Worrying sight as Blues star sits out training; real reason for Walsh snub — Origin Daily
Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton sat out the first Blues training session on Wednesday in a worrying development for NSW coach Laurie Daley.
Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton sat out the first Blues training session on Wednesday in a worrying development for NSW coach Laurie Daley.
Matt Riccardi is leaving the Dallas Mavericks' front office as the franchise changes direction under Masai Ujiri. Riccardi served as co-general manager of the Mavericks, alongside Michael Finely, following the firing of Nico Harrison.
It has been controversial since its creation in 2021, but two senior coaches say the stand rule has made the game more attractive.
Arsenal fans know exactly the XI in question.
Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said Tuesday the club intends to pursue contract extensions with both All-Star center Jalen Duren and veteran forward Tobias Harris following a 60-win season that ended in a Game 7 second-round loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Phil Gould concedes the Bulldogs have been caught "on the wrong side" of the NRL's new faster game style.
After 22 years of heartbreak, Arsenal’s drought is finally over.
Amid fresh reports former skipper Zach Merrett is looking to get out of Essendon, coaching legend Mick Malthouse has a simple message for the club.
When the NFL tells you what its regular season is going to look like, believe it.
Of the three inside-the-park grand slams in the last 10 years, the Nationals own two of them, with Michael A. Taylor having the other.
Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro, leaders at the parent company of UFC and WWE, are among several new investors in franchise.
The vote was an expected but important step in the team’s lengthy and complicated quest to return to the city.
The first live NFL games we’ll get this year will be in August during the preseason — and those matchups are already out. Starting with the Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers on Aug.
NFL executive vice president Peter O'Reilly said the league is eyeing new markets in Asia, including Japan, for future game sites.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice is joined by Bill Barnwell & Gregg Rosenthal to draft the top 18 NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season.
In addition to his legal issues, Rice is also recovering from a clean-up procedure on his right knee.
When there were rumblings that Sean McVay might step away from coaching a few years ago, well before his 40th birthday, it seemed odd. McVay is unquestionably a football nerd, which is apparent from his freaky recall of specific plays through his coaching career.
The Titans' new Nissan Stadium is expected to open in 2027 and will host the first Super Bowl in Nashville.
The Twin Cities will play host to the 2028 NFL Draft, commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday.
Smith-Njigba posted a video of the trophy, showing that it appeared to call him the "Defensive Player of the Year" instead of "Offensive.".
Over his coaching career, Bill Belichick achieved the highest highs. He won six Super Bowls, has the most playoff wins in NFL history and sits third in regular-season victories. But it wasn’t enough to get Belichick inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year on the ballot.
Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba established himself as the best receiver in football in 2025. Smith-Njigba led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards, scoring 10 touchdowns en route to an All-Pro season.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said on Monday that he will be “ready to go” for Week 1 after suffering a broken right fibula and dislocated right ankle last season.
Condon played for the Chiefs for 12 years, was president of the players' union and became one of the most influential NFL player agents.
Aaron Rodgers is officially back in Pittsburgh. Plus, this season's best games to watch, Robert Mays explaining the Vikings' savviness.
Football season is inching closer as NFL rookies and veterans meet on the field for the first time for organized team activities this week.
O’Reilly downplayed the idea that pro flag leagues could be a development tool for the NFL, calling them distinct sports.
The Texas Tech quarterback seeks clarity on his NCAA eligibility ahead of a June deadline to apply for the NFL's supplemental draft.
Wharton missed eight games last season. Canales says his neck surgery will be a week-to-week situation, not a season-ending injury.
NFL team owners approved, via vote, that the 2028 NFL Draft will be held in Minneapolis, Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein reported Tuesday. Minneapolis has officially been awarded the host of the 2028 NFL Draft, per Yahoo Sports' @JoriEpstein. pic.twitter.
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / REUTERSThis week’s series between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets has seen some wild offensive action. On Monday, the Mets exploded for 10 runs in the 12th inning to surge ahead for a 16-7 win.
