Ravindra, Blundell lay foundations for Black Caps
Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell hit centuries as New Zealand overcome shaky start to gain upper hand in Test with Ireland.
Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell hit centuries as New Zealand overcome shaky start to gain upper hand in Test with Ireland.
After a whirlwind roster reveal through New York, the USMNT has settled into its new home, where it will recalibrate before the World Cup.
All season long we have seen just how important Victor Wembanyama has been to the Spurs. This playoff run has only served to emphasize it. Wembanyama’s size, skill and versatility are making an impact against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jesse Marsch has developed an in-form team that has lifted the co-hosts’ hopes, though the fitness of Alphonso Davies and Moïse Bombito is a concern.
Hansi Flick's side defended their La Liga title over 2025-26, but their big hopes of success in the Champions League were dashed.
Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon was left encouraged by the positive signs of progress displayed by the squad during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
McLaren have released their 2025 sustainability report, detailing how the organisation are working to reduce their overall impact on the planet across all the championships they compete in, at the factory and trackside, and through various innovative solutions.
Think you know everything about Lewis Hamilton? Put your knowledge to the test and challenge yourself with our F1 trivia - from record-breaking moments to lesser-known facts about his incredible career.
Catch all the action from Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in but the winger’s pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionable. José Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger but whispered four words in his ear.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Described as “a feel-good final” at kick-off by commentator Adam Summerton, last night’s Tin Pot decider between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano could scarcely have been more gloopy.
Head coach Mark Hughes leaves Carlisle United by "mutual agreement" after they fell short of promotion from the National League.
Jurriën Timber’s likely unavailability means a reshuffle that will affect selections in all areas of the side.
Anthony Gordon's goal return in Europe coupled with his speed, aggression and work ethic suggests there is a lot more to come from the England international.
Barcelona's move for Alvarez comes as the Catalan side have agreed an €80m deal to sign Newcastle's Anthony Gordon.
Southampton must be "very careful" over their debts and fiscal position, says football finance expert Kieran Maguire.
The 54-year-old's contract with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) expires after the World Cup.
Former Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy says he would return to the club as head coach "in a heartbeat".
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
Aitana Bonmati returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming crucial Fifa Women's World Cup qualifier against England after recovering from a broken leg.
Sam Mitchell says Hawthorn will speak to the AFL after Nick Watson's goal on the half-time siren was disallowed for running off his line.
An AFL legend has demanded an explanation as to why star Nick Watson was denied a goal because of a “pedantic” play on call.
Hawthorn records a 52-point win after keeping St Kilda goalless in the first half.
It’s been one month since the young Blues on-field mental health episode, with amateur players around the country now showing their solidarity by opening up about their own private battles.
Hawthorn consolidates its top four spot with a big win over St Kilda, as the Saints lose Sam Flanders to a potentially serious Achilles injury.
Will Day and Jack Gunston made ominous returns to Sam Mitchell’s side, which moved to third on the ladder with their thumping win. Follow all the reaction.
Will Day made his long-awaited AFL return but it was fellow call-up Jack Gunston who shone brightest, taking the Coleman Medal lead after powering Hawthorn to a 52-point win over St Kilda.
Follow all the action from Thursday night's clash between St Kilda and Hawthorn.
A key Bulldog returns as injuries ravage the Magpies for Saturday night’s blockbuster, plus a surprise Sydney call with big changes across the first midseason bye round.
The teams for Friday and Saturday's round 12 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
West Coast premiership coach features among four-person panel to select Michael Voss' replacement.
West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson will play a role in picking the next coach of Carlton as part of the subcommittee that finds Michael Voss’ successor. .
Richmond has landed 217cm giant Patrick Carr as a category B rookie.
Beloved football champion and FightMND campaigner Neale Daniher will be honoured with a state funeral at the home of football.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Collingwood will take a different approach with Darcy Moore's latest injury.
Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.
A surprise name is on the panel that’s set to hand-pick Carlton’s next coach.
