Cadillac are the first completely new team to join Formula 1 since Haas did so back in 2016, so let's take a look at how Melbourne panned out for the F1 newcomers, and where they go from here.
Audi Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley was quick to praise Gabriel Bortoleto’s “historic” P9 finish in the first race of the season, as the Brazilian drove Audi to their first-ever F1 points in the team's maiden Grand Prix.
Here’s a look at where the field stands entering the final two days of pool play.
After three disappointing October exits, the Phillies brought back the same core group again to try to win it all. Legacies are on the line.
Sydney's devastating third quarter against Carlton last week rewrote the record books.
Arsenal and Barcelona are keen on Borussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt, while Real Madrid have again been linked with Manchester City's Rodri. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Which team is going to win the UEFA Champions League when it's all over in May? If we look at past winners, we might find some important clues.
Don't squeeze the egg. Show them their strengths. Trust your guys. How Murphy honed his managing chops and willed the Dutch team forward.
Madrid are desperate for a midfield general, and they'll get a good look at the world's best when they face Rodri's Man City in the Champions League.
Brisbane was fighting the suspensions handed down to Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner.
Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga will be the first player to take advantage of the NRL’s new eligibility rule, with the fullback formally applying to switch his allegiance to New Zealand.
Billy Slater likens the halves pairing of Ethan Strange and Ethan Sanders to a legendary Raiders combination.
South Sydney have called for fans not to storm the field when Alex Johnston reaches a new milestone.
Josh Addo-Carr is set to return for the Eels for Thursday night’s clash with Brisbane, as they look to bounce back from their round one thrashing at the hands of Melbourne.
About 20 minutes into a packed media conference, flanked by Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh, Zac Lomax was tossed what a straightforward question about his decision to switch codes.
More than 130 days after surgery, Billy Walters has marked a major milestone in his rehabilitation from an ACL injury.
Watch Jake Duke go Face to Face with Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello on Fox League at 7:30pm AEDT on Tuesday!.
Benji Marshall has picked young gun Heamasi Makasini to start for the Tigers in their season opener against the Cowboys.
A second consecutive Friday night blockbuster in front of the Wahs faithful is sure to have Andrew Webster's men up and about as the Raiders hit town.
The game's oldest rivalry is reignited on Friday night as the Roosters attempt to bounce back from a poor performance in Auckland and the Rabbitohs look to start a season 2-0 for just the second time since 2019.
After managing just four points between them in Round 1 the Broncos and Eels are out for redemption when they meet at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.
The Wests Tigers are chasing a winning start to the year as they prepare to take on the North Queensland Cowboys in front of a big crowd on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval. .
St George Illawarra are out to slow the Melbourne Storm juggernaut as they look to make a statement at WIN Stadium on Saturday evening. .
Two premiership contenders are set for an early showdown when the NRL descends on western NSW this weekend. .
The Sea Eagles will be looking to dust off their feathers and regroup following their one-point loss to the Raiders, taking on Round 1 winners the Knights.
The Dolphins are back at Suncorp Stadium for a Sunday afternoon Queensland derby against the Titans and fans will be hoping both sides have been working on their defence this week.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has declared teenage talent Heamasi Makasini will rapidly become a household name, if he isn't already, as the young gun launches his first full season in the NRL.
The Sydney Roosters have agreed to park hostilities with their derby rivals for 80 minutes on Friday night – and for good reason.
Penrith winger Tom Jenkins has made the surprise admission that he backed coach Ivan Cleary's brutal call to drop him for last year's finals series, declaring he will use it as motivation throughout 2026.
The federal government has confirmed five Iranian football players will remain in Australia after seeking asylum. .
Club’s former owner leads the polls in spiky mayoral race but is accused of putting forward ‘nothing of substance’. Karim Benzema doesn’t often involve himself in French politics.
It’s been a troubling season at Tottenham and while there is a slim chance it will end in glory, ignominy is looking more likely.
The Champions League is back, but how much do you know about each of the 16 teams still in the competition?.
Celtic linked with midfielders, Motherwell boss making plans and Morton fans vote on investment plan.
What do the points average of those in charge of the top four in the Scottish Premiership tell us about who may win the title?.
Uefa is seriously concerned that the Premier League's new financial rules could further impact competitive balance.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
Newcastle United have risen from the fourth tier to the fringe of the Women's Super League - BBC Sport looks at how they've done it.
As Arsenal pursue a first Premier League title in 22 years, BBC Sport looks at how the relationship between Mikel Arteta and his assistant, Gabriel Heinze, is helping them.
Hawthorn’s Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were arrested on an overseas trip last off-season, costing Moore the club vice-captaincy.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald have owned up to the incident, Moore saying he made “a foolish mistake” he will always regret.
The AFL will update its illicit drug policy to remove references to “strikes” that trigger automatic suspensions in a new, more rigorous version of the code.
Essendon and Hawthorn have hated each other for more than 40 years, from old-fashioned thuggery and a fake drug scandal in the mid-80s to last year’s failed bid by the Hawks to poach Bombers’ captain Zach Merrett.
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spent a night in jail in Phoenix after trespassing and climbing onto a scissor lift.
The wait is over for most clubs as we return to a full slate of nine games this weekend.
When the $1.13 billion stadium was approved last year, it was hoped the Tasmania Devils would begin playing AFL games there from 2029. The head of the corporation tasked with delivering the stadium says her expectations are set a little bit later.
Ex-Australian football Hall of Famer Barry Cable picked up a girl from an orphanage in Perth and sexually abused her multiple times in the 1960s, a court has been told.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
There were two incidents that will ensure Zeke Uwland's debut lives long in the memory.
Brisbane has lost its first of two appeals on Tuesday night, with a defender sidelined for Saturday’s blockbuster fixture.
Hayden Young and Brennan Cox are unlikely to feature in round one, but Alex Pearce is a strong chance to return from a calf injury.
The extraordinary trade period that saw two all-time greats leave Melbourne could still end up a win-win for all parties, writes Damian Barrett.
Queenslander Jake Miles-Wrency has trialled with West Coast amid interest from rival clubs.
Swans coach Dean Cox discussed Justin McInerney's growth after his standout Opening Round display.
Jarrod Berry has backed the Lions to overcome their early-season injuries and suspensions.
Michael Voss says Sam Docherty's expletive-laden criticism shows the club is still "culturally defeating" itself.
New Melbourne coach Steven King will have access to several key players who were under an injury cloud ahead of round one.
Blues coach Michael Voss has responded to damning criticism from former captain Sam Docherty, conceding the Blues do need to get better.
With Gaze set to retain her spot at the top, Bates is preparing for a new role in the middle order.
Some ICC meetings will take place virtually over the next few weeks.
India beat NZ by 96 runs in Ahmedabad in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday.
The long-time assistant coach will step into Adam Voges shoes after signing a three-year deal.
This will be Hayden's first coaching stint in the IPL.
The race to coach one of Australia’s most successful domestic sides has been won by former Test spinner Beau Casson.
Western Australia have named their new men's head coach with Adam Voges to step down at the end of the season.
Georgia Redmayne will continue to lead the Fire this season after Jess Jonassen relinquished the role.
The allrounder, who has recently returned from injury, had held the roles since 2020.
Australia's women's cricket team receives a boost for the West Indies series, with Sophie Molineux expected to return from her back injury.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell got his 2026 Championship charge off to the perfect possible start with victory in Melbourne, but Kimi Antonelli ran him close and Ferrari were also in the mix.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella explained in more detail what his team need to do to catch up to Mercedes and Ferrari after being the third-fastest team in Melbourne.
Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the opening Grand Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Lego helmets, cricket collaborations and hectic home race events – here are the 2026 Australian Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the second Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Shanghai International Circuit in China.
McLaren has said the flow of information from its engine supplier Mercedes "hasn't been as anticipated" under Formula 1's new regulations and has left the team on the backfoot in trying to exploit the full potential of its power unit this year.
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Lewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari are "right in the fight" with Mercedes this year despite his former team's dominant weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews. The pre-season favourites had done their level best to play down their expected advantage in the buildup to the Australian Grand Prix, but it was impossible to hide.
After a wild, often polarising Australian Grand Prix weekend, ESPN looks at some of the sweeping generalisations being made about Formula 1 and judges whether they're overblown or not.
Max Verstappen will fulfil his goal of competing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours this year after his GT3 team, Verstappen Racing, confirmed its participation in the endurance event.
Team Principal Toto Wolff has enthused that “Mercedes are back” after George Russell and Kimi Antonelli brought home a 1-2 for the squad in Australia, but conceded that they could be in for a tense competition with Ferrari.
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will make his debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May with Mercedes, ticking off an event that has “been on my bucket list for a long time”.
Fred Vasseur has outlined the thinking behind Ferrari’s decision not to pit under the Virtual Safety Car in the Australian Grand Prix, the team boss suggesting that there is plenty for the Scuderia to work on in order to close the performance gap to Mercedes.
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll give their views on the Australian Grand Prix, and what positives Aston Martin can take from the opening race of the season.
Mercedes secured a perfect 1-2 result in Melbourne, but could Ferrari have challenged for the win with a different decision?.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will tick off one of his "bucket list" events when he drives in May's Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race.
Assen celebrated a centenary in style, and the event was voted the Best GP of a record-breaking 2025 season.
It's very early days in 2026, but Aprilia - with a sprinkling of Acosta and KTM magic on top - have begun the new campaign on the front foot after an unforgettable few days in Buriram.
Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race Sunday.
Reliving one of the most notorious moments in European football history through the eyes of those who were there.
Completing the double over their city rivals for the first time since 2011 means Milan have cut Inter’s lead at the top to seven points.
Do Atletico have the worst luck? Have Spurs been struck by the most misfortune?.
Tim Spiers casts his eye over some of the more unusual stories from the past week in football.
Inconsistency in how games are officiated in Europe and England is a source of huge frustration to supporters.
Mikel Arteta's side have a relatively kind route ahead of them this season – that hasn't always been the case.
The former Newcastle and Barca manager built teams in his career and now his foundation continues to do the same as it helps fight cancer.
The Champions League round of 16 is upon us. We assess every team left in the competition.
We examine Arsenal accounts for 2024-25. What do they tell us? What has changed? Are there any concerns?.
Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise earning Premier League survival over Champions League progress, says interim manager Igor Tudor.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
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.
Defending Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva smashed her racket several times during a 4-6, 6-7(5), 6-3 loss to unseeded Katerina Siniakova in the tournament's third round Monday night, then left the court exchanging words with the crowd.
Elena Rybakina had to overcome a stiff test against Marta Kostyuk in the third round at Indian Wells, but she prevailed in straight sets thanks to an impressive display of resilience and some timely ball striking. She'll face Sonay Kartal next.
Carlos Alcaraz turned a sticky situation into a runaway victory with a scintillating close to his evening showdown with Arthur Rinderknech on Monday at the BNP Paribas Open.
Sonay Kartal is into the Round of 16 at Indian Wells for the second straight year after upsetting Madison Keys in comeback fashion Monday night. In doing so, she became the first British woman to reach the fourth round of the event twice.
Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas earned a first-round victory Monday when they upset defending champions Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 6-3, 6-2 at the BNP Paribas Open.
After a narrow escape in her opening round, Iga Swiatek found her rhythm at the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, taking down Maria Sakkari to secure a spot in the Indian Wells fourth round.
Alex Michelsen earned the biggest win of his career Monday when he defeated No. 7 in the PIF ATP Rankings Taylor Fritz, 6-4, 7-6(6) in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open. “I played higher than my average level,” Michelsen said after defeating the 2022 champion.
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka renew a rivalry eight years after their US Open meeting, while Amanda Anisimova, Jasmine Paolini, Victoria Mboko and a wave of young challengers push into the tournament’s second week.
Novak Djokovic admitted that he is managing an “odd” right forearm problem after grinding his way into the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for the first time since 2017. The five-time champion has needed three sets in both of his opening matches at the ATP Masters 1000 event and has been wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm while navigating the early rounds.
Katerina Siniakova upset defending Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva in a emotion-filled, intense battle. A match that featured 42 break point opportunities, Siniakova saved 19 of the 26 she faced to book her first appearance at the BNP Paribas Open fourth round.
Iga Swiatek is determined to become more knowledgeable about film, so she's been using the off days at Indian Wells to watch some classics. On the docket this past week: 'The English Patient' and 'Legends of the Fall.'.
Alexandra Eala showed her appreciation for Coco Gauff, and then her mom, after her third-round win at Indian Wells. She then thanked "all the incredible women who have paved the way.".
Amanda Anisimova shouted out Alysa Liu after her win over Emma Raducanu on Sunday, then praised the gold medalist's independence and ability to stay true to herself.
Victoria Mboko defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-1 to reach the Round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The Canadian will next face sixth seed Amanda Anisimova for a place in the quarterfinals.
Alexandra Eala advanced to the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time in her career Sunday night after Coco Gauff was forced to retire with a left arm injury. Eala led 6-2, 2-0 after 54 minutes when the match ended and will now turn her attention to her next opponent, Linda Noskova.
World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova needed just 52 minutes to defeat Emma Raducanu and book her spot in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. She reaches the Round of 16 at Indian Wells for the second time in her career.
