Vrabel: Pats to keep embattled Campbell at LT
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said New England is committed to keeping Will Campbell at left tackle.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said New England is committed to keeping Will Campbell at left tackle.
Approximately $133.8 million was bet on Super Bowl LX with Nevada sportsbooks, a 10-year low, with a net of $9.9 million on the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots, down 55% from last year.
With pre-season play finally on our doorstep, AFL clubs’ line-ups are becoming clearer as the season proper nears.
Could this finally be the year Alex de Minaur breaks through at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam? The top-seeded Australian was handed an immediate challenge in the form of heavy-hitting Arthur Fils on Tuesday, but he passed the test with a composed 7-6(3), 6-2 victory.
Next week’s World Club Challenge will be played entirely under Super League rules, Brisbane coach Michael Maguire revealed as the Broncos touched down in London.
Marin Cilic’s 600th tour-level victory, which he earned against Learner Tien Tuesday at the Nexo Dallas Open, is a reflection of his consistency and longevity, qualities that have helped him earn a place among the modern greats.
England Test captain Ben Stokes says he has had successful surgery on the broken cheek he sustained when hit by a ball while coaching Durham's academy.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and may need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is returning to the team with which he started his career, signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.
Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is expected to miss significant time because of inflammation in his pitching elbow.
The Braves added catching depth while awaiting the return of Sean Murphy by signing former Texas Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
The White Sox are prepared to build upon last season's promising second half.
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes said he hopes to return around the All-Star break following Tommy John surgery that ended his 2025 season.
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano have agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million deal.
Verlander returns to Detroit, where he spent the first 13 years of his MLB career and won 183 games.
Justin Verlander has agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal to return to the Detroit Tigers, the team announced on Tuesday. Of Verlander's $13 million salary, $11 million will be deferred.
The two worst words an MLB pitcher can hear in spring training is "elbow inflammation." After a full offseason of rest, an early elbow injury can derail a player's season before it even begins.
Veteran right-hander Aaron Civale and the Athletics have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract, sources told ESPN. He pitched for three teams in 2025.
ESPN is now selling the MLB.tv package, and hopes to sell local broadcasts for a slew of MLB teams next season.
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
With spring training getting underway this week, here are three questions for the Guardians in their pursuit of an AL Central three-peat.
Nico Hoerner is a perfect fit for a Cubs team that seems poised to contend.
We want your take on the state of the game, the economics of the sport, the fan experience and what to expect in 2026 and beyond.
A complete index of Keith Law's MLB top prospect rankings heading into the 2026 season.
Years from now, what will a Hall of Fame starting pitcher even look like? We asked current HOFers and considered some compelling cases.
The Dodgers are not an offseason winner as much as a category unto themselves. However, several other teams and players also made out big.
Two of the world's biggest sports franchises teamed up — but the relationship could have gone much further.
The Phillies are looking to trade outfielder Nick Castellanos ahead of their first full-squad workout of spring training. Meanwhile, ace Zack Wheeler seems unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he recovers from blood clot surgery.
The Detroit Tigers will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The deal also includes the NHL's Red Wings. Both the Tigers and Wings are owned by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.
Cora, a native of Puerto Rico, praised the performance for how it represented his culture.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has said he is open to signing Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal.
Five clubs from MLS now have a valuation of over $1 billion, with Miami leading the way for the first time at $1.45 billion, according to a report published by Sportico on Tuesday.
Snoop Dogg will attend a Swansea City game for the first time since becoming a co-owner of the Championship club when they face Preston North End later this month.
On the surface, Canada's run-up to the World Cup may appear underwhelming, but there's reason for it.
How former England foward Eni Aluko sparked a women's football punditry debate.
The departure of Paul Green as head of women's football is a major moment for the club, who have endured an unusually difficult season.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup fourth round.
EFL clubs will next month vote on an expansion of the Championship playoffs to six teams after being given approval to pursue the radical change by the Football Association’s board.
All 30 MLS clubs have new jerseys for 2026, so who boasts the best (and worst) threads in the league? ESPN ranks them from first to worst.
