Italian cricket in crisis amid sexual assault allegation
Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's World Cup debut as it deals with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.
Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's World Cup debut as it deals with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.
Spain international Dean Huijsen has apologised on Real Madrid's Weibo account for sharing content on social media that is offensive to Asians, EFE report.
Holders Chelsea will face either London City Lionesses or Tottenham Hotspur while Manchester City are poised for a test against former winners Birmingham City in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica’s Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.
Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary escaped a three-game NRL ban after being represented by his father Ivan at the judiciary.
2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire has joined the Silver Arrows' driver portfolio ahead of the 2026 season.
A new era of Formula 1 is already underway, so we've assessed how the 2026 regulation changes could impact the betting market.
The U.S. men's team also has been invited to Washington, D.C., this week.
Teams are allowed to apply franchise and transition tags to players from Feb. 17 through March 3. See who has been tagged so far and what could come next.
The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope’s team opened their Super Eights campaign with a dominant victory.
With the Dallas Cowboys, in the words of executive vice president Stephen Jones, "leaning," toward the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, the organization is also aware of the fallout from that potential decision.
The Falcons plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The franchise tag will cost the team around $16.5 million, all of which will count against the 2026 salary cap.
It has been no secret the Dallas Cowboys plan to use the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens. But that’s not the only free-agent decision they’ll need to figure out with the start of the league year less than a month away.
The Atlanta Falcons are planning to apply the franchise tag to tight end Kyle Pitts, according to multiple reports. The franchise tag salary for tight ends in 2026 is projected at roughly $16 million.
The Indianapolis Colts have had discussions about a multiyear extension for quarterback Daniel Jones, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Jones signed a one-year, $14 million deal with Indy last season and is set to hit free agency unless the team can get a deal done or tag him.
Meet the athletic wonders your team might draft, plus look at this year's hardest free-agency group to assess.
After the 2025 NFL trade deadline passed, Breece Hall was the last man standing with the New York Jets. Hall watched as both Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams were traded away, making him the physical embodiment of that Will Smith meme from the end of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Coaches and other observers see a growing need to protect athletes by regulating middlemen in NIL deals.
Here's how to see the next crop of NFL prospects show out, clock in and measure up.
How will the Cowboys' VP of player personnel aim to upgrade Dallas' roster this offseason?.
Reuniting with Eric Bieniemy and Patrick Mahomes could be just the tonic for Hill, who will turn 32 on March 1.
Free agency is almost here, and we placed every player on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?.
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is one of the big names to watch for at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on Feb.
The NFL combine kicks off this week with plenty of offseason storylines to follow across the league. The Athletic's writers discuss.
The running back class is both top-heavy and deep, but shopping at the top of the receiver market could be risky. What about the QB market?.
The NFL has descended on Indianapolis for its annual scouting combine. Which players have the chance to boost their stock this week?.
There’s still plenty of time for things to change, but the NFL competition committee isn’t expecting any attempts to ban the tush push this offseason.
Players around the league express grief over death of Moore, 25.
NFL competition committee co-chairman Rich McKay said Sunday that he is not anticipating an attempt to ban the tush push this year.
Celtic state their intention to appeal against the red card shown to Auston Trusty during Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian.
Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Our roundup of the U.S. players' contributions in Europe over the weekend includes more goals for Folarin Balogun and Tyler Adams' return.
Republic of Ireland's Nations League draw has sparked debate at Irish club Drogheda United.
Josh Sargent's hometown MLS team is getting something useful out of the player's transfer from Norwich City to Toronto.
After relegation fears, historic late victory has goalkeeper jumping in the stands and El Sadar dreaming of Europe. There’s only one thing better than celebrating a brilliant 90th-minute winner that at last delivers victory over the team you most want to beat, 15 long years later.
Five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks are set to feature at this summer's FIFA World Cup in a bid to speed up play.
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico and the potential impact on this summer's World Cup.
The government has announced plans for a consultation on a ban.
Kevin Durant intends to represent Team USA at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, the four-time gold medalist told ESPN, directly contradicting the widely held assumption that Paris marked his final Olympic appearance.
Kevin Durant told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.
Guerschon Yabusele nearly ended up signing with the Denver Nuggets rather than New York Knicks last offseason. Yabusele would have filled the backup center role behind Nikola Jokic that ultimately went to Jonas Valanciunas via a trade with the Sacramento Kings.
