Arozarena unleashes Raleigh rant over WBC snub
Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.
Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.
Reds ace Hunter Greene will have an arthroscopic procedure Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is not expected to return until July.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hasn't yet committed to Caleb Durbin as his every-day third baseman, but he's warming up to the idea as the trade acquisition gets more reps.
The Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse.
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the season-opening Australian Grand Prix weekend.
Geno Smith's NFL career has officially come full circle. Though it looked like Smith would be released by the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the NFL Draft, the team found a different solution Tuesday, reportedly trading Smith to the New York Jets.
The Lions are signing Isiah Pacheco, giving the team a new running back to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs, according to NFL Network.
The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox on the 2026 roster amid a difficult cap situation by signing him to a new three-year contract, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.
Kalif Raymond has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Bears, reuniting the wide receiver with Ben Johnson, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Wide receiver Romeo Doubs has reportedly agreed to a four-year, approximately $70 million deal with the New England Patriots in free agency, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday.It's a 4-year deal worth roughly $70M, sources say. A huge payday.
Streameast sites provided free access to a wide range of sports fixtures including Premier League, Champions League, NFL, NBA and MLB.
It’s been years, but Dan Egner’s X profile still shows him planting a kiss on the USL Championship’s silver cup. These days, Egner is an agent with NordicSky, representing clients on both sides of the Atlantic.
The last camp before Mauricio Pochettino picks his U.S. World Cup roster is nearly here. Who should get a last look before the final cut?.
How a fracas in Brazil got out of hand, the latest on Iran's Women's team in Australia, and the betting violations that led to lifetime bans.
Major League Soccer has given lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting offences. Yeboah, 28, signed for Chinese Super League side Qingdao Hainiu last month after his contract with Los Angeles FC was terminated in January.
Two players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer, including bets involving their own matches. Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah were both placed on administrative leave in October pending a review of potential violations of league rules.
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Major League Soccer announced Monday it has issued lifetime bans to midfielders Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones for betting on league matches.
Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it has given Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah lifetime bans for “extensive” gambling, including on games involving their own teams. In one instance, the pair won a bet that Jones would receive a yellow card.
Major League Soccer has issued lifetime bans to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for violating the league's gambling policy.
Major League Soccer has announced lifetime bans for midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah stemming from violations of the league’s gambling policy, Yahoo Sports’ Steven Goff reported Monday.
With its credibility swaying in the wake of a betting scandal, the very last thing the league needed was to be in business with a prediction platform. The timing of the suspensions was unfortunate. Or perhaps it was karmically inevitable.
Kyle Walker has announced his retirement from international football with 96 England caps.
Liam Rosenior has unlocked the forward and must do the same with Cole Palmer for the team to reach their potential. João Pedro had been a Chelsea player for less than two weeks when he faced Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup last summer. The settling-in period was intense.
Experienced England defender Kyle Walker retires from international football with immediate effect.
Gary Deans was caught with child and animal abuse material at his home in 2023.
Cruzeiro's win over Atlético-MG was overshadowed by a mass brawl that resulted in 23 red cards. That is a lot, but it's nowhere near the world record.
"Saddened" Martin O'Neill fears larger allocation of away fans at meetings of Celtic and Rangers "may now not happen anymore".
Álvaro Arbeloa insisted on Tuesday that his Real Madrid team "shouldn't feel inferior" to Manchester City as they prepare to meet in the Champions League round of 16.
Two-time Olympic Gold medalist and 2015 World Cup winner Lauren Holiday has called for the global harmonisation of the women’s soccer calendar to help grow the sport.
Fewer than 100 days out, host cities haven’t received promised funding, and fears about ICE’s presence are widespread. On Sunday 19 July, the final match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup will be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey. For one day, our community will be the center of the world.
The NBA has fined Luka Dončić $50,000 for an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture" he made toward an official during Sunday's 110-97 win over the New York Knicks. Dončić attempted to take a charge on Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara in the third quarter.
We have surpassed the 2025-26 NBA season’s 60-game mark for all 30 teams, which means you, my friends, are due for a third-quarter report card, grading their progress. (For reference: first-quarter report card • midseason report card) We grade here against expectations.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Monday that the NBA would be better off if it shaved games off its 82-game schedule, echoing previous comments he has made about the pace of play and long season affecting its quality and competitiveness.
Caleb Holt, the No. 4 prospect in the 2026 SC Next 100, has committed to Arizona, becoming Tommy Lloyd's highest-ranked recruit since taking over in Tucson.
There are only 20 NBA players averaging more than 20 points and five assists per game, and Team A is the only one in the league that employs three of them.
The Tuesday night matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena represents a collision of two franchises moving in diametrically opposite directions within the 2025-26 NBA landscape.
The NCAA announced Tuesday that it will monitor basketball, baseball and softball tournament officials for betting using a technology called ProhiBet.
Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely.
For a player who is a monster on the boards, Steinbach also runs the floor well. He's a first-round talent but could earn more in college.
There was no debate for player, freshman, transfer or coach of the year, with clear front-runners in each.
Top-ranked Duke will be without starting guard Caleb Foster for the foreseeable future after the junior underwent surgery Sunday for a fractured right foot.
Oklahoma City Thunder wing Lu Dort apologized to Nikola Jokic after being assessed a flagrant 1 foul Monday night, his second such call against Jokic in 10 days. Oklahoma City beat the Denver Nuggets 129-126 on a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander step-back 3 with 2.7 seconds remaining.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seems primed to set the record later this week against Boston.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a step-back 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining Monday to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Denver Nuggets 129-126, while tying Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive games scoring at least 20 points.
Jokić told reporters he didn’t feel Dort crossed the line in this instance, as opposed to 10 days before, when he rushed the Thunder wing.
With so many teams tanking, some playoff-bound teams could capitalize on easy schedules down the stretch.
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porzingis knows he's missed a lot of time due to a somewhat mysterious illness over the last two seasons. However, Porzingis believes he's now turned a corner and expects to be available a lot more over the stretch run of the season.
Bobby Portis was a recent guest on Run It Back, presented by FanDuel TV. The Milwaukee Bucks forward discussed a lot of topics, including whether or not he thinks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay with the Bucks. Portis was refreshingly candid in his answer.
ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines a reality in which Durant's foot didn't touch the 3-point line in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals -- and its ripple effects throughout the NBA.
The Celtics' All-NBA wing has been good in his return from an Achilles injury. But what level of Tatum reasonably gets Boston to the finals?.
With Indian Premier League investment on board, the Hundred has followed the IPL’s lead with a player auction for the 2026 season in London this week.
South Africa's travel arrangements, however, remain unclear.
Jayden Lennox and Katene Clarke earn maiden T20I call-ups.
Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Abdul Samad and Maaz Sadaqat will put on a competitive Pakistan ODI shirt for the first time.
The retiring captain got one last win but her score highlighted how scarce opportunities make those quirks of bad luck cut rather than sting. Sometimes, those behind-the-scenes cameras show more than they know.
After batting in different positions, Mehidy confirmed he will slot in at No. 7 for Bangladesh.
The incident occurred in the 11th over of NZ's chase in the final, when Arshdeep threw the ball towards the stumps, striking Daryl Mitchell on the pads.
Pakistan have six uncapped players in their squad while Bangladesh are set to try a new middle order combination.
She is currently recovering and remains under medical observation following the incident.
With Gaze set to retain her spot at the top, Bates is preparing for a new role in the middle order.
Regular-season champion Troy ended the five-day run of No. 10 seed Georgia Southern with a 77-61 victory in the championship game of the Sun Belt Conference tournament on Monday night.
No. 6 seed Furman beat top-seeded East Tennessee State on Monday night to secure the Southern Conference tournament title and an NCAA tournament bid.
Conference USA will not take any action after a UTEP fan grabbed a chair and waved it toward Jacksonville State players, saying UTEP will handle any discipline.
San Diego is hiring Iowa State assistant JR Blount as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Duke grabbed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a record 150th time with Arizona staying at No. 2 and Michigan at No. 3.
One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games pleaded guilty Monday, according to the federal prosecutors' office in Philadelphia.
The final AP poll before Selection Sunday has a new top 5 -- though Duke, Arizona and Michigan stay top 3.
Nebraska and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg have agreed to a three-year contract extension after he guided the Cornhuskers to a school-record 15 wins in Big Ten Conference play.
The five teams at the top. The players to watch. The narratives likely to shape the conference and NCAA tournaments.
Where did all the Cinderella stories who busted our brackets go? Inside why the madness seems to be vanishing.
The Tokyo Dome generated an electric moment Tuesday during the 2026 World Baseball Classic for a Czech electrical worker who just so happened to become a fan-favorite pitcher in Japan. The 29-year-old Ondřej Satoria received a curtain call in his final WBC appearance.
The Cincinnati Reds will be without right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene until July as the team's ace needs elbow surgery. Greene, 26, will have arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right elbow.
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Munetaka Murakami's eighth-inning grand slam punctuated Japan's 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.
While its top players are out taking on the world, we checked in on life back at home during spring training.
A handful of players with their own quirky places in World Baseball Classic history are walking away after the tournament.
As the first day of the NFL’s free agent frenzy ended with former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray still in the wind, a debate-show topic flickered to life: What if Kyler went back to baseball? Sure, he’ll almost surely sign with the Vikings, Jets or some other QB-needy organization, but … what if? Could Murray pull an Involuntary Jordan and jump from his chosen sport to his second one? . Murray established himself as a legitimate two-sport prospect coming out of high school.
It’s possible Arozarena wasn't actually angry with his Mariners teammate over a handshake snub Monday night, but it's not clear.
From the NBC Sports Bay Area games to the national spotlights, here's how to watch Devers and the Giants in 2026.
'Are you kidding me?' Team USA captain Aaron Judge exclaimed after one of Witt's gems at shortstop. 'Are you kidding me?'.
Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal in the U.S. rotation.
Here's how to track the refurbished 2026 Mets, from the regional games on SNY to prime time on national TV.
For years, there were no Colombian pitchers to emulate, only shortstops. Julio Teheran's presence in the majors changed that.
Here’s a look at where the field stands entering the final two days of pool play.
After three disappointing October exits, the Phillies brought back the same core group again to try to win it all. Legacies are on the line.
Don't squeeze the egg. Show them their strengths. Trust your guys. How Murphy honed his managing chops and willed the Dutch team forward.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the U.S. over Mexico in the WBC.
HOUSTON — He broke character halfway up the first-base line, before the baseball he bludgeoned found a home within some right-field seats. Aaron Judge turned toward his dugout, flipped his bat, fired off an expletive and epitomized the ethos of a ballclub he captains.
The World Baseball Classic is in full swing, and this past weekend of pool play provided memorable highlights and emotional vignettes that captured what international baseball is all about.
After mulling changing his plans, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal decided to stick to his original plan and not pitch again in this year's World Baseball Classic.
Knox's contract needed to be adjusted to create cap space for the Bills.
The Packers signed CB Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10 million contract, a source told ESPN.
The Giants addressed their need at cornerback, agreeing with Greg Newsome II on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, his agents told ESPN.
The NFL released its official order for all seven rounds of the 2026 draft, which will take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
Tua Tagovailoa in a great spot? No real help for C.J. Stroud? A wildly player-friendly deal for Tyler Linderbaum? Here's the best and worst of free agency.
These are the circumstances that led Kelce, the star tight end, back to Kansas City for one more season.
Some players fit the schemes and coaching of their new team better than others. Here are early fits that look just right.
So much for all those mock draft certainties. Jeremiyah Love landing with the Kansas City Chiefs or New Orleans Saints? Almost certainly toast. The Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers locking in on a first-round wide receiver? Much less likely.
The Patriots bolstered their offensive line Monday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the versatile but injury-plagued Alijah Vera-Tucker, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton and the Chiefs agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with a maximum value of $14 million, NFL Network reported Monday.
From potential CFP contenders to bounce-back candidates, we've got good feelings about these programs.
Free agent safety Alohi Gilman agreed to a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday night.
The Steelers are signing former Panthers standout running back Rico Dowdle to a two-year, $12.25 million deal, NFL Network reported Monday.
Former Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Panthers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
The Broncos are bringing back running back J.K. Dobbins on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed at signing, NFL Network reported Monday.
The Carolina Panthers have reached terms with one of the best defenders in free agency. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd is signing a three-year, $45 million deal to leave the Jacksonville Jaguars and join the Panthers.
Lloyd was the second high-profile defender to reach a deal with Carolina on Monday, joining edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.
Left tackle Jones has agreed to return to the Bears on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Quarterback Kyle Allen is signing a two-year, $4.1 million deal worth up to $6.1 million with Buffalo, where he will reunite with close friend Josh Allen.
Former Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew reached an agreement Monday on a one-year, $8.25 million deal with the Cardinals, a source told ESPN.
England have made one change for the match against France on Saturday with Ollie Chessum starting at blindside as they look to avoid their worst ever Six Nations campaign.
Bath hand fly-half Ciaran Donoghue a new deal to keep him with the Prem champions until 2028.
Gloucester sign centre Phil Cokanasiga from Ospreys for the 2026-27 season.
South African tighthead prop Cebo Dlamini will join Sale Sharks on a two-year deal from next season.
Ollie Chessum's inclusion in the back row is the only change to the starting XV as England attempt to turn things around after three straight defeats.
Steve Borthwick has recalled Ollie Chessum to his beleaguered side for their final Six Nations match against France but otherwise stuck by the same underfire players who suffered defeat against Italy.
Exeter Chiefs sign scrum-half Sam Wolstenholme from Bristol Bears for the 2026-27 season.
Everything you need to know about the final round of the Six Nations and how France, Scotland and Ireland can all win the title.
Steve Borthwick’s captain is normally cool under pressure, but rare outburst points to a much bigger problem. Martin Johnson, England’s World-Cup winning skipper, believes there is no huge mystery to being a great captain.
