Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
The Texans have exercised the 2027 fifth-year options for quarterback C.J. Stroud and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., a source told ESPN's Field Yates.
The Giants made an offensive line addition Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with former Ravens guard Daniel Faalele, according to NFL Network.
The Giants pick early in Round 1 and have seven total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what New York might do.
The Jets pick early in Round 1 and have nine total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what New York might do.
The Dolphins have 11 total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on Miami.
The Eagles have nine total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what Philadelphia might do.
Toronto's Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game.
The White Sox have demoted struggling right-hander Shane Smith, their Opening Day starter, to the minors.
The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pec strain and recalled Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma.
Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is "in some pain," manager Stephen Vogt said, and is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain.
The New York Mets (7-4) take a four-game winning streak into Wednesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mets beat Arizona 4-3 on Tuesday in the series opener. Arizona is expected to start Ryne Nelson against New York's David Peterson.
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Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at biggest fantasy surprises from the first few weeks of the season.
The New York Yankees (8-2), ranked first in the AL East, host the Athletics (3-7), ranked fifth in the AL West, for the second game of a three-game series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 9-2 record, are favored with a -175 moneyline as they face the Toronto Blue Jays, who stand fourth in the AL East with a 4-7 record.
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
A bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.
From a shocking NL East champion to a 50-homer slugger you probably haven't heard of yet, our experts go bold with their early predictions.
For the Pirates, Griffin’s contract marks an unprecedented commitment.
Some fans see the early results from ABS as proof some umpires are incompetent. Some players and league officials say the opposite is true.
Given how poorly the Red Sox (3-8) have played, the last thing they need is for Contreras to be explaining his actions to the MLB judiciary.
Why are there so many rookie extensions all of a sudden? Is MLB expansion a foregone conclusion? And how many ABS challenges is enough?.
Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.
Vesia took the mound while wearing a glove that had daughter Sterling Sol's name and birthday stitched into it, a continued reminder.
TORONTO — The demon in $15,000 pants did it again. Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, he of the all-time historic pitching performance last fall, has a particular passion for fashion.
Braves pitcher Reynaldo López hit the Angels’ Jorge Soler with a baseball in his hand after the hitter charged the mound.
Unlike many confrontations described as “brawls” in MLB, hands were thrown in Tuesday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels.
At the risk of cliché, let’s borrow the title of a classic Western film to go through Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara’s start on Tuesday.
The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return Wednesday night for the Pistons against the Bucks following a collapsed left lung, sources told ESPN.
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
The Atlanta Hawks can secure a playoff berth and no worse than the Eastern Conference’s No. 6 seed with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs have already secured home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs, but still have a chance to catch the New York Knicks for the No.
“Ball Up Top” breaks down a chaotic week in the NBA, starting with Stephen Curry’s return and the ripple effects it creates for Golden State. The Lakers’ unraveling raises questions about Luka Doncic’s future and playoff risk, while Denver vs.
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers indicated Tuesday his time on an NBA sideline may be drawing to a close, citing family priorities as his contract situation and the team's uncertain future hang over the franchise.
The NBA regular season winds down tonight, Wednesday, April 8, as the Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
The NBA had just two coaching changes during the 2025 offseason, but there is a growing expectation that the league could have more than a third of its teams turnover their position this year.
The NBA regular season reaches a peak this Wednesday, April 8, as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome.
PALO ALTO, Calif. — By the time James Harden finished his lengthy individual shooting workout, two buses filled with players had already returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ hotel after morning shootaround.
Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The NBA regular season reaches a boiling point this Wednesday, April 8, as the San Antonio Spurs host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Frost Bank Center.
BYU guard Robert Wright III is planning to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The Western Conference landscape continues to shift this Wednesday, April 8, as the Denver Nuggets host the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena.
Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Tuesday the franchise has not determined whether to pursue a contract extension or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, framing both options as equally viable heading into a pivotal offseason.