The Houston Astros entered Tuesday with a 19-30 record and the worst ERA (5.45) in MLB. Their injury-riddled pitching staff took another hit hours before first pitch, when they scratched starter Lance McCullers Jr. ahead of a road matchup versus the Minnesota Twins.
Although No. 8 isn't retired by the Mets, Morabito, who wore No. 70 in spring training, will have a new number Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-19) will try to catch the San Diego Padres (29-18) for the NL West lead. The Padres shut out the Dodgers 1-0 in the first game of the series on Monday.
The Boston Red Sox (20-27) will try to win their second straight over the Kansas City Royals (20-28) Boston won 3-1 in Monday’s series opener.
The Milwaukee Brewers (27-18) will try to narrow the gap for the NL Central lead with the Chicago Cubs (29-19). The Brewers won the series opener 9-3 on Monday.
The Toronto Blue Jays (21-26) take on the New York Yankees (29-19) in the second game of their series. The Yankees rallied to win 7-6 on Monday night.
Crews was tasked with making two significant changes in Triple A. Three weeks ago, things finally clicked for him.
Andrea Arcadipane gives readers the lowdown on A.J. Ewing and details two struggling veterans.
Jameson Morris, a senior at Potlatch High School in Idaho, went viral for keeping his cool as an adult coach argued about a team's music.
One of MLB’s top players is about to have his season temporarily halted. Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was placed on the injured list Tuesday due to an oblique strain, the team announced. Baldwin, 25, is in the midst of an excellent season.
One of MLB’s biggest breakouts is about to have his season temporarily halted. Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was placed on the injured list Tuesday due to an oblique strain, the team announced. Baldwin, 25, was in the midst of an excellent season.
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The Minnesota Twins are sending third baseman Royce Lewis down, per The Athletic’s Dan Hayes.
The move comes one day after star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was reinstated from the IL.
At this point, every team has a piece of the puzzle they’d really like back right now. Welcome to "Wish You Were Here" week.
Where do all the teams stand at the quarter mark and how are they lining up for the trade deadline?.
Athletics starting pitcher J.T. Ginn almost made history on Monday. Instead, the A’s lost in the worst way possible. The Los Angeles Angels pulled off a stunning, 2-1 walk-off win, despite Ginn throwing eight no-hit innings in Anaheim.
If it worked for Tarik Skubal, it’s worth a try. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell will undergo the same semi-experimental procedure as the Detroit Tigers ace to clean up loose bodies in his left elbow, general manager Brandon Gomes told reporters Monday.
The New York Yankees currently do not have a starting pitcher slated for Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. That might mean Gerrit Cole makes his season debut against the first-place Rays. That turn in the rotation would have given Elmer Rodríguez the starting nod.
New South Wales coach John Strange has named an unchanged side for State of Origin III at Cbus Super Stadium on May 28 as the Blues aim for a series cleansweep.
Brisbane legend Darius Boyd offers a theory for the worrying Broncos form slump.
The Dolphins have suffered a huge blow with star centre Herbie Farnworth ruled out of their clash with the Raiders forcing a backline reshuffle.
Jarome Luai will begin his final season with the Wests Tigers in Las Vegas, with the NRL unveiling its teams for next year's season-openers.
The NRL has announced the Storm, Eels, Tigers, and Titans will head to Las Vegas to kick off season 2027.
Wests Tigers star Api Koroisau responds to the news his team will be one of four heading to Las Vegas to start the 2027 season.
The phone call came while Haumole Olakau’atu was out at dinner with friends but the thanks goes to two coaches shaping his Origin revival. .
The Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field, and Parramatta great Peter "Wally" Wynn are planning to support their beloved Wests Tigers and Eels in Las Vegas after the teams and fixtures to kick off the 2027 NRL season at Allegiant Stadium were announced.
From Reuben Garrick’s ‘Gronk Spike’ to Stephen Crichton’s golden point field goal, the NRL has delivered a host of showstopping moments in Las Vegas throughout the past three years.
The NRL has confirmed the Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Titans as the four teams to be part of the 2027 Las Vegas season opener extravaganza.
Roosters utility Connor Watson is set to join expansion side the PNG Chiefs in 2028 via a one year stint with the rebuilding St George Illawarra Dragons.
