The Canterbury Bulldogs have declared themselves ready for Peter V’landys’ bold launch into the Middle East as soon as next year – and plan to prove it during a blockbuster week in Las Vegas that “turns Fremont Street into Burwood Road, Belmore”.
Defending champions and home favourites India suffered a rude shock when thrashed by 77 runs by South Africa in their Super Eight clash.
The final weekend of trial games produced much more drama than anticipated, led by Nathan Cleary’s two-game ban for a high tackle.
Bristol Bears secure a 24-21 bonus-point win against Loughborough Lightning in a history-making Premiership Women's Rugby match after coming back from 16 points down.
The South Africa batter said their 76-run win against them proved a point, but kept his eyes on the ball with two Super Eight fixtures left to play.
Oliver Glasner says it is "absolutely OK" to "face criticism" after some Crystal Palace fans again questioned his immediate future as manager.
Despite the growing pressure in the title race, Mikel Arteta's team responded with character to claim a victory over their local rivals and deliver a message to their critics.
Her unbeaten 93 and two-for headlined a 37-run win that gave South Africa a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
. Arsenal could feel the breath of Manchester City on their necks and the questions mounting; the anxiety all around them. The draw at Wolves on Wednesday had been a disaster and, with only two Premier League wins in seven, everybody seemed to want to say the same thing.
Tyrone May says resisting an offer last year to play alongside his brothers in the NRL and owning up to his own mistakes paved the way for him to be heading to Las Vegas as a world champion.
As injury in the quarterfinals put his availability for the gold medal game in doubt, the Canadian captain thought of his teammates first.
Canada was better than the United States in the gold medal game, but Team USA pulled off a win that American hockey fans will never forget.
Team USA men's ice hockey brought home the gold for the first time since the Miracle on Ice in 1980.
Jack Hughes' goal in overtime sealed the victory. Here's what swung the game for both teams.
Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 shots as Team USA beat Canada to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey.
This is the Games Briefing, The Athletic's daily Olympics newsletter.
Forty-six years after the Americans won their last men’s hockey gold medal at the Olympics, the U.S. has reached the top of the mountain.
Amid growing cross-border political animosity, the game meant even more than usual to Canadian fans who had flown in for one of the marquee events of the Winter Games.
Sidney Crosby was not in Canada's lineup for Sunday's men's hockey Olympic gold medal game.
Crosby, who was injured in Canada's quarterfinal game on Wednesday, will not play in the gold medal game against the United States.
Team USA is seeking its first gold medal since 1980, exactly 46 years after the Miracle on Ice. Canada is aiming for its 10th Olympic gold.
Real Madrid? The New York Yankees? The England men's football job? Which role did you vote for as the hardest in world sport?.
Finland bounced back from its crushing Canada loss with a rout of upstart Slovakia, earning its fifth medal in six Olympics with NHLers.
Finland won the bronze medal in men's hockey at the Olympics for a third consecutive time with NHL players participating, beating Slovakia 6-1 on Saturday at the Milan Cortina Games.
It wouldn't be shocking if the United States beats Canada and wins gold Sunday, but it will be slaying the dragon nonetheless.
It has all come down to one game for ultimate glory in the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament.
Doug Armstrong and Bill Guerin, who have taken their share of arrows with the second-guessing of their selections, will battle for gold.
On the eve of Team USA's clash against Canada in the gold medal game, McAvoy reflects on his Olympic experience and his focus on the prize.
On the eve of the Olympic gold medal game, Brady Tkachuk said for the U.S. to win its ultimate goal, his teammates will have to take down Canada, the team they both envy and despise.
The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau's memory along the way.
Eberechi Eze produced a timely brace to haunt Tottenham again and restore Arsenal's five-point lead at the Premier League summit with a 4-1 north London derby win.
Major League Soccer is investigating allegations that Lionel Messi gained unauthorized access to the officials' locker room following the match between Inter Miami and LAFC on Saturday at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot accepts his side's performance in the last-gasp win at Nottingham Forest was "the worst we've played".
Frenkie De Jong's first goal in over a year and a thunderbolt from Fermin Lopez helped put Barcelona back on top of LaLiga as they brushed aside strugglers Levante 3-0.
Mikel Arteta's side breathed fresh life into their title pursuit with a comprehensive victory in the north London derby.
Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Levante as Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong and substitute Fermín López struck at Camp Nou.
Chelsea knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup in a replay of last year's final, but will miss Sam Kerr when she leaves for the Asian Cup shortly.
