Rangers giving ball to Eovaldi for Opening Day
Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who posted a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will again be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers.
Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who posted a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will again be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers.
Chelsea made the most of two defensive, then held firm to add more silverware to their cabinet.
Leicester Tigers score 10 tries to overcome a youthful Exeter Chiefs in record 66-14 win to clinch the Prem Rugby Cup trophy.
Manchester United took a huge leap towards securing Champions League football next season after beating top-five rivals Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League on Sunday.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was denied a vote in Sunday's presidential election after failing to update his club membership, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The prime minister creates a diversion, the Panthers look like premiers again and Manly look like wooden spooners.
Huw Jones opens up on Scotland's Six Nations pain in Dublin after missing out on the Triple Crown.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena until the end of the season.
On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, pundits Andrew Benson and Sam Bird discuss the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix cancellations and how the teams can turn the unexpected five-week gap into a competitive advantage.
The Atlantic 10 is set to hire Big East senior associate commissioner Dan Leibovitz as its next commissioner, sources told ESPN.
Jamie George has insisted England can go toe-to-toe with South Africa when they lock horns with the world champions in July and believes his side will be among the favourites for next year’s World Cup if Steve Borthwick remains as head coach.
Alex Matthews grabs a hat-trick as defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury come from behind to beat Saracens for a bonus point win.
After one win in five matches, a Rugby Football Union investigation will attempt to get to the cause of England's under-performance at the Six Nations.
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's last-gasp defeat by France in Paris and what is next for Steve Borthwick's side.
Welsh rugby savours a rare success while wondering what the future will be both on and off the field.
The Waratahs are baffled, coach Dan McKellar is unhappy and a please explain is on its way to Super Rugby officials following this controversial TMO decision.
The Six Nations title was ripped from Ireland's grasp by France's last-gasp win over England, but Andy Farrell's side appear on an upward trajectory once more.
The Waratahs showed vast improvement on their terrible effort against the Hurricanes – and it still wasn’t enough against the Reds.
ESPN's player ratings after England's narrow defeat to France in the Six Nations.
France secured the 2026 Six Nations with a dramatic, chaotic victory over England on Saturday, with Thomas Ramos kicking penalty to win the match with the last kick of the game.
On the latest episode of the The Chequered Flag Podcast, pundits Andrew Benson and Sam Bird say Kimi Antonelli's Chinese Grand Prix win at 19 years old "is as big as it comes" for a young driver, after the Italian was moved to tears following his win.
On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag podcast, Sam Bird believes Lewis Hamilton's spark "is back" again after the British driver finished in third at the Chinese Grand Prix.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Chinese Grand Prix.
While Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton couldn't hide their joy after Sunday's Chinese GP, Max Verstappen continued his criticism of F1's new rulebook.
Ollie Bearman was all smiles after an impressive drive to fifth position in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix, having bounced back from a scary moment with Isack Hadjar on the opening lap.
As China played host to the first Sprint weekend of the 2026 season, Kimi Antonelli wrote his own history while Lewis Hamilton secured his first Ferrari podium.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits that Kimi Antonelli's maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix was "one of the best moments I've had in F1".
The drivers and teams report back on the Chinese Grand Prix from the Shanghai International Circuit.
McLaren has launched an investigation with engine supplier Mercedes to investigate why both of its cars suffered terminal electrical faults that ruled them out of the Chinese Grand Pri.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix podium was one of two "perfect" moments he has witnessed in Formula 1.
Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.
An official was killed and another seriously injured after two emergency vehicles collided during a World of Outlaws event in Texas.
Fernando Alonso was starting to lose the feeling in his hands and feet before finally retiring his Aston Martin from the Chinese Grand Prix on lap 33.
Lewis Hamilton said he is “back to his best” after he finished third at the Chinese Grand Prix to claim his first podium at Ferrari.
Max Verstappen has said anyone who enjoys watching Formula 1 in 2026 does not understand true racing, labeling the sport's new formula "a joke.".
Charles Leclerc admits he "enjoyed the fight" with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton in the Chinese Grand Prix, the pair battling for the final podium position in Sunday's race.
Kimi Antonelli sealed a memorable debut F1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading home team mate George Russell.
An emotional Kimi Antonelli thanked his Mercedes team after "they helped me to achieve this dream" following the teenager's victory in the Chinese Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen has explained the reasons behind his “frustrating” retirement from the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman admitting that Red Bull have a “lot to learn from” after a difficult weekend for the team.
George Russell is expecting a “tight year” ahead following his team mate Kimi Antonelli’s debut victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Briton left to reflect on an “intense” day in which he claimed second place.
