At the time of the 2025 Miami Open presented by Itau, Rafael Jodar was not even inside the Top 900 of the PIF ATP Rankings. Fast forward 12 months, and the Spaniard is in the midst of a breakout run at the hard-court ATP Masters 1000 event.
Spain's top teams will play a round of matches in special throwback kits created for the occasion.
The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.
The clock is ticking on the Saddledome, and the Calgary Flames want to make sure the final chapter is marked properly. The Flames unveiled a new logo on Friday night to be used alongside next season’s festivities surrounding the final year of NHL hockey at the ‘Dome. The 2026-27 season.
Due to the heavy rain recently suffered in the region, an issue in the track surface has arisen on the Main Straight at the Autodromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna.
After Wimbledon adopted Electronic Line Calling for the first time last year, the grass-court major has announced it will introduce Video Review in 2026. For the first time in the history of The Championships, players will be able to request the use of Video Review technology to review specific judgement calls made by the chair umpire.
Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic recently told the media that he's feeling good and recovering well from a fractured right ring finger. Vucevic said that he's hopeful to return to play before the 2026 NBA Playoffs start. "The good thing is I can still do some stuff on the court," Vucevic said.
Two goals from Danny Welbeck condemned Liverpool to a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has said Jude Bellingham is fit and available for the team's derby clash with Atlético Madrid on Sunday.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Marcus Rashford is 100% again after struggling with fitness problems in recent weeks.
Liam Rosenior is confident Chelsea can hold on to their stars despite a recent dip that has placed their Champions League qualification in jeopardy.
Danny Welbeck has not given up on making England’s World Cup squad and showed exactly what Thomas Tuchel is missing with two goals to dent Liverpool’s Champions League hopes.
Pundits discuss the use of VAR, saying refereeing standards are "only getting worse" because of it.
Charlton insist football needs to "alter the economics" of the game as they report an increased operating loss in their latest annual accounts following promotion to the Championship.
Swansea City chief executive Tom Gorringe criticises the television coverage of their Championship defeat at Wrexham, when the north Wales club's Hollywood owners were guest commentators.
The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartache after falling to a 1-0 loss to Japan in the final.
The Matildas are stunned by a miracle strike and a final chance goes begging on a momentous, defeating night for Australian football. Here are the quick hits from the Asian Cup final.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
In a repeat of their past two finals, Japan has beaten Australia 1-0 to win their third Women’s Asian Cup title in front of a record crowd in Sydney on Saturday night.
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young will be out indefinitely due to a pair of injuries. In the Wizards loss on Monday, Young suffered a contusion to his right quadriceps. This is a reinjury of the quad, which the veteran guard had only recently recovered from.
Trae Young has missed the past two games, and the Washington Wizards announced Saturday that the four-time All-Star point guard is recovering from quad and back injuries that won't require surgery but are being "treated conservatively.
The Detroit Pistons clinched a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Pistons are the first Eastern Conference team to clinch a spot. This will be the Detroit's second consecutive appearance in the playoffs.
Playing without Anthony Edwards, the Wolves came out flat against the Blazers. "We feel like we gave the game away," Julius Randle said.
After 23 seasons and 1,600-plus games, LeBron James still values what's always mattered most: being available.
The Indiana Pacers are leaning towards picking Cameron Boozer in the upcoming NBA Draft due to his potential fit with Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Pacers would likely select Boozer even if they got the No. 1 pick.
The Indiana Pacers are leaning towards picking Cameron Boozer in the upcoming NBA Draft due to his potential fit with Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Pacers would likely select Boozer even if they got the No. 1 pick.
NBA regular season games across ESPN/ABC, NBCUniversal, and Amazon Prime Video this season are averaging 1.78 million viewers, up 13% from last year. It is the most-viewed regular season in seven years.
With NBA Europe planned for 2027, Barcelona and Real Madrid's basketball El Clásico possibly faces a different future.
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis left Friday night's road loss in Detroit with lower back spasms.
From Michigan vs. Saint Louis to Arkansas vs. High Point, we're tracking all the second-round action.
After years of exchanging ideas and scouting notes, coaches Dusty May and Josh Schertz meet with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.
Tarris Reed Jr. had one of the most dominant performances in NCAA tournament history, posting 31 points and 27 rebounds to help No. 2 seed UConn stave off an upset with an 82-71 win over Furman.
You have to fear for the longevity of this NBL Championship Series.
Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.
