THE AFL Digital Network's player-led vodcast Tagged has been shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast - Major at the 2026 Australian Audio Awards.

AFL • AFLW → 14 hours ago

AFL

Pies set for huge Friday night boost as 'tough' mature-ager earns debut

Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.

AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

ABC Sport

SA premier wants 'certainty' beyond a one-year Gather Round deal

The South Australian premier is pushing for the state to be awarded a long-term contract for Gather Round, but says it could take weeks before a deal about the future of the footy festival is struck.

ABC Sport • AFL → 15 hours ago

AFL

'Find a solution': Crows veteran frustrated by latest umpiring blunder

Taylor Walker wants solutions to be found following a series of umpiring errors that have gone against Adelaide.

AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

Rugby League

Sydney Morning Herald

Joey's plea for sin bin change

Andrew Johns calls for a change to be made to the time players must spend in the sin bin for professional fouls.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

NRL

NRL Late Mail Round 6: Reyno races clock; Cleary hits 200

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.

NRL → 9 hours ago

Fox Sports

Nathan Cleary eyeing Nov 1 in bombshell report as superstar tipped to be NRL’s first $2m man

It’s strange to imagine Nathan Cleary in any other NRL jersey than a Penrith one, and while the prospect of it is very unlikely, a bombshell report reveals the star half could at least test the waters.

Fox Sports • NRL → 9 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Cleary ready for milestone match

Nathan Cleary may be focused on delivering a strong performance for the Panthers, but his star coach and father is proud to see his son reach a new milestone in his career.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

A year on from Galvin’s Tigers bombshell, it’s time to admit the truth on Benji — Crawls

This is not an attack Lachlan Galvin the person - or the footballer he has the potential to one day be.

Fox Sports • NRL → 10 hours ago

BBC

Warrington back-rower Currie extends contract

Warrington Wolves back-rower Ben Currie extends his contract through to the end of 2028.

BBC • Rugby League → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Storm boss gives update on Tui

Storm boss Frank Ponissi provides a telling update on the health of Tui Kamikamica.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 11 hours ago

NRL

Ilias finding his voice as combinations build on the Goldie

Lachlan Ilias is starting to look at home in the halves, and with it, the Gold Coast Titans are beginning to build the kind of cohesion that can turn tight contests their way.

NRL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Watson granted permission to leave Roosters

Roosters utility Connor Watson has been given permission to leave the club with a year to run on his contract.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

NRL Tips - Round 6

Before the round of footy gets underway, catch Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns' tips.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

NRLRugby League

NRL

It's the vibe: Smith proving ultimate role player for Knights

Sandon Smith has embraced his role at the Knights this season, helping turn the 2025 wooden-spooners into the surprise packets of the first five rounds. .

NRL → 13 hours ago

Fox Sports

Breakout NRL rookie Apa Twidle’s tragic tribute after wild Eels debut

Apa Twidle’s double on debut is a moment that will be spoken about for years to come, but the emotional backstory behind it all makes it even more special with the Eels rookie revealing the mad dash his mum made across the ditch, as well as the heartbreaking loss of an idol who inspired him to greatness on Monday afternoon.

Fox Sports • NRL → 17 hours ago

NRL

Twidle dedicates dazzling debut to his mum and his mentor

Scoring a try within seconds of taking the field for his NRL debut could have been the best day of Apa Twidle's life – but you’d be wrong.

NRL → 17 hours ago

Fox Sports

Madge’s Reynolds update as Dogs drop big Critta clue; luckless gun’s ‘freak injury’: Late Mail

The Broncos are sweating on the availability of halfback Adam Reynolds, but they have a 22-year-old Cowboys product waiting in the wings if called upon.

Fox Sports • NRL → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Too much for him’: Potential Ponga price tag floated as Knights plan revealed — Whispers

The Knights aren’t willing to make a move on Kalyn Ponga as questions have been raised on whether the star fullback is worth the likely salary bump.

Fox Sports • NRL → 18 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

NRL boss all in for fifth Queensland NRL team

The idea of the re-emergence of a central Queensland NRL bid is growing legs as top league voices are fully supportive of a fifth NRL team in the state.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Can’t see why not’: Munster’s big call on ‘perfect’ Panthers; Moses’ captaincy critique — NRL Daily

No team has ever started a season so well, but Panthers players are warning the rest of the NRL that they’re far from the finished product and that they’ll only get better as some suggest they could go through the year undefeated.

Fox Sports • NRL → 20 hours ago

Fox Sports

Forgotten Panthers half’s statement; ex-NRL fullback lighting up NSW Cup — Ressies Wrap

Once seen as Jarome Luai’s successor and Nathan Cleary’s future halves partner, Jack Cole shone for the Penrith Panthers over the weekend, but it wasn’t in the NRL.