Death, taxes and Chelsea women winning trophies. Regardless of their form this season, regardless of an all-but relinquished WSL title, with Manchester City nine points clear at the top of the table, you can never bet against the Blues in a cup final.
Daniel Farke is trying to stay cool. Having moved to within touching distance of Premier League safety when Leeds beat Nottingham Forest last month, picking up only three points from their past five games could be raising a few jitters among supporters.
It seemed, for the briefest of moments, that it was finally Vítor Pereira and Nottingham Forest’s day. Dan Ndoye, the half-time substitute, had burst into the area after the hour-mark and sidefooted perfectly, prompting an explosion of relief at the City Ground.
On 71 minutes came a classic Manchester United riposte, via Matheus Cunha, to Ross Barkley’s equaliser moments before. From around halfway, the peerless Bruno Fernandes glanced up and steered the ball through an inside left channel for Cunha.
Analysis of Manchester United's 3-1 win against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
The question now is how can Arsenal continue to develop and take care of Max Dowman after his first Premier League goal.
Runaway leaders Manchester City stuttered in their quest to move closer to the Women’s Super League title as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw at lowly Aston Villa.
Spain and Argentina's 'Finalissima' clash in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA confirmed on Sunday.
The “Finalissima” football match between Spain and Argentina, scheduled to be held in Qatar later this month, has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Jordan Campbell spent the week with Jens Berthel Askou and his upwardly mobile team as they prepared to visit Celtic.
Arsenal were crying out for a creative spark against Everton — and it was provided by an extraordinary performance by a 16-year-old.
Jadon Sancho is set to leave Manchester United this summer, almost three years after his last Premier League appearance for the club.
Chelsea's form is not good – and huddling around the match ball or even a stone-faced referee is unlikely to make things better.
Leeds and Sunderland have shown it is possible to come up from the Championship and compete. So why haven't Burnley?.
Manchester City's manager admitted he got his team selection wrong at West Ham in not selecting Rayan Cherki.
Harry Redknapp returning to his old club feels implausible... but would it be so mad? We debate the pros and cons.
Saturday evening, when Arsenal earned a dramatic late win over Everton before Man City were held at West Ham, felt as if it could be pivotal in the Premier League title race.
Police are investigating an altercation in the away section at Emirates Stadium after Everton striker Thierno Barry claimed his friends were "attacked" during Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Arsenal.
Ever since he pulled on an Arsenal shirt, Max Dowman has been breaking records - and the 16-year-old played a key role in what could prove to be a vital win over Everton.
Samson says coming back in the team in the middle of the tournament was when he "mentally flipped a bit".
Queensland have been confirmed as the second finalists for the WNCL season after WA fell short in chase of ACT Meteors' target.
He finishes with 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is and as the only Pakistan captain since Imran Khan to have lifted a 50-over ICC trophy.
Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania.
Pakistan's bowlers started poorly before recovering on a pitch where spinners and seamers found some assistance.
Incumbent Test opener Jake Weatherlad struck a rapid half-century after Tasmania's top order wobbled.
After taking 21 balls to open his account, Green launched five sixes in his first century in any format since last August.
Australian allrounder's timely century has helped Western Australia to a healthy first-innings lead over NSW in the Sheffield Shield.
Kellaway made 66 after Murphy's 4 for 67 as the game became inconsequential on day two after South Australia qualified for the final on bonus points.
The visitors secured a seven-wicket victory chasing down a target of 92 in Mount Maunganui.
The intensity of a Central Division rivalry returns to Fiserv Forum this afternoon as the Milwaukee Bucks look to complete a season sweep against a battered Indiana Pacers squad in a rematch of their 2025 first-round playoff battle.
The intensity of Scotiabank Arena awaits this afternoon as Cade Cunningham and the conference-leading Detroit Pistons cross the border to take on Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors in a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash.
The action shifts to Rocket Arena this afternoon for a cross-conference matinee as Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers host Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.
The eyes of the basketball world turn to the Paycom Center this afternoon for a premier Western Conference matinee as Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves challenge Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder.
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo wasn't happy with the officials after his team lost to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Adebayo said that the officials "altered the game" with their calls throughout the night.
Kawhi Leonard broke the LA Clippers record for consecutive 20-point games, but the game did not end on a high note. Leonard exited the game with just over nine minutes to play in the fourth quarter, as he suffered a sprained left ankle.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained left ankle and missed the final 9:27 of Saturday night's home loss to the Kings.
Austin Reaves executed a perfect missed free throw before sinking the tying bucket to force overtime, and Luka Doncic drained the winning jumper in the extra frame to lift the Lakers past the Nuggets.
Dončić had possession with the score tied, beat Denver's Spencer Jones to the baseline and hit a stepback jumper with 0.5 seconds left.
The Los Angeles Lakers stormed to a 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, sealing the deal with some Luka Dončić magic. With six seconds remaining in overtime, Dončić sunk a difficult game-winning fadeaway from the corner, beating the clock and securing the win.
No. 2 seed Cal Baptist beat top-seeded Utah Valley 63-61 to win the final Western Athletic Conference tournament after the Wolverines' Isaac Davis missed a potential tying alley-oop dunk with three seconds left.
Hawai'i won the Big West title with a 71-64 victory over top-seeded UC Irvine, and the Rainbow Warriors clinched their first NCAA tournament berth since 2016.
The RedHawks and Tigers continue to be the talk of the bubble, plus more considerations for men's committee.
A tenacious defensive performance carried No. 13 St. John's to its second straight Big East tournament championship with a 72-52 blowout of sixth-ranked UConn at Madison Square Garden.
Texas Tech star guard Christian Anderson will be available for the NCAA tournament after leaving the Red Raiders' Big 12 tournament loss because of an apparent groin injury.
No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia for its second straight ACC tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer and its third title in the past four years.
Arizona will head into the NCAA tournament with a nine-game winning streak after holding off Houston 79-74 in Saturday's Big 12 tournament final, avenging its loss to the Cougars in last season's conference title game.
Cedi Osman of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens earned EuroLeague Round 31 MVP honors after delivering a career-high PIR of 36 in a 92-88 home victory over Zalgiris Kaunas. The performance was the finest of Osman's 163-game EuroLeague career.
The Boston Celtics are signing two-way player Max Shulga to a two-year standard contract. This deal will cover the remainder of this season and next for Shulga. Boston had to sign two players by Sunday, in order to meet NBA roster rules of having at least 14 players signed to standard contracts.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he is nowhere near ready to retire and that his body will ultimately determine when the time comes to step away from basketball.
Founder Chris Creamer and contributors Andrew Lind and Glenn Cook give their thoughts on the NFL's latest redesign.
The Columbia Fireflies, Single-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals in the South Atlantic League, will reprise the identity one of their hometown’s previous teams, the Capital City Bombers, for select games in 2026. The Bombers played in Columbia’s Capital City Stadium from 1993 to 2004 before relocating to Greenville,.
The El Paso Chihuahuas, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres in the Pacific Coast League, unveiled an alternate identity with roots in Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican cultures. The team will play select games as the Matachines, a tribute to traditional dancers in the region.
Nike’s Jordan Brand and its iconic Jumpman logo will make its debut on soccer’s biggest stage this summer with the release of new away kits for a perennial favourite.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — There was quite a crowd waiting for Scottie Scheffler at the 10th tee box at TPC Sawgrass on Thursday morning when he arrived just before his 8:52 a.m. first-round tee time at the Players C.
The West Michigan Whitecaps, High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, will play one game as the Michigan Snowbirds in 2026, a tribute to residents of their home state who leave for the winter and return when the weather improves.
Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game drew derision on social media, in media outlets, and even from NBA coaches—but his historic scoring explosion sparked an immediate surge in the collectibles market, and experts say criticism will fade.
The Tulsa Drillers, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Texas League, will highlight the unofficial state condiment of Oklahoma when they play select games as the Ranch Dippers this season.
The Titans' new look leans into the Houston Oilers' color palette and includes several subtle nods to the state of Tennessee.
The Titans will officially unveil the uniforms during an event for season ticket holders this evening.
Arkansas held off Ole Miss 93-90 on Saturday to reach the SEC tournament championship game for the eighth time and first since winning the 2017 title.
UCLA leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau has a mild right knee strain but is expected to be available for the NCAA tournament.
Vanderbilt upset Florida 91-74 in the SEC tournament semifinals Saturday, putting the Gators' quest for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament in doubt.
Yaxel Lendeborg made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining, giving No. 3 Michigan a 68-65 win over No. 23 Wisconsin to advance to the Big Ten tournament championship.
Belmont, which is losing longtime coach Casey Alexander to Kansas State, won't participate in the postseason NIT, the university announced.
DJ Armstrong Jr.'s career-high 33 points led top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2 seed Vermont in the America East championship game.
Oklahoma men's basketball coach Porter Moser will return for the 2026-27 season, athletic director Roger Denny told ESPN on Saturday.
UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury that will likely sideline him for at least one game, but the Bruins held off No. 8 Michigan State 88-84 to advance to the Big Ten tournament semifinals.