Fans can book their Vegas pilgrimage with confirmation that Melbourne Storm, Parramatta Eels, Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans will take part in the festival in 2027.
The teams for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season in Las Vegas have been revealed. And it features a club that once vowed never to go.
It’s a new dawn for the Blues after six debutants were picked for the opening game of the series. Here’s why they believe they can leave their mark.
Sam Walker’s looming State of Origin debut has been described as a “career-defining” moment that could determine his future at the Roosters.
He may be one of the most decorated players in the game, but Nathan Cleary is still trying to prove that he has what it takes to dominant in the State of Origin arena.
Haumole Olakau’atu knows he shouldn’t have joined a sideline scrap when he was NSW’s 19th man in 2024. But it also earned him the admiration of his teammates.
Knights veteran Dane Gagai drags AJ Brimson to the ground during a Magic Round clash.
Cowboys debutant Liam Sutton is ready to put the euphoria of Magic Round to one side and focus on doing a job for his team through the testing Origin period.
Former Australia Test batter and Lucknow coach says Sooryavanshi will only get better, "which is scary for world cricket".
Australia's skipper has had little time in the hot seat but is quickly making her presence felt as all eyes turn towards a World Cup.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a blistering 93 to power Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants to boost their play-off hopes in the IPL.
Tigers are three wickets away from putting Pakistan away 2-0.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's latest blitz sees Marsh and Inglis' runs again go in vain.
After a slow start, Sooryavanshi brought out the fireworks to practically make a mockery of a chase of 221.
World Cup last-chance a fleeting thought as big picture takes over for White Ferns seamer.
India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants to boost their chances of reaching the IPL play-offs.
The top man on the Orange Cap table at IPL 2026 changed twice during the course of a high-scoring contest between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.
The full toll of Hawthorn’s forced exit from its relationship with Tasmania has been laid bare as Midweek Tackle panellist Jon Ralph detailed the Hawks’ “anger” – but why a diplomatic approach “backfired on them”.
Sydney will have a new-look leadership group in 2026 after its long-time leader resigned the co-captaincy.
A ‘Pendleship’ might be one of the last ways to secure a seat to Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking match, while Will Day has opened up about his VFL return.
Fox Footy commentators believe the suite of list concessions handed to Tasmania would give the Devils the best chance of early AFL success.
Essendon coach Brad Scott was at his savvy best on Monday, but football club boards understand only one language, writes Damian Barrett.
GWS has rebuilt its contested game into a strength, but a risky, turnover-prone ball movement style is undoing a lot of the good work.
We've picked out the best Indigenous player at all 18 clubs.
They may not be scheduled to play their first AFL game until 2028, but the Tasmania Devils have claimed their first scalp — booting Hawthorn out of the state which has been its second home for more than two decades.
With cellar dwellers Richmond and Essendon facing off on Friday night, and Port Adelaide and Carlton doing battle 24 hours later, it’s time to check in on how the AFL’s rebuilding clubs are going.
Former Essendon skipper Zach Merrett has opened up on his new role at the Bombers where helping the club’s younger generation is his priority.
Essendon's horrible start last Sunday prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott, but the Bombers are confident of a better performance against Richmond.
Hawthorn has expressed their disappointment at being kicked out of Tasmania, but Melbourne great Garry Lyon says the State shift is a “no-brainer”.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Umpires has given umpires the licence to pay more free kicks for umpire contact.
Former Essendon boss casts a wide net in search for best-practice environment amid club's on-field struggles.
Build the man a statue, and rename the E.W. Copeland Trophy in honour of Collingwood’s greatest player – Scott Pendlebury.
The AFL has finalised Tasmania's list concessions ahead of its first draft in 2027.
A more settled team positionally drives the Suns to a three-game winning streak.
Scott Pendlebury will run out for his record-breaking 433rd AFL game on Saturday, with round 11 delivering some huge match-ups.
Simon Black joins the All Australian selection panel.
Breann Harrington has been moved to Carlton's inactive list, with Kiara Bischa joining as a replacement player.
