Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates
Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates.
Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates.
The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has defended his team's start to the 2026 season, despite the "noise" surrounding last season's MLS Cup winners.
Mexico international Julián Araujo is out for the rest of the Scottish Premiership season after suffering an unknown injury, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill said on Friday.
Rawalpindiz's middle order imploded and they are now on the verge of a league-stage exit.
Sussex captain leads penetrative bowling effort in front of watching Rob Key.
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Wicket off final ball of day dents visitors after spinner's late spell keeps them in the hunt.
Lees also makes century and Bedingham 76 not out as visitors pile on the runs at Bristol.
The expansion Tempo have agreed to two-year contracts with guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, their agent told ESPN.
What could the federal government's investigation of the NFL mean for fans and television networks?.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was reportedly among the NFL owners to join the league’s labor negotiations with the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) on Thursday, according to NFL Network.
Moore, a 2021 Pro Bowler, has spent his entire nine-year career in Indianapolis.
The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN.
Nine Power 4 schools have spring games this weekend.
Will Minnesota dip its toes into the wide receiver and running back pool during the 2026 draft?.
Gabe Taylor, who will don No. 21, understands the legacy brother Sean built in Washington in a short time.
Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.
Just a few days remain before the NFL Draft opens in Pittsburgh. Which players could be pushed up (or down) boards before Round 1?.
Outside opinions don't win games, but for the first time in a long time, the Raiders have stacked together sensible moves.
The Alabama quarterback is the lone QB set to attend the first round of the draft in Pittsburgh later this month.
Five Ohio State players are among the 16 planning to attend the first round of the NFL draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh, a group that doesn't include Fernando Mendoza but does include fellow QB Ty Simpson.
The 49ers agreed to a one-year contract with free agent defensive end Cam Sample, a source told NFL Network on Thursday.
The NFL announced the 16 prospects who will attend the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The most notable top draft pick who will not be attending is expected No. 1 overall selection Fernando Mendoza.
Archetypes in The Beast, plus a Giants star demands a trade, and Zak Keefer takes us inside Jon Gruden's disastrous years with the Raiders.
The Justice Department has begun an investigation into whether the NFL has violated anticompetitive practices with their television contracts that require consumers to pay subscription costs to watch some games, sources confirmed to ABC News.
The Broncos are set to pick No. 62 and have seven total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what Denver might do.
"If his career is not Hall of Fame worthy... I don't know whose is," Gerald McCoy said of his former teammate.
UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC is still to be determined.
The league said its "distribution model is the most fan and broadcaster-friendly in the entire sports and entertainment industry.".
Midfielder Sophie Ingle bids to continue her impressive return season during Wales' World Cup qualifying double header against Albania.
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Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team.
AFC Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is set to return from a quadriceps injury for the Cherries' game at Premier League-leading Arsenal on Saturday.
A "fully committed" Mikel Arteta said discussions over his next contract have been put on hold until the end of the season.
Pep Guardiola has said he's still in the dark about Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernández has apologised for his comments about a move to Real Madrid.
Martin O'Neill thinks the return of the Green Brigade ultras group following the lifting of their suspension will be "a boost" to Celtic's title challenge.
Procter, Vasconcelos, Harrison all make hundreds as visitors post 409 for 1 on opening day.
"We just need a little bit of confidence and a bit of evidence, and that comes from getting across the line. And we haven't been too far off".
Tom Kohler-Cadmore suffers hand injury in slip cordon, and becomes third substitute of season.
New Chandigarh day game will play host to some of the quickest scoring batters in recent IPL history.
Key player from the title win in 2025 is back fit and slots in for Duffy.
Delhi Capitals are coming off a narrow loss against Gujarat Titans.
Linde, who has never played the IPL before, joins at his base price of INR 1 crore.
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium.
The Blaze seamer Grace Ballinger is excited for the upcoming season with the "pre-season safety blanket" being removed.
"I think there's still some slight things that I do that I still haven't mastered yet," 22-year-old Cooper Connolly says about life in the fast lane.
The first dominos have fallen in WNBA free agency. Nneka Ogwumike announced Friday that she is returning to the Los Angeles Sparks, the team she led to a title in 2016, after spending the last two seasons in Seattle.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shook the sports world when he announced in February he was investing in prediction-market platform Kalshi. But Kalshi already had famous athlete-investors.
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Matthew Schaefer doesn’t want to be the story. The problem for the rookie defenseman: He always is. Since the Islanders selected him as the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft, the 18-year-old Schaefer has become one of the brightest personalities in the league.
The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks are in deep trade discussions regarding a deal that would send Olympic gold medalist Ariel Atkins to L.A. for forward Rickea Jackson. Terms of the deal have not been finalized, but an announcement is expected Saturday when the signing period opens.
Three years after building their first City Connect uniform around Milwaukee, the Brewers are going even bigger with version two.
The Baltimore Orioles are going home for City Connect 2.0, unveiling a cream-and-green uniform built around Camden Yards, Baltimore stoops, and several tributes to the ballpark’s three-decade history.
Gone are the bright teals and pinks of the Padres’ first City Connect uniform. In their place is a darker new look featuring an obsidian jersey, bone-coloured pants, a La Catrina sleeve patch, and several references to regional culture and club history.
Rather than starting over, the Cincinnati Reds have built on their popular first City Connect design with a new head-to-toe red version for 2026. The new look keeps the reworked wishbone-C, adds subtle nods to past Reds uniforms, and introduces a new sleeve patch inspired by downtown Cincinnati.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are sticking with the black-and-gold colours of their original City Connect uniform, but with a much darker overall look for 2026. The new set replaces the bright yellow jersey with an all-black design, adds a new arched “PIRATES” wordmark across the chest, and introduces a second cap option in gold.
The Texas Rangers unveiled their second City Connect uniform this morning, a red-heavy new look featuring “TEJAS” across the chest, the return of the old block “T” on the cap, and several design elements tied to the Mexican heritage woven into the identity of Texas.
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The Texas Rangers (7-5), ranked first in the AL West, face the Los Angeles Dodgers (9-3), who are first in the NL West. The Dodgers are favored with a -1.5 spread and a -235 moneyline.
The New York Yankees, leading the AL East with an 8-4 record, face the Tampa Bay Rays, tied for third in the division at 5-7, in the first game of a three-game series.
Temperature check time: Which of these early-season trends are for real, and which ones are just noise? Let's discuss.
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.
Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx.
Why it's incumbent on the Sox owner to address the "Sell the team!" chants, plus other observations from Boston's first homestand.
Plus we remember Davey Lopes, an odd number change for Dustin May and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.
There was an actual game in which 93 hitters reached base. But first, let's celebrate Griffin, 19-year-old face of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
This year, eight brand-new City Connect jerseys are entering the fold, and our esteemed panel has some thoughts on the new threads.
These 10 starters have shown the most change in their arsenals over last season. Will they be moving up the starting pitching rankings?.
After a week of hearing Adell's home-run-stealing heroics might have been the greatest defensive game of all time, I decided I had to know.
Major League Baseball’s average salary increased to $5.34 million for the 2026 season, according to a study by the Associated Press. That salary represents a 3.4% increase from the $5.16 million that players averaged last year.
. Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was carted off the field Thursday after colliding with left fielder Riley Greene while trying to track down a Josh Bell fly ball in the eighth inning of a 3-1 defeat to the Minnesota Twins.
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was taken away on a cart and hospitalized after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday.
Jeffrey Springs took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to lead the Athletics to a 1-0 win over the Yankees Thursday in the Bronx.
Meadows went down immediately, with blood on his face, after knocking heads with Greene.
Two weeks. Twelve games. Four series.
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year.
Jannik Sinner was all smiles following his 20th consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victory on Friday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters and his mood was boosted further when he caught up with Formula 1 star George Russell.
Carlos Alcaraz has quickly established himself alongside some of the greats in tennis history, even at the age of just 22. On Friday afternoon at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, Alcaraz eased past Alexander Bublik 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semi-finals at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Carlos Alcaraz continued his bounceback week on Friday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he dispatched Alexander Bublik 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semi-finals in the Principality for the second consecutive year.
Jannik Sinner added another ATP Masters 1000 milestone to his 2026 season on Friday afternoon by easing past Felix Auger-Aliassime for a semi-final spot at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The No.
Valentin Vacherot made more ATP Masters 1000 history on Thursday, but this time it came on much more familiar ground at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The 27-year-old drew on a vibrant home crowd to rally past former World No.
The BMW Open by Bitpanda Open, which this year runs from 13-19 April, has announced a prize money total of €2,561,110 for the 2026 edition.
The Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, which this year runs from 13-19 April, has announced a prize money total of €2,950,310 for the 2026 edition.
There are not many opportunities to watch one of the world’s most historic tournaments and then pick the brain of a man who was once the world’s best player. The ATP No. 1 Club gave Ray and Walker Sahag just that at the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Carlos Alcaraz watched a flying start slip into a tense battle on Thursday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, but the defending champion ultimately held firm to secure his return to the quarter-finals. The No.
The ‘Sunshine Double’ at Indian Wells and Miami delivered its usual dose of spectacular shot making, and ATP Tour stars rose to the occasion with a series of stunning efforts in the race for March’s Hot Shot of the Month presented by Yokohama.
Top seed Mirra Andreeva and unseeded Elena-Gabriela Ruse advanced to the semifinals of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz with three-set victories. Andreeva outlasted Sorana Cirstea, while Ruse rallied past former champion Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first WTA 500 semifinal.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Five members of the 2025-26 WTA Americas Coach Inclusion Program received a world-class experience at the Charleston Open, shadowing the lead coaches of star players Iva Jovic, Diana Shnaider and Sloane Stephens.
British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic scored a major upset over Australia's Talia Gibson on her Billie Jean King Cup debut in Melbourne.
Talia Gibson spent March hunting for scalps and delivered with distinction in the prestigious Sunshine Swing in America, but on a bleak Friday in Melbourne, the emerging Aussie found life is far harder when you become the target.
Lilli Tagger upset Liudmila Samsonova to reach the quarterfinals at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. The Austrian teenager saved eight set points before sealing a straight-sets win over the third seed in front of her home crowd.
The entire Top 20 of the PIF WTA Rankings will be in Rome next month for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and defending champion Jasmine Paolini headline the field.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will miss the upcoming Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart with an injury. She's still scheduled to play the Mutua Madrid Open at the end of the month, and then Rome after that.
Jannik Sinner dropped his first set at an ATP Masters 1000 event since Shanghai in October but ultimately continued his winning run at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Thursday against Tomas Machac.
Tomas Machac ended Jannik Sinner's streak of 37 consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events on Thursday, when the Czech levelled their third-round clash at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Sinner, the No.
Ten-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, her sister Chiney Ogwumike posted on social media on Friday.
Jones has moved down the NBA depth chart over the past few years behind Mike Breen, Dave Pasch and Ryan Ruocco.
Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe, will be waived by the Heat on Friday, sources tell ESPN.
The Atlanta Hawks can lock down a playoff berth with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs will be locked into the East’s No. 4 seed if they lose to the Hawks or the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors.How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks.
For the seventh straight year, the NBA asked me if I’d like to be one the media members with an official ballot for year-end awards. I said yes. On Thursday, we broke down MVP, Rookie of the Year and individual honors.
The New York Knicks (52-28) can lock down no worse than the Eastern Conference’s No. 3 playoff seed with a win over the Toronto Raptors (43-35). The Raptors can secure the No.
The Phoenix Suns (44-36) are locked into the Western Conference’s No. 7 seed and the play-in tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers (51-29) can finish anywhere from Nos.
The Rookie of the Year race is neck and neck, and soon, something could happen that we may deeply regret. That award is more than likely going to go to one recipient, as opposed to two.
Terry Rozier is on indefinite leave after he was indicted in October as part of a federal investigation into illegal sports gambling.
Who should be the MVP between Shai, Jokic, Wembanyama, and Luka? Who would have made All-NBA if not for the dreaded 65-game rule? We pick our teams both with and without the rule. Then, we catch up on Thursday's action and set the scene for the weekend scenarios.
Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?.
Can UCLA make history and have all six seniors -- who scored all of the team's points at the Final Four -- drafted in the WNBA?.
The Sun acquired Diamond Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, from the Wings in exchange for Rayah Marshall.
The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
WNBA free agency is here. Nneka Ogwumike is returning to Los Angeles and Jackie Young is returning to Las Vegas.
Nike and Sabrina Ionescu have introduced the Sabrina 4, the newest chapter in the New York Liberty guard’s signature sneaker line. Ionescu revealed the model April 8 while in China as part of her second Asia tour with Nike Basketball.
I had two thoughts Monday when Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round picks. The first? Atlanta will be a contender for a title in the WNBA’s 30th season.
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier and New York's Sabrina Ionescu were among 10 players who received core qualifying offers since free agency started Monday.
Odds for the 2026 WNBA season, with the Atlanta Dream seeing their odds shorten considerably following the blockbuster trade for Angel Reese.
The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix has a loaded field, including 6 of the Top 10 players in the world. Here's everything you need to know about the WTA 500 tournament, including important dates, withdrawals, prize money and more.
Mirra Andreeva earned her first win over Sloane Stephens on Wednesday in Linz, defeating the former US Open champion 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and 21 minutes to advance to the quarterfinals.
Iga Swiatek is training for the Clay-Court swing at the Rafa Nadal Academy. That's good news for her, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys said, and bad news for every other player on the WTA Tour.
Fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko staged a strong comeback in both sets to defeat Alexandra Eala in straight sets and reach the Linz quarterfinals. The Latvian will next face Elena-Gabriela Ruse for a place in the semifinals.
Alexandra Eala overcame a tough challenge from Julia Grabher to secure a straight-sets win on her Linz debut. The Filipino will next face fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko, against whom she holds a 2-0 record.
Austrian wild card Lilli Tagger, 18, upset Paula Badosa in the Upper Austria Ladies Linz first round to seal her first win over a former Top 10 player.
Jessica Pegula reigned supreme again in Charleston, Yuliia Starodubtseva had the week of her career, Bianca Andreescu got back in the win column and more in the latest week in review.
A Northern California standout who rose to the Top 10 in the United States, Denise Carter Triolo became a regular on the Virginia Slims Circuit as the women’s tour began to take shape.
Aryna Sabalenka has moved to No. 11 on the all-time list for most consecutive weeks at No. 1, passing Chris Evert's run from 1980-1982. She's only three weeks from tying Martina Hingis for No. 10 all-time.
Yuliia Starodubtseva and Panna Udvardy posted the biggest jumps inside the Top 100 in the latest PIF WTA Rankings after breakthrough runs in Charleston and Bogota.
Rugby union was the second most-watched women's sport in 2025 after England's home Rugby World Cup win, so with momentum at an all-time high, will this year's Six Nations be the biggest yet?.
Sale's Alex Sanderson says his side may be underdogs in their Champions Cup quarter-final with Leinster but they have not travelled to Dublin "to make up the numbers".
Celtic rivalries are renewed once more as Wales host Scotland in their Women's Six Nations opener at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Four England players will miss the Six Nations as they are pregnant.
The back row from New Zealand has become a mainstay in the starting team since joining last November from Crusaders.
Hooker Dan Sheehan will captain Leinster for their Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks on Saturday with Caelan Doris ruled out.
Saracens lose Elliot Daly, Andy Onyeama-Christie and Juan Martin Gonzalez to injury for the rest of the season.
Tom Rogers turns down a new deal with Scarlets to join rivals Ospreys next season.
Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites. If there isn’t a conspiracy theory out there about England having a factory that churns out world-class players then there should be.
Jona Nareki fires the Highlanders in front against the Brumbies in Dunedin.
Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season.
Plus: Will Alex Ovechkin really retire from the NHL this offseason?.
If the NHL can give out points for losing, we can give out trophies for things like "most goalie points" or "best Zamboni.".
The NHL calendar takes a break, so here's an update on all the races between two stacked days on the schedule.
Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
Pavelski has been helping the team on and off the ice since retiring from the NHL and joined the Badgers for the Frozen Four.
Valentini excelled as a 17-year-old freshman for Michigan this season with 26 points in 39 regular-season games.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Crosby is going to savor this weekend's games against Washington, which could be his final against Ovechkin in a long shared history.
John Carlson was thrilled to get the first hat trick of his 17-season career, pulling the feat in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.
In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory. Utah clinched a playoff berth after the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.
The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.
Denver, playing for its third national title in five years, will face Wisconsin in Saturday's final.
No team has won the trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season since 2013.
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for the most goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.
The Penguins got their fifth win in six games since March 30 to clinch a playoff spot Thursday night, ending a postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
Predators defenseman Roman Josi was a late scratch before Thursday night's game at Utah because of an upper-body injury.
Wisconsin topped North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday to reach the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010.
The Miami Heat are reportedly parting ways with guard Terry Rozier. The team is expected to release Rozier on Friday, hours before the deadline to waive a player on an expiring contract, per ESPN. Rozier, 32, has had a tumultuous 2025-26 NBA season.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The Miami Heat are waiving guard Terry Rozier on Friday. Rozier has been out all season while be investigated for his involvement in a gambling scandal. Rozier's contract is fully guaranteed for $26.6 million.
The Portland Trail Blazers may be getting some reinforcements back at the end of the regular season and ahead of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Shaedon Sharpe and Vit Krejci were both upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the LA Clippers.
The Los Angeles Lakers injury-ravaged close to the season continued on Thursday. LeBron James aggravated a right hand injury in the win over the Golden State Warriors. Postgame, James said he's been dealing with the injury for a while now and feels it when he hits the hand in certain ways.
From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.
If Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James decides to call it quits after the 2025-26 NBA season, fans will have been robbed of the chance to see him take on one of the other great players of his era in his final season.
Azzi Fudd falls two spots to fourth overall in the final 2026 WNBA Draft mock ahead of Monday's draft, while Valencia center Awa Fam remains entrenched at No. 1, according to The Athletic.
Here's what to watch for Friday and Sunday as the NBA wraps up its regular season.
For a game that was crude and inelegant, miserable and miserly, this was engaging in a brutal sense.
Last year, Isaiah Dudley’s family only got a glimpse of their young star on the Gather Round stage, having been deployed as Fremantle’s substitute player in sweltering Barossa Valley conditions.
Collingwood was once the kings of the clutch.
Fremantle has defeated Collingwood by six points in a soggy affair in Adelaide.
Fremantle has done it again.
St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against an opponent, leaving his AFL career hanging in the balance.
St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against an opponent, leaving his AFL career hanging in the balance. Collard had rejected suggestions he called his Frankston opponent a “f*****” during a VFL match last month. Continue reading...
Fremantle wins its fourth match in a row after surviving a tense final few minutes against Collingwood at Adelaide Oval.
Lance Collard has faced the AFL Disciplinary Tribunal charged with conduct unbecoming after allegedly using a homophobic slur during a VFL game.
There were a series of key moments in the closing stages of Collingwood’s clash with Fremantle. The Dockers made the most of them.
The thin Gather Round ground has a habit of producing tough clashes and this Saturday's match will be no different.
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between the Magpies and the Dockers.
Sam Draper and Caleb Daniel sing the praises of Gather Round and all that comes with it.
The teams for Sunday's round five matches are in.
Kieren Briggs will step aside for young ruckman Nick Madden as GWS looks to find form ahead of Gather Round.
Mitch Hinge will be sidelined after hurting his hamstring in Thursday night's win over Carlton.
The AFL made the announcement on Friday evening after a lengthy independent disciplinary tribunal hearing that went for nearly five hours on Thursday.
The Bureau of Meteorology says wet weather conditions will improve for AFL Gather Round matches as the weekend progresses, as the premier shares his ongoing bid to keep the event in South Australia. .
A 128-point smashing at the hands of Sydney hasn't undone West Coast's good start to the season, says Andrew McQualter.
Gather Round has evolved into a celebration of community, culture and belonging that extends far beyond football, writes Bharat Sundaresan.
Here is all you need to know about F1's cost cap and why it has increased in 2026.
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have been back out on track this week to help Pirelli with some valuable development work.
Kimi Antonelli has challenged George Russell’s authority at Mercedes in 2026 – the Italian teenager making it back-to-back Grand Prix wins at the Japanese Grand Prix and moving ahead of his established team mate to sit at the top the Drivers’ Championship standings.
Max Verstappen's father, Jos, expects his son to continue in Formula 1 despite the recent announcement that his long-time race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren.
The FIA and Formula 1 teams are targeting tweaks to the 2026 technical regulations aimed at addressing some of the shortcomings exposed during the opening three rounds of this year's championship.
Daniel Ricciardo has reflected on the decision to remove him from his Racing Bulls seat in 2024, as his F1 career came to an abrupt end.
F1.com takes a closer look at some of the most incredible – and unusual – records from across the sport's history.
Lawrence Barretto delves into Gianpiero Lambiase's confirmed move from Red Bull to McLaren, and what it means for Max Verstappen.
The only rookie on the F1 grid this season, but Racing Bulls’ new star is already making a name for himself.
Williams have announced the appointment of Dan Milner from rivals Mercedes to act as their new Chief Engineer – Vehicle Technology.
Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull in 2028 and move to McLaren as Chief Racing Officer.
The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.
Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren at the expiry of his Red Bull contract, assuming the role of chief racing officer.
Ollie Bearman has been a standout performer in 2026 for Haas so far, but the Briton has strong links with Ferrari.
Formula 2 will be racing in North America for the first time with Miami and Montreal to host Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 season.
F1.com takes a look back at some of the most memorable – and eye-catching – tech innovations the sport has witnessed over the years.
Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull to join McLaren at the end of the 2027 season, sources have told ESPN.
Max Verstappen’s engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave Red Bull to join McLaren in a shock move that throws further doubt on the four-time world champion’s future in Formula One.
Formula 1 has started discussions around whether to make small rule changes for the rest of the 2026 season.
Choose what you think is the best-looking F1 car in history from our shortlist of 13, spanning the 1950s to 2025.
The first golf major of the year continues Friday as the Masters enters its second round.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after he was caught making a middle finger gesture during a quadruple bogey.
The first round of the 2026 Masters is in the books and it was brutal for the LIV Golf contingent at Augusta National.
Brandon Holtz, a 39 year-old from Illinois, is this year's tournament's most unlikely participant.
Fred Couples was 2-under until he hit two balls into the water from 90 yards out on No. 15 and finished the hole with a quadruple-bogey 9. He finished with a 78.
How will the leaderboard take shape? Will the course get more difficult? We look at Round 1 and what's ahead.
That’s a penalty stroke on Gary Player for going out of bounds.
Bryson DeChambeau needed three shots to exit a greenside bunker on the 11th hole at Augusta National, and he never really recovered from that triple bogey in a first-round 76 at the Masters on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy did not, by his standards, play his best golf in the opening round yet still managed a 5-under 67, good for a share of the early lead with Sam Burns and his lowest opening round at the Masters since 2011.
Collin Morikawa, who hasn't played since March 12, said he was surprised by his anxiety level entering the Masters: "I've never felt this nervous, like, in my life.".
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says he is "not better" than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the Premier League strugglers.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.
Pep Guardiola says he would "love" captain Bernardo Silva to "finish his career" at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer.
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has urged the Premier League to protect teams playing in Europe by easing their schedules.
Liverpool announced on Thursday the 32-year-old would be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
As the Premier League returns after a three-week hiatus, we asked fans how they are feeling about their club.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder wants to bring Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips back next season.
Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "100% committed" to Newcastle United, but it is "very difficult" to look too far beyond the end of the season.
