Chelsea's centre-circle ritual is winding up opponents, fans – and now even referees are involved
Chelsea have been doing their huddle over the match ball since the game at Napoli in January and now officials are starting to intervene.
Chelsea have been doing their huddle over the match ball since the game at Napoli in January and now officials are starting to intervene.
Nicolas Jackson and Luis Diaz were sent off as Bayern Munich drew with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
Michael Carrick has been backed by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, although he wouldn't confirm if the manager's stay would be extended.
In-form Southampton ended Championship leaders Coventry's six-match winning run with a 2-1 victory at the CBS Arena.
Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says the Spurs hierarchy "know where I am" if they decide to replace interim boss Igor Tudor – so could the 79-year-old make a sensational return to management?.
We’ve assessed the betting markets and made our Bet Builder selections for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Ireland could become Six Nations champions after they saw off Scotland 41-21 at the Aviva Stadium.
The El Paso Chihuahuas, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres in the Pacific Coast League, unveiled an alternate identity with roots in Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican cultures. The team will play select games as the Matachines, a tribute to traditional dancers in the region.
In sporting vernacular Scotland have long looked on Dublin as a “hard place to go”. Roughly an hour’s flight time from Edinburgh, they get to stay in a decent hotel, play in a relatively modern stadium with good facilities, against modestly resourced opponents, and in conditions they could never describe as alien.
Ireland outlast Scotland in a pulsating Six Nations Triple Crown decider to keep their championship hopes alive and deny the Scots in Dublin.
One Mariners teammate has already made light of Raleigh's aversion to in-game handshakes with opponents. Sunday presents another chance.
Cal Raleigh seemed to make clear this week that he wasn't interested in handing out fist bumps to opponents. Randy Arozarena tried and was unsuccessful.
The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan's best players before they hit the majors. Here's who to keep an eye on this year.
The Dominican Republic has been dominant in the WBC and would be overwhelming favorites in Sunday's semifinal if not for Skenes.
The Dominican Republic's relentless offense keeps piling up runs with electrifying style: "We're showing everyone who we are.".
They might be known for their bleach-blond bonding ritual, but this year, something deeper is bonding Team Rubio at the WBC.
Undefeated Team Japan will face off against a Team Venezuela lineup loaded with big-league talent.
The Americans look vulnerable at the World Baseball Classic. And now the bat-flipping, high-energy Dominican Republic awaits.
The team is mostly U.S. born but shares another bond: "There's an overall just sense of family that comes from being an Italian-American.".
Team Italy has been one of the feel-good stories of this WBC. Can the Italians sustain their good vibes through the quarterfinals?.
Fourteen years ago, on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea, a group of 20 eager, Canadian teenage baseball players were handed a humbling bit of news.
Clayton Kershaw will not be on the United States roster for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, with the retired pitcher being replaced by reliever Jeff Hoffman.
The Dominican Republic’s celebrations at the World Baseball Classic got The Athletic thinking about the most memorable in sport.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says catcher Gabriel Moreno was a late scratch against the Royals because of right forearm tightness and was set for further testing.
The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.
Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.
MLB franchise could fetch a price that exceeds the record $2.42 billion Steve Cohen paid for the New York Mets in 2020.
Two teams that were on a collision course for a matchup at some point in the World Baseball Classic will now meet in the semifinals.
The Americans held off a late rally by Canada. Now they face a Dominican squad that has outscored opponents by 41 runs in five games.
Manager Albert Pujols praised he's team's energy: "That's in our blood, that's in our DNA.".
A man shot and killed two people in a drugstore parking lot near the TPC Sawgrass and then escaped by going onto the course, leading the Players Championship to delay opening fan gates as a precaution before the third round, authorities said.
We're halfway through the Players Championship with Ludvig Aberg holding the lead. Here's what we're watching for the rest of the way.
Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 to hold a two-shot lead in the Players Championship while Scottie Scheffler narrowly made the cut.
Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship because of back spasms. Now he's happy to get to play for two more days.
Ludvig Aberg fired a nine-under par 63, one off the course record, to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA Players Championship.
Sepp Straka saved par seven times, chipped in for eagle late in his round and carded a 5-under 67 at the Players Championship, which was suspended due to darkness.
Rory McIlroy said rustiness, and not his back, was the bigger issue Thursday as he shot 2-over 74 in the first round of the Players Championship.
Adam Scott’s near ace at the iconic island green par 3 17th stunned but fellow past champion Jason Day is leading the Australian charge following the first round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Players Championship early Thursday morning with a back injury.