Cristiano Ronaldo said he is happy with his time in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr, after a recent dispute with his club saw him miss two league matches.
Liverpool survived one of their worst performances of the season to snatch a last-gasp 1-0 win in a dramatic ending at Nottingham Forest.
Holders Chelsea edged out Manchester United to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup, while Arsenal and Man City cruise through with comfortable wins.
Liverpool needed a 97th-minute winner from the Argentinian to seal three points against Forest after a disappointing performance.
The Athletic attended Benfica's first match since the shameful incidents in the week involving alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior.
With the north London derby coming up on Sunday, can you name the top scorers across Arsenal and Tottenham's Premier League meetings?.
"I don't know if we are able to win three, four, five, six games in a row. I don't know. I don't know," Pep Guardiola has said.
Could Tottenham's change of manager inspire an upset that would blow the Premier League title race wide open?.
Sitting in the stands with laptops and a direct line to the dugout, what role do the first-team analysts play?.
Only a tiny percentage of academy players will become professionals — and dealing with that reality can be a traumatic experience.
Aston Villa have a statistically favourable fixture list, but their draw against Leeds demonstrated how that doesn't tell the whole story.
"I'm learning about the players. I'm learning about the people you can lean on." said Rosenior.
As Manchester City continue to crank up the pressure on Arsenal, Pep Guardiola tells his players to take three days off to "enjoy life" with "caipirinhas and daiquiris".
NEW ORLEANS — It was a busy and buzzy weekend for yours truly. I have indeed taken the Sunday's Best baton from our, uh, seasoned publisher to deliver this weekend's around-the-league notebook. Yet I did so while also attending Tulane Law School's annual Pro Basketball Negotiation Competition.
On February 22, 2026, the Boston Celtics travel to the Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup that serves as the centerpiece for the NBA's revitalized "Sunday Night Basketball" franchise.
North Carolina's Henri Veesaar scored 19 points Saturday in his return after missing two straight games with a lower-body injury.
The Denver Nuggets, currently maintain a strong foothold in the third position of the Western Conference and are looking to build upon a series of record-breaking offensive performances.
In his annual All-Star Weekend media availability, NBA commissioner Adam Silver was clear that he views tanking as a problem for the NBA. Silver said during that press conference that "everything is on the table" as far as reforms go to combat tanking.
Adelaide 36ers missed out on a big payday on Sunday, Mike Wells’ side going down to New Zealand Breakers in the inaugural Ignite Cup final at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, 111-107.
Lifeless for the first three quarters, the Knicks woke up in the fourth to overcome an 18-point deficit and take down the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night.
AJ Dybantsa had 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help No. 23 BYU defeat No. 6 Iowa State 79-69 Saturday, its first victory over a top 10 opponent this season, and Cougars coach Kevin Young called the freshman's effort his "most complete game.".
Donovan Dent hit a layup at the buzzer in overtime to lift UCLA over No. 10 Illinois 95-94 on Saturday after the Bruins rallied from a 23-point deficit, the program's largest comeback since rallying from 19 down in a 2019 home victory over Oregon.
Oklahoma retired Buddy Hield's No. 24 jersey at halftime of a game against Texas A&M on Saturday night.
It will cost a lot to buy Los Angeles Lakers season tickets next season. The Lakers' ticket prices will reportedly skyrocket next season, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
The Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns' double-overtime clash wasn't so much a classic as a slog. Until the final five seconds.
Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
The Bulls will be without guard Jaden Ivey for at least two weeks because of soreness in his left knee.
The Lakers confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.
Jalen Green hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
The Suns (33-24) have been one of the league’s top surprises, but their health has caused issues of late.
Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks sustained a broken left hand in his team's victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Brooks was injured after just playing just over seven minutes. Despite being without Brooks and Devin Booker, the Suns beat the Magic in double overtime.
Dillon Brooks' breakout season has been one of the most surprising stories of the NBA season. That story is now on hold. The Phoenix Suns star sustained a broken left hand seven minutes into Saturday's 113-110 victory over the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
“I know what 100 percent feels like,” Tatum said. “And if and when that time comes, I’ll be ready.”.
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.
“If you can’t have a successful operation in Los Angeles, it’s hard to see what the problem is," said MLBPA director Bruce Meyer.
The first baseman, who still needs to pass a physical, can earn a $1.5 million base salary if he makes Cleveland's major-league roster.
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who was scratched from his spring training start Saturday, was found to have inflammation in his lower back after getting an MRI.
As baseball is just beginning, the world's biggest sporting event is coming to a close.
This marks the third-highest sale of the iconic Wagner card ever.
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / ReutersIt was a good day for people who believe in omens and hate the New York Yankees.
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced on Saturday.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.
Shohei Ohtani played for the first time in what is expected to be only a couple of Cactus League games for the Dodgers before he departs to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
It was Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, when an infielder known for his glove, not his bat, crushed the powerful Yankees with one swing, bringing joy to Pittsburgh.
Mazeroski is known for his walk-off homer in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, but his defense earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame.
The team quickly ordered an additional 5,000 bobbleheads after seeing the level of interest they were generating.
Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski died at the age of 89, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Saturday. He passed away on Friday, according to the team.
Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.
"Being more of a leader this year," Merrill said, "is more important to me than (playing in the World Baseball Classic) right now.".
Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox.
Pete Alonso said he was "happy to break the seal" on his stint in Baltimore by homering over the left-center-field fence in his spring training debut Friday.
Yahoo Sports’ 26-and-under power rankings are a remix on the traditional farm system rankings that assess the strength of MLB organizations’ talent base among rookie-eligible and MiLB players.
Tom Hanahan and Brian Walsh were promoted Friday to replace two retiring umps. Jen Pawol, MLB's first woman ump, will work spring training for the third straight year.
The fact that there are only 31 A-graders across the competition in 2026 says it all. The list is subjective. It’s for the players who make the difference, week-in, week-out.
Jaidyn Stephenson talks to 9news Melbourne about his trial with Port Adelaide.
Our first look at footy in 2026 exposed what the rule changes will mean, while building hype around the healthier Swans, exciting relatives at Melbourne and young guns galore.
The MRO’s first big call for 2026 — with a new grading amendment to work with — looms, while this year’s biggest AFL draft storyline has emerged.
The team from AFL.com.au predict who at your club is poised to rise to new heights this season.
More women come forward with allegations of sexual assault in a small Victorian town, years after a rape victim was shunned by the town.
From the old and experienced to the new and uncapped, here’s who stood out for your team in the first official hitouts of 2026 and who’s poised for a huge season ahead.
Cooper Hodge, the son of the four-time Hawks premiership player, grew up in Brisbane developing his talent in the Lions academy. Both the Lions and Hawks have hosted him at training.
West Coast's loss to Fremantle has been further soured by an injury to Noah Long.
A fast-moving Fremantle has claimed a 28-point win over West Coast in Saturday’s match simulation, but the result has been soured by a serious looking injury to Eagles rookie Noah Long.
Blues coach Michael Voss has told AFL.com.au he has moved on from Charlie Curnow's departure to the Swans.
With one game left on a four-match suspension for using a homophobic slur, Izak Rankine is hungry to put his best foot forward in 2026.
A local footy star and his mate are convicted of raping their friend. In the tiny town of Balmoral, where the footy club reigns, the town makes it clear whose story they believe. .
Clarkson’s Kangaroos already had a wealth of top-end draft picks in the midfield when they picked up Finn O’Sullivan. After flying under the radar in his debut season, the humble country kid is ready to make a major mark in 2026.
Are top athletes born or made? The case of 21-year-old Will Ashcroft suggests there’s plenty of nurture involved – and lessons for the rest of us.
Five goals and a stint in the midfield? Riley Thilthorpe was literally everywhere in Adelaide's 19-point win over the Power.
George Wardlaw has been removed from the Kangaroos' VFL practice game with a hamstring concern.
Kysaiah Pickett kicked five goals as Melbourne crushed North Melbourne in a match simulation.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae tells Damian Barrett he's reflected on his controversial post-season comments following Nick Daicos' Brownlow near-miss.
The squads for Saturday's match simulation have been announced.
Wakefield Trinity get their Super League season up and running as two tries from Lachlan Walmsley gives them victory at Huddersfield Giants.
The NRL is starting its season for a third time in Las Vegas but while it hopes to grow the game internationally, the real payoff may be at home.
The four-time premiership-winning Panthers coach was the top target for the expansion franchise, but has told those close to him he isn’t interested in the job.
Shane Richardson was famously against the concept, but the Tigers will have club officials in Vegas this week to weigh up whether to nominate for 2027.
Nathan Cleary will either be available to play Brisbane in round one or will miss the opening three rounds after Penrith decided to challenge his high tackle ban.
Souths star Brandon Smith has detailed how he’s prevailing against his off-field struggles, crediting the Rabbitohs for the major role they’ve played.