Sydney will be forced to make several changes this weekend due to a mounting injury list.
Patrick Voss was under the spotlight for his negating role on Cal Wilkie but his coach loved what he saw.
ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, the heavy favorite to win the French Open, is out of the tournament in the second round. Sinner was defeated by Argentinian world No.
The Staten Island FerryHawks, a team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, will celebrate their annual Jewish Heritage Night with an alternate identity, the Menches. The FerryHawks will wear custom blue jerseys with Menches across the chest and a Star of David on the left sleeve.
For Benjamin Hesse, a 33-year-old lifelong Mets fan who gets to Citi Field about 40 times each season, the beauty of attending a baseball game has always been its natural ambience—a soundtrack of peanut sales, bat cracks, and the low hum of pleasant chatter.
Just as the Rays are nearing a stadium deal that would ensure that the MLB franchise remains in the Tampa area, the club’s NFL neighbor could soon jump the line in terms of receiving local taxpayer support.
Lululemon will add to its board of directors a former On executive and the person who founded ESPN’s women-focused business to end a monthslong dispute with its polarizing founder Chip Wilson.
Italian Serie A side Atalanta BC are once again putting their namesake front and center with an updated crest unveiled last week. The 2024 UEFA Europa League champions revealed the new crest on Friday, May 22, though it won’t appear on their kits until the start of the 2026-27 season.
The Rockets are set to unveil new Association, Icon and Statement Edition uniforms that are heavily influenced by their back-to-back championship teams. The post Houston Rockets Tease New “Ketchup And Mustard” Uniforms For 2026-27 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
This will mark the first update to the Timberwolves' logo set and primary uniforms since Nike's first season as the NBA's official outfitter in 2017-18. The post Minnesota Timberwolves To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms On June 7 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Eagles are currently limited on their options with the home version and a black alternate uniform already in the rotation. The post Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Pleads For White Road Version Of Kelly Green Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
As the ECHL returns to Augusta, Georgia, the group behind the team is taking a mulligan on the city’s previously hockey identity.
Jannik Sinner has been the world’s most dominant player for the past two months but the Italian’s Achilles heel, extreme vulnerability in the heat, has cost him the prize he wants the most in a French Open stunner.
Naomi Osaka defeated Donna Vekic in two tight sets to reach the Roland Garros third round for the first time since 2019. She will face Iva Jovic, who dropped just three games against Emma Navarro to reverse the result of their Strasbourg meeting last week.
After a dazzling performance in Paris on Tuesday, Kim Birrell’s Roland Garros dreams were dashed in heartbreaking fashion when she fell marginally short in a clash against a talented rival with an unconventional style.
Sara Bejlek's forehand down the line after withstanding an Iga Swiatek barrage for 22 shots in the second round was one of the best points of Roland Garros so far.
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock early exit in the French Open second round on Wednesday at the hands of unseeded Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva.
Mirra Andreeva struggled early against an inspired Marina Bassols Ribera on Wednesday at Roland Garros but found 'less complaining' and more forehand connections to be the winning recipe to reach the third round in Paris.
After her stunning upset of Elena Rybakina at Roland Garros on Wednesday, Yuliia Starodubtseva said her boyfriend, Pearse Dolan -- who also happens to be her coach -- will propose if she breaks into the Top 50. At No. 55, she's inching closer and closer to that breakthrough mark.
Iga Swiatek was brilliant in the role of sales associate/manager in a new On video, and later expressed how much she enjoyed doing it. On the court, the four-time champion defeated Sara Bejlek to advance to the third round at Roland Garros.
As Aussie veteran James Duckworth battled new Spanish sensation Rafael Jodar at Roland Garros on Wednesday, a dramatic scene that unfolded outside the main stadium court demonstrated just how torturous the conditions in Paris are.
Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva earned the biggest win of her career at Roland Garros, upsetting No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina in a third-set tiebreak to reach the third round for the second straight year.