UCLA's Skyy Clark shook off the pain after losing a chunk of his top front tooth late in Friday's first-round game against UCF and helped the Bruins secure a 75-71 victory.
Darryn Peterson finished with a game-high 28 points in his NCAA tournament debut, but he wasn't involved much in the final minutes as Kansas struggled to hold off Cal Baptist in a 68-60 win.
And then there were just 32. How do these teams stack up against each other after surviving the first round?.
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their road trip to the nation's capital this weekend.
No. 9 seed Iowa weathered a late push to hold off eighth-seeded Clemson 67-61 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
The Q1 graduates steal the show, Marc Marquez takes third and Quartararo makes some magic to head Row 2.
From gear ratios to electronics, teams fine-tune their setups as they tackle a new circuit in Brazil.
The Championship leader takes to the top in our first session in Goiânia, with Miller for close company and Bezzecchi slotting into third.
Championship Round: 2. Population: 1.5 million. Objective: a MotoGP takeover in one of Brazil’s hidden gems.
22 years away but MotoGP is back to play in Brazil: get the latest headlines from Thursday in Goiania.
Rain plays a big role in MotoGP Practice at the Brazilian GP with the Turkish rookie impressing on the opening day back in Goiania.
More riders and teams confirmed as the pre-season test gets ready to launch.
As we gear up for racing, dancing and more, revisit some of the most memorable MotoGP battles from the past in Brazil!.
Championship Round: 2. Population: 1.5 million. Objective: a MotoGP takeover in one of Brazil’s hidden gems.
After a titanic opener in Thailand, we’re heading west for our much-awaited return to Brazil – with a first-time Championship leader.
Racing Bulls have presented a striking one-off livery that will be used by the team across the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
As Kimi Antonelli becomes the 16th Italian race winner in Formula 1, F1.com looks back at the other drivers he joins on that illustrious list.
Almost a year on from his Red Bull demotion, Liam Lawson has built himself back up – with his performance in China testament to that.
It’s been 10 years since Haas first took to the track in Formula 1 back in 2016 – to celebrate, here are some of their best off-track moments...
Jonathan Wheatley has left his role as Audi team principal, the Formula One team have confirmed, paving the way for his anticipated switch to the same role at Aston Martin.
Audi has confirmed the departure of team boss Jonathan Wheatley following reports he will replace Adrian Newey in a similar role at Aston Martin.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto digs into the circumstances behind Jonathan Wheatley's departure as Audi Team Principal, and if Aston Martin are his next destination.
Mercedes have announced that Bradley Lord will become Deputy Team Principal with immediate effect, supporting Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff on the senior leadership team.
Audi have announced that Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley is leaving the organisation with immediate effect, just under a year after his arrival.
Mercedes has named long-time head of communications Bradley Lord as deputy team principal of the Formula 1 team.
Edinburgh suffer another humbling defeat in Johannesburg at the hands of the Lions who run in eight tries in a completely dominant performance.
Clovers secure their spot in the Celtic Challenge final with a 35-20 win over Gwalia Lightning at Dexcom Stadium.
By my count, there were ten times the Waratahs should have scored, only to blow their chance in ever more inventive ways.
The Waratahs blew a 20-8 lead to collapse in the second half, suffering a third straight loss as unforced errors cost them dearly.
The Blues strike early in Sydney with Finlay Christie scoring the opening try.
Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell dazzles with speed and skill to set up a try for hooker George Bell.
The Queensland Reds have shut out the Drua to emphatically end their Fiji drought and push into the Super Rugby Pacific top three.
DaLeaka Menin scores two tries as Exeter Chiefs ease to a 43-0 victory over struggling Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Women's Rugby.
Connacht produce a powerful second-half display to secure a statement United Rugby Championship victory over Ulster at the Affidea Stadium.
Prosecutors allege "drug transactions" were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested on a felony drug charge, according to documents obtained by ESPN.
MJ Collins' steal and emphatic one-handed dunk with 1:13 left gave him 20 points and Utah State opened its fourth straight NCAA tournament by beating Villanova 86-76 on Friday.
The NCAA filed suit against DraftKings on Friday, accusing the sportsbook operator of trademark infringement for use of terms such as March Madness.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) with a 78-56 win in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Purdue's Braden Smith broke Bobby Hurley's NCAA all-time assists record Friday night, reaching 1,077 for his career during a first-round NCAA tournament game against Queens University.
What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.
Iowa State senior forward Joshua Jefferson suffered a sprained left ankle in Friday's 108-74 win over Tennessee State.
Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater to end regulation helped propel seventh-seeded Kentucky to an 89-84 win over upstart Santa Clara on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Duke center Patrick Ngongba II could return from a foot injury for the Blue Devils' second-round game vs. TCU, coach Jon Scheyer said.
Ball State named former SMU associate head coach Chris Capko as its head coach Friday, just two days after the Mustangs were eliminated in March Madness.
Sunday's match against Manchester City feels like a moment to unlock this club's potential, to set the fuse on their cannon emblem alight.
The ex-Nigeria star says Senegal being stripped of their title leaves African football having to rebuild its reputation.
The right-back's form has improved at Madrid but he's been left out of this 35-man England squad so is now a big doubt for the World Cup.
Several Englishmen have been left out at this stage but then got a seat on the plane to the finals - so does it actually matter?.
We asked Premier League fans who they would rather see lift the title. Some were divided and many were vexed, but there is a clear winner.
Some teams are said to be 'too good to go down'. But there are a history of shock relegations from the Premier League. Here's what happened.
Breaking down the part of the pitch where each Premier League team dominates the ball.
Manchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.
Manchester United’s charge towards the Champions League stalled after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will have surgery on a hernia problem, paving the way for Antonin Kinsky to return to the side.
The return of one of hockey’s most (in)famous logos may be short-lived after a relocation announcement this week.
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in the Carolina League, unveiled an alternate brand that celebrates the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division who train at nearby Fort Bragg, as well as the local Hispanic and Latino community.
Every Saturday will be a "fiesta" at Oracle Park in 2026 as the San Francisco Giants roll out a new black-and-orange "Gigantes" uniform set for Saturday home games, complete with a step-fret themed jersey and a black cap with a silver front panel.
The Three Lions are ready to roar in North America this summer after the launch of their new home and away kits, made by Nike. The England men’s national football team unveiled the kits on Friday, March 20 — the same day as adidas launched new away kits for 25.
The Pistons’ dream season hit a roadblock that could prove costly. Detroit star Cade Cunningham sustained a collapsed lung Tuesday after colliding with Wizards rookie Tre Johnson.
Adidas rolled out 25 new national team away kits in one massive drop, bringing back heavy ’90s styling and the retro trefoil logo as 13 already-qualified World Cup nations get new looks for 2026.
Before playing a single game with their newly adopted primary identity, the Hill City Howlers, an affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians in the Single-A Carolina League, have unveiled an alternate identity.
Steph Curry turned the No. 30 into one of the most iconic jersey numbers in the NBA—a number he chose to honor his father, Dell Curry, who wore it throughout his own 16-year NBA career. But history could have looked completely different, because Dell wanted to wear a different number in college.
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a collegiate summer level team in the MLB Draft League, will play one game in 2026 with an alternate identity that highlights a local cryptid. The sasquatch-like creature, known locally as the Grassman, is purported to roam wild areas of northeast Ohio.
The staff of SportsLogos.Net filled out their brackets based on who they thought had the better logo, with one member having a No. 13 seed winning the national championship.
KKR are the worst hit so far with injuries to Akash Deep, Harshit Rana and Pathirana.
Khoza has held multiple posts in CSA while Ngwenya is currently the president of Cycling South Africa.
His absence adds to a long list of seam-bowler injuries at KKR.
Georgia Redmayne and Grace Harris hit centuries in a big total but NSW were ahead of the DLS when rain halted their chase.
Chameera, Nissanka and Kamindu have passed their tests, while Hasaranga, Pathirana and Malinga are yet to undergo theirs.
Queensland have knocked off New South Wales after DLS calculations came into play.
New Zealand have never beaten South Africa in a bilateral series of two or more T20Is.
KKR's head coach looked ahead to IPL 2026 and the "incredible world-class options" at his disposal.
The legspinner claimed three wickets in the first match against West Indies but may still be forced out of the XI at the World Cup.
Australia's wealth of spin riches has created a welcome conundrum for selectors, but is there another way?.
Pat Voss' gesture to Harrison Petty sparked controversy after Saturday night's match.
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss has reopened old wounds with several taunts directed at Melbourne’s Harrison Petty.
Three Giants are in the frame to return next week, while St Kilda coach Ross Lyon spotted an interesting onlooker in the crowd.
Fremantle is on the board in 2026 after a dominant performance against Melbourne.
St Kilda has held off a fast-finishing Greater Western Sydney for a four-point win.