Ryan Fox of New Zealand withdrew from the Players Championship on Thursday, later saying he had surgery for kidney stones.
The men's national selector said Pakistan missed out of the semi-final only because of net run rate and pushed back against criticism of the team and selection committee.
Pakistan batter Salman Agha is reprimanded for his angry reaction to his controversial run-out against Bangladesh in Friday's one-day international.
Agha threw his gloves and helmet in anger after his dismissal in the second ODI against Bangladesh.
WA's offspinner took his second five-wicket haul of the Sheffield Shield season, helping bowl NSW out for 232.
Queensland lost Renshaw and Labuschagne in slumping to 48 for 3 after Neser took 5 for 37 to dismiss Tasmania for 198 on day one.
Queensland lost Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in slumping to 3-48 after Michael Neser took the key wickets to dismiss Tasmania for 198.
The revamped Hundred will bring us the awkward spectacle of men in chinos struggling to keep the lid on a Pandora’s box of political volatility.
West Australian spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has taken his second five-wicket haul of the Sheffield Shield season, helping bowl NSW out for 232.
South Australia have posted the highest first-innings score at Junction Oval in this Sheffield Shield season, and they're still to be dismissed against ladder leaders Victoria.
Both the ODIs so far have been one-sided affairs, and an even contest to decide the series will work best for the fans... but the weather might have a say again.
ATLANTA — There's a stain on the otherwise immaculate black carpet inside the Hawks' home locker room. The culprit: Something from the shellfish section, tail still attached, sprinkled with cajun flakes. "Come on, y'all," crows CJ McCollum.
On a recent episode of Unguarded, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet gave an update on how his rehab from a torn ACL is going. As part of that update, VanVleet left the door open that he could still play this season. "I'm about five, five and a half months, almost six months now.
The Wolves had to expend extra energy to topple a decimated Warriors team. Minnesota will get no such respite in OKC on Sunday.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray will miss at least two more weeks due to a sprained left ankle. The team announced that Murray will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Given that there are only four weeks left in the season, it puts things in doubt for the remainder of the season for Murray.
Injuries continue to ravage the Golden State Warriors after the team lost four more players Friday night during their 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Avoid the Play-In? Get an All-Star back on track? Lottery positioning? These last weeks are important for a variety of reasons.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is "as beaten up as any team I can ever remember" after losing four more players to injury and dropping their fourth straight to fall two games behind the Clippers for the West's eighth seed.
Adam Silver met with local officials on Friday after the Portland Trail Blazers received the Oregon Legislature's approval to renovate the Moda Center. State lawmakers passed a measure last week to secure $365 million for renovation of the 30-year-old building.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert set a deadline of Monday for the league and the union to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement without disrupting the schedule for this upcoming season. "We have to get it done by Monday.
Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers' game against the Jazz on Friday night following the Oregon Legislature's approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.
The Sydney Kings won into their fourth NBL Championship series in seven seasons after sweeping their Semi-Final series against the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena on Saturday.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters that there is urgency to get a new CBA done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.
UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury that will likely sideline him for at least one game, but the Bruins held off No. 8 Michigan State 88-84 to advance to the Big Ten tournament semifinals.
MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years despite Miami (Ohio) losing to UMass in the league quarterfinals after going 31-0 in the regular season.
Jaden Bradley hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to send No. 2 Arizona to the Big 12 tournament final with an 82-80 win over Iowa State.
WNBPA chief Terri Carmichael Jackson expressed optimism on Day 4 of CBA negotiations with the league, saying that continued conversations have helped "chip away at what the concerns are for both sides.".
Two nights after his team's toughness was openly questioned, Barnes and the Raptors responded with one of the blocks of the season.
Makuach Maluach had his career night, Matthew Dellavedova was at his ferocious best, Kendric Davis fired when it mattered and the Sydney Kings had too much for the Perth Wildcats to win 89-75 and advance to the NBL Championship Series.
The Sydney Kings are the first team into the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series after sweeping Perth 2-0 in their Playoff Series. Their spot was secured by defeating the Wilcats 89-75 on Saturday night at RAC Arena.
Former NBA player Glen Davis was released from prison Thursday after serving 17 months of a 40-month sentence following a November 2023 conviction for his involvement in a scheme to defraud the league’s healthcare plan.
