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Formula 1

What we learned from Day 3 of the first Bahrain test

The third and final day of pre-season testing saw some very high lap counts, as teams cracked on trying out different car set-ups and learning more about their power units and chassis.

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Formula 1

Catch the action from Day 3 of the first Bahrain test

The final day of the first 2026 pre-season test is now complete, with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli topping the timesheets.

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BBC

'Intense, aggressive, entertaining' - what will Tudor bring to Spurs ?

After Igor Tudor agrees to take charge of Tottenham for the remainder of the season, BBC Sport takes a look at what supporters can expect to see from his side.

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ESPN

Indiana DC Haines wins Broyles as top assistant

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has been honored with the Broyles Award, given to the nation's top assistant coach.

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The Athletic

Bad Bunny wanted to pay Carlos Correa’s WBC insurance. Officials said ‘it was a bad idea’

Said Correa: "It hurts because I was envisioning my kids in the stands watching me play in my hometown.".

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ESPN

Bills' Brady adds Fox to staff as senior assistant

New Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady has added NFL head coaching experience to his staff, hiring John Fox as a senior assistant coach. The Bills announced Fox and more of the team's coaching staff, which now includes 20 assistants, on Friday.

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ESPN

Ruling says Flores lawsuit vs. NFL can go to court

A U.S. district court ruled that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' ongoing discrimination case against the NFL can proceed in open court.

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BBC

Hiding pace? Too slow? What pre-season testing told us

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson assesses what we learnt - and what we didn't - from the first pre-season test in Bahrain.

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WTA

Muchova sets Mboko final after 3-set win over Sakkari

Karolina Muchova rallied from a set and a break down to beat Maria Sakkari in three sets and reach the Qatar TotalEnergies Open final in Doha. The Czech will face 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who is into her second WTA 1000 final and is guaranteed to rise into the top 10 next week.

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ATP

Wawrinka, 40, set for Top 100 return

Stan Wawrinka is not going away quietly. The Swiss star, who plans to bring the curtain down on his remarkable career this season, is set to return to the Top 100 of the PIF ATP Rankings on Monday following his good start to the year. He is No.

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Football

BBC

Man cave and fatherhood - Elanga on life at Newcastle

Why Anthony Elanga is loving his time at Newcastle following his £55m move from Nottingham Forest in the summer.

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BBC

Celtic report £13.2m pre-tax interim profit

Celtic report a pre-tax profit of £13.2m in their interim results for the six months to December.

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The Athletic

Rapper E-40 joining Oakland Roots, Oakland Soul soccer ownership

The West Coast rapper will join a large ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul soccer clubs.

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The Guardian

Winter Olympics thrills, FA Cup magic and the Six Nations – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports. Continue reading...

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ESPN

City's Rodri faces potential ban over ref remark

Manchester City midfielder Rodri faces a potential ban after allegedly questioning the integrity of officials.

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ESPN

Purpose and togetherness: What the soccer world can learn from FA Cup heroes Macclesfield

Macclesfield produced one of soccer's greatest Cinderella stories in beating Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, but the tale behind the triumph is even more remarkable.

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The Athletic

What Forest are getting with Vitor Pereira: Nuno comparisons, volatility, and an unusual career path

A volatile character is walking into a volatile situation at the City Ground. The end result will be spectacular either way.

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BBC

One of big strengths in squad - Slegers on Smith's new role

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers praises the versatility of forward Olivia Smith before Sunday's trip to Brighton in the Women's Super League.

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BBC

Pereira signs deal as Forest boss until end of next season

Vitor Pereira has signed a deal until the end of next season to become Nottingham Forest's fourth manager of the campaign.

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ESPN

Amid more Bundesliga success, Bayern's DFB-Pokal drought weighs heavily

Bayern Munich have their eyes on a treble of silverware, and know full well how important winning the DFB-Pokal for the first time since 2020 will be.

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NRLRugby League

NRL

Reed determined to complete path from ballboy to Vegas

Dragons rookie Kade Reed isn't shying away from the challenge of playing his way into the Las Vegas touring squad as he looks to complete his journey from ballboy to NRL debutant. .

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Sydney Morning Herald

DCE and Walker explain growing bond

Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker discuss their bond after the former's move to the Roosters.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Brown ready for new expectations

Dylan Brown discusses how his new salary will bring extra pressure.

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NRL

As it happened: Raiders, Cowboys flex their muscle in big wins

Follow all the action from Round 2 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com's live blog.

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Fox Sports

‘Chip on his shoulder’: Star recruit fills big hole; Cowboys’ headache solved — What we learned

A full-strength Cowboys outfit was far too good for the undermanned Panthers in difficult conditions in Mackay, running out 66-24 winners in a lopsided contest.

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Fox Sports

‘Put my hand up’: Great Daine’s stellar Raiders audition; Storm pups shine — What we learned

The role of the utility is under the spotlight this year thanks to the NRL’s new interchange rules, and the Raiders have one of the best in the business after Daine Laurie starred in his first game since coming across from Penrith.

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NRL

The Indigenous leaders giving Campbell hope for the future

All Stars legend Preston Campbell has praised the current generation of Indigenous stars for building on the foundation laid throughout the early years of the clash.

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Fox Sports

‘Get this done’: Lomax saga takes sudden turn as alleged texts between Storm, NRL revealed

Parramatta has accused the Melbourne Storm of asking the NRL to “apply the blowtorch” in an attempt to resolve the Eels’ contract impasse with star winger Zac Lomax, court documents reveal.

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NRL

'Love going back': The Henson Park return 36 years in the making

Top-flight rugby league will return to Henson Park on Sunday for the first time since 1990.

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NRL

Backyard footy, chopsticks and Māori pride: From cousins to team-mates

Joe Chan and Casey McLean grew up playing backyard footy but the cousins will line-up alongside each other for the first time in the Māori All Stars team.

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Rugby League

BBC

Fallen giants Bradford set for 'emotional' Super League return

After 11 years away, fallen giants Bradford Bulls return to Super League in 2026 aiming to rekindle past glories.

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NRL

Lock me in: Bai backs lucky 13 to come up trumps in 2026

Rising star Cooper Bai revelled in the chance to start at No.13 against the Dolphins and made a powerful case to stay there when the NRL season begins.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Storm asked NRL to ‘apply the blow torch’ to get Lomax transfer done

The legal stoush between Parramatta and Lomax has taken a nasty turn after Melbourne allegedly asked head office to exert pressure on the Eels.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 21 hours ago

Fox Sports

Broncos’ dual boost as veterans escape injury worries; Latrell move Souths must make: NRL Daily

The Broncos have been handed a dual boost in their bid to win the World Club Challenge, with both Adam Reynolds and Ben Hunt given the rgeen light to take the field.

Fox Sports • NRL → 21 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Let his teammates down’: Super League stunner after ‘dumb’ act from Hull KR star before Broncos showdown

Hull KR suffered a shock defeat ahead of next week’s World Club Challenge against the Brisbane Broncos, going down 19-18 to York in the Super League season opener.

Fox Sports • NRL → 21 hours ago

NRL

Hull KR sweat on Lewis for WCC after shock Super League loss

A ‘frustrated’ Willie Peters reckons star five-eighth Mikey Lewis will have no-one to blame but himself if a tripping incident in the seismic loss to Super League debutants York endangers his World Club Challenge and Vegas involvement.

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NRL

Charity in name only as fierce rivals square off in the Gong

For more than four decades fierce rivals the Rabbitohs and Dragons have squared off in the Charity Shield and this weekend they head to Red V heartland in Wollongong to renew acquaintances.

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BBC

York stun champions Hull KR on Super League debut

Reigning champions Hull KR suffer a shock season-opening defeat by Super League new boys York Knights.

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Fox Sports

What Kevvie doesn’t get about ‘strange’ Haas saga as Broncos’ private reaction to split revealed

Ex-Broncos coach Kevin Walters finds it “puzzling” that Payne Haas is set to leave Brisbane.

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NRL

Pretty surreal: Clifford out to ace his Vegas audition

After a frustrating 2025 campaign that saw him shuffled in and out of the Cowboys’ halves, experienced playmaker Jake Clifford is fighting to reclaim a starting role, and he couldn’t ask for a bigger stage to make his case than Las Vegas.

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Rugby Union

BBC

Personal abuse of WRU has 'crossed a line' - Manders

Some social media content aimed at WRU hierarchy has been "highly personal and inappropriate", says board member John Manders.