Enjoy the best images from AFL Photos of the Tasmania Devils' first game and first win.
Fremantle has avoided an unwanted repeat of its Round 1 fadeout, impressively palming off Melbourne 17.16 (118) to 10.10 (70) on Saturday night in its home opener.
Damien Hardwick says Christian Petracca sat out the game with 'hamstring awareness'.
Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL action.
The match review findings for Friday night's game between Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs are in.
Callum Ah Chee will miss at least six weeks with a high-grade hamstring strain.
After a fortnight of anticipation and scrutiny, St Kilda has registered their first win of the 2026 season with a heart-stopping four-point win over an undermanned GWS outfit on Saturday evening.
Ben King boots seven goals to help Gold Coast on its way to a dominant 68-point win over Richmond.
A nstrong crowd made it to North Hobart Oval to witness the successful on-field baptism of a club.
A feared-serious hamstring injury to Christian Petracca has soured Gold Coast’s impressive 19.14 (128) to 9.6 (60) win over Richmond on Saturday afternoon.
Fremantle overpowers Melbourne for its first win of the season, Christian Petracca does a hamstring in Gold Coast's beating of Richmond and St Kilda hangs on grimly to beat GWS.
The Dockers proved far too strong for a rebuilding Melbourne but one incident in particular at Optus Stadium caught the eye. Earlier, the Saints and Suns recorded key wins.
The Western Bulldogs stayed undefeated after three games with their dramatic last-gasp win against Adelaide, but Luke Beveridge believes it’s still too early to tell if his side can be a legitimate contender this season.
Matthew Nicks conceded Adelaide was slow to start, was outworked, and got beaten up before launching a stirring last-quarter fightback against the Western Bulldogs that ultimately fell short.
He may not be captain but Alex Davies has a very important role to perform at the Suns.
Darrell Green may have retired from the NFL in 2002, but that isn’t stopping the Hall of Famer from getting back on to the field for a different type of football at age 66. Green, who played 20 years in the NFL and won two Super Bowls with Washington, is in Chula Vista, California, this weekend to take part in the national flag football team trials.
Tennessee's quarterback crashed Robinson's introductory news conference to show support.
Because adolescents face injury rates nearly triple those of adults, the mental side of rehab is especially important.
After the Raiders (likely) add Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, what else could they do with their early- and mid-round picks to boost a rebuild?.
The Seahawks exercised the fifth-year options for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon on Friday.
The player options keep Witherspoon, the fifth pick in 2023, and Smith-Njigba, the 20th pick in the same year, under contract for 2027.
Is the U.S. flag football team really better than NFL players at flag? Saturday will give us our first clues toward finding out.
The Falcons acquired safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Eagles in a deal that also included a swap of fourth- and sixth-round draft picks.
Pittsburgh is hosting this year’s NFL Draft, and it’s gearing up for what’s expected to be one of the largest events in the city’s history.
The Vikings added offensive tackle depth Friday, signing Ryan Van Demark to a one-year deal.
The 49ers aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal, sources told ESPN.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will operate remotely April 22-24 as the city prepares for and hosts the NFL draft.
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Greene has not died, the Pittsburgh Steelers told multiple outlets Friday, despite speculation to the contrary on social media. The Steelers told TMZ and other outlets that reports of Greene’s death were “not accurate.”.
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Greene is not dead, the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed to multiple outlets Friday, despite rumors to the contrary on social media. Online rumors that Greene, 79, had died swirled early Friday morning, before the team shut them down.
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Greene has not died, the Pittsburgh Steelers told multiple outlets Friday, despite speculation to the contrary on social media. The Steelers told TMZ and other outlets that reports of Greene’s death were “not accurate.”.
The Chiefs hope their free agent class can make a bigger impact than last year's underwhelming acquisitions.
Kenneth Walker's departure leaves a hole in a backfield already weakened by Zach Charbonnet's injury.
If Davis chooses to sell a majority stake to minority owner Egon Durban, the deal would require approval from 24 of the league's 32 owners.
The NFL's preliminary plans for hiring and using replacement officials this season includes a significant shift of responsibility for game administration and even penalty calls to the league office, sources told ESPN.
NFL owners are scheduled to vote on a Raiders succession plan that gives Silver Lake co-chief executive officer Egon Durban the option to purchase a majority stake in the team from longtime owner Mark Davis, sources told ESPN.