In-form Southampton ended Coventry’s six-match winning run with a 2-1 victory at the CBS Arena. Flynn Downes pounced on a rebound to open the scoring shortly after half-time before Kuryu Matsuki doubled Southampton’s lead with five minutes remaining.
The bizarre incident saw Oliver Norburn dismissed for throwing away Armando Dobra's boot during a League Two clash at Meadow Lane.
Igor Tudor has hinted Tottenham will stick with a back-three for Sunday's trip to Liverpool, with Archie Gray in line to play centre-back.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has urged his players to "get the maximum" out of the remainder of their season but admitted he does not know what that will be.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has been cleared to return to action against Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday after almost seven months out with a knee problem.
Michael Carrick says Manchester United are embracing the pressures of pushing for a Champions League return.
The Wrexham co-owners joined presenter David Prutton to deliver an alternative commentary for their game against Welsh rivals Swansea City.
Natalia Arroyo, Marisa Ewers and Maggie Murphy are savouring their autonomy in the club’s major roles and are aiming high amid tough challenges.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Michael Carrick is doing an excellent job at Old Trafford but refuses to be drawn on whether he will get the role on a permanent basis.
The story that the NWSL is trying to tell is one of star power, quality and entertainment. And that's why it needs its biggest stars on the field.
Sunderland went up as Championship play-off winners last season and look set for Premier League survival this campaign.
A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened?.
Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup.
The psychological impact of being hauled off after 15 minutes of a huge game is damaging — but it doesn't have to be terminal.
The Premier League title race has taken a huge number of twists on 'swing weekends' - and they may not be over yet...
The Anfield club have to balance maintaining their homegrown quota with expatriate stars - and it is no easy task.
David Nugent, Martyn Waghorn and Jack Colback are among the ex-pros at eighth-tier Anstey Nomads as they seek to prolong their careers.
Geopolitical tensions had raised the prospect of Iraq being denied the chance to compete at their first World Cup in 40 years.
A record nine English clubs competed in European knockout football this week, but now the focus shifts back to the domestic league.
Bruno Fernandes' goals and assists have been worth 23 points so far this campaign, more than anyone else in the Premier League.
The Six Nations reaches its thrilling conclusion with the aptly named Super Saturday and all eyes take to Dublin, Cardiff and Paris for the final chapter of a sensational competition.
ESPN has live updates as Ireland host Scotland in the final round of the 2026 Six Nations.
Some Filipo Daugunu brilliance puts Isaac Henry away for a try at Suncorp Stadium.
Reds star Carter Gordon takes off for a 50m special against the Waratahs.
England head coach Steve Borthwick needs a performance that gives compelling proof of the direction of his team against France, writes Mike Henson.
The Waratahs’ drought in Brisbane has continued after the Reds scored a handful of tries late to beat their rivals.
Steve Borthwick must throw off the shackles in Paris to inject some attacking energy into his far-too predictable side. The inquest into England’s Six Nations campaign has already started and when that is the case before the championship has even finished it is never a good sign.
Is performance or result more important for Welsh rugby players, coaches and fans when they face Italy in the Six Nations finale?.
Hudson Creighton finishes a superb Brumbies try against the Drua in Ba.
After Friday's win in Edinburgh took them to second in the table, how have "belief and clarity" helped Ulster's resurgence?.
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.
The drivers and teams report back on the Sprint and Qualifying from the Shanghai International Circuit for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli took his first Grand Prix pole position in China on Saturday, breaking a record that had stood since 2008.
Our expert betting writers give their short-form betting tips for all the major Chinese Grand Prix markets.
Max Verstappen said every lap is survival mode with his Red Bull at the moment as he cannot control the car, a situation that is "just really not how it should be.".
Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the field at the start of this season.
Max Verstappen believes that changes implemented by Red Bull for Qualifying made 'zero difference', with the four-time World Champion set to start the Chinese Grand Prix from eighth on the grid.
Oscar Piastri believes that McLaren are “about where we belong” after taking P5 and P6 in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, with Lando Norris suggesting that the team are “a step behind” their rivals.
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari has 'made a step forward' this weekend as the Briton and team mate Charles Leclerc will start on the second row for the Chinese Grand Prix.
George Russell admits that starting second for the Chinese Grand Prix was 'damage limitation' after the Mercedes driver suffered a car issue in the final part of Qualifying.
Kimi Antonelli admitted that he was “feeling great” after claiming his maiden Grand Prix pole position during Qualifying in China, with the result seeing the Italian become the sport’s new youngest-ever polesitter.
