Arsenal see off Chelsea to reach Carabao Cup final
Arsenal reached their first major final in six years after a 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday saw them progress to the final of the Carabao Cup 4-2 on aggregate.
Arsenal reached their first major final in six years after a 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday saw them progress to the final of the Carabao Cup 4-2 on aggregate.
Barcelona reached the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, but only after making hard work of beating giantkillers Albacete 2-1.
Minnesota United is in discussions with Colombia international star forward James Rodríguez, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Manchester City manager has long-held political views, dating back to his time as a supporter of Catalan independence.
“Humanity is better than ever in terms of possibilities, but still right now we kill each other, for what?” Guardiola said.
The union also wants to figure for a more uniform policy on how teams handle international travel.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cooper Kupp wanted his Hollywood ending in Los Angeles. It doesn’t happen that way very often in the NFL. It has been quite a year for Kupp.
Delhi's powerful batting line-up proved too much for the Ash Gardner-led Gujarat Giants in the WPL eliminator.
When the final whistle blew, you could sense the huge wave of relief that swept over this stadium. Arsenal may not have been at all convincing against a Chelsea side who caused them the occasional problem but Mikel Arteta will not care one bit.
Tom Brady stays neutral ahead of the Super Bowl, supporting people over teams.
While the allrounder is still processing being dropped for the T20 World Cup, Victoria's coach believes he is in the frame for a Baggy Green.
Ollie Peake's hobbling and defiant captain's knock of 100 has proved too little too late to rescue Australia as their reign as under-19 World Cup champions was ended by England in a compelling semifinal in Zimbabwe.
Australia Under-19s' title defence is over with a cramping Ollie Peake unable to lift his side over their young Ashes rivals.
They chased down GG's 168 with 26 balls to spare to set a finals clash with Mandhana-led RCB.
England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.
It was a thriller on a Pallekele turner, the game going England’s way. Jacob Bethell’s part-timers turned lethal, his three-wicket over dismantling Sri Lanka’s tail to help secure a 12-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international.
Ireland captain Gaby Lewis says qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup means "so much" to the side after missing out on the tournament two years ago.
After playing warm-up game against USA in the night in Mumbai, NZ will play back-to-back day games in Chennai to kick off their WC campaign.
Peake scored 22 runs off the 46th over to drag Australia back, but his side fell 27 short in the 278 chase.
Chasing 146, the two put on an unbeaten 103-run partnership to seal the win.
Our writers break down the talking points from the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates.
Pep Guardiola mischievously said he is "a little bit sad and upset" that Manchester City have only the seventh highest net spend on transfers in the Premier League over the last five years.
BBC Sport looks at what next for Jean-Philippe Mateta after his dream move to AC Milan broke down over issues with his medical.
Harvey Elliott is one of England's most gifted young players - but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder.
A move that was meant to propel the attacking midfielder into England's World Cup plans has backfired horribly.
The former Manchester United midfielder knew the value of risk-free football as a player and is the same as a head coach.
After the excess of the summer, with over £3bn spent for the first time, this was a reacquaintance with moderation for most top-flight clubs.
Nuno's side are 18th in the Premier League, six points off safety with 14 games remaining.
Unsettled players, botched signings and a manager on the way out — how did it go so wrong for last season's FA Cup winners?.
Dwight McNeil's partner criticises Crystal Palace for "messing" with his mental health after the collapse of his transfer from Everton.
Morocco have decided to appeal a ruling that resulted in fines of $415,000 and match bans because of a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, their federation said Tuesday.
BBC Sport looks at the teams who have emerged from the winter window looking stronger and those with question marks over the likely direction of their season.
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season from Slavia Prague.
Both men's and women's competitions will play their final stages at the 90,000-capacity Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
On the surface, Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster’s press conference last week would have felt familiar to almost any North American sports fan. Once again, a team was agitating for more money or a better stadium. Once again, local governments were at least partially to blame.
Scheduling and financial impasses at Vancouver’s World Cup stadium are leading down a road the league hasn’t traveled in over a decade. On the surface, Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster’s press conference last week would have felt familiar to almost any North American sports fan.
With just seven Premier League deals done on transfer deadline day, has the winter transfer window become a damp squib?.
The Colombian star is a free agent after leaving Club León in Mexico.
League’s star said to be unhappy over his club’s transfer dealings and Karim Benzema’s move. Now he could face his first backlash Jurassic Park sounded great given the spectacular beasts on display, but there was chaos after they started to do their own thing.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the winner of the Carabao Cup gets.
It was never the headline item among Memphis Grizzlies trade chatter, not with the ongoing saga surrounding Ja Morant taking up the oxygen and airtime. But it was notable, if you were paying attention, that Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Celtics added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring Nikola Vucevic from the Bulls for Anfernee Simons and a second-round draft pick, sources told ESPN.
