Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
Seven straight two-out hits! … Eight straight two-out runs! And to think it all happened after replay overturned an inning-ending out.
Playing the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis for the first time in four years, Naomi Osaka wore a crane-embroidered walk-on outfit symbolizing peace, designed by Hana Yagi, before saving triple set point to defeat Jasmine Paolini in the first round.
Miami's offense has been plagued by lulls and a slow start from Bam Adebayo, among other issues.
Dallas responded to rising criticism with its best offensive performance of the season in a 38-21 win over the Eagles on Monday night.
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Nico Hulkenberg finished 11th in Austin as Audi once again came agonisingly close to scoring points. It is the third time in the last four races that the German has come home in P11 – something that has become a theme of Audi’s season as a whole.
Manchester United will have to pay Newcastle about £3m in compensation if they want to make Eddie Howe their next manager, with Michael Carrick expected to be removed only when a deal for his successor has been finalised.
Men’s college soccer has a new approved calendar, but more than 140 schools (and counting) are trying to block it. Here's the latest.
Do you know every winner since the very first recipient of the Ballon d'Or, way back in 1956?.
Chinese sponsors drop French soccer star Kylian Mbappé after a video surfaced appearing to show him commenting about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong.
Scotland striker Oli McBurnie coughs up blood during Hull City's draw with Brentford as Heart of Midlothian fear further injury woe.
The England captain spoke movingly on night of deserving winners and unintentional hilarity in London. Well, there’s something new. Football: now available in new, genuinely heartwarming flavour.
The Premier League champions may have bigger fish to fry but can expect a feisty reception from League Two strugglers in the Carabao Cup. The headlines around Fleetwood Town are rarely about what happens on the pitch.
Arsenal's defensive form is testament to the performances of Ezri Konsa, who has stepped up in William Saliba's absence and been given his chance to shine.
He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
When players don’t have as many goals as expected, the ‘how’ becomes more important. Let's take a look under the hood at five strugglers.
Connor Hellebuyck landed with the New Jersey Devils and Alexander Nikishin ended his stalemate. How will those moves affect the market?.
NHL Central Scouting released its preliminary players-to-watch list for the 2027 NHL Draft on Monday.
The Flames general manager is trying to balance being "competitive every night" while being realistic about the team's timeline.
Here's our plan to maximize Monday's unofficial holiday. Remote hands should be strong.
The list of teams Larkin would accept a trade to stands at 10. But which of those teams have the assets to get a deal done?.
How did McDavid become the most talented player of hockey's most talented generation?.
Connor Hellebuyck is now a New Jersey Devil instead of a Winnipeg Jet. Now what?.
The 2026 Heritage Classic will be this Sunday between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens.
Nikishin was an everyday contributor to Carolina’s Stanley Cup season, averaging 18 minutes per night while scoring 11 goals and 33 points.
Reimer has played in 539 NHL games, going 7-4-2 with an .886 save percentage for the Ottawa Senators last season.
In the annals of Canucks history, Hughes should be remembered differently than for simply being a villain who left.
The Devils haven't had stellar goaltending in years, and Connor Hellebuyck could change that. Here's how.
Meyer is playing his draft year with the QMJHL Québec Remparts after leaving the U.S. NTDP.
After working the men's gold-medal game at the 2026 Olympics, linesperson Onni Hautamäki took the next step for both his career and country.
"It’s nice we can look forward and we don’t have to keep talking about it," captain Adam Lowry said. "We’ve got guys that want to be here.”.
A day after Team USA teammate Connor Hellebuyck was traded to the Devils, Hughes said his "feet are planted" in Minnesota.
"The one thing I got left on my resume is a Stanley Cup," the three-time Vezina Trophy winner said after Winnipeg traded him to New Jersey.
The team has rallied around Garand and collected points in five of his eight starts.
Multiple scouts said they'd give Peralta $25 million per year without much second thought.
One of Ned Yost’s beliefs as a manager this time of year? No faces, no theatrics. .
After a federal investigation revealed a huge amount of fake memorabilia 25 years ago, MLB created a comprehensive authentication system.