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BBC

Wales still rugby nation despite struggles - Tandy

Head coach Steve Tandy says Wales remains a rugby nation before the Six Nations match against France.

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BBC

Which side of 'split personality' Scotland will face England?

Scotland have a split personality. Which side of their character will we see most on Saturday? There's no telling, writes Tom English.

BBC • Rugby Union → 4 hours ago

ESPN

Earl: Scotland may feel 'wounded' pre 6N clash

Ben Earl has said he knows what a "wounded animal" looks like as England prepare to take on Scotland in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match in Edinburgh.

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BBC

'No passengers' as Ireland aim to bury Paris pain

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland cannot afford "passengers" as they bid to put the pain of their France defeat to bed against Italy.

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The Guardian

Itoje calls for ‘bulletproof’ England approach to banish their Murrayfield ghosts

Maro Itoje has called on England to be “bulletproof” as they seek to clinch a first win at Murrayfield in six years on Saturday.

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The Guardian

Wales beef up pack for France visit in bid to end 12-game Six Nations losing streak

The Wales coach, Steve Tandy, has made four changes to his starting XV for the daunting visit of France to the Principality Stadium on Sunday, including Olly Cracknell at No 8 as they seek to arrest a 12-game losing streak in the Six Nations.

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ESPN

Itoje: England must 'attack the game' vs. Scotland

Maro Itoje has called England to be aggressive and "attack the game" in their Six Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday.

ESPN • Rugby → 7 hours ago

ESPN

Itoje: Ratcliffe immigration remarks 'ridiculous'

England captain Maro Itoje has labelled Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration "ridiculous.".

ESPN • Rugby → 7 hours ago

The Guardian

‘It’s ridiculous’: Maro Itoje dismisses Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ comments

The England rugby union captain, Maro Itoje, has piled into the ruck surrounding Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about immigration, dismissing the Manchester United co-owner’s views as “ridiculous”. Itoje, whose parents both came to Britain from Nigeria, has criticised the phrasing and accuracy of Ratcliffe’s remarks.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 7 hours ago

Cricket

BBC

Men's T20 World Cup tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers

BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

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BBC

Flintoff to remain Lions coach through to 2027

Andrew Flintoff signed a contract extension to remain England Lions coach late last year.

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Cricket.com.au

Australia back 'fluidity' to combat disruption as crunch clash looms

Former champions face two must-win matches to progress from Group B after a shock loss to Zimbabwe.

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Cricinfo

'Should have chased that down' - Renshaw rues Australia batting effort

Refuses to use absence of Mitchell Marsh and injury to Marcus Stoins as excuses.

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Cricinfo

Mukkamalla 79, Harmeet four-for lead USA's trouncing of Netherlands

Shubham Ranjane's 48* in 24 balls powered USA to 196, and Netherlands folded for 103 in reply.

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Cricinfo

Zimbabwe batters 'parked egos' in smart Australia takedown - Bennett

Opener says they focused on running hard rather than trying to hit boundaries on way to winning score.

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Cricinfo

Worcestershire bring in Sikandar Raza for Blast

Zimbabwe allrounder joins for full season after withdrawal of Ben Dwarshuis on CA orders.

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The Guardian

Salt calls on England to play with ‘chests out’ in crunch T20 World Cup clash with Scotland

It turns out England’s self-confidence might be a bit more resolute than their batting. It will take more than a couple of teetering performances to set this team’s morale atremble.

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Cricinfo

Rob Walter backs NZ20, says overseas stars could 'make competition stronger'

"The NZ T20 competition is very strong. I think it's undervalued from a strength point of view," NZ head coach said.

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BBC

'Scots motivated to prove they deserve to play best'

Bowler Brad Wheal says proving lower-ranked teams deserve more opportunities is a greater motivation for Scotland than getting one over England.

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ATPTennis

ATP

Etcheverry finds a major spark in thrilling Buenos Aires win

Tomas Martin Etcheverry soared to his first ATP Tour semi-final since last May on Friday at the IEB+ Argentina Open, where he used the support from a vocal home crowd and high-quality shotmaking in key moments to earn a comeback 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Alejandro Tabilo.

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ATP

Bergs 'darts' into action for the Rotterdam Lexus ATP Head2Head Challenge!

Zizou Bergs took aim with a tennis ball ahead of the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam… but this time without a racquet in hand. The No. 39 player in the PIF ATP Rankings went up against host Natalie Pike in the latest edition of the Lexus ATP Head2Head Challenge.

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ATP

De Minaur’s ‘mental effort’ thwarts Van de Zandschulp in Rotterdam

Alex de Minaur remains relentless in Rotterdam, but only just. The top-seeded Australian dug deep to hold off home favourite Botic van de Zandschulp 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 on Friday afternoon and book a semi-final spot at the ABN AMRO Open for the third consecutive year.

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ATP

Shelton wins 'ridiculous tennis' battle, reaches Dallas QFs

Ben Shelton fought off a stern test from French lefty Adrian Mannarino on Thursday at the Nexo Dallas Open, where the American is into his 25th tour-level quarter-final. Shelton, the No.

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ATP

Darderi excels on return to clay ‘comfort zone’ in Buenos Aires

Five months away from clay was not enough to stop Luciano Darderi from making a typically assured return to the surface Thursday at the IEB+ Argentina Open.

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ATP

Alcaraz visits F1 stars Alonso, Sainz in Bahrain

Carlos Alcaraz kick-started his season by going ‘full throttle’ at January’s Australian Open, where he lifted the trophy to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam. [ALSO LIKE]. On Thursday, the No.

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ATP

Musetti's magic earns January's Hot Shot of the Month award

Lorenzo Musetti knows how to put his flair to devastating effect, and one of his latest moments of magic has earned him January’s Hot Shot of the Month presented by Yokohama.

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ATP

De Minaur equals Federer's record, Van de Zandschulp sinks Tsitsipas in Rotterdam

Can Alex de Minaur finally get his hands on the trophy at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam? The top-seeded Australian cruised past 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday at the indoor hard-court event, advancing to the quarter-finals for the fifth year in a row to equal three-time champion Roger Federer’s record for consecutive appearances at that stage.

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ATP

The rise of Jack Pinnington Jones: 'Chilling is just not part of his DNA'

Jack Pinnington Jones, the former college tennis star at Texas Christian University, lost in the first round of qualifying at this year’s Australian Open to Gilles Arnaud Bailly. The next evening, the Briton began a 32-hour solo journey to Egypt for an ATP Challenger Tour event.

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ATP

Tabilo spoils Fonseca's Buenos Aires return, wins dramatic second-round clash

Alejandro Tabilo claimed a thrilling win at the IEB+ Argentina Open Wednesday, beating the defending champion Joao Fonseca 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in the second round and extending the Brazilian’s challenging start to the 2026 season.

ATP → 2 days ago

Tennis

WTA

Vote: What was the hottest shot of the week in Doha?

We've rounded up the five hottest shots from the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite.

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WTA

Top 10 debut sealed: Mboko defeats Ostapenko to make Doha final

Victoria Mboko advanced to her fourth WTA final, and second at WTA 1000 level, with a straight-sets defeat of Jelena Ostapenko at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open -- and will become the fourth Canadian woman to reach the Top 10 next week.

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WTA

Doha semifinals preview: Top 10 on the line for Mboko; is Sakkari back?

After upsetting Elena Rybakina, Victoria Mboko will play Jelena Ostapenko for a spot in the Doha final. In the second semifinal, Karolina Muchova will take on the resurgent Maria Sakkari. We break down the matchups.

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WTA

Mboko ousts Australian Open champion Rybakina to reach Doha semifinals

Victoria Mboko produced another statement win at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open on Friday, rallying past reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. The Canadian teenager will face Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals.

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WTA

Mboko sorprende a la campeona del Abierto de Australia, Rybakina, y avanza a las semifinales de Doha.

Victoria Mboko logró otra victoria contundente en el Qatar TotalEnergies Open el viernes, remontando ante la vigente campeona del Abierto de Australia, Elena Rybakina, por 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 para alcanzar las semifinales en Doha.

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WTA

Sakkari turns back the clock to knock out Swiatek in Doha quarterfinals

Maria Sakkari earned her biggest win in recent memory on Thursday in Doha, coming from a set down to knock out No. 1 seed and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek to advance to the Doha semifinals for the third time in her career and first time in three years.

