Underdog is going overseas. The New York-based company has been sold to U.K.-headquartered online trading firm IG Group for up to $2.15 billion in total consideration, according to a Thursday press release.
England defender John Stones joins Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan on a free transfer and signs a two-year contract.
He is a doubtful starter for Pakistan's first Test against England next month.
Lancashire beat Notts Outlaws by 31 runs to go top of Group A in the One-Day Cup.
Saltburn’s alleged trickery caused outrage, but cricket’s moral code conceals a rich history of cheating and convenient national myth.
New Zealander has won the County Championship and makes those around him better but is also not averse to mind games.
Southern Brave continue their unbeaten run with an 24-run win over Birmingham Phoenix at the Utilita Bowl.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation including the suspicious business ties around his Rhode Island FC investment.
Eight cities among those will host the bulk of the 54 matches in South Africa.
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.
Warwickshire re-sign New Zealand batter Will Young and India spinner Manav Suthar for the final stages of the County Championship season.
Unless they find a new captain at the auction or via trade, Rinku appears the leading candidate to replace Rahane.
Samoa also make it to the tournament for the second successive time after qualifying in 2025 too.
Allrounder set to leave Kent after four-year association; Warwickshire bring in Championship reinforcements.
He will take over from Stephen Fleming, who stepped down from the role earlier this month.
ECB could have made clean break in wake of Ashes defeat; instead Test team has trod water.
Shanto also welcomed Australia's decision to field a full-strength squad, seeing it as a sign of the "respect" Bangladesh have earned.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the rules are in The Hundred regarding the eligibility of overseas players.
Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.
UEFA and all of its national associations announced a boycott of the World Cup and all FIFA competitions Thursday. The move came days after it was reported FIFA president Gianni Infantino sought to sell stakes in the event to private investors.
The FA is to increase the minimum punishment for discriminatory behaviour to 10 matches, in an attempt to counteract behaviour it says “continues to be a challenge across the game”. The changes will come into force at the start of the new season and will apply to players and other football participants who are found guilty of an “aggravated breach” of the FA’s disciplinary rules on improper conduct, effectively actions that included discriminatory behaviour against any protected characteristics.
Harvey Elliott discusses his "tough" loan spell at Aston Villa and why he's determined to enjoy his football again at Liverpool.
BBC Scotland takes a look at the top talking points going into the new Scottish Premiership season.
Club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took "10 minutes" to decide to join Tottenham after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi.
Anfield executive reflects on a tumultuous summer for the club on and off the field.
Tottenham's 'Mr £100m' on his move from Newcastle. working with Roberto De Zerbi, and his new midfield partnership with Mateus Fernandes.
The FA previously recommended bans of between six and 12 matches to independent regulatory commissions.
The 23-year-old has been with Gladbach for just one season, making 19 Bundesliga appearances.
With training camp underway, Baker Mayfield has shut down extension negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Green said he dealt with symptoms like his feet twitching in his sleep before he received the official diagnosis in January 2025.
The defensive end was carted off during 11-on-11 drills during Cincinnati's first day of camp.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick met with the media Thursday for the first time since team general manager — and Belichick's longtime employee — Michael Lombardi was placed on administrative leave. In true Belichick fashion, he declined to discuss specifics about the Lombardi situation.
Elijah Bieniemy, who is charged with shooting his mother, “does not appear able to assist in his own defense," his attorney said.
"If you’ve waited this long to pay your franchise quarterback, it’s only going to get worse. … I’m going to have a big year.".
Smith was named to the Chargers' 50th Anniversary Team and was a two-time first-team All-American at Arkansas.
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Myles Garrett isn't going to push retired star Aaron Donald to come out of retirement, but he sees the potential for the Rams defense if the two team up.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings | 18. Commanders | 17. Bengals | 16. Jaguars | 15. Packers | 14. Chargers | 13. 49ers | 12. Chiefs | 11. Bears | 10. Texans | 9. Eagles | 8. Cowboys | 7. Ravens | 6. Lions | 5. Patriots There aren't many teams throughout NFL history that won 14 games and a conference championship.
