Coventry boss Lampard signs new contract to 2029
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard signs a new contract until 2029.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard signs a new contract until 2029.
Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving encouragement that the France forward might be available this summer.
Emi Martinez is currently at the World Cup with Argentina but will he be returning to the Premier League?.
White-ball captain was given "100%" backing by Ben Stokes to take over the red-ball role.
Ashes comeback, county grind with Durham, franchise circuit and coaching among options for former England captain.
In-play, in-picture adverts will not be part of ITV's coverage of the Nations Championship in July, but the 20-second slots are set to return in November.
“Discofoot,” a dance showdown and soccer game played to disco hits, originated in France. Last weekend, in honor of the World Cup, it had its U.S. premiere.
The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition by Aditya Birla-led consortium, and the next step is for BCCI to ratify the process.
India captain acknowledged the tactical errors against Ireland while backing himself to lead the response against England.
One of England‘s most famous soccer teams is thinking about changing up its look, and leadership is looking to their fans for more input.
In certain sports, the United States stands as the dominant world power. We've won 119 of 121 World Series, 79 of 80 NBA Finals, 60 of 60 Super Bowls and all 12 College Football Playoffs. In World Cups on the men's side, though? Eh, not so great.
AC Milan sign Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m.
BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Ross Grant's set-piece impact at Hearts and looks at what he could bring to Celtic.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky signs a new, improved contract with the Premier League club.
Iran were treated badly while two countries were debutants but Saudi Arabia and South Korea should have done better. For a while, it looked as if Asia’s biggest World Cup result was on and Japan were going to beat Brazil.
In a stunning penalty kick faceoff with Germany last night, Paraguay has solidified its place in Philadelphia's July 4 match.
The World Cup has been a great reminder of what's possible when we all come together. Few places embody that spirit like the Bay Area.
Content warning: This story involves alleged depictions of rape. In a World Cup defined by close matches and huge upsets, Cape Verde has emerged as one of the best stories at the event.
Germany once scored 22 consecutive penalties in major tournament shootouts. They missed three as Paraguay won 4-3 from the spot Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties, an outcome that feels unbelievable to anyone who has watched international football over the past 50 years.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the numbers behind late substitutes taking penalties in shootouts.
Scarlets will be led by former Wales centre Nigel Davies for the next two seasons.
Leicester Tigers' England prop Joe Heyes signs a new four-year contract with the Prem club.
Outgoing coach will soon give way to Les Kiss but the Sydney match plus tests against France and Italy will establish World Cup credentials.
Ireland coach Simon Easterby says he expects Australia to try and "impose themselves" in Saturday's Nations Championship opener in Sydney.
The owners of Premier League club Bournemouth complete their takeover of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs.
Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.
France assistant coach William Servat said on Tuesday Antoine Dupont missing the Nations Championship was a “shame” after the superstar scrum-half withdraw from the July campaign with a calf injury.
Liv Apps thoroughly deserves the top award after an impressive campaign, with her Saracens coach, Alex Austerberry, also excelling. 1. Liv Apps Thoroughly deserved PWR player of the season.
Legendary former full-back Leigh Halfpenny will work as Wales' interim kicking coach for the Nations Championship.
The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...
Allan McNish has reflected on the Austrian Grand Prix after Audi narrowly missed out on scoring points.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the ninth Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Silverstone.
Silly season is ramping up in the world of Formula 1, with plenty of chatter in Austria about the future of Max Verstappen.
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
Adrian Newey has revealed the intricacies of the challenges Aston Martin have faced in 2026.
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for Silverstone.
After a third consecutive double points finish, F1.com highlights just how impressive Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad have been in 2026.
McLaren have revealed why they decided not to run their own version of the 'Macarena’-style rear wing during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, having initially planned to test it during practice.
Aston Martin endured a difficult race in Austria, with Lance Stroll retiring with reliability issues while Fernando Alonso trailed the field home.
Team boss Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's first big performance upgrade of the season will be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's #37 has had a minor operation to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and is expected to be fit to race at the upcoming German GP.
It’s now officially confirmed that neither Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider will remain with the marque next year.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.
With four teams fighting it out at the front, bigger-priced winners should be on the horizon this season and we look at the reasons why.
See beyond the action from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, with plenty of other F1 moments including a legends parade, Domenicali's driver dinner, and more.
George Russell finally stood on the top step of the rostrum once again after winning in Austria for his first Grand Prix victory since March. He held on at the end of a gruelling 71 laps in the heat to beat a resurgent Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli in Spielberg.
Williams will sport a Union Jack-inspired livery at the upcoming British Grand Prix.
There are six sprint races in the 2026 season and here is all you need to know about how the format works.
A significant upgrade package helped Red Bull fly at their home event in Austria, where Max Verstappen achieved a season-best result of P2.
Carlos Sainz claims Williams's performance in the Austrian Grand Prix was "still not good enough", after the Spaniard was forced to retire from last weekend's race.
After spending about 30 minutes in the medical room at The Oval, Dottin scored 26 off 16 to help West Indies post 125.
West Indies made one change to the side which lost to Ireland, replacing Ashwini Munisar with Karishma Ramharack.
Muzarabani picked up 4 for 65 in the second innings as Zimbabwe thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs.
Just a day after resigning as Newport County head coach, Christian Fuchs blows a kiss to a bowler after hitting him for six while making his cricket debut for Derbyshire village side Grindleford.
Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith stood out for the visitors as they came from behind to win the series.
Durham head coach Ryan Campbell says that everyone at the club was flattered by the way departing England captain Ben Stokes spoke about his county.
The floodlit match at Junction Oval will be the first time the fixture has not been held in Canberra.
While Sooryavanshi still waits for his T20I debut, England rested Archer and Tongue for the first T20I.
England will play pink-ball match under lights at Junction Oval to prepare for 150th Anniversary Test.
Figures spell out the highs and lows of a force of personality who could swing games in his team’s favour. He swept Nathan Smith for six on an acid-trip of an afternoon, his last on the field as a Test cricketer.
Coco Gauff attended the Bad Bunny concert in London before Wimbledon started, and was invited into the exclusive La Casita. Following her win over Tamara Korpatsch on Monday, she gave fans an inside look into what the experience was like.
After losing the second set and battling through a 21-minute opening game in the decider, Iga Swiatek regrouped to keep her Wimbledon title defense on track.
After a testing opening against the son of a World Cup hero, Alex de Minaur dusted the rust from his game when storming into the second round at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
One year after reaching her first Wimbledon final, Amanda Anisimova needed just 61 minutes to defeat qualifier Lina Gjorcheska and move into the second round without facing a break point. Two more former finalists, Jasmine Paolini and Karolina Pliskova, also won on Day 2.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka walked out for her first round match at Wimbledon in an eye-catching white kimono as she showcased her “respect and love to Japan”.
Jelena Ostapenko used the British crowd's support for her opponent as fuel for her win while Naomi Osaka delivered the latest fashion statement. Plus, several players are soaking in this year's World Cup around the grounds in Wimbledon.
Daria Kasatkina is well versed in saving her best tennis for the sport’s biggest stages and it is a good thing for Australian tennis that she was able to deliver a gritty win at Wimbledon on Monday.
For the first time in the Open Era, two Thai players won Grand Slam main-draw matches at the same event when Lanlana Tararudee and Mananchaya Sawangkaew won their opening matches at Wimbledon.
As Tatjana Maria prepares to face 18-year-old Iva Jovic, the former Wimbledon semifinalist discusses scouting the next generation for daughter Charlotte, embracing her slice-heavy style and succeeding in tennis' power era.
Mirra Andreeva faced a tough test in her first Grand Slam match as a Major champion, defeating Magda Linette 7-5, 6-4 in 1 hour and 43 minutes on Monday to reach the Wimbledon second round.
No. 7 seed Coco Gauff snapped a four-match grass-court losing streak in emphatic fashion against Tamara Korpatsch in the first round of Wimbledon, advancing to Round 2 in just 54 minutes.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Grand Slam first-timer Teodora Kostovic in straight sets. The three-time Wimbledon semifinalist relied upon 22 winners in the 64-minute win.