Red Bull test and reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car later this month when he takes part in a special demonstration event in America.
Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has labelled the team’s 2026 preparations as the “biggest project we’ve ever done”, with the Briton admitting that work on the new power unit has been ongoing for “years”.
Laurent Mekies revealed that Isack Hadjar’s rapid progression during his rookie season was key in his promotion to Red Bull, with the Team Principal heaping praise on the youngster’s “maximum intensity” approach to his pre-season training.
Lando Norris believes it is “clear” that he has a “different mentality” to Max Verstappen, with the Briton reflecting on what motivates his own desire to win and the areas that he still wants to improve on.
Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has escaped unscathed from a road accident close to his home in San Marino.
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it is the perfect excuse to celebrate your shared love of Formula 1. From nights in, to unforgettable experiences further afield, here are some F1-themed date ideas.
Adrian Newey has described the “emotional journey of passion” behind his very first Aston Martin design, while praising the team for the “huge strides” they are making in terms of working together more cohesively.
McLaren and Aston Martin were the final teams to unveil their shiny new liveries for the upcoming 2026 season, rounding out the grid of 22 striking challengers.
Cadillac has hired former Lewis Hamilton associate Marc Hynes as chief racing officer ahead of its debut Formula 1 season.
Chinese driver Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will return as the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry of the 2026 season.
It was a heartbreaking offseason for much of NASCAR, and as the garage descends on Daytona, the stock car world is ready to refocus on racing.
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces -- here's the Formula 1 driver line-ups for 2026.
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.
Aston Martin have become the final F1 team to host their launch event for 2026.
Aston Martin have given fans a first glimpse of the livery that will feature on the AMR26.
Fernando Alonso has described getting hold of an Adrian Newey-designed F1 car for the first time in his career as a “very proud moment”, with the Honda-powered Aston Martin AMR26 being officially presented to the world.
Aston Martin has unveiled the livery for its first Formula 1 car built under the guidance of design legend and team boss Adrian Newey.
Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's new car is "one of the more extreme interpretations" of this year's new rules.
Cadillac made headlines on Sunday night when the F1 newcomers showcased their 2026 livery with simultaneous launches at Times Square and around coverage of the Super Bowl.
The upcoming reveal of the Aston Martin AMR26 in Saudi Arabia will mark a new chapter for the team under legendary designer Adrian Newey, as well as signifying the conclusion of the 2026 launch season.
In the 2026 NRL season, the ‘end of set’ will be the kingmaker. We’re at a point where roster depth is so tight that how you turn over possession is no longer just a stat—it’s the difference between a title and a whole lot of ‘what ifs.’.
Cameron Murray has hailed the signing of Payne Haas as a huge show of faith in the direction of the Rabbitohs as they aim to return to the top four this season.
Rabbitohs captain urges Payne Haas not to change his mind ahead of his move to the club in 2027.
Imagine a world where Kalyn Ponga and Latrell Mitchell could be activated off the bench in Origin. Now that the new NRL rules apply to the interstate series, it’s a reality.
Parramatta and Melbourne officials have broken bread in Sydney in a bid to end the impasse over the winger and save both parties another court date.
The Rabbitohs have unleashed a new look halves pairing for their Charity Shield clash with the Dragons.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 2 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.
We asked captains and senior players from all 17 NRL teams which side posed the biggest threat to their own club’s title ambitions in 2026.
The day after Sydney-raised punter Michael Dickson won a Super Bowl ring with Seattle, the Canterbury Bulldogs star has been urged to try his luck in American football.
Canberra star Hudson Young has revealed Ricky Stuart hired a comedian for Raiders HQ to lighten the mood after their heartbreaking finals loss to Brisbane.
St Helens captain Matty Lees picks up an injury in the Challenge Cup win at Workington, ruling him out of the start of the Super League season.
Fans of Halifax Panthers fans blindsided by news of the club's liquidation express their shock.
The NRL won’t rush to make any changes to how contracts are lodged as the messy saga involving Zac Lomax, his former club the Parramatta Eels and his potential suitors the Melbourne Storm continues.
