How Hamilton bounced back by ‘unplugging from the matrix’
Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.
Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.
Racing Bulls on paper had a great weekend in Barcelona-Catalunya, with both drivers scoring points as they continue their pursuit of Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship.
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday in Barcelona. Now second in the standings, could he mount a serious championship charge in 2026?.
Pierre Gasly regained P3 in the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review by Alpine.
A pitch at the same venue had received an unsatisfactory rating from the match referee ODI between USA and Netherlands last week.
Three debutants and five changes for England, following victory in Lord's Test.
Former captain returns to role he relinquished in 2022, with Stokes' return to the job far from certain.
England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas.
Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian and Motherwell will find out their first opponents in European qualifying on Wednesday, but who might they face?.
Portugal have never reached the final and their best performance was in 1966 but this squad can go all the way. By Opta Analyst When it comes to Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo dominates the conversation.
If you are looking for major impact … power forward is not where it’s at. Still there are some useful players and storylines on the free-agent landscape. Let’s break down the top power forwards who could be available on this year's free agent market.
The NBA has been exploring expansion to either or both of Seattle, Washington and Las Vegas, Nevada. That process could move forward with an official vote on expansion at the July Board of Governors meeting.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to the Miami Heat for years. This time around, it seems like a potential deal is closer than ever, given Antetokounmpo's readiness to leave Milwaukee. However, the Bucks aren't in love with the Heat's trade offers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has given indications that he's willing to extend with the Boston Celtics if he's traded to the team. While Boston reportedly remains interested in dealing for Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, there are some complications.
In myriad ways, James Dolan remained true to himself as the Knicks won the 2026 NBA title. The ring might ultimately be all that matters.
"Everybody wants to be the guy that scores the most, that puts the ball in the basket, and that's not everybody's path," Hart said.
Free agency officially starts on June 30, and we might have a lot of running in place this July.
Something special is going on throughout North America. We’re stepping outside to join others to partly root, root, root for the home team.
The Phoenix Suns opened contract negotiations with Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Fischer adds that opposing teams are operating as if the Suns will re-sign both players.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are working on a new deal for Ayo Dosunmu, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Wolves acquired Dosunmu from the Bulls at the trade deadline. The guard averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 24 regular season games with the Wolves.
Ohio State guard L.J. Smith announced that he was reclassifying into the class of 2026 and will join the program this upcoming season. Smith, a five-star recruit, was ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the 2027 class.
Federal prosecutors said that Rozier has already texted one person on the list of people he is not allowed to contact.
'Sirius' was Chicago Bulls’ lineup intro music for their home games during the entire six-championship reign of Michael Jordan.
Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young has emerged as a backup trade target for the Miami Heat in the event they are unable to land Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, sources Jake Fischer.
Walker Kessler has grown unhappy with the front office of the Utah Jazz over the handling of his restricted free agency, league sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Kessler, 24, was already frustrated after the Jazz declined to offer him an extension last summer.
Saturday night's conclusion to the NBA Finals enabled all 30 NBA teams, as of Sunday, to begin negotiations with their own free agents and contract-extension-eligible players.
The Knicks’ ticker-tape parade is scheduled for Thursday and will set out from Battery Park at 10 a.m. ET.
In the days, weeks, months and years following the New York Knicks' winning their first NBA championship since 1973, plenty of moments, stories and anecdotes will likely become the stuff of legend.
Karim Lopez’s two seasons in the Hungry Jack’s NBL are as strong as any of the highly talented players to progress through the Next Stars program. Across his two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, the Mexican talent increased his skills and stats across the board.
The growing strain between Kessler and the front office comes at an ironic time for the Jazz, who want to be prudent about a deal.
Since 1977, the NFL has had the ability to run two different drafts every single year. There's the NFL Draft, the one everyone knows — the one that saw the Las Vegas Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick.
