James Harden Offers His Unique Perspective On Why Loyalty Is 'Overrated'
James Harden has had one of the NBA's most unique career paths of a regular season MVP and future Hall of Famer.
James Harden has had one of the NBA's most unique career paths of a regular season MVP and future Hall of Famer.
The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 season in Bahrain saw Charles Leclerc top the timesheets.
Lando Norris was satisfied at achieving some “good learning” during the second day of the opening pre-season Bahrain test, with the Briton admitting that his high mileage was “probably the most laps I’ve done in a day” in Formula 1.
Audi created a stir on the first day of Bahrain testing with a new bodywork very different to that seen in the Barcelona Shakedown.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia acknowledged that his aggressive early roster moves following his purchase of the franchise in 2023 were a product of not yet establishing a clear organizational identity, expressing measured regret about the sequence of decisions made during that period.
Dillon Brooks was absent from the Houston Rockets opening trade proposal for Kevin Durant at the 2025 NBA trade deadline, a factor that complicated negotiations with the Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game by the NBA following his 16th technical foul of the season, which happened in the second quarter of Wednesday night's loss to the Thunder. After the game, Brooks doubled down with comments on the officiating.
Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2025-26 season, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
The Sea Eagles have reportedly made a move to secure the services of a player they consider to be their long-term hooker solution — Ashton Large.
Kishan agreed with Pandya in Delhi but also credited the Namibia bowlers even though India put on 209 for their biggest win by runs at T20 World Cups.
The billionaire's comments about the UK being "colonised" by immigrants have divided opinion.
England face a rematch with their Euro 2024 final conquerors Spain in the 2026-27 Nations League.
Ex-Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has agreed to join Nottingham Forest to replace Sean Dyche, sources have told ESPN.
Jude Bellingham is a doubt for England's March friendlies amid fears from Real Madrid his hamstring injury is worse than first thought.
Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes will not be switching allegiance from England to Scotland before the World Cup, says head coach Steve Clarke.
Michail Antonio holds initial talks with Charlton Athletic about a possible return to domestic football after his near fatal car crash.
England last played Spain in the final of Euro 2024, with Spain winning 2-1 and lifting the trophy for a fourth time.
The Deadpool star says he is often stopped in the street to chat about his takeover of the football club.
The footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two new counts of rape relating to an additional woman who came forward to police with the allegations in August last year.
England will face Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic in the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League group stage, while Wales are drawn with holders Portugal.
Varun said Abhishek practiced ahead of India's game against Namibia and should be available for the Pakistan game on February 15.
Italy's stand-in captain pointed out that 12 of their 15 squad members work outside of cricket.
Former Chief Operating Officer at the Co-Op steps up to replace Mark McCafferty.
Namibia showed glimpses of what they can do, but in the end, the gulf in quality shone through.
"If you really nurture us, I'm telling you, there's so much talent in Associate cricket," the USA batter said.
Seamer was set to spend February helping at his father’s restaurant until late World Cup call – now he’s focused on another England upset.
Ireland's Orla Prendergast also set to return to Trent Bridge in 2026.
Namibia made two changes, bringing in Ben Shikongo and Malan Kruger.
Openers seal Italian Job with stunning ten-wicket win in Mumbai.
Both teams lost their opening fixtures of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
For the first time since 2014, the U.S. will have NHL players competing at the Games. Follow along here.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman noted progress made in the league gaining more access to Olympic hockey content.
Macklin Celebrini scored Canada's first goal in the return of NHL players to the Olympics and Jordan Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 5-0 defeat of Czechia on Thursday.
It was a dominant start for the tournament's gold-medal favorite. Here's how they rolled -- and what's next.
Canada routed the Czech Republic on Thursday in its Olympic opener. The Canadians face Switzerland on Friday.
Morrissey was unable to finish the opening game of the Olympics.
Eager to avoid taking a political stand, the NHL will defer to the International Olympic Committee on Russia.
Thursday’s game was supposed to be played on Day 1 of the tournament, but it was postponed due to a norovirus outbreak on the Finnish team.
The Swiss, who defeated France 4-0 in their first game on Thursday, believe they can do something special in this Olympic hockey tournament.
Eight teams take the ice on Thursday. Here's what you need to know, including schedule, standings, key stats.
The United States takes aim at its first gold medal since 1980 and its third ever in men's hockey.
Two players who battled for the No. 1 pick spot in 2022 are heading in opposite directions. What is their future outlook?.
