India survives massive scare from minnow US in T20 World Cup
India is briefly left reeling at 6-67 against an underdog United States team, but captain Suryakumar Yadav helps the hosts avoid a horror start at the T20 World Cup.
India is briefly left reeling at 6-67 against an underdog United States team, but captain Suryakumar Yadav helps the hosts avoid a horror start at the T20 World Cup.
After an 11-year hiatus, the NBA is bringing back the Shooting Stars competition. The All-Star Saturday night contest will feature four teams made up of two current NBA players and one retired player.
Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren is pulling out of the Slam Dunk contest due to a knee injury. He will be replaced by Magic rookie Jase Richardson.
Marc Bernal celebrated a dream moment as the midfielder stepped up his recovery from an ACL injury by scoring his first Barcelona goal in Saturday's 3-0 LaLiga win over Mallorca.
Mikel Arteta has claimed Arsenal's nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League means "nothing" despite his team piling the pressure on Manchester City.
Michael Carrick is not being fooled into thinking Manchester United have "cracked it" after his dream start continued by beating a Tottenham side that captain Cristian Romero apologised to after his costly red card.
Wrexham suffered a double injury blow in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Millwall to compound a miserable day for the Championship club as celebrity co-owner Ryan Reynolds watched on in north Wales.
Rasmus Højlund scored a last-gasp penalty as 10-man Napoli won 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A on Saturday, keeping pressure on the top two clubs from Milan.
Almost five years after the European Super League's failed launch, Barcelona have ended their involvement, leaving just Real Madrid. But why now?.
Henry Arundell scored a hat-trick of tries as England launched their Six Nations title quest by overwhelming Wales 48-7 at Allianz Stadium.
England’s Ollie Cheshum galloped through the middle of the field as Wales were outclassed and outgunned. 15) Freddie Steward Dropped the first two high balls that came his way, which is uncharacteristic for him, but grew into the game thereafter. Lovely basketball pass to Chessum.
Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.
No surprises here, not even a hint of one. England have had tougher training sessions in preparation for this Six Nations and by the end the scoreboard spoke for itself.
A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.
Exeter go to within a point of the top of Prem Rugby Cup Pool A by beating Bristol, while Harlequins claim a shock win in Pool B over Saracens.
Head coach Gregor Townsend insists he is still the man to lead Scotland despite a hugely dispiriting defeat by Italy in their Six Nations opener.
ESPN has live updates from Twickenham as England host Wales in round one of the Six Nations.
Pressure mounted on Gregor Townsend as Scotland suffered a disastrous Guinness Six Nations start by losing 18-15 to Italy in rain-lashed Rome.
They say the Six Nations is all about momentum and Scotland, again, find themselves sliding rapidly downhill. Passion and effort are guaranteed from any Italy team, but they were clinical and defended magnificently in Rome.
Scotland open their Six Nations campaign in miserable fashion, going down 18-15 to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.
Rugby League Las Vegas Event Week will be another celebration of rugby league on and off the field.
Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers both ease into the fourth round of the Challenge Cup with wins over Championship opposition.
Dragons halfback Kade Reed chases down a runaway Sandon Smith, saving a certain try for the Knights.
Rugby league finally returned to Kogarah on a warm Saturday evening, with North Queensland and St George Illawarra notching wins.
Kade Reed produces a lovely piece of individual skill to score in the Dragons trial against the Knights.
Follow all the action from Round 1 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com's live blog.
After three years away from first grade, Pat Herbert was ready to get on with the rest of his life but a call from Wests Tigers got him off the job site and into an NRL pre-season.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has outlined how the new interchange rules will help clubs going forward while also downplaying fears that some players may not get enough minutes due to the expanded benches.
Justin Holbrook was hoping to have his halves problem solved on Saturday night, but he’ll head back to Newcastle in sixes and sevens after his playmakers were outgunned by Dragons youngster Kade Reed.
One of the biggest selection headaches of the pre-season looks to have been solved after Jake Clifford put on a clinic to help the Cowboys survive a furious comeback from the undermanned Bulldogs to win 34-30.
Hull KR ramped up preparations for the World Club Challenge against Brisbane by posting the biggest score in the club's 129-year history.
The possibility of a “Sivo, Sivo” chant reverberating around Allegiant Stadium hangs in the balance with Leeds coach Brad Arthur taking an extremely conservative approach to former Eels star Maika Sivo's return from a knee injury.
The next generation of Queensland Maroons will come together for a special camp in preparation for June’s Under 19 State of Origin match, with some familiar names amongst the squad.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has revealed he was “set on retirement” but changed his mind to sign a long-term extension with the club.
