Three becomes two in Premiership title race - fan views
Fans of the top three sides in the Scottish Premiership tells BBC Scotland they believe the title race is now between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic after Rangers' defeat at Tynestle.
Fans of the top three sides in the Scottish Premiership tells BBC Scotland they believe the title race is now between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic after Rangers' defeat at Tynestle.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Dharamsala will stage Qualifier 1 while New Chandigarh will host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host "is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America" and calls for respect towards the nation's delegation if the national team is to travel to the United States for this summer's tournament.
Haiti's record scorer talks of his link to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup, and how he recently escaped Iran.
Hawthorn’s head coach Sam Mitchell has dropped two seasoned figures for his side trip to Perth this week, as they look to end Fremantle’s seven-game winning streak.
The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Fremantle and Hawthorn at Optus Stadium.
St Helens forward Joe Shorrocks signs a three-year contract extension.
Celtic are linked with two players with Scottish Premiership rivals as Arne Engels is tipped for a summer exit from the Scottish champions.
Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year’s tournament the most expensive in history, pushing Argentine fans to extremes.
Fans and pundits are in uproar as Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square announced it will not be showing Socceroos matches when the FIFA World Cup kicks off next month.
Carlisle United will have to go again in the National League next season, so does that classify this one as a failure?.
Plus: youngest players to score a trophy-clinching goal, an apology to Albert Kidd and keepers seeing red.
The Football Association and US Soccer Federation have joined forces to lobby Fifa to alter its proposed organisational model for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups.
This week it's the Champions League semi-final second legs with teams battling to reach the 34th final of the competition since its rebranding in 1992-93. But can you name every single finalist from 1993 to 2025?.
The moment of reckoning has arrived for Chelsea's BlueCo ownership, which is now the target of an increasingly angry fanbase.
Bayern Munich's attack of Harry Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise has hit 100 goals this season. With the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with PSG coming up, BBC Sport compares the two front threes.
Swedish striker has not always been convincing this season but against Atletico he delivered a brilliant display of raw power.
The Bayern Munich winger is one of Europe's best players. His talent has always been clear but his path to the top has had its challenges.
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is continuing to have faith in Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at 13, but is open minded about a potential position switch.
If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team. There has been a lot of fuss in recent days about French TV directors not giving rugby fans the full picture.
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".
The Between Two Posts crew reckon Zac Lomax is nailing his code switch so far.
The Waratahs are urged to shift Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fullback after a quiet performance against the Force.
Over three years after the proposed clash was first floated, the Wallabies and All Blacks are set to clash on Anzac Day in 2027.
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
Sale Sharks tie down lock forward Ben Bamber to a long-term contract running until 2030.
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire at the end of the season.
Bristol's Gabriel Oghre and Benjamin Grondona will miss the rest of the season due to injuries as Fred Davies is signed on loan from Doncaster.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here What stood out in both the AFL and Carlton’s statements regarding what happened to Elijah Hollands at the MCG three weeks ago were the things that weren’t and couldn’t be said.
The League has cut general admission ticket prices for matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium as a cost-of-living initiative.
Hawthorn has addressed its issues in attack ahead of its blockbuster against Fremantle.
The punishment of a $75,000 fine – donated to the league’s mental health partner, to provide a philanthropic sheen – contained two major motives.
Damien Hardwick says Matt Rowell won't face the Saints this week but expects him to return against Port Adelaide.
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has revealed the injuries star Marcus Bontempelli is playing with.
The Essendon coach has opened up on the whiteboard saga, and young forward Nate Caddy’s “mediocrity” comment after the loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Some players thriving at their new clubs were traded for throwaway draft picks, while other big-name recruits are performing beyond expectations despite being central to big trade deals.
Eddie McGuire calls for the AFL to stop people having award-voting jobs in the industry and with gambling companies.
Greater Western Sydney chair Tim Reed says his club is open to a rebrand “in time” as he declared: “100 per cent, we will be a powerhouse club.”.
The AFL has announced reduced General Admission ticket prices for upcoming Marvel Stadium and MCG matches.
A warning from a former club president four years ago might’ve come back to haunt the AFL, according to CODE Sports reporter Jon Ralph, who says Carlton fans would be “pretty unsatisfied” with the league’s review into the Elijah Hollands events.
A West Coast veteran has answered questions surrounding his bizarre post-game interview with a radio station last weekend.
The GWS Giants could switch to another name as reports the club is looking for change.
Malcolm Rosas has been one of, if not the, bargain recruits of the off-season. So how did his move to Sydney come about?.
From Ben Ronke to Jacob Townsend and Nick Duigan, we look at your club's most surprising goalkicking hero this century.
Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire levels criticism at the AFL over its reaction to the Elijah Hollands matter.
Essendon continue to move away from the Adrian Dodoro era with their list management decisions, but only time will tell whether it is the right approach.
The Dockers and Eagles are keen to expand their academy programs.
Spencer Leniu’s future at the Sydney Roosters looks set to come to an end sooner than expected, with the NSW Blues forward unlikely to see out his contract with the club.
The four Canterbury Bulldogs players who missed the team’s flight to Brisbane Airport have been sanctioned as the club’s culture continues to be put under the microscope.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler (Danika Mason).
Dragons star Valentine Holmes admits playing for Queensland in this year's series could be difficult due to poor club form.
Alex Johnston explains why he prematurely confirmed his move to PNG.
New South Wales and Queensland have both been forced into making changes for the second match of the 2026 Women’s State of Origin series due to injuries to star players.
The PNG Chiefs have continued their build towards the NRL with the signing of the game’s most prolific try scorer, Alex Johnston.
After recommitting to the Wests Tigers for the next four years, Jahream Bula believes the club can win a premiership within that time.
St George Illawarra caretaker coach Dean Young has put his stamp on the winless team, insisting players remain at Dragons headquarters for a full working day.
Queensland opts to name a squad, rather than a final line-up, for Women's State of Origin II, with NSW expected to hand a debut to powerful Roosters forward Rima Butler.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 10 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
After nine rounds, Gold Coast Titans coach Josh Hannay has finally decided to pull the trigger and will unearth halves “prodigy” Zane Harrison for the first time this week.
Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is set to make her State of Origin debut at Suncorp Stadium after being named in the NSW Blues squad to replace the injured Tiana Penitani Gray.
Broncos star Ben Hunt could make a stunning early return from a knee injury against Manly.
Josh Schuster reveals his plans to make an NRL return after spending 12 months away from the game.
The winless Dragons have a “horror” run of games upcoming in what will be a baptism of fire for interim coach Dean Young. Could it “hinder” his chances of keeping the gig beyond this season?.
The PNG Chiefs have made a big splash, signing a genuine superstar in Jarome Luai.
Alex Johnston heads a long list of Papua New Guinea players in the sights of the Chiefs ahead of their entry into the NRL.
He’s the NRL cult hero who once chased a heavyweight boxing showdown with Paul Gallen — only to discover a cyst on his brain.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Lakers head coach JJ Redick could only look toward the sky midway through the third quarter, uttering a slew of words not suitable for a national broadcast as he watched his defense momentarily break down, resulting in a wide-open Lu Dort triple and a Cason Wallace point-blank layup.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 to take Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 18 points and seven turnovers.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday. All five Pistons starters finished in double figures. Cade Cunningham lead the team with 23 points and seven assists, with Tobias Harris adding 20 points.
Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a full dislocation of his right pinkie during the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 on Tuesday night, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Vanderbilt suffered the injury when he hit the backboard after attempting to block a Chet Holmgren dunk.
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown was fined $50,000 by the NBA for making critical comments towards officials on his Twitch livestream. During Brown's livestream on Sunday, he accused officials of having "an agenda" against him in the Celtics' first-round loss to the Sixers.
Saturday night's Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics averaged 10.99 million viewers on NBC. It is the largest audience for a first-round game since Game 5 of Jazz-Kings in 1999. Viewership peaked at 12.6 million viewers.
The Thunder and Spurs are heavily favored in the West, but the two Eastern Conference series are close in the odds.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost forward Jarred Vanderbilt early to a gruesome finger injury on Tuesday night.
The Adelaide 36ers are on the hunt for a new head coach after Mike Wells announced he is stepping down, closing the book on a two-year stint that restored the club as a genuine title threat.
LeBron James and the Lakers hung tough against the Thunder in Game 1 before OKC pulled away.
It took a bit, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a very convincing win on Tuesday night. The Thunder, after a full week off, cruised to a 108-90 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, giving them a 1-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-final series, beaten 111–101 by the Detroit Pistons as turnovers proved costly despite a late fightback.
The Detroit Pistons sprinted out of the gates of Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. From there, they held on against a Cleveland team that found its rhythm on offense, but ultimately made too many mistakes in a 111-101 Pistons win.
The Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead and lost Game 7 to the rival Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. A day after Saturday’s season-ending loss, Jaylen Brown took out his frustrations on a Twitch stream.
Brown's comments were made during a livestream on Sunday and included criticism of the Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid for flopping.
If an NBA season was a theme park, the Boston Celtics' 2025-26 would be its roller coaster.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers received the most votes from WNBA general managers as the player they would select first if starting a franchise today, the league's annual GM survey revealed Tuesday, with Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark each drawing 20% support compared to Bueckers' 33%. The result mirrors last year's survey, when Clark earned the same distinction coming off her Rookie of the Year season.
NEW YORK — To hear Nick Nurse tell it, it all came back to those high ball screens.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics went to a Game 7, which saw the Sixers advance with a road win. That exciting first-round series picked up plenty of viewers along the way.
While NHL teams introduce creative souvenir cups that are commanding big value, MLB teams are falling behind.
There will be no storybook ending for Antoine Griezmann, as he prepares to leave Atletico Madrid for MLS.
The Emirates Stadium was convulsed by longing and tension for 90 minutes - then it started to dance.
The posters have been shared on PSG’s social media accounts and have received almost six million views across various channels.
The forward's form over a sustained period does not necessarily justify his new contract but the club have shown their faith in him.
The author and Villa fan has sold more than 100 million books, with names of the club's players featuring heavily in his Jack Reacher series.
Analysis of Arsenal's Champions League second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid, sealing a spot in the May 30 final.
An Everton fan is arrested by Merseyside Police during his side's match with Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo.
Morgan Gibbs-White has enjoyed an impressive resurgence in 2026, so is the Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder now the leading contender for the number 10 role with England at the World Cup?.
More is going wrong than right at Chelsea, so how can they fix things? The Athletic earmarks some key areas that need to be addressed.
Everton's Thierno Barry effectively gained from being offside when Manchester City's Marc Guehi teed him up to score on Monday. Is the law fair? And were the game's other big decisions correct?.
Correa will visit a foot specialist on Wednesday morning to determine the exact diagnosis and severity of the injury.
The Houston Astros are going to be without shortstop Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future. Correa was a late scratch from the team’s 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night after he went down with an ankle injury during pregame warmups.
Valdez said he did not hit Trevor Story on purpose, but a possible suspension would be another hit to his reputation and his wounded team.
After surrendering back-to-back home runs, Valdez's next pitch hit Red Sox batter Trevor Story square in the back.
Framber Valdez made a quick exit from the mound Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers starter drilled Trevor Story in the shoulder in the fourth inning of their 10-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. That led to his ejection after the benches cleared.
Famber Valdez made a quick exit from the mound on Monday night at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers starter drilled Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story in the shoulder in the fourth inning of their matchup on Tuesday night.
The Sterling patch will be a season-long tribute, starting May 18, and the Yankees will continue to wear hats with his initials on the back.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had missed three games due to tightness on his right side. There was speculation that Raleigh might land on the injured list, but he made his return to the lineup Tuesday night, batting second against the Atlanta Braves.
. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had missed three games due to tightness on his right side. There was speculation that Raleigh may be heading to the injured list, but he is making his return to the lineup Tuesday night, batting second against the Atlanta Braves.
. With April officially behind us, MLB announced its first batch of monthly awards, celebrating the individuals in each league who have gotten off to the fastest starts in 2026. This week, we’re taking stock in the three major awards races, acknowledging who has performed the best in the early going while also recognizing who is in the strongest position to remain relevant in the push for these accolades throughout the duration of the season.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder and coach Bob Skinner has died, the club confirmed Tuesday. He was 94 years old.
The Shohei Ohtani experience is changing before our eyes. On Tuesday evening, the Dodgers’ two-way superstar will take the mound against the Houston Astros. He will do so as MLB’s most effective starting pitcher.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will open Tuesday’s series against the Arizona Diamondbacks without their manager. Don Kelly was suspended by MLB for one game after the league determined Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski intentionally threw at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart during Saturday’s game.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 22-13 record, face the Houston Astros, who are fourth in the AL West with a 14-22 record.
The Texas Rangers, ranked third in the AL West with a 16-18 record, face the New York Yankees, who are first in the AL East with a 24-11 record. Starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for Texas, with a 2.01 ERA, and Elmer Rodríguez for New York, with a 4.50 ERA.How to watch Texas Rangers vs.
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Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami came over to MLB this offseason with muted expectations.
Joe Maddon managed for 17 seasons in MLB. He was a three-time Manager of the Year and won the 2016 World Series with the Cubs.
We also look at Will Smith's quiet Hall of Fame case, why the Reds and Sal Stewart aren't talking extension and more from around MLB.
In this week's edition of the Power Rankings, we have teams in basement that have never been in the basement before. It's a wild time!.
U.S. Soccer's new national training center opens this week. The road to getting there has been winding and expansive.
On the 549th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Sportico’s latest list of WNBA franchise valuations.
Veteran striker Kei Kamara has decided to hang up his boots after a legendary career in Major League Soccer.. After making his MLS debut in 2006, the 41-year-old went on to become a fixture in the league, spending 18 seasons in Major League Soccer.
A day that seemed like it would never come for American soccer fans is here: Veteran MLS forward Kei Kamara is retiring from soccer.
Just what would losing the Whitecaps mean for the city and country? Plus, Miami's collapse, RSL's rise and one star's expiring contract.
Deila led NYCFC for two and a half seasons and was at the helm when they captured their first MLS championship in 2021. Under Deila, New York City FC went 46-29-15. He departed in the middle of the 2022 season to coach Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League.
Magno suffered calf trouble during warmups for Sunday’s match at Citi Field, and the club announced that Malachi Jones would start in Magno’s place roughly 20 minutes prior to the start of the game.
NEW YORK (AP) — Louis Munteanu scored two goals, and Sean Johnson had four saves as D.C. United beat New York City FC 2-0 on Sunday in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead scored his first goal this season in the 14th minute of stoppage time and Denis Bouanga added a goal for Los Angeles FC on Saturday night in a 2-2 tie with San Diego FC. Mathieu Choiniere's soft header off a corner kick played to the back post by David Martinez bounced in front of the goal and Hollingshead slammed home the finish to cap the scoring.
DC have played five matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2026 and have won just one so far.
After three low scores, Samson has stepped up and become CSK's batting mainstay.
Sanju Samson made a match-winning 87* against DC and displaced B Sai Sudharsan from the No. 5 spot.
Aussie left armer's second IPL match this season was less fruitful than the first as he went wicketless in Delhi's loss to Chennai.
Queensland look to the future as Aussie Under-19 stars Steven Hogan and Charlie Lachmund earn maiden state deals.
Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten 87 by opener Sanju Samson helped Chennai Super Kings stay in the hunt for the IPL playoffs with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday.
Samson was comfortable in his trigger movements, trusted his hands and made a match-winning 87* against DC.
Delhi Capitals could only put up 155 for 7, which proved too little as the surface got better to bat on in the second innings.
Rayudu added that he was "more excited to see the immense cricketing talent in Hyderabad and Telangana flourish".
In their respective recent losses, both teams' opening pairs failed to have their usual impact.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a greater share of the prize money.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Zheng Qinwen and Bianca Andreescu were among the winners on an action-packed opening day at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, with Barbora Krejcikova also advancing.
Coco Gauff was asleep in Rome when the Met Gala was taking place across the Atlantic Ocean, but the next morning she dove in. On Tuesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, she shared which looks caught her eye.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
A Doha title and breakthrough wins over Coco Gauff have Karolina Muchova in the form of her life, but she remains cautious as she targets the game's biggest trophies.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
Novak Djokovic is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Serbian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Djokovic's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2007, the No.
Jannik Sinner is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Italian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of his home ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Sinner's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2019, the No.
The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season begins on Wednesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, where Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are among the stars in action in the Italian capital.
