Quartararo wrestles pole from Marquez in front of rapturous home crowd
Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: 'El Diablo' does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: 'El Diablo' does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
Melbourne Stars' all-star pace trio is locked in for Weber WBBL|11, with Kim Garth signing a fresh deal.
Chris Close is predicting a bloodbath if Queensland replicates its performance from the series opener when State of Origin continues this week.
Sunday's shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.
George Russell was the man to taste glory in Montreal, as his sublime lap for pole set him up for a stellar Canadian Grand Prix victory, while the McLaren duo came together for the first time this year.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- United States coach Mauricio Pochettino welcomed the positives vibes from a tournament-opening 5-0 Gold Cup win over Trinidad and Tobago at PayPal Park that snapped a recent four-game losing streak.
Seattle fought hard but could not complete an opening game fightback.
All Pakistan's games, including the semi-final and final (if they get there), will be played at neutral Colombo.
The Red Sox shocked the baseball world on Sunday by trading designated hitter and third baseman Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The trade ends a monthslong saga between the Red Sox and Devers.
Oakmont was almost unplayable Sunday afternoon in the rain. But in the end, it was exactly what Spaun needed to become one of the unlikeliest U.S. Open champions.
Jordan Campbell dissects Messi's opening-game performance and why he might hold Inter Miami back.
Enzo Maresca has backed Liam Delap to handle the pressure of leading the line for Chelsea and is adamant that the striker will become England’s next No 9. Delap is eager to make a strong first impression following his £30m move from Ipswich Town and will hope to make his Chelsea debut when the Premier League side open their Club World Cup campaign by facing Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on Monday.
Enzo Maresca believes Liam Delap has the potential to become England's main striker, but warned the 22-year-old he faces a fight to get into the Chelsea line-up first.
Luis Enrique said his Paris Saint-Germain team are "hungry" to add the Club World Cup to their Champions League success, after beating Atlético Madrid 4-0 in the opening game in Group B.
Malik Tillman scored twice as the United States built a three-goal, first-half lead and ended a four-game losing streak by routing Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 on Sunday in a Concacaf Gold Cup opener.
The pitch at the stadium which will host next year's World Cup final has been criticised after its Club World Cup debut.
Malik Tillman was the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino’s team bounced back from a rough week to open its Gold Cup with a 5-0 victory.
Real Madrid eye a trio of targets, including Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Both matches to open play in Group A at the Club World Cup have ended 0-0, keeping things wide open.
Malik Tillman's double set the tone early for a U.S. squad in desperate need of a slump-busting victory.
"I wanted to jump right into my strengths when I retired — and then obviously learn other things along the way," Wade said.
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Angel City FC responded to immigration raids and the resulting protests in Los Angeles during Saturday night’s home match against North Carolina.
Analysis of the opening game of the Club World Cup in Miami.
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A rundown of all the venues being used for the tournament this summer.
There is still magic left in Messi, but there’s only so much that he can do with a supporting cast that is so limited.
Portland Timbers will only have themselves to blame after a lackluster performance against the visiting San Jose Earthquakes ended in a 1-1 draw at Providence Park. Scorers: Mosquera 71'; Judd 90+3'Se...
The former England captain and now joint owner of Inter Miami has finally been bestowed the title in King Charles’ birthday honours.
Despite appealing to two USGA rules officials, Sam Burns was denied casual water relief on the 15th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday and ended up double-bogeying.
J.J. Spaun didn’t have a great start to his final day at the US Open.
J.J. Spaun, 34, who started Sunday one stroke behind 54-hole leader Sam Burns, survived a terrible start and challenging elements to pull away from the pack and capture his first major title with a two-stroke win in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Adam Scott is not called the classiest guy in golf for nothing.
Here are the highlights from the final round of the 2025 U.S. Open.
Carlota Ciganda birdied the final two holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 years.
Rory McIlroy admitted he has not been in “the right frame of mind” recently as he returned to his best on the course in the final round of the US Open at Oakmont.
After finishing well back in the U.S. Open field, Rory McIlroy will soon turn his attention to trying to win the Open Championship at Portrush.
Heartbreak for Australia’s Adam Scott as a disastrous final round unravelled his US Open campaign with J.J. Spaun claiming his first major title in stunning fashion at a wet and wild Oakmont.
Corey Conners withdrew from the U.S. Open shortly before Sunday's final round because of a right wrist injury.
Bailey Smith’s Brownlow Medal credentials continue to grow in his first year at Geelong, but the Cats aren’t the only club smiling after the convoluted trade that sent him to the coast in the off-season.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan returned to the Whitten Oval on Monday, leaving the Western Bulldogs hopeful he can return to the field this season, while a significant departure from the AFL has been confirmed.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan returns to the Western Bulldogs for the first time since taking a leave of absence in April, having spent some time at a health retreat.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has returned to the Western Bulldogs following a lengthy leave of absence.
The deluge of debutants at injury-hit Essendon is set to continue, with teenage ruckman Vigo Visentini called up for Thursday night’s clash with Fremantle in Perth.
The round finished with a Carlton-West Coast clash that was tricky to assess.
Saints great Leigh Montagna says it’s time for the club to pull the cord and commit to a rebuild for the remainder of the season.
West Coast has been urged to put co-captain Oscar Allen on ice for the rest of the season – no matter the severity of his latest setback – amid his increasingly likely departure.