The Dragons’ finals hopes will largely be decided by how quickly Kyle Flanagan and recruit Daniel Atkinson can hit it off in the halves.
Michael Maguire has issued a warning to the rest of the league about what Reece Walsh will be capable of this season.
Payne Haas will reportedly sign a one-year extension when he returns from the Broncos’ World Club Challenge trip abroad.
Melbourne Storm is proud to announce that Head Coach Craig Bellamy has extended his tenure with the Club, committing to a new contract until the end of the 2028 season.
Cameron Ciraldo says the big prop is the missing piece of the puzzle for his Canterbury side, who now have a pack that can lead them to a premiership.
The legal showdown between the Parramatta Eels and Zac Lomax may not be done and dusted by the time the NRL season kicks off in early March, a court has been told.
On Bumrah missing the USA game, Suryakumar said "he was having a high fever because of the weather".
India recovered from 46 for 4 in the sixth over on a tricky surface and their bowlers did the rest.
There was, in the end, no shock – but there was not a lot of awe either.
"Our spinners have grown a lot recently. I think their performances have improved. They've become more experienced".
Suryakumar Yadav rescues India from an almighty scare as T20 World Cup co-hosts beat the United States by 29 runs in Mumbai.
Both teams begin campaign with confidence after extended winning runs, but England seek refuge from off-field rows.
Sri Lanka are co-hosts and have a good spin attack, but arrive at the big stage short on form, and possibly confidence.
The ICC has also pointed out to the PCB the potential material damages the global governing body could claim in case the boycott went ahead.
Hetmyer's half-century lifted West Indies on a slow surface while Shepherd closed out the win with a five-wicket haul.
Netherlands bowler rues loss of key moments in the T20 World Cup opener with his side having been in positions of strength throughout the game.
Terrance Gore, who played in two World Series with the Kansas City Royals (and was a member of their 2015 championship team), has died at the age of 34. The Royals announced the news Saturday. Gore played eight MLB seasons, five of them with Kansas City.
. Dylan Buell via Getty ImagesFormer Athletics first baseman Mark McGwire is returning to the franchise as a special assistant to player development. McGwire spent 12 seasons with the Athletics from 1986-97. McGwire got off to a fast start with the Athletics.
There are growing concerns among collectors around rising print runs, but how do they compare to the most overprinted era?.
The Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday after the left-hander won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.
Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the Yankees, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.
Jim McIsaac via Getty ImagesPaul Goldschmidt is headed back to the Bronx. The veteran first baseman is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the New York Yankees, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman.
Goldschmidt, 38, posted a 169 wRC+ against lefties, but only a 74 wRC+ against righties with the Yankees in 2025.
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract on Friday.
Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta won their salary arbitration cases Friday, improving players to 5-0 this year.
Former MLB catcher Buck Martinez, 77, is retiring as a Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games dating back to 1987.
A jury has found ex-major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
When pitchers and catchers begin reporting on Feb. 10, it will mark the official start of spring training and the unofficial end of the MLB offseason.
When pitchers and catchers begin reporting on Feb. 10, it will mark the official start of spring training and the unofficial end of the MLB offseason.
A jury found the former Dodgers star guilty of lying to federal investigators about his knowledge of an illegal gambling operation.
Who has too many players at one position? Who has a big hole to fill? We found the biggest and propose deals to fix the imbalances.
We are less than a month away from the start of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the excitement has been ramped up with Thursday’s announcement of the rosters for the 20 teams participating in this year’s tournament.
Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez announced his retirement Friday. Martinez, 77, began as a color analyst for the team in 1987 after his 17-year playing career ended.
The Mets have built a solid farm system through excellent drafting and solid player development, especially of their pitchers.
The Phillies' system is pretty top-heavy at the moment, but they have several potential breakout candidates at the lower levels.
West Bromwich Albion move out of the Championship relegation zone after a goalless draw with Stoke City at The Hawthorns.
Thomas Frank has said he has no intention of taking the captain's armband off Cristian Romero despite being forced to defend the Argentina international for a second time in a week.
Millwall consolidated their place in the top five of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 win at play-off rivals Wrexham.
Cole Palmer moved clear of some Chelsea legends on Saturday as he scored his fourth hat trick for the team, setting a new club record.
Viral Manchester United supporter Frank Illet his long hair is "going soon" -- over a year after he started a challenge not to have it cut until his side won five matches in a row.
Teenage star Lamine Yamal made up for missing an open goal with a trademark curler from outside the penalty area as Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 on Saturday.
Viktor Gyökeres scored a second-half brace as Arsenal piled the pressure on rivals Manchester City with a statement 3-0 win over Sunderland.
