Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
New Zealand have marked Daryl Mitchell to bat at No. 3 and have slotted Bevon Jacobs to bat in the middle order.
Former AFL player Nick Stevens fails in his bid to have his prison term set aside after previously being found guilty by a jury of fraud-related charges.
Schutt accepts two-match ban for "failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescription medication".
Superstar Knights centre Bradman Best has fired a parting shot at the club’s former head of recruitment Peter O’Sullivan over his contract situation, suggesting a deal might get done now that the veteran administrator has left Newcastle.
Leicester are 10th in League One, 10 years after winning the Premier League. After hitting their lowest ebb, are there now grounds for optimism?.
Australia are just six wickets away from a crushing second Test loss in Gqeberha, with South Africa eyeing squaring the series at 1-1 on Day 5. Live updates below!.
"The issue is indeed related to mindset. I believe there is room for improvement here," stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy says after Bangladesh are knocked out of the UAE ODI tri-series.
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 on Wednesday night as Tyrese Haliburton made his return to the lineup from a torn Achilles. Haliburton finished with 23 points and 12 assists in his first game since June 22, 2025. "It felt good. It felt really good," Haliburton said.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 series lead in the WNBA Finals. Angel Reese lead the Dream with 21 points and 12 rebounds. "Y'all not taking this from us, and that's in my heart," Reese said.
Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged a combined 2.06 million viewers across NBC and streaming channels. It is the highest Game 1 viewership for a WNBA Finals in league history, and is also the third most-viewed Finals matchup.
The Lakers star made a 49-foot shot off the glass right before halftime, 21 seconds after the Warriors' rookie picked up a technical foul.
It may be a long season for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns.They opened the 2026-27 campaign in perhaps the worst possible way on Wednesday night at the Moda Center, and couldn’t do anything to slow down Damian Lillard in his official return to the floor for the Trail Blazers.
Touchscreens and urinals with much quicker data feedback around hydration are having an impact on Premier League performance.
The moment that Tyrese Haliburton had spent the last 16 months waiting for came on Wednesday night, with his Indiana Pacers coming down to the wire on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans in their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season.
It took 257 days after his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, but Anthony Davis has finally made his debut with the Washington Wizards. He looked worth the wait.
Josh Giddey admitted he is set to play through a wrist injury after the Chicago Bulls crumbled to a historic 135-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors in Thursday’s season-opener.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo era with the Miami Heat has begun with a loss.In his first game with his new team after being traded from the Bucks in the offseason, Antetokounmpo and the Heat opened the season with a 131-106 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ball appeared to take too many steps on this 3, yet officials swallowed the whistle. "That has to be called," ESPN's Mike Breen said.
The Perth Wildcats, who currently sit third on the NBL standings, have been dealt a major injury blow to marquee big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr, while an import has also returned to the United States, leaving the club with further roster concerns ahead of tomorrow night’s clash against Melbourne United.
The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Walter Clayton Jr. to a two-way contract. The Memphis Grizzlies waived Clayton on Monday at the roster cutdown deadline.
The Brisbane Bullets entered last night’s clash against the Tasmania JackJumpers missing several key players, and despite a spirited effort, fell short in a hostile environment at MyState Bank Arena, with the JackJumpers continuing to establish themselves as one of the best teams in the league.
The Warriors are considering deals that would end Porziņģis' time with the franchise.
The Portland Trail Blazers will start Ja Morant in the backcourt alongside Damian Lillard to start the season. The Blazers acquired Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in an offseason trade.
The Orlando Magic picked up the third-year rookie-scale option on guard Jase Richardson and the fourth-year option on forward Tristan da Silva. Both players are now under contract through the 2027-28 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers open the 2026-27 season at home on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Ahead of the game, star guard Luka Dončić took out a full-page ad in the LA Times and wrote a message to the Lakers faithful. "Tonight we start our run for a championship.
The Golden State Warriors are exploring trade options involving forward Kristaps Porziņģis, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Porziņģis has been away from the team while dealing with recurring POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) symptoms.
The Golden State Warriors have begun to explore the trade market for Kristaps Porzingis, who is out indefinitely with recurring symptoms from POTS. Porzingis is contemplating his future with basketball due his autoimmune condition.