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
The Milwaukee Bucks were linked with a trade for Ja Morant at the trade deadline and numerous teams believe their interest was genuine.
The matchup between the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels and the No. 21 Louisville Cardinals is scheduled for a 7:00 p.
A very full 15 in 60 of well over 2 hours looks at the 15 teams in the Western Conference:. HOU: Breaking down their late-game offense in a rough blown lead against New York DEN & GSW: The Warriors pull off a troubling upset over the Nuggets 10:20 OKC: Has Cason Wallace shown more on-ball juice with their injuries? 28:17 PHX: Why is their defense so much better? 35:21 POR: Shaedon Sharpe's development in his 4th year 45:29 UTA & MEM: The Jazz out-tank the Grizz while avoiding a fine.
The broadcast of the Utah Jazz versus the Houston Rockets on February 23, 2026, is positioned as the nightcap of an NBA doubleheader on Peacock.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner were fined $35,000 by the NBA on Monday after both players engaged in an on-court altercation during Saturday's game, the league announced.
Duke's win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll.
Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to give him "interim injunctive relief" so he can finish the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide.
Duke claims No. 1 after beating Michigan, while Arizona reclaims a spot in the top-2 after beating Houston.
The story of the NBA cannot be told without mentioning LeBron James and Pat Riley. For those wondering what might have been had their run in Miami lasted more than four years, you aren’t alone.
Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has missed 11 of Kansas' 27 games this season due to hamstring, ankle and cramping issues. And the noise surrounding his availability has grown loud enough to reach him.
The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks for four to six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, as the guard recovers from a broken left hand.
With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?.
Jayson Tatum revealed Saturday he recently participated in a 5-on-5 workout with Boston Celtics teammates, marking a notable milestone in his recovery from a torn Achilles. However, Tatum said he has not set a return date and has not ruled out missing the remainder of the season.
We have been having a lot of non-basketball conversations recently, so it's good that we have wall-to-wall basketball games back.
The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.
Zheng Qinwen was a special guest on 'The Player's Box' podcast, sampling FIX chocolate with Jessica Pegula and Desirae Krawczyk. They also discussed the American's nickname, Dafu.
Back-to-back WTA 1000 titles in Doha and Dubai delivered 1,000-point jumps for Karolina Muchova and Jessica Pegula, reshaping the 2026 Leaderboard heading into the Sunshine Swing.
Fast-rising up-and-comers Iva Jovic, Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen and Antonia Ruzic are among the players up to new career highs in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings.
By taking out a draw of top-tier talent at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Jessica Pegula showed us that her late-career peak is the result of a relentless pursuit to refine her craft.
After seven straight semifinal appearances without a title, Jessica Pegula broke through in Dubai with a composed 6-2, 6-4 victory over Elina Svitolina, turning consistency into a long-awaited finish.
Ahead of Saturday’s championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.
Elina Svitolina watched four match points slip away in a second-set tiebreak that went in favor of Coco Gauff, but never lost her composure, breaking the American in the final game of the match to secure a 6-4, 6-7 (13), 6-4 victory in 3 hours and 3 minutes and advance to her third Dubai final.
California-born Venus Williams is set to make a comeback to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in 2026, competing in singles and doubles with Leylah Fernandez after accepting a wild card.
After grinding through demanding three-set semifinals, Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina enter the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final ready for another long battle, but who is better positioned?.
The WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz continues with the Sunshine Swing. Four tour-level and five WTA 125 events across North America and Europe will take place in February and March, including the 1000s at Indian Wells and Miami. Here is everything you need to know.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is back at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships determined to go one step further than last year, and the top seed made a confident start to his 2026 campaign on Monday, despite needing six match points to cross the line. The No.
Andy Roddick is joining ESPN for its coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal announced Monday.
Fresh coaching firepower surrounds Grigor Dimitrov while he prepares for the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC. Former No.
Luca Van Assche returned to the Top 100 of the PIF ATP Rankings for the first time in 21 months following his Sunday triumph at the ATP Challenger event in Lille, France.
Carlos Alcaraz, Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Sebastian Korda won titles during a three-tournament week on the ATP Tour. ATPTour.com looks at the movers of the week as of Monday 23 February.
After three painful losses in tour-level finals, Tomas Martin Etcheverry has finally broken through to claim his maiden ATP Tour title.