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WTA

Dubai Tennis Championships 411: Dates, players and everything else you need to know

The Middle East swing concludes with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. This is everything you need to know about the WTA 1000 tournament, from dates and players to rankings points and prize money.

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WTA

Doha ranking scenarios: What does Mboko have to do to reach the Top 10?

Victoria Mboko could make her Top 10 debut and Elena Rybakina could rise to World No. 2 for the first time depending on their results at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open. What do they have to do to seal these milestones?.

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ATP

Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner send well wishes to Lindsey Vonn: 'Heal well, legend'

The ATP Tour’s biggest stars, including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, flooded Lindsey Vonn’s Instagram with positive wishes on Wednesday after the American alpine ski racer posted she had undergone a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics.

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ESPN

Federer's HOF ceremony sells out in 2 minutes

Roger Federer's induction ceremony sold out in two minutes, the International Tennis Hall of Fame said Wednesday in announcing plans to add an outdoor watch party that will make room for thousands more fans.

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NBABasketball

ESPN

Inside the ugly Chris Paul-Clippers divorce

A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the reunion was doomed.

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ESPN

Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons

Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA via a social media post Friday. Paul had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.

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The Athletic

Chris Paul retires after 21 seasons, leaving lasting 'Point God' legacy

Chris Paul was the first player in NBA history to score at least 20,000 points and record 10,000 assists.

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Yahoo Sports

Chris Paul retires after being waived by Raptors

Katelyn Mulcahy via Getty ImagesChris Paul's farewell tour ends early, after he announced his retirement on his Instagram on Friday.View this post on Instagram“This is it! After 21 years I’m stepping away from basketball.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 4 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Is the NBA's response enough to curb its tanking epidemic?

Each week during the 2025-26 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 4 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

NBA All-Star Weekend betting, lines, odds: How should a bettor approach the league showcase?

The NFL season is over, so it’s time to turn our attention to the NBA. When betting the NFL, the hope with every pick is to bet early on Tuesdays, have a strong number by kickoff and bank on a sharp market to be efficient. The process and results matched.

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ESPN

Inspired by Stephen Curry, 'GOAT' aims to be the ultimate underdog story

Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.

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The Athletic

The NBA should be embarrassed by fining Utah Jazz and move to finally fix tanking

The NBA can fine teams for tanking, but it can't avoid the bigger problems the league has created to incentivize losing.

The Athletic • NBA → 5 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

As the Clippers get set to host NBA All-Star Weekend, the franchise's future remains in limbo

HOUSTON — New Clippers guard Darius Garland stood a few feet away from the bench in street clothes attempting to blend in with the group, while coaches urged the players to keep pace with a Rockets team that was struggling out of the gates.

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The Athletic

Will the NBA's latest All-Star Game idea work? Plus fines for tanking

The Bounce is The Athletic's free NBA newsletter.

The Athletic • NBA → 6 hours ago

Basketball

ESPN

Unrivaled sets 2nd road trip with Brooklyn semis

After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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ESPN

Ex-Princeton star Pierce transferring to Purdue

Former Princeton star Caden Pierce, the 2023-24 Ivy League Player of the Year, is transferring to Purdue, he told ESPN.

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Andscape

Cade Cunningham’s first NBA All-Star Game start a part of his plan

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles is known for the bright lights of Hollywood, movie stars, a wide array of entertainers and, of course, sunshine.

Andscape • NBA → 6 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

NBA All-Star Game 2026: How to watch, who's playing, where to stream free and more

The NBA All-Star Game will be played this Sunday, Feb. 15. The midseason exhibition has a new format this year, with three teams competing in a round-robin tournament. Team USA Stars, led by J.B. Bickerstaff, will see Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham, and Anthony Edwards play.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 7 hours ago

ESPN

Hot streaks: Biggest upcoming tests for these 11 teams

Eleven teams have won at least eight games in a row. Here's when their string of victories could be snapped.

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ESPN

WNBA mock draft: Who follows Azzi Fudd at No. 1?

Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.

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The Athletic

Mavericks' GM search a chance for Patrick Dumont to quiet any controversy

The Mavericks can't afford to make a mistake when it comes to hiring a new GM to run the team.

The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

ESPN

Miami (Ohio) embraces pressure as last unbeaten

The last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, coach Travis Steele and the Miami RedHawks don't expect their approach to change.

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ESPN

???? Pick a U.S. team for the NBA All-Star Game

In this year's NBA All-Star Game, the U.S. is taking on the World -- or at least its best hoops talent. This is your chance to build a team that can win this first-of-its-kind event.

ESPN • NBA → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

NBA All-Star Weekend watch guide: TV schedule, events and participants to know

Ever-evolving in format and style, undeniable in talent and shine. NBA All-Star Weekend returns to the L.A. area.

The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

AFLAussie Rules

Sydney Morning Herald

AFL Origin is revived, but will it survive? Tonight we find out

If the Origin is to be a success in its return from the dead, it will need to go some way towards recapturing the magic of yesteryear.

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AFL

Oh snap! The best pics from your team's photo day

Check out the best photos from the clubs' official team photo days, as snapped by the AFL Photos team.

AFL • AFL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

GWS hit by awful injury blow

GWS star Tom Green injures his ACL in training.

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AFL

Bill Walker elevated to Legend status

Swan Districts’ great Bill Walker – the only man in WA football history to have won four Sandover Medals – will be elevated to Legend Status at the Hall of Fame induction in Melbourne on June 9.

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Sydney Morning Herald

An origin story - how an Auskicker defied the odds to represent the Big V

From their first kick to the biggest stage, we speak to three State Of Origin stars about their long and winding road to Perth.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 14 hours ago

AFL

How Origin helped rivals Bont and Toby clear the air over a cup of coffee

Toby Greene vowed last year he wouldn't ever share a beer with Marcus Bontempelli, so the Western Bulldogs skipper bought his arch rival a coffee instead.

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AFL

Origin coaches brush off concerns over any conflict of interest

AAMI AFL Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have laughed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

Fox Sports

Ex-Giant eyes Blues lifeline; Demon’s ominous match sim statement — AFL Daily

A former Giant, whose name had been in trade speculation the past two years before being delisted at the end of last season, is in the mix at the Blues.

Fox Sports • AFL → 16 hours ago

AFL

Father-son recruit signs extension with Bulldogs

The Dogs have locked in father-son recruit Jordan Croft until the end of 2029.

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ABC Sport

After 25 years, interstate football is back — but can it recapture its former fire?

After a break of more than a quarter of a century, AFL State of Origin returns in Perth tomorrow with a battle between two proud football states, Western Australia and Victoria. .

ABC Sport • AFL → 18 hours ago

Aussie Rules

Fox Sports

‘He felt something’: Telling vision rocks contender as star’s ‘worst-case’ nightmare becomes reality

Tom Green has sustained a serious knee injury at training, the Giants confirmed on Friday morning.

Fox Sports • AFL → 18 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Scott, Cox deflect concerns they’ll use Origin to recruit stars; Major injury worry for Giants

Chris Scott says there’s no guarantee those playing under him in the State of Origin match will like him, let alone any of them would ever contemplate joining Geelong. Meanwhile, a practice match mishap has put serious doubts on the Giants’ premiership prospects.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 19 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

AFL's full star power on display at Origin training

Victoria and Western Australia hit the park on Thursday ahead of State of Origin.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 20 hours ago

AFL

Why Cripps thinks his best football is still ahead of him

Patrick Cripps believes the habits he's building around performance and recovery can extend his peak well into his 30s.

AFL • AFL → 20 hours ago

AFL

Giants fear 'worst-case scenario' after star midfielder suffers ACL injury

Star midfielder Tom Green has suffered a knee injury at Giants training.

AFL • AFL → 20 hours ago

Fox Sports

AFL chief Andrew Dillon responds to Ken Hinkley’s criticism of Origin coaches

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has defended the decision to have current club coaches in charge of State of Origin teams after criticism from Ken Hinkley that there may be a conflict of interest.

Fox Sports • AFL → 21 hours ago

Fox Sports

What time does the 2026 AFL Origin match start, and how can I watch?

AFL Origin is officially back for the first time in 27 years, with Western Australia and Victoria facing off on Saturday night.

Fox Sports • AFL → 22 hours ago

AFL

Swans pair set to miss season start due to quad injuries

A pair of Swans are set to miss the start of the 2026 season.

AFL • AFL → 22 hours ago

Fox Sports

Origin used to be like a GF. This is what’ll decide if the 2026 return works — Talking Pts

State of Origin is back! Now can it be here to stay?.