Maria Sakkari remembers the raw energy of her teenage years, but her second-set sprint in Indian Wells was the byproduct of a more deliberate, mature strategy.
Aryna Sabalenka continued her winning streak against players outside the Top 20 and next faces Naomi Osaka, who knocked off Camila Osorio in three sets.
Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari headline Monday’s third-round slate, with Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys and Belinda Bencic all searching for traction in the desert.
Serena Williams partners with Barbie to inspire girls on International Women's Day with a new one-of-a-kind Barbie doll.
So much for all those mock draft certainties. Jeremiyah Love landing with the Kansas City Chiefs or New Orleans Saints? Almost certainly toast. The Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers locking in on a first-round wide receiver? Much less likely.
The Patriots bolstered their offensive line Monday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the versatile but injury-plagued Alijah Vera-Tucker, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Free agent safety Alohi Gilman agreed to a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday night.
Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton and the Chiefs agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with a maximum value of $14 million, NFL Network reported Monday.
The Broncos are bringing back running back J.K. Dobbins on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed at signing, NFL Network reported Monday.
The Steelers are signing former Panthers standout running back Rico Dowdle to a two-year, $12.25 million deal, NFL Network reported Monday.
Former Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Panthers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
The Carolina Panthers have reached terms with one of the best defenders in free agency. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd is signing a three-year, $45 million deal to leave the Jacksonville Jaguars and join the Panthers.
Lloyd was the second high-profile defender to reach a deal with Carolina on Monday, joining edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.
The Panthers and QB Kenny Pickett agreed on a one-year, $7.5 million deal that includes $4 million in guarantees, a source told ESPN.
Former Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew reached an agreement Monday on a one-year, $8.25 million deal with the Cardinals, a source told ESPN.
Left tackle Jones has agreed to return to the Bears on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Quarterback Kyle Allen is signing a two-year, $4.1 million deal worth up to $6.1 million with Buffalo, where he will reunite with close friend Josh Allen.
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Former Eagles safety Reed Blankenship will sign with the Texans on a three-year, $24.75 million deal.
The Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Dowdle, who rushed for 1,076 yards and six touchdowns for the Panthers last season, gives Pittsburgh a big, physical and decisive runner.
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAre the Kansas City Chiefs in a position to make another Super Bowl run after getting Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson break down that blockbuster signing along with a flurry of over free agency moves from across the NFL, including Malik Willis’ signing with the Miami Dolphins.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The deal is valued at $12.25 million over two years, according to the report.
Free agent cornerback Dee Alford plans to sign with the Buffalo Bills on a three-year deal worth up to $21 million, a source told ESPN.
Thunder wing Luguentz Dort said he apologized to Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after committing a second fourth-quarter flagrant foul on him in the past two weeks.
The final of the second season of Unrivaled between the Mist and Phantom averaged 314,000 viewers across TNT and TruTV. The number was down 14% from last season, in which the Rose and Vinyl averaged 364,000 viewers.
Malaki Branham signed into the G League and will join the Cleveland Charge, Jake Fischer reported on Monday. Branham was drafted by the Spurs with the No. 20 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
X-rays and an MRI revealed that Tyrese Maxey has no fractures in his sprained right hand, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said on Monday. Nurse added that the team are still working on a timeline for Maxey's return. "No breaks," Nurse said.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a more than 60-year-old record by Wilt Chamberlain before drilling a pair of clutch 3-pointers to hand the Nuggets a 129-126 loss.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps making history. The Oklahoma City Thunder star recorded his 126th consecutive game with at least 20 points and tied Wilt Chamberlain for the obscure NBA record Monday night at the Paycom Center.
Sam Hodde via Getty ImagesShai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps making history. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard has recorded his 126th consecutive game with at least 20 points, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the obscure NBA record.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, last scored fewer than 20 points in a regular-season game on Oct. 30, 2024.
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinkie, according to medical tests, coach Nick Nurse said Monday.
The NBA has called off the Hawks' plans for celebrating Atlanta's famed strip club, saying it did so because of "concerns" from across the league.
Conference USA will not take any action after a UTEP fan grabbed a chair and waved it toward Jacksonville State players, saying UTEP will handle any discipline.
No. 6 seed Furman beat top-seeded East Tennessee State on Monday night to secure the Southern Conference tournament title and an NCAA tournament bid.
Regular-season champion Troy ended the five-day run of No. 10 seed Georgia Southern with a 77-61 victory in the championship game of the Sun Belt Conference tournament on Monday night.