Fifteen years to the day after they lost at home to Bury in League One, Bournemouth host seven-time champions of Europe AC Milan in the Europa League.
The club have risen rapidly from Italy's lower leagues but the 4-1 win over Manchester United was testament to their quality.
Argentina's production line of talented playmakers remains alive and well after Paz's display of playmaking brilliance on Wednesday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Backup goalkeeper Ben Lundt made a key save in the penalty shootout of a 120-minute 0-0 tie with the Columbus Crew to help St. Louis City win the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night. Timo Baumgartl gave St.
We crunch the expected points metric to assess which clubs might be in a false position in the table.
Bournemouth's traditional striped shirts were created as a direct tribute to Milan. On Thursday, they meet in the Europa League.
Hurzeler's side have the right profiles in terms of ball delivery, smart movement and aerial presence to maintain a consistent threat.
For much of the 20th century, winning the US Open Cup required a team to beat someone from St Louis. The Gateway City was home to many of the nation’s best teams during some ramshackle eras of soccer in the United States, with six different clubs combining for 10 trophy lifts.
St. Louis City won its first trophy since becoming an MLS club in 2023, overcoming an injury to its captain and star goalkeeper.
Today on The Cooligans we break down Manchester United's thumping at the hands of Como and pose the question... Would a manager change really solve anything?From there we marvel at PSG's 4-2 victory over Barcelona despite a handful of key injuries to the Parisian side.
Knights gun Bradman Best is peppered with questions about his contract situation ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with Fiji.
The veteran Rabbitohs five-eighth is eager to sign off on an incentivised deal for 2027, as the Wests Tigers lock down a gun back-rower until the end of 2029.
The Manly forward was chosen to lead the pre-match Sipi Tau – regarded as the ultimate honour for a Tongan player.
Nobody has played rugby league for Tonga more than Tui Lolohea and as the island nation hunts its first ever World Cup the last survivor of the team's old days has proven he has still got plenty to offer. .
After playing together for the first time last weekend with Lebanon, Tony and Tupou Francis are now preparing to play opposite cousin Lehi Hopoate in Friday night's match against Tonga.
The Tigers have confirmed a big signing boost on Thursday with Samuela Fainu extending his time at the club for another two years.
Kalyn Ponga breaks through and steps Reece Walsh cold to score a crucial New Zealand try.
Kiwis forward Tanner Stowers-Smith is ready to cap a fairytale rise from fan in the stands to international debut in his hometown of Christchurch.
Cooper Bai's famous father Marcus was annoyed at him over a previous contractual decision, but says the pair have now moved past their rift.
Hugo Savala admits he was out on his feet after the NRL grand final but he will happily find the energy to pull on the England jersey and do his family proud at the World Cup.
England has suffered a “devastating blow” with premiership-winning Rooster Jasmin Strange ruled out of the World Cup after scans confirmed she suffered a major knee injury following a freak accident at training.
Kezie Apps admits it was hard to imagine life in Jillaroos camp without three-time World Cup winner and trailblazer of the women's game Ali Brigginshaw.
A dummy-half once likened to rugby league legend Cameron Smith has been tapped on the shoulder by the Broncos and is now free to leave the club.
England debutant Jasmin Strange darts over the try line to extend her team's lead over Wales at the Rugby League World Cup.
Cook Islands captain KL Iro is pumped to have the chance to play alongside one of his idols Val Holmes.
Controversial rugby league great John Hopoate convinced star winger Jojo Fifita to play for Tonga at the World Cup.
The second week of the men’s Rugby League World Cup is almost here, with a few powerhouse teams resting stars as one eye turns towards the semi-finals.
Jarome Luai and Brian To'o received two welcomes as they touched down in Port Moresby with Toa Samoa.
Two of the biggest Chiefs signings, already beloved in PNG, have arrived in PNG to take on the Kumuls. The locals appear unsure who they should support.
Plans for a new lakeside stadium in the centre of Canberra have emerged this month, with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr calling for the proposed rectangular venue to also be configured for AFL and cricket matches.
Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.