For the Big Three in hockey, anything less than outright victory is an utter failure — and what a shame that is.
Dunne, in her Olympic debut, is part of a young, dominant American team on a quest for gold in Milan.
Team USA will begin its Olympic tournament on Thursday against Latvia.
A PA announcer at every Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Vikings home game, Roach is a familiar voice of the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.
Slovakia upset Finland on Wednesday, setting the stage for what could be a wild tournament in an age of increasing international parity.
Slafkovský delivered in Slovakia's opening win over Finland, and his teammates couldn't be happier: “He performed like a No. 1 draft pick.”.
At last year's 4 Nations Face-Off, Thompson was snubbed from the U.S. team and Hughes missed the tournament due to an injury.
On the eve of Team USA's debut in the men's hockey tournament, McAvoy chronicles his Olympic adventures for The Athletic.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy poised to select Olly Cracknell and Joe Hawkins to face France in the Six Nations.
Gregor Townsend has warned England against underestimating his Scotland team and believes the hosts can maintain their fine recent Calcutta Cup record in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Italy international Marco Riccioni will leave Saracens at the end of the season, with Jermaine Ainsley replacing him.
Wales Under-20s giving reason for optimism ahead of their Six Nations game against France in Cardiff.
After more than two years in the international wilderness, Tomas Francis says it is "awesome" to be back with Wales.
Jamie Ritchie, Nathan McBeth, George Turner and Gregor Brown come into the Scotland XV for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with England, with head coach Gregor Townsend saying it is "always our biggest game of the season".
Ulster duo Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will make their Six Nations debuts as part of a much-changed Ireland side for Saturday's game against Italy in Dublin.
Exeter have agreed a deal to sign Saracens forward Harry Wilson on a two-year deal.
Wales forward Christ Tshiunza could leave Exeter this summer, according to director of rugby Rob Baxter.
France to field promising centre Fabien Brau-Boirie as one of two changes for Sunday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.
Jeremy Sochan plans to sign with the New York Knicks once he clears waivers. Sochan had 10 teams interested in signing him after he was waived by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. San Antonio drafted Sochan with the ninth overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft.
The Milwaukee Bucks announced Thursday that Giannis Antetokounmpo won't play in this year's NBA All-Star Game due to the right calf strain that he suffered Jan. 23 and is still recovering from.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as he continues to rehab his right calf strain sustained on Jan. 23. De'Aaron Fox has been named as his replacement.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIn today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC goes over his NBA awards rankings approaching the midway point of the season. Plus, he reacts to the news of the Jaren Jackson Jr.
Kevin Durant is 37 years old, still one of the best shotmakers in the NBA and poised to take part in his 16th All-Star Game. The Houston Rockets standout forward has seen a handful of versions of the midseason exhibition.
Get ready for pure entertainment magic! The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game tips off this Friday, February 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, launching the spectacular 75th NBA All-Star Weekend.
The Dallas Mavericks negotiated Anthony Davis' trade to the Washington Wizards without consulting the 10-time All-Star or his agent Rich Paul, who remained unaware the Wizards were a serious suitor until the deal was finalized, sources told ESPN. The development concluded Davis' disappointing tenure with the franchise.
The Dallas Mavericks have committed entirely to building around rookie Cooper Flagg following their trade deadline reconstruction, a high-ranking team source confirmed to ESPN. The organization views the 19-year-old as the centerpiece of a new championship timeline.
The growth in Jackson's knee is considered to be benign, according to a league source.
Get ready for basketball's most electrifying mid-season showcase! The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is bringing the heat to Inglewood on Sunday, February 15, and you won't want to miss it.
Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery to remove a growth in his left knee during the All-Star break. He will miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN.
LeBron James and his 11-year-old daughter, Zhuri, are featured in Disney's new short-form series with Phineas and Ferb.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season after a PVNS growth was found in his left knee and he will undergo surgery. The growth was identified in a physical with MRI after he was traded by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Utah Jazz.
The Utah Jazz traded for Jaren Jackson Jr. on Feb. 3. Fewer than 10 days later, reports emerged suggesting Jackson would miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
The NBA superstar has spoken about his love of football, but what does he and the club get from the association?.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend’s slam dunk contest will feature a field of first-time participants, the opposite of a who’s who of the world’s greatest basketball players. Let us get to know them.
Wizards center Alex Sarr, one of three players averaging at least 17 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game this season, has sustained a right hamstring strain and will miss approximately two weeks.
With an awfully busy 2026 NBA trade deadline now in the rear-view mirror, the NBA now trains its gaze on Los Angeles, site of the annual midseason basketball exhibition/convention/trade show/sugar rush that is All-Star Weekend.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Veteran forward Nigel Hayes-Davis has signed with EuroLeague power Panathinaikos in Greece. Hayes-Davis signed a two-year deal with the Greek club that will cover the remainder of this season and next.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck can't wait to see new boys Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Morgan Gannon strut their stuff for the Warriors.
The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are among the NRL’s most efficient teams. Since Craig Fitzgibbon’s arrival in 2022, they haven’t just knocked on the door of the Top 4; they’ve moved in.
After nearly two years on the sidelines, a star enforcer made an emphatic return, while an enigmatic sensation showed signs of things to come.
Dolphins prop Tom Flegler scores a try in his return from a career-threatening injury.
Lachlan Ilias scores inside 10 minutes during his debut for the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL trials.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy reveals the phone call he had with Cameron Smith before he joined the Broncos.
The Penrith star, who is off contract in 2027, told a podcast last week he was open to switching codes. On Thursday, he admitted he was in no hurry to decide his future.
Follow all the action from Week 2 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com's live blog.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy reveals the phone call he had with Cameron Smith before he joined the Broncos.
The Titans bested the Dolphins with a 24-12 win on Thursday evening, but it was Tom Flegler who stole the show in his fairytale rugby league return.
Hull FC winger Harvey Barron extends his contract through to the end of the 2029 season.
With a reputation for attractive rugby league, new boss Paul Rowley hopes his approach will give St Helens a new attacking style in Super League's 30th year.
Halifax Panthers have their Rugby Football League membership removed after going into liquidation.
York Knights captain Liam Harris backs the Super League debutants to beat reigning champions Hull KR in Thursday's season opener.
Blues winger Zac Lomax is all but certain to sit out the NRL season opener unless Parramatta and Melbourne can come to an unlikely out-of court resolution.
Zac Lomax appears no chance to start in Melbourne’s NRL season opener after his courtroom showdown with Parramatta was locked in for a five-day hearing, unless an 11th-hour peace deal can be reached.
A 6m fibreglass boat and some early marks from rehab to go fishing helped Cowboys edge forward Heilum Luki deal with the pain of a second serious knee injury.
The future of rugby league will be on display during the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge and history shows it won't take long for the tournament's breakout stars to make an impact in the NRL.
NRL.com’s resident guru Lone Scout evaluates the ones to watch this weekend.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy is “hopeful” to have rep star Zac Lomax at the club this year but concedes he doesn’t know what’s happening with the messy contract situation that’s before the courts.
Josh Carr speaks to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey about his coaching path, a new-look Port, the club's recruits and more.
Adam Kingsley is confident Clayton Oliver can rediscover his best at the Giants.
Eighteen minutes pitchside at a professional club in Zagreb completely changed the way Richmond coach Adem Yze is approaching his young side’s development.
I’ve seen a lot of sport and nothing compares to Western Australia snatching victory from the Big V in 1986 in one of the greatest interstate football matches.
Zach Merrett has thrown himself back into life at Essendon, but not before sitting down with some disgruntled teammates.
Former Bombers skipper Zach Merrett says he’s now “open” to a new deal at the club – but stressed it’s only been “very preliminary” chats after last year’s failed trade bid to join Hawthorn.
The AFL is considering a significant change to free agency compensation picks.
Tigers veteran Dion Prestia has suffered a minor hamstring strain.
Star Sam Walsh is in talks over a seven-year contract extension with the Blues.
Jeremy Cameron is racing the clock to be fit in time for Opening Round after suffering an injury at training.
There will be no backwards steps taken when Western Australia faces Victoria in a blockbuster Origin clash in Perth.
Triple premiership Tiger Nathan Broad has laughed off claims it’ll be “bruise free football” when WA takes on Victoria in the AFL Origin game on Saturday.
It’s the “footy porn” the AFL community has been waiting for.
Toby Greene is primed to spend plenty of time away from his usual forward role, GWS coach Adam Kingsley tells Riley Beveridge.
Greg Williams and Garry McIntosh's brutal fight in the 1988 State of Origin game.
A new eight-part documentary takes viewers closer than ever before into the inner sanctum of an AFL club.
Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley believes the AFL “messed up” by placing active coaches in the two Origin set-ups, claiming it might give involved clubs “a leg up” in the race for potential trade targets.
Three Grand Final defeats remain as raw as ever for Isaac Heeney ahead of Sydney's second season under senior coach Dean Cox.
Carlton is in talks to sign a top 2026 free agent, while the compensation around players like him could finally be tweaked after an AFL proposal.
The upcoming clash between Western Australia and Victoria will be the first official AFL Origin clash in nearly 27 years.
“I just made maybe one bad decision to go home,” Berríos said. “To keep working on my rehab and stay close to my family.”.
MLB owners want to make it harder for teams to engage in pitch-stealing tactics on the field.
Max Muncy's career with the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue for at least two more seasons. The veteran infielder agreed to a one-year, $7 million extension for 2027, the team announced on Thursday. The deal includes a $10 million club option for 2028 versus a $3 million buyout.
The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed, the team announced Thursday.
MLB base coaches will have to remain in their respective coaches' boxes until the pitch is thrown after owners voted to enforce the rule.
GM Chris Getz has a reputation for making news with his comments. This time, his overstatement of his new player's skills went viral.
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Series 1 is a massive set with a lot to offer, but figuring out the best configuration to buy can be hard. We're here to help.
MLB fans are angry -- and players and owners are, too. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?.
UCLA went 19-33 in Cholowsky's freshman season. Last year, the Bruins made it to the CWS. Now, they are the preseason No. 1 team.
The 10-year veteran has already been sharing data with fellow Cubs — including some he gathered by playing against them in recent years.
As camps opened, teams revealed that several key players would miss time with long-term injuries, while others were hurt as workouts began.
From free agency to guaranteed contracts to franchise values, a salary cap would completely remake the MLB landscape.
An umpiring tradition born in 1938 reflects on its legacy as robo umps and other advancements usher in a new era.
Miles Mikolas and the Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training.
A one-time All-Star, Chris Bassitt has shown an adaptability that can enhance a pitching staff in a variety of ways.
Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.
Reliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
As we prepare for the 2026 MLB season, the contract of Philadelphia Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos is not what you would describe as a prime asset.
Going into the 2026 MLB season, the contract of Philadelphia Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos was not what you would describe as a prime asset. And as expected, the team announced on Thursday that Castellanos had been released.
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 Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, Qatar, which this year runs from 16-21 February, has announced a prize money total of $2,833,335 for the 2026 edition.
Stan Wawrinka marked another memorable moment in his farewell season on Wednesday at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, where he defeated 17-year-old Dutch lucky loser Thijs Boogaard in the first round.
Maria Sakkari earned her biggest win in recent memory on Thursday in Doha, coming from a set down to knock out No. 1 seed and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek to advance to the Doha semifinals for the third time in her career and first time in three years.
La gira por Oriente Medio concluye con el Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Aquí tienes todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el torneo WTA 1000, desde fechas y jugadoras hasta puntos de clasificación y premios en metálico.
Victoria Mboko could make her Top 10 debut and Elena Rybakina could rise to World No. 2 for the first time depending on their results at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open. What do they have to do to seal these milestones?.
Roger Federer's induction ceremony sold out in two minutes, the International Tennis Hall of Fame said Wednesday in announcing plans to add an outdoor watch party that will make room for thousands more fans.
Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down and edged Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the Doha quarterfinals, where she will face Victoria Mboko, while Anna Kalinskaya defeated Elina Svitolina to book a meeting with Karolina Muchova.
Would Iga Swiatek be a great figure skater? How about Coco Gauff on the slopes? WTA players share who they think would make the most seamless transition from the court to the ice.
Top seed Iga Swiatek rebounded from a first-set stumble to beat Daria Kasatkina 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. The three-time champion will next face former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari, who beat Varvara Gracheva in straight sets.
Victoria Mboko saved match point in an all-teenage Qatar TotalEnergies Open third round to score her first win over Mirra Andreeva, reversing the result of the Adelaide final to advance to her second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She'll face Elena Rybakina next for a spot in the semis.
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha due to strong fatigue, the tournament announced Wednesday. The 38-year-old Serbian reached his 11th Australian Open final lost month, when he fell to World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in four sets.
In a Nexo Dallas Open rubber match, Taylor Fritz used a late surge to defeat fellow American Marcos Giron in the opening round at the ATP 500. After the pair split two previous meetings at the event, Fritz prevailed Tuesday night, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6(1), in his first action since the Australian Open.
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.
Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby has been in the headlines lately after reports surfaced that he’s done with the team. Since the season ended, the whispers have become much louder about Crosby’s seemingly inevitable departure from Las Vegas.
Jason Oppenheim paid $470,000 for the game-worn jersey of Washington Hall of Famer John Riggins in Super Bowl XVII.
Here's a look at the areas the Rams should focus on in order to make the most of the 2026 season with their MVP quarterback.
Can the Ravens, Chiefs and Lions get back on top? Which teams are furthest away? We stacked 18 NFL teams that missed the playoffs.
Three past NFL MVP QBs -- Rich Gannon, Matt Ryan and Kurt Warner -- weighed in on the issues that impacted Jackson's tumultuous season.
With a few years of experience at college, which top recruits delivered, who didn't and which were pleasant surprises?.
Were there any surprises in the top 10? What does the updated board tell us about this rather uncertain QB class?.
Super Bowl LX is behind us and the offseason is here. The Athletic's writers pick each team's biggest need for 2026.
After disappointing seasons, the Ravens, Lions and Bengals are among the teams most likely to find their way back to the playoffs.
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.
Early-season showdowns, newcomers to watch and other things we're looking forward to in the fall.
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.
Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return for the 2026 season after being granted a ninth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Detroit's 29-year run as a bowl game host city has ended, as Ford Field will not have a postseason game in the 2026 season.
Former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos wrote in a book released this week that Scott Frost was not his first choice to be the Cornhuskers' coach in 2017.
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) called for a continued push to limit or outright ban prop bets.
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets as the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit came to a close – the Ferrari driver leading the way from McLaren’s Lando Norris and Haas’ Ollie Bearman.
As testing continues for the 2026 campaign at the Bahrain International Circuit, F1 fans have been served another treat with the release of the trailer for Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8.
Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg have shared the latest on where the Audi F1 project stands as the German automotive giants continue preparations for a long-awaited debut in the sport.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen says the new cars in Formula 1 this year are "not a lot of fun".
Lance Stroll says Aston Martin are four seconds off the pace in the run-up to the new Formula 1 season.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has said cars in Formula 1's new generation are not fun to drive, comparing them to the all-electric series Formula E, but "on steroids.".
Charles Leclerc topped the second day of Formula 1's Bahrain preseason test as the new competitive order continued to be shrouded in mystery ahead of the coming year.
IndyCar has locked both Chevrolet and Honda into contract extensions in deals that end any speculation that Honda would leave North America's open-wheel racing series.
Lance Stroll has said Aston Martin need to find four seconds of performance over the remaining days of preseason testing.
The Gresini rider is out of the season opener as he continues his recovery from injury.
Charles Leclerc was the pacesetter during the second morning of pre-season testing in Bahrain, heading Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly at the top of the timesheets.
Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 2 in Bahrain.
“All warfare is based on deception,” wrote Sun Tzu in his famous military strategy treatise, The Art of War – and what is Formula 1 if not the ultimate sporting war, with warrior-like drivers backed by armies of people whose one goal is the crushing defeat of the opposition.
With every team and driver eager to tick off more laps and gather as much data as possible, there will be plenty of action on Day 2 of the first pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit. But who will be behind the wheel throughout Thursday’s running? Check out the complete list below.
The F1 TV crew analyse what happened on Day 1 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 campaign.
F1 technical expert Sam Collins gives his take on Audi's new-look sidepods that appeared in the first pre-season test.
James Vowles feels that the “mood has lifted” at Williams as the team hit the track for official pre-season testing in Bahrain, having missed the Barcelona Shakedown just two weeks earlier.
The sound of 2026-spec Formula 1 cars reverberated around the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday as the much-anticipated opening day of pre-season testing began.
The first day of the opening pre-season testing in Bahrain is now complete.
See all 11 cars hit the track during the first pre-season test in Bahrain.
Doug Kezirian spoke to pro bettors and oddsmakers to identify sleeper teams with potential to make some noise in the upcoming NFL season.
In late 2011, a Russian model sent a pleading email to Jeffrey Epstein. “We had sex, I did massage for u non-stop,” she wrote. “I took a bath with u and your girls even if I don’t like it.
The public airing of Pittsburgh Steelers grievances by ex-players hit a new level Wednesday. This time, former All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter weighed in, coming to former head coach Mike Tomlin's defense. He had some scathing criticism of Ben Roethlisberger along the way.
Pressing offseason questions, from Daniel Jones' payday to rule changes, plus what history tells us about Klint Kubiak's exit.
Prediction markets are clarifying what constitutes a "performance.".
Ex-Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. said on a podcast last week that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn't a good teammate or person.
Sam Darnold thanked the Seahawks for believing in him as the team celebrated its Super Bowl LX championship at Lumen Field.
A judge on Wednesday kept former Jets first-round draft pick Darron Lee in jail without bond as he faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his girlfriend.
Antonio Reyes of Sacramento's Project Church called the Super Bowl nuptials "the quickest ceremony I've ever done.".
The Falcons' rookie edge rusher is facing five felony charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking.
Former Top 5 player Daniela Hantuchova wants WTA players to understand their fertility options, and is committed to spreading valuable information she wishes she had during her career.
Fresh off Melbourne, Elena Rybakina moves past Wang Xinyu with authority as Zheng Qinwen survives a demanding three-set test, setting up a third-round meeting shaped by momentum on one side and rebuilding on the other.
Mark Hodgkinson, a former Daily Telegraph tennis correspondent, covered a defining era of the sport and authored acclaimed books on Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams.
Top seed Iga Swiatek began her Doha campaign with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Indonesian wild card Janice Tjen to move into the third round. Swiatek also extended her streak to 32 straight opening match-wins at WTA 1000 events.
The third round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open will see an Adelaide final rematch between Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva. Following Mboko's straight-sets win over Vera Zvonareva, she'll have an opportunity to even the head-to-head vs. Andreeva.
Lucky loser Elisabetta Cocciaretto scored her third career Top 10 win and advanced to the last 16 of a WTA 1000 event for the first time with a straight-sets upset of Coco Gauff at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open -- and revealed afterwards that her friendship with Sofia Goggia, the women's downhill bronze medallist at the Winter Olympics this week, has been an inspiration to her.
Elina Svitolina knew it was time to take a break last fall. And that decision has paid dividends, as the Ukrainian has won 11 of 12 matches to start 2026 and vaulted back into the Top 10.
The WTA 500 event becomes the first standalone tournament to proactively meet equal prize benchmarks, doubling its total player compensation for 2026.
Mirra Andreeva was on the ropes at times in the opening set against Magda Linette, but she saved five set points, blanked her opponent in the first-set tiebreak and ran away with the second set to reach the third round in Doha for the first time.
Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova and qualifier Camila Osorio both advanced in Doha on Monday after their opponents -- defending champion Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu -- retired in the third set of their respective matches.
Former Chelsea and Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling joins Dutch club Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the season.
Sterling, 31, left Chelsea at the end of January after a mutual agreement to terminate his contract 18 months early.
Tottenham winger Wilson Odobert will have surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, his club confirms.
The former Arsenal midfielder, 32, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 13 for a first hearing.
Nottingham Forest close to appointing former Wolves boss Vitor Pereira as their new head coach.
There've been eight times this season a Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach.
After Sean Dyche's reign lasts just 114 days, Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for a fourth head coach of the season - but as he hard done by?.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Ratcliffe to apologise and described his comments as "offensive and wrong".
Former head coach Ange Postecoglou criticises Tottenham's transfer strategy in the wake of Thomas Frank's sacking.
Today in TAFC: Forest sack Dyche and eye Pereira. Plus: What now for Spurs after Pochettino sticks with USMNT for the World Cup?.
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.
A third state has entered the Bears stadium sweepstakes. As the NFL franchise continues to entertain proposals for a new venue in Indiana and a number of cities in Illinois, Iowa politicians are making a push to entice the team to move west.
After 17 kits were unveiled on Tuesday, the remaining 13 MLS clubs, including Miami, Atlanta, Toronto, and Seattle, rolled out their new kits for 2026 on Wednesday ahead of the regular season starting on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled on Feb. 20. The 3-on-3 league’s reigning defensive player of the year signed a rest-of-season contract to rejoin Rose BC as the team attempts to defend its title.
Fallout from TaylorMade’s lawsuit against rival golf equipment manufacturer Callaway has taken an intriguing twist in the form of a new marketing campaign for the 2026 editions of TaylorMade’s TP5 and TP5x golf balls.
17 of 30 Major League Soccer clubs unveil either a new primary or secondary kit on Tuesday; regular season starts on Saturday, February 21.
Serena Williams can return to tennis in less than two weeks. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will be eligible to play professional tennis starting Feb.
The Hub City Spartanburgers, High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers in the South Atlantic League, have only been around for one season, but the team will celebrate 100 years of baseball in their hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, with an old-timey alternate identity.
This marks then ninth time that the Los Angeles area has hosted the Super Bowl, joining I, VII, XI, XIV, XVII, XXI, XXVII and LVI.
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.
Robert Wright III's night began with boisterous boos during pregame introductions at Baylor. It ended with his first 30-point game in a 99-94 victory Tuesday night as 22nd-ranked BYU stopped a skid that dropped it 13 spots in the AP Top 25.
Top-40 senior Adam Oumiddoch said Tuesday he decommitted from St. John's and reopened his recruitment.
Buzz Williams said he is aware that Maryland isn't performing up to its standard in his first season as head coach.
Lincoln Cosby, a top-10 recruit in the junior class, has committed to Michigan and will reclassify into the 2026 class.
Big names make the top 20 short list, including seven underclassmen and two players from Texas Tech.
Indiana plans to build a bronze statue of Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight that will be displayed alongside the 1976 national championship statues in the lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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 women's 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.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes for the first time some concessions on housing but does not have significant updates to revenue sharing, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Which areas and leagues in North America have the most sports titles?.
The WNBA submitted its latest CBA proposal to the union Friday, a source told ESPN, ending a more than six-week wait from the players association for a counter to its last offer.
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.
A day of two halves sees Honda and VR46 claim the top three as opposite fortunes for Yamaha see all their machinery stay in the pits on Wednesday.
Day 1 is in the books with a familiar #93 on top, but there’s drama elsewhere as Quartararo crashes and returns home to recover.
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.
Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Segment one is pure MLS therapy. The Cooligans rank and debate the worst Designated Player signings of all time, asking how so many big names with even bigger expectations fell flat.
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.
Two-time major champion Justin Thomas was cleared by doctors to resume all golf activity and plans to return to the PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroy believes the Players Championship is one of the best tournaments in the world but pushed back on the narrative that it should be men's golf's fifth major.
Charlie Woods, the son of Tiger Woods, has verbally committed to play golf at Florida State and will be a member of the 2027 recruiting class.
Rory McIlroy makes his 2026 PGA tour debut at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Here's how to catch the action on the ESPN App.
The Bay Golf Club got in the win column on Monday night to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Melbourne United lost Shea Ili and didn’t have Chris Goulding for the last 14 minutes without head coach Dean Vickerman, but escaped with a crucial 89-85 road win against the Cairns Taipans.
The Cairns Taipans confirmed on Thursday night that both the club and star forward Jack McVeigh have exercised the mutual option in his contract, locking him in for another season.
The Perth Wildcats have received a massive boost on the eve of their Round 21 clash with Brisbane at RAC Arena. Guard David Duke Jr (elbow) and Sunday Dech (illness) have both been cleared to make their returns from injury.
Melbourne United will be without head coach Dean Vickerman for their Round 21 clash with the Cairns Taipans on Thursday night. The club announced that Vickerman would miss the Cairns Convention Centre fixture due to appendicitis.
Dyson Daniels has top-scored for Atlanta but couldn't drag his team over the line as Boomers teammate Josh Green had the last laugh in Charlotte's tense 110-107 home victory.
Sydney Kings Head Coach Brian Goorjian has been fined $775 following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct. The sanction was determined following an on-court interaction between Goorjian and Owen Foxwell during Sunday’s game between Sydney and the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Illawarra Hawks player QJ Peterson has received a formal warning following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct. The sanction relates to an incident involving Spark Arena facilities and an arena staff member during the New Zealand Breakers and Illawarra Hawks game on Saturday, 7 February.
Two rounds to go in the regular season for NBL26, and there’s plenty of exciting action coming up this weekend as finals draws nearer.
The Brisbane Bullets have received a massive boost on the eve of their Round 21 fixture with the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena. Star big man Tyrell Harrison, who has been sidelined since Round 15 against Perth, will return to the lineup on Friday night after recovering from a concussion.
He’s established himself as one of the most important pieces in the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 championship race, and now John Brown III appears set to extend his stay in Australia.
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.
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.
The ugly half-time spat between A-League teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners has had an even uglier fallout, with Brisbane seeking legal advice after Mariners interim coach Warren Moon’s stinging post-match comments.
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.
Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.