The family of former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Aldon Smith will donate the lineman's brain to science and have it checked for CTE, per ESPN. Attorneys hired by Smith's family confirmed the news, saying the nature of Smith's death played a role in that decision, per ESPN."As with anyone who dies so suddenly at such a young age, we understand that there is a great deal of interest in and speculation about Aldon Smith's passing and we intend to get to the bottom of it," attorneys Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers and Wayne Kendall said Tuesday in a statement.
Sorsby will attempt to become the first QB taken in the supplemental draft since Terrelle Pryor in 2011.
Nick Sirianni has a gift for navigating one of the NFL's most challenging jobs, and he does it his way.
"I’m really not much into favorites at this time of year. ... (But) I get the hype with L.A. It sure looks like they’re going all in.”.
A week after Brendan Sorsby's NFL career seemed bound to start no earlier than 2027, the tides of NCAA and Big 12 powers shifted yet again Monday night. And off to NFL Supplemental Draft consideration Sorsby goes.
College football's new most controversial quarterback could be a pro prospect even sooner than you'd think.
Cincinnati likes the continuity the head coach and de facto GM provide, but the stakes will be high following an aggressive offseason.
The second-year edge rusher was at the team facility Monday and is expected to participate in mandatory minicamp this week.
We’re almost halfway between the completion of the 2026 NFL Draft and the start of the new college football season. Which NFL rookies are you still curious about? Which of next year’s draft prospects should be on your radar? Submit your questions below for Dane’s upcoming mailbag.
One of the New York Jets' bigger draft wins in recent memory is sticking around for the long-term. The team reportedly signed offensive lineman Joe Tippmann to a four-year, $66.4 million deal Monday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens didn't get the long-term deal he was seeking this offseason, but he won't let that become a distraction as the team ramps up for the regular season.
Concession prices are more than half the price of other World Cup venues — and it's all part of a 'fan-first' strategy.
The final week of NFL minicamps kicks off this week before teams break until training camps open in late July.
Nick Emmanwori was essential in the Seahawks' run to the Super Bowl title, while Colston Loveland is emerging as one of the NFL's top TEs.
The former San Francisco defensive end died Saturday. A retired pastor says he was "completely genuine and wanted to help.".
Following the death of former San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith on Saturday, details regarding the final day of his life are now being reported. Smith, who died at the age 36, was helping to deliver pizzas to a charity for homeless people when he was found unresponsive.
The former Missouri Tigers and 49ers star was an integral part of three straight NFC Championship Game trips for San Francisco.
Aldon Smith, a former San Francisco 49ers star whose NFL career evaporated amid a bevy of off-field issues, died Saturday, the Niners announced. He was 36 years old.The team's statement:. "We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith.
Breakouts! Leaps! It's that time of year to predict the big seasons ahead for young players throughout the NFL. I looked at all types of players from the 2024 and 2025 draft classes poised for a big, or bigger, season.
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
New Leicester City boss Russell Martin must show he is adaptable after recent failings, says ex-Foxes defender Matt Heath.
As Inter Milan step up their interest in Curtis Jones, a look at the decision facing Liverpool and Jones, whose contract expires next summer.
When the World Cup trophy is presented to the winner of the 2026 tournament on July 19, President Donald Trump will reportedly have a big hand in the ceremony.
BBC Sport Scotland pundits Neil McCann and Leanne Crichton are in Boston and are ready to answer - some - of your questions about Scotland's World Cup campaign.
Seven of the 10 European teams to have played at the World Cup so far have failed to win - is heat the issue?.
The head of fan group Football Supporters Europe says a lack of fan segregation at the 2026 World Cup shows Fifa has "lost control of their ticketing".
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gary O'Neil are among the leading contenders for the Ipswich managerial role.
Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento is out of England's World Cup campaign with a calf injury and is replaced by Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
The weather is set fair across the U.S. for all today's matches.
Gloucester-Hartpury sign France centre Gabrielle Vernier for next season from top tier French side Blagnac Rugby Feminin.
Cornish Pirates sign prop Jamie Clark for the 2026-27 season following his departure from Newcastle Red Bulls.
Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy says they need time to evaluate how to approach next season.
Ireland will travel to South Africa for two Test matches in October as part of the new WXV Global Series.
Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens to rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season.
Departing defence coach Laurie Fisher says winning the World Cup in 2027 will be a “massive hill to climb” for the Wallabies, and revealed two UK-based stars are in doubt for the first Test against Ireland in July.
Top-level rugby is fast becoming a different sport and finalists illustrate the domestic talent Borthwick needs to harness. For anyone who hasn’t yet watched them, the weekend’s two English Prem semi-finals were brilliant adverts for the sport.
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final with the Bulls at Croke Park.
A captivating pair of Prem semi-finals featured drama, defiance and thrown drinks in the stands as Exeter and Northampton prevailed.
31 year-old prop Thomas du Toit reflects on three seasons at the Recreation Ground as he returns to South Africa.
England coach Brian McDermott picks 10 uncapped players in an expanded 38-man squad before this year's World Cup - and recalls Man of Steel Jake Connor.
Wigan Warriors half-back Harry Smith signs a four-year contract extension to remain with the club until the end of the 2030 season.
“Parachute him in and parachute him out.”.
The second clash of the 2026 State of Origin series is upon us.
Gorden Tallis has fired up over the “hit piece” taking aim at Blues coach Laurie Daley on Tuesday ahead of Game 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
There is strong mail that, regardless of the result of the Origin series, this will be Laurie Daley’s last in charge of the Blues. Can he go out a winner?.
Parramatta star Junior Paulo has outlined the role sport plays in uniting Polynesian cultures as the Eels look to harness America’s Pasifika communities in Las Vegas next year.
Laurie Daley will silence the critics, including plenty from within NSW, if he can inspire his players to victory on Wednesday night.
Lone Scout's Fantasy Team List Analysis: Round 16 .
Maroons coach Billy Slater has put the Blues defence on high alert after warning that the electric Reece Walsh could be deployed almost anywhere in Origin II at the MCG.
The New York Mets, ranked fifth in the NL East with a 32-40 record, face the Cincinnati Reds, who are fifth in the NL Central with a 34-37 record.
The Chicago White Sox, ranked first in the AL Central with a 38-32 record, face the New York Yankees, who are first in the AL East with a 43-27 record.
Numerous San Francisco Giants pitchers faced criticism after inscribing Bible verses on their caps during the team's annual Pride Night on Friday. Now, MLB is cracking down on the practice, warning those players they could face "future violations" for writing on their uniforms.
We are less than a month away from the All-Star Game and less than two months away from the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
The 2016 MLB Draft yielded a handful of outstanding major-league players, but almost none of them were selected in that year's first round.
Their stadium is set to be completed on time, but the future Las Vegas Athletics know they have work to do to build a fan base and brand.
A lot can happen in a year, so this week we're taking a look back to see what we might be able to glean about what's to come.
MLB provided its first update on All-Star voting Monday, and to the surprise of few, Shohei Ohtani leads the way.
Nick Loggarakis via Getty ImagesOutfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the 13th Cub to hit for the cycle on Monday, completing the feat with a seventh-inning single in Chicago's 5-4 victory against the Colorado Rockies.Armstrong's hit drew a raucous response from the fans at Wrigley Field.
Crow-Armstrong is only the second Cubs center fielder since 1901 to hit for the cycle, joining Hall of Famer Hack Wilson (June 23, 1930).
Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker appeared in Friday's game with Bible verses written on their caps.
Marinaccio threw at Henderson as an apparent retaliation for a Xander Bogaerts beaning.
This year’s trade deadline will be full of known commodities. From the likes of Tarik Skubal and Aroldis Chapman to Joe Ryan and Freddy Peralta, there will be no shortage of big names swirling in the rumors over the next six weeks.
In early voting, fans are leaning heavily toward members of the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. When the New York Knicks snapped their 53-year championship drought this past weekend, it showed how long the fan base had been suffering before finally being able to celebrate a title.
