The Long Break

Latest

ABC Sport

Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems

Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.

ABC Sport • Netball → 25 minutes ago

Yahoo Sports

Where to watch New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, May 23

The New York Knicks can move to the brink of the NBA Finals with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks won the first two games in New York. Games 3 and 4 will be in Cleveland.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 40 minutes ago

The Guardian

Paralluelo’s late double caps Women’s Champions League win for Barça against Lyonnes

Five times the bridesmaid, finally the bride, the Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor shrugged off the pain of all her Champions League final losses, scoring twice, as they punished a profligate Lyonnes to earn a fourth European title.

The Guardian • Football → 40 minutes ago

Yahoo Sports

God Shammgod, creator of 'The Shammgod,' reportedly following Jamahl Mosley to Pelicans in assistant role

God Shammgod, who famously helped 10th-seeded Providence reach the Elite Eight during the 1997 NCAA tournament and introduced “The Shammgod” — a streetball-esque crossover move — to the basketball world, will reportedly continue his NBA coaching career in New Orleans.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 56 minutes ago

The Athletic

USMNT World Cup roster: Pochettino's full 26-man USA squad confirmed

The official announcement will come Tuesday in New York City, but Mauricio Pochettino's preferred picks are now known.

The Athletic • MLS → 1 hour ago

The Guardian

King of Bordeaux Lucu injects soul into triumph of a French club on the rise

Leinster could not contain a team backed by tens of thousands of French supporters chanting with exuberance. They are in danger of running away with rugby, these French.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 1 hour ago

Yahoo Sports

MLB cards roundup: Topps' 'Call-Up' designation and Murakami mania

When a baseball player is called up, collectors wonder when their first rookie card will arrive in a pack.  For recent call-ups, we may have a good idea.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 2 hours ago

The Guardian

Sophie Devine sparks New Zealand’s recovery to foil nervy England

New Zealand staged a miraculous comeback to win the second T20 at Canterbury after collapsing to 11 for four. Their recovery came by virtue of a 159-run partnership from 98 balls between Sophie Devine and Maddy Green – a record against England in T20 internationals.

The Guardian • Cricket → 2 hours ago

The Guardian

USMNT World Cup full roster: Alejandro Zendejas is in, Tanner Tessmann misses out

Club América winger Alejandro Zendejas is on the United States’ 26-man roster for this summer’s World Cup, while Lyon defensive midfielder Tanner Tessmann is not included.

The Guardian • Football → 2 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

'It's who he is:' How Mikal Bridges' reappearing act has the Knicks surging toward the NBA Finals

CLEVELAND — Mikal Bridges nodded. He’d just watched longtime teammate and friend Josh Hart break out of a shooting slump in a major way, knocking down five 3-pointers to fuel the New York Knicks’ sprint to a 2-0 lead in the 2026 Eastern Conference finals.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 hours ago

Football

The Guardian

McBurnie’s late winner sinks Middlesbrough and takes Hull into Premier League

For all the rigmarole over interns spying at golf courses and which team would be allowed to play here, a third party who watched on helplessly from afar will now be in the Premier League football next season.

The Guardian • Football → 2 hours ago

The Athletic

Hull City win £200m Championship play-off final to secure promotion to the Premier League

Oli McBurnie scored in the 94th minute at Wembley to win the final against Middlesbrough and seal promotion to the Premier League.

The Athletic • Football → 2 hours ago

The Guardian

Iheanacho ensures Celtic ease past Dunfermline to win Scottish Cup and Double

Now for the really interesting part. Celtic’s completion of a domestic double was every bit as straightforward as Dunfermline feared it could be. Whether that achievement is sufficient for Martin O’Neill to be handed an extended stay as the Celtic manager should soon become clear.

The Guardian • Football → 3 hours ago

The Guardian

Starmer asks TNT Sports to make Champions League final free to view

Match between PM’s favourite Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain marks first time British fans will be unable to watch final free of charge. Keir Starmer has written to broadcaster TNT Sports asking it to make next weekend’s Champions League final free to view.

The Guardian • Football → 3 hours ago

BBC

Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.

BBC • Football → 3 hours ago

The Guardian

Whitehouse saves four penalties as Charlton reach WSL and send Leicester down

Sophie Whitehouse etched her name into Charlton folklore as she saved four penalties to win her side promotion to the Women’s Super League and relegate Leicester, despite her notes-laden water bottle being thrown into the stands by her opposite number during the tense shootout.

The Guardian • Football → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

U.S. consortium makes €2billion offer to buy Napoli from De Laurentiis family

The Athletic understands Underdog Global Partners (UGP) has led negotiations on behalf of a group of investors.

The Athletic • Football → 4 hours ago

BBC

Rankin appointed Airdrieonians head coach

John Rankin believes he has "a blank canvas" after being appointed Airdrieonians head coach.

BBC • Football → 6 hours ago

BBC

Hull to take legal action if they lose play-off final

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali vows to take legal action over the decision to reinstate Middlesbrough in the play-offs if the Tigers lose at Wembley.

BBC • Football → 6 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

19 days to the World Cup: How Qatar earned its spot in the 2026 field

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.

Yahoo Sports • Football → 7 hours ago

Premier LeagueFootball

BBC

'Glad to see the back of him' - rival fans on Guardiola

As Pep Guardiola prepares for his last game in charge of Manchester City, BBC Sport asks rival fans what he meant to them.

BBC • Football → 7 hours ago

BBC

Fernandes named Premier League player of season

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first Manchester United player to win the award since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

BBC • Football → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Inside England's World Cup squad selection: 'Shock', offended players and an incognito coach

While some excluded players felt a sense of injustice, others knew the writing was on the wall. This is how events unfolded.

The Athletic • Premier League → 10 hours ago

BBC

Captain Bowen for final-day fling - FPL team of the week

Pack your team with players whose teams have something to play for on the final day of the season, writes Thomas Woods.

BBC • Football → 12 hours ago

The Athletic

Florian Wirtz interview: On a tough debut season, how he handled criticism and the latest Salah fallout

The £100m Liverpool talent sits down with The Athletic to talk about adapting to the scrutiny and physicality of the Premier League.

The Athletic • Football → 12 hours ago

BBC

Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland

Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool.

BBC • Football → 14 hours ago

The Athletic

Inside Pep Guardiola's Manchester City exit and their move for Enzo Maresca

The manager's departure after a decade in charge has finally been confirmed. This is how he, the club and his successor reached this point.

The Athletic • Football → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

'The longest cup competition in the world': 40 years of the Football League play-offs

'Spygate' may be particularly outrageous, but for the last 40 years the EFL play-offs have entertained and perplexed in equal measure.

The Athletic • Premier League → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

'Fear at every level' - The crushing anxiety of competing in a Premier League 'Survival Sunday'

Not every Premier League relegation battle comes down to the final day of the season - but Spurs and West Ham are about to experience it.

The Athletic • Premier League → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

Liverpool wanting Yan Diomande is no surprise - he has taken the Bundesliga by storm

Leipzig's scouts identified the Ivory Coast winger as having remarkable potential. In his first season, he exceeded those expectations.

The Athletic • Premier League → 15 hours ago

Cricket

Cricinfo

KKR need a win against DC and a lot of luck to sneak into playoffs

KKR likely to pick rookie Tejasvi Dahiya as their keeper in place of Raghuvanshi who has been ruled out.

Cricinfo → 3 hours ago

Cricinfo

MI sign Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements

They replace Raj Angad Bawa and Quinton de Kock in the MI squad, while Rajasthan Royals replace injured Ravi Singh with Emanjot Chahal.

Cricinfo → 3 hours ago

BBC

Jersey win 2028 T20 World Cup qualifying tournament

Jersey survive a batting collapse to beat Channel Island rivals Guernsey and win ICC 2028 T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier A.