Today in TAFC: The latest twist in FIFA's World Cup ticketing switches, Neymar in talks with Cincinnati, our referee columnist slams VAR.
The union UNITE HERE Local 11 has made a series of demands to FIFA and voiced major concerns about ICE agents around World Cup venues.
Wakefield winger Tom Johnstone says the experience of being "man-handled" in England's Ashes defeat by Australia led to him changing his physicality.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire was dumbfounded over the disrupter rule after Gehamat Shibasaki was penalised denying the Broncos a crucial try in their 35-31 loss to the Cowboys.
The sport's commercial arm appoints the sports accountancy firm as it attempts to build on a record-breaking Super League season in 2025.
Cameron Smith believes Broncos young gun Cameron Bukowski could play hooker for the club amid an injury crisis.
Cameron Smith suggests the NRL might need to 'pump the brakes' amid discussions over the Ipswich Jets.
Brisbane Broncos host the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Scott Drinkwater’s future has been one of much speculation, but he issued a reminder of just how lethal he could be against the Brisbane Broncos.
Paul Gallen vents about the Bunker's decision to penalise Gehamat Shibasaki for a disruptor.
Cowboys back-rower Heilum Luki scores the match-winning try against the Broncos.
Broncos halfback Tom Duffy kicks a field goal late in his side's clash with the Cowboys.
After winning the national title, coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers still have something to prove. "People are always going to doubt us," defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker said.
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?.
Lawsuit plaintiffs said they sought help but were subjected to unwanted genital touching or other misconduct.
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said a talk with Oklahoma's Brent Venables was enough to convince him to continue to call the defensive plays this year.
An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, sources said Wednesday.
Maxwell Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit in the SC Next Junior 300, gave Florida and new head coach Jon Sumrall his verbal pledge Wednesday.
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore says the Fighting Irish are on a "revenge tour" after being excluded from the College Football Playoff last season.
Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai says his question to recruits about whether they prefer vanilla or chocolate ice cream is about getting an answer with "conviction" to show they would be ready for high-pressure situations on the field.
James Franklin admitted he took on too much risk with both staffing decisions and a less hands-on approach at Penn State, and he says he will operate differently with Virginia Tech.
Virginia coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Cavaliers through the 2030 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater kicks a casual field goal to make it 31-31 agaisnt the Broncos.
Gehamat Shibasaki is penalised for a disruptor in a crucial moment between the Broncos and Cowboys.
A four-club race has emerged to land the services of a young Parramatta Eels rookie who shot to stardom after scoring a double in his debut against the Tigers on Easter Monday..
Blake Mozer is dropped to the ground trying to tackle Jason Taumololo.
Ezra Mam shows his pace to put the ball down just in time after a Josiah Karapani kick.
Confident that he will remain on as head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons, a defiant Shane Flanagan has declared that he’s “got a job to do” as pressure intensifies over his future.
Todd Payten lets his frustration be known after a high tackle penalty against his side.
Soni Luke cuts apart Brisbane's middle defence to score a brilliant solo try.
Jaxon Purdue finishes off an end-to-end play by beating multiple Broncos defenders.
Reed Mahoney leaves the field for an HIA after copping a hit to the head from his teammate.
Argentina's World Cup preparations have come against lackluster opposition, all while its iconic captain won't go all in on this summer.
The Brazilian star is under contract with Santos through the end of 2026.
A total of 52 referees, 88 assistants and 30 video match officials have been selected.
The reigning World Cup champions will wrap up their preparations for the 2026 competition in SEC country.
Griezmann will end his second stint at Atletico, which has spanned a total of 10 seasons, at the end of this campaign before joining Orlando.
In some cases, not much exertion will be required to comply with FIFA’s demands. FanDuel’s prominent scoreboard position at Lincoln Financial Field is digital. Covering the massive physical “Hard Rock” signs inside and above the exterior of the Dolphins’ home turf will be more of a chore.
On Tuesday, Spain’s National Court said the players protest “did not constitute a strike” and was instead "freedom of expression".
. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. In this special episode, The Cooligans go one-on-one with NYCFC CEO Brad Sims for an in-depth conversation about what it really takes to run a club in Major League Soccer.
In an era where the sport’s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper.
As the World Cup nears, each MLS matchday takes on extra significance for those on the national team roster fringes.
Providence and new coach Bryan Hodgson scored two big pickups Thursday in G League star Dink Pate and reigning MWC Defensive Player of the Year Miles Byrd.
Fresh off being named the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four, star point guard Elliot Cadeau told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday that he will return for his senior season at Michigan.
The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Tennessee's J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore transfer, told ESPN he committed to Michigan, giving the Wolverines their first portal player since winning the national title Monday.
Stanford star guard Ebuka Okorie will enter the NBA draft after leading the ACC in scoring as a freshman.
How do the 2026 Michigan Wolverines stack up against this century's champions?.
Kiyan Anthony is returning to Syracuse for his sophomore season, he announced Wednesday.
Michigan's national title win over Connecticut on Monday night averaged 18.3 million viewers on TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max, according to Nielsen.
Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.
BYU guard Robert Wright III is planning to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The new coaches of Adelaide and Port Adelaide aren't native South Australians, but they're adjusting to life in the city of churches just fine.
Some of the best women's talent from Australia and Ireland will square off in at least one fixture on Australian shores in either June or July.
Emma Zielke joins Greater Western Sydney as its first full-time AFLW assistant coach, leading forwards and player development.
The 2026 AFLW fixture is set to feature four games played at AFL venues on the same day as men's matches.
Players share their top tips on the best beaches, food spots and must-do experiences to make the most of Gather Round in Adelaide.
THE AFL Digital Network's player-led vodcast Tagged has been shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast - Major at the 2026 Australian Audio Awards.
A new mechanism is allowing clubs are able to sign AFLW players beyond 2027.
Bulldogs players worked with the club's new supplier to design a more comfortable, better-fitting uniform tailored specifically for women.
The end of one era means the start of another for both Adelaide and Ebony Marinoff's house.
It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.
While the championship-winning Sydney Kings earned widespread praise for their depth, one key role player has emerged as a name to watch, with rival voices calling for him to get another shot at the NBA. Despite already spending time at the highest level as a two-way player with the Milwaukee Bucks, Casey Prather believes Jaylin Galloway is ready to take that step again.
The off-season has only just begun for the reigning champion Sydney Kings, but the club is already shaping its roster for NBL27 following the announcement that Shaun Bruce will depart.
The Hungry Jack's NBL26 season is done after an incredible Championship Series that went the distance.
Debate has surged this week over where Brian Goorjian ranks among Australia’s greatest coaches, and broadcaster Craig Hutchison says his seventh title stands as one of the all-time coaching performances. Goorjian first coached in the NBL back in 1988 and boasts a career spanning four decades.
He’s played in some of the biggest stadiums all over Australia and the world, but seven-time NBL MVP Andrew Gaze was blown away by Sunday’s Championship Series Game 5 between Sydney and Adelaide.
Tasmanian guard Sean Macdonald has suffered a tear in his ACL graft, following a training incident on Tuesday. Macdonald, who had surgery in July last year after rupturing the same ACL, has copped another cruel blow during a rehabilitation session.
After falling agonisingly short of securing the Adelaide 36ers’ fifth NBL Championship against Sydney, questions have emerged around Mike Wells’ future as head coach.
With the NBL27 Free Agency period fast-approaching, the Adelaide 36ers are making plans of how they can go one step further in the Hungry Jack’s 2026-27 season.
With the dust well and truly settled on Sunday’s Game 5 of the Hungry Jack’s 2025-26 Championship Series, the NBL world has quickly shifted it’s focus to next season.
For the third straight season, the Perth Wildcats were eliminated at the Playoff stage of the Hungry Jack’s NBL season. On this occasion, it was eventual champions Sydney who defeated John Rillie’s side 2-0 after two competitive games.
Three rounds down, 19 to go! Pedro Acosta is enjoying his strongest start to a premier-class season yet, with some key changes showing improvements on track.
2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, 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.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
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.