Naomi Osaka made another grand entrance at a Grand Slam, this time arriving on court with a 'Kill Bill'-inspired kimono that pays homage to her Japanese culture. Osaka then went on to beat Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5 to advance to the second round at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams kept her pulse on women's tennis during her nearly four years off the tour, and revealed that she thoroughly enjoys watching Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva compete.
Mananchaya Sawangkaew became the first Thai player to win a match at Wimbledon in eight years after pulling off a comeback upset over Roland Garros finalist Maja Chwalinska, who suffered an ill-timed slip up match point.
Jessica Pegula and Iva Jovic both recovered from challenging opening sets to begin their Wimbledon campaigns with straight-set victories.
Bad Homburg champion Karolina Muchova returns to the Top 10, while Eastbourne winner Madison Keys climbs back into the Top 25 in the latest PIF WTA Rankings.
British No. 1 Emma Raducanu will not play Wimbledon this year due to a stress fracture in her lower leg, she announced late Sunday evening ahead of the start of the tournament.
British 17-year-old wild cards Mika Stojsavljevic and Hannah Klugman will both face former Top 5 opponents in the Wimbledon first round -- Belinda Bencic and Barbora Krejcikova respectively. That's where the similarities end between the rising stars.
Diana Shnaider reached her first career Grand Slam semifinal at Roland Garros a few weeks ago, but she's put the run behind her, and Shnaider is only focused on the 2026 Wimbledon Championships ahead of her.
The sight of the Netherlands player crouched on the ground, soon to be engulfed by his team-mates, was a powerful, emotional moment.
A round-of-32 match against DR Congo means facing another back-five opponent. England’s ability to create is going to be tested yet again.
The exits of Germany and the Netherlands, two of the highest-rated teams, is good news for other sides hoping to go deep in the tournament.
Everton close in on a deal to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George following his loan spell.
The changes were announced after increased funding was secured from the Premier League, EFL, the FA and WSL.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
This is the latest across the game's biggest clubs in the 2026 summer transfer window.
Everyone loves an underdog story, but how much? And Casemiro walks off with another gong on day 19 of the World Cup...
Want to know what to look out for in a penalty shootout? Read this.
Michael Vigrestad, a team-mate of a teenage Haaland in Bryne, witnessed the first signs of a superstar in the making.
When the Boston Celtics' pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo ended with the Milwaukee Bucks trading him to the Miami Heat, they expected to easily pivot to a Jaylen Brown trade path where they would receive considerable interest.
LeBron James has not yet informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to continue his playing career during the 2026-27 season. The two sides have yet to meet as free agency is set to begin and James is expected to receive an offer from the Golden State Warriors.
Nate and Danny try to figure out what on Earth Portland is doing with the stunning Ja Morant trade. We also tell you exactly what Phoenix and Charlotte are doing with the Miles Bridges trade.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The 2026 WNBA season reaches an incredibly high-stakes milestone tonight, Tuesday, June 30, as the star-studded New York Liberty host the powerhouse Las Vegas Aces at the Barclays Center for the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Game.
Sam Vecenie breaks down the most realistic trade scenarios for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are nearing agreement on a Kawhi Leonard trade with the player portion of the deal mostly in place with Brandon Ingram the center piece going back in return.
The Golden State Warriors have not gained traction on a possible trade with the Washington Wizards for Anthony Davis. The Warriors are focusing on the possibility of simply signing LeBron James outright.
The Sacramento Kings are expected to retain free agents Precious Achiuwa and Daeqwon Plowden this offseason. Achiuwa joined the Kings shortly after last season began, while Plowden spent the year with Sacramento on a two-way contract.
The Orlando Magic are expected to re-sign forward Jonathan Isaac. Orlando recently waived Isaac and ate the $8 million guaranteed portion of his contract. The veteran forward cleared waivers on Monday and is an unrestricted free agent.
Veteran guard Anfernee Simons is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career this offseason. After splitting last season between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls, Simons is drawing a lot of interest as an unrestricted free agent.
Once they complete the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, the Miami Heat will have a lot of roster spots to fill. The challenge for the Heat is that they are working with mostly veteran minimum contracts to offer. The good news is that there are a lot of options for Miami to pursue.
