‘Embarrassed’ Young vows major overhaul as new era ends in ANZAC Day disaster
St George Illawarra Dragons interim coach Dean Young has promised to make major changes as the club’s new era under his reign began with an ANZAC Day disaster.
St George Illawarra Dragons interim coach Dean Young has promised to make major changes as the club’s new era under his reign began with an ANZAC Day disaster.
The Melbourne Storm host the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a blockbuster ANZAC Day clash at AAMI Park.
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said he was looking to bowl first anyway.
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The Roosters may have piled on the points against a struggling Dragons outfit, but Trent Robinson has conceded he “felt for” Dean Young after being handed a reality check.
The German has twice come close to the sack but has led team towards safety and first FA Cup semi since 1987. The crate was crammed with bottles but Daniel Farke made light work of hoisting it on to a table and inviting everyone to help themselves.
Several decorated college football players are still available as the draft arrives at its final day.
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Fremantle will be chasing their third straight Len Hall Tribute victory when they take on an under-fire Carlton on Anzac Day. Live updates below!.
On a day when veterans are commemorated, it was Collingwood who finished the game celebrating those who have given sterling service to the black and white.
Port Adelaide will be out to try and force a shock Anzac Day upset on Saturday night, as they host an in-form Geelong at the Adelaide Oval.
Damien Hardwick called for common sense to prevail following his side’s 49-point loss to Hawthorn, admitting both he and his players are confused surrounding the current rules of the game.
Just when you thought the Scott Pendlebury story couldn’t get anymore remarkable ...
Jack Gunston kicks five goals as Hawthorn secures a 49-point win over Gold Coast.
In his first game for the Gold Coast, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan kicked his first goal just before quarter time against the Hawks on Anzac Day in Tasmania.
The AFL has ended the appointment of its Appeals Board Chair in the wake of the controversial Lance Collard decision.
The AFL has removed its appeals board chairman Will Houghton, KC, just two days after a controversial judgment in a case involving a homophobic slur.
An almighty half-time spray from “irate” Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell might’ve proven the catalyst for his side’s 49-point Anzac Day AFL win over Gold Coast in a fiery Saturday afternoon encounter.
After the Hawks and Magpies recorded dominant wins earlier on Anzac Day, the focus turns to Adelaide Oval and Optus Stadium. Follow along live.
Ollie Hollands is a late out for Carlton against Fremantle after a difficult week for his family, while Port Adelaide hunts an upset at home to Geelong. Follow live.
Frustrated Richmond coach Adem Yze expected his players to have a “bad taste in our mouth” following yet another thumping loss on Friday night at the MCG.
A program at Port Adelaide is helping former players and ADF personnel navigate life after high-performance environments.
Christian Petracca has made a stunning start to his career at the Suns, thanks in large part to incredible improvement in his kicking.
Andrew Brayshaw's role change could be one that propels the Dockers to new heights in 2026.
Ahead of a huge Anzac Day clash, Jeremy Howe tells Riley Beveridge about why he trains as a forward, how his body is holding up and his best grabs.
Whatever other struggles the Blues are enduring behind the scenes, the Elijah Hollands incident exposed a bigger failure. The club has also failed to handle the fallout.
Star Essendon utility Sam Durham is one of the great success stories of the decade, having been plucked from the mid-season draft to quickly emerge as a key cog and have one club legend liken him to a former premiership hero.
The Melbourne captain has seen plenty in his decorated career, but even he is running out of ways to describe ‘Kozzie’ Pickett.
Melbourne is sweating on scans for Jai Culley, while Kysaiah Pickett made a whirlwind trip during the week.
"The other guys around him have to come in and strike at, maybe, 160, 170 and above," Ian Bishop says of the Gujarat Titans batting plan.
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"When you see someone really so driven and so passionate about the game, it really rubs off to everybody in the side," Devdutt Padikkal says about Virat Kohli.
Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar and B Sai Sudharsan also rose on the highest run-getters' table at IPL 2026 after the RCB vs GT game on Friday night.
Former New Zealand and Essex all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year.
Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Delhi.
Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings in Lahore.
Virat Kohli punished Gujarat Titans for dropping him on nought with a blistering half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru breezed to a five-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Former Test opener makes it two centuries in three matches, to the delight of his Lancashire team and coaching staff.
A new coach and a new halfback made no difference as St George Illawarra plummeted to comical new depths in a 62-16 thrashing at the hands of the Roosters on Anzac Day.
Luciano Leilua and Naufahu Whyte engaged in a late scuffle.
Follow all the action from Round 8 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Cameron Smith and Allana Ferguson analyse the harsh calls against the Dragons.
Daniel Atkinson argues with referee Grant Atkins' decision to sin bin him.
The Warriors have jumped back up to second on the ladder after a tense 20-18 ANZAC Day win over the Dolphins in Wellington.
Luciano Leilua is shocked to be sent to the sin bin for a hit on Roosters half Sam Walker.
A nightmare error from Mathew Feagai gifts Roosters gun Siua Wong an Anzac Day try.
Kade Reed's try assist is ruled out due to a knock on from Tyrell Sloan.
Mark Nawaqanitawase is hit in the head accidentally after a try-scoring opportunity.
The Last Post is played before the Anzac Day clash between the Dragons and Roosters.
The Dragons suffered a 62-16 defeat on Anzac Day after sacking coach Shane Flanagan earlier in the week.
A chaotic week at the Dragons ended in humiliation after they were thrashed by the Roosters on Anzac Day despite the best efforts of rookie Kade Reed who almost had one of the great welcome to the NRL moments.
Outgoing New Zealand Rugby League chief Greg Peters says a game between the two proud nations, rather than two NRL clubs, is also a truer representation of the Anzac spirit.
The Knights have received a massive boost with skipper Kalyn Ponga shunning rival clubs and codes to ink a three-year contract extension with the club.
It’s a case of everything old is new again, with Queensland coach Nathan Cross handing young gun Chantay Kiria-Ratu her debut, playing alongside Lauren Brown in a revamped halves pairing.
The Knights have extended Kalyn Ponga’s contract until 2030, while the Dragons have secured Scott Drinkwater on a three-year deal.
In-form centre Kotoni Staggs has continued to stake his claim for a State of Origin recall, playing a starring role as an understrength Broncos handed the Bulldogs their second-straight loss.
Alpine have enjoyed a strong start to their 2026 campaign, but can their rivals catch up?.
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In the first of our Cult Heroes features, F1.com chats to Pastor Maldonado about his time in the sport, his determined driving style and his popularity with fans.
Races in Australia, China and Japan have changed the odds, so we look at where the value now lies for bettors.
F1.com crunches the numbers to find out how the current battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli compares to past intra-team duels at Mercedes.
BBC Sport Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson talks to Mercedes driver George Russell about competition, Kimi Antonelli and his title hopes.
Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.
Formula 1 have announced that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2027, with Istanbul Park confirmed on the calendar through the 2031 season following a new agreement with Türkiye’s Ministry of Youth and Sports.
In a leadership update, Allan McNish will take on the role of Racing Director at the Audi F1 team.
The Turkish Grand Prix is making a comeback to the F1 calendar, in a new five-year deal starting from 2027.
The grid countdown will now re-commence at the 5-minute board in the event of a delayed start, as agreed in Jerez.
The #89 has been given a 3-place penalty after riding slow on line – and disturbing Alex Marquez.
The 2025 Spanish GP winner sits three tenths clear of Di Giannantonio as a dramatic opening day unfolds in Andalusia.
The Trackhouse team boss says the Japanese rider has told the team he’ll be leaving for pastures new next season.
Red Bull have not had the start they might have hoped to a new era of regulations - but what can be done at Milton Keynes to get them back to winning ways?.
Istanbul Park is set to make its comeback to the F1 calendar, signing a five-year deal that sees it return to the schedule from 2027 onwards. The F1 circus last raced here in 2021, when Valtteri Bottas won from pole for Mercedes.
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.
While F1 racing has paused for April, teams have still been working flat-out at their factories to get ready for the resumption of the season in Miami next weekend, and cars have still been appearing on track to help tyre suppliers Pirelli prepare for upcoming campaigns.
The Spanish GP is off and running but it was the Italian contingency that took over in the opening session of the weekend.
As team look to salvage season, ‘crazy decision’ to take engine building in-house looks set to pay off and steer them back to the front of the grid.
The #42 spoke openly to media in Jerez about his future, confirming he won’t be continuing with the factory Yamaha squad next season.
Round 4 of 22 has arrived at one of true classic venues with the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto welcoming us to the Spanish GP.
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Test Riders Savadori and Fernandez will be back in the spotlight at the Spanish GP ahead of Monday's Official Test.
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The home crowd in Jerez will be partisan – but the records won’t stop coming. Here’s the state of play as MotoGP returns to Europe.
The Tech3 team have confirmed that the #12 won't be back on track just yet, with a one-rider line-up to take on the Spanish GP.
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Ducati haven’t waited so long for a GP win since 2021 – and it’s 2014 since the factory team had a longer run without a rostrum. Can they turn the tables at Jerez?.
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How Eddie Howe's Newcastle have gone from regularly ruffling feathers to losing 15 Premier League games this season.
Canada forward broke the £1m transfer barrier and now eyes Sunday’s semi-final first leg against Lyon. Olivia Smith is tentatively laying down roots but remains alert to the changes that can be produced by football.
Manchester City are finishing the season strongly - having looked at one stage as if the Premier League title may elude them. Here's how Pep Guardiola went through many systems to find his best team.
Tottenham Hotspur fans will not want to contemplate relegation - but if the worst should happen, they may take solace from a season in the Championship.
BBC Sport discusses why Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly is not guaranteed a spot for club or country.
Aaron Ramsey has only just retired but is running the London Marathon in memory of his friend Ceri's "amazing" son Hugh, who died of a rare cancer aged six.
Just six years ago, Alex Scott was playing for non-League side Guernsey FC. Now he's dreaming of being in England's World Cup squad.
The 20-year-old United States youth international is yet to make a senior appearance but change in the goalkeeping department is looming.
Tottenham's plunge into a fight for top-flight survival has left many of their fans mentally stricken.
Moyes will take charge of his 750th Premier League on Saturday. It hasn't always been an easy ride.
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After Nottingham Forest's stunning win at Sunderland, is the Premier League relegation battle now a two-horse race?.
Nottingham Forest smashed Sunderland 5-0 on Saturday morning AEDT to pull eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone, heaping extra pressure on struggling Tottenham.
MLS and its clubs are linked to multiple high-profile players as they seek to capitalize on a World Cup on home soil.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaks to club legend Wayne Rooney in a wide-ranging interview.
A night after the Waratahs were beaten up in the opening game of Super Round, the Brumbies suffered another heavy defeat and the Reds were downed via an extra-time penalty.
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo completes his first half hat-trick against the Brumbies.
Swapping Welsh roots for the England captaincy could be enough to turn a nation against you. But Meg Jones is different.
A third Bledisloe Test would be a huge boost for RA and significantly boost its bottom line. It’s a no-brainer, then – except in rugby nothing is ever that simple.
Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem's top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls.
David Richards scores a last-minute try as Dragons beat Zebre in Parma to end their United Rugby Championship away drought.
Edinburgh come from behind three times to inflict a defeat that ends Sharks' outside hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
Cardiff improve their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes with victory in the Welsh derby against Ospreys at the Arms Park.
Ireland hope to shake up the established Women's Six Nations order with a historic first away win over France in Clermont on Saturday.
Saturday's Six Nations action pits a team that has forgotten how to lose against a team that cannot remember how to win.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck and Penn State quarterback Drew Allar both landed in ideal spots in the NFL Draft that could offer opportunities to them sooner rather than later.
. The biggest slide in the 2026 NFL Draft felt like it started Monday, even as it had been brewing for months. Doing the rounds with league sources that day — personnel departments, coaching staffs and agents — a simple query of “You hearing anything?” produced a theme.
The Falcons drafted Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell on Friday, making him a teammate of older brother A.J., who is also an Atlanta CB.
People had questions about Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay’s demeanor after the most controversial pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. McVay had answers on Friday. The Rams head coach opened his news conference after Day 2 of the draft by acknowledging the attention he received the previous night.
The Falcons didn't make a pick in this draft until No. 48, but used it to pair star cornerback A.J. Terrell with his brother Avieon.
One year after a couple of trades involving future first-round picks, teams held tight as they look ahead to 2027.
Two days into the 2026 NFL Draft, and you can start to see the 2026 season taking shape.
The first two days of the NFL Draft are officially in the books after Fernando Mendoza was taken first overall, as expected. That leaves four rounds left for Saturday.
McCoy missed the 2025 college season with a torn ACL and teams appear to be concerned about his recovery.
Logan Jones not only began his professional football future on Friday night, but also received a lifetime prize that could make him the envy of condiment lovers worldwide. Jones, a center from Iowa, was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 57 pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Orange is an ineffective pass rusher but has the frame and play strength to be an immovable, stout nose when he wants to be.
Drew Allar had strong sophomore and junior seasons at Penn State. His senior season cost him. Allar played in only six games due to a broken ankle, and didn’t do enough to impress NFL scouts into moving him up draft boards.
Notre Dame's Malachi Fields one-handed grab against Pitt is evidence of his contested catching ability.
Only two Power 4 quarterbacks since 2019 won more games as a starter than Beck — Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel (46) and Bo Nix (43).
To start the NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns continued to add impressive young talent. They still need the most important piece, but whoever their quarterback of the future ends up being will step into a good situation.
To start the NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns continued to add some impressive young talent. They still need the most important piece, but whoever their quarterback of the future ends up being will step into a pretty good situation.
Greenard, 28, had been seeking a raise, but with the Vikings facing a serious salary-cap crunch, they're trading him for draft capital.
After missing out on Makai Lemon during Thursday’s first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers got a pass-catcher in the second round on Friday. The Steelers drafted Alabama receiver Germie Bernard, trading with the Indianapolis Colts to move up from the No. 53 pick to the No.
Cisse, who played his last season at South Carolina, didn't have the most production but his athletic ability makes him intriguing.
It’s going to be a family affair in Atlanta. In the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons, joining his older brother and fellow cornerback A.J. Terrell. The Terrells learned the news at a family watch party in Atlanta.
With the series tied 1-1 and their Defensive Player of the Year and MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama sidelined in concussion protocol, the San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 on the road, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108.Here are three key takeaways from Game 3:. Rookie takeoverDylan Harper had just 5 points at halftime.
With the series tied 1-1 and their Defensive Player of the Year and MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama sidelined in concussion protocol, the San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 on the road, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108.Here are three key takeaways from Game 3:. Rookie takeoverDylan Harper had just 5 points at halftime.
Duke freshman Cameron Boozer declared for the NBA Draft on social media on Friday. Boozer was the fifth freshman to win the Associated Press men's college basketball Player of the Year this season.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday to win Game 3 and take a 2-1 lead in the series. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each finished with 25 points in the win.
The better seeds opened as favorites in all but one first-round series. The Rockets against the injured Lakers were the only exception.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime to win Game 3 and take a 3-0 series lead on Friday night. LeBron James scored 29 points, including hitting the game-tying three in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime.
The Spurs appeared on the ropes without Victor Wembanyama, but the rest of their young core stepped up to lead them to a Game 3 victory.
HOUSTON — Technically, the Lakers had not gotten across the finish line yet — 35 seconds and a five-point lead still flashed on the overtime clock hovering over Toyota Center — but the teary-eyed look of defeat across every member in red as they trudged back on the floor told a painful, regretful tale.
Deni Avdija had insult added to injury during the Portland Trail Blazers’ 120-108 Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. The Blazers star got an elbow to the teeth from Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox late in the second quarter, knocking out part of his incisor.
BUFFALO, NY — Even in my late 50s now, I'm learning new things about professional sports. Until this week, I had amazingly never seen a playoff game in person starring my beloved Buffalo Sabres.
The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 29 points from LeBron James, beat the Houston Rockets 112-108 in an overtime thriller to take a 3-0 stranglehold in their NBA playoff series.
Things didn’t start great for the Houston Rockets on Friday. Kevin Durant was ruled out of Game 3 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a sprained ankle with L.A. leading the series 2-0. It only got worse from there.
The Lakers take a 3-0 series lead as the Rockets come up short again without Kevin Durant.
With 30 seconds remaining in a must-win Game 3, the Houston Rockets had the ball and a six-point lead. They only have themselves to blame for what happened next. And also maybe LeBron James.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did not play Friday in Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers while continuing to work through the NBA's concussion protocol. Wembanyama exited Game 2 in the second quarter and did not return after he hit his head on the floor driving to the besket.
The Philadelphia 76ers might have had Jayson Tatum. They traded up to No. 1 in the 2017 NBA Draft, taking Markelle Fultz, leaving Lonzo Ball for the Los Angeles Lakers at No.
The Boston Celtics managed to put the Sixers away on the road to take a 2-1 series lead in Game 3.
For three straight games, Bronny James has received some minutes at the start of the second quarter for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. He made them count in Game 3, with some help from his father.
For three straight games, Bronny James has received some minutes at the start of the second quarter for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. He made them count in Game 3, with some help from his father.
The San Antonio Spurs saw their season flash before their eyes during Tuesday’s game, as star center Victor Wembanyama was forced to leave the game early due to a concussion.
In a goal of two-goal bursts, the Ducks again pulled away in the third period to take a 2-1 series lead.
The Mammoth won their first playoff home game on Friday, taking a 2-1 series lead against the Golden Knights.
In the third straight overtime game of the tightly contested first-round playoff series, Lane Hutson scored the winner for Montreal.
Facing elimination, Ottawa will take the ice for Saturday's Game 4 without its best defenceman.
Ottawa, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh could be eliminated as soon as this weekend. Let's take a spin through the league.
That Cirelli has become one of the NHL’s premier two-way centers is no surprise to those who have closely followed his journey.
After a season split between USHL Muskegon and Boston University, Lawrence is playing for Canada at U18 worlds.
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The Avs are one win from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Kings 4-2 in Los Angeles.
The Canes’ second line of Taylor Hall-Logan Stankoven-Jackson Blake continued to dominate in a 2-1 win.
The Sabres got goals from Bowen Byram, Alex Tuch and Noah Östlund to beat the Bruins 3-1 in Game 3.
Vladar did not participate in practice on Thursday at the Flyers' training facility.
Based on the morning skate, Lyon should take Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's place in net for Buffalo.
This is the time of year to get reactionary and make grand statements. So here are eight too-early takes from the playoffs.
The Isles filed trademarks for three potential new team names for their relocated minor-league affiliate. Cast your informal vote here.
Dallas' special teams were the difference in its thrilling double-overtime win over the Wild in Game 3 of the teams' first-round series.
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We'll soon see whether Wyatt Johnston's game-winner is just the latest adversity the Wild will overcome or the time of death on this season.
Paul Skenes had everything working on Friday. Until he reached Jake Bauers (for the third time). The Pittsburgh Pirates ace took a perfect game into the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers and got two outs before losing it to a 105.5 mph grounder from the Milwaukee first baseman.
If Stanton misses time, Ben Rice could slide to designated hitter and Paul Goldschmidt could see more time at first base.
Everything that can go wrong has gone wrong for the Phillies during their first 10-game losing streak since 1999. Friday was something new.
On Friday, Max Scherzer had a chance to hit a major milestone against the Cleveland Guardians. He was one strikeout away from 3,500 for his career. If he had hit that mark, he would also be only nine strikeouts from being No.
The game's top prospect debuted earlier this month and signed a team-record nine-year extension with the Pirates less than a week later.
The Toronto Blue Jays stuck with Jeff Hoffman as their closer after his blown save in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. But that patience has apparently reached its limit.
Hoffman took the change in stride: “Whatever puts the team in the best position to win. Right now, that’s not me there.".
One month down, five to go in the 2026 MLB regular season. Four weeks of action are in the books, with teams having played between 24 and 26 games, or roughly 15% of their schedules.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. When the Chicago Cubs made some big moves this past offseason, the hope was to get the club back to its winning ways after a few disappointing seasons.
WASHINGTON — When Atlanta Braves skipper Walt Weiss crosses his arms, you get the idea: This is an imposing individual who doesn’t mess around. Weiss, 62, captured a lot of attention earlier this month after his formidable tackle of the Angels’ Jorge Soler during a benches-clearing brouhaha.
The Chicago Cubs (16-9) begin their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (17-8) in a meeting of divisional leaders.
The New York Yankees open a three-game series against the Houston Astros. The New York Yankees are favored with a -145 moneyline compared to the Houston Astros' +120. Starting pitchers are Will Warren for the Yankees, with a 2.49 ERA, and Lance McCullers Jr.
Before the Arizona Cardinals made former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love the highest-drafted running back since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 overall to the New York Giants in 2018, the Cardinals took their time while on the clock with the third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
An open roof used to affect pivotal playoff games in Houston, but Daikin Park’s roof has become retractable in name only.
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Ohtani’s on-base streak is over, at 53 games, but it inspired Weird & Wild to put his staggering career into a whole new perspective.
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A baseball-loving Canada Goose showed up Monday at Wrigley Field. Weird and Wild, with help from broadcaster Jim Deshaies, breaks it down.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s remarks about the rule sparked a fresh round of anti-Dodger sentiment among some fans and even broadcasters.
The attention surrounding Rafael Jodar is growing by the day at the Mutua Madrid Open. On Friday, the #NextGenATP Spaniard claimed the first Top 10 win of his career on Manolo Santana Stadium, living up to the buzz surrounding him on the ATP Tour.
Reigning two-time French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will not play at this year’s tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury.
Jannik Sinner and hometown hero Rafael Jodar were among the winners at the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday, while fourth seed Ben Shelton fell to Dino Prizmic in the second round. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Friday stories through video.
Rafael Nadal has given support to Carlos Alcaraz, who withdrew from Roland Garros and Rome on Friday due to a wrist injury. The 22-major champion Nadal wrote on social media Friday: "Hang in there, Carlos! I hope you have the speediest recovery possible.
There is no stopping Rafael Jodar right now! The 19-year-old Spaniard earned another memorable win on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he defeated World No. 8 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-1 to clinch his maiden Top 10 win.
Jannik Sinner earned a tough three-set victory Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open. But the media wanted to know about more than just the match. The World No.
Caty McNally broke an eight-match losing streak against Top 10 players with a straight-sets upset of No. 10 seed Victoria Mboko at the Mutua Madrid Open.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the first week of the Mutua Madrid Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out below, and make sure to vote for your favorite shot of the week.
Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 23 matches at ATP Masters 1000 events on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he recovered from a slow start to overcome Benjamin Bonzi 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-4 in his opening match.
Carlos Alcaraz announced on social media Friday that he will not compete in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome, or Roland Garros. The World No.
Dino Prizmic continued to turn potential into promise on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he stunned World No. 6 Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(5) for the biggest win of his career.
Five years before he joined the ATP No. 1 Club in 2024, Jannik Sinner began his rise up the PIF ATP Rankings in earnest with a breakout 2019 season full of milestone moments.
Gael Monfils' final appearance at the Mutua Madrid Open ended in a straight-sets defeat on Thursday when he lost 3-6, 4-6 to Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the opening round. Earlier in the day, the Frenchman's wife, WTA star Elina Svitolina, also lost her opening match in Madrid.
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas and Pablo Carreno Busta were winners on Day 2 of this year’s Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, while Gael Monfils bid farewell to the Spanish crowd following his final appearance at the event. ATPTour.
“I’m happy. Life’s treating me well at the moment. I can’t really ask for much more.
Rafael Nadal returned to a tennis court in striking fashion on Thursday in the Spanish capital, where he featured alongside World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Real Madrid football stars in a star-studded hit.
The ATP Tour continued to expand its off-court offering with the launch of the inaugural Madrid ATP Golf Tournament, bringing together players, alumni and coaches.
Paraguayan qualifier Adolfo Daniel Vallejo earned victory on his ATP Masters 1000 debut on Thursday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he overcame former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 to reach the second round.
Joao Fonseca is now firmly established as one of the brightest stars in the sport, consistently competing on the biggest stages and going toe to toe with the very best players in the world. Yet his rapid rise can be traced back to a single opportunity created by the PIF ATP Next Gen Accelerator.
Court Origins program includes game ball with retro league logos and late-1990s uniforms for the Los Angeles Sparks, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury.
A sculptor in the United Kingdom is threatening to sue a Premier League club over its alleged depiction of his artwork without permission on their away kit for the 2025-26 season. According to a report from the BBC, artist Andrew Small is considering legal action against Sunderland AFC after it.
PITTSBURGH — Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, selected by the Raiders with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has taken down his “Open to Work” banner on LinkedIn and instead posted about how he’s “ready to get to work.”.
Tennis’s biggest star will miss the sport’s most important clay tournament. Men’s world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz announced Friday he will miss the French Open due to injury.
The relationship between affiliated minor league baseball and independent professional leagues has been contentious for more than 100 years, with dramatic shifts taking place in the last decade.
After announcing its relocation from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, it appears the New York Islanders have narrowed the possible new names for their American Hockey League affiliate to three.
While big-name athletes like Candace Parker and Reggie Bush were pitching team ownership as the holy grail of wealth building onstage at an invite-only event in Phoenix, former NFL safety Tre Boston was in the audience and found himself wondering: With such a high cost to entry, how can anyone below their level get in?. The discussion was part of PAC Accelerate, a conference from March 30 to April 2 that brought together more than 400 pro athletes and executives and investors looking to connect with athletes on potential investment opportunities.
INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell said Wednesday that the new seven-figure salaries in the WNBA meant she likely wouldn’t have to play overseas again.
Things got all too real for the Oakland Ballers, an unaffiliated team in the Pioneer Baseball League, when an April Fool’s joke about a new alternate identity lit up the internet earlier this month. On April 1, the team announced on social media that they would play as the Blazers,.
First-year head coach Klint Kubiak is attempting to establish a new culture with a franchise that has made the playoffs just twice since 2003.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs expect to unveil renderings for a new, $3 billion domed stadium later this year, and team owner Clark Hunt said Friday that their plan is to begin bidding for the Super Bowl, Final Four and College Football Playoff games.
Any league that wants to take a game outside of its territory will need to get the approval of its football federation and confederation.
For only the third time in the 31-year history of MLS, a goalkeeper has scored a goal.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 14: Cooper Sanchez #48 of the Atlanta United passes the ball during a match between Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Canadian goalkeeper Luka Gavran was the hero of Toronto’s draw against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night. With a header, he scored the goal that sealed the 3-3 draw in the final minute. Toronto was losing at home 3-2 when Gavran went upfield for one last push.
An American-style show.An absolutely crazy day in MLS during the night from Wednesday to Thursday!. First, we got prime Luis Suárez back, author of this magnificent screamer for Inter Miami away at Real Salt Lake (2-0).
RBNY's new training center is the latest gem in American soccer, and its opening signifies the club's commitment to building from within.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Jasinski secured his first MLS goal, Preston Judd scored two goals in six minutes, and the San Jose Earthquakes used a big second half to beat Austin FC 5-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth victory in a row.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dániel Gazdag and Diego Rossi each scored to help the Columbus Crew beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 on Wednesday night in a game delayed for over two hours due to weather. Columbus (2-4-3) has allowed just three goals in its first four home matches of the season.
HOUSTON (AP) — Ibrahim Aliyu scored his first goal of the season to help the Houston Dynamo beat San Diego FC 1-0 in a chippy and physical contest Wednesday night. Jonathan Bond stopped one shot and had his first shutout this season.
Five-time Olympian and Australian Basketball icon Joe Ingles, is reportedly set to sign with Melbourne United for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
The NBL honours the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps today, Saturday, April 25. The Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 will host a commemoration during the annual ANZAC Round, honouring past and present servicemen and women.
The momentum around Joe Ingles’ return to the Hungry Jack’s NBL continues to build, with three teams vying for his services.
This week was a landmark one for basketball in Australia, with the NBL signing a two-year deal with the 9Network to have it become the free-to-air home of hoops in this country.
For the second time in as many games, their Atlanta Hawks upset higher Eastern Conference seeds New York to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven first-round playoff series.
The Brisbane Bullets have added Dr. Markus Klusemann to the club as Assistant Coach and Head of High Performance. “Markus’ holistic approach and track record of helping the best players in the world perform at their best is a perfect fit for our club,” new coach Will Weaver said.
With the Free Agency period in full swing, rumours are beginning to swirl around some big names potentially returning for NBL27. With the likes of Patty Mills and Joe Ingles recently linked to teams, former Cairns Taipains star guard Taran Armstrong is another who could be suiting up next season.
Since the final siren sounded on the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, the Adelaide 36ers have made a number of changes. The Sixers first mutually parted ways with two-time NBL champion Dejan Vasiljevic. They then signed defensive dynamo Bul Kuol from Sydney on a two-year deal.
As the Free Agency period tips off, NBL Media is putting the microscope on every club's NBL26 campaign. Pete Hooley analyses every team, starting with the tenth-placed Bullets, all the way through to the Championship-winning Kings.What the ladder says1st place - 24 wins, 9 losses.
As the talk of Patty Mills returning to the NBL continues, Australia's greatest-ever player believes it looks closer than ever. Seven-time NBL MVP Andrew Gaze believes that Mills, who played games for Melbourne during the 2009-10 season, has selected a team for the 2026-27 season.
Elena Rybakina and Zheng Qinwen both had to come from a set down, then a break down in the decider, against Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Sofia Kenin respectively to set up a marquee third-round meeting at the Mutua Madrid Open.
No. 19 seed Elise Mertens defeated Alexandra Eala 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open. She will next face former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova, who beat Maria Sakkari in straight sets.
2025 Madrid finalist Coco Gauff won the final nine games to defeat qualifier Leolia Jeanjean, while lucky loser Anastasia Potapova capitalized on a sudden Madison Keys withdrawal.
Madison Keys (illness) and Clara Tauson (shoulder injury) pulled out of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, joining Amanda Anisimova and Ekaterina Alexandrova as seeded players to withdraw from the event.
Ninth-seeded Mirra Andreeva moved into the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straight-sets win over Hungary’s Panna Udvardy. The 18-year-old continued her strong clay-court form, scoring a tour-leading eighth win on the surface in 2026.
From the tournament's newest practice court to Naomi Osaka's newest outfit and a day of many firsts, here's what happened around the grounds in Madrid.
How does Mirra Andreeva get in the zone before a match? She gave us her go-to technique, and added that she usually sings a "silly" song to herself when she's on court.
Three-time Madrid champion Aryna Sabalenka ousted Peyton Stearns in a gritty 7-5, 6-3 win to reach the third round at the Madrid Open.
Iga Swiatek and Alexandra Eala are loving being in Madrid this week, and they showed off their Spanish skills following their wins. Swiatek is hoping to continue improving, and having a Spanish coach in Francisco Roig should certainly help.
Iga Swiatek needed just 61 minutes to dismiss Daria Snigur in the Mutua Madrid Open second round, while Anna Bondar scored her first career Top 10 win with an upset of Elina Svitolina.
Australian major champion Geoff Ogilvy made a surprise appearance as American Michael Brennan went viral for his shirtless moment in the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Australia’s Hannah Green endured a tough opening round as world No.2 Nelly Korda led the way with a seven-under par 65 at The Chevron Championship in Houston, Texas.
It is the technical adjustment that has seen Hannah Green surge back into the top five but one subtle enough the champion does not labour on it when quizzed on her dazzling form.
The Ryder Cup has become the latest sporting event to drop exorbitant ticket prices in an announcement that has received widespread backlash.
Bryson DeChambeau has addressed his LIV future following weeks of speculation, saying “as long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense”.
The PGA Tour will switch things up this week when it heads to TPC Louisiana for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Zurich Classic, and the best bets to make.
Four wins from her past five events has Australian star Hannah Green finding it difficult to temper her expectations ahead of this week’s Chevron Championship in Houston.
The PGA Tour will consider additional pathways to bring back LIV Golf League players who might want to return to the circuit, CEO Brian Rolapp said Monday.
The PGA Tour will not be in Hawaii in 2027 for the first time in 56 years as it moves toward a revamped schedule that no longer will start the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
The All-Australian team from the Marsh AFL National Under-16 Girls Championships has been named.
A lot has changed in the past 10 years of the AFLW competition - but these players are the best of the best.
West Coast will take two list spots to May 4th's AFLW Pre-Season Draft.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Current AFLW players are making their mark in the coaching ranks.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft will be held next month.
The Marsh AFLW Academy will play against a VFLW side as preparations for the draft evolve.
Dom Carbone's love of community football has been embraced by her super-flying sleepover club.
Ryan Davis and Glenn Strachan are just two of five new coaches on the AFLW scene next season.
The new coaches of Adelaide and Port Adelaide aren't native South Australians, but they're adjusting to life in the city of churches just fine.
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.
For South Carolina Gamecocks alum Ta’Niya Latson, this week’s WNBA draft wasn’t just about hearing her name called — it was about making a statement before she ever reached the stage.
Dream center Brionna Jones has had right knee surgery, leaving her status uncertain for the start of the WNBA season.
Guard Dana Evans, who re-signed with the Aces as a free agent last week, will be sidelined indefinitely while recovering from a left leg injury.
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.
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.
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.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu, ranked No. 57 on ESPN's big board, is entering the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
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.
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.