Sebastian Korda earned his third ATP Tour title on Sunday at the Delray Beach Open, where he defeated fifth-seeded countryman Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3 in the final. A 2021 finalist in Delray Beach, Korda went one step further to become the ninth American champion at the event.
Joao Fonseca and Marcelo Melo earned a storybook finish on Sunday when they claimed an ATP 500 title on home soil at the Rio Open presented by Claro. The home favourites rallied past Constantin Frantzen and Robin Haase 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 to clinch the trophy on their team debut in Rio de Janeiro.
Tomas Martin Etcheverry will not soon forget his dramatic run to capture his maiden ATP Tour title at the Rio Open presented by Claro.
The ATP Tour season continues across three continents and two surfaces this week. Alexander Zverev leads the field at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC in Acapulco, while Felix Auger-Aliassime is the top seed at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton is determined to harness the power of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as he looks to connect with America's large Polynesian community. .
Phil Gould lifts the lid on his chat with Perth Bears recruitment staff.
Nicho Hynes responds to criticism of him and Braydon Trindall.
Jake Trbojevic admits he was disappointed to miss out on captaining Manly but put full support behind his brother.
The Panthers captain and the coach arrived at NRL HQ in matching suits before successfully arguing for a careless high tackle charge against the halfback to be downgraded.
The Panthers opted not to have a lawyer represent Nathan Cleary at the judiciary.
The man who controls the $10.9 billion Raiders franchise is hoping to be at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, and had some tips for the NRL as it attempts to gain a foothold in the US.
Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary successfully argued for son Nathan to have a high tackle charge downgraded, clearing him to play in Round 1.
Ex-NRL star Wendell Sailor has pleaded guilty to resisting police following a late-night incident on a Wollongong street late last year.
Canterbury became the first NRL team to train at the Las Vegas Raiders’ $105 million facility since rugby league embarked on its Vegas venture two years ago.
Well-travelled winger Matty Russell joins Catalans Dragons from Championship club Oldham until the end of the season.
Huddersfield will be without suspended back row Sam Hewitt for Friday's Super League early-season basement battle at Castleford.
Daly Cherry-Evans has new colours, a new number and a new remit – unlocking the game’s most creative playmaker, and his heir apparent.
The Panthers don’t have to worry about another early-season stumble after coach Ivan Cleary came to his son’s rescue at the NRL judiciary where Nathan had his careless high tackle charge downgraded on Monday night.
North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey says a win in wildcard round definitely counts as a finals win.
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo and captain Stephen Crichton will join NRL 360 for the first show of 2026, from 3.30pm on Thursday, February 26.
Our resident guru Lone Scout runs the rule over the Fantasy Winners and Losers from the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.
Benji Marshall might be locked up until 2030, but the Tigers need to end the longest finals drought in the NRL sooner rather than later.
With critical broadcast talks underway to shore up the NRL’s future, rugby league has announced significant revenue and viewership wins from 2025.
The NRL's strategy to increase the game's presence in schools has contributed to another big jump in community rugby league participation in 2025. .
One of the two new expansion franchises in the National Women’s Soccer League for 2026 is ready to climb to the top of the mountain in their inaugural home kits. Denver Summit FC unveiled their first-ever kits, made by league-wide supplier Nike, at an event on Monday, February 23, at.
Serena Williams is officially eligible to return to professional tennis—but it doesn’t appear like it will happen at Indian Wells next month.
A wave of violence following the killing of a cartel leader has caused chaos in Mexico. On Sunday, Mexican special forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the Jalisco New Generation cartel leader known as El Mencho.
The Triple-A Round Rock Express base their primary identity on their hometown’s association with the railroad industry, with a suite of logos that feature an oncoming locomotive.
The spring football league features three new franchises in the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm.
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the High-A South Atlantic League, will play select games as the Pork Rollers in 2026, an alternate identity that combines two of New Jersey’s cultural touchstones, bowling and a breakfast meat known in different parts of the state as.
All 30 MLB teams are getting colourful new Spring Training caps for 2026, with a blooming cactus for Cactus League clubs and an embroidered grapefruit for Grapefruit League teams, plus location-specific side patches and interior details.