Millie Elliott's daughter Gigi keeps Sam Thaiday on his toes post-match.
Queensland halfback Lauren Brown shares her thoughts on the scheduling for Women's Origin.
NSW already won the series but now they’ve made State of Origin history.
Queensland Maroons host the New South Wales Blues in Game 3 of the 2026 Women’s State of Origin at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast.
NSW lifts the State of Origin shield to celebrate a clean sweep.
Superstar halfback Nathan Cleary shut up several critics with his glittering second half against Queensland on Wednesday night … but there’s still a few who need to see more.
Kezie Apps reflects on her debut for the Blues to now and her time playing with Allana Ferguson.
Jayme Fressard slices through a gap in the line to dart over to score a try against the Maroons.
Jasmine Peters dives over two Blues defenders to score a try in the corner for the Queensland Maroons.
Isabelle Kelly fires over the tryline with ease to open the scoring for the NSW Blues.
Jocelyn Kelleher is left stunned as she is flatten by Queensland's Chantay Kiria-Ratu.
The NSW Blues are denied the first points of the game after the Bunker found Jayme Fressard had knocked the ball while grounding it.
A stunning mid-series sacking should’ve potentially been floated by the NSWRL had it not been for Kalyn Ponga’s second half send off in Wednesday night’s epic Origin opener.
Lauren Brown arrives just in time to stop Jaime Chapman before the line.
NSW have become the first women’s team to win a State of Origin series 3-0.
Connor Watson will depart the Sydney Roosters in the near future after putting pen to paper on a deal with the PNG Chiefs.
Relive all the action of Ampol Women's State of Origin Game 3 on NRL.com's live blog.
Nine's Allana Ferguson analyses the Origin III match between the Blues and Maroons.
The new award for the Ampol Women’s State of Origin Player of the Series is the Katrina Fanning Medal.
Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer has agreed a new deal with Harlequins Women but prop Hannah Duffy is retiring.
Bristol Bears have confirmed that hooker Will Capon is one of 12 players who will leave the Prem club this summer.
England forward Sarah Beckett becomes the third key Gloucester-Hartpury player to sign for Sale Sharks.
Scrum-half Gareth Simpson, fly-half Louie Johnson and centre Sam Spink are all to leave Saracens at the end of the season.
These were the conversations that propelled Harry Wilson from Wallabies discard to the world’s best No.8, and helped overcome a chapter of uncertainty. .
Bristol Bears coach Pat Lam maintains he is still the best man for the job despite a record 94-33 defeat to Northampton.
Leicester Tigers are embracing the pressure as they continue their hunt for Prem glory, says head coach Geoff Parling.
While the Melbourne Rebels believed they had the full backing of Rugby Australia, a text message reveals a director privately advised colleagues to “let them fall over”, a court heard.
Scott Sio is hoping for a "fairytale finish" to his Exeter career as the Chiefs aim for the Prem play-offs.
Bristol Bears legend Steven Luatua signs a new deal to take the former All Blacks international into his 10th season with the club.
The Budapest stadium was built for occasions such as Saturday's final during Orban's time as prime minister — but he was ousted in April.
The European champions have been able to rotate domestically, but minutes in the legs can be less of a factor in Champions League finals.
In today's TAFC newsletter, will Gordon's big-money transfer set the tone for the summer? And a turbulent season ends in glory for Palace.
The Premier League sides will face off at the home of Scottish rugby this summer as part of their pre-season preparations.
The England forward has enjoyed a seismic spell at Villa culminating in Europa League success last week. Now there is a World Cup to come.
Crystal Palace are waiting on an answer from Andoni Iraola but Coventry boss Frank Lampard could be a plan B for the Conference League winners.
We speak to those who know him about school records, a breakout season, coping with disappointment and a crucial role in the title.
A 60-game season saw Palace flirt with relegation and relationships fracture between manager and board, but theirs was redemption in the end.