Jaden Bradley hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to send No. 2 Arizona to the Big 12 tournament final with an 82-80 win over Iowa State.
MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years despite Miami (Ohio) losing to UMass in the league quarterfinals after going 31-0 in the regular season.
Safety Nick Scott, who had a career-high 111 tackles last season, is returning to the Panthers on a one-year contract, the team announced.
Pittsburgh's additions of Michael Pittman Jr. and Rico Dowdle portend a "physical, run-first offense" in 2026.
New York Giants add speed receiver Darnell Mooney on one-year-deal.
Free agent wide receiver Darnell Mooney is signing with the New York Giants on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.
Free agent quarterback Trey Lance agreed to a deal to return to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, the team announced.
Josh Johnson's tour around the NFL has returned to Cincinnati, with the veteran quarterback signing a one-year deal with the Bengals, the team announced Saturday.
The Titans and wide receiver Calvin Ridley have agreed to a restructured contract, a source confirmed to ESPN, ensuring he remains with the team for the 2026 season.
An expansive memorabilia collection belonging to late Colts owner Jim Irsay has brought in more than $93 million via auction with Christie's.
Free agency has impacted some of New Orleans' longtime players, but the second-year coach has a plan.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called NCAA language covering tampering rules "archaic," but stopped short of urging the oversight body to halt tampering investigations, the way the Big Ten did earlier this week.
USC picked up a cornerstone commitment in the 2027 class Saturday with a pledge from five-star safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson, the top-ranked high school prospect in the state of California.
We picked out the teams that took the biggest steps forward this week through their signings and other moves -- including the 49ers.
The Athletic's writers re-check to-do lists for each NFL team after the first wave of free agency. Who still needs what this offseason?.
The Dominican Republic’s celebrations at the World Baseball Classic got The Athletic thinking about the most memorable in sport.
The New York Jets have agreed to a deal with safety Andre Cisco on a 1-year deal worth up to $5.25M, sources told ESPN.
New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.
The Lions added free agent cornerback Roger McCreary on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN.
The Bills and free agent safety Geno Stone agreed to terms on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are holding off on trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown for now, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, who reported Friday that the Eagles had entertained “serious conversations” about dealing Brown with the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots.
Bryson DeChambeau hit his drive into the water and still won the playoff with a par at LIV Golf Singapore after Richard T. Lee of Canada missed a 2-foot putt.
Hannah Green has broken Australia’s 12-year drought, winning the women’s Australian Open by one shot at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide.
Ludvig Aberg started with a two-shot lead and now leads by three going into the final round at The Players Championship.
A fatal shooting that left two people dead prompted tournament organisers to delay the entry of fans at the Players Championship ahead of the third round on Saturday.
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler turned things around in the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on Saturday, carding a bogey-free 5-under 67.
A man shot and killed two people in a drugstore parking lot near the TPC Sawgrass and then escaped by going onto the course, leading the Players Championship to delay opening fan gates as a precaution before the third round, authorities said.
We're halfway through the Players Championship with Ludvig Aberg holding the lead. Here's what we're watching for the rest of the way.
Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 to hold a two-shot lead in the Players Championship while Scottie Scheffler narrowly made the cut.
Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship because of back spasms. Now he's happy to get to play for two more days.
Ludvig Aberg fired a nine-under par 63, one off the course record, to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA Players Championship.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will play his first spring training game on Sunday since undergoing surgery to repair the hamate bone in his left hand. He will lead off and play shortstop facing the Toronto Blue Jays, days after taking live batting practice and ground balls in the field.
Who will win Sunday's star-studded World Baseball Classic semifinal? We've got you covered with players to watch, live updates and postgame takeaways.
Both lineups are littered with MVP candidates, All-Stars and Gold Glovers, but which will advance to the WBC championship?.
The WPBL event this week will reach fruition thanks in part to the dedication of JetBlue Park general manager Shawn Smith.
Athletes today are getting into sports cards in a big way, but Young was a collector before it became cool again.
All eyes will be on Team USA's Paul Skenes as he faces off against the most fearsome lineup in the entire tournament in Team DR.
MIAMI — As Pitbull’s “Fireball” thundered from the stadium speakers, Shohei Ohtani readied himself for one last chance. Standing in loanDepot Park’s third-base dugout before the bottom of the ninth inning, Ohtani went through his pre-at-bat routine.
Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth as Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Italy continued its charmed run through the World Baseball Classic, earning a spot in the semifinals after dispatching Puerto Rico 8-6.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.
Neither team has won a WBC championship. They meet Monday to determine who will get that chance.
Wilyer Abreu's three-run blast helped Venezuela advance to Monday’s semifinal against Italy.
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game Saturday against the Royals.
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson has another elbow injury and the reliever will be examined by orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister.
Team Italy's unexpected World Baseball Classic run will continue, thanks to four-run rallies in the first and fourth innings in Houston.
One Mariners teammate has already made light of Raleigh's aversion to in-game handshakes with opponents. Sunday presents another chance.
Cal Raleigh seemed to make clear this week that he wasn't interested in handing out fist bumps to opponents. Randy Arozarena tried and was unsuccessful.
The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan's best players before they hit the majors. Here's who to keep an eye on this year.
The Dominican Republic has been dominant in the WBC and would be overwhelming favorites in Sunday's semifinal if not for Skenes.
The Dominican Republic's relentless offense keeps piling up runs with electrifying style: "We're showing everyone who we are.".
‘The potential phase is over’, the club’s president wrote during the week. Alastair Clarkson’s team appears to have taken note For most of his tenure at North Melbourne, Alastair Clarkson’s eyebrows have been arched in a kind of perma-frown. The bigger the deficit, the steeper the arch.
Suns coach Damien Hardwick expects better from defender Mac Andrew after another fiery performance.
The Eagles, sparked by fiery first-gamer Milan Murdock, responded in a 20.11 (131) to 10.12 (72) loss that will have given coach Andrew McQualter plenty of encouragement.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera was tagged successfully again but his coach isn't too concerned yet.
The Suns have cruised past the Eagles on the Gold Coast.
Ross Lyon has defended the use of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera in the final quarter of the Saints’ loss to Melbourne on Sunday, saying the St Kilda ace “had a licence to go anywhere”.
No matter how good their defence is, Collingwood are going to struggle if they can only produce 11 goals a game. But a solution to their forward-line woes is not easy to identify.
Alastair Clarkson is all in on his side's growth, after the Roos recorded a shock 46-point win over Port Adelaide.
In Cal-culations, Callum Twomey looks at the new Dees, North's start to the year and more.
Andrew Dillon said the late Bill Dempsey would be remembered as one of the rarest of great footballers from the state league era.
Melbourne’s Steven King era is off to a perfect start, consigning St Kilda and their band of rich recruits to a second consecutive defeat at the MCG on Sunday.
The Hawks have found a ruck answer, the Pies desperately need a forward plus more lessons from round one.
Melbourne and St Kilda swapped the lead continually through a thrill filled clash at the MCG.
Gold Coast has continued its hot start to 2026 by trouncing West Coast at People First Stadium to close out Round 1 on Sunday night.
Melbourne has stunningly edged out St Kilda in an early ‘match of the year’ contender on Sunday afternoon, claiming an upset by 13 points at the MCG.
After an extraordinary 427 games, Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has been served a career-first, one-match suspension for an incident during Saturday night’s loss to Adelaide.
Scott Pendlebury hits Josh Worrell high during Adelaide's win over Collingwood.
The Match Review Officer's findings are in from Saturday's round one games.
After a summer of talk about it being time, North Melbourne delivered in their first match of a season, beating a pathetic Port Adelaide side by 46 points.
North Melbourne has started its season in style with a 46-point win over Port Adelaide.
Here's how Anaheim can pull it off. Plus, full playoff projections, lottery standings after a busy Saturday.
Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Kopitar, the Kings' captain and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, is in his 20th and final NHL season.
The Maple Leafs believe the NHL didn't go far enough in punishing Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas for the hit that ended Auston Matthews' season.
'We lose our captain for the year. It doesn’t seem like enough for me,' Leafs coach Craig Berube said of the five-game suspension.
A whole lot of hockey will be played Saturday. Here's the schedule, plus full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Which teams will make the postseason? Who will take home individual awards? Where will the Cup spend its summer vacation?.
McKenna's season started with much hype, then took a turn on Jan. 31. How do NHL teams see him now?.
Here's the outlook for 10 teams' tanking odds, especially after the trade deadline, which made some of these bottom-feeders even worse.
The old-school mentality that permeates upper management in the league perpetuates outdated standards for discipline and standards.
Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for a knee-on-knee hit that ended Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' season.
“The player safety department should be suspended,” Matthews' agent, Judd Moldaver, told The Athletic.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has a torn MCL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the NHL season.
It is the fifth suspension for Gudas in his 14-year NHL career and his first since 2019.
The Maple Leafs captain sustained the injury after a nasty collision with Radko Gudas during the second period of Thursday’s 6-4 win.
The Canadians received a video message from Hockey Canada ahead of their quarterfinal game against the U.S. on Friday.
The Sharks signed forward Ty Dellandrea to a two-year, $3.25 million extension on Friday.
The Blackhawks and Senators will play two games in Germany next season as part of the NHL's Global Series.
The phone hearing allows for a suspension of up to five games under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
New club, new momentum: For Timo Werner, the start of his MLS adventure is going better than planned. His first report card: two games, two wins, and already two assists.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Dejan Joveljić had a goal and an assist against his former team, Lasse Johnsen had a goal and an assist in his league debut and Sporting Kansas City beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 on Saturday night.
CHICAGO (AP) — Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick in the fifth of 18 minutes of second-half stoppage time to rally D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over Chicago on Saturday night after Hugo Cuypers drilled a late PK to give the Fire a brief lead.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Petar Musa scored three goals — his second career hat trick and second multi-goal game this season — Saturday night for FC Dallas in a 3-3 tie with San Diego FC. Musa capped the scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
HOUSTON (AP) — Mateusz Bogusz scored a short-handed goal in the 15th minute of second-half stoppage time and the Houston Dynamo rallied to beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Saturday night.
The Houston Dynamo have pulled off a simply stunning victory over the Portland Timbers this evening. Ben Olsen's side were down to 10 men but still managed to pull off a 106th minute winner through star forward Mateusz Bogusz.
NEW YORK (AP) — Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hany Mukhtar scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time — the 25,000th goal in MLS history — and Brian Schwake earned his second clean sheet in his fourth MLS start as Nashville SC beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Saturday night.
ATLANTA (AP) — Emmanuel Latte Lath had a goal and an assist and Miguel Almirón had three assists to spark Atlanta United to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday, extending the Union's worst start in club history.
TORONTO (AP) — Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored an equalizer in the 98th minute to recover a point for the New York Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday in Toronto’s home opener.
They were far from their best, and at times were a commodity of errors, but the Dolphins can thank their back five for saving their blushes.
The Titans go for a short drop-out and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki makes them pay.
Anthony Seibold is confident that the Manly Sea Eagles will be able to turn around their season and could even make a run to the top-four despite back-to-back losses to begin their 2026 season.
Manly Sea Eagles host the Newcastle Knights in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.
Newcastle’s two highest-paid players were sidelined within minutes of each other on Sunday afternoon.
The Dolphins have escaped from jail, coming from 14 points down to notch up their first win of the season against the gritty Titans at Suncorp Stadium.
The Knights have been rocked by two major injuries with Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga set for sideline stints.
Follow all the action from Round 2 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Manly stars Reuben Garrick and Jamal Fogarty are put on report for separate incidents.
Tom Trbojevic storms over the top of Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland to score.
Kalyn Ponga goes down with a hamstring injury after scoring a try.
South Sydney are fuming with the Sydney Roosters for their approach to Alex Johnston’s historic night.
Dom Young powers over to score the Newcastle Knights' second try against Manly.
Jamal Fogarty catches Newcastle's defence off guard after throwing a dummy before powering over the tryline.
Greg Marzhew powers over in the corner following an immediate error on the kick off by the Manly Sea Eagles.
In light of Billy Smith’s e-bike crash, the Sydney Roosters have introduced two simple rules when it comes to riding to and from training.
Brad Fittler explains why he James Tedesco is still good enough to play Origin.
The Bulldogs centre returned to training on Sunday after sitting down with Canterbury’s most influential figure.
Qatar postponed to November due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, Portugal and Valencia dates adjusted.
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP announce the #54 will return from injury in Goiânia.
The three-time WorldSBK champion may not have scored points, but he impressed on his MotoGP debut.
Portuguese becomes the eighth different language version for fans and audiences around the world.
Soon we head for Brazil and a new track for everyone on the grid – so what can we expect from Goiânia?.
The award is back and fans can enter a free prize draw to win their own #765 Triumph Street Triple Moto2™ Edition.
Assen celebrated a centenary in style, and the event was voted the Best GP of a record-breaking 2025 season.
It's very early days in 2026, but Aprilia - with a sprinkling of Acosta and KTM magic on top - have begun the new campaign on the front foot after an unforgettable few days in Buriram.
Following a review of the Moto2 race results from Thailand, the points awarded have been updated.
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Entering Saturday’s action at the BNP Paribas Open, Carlos Alcaraz appeared the favourite at the season’s first ATP Masters 1000 event. Already a two-time champion at the tournament, the Spaniard was in imperious form, having won his first 16 matches of the season.
Jannik Sinner reached the championship match at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time on Saturday and celebrated his achievement in style. The No.
Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory.
Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard captured their first title as a team on Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open where they defeated cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot 7-6(3), 6-3 in the doubles championship match.
Carlos Alcaraz suffered his first loss of the season Saturday in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open. And as much as Spaniard hoped to extend his 16-0 start to 2026, he also was quick to acknowledge the performance by his opponent, Daniil Medvedev. “I just have to give credit to Daniil.
Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev will meet in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday in Indian Wells, California. Both men are trying to claim their first Indian Wells title. Sinner is pursuing his first trophy of the season, while Medvedev is trying to claim his third.
Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev will meet for the first time since 2024 on Sunday in the BNP Paribas Open final. The 24-year-old Sinner is chasing his maiden Indian Wells crown while Medvedev, fresh off his upset of Carlos Alcaraz, pursues his third title of the season.
Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to the 2026 season has come to an end. Daniil Medvedev shocked the Spaniard 6-3, 7-6(3) at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday to snap the World No.
Americans Ethan Quinn and Marcos Giron are set to battle in an intriguing all-American final at the ATP Challenger 175 event in Phoenix.
Jannik Sinner wasted little time breaking a California-desert boundary Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open. The No. 2 player in the PIF ATP Rankings raced to a 6-2, 6-4 semi-final victory against fourth seed Alexander Zverev at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Carlos Alcaraz has gone from strength to strength so far in 2026. With his BNP Paribas Open quarter-final triumph against Cameron Norrie in Indian Wells, the No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings improved to 16-0 for the year, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
Under a punishing Caribbean sun in sweltering humidity, Alexander Blockx dug deep Friday to reach the semi-finals at the ATP Challenger 175 event in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic.
Two of the ATP Tour’s most in-form players will take centre stage at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday evening, when Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev collide for a place in the Indian Wells final.
Jannik Sinner has one goal at the BNP Paribas Open: win the title and join an exclusive club as just the third man to capture all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court events. Hard courts have always brought out the best in the second-seeded Italian.
As Gael Monfils prepares to finish his storied career at the end of 2026, few people understand the emotions of the moment better than his wife, Elina Svitolina.
The BNP Paribas Open semi-finals take place on Saturday, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner leading the action at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Two years ago, Carlos Alcaraz’s quarter-final match at the BNP Paribas Open was interrupted by unexpected visitors: a swarm of bees.
Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 16 matches and reached his fifth consecutive Indian Wells semi-final at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. The top seed advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Cameron Norrie, earning revenge on the Briton, who beat him last November in Paris.
Daniil Medvedev cruised past defending champion Jack Draper 6-1, 7-5 on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, where the 11th seed is into the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year.
Jannik Sinner's lopsided victory against Learner Tien on Thursday did not change the Italian’s view of the reigning Next Gen ATP Finals champion. The 24-year-old continued his run at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating Tien 6-1, 6-2 in the quarter-finals.
Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.
Can Miami reach college football's mountaintop again? Mario Cristobal has the Canes ready to climb again.
The Big Ten sent a letter to the NCAA asking the organization to suspend investigations and enforcement related to tampering, and modernize its rules.
Syracuse has officially named Bryan Blair as the school's new athletic director.
With Clemson's 2026 spring game just over two weeks away, a motivated Dabo Swinney said Wednesday that last season's results were 'nobody's fault but mine.".
Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university, its board and AD Warde Manuel, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" when he was fired during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal.
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?.
College Sports Commission CEO Bryan Seeley said Tuesday an unexpected influx of third-party deals helping schools blow past the NIL salary cap has led to increased review times.
From potential CFP contenders to bounce-back candidates, we've got good feelings about these programs.
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Xavier Cooks says the Sydney Kings’ run to another NBL Championship Series has been built on the relentless effort and winning plays of teammates like Matthew Dellavedova and Makuach Maluach, while also crediting the leadership of coach Brian Goorjian. Dellavedova has been central to that effort.
As inspirational as Nathan Sobey was, it was South East Melbourne wresting the game back on their terms that ultimately forced a Game 3. Crashing the offensive glass and speeding up the Adelaide 36ers proved decisive, and that will remain the Phoenix’s focus moving forward.
Up 1-0 and leading by 13 at half-time in Game 2 of their Playoff Series with South East Melbourne, the Adelaide 36ers were well on their way to their first Championship Series in NBL18. But the Phoenix’s All-NBL Player Nathan Sobey had other ideas, scoring 17 of his career-high 41 in the third quarter alone.
For the third straight season, the Perth Wildcats have fallen just short of reaching the Championship Series.
Fresh off helping the South East Melbourne Phoenix reach Game 3 of their Playoff Series with Adelaide, one of their stars has reportedly extended his contract with the club.
South East Melbourne’s Nathan Sobey had a Game 2 to remember against Adelaide in their Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Playoffs Series.
Makuach Maluach had his career night, Matthew Dellavedova was at his ferocious best, Kendric Davis fired when it mattered and the Sydney Kings had too much for the Perth Wildcats to win 89-75 and advance to the NBL Championship Series.
The Sydney Kings are the first team into the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series after sweeping Perth 2-0 in their Playoff Series. Their spot was secured by defeating the Wilcats 89-75 on Saturday night at RAC Arena.
The Adelaide 36ers looked on track for the NBL Championship Series until Nathan Sobey ignited the South East Melbourne Phoenix with 39 third quarter points for a career-best 41 forcing a Playoffs Game 3 with the 101-92 win.
Sydney is now just one win away from the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series after Wednesday night’s thrilling one point win over Perth. But the Wildcats, whose season is on the line, will have plenty of confidence playing at home in Game 2 of the Playoff Series.
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend are back in the winner's circle together for the first time in over a year, having defeated Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic 7-6 (4), 6-4 in 1 hour and 34 minutes to capture the Indian Wells doubles title.
Ahead of Sunday’s Indian Wells championship and 2026 Australian Open final rematch, here’s a complete breakdown of when Elena Rybakina Sabalenka and Aryna Sabalenka play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.
After a week that saw both players separate themselves from the draw, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet for the Indian Wells title. We break down their chances.
Elena Rybakina will renew her rivalry with Aryna Sabalenka in Indian Wells after defeating Elina Svitolina 7‑5, 6‑4 in 1 hour, 46 minutes Friday night. The win sends her into another final against the World No.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 to reach her third Indian Wells final in four years. On Sunday, she’ll face Elena Rybakina, who defeated Elina Svitolina in the semifinals, in a rematch of 2026 Australian Open and 2023 Indian Wells finals.
Desirae Krawczyk's mom is a devoted fan of Alexandra Eala, as the four-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion recently shared on "The Player's Box" podcast.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite.
With her win over Jessica Pegula on Thursday, Elena Rybakina will rise to No. 2 in the PIF WTA Rankings next week, overtaking Iga Swiatek. It will be a new career high for Rybakina.
With the field down to four in Tennis Paradise, we look at the cases for Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Linda Noskova and Elina Svitolina to reach the Indian Wells final.
Svitolina just keeps winning in 2026. The Ukrainian entered the day with a 1-4 record against Iga Swiatek, but that was thrown out the window when she earned a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win in 2 hours and 9 minutes to send the World No. 2 packing and book her own spot in the Indian Wells semis.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters that there is urgency to get a new CBA done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.
WNBPA chief Terri Carmichael Jackson expressed optimism on Day 4 of CBA negotiations with the league, saying that continued conversations have helped "chip away at what the concerns are for both sides.".
The U.S. women's national team secured its second win of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, beating host team Puerto Rico 91-48.
Sandy Brondello has pretty much won and done it all in her coaching career, but building a team without any players is a first.
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Union president Nneka Ogwumike voiced optimism following back-to-back days of prolonged negotiations with the WNBA.
Six players, including Clark, made their debuts for the U.S. national team. How did they look in USA's win?.
Playing in her first game since July, Caitlin Clark had 17 points and 12 assists to lead Team USA to a 110-64 win in its first game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons player James Pearce Jr., saying she was "in fear of my life" and, if the court didn't intervene, she believed "James will kill me," according to court documents.
Both all-time legends and half-forgotten journeymen are on the list of the greatest single-game performances in American professional sports.
The League has plenty to consider ahead of next season as clubs submit fixture requests.
The AFLW pre-season draft will be held virtually on May 4.
More than 150 players and officials gathered for the annual Gallia Cup in France last weekend, as women's footy continues to take hold in Europe.
Erin Lorenzini doesn't take the credit, but her role at North Melbourne has been huge in the Roos' success.
Port Adelaide is eyeing a Carlton assistant coach to replace departed senior coach Lauren Arnell.
Meg Lappin is following in her father Nigel's footsteps, making the move up to Brisbane with twin sister Ally in tow.
An expanded pre-season schedule has been pitched to clubs as an opportunity to assist the development of players who may not play during the season.
Aysha Ward has worked her way up from Essendon intern to a position in the club's executive team.
Dom Condo, Erin Lorenzini and Aysha Ward are all on different, but successful, AFLW journeys.
After years in the footy wilderness, Gold Coast is finally retaining - and attracting - players across both programs.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
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.