Aine McDonagh forced to make an unplanned trip abroad, interrupting her pre-season.
After playing its home games at Kinetic Stadium last season, Hawthorn will host at its new base in Dingley.
The first round of the 2026 NAB AFLW season will be played across two weekends in August, the League revealed on Monday.
St Kilda and Carlton will begin the NAB AFLW season with a double-header at Marvel Stadium.
When three of their players were drafted to the AFLW in the same draft, one junior footy club made sure all the locals knew about it.
Sarah Black takes a look at what the Australia and Ireland teams could look like for August's NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match.
Irish players are returning for pre-season earlier than ever as the era of juggling Gaelic football and AFLW commitments appears to be ending.
St Kilda recruit Sophie Butterworth takes us through her first week of pre-season at a new club.
Maisy Evans joined Greater Western Sydney at the pre-season draft, but her path to footy is anything but straightforward.
Cassidy is considered a leading candidate for the openings in Edmonton, Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver.
The Vegas Golden Knights’ punishment for violating the NHL’s media regulations will stand.
Adam Foote coached the Canucks to a 32nd-place finish in 2025-26.
The NHL docked the Knights their 2026 second-round draft pick and levied a $100,000 fine against coach John Tortorella.
Plus: PWHL Finals march on after Ottawa's Game 3 final-minute thriller.
The Jets have several of the right pieces, but Father Time is undefeated and future depth in key roles is nonexistent.
The Sabres accomplished so much more than anyone expected before the season. That doesn't mean Game 7 wasn't absolutely gutting.
Dorofeyev has proven himself to be a playoff performer. Will the Golden Knights be able to keep him?.
The Canadiens have become the NHL model for a rebuilding team, and the beauty of their situation is that they're not finished yet.
Henrik Lundqvist played 15 years in the NHL for the New York Rangers and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
After sweeping the first two rounds, the Carolina Hurricanes might just be ready to buck a trend and make the Stanley Cup Final.
Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler combined for their annual two-round mock, simulating the unpredictability of the draft.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Montreal Canadiens are advancing to the Eastern Conference finals after a thrilling overtime goal in Game 7 to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Monday night.
Alex Newhook scored 11:22 into overtime to send Canada’s team to the Eastern Conference finals, where they'll face the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Charge survived a do-or-die Game 3 at home to extend the PWHL playoffs.
The thrilling NHL playoff series between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens has come down to a Game 7. The Sabres, who have experienced excellent luck on the road this postseason, are pulling out all the stops to keep that luck alive.
Gustavsson went 28-15-6 for the Wild this past season but started only one game in the playoffs.
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres meet in a winner-take-all Game 7 in the second round of the NHL playoffs. The Sabres forced Game 7 with an 8-3 victory in Game 6. The winner will advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals.How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs.
The Oilers are seeking a new head coach after firing Kris Knoblauch on May 13 following a first-round series loss to the Ducks.
A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid the ultimate humiliation on the last day of the season, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Arsenal’s players and fans have celebrated wildly in London upon being crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years.
Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City’s hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team’s hopes of winning the Premier League.
Bournemouth secure their place in Europe for the first time with a draw against Manchester City, but the Champions League is still within reach.
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?.
Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.
Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club's players and fans made sure to savour every second of it on Tuesday night.
Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday morning AEST to leave Roberto De Zerbi’s men in danger of relegation from the Premier League with one game left of the season.
Roberto De Zerbi's side's battle against relegation will go down to the final day of the season after Chelsea defeat.
The EFL announced the sanction on Tuesday, four days before the final on Saturday, after Southampton admitted to spying on other clubs.
Not only have soccer fans heard the word surrounding Arsenal by now, they’ve surely heard it hundreds of times. “Bottle.” As in, to fumble away a golden opportunity through your own incompetence.
Arsenal players and staff break into raptures as they are confirmed as Premier League champions after Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth. .
Pep Guardiola refused to publicly comment on the expectation that his 10-year reign at Manchester City will come to an end despite reports in the Guardian that he has already informed his players.
Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited title. They say good things come to those who wait, and for Arsenal supporters it has felt like an eternity.
The United States Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer on Tuesday defeated an appeal by the North American Soccer League, which operated between 2011 and 2017, in a case that threatens more than $500 million in damages.
Southampton loses its chance to gain promotion to the Premier League after being caught spying on Middlesbrough and two other rivals.
Steve Clarke still hopes to sort out his Scotland future before the World Cup and explains the omission of Hull City's Oli McBurnie from his squad.
Declan Rice, David Raya and the defence stood out in Arsenal’s first league title since the Invincibles. David Raya There is a strong argument that the Spaniard was not only Arsenal’s player of the season but the best in the division.
Tottenham’s woes in this corner of London are well-documented and long-established. When they made this latest trip to Stamford Bridge, the statistics showed they had won just once since 1990 – a sequence of 40 matches in all competitions. Never mind.
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.
Because of the years and money left on Kidd’s contract, there was skepticism in corners of the NBA the Mavericks would move on.
Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have mutually agreed to part ways. Kidd had four seasons and approximately $40 million remaining on his contract but exits the Mavericks a few months after the franchise fired Nico Harrison as general manager.
Jason Kidd’s run with the Dallas Mavericks is over. The Mavericks announced on Tuesday night that they have mutually parted ways with their head coach after five seasons.We have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd.
The Portland Trail Blazers had a round of layoffs Tuesday, according to multiplereports.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks meet in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals. The Cavaliers reached the East finals after beating the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons in seven games in the first and second rounds, respectively.
All-Star San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox was a late scratch Monday night, forcing a last-minute lineup change for Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A day later, Fox’s status for Wednesday’s Game 2 is unclear.
James Harden is at a defining stage of his career, with another deep playoff run offering a chance to reshape the narrative that has followed him for years.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor and The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann rave about Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous Game 1 performance vs. OKC and look forward to the NBA Draft.
Morez Johnson Jr., a transfer from Illinois who helped Michigan men’s basketball win its first national title since 1989, is remaining in this year’s NBA Draft. The 20-year-old forward publicly bid his farewell to the Wolverines, including head coach Dusty May, on Tuesday.
The New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of their 2026 Eastern Conference finals this Tuesday night. Tipoff is at 8 p.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!. First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones gear up for the Conference Final!. They discuss the all-time classic we witnessed in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama breaking our brains en route to a victory.
Matt Lloyd, Mike Gansey and Nick U'Ren are among the candidates for the Philadelphia 76ers lead basketball executive job to replace Daryl Morey. The search is being conducted by Bob Myers, who will oversee the executive who fills the role.
Sean Sweeney has emerged as a head coaching candidate for both the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic. Sweeney is currently the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs after previously holding the same role with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Orlando Magic are beginning to advance their search for a new head coach to replace Jahmal Mosley, sources tell Jake Fischer. While no clear favorite has emerged, Billy Donovan is believed to have an excellent chance of being hired by the Magic.
Hello from the conference finals …. I'm set for a return to Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of Knicks/Cavs. Won't be going to my usual Tuesday night pickup run because the home team is taking over Manhattan for the evening.
DETROIT — Donovan Mitchell became the Cleveland Cavaliers’ team DJ when he put a mammoth speaker by his chair in the visiting locker room Sunday night, connected his iPhone and played some victory music from Drake’s new album, “Iceman.”.
I won’t blame you if your jaw hit the floor watching Victor Wembanyama score his 41 points in the thrilling Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 30-foot, Steph-esque 3-pointer in overtime. The mind-melting dunks all over OKC’s defense.
RJ Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, is heading back to college basketball … if he’s allowed. Despite forgoing his final year of college eligibility to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, where he was not selected, Luis reportedly signed with LSU on Tuesday, per On3.com.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are no longer the league's future. Monday's win over the Thunder showed they're very much here right now.
Mike Brown was hired by the New York Knicks after they fired Tom Thibodeau despite an Eastern Conference Finals appearance in order to better utilize the depth of the roster and also to get more out of the offense.
Head coach Steve Borthwick says his job is to build the best possible England team after opting to call up former 'Baby Bok' Benhard Janse van Rensburg.
Ahead of the Challenge Cup final against Ulster, Montpellier back row Billy Vunipola talks doubts, trophies and turning down the chance to play for Tonga.
England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has confirmed he may rest some senior players including his captain, Maro Itoje, for all or part of his squad’s summer Nations Championship games.
Rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal action could be close to collapse as authorities seek to establish if a deadline for information on the majority of cases involved has been breached.
The top-priced ticket for next year's Rugby World Cup final will exceed £1,000 for the first time in the tournament's history.
The United Rugby Championship fixtures for the 2026-27 season are released more than a month before the current season finishes.
Buttock-clenching battle between Richmond and London Scottish provides perfect antidote to Prem franchise model. It wasn’t, in all honesty, the greatest game ever played. But never mind that.
Ulster prop Angus Bell says it would be a "huge honour" to be part of a first Ulster team to lift silverware for 20 years as the side prepare to face Montpellier in Friday's Challenge Cup final.
Ioane Moananu has become an unlikely try-scoring weapon for NSW, but the out-of-contract New Zealander must decide whether his future is in Sydney or back home with family in Auckland.
Wallabies star Tom Lynagh has endured a horror 2026, but revealed an announcement surrounding his uncertain future will soon be made.
Tessmann is expected to be named to the U.S. World Cup roster next week.
A 2-1 loss to last-place Sporting Kansas City was the final straw for Austin FC leadership, with the club announcing Monday, May 18 that it has fired manager Nico Estevez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell.
Austin follows Orlando, Montreal, Miami and Columbus in becoming the fifth MLS team to make an early-season coaching change.
Modric, as well as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, could become the first male player to feature at six World Cups.
There are simple adages which help us navigate this mad world. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When it heaves a beer your way on the field at PayPal Park, you give it a hearty chug.
MLS All-Star voting is open, so we've made our picks; meanwhile, what is going on between Inter Miami's supporters and stars?.
It was a day Inter Miami fans had been waiting on for more than a month. After four matches in their new stadium, Inter Miami celebrated its first win at Nu Stadium on Sunday, May 17, with a goal and an assist from Lionel Messi powering a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers.
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi had a goal and assisted on another as Inter Miami won its first game at Nu Stadium, 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Sunday. German Berterame also scored for Inter Miami, which had three draws and a loss at its new 26,000-seat stadium before Sunday’s victory.
Inter Miami finally picked up their first win at the Nu Stadium, dispatching the Portland Timbers with relative ease Sunday evening.Lionel Messi provided a goal and an assist in the opening 45 minutes to see the Herons jump out to an unassailable lead.
The Columbus Crew have parted ways with head coach Henrik Rydström after just 14 games in charge.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina are two of four former winners on the 2026 Wimbledon main-draw entry list, while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among the players aiming to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish for the first time.
Sada Nahimana became the first Burundian to defeat a Top 100 player and Yasmine Kabbaj became the first Moroccan to win a WTA match in 15 years with their first-round wins at the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem.
Top seed Victoria Mboko posted her first clay-court win of 2026 over Lois Boisson in the Internationaux de Strasbourg second round, while Leylah Fernandez battled past Magdalena Frech in 2 hours and 48 minutes. The two Canadians will meet for the second time in the quarterfinals.
With the French Open right around the corner, it's time to look at our Clay-Court Power Rankings. While Iga Swiatek holds the top spot based on her historic dominance, a surging field has spent the past 12 months closing the gap behind her.
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu and former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova advanced to the second round of Roland-Garros qualifying on Tuesday. Pliskova rallied from a set down after a slow start, while Andreescu cruised past French teen Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets.
A record-breaking run makes Elina Svitolina the undisputed star of the week on the red clay. But who else took home our awards, which can't-miss shot shifted the championship match, and who pulled off the ultimate upset?.
The WTA recognizes Billie Jean King following her graduation from California State University, Los Angeles, where the organization’s founder completed the degree she first began pursuing in 1961.
Former Roland-Garros finalist Sloane Stephens, and semifinalists Tamara Zidansek and Martina Trevisan opened French Open qualifying with victories Monday in Paris. Former junior champion Alina Korneeva also advanced while top seed Lanlana Tararudee suffered an early exit.
Oleksandra Oliynykova pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat Alexandra Eala in the Internationaux de Strasbourg first round, and explained afterwards that she needed to win in order for her father -- on leave from the Ukrainian army -- to watch her live for the first time in two years.
After six decades of rewriting the rules of professional tennis and forcing systemic change for women worldwide, Billie Jean King returned to academia to close the loop on the one dream she left behind.
Sorana Cirstea is officially a Top 20 player for the first time at age 36 after her semifinal run in Rome, making her the oldest player in WTA history to debut inside the Top 20. Elina Svitolina rises to No.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the second week of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Which shot do you think was best? Vote for your favorite below.
Linda Noskova, Sorana Cirstea, Hailey Baptiste, Anastasia Potapova and Anhelina Kalinina have each enjoyed success on clay this season. Entering Roland Garros, they represent a few of the potential landmines for top seeds looking to make deep runs.
Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider fell one win short of a title in Madrid but bounced back in a big way in Rome to take the title in dominant fashion. Need an example? Look no further than their 6-3, 6-3 win over Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melicahr-Martinez in Sunday's final.
In a tireless display of competitive tennis at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Elina Svitolina completed a grueling tier of victories that, as she told wtatennis.com, means so much more now that she can share these moments as a mother.
Despite the defeat in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Coco Gauff sees value in the experience as she prepares to defend her title at Roland Garros.
Elina Svitolina battled past Coco Gauff in three sets to win the Internazionali BNL d'Italia and claim her third title in Rome. The victory marked her 20th career WTA title and her first WTA 1000 crown since becoming a mother.
Marta Kostyuk is the latest WTA star to complete the Harvard Business School's "Crossover Into Business" for elite athletes.
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens has been named to the TIME 100 Philanthropy list for her work with her namesake Sloane Stephens Foundation.
From Coco Gauff’s string of comeback wins to Elina Svitolina’s statement victories over some of the world's top players, here’s everything to know about the Internazionali BNL d'Italia final.
The F1 Nation crew are here to run through the major talking points ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers are backing to win in Montreal.
Toto Wolff has no concerns around George Russell bouncing back after a frustrating Miami Grand Prix weekend.
Former F1 driver David Coulthard has shared an insight into why he believes that Max Verstappen will not leave Red Bull.
After a busy weekend in Barcelona, catch up on all the biggest talking points from the Catalan GP.
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has identified a unique sidepod concept used by Red Bull.
There have been plenty of memorable off-track moments in Montreal – here are some of the most viral from previous Grands Prix.
Despite a tough start to the season for Aston Martin, Lance Stroll is confident that "the future is very bright" for the team.
With a couple of weeks between the Miami and Canadian Grand Prix, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Canadian Grand Prix.
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions.
On World Museum Day, we make the case for eight Formula 1 artefacts that deserve a place under glass – from Senna's iconic helmet to the pound coin that started a fairy tale.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has shared his thoughts ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, a weekend in which the Silver Arrows will bring their first upgrade package of the season.
Chris Medland picks out the biggest stories as F1 heads to Canada for the third Sprint weekend of 2026.
To encourage close competition, F1’s Technical Regulations for 2026 and beyond will allow manufacturers to make updates to their homologated power units – in specific situations – under a new development mechanism.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the fifth Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.
Max Verstappen swapped F1 for the Nurburgring 24 Hours over the weekend, with the Dutchman missing out on a potential victory following a technical issue on his car.
Zoe Florescu will line up on the F1 ACADEMY grid in Zandvoort as a Wild Card amid the category's new multi-year partnership with Dirt Is Good.
All the key BBC coverage details for the Canadian Grand Prix, which takes place from 22-24 March.
Max Verstappen's hopes of winning the Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race on his debut are ended by a late issue with his team's car.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League rounded out its latest wave of expansion teams this week with the announcement of a new franchise in San Jose.
The Trenton Thunder, a collegiate summer level baseball team in the MLB Draft League, will pay tribute to New Jersey’s state bird when they play one game as the Garden State Fighting Finches this season.