Four members of UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks ahead of Monday's draft (7 P.M. ET on ESPN).
Our Hall of Fame proprietor tipped us off in his Sunday column that this would be a big week in Chicago:. By Monday afternoon, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley had been dismissed.
Chicago Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf announced Tuesday that any candidate for the team's vacant basketball operations position must be committed to retaining head coach Billy Donovan, a firm condition as the franchise begins a formal leadership search.
The Boston Celtics travel to New York on Thursday for their final regular season matchup against the Knicks. For Jayson Tatum, this is the first time he could play in Madison Square Garden since tearing his Achilles' tendon there in last year's playoffs.
Peter Schrager leans on his intel after last week's annual league meeting to project picks in the NFL draft.
The Houston Texans are riding with C.J. Stroud for at least two more seasons. Despite his four-interception game against the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs, Stroud reportedly had his 2027 fifth-year option picked up by the team Wednesday, per multiple reports.
Bo Jackson and present-day stars get the Tecmo treatment for what is likely to be a highly coveted set of cards.
Many of the NFL draft's most talented prospects come with big questions. We asked sources about them.
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.
The book will be published Sept. 15 through Legacy Lit, which told the AP it is "equal parts memoir and manifesto.".
The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounceback season.
The Dallas Cowboys have an extra first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. It didn’t come for free. The Cowboys’ own pick is 12th overall.
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.
The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounce-back season.
Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai says his question to recruits about whether they prefer vanilla or chocolate ice cream is about getting an answer with "conviction" to show they would be ready for high-pressure situations on the field.
Virginia coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Cavaliers through the 2030 season, the school announced Wednesday.
As the moment neared, OC Scott Linehan was holding his breath, thinking, "Someone else is going to take him.".
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The Seahawks quarterback married his fiancée only months after winning Super Bowl LX.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.
Championship strugglers Leicester City have failed in their appeal against a six-point deduction imposed for breaching spending rules.
Manchester United assistant manager Steve Holland has insisted the club have their eyes on more than just Champions League qualification going into the final few weeks of the season.
Luis Díaz believes he made the right decision to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool last summer.
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed they are interested in re-signing Manchester United's Jadon Sancho for a third spell.
The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?.
After everything Riccardo Calafiori has been through over the past couple of weeks, Tuesday night was exactly what he needed.
Leicester have announced defeat in their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules. An independent commission imposed the sanction on Leicester in February, which dropped the club from 17th to 20th in the Championship.
Fans of Heart of Midlothian, Rangers and Celtic react with some apprehension to the post-split fixtures in the three-way Scottish title race.
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.
Leicester were deducted six points in February for breaching the English Football League’s profit and sustainability rules.
A first Ferrari podium for Hamilton, but Mercedes’ strong start to the season has seen his chances dip.
F1's new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers following the first three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Judged by both fans and an expert panel, the Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award celebrates the drivers that dare to perform the most challenging and courageous overtake manoeuvres during a race.
F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin is Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast.
Andrew Benson analyses what changes Formula 1 could make at a series of meetings about its new rules.
Kimi Antonelli has opened up on where he's stepped up from his maiden season, and where he still needs to improve for 2026.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called on Formula 1 to prioritise safety concerns surrounding the sport's new regulations after Haas driver Oliver Bearman was lucky to avoid a serious injury in an accident at the Japanese Grand Prix.
To build up to the 90th edition of the Masters at Augusta, let’s unpack all the crossovers between golf and Formula 1.
F1 has been featured on the big and small screen over the years, in both feature films and documentaries.
Can you name all the constructors' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this one. Good luck!.
From first lap moves that prove decisive to last-gasp moments that get the crowd on their feet, F1 has seen it all over the years.
Team Principal Laurent Mekies has delved into whether Red Bull's 2025 choices have cost them some 2026 performance.
Carlos Sainz gives his take on where Williams need to improve to start competing higher up the order in 2026.