Latrell Mitchell, David Fifita and Cody Walker were in ominous form in a 30-6 thrashing of Manly on Sunday. If they can stay fit, Souths will go far.
Follow all the action from Round 3 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com's live blog.
Manly forward Nathan Brown is sin binned for a high tackle in his side's trial against South Sydney.
Wayne Bennett has South Sydney steamrolling into Round 1 after a clinical performance from his first-choice side against Manly in Mudgee on Sunday afternoon.
France pulled clear at the top of the Six Nations table and kept their grand slam ambitions on track with a hard-fought victory against Italy on Sunday. The Azzurri had unfinished business in Lille.
George Ford has vowed that England will conduct a “properly honest” and “uncomfortable” review of their Six Nations humiliation against Ireland on Saturday.
Labour’s plans | Scotland rugby | Bed-warming wheezes | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor | . It is hard to escape the conclusion that this government is not very competent (Starmer abandons plans to delay local elections in England in latest U-turn, 16 February).
France edged closer to the Six Nations Grand Slam after a bonus-point 33-8 defeat of Italy under the closed roof at Stade Pierre-Mauroy stadium.
France record a bonus-point win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.
The WRU is set to face another extraordinary general meeting (EGM) with a vote of no confidence to be held in chair Richard Collier-Keywood.
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses what went wrong in England's record home defeat by Ireland and what areas could be improved for the final two rounds of the Six Nations.
It has been a while since Welsh rugby fans have woken up on a Sunday morning after an international feeling mixed emotions of agony and hope.
Welsh Rugby Union is to cut number of professional teams from four to three, with Ospreys the likely choice.
One of Australian rugby’s hottest prospects has secured his future, and revealed why he went from Brisbane Broncos hopeful to Wallabies aspirant.
Hard work, a leap of faith and the Titans’ Tonga connection have unheralded back Siale Faeamani primed for a Round 1 NRL debut.
After a full season with Penrith topped off by his first NRL finals campaign Blaize Talagi feels he has the know-how to take some ownership in the halves in the absence of teammate Nathan Cleary. .
The first rule of replacing a club or even generation-defining halfback? Maybe, says Anthony Seibold, you don’t.
After a two-try comeback that had new Leeds signing Jack Bird leading a chant in his honour, Maika Sivo described next Saturday’s clash with Hull KR at Allegiant Stadium as a “once in a lifetime opportunity”.
If there is one man who knows what Dylan Brown is about to expect being Newcastle’s multimillion-dollar half, it’s Mitchell Pearce.
A day after blowing out the candles on his 37th birthday, Cherry-Evans ran out as a Rooster for the first time in a game punctuated by a 45-minute lightning delay.
Eels forward Jack Williams earns the ire of the referee and the Roosters players for a high shot on Tommy Talau.
Eels and Roosters players are forced from the field due to nearby lightning in the NRL trials.
Relive all the action from Round 3 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com's live blog.
Miller, Brevis and Stubbs lifted SA to a strong total after which their bowlers dominated proceedings.
South Africa underline their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with victory against co-hosts and defending champions India.
The former South Africa captain said Babar has found himself "a little bit behind in terms of strike rates" as the T20 format has evolved quickly.
Action taken after independent inquiry committee finds his actions 'fell within the definition of misconduct and harassment'.
Will Jacks, labeled England's 'Jack of all trades' by Harry Brook, delivers again at the T20 World Cup to keep the winter of a lifetime rolling on.
Opener looks a shadow of dominant self but captain is sure he'll come good when team needs him.
A superb bowling performance ignites England's T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook's side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs.
Over the first hour of this match the grass banks on either side of the wicket filled both in numbers and in belief. Dot balls set off boisterous celebrations, wickets provoked delirium. An increasingly joyous crowd whooped as England’s batters trooped dolefully to and from the middle.
Defending a modest total of 146 after Phil Salt's lone hand, Will Jacks takes three as Sri Lanka are rolled for 95.
Both teams finished on top of their groups and Monday's meeting will be only the fifth T20I between the sides.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points, and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 on Saturday in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation's capital.
We rerank the top 4 teams after Duke and Arizona beat Michigan and Houston, respectively.
St. John's breezed past Creighton on Saturday for its 13th straight victory -- marking the program's longest winning streak in 41 years.
Senior guard Anthony Dell'Orso tied a season high with 22 points, and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday -- the Wildcats' 25th victory of the season -- to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference.
The Atlantic 10 has issued fines and reprimands to Saint Louis and VCU following Friday night's bench-clearing fracas that marred the Billikens' win over the Rams.
Michigan was the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament men's basketball selection committee's bracket preview, revealed on Saturday, followed by Duke and Arizona.
A chaotic, benches-clearing altercation in the final seconds of Friday's game between Saint Louis and VCU resulted in the Rams finishing the contest with only four players.
Minnesota junior forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, the team's second-leading scorer who has missed the past two games because of a foot injury, will be sidelined indefinitely, coach Niko Medved said Friday.
Joe Scott, who had been suspended indefinitely by Air Force last month, is out as the school's men's basketball coach, it was announced.
Henri Veesaar, who is dealing with a lower-body injury, is increasing his practice work ahead of Saturday's game against Syracuse.
Check out the best images as Red Bull Reserve and Test Driver Yuki Tsunoda wows the crowds in San Francisco demo.
New cars. New power. New teams. Get excited as Formula 1 roars into life for the 2026 season and an all-new era of competition.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the final 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto tries to answer the five key questions that came out of the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Oscar Piastri has admitted that he and the McLaren team are “getting a little bit more optimistic” following the second pre-season test in Bahrain, though the Australian has cautioned that he does not believe the squad are “leading the pack by any stretch of the imagination”.
As the second and final 2026 pre-season test wraps up in Bahrain, F1.com crunches all of the key numbers from the event.
With six days of testing in Bahrain now complete, ESPN pores over the data and speaks with paddock sources to predict F1's running order for 2026.
With the final day of pre-season testing coming to a close, join the F1 TV crew as they discuss all the big talking points from Friday’s running in Bahrain.
Formula 1 teams ramped up their preparations for the 2026 campaign across pre-season testing, with some innovative developments appearing on the cars.
Pre-season testing came to a close at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday, with Charles Leclerc setting the pace for Ferrari via an eye-catching evening run.
Aprilia shine as pre-season concludes, with Marc Marquez edged down to third heading into Thai GP week.
Saturday action concludes with a familiar duo on top – but plenty of stories continue to build ahead of race action.
Keep up to date with all that's unfolding as MotoGP gets stuck into its final two days of 2026 pre-season testing.
Investigators have ruled as accidental the North Carolina house fire in December that killed NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father and injured his mother, but the exact cause remains unclear.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto analyses the third and final day of the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix?.
Fred Vasseur reflected positively on how Ferrari’s pre-season testing unfolded in Bahrain, with the team boss suggesting that the squad did “pretty well” in terms of meeting their target to gain a lot of mileage, though also cautioned that development will be key to “keeping momentum” during the season ahead.
Charles Leclerc has ended the final day of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain at the top of the timesheets, heading Lando Norris and Max Verstappen as Friday’s running brought the second test to a close.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took the bragging rights with the quickest time at the final Formula One test before the season proper begins in Australia in just two weeks, while Aston Martin endured a horror show.
Charles Leclerc ensured Ferrari ended preseason testing in style with a scintillating set of late laps in Bahrain that will increase hype around the Italian team's 2026 chances.
After Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to LAFC, Luis Suárez, Messi’s longtime friend and teammate, appeared to try restrain Messi.
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The Argentine icon and Miami's other stars could not prevent LAFC dominating a game that drew the second-largest crowd in MLS history.
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LAFC kicked off the MLS season with a 3-0 statement win over reigning champion Inter Miami at a packed Coliseum on Saturday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Daniel Munie scored two goals and Preston Judd added another and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday night in a season-opening MLS contest for both teams. Munie and Preston Judd each scored four minutes apart just before halftime.
Inside the hallowed concrete bowl of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night, the City of Angels got to once again witness Messi Mania.
Orlando City’s Wilder Cartagena hobbled off and was replaced by 19-year-old Colin Guske in the 14th minute. Guske played 13 minutes in five appearances last season.Up nextNew York: Hosts the New England Revolution on Saturday. Orlando City: Hosts Inter Miami on March 1.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Teenager Julian Hall scored two goals in the first half and Ethan Horvath made them stand up as the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 2-1, winning the season opener on Saturday night in the debut of head coach Michael Bradley.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Aziel Jackson scored a goal in his debut for Vancouver and the Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Yohei Takaoka had two saves for Vancouver. Jackson opened the scoring in the 57th minute.
Alejandro Tabilo advanced to the sixth and biggest final of his career on Sunday at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where he overcame Ignacio Buse 6-3, 6-3. Rain delayed Saturday’s semi-finals at the ATP 500 event in Rio de Janeiro but the Chilean Tabilo wasted little time in reaching the title match when he did eventually take to court on Sunday morning.
The ATP Tour season continues across three continents and two surfaces this week. Alexander Zverev leads the field at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC in Acapulco, while Felix Auger-Aliassime is the top seed at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Weeks after returning to the spotlight at the Australian Open, where he caught up with countryman Carlos Alcaraz following the final, Rafael Nadal traded the Rod Laver Arena for snow-covered peaks. The former No.
Carlos Alcaraz needed just 50 minutes to overcome Arthur Fils in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open final on Saturday in Doha, dropping just three games. Where did the Spaniard rank the performance among the finest of his career? “I played great. I played amazing,” Alcaraz said.
Alexander Zverev will compete for the first time since the Australian Open at the ATP 500 in Acapulco, where the German is the top seed. Zverev, the 2021 champion in Acapulco, learned his place in the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC draw on Saturday.
An ATP 500 title is up for grabs Sunday at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where the champion will need to complete double duty to lift the trophy.
Tommy Paul rallied past Learner Tien in an all-American semi-final Saturday at the Delray Beach Open to continue his quest for a fifth ATP Tour trophy.
Joao Fonseca erased singles heartbreak with a thrilling doubles win on Saturday at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where he teamed with fellow Brazilian Marcelo Melo to outlast Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner 6-2, 2-6, 13-11 and reach the championship match.
Carlos Alcaraz’s blistering surge through 2026 rolled on in Doha, where he surged to title glory at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
Jack Draper will return to ATP Tour action for the first time in seven months when he competes at this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
By taking out a draw of top-tier talent at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Jessica Pegula showed us that her late-career peak is the result of a relentless pursuit to refine her craft.
Former U.S. Open tennis champion Sloane Stephens and former U.S. men's national soccer player Jozy Altidore are ending their marriage after four years.
Carlos Alcaraz has raced to a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Arthur Fils to win the final of the Qatar Open in just 50 minutes.
After seven straight semifinal appearances without a title, Jessica Pegula broke through in Dubai with a composed 6-2, 6-4 victory over Elina Svitolina, turning consistency into a long-awaited finish.
A rising star met tennis royalty on Friday at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where Joao Fonseca shared a special moment with ATP No. 1 Club member Andre Agassi. The 19-year-old Fonseca has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young players on the ATP Tour.
Before his rapid rise to become the youngest No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings in September 2022, Carlos Alcaraz was World No.
Ignacio Buse added another memorable moment to his 2026 Rio Open presented by Claro campaign on Friday. One day after upsetting the third seed and home favourite Joao Fonseca, the Buse defeated the former No.
The Rio Open presented by Claro is going above and beyond to reduce its environmental impact on Tour.
Two years ago, Taylor Fritz cruised past close friend Tommy Paul in the Delray Beach Open final. Paul served his fellow American revenge Friday evening on the same court.
Ahead of Saturday’s championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.
South African golfer Casey Jarvis won the Kenya Open by three shots Sunday to clinch his first title on the European tour.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after beating Japan's Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.
Jacob Bridgeman came out firing Saturday at Riviera and never let up until he had the low score of the day at 7-under 64 and a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy in the Genesis Invitational.
Jacob Bridgeman holds a six-shot lead heading into the final round at the Genesis Invitational after a second straight seven-under par round of 64.
The DP World Tour granted conditional releases Saturday to eight of its members to compete in LIV Golf League events this season, but former world No. 1 Jon Rahm isn't among them.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul birdied her final three holes Saturday for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament.
In his 1500th PGA Tour round, Adam Scott has threatened to break the course record as he shot up to outright fourth place at the halfway mark of the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational in the United States.
Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman had superb finishes at Riviera on Friday, each with a 7-under 64 that left them tied for the lead at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy right on their heels.
A slow start for the third straight week meant Scottie Scheffler had to hole a 7-foot par putt on the 18th hole Friday at Riviera to make the Genesis Invitational cut.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul shot a 9-under 63 that moved her into second place at her home LPGA Thailand tournament.
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the High-A South Atlantic League, will play select games as the Pork Rollers in 2026, an alternate identity that combines two of New Jersey’s cultural touchstones, bowling and a breakfast meat known in different parts of the state as.
All 30 MLB teams are getting colourful new Spring Training caps for 2026, with a blooming cactus for Cactus League clubs and an embroidered grapefruit for Grapefruit League teams, plus location-specific side patches and interior details.
