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BBC

Norwich skipper McLean agrees new two-year deal

Norwich City captain and Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean signs a new two-year contract with the Championship club.

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BBC

Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing

Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation.

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BBC

Sarri leaves Lazio for second time by mutual consent

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri leaves the Italian club by mutual consent after one year in charge.

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NRL

Maroons embrace the long road and vow to defy MCG hoodoo

Maroons coach Billy Slater has vowed his side can do it the hard way once again after going down 22-20 in a gripping opening game of the series.

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BBC

Sir Clive Lloyd elected as Lancashire president

Former Lancashire cricketer Sir Clive Lloyd becomes club president in a board restructure, with Dame Sarah Storey elected as chair.

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BBC

Why did O'Neill extend NI deal after Blackburn interest?

Michael O'Neill says he knew in his heart that he did not want to leave his role as Northern Ireland manager amid interest from Blackburn Rovers.

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The Guardian

James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument to State of Origin

An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up. In drizzling rain, fatigued bodies, all flailing and falling – except one.

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BBC

Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.

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The Stein Line

The latest chatter from the NBA Draft landscape

Wednesday night is an off night when it comes to the NBA playoffs thanks to New York swiftly brooming Cleveland away in four games.

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BBC

Fernandez wants Chelsea exit but club would demand £120m

Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after they failed to qualify for Europe, but any move for the Argentina midfielder would cost around £120m.

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Football

BBC

Missed putts & hot yoga - Hirst on thrill of Scotland call

George Hirst says he's ready to play one minute or 90 minutes at the World Cup for Scotland after the joyous relief of making the squad.

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BBC

All you need to know about the 2026 BBC Football Awards

Our Ask Me Anything team look at all you need to know about the 2026 BBC Football Awards.

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The Athletic

Sol Campbell interview: 'I became a caricature you keep poking... I moved away before football destroyed me'

The former Arsenal defender on how he is perceived in England, Arteta's 'special' title winners and his hopes for Budapest.

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The Athletic

The BookKeeper: Why Manchester United are projecting improved financial performance despite further lending

Explaining Manchester United's third-quarter results and what they mean.

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BBC

Man Utd closing in on £38m Ederson deal

Manchester United are in advanced talks to make Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson their first summer signing for a fee of £38m.

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The Guardian

Premier League 2025-26 review: the team of the season

Bruno Fernandes, Elliot Anderson and Igor Thiago join a number of Arsenal and Manchester City players in the XI. By WhoScored Raya kept 19 clean sheets and won his third straight Golden Glove, just one shy of Petr Cech and Joe Hart’s record, but he makes this team thanks to his game-defining interventions in high-pressure moments in the title race.

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The Athletic

USA's World Cup captain might be Mauricio Pochettino's worst-kept secret

One veteran in particular has shown himself to be a trusted leader since Pochettino took over as U.S. manager.

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BBC

Coleman focused on friendlies before assessing future

Republic of Ireland legend Seamus Coleman indicates he will consider his options for the future further after being included in the squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Qatar and Canada.

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BBC

Premier League dominates Netherlands World Cup squad

Ronald Koeman's Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup is dominated by Premier League players, with 15 of the 26 selected coming from England's top flight.

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BBC

Pools & padel - Real presidential candidate's big plans

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme launches his campaign by promising to develop the club's training ground into a hub for fans including swimming pools, padel courts and a basketball arena.

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Rugby Union

BBC

Dallavalle signs new deal with Gloucester-Hartpury

Gloucester-Hartpury re-sign three-time Premiership Women's Rugby winner, and Wales international, Hannah Dallavalle.

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BBC

'Disappointed' Gloucester 'still want top eight'

Centre Max Llewellyn says Gloucester are still aiming for a top-eight Prem finish, despite being disappointed with their season so far.

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BBC

'Diligent' Painter deserved new deal - Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Ehren Painter's commitment to returning from a serious knee injury was key to offering him a new deal.

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BBC

Murphy pragmatic over Gloucester-Hartpury exits

Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy remains pragmatic about Zoe Stratford, Tatyana Heard and Sarah Beckett leaving the club.

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BBC

Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach

The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to 'create something special' on next year's inaugural tour in New Zealand.

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The Guardian

Jo Yapp named head coach for historic first women’s British & Irish Lions tour

Jo Yapp has been named the head coach for the first women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2027. The former England captain is the head of the women’s pathway at the Rugby Football Union and led Australia to the last eight of last year’s Rugby World Cup.

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BBC

Why Red Bull takeover of Newcastle has started so badly

Red Bull have had a challenging first season at Newcastle, as they play catch up with the rest of The Prem.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘Nothing’s set in stone’: Australian rugby’s teenage star explains PNG Chiefs talks

Reds star Treyvon Pritchard said his PNG Chiefs talks remain preliminary, but the winger insists his Wallabies dream remains firmly alive, ideally with his brother.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 12 hours ago

BBC

Can Cardiff end eight-year wait for Welsh play-off win?

Cardiff will chase an upset when travelling to Stormers for their first United Rugby Championship play-off quarter-final on Saturday.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Look who is back for the Waratahs, just in time for the Test rugby season

The Waratahs’ final game of the Super Rugby season against the Force on Saturday will be a dead rubber.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 14 hours ago

Basketball

RealGM

New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV

The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a premier bicoastal showdown to the Big Apple tonight, Wednesday, May 27, as the New York Liberty host the Phoenix Mercury at the Barclays Center.

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RealGM

Connecticut Sun vs. Portland Fire Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV

The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a highly anticipated rematch to the Pacific Northwest tonight, Wednesday, May 27, as the Connecticut Sun travel back to the Moda Center to face the league's newest expansion sensation, the Portland Fire.

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The Athletic

Thunder respond to Game 4 loss with poise and urgency of a defending champion

Championship mettle built beyond the regular season isn’t always conventional, but OKC knows how to produce on time. Tuesday was an example.

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The Athletic

The Knicks morphed into a super team at light speed. Sportsbooks are struggling to keep up

The Knicks' dominance is shattering perceptions of the team, including those of projection models used to set betting lines.

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The Athletic

The Bounce: The Thunder show why championship experience matters

Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.

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RealGM

Toronto Tempo vs. Chicago Sky Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV

The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup to the Windy City tonight, Wednesday, May 27, as the expansion Toronto Tempo (3-4) travel to face the Chicago Sky (3-3) at Wintrust Arena.

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RealGM

LeBron James To Wait For Lakers To Approach Him With Plan For Future

LeBron James is set to be an unrestricted free agent when the league year changes over on July 1. James has said himself that he's in no rush to make a decision about where, or even if, he'll play next season.

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RealGM

Bulls To Interview Cavaliers Assistant Johnnie Bryant

The Chicago Bulls have received permission to interview Cleveland Cavaliers assistant head coach Johnnie Bryant for their head coach opening. Bryant has been considered a future head coach for the last couple of cycles and has previously been a finalist for several openings.

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Yahoo Sports

Victor Wembanyama declines to speak to media after struggling from the field in Game 5 loss to Thunder

In a season where he’s often played like Superman, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama looked like Clark Kent on Tuesday night.

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RealGM

Victor Wembanyama Doesn't Address Media After Game 5; Spurs Want Him More Aggressive

Victor Wembanyama shot a postseason-career-low 27% Tuesday as the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, putting San Antonio on the brink of elimination with Oklahoma City now leading the series 3-2. Wembanyama left the arena without speaking to the media.

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NBABasketball

The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama looked mortal in Game 5 loss. The Spurs need his superhuman form

In San Antonio's two wins over the Thunder this series, Wembanyama has been transcendent. He didn't reach that level Tuesday night.

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The Athletic

Will the Knicks match up better against the Thunder or Spurs in NBA Finals?

No matter which team New York ends up facing, the finals will be a competitive affair.

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The Athletic

Want to understand Kenny Atkinson and James Harden's bizarre comments? Start with denial

When a team or player fails to meet expectations year after year, they fish for excuses before looking in the mirror.

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The Athletic

Inside Chet Holmgren's world as the Thunder chase another title

“Ego has been the downfall of many people’s careers,” Holmgren said.

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RealGM

Projected Top-20 Pick Christian Anderson To Stay In Draft

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson will stay in the NBA Draft, his agent Aaron Mintz of CAA Basketball told ESPN. Anderson is currently ranked as the projected No. 16 pick in the most recent ESPN mock draft.

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RealGM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 32 Points In Thunder's Game 5 Win To Take 3-2 Series Lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to win Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and take a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder with 32 points and nine assists, though he committed six turnovers in the win.

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Yahoo Sports

The Thunder trusted everything they built, and it saved them in a pivotal Game 5 vs. the Spurs

OKLAHOMA CITY—For five painstaking minutes, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander technically close but logistically far away on the Thunder bench, each possession became a test of faith.

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The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama skips postgame media session after Spurs' Game 5 loss to Thunder

The Spurs' star struggled in Game 5, scoring 20 points on 4-for-15 shooting from the field.

The Athletic • NBA → 11 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson called for a technical after arguing over missed challenge attempt in Game 5 loss to Thunder

It appeared as if there were multiple, clearly missed calls throughout the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.  Now, the Spurs are sitting on the brink of elimination in the Western Conference finals.

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The Athletic

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder top Spurs for important Game 5 victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 32 points with nine assists to lead a Thunder team now with a 3-2 series lead against the Spurs.

The Athletic • NBA → 14 hours ago

Premier LeagueFootball

The Athletic

Why Roy Keane is at the centre of a Man Utd storm over Bruno Fernandes comments

Inevitably, when someone of Keane’s status says something critical about a current Manchester United player, people will take notice.

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The Athletic

Barcelona interested in Anthony Gordon but unwilling to meet Newcastle's asking price

Newcastle are seeking a fee in the region of €80m (£69.3; $93.2m) for Gordon, 25, who signed an improved contract in October 2024.

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The Athletic

Nuno Espirito Santo to remain West Ham head coach despite Premier League relegation

Nuno was appointed on a three-year contract in September but West Ham's relegation created uncertainty around his future.

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The Athletic

Barcelona, the oil business, and sportswashing allegations in the Amazon

Indigenous communities accuse a partner of Barcelona's Foundation of environmental damage that threatens their traditional way of life.

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BBC

Will 'bruised' Howe and Newcastle address problems in one window?

Newcastle certainly have to get this summer right following a turbulent window a year ago.

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The Athletic

Transfer Tiers: Goalkeepers - Our experts pick their Top 9 options for 2026 summer window

You are a director of football. The summer window is about to open, you're meeting about your plans - and you guys need a goalkeeper.

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The Athletic

How Roberto De Zerbi picked Tottenham's players up off the floor to scrap for safety

When De Zerbi took over, Tottenham's players looked broken and the fanbase had lost hope - this is how he so quickly changed the mood.

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The Athletic

Introducing The Athletic's Transfer Tiers, our expert view on the top transfers in each position

The Athletic wants to take you inside a summer transfer window recruitment meeting with our new Transfer Tiers.

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The Athletic

The Soccer 100: Franco Baresi — AC Milan's visionary capitano

In the second of our 10 excerpts from The Soccer 100, we look back at the career of the greatest centre-back ever to play the game.

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The Athletic

Oliver Glasner's prep for Palace's biggest game yet: Home comforts, five-hour coaches' meetings and head tennis

The Austrian inspired success at Eintracht Frankfurt and Palace, and is now hoping to add the UEFA Conference League to his trophy haul.

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Formula 1Motorsport

Formula 1

Racing Bulls drivers give Canada verdicts after mixed fortunes

Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad gave their verdicts on the Canadian Grand Prix after both suffered contrasting fortunes last weekend.

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Formula 1

Gucci joins Alpine as title partner from 2027

It has been announced that Gucci will become title partner to Alpine in 2027, with the team set to race under a new banner as well as taking on the Gucci colour scheme.

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Formula 1

Perez feels comeback has proven he is ‘one of the best’ in F1

Sergio Perez feels “happy I came back” to F1 after proving to himself that he is “one of the best” drivers in the field with his performances for Cadillac so far.

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Formula 1

How Mercedes hit back at rivals with their Canada upgrades

Mercedes’ Montreal upgrade made a resounding debut, as the W17 showed an increased performance advantage over its rivals.

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Formula 1

Alpine have 'a lot of work ahead' despite ‘fantastic’ Canada

Alpine head the midfield after five rounds of the 2026 championship, comfortably ahead of Haas and Racing Bulls.

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Formula 1

F1 legend Brawn makes motorsport return with MotoGP role

Former F1 team boss and technical chief Ross Brawn has made a motorsport comeback by joining the Board of Directors at MotoGP outfit Pramac Racing.

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Formula 1

PALMER: Why Russell should take heart from the Canadian GP

When you take a step back and judge George Russell’s race weekend on it’s merits, it was almost faultless and exactly what he needed, writes former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.

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Formula 1

Who impressed our judges in Canada?

Kimi Antonelli made it four victories in a row with another triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix. But who else impressed our judges in Montreal? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...

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Formula 1

Mekies insists ‘it’s only the beginning’ after Canada podium

Team Principal Laurent Mekies recognised that Red Bull's strong result in the Canadian Grand Prix was down to their readiness to take risks.

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Formula 1

Vasseur praises ‘strong weekend’ for Ferrari in Canada

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur was pleased with how Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fared in Canada, as the former bagged his second podium of the season with a P2 finish, while the Monegasque driver came home fourth.

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Motorsport

MotoGP

"The bike is very fun, there’ll be a lot more battles" – Aleix Espargaro on the 850cc era

Honda HRC’s test rider is more than excited for a new chapter in MotoGP history from 2027 and gives us reasons why we all should be too.

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MotoGP

Pirro back in action at home in place of Alex Marquez

The #73 was already confirmed to miss the Italian and Hungarian Grands Prix and there’ll be a familiar face replacing him for Mugello.

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MotoGP

Marc Marquez set for Mugello return

The Champ is back! The #93 heads for Mugello to get back in the saddle and back to the track.

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Formula 1

Montreal chaos proves why bettors can't get complacent

An action-packed race in Montreal produced a ton of betting drama – even if it wasn't what was initially expected.

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Formula 1

Sainz pleased with 'strong' Canada result after tyre 'mistake'

Carlos Sainz believes his ninth-place finish in the Canadian Grand Prix was a "strong result", especially after "my mistake" having decided to start Sunday's race on the intermediate tyre.

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MotoGP

Ross Brawn joins Pramac Racing’s Board of Directors

Multiple titles and senior positions in the F1 paddock, Ross Brawn’s expertise will now be utilised in the MotoGP paddock as part of Paolo Campinotti’s team.

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MotoGP

Best of Italy: Mugello classics!

Enjoy a selection of memorable Mugello races from 2006 to 2019 as we get set for another date with the iconic Tuscan layout this weekend.

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MotoGP

MotoGP Fantasy: Transfer Boost Available!

Level up your MotoGP Fantasy experience and take advantage of our second Mystery Boost of the 2026 season!.

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BBC

What is going on with Ferrari and will Verstappen quit? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Bearman admits Haas 'didn't really deserve' P10 Canada finish

Ollie Bearman believes that "we didn't really deserve" to take a point away from the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Haas driver salvaged tenth place after a difficult weekend.

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Rugby League

NRL

'I'm not proud of it': Ponga disappointed over send off

Kalyn Ponga had no idea he had been sent off in Origin I, instead believing he had been sin-binned until Maroons officials told him in the dressing room that he could not return.

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Fox Sports

‘I’d rather not say’: One question Daley wouldn’t answer as Blues coach gives cryptic Moses reply

Laurie Daley did not want to weigh into the controversial Kalyn Ponga send-off as the Blues coach gave an interesting response on Mitchell Moses’ potential return for Game 2.

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Fox Sports

‘You asked me how I saw it...’: Slater responds to Ponga call as QLD coach bristles at question

Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed he had “no problems” with the potentially series-defining decision to send Kalyn Ponga off after an ugly high shot on Tolu Koula in the Origin opener.

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ABC Sport

Kalyn Ponga's Origin send-off leaves Queensland legend 'in shock'

Maroons great Darren Lockyer says the decision to send off Kalyn Ponga late in State of Origin will be hard to accept for Queenslanders.

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Sydney Morning Herald

'Teddy is him': Cleary's praise for teammate

Nathan Cleary heaps praise on NSW teammate James Tedesco after a remarkable game-changing try in the dying seconds of the game.

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Fox Sports

‘S*** happens’: Huge twist in send-off drama as Ponga reveals shock at controversial call

Maroons star Kalyn Ponga admitted he was “not proud” after becoming the seventh player sent off in Origin history, with the fullback given his marching orders for a shoulder charge in the series opener.

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Sydney Morning Herald

'Pinching myself': Blues debutant left in awe

Ethan Strange reflects on the opportunity to play alongside the 'legends of the game' he grew up watching while representing the NSW Blues.

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The Guardian

State of Origin 2026 Game 1: NSW Blues conjure comeback for the ages to snatch series opener from Qld Maroons

New South Wales have conjured one of the greatest State of Origin comebacks, fighting back from 20-0 down to snatch a 22-20 victory with a minute on the clock.

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ABC Sport

Quick hits: Blues' selection gamble pays off, bunker sparks controversy

The Blues leave it late, the Maroons finish with 12 players, while the bunker draws the ire of players, commentators and spectators alike. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin I.

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Fox Sports

‘Feeling like he cost them’: Shattered Ponga’s ‘classy’ Billy act revealed after shock send off

Kalyn Ponga made a beeline for the coach’s box to apologise to Billy Slater and his Queensland staff after his game-changing send off in the Origin series opener.

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NRLRugby League

Fox Sports

Debut stunner sparks awkward Moses dilemma; huge Daley call pays off — Crawls’ NSW Ratings

NSW pulled of their greatest ever Origin comeback as a last-gasp try from James Tedesco broke Queensland’s hearts in the series opener.

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Sydney Morning Herald

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

Were the Blues the best team on the night? Probably not. But it was certainly the best escape in modern memory.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Origin I looked over after 20 minutes. The Ponga send-off changed everything

Even coach Laurie Daley looked stunned at full-time after NSW produced the greatest escape in State of Origin history.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘I’d like that moment back’: Ponga reacts to controversial send-off

Queensland fans will be fuming. Even some NSW legends didn’t think the Maroons fullback should have been marched for a tackle on Tolu Koula.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Ponga's classy apology to Slater

Kalyn Ponga visits the Queensland coach's box to apologise to Billy Slater for his game turning send-off.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Coached by Canberra’s greatest five-eighth, Strange makes a dream Origin debut

Ethan Strange entered his first State of Origin match with high hopes of living up to the exploits of Laurie Daley. His debut was fair start.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 4 hours ago

Fox Sports

Billy’s big gamble backfires; play that could haunt QLD rookie — Maroons Player Ratings

Billy Slater and the Maroons had victory snatched from their grasp in the State of Origin opener.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Tedesco stunner hands NSW the biggest comeback win in Origin history

As a contest, it appeared over after 20 minutes. But a send-off and some James Tedesco magic has given NSW a 1-0 series lead.

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Sydney Morning Herald

How Sam Walker silenced his critics in controversial Origin debut

This was Sam Walker’s trial by fire; the unveiling of whether the traits he shared with a legend could be transferred to Origin. This is how he responded.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in Game One

How we rated the performances of every player from the 2026 State of Origin series opener in Sydney.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Tennis

WTA

Into the third round at Roland Garros, Korpatsch reflects on humble beginnings

Tamara Korpatsch recalls sleeping in her car with her family when traveling to ITF tournaments in Germany and France. Now she's back in the Top 100, and into the third round at a Grand Slam for the first time.

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WTA

Svitolina holds off Quevedo at Roland Garros for eighth straight win

Elina Svitolina enjoyed a straightforward first set but had to battle in the second to hold off qualifier Kaitlin Quevedo in the Roland Garros second round and extend her winning streak to eight.

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WTA

'Pretty unpredictable': Swiatek navigates a tricky start to move past Bejlek

It wasn't always easy for Iga Swiatek on Wednesday, but she eventually settled into a straight-sets win to keep her historical consistency intact and punch her ticket to a meeting with Magda Linette.

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Fox Sports

‘Not a coincidence’: How Kim Birrell saw fellow Aussie pull off epic French Open upset... then said ‘hold my beer’  

When it comes to career breakthroughs that will be widely celebrated within Australian tennis, the triumphs of Kim Birrell and Adam Walton in Paris on Tuesday will be toasted across the country.

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WTA

Best of Round 1: The matches, moments and surprises to kick off Roland Garros

From Jessica Pegula’s early exit to three-hour thrillers and breakthrough wins, here’s what stood out most across the opening three days at Roland Garros.

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WTA

A moment worth celebrating: WTA Foundation ACEing cancer at Roland Garros

The WTA Foundation and Cancer Research Racquet hosted 200 cancer research supporters at Roland Garros, and the organizations presented a $297,000 check to help fight women's cancers.

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WTA

In the first major upset of Roland Garros, Birrell rallies to knock off Pegula

Kimberly Birrell found a new gear to erase a set and a break deficit, sending the fifth seed Jessica Pegula home early in a stunning upset at Roland Garros.

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WTA

Mboko advances in Paris after defeating Bartunkova in clash of young standouts

In a first round that saw quite a few seeds fall, Victoria Mboko cruised to the second round in Paris. The No. 9 seed knocked off Nikola Bartunkova 6-1, 6-2 in 69 minutes Tuesday to open her Roland Garros campaign.

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WTA

Osaka turns heads with black corset and gold dress at Roland Garros

Naomi Osaka delivered yet again with her kit, a black corset and cascading skirt over a layered gold dress. On the court, Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund to advance to the second round at Roland Garros.

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WTA

By the numbers: Gauff takes 11 of last 12 games to handle Townsend in Paris opener

World No. 4 and defending champion Coco Gauff got her title defense campaign off to a strong start, defeating American compatriot Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0 in 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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WTATennis

WTA

Simplicity is key: Sophie Amiach on teaching tennis

After years on tour, in the commentary booth and on court as a coach, former Top 60 player Sophie Amiach has released "Tennis Smart & Simple" -- a modern teaching guide that blends traditional instruction with video demonstrations designed for today’s players.

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WTA

Sabalenka checks off Bouzas Maneiro test in Roland Garros opener

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won her 22nd consecutive Grand Slam first-round match with a straight-sets defeat of Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Roland Garros.

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WTA

Week in review: Navarro re-enters the conversation with title in Strasbourg

Emma Navarro won her first title in 15 months, Petra Marcinko earned her first WTA trophy, Oleksandra Oliynykova won an emotional match against Alexandra Eala and more in the latest week in review.

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WTA

Takeaways: Jovic beats Eala to set up rematch with Strasbourg champion Navarro

Iva Jovic defeated Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-2 in a highly anticipated first-round matchup at Roland Garros on Tuesday. The 17th-seeded American will next face compatriot Emma Navarro in a rematch of their recent meeting in Strasbourg.

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WTA

An in-depth look at the Swiatek-Roig partnership, 2 months in

Iga Swiatek is playing her first major with new coach Francisco Roig. Two months into their partnership, former World No. 5 Daniela Hantuchova assesses the pairing and offers insight into the Spanish coaching philosophy.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

'I want to win a Grand Slam': Mboko already has the endgame in mind

Victoria Mboko’s rise continued with a breakthrough week in Strasbourg, and now the 19-year-old enters Roland Garros with a new coach and much bigger ambitions.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Svitolina reflects on the emotional cost of competing far from home

A day after Marta Kostyuk revealed a missile strike landed near her parents’ home, Elina Svitolina spoke about the fear and uncertainty Ukrainian players continue to carry with them on tour.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Anisimova starts slow, but finishes strong in first match in two months

Amanda Anisimova overcame a slow start to dominate Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in a 6-3, 6-1 victory at Roland Garros in her first match since March due to a wrist injury.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

'Definitely top 3': Svitolina ranks Bondar classic in Paris as one of career's toughest

In the matchup's first-ever three set classic, World No. 7 Elina Svitolina fended off Anna Bondar to reach the second round at Roland Garros. Svitolina ended a two-match losing streak to Bondar in the 10-point match tiebreak.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Swiatek knows she won't be able to hold back tears during 'Rafa' doc

Iga Swiatek and her team were all set to attend the 'Rafa' premiere in Madrid, before realizing that they'd gotten their dates mixed up. She still plans to watch the Netflix documentary as soon as possible, but will refrain from doing so shortly before a match.

WTA → 2 days ago

MLSFootball

The Athletic

Analyzing USMNT's 2026 World Cup squad: Pochettino's top stars, key players and weaknesses

Take a deep dive into the 26-man squad that will represent the U.S. at the World Cup, with facts, figures and key stats for each player.

The Athletic • Football → 21 hours ago

The Athletic

USMNT 2026 World Cup roster snubs: Luna, Tessmann and others who miss out

Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 26-man World Cup group. Here's who wound up missing out on the potential USMNT call of a lifetime.

The Athletic • Football → 21 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Is Pep Guardiola the man to replace Lionel Messi as MLS’s crown jewel?

Where do you go after Lionel Messi, Major League Soccer? ?. This is not just a question MLS will ponder, but one soccer in general has been thinking about for some time.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Inter Miami say Messi went off with muscle fatigue

Lionel Messi was substituted during Inter Miami's latest Major League Soccer match because of "muscle fatigue" in his left hamstring, his club said on Monday.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Neville leaves MLS strugglers Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers have confirmed that they have parted company with head coach Phil Neville by mutual consent.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Phil Neville and Portland Timbers part ways by mutual consent

The 49-year-old was named head coach in November 2023 and leaves with the Timbers 13th in the Western Conference.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Timbers and coach Phil Neville part ways after disappointing start to MLS season

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have mutually parted ways with coach Phil Neville after two-plus seasons. The move comes following Portland's 3-1 loss at home to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Phil Neville leaves Portland Timbers after admitting results did not match expectations

Phil Neville is no longer in charge of the Portland Timbers after they announced they had “mutually parted ways” with their head coach.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

The Verdict: How USMNT's MLS-based World Cup contingent fared; Messi's injury scare

MLS's last weekend before the World Cup break was seen largely through a World Cup lens — with one match specifically through an iPhone lens.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Tillman scores in 86th minute, Hasal has 5 saves as LAFC beats Sounders 1-0

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothy Tillman scored in the 86th minute, his first goal in more than two years, Thomas Hasal had five saves, and Los Angeles FC beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Sunday night in the final MLS match before the 2026 World Cup break.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Cricket

Cricinfo

SRH bowl in IPL 2026 Eliminator against RR

The winner of the Eliminator will play Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 for a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Cricinfo → 3 hours ago

Cricinfo

Alice Tector replaces injured Laura Delany in Ireland's T20 World Cup squad

Tector will also be part of Ireland's home tri-series against West Indies and Pakistan which starts on Thursday.

Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

BBC

Stubbs shines on Hants debut despite 'not much sleep'

South African Tristan Stubbs says he enjoyed his Hampshire T20 debut, hitting 69 off 42 balls less than 24 hours after arriving in the country.

BBC • Cricket → 6 hours ago

Cricinfo

World Cup contenders England and India hope to get their combinations right

England will want time in the middle for the new opening pair of Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey, while India will want a repeat of the historic first T20I series win in England last year.

Cricinfo → 6 hours ago

The Guardian

The Spin

The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttings. In the spring of 2011, I went to the MCC library at Lord’s – the world’s largest collection of printed material on cricket.

The Guardian • Cricket → 6 hours ago

Cricinfo

Ireland opt to bowl; Matt Henry ruled out of Test with injury

Ireland handed debuts to three seamers while allrounder Dean Foxcroft made his Test debut for NZ.

Cricinfo → 7 hours ago

BBC

Walker turns to darts after Leicestershire release

Former county cricketer Roman Walker, who once took the wicket of Virat Kohli, has taken up darts since leaving Leicestershire last year.

BBC • Cricket → 7 hours ago

BBC

Somerset head coach Osborne on life as a leader

New Somerset head coach Erin Osborne is relishing the chance to help her young squad flourish.

BBC • Cricket → 10 hours ago

Cricinfo

Peake 'picked for a reason' but Australia coach asks for patience

Andrew McDonald urges public to be patient with the 19-year-old as he begins his international career in Pakistan after the frenzy surrounding Sam Konstas.

Cricinfo → 12 hours ago

Fox Sports

Lyon on track for Test return despite ‘flat spots’... but Aussie selection not guaranteed

National coach Andrew McDonald remains hopeful that Nathan Lyon will recover from his injury before the Test series against Bangladesh, but stopped short of guaranteeing the veteran spinner’s selection if available.

Fox Sports • Cricket → 12 hours ago

MLBBaseball

The Athletic

Mookie Betts, troubled by Dodgers fans' frustrations amid slump, hammers 2 HRs in win

Tuesday served as Betts' first start as a cleanup hitter in the regular season since 2017, when he was with the Red Sox.

The Athletic • MLB → 4 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Dodgers prospect Kendall George may have sustained serious knee injury while avoiding team's bat dog

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be forced to reconsider their use of a bat dog in the minor leagues. During Monday’s game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Dodgers prospect Kendall George may have sustained a serious knee injury after leaping out of the way of the Tulsa Drillers’ bat dog.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

Chiefs star Travis Kelce buys ownership stake in hometown Cleveland Guardians: Source

Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights and unabashed Cleveland sports diehard, said investing in the team is a "dream come true.".

The Athletic • MLB → 5 hours ago

The Athletic

MLB season predictions 2.0: How did the first two months impact our picks?

The Dodgers are still favored to win the World Series, but the Athletics have made believers of all of us. Plus, a shakeup in Cy Young.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

A UCLA pitcher brings a toy dinosaur named Jerry to the mound. Here’s why it helps

Good-luck rituals may improve performance because they increase a person’s sense of self-efficacy — or their confidence in their ability.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

As labor fight looms, success of some MLB division leaders adds intrigue to trade deadline

Revenue-sharing recipients — the Brewers, Athletics, Rays and Guardians — currently lead four of MLB's six divisions.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

The Nationals lead MLB in runs — here’s the secret behind their shocking offensive explosion

With a combination of different skillsets, the new Nationals coaching staff is unlocking more from the same offensive core.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Which baseball truths are dead wrong? Our mailbag examines your hill-to-die-on takes

Should we cancel the All-Star Game? Does the tie actually go to the runner? Is the ghost runner good... or the worst? Bring those hot takes!.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

MLB owners want what NBA, NFL owners have: soaring franchise values, and a salary cap

A lot of new money has come into baseball, including from private equity firms. For owners hoping to sell, a cap could boost team value.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Why experts believe Wander Franco’s MLB future is likely over despite avoiding prison time

Despite avoiding prison time in the Dominican Republic, Franco would face great difficulty getting a visa to work in the United States.

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

Baseball

Yahoo Sports

Brewers manager Pat Murphy calls out 'unacceptable' crotch chop celebration from relief pitcher Abner Uribe

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy wasn’t happy with the celebration that his relief pitcher Abner Uribe pulled out on the mound on Tuesday night.  Uribe, after closing out the eighth inning of the Brewers’ 6-0 win over the St.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 12 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Streaking Cubs, having lost 10 in a row, trying to keep things in perspective: 'This isn't going to bury us'

PITTSBURGH — In a season loaded with head-scratching results and confounding standings, perhaps no team has been more perplexing than the Chicago Cubs.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 14 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Rangers drop 8 runs on Astros immediately after no-hitter in historic response not seen in MLB since 1905

The Texas Rangers responded perfectly after finding themselves on the wrong side of a no-hitter. The Rangers, after the Houston Astros completed a combined no-hitter against them on Monday, erupted at the start of Tuesday’s contest.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 15 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Cubs blown out by Pirates, lose 10th straight after authoring pair of 10-game win streaks earlier this season

The Chicago Cubs are in free fall. They plummeted to a new low Tuesday in Pittsburgh, where their May malaise continued with a 12-1 defeat to the Pirates.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Tarik Skubal's recovery is unprecedented. But can the Tigers stay competitive?

Skubal faced hitters Wednesday. But his team's struggles could dampen the optimism around his impending return.

The Athletic • MLB → 18 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Bob Horner, College Baseball Hall of Famer who starred for Braves, dies at 68

Owen C. Shaw via Getty ImagesArizona State legend and former Atlanta Braves standout Bob Horner has died, the Braves announced Tuesday. He was 68 years old. The club honored him with a corresponding statement:“Bob Horner built a career out of being first.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 20 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Craig Kimbrel signs with Rays after being DFA'd by the Mets

Craig Kimbrel is back in the majors after agreeing to an MLB deal to join the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced on Tuesday. The soon-to-be 38-year-old reliever started the season with the New York Mets, but was designated for assignment last week.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 23 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Craig Kimbrel reportedly joining Rays' bullpen after being DFA'd by the Mets

Craig Kimbrel is back in the majors after reportedly agreeing to a deal to join the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The soon-to-be 38-year-old reliever started the season with the New York Mets, but was designated for assignment last week.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

Tatsuya Imai's wild 180. Plus: What I noticed on vacation

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, May 26

The Colorado Rockies, ranked fifth in the NL West with a 20-35 record, face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are first in the NL West with a 34-20 record.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

American Football

The Athletic

My favorite offseason move by every NFL team: Bengals swing big, Chiefs add juice

The Bengals, Broncos and Rams made win-now trades, and the Chiefs added a much-needed boost to their run game.

The Athletic • NFL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Chargers, Derwin James agree to 3-year deal that makes him NFL's highest-paid safety

For the second time, James has reset the market at safety with his new contract that pays him $25.5 million per year.

The Athletic • NFL → 18 hours ago

New York Times

Manny Fernandez, Bulwark of Dolphins’ Defense, Dies at 79

He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington.

New York Times • NFL → 18 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Derwin James reaches 3-year, $75.6 million deal with Chargers to become highest-paid safety in the NFL

Derwin James has secured yet another record-setting deal.  The Los Angeles Chargers reached a three-year, $75.6 million deal with James on Tuesday afternoon, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 18 hours ago

The Athletic

Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges

The running back was booked into Brown County Jail on five charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to police.

The Athletic • NFL → 18 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested Tuesday on 5 charges

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in northern Wisconsin on Tuesday and booked into the Brown County Jail, per a press release.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 19 hours ago

The Athletic

Supreme Court denies NFL appeal, allowing Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit to proceed

The league had sought to have Flores' case settled in arbitration rather than open court in New York.

The Athletic • NFL → 20 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Texans, WR Nico Collins agree to adjusted contract, $17 million raise after trade rumors

The Houston Texans have locked Nico Collins down for the next two seasons.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 21 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Supreme Court denies NFL's appeal to keep Brian Flores' discrimination case against league out of court

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Tuesday a bid by the NFL to keep a racial discrimination case brought against the league by coach Brian Flores out of court.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 21 hours ago

The Athletic

Early OTA takeaways for Browns, Giants, Falcons and others with new head coaches

Early insights from OTAs in Cleveland, New York and elsewhere, plus a reader question on mobile quarterbacks.

The Athletic • NFL → 22 hours ago

NFLAmerican Football

The Athletic

Former Miami Dolphins star Manny Fernandez dies at age 79

Fernandez was a key part of a legendary Miami defense that helped bring the team to three consecutive Super Bowls.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Manny Fernandez, defensive lineman on perfect 1972 Dolphins team, dead at 79

Manny Fernandez joined the Miami Dolphins as a undrafted player in 1968. Eight years later, he left the team a legend. Fernandez — who was inducted into the team’s ring of honor in 2014 — died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 79.We are deeply saddened by the passing of Manny Fernandez.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Mina Kimes spells out strategy, from the NFL to 'Jeopardy' to the spelling bee

The 'Celebrity Jeopardy' champion and ESPN analyst trades her 'NFL Live' seat for the host role at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

49ers' Fred Warner wanted a quick rehab from a devastating injury. So he learned how to swim

Motivated to get back on the field for the playoffs, Warner turned to the pool, where he became an expert swimmer in just six months.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

What do The Athletic's writers think of the World Cup? 'The ultimate sporting event'

We asked some of The Athletic's writers who cover other sports to share what they are excited about ahead of the tournament.

The Athletic • NBA → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Revisiting initial 2026 NFL Draft board: Which of Dane Brugler’s top 50 rankings held up?

With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us, our expert takes a look back at his initial board from August.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Joe Burrow the ambassador: Why Cincinnati Bengals' QB is all-in on growing the NFL

From promoting flag football to pushing for the Bengals to go international, Burrow has expanded his NFL mission in several ways.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Ty Simpson on backlash to Rams taking quarterback with No. 13 pick: 'I really didn't care'

With the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams threw a massive curveball. Despite the presence of reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, the Rams opted to take quarterback Ty Simpson with the selection.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Political dissension in the workplace? NFL stars are just like the rest of us

Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart offered a peek behind the curtain of how locker rooms are functioning in the Trump era.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Dart-Carter controversy is over, but Giants can't let big team personalities become a distraction

Everything is magnified in New York, and this Trump-Dart-Carter episode is John Harbaugh's first real taste of that.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 days ago

AFLAussie Rules

Fox Sports

‘Can’t see anyone going for it’: Contenders fear ‘one-man process’ as Dons’ Hird call urged

The AFL will not stand in the way of James Hird returning to Essendon but the club risks scaring off other legitimate coaching candidates if they don’t quickly address the growing public support for the club great.

Fox Sports • AFL → 6 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

AFL round 12 teams and tips: A great day to be a Hawk as stars return for St Kilda clash

The teams are in for the opening game of round 12, and they spell good news for the Hawthorn faithful.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 6 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Who even wants the job? Hird is now a political problem for Essendon

James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates, and is founded in Essendon patriotism.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Don’t believe the memes: Why Gale couldn’t care less about rival coach searches

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident the right person for the job will be all-in on the Apple Isle.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 8 hours ago

AFL

TEAMS: Hawks make call on star duo, Saints young gun returns

The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between St Kilda and Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.

AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

AFL

Roo to remain, mid-season draftee deals revealed, breakout Crow set to sign

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

AFL

'Good TV': Hawks coach on Scott's Merrett bombshell

Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has discussed Brad Scott's comments about Zach Merrett.

AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

AFL

'Have one more go': Cats coach gets testy over questions about brother's sacking

Cats coach Chris Scott brushed away questions about Brad Scott's sacking at Essendon.

AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

AFL

Hawks play down reliance on gun midfielder as Saints test awaits

Hawks coach Sam Mitchell is excited to regain midfielder Will Day, who made his return in the VFL last week.

AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

The Guardian

From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is the last thing Essendon need

Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here. Brad Scott’s exit from North Melbourne in 2019 was very different from his sacking at Essendon this week.

The Guardian • AFL → 12 hours ago

Aussie Rules

AFL

Dual flag coach, new Swans mentor to lead Australia and Ireland rep footy sides

A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.

AFL • AFLW → 13 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Poignant’ week for historic AFL 360 feat as Whateley lauds ‘life force’ behind celebrated show

AFL 360 co-host Gerard Whateley says it feels “poignant” for the show to reach its 1500th episode milestone in the week of Neale Daniher’s passing.

Fox Sports • AFL → 13 hours ago

Fox Sports

Shock Butters call; Dees fears as ‘scary money’ for Sun looms — Trade verdict on 12 off-contract stars

The trade and free agency market is beginning to heat up.

Fox Sports • AFL → 13 hours ago

AFL

Hinkley calls on Bombers to make Hird call as Sheedy backs club great

Ken Hinkley believes the Bombers must first make a decision on whether they want James Hird as coach.

AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

AFL

Brad Scott reveals Bombers' list mistake, the Hawks move that stopped Merrett trade

Former Essendon coach Brad Scott joins AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey for a deep dive on his time at the Bombers.

AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

AFL

'There are three of us': Oliver keen to share focus with fellow ex-Dees

Clayton Oliver will face his former team Melbourne on Sunday in Alice Springs and he's trying to treat it as 'just another game'.

AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

Fox Sports

Trade verdict on AFL’s ‘most important signature’; Dons urged to chase Sun... as second Ridley suitor emerges — Whispers

What Brad Scott’s sacking means for the AFL’s “most important signature”, as well as two long-time Essendon servants — and why the Bombers should chase a Sun.

Fox Sports • AFL → 16 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Tears flow during chaotic inaugural AFLW draft

Stephanie Chiocci's perspective during the 2016 AFLW Draft from the League of Their Own documentary.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 16 hours ago

AFL

The newest Magpie worked next door to his teammates, but they didn't know it

Mitch Podhajski went from podiatrist to Magpie when Collingwood swooped on him in the Telstra AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

AFL • AFL → 16 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘I can’t see anyone going for this job’: Simpson’s brutal call on Essendon process as Hird looms large

Premiership coaches Adam Simpson and John Longmire have given their thoughts on the Bombers coaching race.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 17 hours ago

Ice Hockey

The Athletic

Sidney Crosby sees his own fire in Macklin Celebrini, Canada’s future

Crosby, 38, and Celebrini, 19, have deepened their bond in Switzerland as Crosby defers to Canada's star of the future.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Ranking 2026 NHL Draft's top 20 overagers: Egor Barabanov leads this year's re-entry prospects

Each year, overage players — or re-entry players — account for roughly one round's worth of picks at the NHL Draft.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Bruins' Stanley Cup contender checklist: How soon can James Hagens arrive?

The Bruins returned to the playoffs ahead of schedule in 2025-26. Heavy lifting will be required for them to make it back.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Devils Stanley Cup contender checklist: A fresh vision and internal improvement

New Jersey boasts an elite one-two punch up the middle, but lacks several key pieces of a true contender. Can fresh team management help?.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

How the Carolina Hurricanes are beating the Montreal Canadiens at the matchup game

Explaining the names and numbers behind the Canadiens' struggle to create, plus Frederik Andersen's perspective on Cup runs.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Avalanche face summer of uncomfortable questions after squandering another dream season

The Avalanche remain one-Cup wonders, a dominant regular-season team with precious little to show for it over the past four years.

The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL Mock Draft 2026: Pronman, Wheeler and Bultman play GM and pick Round 1

Max Bultman joined Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler for a three-way mock where they select the players each team should take.

The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

It's never wise to doubt the Vegas Golden Knights, who demolished the NHL's best team

The Golden Knights obviously were better than their regular-season record indicated, but there was no way to anticipate this sweep.

The Athletic • NHL → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 4: Key takeaways as Vegas completes sweep, advances to Stanley Cup Final

Vegas will play either the Carolina Hurricanes or Montreal Canadiens for the Stanley Cup.

The Athletic • NHL → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

Evgeni Malkin's return is a win for Penguins fans but raises one big question

Malkin's return is cause for celebration in Pittsburgh, but what's the Penguins' plan to win the Stanley Cup?.

The Athletic • NHL → 20 hours ago

NHLIce Hockey

Yahoo Sports

Evgeni Malkin returning to Penguins on 1-year, $5.5 million deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that veteran center Evgeni Malkin is returning on a one-year deal. It is worth a guaranteed $5.5 million and includes up to $3.5 million in bonuses, as well as a no-movement clause, per The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.

Yahoo Sports • NHL → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

Penguins re-sign 39-year-old star Evgeni Malkin to 1-year, $5.5 million contract

The 2026-27 season will be Malkin's 21st with the Penguins.

The Athletic • NHL → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

PWHL Players Association releases salaries in bid to promote transparency

Players recently voted to disclose salaries publicly, according to a statement from PWHLPA executive director Malaika Underwood.

The Athletic • NHL → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

NHL Ultimate Loser 2026: The race for the Stanley Cup’s most unwanted title

The identity of the NHL's "ultimate loser" is one of my favorite postseason subplots. And this year, we might get an especially juicy one.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Blues Stanley Cup contender checklist: St. Louis is on the right track

The Blues are in much better shape than given credit for, but there are still holes on the blue line and a new GM to watch.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Do the Hurricanes care that their first line finally broke through? They should

Carolina’s most talented forwards were going to have to enter the chat at some point. They did so in Monday's overtime win.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Are the reeling Avalanche capable of pulling off a miracle? They don't sound like it

On the brink of getting swept in the Western Conference final, the Avalanche look and sound like a team struggling to find their fire.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Evaluating the 2026 NHL Draft's top 5 defensemen: Who has the edge?

There's no true consensus about who the best defense prospect at the top of this draft is, with different teams ranking different players.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: 3 things we've learned through 3 games

The Hurricanes have turned this series with its depth and a focus on Lane Hutson. But the Canadiens still have one advantage.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

NHL rumblings: Hischier's future, coaching carousel, Cassidy interviews, Byram extension, more

There will be a long list of potential suitors if Nico Hischier is available this summer.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

MotoGPMotorsport

MotoGP

HOT HEADLINES: majestic Mugello ready for MotoGP

The most exciting sport on Earth touches down in Tuscany – with home heroes ready to battle for glory.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

TIME SCHEDULE: Brembo Grand Prix of Italy

As MotoGP heads to Mugello for Round 7 of the season, check out your guide to this weekend’s schedule!.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

Talking Points: "This win is for them and Vale"

After a busy weekend in Barcelona, catch up on all the biggest talking points from the Catalan GP.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Acosta tops Barcelona Test as rain stops play, Martin crashes

Fast throughout the Catalan GP and fastest on Monday, the #37 led the way whilst 2024 World Champion Martin brought out the red flag with a precautionary trip to hospital needed.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Barcelona Test: as it happened!

Keep up to date with all the ongoings at Monday's post-Grand Prix Test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Zarco discharged from hospital, heads home to France

The Frenchman suffered no serious fractures in his Barcelona crash but will continue his rehabilitation in France.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Alex Marquez undergoes successful surgery, will miss Mugello and Balaton

After his hefty fall on Sunday, the 2025 World Championship runner-up is on the mend after a successful operation on his broken right collarbone.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Di Giannantonio returns to winning ways in dramatic Catalan Grand Prix

The VR46 Italian is joined on the podium by Mir and Aldeguer but a post-race tyre pressure penalty for the 2020 World Champion means Bagnaia is promoted to the rostrum.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Trackhouse MotoGP and Brivio to part ways at the end of 2026

The American squad have confirmed their current Team Principal, Davide Brivio, will leave Trackhouse MotoGP once the campaign draws to a close in Valencia.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

MotoGP

0.041s in it: Alex Marquez fends off Acosta for Barcelona Sprint gold

The closest-ever Tissot Sprint finish sees the #73 and #37 go toe-to-toe on home soil, while drama unfolds for title-chasing Martin.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

Miscellaneous

Sportslogos.net

Houston Rockets Tease New “Ketchup And Mustard” Uniforms For 2026-27 Season

The Rockets are set to unveil new Association, Icon and Statement Edition uniforms that are heavily influenced by their back-to-back championship teams. The post Houston Rockets Tease New “Ketchup And Mustard” Uniforms For 2026-27 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 11 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

Minnesota Timberwolves To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms On June 7

This will mark the first update to the Timberwolves' logo set and primary uniforms since Nike's first season as the NBA's official outfitter in 2017-18. The post Minnesota Timberwolves To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms On June 7 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 12 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Pleads For White Road Version Of Kelly Green Throwback Uniforms

The Eagles are currently limited on their options with the home version and a black alternate uniform already in the rotation. The post Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Pleads For White Road Version Of Kelly Green Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 12 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

ECHL Gets A Mulligan As New Franchise Resurrects ‘Augusta Lynx’ Identity

As the ECHL returns to Augusta, Georgia, the group behind the team is taking a mulligan on the city’s previously hockey identity.

Sportslogos.net → 18 hours ago

Front Office Sports

Bears Stadium Saga Now Tied to Potential $1.5B Tax Break

The Bears could reap more than $1.5 billion in long-term tax savings from a “megaprojects” bill under consideration in Illinois, according to a new report from the Cook County treasurer.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 22 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

MLB Announces Stars-and-Stripes Jersey Numbers, “250” Patches for July 4th and All-Star Events

MLB clubs will wear stars-and-stripes-themed uniform numbers, special USA 250 patches, and patriotic caps and socks during Fourth of July and the All-Star Game as part of the league's celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

French Open Organizers Meet With Players After Media Protest

Following a coordinated media protest from tennis’ top players ahead of the French Open, the French Tennis Federation met with player representatives Friday to discuss, according to Agence France-Presse.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

Clean Athletes Stole the Show at the Enhanced Games

The inaugural Enhanced Games produced one unofficial world record while others were nearly broken, but one unexpected result stood out: Athletes who said they were competing without performance-enhancing drugs won multiple events against enhanced rivals.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

All MLB Players to Mark Memorial Day 2026 with Special Red Poppy Flower Jersey Patches

MLB players, coaches, and umpires will once again wear red poppy patches on Memorial Day as the league continues its annual tribute to fallen members of the United States Armed Forces.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Deion Sanders Teases New Colorado Buffaloes Uniform Combinations For 2026 Season

The Buffaloes introduced a new gold jersey and pants last season but never wore them together, which means we could see new combinations this fall. The post Deion Sanders Teases New Colorado Buffaloes Uniform Combinations For 2026 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

Saints spearhead embraces full name, rich Maori heritage

Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.

AFL • AFLW → 21 hours ago

AFL

No bitterness, but Gowans concedes time was right to leave Swans

Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.

AFL • AFLW → 21 hours ago

AFL

Swans skipper backs star forward's decision to step down as co-captain

Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

AFLW Pocket Profile: Sara Howley

From her greatest fear to her next-door neighbour, there's plenty you might not know about Sara Howley.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

Suns veteran to miss 2026 season after announcing pregnancy

Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.

AFL • AFL → 6 days ago

AFL

Mark these in your calendar: Your club's must-watch games

You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.

AFL • AFLW → 6 days ago

AFL

FULL AFLW FIXTURE: No re-match for former Dees coach, Eagles catch a break

The full fixture for the 2026 NAB AFLW season has been released.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

AFL

Fixture analysis: Who your team doesn't play, who travels most

Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

AFL

Inaugural Saint to hand over captaincy reins after six seasons at the helm

Hannah Priest has handed over the reins after six seasons.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

AFL

Contenders to open re-shaped round one to start AFLW season

Hawthorn and Melbourne will play each other on Thursday night of re-worked opening round in 2026 NAB AFLW season.

AFL • AFLW → 7 days ago

Golf

Fox Sports

‘We were surprised’: Bryson finally speaks on LIV bombshell as star pokes fun at 2027 plan

Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.

Fox Sports • Golf → 17 hours ago

Fox Sports

This Aussie hit shot of a lifetime to become a major champ. A hidden ‘blessing’ could reignite her surge

Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.

Fox Sports • Golf → 17 hours ago

Fox Sports

Wyndham Clark’s redemption from embarrassing blow-up as rare feat ends PGA Tour win drought

Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

Fox Sports • Golf → 3 days ago

Fox Sports

Brutal final twist to staggering PGA explosion as ace stuns in ‘insane’ pairing — Wrap

Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Pain’: Freak spin shot causes stir as LIV exile’s comeback finally ignites — PGA wrap

Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Don’t know what to do’: Bryson’s bizarre reveal as LIV prepares for $351m doomsday scenario

LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Dropped my Trackman’: Caddie sacked after PGA star’s embarrassing tee-time blunder

South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

Insane sporting feat locked in as Adam Scott to join all-time legend in incredible Aussie history

Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

Incredible truth behind champ’s touching move; proof bitter Smith split had to happen — Talking Pts

For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

Big guns rocked in emotional 150-1 shock; Rory’s ugly fan blow-up as Cam stuns — PGA Wrap

World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

All Wells that ends well

Earlier this month, Mike Wells shocked the NBL world by stepping down as the Head Coach of the Adelaide 36ers.

NBL → 21 hours ago

NBL

WATCH: Top plays of champion's NBL26 season

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks had an incredible Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, playing a key role in the club's third Championship in five seasons. The former MVP provided plenty oh highlights across the 2025-26 season, while averaging 13.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.

NBL → 21 hours ago

NBL

"Historic" Blitz to have huge impact on Bendigo

The exciting 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz is headed to Bendigo, following Wednesday’s announcement at Red Energy Arena. During the launch of the five-day event, which featured NBL Group CEO David Stevenson, Premier of Victoria and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, Member for Bendigo West Hon.

NBL → 21 hours ago

NBL

WATCH: CODE Sports NBL Blitz to take over Bendigo

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan joined NBL CEO David Stevenson and seven-time MVP Andrew Gaze to announce the 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz will be held at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo from September 2-6. The CODE Sports Blitz has become a key fixture on the NBL calendar, giving fans the chance to see every team in action while clubs make their final preparations for the season ahead.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Herbert’s blueprint for building a champion

He’s got one of the top resumes in world basketball, and next season, Gordon Herbert will be bringing his talents to the Hungry Jack’s NBL. Herbert, who has coached in the United States, France, Finland, Austria, Greece and Russia, is the man tasked with taking the New Zealand Breakers back to the NBL summit.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Bendigo to host CODE Sports NBL Blitz

The National Basketball League (NBL) on Wednesday announced its pre-season tournament, the CODE Sports NBL Blitz, will be held in Bendigo, Victoria ahead of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

How Gleeson helped shape the NBL’s next generation

Less than a week ago, it was announced that three-time Coach of the Year Trevor Gleeson would be returning to the Hungry Jack’s NBL with the Adelaide 36ers, after a stint abroad in the United States and Japan.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

Bullets add international pedigree to coaching group

Photo: fiba.baskeball The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday that former NBA forward and Finnish basketball identity Hanno Möttölä has joined the club as an assistant coach.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

WATCH: Lewis erupts for career-high

During his two strong seasons in the Hungry Jack’s NBL, Next Star Malique Lewis took plenty of strides as a player. That growth was on full display on November 6, 2025, during a Round 8 fixture between his South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Tasmania JackJumpers.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

New era Boomers can win medals: Ingles

Australian basketball great Joe Ingles believes the new-look Boomers are capable of anything as they set their sights on Olympic medals in Los Angeles and Brisbane. Ingles, a veteran of five Olympics and four World Cups, is yet to completely shut the door on his own Boomers career.

NBL → 2 days ago

Netball

ABC Sport

Super Netball record broken by 16yo school captain Eva Carneiro

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 days ago

ABC Sport

Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems

Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 days ago

ABC Sport

How netball's 'super' veteran left retirement to break 12-year record

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Team smashed by more than 1,100 points in four games forfeits season

A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netballer cops 'hurtful' criticism for returning 10 weeks post-baby

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball body suspends woman charged over alleged antisemitic slur at game

Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball's 'wishy washy' approach to Pride dulls the message

Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

High fuel costs a 'kick in the guts' for country clubs, but the game must go on

Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball's powerful statement on Anzac Day

They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball Australia CEO steps down as sport prepares for new era

Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country.  .

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Sydney FC blunted as Auckland FC claim historic A-League Men championship title

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 days ago

Fox Sports

From scapegoat to hero: Incredible scenes as Corica makes history in Auckland FC triumph

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 4 days ago

The Guardian

Sydney out to spoil Auckland party in first trans-Tasman A-League Men grand final

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 5 days ago

The Guardian

Juan Mata, 38, named A-League’s best player: ‘Again I fell in love with football’

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 6 days ago

The Guardian

Sydney FC break Newcastle hearts in penalty shootout to book place in A-League grand final

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 weeks ago

The Guardian

A-League’s World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 weeks ago

The Guardian

Arresting the decline of A-League crowds is top of to-do list for new APL boss

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

Treble on the cards as foundation A-League club claims first crown in unusual circumstances

Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.

Fox Sports • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

Newcastle Jets have destiny back in their own hands on march toward historic trophy

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

WNBABasketball

Andscape

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 weeks ago

Andscape

WNBA Player Exclusive sneakers are everywhere, but fans still can’t buy them

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

For Tina Charles’ former teammates, her impact and legacy extend beyond the court

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

Raven Johnson and Anthony Edwards’ bond remains strong, from Atlanta to beyond

The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.

Andscape • WNBA → 4 weeks ago

ESPN

WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally

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.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Ranking every WNBA team's offseason, from Aces to Fire

How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Lynx's Collier (ankle) sidelined until at least June

Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Fever's Cunningham: Not upset about 1-year deal

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.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Storm's injured Magbegor to miss start of season

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.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ESPN

Mitchell glad to give her all before legs gave out

Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.

ESPN • WNBA → 1 month ago

ATPTennis

ATP

Musetti ready to 'give everything' in quest for Rome crown

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Djokovic fine tunes game in Piazza del Popolo ahead of Rome return

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Nadal-Federer Rome 2006: The greatest 'Fedal' match of all time?

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

On the rise: Jodar & Blockx ready for Rome after whirlwind year

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Why the clay stakes remain high for Sinner in No. 1 battle with Alcaraz

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

What is the Rome tennis schedule?

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Djokovic returns in Rome: Six-time champ hits practice courts ahead of comeback

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.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Shelton: Big ambitions, eyes on Eternal City

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.”.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

Fantastic Fresco: Will Sinner or Musetti join Rome champion’s club?

“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

ATP

A new era in Rome! Internazionali BNL d’Italia unveils revamped site for 2026

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.

ATP → 3 weeks ago

College BasketballBasketball

Andscape

Tyran Stokes, 2026’s No. 1 high school hoops prospect, knows he still has work to do

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.

Andscape • College Basketball → 4 weeks ago

ESPN

Murauskas to join ex-Saint Mary's coach at ASU

Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Men's Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27

The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Trump repeats call for college sports regulations

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...

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal

Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK

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.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Haugh returning to Florida; NCAA loss 'lit a fire'

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.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

Teen dies, Coach K's grandson charged with DWI

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.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

SJU lands transfer Freeman over UK, sources say

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.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

ESPN

UConn's Ball (wrist) to miss all of next season

UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 month ago

College FootballAmerican Football

ESPN

How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Biggest strength, weakness for college football's top 25 teams

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round

The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

ESPN • NFL → 1 month ago

ESPN

Transfer Daniels wins QB battle, to start for FSU

Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Cignetti: IU defense better, deeper this spring

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.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

From Mozart at UNC to dancing in the weight room, Gio Lopez is rediscovering himself

From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face after spring ball?

Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.

ESPN • NFL → 1 month ago

ESPN

Ackerman, Big East leader post-exodus, retiring

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.

ESPN • College Football → 1 month ago

ESPN

'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1

The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

ESPN • NFL → 1 month ago

Super RugbyRugby Union

Fox Sports

‘That is elite’: Coach left smirking as Lomax sparks comeback over Super Rugby champs in first start

Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.

Fox Sports • NRL → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

Wallabies potential in slick 20-minute Lomax glimpse… but ex-NRL star’s debut ends in heartbreak

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.

Fox Sports • NRL → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Steep build’: Lomax’s Super Rugby debut delayed as teammate nails Wallabies audition

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.

Fox Sports • Rugby Union → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

NRL stars react as Lomax decides playing future with new rugby ‘dream’

Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.

Fox Sports • NRL → 3 months ago