As the season pauses ahead of Miami, IndyCar race winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe has picked out his five most impressive drivers after the opening three rounds of 2026.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
By winning in China and Japan, Kimi Antonelli joined an exclusive club of F1 drivers to have followed up their maiden victory with a second win at the very next race.
Valtteri Bottas said he was “really proud” of Kimi Antonelli in the wake of the teenager’s maiden F1 win in Shanghai, which he followed up a week later with another victory in Suzuka.
Can Mercedes be beaten this season? Oscar Piastri believes so after he managed to get the better of George Russell in Japan.
The opening three races of the 2026 season offered new track experience for the Alpine driver.
Prasidh's slower ball to end the game finally gave GT their first win of IPL 2026.
He first took four wickets to dismiss Kingsmen for 145, before settling an unconvincing chase for his team with a last-over six.
Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler finds some form with 52 from 27 balls for Gujarat Titans, ending a run of 18 innings with a fifty.
There is an orange alert in place on Thursday, suggesting rain could make its presence felt in Kolkata.
Gill coming in was the only change for Gujarat Titans.
Gloucestershire sign seam bowler Henry Brookes on a five-match loan from Middlesex.
While Narine batted and bowled in training two days before the game, there is no timeline yet on Varun's return.
Mir Hamza Sajjad, the reserve Islamabad United fast bowler, was hit in the back of the head by a stray hit during a training session.
Cameron Green hasn't bowled at all in IPL 2026, and KKR's team balance - already hampered by injuries - has been affected as a result.
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
Which prospects will have the most sacks through five NFL seasons? We projected the top edge rushers.
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.
Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension.
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.
The Gators' makeover for "The Swamp" won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the SEC's rowdiest venues, athletic director Scott Stricklin said.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reiterated his support for transfer quarterback Josh Hoover while responding to recent comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes about Hoover's high turnovers total.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell traded barbs this week over a scheduled Friday night game between the Red Raiders and Houston next season.
We've seen a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.
Moise Kouame’s had a month to remember. The 17-year-old Frenchman earned his maiden ATP Masters 1000 win in Miami in March and then made his Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters debut this week, falling to Ugo Humbert.
Alexander Zverev rallied from the brink on Wednesday to stay alive at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Competing on clay for the first time this year, Zverev battled from 2-5 in the deciding set to defeat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. In a mammoth final game, the World No.
Matteo Berrettini delivered a scoreline that shocked the tennis world on Wednesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he thrashed World No. 10 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 in just 49 minutes to reach the third round.
When Valentin Vacherot shocked the tennis world by winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters title last September, partner Emily Snyder was right by his side.
While the ATP Tour's stars are busy competing at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, ATP No. 1 Club member Andy Murray is on a different mission — attempting to get to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Four former No. 1 players in the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings took to Court 9 at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Wednesday afternoon, when Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic emerged as the winners in a heavyweight second-round clash at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Gael Monfils may well have played his final match at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday, but the 39-year-old Frenchman leaves Monaco with more than two decades of vivid memories.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner each delivered opening displays on Tuesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters that demonstrated exactly why they are currently locked in a battle for No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
Novak Djokovic’s prolific rivalry with Roger Federer is one of the defining storylines in 21st-century men’s tennis so far. The Serbian faced the Swiss star 50 times and finished with a 27-23 lead in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. But every rivalry has a beginning.
Jannik Sinner had a flash of inspiration waiting at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday, when he crossed paths with the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. Fresh off a commanding opening win over Ugo Humbert, the No.
Alex Eala has suffered defeat to former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko at the Linz Open round of 16.
Fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko staged a strong comeback in both sets to defeat Alexandra Eala in straight sets and reach the Linz quarterfinals. The Latvian will next face Elena-Gabriela Ruse for a place in the semifinals.
Former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev lost his temper, smashed his racket on the red clay court seven successive times and deposited the mangled frame in a trash bin midway through a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 humbling at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
Alex Eala's clay court campaign got off to a winning start with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Julia Grabher at the Linz Open.
Alexandra Eala overcame a tough challenge from Julia Grabher to secure a straight-sets win on her Linz debut. The Filipino will next face fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko, against whom she holds a 2-0 record.
Austrian wild card Lilli Tagger, 18, upset Paula Badosa in the Upper Austria Ladies Linz first round to seal her first win over a former Top 10 player.
The Masters concession menu is notable for just how affordable it is, but the tournament isn't the only event associated with a signature food or beverage item.
Carlos Alcaraz said he had ‘missed clay so much’ ahead of this week’s Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, and the Spaniard certainly seemed to enjoy himself on returning to the surface for his first match at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Jannik Sinner settled into his European clay-court swing in commanding fashion on Tuesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he launched his twofold bid in Monaco with authority.
New Tar Heels coach Michael Malone called North Carolina the only college job he would've accepted, saying he recognizes he has a "chance to be a part of something special" there.
More than 1,000 players have entered the portal less than 24 hours after it opened. Here's the top talent.
Michigan's men's basketball team returned to campus as national champions Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told dozens of fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours.".
Just two seasons after arriving in Ann Arbor, May returned to his home state of Indiana to cut down the nets.
Bella Vista (Ariz.) ends the season at No. 1 after winning the championship at Chipotle Nationals.
Men's national champion Michigan topped the final Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll of the season, while UConn came in second, followed by Arizona, Duke and Illinois to round out the top five.
North Carolina is making new head coach Michael Malone the second-highest-paid coach in college basketball, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. says he will enter the NBA draft after averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 21 games in his freshman year for the Cardinals.
Duke is favored to win the 2027 men's basketball national championship, according to bookmakers, with newly crowned '26 champion Michigan second in next year's title odds.
Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.
One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.
Scottie Scheffler will head into the Masters as the favorite once again, but without his usual domination over the betting markets. Bryson DeChambeau has been the overwhelming public pick.
Who do our experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there's value? We break it all down.
One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.
It's been three years, and while the LIV-PGA fight isn't necessarily 'won,' it certainly seems settled.
The picture the golf world was waiting for is here with Rory McIlroy taking his spot at the head of the table for the Masters’ annual Champions Dinner.
Firethorn is golf’s amphitheatre of drama, an Augusta classic that tests the mettles of the world’s best.
Bryson DeChambeau says he always wants to “absolutely beat the living you know what out of” Rory McIlroy as he reflected on his Masters defeat to the Northern Irishman last year.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy will tee off alongside third-ranked Cameron Young and US Amateur winner Mason Howell on Thursday in first-round tee times for the 90th Masters.
Golf star Rory McIlroy says he's "much more relaxed" ahead of this week's Masters after winning his first green jacket at last year's tournament at Augusta National.
The Lakers and Mavericks are at odds over a medical scan. On Saturday, Lakers coach JJ Redick said the Mavericks’ staff performed an MRI on the wrong part of Austin Reaves’s body.
Thirty years ago today, the Phoenix Coyotes unveiled the now-beloved “kachina” logo, a strange, polarizing design that defined NHL hockey in the desert. Here’s a look back at its debut, why the team replaced it, and how it eventually became one of the NHL's most popular throwbacks.
Our sources have described the new uniforms as more of a "modern update” to the Ravens’ current design rather than a complete overhaul.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The absence of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at the Masters is being felt by many top players competing for this year’s Green Jacket.
Less than 24 hours after Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, the Dream are already beginning to feel the impact.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed is slowly starting to build out his new on-course look, after he found himself as one of several golf apparel free agents following his exit from LIV Golf in January.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is prepping a renewed push for the Bears to pursue a new stadium at the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital, NFL sources said, in an effort that would diverge sharply from the team’s current, two-site deliberation.
The Rays are finally back in Tropicana Field for the first time in more than 18 months, but the club’s long-term future remains very much a work in progress. The MLB club will have its 2026 home opener Monday afternoon at the St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Chicago Sky’s 2024 trade up in the draft to select Angel Reese was widely believed around the WNBA to be an overpay. That perception was strengthened Monday when the Sky dealt Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round picks. The Sky originally had the No.
The York Revolution, an unaffiliated minor league team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, announced that they will play one game this season as the Big Dills.
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.
Welcome to the 2026 edition of Scott Wheeler's ranking of the NHL's 32 prospect pools.
Washington must string together some victories to get back to the playoffs. Plus, updated projections after Tuesday's 11 games.
Alex Ovechkin says he has yet to make a decision about his NHL future and will do so in the summer.
Ovechkin, the league's all-time leading goal scorer, is finishing his 21st season.
Let’s go through all 32 teams and highlight the best season any player has ever had in a year where they still didn’t make the playoffs.
Ullmark is nominated for the Masterton Trophy, for the player who best exemplifies "perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication" to hockey.
Plus: The inside scoop on Jake Middleton's big trade in Ottawa, and what Charlie Stramel's future might look like.
The Badgers hadn't made the Frozen Four since 2010. In Hastings' third year, a storied program looks like it's on the upswing again.
Amid the excitement of the PWHL’s sellout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday came a reminder: More franchises are coming soon.
'Watching all the time': When NHLers follow or unfollow someone on Instagram, NHL Follow Tracker posts the moves on X — often going viral.
Even with the OT loss to the Hurricanes, Boston is 6 points ahead of Columbus, the ninth-place team in the Eastern Conference.
Let's identify which teams have top pairs that are dominating and which ones are significantly trailing the competition.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
In the more than four decades since, the interest in the Miracle on Ice team has remained, but it picked back up in a big way this year.
With a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights extended their winning streak to four games under new coach John Tortorella, who took over behind the bench March 31 after the club fired Bruce Cassidy.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but after the win, coach Jared Bednar was quick to caution his team is "not all the way there yet.".
The "Zammoth" attraction is designed to transport fans around the Delta Center ice during pregame and intermissions.
The ice surface at the Delta Center will be getting a prehistoric polish between periods for the remainder of the season.
Stramel will be out six to eight weeks with a broken ankle but expects to be ready for Wild training camp — and a chance to make the squad.
Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.
Bayern's cohesion, and their ability to carry out a well-crafted gameplan, makes them strong favourites to progress to the semi-finals.
Enzo Fernandez has given Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior the first major internal disciplinary issue of his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge - BBC Sport analyses the situation.
Today in TAFC: Fans explain anger after FIFA changes World Cup seating maps. Plus: Bayern win Champions League first leg vs Real Madrid.
Fans not getting what they thought they were purchasing is the latest in the ticketing saga surrounding the 2026 World Cup.
The German has shown flashes of brilliance for Liverpool but what's been lacking is a truly standout performance on the big stage.
Forget the performances, forget how they score their goals and ignore the noise, Arsenal's season will be defined purely on results.
Motivated by his experiences, Mitchell wants to help new generations of academy players navigate the challenges of finding another career.
After successive defeats, Mikel Arteta demanded a response of conviction from his team. In defeating Sporting, they provided it.
The Real Madrid defender delivered a performance against Bayern that confirmed exactly what he is best at – and what his limitations are.
Jessica Pegula reigned supreme again in Charleston, Yuliia Starodubtseva had the week of her career, Bianca Andreescu got back in the win column and more in the latest week in review.
A Northern California standout who rose to the Top 10 in the United States, Denise Carter Triolo became a regular on the Virginia Slims Circuit as the women’s tour began to take shape.
Aryna Sabalenka has moved to No. 11 on the all-time list for most consecutive weeks at No. 1, passing Chris Evert's run from 1980-1982. She's only three weeks from tying Martina Hingis for No. 10 all-time.
Yuliia Starodubtseva and Panna Udvardy posted the biggest jumps inside the Top 100 in the latest PIF WTA Rankings after breakthrough runs in Charleston and Bogota.
After a grueling week that zapped her physical reserves, Jessica Pegula outlasted the field in Charleston and the elements to secure her second title of the season and a celebratory margarita.
After surviving 11 hours on court and four straight three-setters, Jessica Pegula saved her most clinical tennis for the final to become the tournament’s first repeat champion since 2013.
Yuliia Starodubtseva continued her surprising run in Charleston, knocking off former champion Madison Keys in straight sets to reach her first WTA final. Now, a meeting with Jessica Pegula for the right to hoist the trophy awaits.
Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva reached her first career WTA Tour final in Charleston. From her journey to professional tennis to her team, get to know the World No. 89.
Ahead of Sunday's championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Jessica Pegula and Yuliia Starodubtseva play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.
Jessica Pegula had played three matches in Charleston entering Saturday, winning each in three sets. So it was only fitting that she again needed three sets to dispatch Iva Jovic in 2 hours and 35 minutes and reach a second straight Charleston final.
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier and New York's Sabrina Ionescu were among 10 players who received core qualifying offers since free agency started Monday.
Odds for the 2026 WNBA season, with the Atlanta Dream seeing their odds shorten considerably following the blockbuster trade for Angel Reese.
Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?.
Jamila Wideman was ousted as a result of serious strategic differences in Washington, a league source said.
On the first day of WNBA free agency, Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta after two seasons in Chicago.
Angel Reese logged an extensive list of accolades with the Chicago Sky, before being traded to the Atlanta Dream in 2026.
The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
The Connecticut Sun will play its final season in 2026 before moving to Houston in 2027. How long have other WNBA teams been around?.
The WNBA and WNBPA agreed that free agency will begin Monday, with the draft set for April 13.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
England begin their Women's Six Nations title defence on Saturday, hosting Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Here's everything you need to know.
Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country.
Sing believes her ‘farm strength’ can help her compete with Red Roses star to become England’s starting full-back.
England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.
Allan Alaalatoa will play his first game of the season as the Brumbies head to Highlanders, while the Crusaders have been hit by the loss of two key All Blacks.. Check out all the Round 9 team news here!.
Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase will switch to Japanese rugby at the end of the season – but that could be a problem for the Wallabies.
Wallabies coach-in-waiting Les Kiss may have secured a massive coup ahead, but his next month looms as the most gruelling test of his Test credentials.
Courtney Lawes has been backed to regain his England place following confirmation he will be joining Sale Sharks this summer on a one-year deal.
Sale Sharks hooker Nathan Jibulu is banned for six weeks after admitting biting Harlequins prop Will Hobson.
With the countdown on for the 2026 Women's Six Nations, are Wales' players going into the tournament battle-hardened or undercooked?.
“Bemused” dual premiership Kangaroo David King believes if star player Izak Rankine isn’t reinjected into the Crows’ midfield brigade and his form doesn’t improve soon, there’ll be “alarm bells everywhere at Adelaide”.
Premiership coach John Longmire has been left stunned by Carlton’s decision to drop “salt of the earth” Blue George Hewett for Gather Round, suggesting coach Michael Voss’ main reason must be keen to tweak his midfield mix.
Premiership Eagle Will Schofeld believes West Coast got ahead of itself before its record loss to Sydney on the weekend, declaring massive triple-figure defeats should be “behind this group”.
The Blues made three changes to their team that lost on Good Friday, while Adelaide made four changes, dropping three from last week’s line-up.
Under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss has made a bombshell selection call, dropping his reigning club champion for the blockbuster Gather Round opener.
The teams are in for Thursday night's Gather Round opener between Adelaide and Carlton.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
North Melbourne AFLW player Libby Birch was taunted with a cry-baby gesture by her former Melbourne teammate Eden Zanker in the 2025 preliminary final. (Source: Seven).
Toby Bedford, Aaron Cadman, Brent Daniels and Jack Buckley could all return for the Giants to face Richmond.
A Good Friday football match between the Macedon Cats and Gisborne Giants turns ugly.
Victoria Police is investigating an on-field incident during a Good Friday football clash in the Macedon Ranges that left one player with a broken jaw and sparked a melee.
The Eagles slumped to the fifth-largest loss in the club’s history in a 128-point thrashing at the hands of Sydney in Perth on Saturday night.
As Gather Round moves into its fourth year, it is timely that we celebrate what it has become. A cornucopian cavalcade of epic, eye-watering proportions.
Carlton's drop-offs late in games has the Blues and coach Michael Voss under the pump but spearhead Harry McKay is confident they can fix it.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here The quote “music is the space between the notes” is usually attributed to the French composer Claude Debussy. Or maybe it was Richard Strauss. Hell, maybe it was Richard Champion.
Tom Green has responded to reports he’s set to be Tasmania’s number one target.
THE AFL Digital Network's player-led vodcast Tagged has been shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast - Major at the 2026 Australian Audio Awards.
Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
The South Australian premier is pushing for the state to be awarded a long-term contract for Gather Round, but says it could take weeks before a deal about the future of the footy festival is struck.
Taylor Walker wants solutions to be found following a series of umpiring errors that have gone against Adelaide.
Andrew Johns calls for a change to be made to the time players must spend in the sin bin for professional fouls.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
It’s strange to imagine Nathan Cleary in any other NRL jersey than a Penrith one, and while the prospect of it is very unlikely, a bombshell report reveals the star half could at least test the waters.
Nathan Cleary may be focused on delivering a strong performance for the Panthers, but his star coach and father is proud to see his son reach a new milestone in his career.
This is not an attack Lachlan Galvin the person - or the footballer he has the potential to one day be.
Warrington Wolves back-rower Ben Currie extends his contract through to the end of 2028.
Storm boss Frank Ponissi provides a telling update on the health of Tui Kamikamica.
Lachlan Ilias is starting to look at home in the halves, and with it, the Gold Coast Titans are beginning to build the kind of cohesion that can turn tight contests their way.
Roosters utility Connor Watson has been given permission to leave the club with a year to run on his contract.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns' tips.
Sandon Smith has embraced his role at the Knights this season, helping turn the 2025 wooden-spooners into the surprise packets of the first five rounds. .
Apa Twidle’s double on debut is a moment that will be spoken about for years to come, but the emotional backstory behind it all makes it even more special with the Eels rookie revealing the mad dash his mum made across the ditch, as well as the heartbreaking loss of an idol who inspired him to greatness on Monday afternoon.
Scoring a try within seconds of taking the field for his NRL debut could have been the best day of Apa Twidle's life – but you’d be wrong.
The Broncos are sweating on the availability of halfback Adam Reynolds, but they have a 22-year-old Cowboys product waiting in the wings if called upon.
The Knights aren’t willing to make a move on Kalyn Ponga as questions have been raised on whether the star fullback is worth the likely salary bump.
The idea of the re-emergence of a central Queensland NRL bid is growing legs as top league voices are fully supportive of a fifth NRL team in the state.
No team has ever started a season so well, but Panthers players are warning the rest of the NRL that they’re far from the finished product and that they’ll only get better as some suggest they could go through the year undefeated.
Once seen as Jarome Luai’s successor and Nathan Cleary’s future halves partner, Jack Cole shone for the Penrith Panthers over the weekend, but it wasn’t in the NRL.
Gorden Tallis has called for players to be sent for a HIA when they are milking penalties after the Tigers’ 22-20 golden point win over the Eels was decided by two soft head high shots.
Perth Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie has outlined the ambitious goal to sell out every home game in club's inaugural season as excitement builds for the team's entry into the NRL. .
A new mechanism is allowing clubs are able to sign AFLW players beyond 2027.
Bulldogs players worked with the club's new supplier to design a more comfortable, better-fitting uniform tailored specifically for women.
The end of one era means the start of another for both Adelaide and Ebony Marinoff's house.
It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.
A partial floating fixture will be used as the best young talent takes to the field through the next two weeks.
Ben Cavarra will return to Hawthorn's AFLW side as forwards coach.
Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.
One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.
Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.
Six-time MVP Bryce Cotton will be the first to admit this season has been a ‘bitterssweet’ one for him. During his first season with the Adelaide 36ers, he guided them to their second-best regular season record, while claiming his sixth MVP award.
This season’s Adelaide 36ers were just seconds from ending their 24-year Championship drought against Sydney on Sunday, but it wasn’t to be after a late surge by the Kings. Since then, all members of the 36ers organisation have been reflecting on what could have been.
Kendric Davis and Bryce Cotton went head-to-head in a historic Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, with the Sydney Kings defeating Adelaide 3–2 in the best-of-five decider.
Leading by six points with 2.20 to play in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Game 5 at Qudos Bank Arena, the Adelaide 36ers had one hand on the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 championship trophy.
With the Hungry Jack’s NBL Championship now residing in Sydney, a lot of the credit can go to Series MVP Kendric Davis, who averaged 27.2 points, 10.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game.
AAP. Keli Leaupepe only feels hunger, not heartbreak, after being forced to watch the Sydney Kings' NBL triumph from the sidelines.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series was one for the ages, with neither Sydney nor Adelaide taking a backward step across the five games. In the Series decider, overtime was needed to seal the Kings’ 12-point win, in front of the competition’s biggest-ever crowd.
They say pressure makes diamonds, and Adelaide’s Bryce Cotton well and truly proved that on Sunday. On the NBL’s biggest stage, the six-time MVP produced a performance for his 36ers in Game 5 of their Hungry Jack’s Championship Series against Sydney.
“Gritty” is the word Brian Goorjian keeps coming back to when describing his title-winning Sydney Kings. From a 3–5 start to the season to an incredible run that ended with a Game 5 triumph in the Championship Series, the Kings’ turnaround was remarkable.
With a record seventh Hungry Jack’s NBL championship to his name now, the incredible resume of Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is as good as any in Australian sport.
Griezmann will end his second stint at Atletico, which has spanned a total of 10 seasons, at the end of this campaign before joining Orlando.
In some cases, not much exertion will be required to comply with FIFA’s demands. FanDuel’s prominent scoreboard position at Lincoln Financial Field is digital. Covering the massive physical “Hard Rock” signs inside and above the exterior of the Dolphins’ home turf will be more of a chore.
On Tuesday, Spain’s National Court said the players protest “did not constitute a strike” and was instead "freedom of expression".
. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. In this special episode, The Cooligans go one-on-one with NYCFC CEO Brad Sims for an in-depth conversation about what it really takes to run a club in Major League Soccer.
In an era where the sport’s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper.
As the World Cup nears, each MLS matchday takes on extra significance for those on the national team roster fringes.
Lionel Messi may have scored, captained the side and had a quarter of the new building named in his honor, but this was unmistakably Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham’s night.
28th minute — Denis Bouanga (4–0 LAFC)The third-fastest hat trick ever scored in MLS history came in a span of eight minutes.
Los Angeles FC steamrolled Orlando City with a 6-0 win in their Matchday 6 MLS clash. Featuring standout performances from Heung-Min Son and Denis Bouanga against Griezmann’s future team in Major League Soccer.
Nu Stadium's first game on Saturday came after a long and frustrating road for Inter Miami's ownership.
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.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
The #12 will undergo a minor procedure to remove a displaced screw fitted after his 2025 German GP crash.
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.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.