Join Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli for his historic pole position lap in Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.
"He took my seat and he hit it hard from the get-go. So it's really great to see him progressing," Hamilton said.
Max Verstappen condemned his Red Bull’s performance as having reduced his efforts to a matter of “survival” in merely trying to complete a lap in Shanghai.
"I think it's highly unlikely that we'll be able to beat them in the race," Hamilton said.
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in Formula 1 history after George Russell was struck down by a gearbox problem in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will start a Formula 1 Grand Prix from pole for the first time in China, becoming the youngest to ever do it in the process.
Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden pole position in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix to become F1's youngest ever Grand Prix polesitter.
Nina Gademan dominated the opening race of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, leading every lap from reverse grid pole to take her second win in the all-female series.
In what proved to be the pivotal quarter of the night, Daicos was positioned away from where the game was being decided. He touched the ball just six times. Adelaide slammed on six goals.
Sydney will be hoping its fast start to the season won't be derailed by misfortune, as Brisbane looks to turn poor results around.
Adelaide flips the script on Collingwood, giving Matthew Nicks the start he wanted after last year's finals heartbreak.
Adelaide secures its first win over Collingwood at the MCG since 2014 with a 14-point round-one win.
The Swans defeated the reigning premiers Brisbane by 44 points, but will face a nervous wait on the fitness of Errol Gulden.
A first-quarter blitz from Sydney set up a convincing result, handing Brisbane a 0-2 start to its premiership defence.
Dockers coach says the AFL has created an uneven playing field with its early-season fixturing and he wants a change.
Almost everything is new at Melbourne, and now the Demons are promising a fresh approach to match-day entertainment – starting with their round one match against St Kilda.
Brendon Gale is unfazed by the latest delay to the new stadium at Macquarie Point.
Big forward the key as Geelong chases down Fremantle in a GMHBA Stadium classic.
The Sydney Swans have secured a second win of the season, but their 44-point victory over Brisbane has come at a massive cost.
Marcus Bontempelli, and GWS's approach to him, was a major talking point from the Bulldogs' huge win on Saturday.
Andrew Pridham has taken responsibility for the omission after Swans legend Gerard Healy criticised the pre-game speech delivered by club chief Matthew Pavlich.
The Bulldogs' big names stand up to send their side to the top of the ladder after another impressive win.
Four players have been left bruised and bloodied by a collision in the Bulldogs-GWS game.
The Western Bulldogs have continued their ominous start to the season, demolishing a pedestrian Giants outfit by 81 points at Docklands on Saturday afternoon.
The Western Bulldogs, Swans and Crows all clinched big wins on ‘Super Saturday’, while the Cats stormed back from the brink to outlast the Dockers. Follow all the reaction.
Sydney smashes a depleted Brisbane side at the SCG while Adelaide records an impressive victory over Collingwood at the MCG.
Follow all the action from Saturday's round one games.
Ahead of Sunday’s Indian Wells championship and 2026 Australian Open final rematch, here’s a complete breakdown of when Elena Rybakina Sabalenka and Aryna Sabalenka play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.
After a week that saw both players separate themselves from the draw, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet for the Indian Wells title. We break down their chances.
Elena Rybakina will renew her rivalry with Aryna Sabalenka in Indian Wells after defeating Elina Svitolina 7‑5, 6‑4 in 1 hour, 46 minutes Friday night. The win sends her into another final against the World No.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 to reach her third Indian Wells final in four years. On Sunday, she’ll face Elena Rybakina, who defeated Elina Svitolina in the semifinals, in a rematch of 2026 Australian Open and 2023 Indian Wells finals.
Desirae Krawczyk's mom is a devoted fan of Alexandra Eala, as the four-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion recently shared on "The Player's Box" podcast.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite.
With her win over Jessica Pegula on Thursday, Elena Rybakina will rise to No. 2 in the PIF WTA Rankings next week, overtaking Iga Swiatek. It will be a new career high for Rybakina.
With the field down to four in Tennis Paradise, we look at the cases for Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Linda Noskova and Elina Svitolina to reach the Indian Wells final.
Svitolina just keeps winning in 2026. The Ukrainian entered the day with a 1-4 record against Iga Swiatek, but that was thrown out the window when she earned a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win in 2 hours and 9 minutes to send the World No. 2 packing and book her own spot in the Indian Wells semis.
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur launched a new YouTube channel this week with a vlog series aptly titled "Her Game, Her Rules." The first episode features Paula Badosa.
Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning the event after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals. She will face Elena Rybakina for the title.
Under a punishing Caribbean sun in sweltering humidity, Alexander Blockx dug deep Friday to reach the semi-finals at the ATP Challenger 175 event in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic.
Two of the ATP Tour’s most in-form players will take centre stage at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday evening, when Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev collide for a place in the Indian Wells final.
Jack Draper was controversially ruled to have caused a hindrance to opponent Daniil Medvedev as his Indian Wells title defence ended in the quarterfinals.
Jannik Sinner has one goal at the BNP Paribas Open: win the title and join an exclusive club as just the third man to capture all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court events. Hard courts have always brought out the best in the second-seeded Italian.
As Gael Monfils prepares to finish his storied career at the end of 2026, few people understand the emotions of the moment better than his wife, Elina Svitolina.
The BNP Paribas Open semi-finals take place on Saturday, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner leading the action at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Two years ago, Carlos Alcaraz’s quarter-final match at the BNP Paribas Open was interrupted by unexpected visitors: a swarm of bees.
Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 16 matches and reached his fifth consecutive Indian Wells semi-final at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. The top seed advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Cameron Norrie, earning revenge on the Briton, who beat him last November in Paris.
Daniil Medvedev cruised past defending champion Jack Draper 6-1, 7-5 on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, where the 11th seed is into the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year.
A whole lot of hockey will be played Saturday. Here's the schedule, plus full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Which teams will make the postseason? Who will take home individual awards? Where will the Cup spend its summer vacation?.
McKenna's season started with much hype, then took a turn on Jan. 31. How do NHL teams see him now?.
Here's the outlook for 10 teams' tanking odds, especially after the trade deadline, which made some of these bottom-feeders even worse.
The old-school mentality that permeates upper management in the league perpetuates outdated standards for discipline and standards.
Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for a knee-on-knee hit that ended Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' season.
“The player safety department should be suspended,” Matthews' agent, Judd Moldaver, told The Athletic.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has a torn MCL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the NHL season.
It is the fifth suspension for Gudas in his 14-year NHL career and his first since 2019.
The Maple Leafs captain sustained the injury after a nasty collision with Radko Gudas during the second period of Thursday’s 6-4 win.
The Canadians received a video message from Hockey Canada ahead of their quarterfinal game against the U.S. on Friday.
The Sharks signed forward Ty Dellandrea to a two-year, $3.25 million extension on Friday.
The Blackhawks and Senators will play two games in Germany next season as part of the NHL's Global Series.
The phone hearing allows for a suspension of up to five games under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Anyone disappointed with how underwhelming last week’s trade deadline was should save some of that malaise for free agency.
Every team has regrets, some more than others, so we went through each one to see what they’d like a do-over on.
Here's how it's shaping up for Edmonton. Plus, full Stanley Cup playoff projections,.
Spurgeon, who will play his 1,000th NHL game on Saturday, has established deep roots in Minnesota since arriving as a longshot rookie.
University of New Hampshire senior Kyle Chauvette served as the Sharks' EBUG against the Bruins on Thursday but his services weren't needed.
The talented Maple Leafs power forward's name had been out there in trade talks leading up to the deadline.
Free agency has impacted some of New Orleans' longtime players, but the second-year coach has a plan.
We picked out the teams that took the biggest steps forward this week through their signings and other moves -- including the 49ers.
The Athletic's writers re-check to-do lists for each NFL team after the first wave of free agency. Who still needs what this offseason?.
The New York Jets have agreed to a deal with safety Andre Cisco on a 1-year deal worth up to $5.25M, sources told ESPN.
The Lions added free agent cornerback Roger McCreary on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN.
New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.
The Bills and free agent safety Geno Stone agreed to terms on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are holding off on trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown for now, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, who reported Friday that the Eagles had entertained “serious conversations” about dealing Brown with the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots.
Hand started a career-high 13 games last season and also had personal bests in quarterback hits and tackles for loss.
The newest New Orleans Saints running back opened up on naming his son after his current team, his family ties to the team and what it means to be home.
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said he believed Washington state's new income tax on high earners would eventually have a negative impact on the team's ability to sign free agents.
Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said definitively Friday that the team is bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback job.
A 2022 seventh-round pick by the Packers, Walker has made 48 starts at left tackle over the past three seasons.
In his first news conference since signing with the Saints, running back says his name is pronounced "A-chan," not "ee-tee-en.".
Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.
