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Australia's T20 World Cup campaign gets underway against South Africa in Manchester.
Australia's T20 World Cup campaign gets underway against South Africa in Manchester.
Fulham are in talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.
Hull FC end their losing streak by inflicting a seventh consecutive Super League defeat on bottom club Huddersfield Giants.
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was reportedly arrested in Houston, Texas, on Saturday for carrying an unlawful weapon, per TMZ and the California Post. This story will be updated.
The Portuguese has been out of football since being sacked by Manchester United on January 5.
George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?.
Musiala, Haaland and Hakimi are among the potential stars of this tournament who could have been appearing for different nations.
George Russell scorched to pole position for Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton narrowly failed to pip him with a thrilling last-ditch effort for Ferrari.
While tensions between Canada and the United States have risen in the last few years as Donald Trump has made threats to turn his northern neighbor into a 51st state of America, there has been some mutual cooperation in crime fighting.
The US version of the tournament’s opening ceremony helpfully focused on one of its main themes: aspirational consumerism.
Daniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Ham’s largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family.
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The USMNT had been in desperate need of a star striker for quite some time. Not anymore.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a “gridlock alert” day every day that a match is scheduled at MetLife Stadium.
Two matches are going to be played in hot conditions on day three of the World Cup.
Scotland face Haiti in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. BBC Sport takes a look at the Haiti players to look out for.
The statement made on Saturday said the ruling is 'understood to be based on pending criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom'.
Footy Addicts helps amateur players find a game at short notice – and tackles the problem of loneliness. Cries of “Boss! Boss! Boss!” emerge from the pitch during a hard-fought game of football in a London park.
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
Safer gambling is important, so we look at how you can avoid losing money during Sunday’s race in Spain.
Kush Maini took a commanding win in the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race in Barcelona, launching off the front row to pass polesitter Noel Leon and dominating from there.
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
PREMA Racing driver James Wharton was the victor of the Formula 3 Sprint Race in Barcelona.
George Russell set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
George Russell currently sits 68 points adrift of Kimi Antonelli heading into the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, following a tough run of races for the Briton. But former two-time champion Mika Hakkinen has revealed what he believes is the secret for Russell to beat his Italian team mate.
Tyre degradation is expected to be one of the key talking points that could make for an unpredictable Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
With Friday practice now concluded, our betting writers assess the best odds available for Qualifying.
The drivers and team report back on all the action from Friday practice at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Théophile Nael narrowly beat Campos Racing team mate Ugo Ugochukwu to pole position in Barcelona – claiming his third consecutive P1 start of the season.
Kimi Antonelli believes that taking a sixth win in succession is "not going to be easy", as McLaren matched the pace of Mercedes in Friday practice ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton has given his take on Ferrari’s early level of performance at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, believing that the team remain “quite a chunk off” the front of the pack, despite bringing a host of upgrades to the track.
Max Verstappen has detailed the car problems he experienced with his Red Bull on the first day of running at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto digs into the findings from the first day of track action at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Rafael Câmara went back-to-back in FIA Formula 2 Qualifying, earning his second pole position of the season and topping the order in Barcelona.
Lando Norris believes McLaren is "heading in the right direction" as the reigning World Champion topped Free Practice 2 ahead of this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
McLaren's Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with just 0.057s covering the World Champion from Mercedes' George Russell and team mate Oscar Piastri.
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
When the lights go out in Barcelona, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.
Lithuanian powerhouse Zalgiris Kaunas is close to deals with a pair of former NBA players. Guard Carsen Edwards and wing Maxwell Lewis are reportedly finalizing deals to play for Zalgiris next season. Edwards is a four-year veteran of European basketball.
In a recent appearance on The Pat McAffee Show, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports said that "10-12 teams" have interest in LeBron James ahead of free agency. However, Paul cautioned that doesn't mean anything is actually happening with James' impending free agency.
The core of those championship Villanova teams is rooting on the Knicks, taking pride in what their college program helped create.
Are the Spurs cooked? Have the referees done their job? What does San Antonio need to do to take the series back to MSG?.
Wilson, known his role in the 1986 World Series, said: "It’s something that he's going to have to just be able to take in stride and enjoy.".
These stadium invasions get romanticized as elite fandom. But presence is as much about purchasing power as it is about passion.
The Knicks' floor-spacing became their biggest weapon. How do the Spurs counter?.
Jalen Brunson was asked during these finals what teams missed on him in the draft process. With a smirk, he uttered one word: “Everything.”.
Towns was always "ridiculous" — just ask John Calipari — but his complete and unselfish play has made all the difference in New York.
Even with a 3-1 series deficit, the Spurs are solid favorites at home to win Game 5 and extend the NBA Finals.
The Dallas Mavericks are communicating to teams that Kyrie Irving is not available in a trade, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavs have received trade inquiries for Irving this offseason, though Masai Ujiri has said that he wants to see how Irving fits with Cooper Flagg.
New York police arrested 15 people and released another 41 with criminal court summonses after Game 4.
Everything changed when Victor Wembanyama's right elbow caught Karl-Anthony Towns' chin in Game 4. The NBA Finals were never the same.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect after a 17-year-old boy was beaten into a coma near Madison Square Garden following Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
The New Orleans Pelicans have received considerable trade interest in Trey Murphy III, but the organization has not shopped him. All inquiries have been inbound under general manager Joe Dumars, but this does mark the first time the franchise has genuinely entertained offers for Murphy.
The Boston Celtics have emerged with potential trade interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, which would almost certainly mean Jaylen Brown would be outgoing to team beyond the Milwaukee Bucks.
SAN ANTONIO — Surely, Jalen Brunson has imagined this.
The greatest comeback in NBA history officially has television ratings to match.
The 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are averaging 19.6 million viewers through four games, making it the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 and the most-watched ever on ABC and ESPN combined, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.
The two thrilling games in New York set new audience records for NBA Finals games 3 and 4 in the 21st century.
The Atlanta Braves added starting pitcher Spencer Strider to the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation on Saturday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, RHP Anthony Molina was called up to the big league club.
At 83 years old, former pitcher Jerry Koosman looks back on his long career as he thins out a collection of treasures.
Alvarez became the 63rd player to homer twice in an inning, against Bobby Witt Jr.'s Kansas City Royals.
The New York Mets expect to get their starting shortstop back in the lineup within the next couple of weeks. Francisco Lindor, who has been sidelined with a calf injury, faced live pitching and played two innings at shortstop during a simulated game Friday.
"Miz" set the record in his previous start, and threw four pitches at least 104 mph in the first inning while striking out the side.
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski has once again set the record for the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher, and he's starting to inch closer to the overall record.
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski began Friday's game by throwing the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher. He ended it by completing his first career shutout and one of the best starts in MLB history.
The Yankees left Chapman off their postseason roster in 2022 after he skipped a mandatory pre-series workout.
Shohei Ohtani is not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers' matchup with the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including the California Post's Jack Harris) that Ohtani had imaging exams performed on his knee, and no damage was found.
The Dodgers have approached Ohtani’s workload with an abundance of caution.
If you declared the Atlanta Braves the best team in baseball as we reach the middle of June, you wouldn't find many who could argue with that.
The Philadelphia Phillies' outfield will look different for the foreseeable future.
This is such an odd free-agent class, and somehow, it's getting only odder. Tons of pitching, no clear elite position player and the uncertainty of the impending lockout made this group quite unique heading into the 2026 MLB season.
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Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. The 2026 baseball season hasn’t really gone according to plan for the Boston Red Sox so far.
The New York Yankees, ranked second in the AL East with a 41-26 record, face the Toronto Blue Jays, who are third in the AL East with a 33-36 record.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 44-25 record, face the Chicago White Sox, who are first in the AL Central with a 36-31 record.
JT Realmuto: "Neither one is fun to face. That’s for sure. It’s completely two different styles of pitching — and both extremely effective.".
OG Anunoby preceded his game-winner with a block of an ill-advised De'Aaron Fox shot. Here are other times a misstep preceded a rally.
Fatima Sana had an injury scare but will "hopefully" play on Sunday in the double-header in Birmingham.
Robinson set to have scan after experiencing "knee soreness" at training ahead of second Test.
Uncapped Sussex pace bowler Henry Crocombe is called into England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.
Scotland notched up a historic maiden World Cup win on Saturday, coming out on top against Ireland by 40 runs.
SA welcome back Ismail who had reversed her retirement ahead of the ODI World Cup.
She followed up a 39-ball 60 with two wickets in a captain's performance.
Scotland secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.
Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday following the nightclub incident that has caused the captain to miss England's second Test against New Zealand.
Rain delayed the toss by more than four hours and reduced the match to 25 overs a side.
Former England spinner Kirstie Gordon took three wickets in an over in her long-awaited Scotland return.
Former England captain and Golden Boot winner Kevin Sinfield has spoken about his gratitude after becoming just the second rugby league player to be awarded a Knighthood.
Ricky Stuart has lamented his side’s “predictable” attack after the Raiders’ finals hopes took another big hit with a shock 15-12 loss to the Eels.
Parramatta Eels host the Canberra Raiders in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has taken aim at referee Gerard Sutton following a bizarre first half incident which turned out to prove incredibly costly in the Warriors’ 10-8 loss to Cronulla.
Raiders' Ethan Sanders is sent to the sin bin after performing a professional foul on Brian Kelly.
Parramatta have put Canberra’s season on life support after inflicting a ninth loss of the season for the 2025 minor premiers on Saturday.
Cronulla have blown the NRL’s top-four race wide open with a courageous and epic 10-8 victory over the high-flying Warriors in Auckland.
Jordan Samrani pounces over the tryline to open the scoring for the Eels.
Canberra and Brisbane played one of the great finals matches last season, but it’s starting to look like neither of them will feature in this year’s top eight after the Raiders’ attacking woes continued on Saturday night.
New Zealand Warriors take on the Cronulla Sharks in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GoMedia Stadium, Auckland.
Sunday’s match will be the Tigers’ last at Leichhardt Oval for almost two years. But fans could be getting more games at the “Eighth wonder of the world” once it is redeveloped.
The Warriors were penalised twice in a matter of minutes for separate shot-clock violations.
Relive all the action from Round 15 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Jesse Ramien busts over to score the first try of the night against the Warriors in Auckland.
The Warriors have missed a penalty goal on the buzzer which would’ve forced golden point in a thrilling 10-8 loss to the Sharks.
Maroons coach Billy Slater confirms the death of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's father Fareti.
The father of Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has sadly passed away after a battle with illness.
NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses is on track to play in Origin II on Wednesday after the Eels superstar took part in Saturday’s training session in Gosford just hours before the team flies out to Melbourne.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
Mitch Moses is extremely confident he will be there at the MCG on Wednesday night but young gun Casey McLean is out of the Blues line-up.
Kretinsky's stake in West Ham will rise from 27 to 43 per cent following a deal with Vanessa Gold.
It was a perfect, feel-good start for the Americans, who delivered in front of a roaring, multilingual crowd on a stunning California night.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
What to know about everything that happened on Day 2 of the World Cup as the USMNT showed its potential.
It is 24 years since the South Americans last won this tournament but, under their Italian coach, they aspire to end that lengthy drought.
The Knicks are close to ending a 53-year wait to be NBA champs while Arsenal just won a first title since 2004 - and the clubs are connected.
Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
Any move for the Greece international would not impact Arsenal’s interest in recruiting Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers or an alternative target.
The cost of servicing Manchester United's debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%.
Partey is due to stand trial in the United Kingdom on seven charges of rape and one of sexual assault. He denies the allegations.
The U.S. made a stunning start to the World Cup. You want to know more about them - well we have you covered here.
Clint Dempsey, the US men’s national team’s joint all-time leading scorer, has fired back at Jesse Marsch after the Canada coach suggested that American players had to be begged to sing the Star-Spangled Banner.
The 31-year-old midfielder, who won seven Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich, is a free agent this summer.
The 37-year-old striker is a free agent after leaving Barcelona.
Thomas Tuchel's squad took on Miami FC behind closed doors on Thursday - this is what happened.
Our forecast gives the United States about a 1.2 percent chance of winning the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup. South Korea 2 - 1 Czech Republic FT. South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 as substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute of their World Cup opener.