The All England Club announced that Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time in the 2026 tournament, which starts on June 29.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina opened her Miami Open campaign with a straight-sets win over compatriot Yulia Putintseva. She will next face Marta Kostyuk for a place in the round of 16.
Joao Fonseca has received a first-class tennis education in his past two tournaments, facing Jannik Sinner in Indian Wells and now Carlos Alcaraz in Miami. While the superstars stand atop the PIF ATP Rankings, the Brazilian found their games different.
Though Joao Fonseca lost matches to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner this month, the 19-year-old Brazilian's short-term disappointment could pave the way to a new level of success on the ATP Tour.
Stefanos Tsitsipas turned back the clock Friday at the Miami Open presented by Itau, where he delivered one of his sharpest performances in recent years to defeat a familiar opponent.
World No. 1 and defending Miami Open champion Aryna Sabalenka toughed out an opening win over American Ann Li.
Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca both produce a booming sound when they connect with the ball on their ferocious cuts. But that was no match for the noise Friday night on the stadium court at the Miami Open presented by Itau.
Back on court after a shortened Indian Wells run, Coco Gauff settles into the match, stretches rallies and pulls away late to turn a difficult start into a three-set win at the Miami Open.
Surely Reilly Opelka’s serve, already one of the most feared weapons in tennis, couldn’t get much better.
Coco Gauff had a sports icon in attendance during her second round win, while Belinda Bencic revealed her strategy for handling long delays. Here's the best from around the grounds Friday at the Miami Open.
Here's what is on the line in each contest. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
Ottawa has given season ticket holders access to extra seats for rivalry games at Canadian Tire Centre — but there's one catch.
The Athletic asked its NHL staff to put all 32 teams into five playoff tiers and highlight what's at stake for each club in the stretch run.
The Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot following their 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane were scratched for Friday night's game against Colorado because of unspecified injuries.
Plus: How the heck are the Pittsburgh Penguins so good?.
We’ve picked one player from each team to watch during the final stretch of the season.
Here's how the race for the top overall seed looks. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
How has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?.
This year’s Sabres aren’t just the season’s best bandwagon team; they might be the single greatest bandwagon team of all time.
In a season in which his physical play hasn't been as prominent, Tkachuk knew he "needed to have a big game." He set the tone early.
Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky had an uncharacteristically quiet trade deadline, but he remains confident with his team.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 women's Frozen Four before puck drop on Friday night.
The future looks bright for Matthew Schaefer and Ivan Demidov. Just how high can they rise?.
NHL rule 31.11 allows players to become refs under specific circumstances. We asked GMs who they'd pick if it ever happened to their teams.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks, the team announced.
After Thursday's surgery, Matthews will face an approximately 12-week recovery time.
The team will play out of the TD Coliseum starting the 2026-27 season and the move still awaits approval from the AHL's Board of Governors.
Wayne Bennett defended Latrell Mitchell’s tackle on Heamasi Makasini that resulted in an eight-point try for the Tigers in a typically brief and brutal press conference following Souths’ hard fought 20-16 victory in Gosford.
The Tigers’ narrow loss to Souths has been compounded after their two halves failed to finish the game.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the Wests Tigers in Round 3 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Polytec Stadium, Gosford.
Jarome Luai went straight up the tunnel after appeared to suffer a knee injury in a collision involving teammate Luke Laulilii.
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon is hoping the “hurt” of his side’s awful final ten minutes against the Dolphins proves to be a beneficial moment.
Jye Gray scored for the Rabbitohs in just the third minute of their clash against the Tigers in Gosford.
Latrell Mitchell gave away an eight-point try for high contact as Heamasi Makasini scored for the Tigers on half time.
The Dolphins have issued a timely reminder of their attacking prowess, handing Cronulla a 38-10 defeat on their own patch.
The Tigers lost both Jarome Luai and Adam Doueihi to injury in their narrow 20-16 loss to the Rabbitohs on the Central Coast.
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi was bemused after he was penalised for a high shot on Sharks winger Samuel Stonestreet.
Cronulla Sharks host the Dolphins in Round 3 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney.
Justin Holbrook has given his side no excuses after their “poor” loss to the Warriors — despite a lopsided penalty count that seriously hampered the Newcastle side.
The Wests Tigers, jubilant one week, in crisis the next.
Bring on the Battle for Brisbane.
The Newcastle Knights take on the New Zealand Warriors in Round 3 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
Only a handful of fans were there on Saturday to see Bronson Xerri score with his first touch after being dropped to reserve grade. But has he done enough to earn an NRL recall?.