England insist their game plan is working and don't plan on making too many changes ahead of their final Six Nations match against France this week.
Jessica Pegula takes on Belinda Bencic, Elena Rybakina plays Sonay Kartal and Katerina Siniakova looks to keep her run going against Elina Svitolina. Plus, Karolina Muchova will attempt to pull off the upset of Iga Swiatek in Round of 16 play at Indian Wells.
The annual Annalee Thurston Award Reception, hosted by WTA legend Rosie Casals during the BNP Paribas Open, raised $100,000 for the Love & Love Tennis Foundation.
Elena Rybakina had to overcome a stiff test against Marta Kostyuk in the third round at Indian Wells, but she prevailed in straight sets thanks to an impressive display of resilience and some timely ball striking. She'll face Sonay Kartal next.
Sonay Kartal is into the Round of 16 at Indian Wells for the second straight year after upsetting Madison Keys in comeback fashion Monday night. In doing so, she became the first British woman to reach the fourth round of the event twice.
After a narrow escape in her opening round, Iga Swiatek found her rhythm at the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, taking down Maria Sakkari to secure a spot in the Indian Wells fourth round.
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka renew a rivalry eight years after their US Open meeting, while Amanda Anisimova, Jasmine Paolini, Victoria Mboko and a wave of young challengers push into the tournament’s second week.
Katerina Siniakova upset defending Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva in a emotion-filled, intense battle. A match that featured 42 break point opportunities, Siniakova saved 19 of the 26 she faced to book her first appearance at the BNP Paribas Open fourth round.
Iga Swiatek is determined to become more knowledgeable about film, so she's been using the off days at Indian Wells to watch some classics. On the docket this past week: 'The English Patient' and 'Legends of the Fall.'.
Alexandra Eala showed her appreciation for Coco Gauff, and then her mom, after her third-round win at Indian Wells. She then thanked "all the incredible women who have paved the way.".
Amanda Anisimova shouted out Alysa Liu after her win over Emma Raducanu on Sunday, then praised the gold medalist's independence and ability to stay true to herself.
Defending Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva smashed her racket several times during a 4-6, 6-7(5), 6-3 loss to unseeded Katerina Siniakova in the tournament's third round Monday night, then left the court exchanging words with the crowd.
Carlos Alcaraz turned a sticky situation into a runaway victory with a scintillating close to his evening showdown with Arthur Rinderknech on Monday at the BNP Paribas Open.
Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas earned a first-round victory Monday when they upset defending champions Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 6-3, 6-2 at the BNP Paribas Open.
Alex Michelsen earned the biggest win of his career Monday when he defeated No. 7 in the PIF ATP Rankings Taylor Fritz, 6-4, 7-6(6) in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open. “I played higher than my average level,” Michelsen said after defeating the 2022 champion.
Novak Djokovic admitted that he is managing an “odd” right forearm problem after grinding his way into the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for the first time since 2017. The five-time champion has needed three sets in both of his opening matches at the ATP Masters 1000 event and has been wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm while navigating the early rounds.
Novak Djokovic may have endured his share of recent struggles at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, but the five-time champion took another step forward on Monday with a resilient victory. The former No.
Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos made a strong start to their BNP Paribas Open campaign on Monday, when they defeated big-hitting singles stars Reilly Opelka and Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-4. Sinner, a four-time major champion in singles, and Opelka brought plenty of firepower to the court, but the top seeds proved too solid in a contest packed with entertaining rallies.
Aleksandar Kovacevic will step into Stadium 1 Monday at the BNP Paribas Open to face a player he has looked up to throughout his life: Novak Djokovic. When he was seven, the American was courtside to watch the Serbian play Gael Monfils at the US Open, and would even snag a photo with the future No.
The ATP and Overtime today announced a renewed partnership for 2026, following a breakthrough first year that generated more than 80 million views and accelerated the ATP’s connection with next-generation fans worldwide.
Led by four Top 50 players, the Arizona Tennis Classic boasts one of the strongest ATP Challenger draws of the season. French lefty Corentin Moutet, No. 33 in the PIF ATP Rankings, is the top seed in Phoenix.
F1 technical expert Mark Hughes takes a close look at the intriguing aerodynamic details on Adrian Newey's AMR26, with illustrations from Giorgio Piola.
Charles Leclerc believes strategy now outweighs bravery when executing overtaking moves under Formula 1's new regulations this year.
It might have been a Mercedes 1-2 in Melbourne, as George Russell underlined his championship credentials with a straightforward drive, but I thought the Grand Prix was a real cause for optimism for Ferrari’s chances this season too.
Laurent Mekies was full of praise for Isack Hadjar after he qualified in the top three on his Red Bull debut, providing a high point on a tricky first weekend of the season for the team.
Audi Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley was quick to praise Gabriel Bortoleto’s “historic” P9 finish in the first race of the season, as the Brazilian drove Audi to their first-ever F1 points in the team's maiden Grand Prix.
Cadillac are the first completely new team to join Formula 1 since Haas did so back in 2016, so let's take a look at how Melbourne panned out for the F1 newcomers, and where they go from here.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell got his 2026 Championship charge off to the perfect possible start with victory in Melbourne, but Kimi Antonelli ran him close and Ferrari were also in the mix.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella explained in more detail what his team need to do to catch up to Mercedes and Ferrari after being the third-fastest team in Melbourne.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the second Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Shanghai International Circuit in China.
The award is back and fans can enter a free prize draw to win their own #765 Triumph Street Triple Moto2™ Edition.
Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the opening Grand Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Lego helmets, cricket collaborations and hectic home race events – here are the 2026 Australian Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.
McLaren has said the flow of information from its engine supplier Mercedes "hasn't been as anticipated" under Formula 1's new regulations and has left the team on the backfoot in trying to exploit the full potential of its power unit this year.
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Lewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari are "right in the fight" with Mercedes this year despite his former team's dominant weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews. The pre-season favourites had done their level best to play down their expected advantage in the buildup to the Australian Grand Prix, but it was impossible to hide.
After a wild, often polarising Australian Grand Prix weekend, ESPN looks at some of the sweeping generalisations being made about Formula 1 and judges whether they're overblown or not.
Max Verstappen will fulfil his goal of competing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours this year after his GT3 team, Verstappen Racing, confirmed its participation in the endurance event.
Mercedes secured a perfect 1-2 result in Melbourne, but could Ferrari have challenged for the win with a different decision?.
Fred Vasseur has outlined the thinking behind Ferrari’s decision not to pit under the Virtual Safety Car in the Australian Grand Prix, the team boss suggesting that there is plenty for the Scuderia to work on in order to close the performance gap to Mercedes.
The legal bar for Ohio to use unclaimed funds for a new Browns stadium, or other venue renovations in the state, just went higher—putting the entire financing plan into further question.
The BNP Paribas Open is the latest tournament to significantly increase its mixed doubles prize money to attract singles stars. While it didn’t attract the sport’s A-tier players, it was still able to lure in some notable names.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is not sticking around with the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic and will head back to Tigers spring training.
Casey Wasserman’s namesake agency is rebranding following its founder’s flirtatious emails with Jeffrey Epstein’s close associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The music and sports talent agency will now be called The Team.
The Penn State Nittany Lions men’s hockey team were looking to create whiteout conditions for their opponents over the weekend with some special edition jerseys.
Forty years after the release of the original, two teams from the ECHL transformed themselves into new teams over the weekend to celebrate a new remake of a classic hockey movie. On Friday, March 6, the Allen Americans took the ice as the Hamilton Mustangs, while the Tulsa Oilers played.
After nearly three decades of legal battles, Grambling State University has secured a federal trademark for its iconic oval "G" logo, reaching agreements with both the Green Bay Packers and the University of Georgia to get it done.
The Tampa Bay Rays have shared four proposals for a new grey jersey that would bring "Tampa Bay" back to the road uniform for the first time since 2008, twenty seasons after the region's name was dropped from the set.
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, an independent team in the American Association, will pay tribute to the movie that made their hometown famous with an alternate identity in 2026. The RedHawks will play five games as the Woodchippers, a reference to the grisly murder scene in the Coen brothers’ 1996 classic, Fargo.
MIAMI — Negotiations between the WNBA and players over a new collective bargaining agreement have reached the 11th hour. The league imposed a March 10th target date during a bargaining session on Feb.
St Helens back-rower Jacob Host is ruled out for four months after suffering a broken leg.
Huddersfield Giants say they are facing an "unprecedented" injury crisis headed into their Challenge Cup tie against holders Hull KR on Saturday.
Wigan Warriors stand-off Bevan French will be out for around four months having torn his hamstring.
Castleford Tigers sign second-row forward George Hirst from fellow Super League side Wigan Warriors.
Hull FC will be without forward Jed Cartwright for around three months with a hamstring tear, while Harvey Barron will miss the next month with an ankle injury.
They have one of the most talented rosters on paper and were a popular pick to win the premiership, but ill-discipline could again cost the Roosters a shot at the title.
Broncos legend Gorden Tallis said there is “absolutely” drama behind the scenes at Red Hill as the spotlight continues to be placed on the defending premiers.
Round 2 dishes up eight quality games and Lone Scout has all the tips and tricks you need.
Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga will be the first player to take advantage of the NRL’s new eligibility rule, with the fullback formally applying to switch his allegiance to New Zealand.
Billy Slater likens the halves pairing of Ethan Strange and Ethan Sanders to a legendary Raiders combination.
It can be tough to leave the hot stove behind and face a future without any trades. We can try, though.
How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on 10 big names.
The Mammoth play the Wild on Tuesday (8 p.m., ESPN+), hoping to tighten their grip. Here are full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Plus: Why is Buffalo's defense corps so lopsided, and can the Red Wings finally produce a March worth remembering?.
Nearing the end of the season, the draft picture is starting to become clearer, with a strong top 10 group of prospects.
In 2021, Luke Prokop became the first openly gay player under NHL contract. A documentary coming in June will delve into his journey since.
Danielle Serdachny was one of the final cuts from Team Canada’s women’s hockey team ahead of the 2026 Olympics.
Here’s how the Stanley Cup field looks following the trade deadline, separated into five categories.
The Florida Panthers aren't expecting to see Brad Marchand play again anytime soon, and with the team's playoff hopes dwindling it's possible that the two-time Stanley Cup winner and Olympic silver medalist's season could be over.
With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.
Columbus added Conor Garland at the deadline, and remains in the mix. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota made additions during trade deadline season. Buckle up!.
Nick made his debut against the Avalanche, but negotiations are still underway for who has to change his nameplate when Marcus returns.
Welcome to the 2026 edition of Scott Wheeler's ranking of the NHL's 32 prospect pools.
Anyone with term who didn't move Friday will be looking to the future, as will McDavid, Matthews, Kucherov, Brady Tkachuk, Robertson, more.
The Panthers' cupboards were already empty, and then they didn't pick in the 2025 NHL Draft until the fourth round.
Some teams took the easy way out. Some made hard calls. Which are which? For most, we'll find out in the playoffs.
"I'm so fired up. I'm so happy. I'm so happy for Buffalo as a city and all the fans, too. This means the world," captain Rasmus Dahlin said.
Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup.
From nervous golf to a crowd so loud it was hard to focus in his second Avalanche debut, Kadri had an unforgettable journey back to Denver.
A man was taken to hospital with injuries to his face and ribs, police said in a statement.
Cost controls ordered by world governing body despite projecting record revenues from this summer's tournament.
Uefa is seriously concerned that the Premier League's new financial rules could further impact competitive balance.
As Arsenal pursue a first Premier League title in 22 years, BBC Sport looks at how the relationship between Mikel Arteta and his assistant, Gabriel Heinze, is helping them.
Reliving one of the most notorious moments in European football history through the eyes of those who were there.
Completing the double over their city rivals for the first time since 2011 means Milan have cut Inter’s lead at the top to seven points.
Do Atletico have the worst luck? Have Spurs been struck by the most misfortune?.
Tim Spiers casts his eye over some of the more unusual stories from the past week in football.
Inconsistency in how games are officiated in Europe and England is a source of huge frustration to supporters.
Mikel Arteta's side have a relatively kind route ahead of them this season – that hasn't always been the case.
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?.
President Donald Trump says he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of college sports.
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge to Moore's arrest in December.
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Miami secured the commitment of a top in-state target Thursday night with a pledge from four-star WR Nick Lennear, ESPN's No. 26 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle.
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
Matt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings.
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?.
More than three years after Brodie Grundy left Collingwood, the Magpies no longer need to pay him.
Victoria’s chairman of selectors and AFL 360 co-host Garry Lyon isn’t backing down in the face of stinging criticism of Origin.
Essendon superstar Zach Merrett has reflected candidly on his failed trade move to Hawthorn, and the effects the highly-publicised saga had on him and his loved ones.
Sydney's devastating third quarter against Carlton last week rewrote the record books.
Carlton coach Michael Voss reveals his thoughts on Sam Docherty's brutal assessment of the club.
Brisbane was fighting the suspensions handed down to Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner.
Hawthorn’s Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were arrested on an overseas trip last off-season, costing Moore the club vice-captaincy.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald have owned up to the incident, Moore saying he made “a foolish mistake” he will always regret.
The AFL will update its illicit drug policy to remove references to “strikes” that trigger automatic suspensions in a new, more rigorous version of the code.
Essendon and Hawthorn have hated each other for more than 40 years, from old-fashioned thuggery and a fake drug scandal in the mid-80s to last year’s failed bid by the Hawks to poach Bombers’ captain Zach Merrett.
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spent a night in jail in Phoenix after trespassing and climbing onto a scissor lift.
The wait is over for most clubs as we return to a full slate of nine games this weekend.
When the $1.13 billion stadium was approved last year, it was hoped the Tasmania Devils would begin playing AFL games there from 2029. The head of the corporation tasked with delivering the stadium says her expectations are set a little bit later.