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has outlined the vision for global expansion as the league looks to build on unprecedented levels of support domestically and abroad. .
While the Rabbitohs are celebrating the huge signing of Payne Haas, they have a major headache looming in 2027 with 22 players coming off contract – the most in the NRL.
The 2025 season was widely considered to be one of the best in the game’s history, but NRL CEO Andrew Abdo believes the coming season is set to be even bigger.
Payne Haas’ decision to leave the Broncos for South Sydney at season’s end was one of most shocking NRL stories in recent seasons, with several stars around the league left stunned.
The NRL is back for 2026 as the new season launches in Sydney. Stars from all 17 clubs are in attendance, and the only name on everyone's lips is Payne Haas following his stunning move to the Rabbitohs.
The 2026 NRL season launches with the Knights facing the Cowboys before the Dragons take on the Bulldogs, while Super League powerhouses Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos also do battle.
Connor Tracey said Lachlan Galvin has been “unreal” over the pre-season, with the Bulldogs ready to put their end of year slump and spine re-shuffling behind them.
Ted Whitten jnr says it's a 'proud family moment' to be able to present the EJ Whitten Medal to Victoria's best player.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter would welcome Brisbane star Lachie Neale to his ranks.
Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley believes club chairman David Koch went “a little bit too far” in proclaiming finals the Power’s pass mark for 2026.
Former footballer Warren Tredrea has an imminent deadline to pay $149,000 to his former employer, Channel Nine, following a failed appeal against an unfair dismissal case.
Caleb Serong has re-signed with Fremantle on a monster, multi-million dollar deal.
The premiership Dee has retired after a 12-year career at the top level.
After battling a hip/glute issue across pre-season, Toby Greene is ready to go for Saturday's AAMI AFL Origin game.
The increasing costs associated with expensive sports rights have prompted Kayo to lift fees for its premium service, prompting a warning from the AFL Fans Association.
The AFL is pleased to announce a price freeze on general admission tickets for all matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium across the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Caleb Serong might be playing for Victoria this week, but his new contract will tie him to Fremantle until the middle of the 2030s. Essendon has turned its vice president into its new CEO, and Melbourne suffers a nasty blow on the injury front.
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.
WA's last State of Origin captain Chris Waterman is relishing the prospect of the concept's reboot — and can't wait to see his son Jake donning the famous black swan for the clash. .
Premiership forward James Harmes has announced his retirement.
Max King has suffered another injury, further frustrating the St Kilda key forward's bid for an AFL return.
Josh Gabelich takes a closer look at the captaincy situation at Brisbane.
Harry Sheezel has revealed his positional plans for the season and shed light on the area of his game he went about improving most in the summer.
Carlton might have recommitted to Michael Voss, but he’s under more pressure than anyone as we enter the new season. Coaches, of course, rate highly among those under the pump, but they’re not the only ones under heavy scrutiny.
Dustin Martin could be set for a return to football in Western Australia.
Scans have confirmed the severity of George Wardlaw's hamstring injury.
AFL superstars Nick Daicos and Bailey Smith are among those who’ve been snubbed of their usual player numbers for the return of State of Origin.
Donovan Mitchell declared the Cleveland Cavaliers are operating within a championship window following the acquisition of James Harden, embracing the heightened expectations after Monday's 119-117 comeback victory over the Denver Nuggets.
Ingram, 28, will make the All-Star Game for the first time since 2019-20.
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named as the replacement for injured Warriors star Stephen Curry for this weekend's NBA All-Star Game.
The 13-win Indiana Pacers have the second-worst record in the NBA. This has been a lost season for a team without its centerpiece in two-time All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has selected Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram to replace Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Tuesday. Ingram is now an All-Star for the second time in his 10-season career.
Brandon Ingram has been named as an injury replacement for Stephen Curry in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Ingram, who was traded to the Toronto Raptors at last year's trade deadline, will be an All-Star for the second time in his career.
Since starting the season 15-4, in part thanks to a seven-game win streak down the stretch of November, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to stack more than three wins in a row.