When batters step in against the newest team in the collegiate summer level Prospect League, the Decatur Bean Ballers, they are not going to want to crowd the plate. The nickname Bean Ballers is first and foremost a tribute to Decatur’s history as the Soybean Capital of the World, a.
With their new fourth kit unveiled this week, Serie A giants Juventus are taking a new direction with their traditional black-and-white stripes.
After playing roughly two-thirds of the 2025-26 Premier League season without a sponsor logo on the front of their shirts, Chelsea FC has brought an industrial artificial intelligence company on board as their primary sponsor for the remainder of the campaign.
Patrick Reed’s abrupt exit from LIV Golf last month ended up giving his team of four years an unintended boost.
Brian Babz says he was “born into greatness.” By that, he means he had the good fortune of being born in New England three and a half decades ago, making him a Boston sports fan who has enjoyed a steady drip of professional championships for his entire life.
The Tulsa Drillers, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Texas League, will play select games in their first alternate uniform in a decade this season.
Beverly Hills apologized to Jaylen Brown—but he doesn’t appear to be satisfied. In a statement obtained by Front Office Sports, the City of Beverly Hills apologized to the five-time NBA All-Star after shutting down his NBA All-Star Weekend event.
The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are being kind as they rewind their jerseys for their upcoming Vintage Night.
Elina Svitolina watched four match points slip away in a second-set tiebreak that went in favor of Coco Gauff, but never lost her composure, breaking the American in the final game of the match to secure a 6-4, 6-7 (13), 6-4 victory in 3 hours and 3 minutes and advance to her third Dubai final.
California-born Venus Williams is set to make a comeback to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in 2026, competing in singles and doubles with Leylah Fernandez after accepting a wild card.
After grinding through demanding three-set semifinals, Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina enter the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final ready for another long battle, but who is better positioned?.
The WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz continues with the Sunshine Swing. Four tour-level and five WTA 125 events across North America and Europe will take place in February and March, including the 1000s at Indian Wells and Miami. Here is everything you need to know.
Jessica Pegula improved to 5-0 against Amanda Anisimova, and advanced to her 21st career final, after coming from a set and a break down to win their Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships semifinal.
Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula give the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships a rare American presence in the semifinals, while Elina Svitolina looks to break up the party.
Every Top 10 player is set to compete in Miami, where Aryna Sabalenka returns as defending champion and Iga Swiatek stands as the only other past winner in the draw.
Coco Gauff delivered a masterclass as far as bounce back performances are concerned with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 victory over Alexandra Eala on Thursday night to advance to the Dubai semifinals for the second time.
Amanda Anisimova ended Mirra Andreeva's title defense at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the quarterfinals, coming through a nailbiter in a third-set tiebreak. She will face Jessica Pegula, who defeated last year's finalist Clara Tauson in three sets, in an all-American semifinal.
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games Milano-Cortina wrapping up, wtatennis.com asked several players on the ground in Doha or Dubai about which sport would they want to compete in if they could be a Winter Olympian.
We asked executives, scouts and players to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026.
Houston's head coach has helped the franchise turn around after the worst three-year stretch in Texans history.
Former Purdue and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at the age of 25, according to the Minnesota Vikings.
Police say Moore was found dead inside the garage of a property in New Albany, Ind.
Getting Williams' deal done before the start of NFL free agency takes a major need off the board for the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys and free-agent-to-be running back Javonte Williams reached agreement on a three-year contract that includes $16 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Michael Owens via Getty ImagesThe Dallas Cowboys reportedly agreed to terms with running back Javonte Williams on a 3-year, $24 million deal, according to the team. Williams will reportedly have $16 million in guaranteed money.
Aaron Rodgers isn't a long-term solution, but he could be a bridge as Pittsburgh looks for a franchise QB.
Tampa Bay's all-time leading receiver is exploring his options ahead of his 13th season.
Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson and Andrew Whitworth share stories of their journeys in and out of retirement.
The HBCU Legacy Bowl goes down Saturday, putting ample talent on display in New Orleans. Here's what to know before kickoff.
Our beat reporters made their NFL mock draft picks earlier this week. How'd they do?.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he isn't overly concerned about getting a new deal done with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks. But when he does, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year believes he should be the league's highest-paid wide receiver.
Maybe it’s the quarterback chaos or the landslide of head coaching changes. Or because it’s late February and many of the NFL’s personnel departments already seem satisfied that the No. 1 overall pick in the draft is in the barn.
USC landed a top in-state target in four-star wide receiver Quentin Hale, who is ranked No. 58 in the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN.
