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Tolutau Koula and the Manly Sea Eagles host Reece Walsh and the Brisbane Broncos in a blockbuster clash at 4 Pines Park.
Tolutau Koula and the Manly Sea Eagles host Reece Walsh and the Brisbane Broncos in a blockbuster clash at 4 Pines Park.
Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury will play his 432nd game — equalling North Melbourne great Brent Harvey’s VFL/AFL games record — when his Magpies face Geelong at the MCG.
South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Cronulla Sharks in Round 10 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
The Kieran Foran revolution at Manly is fresh from a narrow loss to Penrith and faces another stiff test against reigning premiers Brisbane. Follow it live.
The Gold Coast Suns can stay in touch with the AFL’s top four with victory over St Kilda in Darwin on Saturday night.
Latrell Siegwalt, replacing namesake Mitchell at centre, shone on debut while Alex Johnston scored another hat-trick of tries as the Rabbitohs downed the Sharks.
Dragons interim coach Dean Young is adamant his side has improved since Shane Flanagan’s exit despite two heavy losses in his two games at the helm.
Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton is placed on report for a high tackle on Cameron Murray.
Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters lays a contentious bump on the Western Bulldogs' Joel Freijah.
Hurricanes veteran Brad Shields provides an unlikely kick try assist for Kini Naholo.
An epic 40-point turnaround from GWS in the second half has seen Adam Kingsley’s side pip a fearless Essendon side by 14 points on Saturday evening.
Tom Papley kicked a goal moments after getting into a brouhaha with former Swans teammate Jacob Konstanty.
Sydney and North Melbourne play out a thriller at Marvel Stadium.
Gryan Miers made his return from a knee injury in the VFL on Saturday.
Follow all the action from Saturday's round nine games.
A sharpshooting Sydney outfit has survived a mini scare on Saturday afternoon, holding off a North Melbourne first-half surge to win by eight points.
After the Swans and Giants won heartstoppers, Scott Pendlebury takes centre stage tonight. Follow along live.
Scott Pendlebury ties the games record in Collingwood's clash against Geelong as St Kilda tackles Gold Coast in Darwin without the rested Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Follow live.
Brisbane Lions champion Jonathan Brown has opened up on his recovery and his family's emotional reaction to the news of a low-grade brain tumour.
Emerging Western Bulldogs star Joel Freijah says it would be an “honour” to play with Zak Butters, should the Port Adelaide superstar opt to make the move to Whitten Oval next year.
Gold Coast Suns have made an assurance they are acting within AFL rules, despite a key figure inside the club’s dressing room allegedly working with a bookmaking firm which has been subject to disciplinary action by the Victorian regulator for inducing gambling at local footy clubs.
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr took a glass half-full approach after another tight loss, this time a two-point heartbreaker to the Western Bulldogs, while the AFL has ruled on a contentious Zak Butters bump.
Brisbane Lions champion Jonathan Brown has opened up on his recovery from a “ticking time bomb” brain tumour and his family’s emotional reaction.
You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL season LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
Carlton coach Michael Voss isn’t concerned about the possibility of being sacked after the Blues slumped to their eighth defeat in nine games despite a gallant second-half display against premiers Brisbane at the Gabba on Friday night.
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters will face MRO scrutiny for this bump against the Dogs.
Past years point to a winning pattern that could see GWS get back on track for finals.
Kade Chandler is right at home on the MCG, a stage that couldn't be further removed from his humble football beginnings.
Inside the complex case of young Saint Lance Collard.
Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston hobbles over to score a try against the Sharks.
St George Illawarra Dragons host the Newcastle Knights in Round 10 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.
NSW's frustrating 2026 campaign was summed up by winger Sid Harvey bombing a certain try on the hour mark.
Just about everything is different now at St George Illawarra. Except the result.
Who needs Latrell when you have… Latrell!.
The NRL says an unusual referee call, which allowed the Parramatta Eels to attempt a penalty goal after scoring in golden-point, was the correct decision. .
Storm coach Craig Bellamy speaks publicly for the first time since being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder.
Queensland selectors have been forced to cope with the news one of their best playmakers will miss up to eight weeks with his ankle injury.
Eighteen days away from the opening match of the 2026 State of Origin series, the Queensland Maroons have been dealt a massive blow with incumbent halfback Tom Dearden being ruled out with injury.
Follow all the action from Round 10 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Greg Marzhew scores his second try against the Dragons, who are caught napping close to the line.
Greg Marzhew opens the scoring in Newcastle's clash against the Dragons.
Craig Bellamy is staying private about his illness, the veteran Melbourne coach wanting the spotlight to remain on the Storm rather than his health.
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has fronted the media for the first time since his diagnosis with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, remaining guarded about details of his health condition.
Kalyn Ponga has the Knights at their attacking best as another masterclass from the superstar fullback guided his side to a 44-10 victory over the Dragons in Wollongong on Saturday afternoon.
Talk about crazy scenes in Townsville.
Phil Gound believes the Eels-Cowboys match should have ended with Mitch Moses' field goal, and the subsequent penalty goal not kicked.
The NRL has clarified the extra penalty kick awarded to the Eels in their golden-point win over the Cowboys was correct.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has thanked the league community for supporting him during his “private” health battle.
Hurricanes winger Josh Moorby snares a quickfire double against Moana Pasifika.
After a dreadful first half, a stirring second-half fightback against the Highlanders fell just short as NSW suffered a defeat which all but ends their Super Rugby finals hopes.
England prop Maud Muir discusses her childhood cricket days and love for pottery and "boshing" defenders.
Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau shreds some shoddy Waratahs defence.
Gloucester fight back to beat Sale Sharks 21-15 at Kingsholm and secure their first back-to-back Prem wins of the season.
Ulster and Stormers produce an enthralling 38-38 draw in a United Rugby Championship game that featured 11 tries and a controversial ending at the Affidea Stadium.
Les Kiss weighs in on the officiating mishaps that impacted the Queensland Reds in their defeat against the Chiefs.
Glasgow Warriors cruise to a bonus-point victory over Cardiff to go top of the United Rugby Championship with one round of the regular season remaining.
After a two-week break, the Women's Six Nations returns this weekend, with Ireland hosting Wales in Saturday's late kick-off.
Article about second-tier rugby club last December piqued interest of American private equity firm . “I think my family already thought I was crazy so this is nothing new,” says Kenn Moritz from his home office in faraway Pittsburgh. The Moritz family may have a point.
Le Mans is most commonly known for its 24-hour race, but the city's football club is backed by big-name sportsmen and on a rapid rise.
Celtic forward nears return from injury in time for derby and former Rangers striker on "confusing" exit.
Luis Suarez says he "would never say no" to a return to international football if Uruguay needed him for the World Cup.
Footballer has 664 million followers but his boring presence is a reminder of how reel-life destroys what it touches. Buy the backpack airlines hate. Fawn strangely at a child athlete.
Jens Berthel Askou's Motherwell could determine the destination of the Scottish top-flight title - but who is the man behind the Fir Park revolution?.
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted two soccer players and a betting agent with bribing other players to rig matches in the city's top two football leagues in an operation that involved tens of thousands of dollars.
A return to Madrid would give Mourinho the chance to prove everyone wrong but, over the last decade, his stock has undoubtedly fallen.
Breaking down the latest ebbs and flows in the battle to become Premier League champions.
From fingertip stops to breathtaking reaction blocks, this is what has made Raya special this season.
Before last weekend's loss at Brentford, Nuno's back line had looked solid of late. Will they return to form to stop the league leaders?.
Kuldeep Yadav has been well off his best this season, and that's one of the reasons DC have had a disappointing year.
Home T20 World Cup and a historic Lord’s Test loom for Charlotte Edwards but with selection questions mounting. Historic occasions are like buses: you spend ages twiddling your thumbs and then two come along at once.
"It's good that guys like Anukul are getting opportunities because you could easily get overlooked for the next flashy toy," says Mitchell McClenaghan.
Bangladesh lost 6 for 75 to be bowled out for 413, as Abbas bagged four wickets on day two.
"A lot of pitches or venues which have been used so far are getting a little tired, where spinners' role become that much more important," says Deep Dasgupta.
Not much changed after the DC vs KKR game, but a lot could look different on the IPL 2026 Orange and Purple Cap tables after Saturday night.
Finn Allen unleashed a blistering maiden IPL century to power a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders to a fourth win on the bounce with an eight-wicket rout of Delhi Capitals on Friday.
A change in approach paid off for Caleb Jewell as he led the way for Derbyshire.
Finn Allen's remarkable 47-ball 100no ensured Kolkata Knight Riders continued their winning run.
Significant changes to how Cricket Australia funds Deaf, blind and intellectually disabled teams prompt concern from players and advocates.
Iowa head coach Ben McCollum signed a new six-year deal with the school on Friday, sources told ESPN. In his first season with the program, McCollum lead Iowa to their first Elite Eight appearance since 1987. UNC pursued McCollum to fill their head coach vacancy before appointing Michael Malone. .
A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series Saturday.
The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 to win Game 3 and take a 3-0 series lead. With the Knicks holding the Sixers to just 18 points in the fourth quarter, coach Mike Brown credited Mikal Bridge's defense on Tyrese Maxey for the win.
David Fizdale was hired as the head coach of Nigeria's men's basketball team on Friday. "It will be fun and exciting calling timeouts and drawing plays up again as a head coach," Fizdale told ESPN Andscape in a phone interview.
The Portland Trail Blazers interviewed Houston Rockets assistant coach Ben Sullivan and Denver Nuggets assistant coach Jared Dudley, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Sullivan interviewed for the Suns job last summer. Dudley was also an assistant for the Mavs.
Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals saw plenty of tension between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves. It also saw the top ref get into it with Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.
The Thunder and Spurs are heavily favored in the West while the Knicks have become the clear favorite in the East.
Wembanyama had the signature performance of his career, scoring 39 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and blocking five shots in a physical win.
The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t make it easy, but the San Antonio Spurs have a 2-1 series lead. Behind a superb night from Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs posted a 115-108 win in Game 3 on Friday to put their opponent on the ropes in the Western Conference semifinals.
Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke declared Friday that "everything is on the table" this offseason following the team's first-round playoff exit, with the clear exception that they will not trade Nikole Jokic.
Philadelphia looked in control early. In the end, it didn't matter.
The New York Knicks took an insurmountable 3-0 series lead in their second-round NBA playoff matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, winning 108-94. Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and dished out nine assists.
"Draymond is a really good player. He's had a hell of a career," Barkley said Friday. "But we're not on the same level.".
The NBA announced each representative for the 14 teams in Sunday’s Draft Lottery in Chicago. Those on stage are a mix of former team greats and current NBA stars, along with less exciting front-office executives and, in one case, a family member of team ownership.
The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves meet in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series. The teams split the first two games in San Antonio. Game 3 is in Minneapolis.
The New York Knicks will try to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. The Knicks won the first two games.
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Mike Schmitz as their new general manager, the team announced on Friday afternoon. We have hired Mike Schmitz as our General Manager. @Chime // #MFFLpic.
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers are facing an existential crisis in the second round of the NBA playoffs, trailing the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals, 2-0. Who could have possibly seen this coming? A lot of people, actually.
The Dallas Mavericks have named Mike Schmitz as General Manager, the team announced Friday. Schmitz will report to President Masai Ujiri and oversee day-to-day basketball operations and strategic planning.
Suarez previously said he was “hurt” by the culture instilled by Marcelo Bielsa and said “players are going to reach a limit and explode.".
VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 25: Thomas Muller #13 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC celebrates after defeating the Colorado Rapids 3-1 in MLS action at BC Place on April 25, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada.
Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou would be a "very good" choice to fill Celtic's managerial vacancy this summer, according to Robbie Neilson. Dane Askou, 43, has transformed the Steelmen into a slick passing side this season and has the club on course for a fourth-place finish.
U.S. Soccer's new home in Georgia is officially open for business, ushering in a new era for all of the federation's national teams.
The Whitecaps aren’t the only top MLS team up for sale — nor the only one whose future revolves around Las Vegas. The San José Earthquakes, who have the league’s best record, have been seeking a buyer since last spring.
The team’s mission is to find “the next” Joe Scally, a nod to the Lake Grove superstar playing in Germany for Borussia Mönchengladbach, who was just named to the Bundesliga team of the week.
FIFA has joined the prediction-market craze for this summer’s World Cup - but what are they and why are they controversial?.
There are 48 flags being represented at the World Cup next month, but when it comes to FIFA’s ticket sales, the most prominent flag is red.
Marc Dos Santos did not appreciate Antonio Mohamed's antics during the Mexican side's semifinal second-leg rout.
For the first time, Inter Miami is taking an equity stake in a brand partner. On Thursday, the South Florida MLS franchise is announcing a multiyear sponsorship deal with health and longevity company Prenetics, with its IM8 subsidiary becoming the exclusive supplements partner of the club.
Vegas jumped out to a five-goal lead and took a 2-1 lead in the second-round series.
The Minnesota Frost avoided elimination with a 3-1 comeback win against the Montreal Victoire on Friday night.
Since mid-March, the Canadiens are now 8-0 in games immediately after losses.
Philadelphia will need all facets of the team to click if it hopes to come back from a 3-0 series deficit against the Hurricanes.
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks face off in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series. The teams split the first two games in Las Vegas. Game 3 is in Anaheim. The Golden Knights are slight favorites in Game 3 at 1.5 goals.How to watch Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks.
The Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 of their second-round NHL playoff series. The Sabres won Game 1 4-2. Buffalo is also favored in Game 2 by 1.5 goals.How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres.
Hynes also said he knew who Saturday's starting goalie would be between Jesper Wallstedt and Filip Gustavsson but had not yet told him.
All three players are previous winners of the award, which is voted upon by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
The 21-year-old forward told The Athletic he hopes to negotiate a contract with the Blackhawks soon.
Carolina and Colorado are chasing the 1985 Oilers for a stunning postseason feat.
San Jose is ahead of the curve, and now opens the door to a new challenge.
San Jose will pick in the top two for the third straight year, a run that hasn't happened in 14 years.
The 20-year veteran is the foundational piece for a Carolina team that's now 7-0 in the playoffs.
The Cup-chasing Avalanche defenseman played his first seven seasons with the Wild, back when he had only one missing tooth and four tattoos.
Now that U18 worlds and the lottery are in the rearview, it's the perfect time for a mailbag about the 2026 NHL Draft.
Dahlin and Hutson play different styles but are both among the best defensemen in the NHL and will be in the Norris conversation for years.
Bedard will command a hefty payday from a team flush with cash. So, what does a fair deal look like? Let's dig in.
The upcoming UFA class is a little short on headline names, but there are plenty of quality players eligible to hit the market on July 1.
Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup.
Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday night in Philadelphia, where the Canes will go for their second straight sweep.
No Premier League medal, no Champions League title, but Bruno Fernandes has won other trophies and many accolades, and the FWA footballer of the year is on the brink of setting a record.
Middlesbrough will host Southampton at the Riverside in the first leg of their Championship promotion play-off semi-final on Saturday.
As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to "stay present and live the moment".
The Spanish club have held talks over appointing the 63-year-old Portuguese coach, whose previous spell at the Bernabeu was very dramatic.
The Manchester United captain is a truly outstanding player but his success this season says much about the 2025-26 Premier League.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes wins the Football Writers' Association's men's Footballer of the Year award.
Fernandes is United's first FWA winner since Wayne Rooney took the award in 2010.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola heads Crystal Palace's shortlist of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season.
Palace are 15th in the table with 43 points and can still mathematically be relegated to the Championship. .
What are the rules around teams snooping on rivals and how often does it happen?.
Humberto Cruz pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor involving the transport of illegal immigrants and is now on the restricted list.
With the first pitch of his start against the New York Yankees on Friday, Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski reared back and threw a 102.4 mph fastball for a called strike. It was the slowest pitch he’d throw that inning.
A league source said that although the Red Sox said they would reassign Varitek, that hasn't happened, and the team hasn't clarified a role.
Munetaka Murakami knows how to make a first impression. In the first inning of the Chicago White Sox’s 12-8 loss against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, Murakami crushed an opposite-field homer off starting pitcher Emerson Hancock.
The Arizona Diamondbacks called up their top minor-league prospect. Outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt joined the team for Friday’s matchup with the New York Mets, the team announced. Waldschmidt, 23, came into the season ranked as Arizona’s No.
The AL East-leading New York Yankees (26-12) record, face the Milwaukee Brewers (19-16). The Yankees have won six of their past seven games.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will reportedly make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, according to the California Post. Saturday also happens to be “Blake Snell Bobblehead Day.”.
Blake Snell will reportedly make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, according to the California Post. Saturday also happens to be “Blake Snell Bobblehead Day.” The Los Angeles Dodgers lefty last pitched in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Snell had been scheduled to make a rehab start on Saturday but will instead pitch for the Dodgers against the Braves.
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The Rays, who own the second-best record in the American League, are 14-4 at Tropicana Field so far this season.
Which is harder — landing a human on the moon or hitting a home run that dents the top of a foul pole in an MLB game? We asked a physicist!.
Despite good batted ball data — bat speed and Barrel rates — these four batters aren't hitting home runs. We delve into the reasons why.
There is one constant in the Nationals' lineup under first-year manager Blake Butera. Everything else is perpetually in flux.
Plus the stadium-themed inspiration behind A's catcher Shea Langeliers' name and a conversation with a man of many (seven) pitches.
When a bullpen coughs up 17 runs on eight hits, 18 walks and eight wild pitches, is that is that weird/wild enough to make this column? Yes.
It's not the six weeks of underwhelming play. It's the 22 long months of it.
The main reason NFL rookie contracts are so appealing is they represent an opportunity to get a high performer for well below market rate. That’s not exactly what the Arizona Cardinals got with No. 3 overall draft pick Jeremiyah Love.
The Seattle Seahawks might be coming off a Super Bowl victory, but that hasn’t led to extreme interest from buyers looking to purchase the franchise.
The Jets placed the franchise tag on Hall earlier this offseason but instead come to terms on a extension.
Breece Hall and the New York Jets are in agreement on a reported three-year, $45.75 million deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The running back later confirmed that the two sides reached a deal on his X account. ❤️ Shoutout everyone in my corner.
The New York Jets and running back Breece Hall are in agreement on a three-year, $45.75 million deal, per Ian Rapoport. The running back later confirmed that the two sides reached a deal on his personal X account. ❤️ Shoutout everyone in my corner.
Denver Broncos general manager George Paton won’t begin the 2026 season on the final year of his contract. The franchise announced Friday that Paton has inked a five-year extension through the 2030 season.
Paton and head coach Sean Payton will continue their partnership in building the Broncos' roster.
The defending Super Bowl champions will open the season Wednesday, Sept. 9, with the 49ers and Rams set to play in Australia a day later.
The Packers traded up to take Florida kicker Trey Smack in last month's NFL Draft.
The NFL was prepared to train and onboard replacement officials in case a deal with the NFLRA didn't come together by May 31.
Rejoice, football fans, because one of the most exciting dates of the NFL offseason has finally been revealed. The NFL will release its full 2026 season schedule next Thursday, May 14, the league announced.
Less than a month before the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) was set to expire, the two sides reached a new CBA, which the league announced Friday.
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will not play for a second straight season after the team placed him on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Friday.
In every other professional sports league, the schedule unveil isn’t celebrated as a tentpole event. In the NFL, however, it’s become a momentous occasion — for better or worse — during the offseason. The 2026 NFL schedule release is just around the corner.
In every other professional sports league, the schedule unveil isn’t celebrated as a tentpole event. In the NFL, however, it’s become a momentous occasion — for better or worse — during the offseason.
Which teams have what it takes to make a Super Bowl run?.
Early impressions from three fascinating rookies, plus Ted Nguyen on the nine teams winning the offseason.
After the Pittsburgh Steelers expressed hope at the NFL scouting combine in February and hope at the league’s annual meetings in March and hope at the NFL Draft in April, a deal with their starting quarterback seems nearer than ever.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings to a one-year, $8 million deal that could be worth up to $13 million in incentives, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursday night.
A seventh-round pick by the 49ers in 2020, Jennings is one of the NFL's best blocking receivers and scored a career-high nine TDs in 2025.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the first week of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Which shot do you think was best? Vote for your favorite below.
Jessica Pegula was at her best on Friday in Rome, facing just one break point in a tidy 6-4, 6-0 win in 72 minutes over Zeynep Sonmez to reach the third round. She will face Rebeka Masarova next after the World No. 160 upset Leylah Fernandez.
A friendly game turned into a torn Achilles tendon for coach Francisco Roig. But the Spaniard missed just one practice after undergoing surgery, and was back coaching Iga Swiatek during her match in Rome on Friday.
Anastasia Potapova continued her recent good form with an upset of No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova in Rome's second round, while Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka both toughed out three-set wins.
With an improbable nine wins from match point down since April, the 2026 clay season is officially the tour’s epicenter of the great escape.
Alexandra Eala defeated No. 31 seed Wang Xinyu to advance to the third round in Rome. It's the first time Eala has reached the third round of a WTA 1000 clay-court event. Her reward is a first meeting with Elena Rybakina, who beat Maria Sakkari on Friday to advance.
Iga Swiatek looked in control early before Caty McNally’s defense and variation forced a shift, testing the three-time champion before she closed it out in three sets.
Angelique Kerber headlines the October invitational alongside Dominika Cibulkova and debutant Yanina Wickmayer as the veteran showcase continues to grow in its fifth year.
Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia because of a gastrointestinal illness before her scheduled second-round match against Tyra Grant on Friday. Lucky loser Nikola Bartunkova replaces the Canadian teen in the main draw.
Coming off a rare loss in Madrid, Aryna Sabalenka returned to form with dominant win over Barbora Krejcikova in Rome to reach the third round and extend her lead in their head-to-head to 7-1. She'll face Sorana Cirstea next.
Belinda Bencic won 10 of the last 12 games, and 20 of the final 22 points, to breeze past Bianca Andreescu 6-4, 6-1 in 77 minutes. She'll play Anna Kalinskaya in the third round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
In a match that lasted just under three hours, home favorite and defending champion Jasmine Paolini beat qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round in Rome. Paolini had 54 winners and 57 unforced errors in the back-and-forth marathon.
Coco Gauff made a triumphant return at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Tereza Valentova.
World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome ahead of her opening match, citing a left wrist injury. She was replaced in the draw by lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse.
Mirra Andreeva continued her impressive 2026 season with a one-sided win in Rome on Thursday, while Zheng Qinwen’s comeback gathered momentum with another straight-set victory.
With a footprint that now spans more than 50 tournaments across 26 countries, the WTA turns to data and technology to better manage scale, streamline operations and support players across a demanding global calendar.
A desperate scramble against Anastasia Potapova became the signature moment of a week that gave Marta Kostyuk her first WTA 1000 title.
Not sure if she'd even play in Rome because of a tight turnaround from academic exams, Tereza Valentova passed her Rome debut to set up a second-round showdown vs. Coco Gauff on Thursday.
Weeks after a shoulder injury reshaped her early season, Tyra Caterina Grant arrived in Rome sharper, drawing on early lessons alongside Jannik Sinner and working through a familiar matchup with Lisa Pigato.
Alexandra Eala staged a strong comeback to reach the second round in Rome on Wednesday. Jelena Ostapenko cruised, Maria Sakkari rallied, and a couple of German veterans also advanced on a packed Day 2 in Rome.
Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington, Kimi Antonelli’s race engineer at Mercedes, has received praise from team boss Toto Wolff for how he has handled working with the youngster.
The Borgo Panigale factory have some updates in Le Mans – and Marc Marquez opts for a different direction.
Formula One has agreed to make engine design changes for the 2027 season in response to the unhappiness of many leading drivers at the way this year’s new-generation engines have affected how they race.
Last year’s winner was straight on the pace whilst reigning World Champion Marc Marquez had a far from ideal Friday as we witness the closest top ten in a Friday Practice ever.
Proposals for further evolutionary changes to the 2026 regulations have been agreed in principle following an online meeting, convened by F1’s governing body the FIA and attended by Team Principals, Formula One Management and power unit manufacturer representatives.
F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto evaluates what's happening with the F1 driver market so far in 2026.
Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.
Race Direction issues an update requiring riders to enter the pitlane via the specified pitlane entry and route.
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James Vowles has explained why Williams had a 'messy' winter in preparation for the new-for-2026 regulations, with the team finally securing its first double points finish of the season last weekend in the Miami Grand Prix.
With Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase set to join McLaren in 2028, Zak Brown has addressed speculation over whether there is a possibility of Max Verstappen following in the future.
Allan McNish has completed his first weekend in his new position as Racing Director at Audi, having taken up the role from the Miami Grand Prix onwards.
Race starts under F1’s new-for-2026 regulations have been a hot topic across the opening few rounds of the campaign, with a greater variety in rapid, average and poor getaways adding to the drama on the first lap of a Grand Prix.
Both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll took the chequered flag for Aston Martin for the first time this season at the Miami Grand Prix.
After a lengthier than normal break, the F1 circus reconvened in Miami for the second Sprint weekend of the season as the newly upgraded cars broke cover – causing a few changes to the pecking order.
Formula 1 and Sky have today announced a multi-year agreement continuing their long standing and deep partnership, giving Sky Sports viewers in the UK, Ireland, and Italy exclusive access to all the action from every Formula 1 race weekend into the next decade.
Mark Hughes examines the extensive changes that Red Bull made to the RB22 for the Miami Grand Prix weekend.
Formula 1 always attracts sporting royalty, but Miami took it to another level – here are all the megastars at the track this weekend.
Emerson Fittipaldi joins the Beyond The Grid podcast to reflect on his remarkable story in the sport.
Kimi Antonelli has one area that needs work if he wants to keep his championship lead.
Nike has unveiled new Rebel Edition alternate jerseys for all 15 WNBA teams as the league opens its 30th season, including new looks for the Toronto Tempo, Golden State Valkyries, Portland Fire, and all 12 returning clubs.
The list of suitors for Casey Wasserman’s sports and entertainment agency has narrowed further, with TA Associates exiting the process and two former Endeavor executives still weighing whether to join a bid—potentially in partnership with private-equity backers.
German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund hopes to bring their home city to life with their new PUMA home kit for the 2026-27 season. BVB unveiled the kits on Thursday, May 7, during an event at the former Hansa coking plant in Dortmund. They’ll wear them on the pitch for the.
The Canadian Elite Basketball League may play its season through the summer, but the Winnipeg Sea Bears are looking to ice out their opponents with their new uniforms for 2026. The Sea Bears launched the new duds at an event for season ticket holders at the University of Manitoba on.
The Los Angeles Lakers are relocating and rebranding their NBA G League affiliate as the Coachella Valley Lakers, unveiling a new logo featuring the familiar Lakers script alongside a desert landscape, palm trees, mountains, and a setting sun ahead of the club’s move to Acrisure Arena for 2026-27.
The longtime radio voice of the Yankees will be remembered with a season-long memorial patch featuring a microphone and the club's "NY" logo after first adding his "JS" initials to the back of their caps following his death at age 87 earlier this week.
The Welland Jackfish, an independent professional team in the Canadian Baseball League, will take the field on Canada Day wearing uniforms inspired by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The team announced the custom jerseys on social media with the declaration, “Scarlet. Strong.
Celtic Football Club‘s new home kit for 2026-27, made by adidas, is a celebration of the 60th anniversary of one of the Glasgow-based club’s most famous victories.
Team's primary colours will be black and silver, with white as a secondary colour and red as an accent colour; Detroit will also host PWHL awards ceremony and draft in June.
In September, Napheesa Collier said the WNBA had “the worst leadership in the world,” tearing into league commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid contentious labor negotiations and frustration with officiating.
It’s HRC from KTM to kickstart the weekend at the French GP, with title race leader Bezzecchi outside the top 10.
Everything you need to catch up on ahead of the opening day of action in France.
The Salzburg-based private broadcaster will remain the exclusive Austrian TV partner of the world’s most spectacular motorcycle racing series until 2030.
Motorsport fan? MotoGP fan? Off-the-beaten-path travel fan? We’ve got just the place.
Ahead of the upcoming Catalan GP, the city’s Placa Catalunya hosts a brand-new way to immerse yourself in the most exciting sport on earth.
The #29 is set to debut with Niti Racing from the next round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.
A history of unpredictability and late drama, welcome to Le Mans!.
From one legend to the next, MotoGP arrives in France to greet another roaring crowd.
The German rider gets the call up for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team as the #12 continues his recovery.