Ex-Australian football Hall of Famer Barry Cable picked up a girl from an orphanage in Perth and sexually abused her multiple times in the 1960s, a court has been told.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
There were two incidents that will ensure Zeke Uwland's debut lives long in the memory.
Brisbane has suffered a double loss at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night, with two bans upheld to create a critical Lions void for their blockbuster clash this weekend.
Hayden Young and Brennan Cox are unlikely to feature in round one, but Alex Pearce is a strong chance to return from a calf injury.
The extraordinary trade period that saw two all-time greats leave Melbourne could still end up a win-win for all parties, writes Damian Barrett.
South Sydney have called for fans not to storm the field when Alex Johnston reaches a new milestone.
Josh Addo-Carr is set to return for the Eels for Thursday night’s clash with Brisbane, as they look to bounce back from their round one thrashing at the hands of Melbourne.
About 20 minutes into a packed media conference, flanked by Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh, Zac Lomax was tossed what a straightforward question about his decision to switch codes.
More than 130 days after surgery, Billy Walters has marked a major milestone in his rehabilitation from an ACL injury.
Watch Jake Duke go Face to Face with Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello on Fox League at 7:30pm AEDT on Tuesday!.
Benji Marshall has picked young gun Heamasi Makasini to start for the Tigers in their season opener against the Cowboys.
A second consecutive Friday night blockbuster in front of the Wahs faithful is sure to have Andrew Webster's men up and about as the Raiders hit town.
The game's oldest rivalry is reignited on Friday night as the Roosters attempt to bounce back from a poor performance in Auckland and the Rabbitohs look to start a season 2-0 for just the second time since 2019.
After managing just four points between them in Round 1 the Broncos and Eels are out for redemption when they meet at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.
The Wests Tigers are chasing a winning start to the year as they prepare to take on the North Queensland Cowboys in front of a big crowd on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval. .
Assen celebrated a centenary in style, and the event was voted the Best GP of a record-breaking 2025 season.
It's very early days in 2026, but Aprilia - with a sprinkling of Acosta and KTM magic on top - have begun the new campaign on the front foot after an unforgettable few days in Buriram.
Following a review of the Moto2 race results from Thailand, the points awarded have been updated.
New partnership ready to deliver a premium experience across the global Grand Prix calendar.
2025's Championship success sees the #93 join an illustrious list of sporting superstars vying for the award.
From outstanding results to shock moments, get the full rundown of the hottest talking points from the Thai GP.
The Aprilia star beats Acosta and Fernandez to Round 1 glory as a rear tyre puncture ends the reigning World Champion's podium hopes in Buriram.
21 riders, 11 Tuk-Tuks, two laps of Buriram. Enjoy the show in all its glory.
The quotes from both sides and all the angles of the controversial incident - or penalty - on Saturday.
How close do you like it? Aprilia and Ducati go head-to-head in the first pole position battle of the season as Pecco fails to progress from Q1.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
Gary Woodland said Monday he has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder in the wake of his 2023 brain surgery, telling Golf Channel in an emotional interview that he "can't waste energy" trying to hide it anymore.
The tee times for the 2026 Players Championship have been revealed, headlined by some blockbuster groups for the annual PGA Tour event at TPC Sawgrass.
Defending Players champion Rory McIlroy is delaying his arrival to TPC Sawgrass until Wednesday after he withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational Saturday with back spasms.
We run through the top contenders among the 123-man field to win the PGA Tour's flagship event at TPC Sawgrass.
Akshay Bhatia outlasted Daniel Berger with a par on the first playoff hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.
Ricky Castillo made back-to-back birdies right after 18-year-old Blades Brown came undone with one bad hole, closing with a 5-under 67 to win the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour title.
Akshay Bhatia produced a dazzling charge down the stretch to reel in Daniel Berger before snatching victory in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Sunday.
Zach Johnson won in his PGA Tour Champions debut, closing with a 3-under 69 for a four-shot victory in the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational on Sunday.
Dan Bradbury of England hit the perfect chip at just the right time, saving par on the final hole Sunday for a 5-under 65 and a one-shot victory in the Joburg Open.
Akshay Bhatia waited just long enough for his putt to take a final turn and drop for birdie Sunday morning, allowing him to cut Daniel Berger's lead to one shot in the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
After saving two match points to beat Karen Khachanov in the BNP Paribas Open second round, Joao Fonseca left no doubt Sunday night against Tommy Paul. The 19-year-old Brazilian powered past the home favourite 6-2, 6-3 to set up his first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting with Jannik Sinner.
The BNP Paribas Open always attracts a star-studded doubles field, with singles players often joining in on the fun in Indian Wells. One of the marquee duos in this year's draw is Jannik Sinner and Reilly Opelka, who previously teamed to win the 2021 Atlanta title.