The campaign finished with them limping into the Champions League, Salah and Robertson leaving and Slot's position being questioned by fans.
In the third of our 10 excerpts from The Soccer 100, we look back at the career of a player who excelled for Brazil for 11 years.
Nico Hulkenberg believes that starting on intermediate tyres for the Canadian Grand Prix was a "risk worth taking", as he and Audi team mate Gabriel Bortoleto missed out on the points.
Round 10 of the 2026 Sim Racing World Championship was held on Wednesday – here is a recap of all the action.
The drivers will compete in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The reigning Champion has been given the green light to start the weekend’s action at the Ducati Lenovo Team’s home Italian GP.
Special report: Allegations of sexism, racism and expenses fiddling are flying in US courts, drawing in leading figures in motor racing and some famous names in music.
The three-time MotoGP winner and former LCR rider makes his return as he stands in for the injured Johann Zarco at Mugello.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing a removal of term limits for the position as head of motorsport's governing body.
Catch all the action from Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Mattia Binotto is the latest guest on the Beyond The Grid podcast, discussing how he is using his experience from Ferrari to transform Audi into a race-winning team.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues with Round 10, where the racers will take on the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad gave their verdicts on the Canadian Grand Prix after both suffered contrasting fortunes last weekend.
Sergio Perez feels “happy I came back” to F1 after proving to himself that he is “one of the best” drivers in the field with his performances for Cadillac so far.
It has been announced that Gucci will become title partner to Alpine in 2027, with the team set to race under a new banner as well as taking on the Gucci colour scheme.
Mercedes’ Montreal upgrade made a resounding debut, as the W17 showed an increased performance advantage over its rivals.
Alpine head the midfield after five rounds of the 2026 championship, comfortably ahead of Haas and Racing Bulls.
Former F1 team boss and technical chief Ross Brawn has made a motorsport comeback by joining the Board of Directors at MotoGP outfit Pramac Racing.
When you take a step back and judge George Russell’s race weekend on it’s merits, it was almost faultless and exactly what he needed, writes former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur was pleased with how Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fared in Canada, as the former bagged his second podium of the season with a P2 finish, while the Monegasque driver came home fourth.
Kimi Antonelli made it four victories in a row with another triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix. But who else impressed our judges in Montreal? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...
Team Principal Laurent Mekies recognised that Red Bull's strong result in the Canadian Grand Prix was down to their readiness to take risks.
George Bartlett has signed a one-year contract extension with Northamptonshire until the end of the 2027 season.
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone on overcoming mental health struggles, her response to fitness criticism and how a T20 World Cup win would "put things right".
"It looks like second fiddle to what Sooryavanshi did, but this knock in itself, I would rate it as high as a match-winning knock," Rayudu says of Jurel's 21-ball 50.
West Indies will play Test matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the home season.
"You're pouring a lot of money into the way you play as a batting unit, [but] you're left short with the finances to be able to build a strong bowling unit," Moody says about SRH.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has confessed he wants to apologise to Steve Smith next time he sees the Australian batter following their war of words ahead of the recent Ashes series.
Jofra Archer, meanwhile, picked up three wickets for the second game running, and is only two behind Purple Cap leaders Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada.
Australia's captain feels the brunt of the pain as Indian sensational Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his phenomenal IPL form.
Australia’s 18-month journey towards its World Cup defence campaign commences this weekend with three ODIs against Pakistan in the subcontinent.
Latest scorecard from the women's T20 tri-series game between Scotland and the Netherlands at The Grange, Edinburgh.
A new season is supposed to offer hope, a fresh start. But because of their QB situation, that's not the case for the Cardinals.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
A tightknit Minnesota community once made Jordan Halverson feel safe. Now an entire middle school wondered if he could return the favor.
The 49ers insist they want to lighten McCaffrey's load in 2026, but that's not on the star running back's mind as he approaches age 30.
Sizing up the depth chart at four spots as voluntary OTAs wind down.
