Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson might not play much or at all this regular season, but the Rams should feel pretty good about what they saw from him in the preseason. Simpson, the No.
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale already had thrown 97 pitches through eight innings, a full game for most pitchers in most games. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss had relievers ready in the bullpen for the ninth.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 23: Luciano Herrera of Pumas celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the 5th round match between Pumas UNAM and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Apertura 2026 Liga MX at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on August 23, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.
George Wolkow took the express lane to third with a bases-clearing triple.
The Yankees dropped their series with the Astros after a futile offensive performance on Thursday. But it's the defense of their rookie shortstop that has raised eyebrows. George Lombard Jr.
Aaron Boone likes to compartmentalize and, with all the hype that will probably accompany this weekend’s series in the Bronx between the Yankees and Red Sox, that’s probably the wise way to approach it, no matter how crucial the series may be.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Gonzalo Garcia of Fulham scores his team’s third goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fulham and AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage on August 27, 2026 in London, England.
ATLANTA — Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep. Sale (13-9) did not walk a batter.
Until Atlanta's uncharacteristic down season in 2025, the Braves and Dodgers enjoyed a lengthy parallel run as the gold standards atop the National League. From 2018-2024, they racked up more regular-season wins than any other NL team by a healthy margin and made annual trips to the postseason.
SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 26: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in San Diego, California.
TORONTO — Jac Caglianone had a homer among his career-best five hits and finished with a career-high six RBIs, Noah Cameron pitched six strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 on Thursday night.
SAN SALVADOR, Argentina (AP) — Head coach Les Kiss has omitted regular captain Harry Wilson from his lineup for Saturday's first rugby test against Argentina in San Salvador. Prop Allan Ala'alatoa will captain the Wallabies from the front row in Wilson's absence.
ATLANTA — Tarik Skubal knows he will feel emotions when he makes his return to Detroit on Friday night to pitch against the Tigers only four weeks after he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge is hoping to skip a minor league rehabilitation assignment before returning to the New York Yankees as he nears the three-month mark in his recovery from a stress fracture in his right rib.
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep. Sale (13-9) did not walk a batter.
Chris Sale had not finished a game in seven years. He had not thrown a pitch 100 miles per hour in eight. Thursday night, the 37-year-old Braves' lefthander did both.
Here’s Coco Dorfman taking a free kick, because why not, it was a scoreless draw and MU didn’t publish a new picture of Mia Hurd.
TAMPA, Fla. — City officials on Thursday approved a $2.3 billion deal for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark funded by public and private money.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jackson Chourio went 4 for 5 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs to help Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 08: Noah Atubolu smiles during a Germany training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Germany and Luxembourg at adidas Homeground on October 08, 2025 in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Christian Walker #8 of the Houston Astros doubles during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 27, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees looks on as Christian Walker #8 of the Houston Astros celebrates his sixth inning two run home run with teammate Daulton Varsho #18 at Yankee Stadium on August 27, 2026 in New York City.
TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 27: Carter Jensen #22 of the Kansas City Royals flips his bat after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 27, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Aug 27, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a two run home run in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Walker had three hits, including a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning, and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Citi Field on August 27, 2026 in New York City.
TORONTO (AP) — Jac Caglianone had a homer among his career-best five hits and finished with a career-high six RBIs, Noah Cameron pitched six strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 on Thursday night.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 27: Chris Sale #51 reacts with Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves following the 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on August 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chris Sale is a consummate ace.
Missouri soccer showcased its most dominant performance of the 2026 season, flying past Northern Illinois in a 4-0 rout on Thursday, August 27 in Columbia.
Chris Sale clearly wanted that one.The Atlanta Braves ace threw a shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, finishing off a three-game sweep with a 1-0 win. The game was billed as a pitchers' duel against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and he most certainly delivered.
John is back from some time off and it's time to get his thoughts on all the major news of the last month. The Nuggets/Cavs Peyton Watson trade, Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pels, Klay Thompson to Miami, and the Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall extensions.
Following up on a reported move after Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced pitcher Roki Sasaki has been placed on the injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger.
The NFC West looks primed for another strong season with both 2025-26 conference finalists at the top, a proud franchise wrestling with transition, and a plucky, talent-rich rebuilding squad.
Keshad Johnson and the Miami Heat have agreed to a two-way deal. Johnson was originally on a two-way deal with the Heat before they converted him to a standard NBA deal. Johnson appeared in 32 games last season with the Heat, averaging 4.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.7 minutes.
Nick Richards and the Miami Heat have agreed to a one-year contract. Richards had been linked with the Heat over the past few weeks as he had been working out with multiple players from the team in Miami.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down Jonathan Kuminga's move to the Minnesota Timberwolves and what it means for their championship potential.
Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!Whether on the court or in the boardroom, Michael Jordan can give off an intimidating presence.
Kevin Durant appears to be doubling down on his Golden State Warriors slander … though it's not actually that simple.
The previous installments of Timberwolves basketball, as menacing of a frontline it featured with the likes of Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle and Naz Reid, were all too predictable.
Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss filed a petition on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court challenging the legality of her five siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining shares in the franchise.
A return to the NBA could be on the radar for Australian Ben Simmons, as interest builds in the former number one overall Draft pick.
With the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season less than a month away, most teams' rosters are locked in and training hard on the practice court.
After some promising years elsewhere, Kyle Lowry saw his career really take off once he joined the Toronto Raptors. Upon announcing his retirement from the NBA in July, Lowry was the franchise's all-time leader in assists, steals and 3-pointers made.
From the moment the final siren sounded at Qudos Bank Arena, handing the Sydney Kings the Hungry Jack's NBL26 championship, the Adelaide 36ers have been desperate to exact revenge.
The Orlando Magic have agreed to a deal with free agent guard Malaki Branham. The deal will be an Exhibit 10 contract, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed deal that covers training camp and the preseason.
Week Zero is upon us as the FBS returns to action in a bit of a preview weekend before getting fully underway the first weekend in September. There will be eight matchups on Saturday, Aug.
The Denver Nuggets signed second-round pick Bryce Hopkins to a two-way contract. Denver drafted Hopkins out of St. John's with the 49th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Indigenous Round is one of the hallmarks of every exciting Hungry Jack's NBL Season, which sees the League celebrate the country and communities' proud culture. A big part of the growth of the round over the past few seasons has been the NBL Indigenous Artist, Luke Penrith.
Syria v Australian BoomersFriday, August 28, 7pm AESTMall of Asia Arena, PhilippinesHow to watchThe game will be live on ESPN from 7pm AEST.How to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via FIBA website.
The NBL calendar continues to get bigger each year, with the Hungry Jack's 2026-27 season featuring pillars such as HoopsFest, the CODE Sports Blitz and a revamped Ignite Cup Finals weekend.
The Las Vegas Raiders decided months ago that they preferred Kirk Cousins starting the season at quarterback while Fernando Mendoza sat and learned. Based on preseason results, it seems like that might be a reasonable call.
Tony Romo has received three new citations stemming from his arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
The Minnesota Twins are calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins for this weekend's series with the Chicago White Sox amid uncertainty regarding Byron Buxton's availability due to a hip injury. The team announced the move Thursday.Jenkins, 21, had a .308/.407/.532 slash line with Triple-A St.
The new calendar was one part of a proposal from the owners that sought to greatly revise and limit baseball transactions.
Anticipation for Jenkins’ arrival has been high since the Twins drafted him in June 2023.
Content warning: The following article contains depictions of alleged domestic violence.The Green Bay Packers could be without their starting running back for a while this season.
With the relationship between MLB and the MLB Players Association already tense, the league is continuing to make suggestions the union is unhappy about. On Thursday, MLB reportedly proposed drastic changes to the offseason, including a shortened free agency window, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.
"I feel like if I tell them I'm ready to go play," Judge said, "I think we're ready to go play. I'm not a pitcher. I'm a position player.".
After months of rumors, longtime Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is officially ready to move on from the team.In a statement shared by his agent, Ray Petkau, on social media, Hellebuyck confirmed that he "privately requested a trade" months ago.
Pope Leo XIV wasn't in attendance on Aug. 11, when his treasured Chicago White Sox celebrated home runs against the Cincinnati Reds in his honor, wearing the same team-customized mitre hats that thousands of fans donned at Rate Field that day.Now Pope Leo can finally match.
Newly discovered quotes from 1909 answer the long-standing questions as to why Wagner refused to let the card be printed.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Robert Mays deep dive on all four teams in the AFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
The pope's connection comes during a surprisingly prosperous season for the White Sox, who are in first place in the AL Central.
The final week of NFL preseason games is upon us.Each team has one more game to evaluate its personnel before carving out a 53-man regular-season roster and building a practice squad.
The Seattle Seahawks are more than pleased with defensive tackle Leonard Williams' production since the team first traded for him in 2023. In his three years in Seattle, Williams has made two Pro Bowls and was a key cog in the team's Super Bowl championship.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
With the proliferation of legal gambling and prediction markets, and the access social media provides, players can't escape the vitriol.
With five weeks left in the MLB regular season, these players and managers look poised to take home postseason hardware.
Marte is expected to rejoin the team as soon as Monday, the first day he is eligible to come off the injured list.
PHILADELPHIA — Two weeks later, the tweet had surpassed 17 million views. And that's just how far it traveled on one of the Philadelphia Eagles' social media platforms.The Eagles had posted to X a video trumpeting a practice interception by 2024 first-round draft pick Quinyon Mitchell.
Brendan Fevola has revealed he may need a double operation after hearing his knee “pop” after suffering a brutal injury playing in an AFL legends game between Victoria and the All Stars.
The five Sydney Swans players stood down for breaching club standards have, frankly, been hung out to dry.
Craig McRae keeps proving the point.
Jason Horne-Francis has nothing but love for teammate Zak Butters after the Port Adelaide superstar confirmed his looming exit from the club.
The Roos have announced four delistings after their season came to an end.
Ten years ago, Luke Beveridge’s Western Bulldogs dreamed an impossible dream.
The AFL silly season is fast approaching.
David King believes Collingwood and Scott Pendlebury need to come together and solve this issue.
Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 ... and Damo's got plenty on his mind.
Luke Jackson has already been to the top of the AFL mountain and now, with Fremantle just three wins from a maiden premiership, the man known as 'Dogga' is desperate to get there again.
Raiders and Blues star Hudson Young has reportedly been granted permission by Canberra to travel to Papua New Guinea next month and negotiate with the Chiefs.
The South Sydney playmaker received a one-match ban for booting Jack Cogger. But it finally made him realise his disciplinary problems were hurting his club and himself.
Read what Jesse Colquhoun and his father Brad have to say ahead of the Sharks’ forwards 50th NRL appearance.
Nestled in the Gold Coast’s heart, one school has become a powerhouse of women’s rugby league talent production.
Brisbane has taken the extraordinary step of apologising to its fans for butchering the send-off of departing captain and halfback Adam Reynolds on Thursday night.
Jarome Luai’s first third-party deal in Papua New Guinea has been made official, with the star playmaker the face of a new Pepsi campaign.
Broncos board member Darren Lockyer is asked about the club's woeful premiership defence.
After a couple of heartbreaking near misses, the Dolphins will finally be heading on a maiden NRL finals voyage.
A bombshell report has revealed the saga around Adam Reynolds’ early retirement jeopardised his coaching future, as the embattled club came under fire for its farewell efforts on Thursday night as the legend was sidelined for a dismal loss to the Storm — prompting an apology.
After a remarkable return to the NRL just six months and three days after rupturing his ACL, Caleb Navale has put himself firmly back in the frame for this year's World Cup.
Few expected much from Wests Tigers in this year's NRLW competition, but after winning as many games this season as the rest of their history combined they've proved the doubters wrong ahead of a maiden finals push.
Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 9 of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership competition.
Is this the future of rugby league? Or will it join the Manly-Norths merger and Chis Anderson’s one-marker defence as the NRL’s greatest failed experiments?.
Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe will retire at the end of the Super League season after a 19-year playing career.
Johnathan Thurston believes there's a big "what if" that's come from Adam Reynolds' absence.
Darren Lockyer and Johnathan Thurston show there's split opinions on the kick off.
Cameron Munster gives his opinion on the trialling of the kick off change.
York Knights confirm a "locally-based" group have reached a deal to take a majority share of the club.
Michael Maguire has had enough of being asked if he should be the Broncos coach in 2027 while skipper Pat Carrigan conceded the playing group had let him down during a disastrous title defence.
Ahead of the AFLW's Indigenous Round, Zippy Fish speaks about her connection to her community and how she's dealing with rival clubs circling.
Luke Beveridge has spoken on Tim English’s future after links to a rival club.
Ten teams for the first time, fighting for their piece of AFL history.
Essendon and Richmond meet in Darwin, while league heavyweights Melbourne and Brisbane clash.
Craig Starcevich says he is happy at Brisbane but can see the appeal of having a 'blank canvas' to work with in Tasmania.
Michael Voss says Carlton's new game style could be challenged by the contrasting game style of Melbourne.
Check out how every club fared against this year's top 10.
Dan McStay chats to Riley Beveridge about the sliding doors moments that have followed his career.
Some of the game's biggest stars will be in action in the wildcard finals.
Peter Daicos' new book reveals his family's story from Macedonia to the Magpies.
The teams are in for AFLW's round three matches.
Sydney recruit Taylor Smith is set for a stint on the sidelines after breaking her forearm during round two.
The combination of high-profile trades and a few unexpected unavailabilities has the Crows regenerating on the run.
Sydney's Zippy Fish is yet to re-sign at Sydney, with the reigning premier emerging as a potential suitor.
From featuring in a 2013 exhibition game to playing alongside her daughter in the SANFLW in 2019, Bronwyn Davey's story threads through the history of women's football.
Zarlie Goldsworthy and Kaitlyn Srhoj will spend more time on the sidelines.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round three.
Georgia Nanscawen is on a journey to learn more about her Indigenous heritage.
Off-season departures and early unavailability has forced Brisbane to play kids, and it's a good thing says the coach.
Scarlett Johnson says the Giants support for their cross-town rivals was about women supporting women.
Gabriel made an impression ahead of cutdown day, going 12-of-15 for 186 yards and three touchdowns in the first half vs. New England.
The NFL is reviewing the matter involving Jacobs, who was charged with two misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property.
In hopes of helping 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Ward take a second-year leap, the Tennessee Titans gave their receiving corps a much-needed makeover this offseason. That facelift included signing former New York Giants wideout Wan'Dale Robinson to a four-year, $78 million deal.
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the conferences passing rules against players returning from the NFL. From there we break down the matchup between UNC and TCU, and what we can expect from year two of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill.
The Green Bay running back was arrested in May on five charges stemming from an alleged domestic abuse incident.
Atwell, a 2021 second-round pick, returns to the Rams team he spent the first five years of his career with.
Smith spent last season with the Steelers after being acquired in a trade with the Dolphins.
It's not a comfortable time of year for many NFL players. On Sunday, teams must cut down their rosters to 53 players. That makes for some tough decisions.
"Seattle's changed my life, changed my career," Williams said. "And it means a lot to me to be able to finish that here.".
How many SEC teams will make the College Football Playoff?As teams from the Big Ten have won each of the first two 12-team playoffs, the SEC has gotten eight teams in the field in that span. That's the most of any league.
During the Pro Bowl's golden age in Hawaii, the hyper-serious NFL was never more relaxed.
Preseason football concludes this Saturday, with the 2026 season opening on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Have the Bills actually put enough around Josh Allen to win the AFC? Can coach Mike McCarthy coax a vintage year out of Aaron Rodgers?.
Will Patrick Mahomes remain Patrick Mahomes after tearing his ACL last season? Are the Rams unstoppable after adding Myles Garrett?.
Simba works well for the Lions. Thor is perfect for the Vikings. But Buzz Lightyear and the "Mine, Mine, Mine" seagulls are subtle gems.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith also figures to be a contender to land as the No. 1 pick in April.
The father relishes risk and the theater that comes with it. The son does not. Change is coming.
Dane Brugler ranks the 2027 draft class, the Texans as a legitimate contender and there's a newly troubling CTE report.
Tarik Skubal is poised to make his return to Detroit, this time in a new jersey. Skubal will take the ball for the L.A. Dodgers on Friday against his former team, the Tigers.The left-handed ace hasn't pitched at Comerica Park since July 29 as a member of the Tigers.
The Phillies arrived in Seattle on a high, with the wind in their sails and a nine-game winning streak at their backs. That run came to an abrupt end on Monday, when the Mariners clobbered Zack Wheeler and limited the Phillies' offense to two runs.
Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa will captain the Wallabies against Argentina after regular skipper Harry Wilson was left out of Australia’s squad for Sunday morning’s Test in Salvador de Jujuy.
Coach Les Kiss has left out captain Harry Wilson and high-profile recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii from the Wallabies XV to play Argentina in Jujuy this weekend as he seeks to develop more depth in the squad ahead of next year’s World Cup.
After three straight wins, Kiss has opted to test the Wallabies’ depth in the hostile surrounds of Jujuy against a Pumas side with plenty to prove.
On the 1984 Grand Slam tour, the Wallabies scrum silenced a stunned Cardiff crowd. Now Argentina will show how far today’s pack has come.
Ospreys add to their Australian contigent with the signing of former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete.
The Rugby Football Union’s bid to stage more concerts at Twickenham has been delivered a blow after local councillors insisted planning permission should not be awarded until the proposal further commits to limiting the impact.
Munster announce that Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is not expected to return from injury until the new year.
Harlequins sign Zimbabwe's "real handful" of a winger Edward Sigauke, who will join the club next week.
Cooper Watters shows power and pace to crack the defensive line and score for the junior Wallabies team.
Premiership Women's Rugby says average attendances rose by 23.4% during the 2025-26 season, which concluded in June with Saracens winning a record fourth title.
Some designs embody the community-inspired mission of the "Rivalries" program while others push the boundaries too far. The post Ranking The NFL’s 2026 Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms From Best To Worst appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Good Good Golf will no longer be the title sponsor for a PGA Tour event in Austin in November, a source familiar with the matter told Front Office Sports.
ATLANTA — Callaway is dropping Good Good Golf in the wake of the controversy surrounding the YouTube group’s controversial driver ad.
Cameron Brink did not mince words when asked about Enes Kanter Freedom. The Los Angeles Sparks forward spoke to The Mirror US ahead of her team’s game Monday against the Atlanta Dream, and called the former NBA player a “stupid piece of shit” for his recent antics.
Golf Galaxy and its parent company, Dick’s Sporting Goods, pulled Good Good Golf merchandise from in-person and online shelves Tuesday.
CLEVELAND — Anthony Lima knows better than most that consensus among Browns fans is rare.
NEW YORK — The two best doubles players in the world lost in the quarterfinals of the revamped US Open mixed doubles format—to two singles players. Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, two singles players, defeated Kateřina Siniaková and Henry Patten, the world No.
The men’s hockey team at Minnesota State University will have a new look when they take the ice this upcoming season.
The Chicago Stars are extending their stay at Northwestern’s 12,000-seat lakeside college football stadium. The NWSL team played its first match at Martin Stadium last September, drawing more than 10,000 fans, before officially moving in this season.
The eight teams in the AFC South and NFC North officially revealed new community-inspired alternate uniforms on Tuesday morning as part of the NFL and Nike's annual “Rivalries” series.
Keep up to date with all the latest player signings and movement ahead of KFC BBL|16.
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday’s opening day of the second Test at Lord’s — as a heated diplomatic incident hit the match.
Mohammad Abbas's four wickets have given Pakistan the edge in the second Test at Lord's despite a late fightback from hosts England.
Sonal Dinusha's fighting ton and rearguard revival with the tailenders helped Sri Lanka dig in to draw the second Test.
Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have criticised the “extreme and tiresome” flood of negative stories around the England cricket team’s drinking and socialising habits, with Anderson – England’s all-time leading wicket-taker – saying it is “just mind-numbing that people can still be putting themselves in these positions”. The latest scandal involving members of the Test squad involved the bowler Brydon Carse, who was pictured being led away from a Derby bar in handcuffs in the early hours of Sunday morning.
He and Ollie Pope hot-foot it from Lord's to Chelmsford with contrasting fortunes in Division 1 dogfight.
Zaman Akhter takes 3-36, backed by three wickets from England discard Sam Cook as Essex bowl out Surrey at Chelmsford.
Glamorgan left reeling at 111 for 7, a deficit of 51, in crucial contest at Cardiff.
Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith hit fifties as England scrap their way to 248 for 8 before bad light.
Fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistency. Halfway through the afternoon session, as drinks were taken after the completion of his 10th over, Mohammad Abbas waved at the Pakistan dressing room and beckoned on their physios.
Min Woo Lee has credited a surprise change of driving shafts for a career-best first round that has him as the surprise first round leader at the richest event in golf, the Tour Championship.
Golf equipment giant Callaway have severed ties with the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer shoving a woman to the ground after the commercial sparked widespread outrage.
Bryson DeChambeau is at a crossroads. Again.
A 35-year-old Port Moresby local playing just his third professional event provided the feelgood story on the opening day of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season.
LIV Golf’s uncertain future has taken another dramatic turn, with 90 per cent of the breakaway league’s staff reportedly told they will be laid off next week.
Two Australians remain in the hunt for one of golf’s biggest prizes as the PGA Tour season reaches its climax, but the countdown is also officially on to the end of the TOUR Championship as we know it.
The PGA Tour is taking a big swing on the future of its postseason with the league announcing a move to a reimagined Tour Championship that uses a match-play format.
LIV Golf as we know it is over.
Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground when she reaches for his new driver.
A nervy Wyndham Clark birdied the final three holes to dramatically win the BMW Championship, having earlier surrendered his five-stroke lead to Rory McIlroy.
Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios becomes the first World Cup winner to sign for Ipswich Town after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.
The two sides have agreed a fee worth £7.5million for the goalkeeper.
The Athletic's writers look ahead to the 2026-27 Champions League campaign.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Hull City sign French forward Mohamed-Ali Cho from Ligue 1 side Nice on a five-year contract.
Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
The Premier League is a rough-and-tumble league. Goretzka is still a rough-and-tumble player. This is what he'll bring to Villa.
The former Arsenal player was the centre of attention — for the wrong reasons — as his side beat Lyon, leading to violent scenes.
Tottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
Julian Alvarez has not attended Atletico Madrid training since being told privately that the club would not sell him to Barcelona.
To request a trade two years into a seven-year extension indicates a dramatic change in Hellebuyck's plans.
We know the NHL season is close because we're finally hearing from the game's biggest stars with insight into the summer's biggest topics.
Walsh on the 2030 Games: "I would be shocked if the IOC and the IIHF didn't understand that they need us in the Olympics.".
What's the best six-player lineup of players who weren't drafted by their team? What about unrelated players with the same last name?.
Juraj Slafkovský and Lane Hutson have become core players of a playoff team in Montreal.
Sarah Stier via Getty ImagesJonathan Kuminga is headed to Minneapolis.The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal to land Kuminga on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Two AFC contenders are dealing with unhappy stars at one of football's most important positions.Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez and Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., both members of the NFL Draft class of 2023, are currently seeking top-of-the-market contract extensions from their respective clubs.
The NFL and NFLPA announced on Wednesday that they reached an agreement on a new system of fines and suspensions for penalties that violate health and safety rules.
The Seattle Seahawks deal is now official.NFL team owners unanimously voted to approve the record $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks during a one-day league meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in May and booked on five charges following an alleged domestic-violence situation. At the time, the NFL said it was aware of the situation, but has yet to issue any sort of punishment for the running back.
Matthew Mayich, a defenseman for the Sun Devils and a Blues draft pick, remained hospitalized Tuesday, said a person close to the family.
There has been no progress on a contract extension for New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez and that has left the 2025 Pro Bowler frustrated and disappointed.
By drafting Chrenko in this year’s third round, New York took a worthwhile swing on a forward with enticing skills and fierce determination.
A three-time Vezina winner, Hellebuyck had knee surgery and a career-worst save percentage last season. Is he likely to bounce back?.
The 2023 NHL Draft was highly touted due to a great top grouping of forwards.
What are the new GM's biggest tasks once the search concludes? Here's a roadmap to their first year on the job.
Editor’s note: For the sake of clarity, Dr. Rachel Grashow’s first quotation has been updated since the initial publication of this story.
Matthew Mayich, a defenseman for the Sun Devils and a Blues draft pick, remained hospitalized Tuesday, said a person close to the family.
A report surfaced Tuesday from ESPN's Adam Schefter that former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright was expected to become the first player to go from an NFL roster back to the collegiate ranks on Wednesday.
Walk very gently around the Falcons’ practice fields in Flowery Branch, Georgia. You might injure a quarterback. Yes, while Cleveland is the site of the most controversial and misbegotten quarterback situation, Atlanta is home to the most delicate.
The headlines are already being written as we gear up for the first of 10 GPs in 14 weeks.
The French rider has been out of action since Barcelona but will be back on MotoGP machinery at Aragon.
Yamaha’s roster is complete! Meet and learn more about Moto2’s latest graduate ahead of his 2027 MotoGP debut.
The 2022 Moto3 World Champion will race alongside Razgatlıoğlu as the team confirm their full line-up.
A hand injury forces the Japanese rider onto the sidelines for the next round.
Another piece of the puzzle is confirmed as the Spanish rider gets ready to switch to fluo.
The first of their two riders is confirmed as the Italian gets set to switch to KTM machinery.
MotoGP Group strengthens leadership team with Carlos Ezpeleta appointed Deputy CEO alongside CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.
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The #44 will be back in action again at MotorLand.
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.
Here are the 11 team principals leading their respective outfits in the 2026 F1 season.
James Vowles has identified why Carlos Sainz is an important driving force at Williams.
Alpine will retain their current line-up of Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season.
Lawrence Barretto assesses the reasons behind Alpine's decision to retain Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season alongside Pierre Gasly.
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Franco Colapinto will remain with Alpine for the 2027 season, the Formula 1 team announces.
Ayao Komatsu has explained Haas’ approach to deciding their driver line-up for the 2027 season.
Lando Norris won in Hungary and the Netherlands to reduce his Drivers’ Championship deficit and put pressure on title favourite Kimi Antonelli.
Sergio Perez has reflected on Cadillac's ups and downs so far, as well as detailing what would give them a "massive boost" into 2027.
In the FIA's latest rankings, Red Bull have again been found to have the most powerful engine in F1.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff revealed in Zandvoort that Kimi Antonelli would be taking a grid penalty for the next round of the championship in Monza.
Max Verstappen suffered a spectacular exit from the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend, after crashing out at high-speed on the final corner.
Luke Browning will make his second appearance of the season for Williams at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.
The Dutch Grand Prix weekend marked one year since Oscar Piastri last won a race for McLaren, his championship fight tailing away towards the end of 2025 before this season has thrown up a new set of challenges for the Australian.
Cadillac drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas believe there are lessons to be taken from last weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, with the former stating "the pace was very strong" despite failing to score any points.
Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer reckons Lando Norris' victory at Zandvoort was his best win yet – but could it launch a title tilt for the reigning champ?.
Haas had an afternoon to forget at Zandvoort, with both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon parking up trackside to retire with technical issues.
F1 returned from the summer break with a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix – won by McLaren’s Lando Norris in fine style. But who else impressed our Power Rankings judges at Zandvoort? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...
Check out the best images from F3 in-season testing at the Madring, where the Spanish Grand Prix will take place in a matter of weeks.
Aryna Sabalenka begins her bid for a third consecutive US Open title, while Iga Swiatek joins Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys in a loaded fourth quarter of the draw.
The 2026 US Open features six former champions in New York and 13 overall Grand Slam winners. From the schedule and prize money to the seeds, here's your complete guide to the season's final major.