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan slammed a water bottle during a third-quarter timeout as frustrations mounted in Monday's 120-94 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
When it comes to the Aspiration probe: "We know it's out there. We know at some point there'll be a decision made," Lawrence Frank said.
The 6-foot-10 sharpshooter struggled early in his freshman season but has recently shown what all the preseason top-5 buzz was about.
HOUSTON — Shortly after the final buzzer sounded in the Hornets’ 109-99 road triumph over the Rockets on Thursday — their eighth straight win and longest streak since 1999 — the Charlotte conglomerate retreated to its corridors.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
With Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ivica Zubac being moved at the deadline, why did they go to lottery-bound teams instead of contenders?.
Let's revisit the first 365 days of the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles and examine how the Lakers can return to championship contention.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic made his long-awaited return to the court in a G League game on Monday. In a victory for the Oklahoma City Blue over the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Topic played 16 minutes. The 20-year-old guard scored seven points on 3-of-5 shooting and dished out seven assists.
Nigel Hayes-Davis is headed back to the EuroLeague, with multiple clubs interested in signing the veteran forward. Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel and Fenerbahce in Turkey are the leaders to sign Hayes-Davis.
LeBron James says the Lakers are not a "championship team" after losing to the Thunder.
The Phoenix Suns are expected to waive guard Cole Anthony. The Suns acquired Anthony, along with Amir Coffey, in a salary-clearing trade that sent Nick Richard to the Chicago Bulls and Nigel Hayes-Davis to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Pat Spencer doesn't care who is in front of him, he's going to give it everything he's got.
With the return of NHL players to the Olympics, Canada is favored to win the gold medal at +115 odds followed by the U.S. at +175, per DraftKings.
Plus: A potentially seismic injury to a Canadian star.
Nylander was absent from practice on the eve of Sweden's Olympic men's opener with what the coach called "a maintenance thing.".
Poulin, the greatest women's hockey player of all time, was injured in Monday's game versus the Czech Republic.
While on a vastly different scale, Slafkovský is like the Sidney Crosby of Slovakia, and this could be his breakout moment.
Just tuning in to hockey again for the first time in a long time? Get caught up here with all the key intel.
Gregory Shamus via Getty ImagesMilan storylinesBest American roster yet? Canada has dominated Olympic men's hockey since the NHL begin sending players in 1998. The U.S. has lost both times they were close to gold, both times to Canada.
Welcome to the third edition of this year’s NHL Awards Watch, conveniently timed at the league’s Olympic break.
There are 21 NHL goalies on Olympic rosters. How has the play of each been trending in recent weeks?.
Lindy Ruff's hockey journey began in Warburg, Alberta, and led to a career in the NHL as a player and coach spanning over 40 years.
Olympic hockey is a wild ride. What matters is how you handle adversity and improve as a team.
Where could Robert Thomas, Nazem Kadri, Shane Wright and Dougie Hamilton end up by the deadline? Our insiders' picks.
In a best-on-best tournament, it's clear the weak link for Canadian men's hockey is in the net.
Why Canada and the United States lead the pack, what to expect from the other 10 teams at the tournament and more.
There are minor changes from the way NHL games are run, mostly involving overtime rules.
The expected top contenders in men's hockey face opposite conundrums in net over such a short tournament. Let's break it down.
Men’s Olympic hockey starts Wednesday, with 12 nations competing in this year’s tournament. The NHL is allowing its players to participate for the first time since 2014, making this one of the most anticipated events of the Games.
Marie-Philip Poulin's status for Canada's highly anticipated matchup with the United States on Tuesday is unknown.
The Americans remain undefeated in the preliminary round of the Olympics after a 5-0 win over Switzerland on the eve of Canada vs. USA.
Poulin was hurt on Monday, leaving her status in doubt for a much-anticipated showdown between the Canadians and Americans on Tuesday.
Pakistan avenged their shock loss to the United States in the previous tournament with a comfortable win in Colombo.
"We've always been entertainers, and England has also been entertaining," Sammy said.
Shadley van Schalkwyk and Shubham Ranjane were impressive for USA again, but they never came close to threatening Pakistan.
Off-spinning all-rounder Cole McConchie to join the squad in India as a travelling reserve.
India opener Abhishek Sharma is still struggling with a stomach bug.
India's assistant coach says the team has not been affected by the uncertainty around the fixture.
Both teams are coming off wins in their opening fixtures of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
"Many people look at West Indies and all the issues that we have. So they don't really give us much of a chance".
PCB chairman said Pakistan only advocated for Bangladesh during the boycott standoff with the ICC.
Former England captain turned administrator leaves after more than 18 years at the organisation.
Thirty years ago, the NSW Waratahs played their first match as a professional rugby team, as the Super 12 competition kicked off a new era for the game.
England have made two changes ahead of playing Scotland on Saturday in the Six Nations with Maro Itoje returning to captain the side.
David Humphreys, Irish rugby's high performance director, says the humbling defeat in Paris "has to be fuel" for the rest of the Six Nations.
Steve Borthwick has called on Scotland supporters to lay off Gregor Townsend before the Calcutta Cup on Saturday, pointing out that his opposite number is his nation’s most successful coach of the professional era.
Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Edinburgh.
As pressure builds before Calcutta Cup, Scotland’s coach may well have reached the point of diminishing returns. The witty Anglo-American author Ashleigh Brilliant passed away last September at the age of 91, but his best lines are timeless.
Anna Powell, granddaughter of the rugby legend Barry John, has moved to Wales from Australia with a dream of playing top-level football.
France fly-half Anthony Belleau extends his contract with Northampton Saints beyond the end of this season.
Ireland and Scotland under pressure? Can England halt Murrayfield hoodoo? All the talking points ahead of the second round of Six Nations matches.
Everything you need to know ahead of Ireland against Italy in Dublin.
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 Patriots promoted their Color Rush uniforms to full-time status and added a matching road design rather than adopting a modernized version of their previous set.
One of the most audacious bids for an Olympic medal in recent memory ended in heartbreak Sunday. Just 13 seconds into her run, Lindsey Vonn appeared to catch her pole on a gate, causing her to crash and break her left leg. That’s the same leg Vonn tore her ACL in less than two weeks ago.
For the second year in a row, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets in the Eastern League, will base an alternate identity on an obscure Blue Law from their home state. Last year, the team played as the Bathtub Donkeys, commemorating a law that makes.
Teal jersey uses elements from Marlins' original identity, which was used from 1993 to 2011; will be worn for Sunday home games throughout 2026 MLB season.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods, High A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays in the South Atlantic League, will try to bring their team a little luck this season with an alternate identity based on the rare white squirrel. Since they were first spotted in Kentucky about a century ago,.
The Wichita Wind Surge, Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in the Texas League, will play select games in 2026 as the Wichita Honkers. The alternate identity recognizes the city’s “unofficial traffic controllers,” Canada geese.
Elena Rybakina captured the 400th match-win of her career Tuesday, defeating Wang Xinyu in straight sets for the third time in three meetings to reach the third round in Doha. She'll face Zheng Qinwen, who defeated Alycia Parks in three sets for her second straight win to begin 2026.
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.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 Induction Celebration schedule of events.
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.
Sebastian Korda earned his 150th tour-level win and a measure of revenge with a crisp opening performance Monday night at the Nexo Dallas Open.
Alex Eala is the first tennis player from the Philippines to break into the WTA top 40 rankings.
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.
Behind 20 aces and 43 winners, Zheng Qinwen came back to beat Sofia Kenin in a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in her first match since September. Afterward, she addressed the media with an insight to her recovery and return to tennis. Here are the top questions.
Sara Bejlek had the week of her career, winning Abu Dhabi for her first career title. Sorana Cirstea prevailed at home, Katie Boulter added a fourth title, Alexandra Eala had an incredible comeback and more highlights from last week on tour.
Tereza Valentova scored her second win over Alexandra Eala in the past six months to set a second-round meeting with Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open.
Abu Dhabi champion Sara Bejlek has jumped from outside the Top 100 into the Top 50 for the first time after capturing her first title, while Cluj-Napoca semifinalist Oleksandra Oliynykova is up to a new career high.
Alycia Parks overcame a first-set shutout to defeat Diana Shnaider while Magdalena Frech saved three match points to upset Liudmila Samsonova. Plus, Vera Zvonera earned a statement singles win. Here are the best moments from Day 1 of the main draw in Doha.
For Sara Bejlek, a quiet moment at match point opened the door to something much bigger in Abu Dhabi, where an eight-day run reshaped belief, confidence, and the season in front of her.
Amanda Anisimova enters the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open as the reigning champion after her first career WTA 1000 title in Doha last year. At media day, she reflected on that 2025 win while Elena Rybakina discussed riding the momentum following her second Grand Slam title.
Lilli Tagger’s bold decision to switch to a one-handed backhand as a preteen is now paying off, with the Austrian rising rapidly through the ranks. Coached by 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, Tagger reached her first WTA 125 final in Mumbai and is dreaming even bigger.
Arsenal are top of the league, fighting for trophies in four competitions and at the same time £64m striker Viktor Gyokeres looks to be finding his feet in north London.
Inter star pilloried after their Champions League final trouncing by Paris Sant-Germain in May is showing his true worth now.
Barnett, 76, also wants the complaint against him in the United States dismissed.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says this season is the toughest he has had as a manager "by a mile" and his side are "not performing to Liverpool's standards".
The list for most assists in a single Premier League season is so full of legends it inspired us to build this quiz.
With Arsenal playing twice this week in FPL, a triple-up on their assets is a no-brainer - and why not captain Mr Reliable, Gabriel?.
After an impressive start to life at Newcastle, what has happened to Nick Woltemade?.
Why Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is proving Ruben Amorim was wrong to keep ignoring him.
Too often mid-tier clubs hit a ceiling in the elite and, whether through ownership issues or poor recruitment, find themselves spiralling.
Spurs and Newcastle have had flaws ruthlessly exposed in the Premier League this season - can Thomas Frank and Eddie Howe fix them?.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday evening at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California — a result sportsbooks were happy to see.
Patriots QB Drake Maye, who said he took a pain-killing injection for his right throwing shoulder before Super Bowl LX, will not require offseason surgery.
Drake Maye says he will not need offseason surgery on the right shoulder that drew lots of attention ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl LX loss to the Seattle Seahawks. "Time is the best healer," Maye told reporters on Tuesday. "Just need time off.
New England Patriots rookie offensive lineman Will Campbell raised eyebrows after he declined to take part in interviews following the team's 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60. Campbell struggled in the contest, giving up 14 quarterback pressures in the loss.
There are no surefire free agent QBs available this March, and the draft class has only one first-round lock. So what now for NFL teams that might need a quarterback?.
The biggest offseason storylines for 2026, including players who might retire or be on the move.
Former Giants head coach and Super Bowl-winning assistant Ray Handley died last week. He was 81.
At its best, a Daboll offense calls for quick passes to slot receivers and deep play-action throws.
How will Cleveland's new head coach meld his scheme to the quarterbacks and their differing skill sets?.
Some conference championship rings fetch big bucks. Others wind up collecting dust on a closet shelf. Players share mixed opinions on the NFL's sparkly consolation prize.
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald managed to build on the culture the team had before his arrival while adding new ideas of his own.
The Seahawks ended the season like they played most of it — dominating on defense. They claimed the top spot in the season's final rankings.
The Athletic asked nine NFL coaches and team executives to rate the 10 head-coaching hires this offseason.
The 2025 Patriots will be remembered for reaching the Super Bowl, but there was also something special about their positivity and energy.
Mike Macdonald's early blitzes exposed a protection scheme that allowed Seattle to take a lead and cruise to victory.
With Super Bowl 60 behind us and the NFL combine on the horizon, here's an updated breakdown of the best prospects in the 2026 class.
Scroggins' 60.5 sacks rank third on the Lions' career sack list, and he helped Detroit reach the playoffs five times in his 10 seasons.
The Raiders hired Klint Kubiak. Here's what that means for Las Vegas, plus what's next in the offseason.
49ers defensive lineman Keion White underwent surgery Monday after he was shot in the ankle in San Francisco hours after Super Bowl LX concluded.
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.
Duran cut short his season-long loan at Fenerbahce and will spend the second half of the season at the Russian club.
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has said that the scoreless draw at home to Oxford United was a "frustrating result". Despite the visitors being reduced to 10 men late on, the Sky Blues were unable to take advantage as their winless run in the Championship extends to three matches.
It is hoped the Colombian star's arrival can reenergize the Minnesota region.
The Canadian veteran is headed to MLS after a few years spent with the Portuguese power.
The move by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is designed to protect domestic clubs from losing young players to teams abroad.
After years of links and courtship, James Rodríguez to MLS is not that surprising. But to Minnesota?.
After posting on Instagram about his search for a Nexo Dallas Open doubles partner, Ben Shelton said he received "100s of DMs" from potential teammates.
Tomas Martin Etcheverry made a winning start on his return to the IEB+ Argentina Open on Monday. The Argentine, competing in the main draw in Buenos Aires for the fifth consecutive time, earned a 6-3, 6-4 win over Italian qualifier Andrea Pellegrino. "It was an incredible match.
American Colton Smith and Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli successfully defended ATP Challenger titles on Sunday. The 22-year-old Smith dropped one set all week en route to winning the Cleveland Open while Ugo Carabelli won an all-Argentine final on home soil in Rosario.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard announced the end of his partnership with long-time coach Emmanuel Planque on Sunday. Since beginning their work together, Mpetshi Perricard captured his first two ATP Tour titles, triumphing in Lyon and Basel in 2024, and climbed to a career-high No.
Ugo Humbert delivered a clutch deciding-set performance on Monday to earn his maiden win at the ABN AMRO Open, where he upset former champion Daniil Medvedev 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3. Relying on his slippery left-handed serve and rock-solid defence under pressure, Humbert saved all six break points he faced in the final set, according to Infosys ATP Stats.
Mark Hodgkinson, the former tennis correspondent of The Daily Telegraph from 2005 to 2011 and an award-winning author, has died unexpectedly at the age of 46. Hodgkinson was taken ill at his home on 4 February and passed away in hospital the following day.
Arthur Fils’ smile said it all in Rotterdam. After months of rehab, doubt and patience-testing days away from the Tour following a stress fracture in his lower back, the Frenchman is back where he belongs and ready to compete, chase wins and feel the buzz of the sport once again.
Novak Djokovic is no stranger to excellence, and on Sunday evening he found himself appreciating it from a different perspective. Just seven days after reaching his 11th Australian Open final, where he fell to World No.
Felix Auger-Aliassime has climbed in the PIF ATP Rankings after he successfully defended his title at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier. ATPTour.com looks at the movers of the week as of Monday 9 February.
It is rare that you will find a Croatian and a Frenchman in a barbecue restaurant in Dallas, Texas.
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
North Dakota State, which has won 10 of the last 15 FCS national titles, has joined the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Arizona has signed football coach Brent Brennan to a two-year contract extension through the 2030 season that will pay him $4.7 million annually.
Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers teammates at a pro day.
Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled.
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.
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.
Stay up to date with all the action from the Sepang Test as MotoGP action in 2026 ignites.
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.
We take a look back at some of the best off-season moves that paid off in 2025.
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.
St. John's outlasted Xavier 87-82 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, giving coach Rick Pitino his 904th career win on the court to pass Roy Williams for third place in Division I history behind Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim.
Mikel Brown Jr. had 10 3-pointers and scored an ACC freshman single-game record 45 points as No. 24 Louisville routed NC State 118-77 on Monday night.
Flory Bidunga had a double-double, and No. 9 Kansas defeated top-ranked and previously unbeaten Arizona 82-78 on Monday night.
No. 9 Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 overall pick in this summer's NBA draft, missed Monday's game against No. 1 Arizona because of illness.
The former two-way NBA player's request to keep playing for his old college team was denied. Here's what it means.
An Alabama circuit judge on Monday denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center's college eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said Monday a team staffer injured during a court-storming after a last-second loss at rival North Carolina is OK but had a bloody lip and was caught up under fans.
Arizona remained firmly atop the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week, while Houston jumped back into the top 5.
The latest Top 25 poll is out, with a reshuffled top 5. What's next for the ranked teams?.
The Bay Golf Club got in the win column on Monday night to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Cameron Smith on Tuesday led a chorus of discontent over LIV Golf’s standing with the peak world ranking body, saying a landmark OWGR ruling is merely a positive step that falls short of total justice.
Neal Shipley made a little golf history Monday night, recording the first hole-in-one in TGL, the tech-infused golf league in its second season.
Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot into the water.
Hideki Matsuyama endured a gut-wrenching collapse with unruly crowd behaviour in the spotlight as Chris Gotterup won the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.
Patrick Reed continued his impressive cruise round The Gulf as he won the Qatar Masters by two strokes on Sunday.
Patrick Reed capped off his remarkable month in the Middle East by winning the Qatar Masters.
Hideki Matsuyama was thrilled to play with fellow Japanese player Ryo Hisatsune in the final pairing at the Phoenix Open and hoped they could do it again.
A back nine surge has kept Min Woo Lee’s hopes of winning the Waste Management Phoenix Open alive with one round left to play at TPC Scottsdale.
Australia’s Elvis Smylie made quite the entrance to LIV Golf, winning his debut event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning AEST.
After losing a tough one to Illawarra, the league-leading Adelaide 36ers returned to form on Saturday by defeating Melbourne. That impressive victory at John Cain Arena ended a stretch in which the Sixers had lost five of their past seven games.
Isobel Borlase has won the WNBL26 Suzy Batkovic MVP award, recognising her amazing season and cementing her status as one of Australia's rising hoops stars.
The Marketplace presented by Paywise - Salary packaging & novated leasing. The NBL is heating up on and off the court. Jack Heverin, Pete Hooley and Olgun Uluc break down the biggest coaching rumours, contract talks and player movement, as Pre-Agency begins.
The upcoming off-season looms as one of change for the NBL coaches, with a lot of movement expected across the league. One club that won't have to experience that is South East Melbourne, who, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, are preparing a landmark deal for Josh King.
Winners of eight of their past nine matches, the Perth Wildcats are as in-form as any team in the Hungry Jack’s NBL competition. This run has vaulted John Rillie’s side into the all-important top four, with just two rounds remaining.
While the individual battles of Sunday’s fiery contest between South East Melbourne and Sydney took most of the headlines, the game itself, especially in the first half, was electric. Both teams traded blows in a back-and-forth contest that felt like Playoffs fixture.
Indiana Pacers rising star Johnny Furphy will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season after sustaining an ACL injury. The Melbourne talent suffered the injury during Monday’s clash with the Raptors in Toronto, with a subsequent MRI by the club confirming the right knee injury.
Counting down the Top 10 plays from Round 20 of the NBL26 season, presented by Spalding. Watch the full video below.
Andrew Bogut has come to the defence of Brian Goorjian, likening the heated exchange with Owen Foxwell to what he described as an “everyday thing in the NBA”. The former Boomers centre took to Instagram to share his view on the second-quarter confrontation between the Sydney Kings coach and the South East Melbourne Phoenix young gun, during which Goorjian was clearly heard on the broadcast directing expletives at the 22-year-old.
Things heated up between the Phoenix and the Kings in Round 20, and NBL Overtime is on deck to break it all down - plus who’s leading the MVP race, Sydney’s Finals credentials, Adelaide’s bounce-back, Melbourne United’s slide, and plenty more. Watch Overtime, every Monday from 7pm AEST..
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.
WNBA players' union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time, but she remains confident that games will be played in 2026.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Brionna Jones suffered a meniscus tear last week while playing for USK Praha but should be ready for the WNBA season.
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
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The WNBA and the players' union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward.
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.