As Wales prepare to tackle Japan in two WXV Tests, can you name the dozen debutants since Sean Lynn took over as head coach in 2025?.
Mark Nawaqanitawase says representing either Fiji or Italy over Australia in next year’s Rugby World Cup is a genuine possibility.
Michael Cheika might just be the busiest bloke in Australian rugby. Having helped lead the Roosters to an NRL title, this is how he plans to turn the Waratahs around.
An emotional Emily Chancellor explains her retirement call before her final Wallaroos game in Canberra on Friday.
After an impressive start to life at Connacht, former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray feels Ciaran Frawley is a player to watch this autumn.
Maro Itoje has reaffirmed his long‑term commitment to England, rejecting interest from France by agreeing a new deal with Saracens. Itoje’s existing deal, signed in 2024, was due to expire after the World Cup next year but he has agreed terms with his club despite interest from Top 14 sides.
Marcus Smith is set to make his 200th appearance for Harlequins when they take on London rivals Saracens on Sunday.
Bath confirm number eight Dan du Preez will be sidelined for a "considerable time" with a torn hamstring.
World Rugby has appointed Megan Rose, an American tennis pro turned United States Tennis Association (USTA) executive, as managing director of the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup, a key appointment as the governing body prepares to host what is by some measures the third-biggest global sporting event on American soil for the first time.
Australian quick Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches for a rule breach relating to prescription medication.
Former Australian great Michael Hussey has hit back at calls for major change to the Test team, as pressure mounts following a fourth day disaster against South Africa.
Australia fast bowler accepts penalty and apologises for 'failing to meet the standards' expected of her.
This will be the first ODI tournament final in Sharjah since 2003, and Afghanistan go into it as the team in form, while Zimbabwe will hope their batters come good.
Gabe Bell was the hero for the Tigers with six second innings wickets, including the final two of the match.
Greg Chappell has a theory about batsmen that he suspects applies perfectly to the lament Marnus Labuschagne is experiencing after the Queenslander’s double-despair in Gqeberha on Wednesday placed his career on a knife’s edge.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald backed the longer term record of his side after they were bundled out for 99.
Australia shows a needless sense of urgency at the crease on day four and it backfires spectacularly as South Africa takes firm control in Gqeberha.
Steve Smith reaches a major milestone but doesn't return and Marnus Labuschagne makes a mockery of an enormous reprieve on a disastrous fourth day for the Aussies in Gqeberha. Here are the quick hits from South Africa. .
South Africa are now the only side with a realistic chance of winning although being able to enforce the follow-on will likely be key to the outcome.
For the first time in four-and-a-half decades, the 2026 World Series is guaranteed to result in a first-time champion. It could very well be the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays.
The Yankees owner says Apollo will have "zero" say in the daily operations of New York's American League franchise.
How interested are you in an all-small-market World Series? And who will you be rooting for in this David vs. David faceoff? .
Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman spoke to reporters Wednesday and gave an update on star Shohei Ohtani.Friedman said Ohtani dealt with knee and biceps injuries throughout the year and called the whole situation "whack-a-mole.
The Dodgers’ handling of the four-time MVP drew scrutiny as Ohtani struggled in the second half.
Seattle is also considering Joe Espada, Rocco Baldelli and other candidates to replace Dan Wilson after a disappointing 2026 season.
The Angels finished 62-100 and last in the AL West this past season, Suzuki’s first as manager.
The Los Angeles Angels announced Wednesday that they declined Kurt Suzuki's contract option and will look for a new manager for the 2027 season.
Aaron Boone will be returning as manager of the New York Yankees for the 2027 season, the final year of his contract, the team confirmed on Wednesday.
"The players didn't live up live up to their end of the bargain in the playoffs," Steinbrenner said.
"We've agreed on a new contract that we just have to bang out some minor stuff on the back end of it, but we're locked and loaded," he said.
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As the Rays prepare to play in another World Series, take a look back at the 2008 team that set a standard for an upstart franchise.
After a marathon 162-game season, are MLB players in the mood to watch a postseason they're not in? More than 100 gave us their take.
For one final time, our MLB experts peer into their crystal balls to tell us who will become world champions and which playerswill shine.
