At least Germany can be sure it will not be dull. Jürgen Klopp had predicted his debut as head coach could be wild, a trait he would accept as long as his team were lively enough.
Manchester United confirm they have borrowed another £90m since 30 June, to take their overall debt to more than £1.1bn.
Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market due to huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer.
Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene urges the public to not "put the pressure on us" over the campaign to boycott the upcoming Nations League games against Israel.
UEFA chief financial officer Andrea Traverso has warned clubs that spending now and paying in future comes with risk.
Israel’s forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in his side’s 3-1 Nations League defeat on Thursday by using the corner flag to simulate a gun.
As head coach of the PWHL’s Montreal Victoire, Cheverie led the franchise to its first Walter Cup championship in 2026.
Barcelona sporting director Deco says the club is not interested in Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel.
Bob Pettit, who won the NBA's first MVP award in 1956 and was the first player to cross the 20,000-point threshold, passed away Wednesday.
Just 11 months ago, the Seattle Mariners were on the doorstep of the franchise's first World Series appearance.
Marco Jansen takes a catch that needs to be seen to be believed, halting Australia's spirited chase of 298 in the process.
A beautiful batting surface and a greased lightning outfield made this second one-day international wildly different to the first 48 hours earlier. Unfortunately for England, on the wrong end of a thriller, the result was wildly different too.
Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.
West Indies head coach views the three-match series as an important part of the team's preparation for the ODI World Cup qualifiers.
Leicestershire technically relegated, pending appeal, after 14-wicket opening day.
Allrounder comes to the rescue after Northamptonshire seamer Ben Sanderson reduces his side to 32 for 4.
As England bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket, he talks through his most famous spells from his Test career.
Five-for to Mohammed Abbas looked to have put visitors on top but Worcestershire claim ascendancy on 20-wicket day.
Yorkshire take four wickets in the final 11 overs of day one at Trent Bridge to limit Nottinghamshire's first innings score.
Bob Pettit, one of the NBA's earliest stars and once the league's all-time leading scorer, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday. He was 93 years old.No cause of death was provided for Pettit.
The WNBA has been included in the group letter after being noticeably absent from the original version last week.
Julian Reese and the New Orleans Pelicans have signed a Two-Way contract. Reese was acquired by the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate in August and subsequently waived.
In a wide-ranging news conference Thursday, Presti addressed the Thunder's cost-cutting offseason moves.
The Detroit Pistons privately raised concerns about Jalen Duren's weight following the team's Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor reveals his Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, with every move, surprise and question mark across the league dissected.
Through his foundation and a paid partnership, Curry raises awareness about keratoconus, which he was diagnosed with in the 2018-19 season.
Somehow, someway, we are only days away from the onslaught of media day and the opening of training camps in the NBA. A summer full of ideas, concepts, defensive schemes and drawn-up sets is closer to coming to fruition.
More than nine months after undergoing season-ending surgery to address "lingering pain and soreness" in his right foot, fourth-year center Dereck Lively II still has yet to be medically cleared to take the floor when the Dallas Mavericks begin training camp Saturday, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
Ten years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder needed Russell Westbrook to do just about everything. James Harden was long gone, and Kevin Durant had left for Golden State, leaving Russ as both their star quarterback and workhorse running back.
The Orlando Magic signed forward Kevin Knox II to a training camp contract. Knox is likely to land with the Osceola Magic for the G League season, as Orlando is likely to keep their final roster spot open into the season. Knox spent last season with the Windy City Bulls of the G League.
The Utah Jazz signed center Ibrahima Diallo to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Diallo is expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars for the G League Season. Diallo played in 33 games for the Westchester Knicks of the G League last season.
The Portland Trail Blazers signed wing Barry Dunning Jr. and guard Mark Sears to Exhibit 10 contracts. Dunning and Sears are both eventually expected to join the Rip City Remix for the G League season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed forward Nate Santos to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Santos is expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the G League season. Santos played in 41 games for Iowa last season. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed a quartet of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. Rashaun Agee, Zack Austin, Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond all inked non-guaranteed camp deals. The foursome is expected to eventually land with the Cleveland Charge for the upcoming G League season.
The Boston Celtics signed forward Gabe McGlothan to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, McGlothan is expected to join the Maine Celtics for the G League season. Maine recently acquired McGlothan's G League rights via trade.
It was supposed to be a night celebrating Bryce Cotton’s 300th NBL game, a career milestone that would have been made even sweeter with a victory over his former team.
Gary Friedman via Getty ImagesLongtime Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter died on Wednesday, the team announced.
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The new Timberwolves and Lynx owners built their fortune by thinking long term. They plan to bring that same approach to Minnesota.
Exactly 12 months ago, we wrote about how Josh Dunkley’s move north had become one of the great sliding doors moments of the modern AFL era.
Reactions from Fitzroy supporters as Auld Lang Syne is sung at their last ever game v Fremantle in September 1996.
Struggling for success and on the cusp of what might be a maiden flag, Fremantle supporters reflect on what's kept them going.
Thousands of footy fans will descend on Melbourne’s CBD on Friday morning for the traditional AFL Grand Final parade, which will feature players and coaches from Grand Final combatants Fremantle and Brisbane.
Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 ... and Damo's got plenty on his mind.
Georgia Garnett got way more than she expected from her trip to Melbourne in AFL Grand Final week.
Brisbane's Irish star is chasing history this weekend on the Grand Final stage.
Ahead of her 100th game, Kate Hore reflects on the advice that helped shape her journey from basketball convert to AFLW superstar.
The Kangaroos may have suffered a shock loss last week, but the Demons are expecting them to be back to their best for Friday night's crunch clash.
It was the AFL's Folarin Balogun moment, and the decision to let Lachie Neale play in the grand final has left many seeing red. .
Instead, there are four games at three different venues, one of which is an eyesore.
Compared to Dennis Rodman and scouted by the Golden State Warriors, marketable big man Luke Jackson channelled his energy into becoming an AFL star and Instagram superhero.
The AFL and NRL grand finals are a time of celebration for many Australians, but experts warn it can be a period of heightened risk for domestic violence.
The Dockers can underline that defence wins premierships as they hunt a first flag while the Lions have the firepower to claim a slice of history. Fremantle stand on the precipice of immortality with a first AFL premiership now just one win away.
The underlying wrinkle of this case is that the match review system leaves little room for shades of grey in the grading of offences.
From two seperate Grand Final dramas to a very public off-field scandal and a high-profile free agency move, Lachie Neale has dominated headlines for 12 months.
Nathan Brown and Matthew Lloyd give their thoughts on Brisbane star Lachie Neale's appeal board hearing result.
Harris Andrews weighs in on the appeal board's result on Brisbane teammate Lachie Neale's case.
Follow all the action of, and reaction to, round seven – including the grand final even quadruple header.
Their fathers will live in Lions history, but this modern-day trio are on the cusp of cementing their own legacies out of the shadow of their most potent star.
It’ll be a full circle moment for the expansion Dolphins this Friday night.
Daly Cherry-Evans' life will come full circle when the Roosters take on the Dolphins in Friday's preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for the Preliminary Finals of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership competition.
Champion halves boasting 14 titles and 1500 games between them all agree. Sam Walker – the gambler, meticulous planner and ambidextrous rogue – is unlike anything they’ve ever seen.
The Dolphins’ boss knows all about DCE – he coached him 20 years ago.
Amid Nathan Cleary’s battle with a foot injury, the Panthers have pulled out all the stops to ensure no information is leaked to the Knights ahead of their prelim showdown on Sunday.
Could Latrell Mitchell really entertain a move west to Perth?.
Peter V’landys is officially the most powerful administrator in the code’s history after completing his move from Racing NSW.
For the first time in recent history there’ll be no pre-game entertainment at the NRL grand final. But everyone has a different story about what actually went down Emma, the NRL and Tones and I seem to be at war – but I can’t make sense of what’s going on. I’ll try to catch you up.
The Bostock family are gearing up for a massive weekend of football, with siblings Indie and Jack both putting it all on the line in their preliminary finals.
Leeds Rhinos full-back Lachie Miller signs a contract extension to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2028 season.
Leigh Leopards full-back Gareth O'Brien signs a new contract to remain with the Super League club next season.
Ahead of the their Super League play-off semi-final, Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves are aiming to assert themselves back at rugby league's top table.
If not for a bold gamble to venture into the unknown and away from rugby league’s most dominant juggernaut, Katoa’s meteoric ascent may never have eventuated.
Jamie Chapman has never forgotten the heartbreak of the 2023 NRLW grand final.
Arthur Beetson is an icon of both clubs. Friday’s preliminary final clash provides a fitting opportunity to remember the big fella’s incredible rugby league legacy.
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has today announced the unanimous endorsement for Peter V’landys AM to commence as Executive Chairman.
Roosters hooker Reece Robson has been hailed as the missing piece in the side's quest for their first NRL premiership since 2019. .
The Jets are hoping to turn North Ipswich Reserve into a 12,000-seat rectangular stadium, but are yet to secure all necessary funding.
Sixteen years after making his NRL debut, Daly Cherry-Evans is staring down a farewell few could have scripted..
There was a comic-strip feel to another eventful evening in the kingdom of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Chelsea target Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Bayern Munich are interested in Dani Olmo and Jude Bellingham denies Manchester City interest.
Everything you need to know as the youthful Socceroos take on a Brazil team on the rebuild under legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti in Queensland, with international friendlies in Townsville and Brisbane.
While there can only be one winner, team-mates Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are backing each other to win the Ballon d'Or.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — The first U.S. training camp of a new World Cup cycle has been a lot like the first day of school.
Everton midfielder’s spirit and intelligence earned him another chance and he is eager to test himself against Spain in the Nations League on Saturday. “It’s a very good comparison,” James Garner says, and he is not kidding.
The Premier League hopes to reach an agreement with the EFL over its funding model 'as soon as possible'.
The former England forward Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021. The 37-year-old included the details in his book, Owning It. As a victim of sexual assault, Carroll was automatically granted anonymity.
Two years ago the Brazilian thought his time at Barcelona was ending but, two La Liga titles later, he is now captain and the most potent No 9 in Europe. For once, Raphael Dias Belloli puts the brakes on.
English football’s leading fans’ group has criticised the UK Football Policing Unit for “bringing Hillsborough into the debate” around drinking in sight of the pitch.
The Chicago White Sox emerged as one of baseball’s best stories this season.
The 2026 Cubs navigated a deluge of pitching injuries and helped Pete Crow-Armstrong develop into the National League’s likely MVP.
After the Chicago White Sox suffered a one-run defeat to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, catcher Kyle Teel said the mindset was to “be ready to win tomorrow.”“That’s the only way to be,” Teel said Wednesday, per MLB.com. “That’s how winning teams are.”.
It didn't take long for us to get an inkling that the 2026 rookie class could be special. This cohort of talented youngsters wasted no time announcing themselves on the major-league stage, with a plethora of rookies stealing the show on Opening Day.
On Thursday, as the White Sox clinched their first playoff berth in five seasons, the Chicago shortstop made a little bit of history with one of MLB's least-desired records.
Montgomery on Thursday tied Mark Reynolds' record of 223 strikeouts in a single season, which was set in 2009.
Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in Major League Baseball history to achieve 40 home runs with 40 stolen bases in a single season during the Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
Crow-Armstrong has been putting the finishing touches on arguably the best individual season in the club’s long history.
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The Cubs can secure their second straight postseason berth with a win over the Marlins on Thursday or a Diamondbacks loss.
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Their pitching staff fell apart, ravaged by injuries. Power bats got hurt and others struggled — none more than Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
As Cincinnati finishes an underwhelming 2026 season, the franchise's path forward is unclear.
How do we measure what makes Misiorowski — and his breakthrough season — so spectacular? And what does it all mean — for him and this sport?.
One MLB player said it was the moment he was benched in the minors. Another said it was tough love from Roger Clemens.
Shohei Ohtani is officially back for the Los Angeles Dodgers. We just don't really know what that means yet.We do know Ohtani won't be pitching again in 2026. We know he just completed the first injured stint list of his Dodgers career.
Judge said that when he returns to the Yankees, he intends to play right field and not just be a designated hitter.
Ben Rice is in the process of wrapping up a breakout season for the New York Yankees. That included making some history on Wednesday.Facing the Tampa Bay Rays, the All-Star first baseman opened the scoring in the first inning with his 40th homer of the season.
Bregman’s availability is one more X-factor as the Cubs try to secure the National League’s top wild card.
It remains to be seen whether the NFL will suspend Jacobs, who remains on the commissioner’s exempt list.
The fines for Chase and Higgins are in line with others the NFL has levied against players this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been putting in limited work in practice since the start of the regular season, but has yet to play in a game. But that could change soon, as Porter said he intends to take the field at some point during the 2026 season.
Content warning: The following article contains depictions of alleged domestic violence.Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains on the NFL's commissioner exempt list.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Steven Ruiz preview the biggest games of Week 3 of the NFL season. The duo start off with the Baltimore Ravens & Dallas Cowboys facing off in Brazil.
The Arizona Cardinals experienced a massive letdown during the team's Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After taking down the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, there was hope the Cardinals could be better than anticipated.
The league says the celebration simulates chugging beer and "could reasonably be construed as being in poor taste.".
Austin Mock's NFL Projection Model shows its numbers for Week 3's full schedule.
Kyle Juszczyk has reportedly been fined $14,926 for his beer-chugging celebration after scoring a touchdown during the San Francisco 49ers' 35-13 Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins.
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves have reportedly each been fined by the NFL for beer-chugging celebrations following Week 2 touchdowns, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
After a winning Week 2, Austin Mock has more best bets for NFL Week 3. His card starts with a number of totals.
Near the end of the season, some teams are so injured that their lineups don't resemble anything from the beginning of the season. For the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, who face off on Thursday night, those injury problems set in as soon as the season started.
The merciless scrutiny might not be fair, but it’s part of the game — which happens to be far and away America’s most popular sport.
The NFL is investing a lot into its international series, which is clear from this week's matchup in Brazil. The league's most marketable team, the Dallas Cowboys, gets to face a Baltimore Ravens team that has Super Bowl hopes and one of the most marketable players in Lamar Jackson.
Harrison Jr. had higher hopes for the start of his third season. It's left him and the Cardinals trying to find answers after two games.
Is a 0-2 start really a death sentence for a team's playoff hopes? Usually, yes. But a few teams defied the odds last year.
The Atlanta Falcons enter Week 3 of the NFL season in search of their first win, will they find it when they face the 1-1 Green Bay Packers?. Michael Penix Jr. is on the roster as the Falcons' starting quarterback for the night, his first start of the season.
Manning wasn't as sharp against UTSA last week as he was in Texas' dramatic win over Ohio State.
Although the beef with Mike Macdonald was quickly squashed, Sean Payton is no stranger to getting into it with opposing teams and coaches.
Shough becomes a much better quarterback when he is more patient with his reads and more aggressive with his throws.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee and his playing partner Sungjae Im are taking it up world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in the opening match of the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago on Friday morning.
Golf fans prepare to say goodbye to the Presidents Cup as we know it.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee has been handed the big task of leading out the International team and tackling world No.1 Scottie Scheffler to begin the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago on Friday morning Australian time.
International team captain Geoff Ogilvy may have redesigned the course for this week’s Presidents Cup, but Medinah’s famous No.3 course is almost unrecognisable right now to the 2006 US Open champion.
If the Internationals are to cause a Presidents Cup upset at Medinah this week, two Australian products will be at the forefront.
When asked to name a male Australian major champion, most golf fans’ minds will not jump straight to Geoff Ogilvy.
Twenty-one years of history stand in the International Team’s way as the Presidents Cup returns this week at a new-look Medinah Country Club outside Chicago on Friday morning (AEST).
JJ Spaun birdied four of the final five holes to claim the European Tour’s PGA Championship on Sunday, with Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott among those tied for second.
Adam Scott is well-placed for a weekend assault at the DP World Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship with the Australian veteran sitting two shots behind leader Ryan Gerard after 36 holes.
Adam Scott is finding form at the right time ahead of next week’s Presidents Cup as the Australian veteran sits one shot off the lead after the first round of the DP World Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in England.
Fantilli has been up and down through his first few NHL seasons, but he's still tracking to be an impact player for Columbus.
Fantilli, drafted by Columbus No. 3 in 2023, recorded 24 goals and 35 assists in 82 games this season.
The Athletic’s Corey Pronman and Harman Dayal provide analysis of the most intriguing players placed on waivers during preseason.
Moore was in the final season of his entry-level contract and would have been a restricted free agent after the season.
The statistical history of the Winnipeg Jets will now include both iterations of the franchise.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesPittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence following the death of his father, Alexander.According to Russian network REN TV, Alexander Kuzmenko was on a fishing trip with six other people in Siberia when he was attacked by a bear.
The single-day event will consist of a three-on-three, round-robin tournament between four teams of 10 players each.
Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was killed in a bear attack during a fishing trip near the Mongolian border.
The Maple Leafs are heading to the home of captain Auston Matthews for some team bonding ahead of a new season.
Here are the six teams who could find themselves winning games less often this season than last.
No statistical event happens more at hockey games than draws at the dot. What goes into teams preparing for the puck to drop, and after?.
We spoke to MLB, Premier League and NHL execs about their use of data, technology and personnel to build a competitive advantage.
There aren't many in the league better equipped to win meaningful games both now and in the future.
Making the playoffs is a great first step. Making noise once they get there is the next level the Mammoth need to reach.
The Senators aren’t just going to roll over and fall off a cliff without Brady Tkachuk, but exactly how high is their actual ceiling?.
After a lost season, the hopefully healthy Panthers look to go on another long playoff run.
Plus, whether there's a No. 1 center in the 2027 draft and the development path for Keaton Verhoeff and Ryan Lin.
In his first public comments since Matthew Mayich's collapse, Greg Powers says he remains 'the right guy' to lead the program.
The Athletic’s Corey Pronman and Harman Dayal provide analysis of the most intriguing players placed on waivers during preseason.
It's our annual reminder that an NHL season is basically impossible to project.
Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at the Baku City Circuit.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Thursday practice in Baku ahead of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton believes "others just took another step" forward during Thursday practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Ferrari needing to find more performance if it is to challenge.
With Haas yet to confirm their line-up for 2027, we’ve rounded up the drivers most likely to land a seat at the American team.
Mercedes appear to be the ones to beat in this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but it was George Russell rather than championship leader Kimi Antonelli who was the stronger of the Silver Arrows.
Liam Lawson enjoyed a solid first day back with Racing Bulls in Azerbaijan, but Arvid Lindblad's FP2 ended prematurely after contact with the barriers brought out the red flags.
Audi Team Principal Mattia Binotto believes the team's major upgrade package, which has been introduced ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, is "delivering as expected".
Cadillac have appointed staff from Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes to further progress as the newest team on the grid.
Williams have brought a major upgrade to Baku in the hopes it improves their position, after a painful 2026 season so far.
Kimi Antonelli believes that his performance in practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix "was a good recovery", after the Mercedes driver suffered a mechanical issue which curtailed much of his running.
Isack Hadjar smiled that his Red Bull car felt “better than when I left it” at July’s Hungarian Grand Prix after returning to action during Thursday practice around the Baku City Circuit.
George Russell has insisted he will keep fighting for the Formula One world championship until it is mathematically gone but while he made an encouraging start to his efforts by going quickest in practice for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix the makeup of said numbers remains somewhat in limbo.
George Russell comfortably set the pace during Thursday’s second practice session ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading the way from Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris has described his and McLaren’s deficit to the front of the field during Thursday practice at the Baku City Circuit as “a little knife in the heart”, with the team “miles off” the pace as things stand.
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Jamie Chadwick recently became the first woman in more than a decade to test drive a Williams F1 car.
Rodin Motorsport could not have asked for a better start to their weekend in Baku as they swept both Qualifying sessions with two front-row lockouts.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu claims that an announcement about the team's 2027 driver line-up will come "within the next couple of weeks", but that no decision has been made yet regarding Esteban Ocon's future.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku is taking place on Saturday.
Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Geelong flexed its muscle with a big win over Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium.
The teams for round seven's AFLW games are in, plus squads for Sunday.
League heavyweights Melbourne and North Melbourne will go head to head on Friday night at Ikon Park.
Diversity is too often seen as ‘the right thing to do’, rather than the clear competitive advantage that it is, writes Hawthorn assistant coach Steph Binder.
Geelong and Hawthorn kick off a huge round of football, while a public holiday on Friday in Victoria means there's plenty of action to enjoy.
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round seven.
Geelong and Hawthorn have taken their heated personal issues to the AFLW and its no less passionate.
The teams for the Thursday night's round seven game between Geelong and Hawthorn are in.
Three AFLW clubs - Essendon, Collingwood and St Kilda - are winless halfway through the season and the league is concerned.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round seven.
Benzema, 38, was convicted of complicity in blackmail in a sex-tape scandal involving former France teammate Mathieu Valbuena in 2021.
BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.
Those closest to the precocious teenager tell tales about how he readied himself for a national — and possibly soon to be global — spotlight.
Former England striker says in autobiography that assault resulted in a 'celebrity' being sentenced to three years in prison.
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with his players to build a proper team.
Whatever the tendency in some quarters to laugh at him, English football could do with producing a few more like Rosenior.
What is the political backdrop? Who has opposed the games? Why are they being played in Hungary and Serbia?.
Footballers' miniature leg guards are perfectly legal, but why have referees handed responsibility for them over to the players?.
The club paid less than Ipswich and about the same as Hull for players in the summer. Do the latest financial results explain why?.
The Arsenal youngster is about to turn 20 with regular midfield minutes under his belt and a chance of featuring heavily for England.
New Bath signing Jamie Bhatti is out for months with a forearm injury says head of rugby Johann van Graan.
Andy Burnham’s own goal | Investigating failure | Hedgehog-flavoured crisps | Crisp festival | Sitting prone. Before legislating to permit alcoholic drinks to be consumed in the stands at football (Report, 23 September), Andy Burnham should attend a rugby international.
Bristol Bears pair Ethan Staddon and Noah Heward suffer ACL injuries while Kalaveti Ravouvou is out for 12 weeks with a knee injury.
Head coach Geoff Parling says Leicester Tigers need to keep "evolving" in their constant pursuit of silverware.
Shaun Edwards has proven to the Red Roses he “wants to be there and to make the players better” rather than using the women’s game as a stepping stone, according to the England wing Jess Breach.
New Scarlets board member Carwyn Jones says Welsh rugby needs four professional teams as the threat of closure looms.
Boosted by retaining Henry Pollock, champions are eager to keep improving but a revitalised Saracens and Exeter should push them all the way. It used to be simple. Win the Prem once and people would assume it was just the beginning.
Rachel McLachlan and Evie Wills return from injury to start for Scotland against Australia in their final home match of the WXV Series on Saturday.
Scotland's record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn internationals against New Zealand, Australia and Japan with a ruptured bicep.
Maddie Feaunati returns to bring big-game experience and dynamism to the back row as England take on a resurgent New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
The stars of the Professional Women’s Hockey League will shine bright next March when the league hosts it’s first-ever All-Star tournament.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is in advanced talks to sell a 20% stake in Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix to private equity firm Otro Capital, Front Office Sports has learned.
Albert Pujols has stayed in close contact with Major League Baseball since his 2022 retirement, commentating for Netflix and NBC, serving as a special assistant to commissioner Rob Manfred, and even being linked to the Angels and Mets manager jobs.
Draymond Green is fully supportive of LeBron James’s Polymarket partnership. The four-time All-Star told Front Office Sports he thinks “it’s great” that James, known to be one of his closest friends in the NBA, has a deal with the prediction-market company.
The Hurricanes unveiled home and road versions of the uniforms, which were worn by arguably the most talented team in college football history. The post Miami Hurricanes To Honor 2001 National Champions With Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
adidas and Germany‘s national soccer teams may be parting ways at the end of the year, but their swan song is still a pretty sweet symphony.
Who let the dogs out? The Regina Pats, apparently. The Western Hockey League team based in Saskatchewan’s capital city announced will debut a new third jersey at their home opener on Sunday, September 27, with a new bulldog head logo front and centre.
The youth sports industrial complex has gotten a lot of bad press lately.
The jerseys are a pretty faithful replica of the red sweaters that the Flames wore during their run to the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals. The post Calgary Flames Bring Back 2004 Jerseys As Part of Saddledome Farewell Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
With all nine of its teams having introduced Indigenous-themed logos to show their support for Truth and Reconciliation in recent years, the Canadian Football League is finally following suit with their own league logo.
World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova came from a set and 4-2 down to upset Alexandra Eala in the Singapore Tennis Open second round for her maiden Top 20 win, advancing to her first WTA quarterfinal in 3 hours and 9 minutes.
Defending champion Elena Rybakina leads the field at the WTA 500 Ningbo Open, and she'll be joined by fellow Top 10 players Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina, Iga Swiatek and Marta Kostyuk.
Two-time defending champion Italy beat home nation China in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals. They'll play Ukraine, which beat Belgium 2-1, in the semifinals.
With Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula returning to the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz in Beijing, here is the schedule, field, defending champions and what is at stake at the China Open.
Billie Jean King and John McEnroe will take the stage at The O2 for a live conversation that will explore their careers, their place in tennis and the lessons that came with both.
Czechia advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals with a 2-0 sweep of Great Britain. They'll play Spain, which needed the doubles rubber to edge Kazakhstan.
Mirra Andreeva and Leylah Fernandez advanced past Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Alycia Parks respectively in the Singapore Tennis Open second round, and will face each other for the fifth time in the quarterfinals.
Jelena Jankovic is returning to a familiar role as one of Serbia’s most recognizable athletes, though this time the world will be coming to her home city rather than the other way around.
Maja Chwalinska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Singapore Tennis Open with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Oleksandra Oliynykova in just 59 minutes. The No. 5 seed will next face No. 4 seed Elise Mertens in a rematch of their French Open meeting earlier this year.
Aryna Sabalenka traded the court for the catwalk as she walked the runway at Vogue World: Milano for Gucci, while Naomi Osaka also appeared.
Former Top 10 player Veronika Kudermetova has announced that she and husband Sergei Demekhine are expecting their first child after stepping away from tennis to prioritize her health.
What was the biggest upset of the Hard-Court Swing? Which champion was the biggest surprise? We answer all that and more in our Hard-Court Swing roundtable.
Iva Jovic won her second straight title in Guadalajara, Kaitlin Quevedo won her first title in just her eighth main draw and more from the final week of the Hard-Court Swing.
Amanda Anisimova withdrew from the Singapore Tennis Open with a left wrist injury, allowing lucky loser Viktoria Morvayova to take her place in the second round. Meanwhile, Xinyu Wang advanced to the second round with an upset of No. 8 seed Donna Vekic.
Wild cards Back Dayeon, Ku Yeonwoo and Park Sohyun have completed a 100% first-round sweep for home players at the Korea Open -- and made it the first time since 1984 that three South Koreans have reached the second round of a WTA tournament.
Guadalajara champion Iva Jovic and Sao Paulo champion Kaitlin Quevedo both reach new career highs in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while Sao Paulo runner-up Nadia Podoroska rockets up 117 spots.
Kaitlin Quevedo rallied from a set down and surged late to beat Nadia Podoroska in Monday’s rescheduled São Paulo final. The victory delivers her first WTA title just eight months after the 20-year-old's tour-level debut.
Maja Chwalinska got back to winning ways with a first-round win over Rebecca Sramkova at the Singapore Tennis Open, while Leylah Fernandez, Nao Hibino and Aliaksandra Sasnovich also advanced on Day 1.
At the site of her breakthrough, fast-rising Iva Jovic defended her Guadalajara Open title without dropping a set all week, defeating compatriot Peyton Stearns 6-4, 6-2 in the final for her second career title.
No. 2 seed Iva Jovic and unseeded Peyton Stearns set an all-American final at the Guadalajara Open presentado por Santander with straight-set semifinal victories.
The Algarve International Circuit will host the Portuguese Grand Prix for a further three years.
The future of MotoGP at one of the championship's most iconic venues is now locked in for another five years.
The latest GPC is short and sweet, with a few updates for 2027 and beyond.
The Thai rider will replace Mir at Honda HRC Castrol for the Japanese GP.
Four executive appointments announced as MotoGP continues to build the team to drive the sport's next phase of global growth.
Circuit Ricardo Tormo to host the final round of the 2027 MotoGP World Championship on 26-28 November.
The #36 will remain on the sidelines for the next two races, with a replacement TBC.
The championship leader won’t need to undergo arm pump surgery before a trip to Motegi after feeling much better in Austria than he did in Misano.
First-time winners, another Championship twist and a stunning setting. Catch up on the latest from Austria!.
He's done it! In Red Bull and KTM's backyard, the #37 clinches that long-awaited MotoGP Sunday victory as Martin and Bezzecchi earn Austrian GP podiums.
A footballing nation with little humility, must accept that the “best player in the world” is no longer a part of their starting XI.
SEATTLE (AP) — Danny Musovski scored in the 48th minute, Albert Rusnák added a goal against his former team, and the Seattle Sounders beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Wednesday night for their first victory since May 13. Seattle (8-9-8), which had played to a tie in its last five games, snapped a 13-game winless run.
Harry Kane has captained England at World Cups and European Championships, won league titles with Bayern Munich, as well as numerous individual awards. There's still much left for him to accomplish in soccer, but the star striker has eyes on a unique way to end his professional career.
Federico Higuaín has been fired by the Columbus Crew after the club's MLS NEXT Pro coach was suspended following an August incident with a female referee.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew fired reserve-team coach Federico Higuaín late Tuesday, following allegations of physical abuse and sexist conduct toward a female match official.
Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew have sacked their reserve team coach after he refused to let go of a female referee's hand and said "don't forget this is a man's game". Federico Higuain, brother of former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, was sent off and given a two-match suspension for the incident during an MLS Next Pro league match.
New York City FC made an addition to its backline on Tuesday, adding former MLS Defender of the Year Matt Miazga after he was waived by FC Cincinnati.
Federico Higuain is no longer the manager of Columbus Crew 2, the organization announced Tuesday, Sept. 22, two days after the Professional Soccer Referees Association published a complaint about how a post-match incident of abuse toward a female official was handled.
Federico Higuaín strongly shook the hand of a female referee and told her, “Don’t forget, this is a man’s game.”.
The ball is rolling on a new World Cup cycle, where young World Cup standouts are now veterans and new prospects seek to leave an impression.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
It took a stunning banked in triple from Elijah Pepper with 1.9 seconds left for the Perth Wildcats to spoil the returns to RAC Arena of Bryce Cotton and Trevor Gleeson to beat the Adelaide 36ers 98-97 in an incredible finish.
Elijah Pepper put the Perth crowd into raptures with an incredible game-winner on Thursday night. Watch the best highlights from a classic between the Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers below. >> BOX SCORES.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix had a horror shooting night in Throwdown 33 and Cole Anthony and Chris Goulding combined for 35 points for Melbourne United as they got on the board this NBL season winning 86-61. The Throwdown took place on Thursday night at John Cain Arena with South East Melbourne playing their third game already of the season after winning in Perth on Saturday night and then losing a tight one to the Tasmania JackJumpers on Monday.
The NBL on Thursday announced a new partnership with Red Bull, joining the League as the Official Energy Drink of the Hungry Jack's NBL. The agreement extends across the entire League, with Red Bull also a supporting partner of HoopsFest and the Hungry Jack's NBL Ignite Cup.
The first Throwdown of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season looms as an absolute blockbuster, and the fans agree, with South East Melbourne announcing the match is a sell-out.
The Throwdowns between South East Melbourne and Melbourne are arguably the biggest rivalry in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Although the record stands at 22-10 to United, the fixtures over the past few seasons have been some of the tightest in the whole League.
There are countless storylines from Thursday's mouthwatering blockbuster between Perth and Adelaide at RAC Arena. From Bryce Cotton's 300th game in the Hungry Jack's NBL to Perth's point guard woes, all eyes will be on this fixture between the two arch-rivals.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL has considered a key play from the Round 2 game between the Cairns Taipans and the Tasmania JackJumpers at Cairns Convention Centre on Wednesday, September 23. NBL Head of Referees Scott Butler has confirmed that Keanu Pinder fouled Dakota Mathias in the act of shooting with 8 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Greatness in sport can be measured in different ways. From the level of impact one has on an organisation to accolades on the court; Bryce Cotton epitomizes it all and more.
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Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.