Sabres clinch playoff berth, end record drought
The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.
The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.
The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.
Justin Verlander's season debut with the Tigers was put on hold after the veteran was placed on the 15-day IL with hip inflammation.
Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says the security that comes from signing a long-term contract while in the minor leagues should take pressure off him as he works his way to the majors.
Justin K. Aller via Getty ImagesIt was the night of April 8, 2011, when the Sabres last clinched a playoff spot.
Erling Haaland has said his season has been "too up and down" after rediscovering his goalscoring form with a hat-trick against Liverpool.
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said responsibility for Real Madrid's dramatic 2-1 defeat at Mallorca was "absolutely, all mine.".
Bayern Munich's Tom Bischof scored a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Saturday.
Chelsea thrashed Port Vale 7-0 in the FA Cup quarterfinal on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.
Dominik Szoboszlai has said Liverpool lacked "fighting spirit" in their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup and said it is "hard to find the words" to sum up his team's poor performance.
Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker instantly got the message when head coach Liam Coen used an Aaron Donald comparison during their end-of-season meeting.
We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.
After a rough end to the 2025 season, Houston's coach is happy with where his QB is at heading into Year 4.
Top takeaways from what the Dolphins said in Arizona, including Willis' fit and plans for Chop Robinson.
Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.
The Buccaneers are re-signing defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches on a one-year deal, a source confirmed.
The NFL announced Friday that it concluded its own investigation into Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, stating that he "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy.".
The Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his agency announced Friday.
The Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" actress did not share the date of birth or the name of their daughter.
The NFL has reportedly concluded an investigation into Rashee Rice, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The league opened an investigation after Rice's ex-girlfriend filed a civil lawsuit in February, alleging that he abused her for over a year.
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Travon Walker have agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, Walker’s agency announced on Friday.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Travon Walker have agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, Walker’s agency announced on Friday. The Jaguars selected Walker with the top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and now they’re investing in him further.4 Years.
Here are dates for the NFL's offseason workout programs in 2026, with mandatory minicamps starting in June.
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1. Which players have had their options picked up?.
It’s official: The Chicago Bears won’t get any compensatory picks for losing former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham this offseason, the NFL announced Friday.
Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension.
GM John Spytek spoke at the annual league meetings about why the Raiders invested so heavily in center Tyler Linderbaum.
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects actually earned a first-round grade?.
How did Jermod McCoy perform at his pro day? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with new intel three weeks out.
More than a dozen Penrith players – including some of the biggest names in the game – could become targets for rival teams from November 1. Could the dynasty finally be coming to an end?.
Huddersfield Giants beat York Knights to record back-to-back Super League victories for the first time since August 2025.
Warrington Wolves move to the top of the Super League with a dominant 42-6 win over Leigh Leopards.
Titans coach Josh Hannay was frustrated with a forward pass call that denied AJ Brimson a try, which he feels turned the match in his side’s 26-12 loss to the Broncos.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan flagged in his press conference after a 32-0 loss to North Queensland that “changes” are on the way.
Reece Walsh lights up Cbus Super Stadium with an electric run down the left wing but the try is disallowed.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan says he does not have the answers right now but is determined to use the “next couple of days” to find out why his club has fallen into an 0-5 hole.
Shane Flanagan and Damien Cook issue a message to Dragons fans after losing to the Cowboys.
The Dragons are 0-5 to start the year for the first time in the joint venture’s 26-year history after a 32-0 drubbing by the Cowboys at Kogarah.
The St. George Illawarra Dragons take on the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 5 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, NSW.
Coach Ivan Cleary was hesitant to label this team the best in Panthers history, but the statistics are pointing towards a fifth premiership in six years for his team.
The resurgent Broncos suffered a double whammy after setbacks to star duo Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds marred Brisbane’s 26-12 derby defeat of the Titans on Saturday night.
Relive all the action from Round 5 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Reuben Cotter is sent to the sin bin for a professional foul on Val Holmes.
Scott Drinkwater crosses the tryline with ease to open the scoring against the Dragons.
No one will be sweating on the outcome of team list Tuesday more than out-of-favour Bulldog Bronson Xerri.
The Sea Eagles could be about to go after their first big-name signing of the Kieran Foran era.
St George Illawarra were booed off by their own fans after slumping to an 0-5 start for the first time in club history following a 32-0 loss at home to the Cowboys on Saturday night.
The game’s great equaliser is failing in its purpose, but the reality is there are other factors determining the success or failure of clubs these days.
Glasgow Warriors battle past Bulls to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals in a thrilling scrap in the rain and wind at Scotstoun.
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello scores the quickest try in European competition history as Benetton defeated injury-hit Cardiff in an 11-try thriller.
Bristol Bears' Champions Cup campaign is ended in ruthless fashion by Toulouse, who score nine tries in a dominant last-16 win in France.
Henry Arundell’s two tries helped Bath to a tight victory over Saracens as they squeezed their way into the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.
Bath hold off a brave effort from out-of-form Saracens to book their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's superb solo try on his injury return helps Exeter Chiefs beat Munster to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Former internationals David Irwin, Luke Marshall and Kenny Hooks discuss head injury and what can be done to make the game safer with the Ireland Rugby Social podcast.
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.
It would be the sensation to end all sensations if Edinburgh were to win away to Leinster in the Champions Cup, writes Tom English.
Force winger Darby Lancaster is injured scoring a spectacular try against the Reds.
Miles Hammond's unbeaten fifty props up Gloucestershire after hosts post 445-9 dec.
Rawalpindiz have now lost all three games while Rizwan suffered his 13th PSL defeat in 14 games as captain.
Half-centuries from Jurel and Jaiswal punished GT but Sudharsan's fifty and a late Rabada-Rashid partnership gave RR a scare.
Matt Critchley posts his highest County Championship score as Essex overwhelme Hampshire on day two.
Leus du Plooy hit 182 and Toby Roland-Jones took three late wickets as Middlesex take charge against Gloucestershire at Lord's.
Kent face stiff fourth-innings task after conceding overnight deficit of 221.
Solid contributions from Kellaway, Cook, Crane and van der Gugten see hosts recover from 28 for 4.
Martin Andersson hits a career-best 228 as Derbyshire declare on 625-8 against Worcestershire, who are 113-2 at the end of day two.
Imposing 173 sets up hefty total for visitors before Sam Cook strikes with new ball.
Five wickets each for fast bowlers put visitors on course for victory push after two days.
Real Mallorca dealt a major blow to Real Madrid’s title aspirations as Vedat Muriqi struck an added-time winner to seal a shock 2-1 win for the hosts, leaving Real four points behind Barcelona before the leaders play Atlético Madrid later on Saturday.
It will take more than a thumping FA Cup quarter-final victory over the worst team in League One to ignite Chelsea’s season as it enters the defining stretch. This was, at least, a step in the right direction. Or, perhaps, it was just good for the club to avoid any further chaos.
The former Brazil international Oscar has been forced to retire at the age of 34 with cardiac problems, São Paulo confirmed on Saturday. The attacking midfielder spent five days in hospital after fainting during a routine medical in November and has not played since.
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition.
Nobody would have believed that 12 months on from Liverpool's title win, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Arne Slot remains in the job.
Most of what has gone wrong this season can be put down to poor recruitment – but the manager must share the blame . Even when the fixture list was revealed last summer, it was perhaps predictable that the middle of March would represent the crisis point for Newcastle.
Arne Slot slammed Liverpool’s “missing fighting spirit” after the 4-0 humiliation by Manchester City that propelled Pep Guardiola’s team into the FA Cup semi-finals.
Erling Haaland's first Manchester City hat trick since August 2024 helped send his side to the FA Cup semifinals in a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool.
Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
Man City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup, but were they hard done by to not get another penalty?.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.
The Brooklyn Nets are signing Malachi Smith to a two-year contract, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Smith averaged 7.3 points and 2.1 rebounds across two 10-day contracts. The Nets also announced on Friday that Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf are out for the rest of the season.
Here is everything to know about the Class of 2026, which includes pioneering players and coaches with remarkable levels of success.
If Dončić returns from his Grade 2 hamstring strain by the playoffs, he will be going against recent NBA history with these injuries.
The Portland Fire selected unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft on Friday. Carleton averaged 6.5 points and 3.6 rebounds for the Lynx last season.
Karl-Anthony Towns missed the New York Knicks' 136-96 win over the Chicago Bulls due to right elbow impingement. Towns participated in pre-game warmups before getting ruled out. Mitchell Robinson tooks Towns' place in the starting lineup.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is once again in the spotlight as the NBA investigates his injury status after reports the two-time MVP could be shut down for the rest of the season.
The Brooklyn Nets are shutting down Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf for the rest of the season, according to coach Jordi Fernandez. Wolf is out with a left ankle injury, with Porter dealing with a left hamstring strain.
After one of the 76ers' biggest wins of the season, Embiid said he was not happy about being held out of a game earlier in the week.
The Orlando Magic withstood a spectacular 51-point performance from Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg in a 138-127 victory over the Mavericks.
The UConn freshman inked his name in Indiana basketball history. His hometown added it to street signs, too.
The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.
The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.
Two years after she was first drafted into the WNBA Nyadiew Puoch says she's finally ready to make her debut after she was drafted by expansion side Portland Fire.
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in a 138-127 home loss to the Magic.
In theory, a professional sports league is an enterprise that allows the average person to watch some of the world’s best athletes play a competitive game. The modern NBA has made it easy to forget that.
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should relocate.
The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.
The Mavs' rookie became the first teenager to exceed the 50-point mark and broke his own record for the most points in a game by a teenager.
Game Five of the NBL Championship is just around the corner. And with the title on the line, the Finals MVP race is wide open.
Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, said she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.
Portland and Toronto are on the clock to start building out their rosters. These players could be picks Friday.
More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.
Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying.
The league will hold an expansion draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo on Friday. Portland will have the first pick after Toronto won a coin toss and chose instead to pick sixth in the standard WNBA draft April 13.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As WNBA star A’ja Wilson stood on stage last week speaking to 100 high school students participating in the Disney Dreamers Academy, her words evoked audible oohs and ahhs from the crowd at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Potential WNBA lottery pick Awa Fam has signed on to play in Project B -- the new overseas five-on-five basketball competition.
A'ja Wilson will take part in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix, the first time that Wilson will take part in a training camp since helping the U.S. win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
Robert Cash and JJ Tracy won their second ATP Tour title together Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where they moved ahead in their rivalry with Vasil Kirkov and Bart Stevens.
Rafael Jodar continued his breakthrough week in emphatic fashion on Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where he advanced to his first ATP Tour final.
Marco Trungelliti became the oldest first-time tour-level finalist in the Open Era on Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II. The 36-year-old upset top seed Luciano Darderi 6-4, 7-6(2), advancing to the Marrakech championship match in two hours and 10 minutes.
Jannik Sinner has the chance to reclaim the World No. 1 spot from Carlos Alcaraz at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters this week, and the Italian is firmly in control of his own destiny after a dominant run through March.
Mariano Navone saved two match points against Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank in Bucharest to reach his third ATP Tour final.
Jannik Sinner headlines the elite singles firepower in the doubles draw at the upcoming Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where the Italian will compete alongside a host of stars.
The first clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season begins on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline the field.
Jannik Sinner arrives at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters firmly on Carlos Alcaraz’s heels in the battle for World No.
The third ATP Masters 1000 event of the season and first on clay begins on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev are among the stars that will headline the tournament in the Principality.
Playing on clay is new to Iva Jovic, but she's passing the test in Charleston with flying colors. On Friday, she beat Anna Kalinskaya to become the third American though to the semifinals, joining Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys.
World No. 83 Thiago Agustin Tirante earned one of the biggest wins of his career Friday in Houston, where he stunned top seed and 2024 champion Ben Shelton 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship semi-finals.
Spanish qualifier Daniel Merida is a semi-finalist on the ATP Tour after saving three match points against Titouan Droguet in his quarter-final match at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank.