The All-Pro receiver has had his share of off-the-field incidents. The Rams are hoping he's learned from them as they chase a Super Bowl.
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The Big Ten could produce several early-round interior offensive linemen in next year's draft class.
What was largely assumed was made official on Wednesday. Taysom Hill's time with the New Orleans Saints is done. Hill confirmed his departure from the team in a statement that the Saints shared on their social media.
Hill is the only player in the Super Bowl era to gain at least 1,000 yards passing, rushing and receiving in his career.
Version 3.0 of Caleb Williams is lighter, and Chicago Bears hope he's running faster than ever.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will have to wait a bit to make his NFL debut. Brazzell limped off the field and was carted to the locker room during training camp on Wednesday after going down on a noncontact play during 7-on-7 drills.
Cooper was arrested twice in June following incidents with his then-girlfriend and had previously been excused from the team's minicamp.
Brazzell was expected to push Xavier Legette for the WR3 spot behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.
Yahoo Sports' "Football 301" podcast hosts Nate Tice and Matt Harmon spent an episode going through their top 10 NFL offenses heading into the 2026 season. Their dueling lists consisted largely of the same teams and featured a fun debate on who should be No.
On Tuesday, FIFA confirmed its plans to sell a significant minority stake in a new entity that it is setting up to run its main events.
MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
Premier League clubs agreed a funding proposal that they will put to the EFL over the next few days.
There is a growing expectation that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will join Arsenal this summer in a deal worth up to £80m.
Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.
The intention is to raise $4.2billion from outside investors, which led to the narrative that FIFA wants to sell (part of) the World Cup.
Liverpool are set to make an opening offer for Bradley Barcola. How would he help Andoni Iraola?.
German Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle - and has a reputation for attacking football and winning trophies.
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
The France international was part of the Palace side that won the FA Cup in 2025 and the Conference League in May.
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Top prospect Max Clark is reportedly being called up by the Detroit Tigers, according to Baseball America's Emily Waldon. The 21-year-old Clark, MLB's 13th-ranked prospect, will join the team as it begins a nine-game road trip against the Athletics on Friday.
Clark is a speedy outfielder known for smart swing decisions and is also one of baseball’s most recognizable young players.
The All-Star left-hander could help any contender, but Washington is a contender, too.
Plus a complicated picture for the O's, a staring contest between the Rockies and Hunter Goodman suitors and the Blue Jays' weird status.
The clock is ticking ahead of Monday's trade deadline, and many MLB clubs have yet to make a move. Here's who could be dealt when they do.
A handy guide to the top storylines, best players available and front offices under pressure ahead of this year's MLB trade deadline.
High-ranking officials from multiple teams see Peralta as a puzzle they can solve.
After nine innings of scoreless baseball on Wednesday in St. Louis, Pete Crow-Armstrong broke through with a 10th-inning home run to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-0 lead over the rival St. Louis Cardinals.
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has a close relationship with his Detroit counterpart, Scott Harris.
Logan O'Hoppe was once traded for All-Star Brandon Marsh; now he's a throw-in as the Rangers add pen help from the Angels in Chase Silseth.
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz left Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox after he took a pitch to his left wrist.
The Los Angeles Angels' sell-off appears to be starting. The Angels struck a deal to send both starting catcher Logan O'Hoppe and relief pitcher Chase Silseth to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, just days ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
The deal between the Angels and Rangers came on Wednesday night, ahead of MLB's Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Boston Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead is tentatively expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to the wrist fracture he sustained in his first game with the team, Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported Wednesday. The timeline threatens to sideline Mead for most if not all of the remainder of the regular season.
Skubal recorded his 1,000 career strikeout, but the Tigers lost in stunning fashion in what could have been his final start in Detroit.
The trade deadline is around the corner, and with each passing day, the odds of a Tigers turnaround grow ever smaller.
A blown 6-run lead, a ninth loss in 12 games, and the first baseman is still bickering with Philadelphia's president of baseball operations.