The NFL's highest-paid kicker was a soccer player first. Brandon Aubrey talks about penalties, pressure and the USA's World Cup chances.
Serena Williams will play her second WTA tournament of 2026 next week in Berlin, where she'll team with No. 10 Karolina Muchova in the doubles draw. They'll play Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe in their opening match, and could potentially meet Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in the semifinals.
British wild card Katie Boulter and lucky loser Donna Vekic each won their respective doubleheaders Friday, highlighted by Boulter's upset of top seed Elena Rybakina. They meet in Saturday's semifinals at Queen's Club.
Iva Jovic scored her first career Top 50 win over American compatriot Amanda Anisimova in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, and feels she's getting better with every match.
We've rounded up the five best shots of the week from the HSBC Championships and the Libema Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Maja Chwalinska, who became the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final, is the clay-court Star of the Swing. She edged champion Mirra Andreeva in the fan vote. Marta Kostyuk, who won Madrid and had a 17-match winning streak, came in third.
Last year, Karolina Pliskova had to learn how to walk again following two surgeries on her left ankle. But the former World No. 1, who's in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, will return to the Top 100 next week -- and has an eye at an outside run at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams and seven top 10 players will be in action at the Berlin Tennis Open next week as the Grass-Court swing continues. Here is everything you need to know.
Chris & Martina: The Final Set had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Wednesday night. The documentary, which chronicles Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's iconic rivalry and unbreakable bond, premieres on Netflix on June 26.
Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva pulled out of the Berlin Tennis Open, citing a change of schedule. Belinda Bencic and Victoria Mboko also withdrew because of continuing injuries.
Victoria Mboko has been forced to withdraw from the HSBC Championships doubles, where she was competing alongside Serena Williams, due to the left knee injury she sustained in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
Former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova is through to the Queen's Club quarterfinals, but not in the way she would have hoped, as Victoria Mboko suffered a hard fall late in the second set and was forced to retire from the match.
For the second time in three weeks, Iva Jovic meted out a straight-sets defeat of her good friend Alexandra Eala to advance to the HSBC Championships quarterfinals.
From packed stands and practice-court speculation to clutch serves and a quarterfinal berth, Serena Williams' first match back felt like an event from start to finish.
We look back at the most memorable moments from an eventful Roland Garros, including a first-time champion, a historic finalist, a heartfelt message to a grieving nation and more.
It's no secret that Aryna Sabalenka's influence now stretches far beyond the tennis court, and that growing reach has earned the World No. 1 a place on TIME's inaugural TIME100 Sports list.
The upcoming Netflix documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set' explores the iconic rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and how their relationship has changed and evolved over the decades.
Emma Raducanu made a winning start to her grass-court campaign, defeating Anna Blinkova in straight sets at Queen's Club. Marta Kostyuk withdrew with an ankle injury, while sixth seed Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala also advanced to the second round.
What were the longest matches of the clay-court swing, who saved the most match points and who had the most dominant title run? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the 2026 clay-court swing stats wrap.
It was an especially memorable Clay-Court Swing, with Mirra Andreeva winning her first Grand Slam, the arrival of Maja Chwalinska and the biggest title of Marta Kostyuk's career. These were our 10 favorite moments from the clay swing.
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova and Katie Boulter have each enjoyed success on grass to varying degrees. As the Grass-Court Swing begins, they stand out as five players with the tools to contend for titles on the surface this season.
The Swans have overcome the Power in an entertaining contest.
An interchange ruling left West Coast one player short as North Melbourne went forward and scored.
West Coast will approach the AFL for a please explain as to why they were left a man down when Hamish Davis was concussed – as the Roos goaled in a match that ended in a thrilling one-point defeat.
Paul Curtis could be in hot water after his ugly tackle left West Coast gun Hamish Davis concussed.
West Coast's comeback just falls short in the dying seconds as North Melbourne holds on.
Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action.
Sydney have survived another big scare to remain in second spot on the AFL ladder after beating Port Adelaide by three points on Saturday night.
Essendon caretaker boss Dean Solomon says he hasn’t spoken to president Andrew Walsh about becoming the club’s full-time coach.