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIt’s a bittersweet goodbye as Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab gather for one final edition of Inside Coverage.
The New York Jets reportedly signed kicker Younghoe Koo on Wednesday, per Connor Hughes. Koo is most known for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, but spent some time last season with the New York Giants. The kicker became known for his accuracy, but all of a sudden, in 2024, he started to lose it.
“I love this organization. I love this city,” said Jackson, who added that he wants to remain in Baltimore.
Two Chilean men accused of being part of a criminal group linked to burglaries targeting high-profile NFL and NBA players.
The Brown Co. District Attorney's Office says a charging decision will be made at a later date regarding the domestic violence accusation.
Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters for the first time on Wednesday since the opening day of the NFL Draft last month. The New England Patriots head coach was absent on Day 3 for counseling after photos of him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini went viral.
Vrabel said he was OK with missing rounds 4 through 7: "They (the front office) knew my affinity for some of the players that we took.".
Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights and unabashed Cleveland sports diehard, said investing in the team is a "dream come true.".
The Bengals, Broncos and Rams made win-now trades, and the Chiefs added a much-needed boost to their run game.
For the second time, James has reset the market at safety with his new contract that pays him $25.5 million per year.
He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington.
Derwin James has secured yet another record-setting deal. The Los Angeles Chargers reached a three-year, $75.6 million deal with James on Tuesday afternoon, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The running back was booked into Brown County Jail on five charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to police.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in northern Wisconsin on Tuesday and booked into the Brown County Jail, per a press release.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in northern Wisconsin on Tuesday and booked into the Brown County Jail, per a press release. Jacobs was released from police custody on Wednesday. The Brown County DA's office released a statement about the decision.
Honda HRC’s test rider is more than excited for a new chapter in MotoGP history from 2027 and gives us reasons why we all should be too.
The #73 was already confirmed to miss the Italian and Hungarian Grands Prix and there’ll be a familiar face replacing him for Mugello.
The Champ is back! The #93 heads for Mugello to get back in the saddle and back to the track.
Multiple titles and senior positions in the F1 paddock, Ross Brawn’s expertise will now be utilised in the MotoGP paddock as part of Paolo Campinotti’s team.
Enjoy a selection of memorable Mugello races from 2006 to 2019 as we get set for another date with the iconic Tuscan layout this weekend.
Level up your MotoGP Fantasy experience and take advantage of our second Mystery Boost of the 2026 season!.
The most exciting sport on Earth touches down in Tuscany – with home heroes ready to battle for glory.
As MotoGP heads to Mugello for Round 7 of the season, check out your guide to this weekend’s schedule!.
After a busy weekend in Barcelona, catch up on all the biggest talking points from the Catalan GP.
Fast throughout the Catalan GP and fastest on Monday, the #37 led the way whilst 2024 World Champion Martin brought out the red flag with a precautionary trip to hospital needed.
Tamara Korpatsch recalls sleeping in her car with her family when traveling to ITF tournaments in Germany and France. Now she's back in the Top 100, and into the third round at a Grand Slam for the first time.
Elina Svitolina extended her winning streak to eight while Ukrainian compatriot Marta Kostyuk's reached 14 after their second-round wins over Kaitlin Quevedo and Katie Volynets respectively at Roland Garros. Svitolina will next face Tamara Korpatsch and Kostyuk will face Viktorija Golubic.
It wasn't always easy for Iga Swiatek on Wednesday, but she eventually settled into a straight-sets win to keep her historical consistency intact and punch her ticket to a meeting with Magda Linette.
From Jessica Pegula’s early exit to three-hour thrillers and breakthrough wins, here’s what stood out most across the opening three days at Roland Garros.
The WTA Foundation and Cancer Research Racquet hosted 200 cancer research supporters at Roland Garros, and the organizations presented a $297,000 check to help fight women's cancers.
Kimberly Birrell found a new gear to erase a set and a break deficit, sending the fifth seed Jessica Pegula home early in a stunning upset at Roland Garros.