Tick tock. No matter how much major-league front offices would prefer to procrastinate, time is running out for them to make major upgrades to their rosters via trade before the deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET M.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal took the mound on Wednesday at Comerica Park with his future very much up in the air.
The WTA Tour next heads to Toronto for the 2026 National Bank Open, the first of two consecutive 1000 events in the Hard-Court Swing. Eleven Grand Slam champions and four past winners of the event will compete. Here is your complete guide to the National Bank Open.
Rejuvenated veteran Bernard Tomic has posted his biggest result in seven years with a win over dual-grand slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov at an ATP event in Mexico.
As an “adopted son” of a famous Australian tennis family, Alex de Minaur has watched more closely than most the manner Cruz Hewitt, who he plays tomorrow in Washington, has dealt with a potential dual-edged sword.
Alex de Minaur has been a mentor and an inspiration to Cruz Hewitt, a sounding board and even a regular at their family Christmas table most summers.
Naomi Osaka reached the Washington quarterfinals for the first time Wednesday night after Ashlyn Krueger retired with a right ankle injury midway through the second set. The result gives Osaka her third straight quarterfinal appearance.
Despite the second-round defeat in her Washington DC title defense campaign, Canada's Leylah Fernandez will have more time for the turnaround to her country's premier event, the National Bank Open. Whether the early DC exit is a silver lining remains to be seen.
Alexandra Eala dethroned a defending champion for the second consecutive tournament, coming from 5-1 down in the second set to defeat Leylah Fernandez in the Mubadala DC Open second round.
From community programs to player-led initiatives, the latest report showcases how the WTA Foundation, tournaments and partners created opportunities for women and girls around the world.
Across Wimbledon and the broader grass-court swing, the WTA Foundation brought together players, partners and communities to advance women's health, support cancer research and create opportunities through tennis.
Before play began at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, WTA players joined Special Olympics athletes for a morning celebrating inclusion, connection and the power of tennis.
Anastasia Potapova defeated Venus Williams in straight sets to snap a three-match losing streak and earn her first win in Washington on Tuesday night. Williams, meanwhile, dropped her 12th straight match, falling to 0-9 in 2026.
Making her WTA main-draw debut, 16-year-old qualifier Kristina Liutova became the second player born in 2010 to win a tour-level match after top seed Ekaterina Alexandrova retired with heat illness during their 3-hour, 11-minute first-round match at the Memphis Classic.
With a a stretch of seven consecutive games, Alexandra Eala overcame a set and a break down to Zheng Qinwen to win her in her Washington DC debut. She'll face defending champion Leylah Fernandez in the second round.
Tamara Korpatsch was crowned the season’s final clay-court champion in Hamburg, while Prague delivered a breakthrough as Lilli Tagger captured her first WTA title.
On the grounds in Washington, wtatennis.com caught up with DC native Hailey Baptiste, who's eight weeks into her ACL and meniscus surgery recovery. Check out the full, candid conversation about post-operation, small victories and more.
Liudmila Samsonova rallied from 4-2 down in the decider to stun Madison Keys on Monday night in Washington, snapping a five‑match losing streak to the American. Despite losing the overall points tally, the 2022 champ broke Keys twice late to advance.
Around the grounds at the Washington DC Open, former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka united spectators with a spontaneous cookout and meet-and-greet, while last-minute pairing Venus Williams and Diana Shnaider ignited the crowd in their doubles win.
Several WTA players took part in Media Day Weekend at the Mubadala DC Open. From Jessica Pegula to Venus Williams and Alexandra Eala, here's the best of what the stars said.
Leylah Fernandez has lost more matches than she's won in 2026 so far -- but she's taking an "aggressive" approach to her Mubadala DC Open title defense which she hopes will help turn her season around. She got off to a fine start with a straight-sets first-round defeat of Magda Linette.
Alexandra Eala went from stunning Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to screaming Bad Bunny lyrics onstage in Sweden -- a breakout summer soundtrack few could have scripted.
In the latest instalment of Off The Grid, Liam Lawson clears his schedule for a day to give us a look at his life away from the track – and in return, we take him to a place we know he'll love, just a short drive away from where he lives...