Fox Sports • AFL → 23 hours ago

AFL

The pre-season attitude that has Oliver primed for Giant debut

Adam Kingsley is confident Clayton Oliver can rediscover his best at the Giants.

AFL • AFL → 1 day ago

Miscellaneous

Front Office Sports

Chris Paul Announces Sudden Retirement After Clippers Trade

Chris Paul is retiring in the middle of his 21st NBA season. The 12-time All-Star announced his retirement Friday on Instagram, abruptly ending a season-long retirement tour marred by an ugly separation from the Clippers.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 3 hours ago

Front Office Sports

Curry’s Final Under Armour Sneaker Is Here. He Won’t Wear Them in Any Game

Steph Curry’s final Under Armour signature shoe launched Friday—but the Warriors star will not be rocking the shoes on the court. A source tells Front Office Sports that Curry has “no plans” to wear the Curry 13 in any NBA games.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 3 hours ago

Front Office Sports

Callaway Expects Tariff Costs to Reach $75 Million by End of 2026

Callaway is projecting increased tariff costs this year that would raise the golf equipment manufacturer’s combined tariff expenses in 2025 and 2026 to $75 million.

Front Office Sports • Retail → 4 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

Detroit Tigers Confirm Two New Alternate Uniforms on the Way

A leak on MLB’s official shop appears to confirm Detroit’s new orange alternate jersey and reveal a second dark “Detroit” script alternate, with both designs pointing to a notable expansion of the Tigers’ uniform set for 2026.

Sportslogos.net → 5 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

Pioneer League launches Yuba-Sutter Freebirds

After two seasons as the High Wheelers, the Pioneer Baseball League team in Marysville, California, is rebranding as the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds.

Sportslogos.net → 6 hours ago

Front Office Sports

IOC Kicks Ukrainian Out of Olympic Race for Helmet Honoring War Dead

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Winter Olympics after insisting on wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

LA28 Stands by Casey Wasserman After Reviewing Epstein Ties

Casey Wasserman will remain in charge of the 2028 Summer Olympics, LA28 said Wednesday. The agency CEO and LA28 chair has come under fire in recent weeks after his 2003 emails with convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell came to light.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

Front Office Sports

Iowa Bears? Lawmakers Propose Bill for NFL Team

A third state has entered the Bears stadium sweepstakes. As the NFL franchise continues to entertain proposals for a new venue in Indiana and a number of cities in Illinois, Iowa politicians are making a push to entice the team to move west.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Inter Miami Among Thirteen MLS Clubs to Unveil New Uniforms for 2026 Season

After 17 kits were unveiled on Tuesday, the remaining 13 MLS clubs, including Miami, Atlanta, Toronto, and Seattle, rolled out their new kits for 2026 on Wednesday ahead of the regular season starting on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

Front Office Sports

Angel Reese Rejoins Unrivaled For Team’s Final Three Games

Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled on Feb. 20.  The 3-on-3 league’s reigning defensive player of the year signed a rest-of-season contract to rejoin Rose BC as the team attempts to defend its title.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

WNBABasketball

ESPN

WNBA CBA confidential: 'Hey, think about us'

Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 day ago

ESPN

Parker, EDD, 'Lob City' lead Hall of Fame finalists

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.

ESPN • NBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

Bueckers, Clark, Reese highlight U.S. senior team

Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will make their U.S. senior national team competitive debuts at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

WNBA player offers to testify vs. Falcons' Pearce

An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.

ESPN • NFL → 2 days ago

ESPN

Reese returning to Unrivaled for rest of season

Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled for the remainder of the season, the 3-on-3 league announced Wednesday.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

How WNBA's expansion Tempo are working to become 'Canada's team'

The Carter effect helped popularize the NBA in Canada. The Tempo hope to similarly supercharge basketball.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

Pearce allegedly crashed into WNBA player's car

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, according to the criminal complaint obtained by ESPN.

ESPN • NFL → 4 days ago

ESPN

Fever's McDonald out for rest of Unrivaled season

Aari McDonald has been ruled out for the remainder of the Unrivaled season after suffering a right lower extremity injury.

ESPN • WNBA → 4 days ago

ESPN

Sources: WNBA updates housing in latest proposal

The WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes for the first time some concessions on housing but does not have significant updates to revenue sharing, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN • WNBA → 6 days ago

ESPN

What are the winningest regions in sports?

The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Which areas and leagues in North America have the most sports titles?.

ESPN • WNBA → 6 days ago

NHLIce Hockey

The Athletic

Sweden eliminates Czech Republic from Olympic women's hockey in stunning upset

With the win over the No. 3 seed on Friday, Sweden will advance to the women's hockey tournament semifinals.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

As USA and Denmark meet on Olympic ice amid political tension, don't expect fans to boo

The uneasy relations between Denmark and the United States will manifest in, of all places, a hockey game on Saturday night.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

Around Olympic hockey: Early men's chaos while women's knockout rounds begin

At this point, we can’t rule out a do-or-die game between Sweden and either Canada or the U.S. to start the men's knockout rounds.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

We just saw why Finland-Sweden is of one of the greatest rivalries in international hockey

Finland earned a big win against Sweden on Friday. How does that impact the pressure both teams feel at this early stage of the tournament?.

The Athletic • NHL → 5 hours ago

The Athletic

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl make their long-awaited Olympic debuts memorable

Both Oilers stars started their Olympics with a win, with Josh Samanski also playing a huge role for Germany alongside Draisaitl.

The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

ESPN

'He's the truth': Inside Macklin Celebrini's rise to stardom for the Sharks, Team Canada

Scoring the opening Olympic goal for his country was the latest milestone on the phenom's meteoric rise.

ESPN • NHL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Let's waste your Friday by building some NHL Olympic all-star teams

Weighing NHL and Olympic success equally, how hard can it be to pick a six-man roster of stars who never played together? Let's find out.

The Athletic • NHL → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

Ilia Malinin, figure skating's 'Quad God,' has an NHL connection — through skate laces

Malinin got a gift from NHL star Alex Ovechkin before he left for the Olympics.

The Athletic • NHL → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

The Keith Tkachuk School of Hard Knocks: Inside the Quinn Hughes-Brady Tkachuk friendship

Before they were NHLers and Olympians, Quinn Hughes and Brady Tkachuk were teenage roommates who soon became inseparable.

The Athletic • NHL → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

She's married to Marie-Philip Poulin. But Laura Stacey has emerged as a star of her own for Canada

She was a fourth-liner at the last Olympics and nearly hung up her skates. Now Stacey is playing on Canada's top line in Milan.

The Athletic • NHL → 10 hours ago

Ice Hockey

ESPN

Opening-game onslaught: Grades, top players, key questions from Team USA's win over Latvia

The 5-1 win puts the U.S. atop the Group C standings. Here's how it went down, and what comes next.

ESPN • NHL → 20 hours ago

The Athletic

At the Olympics, can Auston Matthews regain his place in the hockey hierarchy?

Make no mistake, Matthews is still very, very good. He may even be great. But he’s not what he was. And he hasn’t been for a while now.

The Athletic • NHL → 22 hours ago

ESPN

U.S. men's hockey dominates Latvia in opener

The U.S. opened Olympic play by rolling past Latvia on Thursday night in a showcase of some of the country's best NHL players.

ESPN • NHL → 22 hours ago

The Athletic

USA gets rolling in men's hockey, beating up Latvia on Day 2 of Olympic tournament

The Americans opened their Olympic hockey tournament with a 5-1 win over Latvia on Thursday.

The Athletic • NHL → 22 hours ago

The Athletic

Junior hockey team encourages fans to shower before arrival — then tries to 'wash this one off'

The Oshawa Generals' director of ticket sales said the team has had increased complaints about hygiene.

The Athletic • NHL → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

Canada's dazzling forward depth on display in Olympic opener: 'All 4 lines were humming'

Canada dominated a very good Czech team Thursday to open its Olympic tournament, and it felt like a continuation of what began at 4 Nations.

The Athletic • NHL → 24 hours ago

The Athletic

The nature and nurture behind Macklin Celebrini’s seamless arrival on the Olympic stage

Celebrini's background may have helped him integrate Team Canada with unusual ease, but his natural gifts allow him to shine.

The Athletic • NHL → 24 hours ago

ESPN

2026 Olympics: Live updates from USA-Latvia men's hockey

For the first time since 2014, the U.S. will have NHL players competing at the Games. Follow along here.