Tarik Skubal leads a group that includes three players from Japan, including a slugger who could be the top hitter in the class.
Milwaukee's longest-tenured player made his return — and it meant so much. His team, his only team, is one win away from its first title.
“The whole game was changed when Yeli was safe at second,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said.
The Dodgers pledged to keep Ohtani rested and ready for the postseason, but questionable decisions turned that plan upside down.
ST. PETERSBURG — The Brewers won by a mile because they're obsessed with the inches. Nobody would describe the final outcome of Milwaukee's emphatic beatdown on Monday — a 10-1 drubbing of the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the World Series — as "close.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Go ahead, throw whatever pitch you want. Jackson Chourio is ready to hit it.
Milwaukee took Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night and now stands one victory from the first championship in franchise history.
A long way from Milwaukee, the Brewers and their fans can almost taste history after an offensive explosion in Game 3.
It will take an unprecedented comeback to stop the Milwaukee Brewers from winning their first World Series title. After Monday, it's difficult to be confident the Tampa Bay Rays are up for the job.
The Philadelphia Phillies continued the offseason overhaul of their coaching staff under manager Don Mattingly by hiring Peter Fatse as the team's new hitting coach, The Athletic's Charlotte Varnes reported.
The small-market World Series did nearly as well ratings-wise as the recent pair of big-market World Series in Game 1.Game 1 of the 2026 Fall Classic between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays drew a combined average of 12.2 million viewers on Fox and Univision, according to preliminary numbers acquired by Sports Business Journal's Austin Karp.
The World Series always brings out craziness. The Trop inherently invites even more.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Milwaukee Brewers have made a habit of turning early deficits into riveting comeback victories en route to a 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, and there's plenty of reasons behind their ability to do so.
As the World Series shifts to Florida for Game 3, all eyes will be on the pivotal pitching matchup and the energy in Tropicana Field. The Milwaukee Brewers, up 2-0 on the Tampa Bay Rays, will send rookie Robert Gasser to the mound on Monday, facing former Brewer and current Rays ace Freddy Peralta.
Major League Baseball saw a slight uptick in the number of runs per game this season, with 4.48 scored. However, the league apparently still wants to see more offense — or at least, more action on the bases from doubles and triples.
Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.
In the spirit of the Rally Monkey, the feline phenom became a fan favorite who inspired Rays fans.
Edwards' right knee is hurting, but he is playing, because that's what he does.
Teams near the bottom of the standings will shift priorities as the season unfolds. But some have to keep the near future in mind, too.
If you've ever cooked, you know lamb is a great substitute for beef.
Not every team can be the star-studded Sixers or Spurs. Yet there are plenty of must-watch players throughout the league.
Kevin Porter Jr. could draw interest from the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. With Porter no longer eligible to sign a two-way deal, it may take time before the guard signs with another team.
Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. left the Utah Jazz's 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies with injuries. Markkanen suffered a right wrist injury in the first quarter, with Jackson injuring his right knee in the second quarter.
Alex Caruso left the Oklahoma City Thunder's 125-114 win over the Phoenix Suns in the first half with a right ankle sprain. Head coach Mark Daigneault said afterwards that Caruso suffered a sprain and "nothing else.
A representative for Jaylen Brown denied that the Philadelphia 76ers forward demanded a trade from the Boston Celtics last summer. The rep also denied that Brown made several demands from the Celtics before he was traded to the Sixers.
Josh Giddey’s Bulls suffered another ugly loss at the hands of a contender.
With the FIBA break fast approaching and NBL27 well underway as Round 7 tips off tomorrow, a familiar question has resurfaced: should the NBL introduce a mid-season trade window?.
Despite a report to the contrary, Jaylen Brown's camp is denying that he demanded a trade out of Boston this past offseason.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the box score. But it's not translating to wins for the Miami Heat. On the heels of three straight losses to start the season, the Heat held a 90-84 lead early in the fourth quarter at home against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.