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Leonardo Fornaroli were all in action for McLaren on Wednesday as the team carried out Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) running in Portugal.
Kimi Antonelli has earned praise from Max Verstappen for his level of performance during the 2026 season so far.
While Ferrari remains his ultimate goal, Ollie Bearman says he is happy to continue his development at Haas as he weighs up his long-term future.
While many in F1 are embarking on their summer break, three drivers and teams have been participating in tyre testing at the Hungaroring.
Honda’s new-specification power unit has run on-track for the first time during an Aston Martin filming day in Hungary, in preparation for its planned race debut at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s new regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has shared his thoughts on the 2026 season so far, as well as looking ahead to the sport's future plans.
Formula 1 entered a new era in 2026, with overhauled regulations, debutant teams and rookie drivers all featuring – and serving up plenty of entertainment for fans across 11 action-packed rounds from Australia in early-March to Hungary last weekend.
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
The new agreement runs from 2027 to 2030 seasons across all distribution channels - for Germany on pay TV and for the first time also on free TV fully exclusive - and includes the pay TV rights for Austria and Switzerland.
What a weekend for Lando Norris, who took his first victory as reigning champion in Budapest, on a weekend he put together almost perfectly.
To celebrate Fernando Alonso's birthday, let’s look back on some of the two-time World Champions funniest moments.
With a third team and fifth different driver standing on the top step of the podium in Budapest, the betting markets are about to get more competitive.
Mercedes have shared some more insight into George Russell’s disastrous start at the Hungarian Grand Prix, explaining how he was left with “much too little throttle” when the red lights went out “through no fault of his own”.
Two updated cars in Budapest showed a spectacular improvement in competitiveness: the McLaren and Aston Martin.
Ollie Bearman admits that he "lost all level of confidence in the car" during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, as he and team mate Esteban Ocon failed to reach the points for Haas.
The F1 Nation team look back on all the biggest news and talking points from the 11th race of the season, the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Relive the action from the Hungaroring at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – A pit lane proposal, Hamilton's Hungarian legacy, and more.
Alpine were the pick of the midfield for much of the first half of the season, sitting in fifth place in the Championship with a healthy margin to the rest. Racing Bulls jumped them in Hungary, as successful car development becomes ever more crucial.
Geelong have now won their past four matches against Collingwood and have edged ahead them again in 2026.
Chris Scott has queried a lopsided free kick count, while Jeremy Howe has a fractured arm.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has again reinforced his eternal love and support behind exiting star Bobby Hill, who on Thursday was subject to a vile social media attack.
Geelong sensation Oisin Mullin has drawn the curtain on his chat with Chris Scott over an almost-All-Ireland final cameo.
A blistering first quarter set up a 25-point Geelong win over Collingwood.
On a day reports emerged that Collingwood and 2023 Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill agreed to part ways, the star forward received a horrific Instagram direct message from a Pies fan.
Geelong has emphatically put an end to Collingwood’s winning run and claimed a crucial top-six spot in the process on Thursday night.
Collingwood and Geelong unveiled their “banger” pre-game initiative on Thursday night, which saw them run out on-field to warm up significantly later than usual.
Alastair Clarkson has discussed his Roos future amid increasing speculation.
Geelong bursts out of the gates and then holds off Collingwood's fightback for a critical 25-point win at the MCG.
Follow all the action from Thursday night's clash between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG.
The teams for Friday and Saturday's round 21 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
An AFL great would “walk over coals” to land Zak Butters and form the game’s “best trifecta of midfielders.”.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland game.
Sam Mitchell says his discussions about extending his contract as Hawthorn coach have been seamless with club officials.
Toby Greene could return as soon as next week as GWS looks to down Port Adelaide on the road in round 21.
New data has revealed the real figures behind footy's umpire debate.
These Irish families get up at all hours of the night to watch AFLW and host viewing parties with 30-plus people for big games.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he'd love to keep three key defenders at the Crows amid interest from rival clubs.
Andrew McQualter has extra motivation this weekend as he prepares his side to meet Richmond.