ESPN • NHL → 1 day ago

ESPN

Celebrini leads Canada's rout in Olympic hockey

Macklin Celebrini scored Canada's first goal in the return of NHL players to the Olympics and Jordan Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 5-0 defeat of Czechia.

ESPN • NHL → 1 day ago

ESPN

Bettman: NHL has more Olympic content access

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman noted progress made in the league gaining more access to Olympic hockey content.

ESPN • NHL → 1 day ago

American Football

The Athletic

Terrible timing for Tyler Lockett brings to mind other stars

The three greatest moments from the playoffs, plus unfortunate situations for former stars like Logan Mankins, Wes Welker.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

NFL wins grievance to halt NFLPA's public release of team report cards

An arbitrator ruled that the annual report cards were disparaging toward clubs and individuals.

The Athletic • NFL → 4 hours ago

ESPN

NFL wins grievance regarding NFLPA report cards

The NFL won its grievance against the NFL Players Association, effectively banning the union from conducting and publishing future player report cards.

ESPN • NFL → 4 hours ago

ESPN

Pats' Diggs pleads not guilty to assault allegation

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef.

ESPN • NFL → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

Big business of Bad Bunny Super Bowl merch: From $100 hats to 'Grass Bunny' costumes

So much Bad Bunny Super Bowl merchandise has hit the market this week you'd think he won the game.

The Athletic • NFL → 4 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

NFL wins grievance against NFLPA, puts an end to team report cards

Kevin C. Cox via Getty ImagesThe NFLPA will no longer compile team report card rankings after the NFL prevailed in its grievance filed against the NFL Players Association, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The NFL released a statement on Friday.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 5 hours ago

The Athletic

Patriots' Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to felony assault charges

The arraignment had been postponed to allow Diggs to play in the Super Bowl.

The Athletic • NFL → 5 hours ago

ESPN

Big Ten details 24-team CFP plan, no title games

The Big Ten is circulating an internal document that lays out what a 24-team CFP would look like, including the elimination of conference championship games, a 23+1 selection model and an additional weekend of on-campus CFP home games.

ESPN • College Football → 5 hours ago

ESPN

Source: SMU's Symons to coach Cowboys' ILBs

The Cowboys are set to name SMU defensive coordinator Scott Symons as their new inside linebackers coach, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN • NFL → 5 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for various crimes, including Jamal Lewis, Nate Newton, Joe Klecko

President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players for various criminal convictions, including drug trafficking and perjury. The players who received clemency were Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Joe Klecko, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 6 hours ago

NFLAmerican Football

Yahoo Sports

President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players including Jamal Lewis, Nate Newton, Joe Klecko for various crimes

President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players for various criminal convictions, including drug trafficking and perjury. The players who received clemency were Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Joe Klecko, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 6 hours ago

ESPN

Why explosive plays could put the Bengals back in the hunt for a Super Bowl

The Bengals ranked sixth in explosive plays the season they reached Super Bowl LVI but have plummeted since.

ESPN • NFL → 7 hours ago

ESPN

Answering key offseason questions for every NFL team: Intel on free agency, QB decisions and draft options

Which teams will make a splash move? Which teams must make adjustments? We answered big offseason questions.

ESPN • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Before the Super Bowl, Seahawks kicker Jason Myers was so calm he felt nervous. Here's why

“Dude,” Myers told his teammate, “I feel kind of nervous because I feel so calm right now.” What he experienced was the power of routine.

The Athletic • NFL → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

Super Bowl 2026 long shots: Could Bears, Colts or Giants be next season's Patriots, Seahawks?

Doug Kezirian spoke to pro bettors and oddsmakers to identify sleeper teams with potential to make some noise in the upcoming NFL season.

The Athletic • NFL → 11 hours ago

The Athletic

President Trump pardons Hall of Famer Joe Klecko and four other former NFL players

Trump pardoned Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.

The Athletic • NFL → 13 hours ago

ESPN

Trump pardons include Klecko, Newton, Lewis

President Donald Trump has pardoned former NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon.

ESPN • NFL → 17 hours ago

The Athletic

Packers need a corner, plus other offseason needs and 2026 NFL draft notes

The critical offseason needs for playoff and non-playoff teams, and where the top five teams among the latter rank in bounce-back potential.

The Athletic • NFL → 20 hours ago

The Athletic

Patriots moving Terrell Williams to new role; Zak Kuhr could be promoted to DC: Source

After Williams left the team early last fall to undergo cancer treatment, Kuhr became the play caller and helped the team to the Super Bowl.

The Athletic • NFL → 22 hours ago

ESPN

Source: Patriots to move DC Williams to new role

The Patriots are opening their defensive coordinator position by moving Terrell Williams to a high-ranking role on coach Mike Vrabel's staff, a source confirmed.

ESPN • NFL → 22 hours ago

MLBBaseball

ESPN

Astros' Hader playing catch after offseason injury

Astros closer Josh Hader played catch again Friday after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis while throwing bullpen sessions in the offseason.

ESPN • MLB → 3 hours ago

ESPN

Jays send OF Loperfido to Astros for OF Sánchez

The Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Astros for outfielder Joey Loperfido.

ESPN • MLB → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

Astros 'not done' after re-acquiring Joey Loperfido in trade of Jesús Sánchez to Blue Jays

Houston has also been trying to trade Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker.

The Athletic • MLB → 6 hours ago

ESPN

Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations

Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.

ESPN • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander, aces then and now, lead the Tigers forward

Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander have become inextricably linked, two Tigers aces who have captivated crowds and won major awards.

The Athletic • MLB → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

Could MLB be next league to partner up with prediction markets like Kalshi, Polymarket?

MLB argues that partnering with prediction markets will give it greater knowledge of potential sports betting weak spots.

The Athletic • MLB → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

How can MLB address revenue disparity without a salary cap? Here are a few ideas

A fight over a salary cap could lead to a prolonged labor dispute. What if there were other options to consider first?.

The Athletic • MLB → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

2026 spring training survey: MLB insiders on the players, teams and storylines to watch

We asked 36 executives, retired executives, managers, coaches and scouts to weigh in on the biggest storylines of this winter and spring.

The Athletic • MLB → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on his $500 million deal, a World Series truth and the father who changed him

Lying on a couch, his legs covered in a fuzzy blanket, Guerrero spoke candidly in Spanish about a number of baseball topics.

The Athletic • MLB → 11 hours ago

ESPN

MLB 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back

After the U.S. launched a military strike on Venezuela on Jan. 3, MLB teams worked quickly to get their Venezuelan players back to the U.S. ahead of spring training.

ESPN • MLB → 14 hours ago

Baseball

The Athletic

Phil Castellini takes control of Reds; succeeds father, Bob Castellini, in role

The 84-year old Bob Castellini appeared at Redsfest last month in Cincinnati and is expected to come to Goodyear, Ariz., to visit the team.

The Athletic • MLB → 16 hours ago

ESPN

Face, ex-All-Star Pirates reliever, dies at age 97

Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the Yankees, has died. He was 97.

ESPN • MLB → 17 hours ago

ESPN

MLB finalizes ABS challenge system for '26 season

MLB teams will always have at least one challenge in extra innings as part of the league's new automated ball-strike challenge system for the 2026 season.

ESPN • MLB → 17 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

White Sox GM admits he erroneously thought trade acquisition Luisangel Acuña is a switch-hitter

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz issued a mea culpa Thursday after wrongly calling one of his more important players a switch-hitter for a month. That player is Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. and a former top-100 prospect.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 19 hours ago

ESPN

Verlander: Knew road could lead back to Detroit

Justin Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back to Detroit, but it's been a long road for him and the franchise since he last pitched for the Tigers in 2017.

ESPN • MLB → 20 hours ago

The Athletic

Rangers' top prospect Sebastian Walcott likely out for the year with torn UCL

Walcott, the No. 16 prospect in baseball, will miss at least nine months while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

The Athletic • MLB → 22 hours ago

ESPN

Yanks' injured Schlittler to miss bullpen sessions

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back issues, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions, but he expects to be ready for Opening Day.

ESPN • MLB → 23 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Nick Castellanos says bringing beer into dugout, criticizing Phillies manager Rob Thomson led to 2025 benching

Nick Castellanos' time with the Philadelphia Phillies has come to an end. Less than 24 hours after it was revealed the team told Castellanos not to report to spring training, the outfielder was released by the club.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 24 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

AL Central offseason grades: Did the Tigers and Guardians get better? Can the Royals and White Sox surprise?