BBC • Cricket → 3 hours ago

The Guardian

Jacob Bethell a doubt for England’s first NZ Test after injuring finger in IPL

England’s top-order batter Jacob Bethell will return to the UK to be “fully assessed” on the finger injury he picked up playing in the Indian Premier League.

The Guardian • Cricket → 4 hours ago

Cricinfo

It's simple for RR: win and seal the last playoffs spot

A loss would mean RR will have to hope KKR and PBKS lose their last league-stage games.

Cricinfo → 4 hours ago

Cricinfo

Bethell in doubt for Lord's Test as finger injury ends IPL stint

Batter has less than a fortnight to be ready for first Test of the summer after finger injury.

Cricinfo → 4 hours ago

Cricinfo

PBKS bowl in must-win match, Arjun Tendulkar debuts for LSG

Marco Jansen and Vijaykumar Vyshak slot in for Punjab Kings, who need to win this game to stay alive in the competition.

Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Cricinfo

New Zealand bat first at sunny Canterbury

Tahuhu and Patel in for Mair and Bates as visitors seek to square series.

Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Cricinfo

'A great little refresh' - Ravindra on leaving IPL early and spending time in NZ before UK tour

Despite spending the IPL on the bench, Ravindra is confident about hitting the ground running in the UK.

Cricinfo → 10 hours ago

Cricinfo

Being no longer with MI has helped Kishan grow, says Rayudu

"To compete against all the stars around him would have been very, very tough," Rayudu says.

Cricinfo → 12 hours ago

NBABasketball

Yahoo Sports

After WCF gem, Thunder's Jared McCain says he'll 'always have love' for Daryl Morey despite 76ers trading him

Daryl Morey’s final season as Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations was marred by a head-scratching trade deadline in which he sent second-year guard Jared McCain to the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder for four picks: a 2026 Houston Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

Jared McCain, fueled by tattered passage, stars in Thunder role with unflappable confidence

“It’s never about proving anybody wrong for me,” McCain said after Game 3. “It’s always proving the people who believe in me right.”.

The Athletic • NBA → 5 hours ago

RealGM

John Blackwell Withdraws From Draft To Play At Duke

John Blackwell has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft as an Early Entry Candidate. Blackwell will now transfer from Wisconsin to Duke for his senior season. Blackwell was seen a potential late second-round pick, but was more likely to go undrafted.

RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

RealGM

Caitlin Clark Cites Mental Challenge Of Injury Recovery

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark says personal confidence in her physical condition drove her decision to sit out Wednesday, as she works through the psychological toll of a 2025 season limited to just 13 games by multiple soft tissue injuries.

RealGM • Basketball → 6 hours ago

RealGM

NBA Draft Lottery Reform Proposal Includes Retroactive Streak Rules

The NBA has distributed its updated Draft Lottery reform proposal to team owners ahead of a May 28 vote, with new details clarifying how consecutive-draft restrictions will work, sources tell Yahoo's Kevin O'Connor. The "3-2-1" framework allocates 37 lottery balls across 16 teams.

RealGM • Basketball → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat Spurs and his critics with a savvy Game 3 show

Friday wasn't Gilgeous-Alexander's best game on the stat sheet, but it showed how he can beat — and frustrate — a team with his genius.

The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama needs to evolve for Spurs to survive. Can they meet the moment?

The Spurs were a bit disjointed as the Thunder defense swarmed them again. Now can they show what they are made of to tie the series?.

The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama's playoff brilliance evokes one man — young Shaq

Despite possessing different skills, Victor Wembanyama's dominance requires a generational rewind to find a comparison.

The Athletic • NBA → 9 hours ago

RealGM

Thunder Bench Scores 76 Points In Game 3 Win Over Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals on Friday night. The Thunder were lead by their bench, which scored 76 points in the game.

RealGM • Basketball → 13 hours ago

RealGM

Tyler Lashbrook, Mike Williams Advance To Latter Stages Of Blazers' Head Coach Search

Boston Celtics assistant Tyler Lashbrook and Utah Jazz assistant Mike Williams have advanced to the latter stages of the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach search, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The two join Tiago Splitter, Jeff Van Gundy and Micah Nori as finalists for the job.

RealGM • Basketball → 13 hours ago

Basketball

Fox Sports

‘Get him fired again’: NBA trade looks even worse as savage SGA chant backfires

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder survived an early onslaught to score a 123-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference Finals series.

Fox Sports • NBA → 13 hours ago

RealGM

Bulls To Interview Heat Assistant Chris Quinn

The Chicago Bulls are set to interview Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn for the team's open head coaching vacancy, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Quinn has been on the Heat staff since 2014. Jerry Stackhouse, Lamar Skeeter, and Ryan Schmidt are also candidates for the role. .

RealGM • Basketball → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

Jared McCain erupts as Thunder weather Spurs’ fast start, seize 2–1 series lead

Tempers flared in Game 3, but the Thunder remained composed and rallied back from an early deficit to win Game 3.

The Athletic • NBA → 15 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘No longer welcome’: Fears for Aussie NBA prospects as big eligibility shake-up revealed

Young Australian basketball talent with professional experience could soon find the NCAA pathway far more complicated, with a reported eligibility shift threatening to impact a growing number of NBL players preparing to head to the United States college system.

Fox Sports • Basketball → 16 hours ago

RealGM

Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox Cleared For Game 3 Against Thunder

Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox were cleared by the San Antonio Spurs to play in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harper left Game 2 with an adductor injury. Fox hasn't played since Game 6 of the second round due to a high ankle sprain.

RealGM • Basketball → 18 hours ago

RealGM

Wembanyama, Holmgren Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Teams

Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren and Ausar Thompson headlined the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Teams and were joined on the first Team by Rudy Gobert and Derrick White. Wembanyama received 100 First Place votes, while Holmgrne was First Team on 93 ballots.

RealGM • Basketball → 18 hours ago

The Athletic

Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox will both play in Spurs-Thunder Game 3; Jalen Williams out

Fox (ankle) and Harper (adductor) were listed as questionable coming into Game 3. Williams reinjured his hamstring in Game 2.

The Athletic • NBA → 19 hours ago

The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team

This is the second time in Wembanyama’s three-year NBA career that he’s been named to the All-Defensive First Team.

The Athletic • NBA → 19 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Thunder's Chet Holmgren headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, this season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year, fittingly spearheads the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team, which the league announced Friday night.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 19 hours ago

The Athletic

Why an NBA player used a public bathroom in the middle of a playoff game

A fan posted a video of Spurs rookie Carter Bryant in a public restroom at the Paycom Center during Game 2.

The Athletic • NBA → 21 hours ago

NFLAmerican Football

The Athletic

Jaxson Dart introduces Trump at rally, sparks reaction from Giants teammate Abdul Carter

Dart walked out to instrumental music and opened his speech by beginning a "Go Big Blue" chant with the crowd.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

'Teddy Bridgewater Act' allows Florida coaches to spend personal funds to help student-athletes

The law is named after QB who was suspended as a coach after he admitted spending money to cover food and transportation costs for players.