Barcelona outclassed Mallorca 3-0 at home on Saturday to increase their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings.
Kobbie Mainoo looked on his way out of Manchester United as they struggled under Ruben Amorim. Now he's pivotal in their revival under Michael Carrick.
Holders Dungannon Swifts beat Portadown 2-1 to reach the Irish Cup quarter-finals, while Cliftonville earn a dramatic late win over Glenavon by the same scoreline and Coleraine are extra-time winners over Carrick Rangers.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods, High A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays in the South Atlantic League, will try to bring their team a little luck this season with an alternate identity based on the rare white squirrel. Since they were first spotted in Kentucky about a century ago,.
The Wichita Wind Surge, Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in the Texas League, will play select games in 2026 as the Wichita Honkers. The alternate identity recognizes the city’s “unofficial traffic controllers,” Canada geese.
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League, will wear uniforms that celebrate their female mascot character, Nutasha, on Mother’s Day weekend this season.
MLB has released every 2026 World Baseball Classic uniform and cap set for all 20 nations ahead of the March tournament, from extremely standardized Nike templates to Japan's distinct look.
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t get traded, but he is taking a position elsewhere. The Bucks superstar is investing in Kalshi through his company Ante Inc., the two announced Friday.
A new ownership and a new home venue have also warranted a new identity for the Canadian Elite Basketball League franchise in Saskatoon.
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The Minnesota Twins are replacing the "MINNESOTA" chest wordmark on their navy alternate with a scripted "Twins," adding a new Minnesota-state sleeve patch, and swapping back-number/name colours for 2026 while keeping the rest of their rotation intact.
UFC CEO Dana White revealed that he is no longer involved with matchmaking and contract negotiations for the promotion company. White made the comments during his testimony at Nevada Federal District Court on Wednesday. UFC is a party in two ongoing antitrust lawsuits, Johnson v.
SAN FRANCISCO — Charles Woodson told Front Office Sports he has opted to keep his name connected with the branding of his spirits company—and forgo a minority stake in the Cleveland Browns.
The Golden State Warriors are set to convert Pat Spencer from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Spencer is averaging 5.8 points and 2.9 assists on the year. The Warriors are also expected to sign Lonzo Ball.
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that newly-acquired center Ivica Zubac has been dealing with an ankle injury and won't play until he's fully healthy. "It's kind of yo-yo'd a little bit," Carlisle said on Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers are planning a comprehensive front office restructuring modeled after the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers while positioning themselves to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 offseason.
The Eastern Conference's best team has "the perfect world of both" when it comes to talent and team chemistry coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.
After blowing an 18-point lead to the Pelicans, the Wolves' center called out the overall effort in a shocking loss.
An interesting thing happened while Scoot Henderson missed 51 games recovering from a hamstring injury: He recommitted to his faith.
An astounding 28 deals were made in the seven days preceding this year's deadline.
An undermanned New Zealand Breakers have kept their finals hopes alive with a commanding 11-point win over Illawarra Hawks on Saturday.
Our writers discuss the trade deadline, with the steep price Indiana paid for Ivica Zubac causing head scratches.
Luka Doncic is set to miss Saturday night's game against the Golden State Warriors with a left hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday. Doncic, who underwent an MRI, suffered the injury during Thursday's win against the Sixers.
Peyton Watson will miss at least the next four weeks with a hamstring injury, the Denver Nuggets announced on Friday. Watson suffered the injury on Wednesday night against the Knicks. Watson is averaging 21.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game since the beginning of the year.
Washington Wizards' forward Anthony Davis is expected to miss the rest of the season with hand and groin injuries, sources told Chris Haynes. Davis is looking to be fully healthy by the start of the 2026-27 season.
Josh Giddey’s Chicago Bulls have been dealt a further blow after an already underwhelming trade deadline, with one of the second-round picks they acquired reportedly taken away.
It appears Anthony Davis will be waiting until next season to make his Washington Wizards debut. The All-Star big man is expected to sit out the rest of the season to get fully healthy for 2026-27, according to Prime Video's Chris Haynes.
Ivica Zubac's debut with the Pacers is on hold because of an ankle injury he has been playing through since December, head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday.
The East-leading Detroit Pistons passed on taking a big swing at the trade deadline, opting to lean on their youth and chemistry with the playoffs a little over two months away.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from a strained right calf will come "hopefully sooner than later" and that the team just has to make sure he's healthy.
Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. made his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night after undergoing surgery on his left big toe in October.
Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson made their season debuts on the same court Friday night.