Our offseason grades continue with the AL Central, a division rarely associated with the kind of high-dollar signings or splashy transactions that seize headlines during baseball’s down months.  For the most part, this winter was no different.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 24 hours ago

ESPN

Castellanos released, admits to beer in dugout

The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.

ESPN • MLB → 1 day ago

Motorsport

Formula 1

Russell feels Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’ in Bahrain

George Russell has described this week’s pre-season test in Bahrain as “a bit of a reality check” for Mercedes, believing that the team have “taken a step back” in terms of reliability and performance since the Barcelona Shakedown.

Formula 1 → 3 hours ago

Formula 1

Red Bull progress ‘better than we hoped for’ – Hadjar

Isack Hadjar has admitted that Red Bull’s progress during the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain has been “better than we hoped for”, with the Frenchman labelling the squad’s new power unit as “reliable” and “powerful”.

Formula 1 → 3 hours ago

Formula 1

Antonelli and Mercedes top final day of first Bahrain test

Kimi Antonelli led team mate George Russell as Mercedes locked out the top two positions on the timing screens across the third and final day of 2026’s opening pre-season test in Bahrain.

Formula 1 → 3 hours ago

ESPN

2026 Daytona 500 preview: Your cheat sheet to the Great American Race

Impress your friends by repeating ESPN's easy-to-learn fun facts about the Great American Race ahead of this year's edition of the Daytona 500.

ESPN • Motorsport → 3 hours ago

ESPN

Mercedes set the pace on day 3 of F1 Bahrain test

Kimi Antonelli went fastest on the final day of Bahrain's first preseason F1 test as Mercedes gave a teasing glimpse at the kind of pace many expected to see from them all week.

ESPN • Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

ESPN

FE boss to Max after F1 jibe: Come drive our cars

Max Verstappen has been given an open invitation to test Formula E machinery following his recent comparison between the series' all-electric cars and F1's new generation.

ESPN • Formula 1 → 6 hours ago

Formula 1

Stroll claims Aston are ‘four-and-a-half seconds’ off pace

Lance Stroll has offered a frank assessment of where he feels Aston Martin stand after the first few days of running with their new Honda-powered challenger, suggesting the team are “four-and-a-half seconds” off the pace.

Formula 1 → 6 hours ago

BBC

Red Bull advantage 'pretty scary', says Russell

Red Bull's advantage at the front of the Formula 1 field "has been really eye-opening for a lot of us," says Mercedes driver George Russell.

BBC • Formula 1 → 6 hours ago

ESPN

Russell: Don't look at Merc, Red Bull gap is 'scary'

George Russell is adamant that Red Bull hold an early advantage in Formula 1 2026, claiming their engine advantage is "scary.".

ESPN • Formula 1 → 8 hours ago

Formula 1

Russell tops Day 3 morning session at Bahrain test

George Russell set the pace during the morning session on the third day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, the Mercedes driver heading Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the timesheets.

Formula 1 → 8 hours ago

Formula 1Motorsport

Formula 1

Doohan excited for ‘fresh start’ as Haas reserve

Jack Doohan was all smiles as he arrived at the Bahrain International Circuit this week in his new role as a reserve driver for Haas, calling the move a “clean slate” that will take him “back to the drawing board”.

Formula 1 → 11 hours ago

ESPN

Verstappen accuses Wolff of F1 'diversion tactics'

Max Verstappen has accused Toto Wolff of "diversion tactics" after the Mercedes team boss talked up the performance of Red Bull's new car and power unit during this week's preseason test in Bahrain.

ESPN • Formula 1 → 12 hours ago

Formula 1

Who’s driving on Day 3 of the first Bahrain test

One more day of running lies ahead of the teams at the first official 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, but who exactly will be in action? Check out the complete driver list in the table below...

Formula 1 → 14 hours ago

Formula 1

AS IT HAPPENED: Day 3 of pre-season testing in Bahrain

Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 3 in Bahrain.

Formula 1 → 14 hours ago

Formula 1

What we learned from Day 2 of the first Bahrain test

There were some impressive mileage counts on day two of pre-season testing in Bahrain, but while most teams were encouraged by what they were learning about their new-for-2026 Formula 1 machines, it wasn't so rosy for everyone...

Formula 1 → 22 hours ago

Formula 1

Watch as F1 TV breaks down Day 2 of first Bahrain test

The F1 TV crew outline the biggest talking points from Day 2 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain.

Formula 1 → 22 hours ago

Formula 1

Tech secrets from Day 2 of the first Bahrain test

F1 TV's Sam Collins uncovers some fascinating tech details from the second day of the first pre-season test in Bahrain.

Formula 1 → 22 hours ago

Formula 1

Why Audi's new-look bodywork in Bahrain got people talking

Audi created a stir on the first day of Bahrain testing with a new bodywork very different to that seen in the Barcelona Shakedown.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Watch the action from Day 2 of the first Bahrain test

The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 season in Bahrain saw Charles Leclerc top the timesheets.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Norris pleased with ‘good learning’ in Bahrain

Lando Norris was satisfied at achieving some “good learning” during the second day of the opening pre-season Bahrain test, with the Briton admitting that his high mileage was “probably the most laps I’ve done in a day” in Formula 1.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

College BasketballBasketball

ESPN

UNC star Wilson out with fractured left hand

North Carolina star Caleb Wilson, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is out with no timetable for return after he suffered a fractured left hand in his team's 75-66 loss at Miami on Tuesday.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Power Rankings: Same top 4, different order -- including No. 1

The latest top 25 features plenty of movement after a week of ranked upsets, including a new No. 1.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Big 12 adding LED-powered floor for tourneys

The Big 12 Conference will play its men's and women's basketball tournaments on a high-tech embedded with LED technology that will allow the conference to feature data-driven graphics, advertising and even games for fans during timeouts.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 days ago

ESPN

Syracuse AD Wildhack to retire after 10 years

Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after 10 years at the school.

ESPN • College Football → 2 days ago

ESPN

???? USA vs. World: Men's college basketball edition

The college basketball version of the new NBA All-Star format features elite talent, including 11 freshmen.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 days ago

ESPN

BYU's Wright answers Baylor boos with 30 in return

Robert Wright III's night began with boisterous boos during pregame introductions at Baylor. It ended with his first 30-point game in a 99-94 victory Tuesday night as 22nd-ranked BYU stopped a skid that dropped it 13 spots in the AP Top 25.

ESPN • College Basketball → 3 days ago

ESPN

No. 39 Oumiddoch decommits from St. John's

Top-40 senior Adam Oumiddoch said Tuesday he decommitted from St. John's and reopened his recruitment.

ESPN • College Basketball → 3 days ago

ESPN

Maryland's Williams addresses first-year struggles

Buzz Williams said he is aware that Maryland isn't performing up to its standard in his first season as head coach.

ESPN • College Basketball → 3 days ago

ESPN

Top-10 recruit Cosby commits to U-M, reclassifies

Lincoln Cosby, a top-10 recruit in the junior class, has committed to Michigan and will reclassify into the 2026 class.

ESPN • College Basketball → 3 days ago

ESPN

Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson, Wilson on men's Wooden Award short list

Big names make the top 20 short list, including seven underclassmen and two players from Texas Tech.

ESPN • College Basketball → 3 days ago

Premier LeagueFootball

The Athletic

Vitor Pereira agrees to take Nottingham Forest head coach job

Forest dismissed Sean Dyche on Thursday after less than four months in charge.

The Athletic • Premier League → 5 hours ago

BBC

Man City's Rodri charged over 'not fair' referee comments

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is charged with misconduct by the Football Association following comments he made about referees following his side's 2-2 draw with Tottenham earlier this month.

BBC • Football → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Pep Guardiola defends multiculturalism after Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'colonised' controversy

Manchester City manager believes immigrants should not be blamed for society's problems.

The Athletic • Premier League → 7 hours ago

BBC

Tudor agrees deal to become Spurs' interim boss

Igor Tudor agrees a deal to become Tottenham interim head coach until the end of the season.

BBC • Football → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Tottenham verbally agree deal to appoint Igor Tudor as interim head coach

The club have moved for a temporary appointment following the dismissal of Thomas Frank on Wednesday.

The Athletic • Premier League → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

VAR has become too 'microscopic', says UEFA head of refereeing

"I believe that we forgot the reason why VAR was introduced,” Roberto Rosetti said.

The Athletic • Premier League → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #93

Can you answer the weekly poser plucked from deep inside The Athletic's trivia vaults?.