Every NBA team is looking for big men who can space the floor and protect the rim, and the Boston Celtics found someone who can at least do one of those things: Nikola Vučević. The Celtics scored Vučević for Anfernee Simons and a second-round draft pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
With less than 48 hours to go before the NBA trade deadline, teams are going WILD today, as the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves have connected on a three-way deal. The details:. Chicago receives: Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr.
The Chicago Bulls are sending two-time All-Star center Nikola Vučević and a second-round pick to the Boston Celtics for guard Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, according to multiplereports Tuesday.
Welcome back to the world’s most accurate power rankings, where every two weeks we set all 30 NBA teams into so perfect an order that you could not possibly quibble with one’s placement. In this edition, we vibe-check the league in the days before its trade deadline.
The Utah Jazz took their big swing before the 2026 trade deadline, acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr, in a blockbuster deal, sending out Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Tyler Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round selections.
Luka Doncic and Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for January. Doncic averaged 34.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 9.1 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 9-7. Doncic ranked second in the NBA in PER for the month.
Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for January. Flagg averaged 20.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Dallas Mavericks. Knueppel averaged 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Charlotte Hornets.
The Pistons receive Kevin Huerter in the deal, while Minnesota sends a 2026 first-round pick swap to Detroit to create more flexibility.
The Mountain West Conference announced multi-year media deals with CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The CW Network and streaming platform Kiswe. The deals begin in 2026-27 and will include football, men's and women's basketball and Olympic sports.
The Golden State Warriors have placed Draymond Green in active trade conversations ahead of Thursday's deadline, league sources told ESPN. The discussions put Green's 14-season tenure with the franchise at risk.
Australian Boomers star Jock Landale has been swept up in a major NBA trade, as the Memphis Grizzlies sent four players to Western Conference rival Utah Jazz — headlined by star forward Jaren Jackson Jr.
Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a trade that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources told ESPN.
The Warriors have involved Draymond Green in active trade conversation in advance of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, league sources told ESPN.
Darko Rajaković of the Toronto Raptors will coach the international team at the All-Star Game on Feb. 15, the NBA announced Tuesday.
The NBA announced Tuesday that Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been selected by Adam Silver to coach the World Team at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 15 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
The Detroit Pistons are trying to shore up their rotation ahead of the NBA playoffs. The team added talent Tuesday, acquiring Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić as part of a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Detroit Pistons are trying to shore up their rotation ahead of the NBA playoffs. The team added talent Tuesday, acquiring Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić as part of a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves.
. Subscribe to The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube We're a couple of days away from the NBA trade deadline, and thingsare heating up.
The Bruins' resident fighting experts offer their analysis of Jeremy Swayman's bout with the Lightning's Andre Vasilevskiy.
The situation surrounding the 34-year-old star winger is complex and fluid.
The Florida Panthers center was one of the more surprising omissions from the original 25-man roster named in late December.
Panthers center Sam Bennett has been named an Olympic injury replacement for Lightning center Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Knies revealed the reason for the three missed games in November was due to a knee injury sustained earlier this season.
Finland named Joonas Korpisalo as an injury replacement in its Olympics roster on Tuesday, with the Boston goaltender taking the place of Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Team Finland announced Tuesday that Luukkonen will miss the Olympics with a lower-body injury.
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Kaprizov is three goals away from becoming the Wild's all-time goals leader after scoring twice in Monday's home win over Montreal.
With puck drop around the corner, The Athletic asked its hockey staff for their bold predictions for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Here are five questions regarding the current state of each participating Big Six hockey nation ahead of the Olympics.
The Scotiabank Saddledome is one of the oldest rinks in the NHL. The catwalk atop of the arena has struck fear in many broadcasters.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Three Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players -- JJ Wright, Cameron Casorso and Caden Fine -- were killed Monday morning in a vehicle crash while heading to practice.
“There are no words that can adequately express the depth of our grief,” the Southern Alberta Mustangs said in a statement.
The Panthers' uniforms they'll wear against Buffalo were designed by Jonathan "Rekal" Torres.
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found and will play a role in that process.
Why do some players use a 'snub' to lift their play? Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.
Trotz, 63, who became GM of the team in 2023, will stay on until his successor is hired.
Former NFL pro Jason Wright helped professionalize the Commanders during a five-year run as team president that coincided with fallout from ex-owner Dan Snyder’s controversies and a then-record $6.05 billion sale of the franchise.
This marks the record seventh All-Star Game in Los Angeles, joining the 1963, 1972, 1983, 2004, 2011 and 2018 games.
There will be another star in the LA Galaxy come the start of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. The Galaxy announced last month that they would add a sixth star above their crest on their 2026 jerseys to mark their MLS Cup championship in 2024. Their new adidas primary.
Drake Maye is the first starting quarterback from the NIL era to play in the Super Bowl. As part of a new wave of athletes who become spokespeople before they reach the pros, the 23-year-old Charlotte native has walked the line between the old and new age of college sports.
Fanatics responded to fans Monday night after receiving lots of backlash about the lack of availability and quality of Super Bowl gear. “NFL fans, we’ve seen your jersey feedback, and we take it very seriously.
Lindsey Vonn opened a press conference Tuesday morning in Italy by saying that she had “completely ruptured” her ACL in in a crash at a World Cup race last Friday in Switzerland.
The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will commemorate their hometown’s baseball heritage with an alternate identity that harkens back to the late 19th century, the Altoona Mud Turtles.
A trio of Canadian Premier League teams have unveiled their new Hummel kits in the run-up to the league’s new season. Last week, Vancouver FC, defending champions Atlético Ottawa and Hamilton-based Forge FC all rolled out new kits for 2026, the first year of a new league-wide deal with the.
Weeks before the World Baseball Classic is scheduled to start, major stars are dropping out, with Puerto Rico’s team hit particularly hard. Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch; Francisco Lindor and Jose Altuve won’t play at all.
Elena Rybakina broke a nearly four-year Grand Slam drought by winning the Australian Open—and her once-banned coach was back by her side. Rybakina, 26, defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final on Saturday to claim her second Grand Slam singles title.
Beltrán played seven seasons with both the Royals and Mets, but appeared in 44 more games with New York.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday voiced support for a proposed new stadium for the Rays in Tampa, but few specifics were offered, including cost or timeline.
Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million next season.
The Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its decisions on cap picks for incoming inductees Carlos Beltrán (Mets), Andruw Jones (Braves) and Jeff Kent (Giants).
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe San Francisco Giants signed Luis Arráez to a one-year deal, with the hope that the three-time batting champion will be able to help solidify their offense after their blockbuster deal that brought Rafael Devers to the Bay last season.
A new set of Topps insert cards has been an instant hit with collectors. The artist behind them gives us a look at how they came to be.
The team was being honored by the Washington state senate when Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander received a group text from Chaim Bloom.
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The Mariners have a strong system with a number of elite talents at the top of their ranking but it thins out quickly toward the middle.
The Astros have dipped heavily into their farm system to trade for pieces to remain playoff contenders and the cupboard is a bit bare now.
The Rangers have a potential superstar in Walcott but the depth of the system took a huge hit with the MacKenzie Gore trade.
The A's system has improved in part because of an in flux of talent from a few trades, as well as the most recent draft.
Patriots QB Drake Maye is the youngest of four boys. Research suggests younger siblings have a greater likelihood for athletic success.
At 39, the former NL MVP and franchise legend remains a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the team the past three offseasons.
The Angels don't have a top farm system, but they are showing improvement thanks to a strong 2025 draft class and international talent.
With a little help from a familiar facilitator, the Seattle Mariners finally executed the deal they’d been pursuing all winter on Monday, acquiring Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Athletics have continued their trend of signing their young talent to long-term deals as All-Star SS Jacob Wilson officially inked his $70 million contract Monday.
Avisaíl García announced his retirement Monday following 13 major league seasons, including three with the Marlins.
Murakami isn't alone in asking for a bidet to be installed in the locker room.
LIV Golf’s four-year battle to be recognised by golf’s peak world ranking body has finally produced a favourable result for the Saudi-backed tour, albeit with a catch that it is has labelled unfair.
The PGA golfers head to Scottsdale, Arizona, for the 39th edition of "The People's Open.".
The Official World Golf Ranking has approved LIV Golf to receive ranking points for the first time, with the top 10 LIV golfers and ties receiving points.
Jupiter Links Golf Club ended a year-long losing streak, beating Atlanta Drive Golf Club 8-6.
Bryson DeChambeau has issued perhaps the most damning statement yet on his future with LIV Golf as he revealed his frustrations with the breakaway league moving its goalposts.
Justin Rose became the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines in 71 years, starting with a six-shot lead and closing with a 2-under 70 to win the Farmers Insurance Open.
Justin Rose romped to a Tiger-like, wire-to-wire seven-shot victory as Brooks Koepka failed to contend in his PGA Tour return at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California.
Scottish golfer Calum Hill lost a playoff in the most gut-wrenching fashion as 24-year-old German Freddy Schott claimed his first DP World Tour win at the Bahrain Championship.
Phil Mickelson said Sunday he will miss the opening two LIV Golf events this year because of a "family health matter.".
Nelly Korda won the season-opening Tournament of Champions without hitting a shot Sunday as the LPGA Tour canceled the final round due to wind and cold.
Carlos Alcaraz added another golden chapter to Spanish tennis history on Sunday, when he lifted the Australian Open trophy to complete the Career Grand Slam and join Rafael Nadal in one of the sport’s most exclusive clubs.
Arthur Fils made a triumphant return to the ATP Tour on Tuesday at the Open Occitanie Montpellier, where he overcame Valentin Royer 7-6(7), 6-7(4), 6-2. Competing for the first time since August, the dynamic Frenchman saved one set point in the first set and produced a thrilling third-set display to raise the roof at the ATP 250 indoor event.
Moise Kouame has caught the attention of the tennis world this week. The 16-year-old became the sixth-youngest man to qualify for an ATP Tour event since 2000 at the Open Occitanie. What should you know about the fast-rising French teenager? Read on to learn more about Kouame.
Chris Rodesch was a promising junior weighing a choice between college tennis and turning pro. At age 17, he appeared set on the collegiate path, until suddenly tennis entirely disappeared from the equation.
As the biggest stars spent January competing for the crown at the Australian Open, there was one notable name missing from the schedule: Holger Rune.
Who have made early moves in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin?. We are four weeks into the new season and while it is still very much early days, a number of stars have made good starts in their quests to qualify for this year’s Nitto ATP Finals.
The ABN AMRO Open is an indoor hard-court ATP 500 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The tournament will feature Top 10 stars Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexander Bublik.
The Dallas Open is an indoor hard-court ATP 500 in Dallas, United States. Americans Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, along with Casper Ruud, will headline the action in the 58th edition of the tournament.
Novak Djokovic fell just short of winning his 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, where he battled Carlos Alcaraz in a tight four-setter in the final. But it was still a memorable tournament for the Serbian.
Frenchman Moise Kouame became the sixth-youngest man to qualify for an ATP Tour event since 2000 on Monday when he overcame countryman Clement Chidekh 7-5, 6-7(6), 6-3 at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier.
Hailey Baptiste scored her fourth career Top 20 win after coming through a topsy-turvy three-setter against Emma Navarro in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open second round, while McCartney Kessler also delivered an upset of Leylah Fernandez.
While Carlos Alcaraz maintained his No. 1 ranking on the ATP tour ahead of Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic moved up one place to No. 3 -- the first time the 38-year-old has been inside the top three since August 2024.
Alex Eala has put Philippines on the map of the tennis world. Now, the only way is forward.
As Mercedes-Benz begins its role as Premier Partner, the iconic star arrives on court in Abu Dhabi and Ostrava, marking the first visible step in a season-long presence across more than 30 WTA tournaments worldwide.
Alexandra Eala defeated Zeynep Sonmez in a first-round contest at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open between traiblazers and close friends, while Jelena Ostapenko saved two match points in a rollercoaster victory over Oksana Selekhmeteva.
The Australian swing is in the books, culminating in a memorable Australian Open final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. We hand out our weekly awards as the WTA Tour heads to the Middle East.
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam. The tournament announced the news via social media on Monday.
Fourteen months after returning from maternity leave, Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina make history together after Melbourne, while Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina ties her career-high ranking.
Every major champion has their rituals, but Carlos Alcaraz might have the coolest one. For the Spaniard, trophies don’t just go on the shelf, they go under the skin. Wimbledon brought a strawberry, Roland Garros an Eiffel Tower and the US Open a bold design featuring the Statue of Liberty.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrated winning the Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open on Sunday by stepping into the sun on Monday, when he enjoyed a photoshoot with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.
Cardiff forward Ben Donnell will join Ulster at the end of the current season on a three-year deal.
Former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray believes France's Antoine Dupont will "have a point to prove" against Ireland on Thursday after being injured against them in last year's Six Nations.
Tommy Freeman knows an 11-match winning run brings expectation, but centre is sure they can thrive under pressure. England will embrace the expectation surrounding their bid to end the wait for a Six Nations title, according to Tommy Freeman.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Jacob Stockdale "deserves" to start against France in the Six Nations opener in Paris on Thursday night.
Wales flanker Alex Mann says he likes to try and get under the skin of the opposition as he prepares to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener.
Three of England's key players all near full fitness in time for next weekend's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland in Edinburgh.
Pierre Schoeman has seen his fair share of disappointment in a Scotland jersey but is maintaining his belief in what the side are capable of.
Former Leicester Tigers, Harlequins and Newcastle boss Dean Richards becomes director of rugby at Norfolk club Wymondham.
England are hoping to welcome back the cavalry for next week’s Calcutta Cup with Steve Borthwick revealing Ollie Lawrence could make his comeback against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Harlequins announce four short term loanees ahead of February's upcoming Prem Rugby Cup fixtures.
A day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said there have been no discussions with the NFLPA about adding an 18th regular-season game, the union's interim executive director said players have "no appetite" for the idea.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — K’Lavon Chaisson had a fairly common start to his career, and it wasn’t one that should have given him confidence that he’d be starting in a Super Bowl just a couple years later.
Parker has been casting a wide net in filling out his defensive coaching staff.
As Cleveland's new coach rebuilds, there are challenges at coordinator and in the quarterbacks room.
Seahawks GM John Schneider and Patriots executive Eliot Wolf have long histories in Green Bay.
The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott, who returned the franchise to prominence and guided seven straight double-digit win seasons, only to promote Joe Brady from offensive coordinator to head coach. The decision raised eyebrows far beyond western New York.
Cathy L. Lanier said there are no known specific or credible threats to the Super Bowl or any of its related events.
The NFL's chief security officer said the federal security presence at Super Bowl LX will be consistent with past games and ICE will not be among the agencies there.
New Browns head coach Todd Monken said it's "inappropriate" to comment about defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's future. Schwartz had reportedly said he would not return to Cleveland. Monken also wouldn't commit to Shedeur Sanders as QB1.
Monken discussed many topics at his introductory news conference, including his plan for developing the young talent on Cleveland's roster.
Did you notice how the NFC Champion Seahawks were built? With Seattle one win from another Super Bowl title, let’s dig into it.
How the Patriots rapidly built a contender through a coaching purge, free agency and the draft.
Cunningham looks forward to "earning everybody's respect" after being hired as the Falcons' new general manager.
New Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken met the media Tuesday and answered one key question, while leaving others to be determined over the coming weeks and months.
There was a rush of owners getting the call to the Hall of Fame in the late 2010s, but historically, team owners have had to be patient.
According to prosecutors, the man operated the drone 2,300 feet above Levi's Stadium during a Rams-49ers game in November 2025.
The Seahawks will play the Patriots in Super Bowl LX this Sunday. (Maximilian Haupt/picture alliance via Getty Images) picture alliance via Getty Images It's time for the 2026 Super Bowl.
Winslow Productions via Getty ImagesSuper Bowl LX will see the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks face off inside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. If you've got a desire to see the game in person rather than just watching it on TV, the good news is that there are still tickets for the Big Game available on Gametime.
Led by a second-year quarterback and a remodeled defense, the New England Patriots went from worst to first in the AFC East. Now they’re up against an NFC West power, a Super Bowl favorite that’s equipped with a league-leading unit that oozes with greatness. The Patriots have been here before.
The College Football Playoff won't have a game on New Year's Eve this season to avoid playing at the same time as an NFL Thursday night game, CFP executive director Rich Clark told ESPN.
Northwestern will open Ryan Field, its new $862 million stadium, on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Wildcats' Big Ten opener against Penn State.
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar filed a lawsuit as he bids for an extra year of eligibility that would allow him to play this fall.
Notre Dame is set to hire Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Seventeen more former student-athletes have joined a lawsuit alleging "sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation" by NC State's former sports medicine director, Robert Murphy. The current number of plaintiffs is up to 31.
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching -- including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn and UCF.
Five-star prospect Kemon Spell, ESPN's No. 1 running back in the 2027 class, has committed to Georgia, a source told ESPN.
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?.
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he is "absolutely" content with entering the NFL draft, adding it would "tarnish my legacy" to stay in college and play for another school.
How are your team's chances to make the Big Dance shaping up in the final six weeks until Selection Sunday?.
Lucky game-day socks. Unlucky shoes from bad games. Here's a look inside the RedHawks' quest for perfection.
Syracuse alum Carmelo Anthony does not appear happy with the current state of the program, commenting "SMFH" under a highlight from Monday's loss to UNC.
Darryn Peterson was happy to finally finish a game for No. 11 Kansas, and the Jayhawks certainly needed the standout freshman at the end against No. 13 Texas Tech.
Michigan coach Dusty May and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo are accusing each other's team of dirty play during Friday's game. Said May: "It wasn't an illusion.".
Top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes headlines the boys' roster for the 49th annual McDonald's All American game, which features a deep mix of blue-chip talent and several uncommitted five-stars from the 2026 SC Next 100 class.
Michigan jumped over UConn to snag the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1.
The latest Top 25 poll is out, with a new top five. What's next for the ranked teams?.
Benjy Taylor, the men's basketball coach at Division II Tuskegee University, was escorted off the court in handcuffs after a postgame incident Saturday.
Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th straight game, beating No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 on Sunday.
Hull KR coach Willie Peters does not expect rule changes currently being contemplated in the NRL to be in force for the World Club Challenge on February 19.
The 2025 season didn’t just break the Knights; it stripped them back to the bare, rusted chassis of a club that had forgotten how to fight.
Warrington Wolves confirm captain George Williams will leave the club to join a team in the NRL.
Super League's leading try scorer in 2025, Lewis Martin, signs a new deal to remain with Hull FC until the end of the 2030 season.
Stephen Crichton reveals how he has taken young teammate Lachlan Galvin under his wing at the Bulldogs.
Kennedy Cherrington’s ancestors were staunch and fierce Māori warriors and it is those characteristics that make her one of John Strange’s favourite players to coach.
Cowboys youngster Jaxon Purdue has emerged as the frontrunner to partner Tom Dearden in Las Vegas after being named at five-eighth for the side’s opening Witzer Pre-Season Challenge match.
The 2026 NRL pre-season has arrived with Las Vegas bound teams the Dragons, Knights, Bulldogs and Cowboys naming their teams for the first trials of the season.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for the opening round of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.
Just months after securing a release from Parramatta, Zac Lomax floated the prospect of a return to the Eels.
Nathan and Ivan Cleary are set to become free agents at the end of the year – and the star halfback and coach will have no shortage of suitors.
Zac Lomax entered into preliminary contracts with R360 and the Melbourne Storm prior to being given his blessing by Parramatta, the Eels’ lawyer has told a court.
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says “the doors are always open” for a quality athlete like Zac Lomax to switch codes ahead of next year’s World Cup, just as Angus Crichton will do in 2027 as he pushes for a Wallabies jersey.
A brutally honest Nathan Cleary has opened up about the pain of the Blues’ Game III Origin loss last year.
Ryan Papenhuyzen could make a stunning mid-season return to the NRL, two rugby league greats with a history of head knocks have predicted.
The Harvey Norman All Stars returns to Aotearoa in 2026 as the Māori and Indigenous All Stars sides come together in a celebration of culture and rugby league on February 15.
NRLW star Jasmin Strange has had a close encounter with a bull shark whilst surfing in Byron Bay.
The Dolphins made unwanted history last season, becoming the first team in more than 100 years to finish with the best attacking record but not play finals.
The first week of the NRL’s pre-season challenge will begin on Saturday — with the four teams travelling to Las Vegas set to battle it out.
Rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea will only pay AUD$25 (about K75) for an Australian visa to watch the Chiefs play away matches in the NRL.
The sport-work-life balance is a struggle faced by many female athletes, but many are finding meaningful ways to diversify their income to secure their future.
A hungrier-than-ever Josh Rachele is eyeing an enhanced role this year — and he’s named a rival star whose game-style he wants to emulate.
The club was first established around the 1880s and has been a long-time member of GFNL, considered one of the strongest football leagues in the state.
Western Australia has completed its 25-player squad to face Victoria.
Zac Bailey will be one of this year's hottest free agents.
Tasmania sounds out players ahead of its 2028 entry into the competition, remaining confident of early commitments from recruits.
Xavier Duursma says he's looking forward to lining up on younger brother, and No.1 draft pick, Willem.
The Bombers are hopeful of a strong season in 2026, and are likely to have their eye on attempting to land one of the league’s premier midfielders.
Zach Merrett has missed a training session because of illness, while fellow midfielder Jy Caldwell was dealing with a knee complaint.
Western Australia has finalised its squad for this month’s Origin spectacular, with five extra players added — but one dual premiership defender withdrawn.
Toby Greene spoke of his rivalry with Marcus Bontempelli in the Prime Original Final Siren: Inside the AFL.
Nick Vlastuin is no certainty to suit up for Richmond’s season-opening clash with Carlton in Round 1, as recovery from a nasty fractured ankle continues to take its toll in more ways than one.
For a 10th consecutive year, it’s time to look back in order to look forward.
Swans coach Dean Cox speaks to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey about Sydney's pre-season, Charlie Curnow, the health of the list and much more.
Who got battered, and who got better? Our guide to the 2026 AFL off-season has all the information you need on who’s in form, who’s hurt and who’s trying something new as opening round approaches.
Collingwood are supportive of the bold vision Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley has outlined for Melbourne’s sporting precinct, and looking at how they could draw benefits from the proposal.
AFL.com.au's Your Coach podcast series is back for 2026.
Footage from Carlton training that has gone viral in the last week because of poor ball skills.
Zac Bailey is a dynamo up forward for the Lions but hasn’t been able to break into the club’s stacked midfield and is leaving his options open as a free agent.
While disappointed not to appear at last week’s Barcelona Shakedown, Williams team boss James Vowles has expressed confidence that the squad will ultimately avoid entering the 2026 campaign on the “back foot”.
Williams have showcased their livery for the 2026 campaign.
Williams have become the latest team to unveil the livery that will adorn their new challenger ahead of the 2026 season.
F1 design legend and Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has spoken about the process behind his maiden creation for the squad, the AMR26, and how the entire workforce “rose to the challenge” in preparing it.
Williams has revealed the livery it will race with in 2026 following delays to the production of its new car, the FW48.
Williams team principal James Vowles says he is "not concerned at all" about missing the first pre-season test last week.
Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan has signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 F1 campaign.
George Russell has described Adrian Newey’s debut Aston Martin as “pretty spectacular” and “probably the most standout” design of those seen at the Barcelona Shakedown.
Former Alpine driver Jack Doohan has joined Haas as its official reserve driver for the upcoming season.
Australian Jack Doohan secures a role as reserve driver at Haas after being released by the Alpine team.
Day 1 is in the books with a familiar #93 on top, but there’s drama elsewhere as Quartararo crashes and returns home to recover.
Australian Jack Doohan secures a role as reserve driver at Haas after being released by the Alpine team.
Williams enjoyed one of the strongest seasons in their recent F1 history last year, rising to fifth in the Teams’ Championship – their highest placing since 2017 – and returning to the podium with new signing Carlos Sainz.
F1 World Champion Jenson Button is joining Aston Martin as a Team Ambassador ahead of the 2026 season, the Silverstone-based squad have announced.
Toto Wolff has described himself as “really happy” over Mercedes’ smooth start to 2026 and F1’s all-new era of regulations at the Barcelona Shakedown, but admits the squad “simply don’t know” where they stand at this point.
Fred Vesti has been confirmed as Mercedes’ Third Driver for the 2026 season, with the Dane admitting that he is “extremely excited” to make the step up after working with the team for the past few years.
Toto Wolff has dismissed claims from rivals over the legality of his team’s new engine, insisting it is within the regulations.
Kimi Antonelli has set out his goal to “eventually fight for the World Championship” as he prepares for his second season in Formula 1, one in which he is “really looking forward” to competing against team mate George Russell.
George Russell says he's ready to fight for a World Championship in 2026, while also harboring hopes of going toe to toe with four-time champion Max Verstappen.
Mercedes driver George Russell says his hope for the 2026 F1 season is to find himself in a title fight with Max Verstappen.
NYCFC must turn to alternatives as the club looks to boost its attack for the 2026 MLS season.
Just because England's transfer window is closing, doesn't mean the U.S. forward is stuck, but there's little change to his status as of now.
Fanatics' Beckham deal marks its latest effort in growing its soccer and international collectibles businesses.
The 17-year-old winger has been on the radar of a host of top European clubs.
Winning MLS Cup brings only a couple guaranteed returns: the cup itself and a cash prize ($300,000, roughly the salary of one MLS backup defender). Historically, it has also ushered in a near-mandatory squad rebuild, a consequence of MLS’s parity-driven design.
The Athletic's columnist relives his experience of an unexpected deadline-day transfer toward the end of his career.
We asked readers to send in questions they would like answered about how transfers work - and we put them to a range of experts and insiders.
MLS may be on the verge of losing one of the brightest talents in its ranks after Brazilian giant Fluminense logged a bid for LAFC talisman Denis Bouanga.
Vargas talked about how he had grown up a fan of Atlético before a Sounders matchup against the club in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Antoine Semenyo took out a full-page newspaper advert, while Josh Sargent is finding that departing on good terms can be difficult.
Oleksandra Oliynykova battled for nearly three hours to defeat Mayar Sherif in the Transylvania Open first round and claim her first WTA main-draw win -- but after getting caught in a mass power outage in Kyiv just before she had to leave, the Ukrainian said she was lucky to be in Cluj-Napoca at all.
Belinda Bencic returned to the Top 10 in mid-January, and Elina Svitolina returned following her run to the Australian Open semifinals. In their pursuit back to the top, both players took advantage of the WTA Tour's Special Ranking Rule for returning mothers.
It began with the WTA Finals in Riyadh and continued through Melbourne two months later, and if the point needed reinforcing, Elena Rybakina’s recent stretch has moved her from contender to an established force at the top.
Ksenia Efremova captured the 2026 Australian Open girls' singles title, defeating Ekaterina Tupitsyna in straight sets Sunday on Rod Laver Arena. It's the latest in a long line of prestigious achievements for the 16-year-old.
Through the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Be Legendary program and Tennis Australia's Super 10s, 30 young players met former WTA World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty. The three-time Grand Slam champion taught her iconic backhand slice and lifelong values in a memorable afternoon.
Relive the marathons, upsets and breakthroughs that have made the Middle East one of the most competitive stretches on the calendar.
Across three tight sets between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, the final was shaped by small shifts in court position, a single extra break of serve, and who was able to stay assertive when the match reached its decisive phase.
From her third set heroics in the final to a high-stakes gauntlet through the world's top two seeds, Elena Rybakina leaves Melbourne with a second Grand Slam and a historic winner's payday.
Elena Rybakina captured her second Grand Slam title on Saturday night, coming from 3-0 down in the third set to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and win the 2026 Australian Open.
Missed anything from the Australian Open final? Worry not. We have you covered from Elena Rybakina’s third-set heroics to her on-court trophy presentation and more.
Philadelphia sports fans are known as some of the most passionate people around. Add in the progressive sensibilities of women’s basketball supporters, and it can create an impact that is truly unrivaled.
The WNBA and the players' union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward.
The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday morning in New York, sources close to the process told ESPN, a meeting many believe could be "pivotal" in whether a new collective bargaining agreement is reached or players decide to strike.
Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier said it was "unbelievable" to see a record 21,490 fans attend the 3-on-3 league's inaugural tour stop in Philadelphia.
The WNBA and the WNBPA are scheduled to hold an in-person meeting in New York on Monday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.
The Portland Fire's on-court look reconnects the previously tenured franchise with the city's embracement of the team.
The 2026 season is just over 100 days away, but negotiations between the WNBA and players' union are at a stalemate.
The Fever's Caitlin Clark will appear two nights on NBC's 'Sunday Night Basketball' for pregame coverage of the Lakers-Knicks on Feb. 1 and then will return for another pregame show on March 29 when the Knicks visit the Thunder.
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.
Unrivaled co-founder and two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an "Abolish ICE" sign during player introductions at Unrivaled on Sunday afternoon.
Ahead of the Sepang Test getting underway, the Frenchman addressed the rumours that he’s signed for HRC in 2027.
New items, fresh faces and a return to action – three days of Malaysian testing await.
Mir and Marini pull the covers off their machinery for the season as Honda HRC Castrol conclude our 2026 Team Presentations in style.
"Marco Bezzecchi and the RS-GP say yes" - Aprilia confirm the #72's renewal in some style as the very first domino of 2027 silly season officially falls.
The French veteran and the Brazilian rookie takes the covers off their machinery for our record-breaking 2026 season.
Alex Marquez takes to the stage in Kuala Lumpur as Aldeguer connects from afar to take the covers off their new livery.
The three-day season starter wraps up for test riders, rookies and factory race riders with concessions ahead of the official Sepang Test next week.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 (Tech3) announces that David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors have partnered with IKON Capital to acquire the team.
Putting Yamaha’s new project through its paces in Malaysia, the Australian topped the times by just 0.025s.
It was Motorsport.com that broke the news of a potential move for Fabio Quartararo, now they report his possible replacement…
Jaren Jackson Jr scored a team-high 30 points as Australian centre Jock Landale helped the Memphis Grizzlies snap a six-game losing streak in a 137-128 win over Minnesota.
No one inside the four walls at the Adelaide 36ers will say they’re happy with how January went. During their eight games, the 36ers went 4-4, including their most recent loss to South East Melbourne in Adelaide.
The Adelaide 36ers will be the first to admit that their past month hasn’t been to the standard of play they hold themselves to, having gone 4-8 in their last eight games.
Counting down the Top 10 plays from Round 19 of the NBL26 season, presented by Spalding. Watch the full video below.
As the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season heads into its final three rounds, the awards talk is ramping up. One topic that is sure to create plenty of conversation is who is going to make up this season’s All-NBL First Team.
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The Adelaide 36ers have hit back at Andrew Bogut for claiming the club is in crisis and that it held emergency meetings about the future of coach Mike Wells. In first place with a 21-8 record, the 36ers have lost four of their past six games.
AAP. NBA coaches have overlooked Josh Giddey's fine form for Chicago to deny the Australian an All-Star debut as LeBron James prepares to lace them up for a 22nd-straight year.
Photo: Sydney Kings Media. Basketball in Australia continues to grow at a rapid pace, with more fans watching the sport than ever before.
Pete Hooley, Felix Von Hofe and Damon Lowery break down the latest stories in NBL26. They discuss whether Adelaide is in trouble or ready to finish the season strong. The MVP race is heating up, with Kendric Davis making a late push.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
The ugly half-time spat between A-League teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners has had an even uglier fallout, with Brisbane seeking legal advice after Mariners interim coach Warren Moon’s stinging post-match comments.
Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon has blasted his former club Brisbane for the “conduct” of their staff, which led to police involvement during Wednesday night’s 2-1 loss in Gosford — earning an angry response from the Roar, which said Moon’s spray was “inappropriate, irresponsible, and unsupported by any facts”.
Three former A-League players have been slapped with lengthy bans from Football Australia for their involvement in match-fixing offences.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.
We take a look back at some of the best off-season moves that paid off in 2025.
Here's what the 18 AFLW clubs want to find under the tree this Christmas.
Check out some of the best highlights from a record-breaking AFLW season.
Maya Dear grew up an elite athlete in netball and basketball, but now the daughter of Paul will get her chance in AFLW.