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Bryson DeChambeau missed the 36-hole cut at the PGA Championship, as LIV Golf’s biggest star continues to struggle amid the league’s uncertain future.
The Rays have taken another significant step toward finally getting a long-awaited ballpark, and the financial parameters around a proposed $2.3 billion ballpark are becoming more clear.
Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Juventus and more European giants are rolling out new kits for 2026-27, with some already beginning to appear on pitches across England, France, Germany and Italy.
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Fast throughout the Catalan GP and fastest on Monday, the #37 led the way whilst 2024 World Champion Martin brought out the red flag with a precautionary trip to hospital needed.
Keep up to date with all the ongoings at Monday's post-Grand Prix Test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The Frenchman suffered no serious fractures in his Barcelona crash but will continue his rehabilitation in France.
After his hefty fall on Sunday, the 2025 World Championship runner-up is on the mend after a successful operation on his broken right collarbone.
The VR46 Italian is joined on the podium by Mir and Aldeguer but a post-race tyre pressure penalty for the 2020 World Champion means Bagnaia is promoted to the rostrum.
The American squad have confirmed their current Team Principal, Davide Brivio, will leave Trackhouse MotoGP once the campaign draws to a close in Valencia.
The closest-ever Tissot Sprint finish sees the #73 and #37 go toe-to-toe on home soil, while drama unfolds for title-chasing Martin.
The Tech3 squad will race with KTM machinery into the era of new technical regulations, coming next season.
The KTM star was the star on Saturday morning as he heads the field off the line.
MotoGP just keeps getting closer and closer as for the second consecutive Friday, we celebrate the closest-ever top ten on a Friday with Acosta leading the way.
Bryce Cotton says he’d welcome the opportunity to work with five-time NBL championship coach Trevor Gleeson again, as the search to replace Mike Wells heats up in Adelaide.
Feeling more valued than ever in the NBA and over the injury that brought an abrupt end to his breakout season, a hungry Jock Landale believes he's only just scratching the surface in the world's premier competition.
A little over one month remains until NBL Next Star Karim Lopez potentially gets to live out his dream at the 2026 NBA Draft. Ever since progressing through the ranks in Mexico, Lopez has been one of the most highly-touted players his age in the world.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season was Kristian Doolittle's best as a Perth Wildcat. In his third season with the club, the American forward averaged 17.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, seeing him named to the All-NBL First Team.Watch Doolittle’s top plays from NBL26 below:.
After 12 seasons playing in the NBA, Australian basketball icon Joe Ingles is coming back to the NBL, after signing a two-year deal with Melbourne United. Prior to his overseas stint, which also included playing in Europe, Ingles spent three seasons with the South Dragons.
Australian basketball legend Joe Ingles has one hell of an itch to scratch after joining Melbourne United on a two-year deal.
Melbourne United announced on Tuesday that 810-game NBA star and Olympic bronze medallist Joe Ingles is signing with the club on a two-year deal.
He’s been one of the biggest Free Agency signings this off-season, and now Sam Waardenburg has opened up about why he signed with Melbourne United.
Few know the NBL better than Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian, who has been involved in the competition for more than 27 years as both a coach and player.
IDAHOBIT (the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia) is a day to celebrate what we have achieved and recognise the work we still need to do.
South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.
For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.
World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the PGA Championship with a host of big names and two Australian stars chasing an unlikely leader at Aronimink.
Australian duo Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee are within striking distance of the leader heading into the final round of the PGA Championship as Alex Smalley broke clear of the pack at Aronimink.
Golf Australia has linked up with the PGA Tour to try boost the field for this December’s Australian Open at Kingston Heath, where Rory McIlroy will once again be the star attraction.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday’s second round at Aronimink as “kind of absurd.”.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee is one shot off the lead at the halfway mark of the PGA Championship despite a rollercoaster second round as Cameron Smith ended his horrendous major run at Aronimink in Pennsylvania.
Jon Rahm apologised to a volunteer at the PGA Championship after hitting him with a divot on the seventh hole in Thursday’s first round at Aronimink.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.