One of footy’s most underrated rivalries produced another bizarre game, with the league’s luckiest team getting away with it again.
Already the oldest club attempting to win a flag ever, Collingwood's veterans could go around again in 2026, according to Tom Morris.
The Blues have almost got their win-loss record back to parity, but Charlie Curnow’s sore calf looms as a serious concern, while a missed mark by Christian Petracca captured the attention of TV commentators.
Sometimes all the talk is too much.
As good and honest and earnest as some players are, and have been, for St Kilda, they are not players that are taking the team anywhere. Now’s the time to start selling hope for next year.
Harley Reid will likely face MRO scrutiny again after throwing this elbow at Carlton's Lachie Fogarty.
Both club administrators are respected and trusted. But they are about to learn that no one barracks for the AFL.
A bombshell report claims Collingwood is “very, very confident” of landing one of the game’s top goalkickers.
Nathan Brown praises North Melbourne, despite their loss to Fremantle on Saturday night.
Carlton have secured their first back-to-back win since Round 7, with a seven-goal first term setting them up for a 34-point victory over West Coast on Sunday night.
Harry McKay's knee injury isn't healing as first hoped, with Carlton to decide this week whether their star forward requires surgery, as West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen avoids serious injury in the loss to the Blues.
Bailey Smith has earned widespread praise from his teammates after another starring role in Geelong’s 95-point thrashing of Essendon on Saturday night.
Shohei Ohtani will make his long-awaited return to pitching Monday night in a matchup against the division-rival San Diego Padres.
The Giants are sending Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and pitching prospect Jose Bello to the Red Sox for Rafael Devers.
Aaron Civale got a little wild -- walking four of the first seven hitters he faced -- in his first start for the White Sox two days after the right-hander was traded by the Brewers.
The Red Sox stunned the baseball world Sunday, trading their $313.5 million All-Star to San Francisco.
Since Barry Bonds retired in 2007, the San Francisco Giants have not had a player launch 30 homers in a season. That not-so-fun fact — which has stretched through a golden era of San Francisco baseball — is, all of a sudden, in jeopardy.
The Giants addressed a clear need (offense), but while the Red Sox got back some value, the return doesn't make them immediately better.
Gina Ferazzi via Getty ImagesShohei Ohtani is now a year and a half into his Los Angeles Dodgers career without throwing a pitch from an MLB mound. That might finally change soon.
Shohei Ohtani has won a World Series and an MVP award in his Los Angeles Dodgers career, but he has yet to throw a pitch from an MLB mound. That's about to change.
The Yankees got swept, but it's hard not to feel like they're coming out of this weekend as winners with Devers gone.
The Red Sox got a package of players and salary relief in exchange for their franchise player. Was it enough?.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Sunday that Ohtani will throw another simulated game in the coming days that could "potentially" be his last one.
Aaron Judge blamed himself for swinging at pitches outside the strike zone as the Yankees were swept in a three-game series at the Red Sox.
Texas' Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through a fifth inning that included downing three bottles of pickle juice.
Atlanta starter Grant Holmes pitched five hitless innings and ended with a career-best 15 strikeouts on Sunday afternoon, but the Braves faltered in the end, dropping a 10-1 decision to the Colorado Rockies, a loss that dropped them to 31-39 this season.
The Padres placed All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill on the seven-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he suffered a concussion.
Right-hander Logan Gilbert will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start for the Seattle Mariners on Monday against the Boston Red Sox.
In 73 games this season (all at designated hitter), Devers was hitting .272 with a .905 OPS and 15 homers.
Rafael Devers' 2025 season has been defined by dominance at the plate and an extended dispute with the Boston Red Sox over his fielding position. Now, it will also be known for a blockbuster trade.
Rafael Devers' 2025 season has been defined by dominance at the plate and an extended dispute with the Boston Red Sox over his fielding position. Now, it will also be known for a blockbuster trade.
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.
Veteran Nuria Parrizas Diaz (Valencia) joined teenagers Iva Jovic (Ilkley) and Tereza Valentova (Grado) as this week's WTA 125 singles champions.
A week after entering qualifying, Tatjana Maria sliced, served and outfoxed four Top 15 players to win Queen’s -- a title that felt both improbable and perfectly hers.
Tatjana Maria knocked off four Top 20 players in a row to capture her first WTA 500 title at the HSBC Championships. She becomes the oldest titlist on tour since Serena Williams in 2020.
Elise Mertens achieved a career milestone on Sunday at the Libéma Open: By defeating Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final, the 29-year-old Belgian captured her 10th career Hologic WTA Tour singles title and her first on grass.
Tatjana Maria’s slice-and-dice game has helped her take down three seeds, but Amanda Anisimova has the firepower to beat anyone on grass. We make the case for both players when they meet in Sunday's HSBC Championships final (1:30 p.m. local (8:30 a.m. ET).
American Amanda Anisimova and German Tatjana Maria upset No. 1 and No. 2 seeds Zheng Qinwen and Madison Keys to reach the final at the HSBC Championships.
Nine of the Top 10 players in the PIF WTA Singles Rankings will compete for the year's second WTA 500 grass-court event, the Berlin Tennis Open by Hylo.
Elise Mertens set a new record for match points saved by a Hologic WTA Tour main-draw match-winner this decade in 's-Hertogenbosch.
Top seed Zheng Qinwen and unseeded American Amanda Anisimova broke new ground with wins in the quarterfinals of the HSBC Championships on Friday, as both sealed a spot in a grass-court semifinal for the first time.