The Athletic • NFL → 20 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Entering Aaron Rodgers' last run, Brendan Sorsby or another bold Steelers QB swing can't be ignored

Two years ago, after the Pittsburgh Steelers had traded Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles and jettisoned Mitchell Trubisky, I spent some time with a senior level decision-maker in the franchise when we broached the topic of the quarterback shakeup.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 24 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Ex-Raiders wideout Henry Ruggs III seeking August parole following fatal 2021 car crash

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is seeking August parole years after a deadly crash that left a 23-year-old woman and her dog dead.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Josh Allen card sells for record $1.35M in huge return for Arizona grandmother

The sale makes Robbin Stowers' hour-long wait to buy a box of cards more than worth it.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Life as a Browns fan, explained, plus notes on new QB playcallers

I asked fans of this century's losingest NFL franchise to describe what it feels like to cheer for their team.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NFL's most improved position groups that can swing the season, from Rams' CBs to Patriots' pass catchers and more

An improved position group — and not just an outright offensive or defensive (or special teams!) unit — can help drive a team to the top. These improvements can pave the road to a Super Bowl championship, or at the very least keep the road smoother than it would have been otherwise.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Rams, Matthew Stafford agree to extension keeping him in L.A. through 2027: Source

The 38-year-old reigning MVP is coming off a season in which he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Giants agree to multiyear extension with GM Joe Schoen

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen is sticking around, despite a series of losing seasons. The Giants announced Thursday that the team and Schoen have agreed to terms on a multiyear extension.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Rams QB Matthew Stafford agrees to reported 1-year, $55 million extension for 2027

The Los Angeles Rams drafted Matthew Stafford’s heir apparent about a month ago, but they don’t appear too eager to move on from him. The NFL MVP has agreed to a one-year, $55 million contract extension that could be worth up to $60 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

American Football

The Athletic

New York Giants, GM Joe Schoen agree to multiyear extension

Schoen has gone 22-45-1 so far as general manager of the New York Giants.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Four Verts: Is Aaron Rodgers retiring a year too late? Plus 2026 schedule is a stress test, and we salute Jacoby Brissett

Across the NFL, rookies have reported to their minicamps, organized team activities (OTAs) have begun and mandatory minicamps are right around the corner. Let’s catch up with some of the top storylines of the past couple weeks. (Stats via TruMedia unless otherwise noted.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Lions LB Jack Campbell, former first-round pick, signs 4-year extension through 2030 season

Jack Campbell broke the news on Thursday that the 25-year-old linebacker’s inked a new deal with the Detroit Lions. “What’s up, One Pride Nation?” Campbell said in a video the Lions posted on social media. “Jack Campbell here.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Lions sign Jack Campbell to 4-year extension through 2030 season after declining LB's fifth-year option

Jack Campbell broke the news on Thursday that the 25-year-old linebacker’s inked a new deal with the Detroit Lions. “What’s up, One Pride Nation?” Campbell said in a video the Lions posted on social media. “Jack Campbell here.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Lions, Jack Campbell reach deal that keeps LB in Detroit through 2030

Campbell made his first Pro Bowl in 2025 and was named first-team All-Pro.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Fernando Mendoza says Tom Brady told him the 'two variables' to being a good leader in the NFL

In April, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to bet their future on the right arm of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. After being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Mendoza is expected to lead the franchise — both on and off the field — for many years to come.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Eagles' Nolan Smith Jr. arrested for allegedly driving 135 mph in Georgia

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested Friday on charges of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ESPN. The 25-year-old Smith was clocked at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 16 in Twiggs County, Georgia.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Andscape

‘The American Carnival:’ Halftime power rankings

‘The American Carnival’ is a yearlong cultural examination of the impact of the Super Bowl halftime show far beyond entertainment.

Andscape • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

This Week in Sports Trivia: May 21, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Travis Hunter, Mykel Williams, other 2025 NFL Draft first-rounders who need big seasons

Most of 2025's first-rounders will enter year two on firm ground, but there are several who still have something to prove.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

MLBBaseball

Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, May 23

The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 31-20 record, face the Milwaukee Brewers, who are first in the NL Central with a 30-18 record.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

Joey Votto's post-retirement life: Sushi chef, yoga instructor, world traveler

Votto has traveled extensively since retiring in 2024, and while he's embraced new experiences, he still has plenty to say about baseball.

The Athletic • MLB → 9 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Padres concession stands change name of 'FTD Burger' after apparent shot at Dodgers goes viral

San Diego’s thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers have been clear for some time now, but it was only this week the world noticed they had apparently taken burger form.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 14 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Chris Taylor retires after 12 MLB seasons, won 2 World Series with Dodgers

After 12 major-league seasons, longtime utility player Chris Taylor is calling it a career. Taylor’s retirement was revealed on Friday's MiLB transactions log.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 17 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes season debut with 6 scoreless innings in 4-2 loss to Rays

Gerrit Cole pitched for the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2024 World Series on Friday, making his season debut in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Cole threw six scoreless innings, allowing two hits with three walks and two strikeouts.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 18 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes season debut with 6 scoreless innings vs. Rays

Gerrit Cole pitched for the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2024 World Series on Friday, making his season debut against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cole threw six scoreless innings, allowing two hits with three walks and two strikeouts.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 18 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Astros win at Wrigley for first time in 13 years while Cubs drop sixth game in a row

Coming into Friday, the Houston Astros hadn’t won at Wrigley Field since 2013, the year they moved from the NL Central to the AL West.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 20 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Mets call up top pitching prospect Jonah Tong, designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment

Now out of last place in the National League East by half a game, the New York Mets are hoping to bolster their pitching staff with one of the team’s top prospects. The Mets called up right-hander Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 22 hours ago

The Athletic

Jonah Tong to pitch again for Mets after 3 scoreless innings in Miami

Tong, 22, will get another chance to show what he can do after tossing three scoreless innings in Miami.

The Athletic • MLB → 23 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Tigers, Mets, Rays and Braves among 6 teams to see most dramatic playoff odds shift since Opening Day

We’ve arrived at the 50-game mark, just under one-third of the way through the marathon that is the MLB season. Teams have completed 16 of their 52 scheduled regular-season series, and the standings have begun to take shape in a way that can no longer be waved away as small-sample nonsense.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

Baseball

Yahoo Sports

Gerrit Cole to make first start since 2024, Brewers-Guardians make their impact known & the Pope gets a gift from the White Sox

Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. It’s been a very long time since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series. It was the last time that Gerrit Cole appeared in a Major League Baseball game.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Recap of live chat with Eno Sarris on May 22

Recap of live chat with Eno Sarris on May 22.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

23,605 days between 2 rare players. Plus: When the Padres danced for McDonald’s

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Memorial Day weekend sports guide: NBA and NHL playoffs, Indy 500, Premier League, WNBA

There's something for just about every sports fan across the next four days. Here's your guide to all the action.

The Athletic • NBA → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Why J.P. Crawford is committed to helping the Mariners rookie likely to take his spot

Colt Emerson is Seattle's future at shortstop. The current franchise leader at the position is going out of his way to get him acclimated.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

What widely accepted baseball truth is wrong? Give your hill-to-die-on takes for our MLB mailbag

We need your hottest takes, your most deeply-held beliefs, the baseball opinion you hold that would get you kicked out of a group chat.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

The gutsy Guardians are atop the AL Central once again. How do they keep doing this?

Here in late May, once again, the Guardians rule the roost, with a functional offense to support a customarily sturdy pitching staff.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Some big name hitters are struggling and the pitchers they've faced may explain why

Not surprisingly, hitters fare worse when facing pitchers with premium stuff. That could explain some early-season struggles.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

From Bronze Star in Vietnam to All-Star in Baltimore, Al Bumbry to be honored in Cooperstown

Plus 5 questions with MLB's first Slovakian-born player since 1961 and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Pete Crow-Armstrong is just the latest athlete to learn about fan interactions the hard way

Crow-Armstrong's vulgar outburst toward a heckler was another reminder that confronting fans is unwise (and often caught on camera).

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

Rugby League

BBC

Qareqare hat-trick helps Castleford beat St Helens

Jason Qareqare's hat-trick of tries help Castleford Tigers impressively beat a below-par St Helens 30-10 in Super League.