Why are the Brewers, Rays and Guardians successful in the first place? It’s certainly not because they’re getting outspent.
Printed tickets have faded away from the sports landscape. For one group of collectors, though, they will never die.
Since the MLB postseason began on Sept. 29, 12 teams have played 35 games to get to this point. Just two teams remain in the field.
Woodruff is aiming to return from a shoulder injury, but it’s unclear whether that will work out for him and Milwaukee.
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Mikel Arteta says the quadriceps injury Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up in the Champions League draw with Bayern Munich "does not look good at all".
Rice scored in the 82nd minute to grab Arsenal a point at the Allianz Arena. Our writers analyse the key talking points.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.
Manchester United’s struggles deepened with a dismal 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT), piling further pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick — who copped a stunning whack from his captain.
Cerys Jones and Conor O'Neill break down the main talking points from Manchester United's woeful 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League.
Eberechi Eze has been struggling for form this season for Arsenal, but there could be hope that the forward turns it around.
In part two of our interview, the ex-United manager reveals more about his time at the club and discusses his three-game reign in Germany.
For the first time, Chelsea's actions match the rhetoric surrounding their desire to keep academy defender Josh Acheampong.
This meeting of perhaps Europe's two best sides struggled for flow until it jolted itself into a frenetic finish in the final 20 minutes.
In 1967, the trophy was awarded in a Budapest kitchen. In 2024, Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony. For many, it's become an "obsession".
The AFLW's father-daughter rule is set to change dramatically from 2028, changing the ability of clubs to access family talent.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw and Maya Louvel-Finn are expected to be omitted from St Kilda's side this week after failing to meet deadlines on mandatory club tasks.
Sophie Conway will join a rare group at Brisbane when she plays her 100th match this weekend.
Take a look at the matches that are set to shape the eight across the final two rounds.
Check out all the latest trade and contract news from around the AFLW.
GWS coach Cam Bernasconi has brushed aside speculation over Cambridge McCormick's future as they eye Carlton's scalp.
Craig Starcevich is confident Brisbane can push back up the ladder quickly, with a new deal as coach imminent.
Having announced her retirement from playing, Gold Coast's Jamie Stanton wants to be a coach.
Coach Colin O'Riordan can empathise with Zippy Fish as she ponders her future.
From base camp to the top four, the Bulldogs are climbing fast. Dylan Bolch spent time with the Dogs to discover the mantra, methods and belief behind their stunning ascent.
Brisbane makes its first delistings of the off-season.
The Saints have delisted Jack Carroll in more changes after the trade period.
Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan says it will be a “challenge” for Tasmania to recruit players from other clubs as the forward approaches a contract year in 2027.
Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley is set to be among the shortlist of contenders for Brisbane’s senior coaching vacancy as Chris Fagan weighs up his next move.
A Morrish Medal winner pushing into first-round contention, a freakish small forward and an elite athlete weighing up an AFL career against an Olympic dream.
The Lions are a club to watch when it comes to pick swaps ahead of the Telstra AFL Draft.
Phil Krakouer says recent comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson that were labelled “completely racist” show why the class action must proceed.
The Eagles have made another list change after the trade period.
The Magpies have made several more list changes after the trade period.
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr spent time inside Premier League club Sunderland over the off-season.
Between 54 and 63 picks are anticipated at this year's AFL Draft.
GWS has parted ways with former No.15 pick Conor Stone.
The AFL has set the date for next year's State of Origin clash between Western Australia and South Australia.
Ethan Drever was a Bombers fan before he could even crawl.
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has stopped short of backing the club’s major sponsor Woodside Energy amid a growing push for the Dockers to end their partnership with the company.
With South Australia's Origin return locked in, we take a look at what their best team could like like early next year.
Western Australia will host South Australia in February next year.
With a new AFL season comes recalibrated expectations, and there’s a range of forecasts for the 18 clubs ahead of the 2026 campaign.
AFL.com.au's draft guru Cal Twomey delivers his fourth Phantom Form Guide ahead of the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft.
St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki was taken off on a stretcher after suffering a head injury in the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Bürki was involved in a frightening incident midway through the second half.