When batters step in against the newest team in the collegiate summer level Prospect League, the Decatur Bean Ballers, they are not going to want to crowd the plate. The nickname Bean Ballers is first and foremost a tribute to Decatur’s history as the Soybean Capital of the World, a.
With their new fourth kit unveiled this week, Serie A giants Juventus are taking a new direction with their traditional black-and-white stripes.
After playing roughly two-thirds of the 2025-26 Premier League season without a sponsor logo on the front of their shirts, Chelsea FC has brought an industrial artificial intelligence company on board as their primary sponsor for the remainder of the campaign.
graham Pauley's bid to start at third base for the Miami Marlins is on hold due to right forearm tightness, and he will be shut down for the season.
Emerson is the top high school prospect in this class. Injuries thinned the Amegy College Series talent pool but Wes Mendes looked strong.
The Orioles signed veteran Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal in a move that adds infield depth with third baseman Jordan Westburg out at least through April.
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Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, who hit just .199 for the Dodgers last season, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs, manager Craig Counsell said.
Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position?.
With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.
Ohtani will only be a DH during the WBC, but he plans to simulate live pitching sessions and throw bullpens while away from the Dodgers.
With several players in their 20s who could take a step forward, Red Sox president Craig Breslow is optimistic about the lineup's potential.
Stephen Vogt and Tony Arnerich had long been confused for one another. Now, they’re on the same staff, and it has colleagues seeing double.
MLB's ABS challenge system is up and running this spring — and it's about to change baseball profoundly. Here's everything you need to know.
The population of the Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem corridor, now nearly 3 million, has roughly doubled since MLB last expanded in 1998.
The Society for American Baseball Research keeps a database of all triple plays. None have begun with a base hit.
Sterling said that "all things" are good and credited his children for taking care of him during his recovery.
The Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
Nimmo opened up about his bond with Steve Cohen, the clubhouse dynamic with Francisco Lindor and his new role as a mentor in Texas.
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.
“If you can’t have a successful operation in Los Angeles, it’s hard to see what the problem is," said MLBPA director Bruce Meyer.
The first baseman, who still needs to pass a physical, can earn a $1.5 million base salary if he makes Cleveland's major-league roster.
Twins All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be available for the start of the season after an MRI revealed only inflammation in his lower back.
West Indies seamer brings five-year association with Surrey to an end.
Harry Brook’s side have been unconvincing against the turning ball and will face a team that has an attack packed with spinning options.
After Hetmyer and Powell powered West Indies to 254 for 6, Zimbabwe could manage only 147.
Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.
The R Premadasa Stadium will host Sri Lanka if they are drawn to face anyone other than India, and if Pakistan don't make the last four.
Pallekele has been happy hunting ground for Group 2 leaders, but Pakistan are team most in need of victory.
With Pakistan's spinners promising to provide a "tough time", England's frequent batting weakness stand between them and a World Cup semi-final.
ECB has written to Hundred franchises reminding them that players should be picked on merit.
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan remains hopeful of securing a contract to play in the Hundred this year, despite reports that the tournament’s four Indian-owned teams will not consider signing players from the country, but he admitted that selection decisions are “not in our hands”. Farhan, who is the leading run-scorer at the T20 World Cup, is one of 63 Pakistani players on the 710-name longlist put forward for the men’s auction on 12 March.
Major upgrades to Hobart's power grid to supply the Macquarie Point stadium are yet to be finalised or costed, with the final estimate for the precinct's energy demand increasing by almost 50 per cent in a year.
Which club has the most All-Australians, and which has the most top-10 picks?.
Demons skipper Max Gawn hasn't given up hope of taking the field with his premiership teammate Steven May after the defender's tumultuous off-season.
Richmond AFL player Mykelti Lefau has been hit with a one-game ban after a drink-driving offence.
The Match Review findings for the match simulation games are in.
Mykelti Lefau is banned for two matches after a drink driving charge that will see him miss a pre-season clash as well as round one.
Bailey Dale picked up a knee strain during last week's match simulation against Sydney, while a fellow Dog is set to feature in Friday's practice match.
Matt Rowell isn't expected to feature in Gold Coast's first three games after breaking his finger in AFL Origin.
Several of Collingwood's defensive stalwarts have suffered interrupted preseasons, but skipper Darcy Moore isn't concerned just yet.
Cats star Jeremy Cameron is on track to line up against the Suns in Opening Round.
The Pies could be without two important defenders for their clash against the Saints.