After an unlikely path to his signing, the Ravens introduced pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, with first-year coach Jesse Minter seeing the new addition as the team's defensive closer.
The Titans have released cornerback L'Jarius Sneed in a move that will save $11.4 million against the salary cap.
Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.
The Bears should probably receive multiple third-round picks after the Falcons hired GM Ian Cunningham.
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon admits his side were served a reality check by Penrith in a 26-6 loss but lamented that a few things failed to go his side’s way.
Dragons recruit Daniel Atkinson sets up a Valentine Holmes try with a stunning pass.
Dragons playmaker Kyle Flanagan hurts an ankle when he's tackled during the Storm clash.
The Penrith Panthers host the Cronulla Sharks in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Carrington Park, Bathurst.
St George Illawarra’s slow start to 2026 could worsen this week as the side awaits scans to both of its playmakers, following separate injuries in the Dragons’ 46-20 loss to Melbourne.
Mitch Kenny mocks Jesse Ramien after he was placed on report.
St. George Illawarra Dragons host the Melbourne Storm in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.
Blaize Talagi throws a brilliant cut-out pass to put Thomas Jenkins over the line.
Expectations of the Red V this year were modest – not least from their own coach. And a critical spell in Wollongong, when they just couldn’t stay with the Storm, showed why.
Penrith built a dynasty on a defence that delivered four premierships to the foot of the mountains before it all fell apart for much of 2025.
The Panthers scored four tries to one to join the Warriors, Storm, Bulldogs and Tigers as the only undefeated sides to begin the season.
North Queensland captain Tom Dearden has expressed confusion at the NRL’s six again blitz, revealing even he was clueless as to what infringements his side had committed in the early stages of their 44-16 thrashing to the Wests Tigers.
The Wests Tigers have refused to discuss their form from the past as they embrace a “new year” and look to finally break their NRL Finals drought, which has stood for nearly 15 years.
Dragons recruit Daniel Atkinson sets up a Valentine Holmes try with a stunning pass.
Wests Tigers host the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.
Apisai Koroisau dives at the legs of Griffin Neame and is placed on report.
Cowboys captain Tom Dearden explains his frustration with the set restarts.
Todd Payten expresses his frustration with the set restart calls against the Tigers.
The Wests Tigers are off to a flyer after a Jarome Luai-led demolition of the Cowboys left a pulsating Leichhardt Oval crowd in raptures.
The U.S. women's national team secured its second win of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, beating host team Puerto Rico 91-48.
Sandy Brondello has pretty much won and done it all in her coaching career, but building a team without any players is a first.
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Union president Nneka Ogwumike voiced optimism following back-to-back days of prolonged negotiations with the WNBA.
Six players, including Clark, made their debuts for the U.S. national team. How did they look in USA's win?.
Playing in her first game since July, Caitlin Clark had 17 points and 12 assists to lead Team USA to a 110-64 win in its first game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons player James Pearce Jr., saying she was "in fear of my life" and, if the court didn't intervene, she believed "James will kill me," according to court documents.
Both all-time legends and half-forgotten journeymen are on the list of the greatest single-game performances in American professional sports.
The WNBA and its players' union did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement after a marathon, 12-hour bargaining session.
As Caitlin Clark prepares for her first game in nearly eight months, it's impossible for her to squash the butterflies she says she's feeling -- but she doesn't exactly want to.
Organizers of the College Basketball Invitational have canceled the 2026 postseason tournament.
Jeff Capel will return for a ninth season as coach of the Pitt men's basketball team despite a 2025-26 campaign that fell "well short" of expectations, AD Allen Greene said.
I had a single question as I watched last week’s White House roundtable on college sports, which was organized by President Donald Trump: Whatever happened to the narrative that separated sports and politics? The narrative that told athletes to “stick to sports”? With last week’s roundtable including only politicians and college stakeholders (and notably didn’t include any student-athletes), it carried an air of “rules for thee, not for me” from the political and sports establishment.
After leading the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 regular-season title, coach Josh Schertz has agreed to a contract extension at Saint Louis, according to the school's athletic director.
Cincinnati has fired men's basketball coach coach Wes Miller after five seasons, sources told ESPN.
New Syracuse AD Bryan Blair said he understands the "magnitude of the moment" in hiring a new men's basketball coach.
Kim English's three-year tenure at Providence is over. He was fired after the loss to St. John's.
Approximately $3.3 billion is expected to be bet on the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments with U.S. sportsbooks, a slight year-over-year increase, according to a gaming association's estimates.
