Formula 1 has delivered a set of rules tweaks to its controversial 2026 regulations -- but what do they mean and will they appease drivers ahead of the Miami GP? ESPN's Laurence Edmondson explains.
Stuart Attwell has not taken charge of a Nottingham Forest game since 2024.
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down from her position as vice-chair of West Ham United after 16 years at the club.
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At a time when the sneaker and apparel industry is in a state of change, the privately held New Balance seems to be making it work.
The Canadian side have the league’s best record, the best defender, a global superstar, and a ‘for sale’ sign in the window. When the Vancouver Whitecaps went up for sale, the club was already bruised and bloodied.
There is a lot of blame to go around for the Knicks' Game 2 loss, but it starts with the head coach.
Brandon Hagel blossomed into a two-way star in Tampa but the journey there wasn't easy.
A sales document distributed to local organizers shows that plenty of seats are still available for the World Cup cohosts' first match.
After more than a month away, Draisaitl recorded two assists in Edmonton's Game 1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Brett Kulak has played for three different NHL teams this season, counting Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon as teammates.
Instead of competing for a Walter Cup, the Goldeneyes and Torrent will spend their final games vying for the No. 1 pick in the PWHL draft.
The debate for MVP and best defenseman heats up, plus clear front-runners emerge for the league's top rookie, goaltender, coach and more.
All the issues that plagued the Stars at the start of playoffs became the things that aided them in a series-tying 4-2 win Monday night against the Wild.
Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the opener of their first-round series Monday, a game in which star forward Leon Draisaitl returned from injury.
Jordan Martinook, who was stopped on a penalty shot in the first overtime session after a potential winning goal was overturned, beat Linus Ullmark at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 Monday night.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Oilers scored two third-period goals to take the series lead.
The Stars tied the hyped first-round series between Cup contenders 1-1 as it heads to St. Paul.
A tight first-round matchup heads to Ottawa for Game 3 on Thursday after Jordan Martinook's late-night heroics.
Porter Martone, 19, became the first teenager in Flyers franchise history to record a goal in each of his first two playoff games.
The Hurricanes and Senators nearly made hockey history after an unusual rule came into play in overtime of Game 2.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, which means fans will be angry about officiating at some point.
Trenin, who had 13 hits in Game 1, had the second-highest single-season regular-season hit total since the NHL began tracking the stat.
For the second consecutive game, the Flyers produced a defensive gem against the high-flying Penguins.
A team source told The Athletic that he felt the injury was a result of a "dirty" play by Myers.
Capitals brass say they are prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.
Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who had not played since March 15 after suffering a lower-body injury, returned for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night after being activated off injured reserve.
The Sabres reveled in their special playoff win, but they know it's time to turn the page to Game 2.
Buffalo surged in the third period to win their first playoff game in 15 years, prompting memorable reactions.
Teams aren't taking as many long-range shots this season, but they're still scoring stunning goals from distance. Is a change in the Premier League match ball responsible?.
The pain of early Champions League exits might actually work in Barcelona's and Real Madrid's favor: It's now clear for all to see where their deficiencies are.
Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.
With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs.
Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham. She joined the club’s board in January 2010 and has announced her departure the morning after West Ham drew at Crystal Palace to sit two points above the Premier League’s relegation zone.
Exit as a Premier League champion like Sir Alex Ferguson? Or leave behind a strong foundation like Jurgen Klopp? Pep Guardiola has the chance to do both.
Manchester United have added Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to their shortlist. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League.
Glentoran defender Kelly Bailie reflects on her 30-year association with the club as she prepares for her final season as a player before retirement.
Premier League clubs are increasingly unhappy at the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR’s) costs and uncertainty about how much each club will be made to pay.
Advanced internal scouting systems can sort massive amounts of information on NFL prospects, organizing evaluations, grades and other data.
We asked execs, coaches and scouts to project the top of the first round.
What's next after an uncharacteristic blockbuster trade by the Bengals and Giants, plus why Houston paid Will Anderson Jr.
The Super Bowl champion Seahawks are looking to trade down in this year's NFL draft -- "it's no secret with us," general manager John Schneider said Monday -- and are not opposed to making deals within their division.
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeCan Dexter Lawrence boost the Cincinnati Bengals’ struggling defense? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Ben Fawkes dive into what the move means for both the Bengals and Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft.
This year, the NFL will limit access to prospects' contact information to one person with each franchise.
Fred Warner is "feeling great and no restrictions" for the start of Niners' offseason program after suffering a season-ending ankle injury last October.
Martin grabbed 14 interceptions during his career, but none eclisped his record-setting hat trick in Super Bowl XV.
The projected No. 1 pick chose to stay home in Miami for the NFL Draft rather than traveling to the event in Pittsburgh.
Colts WR Alec Pierce recently underwent surgery after playing through nagging ankle pain for much of last season and will be sidelined during offseason workouts.
The Giants had free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in for a workout and physical with the team Monday, sources told ESPN.
Speaking publicly Monday for the first time about the Vikings' new quarterback room, Justin Jefferson said he is looking forward to Kyler Murray's playmaking skills and was blunt about J.J. McCarthy's future.
Longtime Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Rod Martin died Monday, the organization announced. He was 72. Martin spent a decade in the NFL, all of which was with the Raiders organization.
A trade of the star receiver would become more manageable for the Eagles after June 1.
Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce underwent ankle surgery recently, and as a result, will not participate in any of the team’s offseason activities. The team hopes Pierce will be recovered by training camp in July, general manager Chris Ballard told reporters Monday.
The three-time Pro Bowl receiver could reunite with the team that drafted him.
The status of several key positions for the Pittsburgh Steelers remains uncertain heading into the NFL Draft, which begins Thursday. Steelers starting left tackle Broderick Jones reportedly suffered a setback related to the neck injury he sustained last season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Brandon Aubrey and the Cowboys reached an agreement Monday on a deal that will make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, sources told NFL Network on Monday.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
Would baseball be a better sport if ABS called every pitch? We spent weeks looking into that question. There are many factors to consider.
It's time to check in on how teams' offseason acquisitions and prospects reaching the majors for the first time are doing.
The Mets have a lot of things going wrong at the moment, but some areas appear more fixable than others.
After nearly a decade away from baseball, DePodesta took a Colorado job where there is literally nowhere to go but up.
A mechanical issue with their charter plane forced the Blue Jays to bus from Phoenix to Orange County on Sunday night.
Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Saturday with a left groin muscle strain.
The Braves said X-rays were negative and that Ronald Acuna Jr. was day-to-day.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks that a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre," adding that the defending National League MVP is getting "special consideration.".
From Opening Day through Aug. 31 and during the playoffs, teams are limited to carrying 13 pitchers on the active 26-man roster.
Atlanta Braves All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. left Monday’s game against the Nationals after Washington starter Jake Irvin hit him on the left hand with a fastball. The hit-by-pitch was the second of the night for Acuña on an offering from Irvin.
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced Monday, and the expectation is that he could miss around three months, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are losing star closer Edwin Díaz for the next few months. The team announced Monday that it had placed the pitcher on the injured list, citing “loose bodies” in Díaz’s right elbow.
The Dodgers’ new high-priced closer failed to record an out in a 9-6 loss to the Rockies on Sunday.
WASHINGTON — For the folks actually living it — players, staff, coaches — Major League Baseball is a binary endeavor. That’s the case for all professional sports. The sun rises.
The Twins placed right-hander Mick Abel on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he and his family have received threats ahead of his start vs. the Red Sox, but he's "excited" to be making his Fenway Park debut.
Red Sox starter Sonny Gray left because of right hamstring tightness in the third inning of Monday's Patriots' Day game against the Detroit Tigers.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. The New York Mets have found themselves in a really bad position, as they currently sit on an 11-game losing streak, which has led them to the worst record in the National League and tied for the worst in baseball.
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The Detroit Tigers, ranked second in the AL Central with a 12-10 record, face the Boston Red Sox, who are tied for last in the AL East with an 8-13 record.
When it comes to everything outside the locker room, the Blazers will be cheap. And they won't follow the widely accepted norms of the NBA.
The Knicks gave life and hope to an overmatched team in Game 2. It's unforgivable for now. It will be unforgettable if they lose the series.
"He's doing everything," Donovan Mitchell said of Wade, the co-anchor of Cleveland's defense in this first-round series.
Wins? Style of play? Record against non-losing teams? Here's how 2026 playoff teams stack up.
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.
The Nuggets appeared to be cruising to a 2-0 series lead Monday night as they opened a 44-25 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. But the Timberwolves rallied to take the lead in the second quarter.
CJ McCollum finished with 32 points and six assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 107-106 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 to even the series. McCollum scored the go-ahead step-back jumper over OG Anunoby with 34 seconds left in the game to secure the win.
Kevin Durant will be a game-time decision ahead of Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Durant, who missed Game 1 due to a knee bruise, went through half of the Rockets' practice on Monday.
The better seeds are favored in seven of the eight first-round series, with the Rockets against the injured Lakers being the only exception.
After trailing by 14 to end the first quarter, Minnesota fought back to steal Game 2 on the road. Here's what we learned.
The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to retain Jon Horst as general manager, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Horst, Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam recently met with Taylor Jenkins to discuss the team's head coaching vacancy.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are back in it.
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.
NEW YORK — The version of the Atlanta Hawks that entered the 2026 NBA playoffs is drastically different from the one that began the campaign back in October. Franchise centerpiece Trae Young is gone; so, too, is key offseason addition Kristaps Porziņģis.
Well, that was a wild half of playoff basketball. The Denver Nuggets raced out to a 44-25 lead and appeared to be cruising to a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night.
Well, that was a wild half of playoff basketball. The Denver Nuggets raced out to a 44-25 lead and appeared to be cruising to a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points while James Harden added 28 and Evan Mobley scored 25 to help Cleveland continue its playoff dominance against Toronto.
Wolves coach Chris Finch reiterated his frustration with Jamal Murray's 16 free throws in Game 1, arguing that his players don't get calls because they don't flop.
Atlanta outscored New York in the fourth quarter 28-15 to tie the first-round series.
Well, CJ McCollum and the Atlanta Hawks are headed home with an even series after all. The Hawks, despite trailing by double-digits in the fourth quarter, absolutely shut down the New York Knicks in the final period to grab a 107-106 win in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series.
Had Hollands not returned after half-time, the Carlton Football Club could have saved the player and themselves from ongoing consequences.
An Anzac Day packed with action is the centrepiece of the round, with matches either side of the Essendon and Collingwood blockbuster.
Tom Boyd, former AFL footballer turned mental health advocate, says the high-pressure environment of professional football means many players are struggling with mental health issues "under the surface".
The AFL Tribunal will determine two high contact cases this evening with Gold Coast’s John Noble and GWS’ Joe Fonti both fighting one-game bans.
Dean Cox isn't buying into a false sense of security over the Western Bulldogs' injuries.
From start to finish, the high farce of the umpire abuse case against Zak Butters may force the league to confront two serious problems. In words no one could have predicted using two weeks ago, in the end it was a real estate agent who ostensibly brought down the AFL’s case against Zak Butters.
Elijah Hollands's father, former AFL player Ben Hollands, posts on social media pledging to help lift his son up and urging others to check on their friends if they are struggling.
AFL 360 co-host Gerard Whateley labelled Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode and the subsequent fallout as “probably the most unsettling story I’ve seen in my time covering the game”.
Hayden Young is back and ready to impact again for the high-flying Dockers.
Lions co-captain Harris Andrews has praised Ty Gallop after his move to defence.
The Western Bulldogs have no serious concerns despite Tom Liberatore's latest concussion.
Irrespective of how your team has fared in the first six games, there’s something the coaching panel wants to fix. We identify some specific issues for each team to consider.
Ollie Hollands, who was on the field with his brother Elijah, says it has been “incredibly challenging” to watch his ordeal.
After overcoming multiple setbacks, Calsher Dear seizes his chance with a brilliant return game against Port Adelaide.
Jimmy Bartel sounds off on the 'broken' tribunal system after the 'shambles' that was the Zak Butters process.
The Swans have confirmed two debutants for their Thursday night blockbuster against the Bulldogs, who will unleash a debutant of their own amid concerns around Marcus Bontempelli’s health.
Hawthorn’s suspended star duo and the drawn-out Zak Butters umpire sledge saga have come under fire.
Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
Here's a look at our way-too-early Q1 All-Australian side.
Check out your club's run of fixtures across the next five weeks.
Two-time major finalist Amanda Anisimova and former No. 10 Ekaterina Alexandrova have both withdrawn from the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open due to injury.
From her move to Spain to her signature shot and her dream animal experience, get to know Oksana Selekhmeteva ahead of her Madrid main draw debut in her best season to date.
Aryna Sabalenka, the World No. 1, was named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year for her stellar 2025 season. Carlos Alcaraz was named World Sportsman of the Year on a big night for tennis in Madrid.
Mirra Andreeva recently got into diamond painting, and it's the perfect activity to zone out and relax. She's already finished three, she told reporters at the Mutua Madrid Open, and is onto her fourth.
Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen Zheng and Jelena Ostapenko have had some of their biggest moments on clay. And over the next seven weeks, beginning in Madrid, they'll have golden opportunities to jumpstart their seasons.
After a historic all-Ukrainian final in Rouen, Marta Kostyuk nears the Top 20, while teenager Veronika Podrez makes a 62-place leap.
Following her clinical run through the Sunshine Double, Aryna Sabalenka transitions to clay to defend her crown against Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and a stacked field in the first clay-court WTA 1000 of the year.
In a historic first, Marta Kostyuk and Veronika Podrez met in an all-Ukrainian WTA final Sunday in Rouen. But only one could leave with the title and Kostyuk defeated the 19-year-old in straight sets to capture her second singles crown.
From navigating the victory ramp to celebratory Nutella crepes, Elena Rybakina sat down to discuss her clinical week in Stuttgart, her focus on consistency and health and the full-throttle pace of her 2026 season.
Elena Rybakina claimed her 13th WTA title Sunday in Stuttgart, defeating Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 in 1 hour and 18 minutes to win the 2026 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. After 12 titles in 12 different tournaments, it marks the first repeat title of her career.
Pitted against a brick wall on an atypically cool night in late January, Jannik Sinner lost his head and with it his stranglehold on the Australian Open. But reframing his thinking has the Italian on the verge of setting a stunning new record.
Sometimes, life throws up some wonderful coincidences. For Martin Landaluce, the likelihood of breaking into the Top 100 of the PIF ATP Rankings and celebrating it at home was not especially high. Yet, that is precisely what is happening this week at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Although he has never participated in the tournament before, Rafael Jodar arrives as the undisputed star of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus awards on Monday while Paris Saint-Germain was the Team of the Year.
Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has put his participation at the French Open in doubt because of a right wrist injury, and medical tests in the next few days will determine whether Alcaraz will be able to play in the Grand Slam tournament.
One of the biggest annual gatherings of the world's greatest sportsmen and sportswomen took place Monday evening in Madrid at the Laureus World Sports Awards, where Carlos Alcaraz headlined the ATP Tour stars in attendance.
Leandro Riedi’s title run at last week’s Busan Open underscores a step forward in his comeback from injury. The Swiss shut down his 2025 season after reaching the third round of the US Open as a qualifier.
Carlos Alcaraz has been named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year at the annual Laureus World Sports Awards, which took place on Monday evening in Madrid. The 22-year-old Spaniard enjoyed a standout 2025 season on the ATP Tour.
Jannik Sinner is set to compete at the Mutua Madrid Open. Read all about the Italian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Sinner's record in Madrid? Since making his Madrid debut in 2021, the No.
The fourth ATP Masters 1000 event of the season commences on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev lead the field in the Spanish capital.
As well as not refereeing games, Attwell has been left off VAR and fourth-official duties for all Forest matches since April 2024.
Investigating the extraordinary finances behind the ownership of Chelsea and what needs to happen for the gamble to pay off.
Wolves are one of 43 teams to have been relegated from the Premier League, can you name them all?.
Taking glee in a rival's misfortune is rooted deep in the psychology of football fans - and humankind.
Pep Guardiola's use of a zonal structure once again posed questions to Mikel Arteta's side that they struggled to answer.
Why a host of clubs, including Chelsea, may have a backdoor route into the Champions League if Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth.
Tim Spiers casts his eye over some of the more unusual stories from the past week in football.
Who's leading after Matchday 33? And what do our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect in these midweek games?.
It's the relegation fight you didn't know you needed to know about. So who will survive in La Liga?.
James Horncastle's weekly update on what has gone on in Serie A this weekend.
Shockwaves were sent through the Wallabies set-up when a star was helped from the field in agony. He has now received a massive boost.
Assistant coach Trevor Woodman will leave Gloucester at the end of the season after 12 years to join the backroom team at Connacht as the Irish province's scrum coach.
The massive British and Irish Lions tour was always expected to provide a massive financial boost for Aussie rugby. But the result was way bigger than forecast.
Everything you need to know ahead of England vs. Wales in the Women's Six Nations.
Debutant Jenna De Vera reveals how a misunderstanding led to her Filipino parents settling in west Wales.
France centre Gabrielle Vernier will miss the remainder of the Women's Six Nations with a shoulder injury.
A high-scoring, if lop-sided round of Prem fixtures included a thriller at Sandy Park and Saracens-inflicted pain for Sale.
England's Fraser Dingwall hails Northampton centre partner Tom Litchfield's advance as a big plus for the club this season.
Isaac Kailea was a regular in Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s first season before being dropped to the Shute Shield. Now he wants to return to Test rugby.
The way a weakened side flattened Scotland brings to mind the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester City.
A piece of history at every corner, Jerez has been a staple on the calendar and for good reason.
Ready to level up your strategy? Step into the world of MotoGP Fantasy as we introduce you to the first Mystery Boost of 2026!.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
Take your Spanish Grand Prix experience to a whole new level and explore the beautiful sights of Andalusia!.
F1’s latest world champion speaks with deep candour about overcoming his insecurities but questions about Max Verstappen and regulations? Off limits. There are always complications and difficulties in Formula One, as there are in life and even in this interview.
Formula 1 has agreed to a set of rule tweaks to address concerns about its controversial new cars ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.
Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season.
Cadillac are the new kids on the block, but how has their debut season in F1 started – and what do they need to do to try and bag some points this year?.
A number of refinements to the 2026 F1 regulations were agreed during an online meeting between F1 governing body the FIA, Team Principals, CEOs of Power Unit Manufacturers and FOM on Monday.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has explained some of the attributes that make Ollie Bearman such a good team player at Haas.
The home crowd in Jerez will be partisan – but the records won’t stop coming. Here’s the state of play as MotoGP returns to Europe.
The Tech3 team have confirmed that the #12 won't be back on track just yet, with a one-rider line-up to take on the Spanish GP.
Jerez marks the start of our European stint! Check out how you can stay in the loop throughout this weekend.
Ducati haven’t waited so long for a GP win since 2021 – and it’s 2014 since the factory team had a longer run without a rostrum. Can they turn the tables at Jerez?.
Three rounds down, 19 to go! Pedro Acosta is enjoying his strongest start to a premier-class season yet, with some key changes showing improvements on track.
2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
News that a blood clot in a prop’s lungs sent shockwaves through the Broncos, and took their absences to 13, in what could prove to be a serious premiership dent.
Daly Cherry-Evans learned a lot about himself on the Kokoda Trail before Christmas – and why those lessons will help him prepare for the big Anzac Day clash.
Dean Young claimed Shane Flanagan told him he’d “had enough” as the new Dragons interim head coach opened up on a whirlwind 24 hours and his future plans for the club.
Dean Young has swung the axe, making sweeping changes in his first team list since taking over as Dragons interim head coach.
Dean Young's first act as Dragons coach was to tell rookie halfback Kade Reed and his parents that the 20-year-old would make his NRL debut in the ANZAC Day clash with the Roosters.
The Wests Tigers are desperate for an immediate rebound when they host the in-form Raiders in a Thursday-night blockbuster at Leichhardt Oval.
Few could have predicted that when the Rabbitohs travelled to AAMI Park on Anzac Day that they would be 11 spots higher on the ladder than a Storm side that has slumped to five consecutive losses.
Star halfbacks Tom Dearden and Nicho Hynes are set for an attacking duel when the Cowboys host Cronulla on Friday night. .
The Sea Eagles have climbed to sixth on the back of three straight wins since Kieran Foran took the reins while the Eels are buzzing after one of their best wins in years over the Bulldogs last Sunday.
The Panthers have had eight days to recover after an energy sapping night in Darwin when an 85-minute golden point contest tested their endurance to the limit.
A sold-out Hnry Stadium awaits in Wellington for the in-form Warriors to take on the Dolphins, who went within a whisker of upsetting the Panthers last week.
An injury-ravaged Broncos side got the job done against the odds in Campbelltown last week, but face a tough ask to beat the Bulldogs in Round 8.
Plenty of intrigue surrounds this special match on the rugby league calendar, with the Roosters to face a Dragons side looking to impress their new coach.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 8 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
While earning a State of Origin debut is a major goal for Destiny Mino-Sinapati, a maiden Rugby League World Cup appearance with Samoa remains a key focus for the versatile back.
Theodore Roosevelt once said: ‘It’s not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles … The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.’.
South Sydney players have backed assistant coach Ben Hornby to thrive if he opts to pursue the vacant St George Illawarra head coaching gig. .
The Tigers are flying high despite a tight loss to the Broncos in Round 7, and their reliable halfback has led the way.
South Sydney players have thrown their support behind current assistant Ben Hornby to take over at the Dragons, with skipper Cameron Murray initially joking that he was a “sh-t coach” before explaining how important he’s been for the club.
India's national team is reaping the rewards of an IPL which is now drawing talent from all over the country.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled the first ball of a match in IPL 2026 for the first time against Gujarat Titans on Monday, and struck straightaway, breaking his duck in the process.
Victorian skipper diagnosed with a stress fracture in his shoulder following their Sheffield Shield final loss.
"We shouldn't be allowing Rahul Tewatia or Shahrukh Khan [to face] lots of balls," Matthew Hayden, Gujarat Titans' batting coach, says after the collapse against Mumbai Indians.
Here's what the Orange and Purple Cap tables at IPL 2026 look like after Mumbai Indians' dominant win over Gujarat Titans on Monday.
Beau Webster's all-round effort led Warwickshire to their first win as the great Jimmy Anderson starred again for Lancashire.
After shining with the bat at the weekend, Beau Webster played a key role with the ball on day four.
Tilak Varma's unbeaten century blasted Mumbai Indians off the bottom with a huge victory over Gujarat Titans.
Swashbuckling batter Tilak Varma hit his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to just their second win of the campaign as they hammered Gujarat Titans by 99 runs on Monday.
"It was much needed for the group, it was much needed for Tilak, it was much needed for Mumbai Indians".
The FIA has confirmed rule changes for the ongoing Formula One season as the sport reacts to driver dissatisfaction and safety concerns with the new regulations. The adapted rules address the energy management issues that have proved controversial across the opening three meetings this year.
F1 TV Lead Commentator Alex Jacques assesses one thing each team needs to work on for the Miami Grand Prix, and also into the future.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has warned against taking a "baseball bat" to Formula 1's controversial 2026 technical regulations, saying he expects Monday's crunch meeting on the rules to end with targeted changes to improve the spectacle.
F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.
One of the hottest topics during every Formula 1 season is that of drivers’ futures, with some close to their contract expiry date, some signed up for the short-term and others boasting longer deals. So, who will be driving where in 2027 and beyond as things stand?.
Critics of Formula 1's new style of racing and its controversial new cars have "short memories", according to championship CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Bookmakers are keeping a close eye on McLaren after an impressive team performance in Japan.
Arvid Lindblad is only three rounds into his F1 career, but the British youngster has already made an impression – reaching Q3, scoring points and mixing it with some of the sport’s biggest names.
Aston Martin have had a tricky start to the 2026 season, but with Adrian Newey at the helm, they certainly have the expertise in play to turn things around.
The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu, ranked No. 57 on ESPN's big board, is entering the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.
Duke starting center Patrick Ngongba II is returning to the Blue Devils next season.
North Carolina awaits a decision from Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky vie for the No. 1 recruit.
UConn's Braylon Mullins, who was ranked No. 17 on ESPN's NBA draft big board, will look to boost his stock with a second season in Storrs.
Andrej Stojakovic is returning to an Illinois team that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from a group that reached the Final Four.
Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader Nov. 1 in Rome to open the season.
Guard Kayden Mingo is transferring to Baylor after a strong freshman season at Penn State in a move that could play a role in the recruitment of his brother, five-star prospect Dylan Mingo.
The PGA Tour will consider additional pathways to bring back LIV Golf League players who might want to return to the circuit, CEO Brian Rolapp said Monday.
The PGA Tour will not be in Hawaii in 2027 for the first time in 56 years as it moves toward a revamped schedule that no longer will start the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Bryson DeChambeau’s mind was allegedly elsewhere at Augusta National earlier this month with the LIV superstar reportedly exploring his options if he were to leave the breakaway league at year’s end.
Hannah Green won the JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday for the third time in our years and the first at El Caballero.
Jon Rahm capped off a chaotic week on LIV Golf when he closed with a 7-under 64 on Sunday for a six-shot victory in LIV Golf Mexico City.
Australia’s Hannah Green pulled off one of the best comebacks in recent memory to win the LPGA’s JM Eagle LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club.
Bryson DeChambeau’s surprise move raised eyebrows as LIV Golf officials announced an act of defiance following speculation about the breakaway league’s future beyond 2026.
Matt Fitzpatrick delivered another playoff win in the RBC Heritage, fending off Scottie Scheffler for his second title at the tournament.
Stewart Cink closed with a 9-under 63 and pulled away from the field with an astonishing stretch for a six-shot victory in the Senior PGA Championship.
Matt Fitzpatrick bounced back from a 72nd hole stumble to defeat world No.1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina.
Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils won titles in Munich and Barcelona, respectively, last week as the European clay swing continued. ATPTour.com looks at the movers of the week in the PIF ATP Rankings as of Monday 20 April.
Jannik Sinner’s quest for a fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title starts this week at the Mutua Madrid Open and the Italian learned his path following Monday’s draw in the Spanish capital. The No.
The draw for the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open will take place on Monday, 20 April at 10 a.m. CEST (4 a.m.
Arthur Fils won his fourth ATP Tour title on Sunday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he defeated Andrey Rublev in the final. ATPTour.com relives his journey to the trophy through videos of key moments in the week.
Arthur Fils held his nerve through a dramatic late surge from Andrey Rublev at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Sunday when he defeated the 28-year-old 6-2, 7-6(2) in the championship match to clinch the title at the clay-court ATP 500 event.
Ben Shelton became the first American in series history (since 2009) to win three ATP 500 titles on Sunday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich, where he downed Flavio Cobolli in the final. ATPTour.com relives his journey to the trophy through videos of key moments in the week.
Ben Shelton clinched his fifth ATP Tour title and second on clay on Sunday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich, where he moved past fourth seed Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 7-5. The second seed lost to Alexander Zverev in the championship match at the ATP 500 event 12 months ago, but ensured history would not repeat itself against World No.
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool have been made to wait for a title in 2026, but they finally had reason to celebrate on Sunday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where they overcame Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Andrea Vavassori 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
German qualifiers Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner captured their first ATP Tour title as a team on Sunday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda, where they overcame Frenchmen Theo Arribage and Albano Olivetti 4-6, 7-6(4), 12-10 on home soil in Munich.
Alejandro Burillo, the business visionary who helped establish Mexico as a key destination in professional tennis with his leadership and passion, passed away at the age of 74. Born in 1951, Burillo became one of the most influential figures in the development of professional tennis in Mexico.
The Perth Wildcats confirmed on Tuesday that six-time NBL champion Jesse Wagstaff has re-signed with the club for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season.
The Adelaide 36ers confirmed on Monday that they have bolstered their roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season by signing champion Bul Kuol to a multi-year deal. The defensive-minded wing, who represented South Sudan at the 2024 Olympic Games, joins the Sixers on a two-year deal.
Since the moment Josh King arrived in Australia, the South East Melbourne Phoenix has been a successful basketball team. Across his two campaigns in The Heartland, King has a winning percentage of 63.5 (40/63).
Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks have pulled off a miracle at Madison Square Garden, with CJ McCollum steering the team to victory and level their NBA playoff series against New York.
Big man Sam Waardenburg is one of the first high-profile stars to change teams during this NBL27 Free Agency. The New Zealand Tall Black shifted from the Cairns Taipans to Melbourne United on Monday, signalling the latter’s championship intentions.
NBL Next Star Luke Paul is closing in on establishing his NBL team after several strong performances at last week’s Under 18s National Championships in Brisbane.
As the Free Agency period tips off, NBL Media is putting the microscope on every club's NBL26 campaign. Pete Hooley analyses every team, starting with the tenth-placed Bullets, all the way through to the Championship-winning Kings.What the ladder says4th place - 21 wins, 12 losses.
Melbourne United on Monday confirmed the signature of the sought-after Free Agent Sam Waardenburg to a three-year contract, with a third-year mutual option. Standing 208cm tall, Waardenburg has spent the past four seasons in Cairns, chalking up 89 games across that time.
The Hungry Jack's NBL26 season was one to remember for its countless top plays on the court. Many of those included incredible passes by the likes of New Zealand's Parker Jackson-Cartwright, South East Melbourne's Owen Foxwell, Adelaide's Bryce Cotton and Sydney's Kendric Davis.
The Adelaide 36ers confirmed on Monday they have mutually parted ways with guard Dejan Vasiljevic. Vasiljevic played 90 games in Sixers colours since signing on with the club during the NBL24 season, averaging 15.1 points (including 2.6 triples), 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
Baltimore, Los Angeles and Washington joined the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans in unveiling new uniforms this spring.
Adam Thielen believed he could still play when he announced his retirement from the NFL in January. But the veteran wide receiver had already begun building his next act through a youth athlete training company he co-owns, which last month announced its first ever acquisition.
Ahead of Monday morning’s Boston Marathon, Nike pulled down and backtracked from a sign outside its flagship Boston store that read “Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.”.
The Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, an affiliate of the Athletics in the Pacific Coast League, will play a game as the Las Vegas Villains next week. The alternate identity centers around a playing card king wearing cleats and baseball stirrups, running with a stolen base and a ripped bag of.
Episode 7 of the SportsLogos.Net podcast is out now. Check it out right here, right now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more. This week, Chris and Paul welcome guest host Todd Radom to break down all eight of Major League Baseball’s new second-generation City Connect uniforms for 2026. The.
The Royals now have a much clearer path toward a deal to build a downtown ballpark, but further legislative progress this week is creating additional hurdles the MLB club must still clear. The city council in Kansas City, Mo.
The Kenosha Kingfish, a baseball team in the collegiate summer level Northwoods League, will pay tribute to lighthouses along the shores of the Great Lakes with their new alternate identity, the Kenosha Keepers.
This marks the first change to the Ravens’ primary design in 26 seasons, though they’re mostly an evolution of their previous look.
Entertainment executive Scott Borchetta is expanding his reach into sports.
After tennis stars at the Australian Open were asked to remove banned wearables like Whoop, the French Open will now allow them on “a trial basis”—the first time they will be permitted at a Grand Slam.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
For South Carolina Gamecocks alum Ta’Niya Latson, this week’s WNBA draft wasn’t just about hearing her name called — it was about making a statement before she ever reached the stage.
Dream center Brionna Jones has had right knee surgery, leaving her status uncertain for the start of the WNBA season.
Guard Dana Evans, who re-signed with the Aces as a free agent last week, will be sidelined indefinitely while recovering from a left leg injury.
Now 100% healthy with no restrictions, Caitlin Clark and the Fever are trying to keep it that way.
The Valkyries have re-signed free agent guard Tiffany Hayes to a one-year deal. She averaged 11.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 26 games last season.
Three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston has agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Fever, her agent told ESPN.
Retired sports stars Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced on social media that, after a decade together, they are no longer in a relationship.
Major League Soccer is preparing for one of the most ambitious transformations in its recent history. The goal is to position the league as a global benchmark capable of competing with Europe’s biggest powers.
U.S. World Cup roster watch was at the heart of an MLS weekend in which San Jose showed its credentials and Miami moved on.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ousseni Bouda scored two goals in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris' scoreless run to begin the season at 593 minutes, and the San Jose Earthquakes stunned Los Angeles FC 4-1 on Sunday night in an early Western Conference showdown.
San Jose Earthquakes have defeated LAFC 4-1 in Sunday's marquee Western Conference clash in Major League Soccer.Scorers: Bouda 53', 80', Werner 56', Porteous 59' (OG) ; Roberts 74' (OG).
After an off-season move from Red Bull Leipzig, Timo Werner has scored his first MLS goal for the San Jose Earthquakes in their Western Conference clash against LAFC.Having grabbed an assist just minutes earlier, the former Germany international skipped past the challenge of Nkosi Tafari and fired past Hugo Lloris to double San Jose's lead.
Julian Hall’s second brace of 2026 in Red Bulls’ U.S. Open Cup win last week continued to solidify his impact on the pitch and highlight the player development path that Major League Soccer has put in place.
Unbeaten since the end of February, Inter Miami is continuing its strong run in MLS. Facing the Colorado Rapids this Saturday, Lionel Messi’s teammates snatched a late win (3-2). The Argentine naturally stood out with a brace, including a superb goal to seal the victory in the 79th minute.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans had two goals and an assist, Diego Luna added a goal and two assists, and Real Salt Lake beat San Diego FC 4-2 on Saturday night to extend its unbeaten streak to six games. Morgan Guilavogui scored his first goal in MLS and had an assist for Real Salt Lake (5-1-1).
Three weeks ago, more than 63,000 fans showed up at Mile High Stadium for the debut of the Denver Summit of the NWSL. On Saturday, the local MLS team pushed that bar even higher. A total of 75,824 attended the match between the Colorado Rapids and Inter Miami at the home of the Denver Broncos.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Lucas Sanabria and Joseph Paintsil scored late in the first half after Petar Musa scored twice to give Dallas the lead, helping the Los Angeles Galaxy rally for a 2-2 draw on Saturday night.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
How early could Jeremiyah Love be drafted? Will Ty Simpson go in Round 1? Could we still see A.J. Brown traded? Adam Schefter has the latest.
The traditionally basketball-crazed Hoosier state has turned its focus to football.
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams' matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations.
Mel Kiper Jr.'s list includes two speedy receivers, three undersized corners and some gritty linemen.
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent.
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
Georgia edge rusher Amaris Williams, who joined the Bulldogs after two years at Auburn, suffered a noncontact knee injury and is expected to miss extended time, coach Kirby Smart confirmed Saturday following the program's annual G-Day spring scrimmage.
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Current AFLW players are making their mark in the coaching ranks.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft will be held next month.
The Marsh AFLW Academy will play against a VFLW side as preparations for the draft evolve.
Dom Carbone's love of community football has been embraced by her super-flying sleepover club.
Ryan Davis and Glenn Strachan are just two of five new coaches on the AFLW scene next season.
The new coaches of Adelaide and Port Adelaide aren't native South Australians, but they're adjusting to life in the city of churches just fine.
Some of the best women's talent from Australia and Ireland will square off in at least one fixture on Australian shores in either June or July.
Emma Zielke joins Greater Western Sydney as its first full-time AFLW assistant coach, leading forwards and player development.
The 2026 AFLW fixture is set to feature four games played at AFL venues on the same day as men's matches.
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
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.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
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.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
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.