Regular readers will note that we did not publish our usual Sunday Best around-the-league Late Night Intel late Sunday. There was simply nothing we would dare label "best" on a night that Jalen Williams suffered a likely season-ending injury in Oklahoma City. So we opted for a publishing delay.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's mounting injury issues went from bad to worse on Monday night, when reserve guard Alex Caruso left the team's matchup with the Phoenix Suns after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter.
Fresh details have emerged surrounding the split between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, with a former Boston Celtics player claiming Brown had a ‘list of demands’ in the lead-up to the blockbuster trade.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. The injury comes days after Wallace signed a five-year, $139 million contract extension.
OKC general manager Sam Presti said the team will determine how long Wallace will be out after his procedure.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams will undergo surgery on a fractured fibula and dislocated left ankle, general manager Sam Presti announced Monday. Williams suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the LA Clippers and faces an extended absence.
Jalen Williams is headed for surgery and is likely out for the rest of the season.The Oklahoma City Thunder guard suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated left ankle in their win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night, general manager Sam Presti announced.
The injury, which caused several Thunder players to immediately avert their eyes, significantly threatens the Thunder's title hopes.
In an increasingly unsettled QB class, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker may be separating himself at the top.
Could this become an improbable run out of left field? The Giants need to give themselves every chance to see where their opportunity leads.
Murray's QB Index ranks among the lowest in the NFL. He's still acclimating to a new scheme, but when should the Vikings pull the plug?.
There's a new No. 1 after three of our top-five teams lost this weekend. The Giants continue to look bullish as the Jets and Raiders tumble.
Moore, who has one more year of college eligibility, is expected to miss the remainder of the Ducks' 2026 season with a concussion.
PHILADELPHIA — Walking from the floodlit grass of Lincoln Financial Field back to the visiting locker room that vibrated with celebratory music, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed no expression.
Brady once told the Patriots he was "the best decision your franchise has ever made.” Will the Raiders say the same?.
NFC East:Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | CommandersNFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | VikingsNFC South:Falcons | Panthers | Saints | BuccaneersNFC West:Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | SeahawksAFC East:Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | JetsAFC North:Ravens | Bengals | Browns | SteelersAFC South:Texans | Colts | Jaguars | TitansAFC West:Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | ChargersOne of the themes to this NFL season is a lack of permanence.
Dak Prescott also threw three touchdown passes as Dallas scored the final 18 points, dropping Philadelphia to 2-5.
It will be the eighth Super Bowl halftime show produced by Roc Nation, the entertainment and sports company founded by the rapper and businessman.
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, the NFL announced Monday during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game on "Monday Night Football.
The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 14.
A couple months ago, it wasn't outlandish if you considered the Philadelphia Eagles a threat to win the Super Bowl. They weren't that far removed from a championship, and their roster was loaded with talent.
It's been six weeks since the Los Angeles Rams placed Myles Garrett on injured reserve, and they still don't know when he'll return to the field.Or, if they do, they're not sharing it.
During Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo did what so many hard NFL runners have done before.He took a handoff, burst through a hole and lowered his helmet into an oncoming defender at the second level.
Eagles fans cheered Lurie at his Hall of Fame induction amid a rocky season and questions about Jalen Hurts’ medical care.
Prior to his Achilles injury last year, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was just the spark the team needed. Jones looked completely revitalized in 13 games with the team, nearly leading them to a postseason spot before his injury.
Risers and fallers, a full standings update and Eagles-Cowboys prep.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… SEATTLE — And then there was one.
The Miami Dolphins are no longer winless. Thanks to the New York Jets, the Dolphins picked up their first win over the season in Week 7. While the game gave the Dolphins a reason to celebrate, the Jets found themselves on the other side of that equation.
Chase backs other batters to step up in the absence of Hope, who has been rested.
Steve Smith’s return to South Africa for a Test series for the first time since Sandpapergate in 2018 came to a bizarre end with the neck issue he sustained in Gqeberha ruling him out of the deciding third Test in Cape Town.
Nissanka already sat out the T20Is and ODIs with a left hamstring injury.
Auqib Nabi took three wickets on the final day and Devdutt Padikkal picked up two as well.