Saints all-time receiving yards leader Marques Colston remains focused on football. Just not American football. The 10-year NFL veteran cofounded The Champion Fund, which is an SEC-registered interval fund designed to give athletes and everyday investors access to sports-related opportunities.
New visual identity for French national teams includes updated rooster crest with gold "FRANCE" lettering arched underneath. The post French Football Federation Rolls Out New Crest for France’s National Teams appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The series expands to the AFC South and NFC North this season after debuting last year with members of the AFC East and NFC West. The post Sources: NFL To Unveil 2026 Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms On August 25 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Sharks have signed star center Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension, setting an NHL record for average annual value at $18.8 million.
John Isner, co-host of one of the top tennis podcasts, strongly supports tennis players’ current push for a bigger cut of Grand Slam revenue.
Another day, another dose of drama involving a MLB ballpark project. As the Rays are wading through local political turbulence in pursuit of their $2.3 billion domed stadium, a seemingly done deal for a new Royals ballpark in downtown Kansas City is facing new problems.
The affiliate of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights are swapping out teal for "Sky Blue" and "Powder Blue" in 2026-27. The post ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters Ditch Teal, Replace With Light Blue appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Rob Gronkowski provided an allegory on the extent to which Bill Belichick wanted the Patriots to demolish all opponents.
The Rays’ already uphill climb to get a $2.3 billion ballpark deal done in Tampa is facing further obstacles amid a deepening political rift between Mayor Jane Castor and the city council.
The uniforms, which include the first royal blue helmets in franchise history, are a nod to Buffalo's nickname of the "Nickel City." The post Buffalo Bills Unveil New Gray “Nickel City” Alternate Uniforms, Logo-Inspired Royal Blue Helmets appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers on Thursday from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union as part of a major squad overhaul to catch city rival Celtic.
. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Live from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast immediately following the MLS All-Star Game.
The former Tottenham captain was the brightest star for MLS in another win over Liga MX counterparts.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It was a night worthy of a picture or two for Son Heung-min. Son scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in Wednesday night’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
They might not have had Lionel Messi, but the MLS All-Stars had enough firepower to take down their rival league on Wednesday. Led by LAFC star Son Heung-Min, the squad defeated the Liga MX All-Stars to win the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, 4-3, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It's All-Star season in Major League Soccer as the league's best players went up against Liga MX All-Stars in a battle for top reigns in North America during the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, July 29. Key players for the MLS All-Stars include Real Salt Lake's homegrown midfielder Zavier Gozo and South Korean superstar Son Heung-Min, who scored back-to-back goals in the 20th and 23rd minutes of match.
Son Heung-Min shined bright in his first MLS All-Star Game. The LAFC striker made a splash by scoring twice in three minutes of the first half of the match against the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday, July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
MLS beats Liga MX 4-3 in All-Star Game without Lionel Messi originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Major League Soccer is on top once again. For the second straight year, MLS took down Liga MX in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in the annual showcase between the two North American leagues.
MLS beats Liga MX 4-3 in All-Star Game without Lionel Messi originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Major League Soccer is on top once again. For the second straight year, MLS took down Liga MX in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in the annual showcase between the two North American leagues.
MLS beats Liga MX 4-3 in All-Star Game without Lionel Messi originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Major League Soccer is on top once again. For the second straight year, MLS took down Liga MX in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in the annual showcase between the two North American leagues.
Young stars are cashing in now while fixing their focus on an even bigger payday down the line.
It used to be that GMs could expect to save money on restricted free agents, and that going long made sense for those players. No more.
We found something weird while trying to find the best team in the cap era that was completely shut out of the Hart love.
The contract is the biggest in San Jose Sharks history. But to hear GM Mike Grier tell it, Celebrini could have gotten even more.
The Sharks are in good hands with GM Mike Grier, and it's all lining up for them to be the team of the future.
Under the new format, the TV broadcast audio feed will be carried on the club's radio network.
Sauvageau will maintain her position as GM of the PWHL's Montreal Victoire during the 2026-27 season.
The Sharks got a great deal on Macklin Celerini — even if it may not look like it at first glance.