Izak Rankine has revealed he pondered walking away from the AFL after he was thrust into the public spotlight for a homophobic remark. Max Gawn had some concerns to get off his chest during the annual dinner with Andrew Dillon, Richard Goyder and incoming commission chair Craig Drummond.
Luke Ryan is fighting to earn a spot in Fremantle's side for round one after an injury-interrupted pre-season.
Richmond captain Toby Nankervis speaks on Mykelti Lefau's DUI charge overnight.
Boston Dowling is getting his chance to impress at Richmond.
Collingwood sent a letter to members last week seeking bequests. Mum wasn’t overly impressed when one arrived for her husband, who passed away three years ago.
Richmond’s Mykelti Lefau will miss round one as part of a club-imposed ban for drink driving after returning a blood alcohol reading that was more than twice the legal limit.
The projected No. 1 NBA draft pick has sat out enough time to cast uncertainty on his team's potential in March.
North Carolina's Henri Veesaar scored 19 points Saturday in his return after missing two straight games with a lower-body injury.
AJ Dybantsa had 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help No. 23 BYU defeat No. 6 Iowa State 79-69 Saturday, its first victory over a top 10 opponent this season, and Cougars coach Kevin Young called the freshman's effort his "most complete game.".
Donovan Dent hit a layup at the buzzer in overtime to lift UCLA over No. 10 Illinois 95-94 on Saturday after the Bruins rallied from a 23-point deficit, the program's largest comeback since rallying from 19 down in a 2019 home victory over Oregon.
Oklahoma retired Buddy Hield's No. 24 jersey at halftime of a game against Texas A&M on Saturday night.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points, and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 on Saturday in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation's capital.
We rerank the top 4 teams after Duke and Arizona beat Michigan and Houston, respectively.
St. John's breezed past Creighton on Saturday for its 13th straight victory -- marking the program's longest winning streak in 41 years.
Senior guard Anthony Dell'Orso tied a season high with 22 points, and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday -- the Wildcats' 25th victory of the season -- to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference.
The Atlantic 10 has issued fines and reprimands to Saint Louis and VCU following Friday night's bench-clearing fracas that marred the Billikens' win over the Rams.
England's downturn in form has been steep and sudden. Why has their Six Nations campaign turned from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job?.
England have been handed a gruelling 25,000-mile travel itinerary for their inaugural Nations Championship fixtures in July and are expected to split their squad and field a weakened team against Fiji as a result.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the key differences between football's video assistant referees and rugby union's use of television match officials.
Ireland wing James Lowe is a doubt for the Six Nations game against Wales after he sustained a groin injury in his side's 42-21 victory over England.
Steve Tandy releases players for the next round of the United Rugby Championship but Rhys Davies is ruled out of the Six Nations.
England will take to the skies for their summer fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, posing difficult decisions for the team.
Fiji internationals Ponipate Loganimasi and Elia Canakaivata will join Sale Sharks next season.
After their poorest pair of tournament performances in years, Steve Borthwick’s project is inevitably under scrutiny. The band on the stadium concourse were playing a familiar tune in the immediate aftermath of England’s latest debacle on Saturday.
Head coach Andy Farrell says the potential in his current Ireland squad is "huge" after Saturday's historic Six Nations win over England at Allianz Stadium.
Finn Russell, Antoine Dupont and Robert Baloucoune all impress in round three but George Ford struggles and Tomos Williams' mistake proves costly for Wales.
Williams have announced that Damon Hill is returning to the team as an Official Ambassador, 30 years after the Briton won the World Championship with the Grove-based outfit.
With the Australian Grand Prix weekend approaching, which F1 team stood out to you in pre-season testing this year?.
Pre-season testing is over and as Formula 1 prepares to head to Down Under, let's see what betting odds are gaining speed in the markets.
Lewis Hamilton has promised fans that he is “not going anywhere” as he took a moment to reflect on 2026 pre-season testing, with the Ferrari driver admitting that he is excited for what he has predicted will be “one hell of a season”.
Kimi Antonelli has conceded that pre-season testing in Bahrain was not “the smoothest of tests” for him after experiencing some reliability issues, with the Mercedes driver expecting a “tight fight” amongst the top four teams when the campaign gets underway.
Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz are set to become the first women to have an F1 circuit corner named after them, with Turn 6 to be dedicated to them at the Australian Grand Prix in celebration of International Women’s Day.
