ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter is one of several high-profile names to cash in from an early five-figure investment in Underdog. The fantasy sports and prediction market operator has been sold to U.K.-headquartered online trading firm IG Group for up to $2.15 billion in total consideration.
Dan Gorringe is the most unlikely of football personalities: polarising, unfiltered and contemptuous of traditional media. Even the AFL wants him.
Adding to a capable team is not easy, while the club may not dare to shatter the wage structure for Vinícius Junior. After beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening.
There are positive signs that the political infighting and campaigning that accompanied Richard Goyder’s last days as AFL Commission chairman are a distant memory.
With Romo on leave and J.J. Watt in CBS's No. 1 NFL booth to replace him, what happens next?.
Plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup causes chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the opposition. It has been a week that has rocked football. The news caught everyone by surprise.
Tarik Skubal is a needle-mover, a game-changer, a franchise-altering player. That has never been in question. In fact, it's the reason that from now until the trade deadline at 6 p.
On her WTA debut at the Memphis Classic, 16-year-old Kristina Liutova has become the first 2010-born player to reach a tour-level semifinal after upsetting Caty McNally in the quarterfinals -- and she's done so by showing remarkable mental maturity.
Sophie Luff makes first Hundred fifty as Rockets overcome Sciver-Brunt's absence.
Retiring England allrounder takes two wickets and hits 20 in tight win over Somerset.
The walls started closing in on Gianni Infantino after another dramatic day that saw one of his senior advisers resign and brought a scathing rebuke from Fifa’s own chief operating officer.
Inter have made another approach for Curtis Jones and are willing to raise their offer for the Liverpool midfielder to €35m (£30m). The Italian champions had a €25m bid for the 25-year-old rejected in June by Liverpool, who value their homegrown player at closer to €40m.
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
Less than two weeks after what was considered a successful World Cup, FIFA is drawing the wrong kind of headlines.
Fifa's plan sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
Eddie Howe steps down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge.
James McClean says Derry City's European form is not the result of a "lack of effort" but instead shows an "issue somewhere" within the club.
NFL-great-turned-Burnley-investor discusses Nicky Hayen's arrival as head coach and targeting Premier League promotion.
The World Cup gave MLS unprecedented momentum. Keeping it will depend less on signing aging icons than convincing America’s best young players to stay “Thanks World, we’ll take it from here,” is Major League Soccer’s message to the American public.
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.
The 2026 National Bank Open draw is set. From first-round matches to watch and potential quarterfinal showdowns, here's a full breakdown of the Toronto draw.
Naomi Osaka's spontaneous Washington DC cookout was a success. With help from the tournament, Osaka connected the win the fans in the one-hour hangout. Here's a glimpse of how it came to life, the reasons behind it and what's potentially to come.
No one has qualified yet, but the picture is starting to come into focus. Our writers weigh in on the biggest storylines to watch over the season's final 100 days.
Elina Svitolina secured a quarterfinal spot at Mubadala Citi Open after defeating Polina Kudermetova in a tight two-set match, setting up her second meeting with Alexandra Eala in just over a month's span.
Alex de Minaur did not need to rub his crystal ball for a glimpse into the future, for he had already seen enough from Cruz Hewitt prior to their first encounter in Washington D.C overnight to know what lay ahead.
Jessica Pegula and Anna Kalinskaya always seem to deliver the drama, with all five of their previous meetings having gone the distance. After both won three-setters Thursday, they're set for a sixth showdown Friday in Washington.
The WTA Tour next heads to Toronto for the 2026 National Bank Open, the first of two consecutive 1000 events in the Hard-Court Swing. Eleven Grand Slam champions and four past winners of the event will compete. Here is your complete guide to the National Bank Open.
Ajla Tomljanovic, a 2022 US Open quarterfinalist, says she's ending her season early due to recurring injuries after withdrawing from this year's event.
Rejuvenated veteran Bernard Tomic has posted his biggest result in seven years with a win over dual-grand slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov at an ATP event in Mexico.
Naomi Osaka reached the Washington quarterfinals for the first time Wednesday night after Ashlyn Krueger retired with a right ankle injury midway through the second set. The result gives Osaka her third straight quarterfinal appearance.
Despite the second-round defeat in her Washington DC title defense campaign, Canada's Leylah Fernandez will have more time for the turnaround to her country's premier event, the National Bank Open. Whether the early DC exit is a silver lining remains to be seen.
Alexandra Eala dethroned a defending champion for the second consecutive tournament, coming from 5-1 down in the second set to defeat Leylah Fernandez in the Mubadala DC Open second round.
From community programs to player-led initiatives, the latest report showcases how the WTA Foundation, tournaments and partners created opportunities for women and girls around the world.
Across Wimbledon and the broader grass-court swing, the WTA Foundation brought together players, partners and communities to advance women's health, support cancer research and create opportunities through tennis.
Before play began at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, WTA players joined Special Olympics athletes for a morning celebrating inclusion, connection and the power of tennis.
Anastasia Potapova defeated Venus Williams in straight sets to snap a three-match losing streak and earn her first win in Washington on Tuesday night. Williams, meanwhile, dropped her 12th straight match, falling to 0-9 in 2026.
Making her WTA main-draw debut, 16-year-old qualifier Kristina Liutova became the second player born in 2010 to win a tour-level match after top seed Ekaterina Alexandrova retired with heat illness during their 3-hour, 11-minute first-round match at the Memphis Classic.
With a a stretch of seven consecutive games, Alexandra Eala overcame a set and a break down to Zheng Qinwen to win her in her Washington DC debut. She'll face defending champion Leylah Fernandez in the second round.
Tamara Korpatsch was crowned the season’s final clay-court champion in Hamburg, while Prague delivered a breakthrough as Lilli Tagger captured her first WTA title.
Ben Johnson's answer was unmistakably purposeful and undeniably shrewd.
On the an episode of Yahoo Sports' "Football 301" podcast, host Nate Tice and guest Anthony Prohaska of Cover 1 broke down their top 10 NFL defenses for the upcoming season. What immediately stood out: The Texans, Seahawks and Rams dominated the top of both of their lists.
CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo will go on leave from the network for an undetermined amount of time following his arrest for suspected operating while intoxicated (OWI), the network announced Friday. Romo, 46, was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
In Romo's place, Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on CBS Sports' lead NFL team. .
Every year, watching football seems to get more and more complicated.
The next phase is officially in full swing. All 32 teams have now reported to training camp, and the news continues to flood in. On Thursday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed disappointment at the team not coming to an agreement on a contract extension.
Soccer seasons start. Engines rev from the Dutch Grand Prix to Daytona. The U.S. Open is back, and so are "Ted Lasso" shenanigans.
NFL Draft prospects were all over this year’s portal.
Deion Sanders finally had his moment with Browns' coach and GM. Hopefully, the team will convince Shedeur Sanders supporters all is well.
Stefanski takes over one of the NFL's most challenging jobs this season. After six seasons with the Browns, it's not an unfamiliar role.
Harbaugh addresses helping players get their confidence back, the biggest mistake he ever made as a leader and more.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings | 18. Commanders | 17. Bengals | 16. Jaguars | 15. Packers | 14. Chargers | 13. 49ers | 12. Chiefs | 11. Bears | 10. Texans | 9. Eagles | 8. Cowboys | 7. Ravens | 6. Lions | 5. Patriots | 4. Broncos Among the countless interesting tidbits in an ESPN story shadowing Sean Payton for a week before last season's AFC Championship game was one of Payton's "playoff myths" he shared with the team.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love noticed the dynamic quickly his rookie year. Aaron Rodgers was not running the Green Bay Packers’ offense the way Love had seen college quarterbacks run an offense.
Samuel's reunion with the 49ers comes after receivers Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk missed practice with injuries this week.
Deebo Samuel is headed back to the San Francisco 49ers. After a single season with the Washington Commanders, the former All-Pro wide receiver is signing a one-year deal with the Niners worth up to $7 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
In a statement, the Falcons expressed "deepest condolences to Jeff, their children and all who loved Cristina.".
Training camp is an opportunity for long shots and feel-good stories to make their names, and there might be no lesser-known quarterback receiving first-team reps than Jack Strand. With the Atlanta Falcons' top two quarterbacks, Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was originally reported to have not been at fault in his car crash earlier this month, but quickly told reporters he had caused the crash because he was reaching for his dropped cell phone.
The New Orleans Saints and star wide receiver Chris Olave have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. The four-year deal could be worth up to $132 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
The New Orleans Saints and star wide receiver Chris Olave have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. The four-year deal could be worth up to $132 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Middlesex allrounder hits maiden ton but Rapids prevail on 'Blue for Bakes' day.
Wicketkeeper hits maiden List A ton as Glamorgan fall short at Repton.
Essex overhauled by unbroken 92-run stand for eighth wicket.
Ben Mike steers chase with unbeaten 71 after home bowlers limit Northants total.
Ben Cliff and Ben Coad run through Durham top order before James Wharton steers chase.
Half-centuries from Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff help Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by 31 runs and move above their opponents into second in the Hundred table.
Cricket Ireland says "appropriate" security plans are "in place" for the forthcoming men's one-day series with Afghanistan amid the possibility of protests.
England director of men's cricket Rob Key says he "wouldn't be surprised" if Ben Stokes returns to international cricket, adding that "anything is possible".
England Men's MD refuses to rule out potential comeback for recently retired allrounder.
Middlesex have been charged with misconduct for the third time in four years and face further off-field disruption after sacking the chief executive Andrew Cornish in June.
Victor Wembanyama has extended his contract with Nike, paving the way for a signature sneaker from the brand, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania Friday. Terms of the deal were not immediately available, though sources described it as long-term.
During the postseason, Nike began running more social media ads featuring Wembanyama, celebrating his wins on the road to the finals.
In his first three seasons in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has won the Rookie of the Year award, made two All-Star games, picked up a Defensive Player of the Year award and led his team to the NBA Finals. On Friday, he added to that already impressive list of accomplishments.
Rozier is facing four federal charges, including wire fraud and sports bribery.
Despite rumors to the contrary, the Cleveland Cavaliers have no concerns that their reported agreement to sign Mario Hezonja is in danger of falling apart.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are continuing to show interest in adding forward depth for their roster. The Cavs have been linked to unrestricted free agents DeMar DeRozan and Jonathan Kuminga, as well as Denver Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
Former NBA guard Josh Richardson has announced his retirement as a player. Richardson is retiring after a 10-year NBA career, in which he played for six different teams. The 6-foot-5 guard also spent a portion of last season playing in Spain.
If James decides against living in Philadelphia and chooses a home in New York, what would those travels look like?.
Some fans have criticized LeBron picking Philly as "ring chasing." But is that objectively a bad thing?.
Portland Trail Blazers officials met with Portland city councilors to discuss the possibility of committing public funds to renovate the Moda Center on Thursday.
Mouhamadou Gueye was officially waived by the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced on Thursday. Gueye was acquired in a four-team deal earlier this offseason involving the Bulls, Hornets, Nets and Timberwolves. Gueye is set to join Valencia in Spain for the upcoming season.
One blockbuster trade is on hold, while one of the league’s biggest stars remains unsigned.
Patty Mills’ highly anticipated move to French EuroLeague club LDLC ASVEL has been thrown into doubt after a dramatic budget reduction placed the five-time Olympian’s future under a cloud.
After a tough Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, the Illawarra Hawks are aiming to bounce back in a big way this campaign. The NBL25 champions finished last season in eighth spot with a 13-20 record, in a disappointing title defence.
While both sides conceded it was positive to finally talk face-to-face, there was palpable tension and veiled threats.
The Illawarra Hawks have reportedly signed Kyle Adnam as a nominated replacement player, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc.
Jamir Watkins underwent a successful reconstruction to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, which was sustained during Summer League. The procedure was performed by Dr. Riley Williams at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York.
LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers may have shocked the NBA, but the road that led him there was far more complicated than the final announcement suggested.
Photo: Basketball Australia. The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow were an historic occasion for the Australian Gangurrus women's team, who claimed their first-ever gold medal. This result tops their bronze medal the squad claimed the 2022 event in Birmingham.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation including the suspicious business ties around his Rhode Island FC investment.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWith the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaching this Monday, we're entering the final stretch as teams try to bolster their rosters and make one last postseason push.
The new pro women's baseball league will play its first games this weekend in Springfield, Ill.
Plus 5 questions on coaching 5 Cy Young winners, a classic Rickey Henderson trade clip and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.
As Tarik Skubal trade talk increases, the Tigers are set to promote top prospect Max Clark to the major-league roster.
The Orioles and Tigers provided plenty of Weird and Wild fodder when the teams met this week — and it wasn't just the scampering squirrel!.
The innovative snack comes in two varieties: California Crunch and Shrimp Tempura Roll.
The changeup used to be a change-of-pace pitch. Now, pitchers like Skubal and Cristopher Sánchez have turned it into a strikeout weapon.
Bader, who was dealing with plantar fasciitis, suffered further injuries to his left foot from a scooter crash.
New York trades Minter, one of the game's best late-game lefty relievers for nearly a decade, for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.
The buyer explains how the negotiation for the biggest chase card in the hobby went down.
Ravech was part of ESPN's round of layoffs last week but will have the opportunity to call additional MLB games for the network this season.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader is done for the season due to a foot injury that wasn't helped by a late-night scooter accident last weekend.
Amid a series of injuries, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is taking a break. The two-way player was left out of the Dodgers' lineup ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners.
The Minnesota Twins' game on Thursday took a turn about as large as you will ever see in Major League Baseball. After six innings, the Twins were getting no-hit by Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron.
Chisholm exited two innings after he appeared to hurt his right hamstring while running to first base. He said he was dealing with a cramp.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday's 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning, which could affect the team's plans before Monday’s MLB trade deadline.
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams looking to improve their standing for a postseason run have until 6 p.m. ET Monday to make a.
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Top prospect Max Clark is reportedly being called up by the Detroit Tigers, according to Baseball America's Emily Waldon. The 21-year-old Clark, MLB's 13th-ranked prospect, will join the team as it begins a nine-game road trip against the Athletics on Friday.
Clark is a speedy outfielder known for smart swing decisions and is also one of baseball’s most recognizable young players.
Scarlets and Ospreys are in a fight for survival in west Wales following plans by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut to three teams.
Gloucester-Hartpury wing Mia Venner and Exeter scrum-half Flo Robinson receive full-time England contracts for the first time.
England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
Nathan Jibulu signs a new long-term contract with Sale Sharks, aiming to keep him at the side until 2030.
As Les Kiss began his Wallabies coaching stint by returning to North Sydney Oval, he said Zac Lomax would not be blacklisted in rugby because he has signed with the PNG Chiefs for 2028.
Scottish Rugby sacks its chief executive, Alex Williamson, after a months-long examination of his conduct in the role.
The Welsh Rugby Union gives details of how it intends to cut a team - with Ospreys and Scarlets set to fight to be the side in south west Wales.
Former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt will work with Ulster in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway.
Wallabies star Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is back in the side after being overlooked for Joe Schmidt's final squad.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto returned to the Wallabies this week under new coach Les Kiss after being overlooked by Joe Schmidt. He says it was a “blessing in disguise”.
The world of F1 is on a short hiatus, the teams enjoying a break from racing before the season resumes in the Netherlands later in August. Some drivers need a chance to get away after a tricky run of races but others would have liked to keep the momentum going.
Haas were back in action at Japan’s Fuji Speedway this week as the team staged another event for their fans – while giving Toyota-backed drivers Sho Tsuboi and Nirei Fukuzumi time in F1 machinery.
Kimi Antonelli has been rewriting the record books in 2026, the 19-year-old going on a five-race winning streak earlier in the season as he showed everyone why Toto Wolff rated him so highly.
Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has given his take on whether Fernando Alonso will continue on with the squad into 2027.
McLaren driver Lando Norris has expressed satisfaction over the level of performance he is delivering in 2026, believing he has driven “better than I probably did to this point last year”, when he was pushing for a maiden F1 world title.
After a busy first half of the 2026 campaign, F1 drivers and teams are now enjoying a well-earned break. The perfect moment, then, to reflect on some of the hot topics from the year so far – take the Mercedes intra-team battle or Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence with Ferrari…
In the latest instalment of Off The Grid, Liam Lawson clears his schedule for a day to give us a look at his life away from the track – and in return, we take him to a place we know he'll love, just a short drive away from where he lives...
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Leonardo Fornaroli were all in action for McLaren on Wednesday as the team carried out Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) running in Portugal.
Kimi Antonelli has earned praise from Max Verstappen for his level of performance during the 2026 season so far.
Honda’s new-specification power unit has run on-track for the first time during an Aston Martin filming day in Hungary, in preparation for its planned race debut at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Buriram to host the opening round of MotoGP's new regulations cycle as the championship begins its 79th season.
The Spanish rider returns to the paddock for the second time this season.
The new agreement runs from 2027 to 2030 seasons across all distribution channels - for Germany on pay TV and for the first time also on free TV fully exclusive - and includes the pay TV rights for Austria and Switzerland.
While Ferrari remains his ultimate goal, Ollie Bearman says he is happy to continue his development at Haas as he weighs up his long-term future.
While many in F1 are embarking on their summer break, three drivers and teams have been participating in tyre testing at the Hungaroring.
Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s new regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has shared his thoughts on the 2026 season so far, as well as looking ahead to the sport's future plans.
Formula 1 entered a new era in 2026, with overhauled regulations, debutant teams and rookie drivers all featuring – and serving up plenty of entertainment for fans across 11 action-packed rounds from Australia in early-March to Hungary last weekend.
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
What a weekend for Lando Norris, who took his first victory as reigning champion in Budapest, on a weekend he put together almost perfectly.
The FA and Chelsea confirmed the news in statements on Friday.
Chelsea are fined £10m by the Football Association for breaching rules relating to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.
The FIFA president's plans to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with widespread disapproval throughout the sport.
The Premier League club have also been given a suspended transfer ban after being charged by the FA with 74 alleged rule breaches.
Slot left Liverpool earlier this summer, just a year after winning the Premier League. What is the Dutchman targeting next?.
The Athletic reported on Thursday that Eddie Howe was set to leave his position as Newcastle head coach after nearly five years at the club.
Liverpool's Curtis Jones has a heated argument with team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai after his side's win over Wrexham.
In an excerpt from The Soccer 100, we look back at the career of the greatest centre-back ever to play the game, who died this week aged 66.
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?.
Bournemouth agree a deal worth up to almost £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.
Craig Bellamy admitted he is “a bit pissed off” to be missing the finals and joked he may go home and “punch the s***” out of a few teddy bears, but one debutant gave the Storm coach plenty to smile about on Friday night.
Andrew Johns discusses why the Storm haven't reached finals while Brad Fittler praises the club's young halfback.
Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has labelled his side’s performance against the Melbourne Storm as one of the most “frustrating” games of his coaching career despite walking away with the win.
Sharks captain Tiana Penitani Gray and vice-captain Quincy Dodd will bring up their 50th NRLW games together tomorrow.
Dragons coach Dean Young has confirmed that Lyhkan King-Togia will stay in the side for next week’s game against the Sharks, meaning a marquee signing will remain in reserve grade.
The Bulldogs can move into the top eight with victory over an injury-hit Storm side in Melbourne on Friday night. Follow the action as it happens.
The Dragons pushed the Dolphins until the final minute in Wollongong.
The St. George Illawarra Dragons host the Dolphins in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.
Tom Flegler crashes over the tryline to score for the Dolphins.
The Broncos are desperate to keep their slim top-eight hopes alive when they host a Knights side reeling from a pair of devastating injuries. .
The Bulldogs are on the march and they have the injury-riddled Storm well and truly in their sights on Friday night at AAMI Park.
Follow all the action from Round 22 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow darts over the tryline thanks to a slick ball from a Dolphins teammate.
The Raiders are out to recreate last year's 'Mudgee Miracle' as they look to continue a late-season charge to the finals when they face Penrith on Saturday night.
The Wests Tigers captain know plenty about navigating a crisis, and reckons the bust-up between Adam Doueihi and Benji Marshall is nothing to worry about.
Canterbury Bulldogs overcame a controversial sin bin to hooker Bailey Hayward to eventually crack a gutsy Melbourne Storm side missing its whole spine at AAMI Park on Friday night.
They may have been below par, but the Dolphins have kept their top-four hopes alive with an uninspiring 28-22 win over the Dragons at WIN Stadium on Friday.
Justin Longmuir believes few finals contenders will copy the Bulldogs' defensive approach.
Justin Longmuir has dismissed suggestions the Western Bulldogs have uncovered a blueprint for stopping Fremantle, wishing any finals opponent “good luck” if they’re considering copying the tactic.
To most observers, Luke Beveridge and his team appeared to come in with a clear blueprint to turn the game into a stifling, contested battle. They didn’t.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has lamented two “spirit-breaking” errors from his side in their 37-point loss to Fremantle on Friday night, after a promising first half of football.
The win guaranteed a top-two berth and two home finals for Fremantle (18-2).
Fremantle flexes its muscles late to record a 37-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Fremantle is an effective certainty to win the minor premiership after a hard-fought 37-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium.
It was an ugly duel to bring up the milestone, but Fremantle sealed the best home-and-away season in their club’s 32-year history on Friday night with a 37-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
The teams for Sunday's round 21 matches are in.
The 2026 AFLW season kicks off in spectacular fashion with the inaugural Australia vs Ireland Cup.
Geelong have officially parted ways with Tyson Stengle on mutual terms after weeks of negotiations between both parties as the small forward breaks his silence.
Geelong and Tyson Stengle have officially parted ways despite the small forward still having three years remaining on a bumper contract.
They are the three most marketable players in AFLW right now and the league is leaning into their social media fame.
You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL and VFLW seasons LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
Josh Carr has slammed rival clubs for arrogant and disrespectful comments about the future of their triple club champion Zak Butters.
Sydney Swans teammates Zippy Fish and Paris McCarthy are getting ready to face off in the historic AFLW Australia v Ireland clash this Saturday at North Sydney Oval.
Collingwood confirms extent of injury to Jeremy Howe with Harry Perryman also injured.
Dean Cox says Sydney has to plan to counter St Kilda superstar.
Collingwood confirm Bobby Hill's departure from the club, while defending the premiership star who has been racially abused on social media.
At high-end sports experiences, influencers are now as ubiquitous as celebrities. They’re mingling in the same luxury boxes, sitting in the same courtside seats, and even performing in the same Super Bowl halftime shows.
The tonal pattern on the front of the jersey mimics the architecture of the club's new stadium, Nu Stadium, while the accents incorporate Bliss Pink, Easy Mint and black. The post Inter Miami Hits the High Notes With New Third Kit Celebrating Nu Stadium appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Sports bars and restaurants will not be forced to stream NFL Sunday Ticket this season after all—an unexpected reversal of the league’s media strategy. A new multiyear deal will see DirecTV continue to distribute the NFL’s out-of-market game package via satellite at commercial establishments.
Underdog is going overseas. The New York-based company has been sold to U.K.-headquartered online trading firm IG Group for up to $2.15 billion in total consideration, according to a Thursday press release.
LeBron James joins the 76ers as their jersey patch deal with Crypto.com is set to expire after this season. His presence, should it continue past this year, could turn the next jersey sponsorship into one of the NBA’s most coveted sponsorship opportunities.
Saints all-time receiving yards leader Marques Colston remains focused on football. Just not American football. The 10-year NFL veteran cofounded The Champion Fund, which is an SEC-registered interval fund designed to give athletes and everyday investors access to sports-related opportunities.
New visual identity for French national teams includes updated rooster crest with gold "FRANCE" lettering arched underneath. The post French Football Federation Rolls Out New Crest for France’s National Teams appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The series expands to the AFC South and NFC North this season after debuting last year with members of the AFC East and NFC West. The post Sources: NFL To Unveil 2026 Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms On August 25 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Sharks have signed star center Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension, setting an NHL record for average annual value at $18.8 million.
John Isner, co-host of one of the top tennis podcasts, strongly supports tennis players’ current push for a bigger cut of Grand Slam revenue.
Novak was the only Penguins player to appear in all 82 games last season.
Foote was one of five members of Team Canada's 2018 World Junior squad acquitted on sexual assault charges following an alleged incident.
Russia will not be permitted to field teams at four international competitions, including the 2027 Men's World Championship.
Young stars are cashing in now while fixing their focus on an even bigger payday down the line.
It used to be that GMs could expect to save money on restricted free agents, and that going long made sense for those players. No more.
We found something weird while trying to find the best team in the cap era that was completely shut out of the Hart love.
The contract is the biggest in San Jose Sharks history. But to hear GM Mike Grier tell it, Celebrini could have gotten even more.
The Sharks are in good hands with GM Mike Grier, and it's all lining up for them to be the team of the future.
Under the new format, the TV broadcast audio feed will be carried on the club's radio network.
Sauvageau will maintain her position as GM of the PWHL's Montreal Victoire during the 2026-27 season.
The Sharks got a great deal on Macklin Celerini — even if it may not look like it at first glance.
The San Jose Sharks have signed center Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Celebrini's $18.8 million average annual value will become the highest in the NHL once the deal kicks in, beginning with the 2027-28 season.
The superstar center is set to become the highest-paid player in the league when his contract kicks in for 2027-28.
Every NHL team gets the same amount of cap space, but not all clubs put it to good use. Here are this year's cap-efficiency rankings.
In hiring former assistant Rob Rassey to replace Ted Donato, the Crimson tabbed a proven recruiter to help navigate a new college landscape.
The 12-year deal includes at least 26 national regular-season games and gives Amazon select early playoff series to broadcast in Canada.
Finding a dominant one-two punch down the middle is every team’s dream. Let's analyze all of the top-six center duos across the NHL.
A former NHL winger, Ward was recently named head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights' AHL affiliate. His sights are set on the next level.
Whether it’s a rival who is despised for agitating or competitive success, many players have found themselves loathed in certain cities.
"I want to come back and make a difference and help the team win," Kane said of wanting to help Chicago take the next step in its rebuild.
The wingback will leave the Columbus Crew for the EFL Championship, joining a pair of familiar faces.
The LA Galaxy attacker discusses his initial impact in MLS, a challenging past year and his unique approach to mastering free kicks.
MIAMI (AP) — Casemiro grasped his new pink and black jersey while standing on the pitch at Inter Miami's Nu Stadium. Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder.
The future of Major League Soccer will be mapped out on Monday when league owners are expected to vote on who will replace commissioner Don Garber.
The league is set to welcome its third commissioner, with Don Garber's successor due to be named pending a vote.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers on Thursday from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union as part of a major squad overhaul to catch city rival Celtic.
. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Live from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast immediately following the MLS All-Star Game.
The former Tottenham captain was the brightest star for MLS in another win over Liga MX counterparts.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It was a night worthy of a picture or two for Son Heung-min. Son scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in Wednesday night’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
They might not have had Lionel Messi, but the MLS All-Stars had enough firepower to take down their rival league on Wednesday. Led by LAFC star Son Heung-Min, the squad defeated the Liga MX All-Stars to win the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, 4-3, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Silverstone is appearing on the horizon, which means the race to Valencia begins shortly as we gear up for a fascinating few months in MotoGP.
The MotoGP circus stops at the British capital en route to Silverstone for Round 12.
Ever think we’d have so much drama in the first half of one season? No, us neither…
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More than 12 seats decided, plenty still to confirm: the grid is forming for the new era of MotoGP in 2027.
The 2021 World Champion will race with the factory Honda HRC team from next season.
The Colombian is moving to MotoGP with Honda Racing Corporation in 2027.
There’s been some unforgettable moments so far this season, so we decided to compile a few together for you enjoyment.
Saturday's representative footy game isn't the first time Australia and Ireland have faced off in women's footy.
The AFL and Kayo SPORTS have teamed up for the first AFLW watch along ahead of Australia vs Ireland clash.
In foster care from three weeks old until she was a teenager, Paris McCarthy has been through more than most.
Australia coach would have preferred representative clash further from beginning of AFLW season.
Bre Koenen will follow in her sister's footsteps when she gets her chance to represent Australia.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland game.
Despite being played in Australia, don't be surprised if North Sydney Oval sounds more like Croke Park on Saturday.
A trip home to Ireland was a fun role reversal for Sarah Rowe and her partner Scott Selwood.
The Australia v Ireland match is creating a coaching squeeze for several AFLW clubs.
The NBA future of former NBL Next Star Karim Lopez is locked in after signing a multi-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Illawarra Hawks’ off-season plans received a huge boost on Monday when US-born guard Tyler Harvey had Australian citizenship approved.
The new Tasmania JackJumpers and Jewels High Performance Training Centre at Kingston officially opened on Thursday, and it's already being hailed as the 'best facility in the country'. The $20 million purpose-built facility includes courts, strength and conditioning spaces, recovery and treatment areas, team meeting rooms and integrated high performance amenities for the state's NBL and WNBL franchises.
It's been a busy off-season for the Tasmania JackJumpers, as they look to revamp their roster and return to the Playoffs in the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season. The headline of that is bringing Tasmanian talent Taran Armstrong back home, after stints with the Golden State Warriors and in the EuroLeague.
In an exciting back-to-the-future moment for the Mackinnon family, the Brisbane Bullets this week signed Max to a two-year deal. Max, who returns to the club following a stint in the United States college system, follows in his father Sam's footsteps at the Bullets.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is fast approaching, and teams are quickly filling their rosters. As it stands, Cairns (three), Illawarra (two), Melbourne (one), New Zealand (one), Perth (one), South East Melbourne (one), Sydney (one) and Tasmania (one) all have import spots remaining.
Melbourne United announced on Thursday that Tom Wilson has re-signed with the team for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
The New Zealand Breakers announced on Thursday the signing of Josiah-Jordan James ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
NBL Media's Pete Hooley sits down with New Zealand Breakers star Sam Mennenga to break down his game and moves, ahead of the fast-approaching Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
The Australian Gangurrus men fell heartbreakingly short of gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games despite 12 points in the Gold Medal Game from Jonah Antonio with England prevailing 19-17. The 3x3 tournament at the 2026 Commonwealth Games wrapped up on Wednesday night Glasgow time and Australia had booked their place in the Gold Medal Game by having gone through undefeated up to that point.
Champion golfer Minjee Lee said the sport is humbling her at the moment as she prepares for a bid to complete the career grand slam at the Women’s British Open beginning today.
LIV Golf is not dead yet.
LIV Golf’s future has been thrown further into serious doubt after reports its $40 million Team Championship in Michigan has been cancelled.
Australian star Lucas Herbert has continued his stellar season with a record-breaking win at LIV Golf UK.
21-year old Jackson Koivun has secured one of the most unexpected wins in recent golf history, completing a performance beyond his years to hold off world No.1 Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open.
World number one Scottie Scheffler surged with an eagle and five birdies on the back nine at the PGA Tour 3M Open on Saturday but faces an uphill battle to catch rookie leader Jackson Koivun.
Michael Kim drained a 24-foot birdie putt at his final hole to post a stunning 12-under par 59 at the 3M Open.
Just under a week after sparking a furore that overshadowed the British Open, Bryson DeChambeau has been quizzed as to what unfolded on that fateful Friday at Royal Birkdale that derailed his bid.
The embattled LIV Golf tour has taken another major blow with their $US40 million ($AU57 million) season finale event set to be cancelled.
Ryan Fox made history at The Open Championship when he became just the second New Zealander to win golf’s oldest major – but it was what happened after the final putt dropped that has the golfing world talking.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .
Hundreds of fans have flocked to Rundle Mall, dressed in pink, to welcome back the Adelaide Thunderbirds following an unforgettable grand final win. .
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have unlocked a Super Netball dynasty with a unique coaching approach under Tania Obst. The three-time Super Netball champions defeated the Melbourne Vixens 61- 40 in the grand final at John Cain Arena.
South African import Elmeré van der Berg has scored more goals than anyone else in her debut Super Netball season.
Among the devoted Thunderbirds fans making the journey to Melbourne for the grand final against the Vixens are the Rawlins family, including sisters Tess and Eve.
Reigning champions the Melbourne Vixens will get a chance to defend their 2025 Super Netball title after beating the West Coast Fever 62-51in the preliminary final.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.