BBC • Rugby League → 3 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Round 12: Sea Eagles v Titans

The Manly Sea Eagles take on the Gold Coast Titans in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Faulalo shines in Turbo’s boots as Manly win again

A sparkling performance from stand-in fullback Clayton Faulalo has helped Manly continue their hot form under Keiran Foran.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Phillip Sami's late try gets Titans on the score board

Phillip Sami finally gets the Gold Coast Titans on the board in the final stages of the game.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Blake Wilson kicks off the night

Manly's Blake Wilson crashed over the line for the first try of the game.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Stay with us’: Embattled Dragons coach’s plea to Red V faithful... and big admission on ‘tough spot’

“Stay with us”.

Fox Sports • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Error-prone Dragons fall to 11th straight defeat against Warriors

Only the most faithful St George Illawarra supporters braved a rainy night in Sydney’s south and they again came away disappointed.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Round 12: Dragons v Warriors

The St George Dragons take on the New Zealand Warriors in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 9 hours ago

NRL

As it happened: Warriors, Sea Eagles continue their winning ways

Follow all the action from Round 12 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.

NRL → 9 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘You can understand’: Red V faithful’s boos ring out as Wahs deliver Dragons rout

The St George Illawarra Dragons are heading towards their first wooden spoon in club history as their winless season continued at the hands of the Warriors on Saturday night.

Fox Sports • NRL → 10 hours ago

Rugby Union

The Guardian

Bielle-Biarrey doubles up as Bordeaux sink Leinster to retain Champions Cup

Another vintage year for Bordeaux, another bitter final loss for Leinster. On a hot, unforgiving afternoon in Bilbao there was never the slightest doubt who would be hoisting the trophy into a cloudless Basque sky, such was the clear superiority of the reigning champions.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 3 hours ago

BBC

Magnificent Bordeaux thrash Leinster to retain Champions Cup

Bordeaux-Begles score five first-half tries to retain the Champions Cup title with a comfortable victory over Leinster in the final in Bilbao and prolong the Irish team's agony in European rugby's showpiece game.

BBC • Rugby Union → 3 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Lomax crosses for controversial try

Force winger Zac Lomax crosses for a controversial try after the final pass appeared forward.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Drua expose Force with clever tactics

The Drua expose the Force with clever tactics as Zuriel Togiatama scores.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 9 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Reds suffer huge scare in tight win over Moana

Queensland scored with just two minutes remaining to beat Moana Pasifika by two points and all but secure a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Prop sent off for brutal head clash

Highlanders prop Daniel Lienert-Brown is sent off for a brutal head clash with Hurricanes flanker Devan Flanders.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Moorby scores cracker in 50th game

Josh Moorby scores a cracker in his 50th game for the Hurricanes.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

The 'Junkyard Dog' strikes for Queensland

The 'Junkyard Dog' -aka Tim Ryan - strikes for Queensland.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 13 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Pritchard flashes his fancy feet

Treyvon Pritchard flashes his fancy feet to score for the Reds.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 13 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Wallabies is the end goal’: Pritchard brothers’ dream alive despite PNG Chiefs meeting

The brothers met with the PNG Chiefs, but say representing the Wallabies remains the ‘end goal’.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 19 hours ago

Motorsport

Formula 1

Best Qualifying bets for the Canadian Grand Prix

We’ve picked the best odds available on the market to anyone looking to bet on the Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying session.

Formula 1 → 3 hours ago

Formula 1

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow the action from the Sprint in Canada

Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 3 hours ago

BBC

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

BBC • Formula 1 → 3 hours ago

Formula 1

How Williams' headhunting shows that Vowles means business

Team Principal James Vowles has outlined how hiring Piers Thynne from McLaren demonstrates Williams' ambitions for the future.

Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

Formula 1

Canadian Sprint odds and what the markets predict

We’ve picked the best bets available on the market to help you make your Canadian Grand Prix Sprint predictions.

Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

Formula 1

Mekies downplays talk of Verstappen leaving amid rumours

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has dismissed suggestions that he will have to change his driver line-up for next season, stating that Max Verstappen "is telling us he's happy at Red Bull".

Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

The Guardian

Former F1 world champion Alain Prost reportedly injured in robbery at Swiss home

Swiss police are investigating an alleged robbery with reports that the four-times Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured during a home invasion.

The Guardian • Formula 1 → 7 hours ago

Formula 1

Stella reacts to Piastri Red Bull move rumours

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has shared his reaction to various "silly season" rumours, including speculation linking Oscar Piastri to Red Bull.

Formula 1 → 14 hours ago

Formula 1

Verstappen complains of bouncing Red Bull in Canada

Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both complained about the ride of the Red Bull RB22 in Sprint Qualifying ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, with the former stating "my feet were flying off the pedals".

Formula 1 → 17 hours ago

Formula 1

Can anyone stop Russell’s Canada comeback?

Mercedes brought their first in-season upgrade for 2026 to Montreal – and the early signs were very encouraging as George Russell hit the ground running to pip his team mate Kimi Antonelli to Sprint pole. But can he continue that form and get his championship back on track?.

Formula 1 → 17 hours ago

Formula 1Motorsport

Formula 1

What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Canada

The drivers and teams report back after a busy Friday from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 17 hours ago

Formula 1

Palmowski claims F1 ACADEMY pole position double in Montreal

Red Bull’s Alisha Palmowski sealed pole position during Qualifying for F1 ACADEMY in Montreal.

Formula 1 → 17 hours ago

Formula 1

Russell ‘never doubted’ himself in return to Canada Sprint pole

George Russell secured pole position for the Sprint in Canada ahead of his Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli.

Formula 1 → 19 hours ago

Formula 1

Canada Sprint Qualifying ‘best I’ve felt all year’ – Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton ended Sprint Qualifying in Canada on a high despite losing out to McLaren at the last moment.

Formula 1 → 19 hours ago

Formula 1

Norris reflects on Sprint Qualifying P3 after early worries

Lando Norris was pleased with his P3 result in Sprint Qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, with it coming just hours after McLaren appeared further off the pace during Free Practice 1.

Formula 1 → 19 hours ago

Formula 1

Lawson laments tough Friday in Canada after car issues

Liam Lawson admits that "I'm going to be playing catch-up" for the remainder of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend after mechanical issues prevented him from doing almost any running on Friday.

Formula 1 → 19 hours ago

Formula 1

Russell grabs pole position in Canada Sprint Qualifying

George Russell will line up in pole position for the Sprint at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver set to share the front row with team mate Kimi Antonelli.

Formula 1 → 19 hours ago

Formula 1

F2: Van Hoepen earns maiden pole position in Montreal

Laurens van Hoepen continued his fine start to the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, earning his maiden pole position in the championship on its first visit to Canada.

Formula 1 → 19 hours ago

BBC

Russell edges out Antonelli to take Canada sprint pole

George Russell edges out Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position for the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix.

BBC • Formula 1 → 20 hours ago

Formula 1

AS IT HAPPENED: Russell beats Antonelli to Canada Sprint pole

Live coverage of Friday's Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 22 hours ago

AFLAussie Rules

AFL

'It's fun, winning': Fraser says Blues finding belief, Carr ready to 'reset' flickering Power

Successive wins has Carlton feeling good about itself, while Yartapuulti heads to its bye in need of a break.

AFL • AFL → 4 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Why did I go for that mark?’ Elliott’s huge regret after devastating injury on Pies’ big day

The Magpies are dealing with a horror triple-injury blow on a day that the club’s coach says he’ll never forget.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 6 hours ago

AFL

Why Pies' record-breaker isn't done yet, and the 'crazy' moment that made him uncomfortable

After breaking the all-time games record, Pies champion Scott Pendlebury isn't ready to stop yet.

AFL • AFL → 7 hours ago

AFL

New Blues go back-to-back with big win over Power

Josh Fraser has extended his early perfect record in charge at Carlton with a strong win over Yartapuulti.