The San Jose Sharks have signed center Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Celebrini's $18.8 million average annual value will become the highest in the NHL once the deal kicks in, beginning with the 2027-28 season.
The superstar center is set to become the highest-paid player in the league when his contract kicks in for 2027-28.
Every NHL team gets the same amount of cap space, but not all clubs put it to good use. Here are this year's cap-efficiency rankings.
In hiring former assistant Rob Rassey to replace Ted Donato, the Crimson tabbed a proven recruiter to help navigate a new college landscape.
The 12-year deal includes at least 26 national regular-season games and gives Amazon select early playoff series to broadcast in Canada.
Finding a dominant one-two punch down the middle is every team’s dream. Let's analyze all of the top-six center duos across the NHL.
A former NHL winger, Ward was recently named head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights' AHL affiliate. His sights are set on the next level.
Whether it’s a rival who is despised for agitating or competitive success, many players have found themselves loathed in certain cities.
"I want to come back and make a difference and help the team win," Kane said of wanting to help Chicago take the next step in its rebuild.
Sillinger played 81 games last season, totaling eight goals and a career-high assists.
Here are a half-dozen of the most notable GMs who failed in their second jobs, and the lessons we can learn.
Speaking publicly for the first time since Vegas announced he wouldn't be back, Tortorella said he's still trying to swallow losing his job.
LeBron James and ESPN are nearing an agreement for a behind-the-scenes documentary series modeled after Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance," according to industry sources.
The Golden State Warriors were never given a specific directive from LeBron James or his agent Rich Paul to make a particular roster move in order to secure his commitment, despite directly asking, according to team sources.
Team sources believe part of LeBron James' hesitancy to ultimately sign with the Golden State Warriors stemmed from his history battling the franchise during its dynasty years, along with how the choice might have been perceived from a legacy standpoint.
The NBA will reportedly not hold any preseason games in the Middle East this season due to the on-going war between the United States and Iran, according to ESPN. Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has hosted two preseason NBA games every year since 2022. While the league reportedly discussed sending the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards this season, no concrete plans had been announced.
This season could be LeBron James' "last dance" in the NBA. Shortly after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, James is reportedly in talks to launch a "The Last Dance"-style documentary series, according to The Athletic.
The NBA will not hold any preseason games in the Middle East this year, marking the first time in five years the league has skipped the region. The decision comes amid the ongoing war between the United States and Iran and broader regional conflict.
James recently signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers, looking to win his fifth NBA championship.
How much does LeBron James have left at age 41? We break down his fit in Philadelphia and what he'll mean for the Sixers' title hopes.
The Trail Blazers are asking for $600 million in public funds to renovate the Moda Center. If they don't get that money, what happens next?.
There is a reason sociologists have spent decades studying pickup basketball.
James said his Sixers signing had nothing to do with family or (clearly) money. Left unmentioned was his quest to go down as the greatest.
The NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to compensate Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027 if the league and the players' union fail to agree on the findings or any potential penalties, sources with knowledge of the case told ESPN's Baxter Holmes.
The blockbuster trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold, with the NBA’s investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers showing little sign of reaching a conclusion.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this month that he was "hopeful" the league will reach a resolution with its Kawhi Leonard investigation by the end of the summer and in time for the new season. A new ESPN report has presented another possible timeline.
LeBron James had an in-person meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the early part of July. James hosted the meeting in his home in Akron and featured only Grant Gilbert, Koby Altman and Brandon Weems from the Cavaliers' side.
Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers' roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August. The Lakers will conduct workouts, golf and bonding in the Ljubljana area ahead of training camp in September.
Draymond Green is waiving his implicit no trade clause and will receive a 15 percent trade kicker as part of his new one-year, $27.7 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. The contract will function the same as it did as if he never declined his option for the 2026-27 season.
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the New York Knicks' repeat hopes and whether the dreaded post-championship decline is inevitable next season.
The 76ers added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James to a team that won a playoff series last year. Why is their projected win total so low?.
This week's sports business newsletter from The Athletic includes FIFA's investment ploys, lucrative college jersey patches and more.