CINCINNATI (AP) — David Douděra scored for the first time in MLS, and Teenage Hadebe recorded his first goal with Cincinnati to help beat D.C. United 2-1 on Wednesday night.
ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 13: Simon Becher (11) of St. Louis City tries to power past Sean Zawadzki (25) of Columbus Crew to get control of the ball during the MLS regular season match where St. Louis CITY SC hosted the Columbus Crew on Saturday April 13, 2025, at Energizer Park in St.
Should Messi play both Miami games and attend the Ballon d’Or ceremony, he would travel 36 hours on a plane, and all in the space of a week.
Sports playoff and tournament expansion is inevitable, with the amount of money at stake. But not all are immune to a watered-down product.
Olsen led Houston to the 2023 U.S. Open Cup and has the Dynamo in the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
Soccer in America did not start with Lionel Messi's arrival, nor David Beckham's or even with the 1994 World Cup on these shores or the birth of MLS two years later. The U.S. Open Cup is a reminder.
An MLS OG club – the Columbus Crew – will host the league's second-newest entry – St. Louis City SC – in the final of the 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Both teams are coming into the championship showdown in exceptional form.
(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, October 21COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN'S)6 p.m.Winthrop at Virginia Tech — ACCNX. 7 p.m.
Player availability will be dependent on which teams advance far into the MLS Cup playoffs.
Is a full tear-down in order for Indy? Plus Mike Sando explains how "f--- them picks" impacts the Rams' special teams.
Ryan Fitzpatrick stands by his criticism of Bo Nix. But he knows his delivery last week wasn't great. Fitzpatrick, after he ripped the Denver Broncos quarterback on Amazon Prime Video's postgame show on Thursday, walked his comments back a bit on his podcast on Wednesday.
Entering Week 7, we're about only one-third of the way through the regular season. So what good is a playoff lookahead this early, especially one where last season's champs (Seahawks) and this season's favorites (Rams) are not included? You might be surprised.
Josh Jacobs spoke to reporters on Wednesday for the first time since he was removed from the commissioner's exempt list late last week. The Green Bay Packers running back missed the first six weeks of the season while the NFL investigated Jacobs' offseason arrest for domestic abuse in May.
Green, who was originally drafted in the NBA, is one of the Cowboys' most iconic players despite not playing college football.
On Wednesday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield practiced for the first time since dislocating the thumb on his throwing hand in a Week 3 loss to the Vikings.
The NFL commissioner addressed a variety of topics at the league owners’ meetings Wednesday in New York City.
Bailey, a 2011 third-round pick, played 10 seasons in the NFL, including eight in Kansas City and two in Atlanta.
If the NFL truly acted in the best interest of Hurts, it should welcome questions, not shut them down.
Norm Hall via Getty ImagesFour years ago, the Detroit Lions traded tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings midseason.
Vance, a longtime Bengals fan who has a home in Cincinnati, was in town for a mid-term campaign rally.
Dallas is 2-4 and coming off two bad losses in primetime. But Jones remains optimistic his team can turn things around.
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh made it clear he still supports Jordan Elliott following the defensive tackle's release due to reportedly having a gun at a team facility.
There's nothing quite like a road victory in the NFL, striding into an opponent's house and walking out with a win.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is in just his fourth NFL season. That's a bit surprising given how many ups and downs he has already had. Stroud's career seems to be back on the upswing.
Allen Bailey, a former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman who spent 10 seasons in the NFL, died Tuesday. He was 37. Bailey's brother, Alford, reportedly confirmed the news to TMZ, which was the first to report Bailey's death.
NEW YORK — After the NFL Players Association called for an investigation into the handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday “we welcome that.”“That’s fine,” Goodell said.
The NFC East features some of the most storied franchises in the NFL. These are teams that have won championships and amass huge fan bases.That's why it feels so unusual to see the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders all struggling at once.
The New York Giants like what they've seen from quarterback J.J. McCarthy over the past month.
The New York Giants like what they've seen from quarterback J.J. McCarthy over the past month.
The National Lacrosse League and new jersey supplier Capelli Sport are making a big first impression with the release of home jerseys for all 12 teams — some of which are quite different from their predecessors.
The Savannah Ghost Pirates are getting the skeletons out of their closets — quite literally — for the spooky season.
FC Barcelona were forced to dig into their wardrobe and wear their third kits from the 2025-26 season in the UEFA Champions League this week.
NEW YORK — The NFL believes the Eagles followed proper medical procedures in the Jalen Hurts case, sources and league officials said Tuesday. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer, strongly defended the Eagles’ actions at the owners meeting in New York on Tuesday.
We've compiled a comprehensive list of every uniform and logo change, as well as every new court design and jersey patch partnership, that has taken place across the association this offseason.
Toss another log on the fire: the NHL is turning Princess Auto Stadium into a giant Canadian cabin for Sunday’s Heritage Classic between the Jets and Canadiens, complete with timber-log walls, a glowing stone fireplace, and antlers mounted on the hockey sticks.
John Daly has turned the closure of the Augusta Hooters he used to annually spend Masters week at into a multiyear, nationwide content and merchandise deal with Topgolf.
It was a golden occasion at Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver over the weekend as the Pioneers men’s hockey team wore fitting jerseys to celebrate their recent national championship.
Reports of purple's extinction in Toronto appear to have been greatly exaggerated as a new rumour has the Raptors swapping their black Statement Edition uniform for purple in 2027-28. The post Report: Purple Returning to Toronto Raptors Uniforms in 2027 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Like a wave crashing into the shore, the United Football League is ready to crash into Rhode Island.
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.
Australian golf star Marc Leishman will return home to defend his Victorian PGA title in December, but at the top of his “priority list” this summer is winning an Aussie “major” for the first time.
Ryan Fox hopes to finish a “memorable” 2026 in style by becoming the first man since 1981 to win the British and Australian Open titles in the same year.
The PGA Tour of Australasia is experiencing a renaissance, with crowds — and creatures — flocking in their masses to witness a drought breaking victory in Western Australia.
Rory McIlroy has hit back at a rival’s claim his appearance at the India Championship was solely motivated by money, after a poor finish saw the Northern Irishman slide to 42nd in New Delhi.
An amateur golfer has achieved two of the sports most unlikely feats – on successive holes.
It had been a long time coming, but James Marchesani finally shook the proverbial monkey off his back with a near hole-in-one on the penultimate hole finally delivering his maiden PGA Tour of Australasia victory.
LIV Golf has hit out at the DP World Tour, claiming it is interfering with the cash-strapped rebel league’s plans to extricate itself from its current dire financial situation.
Rory McIlroy has copped a brutal whack from a rival golfer as he and Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra kept up their charge in their incomplete second round at the rain-hit European Tour’s India Championship.
More common now at Australian golf’s biggest events, like the PGA and Open, there was a time when international superstars didn’t need the showpiece events to visit these shores.
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.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for the Circuit of the Americas, including a podium finish, two top-six hopefuls and a points bet.
Ferrari have become the latest F1 team to unveil a special livery design for the United States Grand Prix weekend.
Get race ready for your chance to win the ultimate F1 experience. Think you've got the speed, focus and memory to take on the grid?.
The Aston Martin AMR26 will sport a different look at the United States Grand Prix.
In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin.
The weather forecast is in ahead of the United States Grand Prix, which will be held at the Circuit of The Americas.
Here is all the information you need to follow the United States Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
In the latest episode of official podcast F1 Beyond the Grid, Mercedes’ Third Driver Fred Vesti has opened up about his ‘very different’ approach to joining the team.
Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.
Young driver’s maiden championship is all but secured but Mercedes upgrades will inform next year’s run to the line.
Mercedes have become the latest team to present a revised, one-off livery for this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
From a Doctor Doom-inspired Formula 1 livery to a comic book featuring Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, discover how Williams joined forces with Marvel.
We have looked at the betting markets for Qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas to assess the leading contenders for pole.
IndyCar winner and F1 TV analyst on the selection problem facing the Racing Bulls bosses ahead of next season.
We look at the betting markets to predict the five most likely drivers to win at the Circuit of the Americas.
Mark Hughes explains how a floor stay exemption has allowed Red Bull and Audi to run sharper sidepod undercuts in 2026 – and how the FIA’s rule change will curb the benefit from 2027.