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Warriors with a strained left hamstring, but sources told ESPN there is optimism that it is not a major injury.
The Americans took a decisive 5-0 win on Saturday in their second game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Czechia has to do without Pavel Zacha at the Milan Cortina Games as the Boston Bruins center will not recover in time from injury for the Olympic hockey tournament in a blow for the Czechs.
The Winter House is a joint venture between USA Hockey, U.S. Figure Skating and U.S. Speedskating.
Here are the seven clubs — four buyers and three sellers — that are most likely to wheel and deal.
Hughes, mother to Quinn, Jack and Luke, is a player development consultant working with the U.S. women's team vying for gold in Milan.
Russia would have been bronze medal favorites at the Olympics and the team most likely to upset Canada or the United States.
From members of Parliament to Olympians in Milan, a Canada fleece jacket has become the hottest clothing item among fans of the show.
Switzerland is scheduled to play Canada — whose Olympic debut was already delayed because of a norovirus outbreak — on Saturday.
Video evidence in the case against McKenna doesn't support the charge, the Centre County District Attorney's Office said in a media release.
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will have his felony aggravated assault charge dropped, the Centre County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
After beating the back-to-back champs in another bloody, brutal Battle of Florida on Thursday, Tampa Bay hits the break on a 19-1-1 tear.
Plus: Making sense of the Artemi Panarin trade and deals still to come.
The Olympics are a chance to rest up, reflect and recharge for the stretch drive. Some guys really need it after the seasons they’ve had.
A special set of Power Rankings as players get ready to head to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
It's not in goalies' nature to fight each other, but sometimes they drop the gloves. Here's how it often plays out.
In polling 118 NHL players, the Czech Republic was the top pick, with support also for Switzerland, Germany and Latvia.
"The goaltending is so good it doesn't even matter about the rest of the players,” said one of the 118 players we polled.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler's memorable night, here are the 15 times someone came close to matching him.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Jarvis has 25 goals and 43 points in 49 games this year, and he was part of Canada’s gold medal-winning team at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Patrick Reed boosts Qatar Masters lead as he goes for his second European tour title in three weeks.
Ryo Hisatsune shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 on Friday to surge into the lead in the second round of Phoenix Open, where Scottie Scheffler rallied to make his 66th straight cut.
Aussie golfer Cam Davis has gone desperately close to recording an incredibly rare feat, not achieved on the PGA Tour in 25 years.
The Bay and LAGC tee off at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 9. Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.
Patrick Reed birdied two of his last three holes Friday for a 5-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead in the Qatar Masters as the American tries to wrap up a career-changing month in the Middle East with another victory.
Most of us can only ever dream of actually hitting a hole-in-one.
Chris Gotterup shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to take a two-shot lead Thursday in the first round of the Phoenix Open.
Scottie Scheffler got off to a shaky start in his bid to win a third straight PGA Tour start, shooting a 2-over 73 in the first round of the Phoenix Open on Thursday.
So it appears Scottie Scheffler may be human after all.
Patrick Reed, who won the Dubai Desert Classic and then lost in a playoff last week in the Bahrain Championship, finished with a 7-under 65 on Thursday to share the Qatar Masters lead with Daniel Hiller.
Tommy Paul and Ethan Quinn put the United States in the driving seat on the opening day of its tie against Hungary in the first round of the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.
Alex de Minaur will face Arthur Fils in a blockbuster first-round match at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, with the winner potentially facing Stan Wawrinka, who is competing at the event for the final time. The draw for the ATP 500 took place on Saturday.
Martin Damm and Titouan Droguet both used big-serving performances to advance to their first tour-level semi-finals with milestone wins Friday at the Open Occitanie.
Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie guided Great Britain to victory against Norway in the first round of the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.
Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open victory was important for more than just the moment. With his triumph at Melbourne Park, Alcaraz crucially extended his lead over Jannik Sinner in the battle for World No.
Casper Ruud will not compete at next week’s Nexo Dallas Open due to the birth of his daughter last week. The Norwegian, who welcomed his first child with his wife, Maria, shared the news on social media Thursday. "I am very sorry to let you know that I will sadly miss the Dallas Open next week.
Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime made a winning start to his title defence on Thursday at the Open Occitanie, where he overcame wild card Stan Wawrinka, who was making his final appearance at the ATP 250. In the pair’s first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting, top seed Auger-Aliassime earned a 6-4, 7-6(3) win against the 40-year-old Swiss star to reach the quarter-finals in Montpellier.
The 2026 ATP Tour season exploded into life in January, delivering a month packed with breathtaking shotmaking.