George Russell has been purring in a balanced car in pre-season while Aston Martin are still hunting for power.
Check out the best images as Red Bull Reserve and Test Driver Yuki Tsunoda wows the crowds in San Francisco demo.
New cars. New power. New teams. Get excited as Formula 1 roars into life for the 2026 season and an all-new era of competition.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the final 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
Toyota Racing Development said Monday that it has signed 13-year-old third-generation driver Keelan Harvick to a long-term deal as Kevin Harvick's son has fully committed to a NASCAR career.
Just over 100 days since Valencia’s chequered flag, the most exciting sport on Earth is back in racing action.
Stay up to date with everything going on across the weekend in Buriram, as MotoGP kicks off 2026!.
The 2026 season is in full throttle – and the official MotoGP App is your all-access pass to every moment.
Aprilia shine as pre-season concludes, with Marc Marquez edged down to third heading into Thai GP week.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto tries to answer the five key questions that came out of the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
As the second and final 2026 pre-season test wraps up in Bahrain, F1.com crunches all of the key numbers from the event.
Oscar Piastri has admitted that he and the McLaren team are “getting a little bit more optimistic” following the second pre-season test in Bahrain, though the Australian has cautioned that he does not believe the squad are “leading the pack by any stretch of the imagination”.
Saturday action concludes with a familiar duo on top – but plenty of stories continue to build ahead of race action.
Keep up to date with all that's unfolding as MotoGP gets stuck into its final two days of 2026 pre-season testing.
For a fifth year running, we've asked top club officials for their candid thoughts on topics and themes around MLS. Here's what they said.
Today in TAFC: Inter Miami's opening MLS match turns sour. Plus: Tottenham lurking just above relegation zone after loss to Arsenal.
The opening weekend of the 2026 season underscored some valuable truths for a league that yearns for domestic and global acclaim.
You know a situation is dire when it casts Luis Suárez as its level-headed participant.
Los Angeles maintained the lead until Emiro Garces was sent off the field for a second yellow card, setting up a successful PK for Fernández that tied it in the 66th minute and left the Galaxy a man short. Fernández scored five goals in 19 appearances with L.A. last season.
SEATTLE (AP) — Paul Rothrock had a goal and an assist after replacing an injured Jordan Morris early in the first half and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in a rainy season opener on Sunday night.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener on Sunday before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Sounders opened up their season with a comfortable home win over a lackluster Colorado Rapids side.It was a match overshadowed by constant VAR checks, killing the flow of the game throughout. That did not dull the Seattle dominance, however.
Major League Soccer has cleared Lionel Messi of wrongdoing after the Argentinian appeared to pursue match officials after Inter Miami’s season-opening loss to LAFC on Saturday evening.
After Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to LAFC, Luis Suárez, Messi’s longtime friend and teammate, appeared to try and restrain Messi.
Weeks after returning to the spotlight at the Australian Open, where he caught up with countryman Carlos Alcaraz following the final, Rafael Nadal traded the Rod Laver Arena for snow-covered peaks. The former No.
Carlos Alcaraz needed just 50 minutes to overcome Arthur Fils in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open final on Saturday in Doha, dropping just three games. Where did the Spaniard rank the performance among the finest of his career? “I played great. I played amazing,” Alcaraz said.
Alexander Zverev will compete for the first time since the Australian Open at the ATP 500 in Acapulco, where the German is the top seed. Zverev, the 2021 champion in Acapulco, learned his place in the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC draw on Saturday.
An ATP 500 title is up for grabs Sunday at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where the champion will need to complete double duty to lift the trophy.
Tommy Paul rallied past Learner Tien in an all-American semi-final Saturday at the Delray Beach Open to continue his quest for a fifth ATP Tour trophy.
Joao Fonseca erased singles heartbreak with a thrilling doubles win on Saturday at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where he teamed with fellow Brazilian Marcelo Melo to outlast Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner 6-2, 2-6, 13-11 and reach the championship match.
Carlos Alcaraz’s blistering surge through 2026 rolled on in Doha, where he surged to title glory at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
Jack Draper will return to ATP Tour action for the first time in seven months when he competes at this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
A rising star met tennis royalty on Friday at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where Joao Fonseca shared a special moment with ATP No. 1 Club member Andre Agassi. The 19-year-old Fonseca has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young players on the ATP Tour.