As Caitlin Clark prepares for her first game in nearly eight months, it's impossible for her to squash the butterflies she says she's feeling -- but she doesn't exactly want to.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn an action packed episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor catches up with David Jacoby to discuss all things around the association including, are the Lakers and LeBron headed for a split?. From there KOC talks with Rashad Phillips to break down Darrius Acuff Jr.
Luke Kornet and other former and current NBA players were vocal opponents of the Atlanta Hawks' planned game-night collaboration with local strip club Magic City celebrating the "iconic cultural institution." The NBA is in agreement.
As the NBL finals loom, storylines are heating up both on and off the court.
The Utah Jazz have waived forward Vince Williams Jr. Williams suffered a torn ACL shortly after his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. The Jazz held a team option on his contract for the 2026-27.
The team originally announced plans to honor Magic City last month.
Gordon announced the news on Sunday via social media, posting a number of photos, including several of her and Maxey together.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the U.S. over Mexico in the WBC.
HOUSTON — He broke character halfway up the first-base line, before the baseball he bludgeoned found a home within some right-field seats. Aaron Judge turned toward his dugout, flipped his bat, fired off an expletive and epitomized the ethos of a ballclub he captains.
The World Baseball Classic is in full swing, and this past weekend of pool play provided memorable highlights and emotional vignettes that captured what international baseball is all about.
The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing on an extension worth $135 million, sources said.
After mulling changing his plans, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal decided to stick to his original plan and not pitch again in this year's World Baseball Classic.
Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz will sit out the 2026 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee while attempting to cover first base on Sunday.
Luzardo's new deal begins in 2027 and takes him through 2031. It solidifies a future rotation built around Luzardo and Cristopher Sánchez.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies are signing left-hander Jesús Luzardo to a five-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
Ten teams have been eliminated from contention so far, while Japan, Korea, DR and Venezuela have all booked their spot in the QF.
Rockies 6-foot-8 pitching prospect RJ Petit has a sprained UCL ligament in his right elbow and is out indefinitely.
Former National League President Bill White will receive the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball's Hall of Fame on July 25.
Araúz yelled at his manager as he came off the field following a ninth-inning at-bat and had to be physically restrained.
Detroit ace expected WBC to have "an All-Star Game type of vibe." When it didn't, he found himself with a difficult decision.
The NL East was a landmine of disappointments in 2025. The Braves were the most disappointing club in the National League, and the Mets broke their fans’ hearts by collapsing down the stretch.
Odds for all non-eliminated teams to win the World Baseball Classic, which began last week.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win.
Logan Allen faced off against.....Logan Allen? Plus more dispatches from each pool site at the World Baseball Classic.
In the wake of Profar's suspension, Mike Yastrzemski's signing has become even more important as Atlanta weighs its options moving forward.
Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.
Gary Woodland said Monday he has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder in the wake of his 2023 brain surgery, telling Golf Channel in an emotional interview that he "can't waste energy" trying to hide it anymore.
The tee times for the 2026 Players Championship have been revealed, headlined by some blockbuster groups for the annual PGA Tour event at TPC Sawgrass.
Defending Players champion Rory McIlroy is delaying his arrival to TPC Sawgrass until Wednesday after he withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational Saturday with back spasms.
We run through the top contenders among the 123-man field to win the PGA Tour's flagship event at TPC Sawgrass.
Akshay Bhatia outlasted Daniel Berger with a par on the first playoff hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.
Ricky Castillo made back-to-back birdies right after 18-year-old Blades Brown came undone with one bad hole, closing with a 5-under 67 to win the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour title.
Akshay Bhatia produced a dazzling charge down the stretch to reel in Daniel Berger before snatching victory in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Sunday.
Zach Johnson won in his PGA Tour Champions debut, closing with a 3-under 69 for a four-shot victory in the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational on Sunday.
Dan Bradbury of England hit the perfect chip at just the right time, saving par on the final hole Sunday for a 5-under 65 and a one-shot victory in the Joburg Open.
Akshay Bhatia waited just long enough for his putt to take a final turn and drop for birdie Sunday morning, allowing him to cut Daniel Berger's lead to one shot in the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
San Diego is hiring Iowa State assistant JR Blount as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games pleaded guilty Monday, according to the federal prosecutors' office in Philadelphia.
Duke grabbed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a record 150th time with Arizona staying at No. 2 and Michigan at No. 3.
The final AP poll before Selection Sunday has a new top 5 -- though Duke, Arizona and Michigan stay top 3.
