Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
An AFLW favourite, Giant Izzy Huntington is retiring.
This week, the Indianapolis Colts have traded two of former GM Chris Ballard's biggest acquisitions during his time with the team, Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. More players soon could be sent packing.
McKenna was moved to the top line as Marchenko deals with what the Leafs are calling a lower-body injury.
South Africa's key quicks were left feeling the effects of a day dominated by Australia's batters.
"I'm cool with everybody over there,’" Morant said. "I don't got no hard feelings with nobody, unless they got it with me.".
Rasmussen pitched Game 2 on Saturday, but he will get the ball again Wednesday night as the Rays attempt to force a Game 6.
Walter told the California Post, “We’re going to keep the team no matter what,” despite his recent sales of the Lakers and Chelsea.
Our expert betting writers have picked a five-leg Bet Builder for the Mexico City Grand Prix, including a podium finish and two top-six finish selections.
Chris Medland runs through the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Mexico City for Round 19 of the 2026 season.
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Sergio Perez is set to remain in Formula 1 for the foreseeable future after signing a multi-year contract extension with Cadillac ahead of his home race in Mexico. F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto explains why they have extended their partnership...
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In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.
Valtteri Bottas signed a multi-year deal with Cadillac to return to the grid this season after a year on the sidelines as Mercedes' third driver. However, it has emerged that the team have yet to commit to triggering an option in his contract that would keep him in the seat for 2027.
Sergio Perez has extended his contract with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, which will ensure that the Mexican driver will stay with the American outfit until at least 2029.
Here is all the information you need to follow the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
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Formula 1 has unveiled its first sport-wide Social Impact Report, as well as announcing a £2.4 million investment in the next phase of the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship Programme for until the 2028/29 academic year.
Sergio Perez will remain with Cadillac until 2029 after signing a multi-year contract extension.
In the latest episode of official podcast F1 Beyond the Grid, Daniel Ricciardo reflects on how he’s handled his retirement from the sport.
Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola delve into the upgrades Ferrari introduced at the United States Grand Prix.
We have looked at the betting markets for Qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and assessed the chances of the leading contenders for pole.
More twists and turns await in the finely-poised battle for the crown as we arrive at fabulous Sepang.
Ready for another weekend of title aspirations and unexpected twists? Find out the key times from Sepang!.
Sunshine, heat and pure drama, sit back and enjoy some of Sepang's classics before we head on track in Malaysia.
We look at the betting odds and analyse the chances of the five drivers most likely to win at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 19th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Mexico.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has insisted “we can’t feel sorry for ourselves” and must move on quickly following their stunning loss away to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground.
Art de Roché spent five hours playing the upcoming release in Sports Interactive's beloved management simulation series.
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro's injury was leaked through the Fantasy Premier League game, but is there anything clubs can do?.
Liverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...
Fleetwood Town progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after a surprise win over the Premier League champions.
A decision was made to see whether Carrick and his staff can, with the players, revive their form.
Footage emerged of Mbappe joking about a meme depicting him as the country’s former leader Mao Zedong.
Competitiveness is a key selling point of the league - City ruling must be handled quickly and efficiently to avoid losing credibility.
An Anfield favourite from playing days faces his old club on Wednesday for first time since getting the Stamford Bridge job this summer.
The 28-year-old's current deal expires in June 2027 although the Italian club hold an option to extend it by a further 12 months.
Burnley have announced former Switzerland midfielder Fabio Celestini as their new head coach four days after sacking Nicky Hayen.
The English Football League fines Wrexham £75k for two instances of fielding ineligible players.
Callum O'Hare and Issa Kabore were named in matchday squads when they were ineligible for selection.
Burnley appoint Fabio Celestini as their head coach, four days after the departure of Nicky Hayen.
Even an elite coach would surely struggle at Old Trafford amid the executive chaos and with an unfit, uneven squad.
UEFA has banned Lens fans from Champions League trips to RB Leipzig and Liverpool after their behaviour at Club Brugge.
Ben Davies hopes to bridge the gap between those who execute the strategy on the pitch and those who draft it in the boardroom.
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France and PSG star Ousmane Dembele's unique connection to non-league side Winchester City resurfaces at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
More kids than ever are participating in youth sports in the U.S., and golf and tennis are seeing the biggest influxes of players.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he is opposed to a potential 18-game NFL regular season. “I can’t speak on how players feel,” Barkley told Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports. “How do I feel about it? I’m not a fan of it.
Saquon Barkley was forced to divest his equity stake in Polymarket because NFL players are not allowed to invest in or endorse gambling or prediction-market companies under league rules, the Eagles running back told Front Office Sports.
The Orange will wear their Hall of Fame mascot on the sides of their helmets for the first time during Saturday's game against SMU. The post Syracuse Adds Mascot, Otto The Orange, To Football Helmets For Halloween appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
A charging bison with a hidden "C" and "S" colours pulled from Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, and a home field 6,035 feet up, let's all welcome the Colorado Stampede as the UFL's newest team.
The Air Force Falcons men’s hockey team shifted into stealth mode over the weekend to honor one of America’s most distinctive and storied fighter jets.
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson’s push for a new contract is on hold. So is his team’s push for a Super Bowl. The Ravens need both back on track as soon as possible.
The Steelers paired their white road jerseys with black pants for the first time in franchise history when they topped the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Paris.
The Browns wore brown pants on the road for the first time since 2014 during Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans. The post Cleveland Browns Debut New Road Uniform Combination With Win on Sunday appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
In August, a study published in the British Medical Journal estimated that at least 24.5% — roughly one in four — of former NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated hits to the head that involves a buildup of abnormal proteins that damage brain tissue.
Downs has been a key contributor for Indianapolis since being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Nick Kostos gives his confidence picks rankings for NFL Week 8 both straight-up and against the spread.
It has always seemed that at some point, Joe Burrow will win an NFL MVP award. He has been in the conversation before. In 2024 he might have won had the Cincinnati Bengals simply made the playoffs, but they were not good enough around him.
The Indianapolis Colts made some bold moves Tuesday, trading DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson. With the franchise seemingly waving the white flag on the 2026 season, fans and analysts are wondering which players could be shipped out next.
Ayanna Taylor's TikTok videos have repeatedly addressed trade speculation surrounding her husband, Jonathan.
Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.
The Kansas City Chiefs could be on the verge of replacing longtime kicker Harrison Butker. Days after Butker missed two field goals in an embarrassing 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Chiefs reportedly signed kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, per the Kansas City Star.
After firing its GM and falling to 2-5, Indy traded two of its most respected players. Here are some other veterans who could be dealt.
McCarthy finished 20-for-28 passing for 252 yards in his first Giants start, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba remains a coverage nightmare.
Here are 11 players on contenders’ radars ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.
When Johnson was in high school, his mother had had enough. The Nix family entered the picture and a bond quickly formed that changed lives.
Jacksonville and Cincinnati are the biggest favorites of the week while Las Vegas and Seattle offer contrarian options.
The NFL trading season is heating up, and the Indianapolis Colts' fire sale is keeping the league warm. The trade deadline is Nov. 10, but we've already had some notable deals go down this season involving the Dallas Cowboys (Joey Porter Jr.
What's happening with the Ravens quarterback? Plus, the Eagles find a new way to lose, Jake Ciely's fantasy pickups and trust rankings.
The NFL trade market is open with several high-profile deals already done. We'll be tracking and grading the trades across the NFL up until the Nov. 10 deadline.
Buckner, a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, had four sacks in seven games this season for the Colts.
The Indianapolis Colts made their second major trade Tuesday, sending defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
Buckner leaves Indianapolis as one of the team's most respected players because of his leadership, toughness and production.
The Indianapolis Colts continued moving players Tuesday, trading defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.The Colts announced the trade Tuesday afternoon. Buckner returns to a 49ers team that selected him with the No.
Australia’s first match of the2026 Wheelchair Rugy League World Cup will be in Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre on Saturday, where the Wheel Kiwis will unleash their haka onto the international sports stage. .
Everything is on the line in the final weekend of the group phase of the IRL Rugby League World Cup as 11 teams battle for semi-final berths across the men's and women's tournaments. .
We have finally arrived at the final week of the group stage at the Rugby League World Cup, with semi-final berths and Kangaroos spots on the line.
Leading out Australia at this month's Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup will be a dream come true for Bayley McKenna. But as the Wheelaroos' first non-disabled skipper, he is bracing for negativity from outside the sport. .
As New Zealand-born Siua Wong opened up on his decision to snub playing for the Kiwis, the rising Tongan back-rower credited Spencer Leniu for helping him find his feet on the international stage.
Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika says he will be approaching the concluding fixture of his side's 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign as if it is the final.
Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australia.
Tom Dearden and Ethan Strange have unwittingly been dragged into the Sam Walker contract saga.
New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga returns to training as he eyes a shock World Cup comeback in time for the final.
Finlay O'Neill thought his sporting days were over when his dislocated a knee at the age of 16. Now he is preparing to play a part in England's bid to retain the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
Australian captain Bayley McKenna has issued a warning to Wheelchair World Cup heavyweights England and France, declaring: “We are coming”.
Fellow Christchurch-born Kiwis star Tanner Stowers-Smith may have edged him in the headlines department with a stunning two-try Test debut off the bench but Jamayne Isaako also penned a remarkable homecoming script in the 82-16 win over Cook Islands. .
Hong Kong is a favoured destination for the NRL’s proposed global round in 2028, but there is another reason for the powerbroker’s Asian jaunt.
Less than five days before he hits the open market on November 1, highly-rated Gold Coast Titans halfback Zane Harrison is on the verge of confirming his long-term future.
It appears untenable for Sam Walker to remain at the Roosters after the club pulled its contract offer, but the Kangaroos star plans to report for pre-season training at Bondi Junction.
He is among the most powerful and ruthless figures in rugby league and on Monday evening, Roosters supremo Nick Politis once again made good on that reputation.
In a tournament featuring an array of world class hookers including Harry Grant, Jeremy Marshall-King and Api Koroisau, the man wearing the No.9 for Tonga has come from the clouds to put his name up in lights.
The Roosters’ bombshell Sam Walker contract decision shocked the NRL, but it has been revealed “questions” were being asked of the talented halfback earlier in the year after an ugly on-field spray.
Ethan Strange opens up on his mad dash from Thailand to Townsville as he prepares for his Kangaroos debut.
The ongoing Sam Walker saga has taken another turn, with Trent Robinson revealing the superstar halfback is yet to call him since the Roosters officially withdrew their offer to him.
Red Roses' star Ellie Kildunne named on England's bench again as head coach John Mitchell makes six changes to the side to face USA.
Welsh rugby may be keen on forming an Anglo-Welsh league in 2029 but the Prem and RFU are only looking at English clubs in any expansion.
Prem Rugby and the Rugby Football Union have stated they are committed to expanding the top flight with English clubs in response to a report claiming that two Welsh sides could soon join the competition.
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Radio Bristol Saracens did everything they could for Totoa Auvaa before he was sacked by them.
Bristol Bears and England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will have to wait until December to play again following a head injury.
Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes sign contract extensions with Ulster.
Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe as he hints he will make changes for the second WXV Test against Japan on Saturday.
Wales lock Freddie Thomas says being overlooked for the Nations Championship gives him extra motivation to perform for Gloucester.
Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie extends his contract through to the end of the 2028-29 season.
Veteran Kurtley Beale has received a shock Wallabies call up ahead of next month’s Nations Championship.
Former Fremantle utility Bailey Banfield is preparing for fatherhood and considering what comes next in football and beyond.
With Sydney star Chad Warner a free agent next year, the Eagles may look to bolster their future draft hand.
A nagging foot injury ended Ethan Matthews' season in June, but he is destined for the Giants as an Academy product.
Sunday nights will become a feature of the 2027 AFL season, with overlapping matches removed for those who want to finish their weekends with a footy marathon.
As a tough season nears its end, Collingwood announces a strategic review into the struggling AFLW program, with the club's president admitting the Pies had not "got it right".
Tasmania Devils have strongly defended their club culture after axing VFL skipper Robbie Fox following an off-field indiscretion.
Get the latest draft whispers and player moves ahead of the 2027 season.
Tom Green is weighing up a huge contract call with Tasmania circling the gun Giant.
A number of familiar names headline the inclusions in next year's AFL National Academy.
Craig Starcevich, a two-time premiership coach, confirmed he’d received a call from Collingwood to gauge his interest in returning to his former club.
The race to win the AFLW's goalkicking crown is set to come down to the wire.
Crow Eloise Jones faced the Tribunal on Wednesday.
Check out all the latest trade and contract news from around the AFLW.
Collingwood has announced an independent review into its AFLW program after a one-win season that saw the resignation of its senior coach.
Lions coach Craig Starcevich has explained why he decided to re-sign with Brisbane.
Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan is confident his team can compete with the league's best as it prepares for finals.
Niamh McLaughlin is playing her best footy this season, and it came down to a simple message from the coach.
The 2027 AFL National Academy Girls squad has been announced.
With four coaching jobs available, Sarah Black looks at who could be in the mix.
Sarah Black runs through all the permutations ahead of the last home and away round of the season.
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says a pair’s off-field indiscretions have served as a “wake-up call” for the rest of the playing group.
The Dockers have delisted Jaren Carr, but plan to re-draft him in the Rookie Draft.
Dive into the inside story of the biggest off-season in AFL history, 25 years on, with a new three-part documentary series on AFL.com.au.
Justin Longmuir is set to coach Western Australia at Optus Stadium in February in the Origin clash against South Australia.
Essendon and Richmond will play each other in Perth in 2027.
We’re barely two weeks removed from the AFL trade period. But the spotlight quickly turns to the players due to come out of contract in 2027.
Delisted Port Adelaide forward Ollie Lord is confident he still has what it takes to make it in the AFL.
Keen fisherman Jeremy Cameron has been enjoying the taste of a dangerous catch as things start looking up for the Geelong star after a tough season.
Essendon and Richmond are doubling down on the Dreamtime at the ’G concept, with the clubs to play the game twice in both 2027 and 2028.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round 12.
The mystery neck problem that forced Steve Smith out of the Cape Town Test has been revealed as what Cricket Australia is calling a cervical facet joint injury.
He had been hampered since the second Test and shortly before play started at Newlands decided he wouldn't be able to get through the match.
Jansen did not take the field after tea but returned soon after, while Rabada is expected to be back on day three.
Marnus Labuschagne's poor form hit a record low but Australia's new guard stood up to put the tourists in a strong position in the decisive Test against South Africa.
Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.
The tourists took a one-run lead thanks to four fifty-plus scores from a recast top six.
If Cape Town’s first day was a rollercoaster, the second was some more sedate form of transport, though it continued with ups and downs fitting its mountainous backdrop. Twice, South Africa produced double strikes to stall promising Australian positions; twice the Australians rebuilt.
Lorcan Tucker to deputise as captain while Tim Tector flies in as cover.
Australia is in the lead at stumps on day two after a superb batting day in Cape Town where four of the visitors’ top six struck half-centuries.
Jomel Warrican said the visitors wanted to have a crack at bowling at the new batter Litton Das.
Johnson, who joined the show in 1990, said, "It's just time," and cited heart issues as a contributing factor.
The arrival of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers appears to have been a net positive for the team, which is now 3-1 after the first full week of the season.
Minnesota determined Edwards was too important to their future to allow him to play through his injury.
Indiana Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has suffered a left hamstring strain and will miss an as-yet undetermined amount of time, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will make his long-awaited NBA regular-season debut Wednesday on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced.Dybantsa, the No.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam attended seminary school to fulfill his father’s wish to become a priest, before basketball led him down a different path.
Go ahead and build out your top 10 players in the league. You could start with scoring champs like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. Perhaps dominant bigs suit your fancy like Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Don't look now, but Morant and the guard-heavy Blazers have the NBA's best offense.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed forward Enrique Freeman to a two-way contract. Minnesota waived Freeman at the end of the preseason, but left a two-way spot open. Freeman spent last season with Minnesota on a two-way deal.
Often defined by his youth, some fans wonder if Booker's best years are now behind him. He sees it as just the next part of his story.
Portland's Ja Morant and Toumani Camara said they plan to appeal their technicals after three were called in the final six minutes Tuesday.
It's very early, but one week into the NBA season, here are five emerging trends to watch.
The Sixers have yet to find a reliable answer behind Joel Embiid, and it’s unclear whether one currently exists on the roster. .
The Sydney Kings blitzed the Wildcats early in Perth, then had to dig deep late. Brian Goorjian rated it their best game of NBL27 so far, with different players stepping up, including Perth local Jayden Stone.
Oklahoma City has the draft assets and contract exceptions to make moves. But is that approach the best one for its future?.
Green says he and Curry have a "telepathic" language that has been 14 years in the making.
Game Details Date Wednesday, October 28 Start Time 9.30 PM ET / 8.30 PM CT / 6.30 PM PT Location American Airlines Center, Dallas How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ESPN/ESPN Deportes Dallas Home Broadcast KFAA-IND Oklahoma Away Broadcast KSBI-IND How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Mavericks fans in local market MavsTV+ Thunder fans in local market Thunder+ Out-of-market fans NBA League Pass READ MORE: Full List Of NBA Regional Sports Networks Team News & What to Watch For This is a Western Conference clash and a meeting between franchises in the Northwest and Southwest divisions.
The New York Knicks won their first game of the year, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-97 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Jalen Brunson said that that team was focused on keeping things simple after starting the season 0-3. "Just continue to hit singles," Brunson said.
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Throughout the New York Yankees' late-'90s dynasty, few players epitomized the team better than Jorge Posada. His rise to prominence coincided with the Yankees' three-peat during the decade. From there, he remained a mainstay in the lineup over his 17-year MLB career.
Crow-Armstrong was also named the National League's most outstanding player. Yordan Alvarez won the AL award.
Maybe these Rays have another miracle in them. Maybe they don’t. Either way, they have already done something special.
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The wait continues at least one more day, but long-suffering Brewers fans proved how ready they are to celebrate during Game 4.
To dominate in Game 5, Misiorowski needs to get back to throwing the slider the way he did during the summer.
Pratt's go-ahead home run looked like history, ushering in the team's first title. But they wouldn’t be the Brewers if they made it easy.
The Rays avoided the World Series sweep and celebrated a Game 4 win. But the path ahead looks daunting for Tampa Bay.
Piecing together a pitching plan and cutting down mistakes on the bases are among the Rays' keys for storming all the way back.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It sure wasn't pretty. But the Tampa Bay Rays won't complain.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Cooper Pratt could taste it. Wisconsin could, too.
For a moment Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers thought they had the go-ahead run in scoring position in the top of the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays won a tense Game 4 at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night. Can they make this a competitive series?.
The Rays finally beat the Brewers at their own game. The World Series isn't over yet.
With the Milwaukee Brewers holding a 3-2 lead in the top of the 12th inning of Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, Jackson Chourio came to the plate with a chance to put his name next to a legend's. He delivered. Chourio hit a two-out double off of Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ian Seymour.
All October, Ashby has been perfect. It's led to a new MLB record, one that was previously held by another legendary southpaw reliever.
The Tampa Bay Rays still face long odds in the 2026 World Series, but they will fight another day thanks to Ben Williamson. And they just overcame long enough odds on Tuesday.
The audience total for Game 1 compared favorably with 2025, which featured the big-spending, mega-market Los Angeles Dodgers.
Play songs by artists from both cities, including Violent Femmes, Al Jarreau, Doechii and more.
From a WTA 1000 breakthrough in Doha to an unforgettable Wimbledon final, Karolina Muchova transformed highlight-reel touch into her first appearance at the WTA Finals.
Diana Shnaider and Alexandra Eala will meet for the second time in as many weeks after the two seeds defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Talia Gibson respectively in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis second round.
Dayana Yastremska saved five match points for the second time in a matter of days, stunning close friend Katie Volynets 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in a Guangzhou first-round thriller. She rallied from 5-2 down in the decider before prevailing in a dramatic tiebreak.
Playing the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis for the first time in four years, Naomi Osaka wore a crane-embroidered walk-on outfit symbolizing peace, designed by Hana Yagi, before saving triple set point to defeat Jasmine Paolini in the first round.
Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of the season, Katerina Siniakova won her first since 2023 and we got four more WTA Finals qualifications. Here's everything you need to know about what went down on the WTA Tour last week.
Linda Noskova had the season of her career, winning Wimbledon and breaking into the Top 10 for the first time. Her reward is a first-time visit to the WTA Finals, competing against the best players in the world.
Getting some much-needed time to reset and recharge ahead of the WTA Finals next month, Aryna Sabalenka attended UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this past weekend.
Ningbo champion Elena Rybakina needs to win just one more match this year to secure the 2026 Year-End World No. 1 position, while Osaka champion Katerina Siniakova returns to the Top 50 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings.
Alexandra Eala dropped just three games against 17-year-old wild card Mika Stojsavljevic in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis first round, while No. 2 seed Maja Chwalinska and defending champion Belinda Bencic were both forced to withdraw due to injury.
Elena Rybakina defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to win the BNB Ningbo Open, securing her tour-leading fourth title of the 2026 season. The world No. 1 extended her winning streak in Ningbo to eight matches and recorded her 53rd tour-level victory of the year.
Katerina Siniakova defeated Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-0 in 64 minutes to win the Japan Open in Osaka, claiming her sixth career WTA singles title. The Czech dropped just one set throughout the tournament, while Krueger fell short in her bid for a second title in Osaka.
Elena Rybakina survived another stern test in Ningbo on Saturday, edging Diana Shnaider 6-3, 7-5 to reach the final for the second straight year. She will face Leylah Fernandez, who beat Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 7-5 to advance to her second final of the season.
Top seed Elena Rybakina will play Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo final on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about their championship match.
We've combed through all the matches in Ningbo and Osaka and picked our five favorite shots. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and make your pick.
Elena Rybakina weathered a second-set setback to beat Katarzyna Kawa on Friday night and book her place in the Ningbo semis. The defending champ won the first and third sets in identical fashion to earn her first completed match win as World No. 1.
Marie Bouzkova will take on Leylah Fernandez in the first semifinal on Saturday. In the second, defending champion Elena Rybakina will play Diana Shnaider. We make the case for the semifinalists in Ningbo.
Diana Shnaider came through a three-set barnburner against Iva Jovic to reach the BNB Ningbo Open semifinals.
Top seed Elena Rybakina is back in the Ningbo quarterfinals after Polina Kudermetova retired in the first set of their second-round match Thursday. Awaiting her is Katarzyna Kawa, who reached the last eight with her first career Top 20 win over Belinda Bencic.
Diana Shnaider triumphed in a meeting of two Top 20-ranked left-handers to return to the BNB Ningbo Open quarterfinals for a third time in four appearances.
We're down to the final eight at the BNB Ningbo Open, the second-to-last WTA 500 tournament of the season. Here's what to watch for in the quarterfinal matchups.
The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer has found the back of the net just once so far this season. At 41, does he have more to offer?.
Is this the beginning of a greater resurgence, or just another brief stretch of promise that will eventually fizzle out?.
The Kraken are off to a good start to the 2026-27 season after a challenging stretch. They've made the playoffs only once in five seasons.
From facing practice shots to playing cards on the Devils' plane to hastily finding a costume, the goalie has fit in on the fly.
Wayne Gretzky is the only player to ever top 200 points in one season. With 34 points in 12 games, Connor McDavid might be the next.
The sophomore defenseman never left the ice in five minutes of overtime against the Predators, the longest shift by an Islander on record.
Hughes lost a tooth after getting high-sticked and scored a goal in front of Hellebuyck, just like he did 247 days ago in Milan.
The 19-year-old center took part in a long practice Tuesday and reported no concerns afterward. His return is still to be determined.
Hellebuyck arrived over the weekend in a blockbuster deal from the Winnipeg Jets after making a trade request and sitting out training camp.
About $300 can buy you one share of the Knicks, and about $200 can buy you a share of the Rangers.
Erik Karlsson? Jordan Binnington? Elias Pettersson? The rumor mill could be in for a busy year.
When players don’t have as many goals as expected, the ‘how’ becomes more important. Let's take a look under the hood at five strugglers.
Connor Hellebuyck landed with the New Jersey Devils and Alexander Nikishin ended his stalemate. How will those moves affect the market?.
NHL Central Scouting released its preliminary players-to-watch list for the 2027 NHL Draft on Monday.
The Flames general manager is trying to balance being "competitive every night" while being realistic about the team's timeline.
Here's our plan to maximize Monday's unofficial holiday. Remote hands should be strong.
The list of teams Larkin would accept a trade to stands at 10. But which of those teams have the assets to get a deal done?.
How did McDavid become the most talented player of hockey's most talented generation?.
Connor Hellebuyck is now a New Jersey Devil instead of a Winnipeg Jet. Now what?.
Unknowns, mentality and teamwork: find out what Davide Tardozzi has to say about the Championship picture ahead of Malaysia!.
It may not have been the Sunday we hoped for, but Phillip Island still delivered plenty of talking points and another twist in the title race.
Fresh from his Hall of Fame induction, Mick Doohan backs Adelaide to bring MotoGP into the heart of the city — and closer to a new generation of fans.
Poor visibility forced the cancellation of the sport’s final roar on the Island. MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta signs off from the iconic venue with a thank you to fans.
The Spaniard’s wait for a return to action will continue after his Sunday crash at Mandalika.
Aprilia Racing shared an update on Sunday that very much leaves the door open regarding his return...
Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, the MotoGP Grand Prix, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, have unfortunately been cancelled.
Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, track action at the Australian GP will not commence before 15:00 local time.
Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, the MotoGP Grand Prix, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, have unfortunately been cancelled.
The momentum shifts again in the World Championship as after seven laps of some of the best racing of the year, Martin crashes from P2 and subsequently sees his weekend end with injury.
Kendric Davis played like a man possessed early and his Sydney Kings teammates were along for the ride in a near perfect opening quarter hitting their first 10 shots in the eventual 99-91 Ignite Cup win over the Perth Wildcats.
He’s only three games and a few weeks into his time in the Hungry Jack’s NBL, but NBA talent Brandon Knight has been blown away by the League. During a guest appearance on this week’s NBL Overtime, the 451-game talent explained why he’s been so impressed by the 10-team competition.
Last season, the Brisbane Bullets managed just six wins in the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season. Six rounds into NBL27, they’ve already won four and sit at 4-4. If that doesn’t tell the story of their progression, just about nothing will.
Perth Wildcats v Sydney KingsWednesday, October 28, 9.30pm AEDTRAC Arena>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashWhat is the Ignite Cup? The in-season tournament is played across 20 Wednesday night games, with every result counting towards the regular season ladder.
The Australian Boomers will reportedly welcome one of the world’s top basketball teams to the country for a pair of exhibition games next year.
**Shrewd SuperCoach NBL coaches hope to catch their own Cairns “Marlin” now that “FIBA Jaylin Galloway ($196,400)” is a big fish in a smaller pond, playing more minutes than he did with the NBL26 champion Sydney Kings.
This bumper nine-game slate features one massive Ignite Cup clash in Perth, three double-headers and an all-Queensland clash.
“No need to panic.” That’s the message from the Adelaide 36ers, despite a 4-5 start and multiple key players still sidelined.
Winners of four of their past five games, the Cairns Taipans are one of the hottest teams in the Hungry Jack’s NBL right now.
With just two wins to their names from 10 matches, the Illawarra Hawks are anchored to the bottom of the Hungry Jack’s NBL ladder after six rounds.
The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.
Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
All Times EDT. Wednesday, Oct. 28MLB - PlayoffsWorld Series - Game 5. Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. (if necessary)NBACharlotte at Detroit, 7.
(All times Pacific)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, October 28NHL HOCKEY10 p.m.Toronto at Seattle — Prime Video (US). SOCCER (MEN'S)8:30.
(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, October 28COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN'S)3:30 p.m.American at Boston College — ACCNX. SOCCER (MEN'S)7:30 p.m.
Inter Miami suffered a tough 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls this weekend in New Jersey, with star player Lionel Messi limited to only part of the second half.
Holden Trent went 'through a battle every single day to be the person he was'. This is his story, told by those who knew and loved him.
Nashville is on course for the single-season MLS points record, and its GM explains the club's approach to a landmark year.
Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25. LAFC has reached the postseason for the eighth time in the franchise's nine-year history.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leo Walta scored the tying goal in the 62nd minute, and Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot by rallying from two goals down in the second half for a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday night.
There were major fireworks in Los Angeles as the city's two bitter rivals, LAFC and LA Galaxy finished level in a crucial MLS showdown.
Min Woo Lee has officially confirmed he will compete for the Stonehaven Cup at the Australian Open from December 3-6.
Adam Bland broke an 11-year win drought on the PGA Tour of Australasia on the weekend, taking out the Players Series: South Australia in what was a highly popular win, witnessed by fellow local Greg Blewett.
DP World Tour player Sean Crocker was trying “not to break out in tears” after shooting a six-under par back nine 29 in the final round of the Genesis Championship in Korea to keep his card on the number.
It’s been 21 years since his first PGA Tour of Australasia win, but part-time lefty Adam Bland has a second professional victory at home – before returning to coaching weekend warriors on Monday morning.
Australian Lucas Herbert is one of three new players leaving LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Daniel Gale has promised former NRL champion Ryan Papenhuyzen will be back on his bag for the Australian majors as he continued his fast start to the new season.
Standing at a pro shop counter in Sydney’s southern suburbs, collecting $48 per player on a busy Saturday, is a bit different to vying for a share of US$6 million (A$8.5m) on the PGA Tour.
Back in Australia after commentary duties in South Africa — a trip that disappointingly didn’t include any golf — Greg Blewett’s game was showing a little rust Wednesday at the Willunga Golf Course.
Australian golf star Marc Leishman will return home to defend his Victorian PGA title in December, but at the top of his “priority list” this summer is winning an Aussie “major” for the first time.
Ryan Fox hopes to finish a “memorable” 2026 in style by becoming the first man since 1981 to win the British and Australian Open titles in the same year.
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.