In a first round that saw quite a few seeds fall, Victoria Mboko cruised to the second round in Paris. The No. 9 seed knocked off Nikola Bartunkova 6-1, 6-2 in 69 minutes Tuesday to open her Roland Garros campaign.
Naomi Osaka delivered yet again with her kit, a black corset and cascading skirt over a layered gold dress. On the court, Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund to advance to the second round at Roland Garros.
World No. 4 and defending champion Coco Gauff got her title defense campaign off to a strong start, defeating American compatriot Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0 in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After years on tour, in the commentary booth and on court as a coach, former Top 60 player Sophie Amiach has released "Tennis Smart & Simple" -- a modern teaching guide that blends traditional instruction with video demonstrations designed for today’s players.
NBC is balancing nostalgia with a nod to the future in its return to broadcasting the NBA. Wembanayma is the perfect bridge.
Sorber tore his ACL before his rookie season began. Somewhere between rehab and packing peanuts, he found his place with the Thunder.
OG Anunoby is making monumental contributions in the Knicks' run to the NBA Finals. He missed out on contributing to his first ring.
Rose is the silent star of a big-city blockbuster that might end in a ticker-tape parade.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have communicated to agents and opposition front offices that they are open to trading the No. 17 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Thunder currently have the No.
The Los Angeles Clippers' No. 5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft is drawing "considerable curiosity" around the league, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Clippers received the pick from the Pacers following the Ivica Zubac trade at the deadline.
The Los Angeles Lakers laid off over a dozen employees on the business side amid a company wide reorganization on Wednesday. The departments affected in the layoffs include marketing, team communications, team content and corporate partnerships.
Arizona freshman Koa Peat will remain in the upcoming NBA Draft, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The 6-foot-8 freshman is currently projected as the No. 27 pick in the ESPN mock draft.
Adam Silver stated that the NBA will implement an automated replay system to review certain types of calls "fairly quickly." Silver said that goal was to have a review system similar to "Hawk-Eye" technology in tennis.
Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and committed to St. John's for next season, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Yessoufou was viewed as a potential first-round pick. The former McDonald's All-American averaged 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds as a freshman last year.
Speaking on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, Silver also addressed tanking, team building and NBA officiating.
New York's governor sought to question Trump's knowledge of the Knicks with a trivia question, but the effort backfired.
The foundation will give out a total of 500 tickets through Games 3 and 4 combined and up to a total of 750 for local Knicks fans.
The business side of the Los Angeles Lakers has been hit with layoffs. The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees on Wednesday that they were being laid off, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The move is part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership.
Saleh, general manager of the Hawks since 2025, has been with the team since 2024, when he first served as the assistant GM.
CLEVELAND — It stood out because, like so much about this unbelievable New York Knicks run through the 2026 NBA playoffs, it was just a little bit different.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he intends to attend at least one NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden, which would mark the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended an NBA Finals game.
President Donald Trump may attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next month. Trump said Wednesday at a Cabinet meeting that he was invited to attend the NBA Finals by New York Knicks owner James Dolan.
We spoke with the creator of Sidetalk, which regularly posts viral videos of celebrating Knicks fans, about documenting those rowdy moments.
The betting market for the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft has seen plenty of wild swings. One notable occurrence was in 2022, when Pablo Banchero moved from 16-1 to -200 the morning of the draft.
That Sacramento is in the conversation reflects how much the area has grown over time. However, there are significant hurdles it must clear.
After joining Orel Hershiser as the only starting pitchers to ever author a scoreless month, Sánchez soaked it all in with his teammates.
Our first update of the top MLB prospects list sees Made move into the top spot and two Mariners at the top of the pitchers' ranking.
Every contending team will have some interest in Skubal but seven teams are the most likely to make a big play for the left-handed ace.