A judge has denied Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's request for a preliminary injunction to play another season withe Volunteers, effectively ending his college career.
A sneaker company is suing Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce along with their restaurant partners alleging trademark infringement.
The Cowboys waived LB Logan Wilson on Thursday, saving $6.5 million against the salary cap with the move.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid was all smiles while discussing the future of tight end Travis Kelce, who is considering another season in Kansas City or retiring after 13 years.
The New England Patriots felt receiver Mack Hollins earned an incentive in his contract, even if he didn't technically reach the number that triggered the bonus.
The 2024 World Champion will get his first taste of track action in 2026 in Thailand this weekend.
A new team structure debuts this season as Graham Webber becomes Race Director.
MotoGP Predictor returns for more, giving fans the chance to win some incredible prizes during every Grand Prix weekend!.
With just two days of testing left before the season opener, check out what you need to know ahead of the Buriram Test.
Normal service resumes as MotoGP returns to Buriram for the final two days of testing. Here’s how you can stay updated with everything!.
MotoGP has confirmed that the Australian Grand Prix will move to the Adelaide Street Circuit from 2027, marking a first of its kind event for the sport.
The world’s most magnetic sport returns with a bold new global campaign celebrating the mindset, machines and moments that make MotoGP unlike anything else on earth.
Reimagined and redefined: MotoGP Fantasy returns for another season of fun with some incredible prizes up for grabs in 2026!.
Updated riders, liveries, tracks and UI - plus new ways to win, share and stay connected around the official MotoGP mobile racing game.
‘Top Gun’ has enlisted the help of the three-time World Champion ahead of the 2026 campaign, as he looks to become one of the most feared riders on the grid once more.
After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges.
The Stanford Cardinal have hired veteran NFL assistant Kris Richard as defensive coordinator under new coach Tavita Pritchard.
Tight end Preston Howard is returning to Maryland for his senior year after spending last season with Auburn, the Terps announced Thursday.
It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars.
Oregon LT Isaiah World suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the CFP semifinal loss to Indiana and will not attend the NFL draft combine, a source told ESPN.
Texas Tech commit Jalen Brewster is the top overall player in the 2027 recruiting class. Elijah Haven is the top QB.
Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job offer to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN.
Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level.
The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal on Friday that would guarantee housing for all players in 2026, sources said.
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing, sources told ESPN.
Liberty star Breanna Stewart will join Fenerbahce ahead of the EuroLeague Women Final Six, which runs April 15-19. The WNBA season is scheduled to begin May 8.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is not prepared to set a deadline for a new agreement to ensure the WNBA season would start on the scheduled May 8 opening night.
After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.
Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.
Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright delivered 23 points in the second half and the New Zealand Breakers were on a mission and are now the first ever winners of the Ignite Cup by Disney+ after beating the Adelaide 36ers 111-107 on the Gold Coast.
AAP. Australian Olympic medallist Matisse Thybulle has returned from almost four months out through injury as his Portland Trailblazers were routed by Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets.
Bryce Cotton has been cleared to make his return in the Ignite Cup Final, recovery from a back injury in time to take on the New Zealand Breakers.
With the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 regular season wrapping up this weekend, a number of teams have staged their annual awards night to recognise the successes of their campaigns.
The inaugural Hungry Jack’s NBL Ignite Cup Final, presented by Disney+, has officially sold out with 5,000 fans flocking to the Gold Coast to see whether Adelaide or New Zealand will take home the lion's share of $400k.
He has won more games than anyone in Perth Wildcats history, yet Jesse Wagstaff is still finding new ways to shape winning moments. In the final game of NBL26, the 39-year-old delivered another reminder of his enduring impact.
With a top-two spot locked in for the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Finals, the Adelaide 36ers will now shift their focus to Sunday’s Ignite Cup Final on the Gold Coast.
Friday’s Round 22 fixture between the Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena felt like a playoff game. Not only was the fixture extremely intense, but emotions ran high all night.
Three-time NBL Champion Casey Prather reflects on winning his first title in Australia and his journey with the Perth Wildcats and Brisbane Bullets. He shares how his family, Deuce and Ariana, drive him every day and how fatherhood shapes the way he prepares and competes.
After finishing their Hungry Jack’s NBL26 regular season on a high note on Thursday, the New Zealand Breakers will be looking to do the same in Sunday’s Ignite Cup Final.
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.
Eastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers.
Rhys Harwood will remain at the Roos despite interest from rival clubs.
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
We take a look at which players have pulled on the jumper the most times for each club.
Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia.
The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement.
Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
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.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.