In the latest episode of official podcast, F1 Nation, Jolyon Palmer and Alex Jacques discuss how Red Bull can build on their impressive turnaround in the future.
Marcin Budkowski took over from Graeme Lowdon as Cadillac Team Principal in the summer, and has plenty on the agenda as he looks to develop F1's newest outfit.
Rafael Camara has decided which driver number he’d like to race with in his rookie season with Haas.
The 24-year-old Khusnutdinov has most recently been Boston's No. 2 left wing, playing alongside Fraser Minten and JJ Peterka. .
Tkachuk and the Panthers are in Ottawa for the first time since the winger was traded to Florida in June.
Alexis Lafrenière leads the Rangers in points and goals this season, and it's not surprising. Let's take a deeper look.
It’s still early to roll out a full-blown Big Board, but it’s not too soon to start identifying the top players who could move this season.
From Tyler Toffoli to Barclay Goodrow to Darnell Nurse, veterans are joining the Sharks with a belief that big things are coming.
The former Senators captain visits his old team for the first time since forcing his way out in a summer trade to join his brother Matthew.
The success of "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus" has attracted prospective fans to a league that is still figuring out how to serve them.
The success of "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus" has attracted prospective fans to a league that is still figuring out how to serve them.
The teams on Larkin's list are all in the United States and most are in the inner circle of Stanley Cup contenders.
The Penguins' team plane turned around abruptly because the 19-year-old had a medical episode moments after takeoff.
This week, we have two games that sure seem to scream out for the Revenge Game label.
"For me, it was an easy decision," said Green, who is now set to coach the Senators through 2030-31.
The opposing superstars make for an electric matchup Tuesday at Rogers Place between the top teams in the Central and Pacific Divisions.
Let’s add to the drama of the early goings of the 2026-27 season with some way-too-early takes. Who cares about sample size?.
Our annual column aims to provide some overarching data that contextualizes how the league's 32 teams fit into certain demographic buckets.
Jury selection set for December in trial of New Jersey man accused of killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Seven players will make their national team debuts in Denmark, with mainstays Brianne Jenner and Jocelyne Larocque notably absent.
These eight NHL prospects have stood out early in the season with their hot starts.
Remember the state of the NHL a year ago? It was still too early back then too, but let's check back in on some things that seemed obvious.
The architect of the Cup-winning Panthers was inspired by his time with the Brewers and "the fun that they had playing ball.".
The Perth Wildcats have received a huge boost on the eve of their Round 6 blockbuster with Melbourne United, with one of their stars announced to return.
The Brisbane Bullets announced announced changes to three of their home games on Thursday in the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
Wednesday night proved to be a tough outing for the Brisbane Bullets, who battled hard but fell to the Tasmania JackJumpers. This was despite Will Weaver’s side playing without big men Tyrell Harrison and Jacob Holt, star guard Arnas Velička and two-way wing Sam McDaniel.
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Brisbane Bullets import Nate Hinton has wasted no time making his mark in his first NBL season. While plenty of imports need time to find their feet in the League, the energetic guard says his stints with Team USA helped prepare him for the physicality and pace of the FIBA game.
Josh Bannan and Will Magnay combined for 34 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists against a Brisbane Bullets team without Tyrell Harrison and Jacob Holt with the Tasmania JackJumpers retaining NBL top spot with the 106-85 Ignite Cup victory.
Brisbane Bullets star Tyrell Harrison has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s Ignite Cup game with Tasmania, after failing his fitness test on his injured ankle.
The Sydney Kings have had plenty of standouts during the opening five rounds of the NBL championship defence.
The Perth Wildcats will be without Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. for longer than first expected, after the big man suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from a lower leg injury. The centre suffered the injury in Round 2 against New Zealand and has been sidelined since.
Heading into Round 6 of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, heavyweights Melbourne United sit in eighth spot with a 3-4 record. That poor start to the campaign was capped by a disappointing defeat to the last-placed Illawarra Hawks on Sunday.
Leylah Fernandez outlasted Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a 3-hour, 3-minute battle Wednesday to reach the Ningbo quarterfinals, while Marta Kostyuk's retirement propelled Ekaterina Alexandrova into the last eight and clinched Karolina Muchova's spot at the WTA Finals Indian Wells bid.