The Mavs' new coach said handling college players isn't unlike what he'll encounter in the NBA: "Similar issues. Similar challenges.".
The Los Angeles Clippers have not pursued a trade for Jaylen Brown as he has come onto the market by the Boston Celtics this offseason, sources tell The Stein Line. The Clippers have no plans to do so even after they complete their anticipated trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors.
Kawhi Leonard is not expected to return to the Los Angeles Clippers next season as the team is engaging in trade talks after deciding not to offer him a contract extension.
Jaylen Brown could be a hot commodity this summer, but who can afford the Celtics' asking price?.
Acquiring Leonard isn't the ideal swing for the Raptors, but a reunion could be worth the price.
Minnesota's reaction to Naz Reid being traded to Charlotte shows the unique bond between a hooper and a city.
The Chicago Bulls have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for free agent Norman Powell, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Powell would sign a short-term deal should he go to the Bulls.
The Washington Wizards are showing interest in signing Russell Westbrook, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Westbrook averaged 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 11.7 assists with the Wizards during the 2020-21 season.
CHICAGO (AP) — Robert Lewandowski, the former Barcelona striker and Poland's all-time leading scorer, is coming to Major League Soccer to play for the Chicago Fire.
Deprived of a World Cup, Robert Lewandowski is still heading to the United States.At 37, the former FC Barcelona goal scorer has chosen to continue his career in Major League Soccer. Chicago Fire FC officially announced his signing for the next two seasons, granting him Designated Player status.
Rossi is set to head to Liga MX after a productive second stint in MLS.
Now that group stages are complete and FIFA World Cup games are moving into the Round of 32, we officially know who will be in the running to play Philadelphia's July 4 game.
The United States reached the 1930 World Cup semi-finals without Stark. Imagine if the country's greatest goalscorer had gone with them...
Alaska is a soccer outpost – The Athletic went there to speak to the people trying to change that.
Our writers dissect the major talking points as Canada's men score in stoppage time to reach the last 16 for the first time.
The legendary striker is a free agent after leaving Barcelona.
Bombshell!. Free in two days and at the end of his contract with FC Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski is set to leave Europe!. Fabrizio Romano announced this Sunday evening that the Polish striker will join MLS, and more specifically the Chicago Fire franchise!. An agreement has been reached; he will sign his contract in the coming weeks, and everything is finalized.
The international transfer market is witnessing a historic move. Legendary Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has reached a full agreement to become the new franchise player for the Chicago Fire, marking the beginning of an unprecedented chapter in his successful professional career.
Wednesday's market opening should be interesting based on sheer volume, if not star power. And maybe we'll get some more big trades.
The explosion in cap space and scarcity of genuine game-breaking talent on July 1 affects more than just the free agents.
Should your team buy or should they stand pat? That all depends on their needs, their cap space and how close they are to contention.
Sergei Bobrovsky, John Carlson and Jacob Trouba top the list of free agents set to hit the market on Wednesday at 12 p.m. Eastern.
Several stars will be eligible for extensions Wednesday, including Cale Makar, Nikita Kucherov and Quinn Hughes. What are they looking for?.
The Leafs are also keeping the rights to Nick Robertson, Emil Andrae and Jacob Quillan. All were given qualifying offers.
The Canadiens will retain 50 percent of his $6.5 million salary cap hit and $4 million actual salary.
Even after a slew of moves, the top of our board is dotted with perennial All-Stars, including Werenski, Larkin, Robertson and Hellebuyck.
Höglander, 25, has scored 120 points in 331 career NHL games, all played for Vancouver.
It's a hefty raise for Malenstyn, who just played the final season of a two-year contract worth $1.35 million per year.
Ryan Miller went from a law graduate to the Blues' assistant general manager and wears many hats within the organization.
The gap between the draft and the opening of free agency is often quiet, but not always. A decade ago today, it was anything but.
Lost track of which teams actually have money to spend once free agency comes around on July 1? We've got you covered.
This year's free agent class is pretty dry with so many extensions. Which other players might take themselves off the market this season?.
Vladar won 29 games in his first season in Philadelphia, then posted another four wins (including a 42-save shutout) in the playoffs.