Carlos Alcaraz will aim to bounce back from a disappointing early exit in Miami when he competes at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as defending champion. In preparation, the 22-year-old has been sharpening his game back home in Murcia alongside Spaniard Martin Landaluce.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz could be set for intriguing opening matches at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, following Friday’s draw. Sinner arrives in the Principality having become the eighth man to win the ‘Sunshine Double’, lifting trophies in Indian Wells and Miami.
Marco Trungelliti is writing one of the most remarkable stories of the season at the Grand Prix Hassan II. The Argentine qualifier has climbed 32 spots to No.
Rafael Jodar advanced to the semi-finals at a tour-level event for the first time on Friday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where he advanced after Alexandre Muller retired in the second set due to injury.
Anticipation is building ahead of the 2026 ATP Fantasy season, and Dominic Thiem is offering fans an early glimpse into the mindset required to succeed in the game. Launching this weekend at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, ATP Fantasy introduces a fresh way for fans to engage with the Tour.
Learner Tien advanced to his maiden ATP Tour clay-court quarter-final at the Fayez Sarofim & Co.
Rafael Nadal did his best to ring in a new chapter in Iga Swiatek’s career on Thursday in Mallorca. The former No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings welcomed WTA star Swiatek to the Rafa Nadal Academy and spent time on court with the Pole alongside her new coach Francisco Roig.
Persistent rain reduced Thursday’s action at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank to just two completed games. Four second-round singles matches and three doubles matches were on the original schedule in Bucharest, but only one of those encounters even began.
The 43-year-old first felt symptoms of the injury sometime after his outing on March 30.
Alejandro Kirk was a key ingredient in the recipe that concocted the Toronto Blue Jays’ run to their first AL pennant in 32 years, and the two-time All-Star catcher remains one of the most significant players on the team’s roster.
The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated and broken left thumb.
“There’s that old saying, be comfortable being uncomfortable. That was that whole week at Augusta.".
After his 0-for-19 start, the team's new third baseman heard it from the fans Boston-style in the home opener. But he redeemed himself.
Harry Marino, who led a 2024 move to oust now-head Bruce Meyer, says his actions sounded the alarm about problems in the union.
Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton exited Friday's 10-4 home-opening win over the Rays because of a right forearm contusion.
Mets slugger Juan Soto will undergo an MRI after leaving Friday night's win over the Giants in the first inning because of right calf tightness.
To say Griffin had dreamed of his MLB debut is true. Saying he had rehearsed it would be even more accurate.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will go on the injured list and undergo further testing after leaving the second inning of Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians due to right forearm discomfort.
Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list Friday with a fractured right wrist after getting hit with a pitch against the Braves.
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was struck on the thumb of his glove hand on a foul tip off the bat of Chicago's Austin Hays in the 10th inning on Friday and left the game. Kirk, a two-time All-Star, was going for X-rays after the game.
Aaron Judge's pregame text, home run set the tone for the Yankees in their home opener, an 8-2 win over the Marlins.
Cody Bellinger made a hard catch even harder in Friday’s game, but the New York Yankees outfielder ended up pulling it off. Somehow. In the ninth inning against the Marlins, Miami shortstop Xavier Edwards hit a fly ball to the warning track in left field off the Yankees’ Ryan Yarbrough.
Guillén was moved to tears when he learned the news during Chicago's 5-4 victory in the home opener against Toronto.
When Cleveland Guardians rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter fouled a Shohei Ohtani pitch off his back foot on Tuesday night, it looked like the 24-year-old himself might be the only one who could actually put a stop to his season-opening power surge.
Former White Sox shortstop and manager Ozzie Guillén will get his No. 13 jersey retired by the club at a ceremony in August.
Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton threw just 17 pitches on Friday before leaving a start against the Cleveland Guardians with forearm discomfort. The second-year major leaguer who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting last year was making his second start of the season.
Horton worked a quick, 1-2-3 first inning but issued a rare walk to start the second, then threw two pitches before motioning to the dugout.
PHOENIX — WNBA free agency this year had the makings of a high-octane, drama-filled blockbuster. Instead, it’s shaping up to be nothing more than a blip.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes, a team in the American Association of Professional Baseball, had to convince their fans that they were not kidding around when they announced that they would play one game this season as the Manitoba Mosquitoes.
The Belleville Senators certainly took the bull by the horns last week in paying tribute to their home city’s former junior hockey club.
Multiple sources have indicated the uniforms will officially be unveiled this summer alongside of a new alternate helmet.
Founder Chris Creamer and contributors Andrew Lind and Glenn Cook give their thoughts on the NFL's latest redesign.
The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Southern League, expanded their repertoire of seafood-based identities with the unveiling of a new alternate brand for 2026. The team, whose primary identity is based on oysters, will play three games as the Biloxi Mudbugs, a colloquial term for.
The Masters will bring in more than $70 million in merchandise sales next week at Augusta National—but its impact on the entire golf-apparel industry goes far beyond that.
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The Falcons' new uniforms for 2026 are here! A new red home and white road set bringing back classic wordmarks and striping with new number details. The black throwbacks remain unchanged.
The Holly Springs Salamanders, a North Carolina-based team in the collegiate summer-level Coastal Plain League, updated their identity to reflect a new approach to the team’s brand.
NCAA president Charlie Baker, responding to UConn coach Geno Auriemma's criticism of the two-site regional format, said it's "pretty hard to argue" against it considering the rise in attendance, viewership and ticket sales.
Coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal with Arizona, he announced Friday.
Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg edged out Duke's Jon Scheyer and Arizona's Tommy Lloyd for Associated Press men's basketball coach of the year honors Friday.
Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national Player of the Year, becoming only the fifth freshman to earn the honor and the second in a row for a Duke program that keeps adding to the longest list of winners in the country.
UConn coach Dan Hurley says he is not looking for any sympathy regarding the perception of his coaching style.
Following Friday's reversal of his campus ban after his recent arrest, Alabama's Aden Holloway is planning to enroll in fall classes and hoping to rejoin the team next season pending the outcome of his legal case, his attorney told ESPN.
Dusty May says he's happy at Michigan and has a policy to not talk about other openings, like at North Carolina.
Weber State is hiring Kaleb Canales as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?.
Three years after helming FAU's Cinderella run to the national semifinals, May returns with Michigan.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has conceded his side were “potentially” too young an outfit to take on a potent Sydney line-up on Easter Saturday, which handed them a brutal 128-point loss in Round 4.
West Coach coach says Harley Reid needs others to shake off a tag after being well held by Sydney's James Jordon.
After successive wins West Coast has been brought back to Earth with a 128-point thrashing at the hands of Sydney.
Richmond coach Adem Yze has labelled ruckman Samson Ryan’s needless off-the-ball free kick on Saturday evening as a “spirit crusher”, after their seven-goal loss to Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Sydney has brutally registered its first triple-figure win of the 2026 season, thumping West Coast by 128 points in an Easter Saturday bloodbath.
Isaac Heeney makes a statement for the Swans with a mark of the year contender.
Samson Ryan apologised to coach Adem Yze for an off-the-ball hit that could prove costly.
Michael Voss deserves to be given his shot at turning this leaky ship around, and seeing whether he can plug the leaks that have sunk the Blues in three winnable games so far.
Richmond remains winless after another big defeat, this time at the hands of Port Adelaide.
The Richmond livewire flies high for a spectacular grab against Port Adelaide.
All eyes were on former No.1 pick Harley Reid for his undisciplined acts on Super Saturday, but a Richmond young gun will face MRO heat.
The Match Review findings from Friday's round four games are in.
Sydney thumps West Coast by 128 points, sending the Eagles crashing back to earth at Perth Stadium.
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Richmond remain winless in 2026, after falling to a 42-point defeat at the hands of Port Adelaide on Saturday.
Carlton’s head of football guaranteed Michael Voss will coach against Adelaide on Thursday night. Meanwhile, premiership coach and Blues consultant Adam Simpson says, “I totally understand why there would be pressure”.
Michael Voss will coach the Blues for their Gather Round clash against the Crows.
North Melbourne young gun Colby McKercher has revealed that Alastair Clarkson’s spray at him in the Good Friday win over Carlton was due to a defensive lapse.
Ollie Lord will miss the remainder of 2026 in another blow for the Power.
Melbourne has moved to apologise for any “distress” caused from a pre-season meeting where senior club figures allegedly disclosed sensitive information about former Demon Steven May with players’ partners.
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as City advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.
It will bring an end to the 35-year-old's four-and-a-half years at St. James' Park, having joined from Atletico Madrid in January 2022.
A week in which senior players had questioned the club's transfer policy or hinted at a desire to leave ended with a call for maturity.
The heroes of West Ham's run to the 2006 FA Cup final tell The Athletic how they got there, and what they think of the current side.
A fanbase enraged and provoked by this season's many failures is still to reach a consensus on what the price for progress should be.
Lille were Ligue 1 champions in 2021, but there were major underlying problems that needed addressing by the new owners.
Chelsea have not won a domestic cup for eight years. Joe Cole believes winning it this time could be important.
The events raised questions as to what this might mean for Spain’s co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup with Morocco, a majority Muslim country.
The young German is pragmatic yet innovative in the ideas he is honing with Brighton. Expect to see him at the top level for a long time.
More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.
Winnipeg is known for being patient and loyal. What if that weren't the case? Let's play "what if?".
As the 2025-26 hockey season winds down, these NHL prospects have emerged and shown what they have to offer.
“He looked very confident, doing a jab and a right overhand," Sergey Novikov said of Shesterkin. "Things he tried in our boxing sessions.”.
Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.
Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Thursday.
The viral comments, made on the Tkachuk brothers' podcast, included criticism of Brady's ice time under Ottawa coach Travis Green.
Compensation to a team for letting someone under contract leave to work for another organization has not been allowed for 10 years.
There are only 113 games to go in the 2025-26 season — seven per team — so let’s jump into our latest scan around the league.
Looking ahead to the 23-and-under standouts who will define hockey's next generation, and the recent players they most resemble.
Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.
With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.
At age 19, Celebrini has already proven that he belongs among the NHL's greats.
There's a much more effective way of gauging relative team strength this season than simply checking the NHL standings.
Sometimes, it just takes a change of scenery to get a player into gear. That's looking like the case for Chinakhov and Doan.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Golden Knights goalie Carter Knight made his first start since injuring his left leg Jan. 8 and had 19 saves to help Vegas defeat Calgary 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.
The American Airlines Center has launched an investigation into four Stars fans doing what appears to be a Nazi salute during a December game.
Hughes, the former Canucks captain, will face off against Vancouver for the first time on Thursday.
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.
Here are 11 ways to keep your Formula 1 passion burning until the lights go out in Miami.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto speaks to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with the seven-time World Champion's form in 2026 suggesting he is very much back on song.
With a few weeks to go until the next round on the calendar, we asked our writers to give us their take on how the 2026 season has unfolded so far – and who has the most work to do when the campaign resumes…
Three races down and Gasly has picked up points in every one this season.
With alumni in every F1 team, Oxford Brookes University’s Formula Student team is the most prestigious in the country. At the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, more than 100 students are busy building the fastest, best designed race car possible for this year’s Formula Student competition.
Why are there no races in April? How is the break in the calendar different to the enforced summer and winter ‘shutdowns’? What will the teams be working on during this period? F1.com answers all of these questions and more in a special explainer…
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has set out the factors that he believes helped the squad to “stay in the race” in Japan, with the Italian admitting that there is one particular area where the team “have to improve”.
Haas and Racing Bulls caught the eye at Suzuka last weekend with a couple of creative one-off liveries – the former introducing the iconic Godzilla monster to the F1 world and the latter taking inspiration from Japanese shodo calligraphy.
Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.
He was a clear favourite to win the F1 Drivers’ Championship in the summer.
With Alpine climbing from the bottom of the pack in 2025 to battling with Red Bull during the opening rounds of 2026, F1.com takes a closer look at the factors behind their upward trajectory.
Alpine has written an open letter refuting "completely unfounded" fan allegations that they have been sabotaging the car and competitive chances of their Argentinan driver Franco Colapinto.
Carlos Sainz admitted he was “satisfied” with his 15th place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix, with his Williams not capable of finishing any higher on a day where only two cars retired.
Alpine have condemned on Thursday online abuse of Franco Colapinto for an incident in the Japanese Grand Prix as well as death threats directed at the Formula One team’s former racer Esteban Ocon over prior events in China.
Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the "unfounded" suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.
Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto missed out on the opportunity to score points in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will take on the opening round of the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season later this month, making the most of a gap in the F1 calendar.
Charles Leclerc believes that the key area Ferrari need to focus on improving going forwards is the power unit, with the Monegasque suggesting that it remains the team’s “main weakness” after the opening three races of the season.
A handful of F1 teams are still due to be in action across April, with tyre supplier Pirelli continuing their development testing programme.
An impressive start to the 2026 season leaves Bearman knocking on the so-called ‘Big Six’ door.
Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek, shooting a 3-under 69 and opening a five-shot lead as windy conditions played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship.
Robert MacIntyre birdied four of his last five holes and took a four-shot lead over Ludvig Aberg at the Texas Open.
Directed by Timothy Horgan and hosted by ESPN senior writer and New York Times bestselling author Wright Thompson, the four-part docuseries explores the relatable and accessible side of golf.
Rory McIlroy will drive down Magnolia Lane at Augusta National as a Masters champion for the first time and he intends to enjoy the experience.
Lauren Coughlin showed her familiarity with Shadow Creek by opening with a 5-under 67, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead Thursday in the Aramco Championship.
Mark Hubbard is leading the Valero Texas Open after a big run of birdied that ended in darkness.
Odds for next four golf majors: the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship.
After the most excruciating afternoon of his career, Jordan Spieth was unsteady on his feet, a punch drunk golfer.
Women’s sport has evolved beyond conversations on what female athletes wear, but two recent incidents in two vastly different sports deserve closer examination.
Three-time green jacket winner Sir Nick Faldo has slammed the PGA Tour for issuing a “predictably weak” following Tiger Woods’ latest car crash, while calling for “some accountability” for the 15-time major champion.
In a battle of past Charleston champions, Madison Keys rallied in three sets to knock off Belinda Bencic and advanced to her first semifinal of 2026.
From schedules to seeds and prize money, here’s your complete guide on the 35th edition of the Linz Open.
Defending champion Jessica Pegula returned to the Credit One Charleston Open semifinals after coming from a set down, and then a break down in the third set, for the third match in a row this week against Diana Shnaider.
We've rounded up the five hottest shots from the WTA tournaments in Charleston and Bogota this week. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and make sure to vote for your favorite.
Aryna Sabalenka's win over Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final was the most-viewed women's match in Tennis Channel history. It broke the record set just two weeks earlier, when Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells final.
Tied at 3-3 in the second set, Coco Gauff covered the entire baseline to track down a dead-weight drop shot and flip a defensive nightmare into a crosscourt masterpiece.
Aryna Sabalenka has won the Star of the Swing fan vote after sweeping the Sunshine Double in Miami and Indian Wells. Miami finalist Coco Gauff and Indian Wells finalist Elena Rybakina finished in second and third, respectively.
Debutant Iva Jovic fended off 2025 finalist Sofia Kenin and 2019 champ Madison Keys defeated Anna Bondar, booking their spots in the Charleston quarterfinals.
From Diana Shnaider ringing in her 22nd birthday to Jessica Pegula sharing her favorite Super Mario characters, here's the latest buzz on the ground in Charleston.
Defending champion Jessica Pegula escaped Elisabetta Cocciaretto from 4-1 down in the third set in the Credit One Charleston Open third round -- her eighth win in nine three-set matches this year.
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.
