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The Athletic

World Cup stadium rankings: Which venue is best for atmosphere, location and suitability for soccer?

Our writers rate all 16 World Cup venues on different criteria. Which one came out on top?.

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The Guardian

Feyi-Waboso declared fit for Prem final after jaw surgery in boost for Exeter

Manny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to return for Exeter in this weekend’s Prem final at Twickenham.

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The Athletic

Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: Who were the winners and losers from week one?

An Arsenal defender slipped dramatically down our list after a week of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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New York Times

Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks

It’s hot in North America in June, but fans are griping that the breaks that have been added to each half are an excuse for the networks to show more ads.

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ABC Sport

Live: Czechia takes early lead over South Africa, Ivory Coast forward denied visa

Czechia make a positive start against South Africa, as Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi is denied a Canadian visa amidst an involvement in a suspected match fixing incident. Follow live.

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Front Office Sports

Landon Donovan Sounds Alarm on Youth Soccer Culture

One of the most accomplished players in U.S. history, there might not be anyone more familiar with the state of soccer in this country than Landon Donovan. And yet, a recent experience involving his 8-year-old son’s club team still caught the Fox Sports World Cup analyst off guard.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 hours ago

RealGM

Bucks Still Intend To Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo Before Draft But Have Yet To Receive Acceptable Offer

While there has long been an expectation that the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, whether with the Milwaukee Bucks or via trade, would be resolved by the NBA Draft, growing reporting suggests the situation may remain unresolved well beyond next week and into free agency beginning June 30. The Bucks have been in talks with the Miami Heat for several months but have signaled they are unwilling to accept what has been offered for Antetokounmpo.

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Formula 1

Vasseur urges Ferrari to ‘stay calm’ amid title talk

Fred Vasseur has explained how he will be trying to keep Ferrari “calm” as the 2026 campaign develops, after Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough win for the team generated talk of a championship challenge.

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Formula 1

Where Hamilton now ranks among the oldest GP winners

Lewis Hamilton recently secured his maiden Grand Prix victory with Ferrari at the age of 41 – who does he join on the list of oldest race winners?.

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Formula 1

Mercedes reveal unusual issue that impacted Russell in Spain

Mercedes have shared how George Russell was battling a “very, very oversteery” car in the closing stages of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, due to an “incorrect” balance adjustment during his final pit stop.

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NBABasketball

RealGM

Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Amazon Prime

The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster Eastern Conference showdown tonight, Thursday, June 18, as the surging Indiana Fever (9-5) play host to their rivals, the Atlanta Dream (9-4), at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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RealGM

Dunc'd On: Mock Offseason 2026

It's here! Keith Smith of Spotrac joins Dan Feldman, Danny Leroux, and Nate to try to find homes for all the key free agents and trade candidates this offseason.

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RealGM

Luka Doncic In Constant Contact With Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick As Lakers Face Promised 'Summer Of '26' Roster Plan

Luka Doncic is in constant communication with Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick this offseason, with the six-time All-Star expecting the front office to deliver on a championship-caliber roster they have long promised would come in the summer of 2026, sources told ESPN. "Luka wants to be a championship team yesterday," a source close to Doncic said.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 hours ago

The Athletic

The Bounce: Let's re-draft the loaded 1996 class that included Kobe and Iverson

Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

James Dolan says Knicks won't go into second apron to keep team together after championship

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is willing to write "as big a check as possible" to keep his championship roster intact this offseason … but only to a certain point. Dolan said he's unwilling to put the team into the second apron despite its championship.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 4 hours ago

RealGM

Nuggets Interested In Bogdan Bogdanovic In Free Agency

The Denver Nuggets are interested in adding wing Bogdan Bogdanovic in free agency. The LA Clippers hold a $16 million team option for Bogdanovic that they are expected to decline. The 33-year-old veteran wing would then be an unrestricted free agent.

RealGM • Basketball → 4 hours ago

RealGM

Knicks Won't Go Into Second Apron To Keep Team Together

New York Knicks owner James Dolan was a recent guest on The Carton Show on WFAN on SNY. Dolan talked about his team winning the 2026 NBA Finals. The Knicks owner was also asked about running it back and keeping the team together for another Finals run.

RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

The Athletic

This Week in Sports Trivia: June 18, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

The Athletic • NBA → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

2026 NBA Draft confidential: Coaches, execs, scouts on Darryn Peterson, guard prospects

The Kansas guard leads a deep class of talented ballhandlers and shooters who could be taken in the top 10.

The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

2026 NBA mock draft: Intrigue remains at the top and with the guard prospects

With less than a week before Tuesday's first round, Sam Vecenie updates his mock with all the fresh information he's hearing.

The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

Basketball

The Athletic

NBA free agency 2026: Small forward class is thin on impact players

If you're team is looking for a small forward this offseason, well, good luck.

The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

How to watch New York Knicks championship parade: TV and streaming info, weather forecast

Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson and the NBA champs receive keys to the city on Thursday. It's a scene that must be seen to be believed.

The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Is trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo the right path forward for Celtics?

How much of an overhaul will GM Brad Stevens give the Celtics this summer?.

The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

RealGM

Magic Hire Mfon Udofia, DJ Bakker As Assistant Coaches

The Orlando Magic hired Mfon Udofia and DJ Bakker as assistant coaches on Sean Sweeney's staff on Wednesday. Udofia was most recently the head coach of the Long Island Nets last season. Bakker was an assistant for the Hornets and head coach of the Greensboro Swarm.

RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

RealGM

Suns In Discussions To Trade Into First Round

The Phoenix Suns are in discussions to potentially trade into the first round of the upcoming draft, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Suns currently have the No. 47 pick in the second round.

RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

RealGM

Bucks Looking To Attach Bobby Portis To Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to include Bobby Portis in any Giannis Antetokounmpo deal, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Portis has two years left on his deal worth slightly over $30 million, with the second year a player option.

RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

RealGM

Celtics Frustrated With Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Process

The Boston Celtics are growing frustrated with the process of potentially acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The team is "weary" of the rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown getting sent to the Bucks in exchange for Antetokounmpo.

RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

The Stein Line

The NBA's latest (and greatest) draft and trade Intel

Less than a week away from next Tuesday's NBA Draft, which since early May has been regarded leaguewide as the Milwaukee Bucks' self-imposed deadline to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, there is a virtually universal sentiment shared by numerous front offices as well as the agents of players potentially involved in a Giannis deal.

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RealGM

Trae Young To Decline $48.97M Option With Wizards To Become Free Agent

Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season with the Washington Wizards and enter free agency Monday, sources told Andscape's Marc Spears Wednesday.

RealGM • Basketball → 15 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Trae Young reportedly plans to decline $49 million option with Wizards, will hit NBA free agency

The 2026 NBA free agent class will have its top point guard. Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent on Monday, according to Andscape's Marc Spears.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 15 hours ago

Football

The Athletic

World Cup weather: Stadium roof to the rescue with flood watch in Atlanta on Day Eight

Playing indoors will protect Czechia vs South Africa from heavy rains generated by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur.

The Athletic • Football → 2 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

World Cup 2026, odds: Best bets for USMNT's second Group D match vs. Australia

The United States is off to a dream start at this World Cup. The opening 4-1 win over Paraguay marked the first time the U.S. scored four goals in a World Cup match, and it was the first time the U.S. won a World Cup game by three or more goals since 1930.  The No.

Yahoo Sports • Football → 3 hours ago

BBC

Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker

Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.