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are on the entry list for the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the season in March at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The hard-court event, which runs from 4-15 March, is set to feature all of the current Top 10 players in the PIF ATP Rankings.
The ATP today announced that Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as Chairman. Gaudenzi will serve a third term through 2028, having held the position since January 2020. Under Gaudenzi’s leadership, men’s professional tennis has undergone a period of unprecedented growth.
In a final between players ranked outside the top 100, Great Britain’s Katie Boulter came from a set down to beat Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch in three sets. It was the Briton’s fourth career WTA singles title and her first since Nottingham in 2024.
20-year-old Sara Bejlek finished off a surprise title-winning run at the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open with a straight-sets win over No. 2 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova -- her second Top 20 victory in as many days.
Emma Raducanu returns to a championship stage in Transylvania, Ekaterina Alexandrova faces a fearless qualifier in Abu Dhabi, and Ostrava offers a ranking reset for its winner.
Ekaterina Alexandrova reached her 13th career final on Friday in Abu Dhabi, coming from a set down and saving a match point to defeat Hailey Baptiste. She'll face 20-year-old Sara Bejlek, who outlasted Clara Tauson in her own three-setter to complete the run from qualies to a first WTA final.
Emma Raducanu battled past Oleksandra Oliynykova in a grueling three-setter at the Transylvania Open to reach her first final since winning the 2021 US Open.
The season’s first 1000-level event opens with a draw that could see defending champion Amanda Anisimova face Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals, while Mirra Andreeva sits on a collision course with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina at the bottom.
What were the longest matches of the Australian swing, who saved the most match points and who had the most dominant title run? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the 2026 Australian swing stats wrap.
After winning nine of 10 matches, along with capturing her second Grand Slam at the Australian Open and beating three Top 6 players in succession, Elena Rybakina registered 61 percent of the fan vote to finish ahead of breakthrough runs from Iva Jovic and Elina Svitolina.
Despite a singles loss, Alex Eala can continue to shine at the Abu Dhabi Open -- alongside fellow Southeast Asian star Janice Tjen in doubles.
Oleksandra Oliynykova saved 21 out of 23 break points en route to upsetting Wang Xinyu at the Transylvania Open to make her first WTA semifinal in just her second main draw. She'll face top seed Emma Raducanu, who defeated Maja Chwalinska in straight sets.
The entire Top 10 will be in Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open, including World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, two-time champion Iga Swiatek, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and defending champion Mirra Andreeva.
Ekaterina Alexandrova ended Alexandra Eala's run at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in straight sets in the quarterfinals, while Sara Bejlek delivered a flawless performance to reach her first tour-level semifinal.
Which player has the best chance to win her first WTA 1000 title? Which Top 10 player is most in need of a big result? We answer those questions and more ahead of the upcoming tournaments in Doha and Dubai.
Alexandra Eala showed her staying power in Abu Dhabi, coming back from a set down and a 4–0 deficit in the third set, saving a match point to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich and reach the quarterfinals.
Venus Williams, 45, will make her inaugural appearance at the ATX Open in Austin later this month, playing both singles and doubles. She'll be joined in the draw by Jessica Pegula and Iva Jovic.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will miss next week's Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha, citing a change of schedule. Lois Boisson has also withdrawn from the tournament with a leg injury.
The Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season, kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Amanda Anisimova will be back to defend her title, and she'll be joined by Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina.
An Australian Open title-run sends Elena Rybakina to the top, with Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina close behind after a busy start to the season.
Hailey Baptiste scored her fourth career Top 20 win after coming through a topsy-turvy three-setter against Emma Navarro in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open second round, while McCartney Kessler also delivered an upset of Leylah Fernandez.
As Mercedes-Benz begins its role as Premier Partner, the iconic star arrives on court in Abu Dhabi and Ostrava, marking the first visible step in a season-long presence across more than 30 WTA tournaments worldwide.
We break down the action as Arsenal went nine points clear of Manchester City with victory at the Emirates.
Thomas Frank admits Tottenham captain Christian Romero's week ended in a "perfect storm" with a red card at Manchester United.
The 20-team, closed-shop ESL was initially launched in April 2021, but fell apart following a substantial backlash from supporters.
Jayden Bogle's opening goal for Leeds against Nottingham Forest was perfect — and straight from the training ground.
Granit Xhaka sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his motivation for joining Sunderland, and falling out with the Arsenal fans.
Ronaldo has crossed the Beckham threshold, evolving from being famous for football to being famous for being famous.
The Manchester City striker is enduring a mid-season slump – and not for the first time in his career.
There is considerable pressure on both sides as they head into this match — pressure which will hopefully lead to another memorable meeting.