The Blue Jackets are now reluctantly listening to trade offers. Which teams might fit both their criteria and Werenski's?.
Let's just say the San Jose Sharks did something big with their seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. With the 201st overall pick, San Jose selected defenseman Alexander Karmanov out of Moldova.
Both Yzerman and Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, spoke on the subject of Larkin's trade request for the first time Saturday.
Which NHL teams outperformed where they selected, and which underperformed?.
These are the top players who weren't selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, according to Scott Wheeler.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders This was the Las Vegas Raiders' plan a year ago: A team with no realistic chance of getting out of last place in the AFC West hired the oldest coach in NFL history and traded a valuable third-round draft pick for a middle-of-the-road quarterback about to turn 35 years old.
From QB competitions and roster holes to off-field matters, every NFL team enters training camp with questions to answer.
Huff has already embraced his new career, starting a company focused on preventing fires caused by lithium batteries.
The judge “reluctantly” denied the state’s request to require Arnold to wear a GPS ankle, which would have interfered with his NFL career.
The team released its 2024 first-round pick hours after a Hillsborough County, Florida, judge set bond at $1 million.
Doctors diagnosed Johnson with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2025.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders Cam Ward got a pass for his rookie season. Most quarterbacks have no idea what that's like. Ward, the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, had some hideous stats last season.
Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has ALS. The running back revealed his diagnosis during an interview with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America” on Monday. Johnson, 40, said he was diagnosed with the disease — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — last year.
Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has ALS. The running back revealed his diagnosis during an interview with Michael Strahan on "Good Morning America" on Monday. Johnson, 40, said he was diagnosed with the disease — also known as Lou Gehrig's disease — last year.
Now that NFL rosters have been largely built, let’s examine who got better and who got worse. The Rams and Ravens have taken a step forward.
The Hall of Fame running back, who was accused of murdering his former wife and another person, was added to Buffalo's Wall of Fame in 1980.
The Buffalo Bills are making the move to their new Highmark Stadium after five decades at Ralph Wilson Stadium. They aren't taking O.J. Simpson with them.
Brandon Aiyuk continues to publicly push for a separation from the San Francisco 49ers and a move to the Washington Commanders amid a contract dispute.
Two things happened that Major League Baseball and the NFL — surprise, surprise — handled correctly. What are the odds?.
George Kittle took to X to celebrate the first goal the United States men's national team scored during the 2026 World Cup. A minute later, the seven-time Pro Bowl San Francisco 49ers tight end shared something else that was on his mind.
The quarterback was denied entry into the NFL supplemental draft earlier this week.
Our writers explore several notable sporting milestones that could potentially be eclipsed in the near future.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans Regardless of whether you think the Cleveland Browns did well with the Myles Garrett trade, it should've been a moment of self-reflection for the franchise.
Every NFL stop for "Ceedy Duce" adds to his reputation. He explains how that reputation was built — and why he thinks it's incomplete.
World Cup players include both huge NFL fans and an NFL son, plus the final (for now) Brendan Sorsby news and more.
After some impressive performances, historic results and new stories, catch up on the biggest topics from the 2026 Dutch GP!.
The Italian will travel home to Italy after a full check up in Groningen.
For the first time since 2004, a Japanese rider stands on the top step of a MotoGP podium in a drama-filled Dutch GP.
The American team rule on Saturday afternoon, with Diggia completing the podium as the squabble behind lights up.
The issue that affected Acosta on Saturday morning has been found and solved, explains the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager.
A first ever top four lockout for Aprilia takes over Assen, with Bagnaia closest on the chase.
After his crash on Friday the #54 is unfit for the remainder of the weekend.
The Championship leader was back to the top of the timesheets and in control on day one of action.
The Championship leader hit the ground running in the Netherlands whilst Marc Marquez suffered a crash in FP1.
A new vision for accessible, global and talent-driven racing is set to begin in 2028.
The Broncos’ recruitment has come under fire following the signing of veteran centre Dane Gagai, a move that has left some observers puzzled.
There’s a huge Mitch Moses problem the Eels “have to figure out” with the star halfback’s unavailability in recent years placed under the microscope.