In an echo of her run to the 2022 Wimbledon semifinals, 37-year-old mother of two Tatjana Maria sliced and diced past Elena Rybakina to make the HSBC Championships final four. She will next face Madison Keys, who defeated Diana Shnaider in three sets.
Goran Ivanisevic is more than familiar with the ups and downs of life on the ATP Tour. A former No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings who famously won Wimbledon as a wild card after struggles for form and fitness led to him dropping down to No.
Gabriel Diallo completed a clinical week of grass-court tennis Sunday at the Libema Open, where his first five tour-level wins on the surface contributed to his maiden ATP Tour title.
German qualifier Tatjana Maria capped an incredible week in London as she defeated American No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-4 to become the first woman to win a title at Queen's Club in over half a century.
The 2025 Terra Wortmann Open begins on Monday, when Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and former champion Alexander Bublik take to court at the ATP 500 grass-court event in Halle, Germany. View the full order of play for Day 1 below.
The HSBC Championships has a rather different feel to it this year: With the foundation of Andy Murray Arena and the return of a WTA 500 event after a 52-year hiatus, Queen’s Club is rocking.
The 2025 HSBC Championships begins on Monday, when Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe and Jakub Mensik take to court at the ATP 500 grass-court event. View the full order of play for Day 1 below.
Gabriel Diallo put his friendship with Zizou Bergs aside to deliver a classy championship match performance Sunday at the Libema Open.
Taylor Fritz claimed his first title of the year with a 6-3, 7-6 (0) win over top seed Alexander Zverev in the Stuttgart Open final.
Elise Mertens beat Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the final of the Libema Open to claim her second WTA Tour title of the year.
Taylor Fritz captured his fourth ATP Tour title on grass and ninth overall on Sunday at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart, where he defeated World No. 3 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(0).
Blues coach Laurie Daley has ruled out switching Zac Lomax to the left wing as Maroons winger Xavier Coates vowed to exploit his height advantage over Brian To’o.
Round 16 is upon us and as usual, coaches are scrambling and waiting nervously to find out of their Origin representatives will be fit to take the field.
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Jacob Kiraz has revealed the inspiring message he received from NSW coach Laurie Daley delivered as he chases a Blues debut.
They’re the best No.14s in the business, and Connor Watson and Kurt Mann will play crucial roles off the bench on Wednesday night.
All the focus has been on NSW and Queensland as they prepare for the second State of Origin clash in Perth, with Western Australia’s re-entry into the NRL in 2027 also attracting headlines across the country in recent weeks.
The Sea Eagles horror loss to the Titans in Round 15 has shone a microscope on the position of coach Anthony Seibold — but the Manly club reportedly have a plan.
Shane Flanagan can say until he is blue in the face that his son Kyle is not getting preferential treatment at the Dragons.
Former Manly outside back Alfred Smalley puts a brutal high shot on Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki and then flops on him as he lies on the turf concussed.
Recalled Blues enforcer Stefano Utoikamanu has waited two years for Origin redemption and won’t be letting anyone stop him, including Storm teammates Harry Grant and Cameron Munster.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has leapt to the defence of No.7 and son Kyle, with veteran reporter Phil Rothfield questioning “how much further can they go” with their current halves.
Rabbitohs enforcer Keaon Koloamatangi has suffered a suspected fractured eye socket, with Laurie Daley forced to replace him in his Blues squad.
The Westpac NSW Blues have declared their intention to unleash 'Back Fence Spence', challenging the Maroons to kick-off in Spencer Leniu's direction in Wednesday's State of Origin clash.
It may have been a reduced round due to Origin, but there was still plenty of action and upsets across Round 15.
The case for and against the Sydney Roosters signing Daly Cherry-Evans.
Former Manly Eagles centre Alfred Smalley is facing an extended stint on the sidelines after a sickening dog shot on exciting Warriors talent Taine Tuaupiki in the NSW Cup on Saturday.
Cameron Ciraldo discusses his new halves combination after Lachlan Galvin started for the first time.
South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 15 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
Sitting in the stands at North Sydney Oval last week, new Bears’ CEO Anthony De Ceglie addressed criticism of his appointment and outlined his vision for the future.
Sunday was the lowest point of his season so far, but Lando Norris faced the situation with a refreshing honesty not often seen at the top level of motor racing.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Red Bull have had a post-race protest lodged against George Russell following the Canadian Grand Prix – in relation to alleged incidents during the late-race Safety Car phase – rejected.
George Russell says he feels like he's "driving better than ever" after winning his first race of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris says he "made a fool" of himself in colliding with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell kept his Canadian Grand Prix victory after a late Red Bull appeal came to nothing on Sunday night.
1. George Russell (Mercedes), 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes).
The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix ended under Safety Car conditions following an explosive battle between the McLaren drivers, but only after it had already generated a plethora of fascinating figures for us to digest.
Oscar Piastri reflected on the Canadian Grand Prix moment that saw his battle with Lando Norris end in a collision for the first time this season, marking an unfortunate end to one of McLaren’s weakest weekends so far.
George Russell has clinched Mercedes’ first victory of the season in the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that ended in dramatic style after a collision between McLaren team mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris that saw the latter crash out.
Your first Formula 1 podium is always a special moment and Kimi Antonelli's came after a superb drive for Mercedes took the Italian rookie to P3 in Montreal, making him the third youngest driver ever to stand on an F1 rostrum.