Lending their voice to non-football issues is not always a straightforward decision for managers and players - it can lead to a backlash.
After Leeds' win over Nottingham Forest on Friday, BBC Sport looks at what it all means for the Premier League relegation battle.
Micah Parsons to the Philadelphia Eagles? Jalen Carter with the Dallas Cowboys? It almost happened, according to Parsons. During a live taping of his podcast from San Francisco, the All-Pro linebacker revealed to Eagles receiver A.J. Brown that they were nearly teammates this past season.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — At the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters in 2014, a rookie second-rounder and a coaching intern learned from defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. The rookie would become a five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher in the decade that followed.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Most teams wouldn’t have traded Russell Wilson when the Seattle Seahawks did. Wilson had just turned 34 after the 2021 season, which isn’t young in the NFL but it’s usually not the end for a quarterback.
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is set to play in Sunday's Super Bowl LX matchup with the New England Patriots after suffering an ankle injury earlier in the week. That will surely make his mother happy.
In the aftermath of every Super Bowl, we talk about the game and the halftime show, but we’re also eager to discuss the commercials.
YAC, air yards, fastest player speed. Seth Walder looks at Next Gen Stats props for Super Bowl LX and names his top overall play.
High-fives, headlocks and full sprints: This is how the former All-Pro linebacker molded the franchise in his image.
Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.
Here's the origin story behind the zombie-like celebration that the Patriots, Seahawks and NFL have embraced.
Here's what we heard this week in San Francisco on the Super Bowl teams, upcoming free agency, coaching moves and one intriguing trade candidate.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will make changes to its voting process in light of controversy over Bill Belichick not being elected to the 2026 class in his first year of eligibility.
Even as the Seahawks and Patriots prepare to meet for a title, the never-dull business of the NFL rolls on.
The Athletic joined the audience during the live filming of the UK's newest NFL Sunday show.
Bad Bunny will get his shot at Super Bowl halftime show greatness on Sunday. Before he takes the stage, which shows rank among the greatest?.
The Patriots and Seahawks and Bad Bunny await. Here's what to know about the Super Bowl LX telecast.
Five coaches broke down the matchup, and while all favored the Seahawks, they also see how the Patriots could pull the upset.
Charlie Puth is singing the national anthem before the Super Bowl. How long will he sing?.
Signal calling, as it's known, is so old that most modern players probably don't know why they do it. So, let's dive in.
Did you know that Super Bowl prop bets were popularized because the game itself, at the time, was too boring? Here's how it happened.
In 1984, a pipe burst during the halftime show of Super Bowl XVIII. It was theorized to be due to the "super flush" phenomenon. But was it?.
The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
Time for takeoff: here’s the full rundown of what’s happening as MotoGP lands in Malaysia’s capital.
The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.
A day of two halves sees Honda and VR46 claim the top three as opposite fortunes for Yamaha see all their machinery stay in the pits on Wednesday.
Day 1 is in the books with a familiar #93 on top, but there’s drama elsewhere as Quartararo crashes and returns home to recover.
Stay up to date with all the action from the Sepang Test as MotoGP action in 2026 ignites.
Ahead of the Sepang Test getting underway, the Frenchman addressed the rumours that he’s signed for HRC in 2027.
New items, fresh faces and a return to action – three days of Malaysian testing await.
Mir and Marini pull the covers off their machinery for the season as Honda HRC Castrol conclude our 2026 Team Presentations in style.
"Marco Bezzecchi and the RS-GP say yes" - Aprilia confirm the #72's renewal in some style as the very first domino of 2027 silly season officially falls.
After just missing out on the title in 2025 to Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri is ready to go again amid all-new regulations in F1.
After getting behind the wheel of the 2026 F1 cars during the Barcelona Shakedown, the drivers have been giving their verdicts on what it is like to drive the new challengers.
Cadillac will become F1’s 11th team in 2026 – but how will the American squad fare in their debut season?.
As Pierre Gasly turns 30, we take a closer look at his rise as one of the grid’s most fashion-forward drivers, from his paddock style to front-row fashion moments.
Cast your vote for the team you believe will have mastered the new rules right from the start of F1's new era.
Excitement builds as the Winter Olympics kicks off in Milano Cortina, but did you know there are a handful of Formula 1 drivers who have competed in previous editions of the Winter Games?.
Max Verstappen has described a “good start” for Red Bull in 2026 following the debut of their new car and new power unit at the Barcelona Shakedown.
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Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he is feeling “more prepared” for the 2026 campaign, with the Italian explaining how working with a psychologist during the winter break has helped him to set goals for his sophomore season.
