A list of former teammates of Jarome Luai have been raised as potential targets of the PNG Chiefs following the revelation the NRL’s 19th franchise are giving the playmaker the “opportunity to build his own team”.
Tassie Devils list boss warns other teams won't see them coming as they pinch players.
Veteran forward Josh King has opened up on Melbourne’s six-game losing streak, revealing he is “partially embarrassed, especially with the reputation the Storm has”.
If Latham fails to recover from injury in time, Kelly will captain NZ once again.
Jarome Luai has told the Wests Tigers that he will quit the club to join the Papua New Guinea Chiefs in 2028.
After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England's next Test opener.
Newcastle Red Bulls centre Cameron Hutchison agrees to remain with the Prem club for a further year.
Aerial ability of Saracens’ Noah Caluori helps to make him another dream player for rugby union’s marketers. As Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crossed the line to complete his world-record London Marathon sprint on Sunday the BBC’s commentator Steve Cram almost swallowed his microphone.
Arsenal and Australia defender Steph Catley signs a new contract with the Women's Super League club.
F1 is back for the Miami Grand Prix – here’s a recap of everything the drivers have been up off-track before this weekend’s race.
It is time for the ultimate test of skill as four F1 drivers take on a remote-control car challenge. But who will prevail between George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri?.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Miami Grand Prix.
Ai Ogura edged out teammate Raul Fernandez for Monday testing honours whilst breakthroughs were found behind.
Lawrence Barretto sits down with Isack Hadjar to chat about life at Red Bull, faith in his racing ability and a passion for astronomy.
Before the season resumes in Miami, championship leader Kimi Antonelli has been reflecting on what has helped him to feel “stronger” in 2026.
McLaren won both titles last season but, in a new era of F1, they have not started as well as they might have hoped. Under Andrea Stella's watchful eye, can the papaya team turn things around?.
Fernando Alonso has voiced his hope that 2026 will not be “the last season” for him in F1, with the Spaniard suggesting that he does not “feel it is that time yet”.
Chris Medland highlights the key talking points as F1 heads to Miami for the fourth round of the 2026 season.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the fourth Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the Miami International Autodrome in Florida.
All the key BBC coverage details for the Miami Grand Prix, the second sprint event of the season, which takes place from 1-3 May.
Our betting experts look at which season match bets are worth considering backing this season.
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says he hopes 2026 will not be his final season in Formula 1.
Haas have raised some eyebrows in 2026 so far, with Ollie Bearman delivering some very strong results. But can the American team stay at the top of the midfield after the coming races?.
Tomorrow is the London Marathon, so there’s no better time to look at some drivers who’ve taken on some extreme sporting challenges.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto assesses the five key questions that remain ahead of the season getting underway again at the Miami Grand Prix.
Only two drivers have won a race this season, so we look at who the markets predict may win a Grand Prix in 2026.
Alpine have enjoyed a strong start to their 2026 campaign, but can their rivals catch up?.
In the first of our Cult Heroes features, F1.com chats to Pastor Maldonado about his time in the sport, his determined driving style and his popularity with fans.
From racing upside down planes to helipad heroics – here are some of the most memorable show run moments.
Newcastle United's owners and executives are convening this week to plot the club's future.
Andrea Lai traveled from Italy to Northern Ireland to see Coleraine FC play after playing as the team on the video game Football Manager.
A former Norwich City and Luton Town player has left the US club he helped set up from nothing.
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he believes Luka Modric will be fit to lead his side at this summer's World Cup after the AC Milan midfielder had surgery on a broken cheekbone.
Al-Ahli won for the second successive year, but few outside Jeddah will remember proceedings fondly.
Run of five defeats could lead to awkward queries this week, including why £124m of attacking talent is being underused. Eddie Howe is braced for forensic questioning by Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian owners at a Northumberland country house hotel in the middle of this week.
Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney favours the director of football vacancy over becoming manager, while Rangers star James Tavernier is likely to move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
BBC Sport NI looks at all you need to know ahead of Saturday's Irish Cup final between Coleraine and holders Dungannon Swifts at Windsor Park.
Despite boasting squads that have included the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, it is the current Paris St-Germain side that is playing the club's most impressive football.
Which players will prove key to their team’s chances in the Champions League last four? We've ranked the top 10.
Anthony Gordon is likely to be a target for clubs in the summer — this is what we're hearing on the Newcastle forward's future.
When Kompany was appointed by Bayern Munich as head coach, the club was ridiculed. But now they are reaping the rewards. Here's why...
Staying, going, undecided? There could a lot of managerial changes this summer — what will happen at your club?.
And then there were four. Who will come out on top in two contrasting semi-finals?.
As it’s become harder for teams to move from unsettled possession into settled possession, players such as Havertz have grown in importance.
With Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson moving on, it is imperative that Liverpool retain the experienced Brazil goalkeeper.
Tim Spiers casts his eye over some of the weirder stories from the world of football this week.
The European champions were outplayed by Vincent Kompany's team in the autumn – will it be a different story in the semi-finals?.
Barring an unlikely sequence of results, Old Trafford will host Champions League football again next season, but for those running the club, their most significant work is about to begin.
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?.
Adelaide and Port Adelaide suddenly look evenly matched for the Showdown on Friday night.
Dumped Melbourne CEO Paul Guerra says he's puzzled by the club's decision to sack him today, just seven months into the role.
Melbourne has parted ways with its CEO, exactly a year after announcing his appointment.
Dan Curtin is ready for a return after attacking his rehabilitation on a serious knee injury.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
Brent Daniels wants to play as much footy as he can after spending months on the sidelines, but he knows he has to rein in his enthusiasm.
Fremantle has back-to-back six-day breaks over the next two rounds.
Carl Dilena says the fact St Kilda's Indigenous players felt comfortable meeting with Ross Lyon shows the club is safe for First Nations players.
A star Port Adelaide forward in the midst of a career-best AFL season says he's yet to think about his long-term future.
Melbourne will continue allowing Kysaiah Pickett to travel interstate for family reasons.
Zak Butters has opened up on his future. Plus Gold Coast has made a play to keep a star free agent. MORE IN TRADE WHISPERS.
When asked if Ross Lyon’s comments constituted casual racism, St Kilda CEO said “you had to look at it through the lens of the person receiving the comment”. Meanwhile, AFL players will no longer be covered for career-ending head trauma in their insurance from Friday.
While the Demons have been tight-lipped, their outgoing CEO Paul Guerra says he was “puzzled” by the decision to axe him and has engaged lawyers.
Craig McRae explains why Scott Pendlebury will miss Thursday night's game against Hawthorn.
An investigation into grassroots football culture has looked into the treatment of women’s footy teams. Many women claim they’ve experienced inequitable treatment, harassment and inappropriate behaviour – and now they’re leaving.
Ty Gallop had played one game in defence in his entire career before 2026, but now he's starring in Brisbane's back seven.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has received the backing of his club’s chief executive after a group of Indigenous players – including star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera – took offence following a comment made at training earlier this month.
AFL great Jimmy Bartel questions the man put in charge of investigating Carlton's handling of the Elijah Hollands situation.
The controversial ARC call on Sunday has led to another call from head office that doesn’t serve the game either.
Gold Coast has tabled a lucrative short-term deal to free agent Ben King.
Major League Soccer owners are evaluating the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including possible relocation of the franchise, according to The Athletic.
MLS is reportedly looking closely into a potential move for the Vancouver Whitecaps, bringing the league closer to its first club relocation in two decades.
The Whitecaps are among MLS's best teams, but unless a local solution materializes, they could be leaving town – and Canada altogether.
