Well-timed century hands McGrath a ton of confidence
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
The Jillaroos showed why they're the favourites to win a fourth-straight Rugby League World Cup in a big opening win over Samoa, but a small crowd in Sydney has left them urging fans to show up and support women's sport.
The two former U.S. attacking stars are in the spotlight after a visceral reaction to Donovan's podcast comments.
The NFL's investigation into Jacobs is ongoing and he can still be suspended at any time.
Dundon said moving the Trail Blazers from Portland — the team's home for 56 years — is "not a conversation.".
Benching McKenna on Thursday night was a mistake. The Leafs will only find success if the star rookie learns on the job.
Pettine, who was most recently an assistant head coach for the Vikings, has spent 23 seasons in NFL coaching circles.
Refusing a captain’s order usually guarantees a swift end to their stint in a side for a cricketer, but former Australian fast bowler Paul Reiffel was prepared to take that risk after finding himself in a position he never imagined on a South Africa tour.
Roosters powerbrokers have reportedly come to the table with a revised contract offer to re-sign Sam Walker, offering the talented halfback a whopping $1.5 million salary.
Maldonado was known for his defensive skills during his 15-year MLB career.
For Jack De Belin it’s easy to explain what pulling on the PNG Kumuls jersey means to him. .
Explosive new legal action against the team’s owner is attempting to dismantle its board and hand rank-and-file members effective control of the joint venture.
Captain George Williams says England will relish their "underdog" tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday.
France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.
Veteran York Knights winger Ben Jones-Bishop extends his contract through to the end of next season.
New-look halves pairing Tarryn Aiken and Jocelyn Kelleher led the Jillaroos to a 40-0 victory over Samoa to open the Women's Rugby League World Cup on Friday night.
Keeley Nizza races past some soft Samoan defence in Australia's RLWC opener.
Australia cruised to victory and didn’t concede a point, but they have plenty of room for improvement after they were frustrated by a brave Samoan side that lost no admirers on Friday night.
Samoan speedster Sua Fa'alogo scores his fourth try in the RLWC opener against France.
Brian To'o smashes a French player and Stephen Crichton picks up the loose ball to score.
A four-try haul from Sua Fa'alogo helped Samoa to a record-breaking 78-4 victory over France to open their World Cup account in style at CommBank Stadium on Friday.
Sua Fa’alogo scored four and had another disallowed as Samoa exploded out of the blocks on their way to a thumping win over France.
Samoan co-captain Jarome Luai and Junior Paulo lead a powerful Siva Tau during the pre-game against France.
The toast he ate for dinner ended up all over Allianz Stadium on Thursday night, but Reece Walsh deserves the biggest breakfast Sydney has to offer after he starred for Australia in their thrilling World Cup win over New Zealand.
ARLC boss Peter V’landys vowed to protect the PNG Chiefs over a challenge from rugby union and the franchise has had its first legal win.
Keano Kini is ready to step into the breach left by Kalyn Ponga’s arm injury, promising to 'play my own footy' should he be catapulted into the role against Cook Islands.
Jojo Fifita had three nations to choose from, but just days into Tonga’s World Cup camp, the Gold Coast Titans star is already seeing the importance of his decision.
A judge has turned down New Zealand Rugby’s bid for an urgent injunction after hearing that it could harm the new PNG team’s efforts to attract players.
Jack Bostock bagged a hat-trick on debut, but Reece Walsh was just as excellent in the World Cup opener – and he thanked his fellow Australian No.1.
What a way to kick off the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Manchester United head coach produced a masterclass in dialling down emotion before a tricky trip to Leeds. Michael Carrick returned his most impressive performance precisely when required as he took questions in the midst of the first crisis engulfing him as Manchester United’s manager.
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Two of our writers pick over the German’s contribution to Liverpool and what the £116m forward could yet produce. Some criticism has been OTT and a fee rising to £116m heightens demands but, yes, compared with his performances in Germany and for Germany Wirtz has underwhelmed at Liverpool.
Artificial intelligence has led to a social media trend of famous characters scoring Mesut Ozil's goal against Ludogorets.
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.
Lewis Koumas on breaking Steven Gerrard's record, seizing his opportunity under Andoni Iraola, and why he couldn't sleep after playing Manchester City.
FC United are hoping for FA Cup success, 21 years after being formed as a supporter-owned club following the Glazer family takeover of Manchester United.
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Real Madrid have again demanded the resignation of the president of La Liga after he compared the club’s efforts to discredit referees with the propaganda techniques of Nazi Germany.
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.
We take a look at your club's predicted best midfield combination for 2027 and rank the teams from 1-18.
Young and exciting, the Gold Coast Suns are having a breakout year under a highly credentialled coach who has rediscovered his love of football.
Clay Hall, Harry Schoenberg and Jack Williams have not been offered contracts for 2027.
West Coast recruit Jack Viney reflected on a quote from the late great Neale Daniher after being told to look elsewhere to continue his AFL career.
Steely Green and Oliver Hayes-Brown have been told they will not receive new deals at Richmond.
Ollie Lord has retired, while Ollie Lord and Tom Anastasopoulos have been delisted.
Ryan Gardner, Lachie McNeil and Nick Coffield have been told they will not receive new deals at the Western Bulldogs.
A 206cm ruck who was delisted with a year to run on his playing contract is reportedly a chance to be given an AFL lifeline.
Carlton's difficult off-season continues, with the Blues take action against defender Wade Derksen for high-range drink-driving in the Northern Territory.
The trade period is now well and truly over, leaving most AFL list managers with a very good idea of what their ideal starting side looks like heading into the 2027 season.
After being courted by Melbourne in her draft year, Bryde O'Rourke has reunited with Mick Stinear at Geelong.
Abbey Dowrick tried to fit in at school and nearly lost her footy dream in the process. Now, she's learning from her mistakes and taking the AFLW by storm.
Melbourne has qualified for finals after a thumping win over Richmond.
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round 10.
The teams are in for Sunday's matches in AFLW round 10.
North Melbourne is interested in delisted free agent Samson Ryan as the club looks to bolster its ruck stocks.
Carlton has handed Wade Derksen a three-game suspension after the defender was charged with drink-driving in Jabiru, in the Northern Territory, in September.
Wade Derksen won't play for Carlton until at least round four next year after he was caught drink-driving.
Daisy Pearce has thanked West Coast for its 'patience and understanding' after signing on as AFLW coach for a further two seasons.
Hawthorn has added Dion Prestia to its coaching lineup for the 2027 season.
Sixteen of the 43 players invited to the national combine originate from the Northern academies.
The race for finals heats up in round 10 as the Western Bulldogs and Carlton face off, while the Suns look to solidify a top-four finish.
Clubs have begun looking at where they would prefer to play home AFLW finals should they earn hosting rights.
The teams are in for AFLW round 10's matches.
The AFLW was made to wait for Ava Usher to show her wares but they're all on display now.
Anne Hatchard returns to Adelaide to face the Crows with her hot Gold Coast side.
Carl Dilena tells the W Show about review into women's program, possible assistance and a one-club mentality.
Who's the strongest AFLW side after round nine?.
A strong AFLW season on the back of its men's semi-final appearance has Geelong the club to beat for combined competitions' trophy.
Deanna Berry and Áine Tighe will take part in a study tour to the US to continue their coaching journeys.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is trying to push Seattle's expansion fee closer to the roughly $10 billion Las Vegas is expected to command. Every time the NBA has added multiple teams at once, each new franchise paid the same expansion fee.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones wrap up their preview series with the Atlantic division (Knicks, Celtics, Sixers, Raptors, Nets).
Joey and Janie Buss filed new court papers Friday opposing their sister Jeanie Buss' attempt to block the sale of the family's remaining Los Angeles Lakers stake. ESPN reviewed the 29-page filing in Los Angeles Superior Court.
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones wrap up their preview series with the Atlantic division (Knicks, Celtics, Sixers, Raptors, Nets).
Basket Zaragoza of Spain says Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is still under contract with the team for 2026-27 and is challenging his eligibility to play in the NBA this season.
The NBA is banning several types of bets this season, including parlays that combine unders on one player's stats, according to a league memo sent to sportsbook partners Friday. That type of parlay appeared in betting scandals involving Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, who drafted Aday Mara, say that no clearance is required and Mara should be able to play.
The Oklahoma City Thunder insisted Friday that rookie center Aday Mara is eligible to play for the team, despite claims raised by the lottery pick's former club in Spain that it would need to release him from the terms of the contract he signed with them as a teenager for him to be able to play in the NBA.The Spanish newspaper Heraldo de Aragón reported Friday that Liga ACB club Casademont Zaragoza claims it holds the playing rights to Mara — a 7-foot-3 center whom the Thunder selected out of Michigan with the No.
Several NBA stars have taken less-than-max money to help their teams stay under the punative second apron.
The league and the sportsbooks it works with have agreed to restrict bets on what it calls "single-event player markets.".
There is nothing quite as frustrating for a hardcore basketball fan as settling in on the couch, firing up NBA League Pass, and being hit with that dreaded message: "This game is blacked out in your area.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
The NBA and prominent sportsbooks have agreed to prohibit certain bets, including parlays involving the under on same player's stats, ESPN's Shams Charania and David Purdum reported Friday.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler could return from his torn right ACL between January and February, team sources told ESPN. The Warriors have never offered Butler in trade talks since the injury, the sources said. Butler tore his ACL on Jan. 19 against the Miami Heat.
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NBA teams are budgeting for expansion fee payouts from two new franchises, which adds pressure on the league to expand to Seattle along with Las Vegas, ownership sources told ESPN. Each team is expected to receive a distribution of $500 million to $600 million.
The NBA continues to move forward with plans for expansion. However, those plans may be taking an unexpected turn. While Las Vegas seems like a lock to get an expansion team, Seattle no longer seems quite as guaranteed.
Executives across the league gave their opinions on a variety of topics.
The Charlotte Hornets completed a set of transactions, as they continue to line up players for the G League affiliate. Charlotte signed-and-waived guard DaJuan Gordon to/from an Exhibit 10 contract. The Hornets then signed guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr.
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Caleb Houstan to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Blazers have an open roster spot, but it's likely Houstan will land with the Rip City Remix for the upcoming G League season.
F1.com takes a look at the data to determine which teams have moved forwards – and which have fallen behind – over the course of the 2026 season so far.
Ferrari have announced that Alba Larsen will become the first driver to contest a third campaign in F1 ACADEMY, continuing as part of the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy next season.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Oscar Piastri is returning to form after a difficult spell, praising his growing confidence behind the wheel of the MCL40.
Max Verstappen's victory in the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend was not only his first win at the venue, but also ensured the four-time World Champion moved a step closer to another record.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu tells Lawrence Barretto about the factors that encouraged the squad to sign Rafael Camara for 2027.
New Haas recruit Rafael Camara tells Lawrence Barretto about finding out he would join Haas in 2027 and the shoot-out test that he participated in to secure the seat.
Rafael Camara has secured a full-time seat in Formula 1 with Haas.
Williams have outlined plans for their 50th anniversary year in 2027, with a milestone chassis designation, an immersive experience in London and a fan-picked Silverstone car livery all set to feature throughout a calendar of special events.
F1.com looks at the qualities Rafael Camara has displayed so far that appear to make him the ideal candidate for Haas following news that he will join the team in 2027.
Lawrence Barretto assesses the reasons behind Haas' decision to sign rookie Rafael Camara to the team for the 2027 season.
Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027.
The final edition at Phillip Island will see Red Bull take top billing.
Toto Wolff has revealed that a conversation with Alain Prost early in his own Formula 1 career inspired the Mercedes Team Principal in how to deal with fractious relationships between his drivers.
How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.
Red Bull have confirmed that Laurent Mekies will continue his role as Team Principal through 2031.
Freddie Hunt has been speaking to Beyond The Grid about his father James Hunt, reflecting on his racing talent, friendship with Niki Lauda and lasting impact on Formula 1.
Max Verstappen triumphed in Singapore with Red Bull at the weekend, to take his maiden Grand Prix win at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Director Christin Freitag reveals how 1,300 hours of archive footage, interviews and music helped recreate Michael Schumacher's 1994 Formula 1 season.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.
Laurent Mekies apologised to Isack Hadjar after reliability struggles limited his performance at the Singapore Grand Prix.
If selected, Jaffer would be the chair of the selector's committee by virtue of having played the most Tests (31).
Debutant Niki Prasad was in an 82-run partnership with Deepti Sharma which helped India recover from 19 for 4 in the chase.
Death penalty | Sir Charles Evans | Tautological traps | Spousal annoyance | Placenames.
Bumrah is not part of the ODI squad, but will return to lead the attack in the two-match Test series.
The head coach believes his side has done well to challenge India and has 'ticked boxes that keep us in the conversation'.
England paceman Jofra Archer signs a one-year contract extension with Sussex.
Former Kent championship-winning bowler and local non-league footballer Alan Brown dies aged 90.
He did not travel with the SA squad from Durban to Gqeberha after the first match.
Scotland and Hampshire seamer succumbs to spate of injuries after decade-long career.
India went in with Anushka Sharma at No. 3, Harmanpreet Kaur at No. 4 and Niki Prasad at No. 5.
They’ve improved their lineout, the scrum, their defence and their attack. But if they can’t secure the high ball, they can’t beat the All Blacks.
Since being sacked as Wallabies coach in early 2023 to make way for Eddie Jones, Dave Rennie has never opened up about his time in Australia – and his contentious exit. Until now.
Munster Rugby defends the decision to play Saturday's European opener at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, amid criticism that tributes to Anthony Foley will be held away from Thomond Park.
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
England hooker Lark Atkin-Davies is to make her competitive playing return for Bristol Bears following the birth of her first child.
Tributes have been paid to Johannesburg Lions’ Hyron Andrews after he died in the team hotel on the eve of their Champions Cup game against La Rochelle.
Bath’s co-owner and ‘wily old fox’ on the need for Champions Cup change and the future of the Prem. It doesn’t feel like 16 years since Bruce Craig first shared his vision for Bath Rugby with the Guardian.
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Denis Leamy, Tadhg Beirne and Peter O'Mahony speak about Anthony Foley as Munster prepare to honour their former captain and head coach on the 10th anniversary of his death.
Toulouse have added Tommaso Menoncello, Northampton boast a phenom in Fin Smith while Cheslin Kolbe leads a Stormers dream team.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to offer details on Hurts’ health or whether the team has determined a course of treatment.
Baltimore will again lean on Huntley as the team travels to Cleveland to face the Browns.
Week 6 of the NFL season is already underway, which means it's time to research those bets in for the weekend's matchups.
The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime Thursday night, but it was not the best of displays from quarterback Bo Nix.It was a night where Nix recorded only 107 yards on 27 pass attempts and did not throw a touchdown pass while being sacked twice.
This week’s Sunday schedule rankings single out the games that could be a lot more fun than they look on paper.
Hasselbeck played in the NFL for 18 seasons, including 10 for the Seattle Seahawks, and made three Pro Bowls.
Herbert has previously had momentary lapses when he was careless with the ball, but never anywhere near his league-high rate in 2026.
Teammates, coaches and friends say Aiyuk would do anything to be on the football field, but it's unclear if he'll ever do that again.
Over the past decade, Henry has found himself in an invaluable yet inescapable role.
DENVER — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold didn't wait for a question when he met the media after Thursday night's loss. It's not like he didn't know what was coming.
Fitzpatrick's fellow Amazon Prime analyst Tony Gonzalez suggested Nix should be benched after Thursday's anemic performance.
Two fourth-quarter throws helped end Texas' perfect season last Saturday against Oklahoma. They also raised questions about the most famous QB prospect in college football.First came Arch Manning's pick-6 with 10:07 remaining, giving Oklahoma the lead.
The Broncos blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter but won in overtime after their second interception of Sam Darnold.
For the time being, Tanner McKee is tasked with steadying the Eagles' ship. And the waters around Philadelphia are getting pretty rocky these days.
Morris spent nearly his entire career with the Patriots, becoming the team's first Pro Bowler in its debut NFL season.
DENVER — Sometimes, going back to the basics is better than anything modern.
DENVER — The 2025 Denver Broncos weren't always pretty, but they kept winning game after game until they finished with 14 W's in the regular season. The 2026 Broncos are taking that blueprint and running with it. The Broncos haven't been aesthetically pleasing through six games.
The six biggest deceptions we were told before this season, from Los Angeles to Dallas.
Traveling with a superficial blood clot is generally considered to be low risk, though measures such as movement or compression can help.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest games of Week 6 of the NFL season.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite.
The BNB Ningbo Open serves as the second-to-last WTA 500 event of the season, and is currently headlined by Elena Rybakina, Elina Svitolina, Iga Swiatek and more. Here is everything you need to know.
Iga Swiatek continued her march in Wuhan on Friday, dispatching Ann Li 6-4, 6-1 to reach the semifinals and add another achievement to her résumé. The former world No. 1 will next take on Maja Chwalinska in a historic all-Polish semifinal.
Iga Swiatek will play Maja Chwalinska in an all-Polish matchup, and a resurgent Sonay Kartal will take on Jelena Ostapenko. We break down both semifinals in Wuhan.
Maja Chwalinska showed both creativity and grit to defeat Maria Sakkari in the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open quarterfinals advancing to her third career tour-level semifinal, second of the Asian Swing and first on outdoor hard courts.
After six months out with a back injury, Britain’s Sonay Kartal has surged into her first WTA 1000 semifinal, upsetting world No. 6 Elina Svitolina in Wuhan.
Zheng Qinwen will miss next week's Kinoshita Group Japan Open in Osaka, citing a continued shoulder injury. It's her second consecutive withdrawal following her milestone title in Beijing.
Iga Swiatek notched her 150th WTA 1000 win Thursday night in Wuhan, defeating lucky loser Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals for the second straight year. The win also strengthened her bid for a WTA Finals berth.
We're down to the final eight in Wuhan. Ann Li plays Iga Swiatek, Maja Chwalinska takes on Maria Sakkari, Elina Svitolina faces Sonay Kartal and Diana Shnaider plays Jelena Ostapenko. We break down the quarterfinal matchups.
Maja Chwalinska upset No. 10 seed Iva Jovic 6-4, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals at the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open on Thursday. The No. 16 seed will face former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari, who defeated wild card Mia Pohankova in straight sets, for a place in the semifinals.
Diana Shnaider has seen her best form over the past year and a half ever since working with Sascha Bajin. Thursday, she added to her strong results with her fourth career top 10 win.
Iva Jovic has enjoyed the sights in Beijing and Wuhan, and made a concerted effort to learn Chinese history.
Iga Swiatek was glowing in her red dress at the Wuhan player party. She explained how she picked it following her win over Magdalena Frech on Tuesday.
Ann Li let nine match points slip away, but she outlasted Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in 2 hours and 27 minutes to earn the biggest win of her career. The victory was Li's first over Sabalenka and sent her into the Wuhan third round for the first time.
Jelena Ostapenko saved three match points in the second-set tiebreak to upset Jessica Pegula in the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open second round.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula have been Top 10 fixtures for more than four years, and now they’re headed to a fifth straight WTA Finals. It’s a streak that’s easy to miss, until you look at the numbers.
Around the grounds in Wuhan, Karolina Muchova maintained her perfect 10-0 tiebreak record to the season in a gritty comeback win over Caty McNally. Maja Chwalinska also came back, but in contrasting fashion, and is set to meet Iva Jovic in the third round.
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff punched their tickets to the season-ending event in November, making it five straight appearances for both American stars.
Iga Swiatek defeated Magdalena Frech to record her 40th win of the season and move while Elina Svitolina rallied past Liudmila Samsonova in three sets at the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open as both players continued their bids to qualify for the WTA Finals.
Nine years ago, Maria Sakkari scored her breakthrough tournament. She still thinks about it to this day, and is on the verge of reaching the quarterfinals again in Wuhan.
If Philadelphia GM Daniel Briere doesn't want to make a rash roster move, where else could he look to remake the currently inept Flyers?.
The league's stars deserve their accolades, and they'll get them. But let's shine a light on some of this season's least-expected successes.
We're focusing on the ways the season's first few weeks have proven us wrong.
In this edition, we talk shot clocks, goalie fights and mouthpieces. Let’s see how many of you could make your case.
McKenna logged only 6:36 of ice time after Hiller glued the 2026 No. 1 pick to the bench after the 10:20 mark of the second period.
The last player to record back-to-back natural hat tricks was Petri Skriko with the Canucks in 1986.
Perron, who was an unrestricted free agent, will play for the eighth franchise in his career on a one-year, $850,000 contract.
Chris Ilitch spoke about the noise around the Red Wings, Dylan Larkin, the ongoing general manager search and the team's direction.
Toronto is sending Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan to Vancouver for Räty, a 23-year-old center.
Drop your questions here, and The Athletic’s Chris Johnston will answer a selection in his upcoming mailbag.
The Ducks signed the defenseman to a six-year, $43.2 million contract extension despite his having played only 14 career NHL games.
The gap between McDavid, Draisaitl and Bouchard compared to the rest of the team has never looked wider throughout Edmonton's strong start.
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Which team has the most players signed to a deal with six years or more remaining, including this year? Let's break it down.
Carlsson's contract was a game changer in the NHL. DeBrincat's new average annual value of $13 million per year is the latest evidence.
Let's analyze the uncertain futures of five big-name pending UFAs who haven't re-signed yet and see what their futures might hold.
The successful team has experienced a decline in season-ticket sales mixed with a shift in ticket-selling strategy.
The all-evening, all-32 event on Tuesday was "a complete success," according to the league — but there's still room for improvement.
A tennis player has to manage the pressure of competing alone, while a baseball player faces long stretches between moments of action.
Despite turmoil around two of the Red Wings' other stars, Detroit did well to ink a three-time 40-goal scorer to a long-term deal.
The Newfoundland Regiment are paying homage to their province’s military past with their new alternate jersey.
FC Barcelona is hoping their latest musician collaboration jersey is up to par.
The private sale of a game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan jersey from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals has set a new high-water mark for basketball memorabilia.
Thursday night's matchup brought to mind the Broncos and Seahawks' old AFC West battles as both teams wore throwback uniforms. The post Broncos Top Seahawks in OT as BOTH Wear Throwback Uniforms On Thursday appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Blades Brown is headed to the PGA Tour full-time in 2027 after becoming the youngest player ever to earn promotion from the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour—validating what he admits was a big risk leaving high school early and skipping college altogether.
Blake Griffin thinks the Clippers got the appropriate punishment for violating the NBA’s salary cap rules. Speaking to Front Office Sports on Wednesday, the former Clippers star said the punishment the NBA handed the Clippers “probably fits.”.
The courts contrast with each team's Statement Edition uniform and are inspired by Nike's new Standard Issue Collection with bold colors and oversized wordmarks. The post NBA Reveals New Team-Specific Court Designs For 2026 Emirates NBA Cup appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Sports-betting content provider SportsGrid is up for sale and has been getting pitched to potential buyers since this summer, Front Office Sports has learned. The buyer will likely be a sports betting or online gaming operator, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
The Chanticleers will dress like a '90s sitcom on Friday against App State, with new one-off uniforms pulling from Saved by the Bell, Fresh Prince, and the most famous disposable cup ever made.
The Atlanta Dream will open the full, 17,000-seat State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals, State Farm Arena and Hawks CEO Steve Koonin tells Front Office Sports. A Dream spokesperson confirmed. Tickets for both games will be publicly available for purchase starting Friday morning.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was told the club's decision to cut 60 jobs had been made to "achieve the success we want to create".
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.
Fulham are yet to win this season but there are at least a few mitigating factors for their results.
The ambitious duo can claim to have been hindered more than most by PSR. Does the Man City ruling change anything?.
After the club were found guilty of most of the charges against them, we contacted their sponsors to ask how they view the situation.
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says the focus should not be on him as his side searches for a first Premier League win this season against Hull City this weekend.
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.
BBC Sport's FPL expert Gianni Buttice looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing Fantasy Premier League managers heading into gameweek seven.
The centre-back criticised the Man United hierarchy live on TV and has since apologised. He is outspoken, emotional and hard to categorise.
Who do our writers back this week? Are they, the algorithm, a child or the subscribers top of the leaderboard? Here is The Athletic's guide.
CLEVELAND — Call Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson a throwback. In a game obsessed with launch angles, exit velocity and home runs, Simpson is making his mark by putting the ball in play, hitting for average and using elite speed to create havoc on the basepaths.
The Dodgers’ most expensive players wilted in the NLCS. Could L.A.'s loss be the start of a decline?.
The Dodgers consistently stressed prioritizing Ohtani's health for October, but he was hardly himself during the postseason.
Don’t call it a fairy tale, not when a team has won 110 times this year. Call it a chance to prove, at last, that Milwaukee can win it all.
Skubal was lined up to pitch a potential Game 5: 'I wanted the ball ... just get back to Milwaukee and see what happens.'.
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Has a team like the Brewers ever ousted a team like the Dodgers in a postseason series? I don’t think so. Let's run through it.
The two-time defending World Series champions have been dethroned, leaving them to ponder the changes that will come next.
The Brewers made big adds, and then layered important role players on top.
“You never know who is watching,” Heather Wilson said. “You never know what impact you can make on somebody else.".
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani took two small steps toward home plate.For an entire second, the sporting supernova believed he would get at least one more opportunity to reorient the most disappointing month of his professional life.
As planned, Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Miguel Rojas will retire after the 2026 season. Unfortunately for him, the 2026 season hardly ended the way the Dodgers had planned.
The team must balance maintaining what's left of this core with introducing young players into the mix.
The Brewers overcame an early deficit to reach the World Series for the first time since '82, ending the Dodgers' bid for three-peat.
Baseball's biggest star announced his arrival in this year’s postseason with a gargantuan three-run homer on Thursday.
It doesn't matter they weren't anyone's preseason favorite — or even an October favorite.
Halpin's home run on Thursday pushed the Cleveland Guardians to within two wins of their first World Series trip in a decade.
There will be no three-peat for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Guardians and the Rays both play a small-ball, run-prevention style of game. So far in the ALCS, the Guardians are doing it better.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have batted Shohei Ohtani second, fourth, fifth and sixth in their lineup across seven games this postseason. Now down 3-0 in the National League Championship Series, they have one more idea for him.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
More common now at Australian golf’s biggest events, like the PGA and Open, there was a time when international superstars didn’t need the showpiece events to visit these shores.
Jon Rahm has reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf, according to court documents, waiving all financial claims against the series in exchange for his name and image rights.
At the very top level of golf, the money can be eye-watering.
Rory McIlroy has again sunk the boot into LIV Golf amid the rebel tour’s collapse, pinpointing exactly what he thinks went wrong to leave the league bankrupt.
The PGA Tour of Australasia came back with a bang on the weekend following a thrilling finish to the WA PGA in Kalgoorlie.
The European Tour may have just put the final nail in the coffin for LIV Golf.
Blades Brown has made PGA Tour history, breaking a record previously held by Australian great Jason Day.
An emotional Justin Warren ended two years of torment with a serious foot injury to hold off a fast-finishing Daniel Gale for his first PGA Tour of Australasia win on Sunday.
Adam Scott has made his move at the US PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic on Saturday finishing an incredible six-under par.
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Eight seasons and five countries into his professional career, Zylan Cheatham knows the outside chatter comes with the territory. But that doesn’t make the criticism any easier to cop.
He might not have had Trevor Gleeson on the sidelines with him, but Bryce Cotton put in another match-winning performance, scoring eight of his 35 points in the last two minutes to lead the Adelaide 36ers to a 94-88 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian believes the NBL is as even as it’s ever been, and he says the hardest question in the League right now is working out who will finish at the bottom.
NBA greats Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin have backed a rejuvenated Ben Simmons to reproduce some of his best basketball, as long as the Australian veteran’s head is in the game.
Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle will miss Saturday night’s clash with the Sydney Kings with a foot injury.
Slow starts are nothing new for the Illawarra Hawks. They’re 1-6 to open the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, almost the same record they held at this point last year (2-6). Two seasons before that, they were 2-7. If there’s any solace for Hawks fans, it’s in that NBL24 campaign.
The Adelaide 36ers sideline will look a little different on Friday night as Senior Assistant Coach Mark Marinovic will lead the team in Tasmania, with Head Coach Trevor Gleeson missing the game due to a family commitment.
Two wins from seven games. The South East Melbourne Phoenix are still searching for an identity in NBL27, and Derek Rucker says the time for patience is over. “It’s got to be dealt with quickly, like in the next 24 hours,” Rucker said on NBL Now, presented by CODE Sports.
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Shooters are meant to have short memories. Max Mackinnon's is shaping as one of the shortest in the League. Eight days ago in Cairns, almost nothing went down.
Inter Miami CF, currently in second place in the Eastern Conference, has officially clinched a spot in the 2026 MLS Playoffs after a 2-0 victory over New York City FC at Nu Stadium on Wednesday, Oct.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Marco Reus had a goal and an assist to back JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 on Wednesday night.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Gabriel Pirani scored in the 86th minute for San Diego FC in a 3-3 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. Anders Dreyer and Cédric Bakambu each added a goal for San Diego (8-12-9), which is winless in seven straight.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Kelvin Yeboah scored his career-high 16th goal this season Wednesday night for Minnesota United in a 2-2 tie with the Colorado Rapids.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Defender Jack Jasinski subbed in and scored during second-half stoppage time after Real Salt Lake took a late lead, and the San Jose Earthquakes rallied for a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night to extend their unbeaten streak to eight.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Kaick Ferreira scored in the second half and Daniel De Sousa Britto made it stand up as FC Dallas beat Seattle 1-0 on Wednesday night, ending the Sounders' four-match win streak and an unbeaten run that reached nine.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Roman Bürki had his fourth shutout this season Wednesday night in a 0-0 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps and St. Louis City extended its unbeaten streak in all competitions to an MLS-record 21 consecutive games. St.
CHICAGO (AP) — Bruno Damiani netted two goals after Milan Iloski scored — all with a man advantage — and Cavan Sullivan set a record for teenagers as the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory in a club-record 14-match unbeaten streak.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar and Andy Nájar each had a goal and an assist, Sam Surridge also scored a goal Wednesday night and Nashville SC beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 for their fourth consecutive win.
The club's run of 19 matches unbeaten in league play alone ties another record for a side that hasn't lost since early May.
The #54 has updated fans on social media after undergoing right-hand surgery following the Indonesian GP.
2026 continues to be a record-breaking and record-equalling season, with just two points separating Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez.
Historic results, brave rides and an incredible title fight made the headlines at the Indonesian GP, leaving us with plenty to unpack.
Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia to headline MotoGP's inaugural Adelaide races from 12-14 November 2027 and continue in 2028.
The Italian keeps his title hopes alive with a first victory since Mugello, with Aprilia making history in Indonesia to see Marc Marquez finish outside of the top five.
The Honda development rider won't complete the weekend in Indonesia, where he was subbing for the sidelined Joan Mir.
The #93 emerges victorious in Indonesia, with Turn 1 drama for Bezzecchi and a dramatic Saturday afternoon for Martin seeing a new championship leader take over on top.
A fascinating qualifying unfolds in Indonesia as Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio join the SuperFile Trackhouse star on the front row.
Aprilia rule the Mandalika roost on Friday but it’s not the two title contenders with the upper hand.
The top three in the championship rise to the top three in the opening session of the weekend on Lombok.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.