Another weekend of French GP stories to remember is on the cards; it’s game on at Le Mans.
Adidas have gone full Hollywood after unveiling their stunning £50million ($A94m) for this summer’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Australia’s Ryan Ruffels made a hot start to his first PGA Tour event in four years, while Rory McIlroy made his first start since his Masters triumph at the Truist Championship.
Some of the world’s best golfers are set to grace Greg Norman’s redesigned North Adelaide Golf Club in 2028 even if the LIV Golf tour fails to survive the massive financial hit it will suffer at the end of this season.
Once Australia’s best young talent, Ryan Ruffels will make his return to the PGA Tour for the first time in four years after winning a YouTube tournament.
A defiant Cameron Smith has dismissed retirement rumours and stressed that LIV Adelaide will go ahead next year despite Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund removing its funding of the breakaway league at the end of this season.
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have spoken about their plans for the future should LIV Golf collapse, with neither appearing close to a reunification deal with the PGA Tour.
Australian veteran Adam Scott capped off a stunning weekend charge with an eight-under par 64 as world No.4 Cameron Young cruised through the final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship by six strokes.
Australia’s Adam Scott charged 38 places up the leaderboard as world No.4 Cameron Young maintained his strong lead in the third round of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster.
Players champion Cameron Young holds a five-shot lead as fellow contender Nick Taylor’s unusual tee box act attracted attention in the second round of the Cadillac Championship.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting funding for the breakaway LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, a spokesperson from the fund told AFP on Thursday.
With the re-signing of Elijah Pepper recently, the Perth Wildcats have got the majority of their core locked in for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. That includes import duo Kristian Doolittle and Dylan Windler, star big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr.
Illawarra’s JaVale McGee was must-watch entertainment all throughout the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season. From thunderous dunks to insane chasedown blocks, the athletic big man dominated both ends of the floor, finishing the year leading the league in rebounds and blocks.
A new Gold Coast team entering the competition would have the backing from two of the biggest names in the sport, as the conversation around NBL expansion grows louder.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix announced on Friday the signing of NBL champion and local big Hunter Goodrick to the roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
Having played for their crosstown rivals for the past three seasons, Tanner Krebs has watched South East Melbourne’s continued improvement from close range.
Mike Wells, a week after signing a contract extension, says he's quitting as Adelaide 36ers coach with a "heavy heart". Wells says spending time in his native Utah prompted a change of mind about coaching the 36ers until the end of the 2028 NBL season.
Former NBL Next Star Ariel Hukporti has played a key role in helping the New York Knicks move to a 2-0 lead in their Playoff Series with Philadelphia.
Sydney's Makuach Maluach took a major leap during the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season, playing a key role in the Kings’ Championship Series win. From high-flying dunks to highlight-reel blocks above the rim, the athletic wing has re-signed with the Kings for the next two seasons.
The New Zealand Breakers announced on Thursday the signing of guard Preston Le Gassick to a two-year deal. The deal will see the 23-year-old part of the Breakers roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, with a team option for the 2027-28 campaign.
The Adelaide 36ers have outlined a clear vision of who they want as their next head coach, following the shock departure of Mike Wells. After two years at the helm, Wells stepped down from his Head Coach role on Wednesday to remain in the United States to be closer to family.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
North Sydney Oval is tipped to be the home of this year's historic match between Australia and Ireland.
Carlton's Head of AFLW, Ash Naulty, has left the club.
Once afraid to wear what she wanted to wear out of fear of being perceived as too masculine, West Coast's Amy Franklin is making sure no one else has to feel that way.
Eleven new players have joined the AFLW competition. Gemma Bastiani takes a look at what they can bring to your club.
The AFLW's first Pre-Season Draft was held on Monday night.
Brett Gourley joins Richmond as a full-time senior assistant in its new-look AFLW program.
Check out the latest retirees as they are announced.
A Queensland prospect is shaping up to be the top pick in Monday's pre-season draft, while the draft order has been locked in.
Emma Kearney will take the reins of North Melbourne's VFLW side after the departure of coach Brett Gourley.
Ahead of the AFLW's first pre-season draft on Monday, Gemma Bastiani looks at the players who have made the most of a similar opportunity.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
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.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
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.