From the glittering sea views of Monte-Carlo to the thin-air intensity of Madrid, and on to the storied courts of Rome, the trio of clay-court ATP Masters 1000 events is an exciting part of the season for players and fans alike.
Even amid all the fanfare of his latest ATP Masters 1000 triumph, Jannik Sinner did not have to think long about what his parents mean to him. The No.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia main draw kicks off Wednesday in Rome. But the tennis festivities have already begun in The Eternal City. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi was part of a group that on Monday visited the Quirinale, the official residence of Sergio Mattarella, the President of Italy.
Matteo Arnaldi’s triumph at the Sardegna Open on Sunday is one of the standout stories from the 2026 ATP Challenger season.
The ATP is continuing its move into the cultural and fashion space with the launch of its second collaborative capsule alongside Copenhagen-based label Palmes. Dropping today, the capsule features tennis inspired apparel and accessories designed to celebrate the sport’s heritage.
The third and final clay ATP Masters 1000 action of the season takes place in Rome, where the ATP Tour’s finest will do battle at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
Jannik Sinner could face a couple of intriguing early rematches in his bid to complete the Career Golden Masters on home soil at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. The No.
For the ninth time in franchise history, the Wild are facing an uphill climb from 2-0 down to attempt to win a series.
After the lottery concluded Tuesday, a collection of our NHL reporters combined for a mock draft of the first 16 picks.
Here’s everything Scott Wheeler is thinking about and hearing after Tuesday night's NHL Draft Lottery.
The Islanders' standout was joined by the Canadiens' Ivan Demidov and the Ducks' Beckett Sennecke in the award's top three.
It will be the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting first overall at the 2026 NHL Draft in what is unlikely to be a popular development among most NHL fans. Toronto won the draft lottery, performed live on ESPN, on Tuesday after a sequence of four ping-pong balls bounced their way.
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is the projected top pick in the NHL Draft, which will be held in Buffalo in late June.
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced in March that captain Victor Hedman would be taking a temporary leave of absence, which wound up extending to the end of their season. Hedman revealed why on Tuesday.pic.twitter.
As the second round of the playoffs gets going, Carolina and Colorado are the current favorites to win the Stanley Cup.
Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt shared the Wild net in the regular season, but Wallstedt has started every playoff game so far.
Malkin's situation is complex. Here's a rundown of the intricacies and implications of each possible path.
The Minnesota Wild face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of their second-round NHL playoff series. The Avalanche won a wild 9-6 game in the series opener on Sunday. Fourteen different players scored the 15 total goals in the game.
This is a frantically busy time in the hockey world, but fear not, we're here to help you keep up.
The 35-year-old defenseman missed the team’s final 15 regular-season games and the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Howden, a first-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2016 who took a bit of time to stick in the NHL, is Vegas' leading goal scorer in the postseason.
They may be the top two defensemen in the NHL, and in Game 1 of Wild-Avs, both showed it. How do their styles compare? We asked the experts.
Despite a costly miss, the Flyers largely met the moment against the best team in the East in a show of quick adaptation.
There are a number of ways the draft lottery could play out. Let’s dig into some of the possibilities.
It may not have been pretty, but Hall, now a grizzled veteran leader, scored the game winner for Carolina in Game 2 against Philadelphia.
Ivan Barbashev's goal came at the end of a sequence Anaheim thought never should have happened.
The new Leafs GM faces a perception problem that appears to be widespread around the league.
A defiant Cameron Smith has dismissed retirement rumours and stressed that LIV Adelaide will go ahead next year despite Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund removing its funding of the breakaway league at the end of this season.
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have spoken about their plans for the future should LIV Golf collapse, with neither appearing close to a reunification deal with the PGA Tour.
Australian veteran Adam Scott capped off a stunning weekend charge with an eight-under par 64 as world No.4 Cameron Young cruised through the final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship by six strokes.
Australia’s Adam Scott charged 38 places up the leaderboard as world No.4 Cameron Young maintained his strong lead in the third round of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster.
Players champion Cameron Young holds a five-shot lead as fellow contender Nick Taylor’s unusual tee box act attracted attention in the second round of the Cadillac Championship.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting funding for the breakaway LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, a spokesperson from the fund told AFP on Thursday.