Those continuing from last season include assistant bowling coach S Sriram and fielding coach James Foster.
Former greats David Warner and Mark Waugh have questioned the make-up of Australia’s Test team, after Pat Cummins confirmed a whopping four changes at the toss in Cape Town.
Boland misses out again; South Africa bring in Coetzee for Nortje.
Sri Lanka will make the final if they win; England will be watching on nervously.
Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon all return for series decider against South Africa.
Follow along with the action from the third Test between Australia and South Africa in Cape Town.
Keen fisherman Jeremy Cameron has been enjoying the taste of a dangerous catch as things start looking up for the Geelong star after a tough season.
Essendon and Richmond are doubling down on the Dreamtime at the ’G concept, with the clubs to play the game twice in both 2027 and 2028.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round 12.
Jamie Elliott is one of three injured Magpies heading to Ireland.
A "please explain" has been sent to the Suns over Dekota Baron's concussion.
Ava Usher will be unavailable for Gold Coast's final home and away match.
The Devils' inaugural VFL captain Robbie Fox has parted ways with the club after one season, following an incident at a Hobart pub.
Robbie Fox won't be at the Devils next season.
The AFL abandons the Opening Round after two years, returning to a season start with all 18 teams in action. .
AFLW jumpers will look a little different in 2027.
Tasmania has parted ways with their VFL captain Robbie Fox, just over a year out from the Devils’ inaugural season in the AFL.
Harry Van Hattum has a point to prove.
Richmond has slammed next year's round one fixture timeslot after its clash with Carlton was moved from primetime.
The Bulldogs have delisted Riley Garcia, but plan to re-draft him in the Rookie Draft.
Arki Butler is a small forward agitator in the Tom Papley mould and looks certain to be a top-10 pick in next month’s AFL draft.
The AFL has unveiled a revamped season-opening round fixture for 2027, headlined by a historic Wednesday night blockbuster and the end of a long-standing Thursday night tradition.
The round one fixture for 2027 has been revealed.
Coach Sam Wright becomes another casualty in Collingwood's horror AFLW season, saying he will leave the club after the final-round match against Essendon.
Wright’s resignation after three seasons with Collingwood comes at a pivotal time for the club, as it faces calls to change its struggling women’s program, with several senior players voicing concerns about a lack of improvement and direction.
How has your club fared in Gather Round?.
Ollie Leatherbarrow's Scotland call-up is proof of Newcastle Red Bulls' increased competitiveness in the Prem this season, says Dan McFarland.
After missing seven weeks with a broken shoulder in July and August, Tom Hooper is in doubt for the Wallabies’ tour after injuring the same shoulder while playing for his English club.
Head coach Gregor Townsend on the challenge of finding Scotland's first win over New Zealand and getting high-ball help from Australia.
Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.
Where a player is born in only one part of the story - BBC Sport traces the playing journey of Wales' 100 most recent internationals.
Sonny Bill Williams reveals he recently underwent open heart surgery in an emotional YouTube video.
Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster are "small margins" away from a first victory in the United Rugby Championship after a winless start in the league.
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.
England are fretting over the fitness of the fly-half Fin Smith in the lead-up to the Nations Championship home opener against Australia on 8 November.
Dragons prop Dillon Lewis is hoping for more Wales caps in the Nations Championship after a successful return from the international wilderness.
The Suns are set to face the Giants without several key players.
GWS coach Cam Bernasconi says the Giants must maximise a highly rated Academy crop to accelerate their rebuild.
Ava Usher should have her suspension overturned at the Tribunal, according to Demons star Tayla Harris.
Sam Wright has stepped down as Collingwood coach.
Sarah Black takes a look at Essendon's major concerns after coach Natalie Wood was sacked.
The Match Review Officer's findings for AFLW's round 11 games is in.
Check out the McClelland Trophy ladder after round 11 of the AFLW season.
Chantal Mason is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee for round 11.
The Bombers' handling of the sacking of coach Natalie Wood has been questioned.
The Giants put up a fight early, but were overpowered by the Blues late.