Johnathan Thurston dissects the horror performance from his old club North Queensland.
It was billed as a blockbuster top-eight clash, but instead only one of the teams showed up in the first half as the Sydney Roosters sent an ominous warning to the rest of the competition.
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has described the record loss to the Roosters as the club’s “darkest day” while captain Reuben Cotter said it was as the “most embarrassing game” he’d ever been a part of.
Reuben Cotter reveals what was said at half-time during the Cowboys' embarrassing loss.
Murray Taulagi cops a serve from Andrew Johns after his mistake.
The Roosters put on an attacking clinic to humble the Cowboys in Townsville on Thursday night.
Records have tumbled as the Sydney Roosters demolished the North Queensland Cowboys 82-12 on Thursday night in what Andrew Voss described as a “slaughter”.
Follow all the action from Round 22 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Sam Walker fires up at Mark Nawaqanitawase after a grubber went dead.
James Tedesco shows off his brilliant support play to score the first try.
The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys will proudly wear the story of one of its own, with the 2026 Indigenous Jersey showcasing the “Ngaw Gidha” (My Story) design of artist Pryce Mara.
Two NRLW stars have agreed that the current spate of hip drop tackles plaguing the women’s competition is due to a lack of preparation in the pre-season.
For Parramatta Eels duo Rachael Pearson and Taneka Todhunter, this weekend’s NRLW Magic Round in Wagga Wagga will be a special homecoming they hope will excite the local community and inspire the next generation of rugby league stars. .
With only pride left to play for, the Dragons will be hoping a raucous home crowd at WIN Stadium can inspire them to an upset over the finals-bound Dolphins.
Adam Reynolds says there is plenty for the Broncos to play for, and he will not be fading into retirement ahead of schedule. .
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has responded to superstar playmaker Cameron Munster who said he would remain at the club as long as the legendary boss was still there.
Wagga Wagga's Geohex Park will be the place on the first weekend of August, hosting the best of the best as NRLW Magic Round heads to town.
The Harvey Norman Rising Talent Invitational returns in 2026, with athletes and performance staff from across Australia and Pacific taking part.
Liz MacGregor is hoping some of the magic dust from Newcastle last year will travel south and settle on her again in Wagga Wagga as the Bulldogs prepare to face top-of-the-table Broncos in the NRLW 2026 Magic Round. .
Scottish Rugby sacks its chief executive, Alex Williamson, after a months-long examination of his conduct in the role.
The Welsh Rugby Union gives details of how it intends to cut a team - with Ospreys and Scarlets set to fight to be the side in south west Wales.
Former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt will work with Ulster in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway.
Wallabies star Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is back in the side after being overlooked for Joe Schmidt's final squad.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto returned to the Wallabies this week under new coach Les Kiss after being overlooked by Joe Schmidt. He says it was a “blessing in disguise”.
Fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs for a third Welsh club after joining Scarlets from Bayonne for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
New competitions have been promised ahead of the 2029 Women’s World Cup, boosting hopes that a new generation of talent will take Australia to the top.
After a drawn-out handover from Joe Schmidt, Les Kiss has finally taken over as Wallabies coach. He has just 14 months until the Rugby World Cup kicks off.
Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.
Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath confirm the signing of former Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe on a two-year deal.
Silverstone is appearing on the horizon, which means the race to Valencia begins shortly as we gear up for a fascinating few months in MotoGP.
The MotoGP circus stops at the British capital en route to Silverstone for Round 12.
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Despite being played in Australia, don't be surprised if North Sydney Oval sounds more like Croke Park on Saturday.
A trip home to Ireland was a fun role reversal for Sarah Rowe and her partner Scott Selwood.
The Australia v Ireland match is creating a coaching squeeze for several AFLW clubs.
Eilish O'Dowd is happy with the decision to have player surnames on the back of guernseys for Australia v Ireland.
Changes to the opening two rounds of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season have been announced.
In this week's episode of Tagged the crew talk about the big international clash, and the All-Ireland championship.
Chloe Molloy talks about what it means to represent her country as international clash nears.