The Big 12 will transition back to a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center after the innovative LED glass court it was using led to some slipping and grip issues for players.
AJ Dybantsa scored 26 points in BYU's loss to Houston on Thursday to break Kevin Durant's record for most points scored in a single Big 12 tournament with 93.
Jannik Sinner's lopsided victory against Learner Tien on Thursday did not change the Italian’s view of the reigning Next Gen ATP Finals champion. The 24-year-old continued his run at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating Tien 6-1, 6-2 in the quarter-finals.
Americans Marcos Giron and Ethan Quinn took contrasting paths to the quarter-finals Thursday at the Arizona Tennis Classic, an ATP Challenger 175 event in Phoenix.
Jannik Sinner strapped on his speed skates to race past Learner Tien in emphatic fashion on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open. The No.
Alexander Zverev reached new territory on a balmy Thursday afternoon at the BNP Paribas Open, where he secured a place in his first semi-final in Indian Wells with a controlled 6-2, 6-3 victory over Arthur Fils.
The milestones keep on coming for Moise Kouame in 2026. The Frenchman is set to make his ATP Masters 1000 main-draw debut later this month after he was awarded a wild card for the upcoming Miami Open presented by Itau.
ATP No. 1 Club member Mats Wilander was among the former stars who took part in the ATP & WTA Alumni Golf Tournament on Monday during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Sebastian Korda, Flavio Cobolli and Ben Shelton’s serving performances in February helped them win titles in Delray Beach, Acapulco and Dallas, respectively.
Jack Draper’s title defence at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells could become one of the most pivotal moments in his season.
The ATP Tour's top stars are set to compete at the Miami Open presented by Itau, in Miami, Florida. The ATP Masters 1000 event has announced a prize money total of US $9,415,725 for the 2026 edition.
The world's best players will compete at the 41st edition of the Miami Open presented by Itau. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev will headline action at the season’s second ATP Masters 1000 event.
The Adelaide 36ers looked on track for the NBL Championship Series until Nathan Sobey ignited the South East Melbourne Phoenix with 39 third quarter points for a career-best 41 forcing a Playoffs Game 3 with the 101-92 win.
Sydney is now just one win away from the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series after Wednesday night’s thrilling one point win over Perth. But the Wildcats, whose season is on the line, will have plenty of confidence playing at home in Game 2 of the Playoff Series.
NBL.com.au with AAP. Perth Wildcats star Dylan Windler has been ruled out of the Perth Wildcats' do-or-die clash against Sydney on Saturday night.
AAP. Another day, another regular-season Josh Giddey double-double and another Chicago defeat as their push for the NBA playoffs continues to go in reverse.
He may have hobbled off the court at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday night, but South East Melbourne coach Josh King says star John Brown III is a certain starter on Saturday.
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The New Zealand Breakers announced on Friday current Associate Head Coach Judd Flavell won’t return to the club for the NBL27 season. Flavell was tipped to be in the mix for the club’s Head Coaching role after Petteri Koponen’s recent departure.
There’s a new dawn in Brisbane and Bullets fans have reason to be excited about the future, following the announcement of Will Weaver as Head Coach this week. “They’ve got direction and it’s great,” three-time NBL champion Chris Anstey said on NBL Now. “He knows the league.
The Tasmania JackJumpers are already turning their attention to the off-season, with coach Scott Roth beginning to map out the club’s roster plans after an NBL26 campaign that was heavily impacted by injuries.
Now Bradley is using that same energy as a coach, which has started off to plenty of fanfare, though, Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Montreal tempered the mood a little. After one month on the job since the season started, Bradley looked back on his time so far leading the first team.
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 12: The Syracuse Orange celebrate after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers during the Division I Men’s Soccer Championship on December 12, 2022 in Cary, North Carolina.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Duran Ferree #18 of the San Diego FC warms-up before match against St. Louis CITY SC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 01, 2026 in San Diego, California.
NFL free agency is always a whirlwind, and this year’s feeding frenzy has been as busy as ever. The legal tampering period — we have a great explainer on that here — ended Wednesday, with a host of deals finally becoming official.
A dispute over $7.8 million in funding had threatened the staging of games at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
BODO, Norway (AP) — The Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt is writing another chapter Wednesday in its fairytale run through the competition. The homely Norwegian club led 2-0 at halftime against Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of a round of 16 clash at its tiny Aspmyra Stadium.