In his near-30-year run as a head coach in the elite tier of American soccer, Bruce Arena has never claimed to be a tactical genius. In fact he has expressed open contempt for the concept, routinely brushing off well-meaning questions from journalists about formations and strategic approaches.
Sporting KC's fall from the MLS elite has hit new depths; Plus, thoughts on James Rodríguez and Hany Mukhtar and the latest on Chucky Lozano.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Marco Reus scored two goals, the second one on a penalty kick in the 85th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Sunday. Reus scored from 21 yards out off a free kick to give the Galaxy a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute.
LA Galaxy have defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 in Sunday's MLS matchup, thanks to a brace of set-piece goals from Marco Reus.Scorers: Reus 9', 85' ; Marcinkowski 45+4' (OG). After a strong attacking start, the Galaxy were awarded an early free-kick on the edge of the box.
Marco Reus gave LA Galaxy an early lead against Real Salt Lake, and in some style!. After a strong attacking start, the Galaxy were awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box. Reus stepped up and fired a perfectly dipping free-kick up and over the RSL wall.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Brian White scored twice, including an 85th-minute goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 3-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver (8-1-0) won its fourth straight match and has 24 points, second in the Western Conference behind San Jose (27 points).
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Timo Werner had two goals and an assist — his third consecutive game with multiple goal contributions — on Saturday night to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat St. Louis City 3-2 and extend their win streak to six games.
Jarome Luai is expected to become the face of the Papua New Guinea Chiefs after he agreed to join the NRL’s 19th team in 2028. The deal follows the PNG expansion side’s announcement of South Sydney try-scoring machine Alex Johnston as their historic first signing earlier on Tuesday.
On Sunday afternoon, Jarome Luai sent the rugby league world into shock after he was seen in the presence of Chiefs officials in Papua New Guinea.
Danny Weidler reports breaking news that Jarome Luai has informed the Wests Tigers he's leaving to join PNG Chiefs.
Jarome Luai is off to Papua New Guinea.
As expected, Craig Bellamy has swung the axe as the Storm aim to avoid a seventh-straight loss.
The Wests Tigers co-captain has informed teammates he will move to the NRL’s expansion franchise on what is expected to be a three-year deal after next season.
Maroons coach Billy Slater has received a massive boost ahead of the upcoming Origin series opener with superstar fullbacks Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga named to make their NRL returns.
Two of the competition's most in-form teams go head-to-head when the top-of-the-table Panthers host a resurgent Manly side.
After scoring more than 30 points - and still losing - the Sharks will be hoping to tighten their defence when they host a high flying Wests Tigers.
Two premiership contenders will collide in a Saturday night blockbuster when the Roosters host the Broncos at Allianz Stadium. .
Two of the best attacking teams in the NRL are set to put on a show in the Sunday afternoon sunshine when Newcastle host South Sydney this weekend. .
Two sides with much loftier ambitions than their current 13th and 14th positions will shape up in Round 9 in a clash that will signal the start of a revival for either the Titans or Raiders.
They may be the only team to beat the Panthers this season but in the past two weeks the Bulldogs have beaten themselves in sloppy losses to the Eels and Broncos.
The Warriors are out to continue their winning run when they travel to Sydney to take on the Eels on Saturday evening. .
The Dolphins got the better of the Storm last season and they will fancy of their chances of repeating the dose with Melbourne arriving at Suncorp Stadium on the back of six straight losses.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 9 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Jake Trbojevic has urged the game's sharp-shooters to pack their kicking boots for Magic Round after helping launch a new fundraiser aiming to raise $1 million for cancer patients.
Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.
Tiana Penitani Gray has never played second row before, but as the Origin stalwart prepares to play her third position in as many series such a bold change is nothing new.
Millie Elliott could have taken an easy route back into competitive action after having a baby. Instead, she is throwing herself straight back into the State of Origin cauldron on Thursday night.
A Wallabies star has revealed why he’ll return to the field a more damaging prospect, but a timeline for that comeback remains unclear.
The 30-year-old says he is "desperate to do everything possible to make sure it is a successful period for the club".
Ulster welcome back Tom O'Toole, Nick Timoney and Jude Postlethwaite from injury for Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs at the Affidea Stadium (17:30 BST).
Leicester Tigers bring in Craig Childs and Rod Seib into their coaching set-up for next season.
The race for the Prem play-offs condensed together as Northampton prevailed, on the scoreboard at least, in a battle of the top two.
Homegrown second-row forward Adam Scott signs a one-year contract extension to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026-27 season.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is unhappy with the attitude his players showed in their 34-31 loss at Gloucester.
France remain on track for grand slam showdown with Red Roses, whose injury-hit squad depth is being tested.
In a potentially savage blow for the Waratahs' finals hopes, prop Daniel Botha has been cited ahead of their clash against the Western Force after making high contact with Crusaders lock Antonio Shalfoon.
Ospreys number eight Morgan Morris can push for a first Wales call-up by finishing strongly in the United Rugby Championship, says his coach Mark Jones.
DENVER — With the season on the line, Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman said pregame that Game 5 Monday night would be “all hands on deck.” It wasn’t a smokescreen.
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo committed to the Baylor Bears on Monday for the 2026 class. Mingo previously committed to North Carolina, but decommitted after the school fired Hubert Davis.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will undergo an MRI on his sore right calf on Tuesday. Wagner left the Magic's Game 4 win over the Pistons on Monday in the third quarter with the injury.
The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 94-88 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a 3-1 series lead. "We put our ourselves in position to try to get four, but right now it means nothing," Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said.
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns following their 131-122 win on Monday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder with 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field. Chet Holmgren added 24 points, with Ajay Mitchell added 22 points.
Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were fined for confronting referees following the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-96 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 4. Smart was fined $35,000 for "questioning the integrity of game officials," with Kennard fined $25,000 for "directing inappropriate language toward games officials.
The better seeds opened as favorites in all but one first-round series. The Rockets against the injured Lakers were the only exception.
Minnesota found out exactly what life without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo will be like, as Denver made the series 3-2.
Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets aren’t done just yet. The Nuggets picked up a commanding 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their opening-round playoff series on Monday night to keep their postseason hopes alive.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have opened their title defense with a first-round series sweep after Monday night's win in Phoenix.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on in the NBA playoffs, completing a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns with a definitive 131-122 win in Game 4. Although the Suns fought to keep their season alive, Phoenix was unable to provide a real answer for Oklahoma City’s offense.
Dejan Vasiljevic has signed a one-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers, ending his Adelaide journey, travelling across the Tasman Sea to bring his shooting abilities to a club who were desperate for someone of his talents.
. Can we just talk about Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain's dunk on Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren?. I mean, seriously, look:. JAMAL CAIN ATTACKS THE RIM AND THROWS IT DOWN????A BIG-TIME POSTER JAM IN GAME 4! pic.
After beating the Pistons 94-88 in Game 4, the Magic are one win away from becoming the seventh No. 8 seed to upset a No. 1 seed.
Jamal Cain has a serious claim for dunk of the postseason, and we’re only in the first round of the playoffs. And the Detroit Pistons, who earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference, are now just a single game away from being knocked out early.
Federal prosecutors plan to file a superseding indictment against Terry Rozier, adding bribery allegations to an existing sports gambling case. A lawyer from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced the new charges Monday during a federal court hearing.
Los Angeles Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were fined by the NBA after a heated interaction with the referees in Game 4 of the playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the league announced Monday. Smart was fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of the game officials.”.
Multiple investor groups have expressed early interest in NBA expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle, with the league targeting fees as high as $10 billion per team. Las Vegas is drawing stronger initial interest than Seattle, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Smart walked toward several Lakers teammates and referee James Williams. Smart pointed at and exchanged words with Williams.
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets will be without a key piece while facing elimination Monday night. Aaron Gordon has been ruled out for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with calf tightness. The Nuggets announced his status after pregame warmups.
The four-time MVP’s usage as a starter is one of the most intriguing plot lines for the reigning back-to-back World Series champions.
“It stopped rolling, and I thought it was foul,” infielder Ty France told reporters after the Padres’ 9-7 win, “but they said otherwise.”.
Travis Bazzana is finally set to make his major league debut. The Cleveland Guardians plan to call up Bazzana on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The former No.
Bazzana will take over at second base for the Guardians, who intend to option Juan Brito to Triple-A Columbus.
On the latest episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast,” hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman checked in on one of this season’s most compelling early storylines: . Shohei Ohtani Cy Young watch.
The 2026 New York Mets hit another low over the weekend. They got swept by the last-place Colorado Rockies in Queens, by scores of 4-3, 3-1 and 3-0. Entering Monday, the Mets are 9-19 and tied with the Phillies for the worst record in baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer had a chance to make history on Friday, but he fell short. Scherzer, who is only one strikeout away from hitting 3,500 for his career, put up one of the worst starts of the season in an 8-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
Scherzer remains stuck on 3,499 career strikeouts as he heads to the injured list, a familiar home for Blue Jays' starters this season.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox made the shocking decision to fire Alex Cora, along with five other members of the coaching staff, in hopes of jump-starting the club after a rough start to the season.
The New York Yankees (18-10) open a three-game series with the Texas Rangers (14-14). The New Yankees had an eight-game winning streak end on Sunday with a 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros. The Ranges lost 2-1 to the A’s on Sunday.
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Dempster pitched for 16 years in Major League Baseball, including for the Chicago Cubs.
What should fantasy owners and their teams expect from Tolle, Noah Schultz, JR Ritchie and other young starters recently added to rotations?.
We surveyed our staff and people in the game for managerial candidates to watch in the next cycle. Here are the candidates you should know.
What's it mean to use ABS right? Is it challenging most often? Winning the most challenges? Saving them for big spots? Teams disagree.
There were a flurry of extensions signed by young players around Opening Day. Are there other pre-arbitration players who could follow suit?.
Only four MLB managers have managed their teams longer than Cora, even with Cora’s one-year suspension in 2020.
A familiar roster with a familiar coaching staff slogging through a nightmarish first month only intensifies the scrutiny. Time for changes?.
BALTIMORE — It was impossible to ignore the furry, neon-green, detached mascot head resting by itself, perched upright on the leather clubhouse sofa.
Major League Baseball appears to be benefiting from the ABS challenge system implemented this season. Fans at the ballpark enjoy having incorrect ball and strike calls reviewed on the scoreboard and for all to see.
Vegas scored three goals to start before Utah scored four in a row in a high-scoring game of shifting momentum.
For a second consecutive game facing elimination, the Penguins scratched and clawed their way back into the series. Game 6 is Wednesday.
Letang scored one of the Stanley Cup playoffs' more peculiar goals on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
In the end, league sources said, it was a clear-cut decision from the NHL’s perspective.
After two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers now need a big comeback to escape the first round.
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Even for teams that missed the playoffs, a rough season isn't all bad in the annual check in on the bright side of NHL life.
The dynastic Florida Panthers demonstrated that today's Stanley Cup contenders must be able to thrive in the gutter.
Cullen is trending to go in the front half of the first round and is even flirting with the top 10 for some scouts.
The Ducks won the game after a lengthy review in overtime.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Lightning scored three unanswered goals en route to a gritty, 3-2 win Sunday night to tie their series with Montreal 2-2.
Edmonton made the change after Connor Ingram allowed six goals on 38 shots in a Game 3 loss.
From the Sabres' first goal in a dominant first period, it was clear Buffalo fans had traveled well.
The Avalanche were inevitable for four straight games, sucking the life out of the Kings whenever the underdogs pushed for control.