Mercedes achieved their best weekend of the season so far at the hands of George Russell, who converted his pole position to a win ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli in a frenetic Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell held onto the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix to cross the line ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, with the race finishing under the Safety Car after Lando Norris drove into the back of his team mate.
Lando Norris has apologised to McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri for their late-race collision in the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Briton blaming himself for “being stupid” by attempting a move that he “misjudged”.
Kimi Antonelli bounced back from a tough triple header in superb fashion as he claimed his maiden podium at the Canadian Grand Prix, contributing to a wholly successful outing for Mercedes.
Andrea Stella has admitted that the contact that occurred between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix was “not acceptable”, with the McLaren team boss conceding that Norris “paid a price in the championship” after retiring from the race as a result.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he ran over a groundhog at the Canadian Grand Prix, saying he felt "devastated" about the collision.
Lando Norris said he made a fool of himself after crashing into the back of teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri at the end of the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Canadian Grand Prix had a dramatic finale as Lando Norris crashed into the back of his teammate Oscar Piastri.
Texas State looms as the favorite to join the Pac-12. Why could that happen? What would come next? And what about Memphis?.
From the Matt Barnes' twins to Hakeem Olajuwon's son, these stars had next at the NBPA Top 100 camp.
The matchups for the third annual ACC/SEC Challenge were announced Wednesday, highlighted on the men's side by Duke hosting reigning national champions Florida and multiple potential top-10 matchups on the women's side.
A federal judge has denied Tennessee point guard Zakai Zeigler's request for a preliminary injunction that would allow him to play a fifth season of Division I basketball in five years.
David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden's last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit, has died.
An appeal of the NCAA's landmark antitrust settlement won't stop college teams from paying current athletes starting July 1, but it will pause the NCAA's plans to begin paying former athletes.
Which teams improved -- or hurt -- their outlook? We award winners and losers of this offseason's cycle.
College athletics is back in the rules business now that schools can directly pay players, Dan Wetzel writes.
NCAA president Charlie Baker framed the multibillion-dollar House settlement agreement as one that provides stability to college athletics and avoids "bankruptcy.".
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved several measures designed to help improve the flow of men's basketball games, with the addition of coach's challenges the biggest change.
Four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili, No. 53 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to USC over UCLA, he told ESPN on Sunday, the latest high-profile addition in the Trojans' class, as coach Lincoln Riley prepares for the program's second season in the Big Ten.
Bill Connelly looks at the top players and prospects, and makes his 2025 projections for every FBS team.
Five-star defensive end JaReylan McCoy has committed to Florida, sources told ESPN, securing his place as the top-ranked pledge in the Gators' 2026 recruiting class after returning for a second visit in the span of three weeks.
The Dukes are the team to beat on paper, but if they falter, the Sun Belt race could be wide open.
Wisconsin was placed on one year's probation and fined $25,000 on Thursday after an NCAA investigation showed that nine coaches and staffers made impermissible phone calls to recruits in 2023.
A federal judge has ruled against cornerback Corey Coley Jr.'s request that he be granted a fifth year of eligibility to play at N.C. State and earn name, image and likeness money.
Deion Sanders posted on social media Wednesday that "everything is OKAY" after the Buffaloes coach has not attended football camps in Boulder, Colorado.
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?.
Tuesday marked the first time UNC had made players available to reporters since December to discuss Bill Belichick's arrival in Chapel Hill.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders has been ill and away from the team recently, a source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
The Bengals and defensive end Trey Hendrickson have resumed communication on his contract and future with the team, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson skipped the Cincinnati Bengals' minicamp this past week amid a contract dispute. The eight-year veteran is looking for an extension with his contract set to expire after this season.
Brian spoke of their bond ahead of Father's Day as he follows in the footsteps of Marty, who passed away in 2021.
New York's top running back finds himself in a talented backfield ahead of contract year.
The undrafted linebacker has been released six times in his five-year career.
Tennessee's No. 1 pick credits his dad for emailing coaches and driving him all over Texas just to get him a chance.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Saturday signed a stadium financial aid package intended to persuade the Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state.
Australian golf star Jason Day is going viral on social media for a hot take on his favorite NFL team. On Saturday, the 37-year-old revealed his favorite team is the Cleveland Browns and his second favorite is their rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
To re-establish itself as one of the league's best defenses, Cleveland will need help from some newcomers and incumbents looking to assume bigger roles.
With little experience on the current roster, Dolphins CBs are learning to deal with adversity early.
With this deal, Orlando's core is clearly defined, and Memphis has the assets to keep reshaping its roster.
The NBA offseason is almost here, and deals are already underway. Catch up on the latest trade grades.
Angel Reese had 11 points, 11 assists and 13 rebounds for her first career triple-double in the Sky's 78-66 win over the Sun on Sunday.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Through the first seven and a half months of this NBA season, Alex Caruso had only topped 30 minutes in a game twice.
The Chicago Bulls shut down the New York Knicks interest in head coach Billy Donovan. The Bulls not only rejected the Knicks request to speak to Donovan about their opening, but now Donovan might be staying in Chicago longer too. Donovan and the Bulls are in process of signing a contract extension.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday defended referee Scott Foster, who has come under fire for his officiating in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Magic seem to sense a big opportunity in the Eastern Conference, and they’re pushing their chips in.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a starting center this offseason. While that search plays out, the Lakers are expected to keep some center depth via two-way contracts. Los Angeles is expected to keep both Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko for next season.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday decried the swell of public criticism of the officiating that flowed following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 win in the 2025 NBA Finals, describing the carping on perceived mistaken calls and non-calls — specifically those involving longtime NBA referee Scott Foster — as, among other things, “awful” and “stupid.”.