The Spanish dominated even as an Englishman claimed the men's award, but the Ballon d'Or ceremony remains a very French occasion.
That is a situation that cannot be entertained much longer. There needs to be clarity, and it must be communicated properly.
Manchester United could well be in the market for an eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
No doubt you noticed this if you watched the game. But did you notice exactly how Spurs managed to do it?.
Liverpool have invested their midfield future in two 2024-25 league-winning midfielders, but it is the third who they cannot do without.
Welcome to week eight of The Athletic’s Premier League performance table. Look away now Michael Carrick fans.
The Bayern Munich forward has evolved into a striker of pre-eminent quality but it was not an obvious journey.
Today The Athletic took a trip from Chingford to the London Palladium, visiting places that helped make Kane the world's best player.
Kane scored a remarkable 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern and England during the 2025-26 season.
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.
Kaiyah Atai is proudly following in the footsteps of mum Sharlene who was a member of the Kiwi Ferns side that faced Australia in the 2017 World Cup final.
Sam Walker’s contract situation is the talk of the town in rugby league, but things will get even spicier in Kangaroos camp on November 1 with so many stars set to become free agents.
Australia's men's and women's teams are named for this weekend's Rugby League World Cup games against Cook Islands and Wales as Reece Walsh comes back in at fullback.
Less than a day after the Roosters withdrew their offer, Australia coach Kevin Walters omitted Walker from the side to face Cook Islands – but insisted his contract situation played no part in the decision.
Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.
Team lists are in for the third week of the Rugby League World Cup, with Sam Walker a notable omission from Australia’s side that has been named to play the Cook Islands.
Raiders back Sheridan Gallagher will slot straight into the Jillaroos extended squad to face Wales this weekend after being called up for national duty, following an injury to star back Julia Robinson.
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has named his team to play Cook Islands Aitu in their final Rugby League World Cup 2026 Pool A clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.
Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 3 matches of the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup.
Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 3 matches of the 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup.
The former Manly hooker, who has served nearly four years in prison for stabbing a Mormon church leader in 2019, is due to be released on parole on Friday and attended Tonga training wearing an ankle monitor.
Premiership-winning halfback Craig Gower says he was stunned when he heard Sam Walker couldn’t get a deal done with the Roosters and is worried that the young half is prioritising money over trophies.
Sam Walker and the Roosters caught the NRL world off-guard on Monday night when the club confirmed it had withdrawn its offer to the star halfback ahead of the November 1 deadline.
So what happens with Walker and Hudson Young and the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders now?.
The NRL world was thrown into chaos on Monday evening when the Sydney Roosters confirmed they had withdrawn their contract extension to star halfback Sam Walker.
The NRL’s November 1 feeding frenzy is nearly here, with Sam Walker and Hudson Young already officially becoming free agents after the Roosters and Raiders withdrew their offers.
The Sydney Roosters have already been linked with two superstar halves after sensationally withdrawing their contract offer for Sam Walker beyond 2027, with claims the World Cup halfback could be allowed to walk immediately.
Tonga halfback Isaiya Katoa has declared his side will carry the pain of last year's loss to fierce rivals Samoa into Sunday night's blockbuster at CommBank Stadium. .
The Roosters pull an offer off the table for superstar halfback Sam Walker as the November 1 contract restart approaches.
Former NRL star Manase Fainu will be released from prison on parole on Friday after serving more than four years behind bars for the stabbing of a man outside a Mormon church dance.
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the United States Grand Prix.
The Mercedes star needs just two more points to clinch the title after his ninth win of the season.
Five drivers are still in the hunt to finish second in the standings, but who is most likely to finish runner-up this season?.
Andrea Stella believes that McLaren matched the performance of Ferrari and Red Bull during the United States Grand Prix, despite Lando Norris eventually slipping to fifth last weekend.
Toto Wolff believes George Russell has struggled to get the most out of Mercedes’ W17 this season due to a “difficult” operating window, with the Briton only finishing eighth in last weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli moved to the brink of his first world title with a superb drive in the United States Grand Prix. But as the Italian champion elect celebrated a commanding victory in Austin, others didn’t have much to write home about.