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles title Wednesday, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. It capped a run that began with uncertainty about getting into the draw -- and about what they'd wear.
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik beat Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev to join Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the US Open mixed doubles final, where the winner will receive not only the trophy, but also the $1 million grand prize.
The Williams sisters will return to the US Open doubles draw for the first time in four years after receiving a wild card for the main draw.
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, former champion Bianca Andreescu and 's-Hertogenbosch champion Robin Montgomery were among the players to win their US Open qualifying second rounds on Day 3.
16-year-olds Kristina Liutova and Kristina Penickova advanced to the second round of US Open qualifying while former Roland Garros semifinalist Tamara Zidansek won a first-round thriller over 18-year-old Laura Samson on Tuesday.
Aryna Sabalenka’s long run at No. 1 could end at the US Open, where Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff each have a chance to overtake her.
The 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship formally got underway Tuesday in New York, and the stars were out in full force. That remained the case at day's end, as four of the Top 12 players in the WTA Rankings and their partners reached the semifinals.
Coco Gauff had plenty of reasons to question her game after last year’s Cincinnati exit. Twelve months later, she has a second tournament title and a renewed belief in the work that brought her here.
Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite on one of tennis’ biggest stages, with the legendary sisters handed a wildcard to play women’s doubles together at the US Open.
A month after a stirring debut on the ATP Tour, Cruz Hewitt will clash with Wimbledon surprise packet Arthur Fery in a US Open lead-in event in Winston-Salem after pulling off a great comeback on Monday.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will begin their US Open mixed doubles campaign against qualifiers Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool on Tuesday.
Power, touch, athleticism and creativity made the last WTA 1000 event before the US Open really shine.
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, former champion Bianca Andreescu and former junior No. 1 Julieta Pareja were among the winners on Day 1 of US Open qualifying.
While Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff remain at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, Cincinnati semifinalist Sara Bejlek makes her Top 30 debut in the latest PIF WTA Rankings.
Another WTA Finals appearance is already secured for Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend. Now the world’s top doubles team is thinking about what comes next.
Jessica Pegula showed stellar form across Washington DC, Toronto and Cincinnati, where she reached two finals and posted a 10-3 record. Still, that's in the past now as her attention shifts to next week's US Open.
Coco Gauff finished off a dominant week in Cincinnati by beating Jessica Pegula, winning her second title and joining Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka in select company.
No. 4 seed Coco Gauff ended the Cinderella run of Czech Sara Bejlek in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open, advancing to a title match against fellow American Jessica Pegula.
The Cairns Taipans put on an impressive three-point shooting display as their pre-season tour continued ahead of the NBL Blitz and they ended up holding out the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the 99-95 victory.
On October 8, 2017, Melbourne United faced a star-studded Oklahoma City Thunder side featuring Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony and Steven Adams in a pre-season clash.
On October 8, 2017, Melbourne United faced a star-studded Oklahoma City Thunder side featuring Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony and Steven Adams in a pre-season clash.
The CODE Sports NBL Blitz returns for 2026, tipping off Wednesday, September 2 in Bendigo, with all ten clubs set to face off across five days and ten games at Red Energy Arena.
The Adelaide 36ers announced on Thursday the signing of Jacob Rigoni as a Nominated Replacement Player for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
It's the South East Melbourne Phoenix taking on the Cairns Taipans on Thursday night from the State Basketball Centre. It's the first of a double-header weekend for the Taipans, who take on Melbourne United on Saturday night in Casey.
Sprite is the Official Soft Drink Partner of the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) with a multi-year partnership, tipping off in the 2026-27 season.
The New Zealand Breakers are ramping up their pre-season training, as the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season fast approaches. During their time on court with new Head Coach Gordon Herbert, numerous Breakers, new and old, have been impressive.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday the signing of Archie Woodhill as a Nominated Replacement Player for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
Reigning Larry Sengstock Medalist Kendric Davis has yet to touch down in Sydney as the Kings gear up to defend their championship, with CODE Sports reporting the star guard is currently navigating a passport issue.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .