Ivan Cleary’s departure after the 2027 season could see the start of the decline for the Panthers dynasty as the club scrambles to keep its star squad together under Peter Wallace.
“I think we probably all will.”.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.
The Cats have welcomed back Gryan Miers, Mark Blicavs and Jack Henry among four changes for Thursday night’s blockbuster grand final rematch against Brisbane.
Isabelle Kelly gives a small insight into the NSW Blues plans for game two of the Women's State of Origin series following a thriller win in Newcastle.
Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary gets the ball back for his team with a clever dropout.
Dragons and Sea Eagles players are left confused by a bizarre refereeing blunder.
Latrell Michell nails a perfect goal-line dropout against the Roosters.
Jamie Carragher joins National League North club Marine FC to help out in an advisory capacity.
Captain Alex Greenwood said ‘nothing comes close’ to club’s £10m facility built specifically for women’s team.
The Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández has taken his role as a footballer from the small screen to the soccer pitch after signing a professional contract with the US second-tier side El Paso Locomotive FC. Fernández, who played youth football in Mexico before stepping away from the sport at the age of 15 owing to a knee injury, portrayed Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV+ show about a British team with a US coach.
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is again linked with German clubs as the Ibrox club and Celtic reportedly make enquiries about Huddersfield Town's Cameron Ashia.
Michael Carrick will be watching on as Manchester United try to win the FA Youth Cup - and that will only inspire them, says Darren Fletcher.
Plus: winning two titles in the same season, trophies with family connections and an easy routes to finals. “Carlisle and Barrow will play each other next season in the Cumbrian derby in the National League,” writes Peter Hutchinson.
In an exclusive interview the Brazil coach talks about being in charge of ‘the most important national team’, how to get the best out of Vinícius Júnior and what he learned at Madrid. Is Carlo Ancelotti an ambitious man? The Italian leans back and smiles. “Me? I’m not ambitious.
Ahead of the World Cup, the Italian opens up on the lessons Brazil can learn from history, managing stars at Real Madrid and much more.
BBC Sport looks at how and why Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are building more than just a successful men's team.
Despite a 2-1 win for Southampton, allegations of spying means the outcome of their play-off with Middlesbrough is still not decided.
Panthers CEO Matt Cameron has confidently declared the club’s decision to appoint Peter Wallace as head coach from 2028 will “enhance” its chances of keeping Nathan Cleary.
Panthers boss Matt Cameron says he won't rush off-contract players to re-sign after Ivan Cleary's decision to step down.
The Bulldogs have lost two forwards ahead of their Magic Round clash with the Sharks.
Big League magazine is back in 2026 and there's a special edition on sale for this week's epic Magic Round in Brisbane.
Magic Round will remain in Brisbane until 2032.
Incumbent Ivan Cleary will stand down as Panthers coach at the end of 2027, before Peter Wallace takes over for 2028.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary announced he will 'step down from NRL coaching' at the end of 2027, and it was a decision he had not taken lightly.
Ivan Cleary has 18 months remaining in his current role at the Penrith Panthers before the four-time premiership-winning NRL coach steps aside and his assistant Peter Wallace takes over.
Ivan Cleary will depart Penrith as the club’s greatest coach, finishing his tenure at the Panthers next season with a CV that rivals some of the sport’s modern greats.
Ivan Cleary is doing what no other coach of his stature has ever done in Australian rugby league history, walking away from the NRL with his team at the height of their powers. .
Penrith Panthers can today confirm a long-term succession plan for the club’s NRL head coaching role.
Penrith Panthers' four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary announces he will step aside as coach of the NRL club at the end of the 2027 season.
Haumole Olakau’atu’s push for a New South Wales recall is building at exactly the right time, with the damaging back-rower leading Manly’s defensive resurgence under interim coach Kieran Foran.
Have your say in our NRL.com poll as the battle for a place in the Maroons team comes down to a Magic Round shootout this weekend.
Just as the league world was digesting the news about Ivan Cleary finishing his tenure at Penrith, attention turned to what it would mean for the club’s star players.
This Magic Round, the Broncos will join forces with all 17 NRL clubs, more than 50,000 fans and hundreds of players as the rugby league community comes together to ‘Kick for a Cause’.
The 23-year-old Sydney Roosters halfback is in contention for a senior interstate debut for Queensland at Accor Stadium with Tom Dearden sidelined by an ankle injury.
9News journalist Danny Weidler says Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is poised to announce his exit from the Panthers.
AJ Brimson insists an Origin return isn't his priority but as Queensland look to select their first six-man bench, the England star's versatility could put him on the radar of Maroons selectors.
Richmond's depth is at breaking point after a staggering run of injuries.
A trio of Swans are firming for a return, creating a selection headache for coach Dean Cox.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
Steven May opens up on his shock decision to retire from the AFL just two weeks before the season opener for Melbourne.
Eagles midfielder Tim Kelly is "enjoying the grind" again as his side looks to bounce back.
Joel Jeffrey says moving far away from family is one of the biggest obstacles for Indigenous AFL players.
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Keidean Coleman is finding his feet at the Lions again after some nerves as he made his comeback.
Ken Hinkley has discussed the possibility of coaching the Blues following the departure of Michael Voss.
Matthew Nicks says a key forward is likely to return from injury this weekend, but hints two other experienced players may have to wait longer.
Leo Lombard will remain with Gold Coast until at least the end of 2030.
The Pies will be without Darcy Cameron for their clash against the Swans.
The AFL trade machine is already humming a month before the season’s halfway mark, with rival clubs circling stars, veterans weighing up their futures and several young guns still yet to commit beyond 2026.
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Three-time Grand Final officiator Ray Chamberlain has highlighted an alarming on-field trend that has led to some umpire concussions, urging the AFL to further empower umpires to punish players who use them as “bollards”.
The former Port coach has left the door ajar to meeting with the Blues, but was more effusive when talking about another possible candidate, as was Pies coach Craig McRae.
Steven May has spoken about the final years of his AFL career and revealed he had a “mental breakdown” before his sudden retirement in March.
Former Melbourne defender Steven May has spoken publicly for the first time since charges were dropped for his alleged involvement in a Boxing Day brawl. Elsewhere, a second AFL great has stood down as an All-Australian selector due to betting agency ties.
Eddie McGuire believes there's a push for an Irish AFLW team in to join the competition.
Carlton’s two most senior leaders have vowed to lead the club through the fallout of Michael Voss’ sudden exit as two rival stars expressed sympathy for star skipper Patrick Cripps.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for MotoGP as the championship continues to evolve.
The reigning World Champions confirm the #93 won’t have a stand-in rider at the Catalan GP following his successful double surgery.
When Audi were in need of a replacement for Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley, they didn't have to look very far. Allan McNish, who became their new Racing Director in time for the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, had been with the brand in various guises for the last two decades.
F1.com examines how Kimi Antonelli's pattern of points scored so far in 2026 has proven to be the strongest since another Mercedes driver's run one decade ago.
Autumn Fisher is set to line up on the F1 ACADEMY grid in Montreal as Standard Chartered’s Wild Card entry.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
Katy Perry and Calvin Harris will perform in Baku over the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
The 2026 regulations brought a huge shift in how drivers utilise the electrical energy of their engines, so we take a look at which drivers have adapted quickly to the changes.
As well as two drivers, every F1 outfit needs a team boss – but who are the 11 figures carrying out this crucial role up and down the grid? Following on from our driver contracts list, we outline each team’s leading figure and the deals they have signed…
Following a better weekend for McLaren in Miami, Team Principal Andrea Stella has given his assessment on whether the squad can potentially defend both titles in 2026.
Dive into some of the biggest takeaways from our fifth stop on the calendar at Le Mans!.
The Ducati Lenovo Team rider underwent two surgeries this morning one on his right foot and another on the right shoulder.
The #89 reels in and passes his teammate and title rival as Ogura clinches a debut MotoGP podium to hand Aprilia a podium lockout at Le Mans.
An unreal start sees the #89 go from P8 to P1 in four corners as late drama strikes the reigning World Champion.
After a crash in the Sprint in France, Marquez won't take part in Sunday’s GP and will miss Barcelona.
A first pole of the 2026 campaign kept his teammate at bay despite the #93 putting in a new lap record to graduate through Q1 into pole position contention.
The Borgo Panigale factory have some updates in Le Mans – and Marc Marquez opts for a different direction.
Last year’s winner was straight on the pace whilst reigning World Champion Marc Marquez had a far from ideal Friday as we witness the closest top ten in a Friday Practice ever.
Race Direction issues an update requiring riders to enter the pitlane via the specified pitlane entry and route.
It’s HRC from KTM to kickstart the weekend at the French GP, with title race leader Bezzecchi outside the top 10.
Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Who's leading after matchday 36? And what do our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect from City's midweek game?.
With the league and Champions League on the line, Arteta has acted on feeling more than ever to bring their season to life.
In the second of our series analysing Liverpool's possible transfer options, we examine options in midfield.
The tussle on the pitch may be over between Southampton and Middlesbrough, but the spying row off it is only just beginning.
Ben White's injury has given Thomas Tuchel a major headache as he prepares to name his World Cup squad.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players have to play well enough to ensure VAR does not decide the outcome of their games, comparing the system to a "flip of a coin".
An extraordinary error means Portugal forward will have to wait to seal the championship.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison suggests referees are "petrified" to make decisions after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds.
Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.
Tasmania has added a host of fresh faces as they look to return to the top end of the WNCL table.
Victoria coach re-signs until the end of the 2027-28 season after leading his former state to three Shield finals in five seasons.
"There were some exceptional bowling plans," Sanjay Bangar says of the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers, who restricted Gujarat Titans to 168.
Skipper bullish she's overcome a back issue as Aussies face selection crunch for next month's T20I event in the UK.
"I think you have to acknowledge the influence of Ashish Nehra on the bowlers that play under him," Sanjay Bangar says of Gujarat Titans' Test-match-like plan of attack with the ball.
Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk return alongside Shabnim Ismail as South Africa name a strong T20 World Cup squad.
Ryan Hadley produced an epic maiden fifty in Glamorgan's win as Daniel Hughes hit his first century of the season.
As Australia prepare for next month's T20 World Cup in the UK, we look back at how each squad member performed in WBBL|11.
Prasidh Krishna and Jason Holder also moved up the Purple Cap tables after their many wickets in the GT vs SRH game in IPL 2026 on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old Lucy Hamilton has been included in the 15 at the expense of Darcie Brown after playing just one T20I, with Grace Harris also returning to the squad.
Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons says that her side want to end the Women's Six Nations on a high with a third home win of the campaign when they take on Scotland on Sunday.
One of Australian rugby’s most promising prospects is in the NRL’s sights, but the Wallabies’ coach-in-waiting is aiming to prevent a cross-code defection.
The NRL’s cashed-up expansion franchise has made a big play for a freakishly talented 19-year-old Reds rookie who has been likened to Kayln Ponga.
New Zealand back turned TV presenter believes France can end the Red Roses’ 37-game winning streak in Bordeaux . Thousands will descend on Bordeaux’s Stade Atlantique on Sunday to watch the Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider between France and England, among them the New Zealand legend Ruby Tui.
Munster commission an independent governance and organisational review to take place after the club decide against bringing in Roger Randle as an attack coach last month.
Scotland back-row forward Evie Gallagher signs a new contract to stay with Premiership Women's Rugby team Bristol Bears.
The biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain Merab Sharikadze suspended for 11 years.
Cardiff lock Josh McNally will miss the URC final regular league game against Stormers because of his Royal Air Force commitments.
The Kenyan player has been recognised for his advocacy and grassroots work to tackle sport’s carbon footprint.
Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.
Bob Myers will return to his role as the president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment after he names a new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
Philadelphia Sixers ownership approved of Daryl Morey trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 first-round pick and three second-round picks, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
Sunday's Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves averaged 7.9 million viewers across Nielsen and Adobe Analytics. It is the second most-watched game in the playoffs, only trailing Game 7 between the Sixers and Celtics.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 series lead. Victor Wembanyama finished with 27 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks, becoming the third-youngest player in NBA history to post that stat line in a playoff game.
CHICAGO — Tuesday's NBA Draft Combine festivities began at 8 AM, when contingents from all 30 front offices met with as many as 20 individual draft prospects. Some teams include their owner as part of that interview group.
The Spurs are one game away from advancing to the Western Conference final after Tuesday's win against the Timberwolves.
The NBA has concluded its investigation into the Milwaukee Bucks regarding the late-season shutdown of Giannis Antetokounmpo and determined no further action is warranted. The league launched its probe in early April after conflicting accounts emerged from the player and the franchise.
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history and a tireless advocate for inclusion in professional sports, died Tuesday of brain cancer at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family.
"We have fallen well short of our own expectations ... That bother me deeply," Sixers governor Josh Harris said.
LeBron James’ future is suddenly in doubt after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept 4-0 in the second round by the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder, with the 41-year-old openly questioning whether he will return for a 24th NBA season.
Talks between the New Zealand Breakers and experienced head coach Gordon Herbert have reached a stalemate, with the veteran now expected to step away from consideration for the role left vacant by Petteri Koponen.
The Philadelphia 76ers have parted ways with Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations. Morey met with owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer on Tuesday as the decision was made to part ways after six seasons running the Sixers' front office. The Sixers will retain Nick Nurse as head coach.
After cutting his teeth with the Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey was supposed to take the next step in his career and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship.
After cutting his teeth with the Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey was supposed to take the next step in his career and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship. Instead, the team endured ups and down during Morey’s tenure, leading to the executive’s dismissal on Tuesday.
Former NBA and Nets player Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in league history, has died at the age of 47.
As the final buzzer sounded and the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the organization enters the summer with questions — and plenty of them.
Collins announced in December that he was undergoing treatment for Stage 4 glioblastoma, a severe form of brain cancer.
The Milwaukee Bucks have at least one thing settled regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA has concluded its investigation into the team’s contentious shutdown of the former MVP and has determined no further action is warranted, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Alex Goodlett via Getty ImagesJason Collins, who was the first active openly gay player in NBA history, died on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer, the league announced.
The monthlong saga between player and team started in the immediate aftermath of Antetokounmpo’s left knee hyperextension.
The second-round series had its first overtime game, and the Ducks are now on the brink of elimination.
The Sabres played a much cleaner game and came away with a 3-2 win to send the series back to Buffalo tied.
One day after Game 5 was postponed due to an undisclosed illness, the Victoire defeated the Frost to punch their ticket to the Finals.
The Sabres had the same goal confirmed by video review, then overturned by video review in Game 4 of their second-round series.
The Anaheim Ducks face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of their second-round NHL playoff series. Anaheim tied the series 2-2 with a 4-3 victory in Game 4. Vegas is favored by 1.5 goals in Game 5. The total is set at 6 goals.How to watch Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights.
The Buffalo Sabres will try to even their second-round playoff series with the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal won Games 2 and 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Canadiens are favored by 1.5 goals in Game 4. How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens.
McAvoy was retaliating after being tripped by Benson at 18:29 of the third period while going back for the puck on an icing call.
It appears coach Lindy Ruff is going to shake up the Buffalo lineup as the Sabres face a 2-1 series deficit.
The league is expected to announce Vegas as the home of the PWHL's 10th franchise on Wednesday afternoon.
Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill won the award the previous three seasons.
Coyle, 34, was a pending unrestricted free agent with a big market awaiting him on July 1 if the Blue Jackets couldn’t keep him in the fold.
When the Avalanche are on their game, it gets hard to imagine anyone beating them.
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Tuesday morning that they had agreed to terms with center Charlie Coyle on a six-year contract extension worth $36 million. The deal keeps the 34-year-old veteran in Columbus through the 2031-2032 season.
As things begin to potentially click up front and in net for the Blackhawks, it is time for some defensive flowers to start blooming.
The netminder who finds his groove next could win this series for his team.
With old friends Kent Hughes and Martin St. Louis, Lecavalier sees the championship DNA he lived in Tampa taking root with the Canadiens.
Plus: How to solve Jackson LaCombe, the Sabres' tweaks on the man advantage and the Wild's uncharacteristically leaky penalty kill.
Game 5 of the hyped second-round series is Wednesday night in Denver.
The beer-filled plastic hockey sticks have become a must-get at Grand Casino Arena: "Part drinkware, part souvenir, and all energy.".
Speaking on ESPN at the break, McCarron was asked about the play. "He's a dirty player," he said of Manson. "He's always been.".
The Houston Astros were hoping for a much-needed reinforcement with the return of Tatsuya Imai from the injured list. They got something else instead.
BALTIMORE — They never took away Anthony Volpe’s locker. Typically, if a player is jettisoned to the minors, their belongings go too. That’s standard protocol.
A.J. Ewing is officially off to a good start. The New York Mets prospect made his MLB debut Tuesday, more than leaving his mark in a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Playing center field and hitting eighth, Ewing went 1-for-2 with 2 runs, 2 RBI, 3 walks and 1 stolen base.
The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to give Shohei Ohtani a break.
Shohei Ohtani has not been his best in the batter’s box this season. Dave Roberts is giving him a break. The Dodgers manager told reporters Tuesday he’s planning to give Ohtani the day off Thursday when the Dodgers close a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants.
Boone would not commit to Volpe remaining in the majors when Caballero returns, a sign this could be a short stay with the Yankees.
The New York Yankees recalled Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and placed starting shortstop José Caballero on the 10-day injured list with a middle finger fracture on his right hand, the team announced Tuesday.
As we approach the quarter-mark of the regular season, there remains a stark divide in quality between the American and National League, with the AL featuring only four teams above .500 and the NL accounting for eight of the 10 best records in the majors.
With personal approval from George Steinbrenner, Lee got a special Yankees hat made that would change MLB caps forever.
Murphy hasn’t played more than 100 games since his first season in Atlanta.
Negotiations begin today between MLB and its players' union, the first step in a lengthy process expected to drag into early 2027.
The San Francisco Giants, ranked fourth in the NL West with a 17-24 record, face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are tied for first in the NL West with a 24-17 record.
The Chicago Cubs, ranked first in the NL Central with a 27-14 record, face the Atlanta Braves, who are first in the NL East with a 28-13 record.
The New York Yankees, ranked second in the AL East with a 26-16 record, face the Baltimore Orioles, who are third in the AL East with a 19-23 record.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers must feel good about the potential of Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas. The Dodgers acquired Thomas in a trade Tuesday, just days after the former top prospect was designated for assignment by Arizona.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was the story of the 2025 MLB season. Raleigh — affectionately nicknamed “Big Dumper” — clubbed a league-leading 60 home runs and drove in an astounding 125 RBI to push the Mariners to the postseason.
John Smoltz played for Hall-of-Fame manager Bobby Cox for almost 20 years with the Atlanta Braves.
At this point in the season, it's still early enough for most teams to find an upside. So what should fans dream on? We have some ideas.
In need of a jolt, the last-place New York Mets are making a major move. Per The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the Mets are calling up their top hitting prospect, A.J. Ewing. Per MLB.com, Ewing is New York’s No.
Wayne Grady was flabbergasted, disbelieving of the exhibition he was exposed to during a futile bid to defend the career-defining PGA Championship he had clinched at Shoal Creek a year earlier in 1990.
Min Woo Lee is waiting for the penny to drop at a major. Adam Scott and Jason Day’s hopes at Aronimink rest on their putts dropping. And Cam Smith? He just wants to find the fairway.
Coverage of the first two rounds of the PGA Championship begins at 8:45pm AEST on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will tee off alongside England’s Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick when the 108th PGA Championship begins on Thursday night (AEST) at Aronimink.
Cameron Smith’s career is at a crossroads and the Australian has made the cruellest cut of his career in a bid to punch his way out of it.
When it comes to long-range weather forecasts, throwing forward nine years might seem a stretch, but America’s Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley had seen enough to be wary and was up for the challenge.
Kristoffer Reitan claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the Truist Championship as Min Woo Lee found form at the right time and Rory McIlroy raised concerns about his fitness less than a week out from the PGA Championship.
Australia’s Lucas Herbert claimed his first LIV Golf title in Virginia with a four-shot victory over 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia.
England’s Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Sunday AEST, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career.
Adidas have gone full Hollywood after unveiling their stunning £50million ($A94m) for this summer’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Amanda Gutierres converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy came from behind to beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night. Pride player Luana was called for a handball in the box after a VAR check eight minutes into stoppage time.
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league's next-highest earner.
The MLS Players Association has released its 2026 salary information, with Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi by far the league's highest-paid player.
Lionel Messi is receiving even more on his second MLS contract, as unveiled in the MLS Players Association’s latest drop of player salary information.
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer by a wide margin, but after re-signing with Inter Miami in October, his salary has grown substantially.
The newest MLS Players Association figures are out, and we dive into the numbers to pull out the most notable items.
Gómez is a key figure for Paraguay, the USMNT's first World Cup opponent, and he appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario.
With big structural changes coming to USL, there's been a reshuffling of executives at the top.
There are points up for grabs in the East. Inter Miami tooled up to defend their MLS Cup title with uneven results. The Philadelphia Union have dropped them from the top of the heap to the cellar.
Fresh off word that his time in Minnesota is ending already, James produced a tantalizing glimpse of what fans had hoped to see in bulk.
The Steelers played in the NFL’s first-ever game in Dublin, Ireland, last season and will play in the league's first game in Paris.
Moore played for Hall of Fame coach Forest Evashevski at Iowa and was a backup on the 1960 team that tied for the Big Ten title.
Just because a majority of the NFL offseason is finished doesn’t mean there’s not unfinished business around the league. Plenty of teams and players are still wondering about various issues.
The full 2026 NFL schedule will be released Thursday, finally crystallizing the path each team will have to take for the upcoming season.
Find out how to watch this year's NFL season schedule announcement when it drops this Thursday.
DeMarcus Lawrence made waves last offseason when he said he left the Dallas Cowboys so he could go and win a Super Bowl. Ultimately, his decision proved to be correct. In his first season with the Seattle Seahawks, Lawrence hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.
Strength of schedule became a hot topic of conversation last NFL season. Most of it centered on the New England Patriots, and it even seeped into the MVP race like it never had before. The Patriots played the easiest schedule in the NFL last season, and the easiest schedule this century.
Denver will visit Kansas City for the first Monday night game of the 2026 season.
The Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2026 NFL season back in primetime.
The Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2026 NFL season back in prime time.
The Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2026 NFL season back in prime time.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, and for new head coach Mike McCarthy, this might start to feel a little familiar.
Morton starred for Cal before going on to set passing records for the Broncos in the late 1970s and early '80s.
The Week 2 matchup between Buffalo and Detroit at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 17 will be this upcoming season's first TNF game.
Hyoung Chang via Getty ImagesLongtime NFL quarterback Craig Morton, who led the Denver Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance, died on Saturday.
Every year, fans look forward to the NFL schedule release to see when specific matchups will happen. While there is a high level of variability, one certainty of the season is that the Dallas Cowboys will be at home on Thanksgiving Day.
One of the most reliable kickers in the NFL is sticking around for four more years. Pittsburgh Steelers mainstay Chris Boswell reportedly agreed to a four-year, $28 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Minnesota Vikings brought in former running back Adrian Peterson to talk to the team’s new rookie class, but it was actually part of a ruse to surprise the retired player.
Peterson, now 41, ran for 11,747 yards and 97 touchdowns over 10 seasons with the Vikings. He'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027.
Njoku has spent his entire nine-year career with the Browns, who selected him in the first round of the 2017 draft.
With about a month to go before they co-host the next edition of the FIFA World Cup, Mexico’s national soccer team has unveiled a new look.
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29, his agents announced Tuesday. The NBA, the Grizzlies, and Priority Sports agency all put out statements confirming Clarke’s death Tuesday afternoon.
Under Armour sought to project strength despite disappointing results, saying Tuesday that it has reset its sports focus following the end of its long-running partnership with Steph Curry and that its turnaround is already underway.
LeBron James’s future is up in the air yet again. On Monday, the Thunder completed a sweep of the Lakers with a 115–110 win in Los Angeles to advance to the conference finals. After the game, the 41-year-old—who is not under contract for next season—was asked about his future.
The iconic striping pattern and other details will presumably be carried over to matching home and road variation that will be revealed in the coming days.
The Enhanced Games market themselves as a drug-friendly alternative to the Olympics. But cofounder and CEO Max Martin says the company’s ambitions extend past sports, into human health and performance optimization.
In the middle of a relegation battle, German Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg gave their fans a ray of hope over the weekend when they brought back an old club crest.
Despite being the 11th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs leads the way among rookies in jersey sales on Fanatics. The post Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins’ Draft Picks Lead Rookie Jersey Sales appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Trick Williams left WrestleMania 42 as a clear staple of the WWE’s future. Just months after making his debut on WWE’s main roster, Williams—whose real name is Matrick Belton—won the United States championship over Sami Zayn.
The Buffalo Sabres have announced their first-ever jersey advertisement, adding the logo of Buffalo-based facilities technology company Stark Tech to the upper right corner of their road white sweaters beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season.
One week after he stepped down as the Adelaide 36ers coach, Mike Wells has reportedly landed a new position. According to CODE Sports, Wells, who spent two seasons with Adelaide, is set to join US college side Ohio State.
From emphatic blocks to powerful finishes, Will Magnay delivered plenty of highlights during the Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season. The Olympian recently signed a new two-year deal after averaging 10.4 points, 7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game during the 2025-26 campaign.
South East Melbourne announced on Wednesday that they are welcoming Akech Aliir back to the Heartland, with the forward signing a two-year deal with the Phoenix.
The 2025-26 NBA season has been one to remember for former NBL Next Star Rocco Zikarsky. After being selected with the 45th pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 Draft, the Brisbane Bullet signed a two-way deal and shone during his rookie campaign in the United States.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Wednesday that they have secured the services of Queensland product Harry Rouhliadeff on a multi-year deal. A versatile forward, Rouhliadeff returns home after spending the past four years with the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors in the NCAA system.
Melbourne United’s new ownership era could begin with a major splash, with majority owner Travis Knipe confirming the club is actively pursuing NBA veteran Joe Ingles. “Anything we can do to lure someone of that pedigree, history and experience,” Knipe told The Herald Sun.
The path to the NBA continues to get closer by the day for NBL Next Stars sensation Karim Lopez. The highly-touted Mexican talent, who spent two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, is this week taking part in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
On Monday, it was reported that Keanu Pinder will be returning to the Cairns Taipans for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
South East Melbourne continues to solidify their local core by reportedly re-signing another rising talent. According to CODE Sports, the Phoenix have re-signed forward Akech Aliir on a two-year deal.
The Head Coach role of Melbourne United has been vacant for less than a week as the club begins its global search for Dean Vickerman’s successor. ESPN's Olgun Uluc has said that this job will be one of the two most "coveted and intriguing" openings for many coaches around the world.
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After a long off-season, AFLW players return to their clubs on Monday for the official start of pre-season.
Ruby Schleicher is adamant a hand injury won't impede her start to the AFLW pre-season.
Melbourne is embracing a fresh era under new coach Tom Wilson, who took the reins from premiership mentor Mick Stinear.
North Sydney Oval is tipped to be the home of this year's historic match between Australia and Ireland.
Carlton's Head of AFLW, Ash Naulty, has left the club.
Once afraid to wear what she wanted to wear out of fear of being perceived as too masculine, West Coast's Amy Franklin is making sure no one else has to feel that way.
Eleven new players have joined the AFLW competition. Gemma Bastiani takes a look at what they can bring to your club.
The AFLW's first Pre-Season Draft was held on Monday night.
Brett Gourley joins Richmond as a full-time senior assistant in its new-look AFLW program.
World No. 3 Coco Gauff required five match points to fight off Mirra Andreeva, who nearly came back from a two-break, 5-1 final set deficit. Ultimately, Gauff prevailed and is primed for a semifinal matchup vs. Sorana Cirstea.
Sorana Cirstea continued her impressive final season on tour by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach her first Rome semifinal. The Romanian became one of the oldest semifinalists in both Rome and WTA 1000 history while improving to 25-7 for the season.
It was a week to remember for Sorana Cirstea, who knocked off World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka en route to her first Rome semifinal. For Sabalenka, it was her first loss before the quarterfinals in more than a year. All that and more in the latest week in review from Rome.
Oeiras WTA 125 champion Fiona Ferro, Sao Paulo champion Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah and junior No. 1 Ksenia Efremova are among the eight players to receive main-draw wild cards for Roland Garros 2026.
After dominant wins in the fourth round, past Rome champions Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina meet for the second time in 2026 for a spot in a semifinals in Rome.
For three years, Sandra Zaniewska has shaped Marta Kostyuk into one of the most exciting upward trajectories in the sport. With two titles in 2026, here's an inside look on how Zaniewska is powering Kostyuk's career season.
Iga Swiatek has won three in a row over Naomi Osaka after defeating the four-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets Monday to reach the Rome quarterfinals.
While much of the world is glued to their phones and using AI religiously, Sorana Cirstea has been a holdout, often leaving the house without her phone and not using ChatGPT.
By improving her game daily and ignoring head-to-head records, Jelena Ostapenko is back in the quarterfinals, preparing to face a Sorana Cirstea who is playing some of the most complete tennis of her 10-year career.
Coco Gauff rallied from the brink of defeat to beat Iva Jovic in three sets and reach the quarterfinals in Rome while Mirra Andreeva advanced with a straight-set win over Elise Mertens.
Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka scored dominant wins Sunday to advance to the Round of 16 in Rome. As a result, they will meet for the first time since an instant classic at Roland Garros two years ago.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina booked her spot in the Round of 16 in Rome for the first time since her 2023 title-winning campaign, defeating Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-3.
After four attempts to land a lucky loser spot this spring, Nikola Bartunkova finally found her opening at the Foro Italico and proved that her extravagant brand of tennis is much more than just a show.
Elina Svitolina produced a commanding display to beat Hailey Baptiste and reach the fourth round in Rome, avenging her Miami Open defeat to the American.
Linda Noskova's off-season volunteering trip to Tanzania was part of the Czech's mission for social responsibility, while the outer courts provide some old Foro Italico magic and on a tour full of dogs, Elise Mertens misses her pack of eight.
Mirra Andreeva continued her clay-court excellence Saturday in Rome, collecting a three-set win over Viktorija Golubic to advance to the Round of 16. It marked her 28th win of the season, tying her with Elena Rybakina for most on the WTA Tour.
Sorana Cirstea refuses to let her retirement tour end quietly, finding her best tennis in the Italian capital to derail Aryna Sabalenka and extend her resurgent run into the fourth round.
For the fourth straight year, Jelena Ostapenko is through to the Round of 16 in Rome, coming from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in just under two and a half hours. It's her first win over Zheng in four meetings.
Elise Mertens ended Jasmine Paolini's title defense at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in a third-round heartbreaker, saving three match points to claim her 13th career Top 10 win.
Coco Gauff navigated a fluctuating three-set battle against Solana Sierra to reach the Round of 16 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, relying on a dominant second-set shutout and a late final-set surge to move past her opponent.
From a new leader to some dramatic shifts in the midfield, F1.com examines the key changes so far in the 2026 Teams' Championship compared to the end of last season.
Laurent Mekies offered an insight into Red Bull’s recruitment policy in the wake of the news that Max Verstappen’s long time Race Engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave the team for McLaren.
Kimi Antonelli joined an exclusive club of Formula 1 drivers who have won three or more races on the bounce with his victory at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix – adding to previous triumphs in China and Japan.
After a dip in 2025, Franco Colapinto has found his groove again – and the F1 buzz is well and truly back among Argentinian F1 fans, writes F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne.
Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington, Kimi Antonelli’s race engineer at Mercedes, has received praise from team boss Toto Wolff for how he has handled working with the youngster.
Formula One has agreed to make engine design changes for the 2027 season in response to the unhappiness of many leading drivers at the way this year’s new-generation engines have affected how they race.
Proposals for further evolutionary changes to the 2026 regulations have been agreed in principle following an online meeting, convened by F1’s governing body the FIA and attended by Team Principals, Formula One Management and power unit manufacturer representatives.
F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto evaluates what's happening with the F1 driver market so far in 2026.
Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.
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Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
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The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.