The Athletic • Football → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

Don't look down in PL relegation battle. Plus: How Ratcliffe set off a political storm

Today in TAFC: Which team would relegation hurt most? Plus: Fallout from Ratcliffe's comments and some sublime trolling in Brazil.

The Athletic • Football → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

How Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sparked a political storm

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's claims that the United Kingdom has been “colonised by immigrants” drew a reaction inside and outside Old Trafford.

The Athletic • Football → 13 hours ago

BBC

To boo, or not to boo? Do players notice and why do fans do it?

Booing at football is an accepted part of the game. It's been around since time began, but are fans increasingly booing their own team?.

BBC • Football → 15 hours ago

WTATennis

WTA

Rybakina overcomes Zheng in three sets to reach Doha quarterfinals

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down and edged Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the Doha quarterfinals, where she will face Victoria Mboko, while Anna Kalinskaya defeated Elina Svitolina to book a meeting with Karolina Muchova.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Which WTA players would make the best winter Olympians?

Would Iga Swiatek be a great figure skater? How about Coco Gauff on the slopes? WTA players share who they think would make the most seamless transition from the court to the ice.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Swiatek holds off Kasatkina, sets Doha meeting with Sakkari

Top seed Iga Swiatek rebounded from a first-set stumble to beat Daria Kasatkina 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. The three-time champion will next face former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari, who beat Varvara Gracheva in straight sets.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Mboko saves match point, defeats Andreeva for the first time in Doha

Victoria Mboko saved match point in an all-teenage Qatar TotalEnergies Open third round to score her first win over Mirra Andreeva, reversing the result of the Adelaide final to advance to her second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She'll face Elena Rybakina next for a spot in the semis.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Hantuchova on a mission to promote fertility awareness and education

Former Top 5 player Daniela Hantuchova wants WTA players to understand their fertility options, and is committed to spreading valuable information she wishes she had during her career.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Zheng holds on in three to set up meeting with Rybakina in Doha

Fresh off Melbourne, Elena Rybakina moves past Wang Xinyu with authority as Zheng Qinwen survives a demanding three-set test, setting up a third-round meeting shaped by momentum on one side and rebuilding on the other.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Remembering Mark Hodgkinson, respected tennis writer and author

Mark Hodgkinson, a former Daily Telegraph tennis correspondent, covered a defining era of the sport and authored acclaimed books on Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

By the numbers: Swiatek powers into Doha third round, extends WTA 1000 streaks

Top seed Iga Swiatek began her Doha campaign with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Indonesian wild card Janice Tjen to move into the third round. Swiatek also extended her streak to 32 straight opening match-wins at WTA 1000 events.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Takeaways: Mboko, Andreeva set for Adelaide final rematch in Doha third round

The third round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open will see an Adelaide final rematch between Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva. Following Mboko's straight-sets win over Vera Zvonareva, she'll have an opportunity to even the head-to-head vs. Andreeva.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Inspired by Winter Olympics skiers, Cocciaretto upsets Gauff in Doha

Lucky loser Elisabetta Cocciaretto scored her third career Top 10 win and advanced to the last 16 of a WTA 1000 event for the first time with a straight-sets upset of Coco Gauff at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open -- and revealed afterwards that her friendship with Sofia Goggia, the women's downhill bronze medallist at the Winter Olympics this week, has been an inspiration to her.

WTA → 3 days ago

College FootballAmerican Football

ESPN

Re-stacking 2023 recruiting: Two surprise teams and a second look at Georgia and Bama

With the benefit of hindsight, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed. Here's how the 2023 classes panned out.

ESPN • College Football → 8 hours ago

ESPN

Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting college football's top players in 2026

From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.

ESPN • College Football → 8 hours ago

ESPN

Ole Miss QB Chambliss eligible for '26, judge rules

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was granted an extra year of eligibility by a state court judge, who issued an injunction that paves the way for Chambliss to be eligible in 2026.

ESPN • College Football → 21 hours ago

ESPN

Gophers add $700K annual bonus to Fleck contract

Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck will get a $700,000 management bonus on top of his existing $6 million salary and $1.2 million retention bonus as part of his revised contract.

ESPN • College Football → 21 hours ago

ESPN

NCAA denies Stalions' show-cause penalty appeal

An NCAA committee has denied the appeal from former Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions of the eight-year show-cause penalty he received for his involvement in the Wolverines' signal-stealing case.

ESPN • College Football → 1 day ago

ESPN

The new players of 2023: Who matched the hype? Who overperformed?

Which top recruits delivered, which did not and which were pleasant surprises?.

ESPN • College Football → 1 day ago

ESPN

BYU receiver Kingston charged with felony rape

The first-degree charge against Parker Kingston comes after a nearly yearlong investigation, the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office said.

ESPN • College Football → 2 days ago

ESPN

What we're most excited to see in 2026: Games, players and more

Early-season showdowns, newcomers to watch and other things we're looking forward to in the fall.

ESPN • College Football → 2 days ago

ESPN

???? Yates' mock draft: All 32 first-round picks

Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN • NFL → 2 days ago

ESPN

Montana LB Tuliaupupu granted 9th year by NCAA

Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return for the 2026 season after being granted a ninth year of eligibility by the NCAA.

ESPN • College Football → 3 days ago

MLSFootball

Yahoo Sports

‘The right place for him’: why James Rodríguez signed in Minnesota amid a federal occupation

Two weeks ago, few could’ve expected that the most notable international acquisition of the MLS offseason would be made by Minnesota United.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

ICE at the 2026 World Cup: Explaining the agency’s security role, fan concerns

ICE's involvement and impact on the 2026 World Cup has been the subject of conjecture and confusion.

The Athletic • Football → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

'No way' Eile was turning down Bristol City offer

New Bristol City defender Noah Eile said there was "no way" he was turning the club down when the offer to sign came two weeks ago. The Swede joined from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on deadline day, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

James Rodríguez interview: The 'gasoline that fuels him' and the truth about playing in the cold

James Rodríguez has heard it all, but for Minnesota United's unlikeliest signing, his sense of duty to Colombia has never waned.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Red Bulls’ Mohammed Sofo dealing with ankle injury weeks before season opener

Nevertheless, the inconsistencies hurt him, and he went without a goal over his final 16 contests of the 2025 campaign.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NYCFC valued at over $1 billion again in new MLS team report

The soccer-specific venue, slated to open in the spring of 2027, will host some games during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Club CEO Brad Sims told The Post that NYCFC was eyeing other major events for their new home.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

???? Tracking the rapid financial growth of MLS ahead of the 2026 season

Ahead of the 2026 MLS season, it has become crystal clear that the North American top flight continues its upward trajectory.  Recently released financial data via Sportico details the growing financial might across the league, headlined by MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

LAFC manager Marc Dos Santos embraces expectations: 'A privilege to be under pressure'

When LAFC promoted Marc Dos Santos from assistant coach to manager two months ago, there were some perks that came with the new job. A raise, certainly. A better seat on the team charter.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLS Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From Inter Miami CF to CF Montréal

The average MLS team is worth $767 million, according to data compiled by Sportico. Inter Miami CF ranks first at $1.45 billion, while CF Montréal ranks last at $430 million. Below are the values of the league’s 30 franchises, which are collectively worth $23 billion.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLS Team Values 2026: Messi’s Miami Leads at $1.45B, Up 22%

The MLS season kicks off next week with Inter Miami versus Los Angeles FC at the 77,500-seat Memorial Coliseum. LAFC moved the game to accommodate demand for a matchup between the league’s two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

MotoGPMotorsport

MotoGP

"We’ve made big progress" – Honda’s resurgence continues ahead of 2026 lift off

Heading into the new campaign, hopes are high at HRC as the factory targets victories with a more competitive 2026 package.

MotoGP → 13 hours ago

MotoGP

Aldeguer out of Thai GP

The Gresini rider is out of the season opener as he continues his recovery from injury.

MotoGP → 1 day ago

MotoGP

MotoGP in 2026: things to know ahead of Thailand opener

A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

MotoGP

Martin to travel to Thailand for Buriram Test

Assuming he gets the official go-ahead of being passed fit, the #89 will be back on track soon.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

MotoGP

MotoGP in 2026: things to know ahead of Thailand opener

A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

MotoGP

Thailand sets the tone for a 2026 season that promises anything but predictability

New bikes, new faces, new circuits – and one big question hanging over the paddock: can anyone stop Marc Marquez?.