Dean Solomon has denied he's in the box seat to take over as permanent coach of Essendon.
Essendon are dealt a new cruel injury blow after Archie Roberts was forced off the field with a dislocated shoulder.
The Magpies and Tigers – both viewed as trailing the Western Bulldogs and Geelong, in the race for Butters – have held face-to-face meetings with the Port Adelaide superstar.
The Match Review findings from Friday night's round 14 game are in.
Melbourne has defeated Essendon by 45 points.
North Melbourne have survived a thrilling West Coast fightback to secure a one-point win in Perth on Saturday.
There were some big performances to catch recruiters' eyes at the first game of the under 18 Championships.
Melbourne crushed a sorry Bombers outfit at the MCG, but Essendon’s interim coach insists they are not being affected by the spectre of James Hird.
Melbourne’s stunning winning streak at the MCG has stretched to eight games on Saturday afternoon, defeating an inconsistent Essendon outfit by 45 points with ease.
After Melbourne were a clear class above Essendon at the MCG, North Melbourne and Sydney survived interstate thrillers against West Coast and Port Adelaide respectively.
Taylor Adams left the field during the first quarter of Sydney's VFL match on Saturday.
The state of umpiring remains firmly in focus as AFL greats lament a lack of “clarity” from league headquarters regarding interpretation.
Is it awkward coming back together as teammates after facing off in the gold medal game? Seth Jarvis: "It set off a lot of emotions.".
The story of an undrafted junior hockey player went viral after a championship celebration gone wrong, and what's next for his playing days.
A weak free agent class might make for an unusually robust trade market. These teams are ready and willing to make some moves.
Moving Nurse won’t be easy, but with his request in the open, he could be a reclamation project for some teams.
“We’ll be back here,” Tortorella said after a Game 5 loss that leaves them facing elimination for the first time in these playoffs.
The OHL's first in-person draft in 26 years is a big win for the sport's preeminent junior league as it endeavors to maintain that status.
The next step comes Sunday (at noon ET), when the expansion teams can continue filling out their rosters to 10 players.
As Carolina moves just one win away from its second championship, there's plenty of noise around the rest of the league.
The Vegas Golden Knights are leaving North Carolina in an unexpected position: Down 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. But Golden Knights coach John Tortorella knows his team will be back.
Seven beat writers, who cover possible Trocheck suitors, offered hypothetical packages for the veteran New York center.
Vegas has reached a point of desperation. Hill could be the best chance at turning around the Stanley Cup Final.
Svechnikov has been through scoring slumps before. This time, he got his groove back at the best possible moment.
For the first time this series, a multi-goal lead never truly looked in danger. Bussi's play in Game 5 was a big reason why.
Carolina continues to improve in this NHL championship series, while Vegas looks stuck in neutral.
The Athletic's prospect experts go head-to-head on the players and topics they most disagree about in the upcoming draft.
A surprising number of legendary hockey games have ended with a goal that was … iffy, questionable or downright terrible.
William Karlsson left Thursday's game in the second period and did not return.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Canes shored up a couple areas of struggle in Game 5 and are now one win away from their first Stanley Cup title in two decades.
Jordan Staal already has scored six goals in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Hurricanes centre Jordie Barrett strikes early against brother Beauden's Blues.
Hooker Asafo Aumua scores a stunning Hurricanes try against the Blues.
Cam Roigard continues his scintillating season with an important try for the Hurricanes.
Rugby World Cup winner says he feels like he is picking up the fundraising baton from people such as Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow. Sunshine streams into Lewis Moody’s conservatory near Bath as we share a sofa with his dog, Ziggy, who has swapped his usual cheerful bounciness for a peaceful snooze.
Rugby Australia has revealed Henry O’Donnell has been serving an 18-month suspension after testing positive to two prohibited substances found in ADHD medication.
The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.
In recent years the semi-finals of the English Prem have been a reliable home banker. Not since Harlequins famously overturned a 28-0 deficit to beat Bristol after extra time in 2021 has any away side prospered and that trend continues.
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.
Wales international Kayleigh Powell will spend another season at The Stoop after signing a new contract with Harlequins.