The Roosters’ gamble on Mark Nawaqanitawase paid off spectacularly. Now meet his former Sevens Olympic teammate the club has just signed before the June 30 transfer deadline.
The Panthers are desperate to maintain their lead at the top of the table when they host South Sydney in the opening game of Round 18 on Friday night. .
The Wests Tigers are desperate to keep in touch with the top eight when they travel to Kogarah to take on the resurgent Dragons. .
The Eels will be looking to bounce back from disappointing loss to the Bunnies but face a stern challenge against a Sea Eagles side full of confidence after dominating the Storm.
Cronulla Sharks host Newcastle Knights to kick off the much-anticipated 2026 NRLW season on Thursday night at Ocean Protect Stadium.
With Maroons coach Nathan Cross at the helm, the Red V have a notable new face in young fullback Montaya Hudson, while Maroons gun Shenae Ciesiolka also adds spark to a Dragons backline that will be looking to create more attacking variation.
A top-eight battle awaits with the Newcastle Knights hosting the Dolphins, with both teams having to contend with the loss of their Origin stars.
Samoa prop Lazarus Vaalepu moves from NRL side Melbourne Storm to Leigh Leopards for the rest of the 2026 season.
Parramatta host Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium in their Round 1 meeting - a valuable opportunity for both clubs to establish themselves in a competition where every win matters across an 11-round regular season.
The Queensland derby between the Broncos and Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium is one of the prime clashes of Round 1, with the Broncos entering the game as defending premiers.
In their second season back in the NRLW, the Warriors launch their season against the Bulldogs at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.
The Titans are flush with Origin players and will be looking to make their mark early when they host 2025 grand finalists and competition powerhouse the Roosters in an early-season measuring stick for both clubs.
The NRLW is back, with the Sharks and Knights facing off in the season opener on Thursday night while all eyes will be on Jesse Southwell later in the week as she makes her Broncos debut.
In a massive Tigers blow, Jarome Luai is out of this weekend’s must-win clash against the Dragons.
Manly halfback Jamal Fogarty has warned against putting too much pressure on the Sea Eagles rising star Joey Walsh as he steps into the organisational shoes of the injured Luke Brooks.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 18 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 1 of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership.
Collingwood has opened contract talks with star ‘pre-agent’ Jordan De Goey, but the club could be faced with an intricate decision over the length of his next deal as rival clubs continue to monitor his future.
Carlton’s resurgence under Josh Fraser has not only made the coaching search more complicated, but could potentially confuse plans to land father-son prospect Cody Walker.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Geelong and Brisbane kick off round 17 in a huge Thursday night blockbuster, while Collingwood looks to inflict a sixth-straight loss on Gold Coast.
The Hawks have turned to a rugby league convert to this week replace one of the league’s most in-form forwards.
A two-horse race for one of GWS’ emerging products is heating up, as a Victorian club prepares to make one last big pitch to drag him out of western Sydney.
A sporting league in regional Victoria is the first to adopt a concussion app aimed at improving communication and accountability around concussions at grassroots sports. .
Jamie Cripps hangs up the boots after 16 seasons and 277 games.
Noah Anderson says the Gold Coast playing group is frustrated amid a five-game losing streak, but insists there's no disconnect.
Matthew Nicks will back in his Crows despite a surprise Showdown loss.
A Hawks debutant will replace an injured star, while Geelong is set for two big ins for its Thursday night blockbuster against Brisbane.
Adelaide enters a new era this season with a significant chunk of games experience and leadership exiting the club over the off-season.
Melbourne is ready to be bold in the trade period this year.
The Giants are still pushing to be able to list Academy prospect Ethan Matthews outside the bidding process.
We’ve officially started the AFL finals race, with all teams having just eight games left, and the next fortnight is expected to shape the first ever top 10 finals series.
A Victorian club is set to take the next step in their chase for Lachie Neale’s signature, while North Melbourne is reportedly “throwing the kitchen sink” at a star pre-agent.
Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis has been left stunned by revelations the AFL allegedly didn’t act on a blatant global concussion warning for nine years.
Lions coach Chris Fagan expects Dayne Zorko to continue his career into 2027.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
There’s movement between Essendon and James Hird.