MotoGP → 5 days ago

MotoGP

MotoGP Silly Season 2027: confirmations, movements and wild rumours so far

Your ultimate guide to what the 2027 grid may well look like with what's been said and, more importantly, what hasn't...

MotoGP → 5 days ago

MotoGP

SEASON LAUNCH: MotoGP lights up Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.

MotoGP → 6 days ago

MotoGP

Everything you need to know as the Season Launch kicks off in KL

Time for takeoff: here’s the full rundown of what’s happening as MotoGP lands in Malaysia’s capital.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Alex Marquez fends off Bezzecchi as sun sets on Sepang Test

The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

Golf

Fox Sports

‘Won’t admit it’: Sad truth over Masters photo as snub fuels fire in bitter Augusta row

Three-time Masters champion Gary Player is in a bitter row with Augusta National Golf Club after the 90-year-old was denied a round on the hallowed turf with his grandchildren.

Fox Sports • Golf → 17 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Just kidding’: PGA star’s cheeky secret behind career-best effort; pros twice cop freakish rejection

Ryo Hisatsune fired a career-best 10-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am as defending champion Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler left themselves work to do.

Fox Sports • Golf → 18 hours ago

ESPN

Gotterup 2 off Pebble lead as birdie run hits nine

Chris Gotterup extended his streak to nine straight birdies over two rounds on two very different courses. He ultimately settled for an 8-under 64 on Thursday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, leaving him two behind Ryo Hisatsune on a day of...

ESPN • Golf → 19 hours ago

ESPN

Chris Gotterup's meteoric rise to the top of the PGA Tour

Gotterup heads to Pebble Beach as one of the hottest golfers on the PGA Tour, rising all the way to No. 5 in the world golf rankings.

ESPN • Golf → 2 days ago

ESPN

How to bet the WM Phoenix Open: Target these Maverick McNealy, Si Woo Kim props

The fourth stop of the PGA Tour season brings us to Scottsdale, where we can expect to see plenty of birdies at the WM Phoenix Open.

ESPN • Golf → 2 days ago

ESPN

How to bet the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Will Chris Gotterup stay hot?

The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Pebble Beach, where looks can be deceiving as far as course difficulty goes.

ESPN • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

This Aussie is the next big thing leaving golf’s stars in awe. A LIV loophole changed everything

You are forgiven if you missed it. Under lights in Saudi Arabia, on a breakaway tour, is not exactly where you’d be looking for golf’s next big thing.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

ESPN

How to bet the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Will Chris Gotterup stay hot?

The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Pebble Beach, where looks can be deceiving as far as course difficulty goes.

ESPN • Golf → 2 days ago

ESPN

Thomas cleared by doctors, eyes PGA Tour return

Two-time major champion Justin Thomas was cleared by doctors to resume all golf activity and plans to return to the PGA Tour.

ESPN • Golf → 3 days ago

ESPN

Rory: Players 'amazing,' but 4 majors is enough

Rory McIlroy believes the Players Championship is one of the best tournaments in the world but pushed back on the narrative that it should be men's golf's fifth major.

ESPN • Golf → 3 days ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

Wildcats take care of Bullets at home

The Perth Wildcats didn’t quite get the huge percentage boost that looked likely with an 18-2 start but got the win they needed to stay clear in fourth place with the 94-75 home win against the Brisbane Bullets.

NBL → 19 hours ago

NBL

Kings go top, Hawks' season over

The Sydney Kings are now on top of the NBL with nine straight wins after continuing their ominous form in Wollongong on Friday night with the 120-94 victory against the Illawarra Hawks.

NBL → 21 hours ago

NBL

Henshall injury clouds Duke Jr comeback

The return of David Duke Jr gives the Perth Wildcats a timely boost in their push toward the championship, though an injury to rising young talent Ben Henshall has tempered some of that excitement.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

A win’s a win: United escape, Anstey unconvinced

It wasn’t polished and it wasn’t dominant, but Melbourne United did what they had to do in Cairns on Thursday night, grinding out a crucial win to keep their top four hopes alive. At this stage of the season, style points mean nothing. Winning means everything.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

NBL stands firm on mics

The NBL won't back down on coaches wearing microphones, despite some in the game reportedly calling for them to be scrapped.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

How to watch & talking points: Illawarra v Sydney

Illawarra Hawks (8th) v Sydney Kings (2nd)Friday, February 12, 7.30pm AEDTWIN Entertainment CentreHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Iconic DJ to light up Ignite Cup Final

The energy of the NBL Ignite Cup Final, presented by Disney+ is set to hit another level, with Australian DJ powerhouse Tigerlily confirmed to perform at half-time on the Gold Coast on February 22. The Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers will create NBL history as the first teams to take part in the Ignite Cup Final, with DJ Tigerlily to join them on a historic day on the Gold Coast.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

The Moments That Made Tyler Harvey

From the championship run to the years of setbacks before it, Tyler Harvey looks back on what it took to deliver Illawarra its first title in years. He also shares the clutch moments that defined his career, the shooting habits that built his confidence, and the family support that drives him.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Next Star team returns for adidas Eurocamp 2026

Off the back of a successful first campaign in 2025, the adidas Eurocamp 2026 will feature again a team representing the NBL Next Stars program. adidas Basketball has announced the 19th edition of adidas Eurocamp, the elite showcase highlighting the talents of top draft-eligible prospects.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

How to watch & talking points: Perth v Brisbane

Perth Wildcats (4th) v Brisbane Bullets (10th)Friday, February 12, 9.30pm AEDT (6.30pm AWST)RAC ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

NBL → 1 day ago

A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round

The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.

The Guardian • A-League → 19 hours ago

Fox Sports

Major Socceroos blow as World Cup goal scorer’s injury likely to ruin chances of call-up

Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 days ago

Fox Sports

‘What’s happened in this country?’: Roar coach’s ‘pre-judged’ claim in extraordinary ref tirade

Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.

Fox Sports • A-League → 6 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Heartbroken’: Tributes flow for celebrated former A-League coach after tragic death

The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 weeks ago

Fox Sports

Teenager announces A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick; City embarrassed

Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 weeks ago

The Guardian

Teenage girl wearing jersey with Palestinian flag refused entry to Sydney A-League game

Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 weeks ago

Fox Sports

‘Damaging and disappointing’: Ugly twist in A-Leagues debacle as investor takes shock swipe

Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.

Fox Sports • A-League → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

‘Nothing ever happened’: Skipper hits back after groundbreaking Aussie’s homophobia claims

Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.

Fox Sports • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

Josh Cavallo claims homophobia drove him out of Adelaide United

Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

A-Leagues club plunged into doubt as $1m deal turns sour, chairman stripped of licence

The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.

Fox Sports • A-League → 1 month ago

Netball

ABC Sport

Diamonds find 'identity' ahead of gold medal defence

Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 days ago

ABC Sport

All too easy for the Diamonds in sealing series win over Jamaica

Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.

ABC Sport • Netball → 5 days ago

ABC Sport

Australia's netballers thrash Jamaica in first Test

The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds eye timely glimpse of Jamaica in Test series

Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds bolster defence for Jamaica series as Commonwealth Games loom

Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

'It makes training sessions feel twice as hard': Zara Walters was running on empty

Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

A rare brain illness couldn't stop Milly from making country netball history

A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

This 18-year-old is the first badged netball umpire in a wheelchair

Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

Super Netball eyes expansion as it seeks two new teams

Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 months ago

ABC Sport

Boys changing the game as netball pushes hard for Olympic future

From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 months ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

A tier-y farewell? AFLW to fast-track salary cap introduction

The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement.

AFL • AFLW → 4 days ago

AFL

Inaugural AFLW player and Giants vice-captain calls time

Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

AFL

Tassie preparing to enter AFLW competition in 2028

Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

The new way AFLW teams can add players to their lists

The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

Power coach steps down after four seasons in charge

The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.

AFL • AFLW → 3 weeks ago

AFL

Draft, trade, cross-coders: How your club built its AFLW list

Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.

AFL • AFLW → 3 weeks ago

AFL

Stepping up: Your club's breakout player of 2025

From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.

AFL • AFLW → 4 weeks ago

AFL

'Becoming relevant again': Fast-finishing Dogs put finals back in sight

Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.

AFL • AFLW → 1 month ago

AFL

DJs, designers, doctors: AFLW players' lives away from footy

From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.

AFL • AFLW → 1 month ago

AFL

Your club's best 21: Who's in, who's out, who's new

Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.

AFL • AFLW → 1 month ago