Shohei Ohtani delivered yet another incredible pitching performance on Wednesday. Ohtani threw six hitless innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. That result gave the Dodgers their fifth straight win and completed a series sweep.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost both Enrique Hernández and Teoscar Hernández to injuries on Wednesday. The Dodgers placed Enrique on the injured list Wednesday due to a "significant tear” in his oblique.
Despite tossing six hitless innings, Dodgers star bemoaned his four walks. “The walks lead to shorter outings.".
The Chicago Cubs’ losing skid is finally over. The Cubs, after dropping 10 straight and 14 of their last 16, rolled to a dominant 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs’ losing streak is finally over. After dropping 10 straight and 14 of their past 16, the Cubs rolled to a dominant 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at PNC Park.
New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole has pitched 12 2/3 innings since making his long-awaited return to the bigs. The right-hander still hasn’t allowed a run.
The Colorado Rockies, ranked fifth in the NL West with a 20-36 record, face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are first in the NL West with a 35-20 record.
The Cubs are still four games over .500 (30-26) and hanging in a division race in which every club in the NL Central is also above .500.
The last time Cristopher Sánchez allowed a run, the Philadelphia Phillies were 10-19 and playing their second game under the leadership of interim manager Don Mattingly.
The Cincinnati Reds, ranked third in the NL Central with a 29-25 record, face the New York Mets, who are fifth in the NL East with a 22-33 record.
The New York Yankees (33-22) face the Kansas City Royals (22-33). New York won the series’ first two games.
Sánchez blanked the Padres to extend his streak to 44 2/3 innings, surpassing Grover Cleveland Alexander's 41-inning streak from 1911.
On the latest episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast,” Jomboy Media’s Jolly Olive joined Jordan Shusterman, and one of the topics of conversation was MLB’s most disappointing teams so far this season.
Andrew McCutchen’s time with the Texas Rangers has come to an end after the team designated him for assignment on Wednesday. The 39-year-old McCutchen signed with the Rangers in early March and ended up making the team out of spring training.
The MLB Players Association made its initial pitch on a labor deal; the owners will make their first proposal Thursday.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Over the weekend, the Houston Astros pitched the first no-hitter since the 2024 season against their state rivals, the Texas Rangers.
The Hurricanes were overpowered in last year’s conference final loss to the Florida Panthers. They took notes.
Rookie netminder Jakub Dobeš has been the lone bright spot for a team that simply has no answer for the relentless Hurricanes.
Management needs to find a measured approach that can build a sustainable contender around the two franchise cornerstones.
Recchi played for seven teams in his 22-year NHL career. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
These players should be considered Scott Wheeler's honorable mentions for his 2026 NHL Draft analysis.
With summer fast approaching, the expectation from a number of NHL executives is that the trade market will be hotter than free agency.
We’re retroactively changing playoff results, again, this time with the loser point.
Tortorella raised eyebrows when he said he wouldn't make many changes to the Golden Knights after taking over. He knew what he was doing.
Carolina scored three quick goals in the first period en route to a 4-0 win and a 3-1 series lead.
In a change from last year, free agents will no longer be exempt from the expansion team selection process.
The Carolina Hurricanes face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-1 after winning Game 3 in overtime. Carolina is favored with a -146 moneyline compared to the Canadiens' +123.How to watch Carolina Hurricanes vs.
It's close, but Vegas would appear to have a rooting interest in the Eastern Conference final.
What happens when the salary cap goes up and the free-agent market is bare? Trades, trades, trades.
Sparre just completed his first season with Boston and is a finalist for PWHL Coach of the Year.
Crosby, 38, and Celebrini, 19, have deepened their bond in Switzerland as Crosby defers to Canada's star of the future.
Each year, overage players — or re-entry players — account for roughly one round's worth of picks at the NHL Draft.
The Bruins returned to the playoffs ahead of schedule in 2025-26. Heavy lifting will be required for them to make it back.
New Jersey boasts an elite one-two punch up the middle, but lacks several key pieces of a true contender. Can fresh team management help?.