Nebraska and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg have agreed to a three-year contract extension after he guided the Cornhuskers to a school-record 15 wins in Big Ten Conference play.
The five teams at the top. The players to watch. The narratives likely to shape the conference and NCAA tournaments.
Where did all the Cinderella stories who busted our brackets go? Inside why the madness seems to be vanishing.
Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. received another technical foul for a kick toward a player's groin area.
Rob Martin scored 24 points, Cam'Ron Fletcher added 17 with 19 rebounds, and top-seeded High Point beat No. 2 seed Winthrop 91-76 on Sunday for the Panthers' second straight Big South Conference championship.
Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan fired their basketball coaches on the same day, parting ways with former assistants under Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Novak Djokovic may have endured his share of recent struggles at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, but the five-time champion took another step forward on Monday with a resilient victory. The former No.
Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos made a strong start to their BNP Paribas Open campaign on Monday, when they defeated big-hitting singles stars Reilly Opelka and Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-4. Sinner, a four-time major champion in singles, and Opelka brought plenty of firepower to the court, but the top seeds proved too solid in a contest packed with entertaining rallies.
Aleksandar Kovacevic will step into Stadium 1 Monday at the BNP Paribas Open to face a player he has looked up to throughout his life: Novak Djokovic. When he was seven, the American was courtside to watch the Serbian play Gael Monfils at the US Open, and would even snag a photo with the future No.
The ATP and Overtime today announced a renewed partnership for 2026, following a breakthrough first year that generated more than 80 million views and accelerated the ATP’s connection with next-generation fans worldwide.
Led by four Top 50 players, the Arizona Tennis Classic boasts one of the strongest ATP Challenger draws of the season. French lefty Corentin Moutet, No. 33 in the PIF ATP Rankings, is the top seed in Phoenix.
After saving two match points to beat Karen Khachanov in the BNP Paribas Open second round, Joao Fonseca left no doubt Sunday night against Tommy Paul. The 19-year-old Brazilian powered past the home favourite 6-2, 6-3 to set up his first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting with Jannik Sinner.
The BNP Paribas Open always attracts a star-studded doubles field, with singles players often joining in on the fun in Indian Wells. One of the marquee duos in this year's draw is Jannik Sinner and Reilly Opelka, who previously teamed to win the 2021 Atlanta title.
Jannik Sinner eventually found his rhythm on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where he overcame a cagey start before marching past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2 and continuing his bid for a maiden Indian Wells title. The No.
#NextGenATP Joel Schwaerzler returned to the ATP Challenger winner’s circle Sunday at the Rwanda Challenger, and in rare fashion, will meet his championship-match opponent Stefano Napolitano in the opening round of this week’s event in Kigali.
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski survived an early scare from two singles standouts on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where they saved two match points to spark their Indian Wells title bid.
Controversial star Zac Lomax has spoken for the first time about his decision to leave the Eels for R360, trying to join the Storm and why he has decided to switch codes.
England wing Tom Roebuck says the entire set-up is united in attempting to turn around a dismal run of form which has wrecked their Six Nations title ambitions.
England have vowed to double down on their kick-heavy gameplan against France on Saturday despite their drastic decline in recent weeks. It is a move that risks further provoking the anger of their supporters.
After signing a two-year deal with the Western Force, the former NSW Origin winger faces the toughest assignment of his football career.
Saracens sign number eight Alfie Barbeary from Prem rivals Bath for the 2026-27 season.
This was meant to be a Six Nations where England headed into this final weekend chasing a Grand Slam. But things have fallen apart. ESPN answers the big questions ahead of the final weekend.
Newly signed Western Force flyer has the skills to not only crack the Australian squad but transform it, all in time for 2027 Rugby World Cup. After a tough two decades, Australian rugby’s luck is suddenly on the up.
Sale Sharks tighthead prop James Harper is to leave the club at the end of the season to join Newcastle Red Bulls.
England suffered a historic first defeat to Italy with a 23-18 collapse at the Stadio Olimpico raising the grim prospect of falling to their worst Six Nations finish.
An expanded pre-season schedule has been pitched to clubs as an opportunity to assist the development of players who may not play during the season.
Aysha Ward has worked her way up from Essendon intern to a position in the club's executive team.
Dom Condo, Erin Lorenzini and Aysha Ward are all on different, but successful, AFLW journeys.
After years in the footy wilderness, Gold Coast is finally retaining - and attracting - players across both programs.
Danielle Ponter has had a busy summer with a new contract, a wedding to plan and an important coaching role.