Player surnames will feature on Australia and Ireland's guernseys for Saturday's game, while seniority has won out in competition for jumper numbers.
It took time for Brit Gutknecht to get back on the ground after she broke her leg but she's relishing her new role at the Western Bulldogs.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Champion golfer Minjee Lee said the sport is humbling her at the moment as she prepares for a bid to complete the career grand slam at the Women’s British Open beginning today.
LIV Golf is not dead yet.
LIV Golf’s future has been thrown further into serious doubt after reports its $40 million Team Championship in Michigan has been cancelled.
Australian star Lucas Herbert has continued his stellar season with a record-breaking win at LIV Golf UK.
21-year old Jackson Koivun has secured one of the most unexpected wins in recent golf history, completing a performance beyond his years to hold off world No.1 Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open.
World number one Scottie Scheffler surged with an eagle and five birdies on the back nine at the PGA Tour 3M Open on Saturday but faces an uphill battle to catch rookie leader Jackson Koivun.
Michael Kim drained a 24-foot birdie putt at his final hole to post a stunning 12-under par 59 at the 3M Open.
Just under a week after sparking a furore that overshadowed the British Open, Bryson DeChambeau has been quizzed as to what unfolded on that fateful Friday at Royal Birkdale that derailed his bid.
The embattled LIV Golf tour has taken another major blow with their $US40 million ($AU57 million) season finale event set to be cancelled.
Ryan Fox made history at The Open Championship when he became just the second New Zealander to win golf’s oldest major – but it was what happened after the final putt dropped that has the golfing world talking.
In an exciting back-to-the-future moment for the Mackinnon family, the Brisbane Bullets this week signed Max to a two-year deal. Max, who returns to the club following a stint in the United States college system, follows in his father Sam's footsteps at the Bullets.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is fast approaching, and teams are quickly filling their rosters. As it stands, Cairns (three), Illawarra (two), Melbourne (one), New Zealand (one), Perth (one), South East Melbourne (one), Sydney (one) and Tasmania (one) all have import spots remaining.
Melbourne United announced on Thursday that Tom Wilson has re-signed with the team for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
The New Zealand Breakers announced on Thursday the signing of Josiah-Jordan James ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
NBL Media's Pete Hooley sits down with New Zealand Breakers star Sam Mennenga to break down his game and moves, ahead of the fast-approaching Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
The Australian Gangurrus men fell heartbreakingly short of gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games despite 12 points in the Gold Medal Game from Jonah Antonio with England prevailing 19-17. The 3x3 tournament at the 2026 Commonwealth Games wrapped up on Wednesday night Glasgow time and Australia had booked their place in the Gold Medal Game by having gone through undefeated up to that point.
Keep up to date with all the latest scores from the Australian Gangurrus' men's and women's teams at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Last updated: July 30. The Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season is getting closer as each week of off-season rolls on, with teams continuing to piece together what they hope will be the right mix to compete for a championship.
Brisbane-born guard and one of Australia's most exciting basketball prospects, Max Mackinnon, has returned to the Brisbane Bullets, five years after first representing his hometown club.
Casey Prather's tenure in Brisbane is officially over, after the club thanked the star for his services on Wednesday. The three-time NBL champion played three seasons with the Brisbane Bullets, including being named to the All-NBL Second Team during the 2024-25 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.
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.
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. .
Hundreds of fans have flocked to Rundle Mall, dressed in pink, to welcome back the Adelaide Thunderbirds following an unforgettable grand final win. .
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have unlocked a Super Netball dynasty with a unique coaching approach under Tania Obst. The three-time Super Netball champions defeated the Melbourne Vixens 61- 40 in the grand final at John Cain Arena.
South African import Elmeré van der Berg has scored more goals than anyone else in her debut Super Netball season.
Among the devoted Thunderbirds fans making the journey to Melbourne for the grand final against the Vixens are the Rawlins family, including sisters Tess and Eve.
Reigning champions the Melbourne Vixens will get a chance to defend their 2025 Super Netball title after beating the West Coast Fever 62-51in the preliminary final.
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.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
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.