Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad have resumed work on a deal for Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward announced on Tuesday that he will leave the club at the end of the season, multiple sources have told ESPN.
Senegal have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following the decision to overturn the country's Africa Cup of Nations victory against Morocco, but a final decision is expected to take some time.
Manchester United are relaxed about Marcus Rashford's situation at Barcelona, sources have told ESPN, and are confident they would be able to find other suitors if the Spanish giants decide against triggering their option to make the move permanent.
Vinicius. Jr has indicated his plans to stay with Real Madrid for "a long time.".
USMNT great Landon Donovan will return to the field for this summer's $1 million winner-take-all The Soccer Tournament (TST), it was announced Wednesday.
When NFL owners gather next week, they will deliberate over different rule proposals, but banning the tush push will not rank among them.
The example set by Rafael Nadal has far transcended the boundaries of sport, making his hard work, perseverance and capacity for sacrifice into a useful manual for many areas of life.
It would be a shock if a Seattle team wasn't called the SuperSonics, but it's a different story for a (potential) team in Vegas.
Amid a wave of complaints from F1's four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN's Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on whether they are warranted.
Kansas coach Bill Self denied rumors that he is planning to retire, telling the Kansas City Star that he remains undecided on his future with the Jayhawks.
The Republic of Ireland left it late to qualify for the playoffs where, this week, the final six spots at the 2026 World Cup -- four from Europe, two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched. Here's what to watch for.
Luke Littler was happy to teach the England squad how to hit the target as he hosted a darts tournament at St George’s Park. The double world champion visited Thomas Tuchel’s group as they build up towards upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies with Uruguay and Japan. Continue reading...
Mohamed Salah created his own path to the top of the Premier League. His story has had an incredible impact on his homeland.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title "as swiftly as possible".
A 60-year-old man has received a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to sending offensive messages about the England international Jess Carter during the European Championship last summer.
Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is one of the club's modern-greats, with part of his success coming after working on his sleep.
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka and Andy Mitten run the rule over the club’s defenders and goalkeepers.
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Al-Ittihad are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer for next season, sources told ESPN.
A 60-year-old man who posted racist messages about England defender Jess Carter online has received a suspended jail sentence.
The NBA's board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.
Pistons teams of old would be proud of the way this current Detroit mix has surged to the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Butler has named Ronald Nored its next men's basketball head coach, bringing back a program legend who played under Brad Stevens during the Bulldogs' back-to-back NCAA championship game runs in 2010 and 2011, the school announced Wednesday.
Who doesn’t love a good return, am I right? Your favorite artist making new music, a superhero saving the day, a TV couple finally answering the “Will they or won’t they get back together?” question. There’s a joy that comes with it. It’s like anything is possible.
Amid a report that Billy Donovan might not return to the Chicago Bulls as head coach next season, he has now been linked with the University of North Carolina's head coaching vacancy.
Brad Stevens has removed his name from consideration for the University of North Carolina head coaching job, sources tell CBS Sports. The Tar Heels fired Hubert Davis as head coach on Tuesday and Stevens quickly emerged at the top of their list.
Project B, the emerging global basketball league, has brought LeBron James' longtime business partner Maverick Carter back as an adviser and board director, with co-founder Grady Burnett telling The Athletic the venture is focused on "extending the careers of established players" as it expands into the men's game.
“I am looking forward to welcoming the team when it gets here," Las Vegas mayor Shelley Berkley told The Athletic this week.
The NBA's Board of Governors has approved a vote for the league to begin exploring bids and applicants for expansion teams with a target of 32 franchise.
The NBA took its first major step toward bringing back the NBA back to Seattle on Wednesday. The league’s Board of Governors reportedly voted in favor of the NBA exploring expansion opportunities in both Seattle and Las Vegas, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Butler has named former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach, the school announced Wednesday.
The Dream will play five regular-season games at State Farm Arena, home to the NBA's Hawks, during the 2026 WNBA season.
How to bet on top-2 seeds Purdue, Houston and Duke in Thursday's and Friday's regional semifinal games.
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This tournament has given us basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that will be just as electric.
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
The Brooklyn Nets are signing guard Malachi Smith to a second 10-day contract. After this, if Brooklyn wants to keep Smith, they'd need to sign him for the remainder of the season. Smith recently drew praise from Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez for his play during his first 10 Day deal.
Their recent run of play has given the Lakers a chance to run with the West's best, but there's still a lot of work to do in the season.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.