Racing Bulls’ leadership team have praised Arvid Lindblad for his “calm” and “professional” approach during the Barcelona Shakedown, with Team Principal Alan Permane admitting that the rookie’s attitude reminds him of Isack Hadjar at the start of last season.
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1's 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,.
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has said his old friend George Russell is "giddy" with excitement at being title favourite for Formula 1's 2026 season.
Lewis Hamilton has spoken about an “incredibly enthusiastic” mood at Ferrari in the build-up to the 2026 season, with the seven-time World Champion feeling a “winning mentality in every single person more than ever”.
Ayao Komatsu has admitted that Haas “expected more” from Esteban Ocon in 2025, with the team boss anticipating that the driver will make “more [of a] contribution” during the upcoming campaign following talks over the winter.
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris and his team-mate Oscar Piastri speak to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks, discussing their relationship, their new and improved car and their hopes for the new season.
Williams’ 2026 car has hit the track for the first time, with the squad confirming that the FW48 ran during a shakedown at Silverstone.
Emma Felbermayr has become the 14th driver locked in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with Audi confirming that the Austrian racer will represent them for her second campaign in the all-female series.
Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon has praised the “strong team spirit” of the new squad following their early mileage at the Barcelona Shakedown, with the mood in the camp ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain slated as “really positive”.
2025 World Champion sits down with Lawrence Barretto to reflect on his title achievement as well as looking ahead to a new season in Formula 1.
Lando Norris insists he is still as hungry as ever to win the Formula 1 title as defending champion, even if by his own admission, he does not have the same single-minded ambition as greats like Michael Schumacher and Max Verstappen.
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.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
The ugly half-time spat between A-League teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners has had an even uglier fallout, with Brisbane seeking legal advice after Mariners interim coach Warren Moon’s stinging post-match comments.
Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon has blasted his former club Brisbane for the “conduct” of their staff, which led to police involvement during Wednesday night’s 2-1 loss in Gosford — earning an angry response from the Roar, which said Moon’s spray was “inappropriate, irresponsible, and unsupported by any facts”.
Check out the 16 players still trialling for an AFL chance in 2026.
Co-captain Jai Newcombe has dismissed suggestions the Hawks will be distracted by trade talks linked to their arch rivals, the Bombers.
Jack Ginnivan broke his finger during a five-goal outing on Saturday.
A new-look high-performance team is pushing Dockers players in more ways than one.
Check out how the two star-studded AAMI AFL Origin squads compare.
The Hawthorn hard man says he suppressed his emotions too much for years and now needs to get back to playing closer to the edge.
Dee Jai Culley will undergo surgery on a fractured arm.
The Melbourne Demons are learning to adapt to life without key stars, while Bailey Smith awaits to learn if he will lose his licence.
Roo George Wardlaw will have scans after hurting his hamstring.
Mark Keane has been sent for scans after suffering a leg injury at training.
Tasmania has nominated more than 20 under-17 players as "players of interest".
Star midfielder Zach Merrett is open to a new deal at the Bombers.
A former football administrator has criticised AFL Victoria's decision not to allow a club to join a women-only league in Central Victoria. .
Maryborough Football Club has been in recess for 12 months. They believe they now only have one final chance at survival.
Adelaide’s Mark Keane awaits scan results on a suspected broken ankle after a heavy collision with teammate Finnbar Maley in Friday’s match sim.
After two seasons scuppered by injury, Callum Mills is on track to play appear in the Swans' first game of the year.
A shock report has suggested Zach Merrett has begun preliminary talks of a contract extension at Essendon.
Dual premiership coach Chris Fagan’s appraisal of St Kilda’s off-season spending spree has touched a nerve, with a Saints great insisting an apology is owed to his former club.
St Kilda has given Eastern Ranges graduate Blake Chambers a chance to trial for a spot on the list.
Nick Riewoldt fires back at Chris Fagan, following the Brisbane coach's claims that the Saints’ massive deals pose a "danger" to the game.
St. John's landed its first marquee win of the season Friday night, knocking off No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies' 18-game winning streak in front of an electric crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Alabama's Charles Bediako is expected to play Saturday at Auburn after County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet did not rule immediately following Bediako's lawsuit hearing against the NCAA on Friday.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said that discipline for star guard Jeremy Fears is possible while the Spartans deal with a season-ending injury to Divine Ugochukwu.
Amari Bailey, who is seeking to become the first player to return to college basketball after playing in NBA games, has set up his first official recruiting visit to Grand Canyon University, sources told ESPN.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit Thursday emphatically arguing that not upholding NCAA eligibility rules "fuels disruption" on the college sports landscape.