Panthers winger Thomas Jenkins continues his night out against the Roosters, running 70m for his fourth try of the night.
There was not a more fearsome sight than that of Kelma Tuilagi tearing apart the vaunted Broncos pack. This is how he made it to the big time.
Follow all the action from Round 3 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
The New Zealand Warriors have dominated the Newcastle Knights in the Hunter, dominating the middle third to snare a big 38-12 win on the back of some Tanah Boyd brilliance.
Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves with immediate effect after an approach from Aston Martin.
Jenson Button has shared how he would “love” to drive F1’s latest generation of cars – the new Aston Martin ambassador admitting he is also “a little bit jealous” of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll getting to work with design legend Adrian Newey.
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Carlos Sainz admits he has no regrets over leaving McLaren for Ferrari at the end of 2020, despite losing the chance of possibly becoming a Formula 1 World Champion at his former team.
From Max Dowman to Kimi Antonelli, Sky Brown and Luke Littler, peak performance can be attained ever earlier thanks to support and science. Des Ryan lives on the west coast of Ireland and gets over to watch Arsenal only about three times a season.
Adrian Newey is set to step back from his team leadership role at Aston Martin to focus solely on technical matters, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley is wanted by Aston Martin to lead their troubled Formula 1 team.
Zak Brown is adamant that McLaren will be winning Grands Prix again “sooner rather than later” after two tricky weekends in Australia and China to kick off their season.
Formula 1 will open the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship at DreamHack Birmingham before staging further events at its new studio facility in Biggin Hill.
We look back at some of the most emotional moments in Formula 1 that caused the happy tears to flow.
The Giants were missing several of their top prospects, but Dakota Jordan impressed, while the Reds had several strong performances.
Jasson Domínguez had a strong spring training performance for the New York Yankees. However, the team announced that the outfielder is being optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he lost out in a tight roster crunch.
The Yankees optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.
Nationals top prospect Dylan Crews was optioned to Triple-A because of hitting woes.
Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has made the Phillies' Opening Day roster as the No. 5 starter, manager Rob Thomson announced Friday.
The captain of Team USA said "any chance he gets," he'll wear Team USA’s uniform again. That next opportunity could be the Olympics in 2028.
The family of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Costa Rican resort where their 14-year-old son Miller was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning last year.
The Marlins optioned lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, leaving the door open for right-hander Janson Junk as the team's No. 5 starter.
Righty Liam Hendriks, left-hander Andrew Chafin and infielder Gio Urshela were released from minor league contracts by the Twins on Friday.
As they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Friday following an agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association.
Opening Day is around the corner, less than a week away. Every club, at least for now, is undefeated, their record unblemished, their highest hopes undashed. But while no games have been played, not all 30 teams are created equal.
Crews, the first position player taken in the 2023 draft, hit only .208 last season and .107 this spring.
Both pitchers were on non-disciplinary paid leave since July. They will remain on leave but will not be paid until further notice.
We are officially less than a week until Opening Day. Chat live with Eno Sarris about his predictions for the 2026 season, his starting pitching rankings and more….
The 2025 Topps Chrome dual MVP gold Logoman card featuring game-worn patches taken from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani jerseys -- numbered 1-of-1 and signed on-card by the reigning MVPs -- has sold via Fanatics Collect for $2.16 million.
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Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2026? We have the names to steer clear of when drafting your rosters.
The Rangers' outfielder has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.
What the odds sheet tells us is different about Topps' annual retro-designed baseball set.
All options are on the table for Don Garber, whose contract as MLS commissioner runs through 2027.
FC Cincinnati couldn't protect a 3-0 first-leg lead, cementing a frustrating round for MLS against Liga MX sides.
Major League Soccer has released details of its 2027 "sprint season," the shortened campaign it will use to facilitate the league's calendar shift.
The typical cliche for a regular season is that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. In 2027, Major League Soccer will be the exception. On Thursday, MLS revealed how its short 2027 “sprint season” will be formatted as it nears flipping its schedule to a fall-to-spring format next year.
MLS is due to align with the European calendar in the summer of 2027. This is how the league will fill the first half of the year.
When Major League Soccer voted in November to align its calendar with European seasons, it left a noticeable gap between the end of one era and the start of the next.
Major League Soccer will play a shortened 14-game regular season in early 2027 before the league switches to a schedule that better aligns with those of its international counterparts.
As soccer's greatest-ever player has hit another milestone, Will Jeanes crunches his astonishing numbers.
HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 08: Adri Mehmeti #15 of the New York Red Bulls warms up before a match against the CF Montréal at Sports Illustrated Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Inter Miami set its sights on a Concacaf Champions Cup title, but it's Nashville that's going through despite Messi's slice of history.
Fresh off back-to-back wins, Hannah Green entered this weekend’s Australian WPGA Championship under plenty of pressure.
Hyo Joo Kim doubled her lead to four strokes Friday in the Fortinet Founders Cup, capping a late afternoon rally with a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-3 eighth.
Sungjae Im held onto the lead Friday afternoon in the Valspar Championship, rallying on the back nine to edge ahead of David Lipsky in firm and fast conditions on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook.
A transgender woman seeking to compete in women's USGA events filed a lawsuit claiming that a policy change adopted in 2024 unlawfully barred her from participating in a U.S. Women's Open qualifier last year.
Hyo Joo Kim fired an opening-round 63, including an eagle on the par-5 18th hole, and has a two-shot lead in the Fortinet Founders Cup.
Sungjae Im had a 7-under 64 for a one-shot lead over Brandt Snedeker on Thursday at Innisbrook.
Rory McIlroy has revealed his much-anticipated Masters menu, while opening up on his recovery from a back injury as he prepares to defend his Augusta National triumph in three weeks’ time.
Rory McIlroy hosts this year's Champions Dinner at the Masters, with his menu including wagyu filet mignon, seared salmon, glazed carrots and Vidalia onion rings.
From sushi and wagyu beef to chicken and macaroni and cheese, the Masters Champions Dinner has had a pretty diverse menu. Here's Rory McIlroy's selection and more from dinners past.
It's time for the 2026 Valspar Championship! Here's how to catch the PGA action on the ESPN App.
Amanda Anisimova was a point away from defeating Ajla Tomljanovic in straight sets in the Miami Open second round -- but then the rain came, and she had to take the scenic route to victory.
Victoria Mboko has had a ton of pinch-me moments over the past year, but one in particular has stood out among the rest. She revealed it after her 6-2, 6-0 win over Anna Blinkova at the Miami Open.
Victoria Mboko dominated Anna Blinkova 6-2, 6-0 to advance to the third round of the Miami Open for the first time. She hit 32 winners and converted six of seven break-point opportunities in the win.
Francesca Jones reached a career-high ranking at the start of the year, but injuries derailed that initial momentum. Now into the second round in Miami, she's looking to build herself back up.
Sloane Stephens, a former Miami Open champion, secured her first WTA main-draw win in nearly two years by defeating Jennifer Brady in the first round in a match between two wild cards.
Magda Linette came from a set down to knock off former Miami Open champion Iga Swiatek 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday night. Swiatek had won her last 73 opening-round matches.
Alexandra Eala's meteoric rise over the past year has come with heightened expectations. But the 20-year-old has remained calm and composed in the face of it all, with a mature perspective and mindset that keeps her grounded and in the moment.
After a straight-sets win Thursday at the Miami Open, Francesca Jones took some time to reflect on Venus Williams’ level, presence and lasting influence on the generation that followed.
Alexandra Eala came from a set down to beat Laura Siegemund 6-7 (8), 6-3, 6-3 in the longest match of her career. She'll play Magda Linette in the third round.
Last week at the BNP Paribas Open, World No. 2 Jannik Sinner battled past 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca in the pair’s first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting, with the Italian saving three set points and prevailing in two tie-breaks in Indian Wells. Among those watching closely was World No.
Rei Sakamoto added his name to the list of teenage standouts making their mark at this year’s Miami Open presented by Itau on Friday, when he earned his maiden ATP Tour victory.
The Nitto ATP Finals continues to raise the bar off the court as well as on it.
Joao Fonseca continues to make headlines across the ATP Tour, but few challenges come bigger than facing the top two players in the PIF ATP Rankings in consecutive weeks. The 19-year-old Brazilian now prepares for another statement opportunity when he takes on World No.
The Friday action at the Miami Open presented by Itau has resumed after early rain at Hard Rock Stadium. Two matches on outside courts at the ATP Masters 1000 event are back underway after the weather forced the players off court twice in the first two hours of play.
Jakub Mensik might be one of the ATP Tour’s rising stars, but even he knows when he’s been upstaged.
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz faces Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca on Friday in a blockbuster second-round match at the Miami Open presented by Itau. The pair’s first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting will begin not before 7 p.m. local.