After owning the worst record in the AL entering Thursday, the Red Sox have won five straight games.
The arrival of July represents a turning point in the baseball season. Here's what we'll be watching now.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers was carted off the field and sent to the hospital after he made a ridiculous catch before colliding with the center-field wall on Monday at American Family Field.
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm was placed into concussion protocol after a scary collision with outfielder Jasson Domínguez during the team's 7-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
Naylor's history with the Guardians — and his reputation across the league — is complicated. Now, it's under a magnifying glass.
Ahead of his return as a visitor, Bo Bichette opened up about his time in Toronto, his iconic Game 7 home run and his departure.
The trade deadline is five weeks away, meaning MLB teams are doing daily evaluations about whether they should be buyers and sellers as the days until the Aug. 3 cutoff dwindle.
Andrea Arcadipane highlights the changes made by three players that are helping them finally taste success at the MLB level.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. The Boston Red Sox have had a disappointing 2026 campaign thus far. With lots of hope and promise riding on the backs of their young starters, the team has struggled to get off the ground.
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Bryce Harper was mercilessly booed. Matt Olson got a warm welcome. Kevin Gausman didn't get a video tribute. What awaits Bichette?.
MLB clubs have spent months planning promotions tied to the World Cup to court soccer fans, resulting in a number of attendance spikes.
Sometimes an argument over a hit-by-pitch might be about more than just a hit-by-pitch. Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor and Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, who are former teammates, got into it during the sixth inning of Sunday's game, a 6-5 Guardians win.
Sometimes an argument over a hit-by-pitch might be about more than just a hit-by-pitch. Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor and Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, who are former teammates, got into it during the sixth inning of Sunday's game, a 6-5 Guardians win.
The Yankees inserted Anthony Volpe at shortstop, then shifted José Caballero to second base for the remainder of the game.
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is returning to the injured list due to a left hamstring strain, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters Sunday. Langford, 24, was scratched from the lineup right before Saturday's 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to activate outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the injured list for Monday's game in Sacramento, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. Hernández, 33, has been on the IL since May 29 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the injured list for Monday's game in Sacramento, the team announced on Monday. Hernández, 33, has been on the IL since May 29 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.
The off-field changes are many at Richmond, but there's also a new game style coming in a hurry.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
South Australia banked another win, while Queensland was too good for Vic Country.
Adelaide triple-premiership star Chelsea Randall has announced her retirement at the age of 35.
AFLW players are having a crucial role on AFL match days that's reinforcing the 'one club' message.
Missing last year's Grand Final has Mia King determined to do all she can for another shot.
Star forward Taylor Smith is settling into Sydney as she continues to chase her dream.
Bombers co-captain Bonnie Toogood is hoping to put a frustrating 2025 season behind her.
The AFL has today confirmed the schedule for the AFLW practice matches and match simulation trainings as clubs build towards the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.
Ruby Schleicher is still pushing for a 17-game season, saying players are begging for more matches.
Viktor Hovland defeated top-ranked Scottie Scheffler with a birdie on the first extra hole to win a sudden-death playoff on Monday and capture the Travelers Championship.
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Norway’s Viktor Hovland will meet Monday morning in a playoff to decide the PGA Tour Travelers Championship after finishing deadlocked on Sunday after 72 holes.
Australia’s Karis Davidson admitted the pressure of contending got to her as Ina Yoon extended her overnight lead to five shots in the second round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine in Minnesota.
Australia’s Karis Davidson made a superb start to the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with the 27-year-old firing a seven-under par opening round 65 to sit second at Hazeltine in Minnesota.
A group of little girls start chanting “Nelly, Nelly” on the iconic Madison Avenue in New York City, as Nelly Korda strolls past with a stride and vibe fit for a rock star and an enormous billboard she adorns in the background.
The PGA Tour on Tuesday unveiled a dramatic overhaul of professional golf in the United States that will see the circuit divided into two distinct structures.
US Open champion Wyndham Clark overcame some of the worst treatment of an American on home soil by the New York crowd at Shinnecock Hills as he closed out a wire-to-wire victory on Monday morning AEST.
Rory McIlroy was once again targeted by a brash New York crowd as his US Open charge fell short at Shinnecock Hills.