Red Bull's Laurent Mekies admits that Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes were "faster than us" in last weekend's United States Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen could only finish third.
The United States Grand Prix weekend was something of a mixed one for Ferrari, and in the end a solid second place was not quite enough for Charles Leclerc, who made it clear that he wanted more.
Michael Lamonato assesses what might have been for Charles Leclerc after his P2 result in the United States Grand Prix.
It may not have been the Sunday we hoped for, but Phillip Island still delivered plenty of talking points and another twist in the title race.
Rosanna Tennant, Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill discuss teenager Kimi Antonelli's phenomenal performance in winning the US Grand Prix.
The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has paid tribute to Kimi Antonelli, who all but closed out his first Formula One world championship with a victory at the US Grand Prix that Wolff described as the Italian’s best race.
The Circuit of The Americas put on another show as Kimi Antonelli beat Charles Leclerc to bring the Drivers' Championship within his reach.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from race day at the Circuit of The Americas for the United States Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff has explained why he rates Kimi Antonelli’s dominant United States Grand Prix victory as his “best race” yet, while offering an insight into the championship leader’s relaxed mindset.
All the key BBC coverage details for the Mexico City Grand Prix, which takes place from 30 October to 1 November.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the United States Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli's Austin win was "the best he has delivered", according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, even if it wasn't quite enough to give him the title.
Reigning World Champion Lando Norris was honest about where McLaren struggled to perform after a tough weekend at the United States Grand Prix.
A dominant victory at the United States Grand Prix has taken Kimi Antonelli even closer to winning the Drivers’ Championship.
Holden Trent went 'through a battle every single day to be the person he was'. This is his story, told by those who knew and loved him.
Nashville is on course for the single-season MLS points record, and its GM explains the club's approach to a landmark year.
Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25. LAFC has reached the postseason for the eighth time in the franchise's nine-year history.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leo Walta scored the tying goal in the 62nd minute, and Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot by rallying from two goals down in the second half for a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday night.
There were major fireworks in Los Angeles as the city's two bitter rivals, LAFC and LA Galaxy finished level in a crucial MLS showdown.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Alexander Aravena scored during second-half stoppage time after Ariel Lassiter had the first two goals for Portland, and the Timbers kept Charlotte FC from clinching an Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Morgan Whittaker scored in the 81st minute, Nico Hansen made two saves for his ninth clean sheet of the season, and the Colorado Rapids beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Saturday night to extend their home unbeaten streak to 10 matches.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans scored a goal in each half and Real Salt Lake took advantage of a red card on Tomas Ostrak to beat St. Louis City 3-0 on Saturday night.
FC Dallas are in the hunt for an unexpected finish atop the Western Conference as the 2026 MLS regular season approaches its conclusion, and Petar Musa is a key reason why the legacy side continues to defy the odds.
Winners of four of their past five games, the Cairns Taipans are one of the hottest teams in the Hungry Jack’s NBL right now.
With just two wins to their names from 10 matches, the Illawarra Hawks are anchored to the bottom of the Hungry Jack’s NBL ladder after six rounds.
The Perth Wildcats are pushing for top spot from second on the ladder, but coach John Rillie knows his side still has a hurdle to clear before it can be considered a genuine contender.
Payton Pritchard made all five of his three-point attempts during Boston's big third quarter and finished with 28 points, to lead the Celtics to a 134-99 NBA thumping of the Chicago Bulls.
Expectations can be a funny thing. Your own expectations, your friends’ or family’s expectations, your coaches’ or teammates’ expectations, or outside expectations; maybe to meet a particular narrative, usually media-driven.
The sport of basketball grows each and every day, thanks to the increased level of play and powerful people driving the sport. During a recent report by CODE Sports, the code’s 50 most influential individuals have been revealed.
Billed as must-watch TV, Sunday’s showdown between Kendric Davis and Cole Anthony delivered, just not how many expected, with the Melbourne United superstar outgunning the reigning Championship Series MVP. “Massive performance, and this is what we’ve been calling for,” Brad Rosen said of Anthony on NBL Now, presented by CODE Sports.
The final seconds of the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United blockbuster had plenty of people talking, especially around a play involving two of its stars. With 19 seconds left, United’s Cole Anthony drove into the paint and converted a tough layup, mowing down Brandon Knight in the process.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright ($405,200), now $477,500, missed two rounds and came back as the most expensive player in SuperCoach NBL. He has passed six-time MVP Bryce Cotton ($473,900), now $438,400, on price, and his 51.3 average is the only one in the game above 50. His last three games returned 49, 60 and 41. The Breakers play twice in Rounds 7, 9 and 10. If you traded him out when he went down, getting him back will take some surgery.
Felix Von Hofe, Derek Rucker, Damon Lowery and Pete Hooley are back to unpack another huge round of NBL27, and nobody’s safe this week. Illawarra sit at the bottom of the ladder and the questions are getting louder.
A charging bison with a hidden "C" and "S" colours pulled from Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, and a home field 6,035 feet up, let's all welcome the Colorado Stampede as the UFL's newest team.
The Air Force Falcons men’s hockey team shifted into stealth mode over the weekend to honor one of America’s most distinctive and storied fighter jets.
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson’s push for a new contract is on hold. So is his team’s push for a Super Bowl. The Ravens need both back on track as soon as possible.
The Steelers paired their white road jerseys with black pants for the first time in franchise history when they topped the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Paris.
The Browns wore brown pants on the road for the first time since 2014 during Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans. The post Cleveland Browns Debut New Road Uniform Combination With Win on Sunday appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Laval Rocket are celebrating 10 seasons of shooting for the moon with a new alternate jersey.
The ECHL is teaming up with a social activism agency to bring hockey fans together through the rest of the 2026-27 season.
The Val d’Or Foreurs are celebrating their franchise’s tradition and history with their new alternate jersey, which they unveiled earlier this week.
The Wildcats have not worn purple helmets since 1988, the year before legendary head coach Bill Snyder introduced their distinctive "Powercat" logo. The post Kansas State Wildcats To Debut New Purple Alternate Helmets On Saturday appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Getting some much-needed time to reset and recharge ahead of the WTA Finals next month, Aryna Sabalenka attended UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this past weekend.
Ningbo champion Elena Rybakina needs to win just one more match this year to secure the 2026 Year-End World No. 1 position, while Osaka champion Katerina Siniakova returns to the Top 50 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings.
Alexandra Eala dropped just three games against 17-year-old wild card Mika Stojsavljevic in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis first round, while No. 2 seed Maja Chwalinska and defending champion Belinda Bencic were both forced to withdraw due to injury.
Elena Rybakina defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to win the BNB Ningbo Open, securing her tour-leading fourth title of the 2026 season. The world No. 1 extended her winning streak in Ningbo to eight matches and recorded her 53rd tour-level victory of the year.
Katerina Siniakova defeated Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-0 in 64 minutes to win the Japan Open in Osaka, claiming her sixth career WTA singles title. The Czech dropped just one set throughout the tournament, while Krueger fell short in her bid for a second title in Osaka.
Elena Rybakina survived another stern test in Ningbo on Saturday, edging Diana Shnaider 6-3, 7-5 to reach the final for the second straight year. She will face Leylah Fernandez, who beat Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 7-5 to advance to her second final of the season.
Top seed Elena Rybakina will play Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo final on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about their championship match.
We've combed through all the matches in Ningbo and Osaka and picked our five favorite shots. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and make your pick.
Elena Rybakina weathered a second-set setback to beat Katarzyna Kawa on Friday night and book her place in the Ningbo semis. The defending champ won the first and third sets in identical fashion to earn her first completed match win as World No. 1.
Marie Bouzkova will take on Leylah Fernandez in the first semifinal on Saturday. In the second, defending champion Elena Rybakina will play Diana Shnaider. We make the case for the semifinalists in Ningbo.
Diana Shnaider came through a three-set barnburner against Iva Jovic to reach the BNB Ningbo Open semifinals.