Power star Matilda Scholz joined several AFL and AFLW players at the Melbourne Noir show at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Shae Sloane has been appointed as the Demons' interim head of women's football.
Eastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers.
Rhys Harwood will remain at the Roos despite interest from rival clubs.
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?.
President Donald Trump says he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of college sports.
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge to Moore's arrest in December.
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Miami secured the commitment of a top in-state target Thursday night with a pledge from four-star WR Nick Lennear, ESPN's No. 26 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle.
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
Matt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings.
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?.
With spring games right around the corner, here's what you should know for every Big 12 team.
In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. allegedly rammed his vehicle into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, at least seven 911 calls indicate heightened fears from his unidentified girlfriend that she was being stalked and harassed.
Unrivaled's second season featured ups and downs in terms of viewership, with the playoffs averaging 258,000 viewers on TNT and TruTv, down 9% from last year.
The WNBA sent a CBA proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a source told ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark is gearing up for her U.S. national team debut in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said Friday that the letter to players' union executive director Terri Jackson earlier this week was intended to "get the entire [executive committee] back on track" to get the best CBA possible.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.
As CBA negotiations linger, the time to conduct drafts and free agency gets shorter. We asked WNBA GMs how they're preparing.
Despite a brilliant 40-point performance from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart and Mist topped Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become the queens of Unrivaled for 2026.
The WNBPA's executive committee said that it remains "united" and that a recent player survey reaffirms the league's latest proposal for a new CBA "is not worth taking.".
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is not sticking around with the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic and will head back to Tigers spring training.
Casey Wasserman’s namesake agency is rebranding following its founder’s flirtatious emails with Jeffrey Epstein’s close associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The music and sports talent agency will now be called The Team.
The Penn State Nittany Lions men’s hockey team were looking to create whiteout conditions for their opponents over the weekend with some special edition jerseys.
Forty years after the release of the original, two teams from the ECHL transformed themselves into new teams over the weekend to celebrate a new remake of a classic hockey movie. On Friday, March 6, the Allen Americans took the ice as the Hamilton Mustangs, while the Tulsa Oilers played.
After nearly three decades of legal battles, Grambling State University has secured a federal trademark for its iconic oval "G" logo, reaching agreements with both the Green Bay Packers and the University of Georgia to get it done.
The Tampa Bay Rays have shared four proposals for a new grey jersey that would bring "Tampa Bay" back to the road uniform for the first time since 2008, twenty seasons after the region's name was dropped from the set.
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, a collegiate summer level team in the Northwoods League, will pay tribute to the movie that made their hometown famous with an alternate identity in 2026. The RedHawks will play five games as the Woodchippers, a reference to the grisly murder scene in the Coen brothers’ 1996.
MIAMI — Negotiations between the WNBA and players over a new collective bargaining agreement have reached the 11th hour. The league imposed a March 10th target date during a bargaining session on Feb.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — As the clock approached midnight Friday, much of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden was ready to call it a night. The grounds were empty and staff had been cleaning up for hours after matches at Stadium 1, the 16,000-seat center court, wrapped up around 8:30 p.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The women’s tennis calendar, everyone seems to agree, is too crowded. In January, Aryna Sabalenka, the best player in the world, called it “insane.”.
Major League Soccer has given lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting offences. Yeboah, 28, signed for Chinese Super League side Qingdao Hainiu last month after his contract with Los Angeles FC was terminated in January.
Two players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer, including bets involving their own matches. Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah were both placed on administrative leave in October pending a review of potential violations of league rules.
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Major League Soccer announced Monday it has issued lifetime bans to midfielders Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones for betting on league matches.
Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it has given Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah lifetime bans for “extensive” gambling, including on games involving their own teams. In one instance, the pair won a bet that Jones would receive a yellow card.
Major League Soccer has issued lifetime bans to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for violating the league's gambling policy.
Major League Soccer has announced lifetime bans for midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah stemming from violations of the league’s gambling policy, Yahoo Sports’ Steven Goff reported Monday.
Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah were put on administrative leave in October 2025 amid a review of potential league violations.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas has revealed Lionel Messi is earning around $70 million to $80 million a year.
Before we begin our tour through the weekend that was in MLS, a trivia question to ponder: which team was the last Supporters’ Shield winner to start the subsequent season with three straight losses? Read to the end for the answer.
Pitch invaders in Puerto Rico, war briefings in the White House and another win in a sold-out NFL arena. This is the Inter Miami experience.
The Florida Panthers aren't expecting to see Brad Marchand play again anytime soon, and with the team's playoff hopes dwindling it's possible that the two-time Stanley Cup winner and Olympic silver medalist's season could be over.