Around-the-league NBA notes on a Sunday?. On Father's Day even?. On a Father's Day that has already delivered a significant NBA trade?. As it should be!. Amid countless forecasts this month from league observers that this is going to be a very active offseason, momentum is building on a Durant deal and the Orlando Magic have already swung big, swiftly agreeing Sunday to package four unprotected first-round picks and an additional first-round pick swap with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.
Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan declared Australia “look beatable” after its “batting frailties” were exposed in the five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final.
Do Australia's selectors stick or twist ahead three Tests in the Caribbean as the Ashes looms on the horizon.
Adam Milne and Noor Ahmad put in the star performances with the ball as Los Angeles Knight Riders were bowled out for 124 to go down by 57 runs.
The Sydney Thunder have offered spinner Tom Andrews his maiden Big Bash League contract, putting pen to paper six months after reviving the Darwin-born all-rounder’s professional career in “extraordinary” circumstances.
Steve Smith will almost certainly be ruled out of Australia's first Test against West Indies, starting in Barbados on June 25. .
Scotland defeat the Netherlands by 39 runs in their opening T20 international tri-series match in Glasgow.
They added 57 to help Scotland recover from 76 for 5, setting up a 39-run win over Netherlands.
Kent end Somerset's 100% start to the T20 Blast and holders Gloucestershire lose for a fifth successive match.
West Indies secure a 1-0 series win over Ireland after victory in the third and final T20 at Bready.
Hope and Carty also fired as West Indies posted 256 for 5, their second-highest T20I total, on their way to a 62-run win.
Paris Saint-Germain secured a comfortable win over Atletico Madrid in Group B. Our writers break down the key talking points...
Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jordan Campbell break down the main talking points from Bayern Munich's 10-0 win over Auckland City.
Leeds United announce the signing of Germany forward Lukas Nmecha on a two-year deal.
French forward Mathys Tel scored three goals in 20 games on loan for Tottenham last season.
The opening night of FIFA's “new era for soccer” was not without its cringe moments, but it also delivered a fun game of football.
The amateurs from New Zealand will take on the might of Bayern Munich, Benfica and Boca Juniors at the tournament in the United States.
Confused by the way players' moves to new clubs happen these days? Steve Madeley explains what actually goes on...
Dias is one of several players using what little downtime they have to carry out extra work they cannot do with their clubs.
Whether they have fallen out of favour or form, there are a number of players in the top flight who need a move.
The ball that will be used this summer is marketed as one that will support 'fast, precise play' - but how does it feel to kick?.
Two weeks from the arrival of the British and Irish Lions and the AUNZ Invitational side is still without a confirmed squad as Richie Mo’unga is ruled out due to injury.
Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challenge. Had Handrè Pollard done his homework he might have known what was coming – for Finn Russell has previous with intercepts when attacking Twickenham’s south stand.
The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.
First league crown ends a drought of almost three decades that the Rec Ground faithful would have scarcely believed at the dawn of the professional era. At the 29th time of asking, Bath are champions of England once more.
Dan Cole is given a yellow card in Leicester's narrow loss to Bath in the Premiership Rugby final.
Leinster captain Jack Conan says winning the United Rugby Championship helps his side to "silence a few critics".
Three early tries helped Irish side Leinster to a comprehensive 32-7 victory over South Africa's Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final.
Leicester's Ben Youngs talks about the "pride and emotion" of ending his career with Saturday's Premiership Grand Final defeat by Bath.
Bath captain Ben Spencer says the "sky is the limit" for the club after they ended a 29-year wait for a Premiership trophy.
Bath captain Ben Spencer says he "couldn't be prouder" of the team after his side won their first Premiership title in 29 years with a narrow 23-21 victory against Leicester Tigers at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.
From party time to go time, Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return to action this week at the HSBC Championships in London after a quick vacation stop in Ibiza.
It was all smiles at The Queen’s Club on Saturday evening, as Carlos Alcaraz stepped back onto the grass ahead of his third appearance at the HSBC Championships. Fresh off a short holiday in Ibiza, where he celebrated his epic five-set win against World No.
Zizou Bergs and Gabriel Diallo will each have a second shot at ATP Tour glory Sunday at the Libema Open. Both players notched impressive semi-final wins Saturday at the grass ATP 250 after rain had delayed play into the evening in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson’s fledgling partnership took little time to settle this week at the Libema Open.
Alexander Zverev moved to within one victory of capturing his maiden grass-court title on Saturday at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart, where he edged Ben Shelton to reach the final.
Even for someone as mentally resilient as Jannik Sinner, bouncing back from the disappointment of his Roland Garros final loss was never going to be an easy task. Yet the No.
Jack Draper is back on the grass at the HSBC Championships and back doing what he does best: hitting big. The British lefty returns to the iconic ATP 500 event at Queen’s Club at career-high No. 4 in the PIF ATP Rankings and seemingly on the cusp of his prime.
Out of Jannik Sinner’s 20 matches this season, only four of his opponents have managed to win at least a set: Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, Tommy Paul and Australian Tristan Schoolkate.