Wyndham Clark has gone wire-to-wire to win the 2026 US Open — but only after a day of high drama at Shinnecock Hills that saw the unpopular star almost suffer a Greg Norman-like fate.
American Wyndham Clark seized a six-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler charged into contention for a historic triumph.
At just 17 years old, Cairns Taipans Next Star Luke Paul is one of the most exciting prospects in world basketball, and Josh Giddey believes the hype is real. "I love him, I love his game.
There's been consistent noise this off-season around the future of star wing Jaylin Galloway, but according to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, that speculation might be a thing of the past.
Melbourne United have made a huge move, securing Jacob Chance as their new head coach and head of basketball operations on a four-year deal.
The Cairns Taipans have announced the exciting signing of Australian Boomer Keanu Pinder for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
Melbourne United has announced Jacob Chance as its Head Coach and Head of Basketball Operations for the next four seasons.
303 days between games, Keli Leaupepe made a huge step in his recovery from an ACL injury on Saturday night in the NBL1. Leaupepe hurt his right knee at the CODE Sports NBL Blitz way back on August 28, 2025, so it’s fair to say it’s been a long and patient wait for the Sydney Kings star.
The Las Vegas NBA Summer League kicks off on July 9 and it will again provide a big opportunity for some NBL players to showcase their talent against the best and also allows some teams to look for import signings.
NBL Next Star Luke Paul was the hero for Australia in its win over Côte d'Ivoire at the FIBA Under 17 World Cup. Only a 19-9 run down the stretch got the Crocs over the line in close-fought content in Turkiye, sealing a 78-73 win and maintaining an unbeaten record in the tournament.
Cairns Taipans Next Star Luke Paul got off to a strong start at FIBA Under 17 World Cup in Turkiye, as Australia claimed a 22-point win over Serbia.
Adelaide 36ers star Flynn Cameron is set to line up with the Portland Trailblazers at July’s NBA Summer League, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. Cameron is coming off a career-best season, his first in Adelaide, where he averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
Unrivaled has secured two top international players. French guard Marine Johannès has signed a multiyear deal to join Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced Monday.
When Lauren Vincent, a grant writer from Boston, Massachusetts, went on the gameshow Jeopardy! to pursue her televised trivia dreams, she probably did not imagine that one of her errant responses would inspire a Minor League Baseball team’s alternate identity.
Our series that names the best and worst uniforms in every NFL franchise's history continues with a look at the AFC South. The post The Best, Worst Uniforms In Every NFL Team’s History: AFC South Edition appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
One of the English Premier League‘s highest-profile clubs has quietly started to roll out a new crest. Over the weekend and without much fanfare, Chelsea FC changed the profile pictures on their social media channels, revealing a new crest with a new font and simplified elements.
The Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays in the Florida State League, will play select games this season wearing jerseys that feature their home state’s often colorful weather radar maps.
With the soccer world having been focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the past couple of weeks, the usual monsoon of European club kit unveilings has slowed to a trickle.
The Macon Bacon, a collegiate summer level baseball team in the Coastal Plain League, will celebrate their hometown’s claim to the title “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World” when they play tonight’s game as the Macon Cherry Bombs.
Nike is reportedly considering a significant strategic shift in the way it will allow products to be sold online in China, and some industry analysts aren’t convinced it’s a smart move.
The Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics in the Pacific Coast League, are attempting to re-write the headlines about baseball in their hometown.
Our series that names the best and worst uniforms in every NFL franchise's history continues with a look at the AFC North. The post The Best, Worst Uniforms In Every NFL Team’s History: AFC North Edition appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Reigning champions the Melbourne Vixens will get a chance to defend their 2025 Super Netball title after beating the West Coast Fever 62-51in the preliminary final.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to their third Super Netball grand final in four years. Now they wait to see if they will face the Melbourne Vixens or West Coast Fever for a shot at the title.
The Diamonds include five players set to make their Commonwealth Games debut as they look to win their fifth gold medal in Glasgow. .
Despite male netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.
This year's record-breaking Adelaide Thunderbirds are shifting their focus to the Super Netball finals, with a third premiership in four years on offer.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
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.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.