Fox Sports • NRL → 20 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Where game doesn’t want to go’: Two ‘soft’ penalties under fire in Tigers win amid ‘milking’ claims

Gorden Tallis has called for players to be sent for a HIA when they are milking penalties after the Tigers’ 22-20 golden point win over the Eels was decided by two soft head high shots.

Fox Sports • NRL → 20 hours ago

NRL

'Lightning in a bottle': Bears unveil lofty goal as NRL descends on Perth

Perth Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie has outlined the ambitious goal to sell out every home game in club's inaugural season as excitement builds for the team's entry into the NRL. .

NRL → 21 hours ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

The new way AFLW clubs can lock away players beyond CBA's end

A new mechanism is allowing clubs are able to sign AFLW players beyond 2027.

AFL • AFLW → 17 hours ago

AFL

Fit for purpose: Bulldogs embrace comfort with player-led uniform design

Bulldogs players worked with the club's new supplier to design a more comfortable, better-fitting uniform tailored specifically for women.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

House rules: The star Crow taking next-gen players under her wing

The end of one era means the start of another for both Adelaide and Ebony Marinoff's house.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave the Dees. One off-hand comment changed his mind

It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

AFL

Dees poach Crows' list boss as new head of AFLW

Melbourne is set to name its new head of AFLW.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

AFL

Future father-daughter draftees to be in action at U16 Championships

A partial floating fixture will be used as the best young talent takes to the field through the next two weeks.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

AFL

Hawks welcome back former assistant in sole coaching change

Ben Cavarra will return to Hawthorn's AFLW side as forwards coach.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

Salary cap introduced to AFLW as League announces revamped team

Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

Crows nab highly rated Lions W boss to lead women's program

One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

AFLW Draft prospects to watch: Tall forwards abound in Class of 2026

Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.

AFL • AFLW → 2 weeks ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

Cotton: We are “one or two pieces away”

Six-time MVP Bryce Cotton will be the first to admit this season has been a ‘bitterssweet’ one for him. During his first season with the Adelaide 36ers, he guided them to their second-best regular season record, while claiming his sixth MVP award.

NBL → 23 hours ago

NBL

'Driven by hurt': Wells aims to deliver in NBL27

This season’s Adelaide 36ers were just seconds from ending their 24-year Championship drought against Sydney on Sunday, but it wasn’t to be after a late surge by the Kings. Since then, all members of the 36ers organisation have been reflecting on what could have been.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

WATCH: MVPs clash in epic Championship Series

Kendric Davis and Bryce Cotton went head-to-head in a historic Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, with the Sydney Kings defeating Adelaide 3–2 in the best-of-five decider.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

36ers still processing "rollercoaster" defeat

Leading by six points with 2.20 to play in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Game 5 at Qudos Bank Arena, the Adelaide 36ers had one hand on the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 championship trophy.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

'Everyone played a role in this Championship': Kings praise unsung heroes

With the Hungry Jack’s NBL Championship now residing in Sydney, a lot of the credit can go to Series MVP Kendric Davis, who averaged 27.2 points, 10.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

'Hunger, not heartbreak' for injured King

AAP. Keli Leaupepe only feels hunger, not heartbreak, after being forced to watch the Sydney Kings' NBL triumph from the sidelines.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

WATCH: Davis delivers Game 5 heroics

The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series was one for the ages, with neither Sydney nor Adelaide taking a backward step across the five games. In the Series decider, overtime was needed to seal the Kings’ 12-point win, in front of the competition’s biggest-ever crowd.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

WATCH: Cotton steps up in Game 5

They say pressure makes diamonds, and Adelaide’s Bryce Cotton well and truly proved that on Sunday. On the NBL’s biggest stage, the six-time MVP produced a performance for his 36ers in Game 5 of their Hungry Jack’s Championship Series against Sydney.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

"Grit" defines Kings’ stunning title turnaround

“Gritty” is the word Brian Goorjian keeps coming back to when describing his title-winning Sydney Kings. From a 3–5 start to the season to an incredible run that ended with a Game 5 triumph in the Championship Series, the Kings’ turnaround was remarkable.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

'He's the greatest': Goorjian solidifies legacy with seventh title

With a record seventh Hungry Jack’s NBL championship to his name now, the incredible resume of Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is as good as any in Australian sport.

NBL → 2 days ago

MLSFootball

The Athletic

Diego Simeone tells Antoine Griezmann ahead of summer Orlando transfer: 'I love you'

Griezmann will end his second stint at Atletico, which has spanned a total of 10 seasons, at the end of this campaign before joining Orlando.