The elite eight singles field is set after Karolina Muchova secured the final place, earning a second WTA Finals qualification after winning titles in Doha and Bad Homburg and reaching the Wimbledon final.
The 2026 WTA 1000 season is in the books, with nine players crowned champions across 10 tournaments. Vote for your favorite title run here.
Second seed Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the BNB Ningbo Open because of a left thigh injury, and has announced that she's ending her season prematurely.
Maja Chwalinska won the first title of her career, Sonay Kartal came out of nowhere to reach a WTA 1000 final and more in the latest WTA week in review.
FAGE will become title partner of the WTA Finals in 2026, with the agreement covering the championship’s move from Indian Wells to Charlotte and continuing through 2029.
It's official -- we have our eight-player WTA Finals singles field. Karolina Muchova qualified on Wednesday, and she will join Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Linda Noskova and Elina Svitolina in Indian Wells.
A host of WTA icons celebrated Martina Navratilova's 70th birthday in Miami on Sunday night, including Pam Shriver, Chris Evert, Rosie Casals, Mary Carillo, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Chanda Rubin and Gigi Fernandez.
Angelique Kerber defeated Yanina Wickmayer in Sunday’s final, then reflected on the joy of returning to the court with a field of former Tour rivals, many of them mothers.
Karolina Muchova is sitting out Ningbo and Osaka, but she can secure the final place if Iga Swiatek and Marta Kostyuk fall short of key results in Ningbo.
In the few months that followed Roland Garros, Maja Chwalinska had to learn how to handle a whole new level of attention, but a strong Asian swing and a first WTA 1000 title in Wuhan show how far she has come.
Alexandra Eala defeated Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 in Ningbo to secure her 34th tour-level victory of the 2026 season and advance to the second round of the WTA 500 event. The Filipino snapped a three-match losing streak with the win and will next meet No.
Four-time Grand Slam champions Ashleigh Barty and Svetlana Kuznetsova have been announced as International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2027 nominees.
Maja Chwalinska climbs to No. 11 after winning her first WTA title, while Sonay Kartal jumps 121 places to No. 49 after reaching the Wuhan final in her third tournament back.
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai punched their ticket with the Australian Open title, while Kristina Mladenovic and Guo Hanyu, Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez also booked spots, leaving three places still open.
Elina Svitolina has announced her marriage to fellow tennis star Gael Monfils is “ending” in a statement explaining the devastating toll the war in Ukraine has taken on her.
Bianca Andreescu and Sloane Stephens won titles in Rovereto, Italy and Oklahoma, USA, respectively, as the former US Open champions continued their push back up the rankings. Andreescu climbed 36 places to No. 132, while Stephens rose 15 spots to No.
Maja Chwalinska completed another breakthrough week in Wuhan, rallying from a set down to defeat Sonay Kartal and capture her first WTA title.
Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani defeated defending champions Storm Hunter and Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 6-4 to win the Wuhan Open doubles title. The victory marked the top seeds' sixth title of the season and eighth overall as a team.
As Martina Navratilova turns 70 years old, we look back at a career that made her one of the most accomplished players in tennis history and one of its most respected voices.
A new program launches on the Road to MotoGP, promoting the sport around the world and further increasing accessibility to motorcycle racing.
The #36 will remain on the sidelines at this weekend's Australian GP, with no replacement planned.
Two wheels meet four at one of the world’s greatest racetracks in Austin, Texas.
The Prima Pramac rider will undergo surgery and be replaced by test rider Augusto Fernandez.
Signed and sealed, the 2027 grid is confirmed! Find out who’s moving where ahead of MotoGP’s new era.
The Colombian will move up to LCR from Moto2, racing alongside Zarco.
The #11 will race in the factory squad alongside the 2021 World Champion.
Sit back and witness five incredible battles we’ve seen at the magical Phillip Island over the years – proving anything can happen Down Under.
A last chapter of history will be written as Phillip Island brings the end of the title showdown ever closer.
The #54 will be sidelined to recover, with the WorldSBK race winner stepping in at Gresini once again.
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.
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.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.