Hridoy on his 242*: You 'cannot get out of a difficult spot without counterattacking'
Record-breaker also offered praise for the Bangladesh lower-order for the recovery from 184 for 7 to 386 in the first innings in Sylhet.
Record-breaker also offered praise for the Bangladesh lower-order for the recovery from 184 for 7 to 386 in the first innings in Sylhet.
Chengdu Rongcheng lose their final four matches of the season to give up a 12-point lead and throw away the Chinese Super League title.
Rahmat Shah's 173 gave Afghanistan a slender first-innings lead before Zimbabwe pulled ahead in Sharjah.
Alessia Russo scored twice at Anfield to provide the under-pressure Arsenal head coach, Renée Slegers, with some brief respite but it was another unconvincing display from the north Londoners despite their much-needed 2-1 victory.
Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season is officially the week of the backup quarterback.
Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and latest odds before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
We have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for Sao Paulo, including podium and top-six finish selections.
On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage – for better or worse.
The Honda HRC Castrol rider will miss the Sunday Grand Prix at Lusail due to fatigue.
Kavem Hodge scored his third Test century in Sylhet and ascribed his team's collective rise in batting form as down to belief and camaraderie within the set-up.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is determined to return before the end of the 2026 NFL season.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons will be featured in the NFL's second-ever regular-season matchup in Madrid, with kickoff set for 9:30 a.m. ET at Santiago Bernabéu S.
Sponsored by Sling TVThe Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings are two of the top teams in the NFL right now; both are entering Week 9 with 6-1 records and sit at the top of their divisions, which means they'll offer up an especially exciting Monday Night Football matchup this week.
The Seattle Seahawks will host the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday for an NFC West clash at Lumen Field. The Seahawks already defeated the Cardinals 31-7 in Week 2, and they need a win this week if they want to remain serious playoff contenders. The Seahawks vs.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears will face off tonight on Sunday Night Football. The Bucs are 3-5; the Bears are 6-2. Unsurprisingly, the odds for tonight's SNF game favor the Bears. Tonight's Sunday Night Football game kicks off at 8:20 p.
The 4-4 Las Vegas Raiders are coming off a big win against the New York Jets that saw Dylan Laube score a 95-yard kick-return touchdown last Sunday at MetLife Stadium, and they'll attempt to keep that momentum going when they head to the West Coast to face the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
The Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots are both 5-3 as we head into Week 9, when they'll face off Sunday at Gillette Stadium, but a win for the Packers is essential if they want to stay competitive with the rest of the NFC North, one of the tightest divisions in the league.
The Packers have won three straight behind a red-hot Jordan Love, but our beat writers like the Patriots to get the win at home.
Six backup quarterbacks will have taken the field by the conclusion of Week 9, the final slate before Tuesday's trade deadline.
Manning threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns in Texas' big win at Missouri, while Carr led Notre Dame to a huge win over Miami.
Get ready for all of the Week 9 NFL action with Nick Kostos' picks and David Bearman's stats to know for every game.
For the second time in as many years, the NFL heads over to the Bernabéu. It brings the likes of Joe Burrow and Bijan Robinson to Madrid.
Few could have foreseen a couple of months ago this Week 9 division battle featuring a QB duel of J.J. McCarthy and Joe Milton III.
Though now with UNC, Bill Belichick still has a lot of fondness for some of his former New England Patriots players. Following the Tar Heels' 38-21 win over UConn, Belichick was asked about former tight end Rob Gronkowski, who was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday.
This weekend, the NFL's international game will take place in Spain at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, the historic home of the Real Madrid football club.
The delayed debut of New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is reportedly right around the corner.Tyson, this year's No.
Multiple teams have inquired about the availability of quarterback Daniel Jones, and the Indianapolis Colts are engaging in those trade talks, ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.
Cruz played in the NFL for seven years, all with the New York Giants.
Mensah has completed 25 touchdown passes and thrown just one interception this season.
Plus, the latest on Brandon Aiyuk, Joe Milton III, Philip Rivers and more.
BBC Sport Wales addresses the key changes made at Wrexham in what was a seismic week for the Championship club.
Players, coaches, fans and commentators unable to see the action during Notts County's FA Cup game against Altrincham.
Messi is now 39 but has shown no sign of slowing down in front of goal. What has been his best goal of the season for Inter Miami?.
Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz, who scored for his side in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United, speaks of the struggles he endured last season.
John Aloisi’s Chengdu Rongcheng let the Chinese Super League title slip from their grasp on the last day of the season, losing their fourth consecutive game as rivals Dalian Yingbo pipped them to the trophy following their fifth straight win.
Rangers made it 12 games without defeat in all competitions with a 2-0 win at St Mirren on Saturday, but Ibrox legend Kris Boyd believes there is "something missing".
Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin never had any doubts about reinstating captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo to face Scotland as Raith Rovers face disciplinary action over a social media post aimed at Dunfermline Athletic's Neil Lennon.
New Wales call-up Joe Duncan might be unknown to many, but some of the world's best goalkeepers have benefitted from non-league loans.
Top spot is up for grabs in Sunday’s heavyweight clash as the Spider faces the team that tried to trap him last summer. Julián Alvarez said sorry but forgiveness must be earned on the field and Sunday would be the perfect place. At 9pm at the Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid play Barcelona.
BBC Sport travels to Turkey to watch Mohamed Salah play for Trabzonspor and discover how the 'Egyptian King' is settling into life by the Black Sea.
Jodie Boyd-Ward will become the first player in Wheelchair Rugby League history to win 50 caps when she leads Wales against New Zealand.
Star front rower Spencer Leniu is under fire for an alleged gesture after he was sent to the sin bin by referee Adam Gee as Samoa fell apart in a World Cup implosion against Australia.
Australia is into another World Cup final but many of the talking points surrounded the ill-disciplined and error-riddled performance of the Samoan players.
Australia is through to the World Cup final after a standout performance Reece Walsh and Tom Dearden as some of Kevin Walters’ big selection calls paid off.
World Cup winning halfback Shaun Johnson has blasted the officiating during Australia’s 44-12 win, believing Samoa weren’t “given a fair shot”.
Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power. .
Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick as Australia reach the Men's Rugby League World Cup final by overwhelming a Samoa side left fuming by a series of refereeing calls against them.
The Kangaroos will meet New Zealand in the World Cup Final after a 44-12 win over Samoa in Sunday's semi-final at Allianz Stadium.
Spencer Leniu leaves the field after he was sent to the sin bin.
Tom Dearden throws a dummy and beats Samoa's defence to score the first try.
The original was epic, but the rematch will be even better with Australia to play New Zealand on Sunday night in a World Cup final that will be lit up by Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga.
Andrew Voss declared it may be “the greatest sporting theatre we have ever witnessed”.
The Jillaroos have set up a trans-Tasman World Cup final showdown but only after they survived an almighty scare from Fiji who have unearthed a future NRLW star.
Thanks to a Reece Walsh hat-trick, the Kangaroos have thrashed Samoa at Allianz Stadium to set up a blockbuster showdown with New Zealand in next week’s final.
Four tries from winger Abbi Church have helped the Jillaroos see off Fiji to progress to another World Cup Final against the Kiwi Ferns.
Jillaroos superstar Jaime Chapman has the ball ripped away from her by Fijian captain Sereana Naitokatoka, and the underdogs in the following set.
Sydney Roosters premiership player Sam Walker is reportedly open to a code switch with an eye on representing the Wallabies at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Kevin Walters has changed the Kangaroos side in a late decision to drop James Tedesco before Sunday's match.
With Allianz Stadium a sell-out the only way to see this incredible showcase of rugby league is on Channel Seven at 8.05pm AEDT.
During some of the hard times Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs endured during the 2026 NRL season, there was someone who always checked in on him to see how he was going – Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. .
Neither side has had much to celebrate of late in Tests, but these games promise to be an absorbing strategic battle.
Usman Khawaja says he has "not thrown anyone under the bus" with revelations about the sandpaper scandal that engulfed the Australia team in 2018.
Sophie Devine was back to her best as the Scorchers stretched their unbeaten run in WBBL|12.
"Overall, we're in a very good path," new Sri Lanka Test captain Kusal Mendis says ahead of the first Test in Pakistan.
I have reported on cricket for two decades. The abuse I have been subjected to in recent years is shocking and demoralising By Wisden Cricket Monthly Twenty-four years ago I walked into the Wankhede press box for the first time, to cover an India v England one-day international.
An Ash Gardner batting masterclass combined with a youngster’s epic performance in the field set up an emphatic win for the Sixers in the Sydney Smash on Sunday.
Rajat Patidar asked the BCCI to be released from the India A squad to manage "existing injuries".
Bumrah returned to bowling in whites, but was wicketless in his six-over spell.
Ash Gardner was dropped on nought before cracking a remarkable 18-ball half-century in the Sydney Sixers' nine-run win over the Thunder.
All of New Zealand has experienced an unusually wet start to November, and this is likely the biggest reason behind the way the pitches for the ODI series have behaved so far.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has become the first player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.
The Decision Day dust has settled and the MLS playoff field is set. Here's a glimpse at the first matchups.
Lionel Messi has done it again, adding another trophy to his stuffed trophy case. The Inter Miami attacker earned the MLS Golden Boot as the top scorer in the 2026 season.
Lionel Messi once again reigns at the top of MLS, taking home the Golden Boot for the second straight season. Messi finished with 26 goals for Inter Miami, taking the trophy by a notable margin.Count 'em up.
HOUSTON (AP) — Lukas MacNaughton scored in second-half stoppage time and St. Louis City secured the No. 3 seed in the MLS Cup playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans and Zach Booth scored early and Real Salt Lake clinched a playoff spot while eliminating Los Angeles with a 2-1 Decision Day victory over the Galaxy on Saturday.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ariel Lassiter opened the scoring in the third minute, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and the Portland Timbers beat Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Portland (13-14-7) is the No.
SEATTLE (AP) — Albert Rusnák scored in the first minute, then notched an assist and the Seattle Sounders clinched a postseason spot on Decision Day with a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Kaick Ferreira, known simply as “Kaick”, scored the go-ahead goal in the 88th and FC Dallas beat Colorado 3-1 on Saturday night to eliminati the Rapids from playoff contention. Colorado (12-15-7) could have secured a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs with a win.
The Inter Miami forward has etched himself in MLS's record books yet again after another stellar regular season.
American Claire Liu defeated No. 2 seed Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to capture her first WTA Tour singles title at the Prudential Hong Kong Open. Liu completed the title-winning run without dropping a set all week.
On the opening day of the 2026 WTA Finals, Coco Gauff and Jessica renew their rivalry for the 11th time while Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova start the competition in their fourth meeting of 2026.
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina and defending champion Elena Rybakina has medically withdrawn from the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals. Marta Kostyuk will take Rybakina's spot in Group 1.
From the points Coco Gauff can finish at net to the rallies Karolina Muchova can reshape with her slice, Martina Navratilova explains where players can find an edge at the WTA Finals.
Alexandra Eala overcame rain and two Maria Sakkari comeback bids to earn a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory Saturday. She will face Claire Liu for the Hong Kong title after the American ended Alexandra Shubladze's surprise run with a straight-sets semifinal win.
Ahead of the 2026 WTA Finals, the eight singles qualifiers reflected on their seasons and talked through the challenges of playing at Indian Wells in November.
From Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula’s fifth straight appearance to Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova bringing two Czech players back to the Finals together, here are the milestones, rivalries and quirks behind the eight singles players in Indian Wells.
Alexandra Eala survived a tense battle Friday in Hong Kong, overcoming Antonia Ruzic 7-6 (7), 7-5 to advance to her fourth semifinal of 2026. After a dramatic opening set in which she saved a set point, Eala closed out the match by winning the final three games.
Ahead of the year-end WTA Finals, the singles and doubles competitors took their official player portraits, plus some vignettes in fan-inspired settings at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
As players prepare to take the ultimate stage at the season-ending WTA Finals, this year's photography celebrates the personalities and individual fashion identities shaping women's tennis.
After winning the WTA Finals in Riyadh last year, Elena Rybakina turned that week into two majors, four titles and the No. 1 ranking, and now she gets to defend the trophy in Indian Wells.
The WTA and Mercedes-Benz brought together guests from tennis, music and entertainment in Beverly Hills to unveil the custom Mercedes-AMG SL 55 that will go to the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals singles champion.
Alexandra Eala overcame a spirited challenge from Czech teenager Tereza Valentova to reach the Hong Kong Open quarterfinals. The second seed survived a tense second-set tiebreak to seal victory in straight sets.
World-class competition meets fashion, art and entertainment as WTA Finals unveils exclusive collaborations, interactive experiences and special programming.
Zheng Qinwen was a long way from Mirra Andreeva’s backhand down the line, and she still managed to win the point, on her way to the biggest title of her career.
Ahead of the year-end WTA Finals at Indian Wells, we break down the key matchups, head-to-heads and historical context of the elite eight-player field.
Get to know the eight doubles teams who have qualified for the 2026 WTA Finals Indian Wells.
Aryna Sabalenka won three more WTA titles, including a sweep of the Sunshine Double in Indian Wells and Miami, and returns to the WTA Finals for the sixth time.
Wild card Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 17, reached her first WTA quarterfinal with a straight-sets defeat of Weronika Falkowska at the Chennai Open, becoming the first Indian player to reach the last eight of a WTA event since Sania Mirza at Pattaya 2012.
Ahead of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, Judy Murray and three WTA players joined Morgan Stanley volunteers and the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association to help local youth experience the sport firsthand.
Vasilevskiy said it would “mean a lot” to be a Lightning lifer — and he still hopes Kucherov joins him despite asking out of Tampa Bay.
The Blackhawks held a players-only meeting aimed at "getting out some frustration" after a brutal 9-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Referee TJ Luxmore picked up the fake green apple and kept it in his pocket, later showing it to the goalie during a stoppage in play.
Keith Tkachuk also said comments made by Brian Burke about players trying to force their way onto specific teams were "about my kids.".
The IIHF said it was “reviewing what conditions would need to be met” regarding Russia’s reintegration into its competition.
From superstars who are Hall of Fame locks to young franchise players who could continue building their cases, here is who we picked.
Let's move past the obvious names and break down five less-heralded, underrated sophomore players who have taken huge strides this season.
There's still a chance, however minuscule, to see a fully amateur goalie play in an NHL game.
Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek extended their point streaks to seven games as the Wild beat the Sharks.
When the Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin recently dropped his gloves against the Ducks' Drew Helleson, only he was assessed a fighting major. Why?.
Wild defenseman thought he was fine after he took a shot to the side of the head. He soon found out he was wrong.
McDavid is on pace for 217 points — territory not approached since Gretzky and Mario Lemieux — and has scored in 17 straight games.
Let's explore what hockey fans can expect as star players drive player movement more than ever.
What's the power of adding a top-five player in hockey? Kucherov alone has the power to move a team up several tiers.
The Canadian and American women's hockey teams appeared at the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship in generic jerseys.
What would the Hockey Hall of Fame look like if it decided to copy the Baseball Hall of Fame and assign each player to a specific team?.
Thinking the Lightning mishandled the situation with Kucherov misses key context of an uncertain new landscape for league-wide negotiations.
Three years after his retirement, the standout center is still making an impact on key parts of the only franchise for which he ever played.
McDavid made it known in his immediate exchange and in his candid postgame comments that he took umbrage at Helleson's actions.
San Jose entered the season with playoff expectations but has lost five of its last six games.
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key areas where you should keep a cool head when betting during Sunday's race.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix represents a milestone for Lewis Hamilton as the Ferrari driver reaches his 400th Formula 1 race this weekend.
Discover Lewis Hamilton's life beyond Formula 1, including his music career, Hollywood ventures, fashion influence, gaming appearances and trading cards.
The drivers and teams report back from final practice and Qualifying at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace ahead of the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.
George Russell has explained why he was so frustrated to miss out on pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Nico Hulkenberg believes there is "all to play for" in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the Audi driver set to start Sunday's race from fourth on the grid.
Lewis Hamilton admits that he was "using the Qualifying session as a test", with the Ferrari driver set to start at the back of the grid for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
Rafael Camara was disappointed after crashing in his debut Qualifying session ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen will face the task of climbing through the field at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver giving his take on his prospects after Qualifying.
Fernando Alonso admits that "the first Q3 of the season feels good", as the Aston Martin driver finished ninth quickest in a wet Qualifying ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
In challenging weather conditions, Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Liam Lawson will look forward to a second-row start in Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Polesitter Lando Norris says qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix brought "some of the wettest conditions" in which he had ever driven.
Lando Norris sealed his third consecutive pole position at Interlagos as he thrived in the wet Qualifying session.
Mastering the most treacherous of conditions at Interlagos, Lando Norris had the edge to take pole position for McLaren at the São Paulo Grand Prix, having bested a downpour that tested every driver.
McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a wet qualifying session at Interlagos delayed by nearly an hour and a half for heavy rain.
Lewis Hamilton is set to start the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from the back of the grid as the Ferrari driver serves more grid penalties.
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.
BBC Sport Wales analyses what went right and wrong for Wales in their uninspiring 28-21 win against Japan.
Mark Nawaqanitawase’s leadership qualities and positivity are already clear to see, according to Panasonic Wild Knights attack coach Berrick Barnes.
Former Great Britain captain Kevin Sinfield has raised $26 million for MND research and support in the past seven years. He’s coming to Australia next year for his next charity run.
The Wallabies are taking on England and captain Harry Wilson "couldn't help" a sneaky jab at his rivals.
Captain Dewi Lake knows there is plenty to improve following a lacklustre 28-21 Nations Championship victory over Japan.
Hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand were trampled along with Scotland's mission statement, writes Tom English.
Steve Tandy has admitted there is no hiding from his team’s below-par performance in their 28-21 home Nations Championship victory over Japan on Saturday where they looked flat at times and kept their opponents in the contest.
Wales resumed their Nations Championship campaign with an unconvincing bonus-point 28-21 victory against Japan at the Principality Stadium.
Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
Bath get their first win in the Prem Rugby Cup at Exeter while Saracens crush Newcastle Red Bulls 54-19 to go top of Pool B.
As they prepare to shoot for their fourth flag in a row, the Brisbane Lions are closing in on announcing a successor to three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan.
Suns coach Rhyce Shaw has provided an update after young gun Ava Usher hurt her knee.
After successive straight sets exits, Hawthorn has secured its first AFLW finals win.
The schedule for the second week of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been locked in.
Moving the league's leading goalkicker into defence was a pre-determined elimination-final strategy.
Check out the 594 players who have nominated for this year's national draft so far.
The Swans beat the Western Bulldogs in a wet and windy AFLW elimination final, while the Hawks overcome Gold Coast to record their first ever post-season win.
Sydney is heading to the semi-finals after downing the Western Bulldogs in often wet and windy weather.
Former Carlton swingman Zac Williams has announced his AFL retirement, despite being heavily linked to a lifeline at a pair of rival clubs.
After bombing out of the finals in straight sets in successive years, Hawthorn have broken through for their first AFLW finals win with an 18-point defeat of Gold Coast.
Sydney and Hawthorn are through to the AFLW semi finals after their wins on Sunday - but it’s season over for the Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast in finals heartbreak.
Zac Williams has called an end to his AFL journey.
Pick your top 10 2026 Telstra AFL Draft prospects in the FAN-TOM Draft.
How two Hawks premiership teammates were bonded by more than a flag.
The son of a Hawthorn legend has chosen between the two clubs to which he has ties.
Who’d want to be a woman and an AFLW coach? Not many people, judging by the events of the past year. Now there are now just three women left. Assistant coaches are dropping off, too.
Melbourne came back from the brink against Geelong, while North Melbourne were far too strong for Carlton in their back-to-back AFLW qualifying finals at Ikon Park.
Melbourne comes from the clouds to beat Geelong in a thrilling AFLW qualifying final, while North Melbourne cruises past Carlton to book its own prelim final spot.
Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Melbourne has secured one of the wildest AFLW finals comebacks – but not before Geelong star Chloe Scheer had a final minute chance to seal the match, and missed.
Matthew Dellavedova is back on court and his steadying influence was a welcome return for the Sydney Kings reeling in a 21-point deficit.
The Golden State Warriors began their season with the first 0-3 start of Stephen Curry's career. They are now 7-3.Curry led the Warriors to their seventh straight win on Saturday, dropping 41 points to beat the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime.
Dyson Daniels has backed up his impressive performance yesterday with another monster game, helping the Atlanta Hawks secure a thrilling 124-121 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their shuffling of two-way players by bringing back a familiar face. The Cavs re-signed forward Riley Minix, just two day after waiving him to bring in Norchad Omier.
Zylan Cheatham dropped 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Adelaide 36ers’ win to the Illawarra Hawks to record the first triple-double of NBL27.
Jack McVeigh and Jaylon Brown combined for 58 points and 14 three-pointers but it was a standout all-round performance from the Cairns Taipans as they inflicted a fourth straight defeat on the Perth Wildcats with the 100-92 win.
It is hardly standard practice for us to spotlight a standalone burst of video content … but I know how much many of you enjoy hearing analysis from ESPN's Tim Legler. Same.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix made a scintillating start with 30 points and seven threes in the first five minutes, but the Sydney Kings took control from there to reclaim NBL top spot with the 110-99 home Sunday victory.
Dyson Daniels has played a key role as the Atlanta Hawks overcame a stiff challenge from the visiting Brooklyn Nets to claim a nail-biting 124-121 NBA win.
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing 2026 second-round pick Richie Saunders to a two-way contract.
Ellie Blackburn was captain and playing footy, then suddenly she was neither.
Poppy Stockwell's journey started at state-level cricket then went via Fremantle before arriving at Hawthorn.
Alice O'Loughlin will potentially require scans after appearing to hurt her knee during Saturday's win over Carlton.
North Melbourne went goalless in the first term before turning on the jets.
Geelong is lamenting a second-half collapse as Melbourne savours the belief and momentum gained from a remarkable comeback.
Geelong's Chloe Scheer missed a heartbreaking set shot with 15 seconds remaining.
The start of the opening match of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been pushed back.
She's the brains - and brawn - behind Australia's all-conquering women's cricket team, and now Belinda Clark is bringing her magic to Carlton.
The Geelong coach will face his former side for the first time in a huge qualifying final.
Ella Roberts claimed the Eagles' club champion award for the third straight year.
LA Clippers forward Brandon Ingram is into the ramping up process as he closes in on making his debut with his new team. Ingram has been recovering from a partially torn Achilles' tendon, which he suffered last season while with the Toronto Raptors.
In a recent appearance on KSL Sports in Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz governor Ryan Smith was asked about his team's struggles. Smith expressed full sport for his front office and coaches. "Will's our guy.
In a recent appearance on ESPN LA, NBA insider Brian Windhorst gave an update on where things stand with Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards.
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones is set to make his season debut on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA's Mexico City Game. Jones has been out since the preseason with a hamstring injury. Jones became a key rotation player for the Nuggets last season.
The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be shorthanded within their bench units for a period of time. Point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is dealing with a back injury, while big man Isaiah Stewart II has a knee injury.
Saturday marks the 35th NBA game in Mexico and the league's first international spot of the 2026-27 regular season. Here's how to watch.
Brandon Miller left the Charlotte Hornets' 119-80 loss to the Boston Celtics with right groin soreness in the second quarter. Miller will be re-evaluated over the weekend. Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 5.0 rebounds this season for the Hornets, who are 3-7 to start the year.
Jusuf Nurkic is starting to participate in on-court activities as he recovers from a toe injury, the Utah Jazz announced on Friday. Nurkic, who suffered the injury during preseason, will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The Jazz are 1-8 to start the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat have endured a difficult start to the NBA season, but it is the comments from his former coach Doc Rivers that have now put the two-time MVP firmly in the spotlight.
As Dončić fell out of bounds near the end of a frustrating quarter, he threw the ball back off of an official's leg.
Three of The Athletic's writers discuss and debate three key talking points from Saturday's Premier League matches.
Michael Carrick's side are in need of end product, and to return to the freedom and incision of last season. The teenager can provide that.
Spurs' second-half performance to lose to Leeds was functionally non-existent. De Zerbi will not settle for defeats like this.
On a raucous evening at the City Ground, the victory over City felt vital and symbolic. Captain Ryan Yates set the tone.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says captain Bruno Fernandes' commitment to the club is "undoubted" and the midfielder is "as good as ever".
Oliver Glasner's celebrations and two goals for Liam Delap bode well for a Nottingham Forest team looking to kick on after their first home Premier League win of the season.
Enzo Maresca left the City Ground with chants of "can we play you every week?" ringing in his ears, as Manchester City's dream start turns into a nightmare.
Arsenal beat stubborn Hull 1-0 to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points on Saturday with Manchester City falling to a third straight defeat while Tottenham’s recent revival was halted by Leeds.
Arsenal move six points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Hull City - but did Martin Odegaard's goal save the blushes of the VAR?.
Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester City to ease the pressure on Glasner and continue Maresca's recent woes. Here are the talking points.
The Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders launched a new era with the unveiling of an identity that pays tribute to the early days of their parent club, as well as the landscape of northeastern Pennsylvania.
The on-court uniforms are rather simple compared to the fan version that features a "Vice City" wordmark and "Wanted Stars," which increase as your character commits more crimes.
The Newfoundland Regiment are doing their best to make sure the memories of one of their city’s bygone pro hockey teams don’t melt away.
Huge news out of the state of Texas! Two of the state’s Minor League Baseball teams have unveiled food-based alternate identities in the last week.
The newest team in the Northern Super League is keeping the fire alive with their name and logo.
As Son Heung-min’s last-minute strike kissed the post and bounced agonizingly away in LAFC’s 1–1 draw with New York City FC on October 17, the assembled crowd at Citi Field let out a collective groan.
Our sources have confirmed the league will end the City Edition program after 10 seasons, with the last two featuring recycled or recolored designs. The post Report: NBA, Nike To Replace City Edition Uniforms With New “Crafted” Alternate Designs appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Lionel Messi might be in his fourth season in Major League Soccer, but if jersey sales are any indication, his shine still hasn’t worn off with North American fans.
The WTA is taking the blame for a hot-mic incident involving Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals. Pegula, the world No. 5 and one of the most active members of the tour’s player council, was heard during a livestream of her practice Wednesday talking to her coach, Mark Knowles, about World No.
The San Jose Giants, Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in the California League, unveiled an alternate identity that uses one of cryptozoology’s sparkliest creatures as a metaphor for the technology industry.
Jon Rahm will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, with Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy and Australia’s Adam Scott among the players breathing down his neck.
Rory McIlroy charged into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship with a second round featuring 11 birdies as Jon Rahm moved into a three-way share of the lead Friday.
Five years, more than $US5 billion (A$7bn) spent and plenty of controversy along the way.
As the LIV Golf door finally slams shut in New Jersey bankruptcy court on Friday, another will open the same day in Spain.
Rory McIlroy admits the vision “doesn’t look very good” but says there was no ill intent after he was handed a costly two-stroke penalty for a rules violation during the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to relaunch after losing its original Saudi backers has been scrapped.
The Shark has got his wish.
LIV Golf is all but dead in the water after the private capital firm that became the rebel league’s new bankrollers walked away from a $300m (A$430m) funding lifeline.
John Rahm has lifted the lid on the reasons he “wasn’t willing” to remain with LIV Golf, while expressing hope he would be able to secure a return to the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour of Australasia may be in hibernation for a fortnight — but there was no shortage of golf action, and news, last week.
The Sydney Kings have received a huge boost ahead of Sunday’s Round 8 clash with South East Melbourne at Afterpay Arena, with Matthew Dellavedova passing a game-day fitness test and cleared to return.
The NBL Game Review Panel (GRP) has received a request for review from the NBL General Manager Referees in relation to the following players, following an on-court incident during the Adelaide v Illawarra Round 8 game on Saturday, November 7 (fourth quarter, 3:51 remaining):. Both Adelaide and Illawarra have been notified and have until 8pm AEDT on Sunday, November 8, to submit any player submissions.
D’Shawn Schwartz is enjoying an impressive debut season with South East Melbourne, but his NBL journey could have started years earlier. Speaking on The Phoenix Files podcast, the import revealed he almost joined the League straight out of college, after stints at Colorado and George Mason.
All eyes were on Cole Anthony on Saturday night, and he put on a show.
Zylan Cheatham grabbed the headlines with the first triple-double of NBL27, but the bigger story in Adelaide was a front court partnership that could be the 36ers’ answer to life after Isaac Humphries’ retirement.
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Angus Glover once wondered whether he’d ever play a single NBL game. On Sunday, he will play his 200th. The South East Melbourne guard will bring up the milestone back on the court where he won two championships with the Kings, adding another layer to the occasion.
Cole Anthony and Josh Oduro combined for another 60 points, 17 rebounds and seven assists on 24/29 shooting as Melbourne United made it four straight wins with the 120-92 home thrashing of Brisbane Bullets.