With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.
Columbus added Conor Garland at the deadline, and remains in the mix. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota made additions during trade deadline season. Buckle up!.
Nick made his debut against the Avalanche, but negotiations are still underway for who has to change his nameplate when Marcus returns.
Welcome to the 2026 edition of Scott Wheeler's ranking of the NHL's 32 prospect pools.
Anyone with term who didn't move Friday will be looking to the future, as will McDavid, Matthews, Kucherov, Brady Tkachuk, Robertson, more.
The Panthers' cupboards were already empty, and then they didn't pick in the 2025 NHL Draft until the fourth round.
Some teams took the easy way out. Some made hard calls. Which are which? For most, we'll find out in the playoffs.
"I'm so fired up. I'm so happy. I'm so happy for Buffalo as a city and all the fans, too. This means the world," captain Rasmus Dahlin said.
Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup.
From nervous golf to a crowd so loud it was hard to focus in his second Avalanche debut, Kadri had an unforgettable journey back to Denver.
The Avalanche said Sunday that captain Gabriel Landeskog is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
The final tally was 17 penalties and 57 minutes for the Lightning, 11 penalties and 45 minutes for the Sabres.
Four of those players were traded on Friday and scored with their new teams the following night after long days that included travel delays.
Defenseman Colton Parayko exercised his right to nix a trade to Buffalo last week, then took The Athletic behind the scenes of his decision.
It's Oilers-Golden Knights at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Panarin wore No. 72 alongside Bailey the Lion after giving the mascot a Rolex watch but switched to No. 10 after Corey Perry was traded.
Team USA hero Jack Hughes had a hat trick and an assist, his first NHL goals since winning the gold medal two weeks ago in Italy, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the rival New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday afternoon for their fourth straight victory.
The Sydney Kings have received a huge boost on the eve of their Playoff Series opener against the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena.
With the way the South East Melbourne Phoenix dismantled the Perth Wildcats’ ball handlers last week, a lot of pressure will be placed on Adelaide’s guards during the teams' Playoff Series.
Fresh off their Seeding Qualifier victory over the Perth Wildcats, the South East Melbourne Phoenix head to Adelaide full of confidence.
After falling agonisingly short the past two seasons, Adelaide 36ers’ Flynn Cameron is determined to go one better during the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Finals.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have released the following statement regarding the appointment of Trent Jacobs as the club's new CEO:. The Tasmania JackJumpers and Jewels today welcome newly appointed CEO Trent Jacobs to the club.
“We're ready for anyone”. That’s the words of two time NBL champion Dejan Vasiljevic as his Adelaide 36ers prepare for Game 1of their Playoff Series against South East Melbourne on Tuesday night.
Pete Hooley for NBL.com.au. The Adelaide 36ers will host the South East Melbourne Phoenix in game one of their NBL26 Playoff Series on Tuesday night, with tip-off from 7.30pm AEDT. Before the two rivals hit the hardwood at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, let's check how they match up against one.
Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne PhoenixTuesday, March 10, 7.30pm AEDTAdelaide Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every Finals 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.
Heading into Tuesday night’s blockbuster Playoff Series between Adelaide and South East Melbourne, the season series sits at 2-2. The 36ers won the first two meetings by double-figures before the Phoenix hit back and won the second two matchups by an average of 19.5 points.
The moment the Sydney Kings qualified for the NBL Playoffs, Xavier Cooks' mind turned to repaying his teammates for the drug ban that sidelined him from last season's title push.
Following a review of the Moto2 race results from Thailand, the points awarded have been updated.
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2025's Championship success sees the #93 join an illustrious list of sporting superstars vying for the award.
From outstanding results to shock moments, get the full rundown of the hottest talking points from the Thai GP.
The Aprilia star beats Acosta and Fernandez to Round 1 glory as a rear tyre puncture ends the reigning World Champion's podium hopes in Buriram.
21 riders, 11 Tuk-Tuks, two laps of Buriram. Enjoy the show in all its glory.
The quotes from both sides and all the angles of the controversial incident - or penalty - on Saturday.
How close do you like it? Aprilia and Ducati go head-to-head in the first pole position battle of the season as Pecco fails to progress from Q1.
Day one of 2026 banked, P1 bagged for Bezzecchi as the Italian leads the way to Sprint Saturday.
Less than a second cover the top 13 and all five manufacturers as MotoGP’s first Grand Prix weekend ignites in the Thai heat.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
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.