Before his rapid rise to become the youngest No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings in September 2022, Carlos Alcaraz was World No.
It was an impressive performance from the league leaders – but no other Premier League opponent will afford them this much space.
After conceding another late goal on Saturday, we look at the stats that show Leeds would be ninth in the Premier League if games ended after 85 minutes.
Prestianni has been suspended for one game "without prejudice" following an interim report by UEFA's Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector.
The Athletic's data writers break down the key storylines from the weekend's action.
Police confirm they are investigating after four Premier League players were targeted by online racial abuse at the weekend.
Como have beaten Juve back-to-back for the first time since 1952. It shows the level of their rise under Fabregas, who has surprised many.
Name all 17 players who have made at least one Premier League appearance for both Everton and Manchester United.
Fans should welcome the belief of sources on all sides that Harry Maguire will remain at Manchester United at least for next season, writes Simon Stone.
The key talking points from the Premier League weekend.
“We showed what we are made of but then you have to show it again and again and again,” says Arteta.
Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock and former SEC Freshman of the Year at Georgia, has died at the age of 43.
The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal on Friday that would guarantee housing for all players in 2026, sources said.
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing, sources told ESPN.
Liberty star Breanna Stewart will join Fenerbahce ahead of the EuroLeague Women Final Six, which runs April 15-19. The WNBA season is scheduled to begin May 8.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is not prepared to set a deadline for a new agreement to ensure the WNBA season would start on the scheduled May 8 opening night.
After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.
Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.
Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.
From Connor Hellebuyck to Auston Matthews, these players rewrote their stories emphatically in just a few short weeks.
The president called into the postgame celebration via FBI Director Kash Patel Sunday to deliver the invite.
Crosby, as in the Olympics, will be the story when play resumes for the Penguins this week.
There's a lot more to consider regarding Canada's total experience at these Games than just Sunday's gold medal game loss.
It was an honor for every player to skate for their country. Some will come home happy, while others will be frustrated.
Stamkos has more goals than anyone in the NHL except Connor McDavid since Nov. 26. Could it lead to a trade? Stamkos: “You want to win.".
Because of the Olympics, NHL players have less time between games than ever this season. How are they maintaining their bodies?.
The three brothers of Haley Winn, a defender for the U.S. squad, gained a spotlight for the colorful ways they cheered on their sister’s dream.
We know the margins are thin in single-game elimination, but this game was really, really tight, and what a game.
Hughes cards found a large number of new buyers and sellers after his winning goal against Canada.
Canada's loss in the gold medal game is a source of national disappointment, but the state of the game in Canada should not be questioned.
From before and after making the bold roster decisions that made the gold medal team, Guerin never cared what his critics said.
The hockey was great when the U.S. and Canada played for gold, topped only by the good spirit in the crowd.
Canadians and Americans jammed bars that opened early on Sunday to watch the United States deal the Canadian team, and the country, a devastating blow in overtime.
Hughes' shattered smile drew a lot of attention on Sunday in Team USA's Olympic gold medal win.
"Doesn’t matter what anyone says now, Auston Matthews is a winner," Team USA forward Jack Hughes said.
The Americans' gold-medal win helps USA Hockey turn the page on that 1980 story and inspire a new generation of U.S. fans and players.
The American men's hockey team paid tribute to the late Gaudreau brothers when receiving gold medals on Sunday.
It's unclear whether players will visit with Trump before the NHL season resumes.
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
Former Purdue and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at the age of 25, according to the Minnesota Vikings.
USC landed a top in-state target in four-star wide receiver Quentin Hale, who is ranked No. 58 in the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN.
A judge has denied Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's request for a preliminary injunction to play another season withe Volunteers, effectively ending his college career.
After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.
Tight end Preston Howard is returning to Maryland for his senior year after spending last season with Auburn, the Terps announced Thursday.
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges.
The Stanford Cardinal have hired veteran NFL assistant Kris Richard as defensive coordinator under new coach Tavita Pritchard.
It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars.
Oregon LT Isaiah World suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the CFP semifinal loss to Indiana and will not attend the NFL draft combine, a source told ESPN.
The 2024 World Champion will get his first taste of track action in 2026 in Thailand this weekend.
A new team structure debuts this season as Graham Webber becomes Race Director.