Jannik Sinner eventually found his rhythm on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where he overcame a cagey start before marching past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2 and continuing his bid for a maiden Indian Wells title. The No.
#NextGenATP Joel Schwaerzler returned to the ATP Challenger winner’s circle Sunday at the Rwanda Challenger, and in rare fashion, will meet his championship-match opponent Stefano Napolitano in the opening round of this week’s event in Kigali.
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski survived an early scare from two singles standouts on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where they saved two match points to spark their Indian Wells title bid.
Learner Tien hung tough to triumph in an absorbing all-American, all-lefty clash on Sunday afternoon at the BNP Paribas Open. The 20-year-old overcame World No. 8 Ben Shelton 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells for the first time.
Michael Chang understands what it means to break through early. The American, who became the youngest male major winner at 17 years old in 1989 at Roland Garros, now sees echoes of that same early promise in one of the sport’s rising stars: Learner Tien.
Denis Shapovalov will take on World No. 2 Jannik Sinner Sunday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.
California local Brandon Nakashima remembers attending the BNP Paribas Open as a kid, running around the grounds and sitting near the top of Stadium 1 to watch some of the best players in the world. “I watched Federer, Djokovic,” Nakashima told ATPTour.
Few understand long winning streaks like Novak Djokovic. The Serbian opened the 2011 season with a record 41 consecutive victories, one of the most dominant runs in the history of the sport.
An expanded pre-season schedule has been pitched to clubs as an opportunity to assist the development of players who may not play during the season.
Aysha Ward has worked her way up from Essendon intern to a position in the club's executive team.
Dom Condo, Erin Lorenzini and Aysha Ward are all on different, but successful, AFLW journeys.
After years in the footy wilderness, Gold Coast is finally retaining - and attracting - players across both programs.
Danielle Ponter has had a busy summer with a new contract, a wedding to plan and an important coaching role.
Power star Matilda Scholz joined several AFL and AFLW players at the Melbourne Noir show at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Shae Sloane has been appointed as the Demons' interim head of women's football.
Eastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers.
Rhys Harwood will remain at the Roos despite interest from rival clubs.
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
As Caitlin Clark prepares for her first game in nearly eight months, it's impossible for her to squash the butterflies she says she's feeling -- but she doesn't exactly want to.
In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. allegedly rammed his vehicle into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, at least seven 911 calls indicate heightened fears from his unidentified girlfriend that she was being stalked and harassed.
Unrivaled's second season featured ups and downs in terms of viewership, with the playoffs averaging 258,000 viewers on TNT and TruTv, down 9% from last year.
The WNBA sent a CBA proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a source told ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark is gearing up for her U.S. national team debut in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said Friday that the letter to players' union executive director Terri Jackson earlier this week was intended to "get the entire [executive committee] back on track" to get the best CBA possible.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.
As CBA negotiations linger, the time to conduct drafts and free agency gets shorter. We asked WNBA GMs how they're preparing.
Despite a brilliant 40-point performance from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart and Mist topped Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become the queens of Unrivaled for 2026.
Bryce Cotton exploded for 42 points in his first game as a six-time NBL MVP and the Adelaide 36ers overcame South East Melbourne Phoenix's 21 offensive rebounds for the 104-97 Game 1 Playoffs Series win.
The Sydney Kings have received a huge boost on the eve of their Playoff Series opener against the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena.
With the way the South East Melbourne Phoenix dismantled the Perth Wildcats’ ball handlers last week, a lot of pressure will be placed on Adelaide’s guards during the teams' Playoff Series.
Fresh off their Seeding Qualifier victory over the Perth Wildcats, the South East Melbourne Phoenix head to Adelaide full of confidence.
After falling agonisingly short the past two seasons, Adelaide 36ers’ Flynn Cameron is determined to go one better during the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Finals.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have released the following statement regarding the appointment of Trent Jacobs as the club's new CEO:. The Tasmania JackJumpers and Jewels today welcome newly appointed CEO Trent Jacobs to the club.
“We're ready for anyone”. That’s the words of two time NBL champion Dejan Vasiljevic as his Adelaide 36ers prepare for Game 1of their Playoff Series against South East Melbourne on Tuesday night.
Pete Hooley for NBL.com.au. The Adelaide 36ers will host the South East Melbourne Phoenix in game one of their NBL26 Playoff Series on Tuesday night, with tip-off from 7.30pm AEDT. Before the two rivals hit the hardwood at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, let's check how they match up against one.
Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne PhoenixTuesday, March 10, 7.30pm AEDTAdelaide Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every Finals game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Heading into Tuesday night’s blockbuster Playoff Series between Adelaide and South East Melbourne, the season series sits at 2-2. The 36ers won the first two meetings by double-figures before the Phoenix hit back and won the second two matchups by an average of 19.5 points.
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.