Jannik Sinner’s goal of bouncing back quickly from his Roland Garros final disappointment will not be an easy one to fulfil at the Terra Wortmann Open. The top seed and defending champion will open against a qualifier at the grass-court ATP 500 in Halle.
Carlos Alcaraz will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his first grass-court match of the season at the HSBC Championships, following the draw on Saturday. The Spaniard arrives at the ATP 500 in London off the back of winning his fifth major at Roland Garros.
PGA Tour journeyman J.J. Spaun defied the odds and won the U.S. Open to cash a record-tying $4.3 million winner’s check, which is nearly one quarter of what his career earnings were coming into the tournament.
The U.S. men’s national soccer team has begun its Gold Cup journey this summer with plenty of drama on and off the field.
Why are all the baseball teams wearing blue ribbons on their jerseys today? Because it’s Father’s Day, of course! In the world of Major League Baseball, this means we get baby blue ribbons on the uniforms of Major League Baseball players, coaches, managers, and umpires for all games played on.
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark is still observing career firsts. On Saturday, she did something she had never done in the WNBA or in college: returned from injury.
OAKMONT, Pa. — There are more than 400,000 merchandise available at the U.S. Open—and there’s a squirrel on almost everything. Ironically, the primary logo for the 125th U.S. Open includes a squirrel, since Oakmont Country Club removed most of its trees more than two decades ago.
Caitlin Clark is set to return after a five-game absence from a quad injury. Fever coach Stephanie White told reporters on Friday that Clark is likely to play in the team’s game Saturday against the Liberty, barring any last-minute setbacks.
The Ohio State men's basketball program unveiled a new gray court that will allow the Buckeyes to swap the midcourt logo for a script wordmark when they wear their throwback uniforms.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh stole a page from his brother John’s playbook this offseason by adding custom patches to players’ practice jerseys that note personal or team accomplishments.
The Boise Hawks, an Idaho-based baseball team in the independent Pioneer League, will rebrand for one game as the Boise Battle Beavers. The temporary brand is a tribute to an innovative mid-20th century wildlife relocation program pulled off by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
INDIANAPOLIS — When John Haliburton, the father of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, was banned from attending the team’s playoff games in person, he had to find a new place to support his son.
Lightning rod referee drew criticism from Indiana fans and media after Thunder rallied late to win Game 4 of NBA Finals.
The Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap.
The Magic are sending a lot of draft capital to Memphis in this deal. They hope it will be worth it.
A $125 million deal for Josh Giddey? Who could give $80 million to Jonathan Kuminga? See what our resident GM is offering 10 star free agents.
The latest buzz ahead of the offseason from our NBA Insiders.
In a surprising mid-June trade, the Orlando Magic just tried to overshadow the NBA Finals (the league has to love that!) by pulling off a blockbuster Sunday, acquiring shooting guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.
Orlando is sending four first-round picks and a future first-round pick swap to Memphis in the deal.
The Orlando Magic have agreed to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks and a first-round pick swap.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several draft picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several draft picks, ESPN's Shams Charania first reported.
Caitlin Clark scored a season-high 32 points in her return as the Fever handed the Liberty their first loss of the season.
Caitlin Clark returned from a quad injury, hit seven 3-pointers and scored 32 points for the Fever (5-5).
The Wings have acquired Li Yueru from the Storm after the center requested a trade in a quest for more playing time.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged it would be difficult to play Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot and one was killed in what Gov. Tim Walz described as "targeted political violence.".
Rhyne Howard made a career-high nine 3-pointers -- tying the WNBA single-game record -- and finished with a season-high 36 points in the Dream's win over the Sky. Also, Brittney Griner moved into second place on the WNBA career blocks list.
WNBA regular-season games will continue to air on ION after the league and Scripps reached a multiyear media rights deal.
The Las Vegas Aces placed three-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson in the concussion protocol Friday and will miss the team's game against the Dallas Wings.
Caitlin Clark is set to make her return to the Fever lineup after missing the past five games with a quad strain.
Which teams have exceeded expectations and which have fallen short one month into the 2025 season? We have grades and questions.
From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.
The charge stems from a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May, according to the warrant obtained by The Washington Post and AP.
It sounds like the Anthony Richardson-Daniel Jones quarterback competition will go forward as planned.
The Saints on Friday signed running back Cam Akers to a one-year deal following a tryout at minicamp this week.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons attended the team's mandatory minicamp this week, despite not coming to an agreement on a new contract. (However, he skipped voluntary OTAs in the spring.) His current deal expires after this season.
Several stars, including a group of the league's top pass rushers, opted out of the mandatory minicamp as they seek contract extensions.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he's focused on winning a championship and not concerned with his legacy.
The Colts will induct Jim Irsay in their Ring of Honor during the team's season opener on Sept. 7, announcing the planned honor on what would have been the former owner's 66th birthday.
The Indianapolis Colts announced Friday longtime owner Jim Irsay will be inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor during the team's season opener Sept.
Upon arriving at a residence, police said a woman alleged she had been assaulted, strangled and threatened by her fiancé, Ward.
The Hall of Fame running back said his health scare was eye-opening.
With the offseason looming, let’s analyze every NHL team’s best value contracts from this past season.
The Oilers have leapt over just about every playoff hurdle they've faced. What's one more?.
With two goals in Game 5, the 37-year-old Panthers trade deadline acquisition joined elite Stanley Cup Final history.