AFL • AFL → 7 hours ago

AFL

Pies 'hopeful' over forward as duo face spell on sidelines

The Pies provided an update on their injured players after a win over the Eagles.

AFL • AFL → 7 hours ago

AFL

Swans rue move that 'didn't work', Scott praises young Cats

Sydney coach Dean Cox bemoaned how his midfield was well beaten by Geelong.

AFL • AFL → 7 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Nothing more to it’: McQualter’s response to melee as Elliott ‘tragedy’ in triple Pies blow

Collingwood awaits the severity of Jamie Elliott’s feared-serious knee injury as mystery remains over what sparked the ensuing fourth-quarter melee.

Fox Sports • AFL → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Different Carlton’ stuns ‘passive’ Power as star to come under scrutiny for dangerous act

A “different”-looking Carlton has cruised to a second consecutive scalp, overpowering Port Adelaide 13.14 (92) to 8.10 (58) on Saturday night.

Fox Sports • AFL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Elliott's knee crumples, tempers flare

Collingwood livewire Jamie Elliott suffers a potentially serious knee injury and tensions boil over between Magpies and Eagles players.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Jealousy is a funny thing, isn’t it?’ Pendlebury looks back on his record-breaking day

If ever a player milestone warranted the limelight, Scott Pendlebury’s 433rd game was as worthy as any.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 9 hours ago

Aussie Rules

AFL

Clarkson says Roos 'not there yet', but belief building after claiming major scalp

Alastair Clarkson says North Melbourne's belief is growing after toppling premiership hopeful Gold Coast.

AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

AFL

Pies celebrate Pendles with tough win over Eagles as key duo injured

The Magpies have overcome the Eagles in Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking game.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

AFL

Around the state leagues: Taylor bags five, star Hawk back, new Eagle debuts

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

AFL

Cats sharpen claws to end Swans' winning streak

Geelong puts in claims as a serious flag contender after comfortably downing Sydney.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Moore suffers injury while rucking

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore finds himself in the ruck and suffers a hamstring injury.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

Pies survive gutsy Eagles as stars go down, tensions boil over in Pendles party

Collingwood has celebrated Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking 433rd match with a win on Saturday, though it had to repeatedly stave off a resilient West Coast outfit at the MCG.

Fox Sports • AFL → 11 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘We stopped playing’: Hardwick’s reality check after horror Suns collapse

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his team “stopped playing” as they coughed up a 43-point lead to North Melbourne.

Fox Sports • AFL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Pendlebury and Reid go at it in milestone game

Scott Pendlebury and Harley Reid face off multiple times early in the milestone game.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 11 hours ago

AFL

Roos end long wait: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Check out the last time your club won, and lost, with a goal after the siren.

AFL • AFL → 12 hours ago

AFL

MATCH REVIEW: Three players fined after fiery Friday night matches

The match review findings from Friday night's round 11 games are in.

AFL • AFL → 12 hours ago

WTATennis

WTA

Navarro upsets Mboko in Strasbourg for first title in 15 months

World No. 39 Emma Navarro defeated No. 9 and top seeded Victoria Mboko for her third career WTA title in a 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 win at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. The victory marks Navarro's first title in clay.

WTA → 4 hours ago

WTA

Mboko to face Navarro in Strasbourg final with first clay title at stake

One of Victoria Mboko or Emma Navarro will leave the Internationaux de Strasbourg with a first career clay-court title at WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz level on Saturday after the current and former Top 10 player were winners in Friday's semifinals.

WTA → 23 hours ago

WTA

Vote: What was the best shot of the week in Strasbourg and Rabat?

We've rounded up the five best shots from this week's tournaments in Strasbourg and Rabat. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your pick below.

WTA → 23 hours ago

WTA

Navratilova's breakdown: The battle for supremacy takes center stage at Roland Garros

With the clay-court season producing little separation among the game’s biggest names, Martina Navratilova breaks down where each leading contender stands entering Paris.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

Roland Garros 2026's Grand Slam debuts: Tagger, Vandewinkel, Quevedo and more

The 10 players making their Grand Slam debuts at Roland Garros 2026 include 2025 girls' champion Lilli Tagger, Tampico WTA 125 champion Hanne Vandewinkel and former junior No. 5 Kaitlin Quevedo.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

Our 10 favorite quotes from Roland Garros Media Day

Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and other WTA stars took questions at Roland Garros Media Day ahead of the season's second Grand Slam. These were our 10 favorite quotes from Stade Roland Garros.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

Fruhvirtova, Liu, Quevedo advance to Roland-Garros main draw

Former top-50 player Linda Fruhvirtova and American Claire Liu were among the players to secure spots in the Roland-Garros main draw through qualifying on Friday. Spain’s Kaitlin Quevedo and Marina Bassols Ribera also advanced, with Quevedo set to make her Grand Slam main-draw debut.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

On Monfils' big night, Svitolina tells daughter Skaï about her dad, 'the magician'

Elina Svitolina's heartfelt letter to her and Gael Monfils' daughter in 'The Players' Tribune' captures the essence of Monfils' legacy as a magician on the tennis court as he gets ready to play in his final Roland Garros.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Sabalenka, Rybakina, Gauff lead stacked Berlin field

Nine of the Top 10 players on the WTA Tour will play the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open, led by Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

WTA mourns the passing of longtime tennis writer Howard Fendrich

As a devoted journalist and co-president of the International Tennis Writers Association, Howard Fendrich paired rigorous professionalism with a profound kindness that left an indelible mark on the sport.

WTA → 2 days ago

Tennis

Fox Sports

Demon’s Djokovic collision course as Aussie teen handed brutal debut — French Open Draw

Australia’s Alex de Minaur will need to bring some of his best tennis to Paris as several tricky opponents stand in the seventh seed’s way before a potential quarter-final meeting with Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 2 days ago

WTA

Mboko wins all-Canadian quarter as Navarro scores comeback in Strasbourg

World No. 9 Victoria Mboko advanced to her third semifinal of 2026 after defeating fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez in Strasbourg. Emma Navarro reached her first semifinal since winning Merida last season.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Roland Garros draw: The paths for Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff in Paris

Defending Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff could meet countrywoman Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinals, and Aryna Sabalenka is in the same section as Jessica Pegula. Plus, recent WTA 1000 champions Marta Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina are in the same quarter as four-time champion Iga Swiatek.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Roland Garros 411: Dates, draws, schedule, prize money and more

The 2026 French Open will feature four previous winners of the major and 10 total Grand Slam champions. From dates, prize money, seeds and format, here is everything to know about the clay-court swing's pinnacle event of the season.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Stephens qualifies for French Open main draw after comeback win

Former French Open finalist Sloane Stephens rallied from a set down to qualify for the Roland-Garros main draw. Austrian Sinja Kraus secured her first Grand Slam main-draw appearance, while former junior champion Alina Korneeva will play the women's main draw for the first time.

WTA → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

Novak Djokovic hires long-time friend and teammate Viktor Troicki in surprise coaching move

Novak Djokovic will head into the French Open with a revamped coaching setup, with Viktor Troicki stepping in as head coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on Wednesday.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 3 days ago

WTA

Stephens advances to French Open qualifying final round; Andreescu, Pliskova fall

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens advanced to the final round of French Open qualifying with a straight-sets win over Lisa Pigato. However, former Grand Slam winner Bianca Andreescu and former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova were both eliminated in the second round on Wednesday.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Sabalenka, Rybakina, defending champion Swiatek lead Wimbledon entry list

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.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Nahimana, Kabbaj make history for Burundi, Morocco in Rabat

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.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Mboko, Fernandez set all-Canadian quarterfinal meeting in Strasbourg

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.

WTA → 4 days ago

NRLRugby League

Sydney Morning Herald

Sliding Dallin Watene-Zelezniak beats weather for try

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores a try against the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

Turbo replacement’s ‘exceptional’ statement as Manly survive big Titans scare

Manly’s ridiculous fullback depth was on full display as fourth-string option Clayton Faulalo lifted his side back into the top four with a gritty win over the Titans despite being without four of their most important players.

Fox Sports • NRL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Warriors' Martin on report early

Te Maire Martin is placed on report for late contact on Dragons' Kyle Flanagan.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘He’s not my mate on Wednesday’: Blues enforcer ready to take down Knights teammate Ponga

Jacob Saifiti has vowed to do whatever it takes to neutralise his Newcastle skipper, one of the Maroons’ biggest weapons, in the Origin opener.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

NRL

Murray pays emotional tribute to Arrow ahead of Origin opener

Amidst the devastating news of Jai Arrow’s MND diagnosis, Cameron Murray took a moment from Blues camp to reflect on the strength shown by his former teammate.

NRL → 14 hours ago

NRL

How 'The Undertaker' helped desperate Dogs bury losing streak

Jack Underhill has overcome family tragedy and a long journey to make his mark with the Bulldogs.

NRL → 16 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘I wasn’t good enough’: How Storm’s rejection forged Bulldogs newest enforcer

Canterbury Bulldogs rookie Jack Underhill could have easily found himself at the Melbourne Storm, but instead, the hard-hitting forward is quickly becoming a cult hero at Belmore.

Fox Sports • NRL → 16 hours ago

Fox Sports

Sharks captain set to quit NRL as new deal emerges in big switch

Fresh off a return from an ACL injury, Sharks forward Cameron McInnes has finalised his next move.

Fox Sports • NRL → 17 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Life can be pretty cruel’: Origin stars call for ‘Try for Jai’ campaign after Arrow’s MND diagnosis

Blues players have thrown their support behind a potential ‘Try for Jai’ campaign later this year to help raise money for Jai Arrow and his family, after the former Souths star was forced into early retirement following a devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis.

Fox Sports • NRL → 18 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Rabbitohs skipper throws his support behind ‘Try for Jai’

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray believes there’s an appropriate way for the rugby league community to rally around Jai Arrow after his MND diagnosis.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 18 hours ago

A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Sydney FC blunted as Auckland FC claim historic A-League Men championship title

Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.

The Guardian • A-League → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

From scapegoat to hero: Incredible scenes as Corica makes history in Auckland FC triumph

Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.

Fox Sports • A-League → 8 hours ago

The Guardian

Sydney out to spoil Auckland party in first trans-Tasman A-League Men grand final

A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 days ago

The Guardian

Juan Mata, 38, named A-League’s best player: ‘Again I fell in love with football’

Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 days ago

The Guardian

Sydney FC break Newcastle hearts in penalty shootout to book place in A-League grand final

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 7 days ago

The Guardian

A-League’s World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 weeks ago

The Guardian

Arresting the decline of A-League crowds is top of to-do list for new APL boss

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

Treble on the cards as foundation A-League club claims first crown in unusual circumstances

Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.

Fox Sports • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

Newcastle Jets have destiny back in their own hands on march toward historic trophy

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Ice Hockey

The Athletic

Tailgating with Tulsky: Why the GM visits fans before every Hurricanes home game

For the architect of conference finalist Carolina, the ritual parking-lot walks are a way to interact with hockey outsiders such as himself.

The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Goalie Tracking: How 4 unlikely netminders, with unique styles, made it to the conference finals

Let's dive into one specific skill that each of the four remaining goalies has done particularly well in these playoffs.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

A joke became a motto — and now it’s fueling the Golden Knights’ playoff success

It started as a joke on the Golden Knights' bench. Now it’s one of the biggest reasons they’ve taken a shocking 2-0 lead vs. the Avalanche.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

Avalanche's problems in Western Conference final run deeper than Cale Makar

The Avs find themselves in a stunning hole. Makar can’t fix this. Certainly not by himself, and not at less than 100 percent.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

A breakdown of the Game 2 psychology between the Canadiens and Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have their psychological hurdles to clear in Game 2, and to a far less urgent extent, so do the Canadiens.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

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 Athletic • NHL → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Golden Knights come back in Game 2 vs. Avalanche to take 2-0 series lead: Takeaways

The Golden Knights stole Game 2 from the Avalanche on Friday to take a commanding lead in the Western Conference final.

The Athletic • NHL → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Seattle Torrent part ways with head coach Steve O'Rourke after just 1 season

O’Rourke, who was hired less than a year ago as the Torrent's first-ever head coach, was a newcomer to women's hockey.

The Athletic • NHL → 22 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 2 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel for Friday, May 22

The Colorado Avalanche will try to even their Western Conference finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2. The Golden Knights won the opener 4-2. The Colorado Avalanche are favored with a -201 moneyline compared to the Vegas Golden Knights' +166. The over/under for this matchup is set at 6.5 goals.

Yahoo Sports • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Avalanche's Cale Makar remains out for Game 2 of Western Conference final with injury

Colorado had clear issues without Makar available for Game 1 with an apparent upper-body injury.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

NHLIce Hockey

The Athletic

Double upset brewing? NHL’s top seeds stumble to start conference finals

Montreal and Vegas' stunning Game 1 wins forced top seeds into early holes as a historic "rest vs. rust" debate takes center stage.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

U.S. women’s hockey legend Meghan Duggan named GM of PWHL Hamilton

Duggan is one of the most decorated players in U.S. women’s national team history and spent the last five years working with the Devils.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Is the Avalanche's 'Lumberyard' goalie duo a strength or a possible Achilles' heel?

Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood won the Jennings Trophy this season, but both are in uncharted territory this deep into spring.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

How did the Canadiens' game plan catch the Hurricanes so off guard in Game 1?

Whatever the Hurricanes were expecting, it wasn't four goals in their own net in just 11 minutes and 32 seconds.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Sidney Crosby believes Evgeni Malkin's Penguins contract talks are 'in a good place'

Crosby is optimistic Malkin will get a new contract from the Penguins, but he knows he can't assume anything: "I try not to forecast.".

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Why these 7 NHL teams could lose key players because of salary cap crunch

A rising cap means more flexibility for teams to keep players, but some teams are still facing a crunch that could see stars out the door.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Tij Iginla, after trying 2 years, is ready for Memorial Cup stage — and then the NHL

Iginla leads Kelowna into the Memorial Cup for his final junior games before turning pro with Utah.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Why Alex Ovechkin might actually return for one more season (and why he might not)

Ovechkin has earned the right to call his own shot, and so the Capitals wait, unsure if their greatest player will play on.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Which NHL team should win the Conned Smythe for worst trade with the Stanley Cup winner?

Not all trades are created equal, and sometimes the piece teams send the other way turns into a Stanley Cup-winning star.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

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 Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

MLSFootball

Yahoo Sports

Can ‘slow progress’ lead the United States to produce a top-20 player in the world?

The US men’s national team roster for the 2026 World Cup will be unveiled on Tuesday, and according to head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team is suffering from a talent deficit.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

'I found my Beast Mode of soccer': Brenden Aaronson and the trainer who unleashed his mentality

Brenden Aaronson surged into top form this season for Leeds United. Take a look behind the curtain at how the U.S. international has done it.

The Athletic • Football → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Orlando Pride midfielder Angelina receives additional suspension

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - APRIL 3:Angelina Alonso Costantino #7 of the Orlando Pride passes the ball during the match between Orlando Pride and Angel City FC at Inter&Co Stadium on April 3, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NYCFC’s Maxi Moralez suffers ruptured ACL with soccer future in doubt: ‘Who knows if it will end this way’

Moralez’s importance to the club is hard to minimize as NYCFC’s top playmaker. Questions surrounding his future popped up after the 2025 season, before Moralez eventually announced in January that he would return to New York City FC for another season.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Apple to broadcast MLS game shot on iPhone: More about promotion than end product?

Saturday's game between the LA Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo will be shot entirely on an iPhone 17 Pro.

The Athletic • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Picking the USA 2026 World Cup squad: A final projection of Pochettino's 26-man roster

The U.S. World Cup team will be set in a matter of days. Here's what we think Mauricio Pochettino will do.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Thorns set record for shutout minutes at home in 2-0 win over Bay FC

M.A. Vignola and Mallie McKenzie each scored and the Thorns broke the NWSL record for shutout minutes at home with a 2-0 victory over Bay FC on Wednesday night. The Thorns passed the regular-season record of 568 minutes without allowing a goal in the 64th minute of the match at Providence Park.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NYCFC fall to Columbus as US Open Cup hopes dashed

New York City FC’s hopes of advancing in the U.S. Open Cup tournament were dashed Wednesday night in a 1-0 loss in the quarterfinals to the Columbus Crew, ending their hopes of securing at least one of three trophies this season.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

The Athletic

Inter Miami nears Casemiro signing despite LA Galaxy's MLS discovery rights: Sources

The Brazilian veteran is on the verge of a move to MLS, but a rules dispute must still be sorted before he can team with Lionel Messi.

The Athletic • Football → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLS lobbying Ifab to explore stopping clock for pauses in play

Major League Soccer has had discussions with the International Football Association Board, global football’s rule making body, about trialing the use of a stopped clock in matches.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Golf

Fox Sports

Brutal final twist to staggering PGA explosion as ace stuns in ‘insane’ pairing — Wrap

Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.

Fox Sports • Golf → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Pain’: Freak spin shot causes stir as LIV exile’s comeback finally ignites — PGA wrap

Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Don’t know what to do’: Bryson’s bizarre reveal as LIV prepares for $351m doomsday scenario

LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Dropped my Trackman’: Caddie sacked after PGA star’s embarrassing tee-time blunder

South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Fox Sports

Insane sporting feat locked in as Adam Scott to join all-time legend in incredible Aussie history

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.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Fox Sports

Incredible truth behind champ’s touching move; proof bitter Smith split had to happen — Talking Pts

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.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Fox Sports

Big guns rocked in emotional 150-1 shock; Rory’s ugly fan blow-up as Cam stuns — PGA Wrap

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.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Fighting Peter Pan’: Cameron Smith’s new coach’s reveal; PGA Championship’s ‘Cinderella story’ emerges — Talking Pts

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.

Fox Sports • Golf → 7 days ago

Fox Sports

Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee in the hunt after mighty fightback; leader Alex Smalley ignites in PGA Championship carnage — Round 3 Wrap

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.

Fox Sports • Golf → 7 days ago

Fox Sports

Australian Open’s ‘really appealing’ Presidents Cup move unveiled as PGA Tour link used to add to Rory ‘halo effect’

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.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Miscellaneous

Sportslogos.net

MLS Celebrates World Cup With Special Jersey Numbers, Flags on Players’ Chests

In their last weekend of play before taking a break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Major League Soccer teams are sending their players off to the tournament with a couple of special flourishes on their jerseys.

Sportslogos.net → 22 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

Milan Clubs Duel It Out With New Home Kit Launches — Plus More European Unveilings

The two combatants in the Derby della Madonnina are used to battling on the San Siro pitch, but they also battled off the pitch with dueling kits launches this week.

Sportslogos.net → 23 hours ago

Front Office Sports

Sabalenka, Sinner Lead Coordinated Media Protest at French Open

Many of the top men’s and women’s tennis stars, including No. 1 players Aryna Sabelenka and Jannik Sinner, executed their “work-to-rule” media day protest as they continue to seek increased revenue and improved welfare benefits from the Grand Slams.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 23 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

WHL’s Kelowna Rockets Mark Royal Canadian Legion Centennial With Memorial Cup Jersey

As host of the 2026 Memorial Cup, the Kelowna Rockets are carrying on a long-standing tradition of honouring military veterans with their opening-game jerseys.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

Stafford Signs $55 Million Extension With Rams

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player, has signed a one-year, $55 million contract extension, keeping the superstar in place through 2027. The additional contract year, following the two-year, $84 million deal signed last year and running through the 2026 season, keeps Stafford in Los Angeles and now places him near the top of the NFL quarterback compensation chart.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 1 day ago

Sportslogos.net

New York Giants To Wear “Legacy” Throwback Uniforms For Super Bowl XXI’s 40th Anniversary

The Giants will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI by wearing their "Legacy" throwback uniforms on Oct. 4 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

How 2 Brown Undergrads Became Sports Dealmakers

When students at Brown University pick their course loads next spring, one new class will be hyper-competitive: global sports management. The course is a new addition to the Ivy League school’s lineup, thanks to Charlie Pliner and Nikolas Rohrmann.

Front Office Sports • Deals → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

Rays $2.3B Stadium Plan Survives Narrow Tampa City Council Vote

The Rays, thriving on the field under new ownership, once again have initial local government approvals for a new ballpark. Now comes the tougher part.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Please Hammers Don’t Hurt ‘Em: Hamilton AHL Team Unveils Name, Logo

Hamilton’s new AHL franchise has officially unveiled its name and logo, introducing the “Hamilton Hammers” identity with crossed sledgehammers, steel-inspired lettering, and colours borrowed from their NHL affiliate, the New York Islanders.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

NHL Unveils Logos for 2027 Winter Classic and Stadium Series

The NHL's newly unveiled 2027 outdoor game logos lean into their hosts, with Utah's Winter Classic design featuring mountain peaks, desert rock formations, and a hidden mammoth tusk, while Dallas' Stadium Series logo centres around a giant silver star and the roofline of AT&T Stadium.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

Breakers recruit locked in on "MVP-calibre" season

During his seven-year NBL career, Kouat Noi has established himself as one of the League’s most explosive scorers. His ability to shoot from downtown, combined with his strength in attacking the basket, saw him become a key part of the Sydney Kings’ NBL23 and NBL26 championships.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Movers and shakers: 36ers eye Torrey Craig coup

After falling heartbreakingly short in the NBL26 Championship Series two months ago, the Adelaide 36ers have wasted no time making major off-season moves, headlined by the appointment of Trevor Gleeson as coach. But they're far from done.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Inside Adelaide's race to secure coach's signature

The Adelaide 36ers will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of ending a 24-year championship drought, revealing the swift moves made after Mike Wells unexpectedly stepped down as head coach a fortnight ago.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

Cotton: 'I got my Phil Jackson back'

“Never in a million years” did Bryce Cotton expect to reunite with Trevor Gleeson, but the six-time MVP and five-time championship coach will link up again in Adelaide as they chase the 36ers’ first title since 2002. Speaking at the launch of HoopsFest in Perth on Friday, Cotton jokingly compared linking back up with Gleeson to Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson teaming up for a second stint at the Los Angeles Lakers, a partnership that turned three championships into five.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

WATCH: HoopsFest Perth cleared for takeoff

NBL CEO Dave Stevenson, Virgin Australia CEO Dave Emerson and Deputy Premier Hon Rita Saffioti MLA spoke ahead of a major announcement on Friday.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

HoopsFest returns to Perth for NBL27

The National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) have today announced a new three-year partnership with Virgin Australia, as the Official Airline Partner of both competitions.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

Two-time champion joins New Zealand

The New Zealand Breakers have signed two-time NBL champion Kouat Noi for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. The versatile forward, who won the NBL25 Best Sixth Man award, joins the Breakers on a two-year deal, with the second being a mutual option. “I am coming to Auckland to win,” Noi said.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

36ers land five-time Championship coach

Five-time NBL Championship-winning coach Trevor Gleeson will lead the Adelaide 36ers next season, signing a three-year deal with the club.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

Reunited in Adelaide: Gleeson and Cotton eye title glory

Incoming Adelaide 36ers coach Trevor Gleeson says he wants to help Bryce Cotton win “a couple of missing championships” to round out his illustrious NBL career.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

Could a championship star return to the island?

Could a star import who helped the Tasmania JackJumpers to a championship in NBL24 be on his way back to ‘defend the island’?. Milton Doyle was an All-NBL First Team member in 2023 and a title winner a year later in Tasmania, and it seems he could be in the mix to reunite with Scott Roth in NBL27. “We’ve still got a number of guys that we're looking at,” General Manager of Basketball Darren Smith said on Thursday.

NBL → 3 days ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

Suns veteran to miss 2026 season after announcing pregnancy

Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.

AFL • AFL → 2 days ago

AFL

Mark these in your calendar: Your club's must watch games

You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

Fixture analysis: Who your team doesn't play, who travels most

Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

FULL AFLW FIXTURE: No re-match for former Dees coach, Eagles catch a break

The full fixture for the 2026 NAB AFLW season has been released.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

Inaugural Saint to hand over captaincy reins after six seasons at the helm

Hannah Priest has handed over the reins after six seasons.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

Contenders to open re-shaped round one to start AFLW season

Hawthorn and Melbourne will play each other on Thursday night of re-worked opening round in 2026 NAB AFLW season.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

Superstar forward steps down as Swans' AFLW co-captain

Sydney will have a new-look leadership group in 2026 after its long-time leader resigned the co-captaincy.

AFL • AFLW → 4 days ago

AFL

Blues ruck announces pregnancy, will sit out 2026 season

Breann Harrington has been moved to Carlton's inactive list, with Kiara Bischa joining as a replacement player.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

AFL

Star Hawk forced to leave Australia due to visa issue

Aine McDonagh forced to make an unplanned trip abroad, interrupting her pre-season.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

AFL

Hawks to play AFLW home games at new Dingley base

After playing its home games at Kinetic Stadium last season, Hawthorn will host at its new base in Dingley.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

MotoGPMotorsport

MotoGP

Talking Points: "This win is for them and Vale"

After a busy weekend in Barcelona, catch up on all the biggest talking points from the Catalan GP.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

MotoGP

Acosta tops Barcelona Test as rain stops play, Martin crashes

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.

MotoGP → 5 days ago

MotoGP

Barcelona Test: as it happened!

Keep up to date with all the ongoings at Monday's post-Grand Prix Test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

MotoGP → 5 days ago

MotoGP

Zarco discharged from hospital, heads home to France

The Frenchman suffered no serious fractures in his Barcelona crash but will continue his rehabilitation in France.

MotoGP → 6 days ago

MotoGP

Alex Marquez undergoes successful surgery, will miss Mugello and Balaton

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.

MotoGP → 6 days ago

MotoGP

Di Giannantonio returns to winning ways in dramatic Catalan Grand Prix

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.

MotoGP → 6 days ago

MotoGP

Trackhouse MotoGP and Brivio to part ways at the end of 2026

The American squad have confirmed their current Team Principal, Davide Brivio, will leave Trackhouse MotoGP once the campaign draws to a close in Valencia.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

0.041s in it: Alex Marquez fends off Acosta for Barcelona Sprint gold

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.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Tech3 and KTM extend MotoGP™ partnership from 2027

The Tech3 squad will race with KTM machinery into the era of new technical regulations, coming next season.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

SHARK ATTACK: Acosta takes first pole of 2026 as Bezzecchi crashes in Q2

The KTM star was the star on Saturday morning as he heads the field off the line.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

Netball

ABC Sport

How netball's 'super' veteran left retirement to break 12-year record

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 5 days ago

ABC Sport

Team smashed by more than 1,100 points in four games forfeits season

A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Netballer cops 'hurtful' criticism for returning 10 weeks post-baby

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball body suspends woman charged over alleged antisemitic slur at game

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. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball's 'wishy washy' approach to Pride dulls the message

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

High fuel costs a 'kick in the guts' for country clubs, but the game must go on

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball's powerful statement on Anzac Day

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball Australia CEO steps down as sport prepares for new era

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.  .

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

ABC Sport

How free is netball's new TV deal?

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

ABC Sport

Netball star calls for pay increase after new broadcast deal

Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

WNBABasketball

Andscape

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 week ago

Andscape

WNBA Player Exclusive sneakers are everywhere, but fans still can’t buy them

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 weeks ago

Andscape

For Tina Charles’ former teammates, her impact and legacy extend beyond the court

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 weeks ago

Andscape

Raven Johnson and Anthony Edwards’ bond remains strong, from Atlanta to beyond

The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

ESPN

WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally

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.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Ranking every WNBA team's offseason, from Aces to Fire

How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Lynx's Collier (ankle) sidelined until at least June

Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Fever's Cunningham: Not upset about 1-year deal

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.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Storm's injured Magbegor to miss start of season

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.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Mitchell glad to give her all before legs gave out

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.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ATPTennis

ATP

Musetti ready to 'give everything' in quest for Rome crown

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.

ATP → 2 weeks ago

ATP

Djokovic fine tunes game in Piazza del Popolo ahead of Rome return

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.

ATP → 2 weeks ago

ATP

Nadal-Federer Rome 2006: The greatest 'Fedal' match of all time?

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.

ATP → 2 weeks ago

ATP

On the rise: Jodar & Blockx ready for Rome after whirlwind year

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.

ATP → 2 weeks ago

ATP

Why the clay stakes remain high for Sinner in No. 1 battle with Alcaraz

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

What is the Rome tennis schedule?

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Djokovic returns in Rome: Six-time champ hits practice courts ahead of comeback

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Shelton: Big ambitions, eyes on Eternal City

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.”.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Fantastic Fresco: Will Sinner or Musetti join Rome champion’s club?

“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

A new era in Rome! Internazionali BNL d’Italia unveils revamped site for 2026

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

College BasketballBasketball

Andscape

Tyran Stokes, 2026’s No. 1 high school hoops prospect, knows he still has work to do

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.

Andscape • College Basketball → 3 weeks ago

ESPN

Murauskas to join ex-Saint Mary's coach at ASU

Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Men's Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27

The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Trump repeats call for college sports regulations

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...

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal

Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK

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.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Haugh returning to Florida; NCAA loss 'lit a fire'

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.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Teen dies, Coach K's grandson charged with DWI

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.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

SJU lands transfer Freeman over UK, sources say

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.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

UConn's Ball (wrist) to miss all of next season

UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

College FootballAmerican Football

ESPN

How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Biggest strength, weakness for college football's top 25 teams

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round

The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

ESPN • NFL → 1 month ago

ESPN

Transfer Daniels wins QB battle, to start for FSU

Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Cignetti: IU defense better, deeper this spring

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.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

From Mozart at UNC to dancing in the weight room, Gio Lopez is rediscovering himself

From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face after spring ball?

Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.

ESPN • NFL → 1 month ago

ESPN

Ackerman, Big East leader post-exodus, retiring

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.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1

The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

ESPN • NFL → 1 month ago

Super RugbyRugby Union

Fox Sports

‘That is elite’: Coach left smirking as Lomax sparks comeback over Super Rugby champs in first start

Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.

Fox Sports • NRL → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

Wallabies potential in slick 20-minute Lomax glimpse… but ex-NRL star’s debut ends in heartbreak

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.

Fox Sports • NRL → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

‘Steep build’: Lomax’s Super Rugby debut delayed as teammate nails Wallabies audition

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.

Fox Sports • Rugby Union → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

NRL stars react as Lomax decides playing future with new rugby ‘dream’

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.

Fox Sports • NRL → 3 months ago