Adam Scott’s return to Trump National Doral Miami hasn’t gone to plan, with the Australian copping a penalty for hitting the wrong ball during the first round of the PGA Tour Cadillac Championship on Thursday.
Jon Rahm has accused the DP World Tour of extortion. Now, they may be his only hope.
It’s onto Plan B for LIV Golf after the rebel golf league reportedly told players and staff that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is officially pulling the plug on its funding at the end of the season, ending weeks of speculation and rumours.
LIV golfers worried about the breakaway league’s future have reportedly held talks with the DP World Tour about their next steps following the postponement of LIV’s New Orleans event.
The NFL has been preparing for the expiration of its collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA), complete with a contingency plan that’s included recruiting potential replacement officials, after negotiations stalled this past winter and as the May 31 deadline neared.
Former Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assault, battery and strangulation of his former chef.
The New York Giants and defensive tackle DJ Reader are reportedly in agreement on a two-year deal with a base salary of $12.5 million, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Sneed was indicted in November on a misdemeanor charge of failing to report a felony stemming from an alleged shooting in 2024.
. Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald buy or sell the 6 NFL teams with the most interesting offseason changes.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in mid-December. When the Chiefs take the field in September for their Week 1 game, will their quarterback be able to play? Mahomes continues to receive rave reviews as he recovers from that injury.
Dallas, where Fowler played last season, is changing its defensive scheme this season.
The 2025 Seattle Seahawks rode the top-ranked defense in the NFL all the way to a Super Bowl title. The team is clearly hoping to repeat that success in 2026. In order to shore up their defense, the Seahawks reportedly signed former No.
The NFL’s organized team activities program over the next couple months is crucial for teams, even if it is officially voluntary. Teams come together to install schemes and get some work on the field. Rookies and new additions are starting that process from scratch.
Taylor was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 after a 13-year NFL career with the New York Giants.
Jordan, the No. 3 pick of the 2013 draft by the Dolphins, started only five NFL games and gave up on football before giving coaching a try.
Kyler Murray to the Vikings, shrewd 49ers' signings and a Browns O-line overhaul have been some of top moves this offseason.
Late last week, as details of a gambling addiction and NCAA investigation involving Brendan Sorsby began to emerge, a senior level AFC personnel executive was rankled by media speculation that the Texas Tech quarterback could already be earmarked as a first-round pick in a potential NFL supplemental draft.
DiSandro has been with the Eagles since 1999.
While he still wants out of Indianapolis, quarterback Anthony Richardson reported to the Colts’ voluntary workouts Monday, according to The Athletic’s James Boyd.
Thompson becomes the fifth quarterback on Baltimore's roster this offseason.
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor, NFL Network reports. Taylor will presumably take over the backup job behind Jordan Love following the offseason departure of Malik Willis. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Packers are releasing QB Desmond Ridder.
With offseason workouts approaching, The Athletic breaks down the overall outlook for each NFL team.
The NFL could open the 2026 season with replacement refs for the first time in 14 years. It can’t be worse than last time, right?.
The Dallas Cowboys weren’t shy in being aggressive in their attempt to move up in Round 1 of last month’s NFL Draft. Before moving from their original No. 12 overall spot in the draft via trade with the Miami Dolphins, the Cowboys made an offer to the Cleveland Browns to land in the No.
Fresh off the news that Mike Wells is stepping down from his role at the Adelaide 36ers, a frontrunner has reportedly emerged to take on the head coaching position.
The Marketplace presented by Paywise - Salary packaging & novated leasing. On an emergency edition of The Marketplace, presented by Paywise, Jack Heverin, Pete Hooley and ESPN's Olgun Uluc discuss the sudden departure of Adelaide 36ers coach Mike Wells after two seasons at the helm.
The Adelaide 36ers announced on Wednesday that Mike Wells is stepping down from his role as Head Coach, bringing an end to his two-year tenure with the club.
While the dust is still settling on the departure of Dean Vickerman from Melbourne United, the club has quickly turned their attention to finding a replacement.
Over his time with South East Melbourne, Josh King has been recruiting players that suit his style of play, which is high-paced offence and tough defence. The former was last season characterised by a league-leading three-pointer made (423), well above the second-placed Sydney Kings (345).