As Florida threw a blanket on the high-octane Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead in the Cup Final, Maurice's fingerprints were all over it.
Father and son are both thankful for what this last year has given them working together with the QMJHL champion Moncton Wildcats.
Florida leads Edmonton 3-2 heading home for the next game. Here's how it happened, and what to watch for.
Brad Marchand became the first player to score at least five goals in two separate Stanley Cup Final series with two different teams as the Panthers reached the brink of a second straight Stanley Cup with a 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Florida put itself within one win of becoming back-to-back Stanley Cup champions with a 5-2 victory over Edmonton in Game 5 Saturday.
The Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in net when they host the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
With two OT game winners in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton star has made a strong Conn Smythe case.
It's now a best-of-three for the ultimate prize. Here are key stats, players and matchups, plus betting intel.
"I know it's not normal," Lundell said. "You try to kind of soak in everything around here. But at the end of the day it's hockey.".
A Stanley Cup Final for the ages is being served up with a distinct touch of gray as veterans show the value of their unique perspective.
As teams look to fill holes on their rosters, we play free agency matchmaker and list one UFA each team should target this summer.
The stain from decisions made in that London, Ont., hotel room will echo for years after the legality of that night's activity is settled.
Though the Crown fought to preserve the jury trial, a mistrial and a jury dismissal have led to a trial that will be decided by the judge.
Boston received defense prospect Ryan Mast and a 2025 seventh-round pick in the deal, the team announced Friday.
The defenseman's latest playoff performance in Game 4 showed how much he’s changed over the last year after taking ownership.
Yes, Maurice inherited a good team. But he made it great, and has the Panthers on the verge of a second Stanley Cup.
It's hard to place much blame on Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner for the three goals he allowed in Game 4. But his benching provided a spark.
The Tech3 boss tells all amid the possibility of a collaboration with the ex-F1 team principal for Haas Racing.
From announcing that a V4 engine is in development to on-track tests, Yamaha’s switch is one of the hottest tech talking points of the year.
Just a quarter of the way through a mammoth 2025 season and already, 2026 and beyond has honed into view.
The BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rookie had the operation on Tuesday after the Aragon Test and will be ready to race at the team’s home round at Mugello.
From iconic celebrations and hard-riding to becoming a fan favourite and more, ‘El Turco’ has been a sensation in World Superbike and now, the big switch to MotoGP enters the horizon.
The two-time WorldSBK champion will race in MotoGP from 2026 after penning a contract with Yamaha.
The current WorldSBK title race leader will join Ducati’s MotoGP test team alongside Pirro in 2026, opening the door for a potential switch when 2027’s regulations come into play.
The 2025 MotoGP™ returns for its ninth season and kicks off on July 2nd with its first Online Challenge.
Stay in the loop for all the action throughout a crucial one-day Test in Aragon.
"I'm expecting him to take a leap in NBL26 under the guidance of Coach King and his staff.".
"It’s something that fills my cup and feels much more complete.".
Fans called for a logo that was new and exciting - modern and simplified - with a fiercer, more powerful Wildcat.
The Sydney Kings may have reloaded their roster but Brian Goorjian says the game plan hasn’t changed — just the pieces to make it work. Those pieces include Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis, two of the best guards in the league.
NBL players were showcasing their skills across the NBL1 this week, delivering standout performances for their respective teams.
Even at 71 and arguably the most successful coach the NBL has ever seen, Brian Goorjian says he’s still learning. “I look at the game even three, four years ago.
The Adelaide 36ers have shaken up Free Agency with a headline-stealing signing spree, landing Bryce Cotton, bringing back Montrezl Harrell, and adding a wave of seasoned talent from around the league.
From last place to title chase – are the South East Melbourne Phoenix on the verge of following the Illawarra Hawks’ blueprint for a championship?. After five straight losses to open NBL25, the Phoenix parted ways with Mike Kelly and handed the reins to Josh King - who steered them all the way to the playoffs.
While the dust settles on the Bryce Cotton departure from Perth, all the attention shifts towards their next off-season move. “I’m a little bit worried for Perth at this stage,” Brad Rosen said on NBL Marketplace.
Although most fans lost their minds at the sight of Kiwi legend Casey Kopua on a Super Netball court, some keyboard warriors were critical that she'd taken a pathway player's spot.
As a political stoush throws Tasmania's dreams of joining the AFL into a state of flux, the state is quietly building a strong case to join the Super Netball competition in the coming years.
New Zealand centurion Casey Kopua received an SOS call from the Giants and was on a plane the next day. Coming out of retirement, it was the almost 40-year-old world champion's first elite netball game in six years.
A netballer has hit back at an opposition club after being deemed ineligible to play for the rest of the season due to their superior "stamina and physique".
Although Super Netball team sizes have increased, the league's First Nations cohort has shrunk. As Wakka Wakka woman Leesa Mi Mi experiences the same isolation her sister Jemma did five years earlier.
The protest from Ireland's camogie players refusing to wear traditional skorts mirrors the discussion about whether netballers in Australia should still be mandated to wear skirts.
South African import Sanmarie Visser caused a stir when she replaced the Adelaide Thunderbirds' pregnant marquee player. Now it's been revealed she broke her nose and needed surgery before joining the two-time defending premiers.
Now that Super Netball's two-point shot has also been added to top-flight leagues in England, New Zealand and South Africa, how likely is it to make its way into the international game?.