The SEC is distributing more than $1 billion -- an increase of more than $200 million -- to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said his top-10 team can't sign more recruits because the school's athletic department is "very poor.".
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.
The WNBA submitted its latest CBA proposal to the union Friday, a source told ESPN, ending a more than six-week wait from the players association for a counter to its last offer.
WNBA players' union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time, but she remains confident that games will be played in 2026.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Brionna Jones suffered a meniscus tear last week while playing for USK Praha but should be ready for the WNBA season.
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
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The WNBA and the players' union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward.
The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday morning in New York, sources close to the process told ESPN, a meeting many believe could be "pivotal" in whether a new collective bargaining agreement is reached or players decide to strike.
Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier said it was "unbelievable" to see a record 21,490 fans attend the 3-on-3 league's inaugural tour stop in Philadelphia.
The WNBA and the WNBPA are scheduled to hold an in-person meeting in New York on Monday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.
The Portland Fire's on-court look reconnects the previously tenured franchise with the city's embracement of the team.
The Adelaide 36ers have stopped their recent slide and returned to the top of the NBL and spoiling Melbourne United's homecoming to John Cain Arena with the 87-76 Saturday night win.
The Tasmania JackJumpers made their job awfully tough but the winner on Saturday at Spark Arena was going to keep themselves in touch of NBL sixth spot and the New Zealand Breakers prevailed 106-95 over the Illawarra Hawks.
For the past decade, Bryce Cotton has dominated the NBL. Four MVP awards. Countless other honours. Few players have delivered more in big moments.
NBL Media sat down with Flynn Cameron to chat about his move from Melbourne to Adelaide. As one of the NBL’s top rising stars, he shares who influenced his decision to join the Adelaide 36ers. Brought to you by PayWise. Watch the full video below.
As the Perth Wildcats climb the NBL ladder, Kristian Doolittle’s influence remains impossible to ignore. Now 28, he is delivering the most impactful season of his three-year tenure in the League, anchoring a Wildcats side emerging as a genuine championship threat.
Melbourne United (4th) v Adelaide 36ers (2nd)Saturday, February 7, 8pm AEDTJohn Cain Arena How to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
New Zealand Breakers (8th) v Illawarra Hawks (7th)Saturday, February 7, 5.30pm AEDTSpark Arena How to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Scott Roth thought he’d struck gold when he signed Nick Marshall for his offensive firepower, and the Teal Game on Friday showed exactly why. But it’s Marshall’s commitment to lifting his defensive standards that has the Tasmania JackJumpers coach most impressed.
The Cairns Taipans fought valiantly but the Perth Wildcats just had too much on the line and Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr combined to deliver 59 points and 13 rebounds in the 98-84 Friday night win at RAC Arena.
Nick Marshall already had 23 points by half-time, the Tasmania JackJumpers had 12 three-pointers and they went on with the job to destroy the shorthanded Brisbane Bullets 114-70 to be a step closer to locking in sixth position.
It is hoped the Colombian star's arrival can reenergize the Minnesota region.
The Canadian veteran is headed to MLS after a few years spent with the Portuguese power.
The move by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is designed to protect domestic clubs from losing young players to teams abroad.
After years of links and courtship, James Rodríguez to MLS is not that surprising. But to Minnesota?.
Today in TAFC: Online abuse and real-world fear in women’s football. Plus: Rodriguez on cusp of surprise Minnesota move, and the FPL cat.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City has signed 15-year-old midfielder Zamir Loyo Reynaga, putting him on a trajectory for a 2027 MLS debut. The MLS Next Pro deal will send Loyo Reynaga to Sporting KC II this season with the likelihood he joins the first team next year.
The San Jose Earthquakes have announced that head sporting strategist Vassili Cremanzidis has died at age 36. The Earthquakes did not specify a cause of death, but BPM Sports radio reported that Cremanzidis died of cancer.
The Colombian superstar appears headed to an unexpected landing spot as he aims to return to form before the World Cup.
The 41-year-old forward missed Al Nassr's game on Monday and is disappointed with the club's lack of movement in the transfer market.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 234 goals in the Argentinian club's youth system before moving to Barcelona at 13.
Arizona has signed football coach Brent Brennan to a two-year contract extension through the 2030 season that will pay him $4.7 million annually.
Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers teammates at a pro day.
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled.
The LA Bowl is shutting down after five years of play.
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Wednesday his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from "really bad advice.".
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.
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.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.
We take a look back at some of the best off-season moves that paid off in 2025.
Here's what the 18 AFLW clubs want to find under the tree this Christmas.