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have reportedly made their second signing in less than a week, apparently agreeing to a deal with NBL26 champion Hunter Goodrick.
NBL champion Damon Lowry has thrown another big Australian name into the mix of players he’d like to see return for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
After nine seasons, three Coach of the Year awards and two NBL Championships, Tuesday marked Dean Vickerman’s final day in charge of Melbourne United. The successful coach confirmed his departure to explore international options in ‘either Japan or China’ during a special press conference.
The momentum behind an expansion team in the Gold Coast is reportedly heating up, after Executive Director, NBL Group, Larry Kestelman’s comments on Tuesday. “We know people here want a team. I would love to see a team here.
Sharpshooter Dejan Vasiljevic had a strong Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, helping the Adelaide 36ers reach the Championship Series for the first time in close to a decade.
Once afraid to wear what she wanted to wear out of fear of being perceived as too masculine, West Coast's Amy Franklin is making sure no one else has to feel that way.
Eleven new players have joined the AFLW competition. Gemma Bastiani takes a look at what they can bring to your club.
The AFLW's first Pre-Season Draft was held on Monday night.
Brett Gourley joins Richmond as a full-time senior assistant in its new-look AFLW program.
Check out the latest retirees as they are announced.
A Queensland prospect is shaping up to be the top pick in Monday's pre-season draft, while the draft order has been locked in.
Emma Kearney will take the reins of North Melbourne's VFLW side after the departure of coach Brett Gourley.
Ahead of the AFLW's first pre-season draft on Monday, Gemma Bastiani looks at the players who have made the most of a similar opportunity.
Emmelie Fiedler defied both language and geography to land in the AFLW.
Scout Semple won the best on ground medal in the AFLW Academy's 46-point win over Carlton VFLW.
Two days after winning Madrid, Marta Kostyuk withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia event due to a right hip injury. Emma Raducanu also pulled of Rome with a post-viral illness.
A chaotic couple of weeks at the Mutua Madrid Open ended with a first-time WTA 1000 champion, a breakthrough performance from an American, one of the biggest upsets of the year and more.
Top tennis stars Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka dazzled at the 2026 Met Gala with their stunning outfits.
No player has won more matches from match point down in 2026 than Jaqueline Cristian, now a Top 30 player. What’s behind her growing edge in the biggest moments?.
While Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina lead the field at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the early rounds bring their own intrigue as the clay-court WTA 1000 stretch moves to its second stop.
Madrid champion Marta Kostyuk and semifinalist Hailey Baptiste reach new career highs, Lanlana Tararudee cracks the Top 100, and strong runs lift Anastasia Potapova and Karolina Pliskova.
With the Madrid title in hand, Katerina Siniakova moves back ahead of Elise Mertens and into familiar territory at the top of the doubles rankings.
Serena Williams and her fellow tennis legend Rafael Nadal paid a visit to the Ferrari garage at Formula One's Miami Grand Prix over the weekend, and she offered up a special message to her "bro" Lewis Hamilton on social media.
Marta Kostyuk spent years navigating the expectations of early success. In Madrid, a clearer mindset, late work in Ukraine and a growing sense of consistency came together at the right time.
From a breakout run at Roland Garros to a final match against her childhood best friend, Aliona Bolsova finds the "bright side" of a journey that was always about more than trophies.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has threatened a potential boycott of Grand Slam tournaments if players continue to feel they aren’t being paid what they deserve.
The path for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to reach a record-setting contract in free agency this offseason hit a major speed bump with the disclosure that he’ll need surgery on his pitching elbow.
Our series looking at five NFL teams that we’d like to see unveil a new uniform design for the 2027 season concludes with the Carolina Panthers.
To paraphrase and flip a Tenacious D lyric: This is not the worst kit of all time; this is just a tribute. On Saturday, May 2, EFL Championship side Coventry City FC broke out a new fourth kit for their season finale against Watford FC. It’s based on their chocolate.
When they take the pitch for their biggest game of the season this week, German powerhouses FC Bayern Munich will look a little different. Bayern — who have already sewn up the 2025-26 German Bundesliga title — will debut their new home kit for 2026-27 on Wednesday, May 6, when.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets in the Eastern League, play their home games in Mirabito Stadium, which is built on a site that once was home to a small bait and tackle shop. That bait and tackle shop, established in 1948 by an 18-year-old.