Orlando City and head coach Oscar Pareja have agreed to part ways just three games into the Major League Soccer season. Orlando City is coming off a 5-0 loss to New York City FC on Saturday, the team's third straight defeat. Pareja became head coach of Orlando ahead of the 2020 season.
Orlando City has no points and a league-worst goal differential through three games in MLS this season.
Orlando City SC have announced the departure of head coach Oscar Pareja.The surprise decision comes just three games into the new MLS season, which the Florida outfit have started with three straight defeats, conceding 11 goals in that span.
With no points in three games, the struggles continue for Atlanta United. So how long will it be before the club contends in MLS again?.
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP announce the #54 will return from injury in Goiânia.
The three-time WorldSBK champion may not have scored points, but he impressed on his MotoGP debut.
Portuguese becomes the eighth different language version for fans and audiences around the world.
Soon we head for Brazil and a new track for everyone on the grid – so what can we expect from Goiânia?.
The award is back and fans can enter a free prize draw to win their own #765 Triumph Street Triple Moto2™ Edition.
Assen celebrated a centenary in style, and the event was voted the Best GP of a record-breaking 2025 season.
It's very early days in 2026, but Aprilia - with a sprinkling of Acosta and KTM magic on top - have begun the new campaign on the front foot after an unforgettable few days in Buriram.
Following a review of the Moto2 race results from Thailand, the points awarded have been updated.
New partnership ready to deliver a premium experience across the global Grand Prix calendar.
2025's Championship success sees the #93 join an illustrious list of sporting superstars vying for the award.
Can Miami reach college football's mountaintop again? Mario Cristobal has the Canes ready to climb again.
The Big Ten sent a letter to the NCAA asking the organization to suspend investigations and enforcement related to tampering, and modernize its rules.
Syracuse has officially named Bryan Blair as the school's new athletic director.
With Clemson's 2026 spring game just over two weeks away, a motivated Dabo Swinney said Wednesday that last season's results were 'nobody's fault but mine.".
Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university, its board and AD Warde Manuel, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" when he was fired during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal.
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?.
College Sports Commission CEO Bryan Seeley said Tuesday an unexpected influx of third-party deals helping schools blow past the NIL salary cap has led to increased review times.
From potential CFP contenders to bounce-back candidates, we've got good feelings about these programs.
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?.
The League has plenty to consider ahead of next season as clubs submit fixture requests.
The AFLW pre-season draft will be held virtually on May 4.
More than 150 players and officials gathered for the annual Gallia Cup in France last weekend, as women's footy continues to take hold in Europe.
Erin Lorenzini doesn't take the credit, but her role at North Melbourne has been huge in the Roos' success.
Port Adelaide is eyeing a Carlton assistant coach to replace departed senior coach Lauren Arnell.
Meg Lappin is following in her father Nigel's footsteps, making the move up to Brisbane with twin sister Ally in tow.
An expanded pre-season schedule has been pitched to clubs as an opportunity to assist the development of players who may not play during the season.
Dom Condo, Erin Lorenzini and Aysha Ward are all on different, but successful, AFLW journeys.
Aysha Ward has worked her way up from Essendon intern to a position in the club's executive team.
After years in the footy wilderness, Gold Coast is finally retaining - and attracting - players across both programs.
Nike’s Jordan Brand and its iconic Jumpman logo will make its debut on soccer’s biggest stage this summer with the release of new away kits for a perennial favourite.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — There was quite a crowd waiting for Scottie Scheffler at the 10th tee box at TPC Sawgrass on Thursday morning when he arrived just before his 8:52 a.m. first-round tee time at the Players C.
The West Michigan Whitecaps, High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, will play one game as the Michigan Snowbirds in 2026, a tribute to residents of their home state who leave for the winter and return when the weather improves.
Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game drew derision on social media, in media outlets, and even from NBA coaches—but his historic scoring explosion sparked an immediate surge in the collectibles market, and experts say criticism will fade.
The Tulsa Drillers, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Texas League, will highlight the unofficial state condiment of Oklahoma when they play select games as the Ranch Dippers this season.
The Titans' new look leans into the Houston Oilers' color palette and includes several subtle nods to the state of Tennessee.
The Titans will officially unveil the uniforms during an event for season ticket holders this evening.
German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund is tipping their cap to their former home stadium on the occasion of its 100th anniversary with a special new kit. The club introduced the kit, made by PUMA, on their website and social media channels on Thursday, March 12. It pays tribute to the.
Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has been ensnared in a bizarre social media snafu.
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Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
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.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.