In recent days, the 29-43 Giants have put out feelers on some of their players.
Strider, who missed the start of the season because of an oblique injury, received confirmation that he does not need surgery for now.
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The Red Sox dumped salary but weren't able to re-sign Alex Bregman. The Giants are a mess and Devers looks more like an anchor than a star.
The team has surged under manager Don Mattingly, but Phillies players admit that the same outcome could have happened under Thomson.
Joe Root has acknowledged England have “let ourselves down” with some “disappointing” behaviour in recent months.
England to make five changes amid injuries, paternity leave and nightclub antics.
Headingley will host Australia vs Bangladesh and India vs Netherlands before South Africa take on Pakistan in Birmingham.
Warwickshire head coach Ian Westwood says he is happy his side are among the County Championship title contenders.
Sri Lanka made three changes to the side that lost to England on Friday.
Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.
India won the first ODI against Afghanistan and are aiming to wrap up the series.
Strong form for Canterbury earns batter recall in an unfamiliar role at The Oval.
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work alongside Brendon McCullum.
"It is a healthy competition, and at the same time, how good is that for Bangladesh cricket team?".
Major updates to Ferrari's 2026 challenger at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix helped Lewis Hamilton storm to his first victory with the team.
McLaren reserve driver and reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the Haas Formula 1 team this week.
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
Lewis Hamilton well and truly banished the demons of 2025 by charging to victory in Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, reminding the F1 world of the talent and determination that took him to a record-equalling seventh world title several years ago.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies admits that the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was a "reality check" for the team, as neither Max Verstappen or Isack Hadjar troubled the leaders.
Williams had a weekend to forget in Barcelona-Catalunya, with neither car able to score on Sunday.
The Ferrari driver secured his first Grand Prix win for the Italian team to become the most successful driver in F1 history in Barcelona.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Relive the action from Barcelona at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – historic podiums, football frenzies, and more.
The reigning World Champion believes Ferrari has the best handling car on the grid in 2026.
The #73 will aim to get back in action this weekend, pending a final medical on Thursday.
The double MotoE World Champion will step into the Joe Rascal Racing fold in Assen, replacing Cody Wyman for the rest of the Bagger World Cup campaign.
Enjoy five Czech GP battles that we've had the pleasure of witnessing throughout the decades.
Audi failed to score in Barcelona-Catalunya, but there were some rather strange reasons as to exactly why Nico Hulkenberg could not finish in the top 10.
Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton grabbed a famous and very emotional win for Ferrari in Barcelona-Catalunya, breaking Kimi Antonelli’s streak of victories and reigniting the title fight with a dominant display.
F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discuss the impact that Lewis Hamilton's grand prix win in Spain could have on Ferrari.
Andrea Stella has offered his thoughts on where McLaren stand in the pecking order after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
The great and the good within Formula 1, as well as outside the sport, offered their congratulations after Lewis Hamilton's first Grands Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona last weekend.
Stunning Barcelona triumph has kickstarted veteran’s push to win a record eighth drivers’ championship but Kimi Antonelli still stands in way. When the soaring emotions began to settle one question remained.
Several Premier League clubs are interested in the Italy midfielder - but what has attracted them to the 26-year-old?.
The 24-year-old Netherlands international has attracted interest from Michael Carrick's side. Here's what to know about his career so far.
The Athletic's refereeing expert Graham Scott analyses the game that prompted Tuchel to call Turpin a "1/10" official.
There has been no contact so far with Newcastle but, if an agreement looks possible with the player, this is expected to follow.
A 'no a**-holes' mindset, overhauling facilities and some superstar players have sparked a stunning transformation.
Spain went into this tournament as our top-ranked team but their shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde means they drop four places.
The 5-1 loss to Sweden was enough for Tunisia to dismiss Lamouchi, who joins a small list of men to have been fired during the tournament.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
This is the latest across the game's biggest clubs in the 2026 summer transfer window.
The Spain left-back is moving from Stamford Bridge to the Bernabeu in a deal worth €60million, despite rival interest from Atletico Madrid.
Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft as the highest-touted prospect in more than a decade.
Serena Williams will make her Grand Slam return at Wimbledon later this month. Along with her sister Venus, Williams has been granted a wild card entry to the Wimbledon women’s doubles draw, the All England Tennis Club announced Tuesday morning.
The Horned Frogs will take on North Carolina in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29. The post TCU Horned Frogs Unveil New Black Alternate Uniforms For Ireland Game appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Stars’ $3 billion arena and mixed-use development project in Plano, Texas, isn’t just about the NHL team getting its own facility, but a bet on the future trends across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
New logo incorporates parent club's history with Inland Empire's auto racing heritage. The post Seizing the Crown: AHL’s Ontario Reign Roll Out ‘Brand Evolution’ Featuring New Logo, Jerseys appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Major League Baseball will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with special caps, jerseys, and socks worn league-wide on July 4. The caps feature a cream crown and the USA 250 patch, while the jerseys get a stars-and-stripes treatment for the first time in nearly a decade.
The Ottawa RedBlacks' new road uniforms are predominantly white, accented by red and black shoulder stripes carried over from the 2024 home set. The team debuts them at home June 20 against the Toronto Argonauts in a Whiteout Game.
The PWHL is coming off unprecedented attention after the Olympics, and it just added four new teams in its second expansion push. But going into only its fourth season, it is still nascent and looking to continue its breakout.
When the Egyptian national soccer team opens their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on Monday, June 15, their kits will look a little different than they did in the run-up to the tournament.
Following three days of a contract holdout, former Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady has signed with Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
Venus and Serena Williams will reunite in doubles at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card into the women's doubles draw. Roland Garros runner-up Maja Chwalinska headlines the singles wild-card recipients after her breakthrough run in Paris.
Donna Vekic won her first career WTA 500 title, Robin Montgomery won her first WTA title at any level, Serena Williams made her highly-anticipated return to the tour and more in the latest week in review.
After one of the most challenging stretches of her career, Donna Vekic reunited with a trusted mentor and rediscovered the form that once made her one of the tour's most dangerous grass-court players.
Donna Vekic turned a lucky-loser entry into the biggest title of her career, Robin Montgomery completed a stunning comeback from wrist surgery, and Serena Williams made her return to the doubles rankings after nearly four years away.
Mercedes-Benz and the WTA have introduced the Mercedes-Benz Signature Court. In collaboration with brand ambassador Coco Gauff, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a three-sided tennis court bearing the brand’s iconic logo, a first-of-its-kind fan activation ahead of the Berlin Tennis Open.
On a festive Saturday night at Sports Festival in Cluj-Napoca, a sold-out crowd turned out to celebrate one of Romania's greatest icons, Simona Halep.
After gaining entry into the tournament as a lucky loser, Donna Vekic used a dominant opening-set shutout to anchor a victory over Emma Raducanu, ending a two-year title drought with the biggest win of her career.
Robin Montgomery claimed her first WTA singles title at the Libéma Open after Barbora Krejcikova withdrew from the final because of illness. The 21-year-old qualifier, ranked No. 484, became the lowest-ranked WTA Tour champion since Elina Svitolina won Strasbourg in 2023.
Emma Raducanu put in overtime Saturday to reach her first final on home soil, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in the quarterfinals and Iva Jovic in the semis to set a Queen's title match against Donna Vekic. Vekic beat Katie Boulter earlier Saturday to reach her first final since 2024.
Shaking off four years of rust with a seamless straight-sets opening victory at Queen's Club, Serena Williams proved her athleticism is intact as she shifts to her next tournament alongside Karolina Muchova.
British wild card Katie Boulter and lucky loser Donna Vekic each won their respective doubleheaders Friday, highlighted by Boulter's upset of top seed Elena Rybakina. They meet in Saturday's semifinals at Queen's Club.
Iva Jovic scored her first career Top 50 win over American compatriot Amanda Anisimova in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, and feels she's getting better with every match.
We've rounded up the five best shots of the week from the HSBC Championships and the Libema Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Maja Chwalinska, who became the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final, is the clay-court Star of the Swing. She edged champion Mirra Andreeva in the fan vote. Marta Kostyuk, who won Madrid and had a 17-match winning streak, came in third.
Last year, Karolina Pliskova had to learn how to walk again following two surgeries on her left ankle. But the former World No. 1, who's in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, will return to the Top 100 next week -- and has an eye at an outside run at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams and six top 10 players will be in action at the Berlin Tennis Open next week as the Grass-Court swing continues. Here is everything you need to know.
Chris & Martina: The Final Set had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Wednesday night. The documentary, which chronicles Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's iconic rivalry and unbreakable bond, premieres on Netflix on June 26.
Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva pulled out of the Berlin Tennis Open, citing a change of schedule. Belinda Bencic and Victoria Mboko also withdrew because of continuing injuries.
Victoria Mboko has been forced to withdraw from the HSBC Championships doubles, where she was competing alongside Serena Williams, due to the left knee injury she sustained in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
Former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova is through to the Queen's Club quarterfinals, but not in the way she would have hoped, as Victoria Mboko suffered a hard fall late in the second set and was forced to retire from the match.
The reigning Champion arrives as the most recent winner as his rivals reload to reassert their speed.
Round 9 of the season is already upon us. Find out everything you need to know about the schedule this weekend!.
Marc Marquez's 100th Grand Prix win in Hungary saw the factory Ducati squad reach an impressive MotoGP milestone.
The British rider will be racing at the upcoming Czech and Dutch GPs as Zarco continues his injury recovery.
The Aragon Grand Prix is confirmed to take place in 2027 before the venue becomes a reserve circuit from 2028 to 2031.
The #49 undergoes a small procedure to fix the finger he injured in Barcelona.
8/22 Grands Prix, 72 points split the reigning World Champion up to Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi - the numbers, stats, rivals and Ducati management say it’s all to play for.
Milestone moments, opening lap drama and an epic duel: dive into the hottest topics from our trip to Hungary!.
The #89 will serve two long lap penalties in Brno after the multiple rider incident in Hungary.
It's 100 GP victories for the #93 as the champion and Acosta go head-to-head in a dramatic Balaton battle that sees Martin, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio, Fernandez, and Aldeguer crash at Turn 1.
The Western Bulldogs have emerged as the AFL club most determined to help take Australian rules football to India, with their CEO leading a push for the league to one day stage a match for premiership points in the world’s most populous country.
North Melbourne duo Zac Fisher and Wil Dawson have been disciplined by the club for their behaviour following the club’s historic 124-point loss to Fremantle in Round 13, it has been revealed.
Zak Butters represents a game changer for the Bulldogs, in that he would make Luke Beveridge’s presence next year mandatory, irrespective of results this year.
Paul Curtis has had another unsuccessful trip to the AFL Tribunal, which upheld his latest three-match ban for a tackle that left an opponent with concussion.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Kangaroos gun Paul Curtis will miss the next three games after his dangerous tackle ban was upheld at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Collingwood will face Port Adelaide - and Zak Butters - on Saturday night as it looks to move back up the ladder.
A number of potentially finals-shaping matches highlight round 15.
Kozzy Pickett regularly commutes to Darwin to visit his young daughter.
Jeremy Cameron's hip and arm issues won't stop him from playing against Fremantle.
North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis was offered the ban after his tackle last Saturday left West Coast’s Hamish Davis with concussion.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
The AFL has written to clubs on Tuesday to reinforce several rules of the game.
The AFL has issued a rule reminder to all 18 clubs, while there’s fresh doubts over Bobby Hill’s future.
Matthew Lloyd's advice for St Kilda young star Mattaes Phillipou.
Disgruntled Essendon stars should be shown the door, says Matthew Lloyd.
Like his Crows coach, I’m in complete awe of what Jordan Dawson is doing on the footy field this season, considering his circumstances.
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick insists he’s leading a happy playing group, declaring “there’s no better place to be” than at an under-fire AFL club.
Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
Jimmy Bartel believes Collingwood is making the right call going after Lachie Neale.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
Queensland’s most influential enforcer has suffered the cruellest of heartaches. Those close to him believe it will fuel a heroic State of Origin arc.
A host of injured players are set to return in what could double as State of Origin auditions after Game 2, with one star given a chance to make a surprisingly early comeback.
After farewelling Leichhardt Oval in style last Sunday, Wests Tigers will again feel the hometown support in Round 16 as they host the dangerous Dolphins at Campbelltown.
A daunting prospect for the 16th placed Titans as they host the rampaging Penrith Panthers, who have lost just once all season and sit three games clear at the top of the ladder.
Contrasting form for the two teams coming into Sunday’s match, with the Roosters looking to bounce back from a heavy loss, while the Sharks scored a confidence-boosting win over a premiership contender.
If the Dragons are to avoid the first wooden spoon in joint venture history the climb out of the cellar needs to start on Friday night in Newcastle.
Back at home after their first bye of the season, the Storm will be looking to build in their recent run of winning form when they host the Raiders.
The Bulldogs are determined to keep the momentum rolling on Saturday night when they collide with the high-flying Sea Eagles at Accor Stadium. .
History will be made on Sunday afternoon when the Warriors take on North Queensland in the first NRL match at the new One NZ Stadium in Christchurch. .
Remember Jordan Martinook's bizarre penalty shot? What about the world's longest goal review, or Vegas getting fined a draft pick?.
With a weak free-agent class this summer, teams should look at making a savvy move for RFAs who won't break the bank.
The Athletic polled 65 of this year's draft prospects and the results were insightful, candid and revealing throughout.
Tortorella seems likely to seek a return to Vegas, but the situation requires plenty of evaluation.
NHL front offices are more likely to bet on defensemen with premium physical traits than pure offensive ability.
The race to July 1 is on. With the Stanley Cup now handed out, teams enter a critical period for business.
It's often said that champions inspire copycats. But can rival franchises really replicate Carolina's unique path to success?.
With the PWHL Draft approaching, top prospects Edwards and Harvey will soon be on different teams for the first time in nearly a decade.
It won't be long until transactions and other offseason activity dominate the NHL's news cycle, and it begins sooner than you think.
Cronin will oversee the team's defensemen and penalty-kill unit, while Prospal will work with the forwards and the power play.
The 27-year-old Weiss has spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Avalanche.
With less than two weeks to go before the draft, we're expanding our staff mock to the full first round.
With the 2026 NHL Draft less than two weeks away, Corey Pronman is opening up the mailbag.
After their 3-0 defeat of the Golden Knights on Sunday night, the Hurricanes’ celebration in Las Vegas was a family affair.
"I think he is literally the most important thing we have in Carolina," Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon said of his coach.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Carolina just won the Stanley Cup and is already favored to win it again next year. Colorado and Vegas are close behind.
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The 37-year-old just became the oldest player ever awarded the Conn Smythe.
It's the first Stanley Cup win since 2006 for the Canes, who went to the conference final three times between 2019 and 2025.
The New York City mayor sits down with The Athletic to discuss his life-long passion for soccer — including his own college playing career.
A knee-jerk reaction to the U.S.'s World Cup draw still lingers six months later and serves as the unlikely backdrop to Friday's match.
Mbappe's game has changed a lot since he was a teenager at Monaco, but a burning desire to win and improve has been there from the start.
If you spent Monday afternoon squinting at a map of West Africa, well, you were not alone. Cape Verde, a speck of 10 islands in the Atlantic, walked into Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for its first World Cup match ever and walked out with points against the European champions, Spain.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes signed coach Bruce Arena to a new contract on Monday that runs through the 2028-29 MLS season. Arena, the former U.S. men's national team coach, has helped turn the Earthquakes around since taking over before last season.
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It's no surprise that America's interest in soccer rises exponentially with the World Cup.
The host broadcaster aimed big for a much-anticipated occasion. Their coverage was bold, fun — and unmistakably American.
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The Sydney Kings are reportedly finalising a deal to re-sign one of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 champions. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, Torrey Craig is finalising a new one-year deal to return to the Harbour City.
The Illawarra Hawks announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed guard Johny Narkle on a new two-year deal.
It appears Melbourne United’s search for a new Head Coach will drag out even further, after their reported main target has decided to take up another European position.
Before being crowned as a 2025 NBA champion with Oklahoma City, former Next Star Ousmane Dieng was shining for the New Zealand Breakers. The French wing made 23 appearances for the Breakers during the Hungry Jack’s NBL22 Season, with the best coming in Round 19 against South East Melbourne.
The Brisbane Bullets have reportedly set their sights targeted on a European star as one of their imports for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, the Bullets are looking closely at Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velička.
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The New York Knicks’ run to the 2026 NBA championship was one for the history books, ending a 53-year title drought. That run had a distinct NBL flavour, with three former stars playing a role in the Knicks’ 4-1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year NBA championship drought on Sunday, defeating San Antonio 94-90 in Game 5 on Sunday. Playing a part in the Knicks’ success was former NBL Next Star Ariel Hukporti.
As the dust starts to settle on the 2026 adidas Eurocamp, NBL Next Stars Head Coach Phil Handy has had time to reflect on just how special his group’s victory was in Italy.
Mexico's Karim Lopez set the NBL alight in his first season with the New Zealand Breakers as a Next Star. Go behind-the-scenes of the 19-year-old's exceptional second season as he chases his NBA dream, helping lead the Breakers to the first ever Ignite Cup Championship in the process.
Despite men's netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.
This year's record-breaking Adelaide Thunderbirds are shifting their focus to the Super Netball finals, with a third premiership in four years on offer.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
A pair of potential top picks hit the scoreboard and a SA midfielder starred in the Marsh AFL National Under-18 Girls Championships.
Check out your club's list changes as injury replacement players are added ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW season.
How do AFLW venues impact game style? Gemma Bastiani takes a look at how the dimensions of a ground can dictate how a game looks.
St Kilda has opted for a young leadership group in 2026, led by 24-year-old Serene Watson.
Colin O'Riordan tells Gemma Bastiani about his love for coaching, Irish roots and dealing with imposter syndrome.
Tilly Lucas-Rodd says they didn't feel like they'd be valued at the Hawks going forward, prompting a switch to the Giants last off season.
Zarlie Goldsworthy says coach Cam Bernasconi has the trust and belief of the players during the club's development phase.
Nina Morrison and Becky Webster were Geelong's first and third ever AFLW draft picks, and the duo will lead the club as co-captains in 2026.
Inspiration from an unlikely source helped Chloe Molloy make the decision to focus on her own comeback from injury rather than leading the Swans for another year.
From where she grew up to the reason she carpools to training, there's plenty you might not know about Bulldogs forward Heidi Woodley.
The men’s Australian Open will be played at Peninsula-Kingswood Country Golf Club in the outskirts of Melbourne in 2027 with the city’s famous Sandbelt courses to also stage the 2029 and 2030 editions.
Phil Mickelson has reportedly been barred from a golf club near his San Diego home after he was accused of having an inappropriate interaction earlier this year with one of the establishment’s female employees.
There are growing fears for the immediate future of LIV golf after chief executive Scott O’Neil failed to guarantee the final four tournaments of the season would go ahead as planned.
Golf Australia have announced a historic move with the men’s Australian Open to partner with the PGA Tour for the first time.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
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The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.