Exeter's Campbell Ridl was playing university rugby last season, but has been one of the breakout stars of the season at the centre of Exeter's renaissance.
Breakouts! Leaps! It's that time of year to predict the big seasons ahead for young players throughout the NFL. I looked at all types of players from the 2024 and 2025 draft classes poised for a big, or bigger, season.
Diggs, a free agent, will not face a suspension as he attempts to sign with an NFL team after being released by the Patriots in March.
The rings feature diamonds and sapphires that tell a story of the Seahawks’ season and even includes a special button.
Cooper was previously arrested last Friday on charges stemming from a domestic incident with his girlfriend.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe NFL has reportedly determined that Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt did not violate the league's personal-conduct policy following an offseason arrest for domestic battery, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Mahomes' extension has helped correct the NFL quarterback contract market. Who will be the next player to top $60 million per year?.
Dr. Neal ElAttrache supported McGregor's effort to receive an exemption from UFC drug policies as he worked to recover from injuries.
The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs, according to several media reports. Atlanta will also get a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, while a 2027 sixth-rounder goes to Kansas City in exchange, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — By the rules of football stats-keeping, David Bailey did not get a sack on the play. Texas Tech's defensive end did not register a takeaway. The play-by-play in the game book does not credit Bailey with a quarterback hit.
ESPN is also eyeing Jason Kelce as a game analyst, but he is unlikely to call all the games in that new role.
Ruggs was sentenced to 3 to 10 years after pleading guilty to DUI resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter in August 2023.
The Chiefs selected Morris as a third-round pick in 2023.
The new deal keeps Payton, who led the Broncos to the AFC Championship Game last season, in Denver through 2030.
The Denver Broncos have thrived during the Sean Payton era. The coach has gone 32-19 across three seasons with the team, taking it as far as the AFC Championship Game.
Legette's stats in every major receiving category dropped in Year 2. He's playing at a lighter weight and feels fast, he said.
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Arch Manning still looks like QB1 in the 2027 class, but how close is the competition?.
Money speaks in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs are giving a lot of it to Patrick Mahomes. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Chiefs reworked Mahomes' contract.
The Miami Dolphins and center Aaron Brewer have agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract extension with $37 million in guaranteed money, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
The Kansas City quarterback is recovering from mid-December surgery on his ACL and LCL.
Following three days of a contract holdout, former Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady has signed with Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
The 2026 World Cup is finally here. A look at the tournament's controversially simple logo, including the time we "designed" it ourselves with a single Google search. The post The 2026 World Cup Logo and What’s Coming in 2030, 2034 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Phil Mickelson’s future on and off the golf course has become even murkier after this week’s damning report about the six-time major champion. Mickelson, 55, has been kicked out of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
Jayson Tatum wouldn’t comment on his current involvement with an effort to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to St. Louis, but told Front Office Sports he would like to invest in bringing something “very cool and special” to the city where he grew up.
Members of the AFC South and NFC North will debut their new uniforms during a home game against a divisional rival this season. The post Chicago Bears To Debut Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms Against Green Bay Packers On Christmas appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Two days before opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage campaign, the national team from Haiti has been forced to alter their kits after a directive from soccer’s global governing body.
Wimbledon will have a record prize money increase this year, though the amount still falls short of players’ demands. The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a record purse of $85.7 million (£64.2 million) for the 2026 tournament, which starts June 29. That’s a 20% increase over last year.
The Chiefs have again restructured and extended the contract of Patrick Mahomes, and as a result, have ensured that the star quarterback will be a fundamental part of the team’s forthcoming stadium in Kansas.
Former Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady is seeking a “fair and equitable contract” before signing with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, her agent says.
The Rockets and Timberwolves' new looks are both heavily inspired the uniforms they wore in the early '90s but also included details from other eras. The post Sharing Our Reactions To The Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves’ New Logos, Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Nearly six months after signing with the NBL Next Stars program, it was announced this week that rising talent Luke Paul is joining the Cairns Taipans for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
With five years of experience together, few coaches know six-time MVP Bryce Cotton better than Trevor Gleeson. From the Hungry Jack’s NBL17 to the NBL21 Seasons, that duo delivered three championships to the Perth Wildcats, among plenty of other accolades.