MotoGP Predictor returns for more, giving fans the chance to win some incredible prizes during every Grand Prix weekend!.
With just two days of testing left before the season opener, check out what you need to know ahead of the Buriram Test.
Normal service resumes as MotoGP returns to Buriram for the final two days of testing. Here’s how you can stay updated with everything!.
MotoGP has confirmed that the Australian Grand Prix will move to the Adelaide Street Circuit from 2027, marking a first of its kind event for the sport.
The world’s most magnetic sport returns with a bold new global campaign celebrating the mindset, machines and moments that make MotoGP unlike anything else on earth.
Reimagined and redefined: MotoGP Fantasy returns for another season of fun with some incredible prizes up for grabs in 2026!.
Updated riders, liveries, tracks and UI - plus new ways to win, share and stay connected around the official MotoGP mobile racing game.
‘Top Gun’ has enlisted the help of the three-time World Champion ahead of the 2026 campaign, as he looks to become one of the most feared riders on the grid once more.
Jacob Bridgeman heard cheers all day long for everyone but himself Sunday at Riviera until the final ovation. He made a nervy par putt on the 18th hole for a 1-over 72 and a most narrow victory in the Genesis Invitational for his first PGA Tour title.
Jacob Bridgeman held his nerve to win his first PGA Tour title despite late charges from Australia’s Adam Scott and Masters champion Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
South African golfer Casey Jarvis won the Kenya Open by three shots Sunday to clinch his first title on the European tour.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after beating Japan's Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.
Jacob Bridgeman came out firing Saturday at Riviera and never let up until he had the low score of the day at 7-under 64 and a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy in the Genesis Invitational.
Jacob Bridgeman holds a six-shot lead heading into the final round at the Genesis Invitational after a second straight seven-under par round of 64.
The DP World Tour granted conditional releases Saturday to eight of its members to compete in LIV Golf League events this season, but former world No. 1 Jon Rahm isn't among them.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul birdied her final three holes Saturday for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament.
In his 1500th PGA Tour round, Adam Scott has threatened to break the course record as he shot up to outright fourth place at the halfway mark of the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational in the United States.
Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman had superb finishes at Riviera on Friday, each with a 7-under 64 that left them tied for the lead at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy right on their heels.
The two prestigious All-NBL teams for the 2025-26 season were named at the competition’s Monday night awards evening, held in front of a star-studded Crown Palladium.
From the moment he stopped on an NBL court, South East Melbourne Phoenix’s John Brown III has caused issues for teams defensively.
Adelaide 36ers star Bryce Cotton is one step closer to history after being rewarded for his stellar season, winning his sixth Andrew Gaze MVP Trophy - presented by Hungry Jack’s. Cotton’s sixth MVP is the second-most by an individual, with only Gaze ahead of him with seven.
The incredible resume of basketball legend Brian Goorjian continues to grow after the Sydney Kings mentor won his record NBL Coach of the Year award on Monday night.
The Ignite Cup Final was a spectacle with the Breakers taking the cash, while the NBL26 season came to a close. NBL Overtime breaks down all that, plus The Gazeys, a Play-In Preview and more.
Jock Landale has made the most of his 16 minutes off the bench in Atlanta, scoring 17 points in the Hawks' 115-104 NBA win over Brooklyn. The Boomers centre knocked down six of 11 shots, including all three of his three-point attempts on Sunday.
Fresh off creating Ignite Cup history on Sunday, six New Zealand Breakers have been named in the Tall Blacks squad for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Winning the first ever Ignite Cup meant plenty to the New Zealand Breakers. While the prize money wasn’t a driving force for coach Petteri Koponen, it certainly was for Parker Jackson-Cartwright, who put the team on his back in the second half.
The dust has barely settled on their historic Ignite Cup Final win on Sunday, yet the New Zealand Breakers already have an eye on the future.
Moments that Mattered Presented by Mitsubishi Motors. Jack Heverin and Derek Rucker break down the final round of Hungry Jack’s NBL26, diving into the the Breakers' big Ignite Cup win, standout individual performances, and the biggest storylines shaping the end of the season.
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.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
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.
Eastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers.
Rhys Harwood will remain at the Roos despite interest from rival clubs.
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
We take a look at which players have pulled on the jumper the most times for each club.
Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia.
The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement.
Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
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.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.