Explaining the names and numbers behind the Canadiens' struggle to create, plus Frederik Andersen's perspective on Cup runs.
The Avalanche remain one-Cup wonders, a dominant regular-season team with precious little to show for it over the past four years.
A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.
Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.
Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain.
From her greatest fear to her next-door neighbour, there's plenty you might not know about Sara Howley.
Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.
You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.
Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.
The full fixture for the 2026 NAB AFLW season has been released.
Hannah Priest has handed over the reins after six seasons.
North American soccer is bracing for a seismic move in the transfer market. Legendary French striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly all but decided his next steps away from Liga MX, with an imminent move to MLS to become Orlando City’s new star signing.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that included naming Jon Scheer as sporting director.
In October 2025, Bradley Carnell was celebrating the Supporters' Shield his Philadelphia Union team won for being the most successful side in the MLS regular season. Now he is back on the job market, having been fired Wednesday, May 27 with the Union sitting in last place.
The Union have gone from top of the table to bottom after winning the Supporters' Shield in 2025.
Philadelphia Union fire head coach Bradley Carnell originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Philadelphia Union fired their head coach Bradley Carnell amid a disappointing start to the season.
Don Garber has been the commissioner of MLS since 1999, a tenure among U.S. pro sport league bosses second only to the NHL’s Gary Bettman. So, thinking about Garber’s succession is a natural conversation.
One veteran in particular has shown himself to be a trusted leader since Pochettino took over as U.S. manager.
Take a deep dive into the 26-man squad that will represent the U.S. at the World Cup, with facts, figures and key stats for each player.
Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 26-man World Cup group. Here's who wound up missing out on the potential USMNT call of a lifetime.
Where do you go after Lionel Messi, Major League Soccer? ?. This is not just a question MLS will ponder, but one soccer in general has been thinking about for some time.
The National Basketball League (NBL) and B.LEAGUE have deepened their international collaboration, uniting for the 19th edition of the adidas Eurocamp — the premier global showcase for draft-eligible basketball talent.
It was the opening week of the 2018-19 NBL season. The defending champions, Melbourne United, had just returned from a gruelling NBLxNBA trip and were looking to open their season with a road win over Illawarra.
In Round 1 of NBL19, the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United battled through a 4OT thriller at the WIN Entertainment Centre, with the marathon clash going down as the longest game in the NBL’s 40-minute era.Re-live the instant classic below:.
Earlier this month, Mike Wells shocked the NBL world by stepping down as the Head Coach of the Adelaide 36ers.
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks had an incredible Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, playing a key role in the club's third Championship in five seasons. The former MVP provided plenty oh highlights across the 2025-26 season, while averaging 13.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
The exciting 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz is headed to Bendigo, following Wednesday’s announcement at Red Energy Arena. During the launch of the five-day event, which featured NBL Group CEO David Stevenson, Premier of Victoria and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, Member for Bendigo West Hon.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan joined NBL CEO David Stevenson and seven-time MVP Andrew Gaze to announce the 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz will be held at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo from September 2-6. The CODE Sports Blitz has become a key fixture on the NBL calendar, giving fans the chance to see every team in action while clubs make their final preparations for the season ahead.
He’s got one of the top resumes in world basketball, and next season, Gordon Herbert will be bringing his talents to the Hungry Jack’s NBL. Herbert, who has coached in the United States, France, Finland, Austria, Greece and Russia, is the man tasked with taking the New Zealand Breakers back to the NBL summit.
The National Basketball League (NBL) on Wednesday announced its pre-season tournament, the CODE Sports NBL Blitz, will be held in Bendigo, Victoria ahead of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
Less than a week ago, it was announced that three-time Coach of the Year Trevor Gleeson would be returning to the Hungry Jack’s NBL with the Adelaide 36ers, after a stint abroad in the United States and Japan.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.
Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.
LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.
South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.
For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.
World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
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.
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.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
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.