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The Guardian

Numbers game: stats that tell stories from the first 24 World Cup matches

All 48 teams have played their first matches. From xG to assists to transfer value, here’s some of the more revealing bits of data The first round of fixtures at the World Cup is in the bank so we’ve finally seen all 48 teams.

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BBC

'I want courage not fear' - Wales boss on World Cup play-offs

Wales must beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.

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BBC

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

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The Athletic

Six standout young players who lit up World Cup's first round of matches

Which players, aged 22 and under, have impressed in the first week of the World Cup? Here are our picks...

The Athletic • Football → 4 hours ago

BBC

Motherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor - who is he?

Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.

BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

BBC

The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.

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BBC

Why are England playing a darts song at the World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the range of goal songs being used at the 2026 World Cup.

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Rugby Union

BBC

Exeter's Feyi-Waboso declares himself fit for Prem final

Star wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso clears himself to play in Saturday's Prem final against Northampton in a huge boost for Exeter Chiefs.

BBC • Rugby Union → 2 hours ago

BBC

Furbank targets fairytale end to Northampton career

Captain George Furbank is targeting a "fairytale finish" with Northampton as his decade at the club ends in Saturday's Prem final at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

BBC • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Wallabies enforcer to be left out by Schmidt in July squad shock

Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is naming his final squad on Friday, and he’s got at least one more shock call to come.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 7 hours ago

BBC

Entertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?

BBC Radio Northampton's Graham McKechnie reflects on the differences between Northampton Saints' 2024 title winning squad and this year's.

BBC • Rugby Union → 10 hours ago

BBC

Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?

BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.

BBC • Rugby Union → 10 hours ago

BBC

Worcester name Launchbury head of new academy

Worcester Warriors name former England lock Joe Launchbury as their new head of academy at Sixways.

BBC • Rugby Union → 24 hours ago

BBC

Lower tackle height locked in for grassroots game

Tackling above the base of the sternum will be outlawed in the grassroots game around the world by World Rugby from July.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

BBC

England to clear Feyi-Waboso and Mitchell for Prem final

Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns to their club sides for Saturday's Prem final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

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BBC

Uncapped trio in Ireland squad but Crowley out

Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen are named in Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures, but injured fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out.

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BBC

Long and Turner-Hall take full-time roles at Quins

Harlequins add rugby league legend Sean Long and ex-player Jordan Turner-Hall to full-time roles on their backroom staff.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Miscellaneous

Sportslogos.net

MLB Reveals 2026 All-Star Game Caps for ASG and Home Run Derby in Philadelphia

Major League Baseball has unveiled the All-Star Game and Workout Day caps for July 13-14 in Philadelphia. The game caps carry a 1776 theme with Liberty Bell copper trim and hidden Declaration of Independence details inside the crown, while the Home Run Derby caps go furry with chenille logos.

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Sportslogos.net

New Orleans Saints Reveal 60th Season Logo, Uniform Patch For 2026

The Saints previously wore a patch celebrating their 25th season in 1991, 30th season in 1996 and 50th season in 2016. The post New Orleans Saints Reveal 60th Season Logo, Uniform Patch For 2026 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

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Sportslogos.net

SPHL’s Newest Team Casts a Spell to Bring ‘Mobile Mysticks’ Identity Back to Life

The newest team in the SPHL has cast a spell to bring an identity from their home city’s hockey history back to life.

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Front Office Sports

MLB Warns Giants Pitchers Over Writing on Pride Caps

Major League Baseball has cautioned players against writing on their caps after several Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night hats during a game Friday.

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Front Office Sports

Brendan Sorsby Brings Unprecedented Intrigue to NFL Supplemental Draft

Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft as the highest-touted prospect in more than a decade.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

Front Office Sports

Serena and Venus Williams Will Play Wimbledon Doubles

Serena Williams will make her Grand Slam return at Wimbledon later this month. Along with her sister Venus, Williams has been granted a wild card entry to the Wimbledon women’s doubles draw, the All England Tennis Club announced Tuesday morning.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

TCU Horned Frogs Unveil New Black Alternate Uniforms For Ireland Game

The Horned Frogs will take on North Carolina in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29. The post TCU Horned Frogs Unveil New Black Alternate Uniforms For Ireland Game appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

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Front Office Sports

Dallas Stars ‘Getting Married’ to Plano With $3B Arena Move

The Stars’ $3 billion arena and mixed-use development project in Plano, Texas, isn’t just about the NHL team getting its own facility, but a bet on the future trends across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Seizing the Crown: AHL’s Ontario Reign Roll Out ‘Brand Evolution’ Featuring New Logo, Jerseys

New logo incorporates parent club's history with Inland Empire's auto racing heritage. The post Seizing the Crown: AHL’s Ontario Reign Roll Out ‘Brand Evolution’ Featuring New Logo, Jerseys appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

MLB Unveils Stars and Stripes Caps and Jerseys for Teams to Wear in Celebration of USA250

Major League Baseball will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with special caps, jerseys, and socks worn league-wide on July 4. The caps feature a cream crown and the USA 250 patch, while the jerseys get a stars-and-stripes treatment for the first time in nearly a decade.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Cricket

BBC

Fatima to be first Pakistani woman to play in Hundred

Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by Birmingham Phoenix as a wildcard pick.

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Cricinfo

RCB CEO: Kohli will be playing 'at least for next four years'

"He is fit, the hunger never dies. You saw him this IPL season bring on the energy, runs, attitude….everything was there".

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Cricinfo

Ben Stokes set to play for Durham as England investigation continues

Stokes named in Durham squad on same day he and Atkinson interviewed by Cricket Regulator.

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Cricinfo

Cricket journalist and broadcast legend Qamar Ahmed dies aged 88

Q was witness to Gavaskar's 10,000th run, Hadlee's 400th wicket, Kumble's 10-for, cricket's 1000th Test and its 2000th in 2011.

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BBC

Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham

Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.

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Cricinfo

Bangladesh face bowling conundrum as Australia look to seal series

Bangladesh also have questions regarding their middle order as they look to stay alive in the series.

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BBC

Bailey signs on for one more year at Lancashire

Tom Bailey signs a one-year contract extension to stay with Lancashire until the end of the 2027 season.

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Cricinfo

Capsey, Corteen-Coleman among new faces in England Test squad

Mady Villiers, Grace Potts and Ellie Threlkeld the other uncapped members of 15-player group.

Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Cricinfo

Emilio Gay leads England response after Glenn Phillips' maiden hundred

Phillips became the third New Zealand batter to score a century in all three international formats.

Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Cricinfo

New Zealand desperate to put title defence back on track against Ireland

Both teams seek first points after two straight defeats in this World Cup.

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Rugby League

BBC

Barrow bring in veteran prop Singleton

Veteran prop Brad Singleton joins hometown club Barrow Raiders after leaving Castleford Tigers last month.

BBC • Rugby League → 3 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Wow’: The star of the future you need to know as QLD halfback makes U19s Origin statement

The Melbourne Storm’s stars of the future have shone as a tough 24 hours for the NSW Blues continued, with the Queensland Maroons claiming a 28-14 win in the men’s Under 19s State of Origin clash on Thursday evening.

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BBC

St Helens winger Feldt released from contract

St Helens winger Kyle Feldt is released from his contract with immediate effect to "prioritise personal matters".

BBC • Rugby League → 6 hours ago

Fox Sports

Keary reveals Madge act that left Blues players ‘in tears’... and how it exposes NSW’s real ‘problem’

It was the powerful act from former Blues coach Michael Maguire that left players in “tears”.

Fox Sports • NRL → 7 hours ago

NRL

As it happened: Maroons sweep Origin Under 19s

Follow all the action from the Under 19s State of Origin men's and women's matches on NRL.com's live blog.

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Sydney Morning Herald

U19 Women’s 2026 State of Origin Highlights: NSW v QLD

The New South Wales Blues take on the Queensland Maroons in the U19 Women’s 2026 State of Origin at North Sydney Oval, Sydney.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Nathan never does that’: Keary says shock Cleary sight shows everyone is missing the point

While all the debate is on who Laurie Daley should and should not drop ahead of the State of Origin decider, former NSW Blues player Luke Keary said everyone is missing the point.

Fox Sports • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Sam Walker has been an Origin star. That may not be good for the Roosters

The star halfback is a free agent on November 1, and his market value continues to soar with every game he plays in the Queensland jersey.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Titans junior scores game-winning try

Lilianah Lewis scores the game-winning try for the Queensland Maroons.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Paitai crashed over NSW to score

Deleni Paitai of the Queensland Maroons crashes over NSW defenders to score a try.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 9 hours ago

Aussie Rules

Fox Sports

‘Frightening’ Freo unicorn’s masterclass, epic hanger stun as flag faves’ record run rolls on

A Luke Jackson masterclass has helped Fremantle enhance its status as premiership favourites in a nine-point victory over Geelong to extend the club’s record winning streak to 13 games.

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Fox Sports

AFL icon Tony Modra fighting for life in hospital after serious truck crash

AFL icon Tony Modra is in a very serious condition after being involved in a crash involving his cattle truck on Thursday.

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ABC Sport

Crows legend Tony Modra seriously injured in crash

Crows legend Tony Modra has been seriously injured in a truck crash.

ABC Sport • AFL → 4 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

AFL great Tony Modra fighting for life after serious truck crash

There are grave fears for the Coleman medallist, who was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident south of Adelaide on Thursday.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 5 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Freo star takes enormous mark of the year contender

Fremantle star Shai Bolton flew high to take this incredible mark against Geelong.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 6 hours ago

ABC Sport

Dockers beat Cats for 13th straight win, as Bolton takes incredible mark

Fremantle comes from behind to beat Geelong for a 13th straight game, as Shai Bolton hits the heights at Perth Stadium with a Mark of the Year contender.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Shai high: Ladder-leading Dockers outlast undermanned Cats after Bolton’s screamer

The Dockers showed yet again that they are serious premiership contenders, beating Geelong in Perth.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Hawks not limiting trade chase to just Merrett. They believe they can land multiple stars

The Hawks are still keen to acquire Zach Merrett, are the favoured destination for Ben King if he leaves Gold Coast, and have been a leading suitor for Suns young gun Bailey Humphrey.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 9 hours ago

AFL

TEAMS: Pies veteran out, big boost for Crows, Port tall returns

The teams for Friday and Saturday's round 15 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.

AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

AFL

Dockers take on Cats in Thursday night blockbuster. LIVE from 6.10pm AWST

Follow all the action from Thursday night's clash between Fremantle and Geelong.

AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

AFLAussie Rules

ABC Sport

Giants not sweating on Greene contract extension talks

The Giants are keen to retain Toby Greene, but they are happy to wait until the 32-year-old is ready to make a call on his future.

ABC Sport • AFL → 10 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Partner of former Dees star Steven May sues club, coach and footy boss

The partner of former Melbourne star Steven May is suing the Demons, head coach Steven King and the club’s general manager of football, Alan Richardson. .

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 10 hours ago

ABC Sport

Magpies admit Hill is 'a long way away from playing footy'

Bobby Hill returns to Collingwood training, but coach Craig McRae says it will be some time before the 2023 Norm Smith medallist is ready to play in the AFL again.

ABC Sport • AFL → 10 hours ago

AFL

'He's a big boy': Kingsley prepared to wait for Giants captain's big call

Adam Kingsley would love for Toby Greene to re-sign, but he's happy for the Giants skipper to take his time on a big decision.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Really disappointed’: Veteran’s shock early burst stuns No. 1 seed, Cat ‘froze’ in big blunder — LIVE

Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.

Fox Sports • AFL → 11 hours ago

AFL

Pies forward 'battling', 'long way' from return despite resuming training

Bobby Hill returned to Collingwood training on Thursday, but coach Craig McRae has played down the chances of a return in the near future.

AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

AFL

Beveridge backs Bulldogs' push for historic game in India

Luke Beveridge has backed the Dogs' exploration of potentially playing a match in India.

AFL • AFL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Half a scoop of vanilla’: Bevo takes aim at Jordan Lewis over Tim English trade speculation

Luke Beveridge has returned fire at Jordan Lewis over speculation that a key Bulldog wants out of the kennel, while Craig McRae welcomes the Pies’ push for Lachie Neale, and the Tigers make the move to Waverley.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 14 hours ago

AFL

Blues caretaker not interested in talk about finals, future

The Blues are unbeaten with Josh Fraser at the helm, but the interim coach is keeping their focus on the short term.

AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

AFL

Beveridge fires back at Hawks great over English trade talk, Dogs veteran to return

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has discussed talk linking ruckman Tim English with a move away.

AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

Tennis

WTA

By the numbers: Svitolina, Noskova cruise into Berlin quarterfinals

Elina Svitolina and Linda Noskova both notched second-round wins in less than 70 minutes to book their places in the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open quarterfinals.

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WTA

Bad Homburg 411: Dates, draws, prize money and everything else to know

Four Grand Slam champions and five top 10 players will compete next week at the Bad Homburg Open, the tune-up event for Wimbledon. Here is everything you need to know.

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WTA

WTA Coach Inclusion Program celebrates landmark success for women coaches

Since its inception in 2021, the WTA Coach Inclusion Program has supported 44 graduates from 18 nations. With the addition of new partnerships, an additional 39 are expected to graduate this year.

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WTA

By the numbers: Sabalenka powers past Alexandrova and into Berlin quarters

Aryna Sabalenka took care of business Wednesday, knocking off Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 21 minutes to reach her third straight Berlin quarterfinal and improve to 5-4 in their head-to-head.

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WTA

Badosa upsets Gauff, Pegula cruises past Siniakova to reach quarterfinals in Berlin

Paula Badosa rallied from a set down to beat fifth seed Coco Gauff and reach her first quarterfinal of the season. She was joined there by defending champion Jessica Pegula, who defeated Katerina Siniakova in straight sets to reach the last eight.

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WTA

Serena's daughter urged her to play with Venus at Wimbledon

After teaming with Victoria Mboko and Karolina Muchova in the first two tournaments of her comeback, Serena Williams will play with Venus at Wimbledon, reforming one of the most successful doubles teams of at all. And it might not have happened without an assist from 8-year-old Olympia.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

Eala defeats Queen's champ Vekic, Bartunkova upsets Mertens in Berlin

Young talents Alexandra Eala and Nikola Bartunkova advanced at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open with clutch performances against experienced opponents, saving 17 out of 20 break points between them to defeat Donna Vekic and Elise Mertens respectively.

WTA → 1 day ago

Fox Sports

Serena Williams seals stunning Wimbledon return — in 10-year first with sister Venus

Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 2 days ago

WTA

Klugman, 17, scores first WTA win in Nottingham; Sonmez upsets Fernandez

Hannah Klugman posted the first WTA main-draw win of her career over British compatriot Harriet Dart in the Lexus Nottingham Open first round -- but only after a 256-mile round trip to London and back as the 17-year-old scrambled for a lucky loser place. Meanwhile, Zeynep Sonmez upset No.

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WTA

After Berlin exit, Serena Williams talks Wimbledon wild card, inspiration and more

Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova's doubles campaign in Berlin ended Tuesday, but post-match, Williams discussed a range of topics from her Wimbledon doubles wild card to her motivation and more.

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WTA

Williams sisters receive Wimbledon doubles wild card; Chwalinska into singles

Venus and Serena Williams will reunite in doubles at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card into the women's doubles draw. Roland Garros runner-up Maja Chwalinska headlines the singles wild-card recipients after her breakthrough run in Paris.

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WTA

Week in review: Two unlikely titles and a once-in-a-generation return

Donna Vekic won her first career WTA 500 title, Robin Montgomery won her first WTA title at any level, Serena Williams made her highly-anticipated return to the tour and more in the latest week in review.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

How a phone call, a second chance and a favorite surface changed Vekic's season

After one of the most challenging stretches of her career, Donna Vekic reunited with a trusted mentor and rediscovered the form that once made her one of the tour's most dangerous grass-court players.

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WTA

Rankings Watch: Vekic, Montgomery lead a week of unlikely rises

Donna Vekic turned a lucky-loser entry into the biggest title of her career, Robin Montgomery completed a stunning comeback from wrist surgery, and Serena Williams made her return to the doubles rankings after nearly four years away.

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WTA

Mercedes-Benz, WTA launch first-ever star-shaped court in Berlin

Mercedes-Benz and the WTA have introduced the Mercedes-Benz Signature Court. In collaboration with brand ambassador Coco Gauff, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a three-sided tennis court bearing the brand’s iconic logo, a first-of-its-kind fan activation ahead of the Berlin Tennis Open.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

'Full of emotion': Halep honored by fans, friends and tennis legends in Cluj-Napoca

On a festive Saturday night at Sports Festival in Cluj-Napoca, a sold-out crowd turned out to celebrate one of Romania's greatest icons, Simona Halep.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Vekic sweeps by Raducanu at Queen's to secure first career WTA 500 title

After gaining entry into the tournament as a lucky loser, Donna Vekic used a dominant opening-set shutout to anchor a victory over Emma Raducanu, ending a two-year title drought with the biggest win of her career.

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WTA

Montgomery claims first WTA title as Krejcikova withdraws from 's-Hertogenbosch final

Robin Montgomery claimed her first WTA singles title at the Libéma Open after Barbora Krejcikova withdrew from the final because of illness. The 21-year-old qualifier, ranked No. 484, became the lowest-ranked WTA Tour champion since Elina Svitolina won Strasbourg in 2023.

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WTA

Raducanu pulls double duty to reach Queen's final, set first meeting with Vekic

Emma Raducanu put in overtime Saturday to reach her first final on home soil, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in the quarterfinals and Iva Jovic in the semis to set a Queen's title match against Donna Vekic. Vekic beat Katie Boulter earlier Saturday to reach her first final since 2024.

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WTA

What we learned about Serena Williams' game ahead of her Berlin doubles appearance

Shaking off four years of rust with a seamless straight-sets opening victory at Queen's Club, Serena Williams proved her athleticism is intact as she shifts to her next tournament alongside Karolina Muchova.

WTA → 5 days ago

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The Athletic

'It was beautiful, it was painful, it was perfect': Our writers' favourite England matches

After the riotous win over Croatia, we asked our writers to name the England game they most enjoyed watching.

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BBC

Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal

Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at the end of June.

BBC • Football → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Ibrahima Konate was the kid who 'dreamed of being Ronaldo'. Now he's at Real Madrid

Konate has come far since childhood football games in the cages of La Roquette. Now his journey has taken him to the World Cup — and Spain.

The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

2026 World Cup tactics: Hydration breaks, outswinging corners and a goals-per-game explosion

The Athletic's data team analyse the nuances of the first round of fixtures at the 2026 World Cup.

The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and rest of matchday 8

Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.

The Athletic • Football → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

The first round of World Cup games is over: Best team, player, worst prediction and who will win?

The first set of group-stage games have been played. Our writers consider what tournament predictions they would (and wouldn't) change.

The Athletic • Football → 12 hours ago

The Athletic

Explaining England's 'fearful patterns' and what Barry's words reveal of their World Cup plans

England's assistant delivered a frank assessment of the team's performance at half-time. How did things change after the restart?.

The Athletic • Football → 12 hours ago

The Athletic

The Athletic’s How To Series: learn to ping it like Alonso, cross like Beckham and perform a Yamal trivela

Ever wanted to nail a rabona? Our experts show you how to perfect five types of pass loved by some of the best players in the world.

The Athletic • Football → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

Manchester City seem to be planning for life after Rodri. But where can he go?

Rodri should only play for one of the best clubs in the world, but there are very few of those now and even fewer who have room for him.

The Athletic • Premier League → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

Newcastle losing Sandro Tonali to Man City makes sense. But Tottenham? Surely not

The Italian appears to be in demand this summer. A move to Manchester City or Arsenal would be understandable, but Spurs? Not so much.

The Athletic • Premier League → 13 hours ago

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Sydney Morning Herald

NSW young gun opens the scoring

Freedom Crichton Ropati darts over in the corner to open the scoring for the Blues.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 9 hours ago

NRL

Expert Tipping: NRL Round 16

Check out who our expert tipsters have selected in Round 16 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL → 10 hours ago

NRL

NRL Late Mail Round 16: Ponga ruled out; Brailey in the mix

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 16 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.

NRL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Folaus claim NRL cleared comeback only for ARL Commissioner to block Tigers signing

The Israel Folau camp claims his rugby league return at Wests Tigers was signed off – until a club legend and heavy hitter weighed in.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 11 hours ago

NRL

Kumul Kid: Birve set to emulate Lam

Junior Kumuls playmaker Ellyjah Birve is set to follow in the footsteps of Adrian Lam after being chosen in the Queensland team for Thursday night's Under 19s Origin at North Sydney Oval.

NRL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

If Blues lose series, NSW should clear the decks … from Trodden and Daley down

The Blues are packed with premiership winners, but they just don’t fire under coach Laurie Daley. It may be time for major changes.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Blues capitulation becomes the most watched Origin of them all

NRL executives have got their wish, with the State of Origin series going to a decider just as they attempt to finalise a rich broadcast deal.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Folau's wife sets record straight on Tigers deal

Maria Folau sets the record straight about the conversations her husband Issy has had with the Wests Tigers about returning to the NRL.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

NRL

From confused to captivated: The evolution of rugby league fans in Melbourne

From confused and curious in 1990 to captivated and compelled in 2026… such has been the evolution of State of Origin crowds in Melbourne.

NRL → 15 hours ago

NRL

Cleary or Walker?: Vote for your Rolling 'Roos team after Origin II

If Origin form is a guide, who makes your Kangaroos team for RLWC2026 after Game Two.

NRL → 15 hours ago

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MotoGP

MotoGP to stage first immersive London watch party at the UK’s most visited attraction

The Outernet gears up to host a full immersive race-day experience of the most exciting sport on Earth.

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MotoGP

Alex Marquez given green light to take part in FP1

The #73 will be out on track for the first session before a medical review on Friday morning.

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MotoGP

Mikihiko Kawase appointed Honda HRC Castrol Team Manager from 2027

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MotoGP → 8 hours ago

MotoGP

SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP team welcomes Francesco Guidotti as team manager

The Italian joins the team effective immediately, ready to make his debut in the House at Brno.

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MotoGP

Alex Marquez to travel to Brno for Czech GP

The #73 will aim to get back in action this weekend, pending a final medical on Thursday.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

Jordi Torres joins Joe Rascal Racing for remainder of 2026

The double MotoE World Champion will step into the Joe Rascal Racing fold in Assen, replacing Cody Wyman for the rest of the Bagger World Cup campaign.

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MotoGP

Brno classics: the best of the Czech GP

Enjoy five Czech GP battles that we've had the pleasure of witnessing throughout the decades.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

HOT HEADLINES: can the field hit back at Brno?

The reigning Champion arrives as the most recent winner as his rivals reload to reassert their speed.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

MotoGP

TIME SCHEDULE: Monster Energy Grand Prix of Czechia

Round 9 of the season is already upon us. Find out everything you need to know about the schedule this weekend!.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

MotoGP

Ducati Lenovo Team celebrate 100 MotoGP wins

Marc Marquez's 100th Grand Prix win in Hungary saw the factory Ducati squad reach an impressive MotoGP milestone.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

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Formula 1

Coulthard assesses Hamilton’s chances of 2026 title push

Former F1 driver turned television pundit David Coulthard believes that Lewis Hamilton is back to his best – and has a genuine shot at fighting for the 2026 world title – following the Briton’s breakthrough win for Ferrari in Barcelona.

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Formula 1

‘Operationally we weren’t good enough’ says frustrated Komatsu

Haas started the season strongly, with Ollie Bearman delivering a big haul of points at the opening two races. As such, the American outfit were in the thick of the midfield fight – but since bolting on their first big upgrade package, their form has faded.

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Formula 1

Who is 'Italian Bono' Carlo Santi and how is he helping Hamilton?

Lewis Hamilton finally stood on the top step of the podium for the first time in Ferrari colours last weekend after taking victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

Formula 1

Barcelona showed what Cadillac are lacking, admits Perez

High-speed corners and hot temperatures highlighted Cadillac's weaknesses in Barcelona.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

QUIZ: 10 questions on maiden Ferrari victories

Lewis Hamilton sealed his first victory with Ferrari on Sunday – here are 10 questions about some other drivers' maiden wins with the Scuderia.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

‘If he smells blood, he goes’ – Wolff on Hamilton title threat

Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari last weekend in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, becoming the first driver to beat Mercedes on a Sunday this year.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Le Mans star Tom Kristensen on his missed F1 opportunity

Nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen joins *Beyond The Grid* to discuss his impressive career and how he came close to racing in F1.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Aston Martin struggles ‘weighing on everyone’ says Krack

After the troubled start to the 2026 season, Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey made a bold decision to focus on one major upgrade package for later in the year, rather than a series of smaller updates.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Formula 1 on track to meet Net Zero 2030 target

Formula 1 has made outlined the significant steps made in its sustainability goals in the latest Impact Report.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Gasly believes the stars are aligning after his Barcelona P7

Pierre Gasly extended his points-scoring streak with a P7 finish in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Ice Hockey

The Athletic

Every NHL team’s worst value contract in 2025-26

Whether it was a down year, injuries, age-related decline or worse, here are the players who didn’t live up to their contracts last season.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Introducing The Hockey 100: The story of the greatest NHL players in modern history

The Hockey 100, the definitive ranking of the greatest players in modern NHL history, will be published on Oct. 27, 2026.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL offseason trade board 2.0: Latest on all the top targets as action heats up

Valeri Nichushkin, Tomáš Hertl, Bryan Rust and Connor Hellebuyck join the big board with summer trade activity already rolling.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL free agency 2026: 10 players teams should target this offseason

Which unrestricted free agents project to provide surplus value relative to what they’re expected to be paid?.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

The Golden Knights are the NHL's most hated team, but they say 'it's jealousy'

Vegas' ruthless decision-making was on display again this week with how the coaching situation was handled.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL Draft Guide 2026: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more

A collection of the top NHL Draft stories and analysis from our prospects experts Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL rumblings: Checking in on the market for scorers, plus latest on Bobrovsky, Cassidy, more

Also: Shea likely heading to market, Greer could return, Brunette back with the Predators and a Team Canada GM update.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL Mock Draft 2026: Starting with Gavin McKenna to Maple Leafs, Pronman makes all 223 picks

In Corey Pronman's annual seven-round mock, he predicts how the entire 2026 NHL Draft will go next week.

The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

What Maple Leafs can expect from Jim Hiller as head coach, based on his time with Kings

The turning point of Hiller's time behind the Kings' bench will follow him in his second stint as head coach in the NHL with Toronto.

The Athletic • NHL → 18 hours ago

The Athletic

Caroline Harvey selected by Vancouver Goldeneyes with first pick in 2026 PWHL Draft

Harvey, 23, was the clear No. 1 prospect in a deep draft class that features five players who won gold at the Milan Olympics with Team USA.

The Athletic • NHL → 20 hours ago

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The Athletic

Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks, move up 7 spots in 2026 NHL Draft

The teams swapped 2026 first-round picks in the deal, with Buffalo receiving the No. 20 choice and San Jose getting the No. 27 selection.

The Athletic • NHL → 21 hours ago

The Athletic

Golden Knights hire Ryan Craig as coach, promoting him from AHL role

Craig amassed a 96-95-13-12 record as coach of Vegas' AHL team, leading them to their first playoff appearance since 2022 this past season.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

PWHL Mock Draft: Harvey goes to Vancouver, but Seattle faces a choice at No. 2

The 2026 draft is Wednesday night in Detroit, with a record 235 players (including 23 Olympians) hoping to hear their name over six rounds.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as coach

The 57-year-old, who most recently spent two seasons as head coach in Los Angeles, is the first coaching hire by new Leafs GM John Chayka.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Stanley Cup playoffs: NHL draws highest-ever postseason ratings, best Final since 2019

The NHL, like many other sports, is thriving right now. After turning in its best regular-season ratings in 14 years, the league carried that momentum into the playoffs, where it drew it's highest-ever postseason ratings, per Sports Business Journal.

Yahoo Sports • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

The Athletic Hockey Show NHL Mock Draft: Gavin McKenna to Maple Leafs, what will Sharks do?

The Athletic Hockey Show's annual mock draft episode offered new insights for how the 2026 draft could unfold.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

How do the 2026 NHL Draft’s best prospects compare with 2025’s top picks?

Corey Pronman merged his top 10 prospects for 2026 with the top 10 players selected last year to make a combined list.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Are the 2025-26 Hurricanes the best team with no future Hall of Famers in NHL history?

Much has been said of the Hurricanes' strategy of winning by solid depth rather than star power. It might be to an unprecedented extent.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

2026 NHL Draft player survey: Top prospects pick their own comparables

Each prospect's answer provides insight into the way they think about themselves and the style of game they play.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Rod the Bod deserves the nod: A Hockey Hall of Fame case for the Canes coach

A former two-way force for Carolina now leading from behind the bench, Brind'Amour makes a strong case for inclusion. But in what category?.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Baseball

The Athletic

Both MLB players and fans bracing for a lockout before the 2027 season

The league’s current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1. The majority of fans and players we polled expect a lockout to follow.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

How Matthew Boyd is helping children from Uganda — with help from a local coffee roaster

Kingdom Home, a nonprofit founded by Boyd and his wife, is teaming up with Connect Roasters to raise money for children in Uganda.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Cal Ripken Jr. takes more active player development role as Orioles emphasize fundamentals

This is the first time Ripken, who retired as a player in 2001, has taken such a hands-on approach within the organization.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Most pressing needs for all 30 MLB teams ahead of the trade deadline

Every team knows what it needs to improve at this point in the season. Here are the biggest needs for each MLB club.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Shohei Ohtani used this goal-setting method when he was a freshman in high school

Ohtani was embarrassed when his goal-setting chart was made public. But it's an instructive guide for how to break down ambitious dreams.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Will there be a lockout after this MLB season? The majority of players we polled say yes

We polled 101 MLB players across 23 teams to find out if they think there will be a lockout this offseason. In short? Yes. They do.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

We asked MLB fans about potential lockouts, labor talks and more. Here's what you had to say

We received 8,500 responses to our MLB-MLBPA labor negotiations fan survey. The results are worth poring over.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

MLB Home Run Derby reportedly set to return to swing-based system for first time since 2014

The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby is turning back the clock and saying goodbye to it simultaneously, according to The Athletic's Evan Drellich and Johnny Flores Jr.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

Tigers' Wenceel Pérez injured in face in workout accident; team 'pretty concerned'

Pérez was hurt when a plyometric band snapped off a hook and hit him underneath the left eye. The club is awaiting word on his status.

The Athletic • MLB → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

MLB Home Run Derby to ditch clock, revive swing-based system: Sources

The annual event will be broadcast on Netflix for the first time next month, with the Derby taking place at Citizens Bank Park.

The Athletic • MLB → 16 hours ago

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Yahoo Sports

4 takeaways from Rays vs. Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani's Cy Young chances, Kyle Tucker's slump, the Rays' power outage and more

Although 2,500 miles apart and in different leagues and divisions, the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers have two notable ties binding the franchises together.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 17 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Shohei Ohtani allows season-high 4 earned runs and falls behind Jacob Misiorowski in ERA race, but Dodgers finish sweep of Rays

It was a rough day at the office for Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday, by his standards. Which is enough to give him only the second-best ERA in baseball right now.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 19 hours ago

The Athletic

Max Scherzer lands on IL with back spasms, but Jays could get Shane Bieber back soon

Scherzer was scheduled to start on Wednesday but lands on the IL for the second time this season.

The Athletic • MLB → 20 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Home Run Derby 2026: Drawing up a dream field, featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and more

We are less than a month away from the most delightful, awe-inspiring, low-stakes, good-natured event on the baseball calendar: the Home Run Derby. This year, MLB's smorgasbord of big flies will take place July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home to the 2026 All-Star festivities.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 22 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Home Run Derby 2026: Drawing up a dream Derby field, featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and more

We are less than a month away from the most delightful, awe-inspiring, low-stakes, good-natured event on the baseball calendar: the Home Run Derby. This year, MLB’s smorgasbord of big flies will take place July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home to the 2026 All-Star festivities.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 22 hours ago

The Athletic

Mariners add piggy to piggyback plan. Plus: Tyler Rogers' opposite strategy

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

The Athletic • MLB → 23 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Giants ready to sell off players, Home Run Derby dream field and key players returning just in time for their teams

Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. When the San Francisco Giants ended the 2025 season, they found themselves at exactly .500 in the ultra-competitive NL West.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 23 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Pinstripe panic? What the Shohei Ohtani blueprint tells us about Aaron Judge's card market

Aaron Judge is hurt again. The slugger has a broken rib that has sidelined him for about another month.  While fans are waiting for the New York Yankees superstar to return to the lineup, many collectors are wondering if his latest injury will affect the value of his cards.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, June 17

The Tampa Bay Rays, ranked second in the AL East with a 41-29 record, face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are first in the NL West with a 47-27 record.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Where to watch New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, June 17

The New York Mets, ranked fifth in the NL East with a 32-41 record, face the Cincinnati Reds, who are fifth in the NL Central with a 35-37 record.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

American Football

The Athletic

Could Brendan Sorsby face NFL repercussions for his NCAA gambling violations?

It remains to be seen whether the NFL will allow the former Texas Tech QB into the supplemental draft or attempt to levy punishment on him.

The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Wait, how old is Sauce Gardner? Colts CB clears up confusion about his age

Gardner says he's 24. The Internet says he's 25. What is going on?.

The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

2025 NFL Draft QB film study: Can Cam Ward continue to improve in year two?

More than anything, the strongest part of Ward's game last season was his ability to get better every week.

The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Should Falcons, Lions balk at handing Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs record-setting deals?

Should Atlanta and Detroit break the bank to keep Robinson and Gibbs? Historically, handing out big second contracts to RBs is a big risk.

The Athletic • NFL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

'Mean' Joe Burrow's talking like he did at LSU. Why that's a great sign for the Bengals

Cincinnati's QB talked Wednesday about leadership, stressing urgency and building relationships on team with new pieces and quality depth.

The Athletic • NFL → 20 hours ago

The Athletic

Declaration of Independence facsimile from Jim Irsay Collection going to auction

An estimated $6 million worth of items from the late Colts owner's collection, including his most prized possession, will soon be sold.

The Athletic • NFL → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

Is Brendan Sorsby worth a first- or second-round pick in supplemental draft?

Off-field issues notwithstanding, the former Cincinnati QB offers a skill set reminiscent of Jaxson Dart's.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Patriots, Robert Kraft file complaint against town of Foxborough over 'improper' fees

The complaint alleges that the town improperly charged about $1M in new fees related to a license obtained to host the World Cup.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

7 developing trends that could CHANGE the NFL + where will Brendan Sorsby land? feat. Bill Barnwell

. Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Bill Barnwell dive into Brendan Sorsby’s value in the NFL supplemental draft before breaking down a few NFL trends that make them go “hmmm…”. The duo start with Brendan Sorsby planning to enter the supplemental draft, diving into Sorsby’s potential value, how he stacks up as a quarterback prospect, potential landing spots and more.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Broncos' Jonathon Cooper not at practice in wake of assault charges

Cooper is next due in court for a motions hearing on July 6.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

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Yahoo Sports

Cowboys' franchise-tagged WR George Pickens says he will be at training camp, doesn't plan on holding out/in

It had been widely reported that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens desired a long-term deal this offseason.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Browns can't be the team to make a bet on Brendan Sorsby

If common sense isn’t enough of a deterrent, all the evidence they need is 1.3 miles south at the Cleveland Guardians’ executive offices.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan announces he's returning to Saints for 'one final season'

Defensive end Cameron Jordan, a New Orleans Saints icon, announced Tuesday that he's returning to the franchise for "one final season" in a video he put on social media.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan reportedly finalizing 1-year deal to return to Saints

Defensive end Cameron Jordan, a New Orleans Saints icon, is finalizing a one-year, incentive-filled contract with the franchise during his visit with the team on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Falcons QB Michael Penix not cleared for 11-on-11 work, James Pearce limited at minicamp

Penix is still not 100 percent healthy after last year's ACL tear, while Pearce will be limited at minicamp after not attending OTAs.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Just how good is Brendan Sorsby? What opposing coaches think about the controversial QB

Texas Tech went all in on Sorsby after being shut out in the Playoff, only for a gambling scandal to prompt his departure to the NFL.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Cowboys star WR George Pickens attends minicamp, says he won't hold out

“What’s important to me is winning," Pickens said Tuesday after the Cowboys' first minicamp practice.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NFL supplemental draft: Dates, rules, history, notable players taken and Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Since 1977, the NFL has had the ability to run two different drafts every single year. There's the NFL Draft, the one everyone knows — the one that saw the Las Vegas Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NFL supplemental draft: Rules, date, history, notable players taken and Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Since 1977, the NFL has had the ability to run two different drafts every single year. There's the NFL Draft, the one everyone knows — the one that saw the Las Vegas Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Aldon Smith's family to donate his brain for CTE research, investigating death

The former All-Pro died Saturday at 36. The cause of death is still undetermined.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

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BBC

Fuels and freight put F1 on track for net zero by 2030

Shifting from air to sea freight, investment in sustainable aviation fuel and revisions to the schedule are some of the measures helping F1 to become net zero by 2030.

BBC • Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

McLaren lodge notification of appeal against Gasly’s Monaco P3

Pierre Gasly regained P3 in the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review by Alpine.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

PALMER: Can Hamilton mount a title tilt after his first Ferrari win?

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday in Barcelona. Now second in the standings, could he mount a serious championship charge in 2026?.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Why Racing Bulls have ‘mixed feelings’ despite double points

Racing Bulls on paper had a great weekend in Barcelona-Catalunya, with both drivers scoring points as they continue their pursuit of Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

How Hamilton bounced back by ‘unplugging from the matrix’

Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

BBC

McLaren launch appeal against Gasly penalty reverse

McLaren lodge an appeal against the decision to overturn Alpine driver Pierre Gasly's pit-lane speeding penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix.

BBC • Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

TECH WEEKLY: The Ferrari updates that helped Hamilton win in Barcelona

Major updates to Ferrari's 2026 challenger at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix helped Lewis Hamilton storm to his first victory with the team.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

POWER RANKINGS: Who impressed our judges in Barcelona?

Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

McLaren reserve driver Fornaroli set for test outing with Haas

McLaren reserve driver and reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the Haas Formula 1 team this week.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Sainz says Williams must go ‘back to the drawing board’

Williams had a weekend to forget in Barcelona-Catalunya, with neither car able to score on Sunday.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

Aye, aye, captain: Your club's 2026 leadership group

Check out who's in your club's AFLW leadership group for 2026.

AFL • AFLW → 14 hours ago

AFL

The one change that took superstar Eagle from good to great

A focus on balance after marking contests has helped Ella Roberts transform from a promising draftee into a two-time All-Australian.

AFL • AFLW → 21 hours ago

AFL

How move north has given former Crow relief from a hidden health battle

Anne Hatchard opens up on her long-running battle with rheumatoid arthritis that at times left her unable to walk, move her fingers or catch a ball.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

Top prospects deliver four-goal hauls as SA midfielder stars

A pair of potential top picks hit the scoreboard and a SA midfielder starred in the Marsh AFL National Under-18 Girls Championships.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

INS AND OUTS: Your club's list changes ahead of the 2026 AFLW season

Check out your club's list changes as injury replacement players are added ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW season.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

Oval, stadium, park: How AFLW venues impact game style

How do AFLW venues impact game style? Gemma Bastiani takes a look at how the dimensions of a ground can dictate how a game looks.

AFL • AFLW → 4 days ago

AFL

Saints unveil new skipper as part of next-gen leadership team

St Kilda has opted for a young leadership group in 2026, led by 24-year-old Serene Watson.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

AFL

From Tipperary to the top: What's driving Irish trailblazer at the Swans

Colin O'Riordan tells Gemma Bastiani about his love for coaching, Irish roots and dealing with imposter syndrome.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

AFL

Lucas-Rodd on feeling valued, the Giants' sell and why they walked away from Hawthorn

Tilly Lucas-Rodd says they didn't feel like they'd be valued at the Hawks going forward, prompting a switch to the Giants last off season.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

Young gun confident Giants are on track despite lean years

Zarlie Goldsworthy says coach Cam Bernasconi has the trust and belief of the players during the club's development phase.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

MLSFootball

The Athletic

England’s unused players to get training game against MLS side Sporting KC

Thomas Tuchel's side opened their World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.

The Athletic • MLS → 14 hours ago

The Athletic

If Christian Pulisic is out vs. Australia, it's a problem for USMNT. Who can solve it?

Mauricio Pochettino could turn to a number of different options if his leading attacker is missing on Friday in Seattle.

The Athletic • Football → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

I made my Spurs debut before Harry Kane but I had no idea what 'mentality' meant - he did

Cameron Lancaster met Kane at Tottenham aged 11 and played for the first team before England's record goalscorer. His success is no fluke.

The Athletic • Premier League → 2 days ago

The Athletic

How Canada can reach the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Athletic • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

How Canada can reach the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Athletic • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

2026 FIFA World Cup standings for every group

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is almost here. This page — one of dozens comprising The Athletic’s World Cup Tracker project — is your destination for current group standings and the live table of third-place teams.

The Athletic • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

2026 FIFA World Cup standings for every group

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is almost here. This page — one of dozens comprising The Athletic’s World Cup Tracker project — is your destination for current group standings and the live table of third-place teams.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

The Athletic

How France can reach the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Athletic • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

How France can reach the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Athletic • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

2026 FIFA World Cup bracket projection

Live estimates of where qualifying teams will end up in the World Cup Round of 32 bracket.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Golf

Fox Sports

‘Absurd fiasco’: Inside ‘carnage’ course where golf turns bloodsport ... and legends lose their minds

The year was 1986, and the fury within Greg Norman was rising.

Fox Sports • Golf → 16 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Sense of urgency’: Plan to fix golf’s biggest problem puts big hitters on borrowed time

The US Golf Association, R&A and the PGA and DP World tours said Wednesday in a joint statement they will take until 2030 to examine expanded options to limit driving distance among elite players.

Fox Sports • Golf → 19 hours ago

Fox Sports

When Adam Scott makes majors history as blockbuster groupings revealed — Every US Open tee time

Adam Scott will tee it up for his 100th consecutive major at the US Open on Thursday in a group featuring Harris English and Nick Taylor.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

100 NOT OUT: How Adam Scott became all-time Aussie hero... and why perfect moment may still come

Adam Scott’s glittering career reaches one of world sport’s most astonishing milestones at this week’s US Open.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

Aus Open masterplan takes shape as PGA shift set to spark ‘one of the world’s great tournaments’

The men’s Australian Open will be played at Peninsula-Kingswood Country Golf Club in the outskirts of Melbourne in 2027 with the city’s famous Sandbelt courses to also stage the 2029 and 2030 editions.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

Fox Sports

Phil Mickelson banned from golf club after inappropriate interaction with a female employee

Phil Mickelson has reportedly been barred from a golf club near his San Diego home after he was accused of having an inappropriate interaction earlier this year with one of the establishment’s female employees.

Fox Sports • Golf → 7 days ago

Fox Sports

Star ‘hoping’ for LIV bankruptcy after boss’ startling answer on status of final tournaments

There are growing fears for the immediate future of LIV golf after chief executive Scott O’Neil failed to guarantee the final four tournaments of the season would go ahead as planned.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

Australian Open seals PGA Tour deal in potential first domino for radical golf calendar change

Golf Australia have announced a historic move with the men’s Australian Open to partner with the PGA Tour for the first time.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

‘Can’t even explain’: World No.1 matches record major comeback in US Open stunner

Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 weeks ago

Fox Sports

‘Hard to believe’: PGA star’s marathon triumph in playoff thriller after rival fires back at heckler

JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 weeks ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

All the Aussies drafted to the NBA

The Australian pipeline within the NBA has grown steadily in recent times, with 25 players selected in the draft since 1969, ten of those coming in the first round.