Top seed Elena Rybakina is back in the Ningbo quarterfinals after Polina Kudermetova retired in the first set of their second-round match Thursday. Awaiting her is Katarzyna Kawa, who reached the last eight with her first career Top 20 win over Belinda Bencic.
Diana Shnaider triumphed in a meeting of two Top 20-ranked left-handers to return to the BNB Ningbo Open quarterfinals for a third time in four appearances.
We're down to the final eight at the BNB Ningbo Open, the second-to-last WTA 500 tournament of the season. Here's what to watch for in the quarterfinal matchups.
Iva Jovic recovered from an early deficit to defeat two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 and reach the quarterfinals of the BNB Ningbo Open. The fourth-seeded American will next face Diana Shnaider.
Leylah Fernandez outlasted Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a 3-hour, 3-minute battle Wednesday to reach the Ningbo quarterfinals, while Marta Kostyuk's retirement propelled Ekaterina Alexandrova into the last eight and clinched Karolina Muchova's spot at the WTA Finals Indian Wells bid.
The elite eight singles field is set after Karolina Muchova secured the final place, earning a second WTA Finals qualification after winning titles in Doha and Bad Homburg and reaching the Wimbledon final.
The 2026 WTA 1000 season is in the books, with nine players crowned champions across 10 tournaments. Vote for your favorite title run here.
Second seed Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the BNB Ningbo Open because of a left thigh injury, and has announced that she's ending her season prematurely.
Maja Chwalinska won the first title of her career, Sonay Kartal came out of nowhere to reach a WTA 1000 final and more in the latest WTA week in review.
Fresh from his Hall of Fame induction, Mick Doohan backs Adelaide to bring MotoGP into the heart of the city — and closer to a new generation of fans.
Poor visibility forced the cancellation of the sport’s final roar on the Island. MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta signs off from the iconic venue with a thank you to fans.
The Spaniard’s wait for a return to action will continue after his Sunday crash at Mandalika.
Aprilia Racing shared an update on Sunday that very much leaves the door open regarding his return...
Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, the MotoGP Grand Prix, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, have unfortunately been cancelled.
Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, track action at the Australian GP will not commence before 15:00 local time.
Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, the MotoGP Grand Prix, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, have unfortunately been cancelled.
The momentum shifts again in the World Championship as after seven laps of some of the best racing of the year, Martin crashes from P2 and subsequently sees his weekend end with injury.
The 2020 World Champion will be back in action at Round 19.
Last year’s Phillip Island victor will take no further part in Phillip Island final roar in MotoGP.
Adam Bland broke an 11-year win drought on the PGA Tour of Australasia on the weekend, taking out the Players Series: South Australia in what was a highly popular win, witnessed by fellow local Greg Blewett.
DP World Tour player Sean Crocker was trying “not to break out in tears” after shooting a six-under par back nine 29 in the final round of the Genesis Championship in Korea to keep his card on the number.
It’s been 21 years since his first PGA Tour of Australasia win, but part-time lefty Adam Bland has a second professional victory at home – before returning to coaching weekend warriors on Monday morning.
Australian Lucas Herbert is one of three new players leaving LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Daniel Gale has promised former NRL champion Ryan Papenhuyzen will be back on his bag for the Australian majors as he continued his fast start to the new season.
Standing at a pro shop counter in Sydney’s southern suburbs, collecting $48 per player on a busy Saturday, is a bit different to vying for a share of US$6 million (A$8.5m) on the PGA Tour.
Back in Australia after commentary duties in South Africa — a trip that disappointingly didn’t include any golf — Greg Blewett’s game was showing a little rust Wednesday at the Willunga Golf Course.
Australian golf star Marc Leishman will return home to defend his Victorian PGA title in December, but at the top of his “priority list” this summer is winning an Aussie “major” for the first time.
Ryan Fox hopes to finish a “memorable” 2026 in style by becoming the first man since 1981 to win the British and Australian Open titles in the same year.
The PGA Tour of Australasia is experiencing a renaissance, with crowds — and creatures — flocking in their masses to witness a drought breaking victory in Western Australia.
Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.