The Gators' makeover for "The Swamp" won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the SEC's rowdiest venues, athletic director Scott Stricklin said.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reiterated his support for transfer quarterback Josh Hoover while responding to recent comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes about Hoover's high turnovers total.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell traded barbs this week over a scheduled Friday night game between the Red Raiders and Houston next season.
We asked four NFL draft analysts to make picks in the first three rounds. Where do the top prospects land?.
We've seen a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.
Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.
The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in college.
Two months after Clemson's Dabo Swinney accused Pete Golding of tampering, the Ole Miss coach recounted the acquisition of LB Luke Ferrelli from his perspective.
The Sydney Kings have put the sold out sign up outside Qudos Bank Arena, with a huge crowd expected for Sunday's Championship decider. With the Kings and Adelaide 36ers tied at two games a piece in the Hungry Jack's NBL Championship Series, Game 5 looms as a potential classic.
Dyson Daniels has helped the high-flying Atlanta Hawks rip apart the Brooklyn Nets as they soared to their fourth straight NBA victory and 18th in 20 games.
AAP. Adelaide 36ers coach Mike Wells is content with riding the underdog tag right to the end as a gripping NBL championship series against Sydney reaches its climax.
Through the first four games of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, Sydney has dominated numerous statistical categories against Adelaide.
Heading into the off-season, the Cairns Taipans have just four players under contract. One of those is star forward Jack McVeigh, who was named to the 2025-26 All-NBL Second Team. The other three are Reyne Smith, Mawot Mag and Jed Richardson, who are all club options.
Torrey Craig has been here before. With 80 NBA Playoff games and a Finals Series run with Phoenix behind him, the Sydney Kings veteran understands exactly what’s required on the biggest stage.
There’s no question the Sydney Kings return home as favourites for Game 5. They’ve controlled large stretches of the Series and carry a combined 57-point margin from their two wins at Qudos Bank Arena.
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Derek Rucker says a fourth title would elevate Bryce Cotton into the same conversation as Andrew Gaze as the NBL’s greatest ever player.
From early-season frontrunners to searching for answers, the Adelaide 36ers dropped five of seven games across a four-week stretch from early January to early February.
It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.
A partial floating fixture will be used as the best young talent takes to the field through the next two weeks.
Ben Cavarra will return to Hawthorn's AFLW side as forwards coach.
Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.
One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.
Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.
Ashburton's junior girls program has attracted five AFLW stars to help guide the next generation of players.
Bess Keaney will remain on the inactive list for the Bombers.
It was a long but rewarding road to becoming Geelong's general manager of women's football for Dom Condo.
World Cup roster battles are intensifying for Mauricio Pochettino's side, coming out of two March defeats.
Australia beat Curacao 5-1 on Tuesday night as they prepare for the World Cup in the summer.
The U.S. made multiple tweaks but fell to a second straight European power in similar fashion, leaving much to do as the World Cup nears.
“We were better off financially in a model where we could have local rights,” he said. “I don’t know that that’s best for the league as a whole, as an enterprise. I think that what was done, and how it was built, is probably the best path.
The U.S.-born former New England Revolution winger, who has one USMNT cap, sealed a memorable triumph.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: A detail view of the MLS and Apple TV logo before the match between Houston Dynamo FC and Chicago Fire FC at Shell Energy Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
John Thorrington must be the luckiest general manager in MLS. Just consider the evidence: In his 10 years with LAFC, Thorrington has hired three coaches and each one has been better than the last. How many other executives have a track record like that? Then again, maybe it’s not luck.
In an interview with the Guardian, MLS commissioner Don Garber suggested that the Egyptian soccer executive who urged Mohamed Salah to avoid the league should watch Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami.
The new regulations will be tested when the CPL begins its season this weekend.
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Turner was in goal for the United States for Saturday's friendly against Belgium, raising the possibility he has a chance to regain the Americans' starting job from Matt Freese at the World Cup.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The #12 will undergo a minor procedure to remove a displaced screw fitted after his 2025 German GP crash.
The #37 was back to the top straight out of the crate on Friday whilst the reigning Champion suffered a far from smooth session.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.