Erling Haaland donates a rare 16th-century manuscript of Viking sagas, worth £100,000, to be displayed in the library in the Norwegian town of Bryne, where he grew up.
After Mohamed Salah's exit from Liverpool in the coming summer was confirmed, our writers name their top forward of the Premier League era.
Only the brightest will get 100% in our quiz on Mohamed Salah's time at Anfield.
Salah has shown clear signs of slowing down in 2025-26, but only from an extraordinary record-breaking high.
Where next for the Egyptian? Saudi Arabia? MLS? Europe? We discuss his possible options once he leaves Liverpool.
The situation Tottenham are in today is eerily similar to the one in February — except they're nearer the drop zone with fewer games left.
As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.
There is no risk in suggesting that Salah will go down as one of Liverpool's — and the Premier League's — all-time greats.
There are still 22 teams, from all over the planet, who can qualify for the World Cup this summer.
As April’s NFL Draft inches closer and closer, one of the hottest debates this year revolves around Miami star edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. The debate isn’t surrounding whether or not he’s good enough to go in the first round; that much is a consensus and resounding yes.
Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup, but he isn't shy about voicing his belief that teams made a mistake by passing on him to be their starting quarterback.
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The offense brings back a familiar face in Luke Getsy, while Jonathan Gannon appears set to bring a 3-4 base.
Mike Tomlin’s decision to resign as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers took many by surprise. Given both his excellence and longevity, it seemed possible that Tomlin would continue coaching the team for decades to come. His exit left many in shock.
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.
Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to the stars that came before him?.
How did all 32 NFL teams fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? We stacked each class.
The Vikings are bidding to host the 2028 NFL Draft, and the team intends to pursue the event annually until it is held in Minnesota.
While Fernando Mendoza is the favorite to be picked No. 1 overall, the rest of the draft's first round could feature a few twists and turns.
Before Randy Moss changed the NFL game, he changed NFL Pro Days — and took upstart Marshall even higher.
Team USA's dominant performance proved they're the ones to beat, and that NFL players have a lot of work to do to get in the Olympic mix.
Plus, the Dolphins put Malik Willis in a precarious position, the 49ers try to gain ground and the Commanders still have offensive needs.
The Saints have agreed to a one-year deal with QB Zach Wilson, sources confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Zach Wilson is reportedly headed to the Big Easy. The former New York Jets and Miami Dolphins quarterback agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.
After voluntarily ending his 19-season run leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin didn’t hop aboard the coaching carousel this offseason. He’s remained quiet, but a report surfaced Tuesday that might point toward his next move.
The Arizona Cardinals had no backup plan at quarterback this offseason. They had a choice: Make it work with Kyler Murray, or take a $54.7 million dead cap hit just to be rid of him forever, without any idea who would play quarterback. The Cardinals chose the $54.7 million dead cap hit.
Another proposal would allow league personnel to consult with on-field officials when considering disqualifications.
Quarterback Joe Flacco is coming back for a 19th NFL season, agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Bengals, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The NFL, its data partner Genius Sports, and sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings have been named as defendants in a gambling addiction lawsuit filed Tuesday in a Pennsylvania state court.
The Athletic's writers and editors who collect come together to determine the most impactful baseball cards ever made.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.
As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.
This week's free sports-business cheat sheet from The Athletic.
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The first skipper to jump from college to MLB bounds into the season opener tonight vs. the Yankees.
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.
Dodgers players demand accountability and narcissism is strictly forbidden: "You don't want to be the guy to make things go off the track.".
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.
Alex Bregman "provides a real sense of gravitas within the clubhouse," Hoyer said of the Cubs' biggest offseason addition.
Officials around the league believe the Nationals will keep Abrams past the trade deadline though he could be a sought-after trade chip.
Being a major-league manager is a tough job for any former player to get, but it's even harder if you spent most of your time on the mound.
Paul Dolan's time as Guardians owner could be ending as soon as 2027 if Blitzer chooses to exercise his option to take on a majority share.
In 2016, Francisco Lindor was one of 25 qualified major-league hitters to bat .300 or better. Only seven players did so in 2025.
The numbers of baseball help us understand the meaning of this game — its history, its moments, its thrills, its chills. So, listen up!.
Andy McCullough's MLB mailbag looks at who will win big awards, who will be traded, who will be fired and more as Opening Day arrives.
A first for the Mariners, big free-agent signings for the Giants and Mets and plenty more predictions for this upcoming MLB season.
Managers and umpires will forever find ways to go at each other’s throats. But maybe not as colorfully as in days of old.
Fans have never had more access to live sports on TV. But it comes with costs, like navigating a maze of networks and new subscription fees.
Who will win the four divisions this season? And which teams will be in last place? Keith Law gives his predictions for the 2026 season.
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams has announced his retirement from rugby union.
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter expects hooker Joseph Dweba to force his way back into his side soon.
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Stephen Jones believes his side is moving in the "right direction" after the narrow defeat by leaders Northampton.
France star Antoine Dupont, the highest-profile name in the Top 14 league, is back from a long injury layoff - while Jiuta Wainiqolo has been lighting up screens this season.
Head coach Sean Lynn names nine uncapped players in a new-look Wales squad for the 2026 Women's Six Nations.
The Prem's trial of 'away ends' in top-flight rugby is to be given its biggest showcase yet at the East Midlands derby on 9 May.
Tom Lynagh will make his playing return off the bench for the Reds, while the Waratahs have opted for a 6-2 bench split for their huge derby clash with the Brumbies. Check out all the Round 7 team news here!.
Little-known Declan Meredith is in form and being talked up as a Wallabies prospect. But ahead of the Brumbies-Waratahs showdown, both coaches want to pump the brakes.
Wales flanker Alex Mann signs a new "long-term" contract at Cardiff.
Swansea Council approves a joint-venture to redevelop the famous old ground in time for the 2026/27 season.
Back with Delhi Capitals after going unsold at the IPL 2025 auction, Shaw will compete with Nissanka and Porel to open alongside Rahul.
"If I have to give this opportunity another name, I will call it revival," says Saini, who last played an IPL match in 2023.
He has arrived in India and did light sprints at warm-ups at the Chinnaswamy on Wednesday, before bowling casually into an empty net.
Rob Key begins hunt for Luke Wright's successor, but challenges abound over role's remit.
Meanwhile, Chris Green replaces Max Bryant at Islamabad United.
Backed by his captain Maharaj, the 24-year old anchored SA's turnaround and emerged as the defining batter of the series.
Head coach Paul Farbrace tells Sussex members his future - and that of his players - is uncertain because of the club's financial issues.
South Africa v New Zealand T20 series highlights schedule that is increasingly hard to keep up with. Clinical guidance suggests recovery from emotional trauma can take weeks or months. In some cases, the lingering pain can last for years.
Esterhuizen hit his second consecutive fifty before South Africa's bowlers ensured New Zealand never threatened in the chase.
Five-times Ashes winner has since had a varied coaching career and believes the red ball is still fundamental to the modern player.
It’s opening day in baseball, and episode four of the SportsLogos.Net podcast is getting in on the baseball fun. Check it out right here, right now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.
Another likely 2026 City Connect leak is making the rounds, showing a red Texas Rangers jersey reading "TEJAS" in late-'80s style lettering with beige piping, a "Viva Tejas" jock tag, and a step-fret sleeve pattern.
The Gateway Grizzlies, a professional baseball team in the independent Frontier League, will celebrate the vibrant dance heritage of the 1970s when they play two games as the Disco Penguins in 2026. The brand is centered around a dancing bird, who, based on the untamed crest atop his head, appears.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters are ready to shred up the slopes this April Fools’ Day with their new alternate identity.
It's a possible early look at a new Pittsburgh Pirates City Connect jersey for 2026. The leak, posted to Reddit, shows a gold "PIRATES" wordmark across a black jersey with a new sleeve patch.
Just three weeks ago, star U.S. marathoner Emma Bates announced she’s pregnant. Now, she says, she has lost at least one endorsement deal.
PUMA released 12 new national team kits this week, including 10 that'll be worn in the 2026 World Cup, adding another big batch to the quickly growing 2026 jersey pileup.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals in the Texas League, unveiled their entry in Minor League Baseball’s Cope de la Diversión program, Las Bicicletas del Noroeste de Arkansas.
After releasing U.S., Canada and England kits last week, Nike rounds out lineup with France, Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, Croatia, Uruguay, Brazil, Norway and more.
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws are leaning into the Garden State's farm-stand reputation with a new "Jersey Tomatoes" alternate identity led by a sunglasses-wearing tomato whose lenses reflect the shape of New Jersey.
A look at which NHL players have already hit their bonuses, which ones have them in sight and which ones may not quite get there.
Can competitive balance survive in the sport with the widest variety of athletic programs?.
Wednesday's matchup against Boston could be repeated in April. Plus, updated playoff projections after Tuesday's massive slate.
Kamloops Blazers goalie coach Dan De Palma made a long and eventful trip to New York for Garand's NHL debut Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
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Robertson has leveled up this year with one of his best regular seasons yet. What does it mean for his value this summer as an RFA?.
There are a multitude of ways to enjoy a Leafs game. This late in a terrible season, fans just have to get a little more creative about it.
It's long been rare for an NHL defenseman to be his team's best player. In recent years, though, it's happening more and more.
Breaking down the top women's hockey players in the 2026 class, including Olympic gold medalists, college stars and elite European talent.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
From $40M extensions to viral videos, the NHL’s Gen Z takeover is here. A new wave of talent is rewriting the league’s cultural DNA.
"Goal scoring is something that has not come easy to me," Oilers star Connor McDavid said Tuesday night after scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Utah, which gave him 401 goals for his career.
"I feel terrible about the outcome," Gudas said of the knee-to-knee hit on Matthews.
Blackhawks top prospect Anton Frondell made his NHL debut Tuesday against the Islanders.
Good morning to everyone except anyone who wears one of those jerseys where it's two teams sewn together.
Larson had a 153-116-23 record as St. Cloud State's head coach and was recently a finalist for the Wisconsin job that went to Mike Hastings.
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.
With 30 teams in action, the playoff picture will shift Tuesday night. Here's what to watch for specifically.
Hagens, 19, will report to the Bruins' AHL affiliate after completing his career with Boston College Friday night.
Goaltending is becoming increasingly volatile and the link between price and performance is broken. Here's why.
Three of college basketball's most storied powers -- North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky -- appear at a crossroads. What does it say about the state of college basketball?.
From freshman phenoms to seasoned veterans, here are the stars who delivered head-turning performances all season.
Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) beat Langston (Okla.) 76-71 for its second NAIA championship in three seasons.
North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school after another early exit in the NCAA tournament.
Hubert Davis is out after five seasons in Chapel Hill. Here are names expected to be on the short list.
Saint Mary's forward Paulius Murauskas, who earned All-West Coast Conference honors after each of the past two seasons, told ESPN on Tuesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal.
Oregon junior Jackson Shelstad is entering the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday, and is set to be one of the most sought-after point guards this spring.
Florida is aiming to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years, while heading off potential interest from schools with open head coaching jobs.
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the "first of its kind in the nation" amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
Coach Dan Hurley is pleading for rival UConn and St. John's fans to rally together -- for one night -- and root for each other in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
A'ja Wilson will likely get the $1.4 million supermax, while Caitlin Clark's rookie contract will pay over $500,000.
Under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league is changing its latest possible end date to Nov. 21, which is nearly a month later than the previous deal, according to a document produced by the union and acquired by ESPN.
The WNBA board of governors ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday ahead of the May 8 start of the 2026 season.
WNBA players have voted to ratify the new CBA, with the union saying more than 90% of players participated in the vote with the results a unanimous yes.
The salary cap of the new CBA will reportedly start at $7 million, with the supermax salary starting at $1.4 million.
An expansion draft, a college draft and a historic free agency? It's going to be a busy six weeks.
At the end of the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series, Nigeria's record was 2-3, with wins against Colombia and Philippines and losing to Korea, France and Germany. But context matters.
The WNBA and WNBPA announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA after the two sides officially completed and signed a term sheet for the deal.
A new provision in the WNBA's pending CBA fast-tracks the ability for players on rookie-scale contracts to make maximum and supermax salaries, sources told ESPN.
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Houston Open, and the best bets to make.
A Long Island-based distillery sued LIV Golf in federal court on Monday, alleging the golf league's use of "LIV" branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel infringes on its registered trademark.
Tiger Woods competed for the first time in more than a year and that wasn't nearly enough to stop Los Angeles Golf Club, which made three straight eagles to close out a 9-2 victory in the TGL finals Tuesday night to capture the SoFi Cup.
Collin Morikawa told ESPN's Marty Smith that his recovery from a back issue that forced him to withdraw from the Players Championship continues to go well and he is targeting a return at next week's Valero Texas Open.
Golfers stuck on the outside looking in have one last chance to make their Augusta dream come true this week.
Friends of Justin Rose noticed the trophy from the 2002 British Masters at auction and bought it for him, as it holds special meaning as "one of my most special wins.".
Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open on Tuesday, a tournament that was always questionable for him to play because his wife is expecting their second child.
The PGA Tour heads to the Lone Star State this week for the Texas Children's Houston Open. Here's how to watch.
Tiger Woods told ESPN that he will play in Match 2 of the best-of-three TGL finals, a decision he publicized after Jupiter Links lost a 6-5 nail-biter to Los Angeles in the opener Monday night in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Los Angeles Golf Club beat Jupiter Links Golf Club 6-5 in the first match of the 2026 TGL championship.
Test your knowledge of Formula 1 racing at Suzuka and Fuji, ahead of this weekend’s race.
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend at the Suzuka Circuit.
Discover the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, including the full schedule, teams, format and how to watch.
The F1 Sim Racing World Championship is back for 2026! Meet every driver, team and storyline ahead of the season opener at DreamHack Birmingham 27-29 March.
Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, F1.com relives some of the most iconic battles that have played out during the event.
Japan has a special relationship with cars – here's how the car culture adds an extra layer of excitement to the Suzuka race weekend.
Formula 1 heads to the iconic Suzuka Circuit this weekend for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live on F1 TV.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu is Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast.
After the opening back-to-back sequence in Australia and China, the F1 paddock rolls on to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix – and tyre suppliers Pirelli have confirmed the compounds that the teams and drivers will have available to them.
Mark Hughes examines why the tyre demands at this year's Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka could be different amid the 2026 rule changes.
Sit back and enjoy as we look at some of the best moments, battles and races from the Circuit of the Americas.
Flamboyant Briton won his first and only world championship in dramatic fashion in Japan in the last race of the 1976 season.
After four wins on the bounce for Bezzecchi we arrive into true Marquez territory. So can the #72 defeat the king of COTA?.
Fernando Alonso is to miss Thursday's media day at the Japanese Grand Prix because he is traveling to the race late following the birth of his first child.
Don’t miss a beat this weekend as we roll into Texas and head stateside for Round 3 of the MotoGP season!.
Yuki Tsunoda has been getting used to a different F1 role in 2026 – the Japanese driver taking on reserve duties for Red Bull and sister outfit Racing Bulls after losing his full-time race seat at the end of the 2025 season.
The FIM has released a statement on behalf of MotoGP Race Direction - read it in full.
Mercedes have become the latest team to present a special livery for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix.
Ollie Bearman had an impressive second half of 2025 – but can he kick on and hit new heights with Haas in 2026?.
Formula 1 World Championship leader George Russell will show his inner “steeliness” when racing Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli this season, according to former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.
The cycling-obsessed, bar-owning footy advocate on flying under the radar, the perils of social media and his search for a ‘healthy balance’ in life. The question takes Max Gawn, 249 games into one of the great AFL careers, by surprise.
After a short stay at the Lions, Leigh Ryswyk went on to complete a stellar career in the SANFL where he played 226 games for North Adelaide and was later inducted into the Queensland Football Hall of Fame.
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk has become the first past or present male AFL player to come out as gay.
Richmond’s “gumboot brigade” midfield has come under fire in a call for the Tigers to shake up their on-ball mix.
All the teams as they’re announced for round three of the AFL season – plus the experts give their all-important tips.
Hawthorn confirmed late on Wednesday that they had not determined whether their blockbuster clash with Geelong – which drew more than 88,000 last Easter Monday – was fully ticketed.
The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Geelong and Adelaide in round three.
Geelong has dropped a premiership star while Adelaide loses four key players for the Round 3 opener between last year’s top two home and away sides.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
How did Essendon get here?.
After a disrupted 2025 Will Graham is finding form and will help cover the loss of Christian Petracca and Bailey Humphrey.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here. When Andrew Welsh took over as Essendon president last September, he won rave reviews. He brought warring factions to heel.
After a disappointing fortnight GWS may make a number of changes ahead of vital Collingwood clash.
The Collingwood premiership coach was quick to point out the contract status of Nick Daicos. Meanwhile, Patrick Voss has apologised to Harrison Petty for the taunt he used.
Magpies skipper Darcy Moore and Jeremy Howe will play their first game of the season while Craig McRae made a statement about Nick Daicos.
In episode four of Return of the Pride, hosts Josh Gabelich and Michael Whiting look at the Lions' hunt for big-name stars to turbocharge their rebuild.
Daniel Giansiracusa dropped his own bomb on Essendon when he joined Hawthorn in the off season, and the reason for the move has been revealed.
Eight new players have joined the multimillion-dollar concussion class action led by former Geelong star Max Rooke against the AFL, and 10 new clubs have been named.
Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Thursday night's away game against Geelong.
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. received a new three-year, $4.35 million deal that makes him the highest-paid assistant in team history.
Lane Kiffin cautioned that LSU's turnaround into the program he envisions won't "happen overnight" and that "a ton of work" remains.
The Baseball Hall of Famer and trailblazer was a football star at UCLA in the 1930s and '40s, and will join Dwight Freeney and Timmy Chang in the new release.
After learning how to kick on YouTube and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream of playing in the NFL is nearing reality.
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?.
Some 2025 teams couldn't get a break. Others, such as Indiana, had luck and success. What changes in 2026?.
Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a preliminary injunction for an additional year of eligibility. He is asking for a ruling before next month's NFL draft.
Notre Dame and Texas have a lot coming back, but 2025 showed that might not mean as much.
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring the College Football Playoff and other postseason games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup in December.
Tommy Paul and Arthur Fils will take to the court on Wednesday evening for their quarter-final clash at the Miami Open presented by Itau, each pursuing a different milestone.
After saving two match points to beat defending champion Jakub Mensik on Monday, Frances Tiafoe stared down 0/40 at 4-4 in the final set Tuesday night against Terence Atmane at the Miami Open presented by Itau.
Martin Landaluce is enjoying a career-changing week in Miami. Not only because he has reached the quarter-finals of an ATP Masters 1000 at the age of 20, but because of the manner in which he has done so.
Arthur Fils’ 2026 season didn’t begin with a first-round match. It began with recovery. When the season opened, Fils was still sidelined, recovering from a stress fracture in his back that he sustained at Roland Garros last May.
Coco Gauff raced out to an early lead with a tidy first set against Belinda Bencic on Tuesday night but had to get her hands dirty to comeback from a third-set deficit that sent her to the Miami semifinals for the first time.
Jannik Sinner summoned a late charge Tuesday to keep alive his record-breaking ATP Masters 1000 sets streak and simultaneously book his quarter-final spot at the Miami Open presented by Itau. The No.
Hubert Hurkacz has ended his partnership with coach Nicolas Massu. The Pole shared the news on social media Tuesday. "I am very grateful to Nico for all the dedication, hard work and time we spent together during the most challenging times in my career," Hurkacz wrote in an Instagram post.
Karolina Muchova saved set point at 5-4 in the second, converted her only break of the match and closed out another tight win over Victoria Mboko.
Jiri Lehecka delivered a stunning finish to crash the home party on Tuesday afternoon at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Taking on No. 1 American Taylor Fritz at the ATP Masters 1000 event, the 21st-seeded Czech prevailed 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2 to book his quarter-final spot.
Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula meet for the third time in 2026 while Aryna Sabalenka takes on Hailey Baptiste for a spot in the Miami Open semifinals.
Martin Landaluce has announced himself in style during the 2026 Miami Open presented by Itau, and the #NextGenATP star continued his dream run with another big win on Tuesday.
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Jannik Sinner made ATP Masters 1000 history on Monday evening at the Miami Open presented by Itau, where he earned a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory against Corentin Moutet.
Last year, Terence Atmane was at his parents’ home in the north of France for a visit. Up late one evening thanks to jet lag, the Frenchman was hanging out with their family cats when he turned on a documentary about physics featuring Morgan Freeman on Netflix.
Alex Michelsen is making inroads on home soil once again at the Miami Open presented by Itau.
Frances Tiafoe overcame defending champion Jakub Mensik in a thrilling finale at the Miami Open presented by Itau on Monday, when he saved two match points and then converted on his seventh opportunity to earn a dramatic 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11) win.
Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos earned a slice of revenge on Tuesday at the Miami Open presented by Itau, where they downed familiar foes Theo Arribage and Albano Olivetti 6-4, 7-6(6) to reach the quarter-finals.
Francisco Cerundolo’s affinity for the Miami Open presented by Itau shows no sign of fading. The 27-year-old Argentine produced a gritty 6-0, 4-6, 7-5 victory over in-form World No.
Sebastian Korda earned a breakthrough victory in his first match against a World No. 1 Sunday at the Miami Open presented by Itau.
Evan King and John Peers earned a stunning victory at the Miami Open presented by Itau on Sunday when they staged a comeback to upset the recent Acapulco champions Marcelo Melo and Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6(5), 10-4 in the opening round.
An Aprilia one-two, contract talk and Brazilian legends, catch up on the hottest talking points following our return to Goiania.
Aprilia make history and take a 1-2 in Brazil as the #49 gets some Sunday revenge on the reigning Champion.
Elbows out, headlines made – it was worth the wait as the Sprint touched down for the first time in Goiania.
Due to the heavy rain recently suffered in the region, an issue in the track surface has arisen on the Main Straight at the Autodromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna.
The Q1 graduates steal the show, Marc Marquez takes third and Quartararo makes some magic to head Row 2.
From gear ratios to electronics, teams fine-tune their setups as they tackle a new circuit in Brazil.
The Championship leader takes to the top in our first session in Goiânia, with Miller for close company and Bezzecchi slotting into third.
Championship Round: 2. Population: 1.5 million. Objective: a MotoGP takeover in one of Brazil’s hidden gems.
22 years away but MotoGP is back to play in Brazil: get the latest headlines from Thursday in Goiania.
Rain plays a big role in MotoGP Practice at the Brazilian GP with the Turkish rookie impressing on the opening day back in Goiania.
Craig Fitzgibbon has inked a Sharks extension through to the end of 2029, but their remains doubts he has the squad to challenge for a first title since 2016 with multiple stars off-contract in 2026.
Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has broken his silence on Ben Te’o’s shock resignation as assistant coach as rumours he could join Wayne Bennett and Payne Haas at Souths surfaced.
Broncos chief Dave Donaghy has explained the club’s decision to knock back the opportunity for Ben Te’o to join the Maroons fold.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 4 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
He didn’t grow up dreaming of playing in the NRL. He didn’t idolise rugby league stars or spend weekends glued to the TV watching games.
Kodi Nikorima knows a thing or two about Queensland rivalries and he'd love nothing more than to help the Dolphins start setting the record straight against the Broncos.
You don’t get many hookers tougher than Reece Robson, and the Roosters’ newest No.9 is already proving his value.
Roosters halfback Sam Walker has revealed the surprise blueprint between he and new five-eighth Daly Cherry-Evans as the club looks to turn around its floundering attack against Manly this week.
The Titans could switch up their spine for Sunday’s must win game against the Dragons.
In the 24-hour media cycle where every story gets a run and every disagreement is treated like a constitutional crisis, we’ve become obsessed with the “Next Big Thing.”.
Could the Panthers pull off a near impossible pre-Origin feat? One expert certainly thinks so following their perfect start to the season.
Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has opened up on the defensive structures that have allowed the Panthers to buck the trend amid a surge in points in the opening weeks of the NRL season.
It’s been revealed the Brisbane Broncos changed their policy around assistant coaches working on State of Origin before Ben Te’o was told he couldn’t join the Queensland staff.
What is going on at the Brisbane Broncos?.
Parramatta hooker Ryley Smith has opened up on the uncertainty that came with Tallyn Da Silva's arrival at the club midway through last season. .
All eyes will be on Daly Cherry-Evans this week as he comes up against Manly.
Penrith have been in scintillating form over the first three rounds of 2026. They deserve to be watched by full houses … but it’s just not happening.
Sam Thaiday believes the attitude of Ben Hunt benefits Reece Walsh.
Shane Flanagan’s long-term extension at the Dragons has been called into question as he persists with a halves pairing of son Kyle and Daniel Atkinson.
Orlando City has made a major splash in the transfer market, announcing the arrival of legendary French forward Antoine Griezmann from Atlético Madrid. Griezmann will join as a Designated Player in July after the completion of the season in Spain.
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 12: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Copa Del Rey Semi-Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on February 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Former France forward Antoine Griezmann will join Major League Soccer side Orlando City from Atletico Madrid this summer. Griezmann, 35, is in his second permanent spell with Atletico and is the club's all-time leading goalscorer.
Antoine Griezmann is coming to Major League Soccer. MLS side Orlando City has signed the Atlético Madrid star on a free transfer. It's a two-year deal through the 2027-28 season — with a club option for 2028-29 — that will begin in July following the World Cup.
The 2018 World Cup winner will join from Atletico Madrid on a deal to the end of the 2027-28 season, with an option to extend for a year.
Orlando City completed a major transfer on Tuesday (24), announcing the signing of forward Antoine Griezmann from Atlético de Madrid.The French star will officially join Orlando in July, after completing the 2025/26 season with Atlético.
Last winter, Antoine Griezmann’s move from Atletico to the USA fell through at the very last moment. Now, the Frenchman has used the international break to make a decision about his future. And that future now officially lies with MLS club Orlando City.
Grizou in America!. It had been expected, and it is now official: Antoine Griezmann will leave Atlético de Madrid at the end of the season.
Antoine Griezmann, the all-time leading scorer for Atlético de Madrid, will bring his spell in Spain to an end to join Orlando City of Major League Soccer (MLS). The American club officially confirmed the deal this Tuesday.
“I’m not bored,” he said. “I’m looking for my next passion. And what I’ve done over the last few years is make peace with not having to find that next passion.
After beating Zheng Qinwen in Miami on Monday, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was treated to a post-match Golden Glizzy hot dog, and the delicacy did not disappoint.
As quarterfinal play gets underway at the Miami Open, we look back at the best moments and biggest takeaways from the first four rounds of the WTA 1000 tournament.
Jarrad Bunt's human-first philosophy has became his signature, and players have consistently responded to it. The Australian coach is now working with World No. 68 Talia Gibson, who is having a breakout season.
In the bottom half of the draw, Karolina Muchova will face Victoria Mboko for the second time this year while Belinda Bencic squares off against Coco Gauff.
Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula advanced to the Miami Open quarterfinals with dominant straight-set victories. The two in-form players will meet next, with Rybakina holding a 5-3 advantage in their head-to-head.
Belinda Bencic put together a dominant performance to upset Amanda Anisimova at the Miami Open, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Aryna Sabalenka improved to 8-1 against Zheng Qinwen to reach the Miami quarterfinals, where she will face Hailey Baptiste, who advanced with a straight-sets win over Jelena Ostapenko.
Hailey Baptiste captured one of the biggest wins of her career to date Monday, defeating former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Miami.
Coco Gauff advanced to her first-ever Miami Open quarterfinal, defeating Sorana Cirstea in three sets. She will face Belinda Bencic, who upset Amanda Anisimova.
Victoria Mboko claimed a three-set win in the third edition of her 2026 rivalry with Mirra Andreeva to book her place in the Miami Open quarterfinals.
Ever since he returned to the Hungry Jack’s NBL this season, Torrey Craig and his Sydney Kings have been phenomenal. The NBA veteran remains undefeated as a King, triumphing in all 11 matches this season, and playing a large role in Sydney’s current 14-game win streak.
Adelaide star DJ Vasiljevic has firmly denied reports of a rift with Mike Wells, declaring there is “no divide” between the pair.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26-27 off-season looms as a pivotal one for the Tasmania JackJumpers, with only four players under contract next year. Those four include NBL26 stars Josh Bannan and Nick Marshall, and young duo Kobe Williamson and Archie Woodhill.
The New Zealand Breakers have secured what may prove to be their most significant off-season move before free agency has even opened, locking in local big man Sam Mennenga. “This was their most important domino to fall,” Pete Hooley said.
They may have lost Game 1 of the Hungry Jack’s NBL Championship Series by a record 44 points, but not all hope is lost for the Adelaide 36ers.
Jack, Derek, Olgun and Pete break down Tasmania's current roster situation, diving into the impact of a season derailed by injuries and how different this team could be next year with a clean bill of health.
Saturday’s Championship Series Game 1 victory by Sydney over Adelaide was a record-breaking one for many reasons.
The stars of NBL26 have begun signing with other teams and Leagues both around the globe and closer to home in the NBL1 competitions.
Pete Hooley for NBL.com.au. From 1998 to 2002, the Adelaide 36ers set the standard in the NBL, claiming three championships in a five-year stretch and establishing themselves as the league’s.
AAP & NBL Media. Josh Giddey continued his standout season with 15 points and 13 assists as Chicago produced a stunning upset win over Houston. Matas Buzelis’s layup in the final seconds put Chicago ahead as the Bulls stunned the Rockets at home.
Bess Keaney will remain on the inactive list for the Bombers.
It was a long but rewarding road to becoming Geelong's general manager of women's football for Dom Condo.
Tess Craven thought she'd have a few quiet games of cricket over summer but a social media post blew the secret.
After several pre-seasons scuppered by injury, Mua Laloifi is raring to go for 2026.
Four rule alterations have been confirmed for the 2026 AFLW season.
Danielle Smith has been appointed as Brisbane's new head of women's footy, replacing the departing Bree Brock.
The League has plenty to consider ahead of next season as clubs submit fixture requests.
The AFLW pre-season draft will be held virtually on May 4.
More than 150 players and officials gathered for the annual Gallia Cup in France last weekend, as women's footy continues to take hold in Europe.
Erin Lorenzini doesn't take the credit, but her role at North Melbourne has been huge in the Roos' success.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
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.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.