Nine national soccer teams from smaller European countries will be sporting new jerseys over the next two years. UEFA and adidas launched the newest edition of the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme on Friday, May 1, with new, unique home and away kits for nine countries. According to the UEFA website,.
Our series looking at five NFL teams that we’d like to see unveil a new uniform design for the 2027 season continues with the New York Giants.
The Kane County Cougars, an American Association of Professional Baseball team based in Geneva, Illinois, will play three games as the Swedish Meatballs this season. The alternate identity, chosen by a fan vote, is a wink and a nod to the preponderance of Swedish immigrants who landed in the area.
American pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo will be the latest musician to have their logo on the front of FC Barcelona’s kits for the upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid, the club announced this week. Barça unveiled the kits with the logo on their website and social media channels on Friday,.
Former F1 Driver Jolyon Palmer assesses how George Russell will respond following Kimi Antonelli's barnstorming Miami weekend.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has reflected on the Miami Grand Prix as the team show signs of progress.
Kimi Antonelli converted his third successive pole position into a third successive Grand Prix win at the Miami International Autodrome. But who else joined him in the top half of the Power Rankings charts? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...
Franco Colapinto admits he was "proud to put in that performance" during the Miami Grand Prix, as the Alpine driver claimed his best-ever result in Formula 1 after finishing seventh on Sunday.
The Italian teenager is the new favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship, but can he handle the pressure at the top?.
Williams achieved their highest points haul of the season so far at the Miami Grand Prix, with both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon finishing in the top 10.
Team Principal Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari's difficult Miami Grand Prix, suggesting "that the weekend went pretty well until the race" as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished P6 and P8 respectively.
The improved form of McLaren and Red Bull in Florida suggests the 2026 title race is likely to run and run.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Miami Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli made it three wins on the bounce with victory in Miami, as the Mercedes man extended his lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship to 20 points.
Ahead of the upcoming Catalan GP, the city’s Placa Catalunya hosts a brand-new way to immerse yourself in the most exciting sport on earth.
The #29 is set to debut with Niti Racing from the next round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.
A history of unpredictability and late drama, welcome to Le Mans!.
George Russell believes his performance in the Miami Grand Prix was "clearly an outlier weekend for me" having been unable to match Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli after finishing a distant fourth.
Relive the action from the sunshine state at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix with plenty of off-track Formula 1 moments – Messi magic, hovercraft chaos, and more.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashed into the wall on Lap 6 of the Miami Grand Prix.
Despite showing promising improvement in Miami, Max Verstappen struggled to place higher than fifth after spinning out on the opening lap.
It was not a straightforward weekend for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at the Miami Grand Prix, the Briton stating that he was in "no man's land" during Sunday's race.
Toto Wolff has reacted to Kimi Antonelli’s victory at the Miami Grand Prix, where he edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris to win his third consecutive race.
Antonelli is now the favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship after his third straight win.
From one legend to the next, MotoGP arrives in France to greet another roaring crowd.
The German rider gets the call up for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team as the #12 continues his recovery.
Another weekend of French GP stories to remember is on the cards; it’s game on at Le Mans.
Wildcards banned for 2027 in MotoGP, wildcards for MotoGP 850cc machinery banned for 2026, and more updates confirmed by the Grand Prix Commission.
The official videogame is out now for 2026 – with even more features, Dynamic Rider ratings and refined physics.
Silly season continues to bubble away in 2026 and at the Spanish GP, the #73 and the #49 were asked about the current KTM rumours in the post-GP Press Conference.
Memories, drama and unpredictability: this is Jerez! Catch up on the biggest stories and headlines after an epic Spanish GP.
Ai Ogura edged out teammate Raul Fernandez for Monday testing honours whilst breakthroughs were found behind.
It's back-to-back Spanish GP wins for the #73 on home turf as early drama unravels for the reigning World Champion.
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
For South Carolina Gamecocks alum Ta’Niya Latson, this week’s WNBA draft wasn’t just about hearing her name called — it was about making a statement before she ever reached the stage.
Dream center Brionna Jones has had right knee surgery, leaving her status uncertain for the start of the WNBA season.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
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.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.