The 2026 Miami Open presented by Itau continued Friday when top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated #NextGenATP star Joao Fonseca to advance to the third round. Taylor Fritz also won his second-round match, while Stefanos Tsitsipas upset fifth seed Alex de Minaur.
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter’s competitive spirit does not switch off.
With the start to the season that Carlos Alcaraz has put together, it’s easy to see why opponents are turning to a more ultra-aggressive approach against him. The No.
The WNBA and WNBPA announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA after the two sides officially completed and signed a term sheet for the deal.
A new provision in the WNBA's pending CBA fast-tracks the ability for players on rookie-scale contracts to make maximum and supermax salaries, sources told ESPN.
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.
The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new CBA. Sources told ESPN that the salary cap will start at $7 million and raise the average salary to around $600,000.
WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said that while progress is being made in CBA negotiations, a delay to the 2026 season could not be ruled out.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said progress is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement despite a sixth day of marathon talks with no deal.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters that there is urgency to get a new CBA done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.
WNBPA chief Terri Carmichael Jackson expressed optimism on Day 4 of CBA negotiations with the league, saying that continued conversations have helped "chip away at what the concerns are for both sides.".
The U.S. women's national team secured its second win of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, beating host team Puerto Rico 91-48.
The Adelaide 36ers had no answer for the blistering pace and stifling defence of the Sydney Kings who produced a record Championship Series win with the 112-68 triumph at Qudos Bank Arena.
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Having played the Sydney Kings on four occasions this season and only winning once, the Adelaide 36ers are well aware of the threat they pose. But all those previous matchups mean little when the two Championship Series rivals hit the Qudos Bank Arena hardwood from 7pm AEDT on Saturday.
AAP. Sydney Kings superstar Kendric Davis won’t deny he carries a chip on his shoulder into the NBL Championship Series.
Everywhere he’s coached, he’s been successful, and that’s why Brian Goorjian is known as the GOAT (greatest of all time) in terms of basketball coaching in Australia.
For the best part of two decades, the Adelaide 36ers have been struggling to regain their NBL identity, which was forged during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
AAP. Josh Giddey continues to break NBA records but he can't seem to buy enough wins at the moment to get Chicago into the playoffs.
The Adelaide 36ers have received a huge boost on the eve of their highly anticipated Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series with Sydney. According to CODE Sports, big man Nick Rakocevic is set to re-sign with the Adelaide 36ers until the end of the 2026-27 season.
After a jam-packed regular season and the Playoffs that delivered big performances all over, it all comes down to the Championship Series between the top two teams in the league.
Melbourne United has announced Travis Knipe will join the club’s ownership group and board of directors, with his 30 per cent share acquisition bringing the club's estimated valuation up to $50 million dollars.
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring the College Football Playoff and other postseason games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup in December.
The NCAA on Thursday approved a one-year trial rule that gives a player a break from a half-game suspension for his first targeting penalty.
Florida State kicker Conor McAneney was arrested and jailed on multiple charges Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A federal court in California has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against ESPN and reporter Xuan Thai by former Stanford football coach Troy Taylor.
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Curt Cignetti, who coached Indiana to its first national title in football, will drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback shared the story on a recent episode of his podcast.
Former Ole Miss and Duke head coach and Tennessee assistant David Cutcliffe is retiring from his role as special assistant to Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey.
In his first year at Michigan, coach Kyle Whittingham looks to develop sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood into a "completely finished product" and improve the Wolverines' struggling passing game.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.
Tess Craven thought she'd have a few quiet games of cricket over summer but a social media post blew the secret.
After several pre-seasons scuppered by injury, Mua Laloifi is raring to go for 2026.
Four rule alterations have been confirmed for the 2026 AFLW season.
Danielle Smith has been appointed as Brisbane's new head of women's footy, replacing the departing Bree Brock.
The League has plenty to consider ahead of next season as clubs submit fixture requests.
The AFLW pre-season draft will be held virtually on May 4.
More than 150 players and officials gathered for the annual Gallia Cup in France last weekend, as women's footy continues to take hold in Europe.
Erin Lorenzini doesn't take the credit, but her role at North Melbourne has been huge in the Roos' success.
Port Adelaide is eyeing a Carlton assistant coach to replace departed senior coach Lauren Arnell.
Meg Lappin is following in her father Nigel's footsteps, making the move up to Brisbane with twin sister Ally in tow.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
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.
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.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
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Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.