After another strong showing on the international stage, 229-centimetre youngster Jongkuch Mach’s standing in world basketball continues to rise. This comes after the Perth talent played a key role in helping the NBL Next Stars team win the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Italy.
The NBA Draft stocks of NBL Next Star Malique Lewis have received a massive boost after his exceptional play at the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Italy.
The off-season of change for the South East Melbourne Phoenix has continued with the club officially farewelling star forward John Brown III on Friday.
The busy off-season for Brian Goorjian’s reigning champions has continued with the reported signing of exciting young Australian guard Jayden Stone. Both the Sydney Kings and ESPN's Olgun Uluc announced the news on Friday, pending NBL approval.
A new era of Adelaide 36ers basketball is upon the Hungry Jack’s NBL following the appointment of Head Coach Trevor Gleeson.
The NBL and WNBL on Friday announced a new major partnership with Optus, marking a significant collaboration focused on connecting fans to the moments that matter and supporting the continued growth of basketball across Australia.
The NBL and WNBL on Friday announced a new major partnership with Optus, marking a significant collaboration focused on connecting fans to the moments that matter and supporting the continued growth of basketball across Australia.
The 2026 NBA Draft hopes of NBL Next Star Malique Lewis have been given a massive boost, after he has been reportedly cleared to play by the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play Panel. According to DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony, South East Melbourne Phoenix’s Lewis can now return to on-court activities.
St Kilda has opted for a young leadership group in 2026, led by 24-year-old Serene Watson.
Colin O'Riordan tells Gemma Bastiani about his love for coaching, Irish roots and dealing with imposter syndrome.
Tilly Lucas-Rodd says they didn't feel like they'd be valued at the Hawks going forward, prompting a switch to the Giants last off season.
Zarlie Goldsworthy says coach Cam Bernasconi has the trust and belief of the players during the club's development phase.
Nina Morrison and Becky Webster were Geelong's first and third ever AFLW draft picks, and the duo will lead the club as co-captains in 2026.
Inspiration from an unlikely source helped Chloe Molloy make the decision to focus on her own comeback from injury rather than leading the Swans for another year.
From where she grew up to the reason she carpools to training, there's plenty you might not know about Bulldogs forward Heidi Woodley.
The country's best girls fought out an attacking and tightly-fought contest.
Geelong has found its captaincy replacements for the retired Meg McDonald.
Former Collingwood captain Bri Davey admits she had doubts whether her body could stand up to the rigours of AFLW again.
Phil Mickelson has reportedly been barred from a golf club near his San Diego home after he was accused of having an inappropriate interaction earlier this year with one of the establishment’s female employees.
There are growing fears for the immediate future of LIV golf after chief executive Scott O’Neil failed to guarantee the final four tournaments of the season would go ahead as planned.
Golf Australia have announced a historic move with the men’s Australian Open to partner with the PGA Tour for the first time.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Marc Marquez's 100th Grand Prix win in Hungary saw the factory Ducati squad reach an impressive MotoGP milestone.
The British rider will be racing at the upcoming Czech and Dutch GPs as Zarco continues his injury recovery.
The Aragon Grand Prix is confirmed to take place in 2027 before the venue becomes a reserve circuit from 2028 to 2031.
The #49 undergoes a small procedure to fix the finger he injured in Barcelona.
8/22 Grands Prix, 72 points split the reigning World Champion up to Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi - the numbers, stats, rivals and Ducati management say it’s all to play for.
Milestone moments, opening lap drama and an epic duel: dive into the hottest topics from our trip to Hungary!.
The #89 will serve two long lap penalties in Brno after the multiple rider incident in Hungary.
It's 100 GP victories for the #93 as the champion and Acosta go head-to-head in a dramatic Balaton battle that sees Martin, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio, Fernandez, and Aldeguer crash at Turn 1.
Unbeaten in Hungary, the reigning World Champion lays down the gauntlet on Saturday.
The stage is set for a showdown as the #93 gets back on top, denying Friday pacesetter Acosta as Aldeguer completes the front row.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
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Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.