Things fired up late but the Adelaide 36ers had already set up a huge win by then with the season's first triple-double from Zylan Cheatham, 17 third-quarter points from Bryce Cotton and the eventual 106-78 win over the Illawarra Hawks.
The double World Champion will be absent from the grid on Sunday following his fall in the Sprint.
You couldn't squeeze much more drama into a Tissot Sprint evening as the red corner takes another step towards the crown.
The #72 takes pole as he makes a final stand – with Marquez second and Diggia locking out the front row at Lusail.
The Italian set a new lap record for Practice honours whilst the top two in the Championship will be going head-to-head on Saturday.
The championship leader kickstarts his weekend in fine fashion while it’s a promising start at Lusail for his closest title rival.
A match-point weekend and the chance to set new records as Round 20 gets set to bring a Qatar cracker.
The Honda HRC WorldSBK star will line up alongside Marini in Lusail while the 2020 World Champion continues his recovery at home.
A venue that has seen careers begin, stories written and last-lap deciders, 2026 promises to deliver the next chapter.
Make sure you know all the must-know times ahead of a potential title-deciding weekend in Qatar!.
The classic night GP could well culminate in a coronation as Round 20 gets into gear.
The Cubs also took home the NL's Team Gold Glove, with the Blue Jays earning the honor for the American League.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cody Bellinger have won MLB's Platinum Glove awards, meant to honor the top overall defender in each league. It's unclear if the league actually wants people to know that.For reasons that remain clear only to MLB, the 2026 Platinum Gloves were announced at 11 p.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAs the offseason starts to get its feet underneath it, many within the baseball world are already looking forward to the future, and with the future comes new players to the league.
The suit alleges that the retired umpires haven't received the appropriate pension payouts as promised under their retirement plan.
SNY, which broadcasts New York Mets games, has ended its website and canceled "Baseball Night in New York" and "Sportsnite.".
Before MLB's last lockout, 21 of our top 30 free agents signed. There's reason to think that could happen again.
It’s a ballot of four former managers, three team-building executives and one owner. Each has a legitimate case. Here's what we're watching.
While there is mutual interest in a reunion with the Padres, France also plans to explore other possibilities.
With MLB labor unrest brewing, a number of agents are incensed by the way commissioner Rob Manfred is guiding the negotiating process.
Tarik Skubal was the biggest and best player dealt at the deadline back in August. Over two months later, that's not necessarily the case.
Testifying for the defense, former Guardians catcher Bo Naylor called low-and-away offerings "a pretty good pitch to have as a weapon.".
The finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger awards are out, with many of the league's stars in the running to earn the batting honors this offseason.The award is voted on by MLB managers and coaches, who vote for the best hitters across the league by position (though not on their own teams).
Ex-NFL player Colin Allred returned to the U.S. House, while former broadcaster Michele Tafoya lost a Senate race in Minnesota.
The Toronto Blue Jays released a statement Thursday distancing the club from a pair of anti-Islam Instagram posts from outfielder Anthony Santander.
Santander’s Instagram story, which referenced Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, was removed Thursday morning.
Introduced in 1980, the Silver Slugger honors the best offensive player at each position, as well as the best teams.
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“Motivation isn't just about how much you want something,” a professor wrote. “It's also about whether you believe you have other options.”.
Consider this your landing page for the 2026-27 MLB offseason.
Reports that netball's once in a generation Brisbane 2032 bid is backed by high sources within the Olympic ranks is a very positive sign, but the sport is holding off from celebrating until the official vote takes place in April.
The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.
Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
SAN FRANCISCO — As confetti fell from the rafters of Chase Center on Saturday night, tears of gratitude streamed down Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s face as she celebrated winning her first WNBA championship.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Here’s the scene, if you choose to direct it: Angel Reese walks off the court at San Francisco’s Chase Center. The WNBA Finals’ winner-take-all Game 7 has just ended.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… SAN FRANCISCO — Throughout the 2026 season, there were silly arguments and bitter debates about which player is the face of the WNBA, and what each of the options means for the future of the ascendant league.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Western Sydney chairman Paul Lederer has condemned the treatment of Wanderers fans by authorities, saying “excessive policing” is making the club’s supporters feel like “second-class citizens”.
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.