Head coach must make changes for Ireland’s visit after his error-strewn side lacked the nous to fight back after the hosts’ fast start. England arrived at Murrayfield announcing their intentions to be “bulletproof”. Truth be told this was Scotland shooting fish in a barrel.
Hull FC deny Bradford Bulls a comeback victory on their return to Super League edging a last gasp 27-20 victory at the MKM Stadium.
Burnley manager Scott Parker is under increasing pressure as the Premier League side are dumped out of the FA Cup by League One Mansfield.
Certain wins feel bigger than others and, for Scotland, this result will reverberate for ages. Reclaiming the Calcutta Cup is always sweet but convincingly ending England’s 12-Test unbeaten record was a glorious bonus.
Kyle Steyn and Finn Russell were irrepressible for the hosts while Ollie Chessum shone for England but George Ford was among those in white who had days to forget. Tom Jordan Solid under high ball, did his bit in a cohesive attacking display from Gregor Townsend’s fluent backline.
James Trafford admits his role as second choice at Manchester City is not what he expected "coming into the season" after the win over Salford City in the FA Cup.
Top seed Francisco Cerundolo and two-time defending champion Sebastian Baez have discovered their paths at the 2026 Rio Open presented by Claro following Saturday’s draw.
Thirteen months after being embarrassed 8-0 by Manchester City, Salford City produce a performance to make their fans proud.
The Diamondbacks and reliever Paul Sewald have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday.
The Miami Marlins defeated Calvin Faucher in the final salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with an 8-4 advantage in hearings.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane became the first Englishman to reach 500 career goals on Saturday, but what other records could he break?.
Burnley were on the wrong end of an FA Cup upset as they were beaten 2-1 by Mansfield on Saturday.
Harry Kane scored twice to help Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Manchester City reached the fifth round of the FA Cup with a far-from-convincing 2-0 win over League Two side Salford on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al Nassr's lineup for Saturday's match at Al Fateh -- and swiftly scored.
Sheffield Wednesday threatened to record only their second victory of the season after taking the lead against Millwall before their promotion-chasing opponents hit back to win 2-1. Having not scored a goal since Boxing Day, there was a mixture of relief and jubilation among the home supporters when Jamal Lowe scored in the 60th minute to put Wednesday ahead.
Pep Guardiola spoke of the slog of the schedule and Manchester City performed as if dog-tired when knocking out Salford in a tie the manager pithily described as “boring”. City were abject and half-paced and in danger of being forced into extra time, at least, until Marc Guéhi’s 80th-minute close-range strike doubled the lead.
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen, restoring their six-point lead in the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 win over Mainz on Friday put them within three points of the league leaders but Bayern responded.
Mansfield gave blood and sweat to reach the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in more than 50 years and reduced a desperate Burnley to tears. A stunning Louis Reed free-kick completed a hard-fought turnaround for the League One side against their labouring Premier League opponents.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores on his return to the Al-Nassr side after missing three games amid uncertainty over his future at the Saudi Arabian club.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Saturday's gritty win over Italy in the Six Nations "showed that we're able to back ourselves".
Dafydd Jenkins has sprung to the defence of Wales captain Dewi Lake, saying he will "support him in what way he can".
Table-toppers Gloucester-Hartpury maintain their 100% record in Premiership Women's Rugby with a 45-22 win at home to third-placed Harlequins.
Ireland survived a major scare by holding on to scrape an unconvincing 20-13 Guinness Six Nations win over Italy in Dublin.
After what felt like 40 days and 40 nights of darkness and rain, the sun came out in Dublin. Cold, yes, and a grey day by kick-off, but bright enough to throw light on an Ireland side scrambling for their footing, and a bullish Italy one looking to break new ground. Neither quite worked out.
Ireland survive a major scare from Italy to claim their first win in this year's Six Nations and deny the Azzurri a first championship victory in Dublin.
Follow ESPN's live updates from Edinburgh as Scotland host England in the Six Nations.
Clovers resisted a spirited Lightning comeback to leave Ystrad Mynach with a 19-14 win in the Celtic Challenge.
Vaiolini Ekuasi kickstarts the Force's 2026 campaign with their opening try of the season against the Brumbies.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains how to win each of the 11 different trophies on offer at the Six Nations.
With one win under its belt, the U.S. is looking for a second, this time against Denmark.
Sweden will now have to play a do-or-die game in the qualification playoffs on Tuesday in order to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Poulin tied Hockey Hall of Fame forward Hayley Wickenheiser for most goals at an Olympics in women's hockey history.
It's now highly likely that two of the best three teams in the event will face one another in a do-or-die quarterfinal next week.
Kings star Kevin Fiala's leg injury suffered in Switzerland's loss to Canada is likely season-ending, an NHL source told ESPN.
Dalibor Dvorsky's goal with 39 seconds left might have sent Slovakia to the quarterfinals in men's hockey at the Olympics even after losing to Sweden 5-3.
A late goal put Slovakia into the Olympic quarterfinals as the winner of Group B in a tiebreaker, even after losing 5-3 to Sweden.
McAvoy sees what happened to Ilia Malinin as a wake-up call for Team USA. "We know we have to bring our best every single day," he said.
Is Slovak hockey back? Or is this a fluke, a once-in-a-lifetime group of young stars?.
After drawing questions about his commitment to his NHL team, the Devils star has embraced his fourth-line role with Team USA in Milan.
Harley reminded those who were questioning his inclusion on Canada's roster that the Olympic stage is exactly where he belongs.
Switzerland forward Kevin Fiala has been ruled out for the rest of the Milan Cortina Olympics with an injury to his left leg.
Finland's men's hockey team revived its Olympic campaign by outmuscling archrival Sweden in a 4-1 group stage victory Friday -- 20 years after the sides squared off in the gold medal game at the Turin Games.
Canada has two victories and a 10-1 goal differential in the tournament. Here's how Game 2 was won.
The Kings forward left Switzerland's group-stage game against Canada after getting tangled up with Tom Wilson along the boards.
Canada is a perfect 2-0 at the Olympics after beating fast and talented Switzerland 5-1 in a preliminary round game.
The Americans defeated the Italians 6-0 on Friday night. Team USA's shutout streak is now the longest in Olympic women's hockey history.
With the win over the No. 3 seed on Friday, Sweden will advance to the women's hockey tournament semifinals.
The uneasy relations between Denmark and the United States will manifest in, of all places, a hockey game on Saturday night.
At this point, we can’t rule out a do-or-die game between Sweden and either Canada or the U.S. to start the men's knockout rounds.
Face was one of the first major-league hurlers to make the closer job a specialty. Not an overpowering pitcher, he finagled outs with a tricky forkball.
Free agent outfielder Nick Castellanos has agreed to a one-year deal with the Padres two days after his release by the Phillies, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Nick Castellanos is reportedly signing with the San Diego Padres, according to The Athletic's Dennis Lin. The 33-year-old Castellanos will serve as the team's first baseman, designated hitter and play in the outfield.
Castellanos, who turns 34 next month, is expected to see time at first base, outfield and designated hitter with the Padres.
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves said he will do his job when it comes to being a starting pitcher and will allow umpires to do their jobs when it comes to calling balls and strikes with the the Automated Ball Strike Challenge System being instituted in MLB this season.
After beating non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hendriks has been derailed by injuries, including a nerve issue that caused numbness.
In 2025, Jack Flaherty was inconsistent and Casey Mize struggled in the second half. Could the pitchers have more left in the tank for 2026?.
The Rockies signed two free-agent starters in the previous 10 years. This winter, they signed three, and they're all of a certain type.
Zac Gallen is staying with the Diamondbacks after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $22.05 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Shohei Ohtani's 27-pitch mound session at the Dodgers' sprawling complex Friday morning marked the start of spring training and, more notably, of his return to a full-time two-way role.
Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo has agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to multiple reports.
Gallen rejected the qualifying offer in November. He can reenter the open market next winter without a qualifying offer attached.
Zac Gallen took a risk early in the offseason by declining the Arizona Diamondbacks' one-year, roughly $22 million qualifying offer. That decision led to the 30-year-old sitting on the market for quite some time, but his free-agent wait is finally over.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Dodgers are back at the beginning, preparing once again to climb the mountain that is the major-league season, sights set squarely on adding to this golden era for the franchise. The Friday, Feb.
Cohen also discussed losing several longtime Mets players to free agency, and the team's pivot from Kyle Tucker to Bo Bichette.
The pitch-rigging scandal keeps getting bigger for Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase.
The automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will also allow umpires to flag a specific pitch to see if they got the call correct.
The Cubs have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with rehabbing free agent pitcher Shelby Miller, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
The Marlins have named ace Sandy Alcántara the team's Opening Day starter for a franchise-record sixth time.
England got back to winning ways against Scotland but their T20 World Cup hopes look slim unless there are significant improvements, writes Matthew Henry.
New Zealand were restricted to a below-par total before Markram put on a driving masterclass.
Aiden Markram scores a blistering unbeaten 86 as South Africa race to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand to maintain their 100% record at the T20 World Cup.
"We have come here to play cricket, we'll play good cricket. We will take the call [on handshake] later," he said with a smile.
Nepal coach said the manner in which they went down to Italy four days after running England close showed they lacked "mental toughness".
Reports have emerged that the former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister has lost most of the vision in his right eye.
Erasmus was an underused bowler in the early years of his T20 career but since 2018, he has been bowling more and more.
Captain "glad to get over line" after being pushed by Scotland in nervy Kolkata clash.
England's Super Eight hopes remain on course after a five-wicket victory over Scotland.
There isn't much riding on this game from the tournament's perspective, but try telling that to the fans from either country.
Miami Heat guard Norman Powell's first year with the team is running concurrent with the final year of his contract. However, Powell would like to stay in Miami long-term. The veteran shooting guard was named an All-Star for the first time in his initial season with the Heat.
Kelly will succeed former NBA player Andre Iguodala, who plans on stepping down from the role at the end of his term in July.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is planning to participate in the USA vs the World All-Star tournament on Sunday. Doncic missed the Lakers final four game before the All-Star break due to a hamstring injury.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine will miss the remainder of the regular season due to surgery on his right hand. LaVine had missed the Kings last three games before the All-Star break due to a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger.
Here's how to tune in for "money ball" treys, perfect-50 dunks and other revelry at All-Star Saturday.
An attempted Valentine's Day heist in Orlando that lives on in cardboard form.
From Larry Bird to Craig Hodges to Damian Lillard returning to this year's event, we take a look at NBA All-Star Weekend's purest contest.
Which stars will shine in the All-Star Weekend events?.
"It feels great, obviously, to win MVP of the Rising Stars," Edgecombe said. "But my next focus is this push after the All-Star break.".
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Riley Minix to a two-way deal, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Minix, who was previously a two-way player for the Spurs, is averaging 17.5 points on 51.2% shooting from the field in the G League.
Mike Wells is not messing around.
Wildcats suffer two injuries before facing the Kings, United lose their defensive anchor and the Phoenix re-sign Nathan Sobey after a career year.
Perth Lynx head coach Ryan Petrik’s game plan was simple — disrupt the defending champion Bendigo Spirit for 40 minutes in Game 1 of their WNBL26 semi-final series in Perth.
Mike Wells is not messing around.
INGLEWOOD, CA — With both arms outstretched as he walked away triumphantly, it was only fitting that 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe — after exploding for 17 out of a possible 40 points for Team Carter in the semis of the Rising Stars Challenge— sealed Friday night’s All-Star festivities at the free-throw line in the final versus Team Melo.
Miami (Ohio) tied its single-season record for victories by moving to 25-0 with a 90-74 win over Ohio.
Nick Boyd scored 29 points and shot 5-of-7 from 3-point range as Wisconsin trounced No. 10 Michigan State 92-71, marking the second time in four nights that the Badgers have beaten a top-10 team.
Philadelphia rookie VJ Edgecombe led Team Vince to victory in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was Team Vince's first pick of the draft that decided the NBA Rising Stars rosters. He wound up making Vince Carter look wise.
Free agent guard Malik Beasley has signed with the Santurce Crabbers of Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, the professional basketball franchise owned by Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny, as he awaits a ruling on an ongoing NBA gambling investigation, both parties confirmed to ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.
Karolina Muchova defeated Victoria Mboko in straight sets Saturday in Doha to win her first title since 2019 and the second of her career. Her first title in six and a half years marks her first at the WTA 1000 level.
On Saturday in Doha, Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic came from 6-0, 5-2 down and saved a match point in the second set to force a match tiebreak, where they defeated Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko to win their first WTA 1000 title together.
At the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, top-seeded Elena Rybakina could meet Belinda Bencic in the quarterfinals, while Jessica Pegula might encounter Zheng Qinwen. We've broken down each quarter in the draw, including notable first-round matches and potential quarterfinal showdowns.
Paula Badosa has been a Bad Bunny fan since the beginning -- and she can't get enough of his viral Super Bowl LX halftime performance.
The WTA co-founder landed at No. 208 on Forbes' recently-unveiled Innovator 250 List, which the publication says celebrates "the business leaders, founders and entrepreneurs who aren’t just inventors, but have transformed entire industries and created new ones.".
Victoria Mboko and Karolina Muchova meet for the Qatar TotalEnergies Open title in Doha. From order of play to prize money and a championship preview, here’s what to know about Saturday’s final.
Victoria Mboko, set to make her Top 10 debut next week, is into the final after beating Jelena Ostapenko. She'll take on Karolina Muchova, who came back to beat Maria Sakkari. We preview the final and make the case for each player.
Karolina Muchova rallied from a set and a break down to beat Maria Sakkari in three sets and reach the Qatar TotalEnergies Open final in Doha. The Czech will face 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who is into her second WTA 1000 final and is guaranteed to rise into the top 10 next week.
We've rounded up the five hottest shots from the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite.
Victoria Mboko advanced to her fourth WTA final, and second at WTA 1000 level, with a straight-sets defeat of Jelena Ostapenko at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open -- and will become the fourth Canadian woman to reach the Top 10 next week.
Alex de Minaur summoned a surge of impressive shotmaking when under pressure on Saturday at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, where he powered into his third consecutive final at the ATP 500 event.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have discovered their potential routes to a blockbuster championship clash at the 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, with the ATP 500 draw unveiled on Saturday.
Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has announced 2026 will be her final year on tour in an explosive post on Saturday night.
The ATP Tour calendar rarely slows down. Between long-haul flights, three-set battles and the constant push for PIF ATP Ranking points, players spend much of the year chasing marginal gains on court. But away from stadium lights and scoreboards, life continues to move forward.
Taylor Fritz survived a razor-tight match and an injury scare Friday to beat Sebastian Korda 6-7(2), 6-4, 7-6(5) for a place in the Nexo Dallas Open semi-finals. At 4-5, 30/15 first set, Fritz hit an awkward backhand flick that led to a sharp pain and a physio visit in the same game.
The legends of our sport — past, present, and future — stand together on a mountain of titles, achievements and broken records.
Stan Wawrinka is not going away quietly. The Swiss star, who plans to bring the curtain down on his remarkable career this season, is set to return to the Top 100 of the PIF ATP Rankings on Monday following his good start to the year. He is No.
Tomas Martin Etcheverry soared to his first ATP Tour semi-final since last May on Friday at the IEB+ Argentina Open, where he used the support from a vocal home crowd and high-quality shotmaking in key moments to earn a comeback 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Alejandro Tabilo.
Zizou Bergs took aim with a tennis ball ahead of the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam… but this time without a racquet in hand. The No. 39 player in the PIF ATP Rankings went up against host Natalie Pike in the latest edition of the Lexus ATP Head2Head Challenge.
Alex de Minaur remains relentless in Rotterdam, but only just. The top-seeded Australian dug deep to hold off home favourite Botic van de Zandschulp 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 on Friday afternoon and book a semi-final spot at the ABN AMRO Open for the third consecutive year.
Ben Shelton fought off a stern test from French lefty Adrian Mannarino on Thursday at the Nexo Dallas Open, where the American is into his 25th tour-level quarter-final. Shelton, the No.
Five months away from clay was not enough to stop Luciano Darderi from making a typically assured return to the surface Thursday at the IEB+ Argentina Open.
Carlos Alcaraz kick-started his season by going ‘full throttle’ at January’s Australian Open, where he lifted the trophy to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam. [ALSO LIKE]. On Thursday, the No.
Lorenzo Musetti knows how to put his flair to devastating effect, and one of his latest moments of magic has earned him January’s Hot Shot of the Month presented by Yokohama.
Can Alex de Minaur finally get his hands on the trophy at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam? The top-seeded Australian cruised past 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday at the indoor hard-court event, advancing to the quarter-finals for the fifth year in a row to equal three-time champion Roger Federer’s record for consecutive appearances at that stage.
Jack Pinnington Jones, the former college tennis star at Texas Christian University, lost in the first round of qualifying at this year’s Australian Open to Gilles Arnaud Bailly. The next evening, the Briton began a 32-hour solo journey to Egypt for an ATP Challenger Tour event.
Alejandro Tabilo claimed a thrilling win at the IEB+ Argentina Open Wednesday, beating the defending champion Joao Fonseca 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in the second round and extending the Brazilian’s challenging start to the 2026 season.
The ATP Tour’s biggest stars, including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, flooded Lindsey Vonn’s Instagram with positive wishes on Wednesday after the American alpine ski racer posted she had undergone a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics.
Former Nexo Dallas Open champion Tommy Paul was pushed to the brink in his opener on Wednesday, but he found a way past the 2022 finalist Jenson Brooksby to reach the second round at the ATP 500. In a two-hour, 25-minute battle, Paul overcame American countryman Brooksby 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(4).
The Rio Open presented by Claro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which this year runs from 16-22 February, has announced a prize money total of $2,469,450 for the 2026 edition.
The Bayern Munich striker has become the first Englishman to hit 500 goals for club and country.
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be out for a couple of months after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Alongside Emma Hayes, the club's head of women's football built Chelsea Women as we know it. Without them, the future is unclear.
Aston Villa's old guard have taken the club to new heights - but how long can it last?.
The Italian's tumultuous reign contained big highs and crushing lows before ending on a sour note this week.
There is no margin for error here. Five points off the relegation zone, Spurs are effectively walking on a tightrope without a safety net.
Our reporter Stuart James spoke to Luke Matheson twice, six months apart. In the time between, his team-mate and friend Ethan McLeod died.
Nottingham Forest have joined a select group of clubs who have taken 35 shots or more without scoring in a Premier League game.
Tottenham are set to hire Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season after Thomas Frank’s dismissal, according to reports.
Dissecting the major talking points as Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto tries to answer the five key questions that came out of the first pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
Charles Leclerc is staying “really cautious” about Ferrari’s 2026 prospects, despite the Scuderia enjoying “positive” reliability during the first pre-season test in Bahrain, with the Monegasque suggesting that while performance remains an unknown, Mercedes are 'hiding a massive amount'.
With the first three days of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain now done and dusted, F1.com takes a closer look at the key numbers.
Max Verstappen has hailed Red Bull’s good start with their new power unit at pre-season testing as “very positive”, the Dutchman admitting that the performance has been “amazing to see” from a new manufacturer.
Driver disquiet over the new Formula One regulations marked the second pre-season test which concluded in Bahrain this week, with world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen delivering damning verdicts on driving the new cars, while in competitive terms leading contenders Mercedes and Red Bull were entertainingly vehement in each declaring the other as favourite.
Catch up on the big talking points from Day 3 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain with the F1 TV crew.
F1 wrapped up the first of two official pre-season tests in Bahrain on Friday, with drivers continuing to learn more about their new-for-2026 machines – which boast plenty of interesting technical features...
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said this week's preseason test in Bahrain has exposed three areas of Formula 1's new regulations that need to be changed before the first race in Australia, citing safety concerns for two of them.
The final day of the first 2026 pre-season test is now complete, with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli topping the timesheets.
The third and final day of pre-season testing saw some very high lap counts, as teams cracked on trying out different car set-ups and learning more about their power units and chassis.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson assesses what we learnt - and what we didn't - from the first pre-season test in Bahrain.
George Russell has described this week’s pre-season test in Bahrain as “a bit of a reality check” for Mercedes, believing that the team have “taken a step back” in terms of reliability and performance since the Barcelona Shakedown.
Isack Hadjar has admitted that Red Bull’s progress during the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain has been “better than we hoped for”, with the Frenchman labelling the squad’s new power unit as “reliable” and “powerful”.
Kimi Antonelli led team mate George Russell as Mercedes locked out the top two positions on the timing screens across the third and final day of 2026’s opening pre-season test in Bahrain.
Impress your friends by repeating ESPN's easy-to-learn fun facts about the Great American Race ahead of this year's edition of the Daytona 500.
Kimi Antonelli went fastest on the final day of Bahrain's first preseason F1 test as Mercedes gave a teasing glimpse at the kind of pace many expected to see from them all week.
Max Verstappen has been given an open invitation to test Formula E machinery following his recent comparison between the series' all-electric cars and F1's new generation.
Lance Stroll has offered a frank assessment of where he feels Aston Martin stand after the first few days of running with their new Honda-powered challenger, suggesting the team are “four-and-a-half seconds” off the pace.
Red Bull's advantage at the front of the Formula 1 field "has been really eye-opening for a lot of us," says Mercedes driver George Russell.
Casey Wasserman is selling his powerful talent agency as athletes and musicians revolt over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he told the company Friday night. He will remain in his role in charge of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The Double-A Erie SeaWolves will play four games as the Flagship City Kitties in 2026, celebrating 25 years as an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.
The NBA is hoping a drastic format change to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will ignite its biggest stars to bring some effort to the midseason exhibition. The league is introducing its first USA vs. World format, a three-team tournament featuring two American teams and one international team.
Chris Paul is retiring in the middle of his 21st NBA season. The 12-time All-Star announced his retirement Friday on Instagram, abruptly ending a season-long retirement tour marred by an ugly separation from the Clippers.
Steph Curry’s final Under Armour signature shoe launched Friday—but the Warriors star will not be rocking the shoes on the court. A source tells Front Office Sports that Curry has “no plans” to wear the Curry 13 in any NBA games.
Callaway is projecting increased tariff costs this year that would raise the golf equipment manufacturer’s combined tariff expenses in 2025 and 2026 to $75 million.
A leak on MLB’s official shop appears to confirm Detroit’s new orange alternate jersey and reveal a second dark “Detroit” script alternate, with both designs pointing to a notable expansion of the Tigers’ uniform set for 2026.
After two seasons as the High Wheelers, the Pioneer Baseball League team in Marysville, California, is rebranding as the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds.
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Winter Olympics after insisting on wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Casey Wasserman will remain in charge of the 2028 Summer Olympics, LA28 said Wednesday. The agency CEO and LA28 chair has come under fire in recent weeks after his 2003 emails with convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell came to light.
Dean Cox believes AAMI AFL Origin should stay on the football calendar, and backed Perth to continue hosting.
It’s clear: Players want more AFL Origin games … although there was one sour note. Plus the curious glimpse into the new rules and the stories behind two medal winners.
The EJ Whitten Medal for Victoria’s best player went to Lachie Ash. But we had four players ahead of him on our ratings.
Lachie Ash and Jesse Hogan claimed medals as best afield for their respective states in AAMI AFL Origin.
Victoria and Western Australia delivered in a big way in the return of Origin, Sarah Black writes.
A star spearhead was “front and centre”, while a brilliant Swan was Western Australia’s “spark” in a gallant losing effort on Saturday night.
Victoria has overcome Western Australia in an entertaining AAMI AFL Origin contest.
The star Carlton defender was taken to hospital for shoulder and rib scans after a heavy fall.
Victoria beat WA in front of more than 58,000 fans in Perth as State of Origin returned to the AFL. Relive the big moments and post game reactions here.
It took less than half an hour for the first major injury in Origin’s return, with star Carlton defender Jacob Weitering going down heavily in the first quarter on Saturday night.
Jacob Weitering came off injured during the first quarter of Saturday's AAMI AFL Origin clash.
Charlie Cameron slots one on the run and the WA team gets right into Zak Butters.
Victoria holds off a spirited WA side to win the first Aussie rules State of Origin clash for 27 years, though the game is marred by a serious injury to Carlton star Jacob Weitering.
AFL Origin was back with a bang on Saturday night as a star-studded Victoria survived WA’s final quarter fightback to claim a 24-point win in Perth.
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has spoken about the unhealthy relationship he had with food early in his career. .
The 1986 Western Australia-Victoria State of Origin game is considered by many to be the best game of football ever played, writes Shannon Gill.
Back in the day, the legendary Ted Whitten was Victoria’s tour de force. In 2026, it is Garry Lyon.
If the Origin is to be a success in its return from the dead, it will need to go some way towards recapturing the magic of yesteryear.
Trevor Lawrence's final eight games propelled him to being named an MVP finalist in 2025. Can he continue it next season?.
Brigham Young says standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student there after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge.
Lee also faces a charge of tampering with or fabricating evidence, and a hearing is scheduled for March 9.
The Seahawks are hiring former Ravens defensive coordinator Zachary Orr as their inside linebackers coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler on Friday.
A Tennessee judge said he would decide on the eligibility of Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar soon after a court appearance on Friday.
The Arizona Cardinals officially announced the retention of DC Nick Rallis and the hiring of OC Nathaniel Hackett and special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial on Friday.
Joe Judge was trying to make a point to help a player get a court injunction. Instead he got a viral moment.
For the last two decades, the season opener has almost always been on a Thursday, with the defending Super Bowl champion as the host team.
The NFL, which can appeal the decision, has fought to keep Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit in the league's arbitration system.
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has been honored with the Broyles Award, given to the nation's top assistant coach.
New Bills coach Joe Brady has added NFL head coaching experience to his staff, hiring John Fox as a senior assistant coach. The Bills announced Fox and more of the team's coaching staff, which now includes 20 assistants, on Friday.
A U.S. district court ruled that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' ongoing discrimination case against the NFL can proceed in open court.
The class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against the NFL filed by former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, later joined by former Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks and longtime assistant Ray Horton, can be tried in open court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled on Friday.
The three greatest moments from the playoffs, plus unfortunate situations for former stars like Logan Mankins, Wes Welker.
An arbitrator ruled that the annual report cards were disparaging toward clubs and individuals.
The NFL won its grievance against the NFL Players Association, effectively banning the union from conducting and publishing future player report cards.
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef.
So much Bad Bunny Super Bowl merchandise has hit the market this week you'd think he won the game.
Kevin C. Cox via Getty ImagesThe NFLPA will no longer compile team report card rankings after the NFL prevailed in its grievance filed against the NFL Players Association, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The NFL released a statement on Friday.
The arraignment had been postponed to allow Diggs to play in the Super Bowl.
Bulldogs playmaker Matt Burton’s hopes of playing in their NRL season-opener in Las Vegas in two weeks hinge on the results of a scan on his left hamstring. .
Jonah Glover clutches at his jaw after attempting a tackle against his former side.
Hame Sele puts his head in the wrong spot and cops a terrible blow to the head.
Hame Sele puts his head in the wrong spot and cops a terrible blow to the head.
Jonah Glover clutches at his jaw after attempting a tackle against his former side.
Matt Burton suffered a hamstring injury, throwing Canterbury’s Las Vegas preparations into chaos.
Matt Burton leaves McDonald Jones Stadium with a hamstring injury.
Manly’s scariest player has done a lot of reflecting on life and football the past year.
Wests Tigers rookie Heamasi Makasini bagged a treble while his little-known teammate jagged an early, early contender for try of the year.
Tino Tavana showcases his aerial prowess by soaring high to reel in a bomb before miraculously grounding the ball inside the chalk for a spectacular finish.
The Perth Bears are reportedly closing in on luring Panthers premiership hero Scott Sorensen to the foundation club on a two-year deal.
The Tigers get on the board in the 32nd minute through Heamasi Makasini, as the highly-touted prospect skips past three defenders to barge over.
Opportunity has been a key theme in camp for Indigenous All Stars coach Ronald Griffiths, who has named six players to debut and experience playing on their biggest stage yet.
Joey Walsh sends up a towering bomb that Navren Willett taps back, allowing Hugo Hart to pounce and extend the lead.
Follow all the action from Round 2 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com's live blog.
The Rabbitohs produced one of the biggest upsets in Charity Shield history, but the 28-24 victory over the Dragons was marred by a devastating injury to young playmaker Jonah Glover.
A training tragedy is about to become the subject of another lawsuit against the Manly Sea Eagles.
The Manly Sea Eagles have been hit by a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from the family of former player Keith Titmuss, who died from “heat exhaustion” after a training session.
Leeds joined Vegas opponents Hull KR in crashing to a round one defeat - and the Rhinos’ injury situation heading to Allegiant Stadium wasn’t much clearer afterwards.
Canterbury’s preparations for their Las Vegas season opener have been rocked after star five-eighth Matt Burton limped up the tunnel in Newcastle clutching his left hamstring during his side’s 28-0 win over the Knights.
SMU defensive coordinator Scott Symons is leaving the school for a position with the Dallas Cowboys, he announced on Friday.
The Big Ten is circulating an internal document that lays out what a 24-team CFP would look like, including the elimination of conference championship games, a 23+1 selection model and an additional weekend of on-campus CFP home games.
With the benefit of hindsight, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed. Here's how the 2023 classes panned out.
From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was granted an extra year of eligibility by a state court judge, who issued an injunction that paves the way for Chambliss to be eligible in 2026.
Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck will get a $700,000 management bonus on top of his existing $6 million salary and $1.2 million retention bonus as part of his revised contract.
An NCAA committee has denied the appeal from former Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions of the eight-year show-cause penalty he received for his involvement in the Wolverines' signal-stealing case.
Which top recruits delivered, which did not and which were pleasant surprises?.
The first-degree charge against Parker Kingston comes after a nearly yearlong investigation, the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office said.
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after 10 years at the school.
Top-five senior Jordan Smith, the best guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Arkansas, he announced on Friday.
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is "good to go" for the Jayhawks' game Saturday at Iowa State, Bill Self told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Friday.
Former Princeton star Caden Pierce, the 2023-24 Ivy League Player of the Year, is transferring to Purdue, he told ESPN.
Eleven teams have won at least eight games in a row. Here's when their string of victories could be snapped.
The last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, coach Travis Steele and the Miami RedHawks don't expect their approach to change.
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is out with no timetable for return after he suffered a fractured left hand in his team's 75-66 loss at Miami on Tuesday.
The latest top 25 features plenty of movement after a week of ranked upsets, including a new No. 1.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
The Big 12 Conference will play its men's and women's basketball tournaments on a high-tech embedded with LED technology that will allow the conference to feature data-driven graphics, advertising and even games for fans during timeouts.
The college basketball version of the new NBA All-Star format features elite talent, including 11 freshmen.
Akshay Bhatia had six birdies and chipped in from 50 feet for eagle on the 14th hole on his way to a 64 to grab a share of the Pebble Beach Pro-am lead with Ryo Hisatsune.
Akshay Bhatia has joined Ryo Hisatsune at the top of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard on 15-under par, with a resurgent Rickie Fowler and Australian Min Woo Lee among those hot on their heels.
Three-time Masters champion Gary Player is in a bitter row with Augusta National Golf Club after the 90-year-old was denied a round on the hallowed turf with his grandchildren.
Ryo Hisatsune fired a career-best 10-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am as defending champion Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler left themselves work to do.
Chris Gotterup extended his streak to nine straight birdies over two rounds on two very different courses. He ultimately settled for an 8-under 64 on Thursday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, leaving him two behind Ryo Hisatsune on a day of...
Gotterup heads to Pebble Beach as one of the hottest golfers on the PGA Tour, rising all the way to No. 5 in the world golf rankings.
The fourth stop of the PGA Tour season brings us to Scottsdale, where we can expect to see plenty of birdies at the WM Phoenix Open.
The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Pebble Beach, where looks can be deceiving as far as course difficulty goes.
You are forgiven if you missed it. Under lights in Saudi Arabia, on a breakaway tour, is not exactly where you’d be looking for golf’s next big thing.
The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Pebble Beach, where looks can be deceiving as far as course difficulty goes.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix withstood 20 first quarter points from Majok Deng and played at a blistering pace while knocking down 20 three-pointers to stay right in the top two mix beating the Tasmania JackJumpers 120-104. With both teams gearing up to be part of the finals now and the Phoenix trying to break back into the top two and the JackJumpers locked into sixth, they put on quite a show at John Cain Arena.
The Adelaide 36ers looked likely to end Saturday out of the top two but they are now back on top with a 33-point fourth quarter led by Bryce Cotton's 42 for the game to beat the New Zealand Breakers 92-89. The Breakers arrived at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre scoring the first nine points of the contest looking to keep whatever slim hopes of grabbing sixth spot there was alive.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have locked in MVP contender Nathan Sobey on a new two-year contract, with the second season a mutual option. 35-year-old Sobey has had arguably the best season of his career, averaging a career-high 21.9 points to go with 3.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
AAP. Melbourne United guard Shea Ili has suffered a fresh hamstring injury in a huge blow for Dean Vickerman's title-hunting team ahead of the NBL finals. The league's two-time reigning defensive player of the year, Ili returned to action late last month and featured in United's past three games.
AAP. Adelaide 36ers coach Mike Wells has declared the NBL's MVP race is over after legendary guard Bryce Cotton spearheaded a remarkable comeback win over New Zealand.
Friday was another tough night at the office for the Brisbane Bullets, as they slumped to their 12th straight defeat at the hands of the Perth Wildcats.
After easily accounting for reigning champions Illawarra on Friday night, the Sydney Kings moved to the top of the NBL ladder for the first time this season. Powering that rise up the ladder is the fact the Harbour City side has now won 15 of its past 17 matches, including nine on the bounce.
AAP. Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has lit the fuse for an explosive battle between his main man Kristian Doolittle and Sydney Kings superstar Kendric Davis.
From the outside looking in, Saturday’s win by the Adelaide 36ers over Melbourne United was just another victory. But to those within the four walls at the 36ers, it was an extremely important triumph.
Adelaide 36ers (2nd) v New Zealand Breakers (7th)Saturday, February 14, 5.30pm AEDTAdelaide Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every 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.
Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia.
The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement.
Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.
Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.
Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.
Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will make their U.S. senior national team competitive debuts at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled for the remainder of the season, the 3-on-3 league announced Wednesday.
The Carter effect helped popularize the NBA in Canada. The Tempo hope to similarly supercharge basketball.
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, according to the criminal complaint obtained by ESPN.
Aari McDonald has been ruled out for the remainder of the Unrivaled season after suffering a right lower extremity injury.
Two weeks ago, few could’ve expected that the most notable international acquisition of the MLS offseason would be made by Minnesota United.
ICE's involvement and impact on the 2026 World Cup has been the subject of conjecture and confusion.
New Bristol City defender Noah Eile said there was "no way" he was turning the club down when the offer to sign came two weeks ago. The Swede joined from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on deadline day, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.
James Rodríguez has heard it all, but for Minnesota United's unlikeliest signing, his sense of duty to Colombia has never waned.
Nevertheless, the inconsistencies hurt him, and he went without a goal over his final 16 contests of the 2025 campaign.
The soccer-specific venue, slated to open in the spring of 2027, will host some games during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Club CEO Brad Sims told The Post that NYCFC was eyeing other major events for their new home.
Ahead of the 2026 MLS season, it has become crystal clear that the North American top flight continues its upward trajectory. Recently released financial data via Sportico details the growing financial might across the league, headlined by MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.
When LAFC promoted Marc Dos Santos from assistant coach to manager two months ago, there were some perks that came with the new job. A raise, certainly. A better seat on the team charter.
The average MLS team is worth $767 million, according to data compiled by Sportico. Inter Miami CF ranks first at $1.45 billion, while CF Montréal ranks last at $430 million. Below are the values of the league’s 30 franchises, which are collectively worth $23 billion.
The MLS season kicks off next week with Inter Miami versus Los Angeles FC at the 77,500-seat Memorial Coliseum. LAFC moved the game to accommodate demand for a matchup between the league’s two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min.
Heading into the new campaign, hopes are high at HRC as the factory targets victories with a more competitive 2026 package.
The Gresini rider is out of the season opener as he continues his recovery from injury.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
Assuming he gets the official go-ahead of being passed fit, the #89 will be back on track soon.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
New bikes, new faces, new circuits – and one big question hanging over the paddock: can anyone stop Marc Marquez?.
Your ultimate guide to what the 2027 grid may well look like with what's been said and, more importantly, what hasn't...
The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
Time for takeoff: here’s the full rundown of what’s happening as MotoGP lands in Malaysia’s capital.
The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.
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.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
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.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.