The Melbourne Mavericks have been aiming for the finals in their second Super Netball season, but after a huge loss, coach Tracey Neville has had to deliver some tough love. .
Remi Kamo says key witnesses were left out of an independent investigation into the Queensland Firebirds' club culture. Now a second Super Netballer from a different club has contacted the ABC with claims the sport also mishandled their player complaint.
An A-League player is among two footballers charged with allegedly manipulating yellow cards for betting purposes during games this season.
Coach Aurelio Vidmar backs young talent and fresh faces as City turn the tables on rivals Melbourne Victory to claim an elusive second championship. Despair for one side of Melbourne, jubilation for the other.
Jubilation for one side of Melbourne, despair for the other. Melbourne City are champions of the A-League Men after defeating Melbourne Victory 1-0 at AAMI Park on Saturday. As the final whistle rang out, Joe Marston Medalist Mat Leckie moved to embrace young teammate Alessandro Lopane.
Little brother no more.
With no AFL or NRL in Melbourne on Saturday to distract attention all eyes are on the title decider between City and Victory. The A-League’s stars have unusually aligned with tickets for the first derby grand final between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City sold out for Saturday night.
Melbourne Victory have qualified for a second successive A-League grand final, ending Auckland FC’s dream debut season with a 2-1 aggregate semi-final win.
Melbourne Victory denied Auckland a shot at an A-League Men fairytale after turning around a one-goal deficit with a 2-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final to set up a title decider against cross-town rivals Melbourne City.
Football Australia’s chair has admitted he is unhappy with his organisation’s financial performance as the local game faces a raft of challenges including the search for a new chief executive and the A-Leagues’ struggles with debt.
Success for Western United’s ambitious part-football, part-real estate project will not be determined for a decade or more, but powerful young striker Noah Botić showed he is a man of the present with a hat-trick in a 3-2 A-League Men elimination final victory over Adelaide on Friday.
Western United’s future has been secured following a majority takeover of the A-League club by an American real estate and sports company.
Alicia Blizard helped create Western Australia's underage state guernsey.
This year's AFLW Dreamtime match will be played at TIO Stadium during round three.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
After a remarkable AFLW run last season, the Power are keen to go again, forward Julia Teakle says.
With pre-season training about to get underway, Gemma Bastiani recaps what's been happening over the AFLW off-season.
Mizuki Brothwell sits down with Sarah Black in her draft year to talk all things footy.
With a fourth daughter set to join the AFLW next season, it's no surprise Simone Davies has taken up the sport herself. Daughters Giselle, Fleur, Darcie and Georja share how their mum has shaped their footy journeys, and how they've shaped hers.
You'll find Casey Sherriff galloping down the wing during a game, but what does she do when she's not playing footy?.
The Bombers, Kangaroos and Blues have added to their AFLW lists.
Sarah Black takes a look at how the tight turnaround between the Gaelic football and AFLW seasons could impact the 2025 campaign.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s Super Rugby season is over, with the Waratahs fullback ruled out for at least a month due to a fractured jaw.
Joseph Suaalii left Allianz Stadium on a stretcher on Friday night after an ugly incident involving teammate Andrew Kellaway left him knocked out.
The NSW Waratahs have stunned the rugby union world with a phenomenal 102-metre team try during their upset Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Sydney on Friday night.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was the main attraction but it was Siosifa Amone who stole the show on Friday night as the Waratahs claimed a thrilling, last-gasp 37-36 win over the Highlanders.
Axed Super Rugby club the Melbourne Rebels have kicked off a $30 million course case against Rugby Australia in the Federal Court of Australia to try get themselves back into the Pacific competition.
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick as the Auckland Blues crushed the Waikato Chiefs 41-10 on Saturday to win their first full Super Rugby title since 2003.
Rugby Australia has rejected an application from a consortium seeking take over the Melbourne Rebels with a move to the courts the only possible saviour for the embattled club which will be shut down after 14 seasons.
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman was given credit for navigating “three challenging seasons” but won’t get a fourth after the battling Super Rugby outfit confirmed he wouldn’t be offered a new contract.
Waratahs’ fans have always been a faithful and patient lot, able to cling to the slimmest glimmer of hope when everything else seems lost.
The Melbourne Rebels may be saved by an 11th hour private equity cash injection that will see the bankrupt Super Rugby side relocate and share facilities with an A-League club.
Primo, one of the fastest growing golf apparel lines, has partnered with Phil Mickelson and HyFlyers GC.
Legion XIII star Tyrrell Hatton won the Dubai Desert Classic in impressive fashion.
Starting this February, FOX Sports to air live coverage of LIV Golf League’s 14-tournament global schedule with events throughout the U.S., Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America.
LIV Golf has announced Scott O’Neil as new Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately.
Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann are among the LIV Golf players who will play at International Series India.
LIV Golf Korea presented by Coupang Play will be hosted at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon from May 2-4, 2025.
All LIV Golf events will continue to be broadcast in Australia live and free on the Seven Network.
Luis Masaveu, a young Spanish standout player, has been signed by Fireballs GC as the team finalized its 2025 roster.
Abraham Ancer and John Catlin are the latest players set to play International Series India from Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
The International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus will be contested Oct. 23-26.
BJR's double shot at fifth Pit Stop Challenge comes in Bathurst.
Striking yellow Ford piloted by De Silvestro, rookie Allen.
The event has been locked in for April 19-21 2024.