The Athletic • MLS → 23 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

FIFA Branding Monopoly Knocks Name Off Hard Rock Stadium, Ousts Gambling Logos

In some cases, not much exertion will be required to comply with FIFA’s demands. FanDuel’s prominent scoreboard position at Lincoln Financial Field is digital. Covering the massive physical “Hard Rock” signs inside and above the exterior of the Dolphins’ home turf will be more of a chore.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 24 hours ago

The Athletic

Spanish players’ protest over La Liga game in U.S. ruled ‘freedom of expression’, not illegal

On Tuesday, Spain’s National Court said the players protest “did not constitute a strike” and was instead "freedom of expression".

The Athletic • Football → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

NYCFC CEO Brad Sims on Building a Stadium, Fixing MLS Rules & The League’s Future Growth

. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. In this special episode, The Cooligans go one-on-one with NYCFC CEO Brad Sims for an in-depth conversation about what it really takes to run a club in Major League Soccer.

Yahoo Sports • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLS weekend wrap: Revel in the joy and agony of absurd long-range goals

In an era where the sport’s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

The Verdict: With World Cup decisions looming, MLS players heed Pochettino's call

As the World Cup nears, each MLS matchday takes on extra significance for those on the national team roster fringes.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

‘We’re home’: Even in a draw, Inter Miami’s stadium opener was a win for David Beckham

Lionel Messi may have scored, captained the side and had a quarter of the new building named in his honor, but this was unmistakably Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham’s night.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

LAFC vs. Orlando: Relive all six goals from LAFC’s historic 6–0 rout of Orlando at BMO Stadium

28th minute — Denis Bouanga (4–0 LAFC)The third-fastest hat trick ever scored in MLS history came in a span of eight minutes.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Fluminense target nets 3️⃣ in eight minutes, Son steals the show in MLS ????

Los Angeles FC steamrolled Orlando City with a 6-0 win in their Matchday 6 MLS clash. Featuring standout performances from Heung-Min Son and Denis Bouanga against Griezmann’s future team in Major League Soccer.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

The Athletic

Messi’s Inter Miami opens new stadium that's befitting of MLS’s glitziest club

Nu Stadium's first game on Saturday came after a long and frustrating road for Inter Miami's ownership.

The Athletic • Football → 3 days ago

Netball

ABC Sport

The only team sport that won't feel the wrath of gambling reform

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 day ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds star creates undershorts to help girls navigate periods in sport

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Netballer explains absence after being separated from daughter at birth

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

'We don't talk about it enough': Mum makes emotional return to Super Netball

The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Super Netball's Kiwi influx leaves sour taste for diehard Australian fans

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Regional netball teams ousted from league over lack of footballers

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds find 'identity' ahead of gold medal defence

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

All too easy for the Diamonds in sealing series win over Jamaica

Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

Australia's netballers thrash Jamaica in first Test

The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds eye timely glimpse of Jamaica in Test series

Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

MotoGPMotorsport

MotoGP

APRILIA RECORDS: the stats do the talking

2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

Simply the Bez: history made by Bezzecchi so far

Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.

MotoGP → 6 days ago

MotoGP

TALKING POINTS: “I’m missing, not the bike”

Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Record-breaker Bezzecchi claims COTA crown with Sunday stunner

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.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Acosta receives penalty, loses Sprint podium as Bastianini promoted

Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

MotoGP

Bezzecchi and Marini penalised after COTA Q2 incident

Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

MotoGP

Marc Marquez handed Long Lap Penalty after Di Giannantonio crash

The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

MotoGP

Di Giannantonio beats Bezzecchi for back-to-back poles

A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

MotoGP

Martin steals stunning Sprint win as drama takes the reins in Texas

The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

MotoGP

Viñales sidelined from US GP, targets Jerez return

The #12 will undergo a minor procedure to remove a displaced screw fitted after his 2025 German GP crash.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

Super RugbyRugby Union

Fox Sports

‘Steep build’: Lomax’s Super Rugby debut delayed as teammate nails Wallabies audition

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.

Fox Sports • Rugby Union → 4 days ago

Fox Sports

NRL stars react as Lomax decides playing future with new rugby ‘dream’

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.

Fox Sports • NRL → 1 month ago

A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Goalkeeper hauled off at half-time as howler sparks A-League rout before coach resigns

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 Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

The Guardian

Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

Major Socceroos blow as World Cup goal scorer’s injury likely to ruin chances of call-up

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

‘What’s happened in this country?’: Roar coach’s ‘pre-judged’ claim in extraordinary ref tirade

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Heartbroken’: Tributes flow for celebrated former A-League coach after tragic death

The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

Teenager announces A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick; City embarrassed

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

The Guardian

Teenage girl wearing jersey with Palestinian flag refused entry to Sydney A-League game

Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Damaging and disappointing’: Ugly twist in A-Leagues debacle as investor takes shock swipe

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Nothing ever happened’: Skipper hits back after groundbreaking Aussie’s homophobia claims

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 months ago

The Guardian

Josh Cavallo claims homophobia drove him out of Adelaide United

Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago