Haumole Olakau’atu looks to have all but secured his spot in Laurie Daley’s NSW Blues side for Game 1 after a man-of-the-match performance in Manly’s 46-18 win over the Tigers.
The Waratahs have kept their season alive after a thrilling bonus-point victory against the Fijian Drua in Suva.
Damien Cook admits he has hard feelings over his Dragons exit after the club backflipped on an extension offer for 2027 after Shane Flanagan’s sacking as coach.
BBC Sport speaks to Three Lions co-creator David Baddiel about the song which united a nation.
James Tedesco and the Sydney Roosters take on Scott Drinkwater and the North Queensland Cowboys in a blockbuster clash at Suncorp Stadium.
Melbourne and Hawthorn are up on our AFL Saturday live blog for round 10. Follow along on our live updates, news and reactions.
Jeremy Doku is likely to be a key player as Man City face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final. BBC Sport looks at the winger's rise.
OG Anunoby was a full participant in the New York Knicks practice on Friday for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers. Anunoby missed the final two games of the Knicks' sweep.
The Bulldogs are reportedly in talks with Titans outcast Sam Verrills after Canterbury GM Phil Gould was captured in a meeting with the former Roosters premiership winner.
Luke Laulilii finds a way through to put the Manly Sea Eagles on the scoreboard finally, in their Magic Round game.
Last night in Brisvegas, the real magic didn’t happen out on the field.
Jason Saab runs the field to score a try against the Wests Tigers.
Tolutau Koula doesn't waste time getting the Manly Sea Eagles on the board in their Magic Round bout against the Wests Tigers.
Jarome Luai leads the injury-hit Wests Tigers against Kieran Foran’s in-form Sea Eagles in a Saturday afternoon contest at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
The hooker was “filthy” that he was no longer wanted but is now intent on using his remaining time at St George Illawarra to avoid the joint venture’s first wooden spoon.
Follow all the Magic Round action on NRL.com's live blog.
Wests Tigers look to rediscover their early-NRL season magic against the in-form Sea Eagles to kick start day two of Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.
For the second time in a week, Canterbury officials have met with a potential playmaker. It could be a pointer to changes coming to Belmore.
Three years after last featuring for the NSW Blues, Keaon Koloamatangi is once again knocking on the door of a State of Origin recall.
A two-try comeback performance by effervescent Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo could be the added inspiration for his side to become a consistent force in 2026.
With the NSW and Queensland teams set to be named on Monday for the opening State of Origin at Accor Stadium on May 27, NRL.com keeps you updated on the latest selection news from Magic Round.
Back-to-back starts in the No.7 jersey only strengthened Joey Walsh's confidence as the highly-rated halfback continues to grow into first grade.
When Jarome Luai confirmed that he was departing the Wests Tigers, there were fears that several of his teammates would follow him out the door and sign with the PNG Chiefs.
A six-man bench, the increase in set-restarts and some key injury questions mean there are more variables than ever this year. These are the big calls the NSW coach must make at the selection table.
South Sydney’s inconsistency has almost got to the stage of being “embarrassing” according to Wayne Bennett as the Rabbitohs coach also gave an update on a hobbled Latrell Mitchell.
Latrell Mitchell struggles off the field late in the Rabbitohs' loss to the Dolphins.
Latrell Mitchell will be fit for Origin I, but is expected to be given a modified training program to help his back.
Watch the highlights of the Rabbitohs' clash with the Dolphins, the main event of Magic Round Friday night! Two of the league's best attacking teams went head-to-head!.
Latrell Mitchell’s hopes of inspiring an Origin boilover have received a dagger blow, leaving the field in pain late in the Rabbitohs’ 32-10 defeat to the Dolphins. .
Anshul Kamboj was hit for eight sixes by Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran as he returned 2.4-0-63-0 in CSK's loss to LSG.
Hasan Ali landed awkwardly while attempting a catch off his own bowling in the eighth over of the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Pakistan became the second team to be docked points for bowling their overs slowly in the ongoing WTC cycle after England lost two points during the Lord's Test last year.
Bangladesh have also brought in Shoriful Islam, leaving out Shadman Islam and Ebadot Hossain; Pakistan have left out Shaheen Shah Afridi, Imam-ul-Haq and Noman Ali, with Khurram Shahzad and Sajid Khan coming in.
Here's a look at how the seven CPL 2026 squads are looking after they completed their quota of local players.
Aussie left-hander scores 61 in final match for Leicestershire before being bowled by a ball that rebounded of this elbow.
Latest scorecard from the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Sylhet.
Victorian Fergus O'Neill starred for Nottinghamshire as Jake Weatherald hit his fourth score over 50 for the season.
Australian opener Mitchell Marsh missed out on a second IPL century in three innings, though his brutal 90 was the foundation around which Lucknow Super Giants eked out a seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings on Friday.
Mitch Marsh receives a nightmare slice of luck after a stunning innings put him on course for the triple figures.
Junior center Isaiah Hill committed to Purdue on Friday, becoming the school's highest rated recruit since 2007. "[Head coach] Matt Painter keeps it real," Hill said. "He is a hard worker who coaches to win. Off the court he can be a funny guy, but you wouldn't know it.
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pistons have now won four straight elimination games in the playoffs. "They just don't quit," Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.
The Western Conference finals will be a heavyweight fight between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. One of them just got a boost.
The two best teams in the NBA this season square off in what promises to be the first of many Western Conference finals showdowns.
San Antonio's win clinched a trip to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017. Next up: the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jalen Williams declared himself fully healthy for the Western Conference finals Friday, ending uncertainty over the Oklahoma City Thunder wing's availability after a six-game absence. Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain during the second round against the Phoenix Suns.
The Golden State Warriors plan to open contract extension discussions with Steph Curry this summer, general manager Mike Dunleavy confirmed Friday. Curry, 38, has one year remaining on his current deal worth more than $62 million and becomes extension-eligible in late August.
The Golden State Warriors want Draymond Green back, but the decision rests entirely with the veteran forward. General manager Mike Dunleavy made clear Friday that the organization has expressed its preference while leaving the choice to Green.
The Golden State Warriors front office is leaning toward keeping its 11th overall pick in an upcoming NBA draft widely considered strong through its lottery portion, sources told ESPN. The Warriors, carrying one of the oldest rosters in the league, are focused on adding younger talent to reinforce their depth.
Steve Kerr will coach the Golden State Warriors for a 13th season after a period of deliberation that included an honest personal evaluation. Kerr, who has won four NBA championships as a head coach, openly admitted his work this past season fell short of his own standards.
The San Antonio Spurs have booked their ticket to the NBA Western Conference Finals with an emphatic 139-109 win over the Timberwolves, as the resilient Detroit Pistons stayed alive in the East by defeating Cleveland.
Green has a $27 million player option, and both Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy said they are awaiting Green's decision on that front.
The longtime Warriors coach explained why he elected to return for a 13th season, and how he and the team can improve next season.
Steve Kerr met with reporters Friday to discuss returning as Golden State Warriors head coach after signing a two-year contract extension, saying he was “thrilled to be back.”.
After years of speculation, the belief around the NBA has shifted with the expectation that the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason.
While Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates offseason trade discussion, at least one NBA executive believes the Los Angeles Clippers hold an equally compelling asset in Kawhi Leonard.
The rivalry between Throwdown opponents South East Melbourne and Melbourne continues to grow each and every year. During the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, there will be another element injected into the rivalry, with sharpshooter Tanner Krebs recently signing a deal with the Phoenix.
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second round playoff action! The Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs have taken 3-2 series leads over the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively.
Turner made the comments on his podcast with co-host Breanna Stewart and said Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest offender in being late.
LeBron James faces a narrow free agency market this offseason, with league insiders widely expecting him to return to the Los Angeles Lakers as much due to the circumstances as mutual desire between the two parties.
Chelsea have endured a difficult campaign after the departure of two managers and protests among the fanbase - so what would an FA Cup win do for their season?.
From team selection to form and expectations, our club correspondents look at the key issues around Saturday's game at Wembley.
Andy Morrison captained Manchester City as they came back from their lowest ebb - and is now in his own battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Ahead of Celtic's title decider against Hearts, Auston Trusty took The Athletic on a tour of his favourite places in Glasgow.
For many, the Irishman has come to be seen as the living, breathing embodiment of modern Everton. He'll be missed.
Kieran Trippier arrived at a Newcastle United threatened by relegation. He leaves with a trophy drought ended and the club transformed.
Scottish FA condemns "vigilantism" after a referee's personal details are leaked online following a highly controversial penalty in the Scottish Premier League.
Two months on from being out of form and not selected for England's March international friendlies, Ollie Watkins has bounced back in style.
Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.
Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe’s elite competition next season.
Melbourne looks to claim its latest MCG victim in a tasty Super Saturday clash with an undermanned Hawthorn. Live updates below!.
Collingwood will celebrate one of the game’s greatest moments next week. But will it cost the club a finals berth?.
The Demons test themselves at the MCG against a Hawthorn side desperate to bounce back, after the Crows demolish the Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.
Kuwarna has produced a dominant 68-point win over a hapless North Melbourne in the Crows’ most dominant performance of the season.
Follow all the action from Saturday's round 10 games.
Check out the list of players who have nominated for the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft so far.
Giants star Toby Greene has conceded the likelihood that he’ll return home, but mystery remains over whether that’ll be before or after the end of his playing career.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae forecasted a hammer blow to one of his emerging players, in a moment that “changed” the trajectory of Friday night’s agonising loss to Sydney.
SANFL crowds are continuing to climb each year after COVID-19 restrictions put a dent in numbers, but its broadcast reach is winning ratings, and streaming has reached new heights.
A new generation of Australian athletes is skipping the MCG entirely, eyeing US college football scholarships instead of Aussie Rules.
Harrison Petty speaks for the first time about his frightening medical episode at the MCG.
Take a closer look at how clubs perform historically the week after a new coach is appointed.
The Swans were in a deep hole in the second quarter under the bright lights of the prime-time stage against the powerhouse Pies. Then disaster struck Craig McRae’s men.
Craig McRae says the club suspects Oscar Steene has sustained an ACL injury.
Three more injuries have Gold Coast leaving Darwin at a cost after two weeks in the Top End.
Gold Coast has defeated Yartapuulti by 25 points.
Sydney has survived a massive challenge from Collingwood to keep its spot at the top of the ladder.
Sydney has survived a big Collingwood scare in an epic second-half comeback as Brodie Grundy took full advantage against a Magpies side that lost ruckman Oscar Steene to a suspected ACL injury.
The Gold Coast Suns’ love affair with Darwin has continued, accounting for Yartapuulti — despite an “ugly” final term — to claim their 10th straight TIO Stadium AFL win.
The brave Magpies pushed the Swans to the brink in Sydney, but in the end the home side’s class won out. In Darwin, Zak Butters was again superb but the Suns shone brightest.
Andy Jones and Jacob Tanswell break down the main talking points from Liverpool's 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa.
Villa have guaranteed themselves a top-five finish, but could be instrumental to other clubs' chances of European football next season.
Work is continuing between all parties to finalise contracts for Carrick and his backroom staff.
Southampton are accused of spying on Middlesbrough's training, leading to an independent hearing ahead of next Saturday's play-off final.
Leeds head coach Daniel Farke says he is "not the right choice" to remain in charge of the club if they fail to match his ambition in the summer.
Manchester United are in negotiations with Michael Carrick over a two-year deal to become head coach on a permanent basis.
Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the League Cup last season but further members of that side look set to leave.
Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion and Jonny Evans are all set to stay on, with a potential return for Andreas Georgson.
Today in TAFC: Bernardo Silva exclusive interview, France's incredible World Cup squad and why the Premier League has so few English coaches.
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place.
“It’s a huge blow,” Carlos Mendoza said. “He’s been one of the most consistent guys we've had in our rotation.".
New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes is expected to be out for “a long time” after fracturing his fibula, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday.
Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith has been diagnosed with viral meningitis and is expected to be hospitalized for at least a week, the team announced Friday. Smith, 28, is receiving treatment at a Dallas-area hospital.
The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on Friday in Anaheim, hours before their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers later announced that they’ve placed Snell on the injured list with left elbow loose bodies.
Snell returned to the Dodgers' active roster last Saturday and threw three innings and 77 pitches in that outing.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried is heading onto the injured list for an undetermined amount of time after being diagnosed with a bone bruise, the team announced Friday. Fried underwent an MRI and CT scan Thursday, revealing a bone bruise in the pitcher’s left arm.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried is heading to the injured list for an undetermined amount of time after being diagnosed with a bone bruise, the team announced Friday. Fried underwent an MRI and CT scan Thursday, revealing a bone bruise in the pitcher’s left arm.
Fried left his last start after just 61 pitches. The lefty said he's "optimistic" and does not anticipate needing surgery.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe 2026 edition of Rivalry Weekend has arrived, and there are a few matchups that are even more exciting this year than in previous years.
Paul Skenes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his last start, a 10-strikeout masterpiece that headlined a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace has strung together back-to-back starts where he’s spun eight innings of shutout ball.
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Have a question about the draft? We'll ask Keith Law. Want to know about a move? We'll ping Jim Bowden. Let 'em rip.
And more on how the Cubs can't shake the Brewers, the Nats' surprising hitting stats and tough decisions for the Mariners.
More than 22,000 people have played Major League Baseball: Votto has more hits than all but 220 of them and more walks than all but 33.
Plus "Nothing Night" in Louisville, five questions with one of MLB's most surprisingly good relievers and more of this week's "Sliders.".
Skenes, Ohtani, Misiorowski, Miller and more. The NL Cy Young field is absolutely stacked. Our panel of MLB insiders had some thoughts.
Turner thought he would have an MLB job this season, even at age 41. Instead, he is starring in Mexico, vowing to play as long as he can.
Mike Piazza and Derek Jeter are among the Hall of Famers to thrive in the Subway Series, but some role players had their big moments.
It's time to take stock of another fascinating season, with plenty of early takeaways plus insights from a half-dozen front-office execs.
The four most popular schedule release videos, decided by reddit upvotes, and other schedule takeaways.
As the NFL schedule makers navigated the innumerable iterations of the 2026 NFL schedule, they took risks on some big quarterback decisions and remained conservative on others. Scheduling Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for “Monday Night Football” on Week 1 was their first risk.
The NFL doesn’t see an issue with how many of its games will air on different streaming services in 2026. When asked about the league’s 2026 schedule Friday, a league executive told ESPN the NFL has “the most fan-friendly model there is.”.
The 2026 NFL season will not mark the first time the NFL begins its season on a Wednesday. But the New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks’ early meeting may still mark a change.
The 2026 NFL schedule release is behind us, and we now have odds available for every single game this season.
The NFL schedule release has come and gone. Here is how Thursday's news impacted the betting odds.
"When he takes off his shirt, I see the scars on his back that he's been through hell," Sanders said about his son on a podcast this week.
The 2026 NFL regular-season schedule has officially dropped and the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers are the hottest ticket in the sport. The Bills and Packers appear in three of the five most expensive NFL games for the 2026 season, per data compiled by Gametime.
The 2026 NFL schedule has been released and with four months to go until kickoff, there is plenty of anticipation ahead of the new season. Now that we know when the games will be played, fans will be busy grabbing tickets for their favorite teams.
The biggest value that Thursday night’s NFL schedule release and the subsequent opening lines from sportsbooks provide are the added data points to help us understand what the betting market thinks of all 32 teams, as we hone our preparation for the season.
How did Deion Sanders view the pre-draft process for his son Shedeur before the Cleveland Browns ultimately selected the quarterback in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft?. "When he takes off his shirt, I see the scars on his back that he's been through hell, but he's made it through hell," Deion Sanders told Garrett Bush of “The Barbershop” podcast this week.
Coming off the most-watched NFL regular season in nearly 40 years, which national TV games might draw the biggest audiences in 2026?.
The 49ers' nearby electrical substation was a popular joke, while the Chargers and Titans again were kings of the schedule release videos.
Plus, the trio of teams who will be subjected to the dreaded three-game road trip this season.
In the clearest expression of disapproval that the NFL annually sends to rebuilding franchises, five teams are not scheduled to see a single minute of prime-time football this season.
In the clearest expression of disapproval that the NFL annually sends to rebuilding franchises, five teams are not scheduled to see a single minute of prime-time football this season.
Tom Brady will return to Foxborough, Massachusetts for the first time in his broadcasting career with Fox Sports for Week 9’s matchup between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.
It was speculated that NFL schedule release day, the one day a year where teams’ social media departments will outright insult each other, would not be a friendly day for New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. It turned out to not be that bad.
Football is back (sort of)! While the 2026 NFL preseason won't kick off until August, the complete 18-week regular 2026 NFL season schedule has been released, ushering in the unofficial start of the 2026-27 NFL season.
Baseball's annual salute to the Armed Forces is this weekend with teams wearing olive green caps and flag patches. 100% of licensed royalties go to support military programs. The post Green Caps, Camo Socks Across MLB for Armed Forces Day Weekend 2026 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Bryson DeChambeau missed the 36-hole cut at the PGA Championship, as LIV Golf’s biggest star continues to struggle amid the league’s uncertain future.
The Rays have taken another significant step toward finally getting a long-awaited ballpark, and the financial parameters around a proposed $2.3 billion ballpark are becoming more clear.
Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Juventus and more European giants are rolling out new kits for 2026-27, with some already beginning to appear on pitches across England, France, Germany and Italy.
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Avery Poppinga estimates it costs her about $50,000 a year to be a professional beach volleyball player. Coaching, flights, hotels, gym memberships, gear—nearly all paid out of pocket.
Following the announcement last week of a new team in Detroit, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is continuing its expansion spree with the addition of teams in Hamilton and Las Vegas.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Tickets to the PGA Championship have been sold out since July, but prices on the resale market have been dropping.
The scarlet home and road white jerseys follow the same design as the Buckeyes' new black alternates with the classic stripes on the sleeves. The post Ohio State Buckeyes Reveal New Home, Road Football Uniforms With “Heritage Stripes” appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
With about a month to go before they co-host the next edition of the FIFA World Cup, Mexico’s national soccer team has unveiled a new look.
Golf Australia has linked up with the PGA Tour to try boost the field for this December’s Australian Open at Kingston Heath, where Rory McIlroy will once again be the star attraction.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday’s second round at Aronimink as “kind of absurd.”.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee is one shot off the lead at the halfway mark of the PGA Championship despite a rollercoaster second round as Cameron Smith ended his horrendous major run at Aronimink in Pennsylvania.
Jon Rahm apologised to a volunteer at the PGA Championship after hitting him with a divot on the seventh hole in Thursday’s first round at Aronimink.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee is in a share of the clubhouse lead in the first round of the PGA Championship after firing a three-under par 67 at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania.
It was the day the famous Aronimink Golf Club bared its teeth and reminded the world’s best golfers there is more to the sport than bombing long drives and easing wedges in.
South Africa’s Garrick Higgo copped a two-stroke penalty for being seconds late for his Thursday tee time at the PGA Championship, then fired a one-under par 69 to stay in contention.
The big boys of the links are feeling the tension heading into the PGA Championship at Aronimink on Thursday. And it is getting nasty out there.
The golf world is once again looking at what to do about the odd one of out of the four men’s majors.
Wayne Grady was flabbergasted, disbelieving of the exhibition he was exposed to during a futile bid to defend the career-defining PGA Championship he had clinched at Shoal Creek a year earlier in 1990.
There will be a predictably gloomy reaction if the Reds, and Brumbies, are knocked out before the semi-finals. Here’s why it won’t matter to the Test team.
Northampton scores 14 tries to humiliate Bristol Bears 94-33 at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their semi-final place in a record-breaking game of Prem Rugby.
Ulster‘s progress in the United Rugby Championship this season now depends on Saturday’s game between Munster and the Lions after a dramatic 26-22 defeat by Glasgow Warriors in their final regular season game.
All kinds of scoring records were spectacularly broken by a rampant Northampton on a lovely clear evening in the East Midlands. Never before have the Saints scored more points in a top-flight fixture and never have Bristol endured such a grisly 80 minutes.
Connacht seal a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a bonus-point victory away to Edinburgh.
Cardiff book their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off spot with a bonus-point victory against Stormers at the Arms Park.
Wing Werner Kok and hooker John Andrew are two of 11 senior players who will leave Ulster at the end of the season.
Lucy Packer is the opposite of every scrum-half stereotype - but she is playing a key role in England's pursuit of a fifth straight Six Nations Grand Slam.
Scotland make two changes for the final match of their Women's Six Nations campaign, with number eight Emily Coubrough and wing Shona Champbell recalled for Sunday's trip to Ireland.
Quins’ resident New Zealander has some fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospects. After 18 years, it is almost time to say farewell to Harlequins’ resident Kiwi.
Red Bull New York had been one of the hottest stories in Major League Soccer when the 2026 regular season kicked off in late February.
For those unsure of a USMNT World Cup spot, the next few weeks are critical.
Is having a giant inflatable Messi in your yard the ultimate expression of World Cup madness?.
There's plenty of risk in introducing a new, inexperienced element for a World Cup, but the Real Salt Lake rising star's form is undeniable.
Teenage forward Julian Hall made Major League Soccer history by becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Red Bull New York's 3-2 win over Columbus Crew.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — David Vazquez scored the first two goals of his career and added his first assist to back 19-year-old rookie goalkeeper Duran Ferree and San Diego FC rolled to a 5-0 victory over Austin FC on Wednesday night.
It’s unlikely that Hall would make a real run at the U.S. Men’s National Team’s roster for the World Cup next month, but at the rate he is scoring, he could at least be in the conversation in the final weeks before head coach Mauricio Pochettino decides on his team later this month.
SEATTLE (AP) — Osaze De Rosario scored a goal in the 89th minute, Jesús Ferreira and Albert Rusnák each added a goal, and the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 on Wednesday night to extend their unbeaten streak to nine game.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Calvin Harris had a goal and two assists and Dejan Joveljić scored against his former team, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday night.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Berhalter scored two goals — his first multi-goal game this season — and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat FC Dallas 3-2 on Wednesday night. The Whitecaps (9-1-2) are unbeaten in seven consecutive games.
The Vegas Golden Knights didn’t follow the league’s protocol after advancing to the Western Conference finals — and it’s going to cost them.
Tortorella did not speak to the media following Game 6 as the Golden Knights advanced in the playoffs to the Western Conference final.
Hughes said getting a deal done a year before free agency would be “better,” but he’d be fine going into the season without a new contract.
Rhéaume, the only woman to have played in the NHL, will be at the helm of the expansion team, which launches next season.
We'll soon learn more about how this new-look Canucks leadership group plans to rebuild this team.
The Ducks got cooked, the Habs are one "W" from rounding out our 2026 NHL final four and the PWHL finals opened with some OT drama.
Despite being 8-0 through two rounds, the Hurricanes believe they have even more to give in the Eastern Conference final and beyond.
Coaches are looking for any edge possible but St. Louis' decision not to take the bait from Ruff is a sign of generational change.
A remarkably telling postseason statistic: Out of the league's 19 highest-paid goalies, only one has started a second-round game.
Which team could build the best all-time lineup of players who never won the Stanley Cup with them? The answer is surprisingly complicated.
The Golden Knights will face the Colorado Avalanche for a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
A trip to the second round of the playoffs made this a season to celebrate in Anaheim. But they've still got work to do.
Vegas must now defeat the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche in order to play in the Stanley Cup Final.
The Vegas star opened Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks with a highlight goal.
The Victoire defeated the Charge in the opening game of an all-Canadian Walter Cup Finals matchup on Thursday.
Montreal can book its ticket to the Eastern Conference final on Saturday night in what will be absolute bedlam at the Bell Centre.
It's the first time Crosby has represented the country without wearing the "C" since 2010.
The Sedins and Johnson will lead the next era of the Canucks' hockey operations.
The Avalanche are what the Wild want to become. Can Bill Guerin's team take the next step in that direction in the offseason?.
The Edmonton Oilers are moving on from head coach Kris Knoblauch, the team announced on Thursday.
Irish players are returning for pre-season earlier than ever as the era of juggling Gaelic football and AFLW commitments appears to be ending.
St Kilda recruit Sophie Butterworth takes us through her first week of pre-season at a new club.
Maisy Evans joined Greater Western Sydney at the pre-season draft, but her path to footy is anything but straightforward.
Representative football will feature on the AFLW stage in 2026, with NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland to be held on Saturday, August 1 at North Sydney Oval.
The inaugural Australia-Ireland clash has been locked in, showcasing the AFLW's biggest stars ahead of the 2026 season.
Mark Williams will take on an AFLW role for the first time.
Richmond has added a former Collingwood AFLW coach to its ranks ahead of this season.
Greater Western Sydney's off-season acquisitions are already making an impact on the playing group.
Which players at your club have found their best footy after a positional change?.
After a long off-season, AFLW players return to their clubs on Monday for the official start of pre-season.
It was a fascinating Round 8 and 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship – here is a recap form yesterday’s action.
Alpine have announced the appointment of Jason Somerville as their new Deputy Technical Director, in a move that further strengthens the team’s technical leadership group.
On this day 10 years ago, Max Verstappen well and truly announced himself to the F1 world by winning on his Red Bull Racing debut at the Spanish Grand Prix.
It’s ten years to the day that Max Verstappen became the youngest F1 winner, so to celebrate, here are 10 of his best helmets throughout the years.
Catch all the action from Round 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues with Round 9, where the racers will take on the United States Grand Prix.
Catch all the action from Round 8 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Drivers will compete in the Dutch Grand Prix for Round 8 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Lawrence Barretto sits down with Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss to delve into how experience has been crucial in enabling the team to exceed expectations.
It’s ‘Be Kind to Animals Month,’ so let’s enjoy some of F1’s most memorable animal encounters.
MotoGP just keeps getting closer and closer as for the second consecutive Friday, we celebrate the closest-ever top ten on a Friday with Acosta leading the way.
Last year’s Catalan GP winner picked up from where he left off whilst Jorge Martin suffered a heavy fall at Turn 12.
All the goings on from MotoGP’s first day at the track in Montmelo.
After almost a decade as Team Manager for Honda HRC’s factory MotoGP team, Alberto Puig will take up a key advisory role for Honda HRC from 2027.
After an impressive run of three victories, Toto Wolff has explained why Mercedes need to keep Kimi Antonelli grounded.
An iconic destination with an iconic track, this is the home of the last lap showdown.
Gaudi’s heritage, beaches in abundance and the most exciting sport on Earth in town, one of Europe’s most visited cities readies to welcome MotoGP.
F1 is in the midst of two parallel sets of engine discussions. Andrew Benson looks at whether one of them will lead to the return of V8s.
Catch all the action from Round 7 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The second half of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship season kicks off with Round 7 – the Belgian Grand Prix.
Sharpshooter Chris Goulding delivered another strong campaign for Melbourne United in his 13th season with the club.The 37 year old further cemented his status as an NBL great, averaging 12.8 points per game in NBL26.Re-live all his best moments below:. .
Over the past few weeks, it has been reported that the New Zealand Breakers are edging closer to signing their new Head Coach. The man that they are reportedly in negotiations with is Gordon Herbert.
After years of trying to make it happen, six-time MVP Bryce Cotton finally pulled on his first Australian Boomers jersey on Thursday.
He’s only been in Australia a couple of days, but four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins already has rave reviews for the country. The American big man is currently in Melbourne for the first-ever NBA House, which runs from Thursday to Sunday at the Timber Yard.
After his recent move from Melbourne United to South East Melbourne Phoenix, star wing Tanner Krebs sits down with Jack Heverin to discuss the decision and a massive NBL27 ahead.
The relationship between Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian and his superstar Kendric Davis has been well documented since they paired up in the Harbour City.
Join Pete Hooley and ESPN's Olgun Uluc as they run through the biggest headlines across the league over the last week – including Taran Armstrong's reported return, Will Magnay's new deal and the continued search for a Head Coach for the Breakers.
Having made the post-season four of their first five seasons, including winning the Hungry Jack’s NBL24 title, the Tasmania JackJumpers have enjoyed plenty of success during their time in the League.
NBA legend Magic Johnson is one of the most famous basketballers to ever suit up in a Hungry Jack’s NBL uniform.
Basketball Australia on Thursday announced that Bryce Cotton will make his Boomers debut at the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
The #12 is ready to race this weekend as he returns with Red Bull KTM Tech3.
France was full of firsts – now some of the key players look to back it up in Barcelona.
The second chapter of this thrilling double header has arrived, here’s your guide to all the track action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya!.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for MotoGP as the championship continues to evolve.
The reigning World Champions confirm the #93 won’t have a stand-in rider at the Catalan GP following his successful double surgery.
Dive into some of the biggest takeaways from our fifth stop on the calendar at Le Mans!.
The Ducati Lenovo Team rider underwent two surgeries this morning one on his right foot and another on the right shoulder.
The #89 reels in and passes his teammate and title rival as Ogura clinches a debut MotoGP podium to hand Aprilia a podium lockout at Le Mans.
An unreal start sees the #89 go from P8 to P1 in four corners as late drama strikes the reigning World Champion.
After a crash in the Sprint in France, Marquez won't take part in Sunday’s GP and will miss Barcelona.
Marta Kostyuk is the latest WTA star to complete the Harvard Business School's "Crossover Into Business" for elite athletes.
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens has been named to the TIME 100 Philanthropy list for her work with her namesake Sloane Stephens Foundation.
From Coco Gauff’s string of comeback wins to Elina Svitolina’s statement victories over some of the world's top players, here’s everything to know about the Internazionali BNL d'Italia final.
Elina Svitolina defeated Iga Swiatek in a thrilling semifinal match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in a match between two former champions to put the Ukrainian through to the final against Coco Gauff.
Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Victoria Mboko, Belinda Bencic, Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk are among the players on the 2026 HSBC Championships entry list.
Coco Gauff defeated Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach the final in Rome for the second consecutive year. The American improved to 4-0 against Cirstea and advanced to the 16th WTA final of her career.
Elina Svitolina fought off break point after break point against Elena Rybakina on Wednesday, saving 16 across three sets to upset the World No. 2 and advance to the Rome semifinals for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2018.
Emma Raducanu will return to the WTA Tour in Strasbourg, her first tournament since Indian Wells in early March. She joins a field headlined by Ekaterina Alexandrova, Iva Jovic and Madison Keys.
Who is Aryna Sabalenka's toughest opponent? Who is her favorite doubles partner? What's her favorite tournament on the WTA calendar? She answered all that and more in a rapid-fire Q&A.
Iga Swiatek produced one of her strongest performances of the season, beating Jessica Pegula in straight sets to reach the Rome semifinals. The Pole secured her first top-10 win of 2026 and continued her dominant record at the Italian Open.
World No. 3 Coco Gauff required five match points to fight off Mirra Andreeva, who nearly came back from a two-break, 5-1 final set deficit. Ultimately, Gauff prevailed and is primed for a semifinal matchup vs. Sorana Cirstea.
Sorana Cirstea continued her impressive final season on tour by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach her first Rome semifinal. The Romanian became one of the oldest semifinalists in both Rome and WTA 1000 history while improving to 25-7 for the season.
It was a week to remember for Sorana Cirstea, who knocked off World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka en route to her first Rome semifinal. For Sabalenka, it was her first loss before the quarterfinals in more than a year. All that and more in the latest week in review from Rome.
Oeiras WTA 125 champion Fiona Ferro, Sao Paulo champion Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah and junior No. 1 Ksenia Efremova are among the eight players to receive main-draw wild cards for Roland Garros 2026.
After dominant wins in the fourth round, past Rome champions Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina meet for the second time in 2026 for a spot in a semifinals in Rome.
For three years, Sandra Zaniewska has shaped Marta Kostyuk into one of the most exciting upward trajectories in the sport. With two titles in 2026, here's an inside look on how Zaniewska is powering Kostyuk's career season.
Iga Swiatek has won three in a row over Naomi Osaka after defeating the four-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets Monday to reach the Rome quarterfinals.
While much of the world is glued to their phones and using AI religiously, Sorana Cirstea has been a holdout, often leaving the house without her phone and not using ChatGPT.
By improving her game daily and ignoring head-to-head records, Jelena Ostapenko is back in the quarterfinals, preparing to face a Sorana Cirstea who is playing some of the most complete tennis of her 10-year career.
Coco Gauff rallied from the brink of defeat to beat Iva Jovic in three sets and reach the quarterfinals in Rome while Mirra Andreeva advanced with a straight-set win over Elise Mertens.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.