NBL → 23 hours ago

NBL

THROWBACK: Shaq hits court with NBL team

Before winning four NBA titles and being named the League’s MVP, superstar Shaquille O’Neal hit the hardwood with an NBL team. In 1997, while on an Australian tour, the Naismith Hall of Famer trained with the South East Melbourne Magic, who were the NBL’s reigning champions at that point.

NBL → 23 hours ago

NBL

'I wanted to let the world know': Davis

Ever since he set foot in Australia, Bryce Cotton has taken the NBL by storm. Across his 10 seasons with Perth and Adelaide, the guard has won six MVP awards and three championships.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Gangurrus announce Commonwealth Games teams

Basketball Australia, alongside Commonwealth Games Australia, on Thursday announced its Gangurrus teams that will compete at the Glasgow 2026 Games from July 24–29. The men’s side, coached by Cairns’ Adam Forde, features Perth skipper Jesse Wagstaff, Brisbane wing Sam McDaniel, former Illawarra Hawk Jonah Antonio and NBL24 champion Jarred Bairstow.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

NBL and The Man Cave encourage youth to Take Their Shots

As a way to support Men’s Mental Health Week, the NBL, in partnership with Australia's leading preventive mental health charity for boys and young men, The Man Cave, hosted an activation at Port Melbourne’s Courtside.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

REPORT: Sixers re-sign sharpshooting guard

The Adelaide 36ers are reportedly close to finalising their roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, John Jenkins III is finalising a one-year deal to return to the Adelaide 36ers.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

NBA veteran linked to NBL

A 14-year NBA veteran might be the next big name to join the NBL, according to a news report released this week. CODE Sports has linked 35-year-old Jae Crowder to Adelaide, as coach, Trevor Gleeson, and head of basketball operations, Matt Weston, finalise the team’s final import spot and roster.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Why DJ's encore will be worth the wait

The Tasmania JackJumpers appear set to bounce back in a way during the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, after revamping their roster.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

Race for NBL expansion enters critical phase

Momentum continues to build for the Gold Coast to secure the 11th licence for the Hungry Jack’s NBL, but one key element looms crucial in their potential bid.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

NBA experts back Lopez as Lottery pick

With just one week until the 2026 NBA Draft, many experts continue to project NBL Next Star Karim Lopez to be selected inside the lottery.

NBL → 2 days ago

WNBABasketball

Andscape

For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation

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.”.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 day ago

Andscape

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton: ‘These are the moments I prayed for’

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 weeks ago

Andscape

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

WNBA Player Exclusive sneakers are everywhere, but fans still can’t buy them

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

For Tina Charles’ former teammates, her impact and legacy extend beyond the court

As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

Raven Johnson and Anthony Edwards’ bond remains strong, from Atlanta to beyond

The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

ESPN

WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally

The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

ESPN

Ranking every WNBA team's offseason, from Aces to Fire

How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

ESPN

Lynx's Collier (ankle) sidelined until at least June

Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

ESPN

Fever's Cunningham: Not upset about 1-year deal

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

Netball

ABC Sport

Diamonds name newcomers for Comm Games gold defence

The Diamonds include five players set to make their Commonwealth Games debut as they look to win their fifth gold medal in Glasgow. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 days ago

ABC Sport

Where are the Kelpies? Frustration grows as progress dips in men's netball

Despite men's netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 days ago

ABC Sport

T-Birds cap off near-flawless season with record number of wins

This year's record-breaking Adelaide Thunderbirds are shifting their focus to the Super Netball finals, with a third premiership in four years on offer.

ABC Sport • Netball → 5 days ago

ABC Sport

Mickey Mouse and friends freeze Super Netball finals out of prime venue

The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

How the corporate world influenced Diamonds' netball coaching

The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

The sliding doors moment for 'awestruck' Diamonds bolter

Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Super Netball record broken by 16yo school captain Eva Carneiro

The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems

Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

ABC Sport

How netball's 'super' veteran left retirement to break 12-year record

Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

ABC Sport

Team smashed by more than 1,100 points in four games forfeits season

A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Sydney FC blunted as Auckland FC claim historic A-League Men championship title

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 weeks ago

Fox Sports

From scapegoat to hero: Incredible scenes as Corica makes history in Auckland FC triumph

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 4 weeks ago

The Guardian

Sydney out to spoil Auckland party in first trans-Tasman A-League Men grand final

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 weeks ago

The Guardian

Juan Mata, 38, named A-League’s best player: ‘Again I fell in love with football’

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 weeks ago

The Guardian

Sydney FC break Newcastle hearts in penalty shootout to book place in A-League grand final

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

A-League’s World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

The Guardian

Arresting the decline of A-League crowds is top of to-do list for new APL boss

Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

Treble on the cards as foundation A-League club claims first crown in unusual circumstances

Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

The Guardian

Newcastle Jets have destiny back in their own hands on march toward historic trophy

A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

ATPTennis

ATP

Musetti ready to 'give everything' in quest for Rome crown

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.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

Djokovic fine tunes game in Piazza del Popolo ahead of Rome return

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.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

Nadal-Federer Rome 2006: The greatest 'Fedal' match of all time?

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.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

On the rise: Jodar & Blockx ready for Rome after whirlwind year

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.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

Why the clay stakes remain high for Sinner in No. 1 battle with Alcaraz

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.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

What is the Rome tennis schedule?

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.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

Djokovic returns in Rome: Six-time champ hits practice courts ahead of comeback

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.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

Shelton: Big ambitions, eyes on Eternal City

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.”.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

Fantastic Fresco: Will Sinner or Musetti join Rome champion’s club?

“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.

ATP → 1 month ago

ATP

A new era in Rome! Internazionali BNL d’Italia unveils revamped site for 2026

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.

ATP → 1 month ago

College BasketballBasketball

Andscape

Tyran Stokes, 2026’s No. 1 high school hoops prospect, knows he still has work to do

PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.

Andscape • College Basketball → 2 months ago

ESPN

Murauskas to join ex-Saint Mary's coach at ASU

Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

ESPN

Men's Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27

The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

ESPN

Trump repeats call for college sports regulations

President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal

Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

ESPN

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

Haugh returning to Florida; NCAA loss 'lit a fire'

Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

ESPN

SJU lands transfer Freeman over UK, sources say

Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

ESPN

Teen dies, Coach K's grandson charged with DWI

Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

ESPN

UConn's Ball (wrist) to miss all of next season

UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

College FootballAmerican Football

ESPN

How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

Biggest strength, weakness for college football's top 25 teams

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round

The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

ESPN • NFL → 2 months ago

ESPN

Transfer Daniels wins QB battle, to start for FSU

Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

Cignetti: IU defense better, deeper this spring

Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

From Mozart at UNC to dancing in the weight room, Gio Lopez is rediscovering himself

From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face after spring ball?

Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.

ESPN • NFL → 2 months ago

ESPN

Ackerman, Big East leader post-exodus, retiring

Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

ESPN

'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1

The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

ESPN • NFL → 2 months ago

Super RugbyRugby Union

Fox Sports

‘That is elite’: Coach left smirking as Lomax sparks comeback over Super Rugby champs in first start

Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.

Fox Sports • NRL → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

Wallabies potential in slick 20-minute Lomax glimpse… but ex-NRL star’s debut ends in heartbreak

Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.

Fox Sports • NRL → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Steep build’: Lomax’s Super Rugby debut delayed as teammate nails Wallabies audition

Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.

Fox Sports • Rugby Union → 3 months ago