Zadorov was fined $5,000 for the incident, the maximum amount allowed under the NHL's collective bargaining agreement.
After claiming a 6-1 win in Boston, the Sabres can finish off the Bruins on home ice on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old LaCombe is having an eye-opening playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers.
Boldy is a player who rises to the big moments when the heat turns up, and he did so Saturday, scoring the OT winner for the Wild.
Carolina won a playoff series for the eighth straight year, only the third NHL team ever to do so. How much further can it go?.
Test opener returns to SA, where he played the first eight seasons of his Shield career, after Tasmania agreed to release him from the final two years of his contract.
DC folded for 75 against RCB and their NRR took a beating.
Jake Weatherald returns from Tasmania as the defending Sheffield Shield champions add seven players to their list.
Pressure is mounting on Test opener Zak Crawley ahead of England’s home summer following another underwhelming outing with the bat as one of the leading candidates to take his spot in the national side produced a match-winning century in the County Championship.
Jake Weatherald, Marcus Harris and Sam Whiteman all hit centuries as the runs flowed for the Aussies in round four.
RCB quick grabbed 3 for 5 against DC, before Kohli moved up to No. 4 among run-getters.
Allott played 10 Tests and 31 ODIs for New Zealand but has also served as NZC's general manager of cricket and an NZC board director, taking over after the resignation of Scott Weenink.
Jake Weatherald’s century drought is finally over, with the Australian Test opener notching his maiden century for Leicestershire in the County Championship over the weekend.
Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skittled out Delhi Capitals for 75 before romping to a nine-wicket victory in the IPL on Monday.
Australian pace maestro Josh Hazlewood delivers his best performance of the IPL season, taking four wickets to spearhead another RCB win. .
LIV Golf are set to postpone their upcoming Louisiana event in the latest concerning development about the league’s financial situation.
As Cam John was preparing for his final round in The National Tournament a month ago, a thought jumped into his mind about an opportunity that might lie ahead in Singapore.
Australia’s Hannah Green charged into the top ten as world No.2 Nelly Korda sealed a commanding five-shot win in the final round of The Chevron Championship at Houston’s Memorial Park.
World No.3 Matt Fitzpatrick gave his younger brother Alex the best gift of all, hitting an astonishing 35-yard bunker shot to set up a life-changing victory for his sibling at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Australian major champion Geoff Ogilvy made a surprise appearance as American Michael Brennan went viral for his shirtless moment in the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Australia’s Hannah Green endured a tough opening round as world No.2 Nelly Korda led the way with a seven-under par 65 at The Chevron Championship in Houston, Texas.
It is the technical adjustment that has seen Hannah Green surge back into the top five but one subtle enough the champion does not labour on it when quizzed on her dazzling form.
The Ryder Cup has become the latest sporting event to drop exorbitant ticket prices in an announcement that has received widespread backlash.
Bryson DeChambeau has addressed his LIV future following weeks of speculation, saying “as long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense”.
The PGA Tour will switch things up this week when it heads to TPC Louisiana for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Move over, A.J. Brown and Aaron Rodgers. George Pickens has just joined you atop the NFL’s pile of unfinished offseason business.
Taylor has been in the hospital since April 20, but his condition does "not appear to be life-threatening," according to his lawyer.
Both are key players for the Eagles' defense.
Executive VP of player personnel Eliot Wolf ran the draft room without Vrabel on Saturday and make six selections in Rounds 4 through 7.
BEREA, Ohio — It’s 8:38 p.m. on Thursday in the Cleveland Browns' draft room and general manager Andrew Berry stands up, grabs a water bottle, then sets it down to take out his.
Wide receiver George Pickens has not signed the franchise tag tender offered to him by the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer, despite reports that he would do so during last week’s NFL Draft.
PITTSBURGH — In Jeremiyah Love’s euphoria of being selected by Arizona with the third pick of the NFL draft Thursday evening, I asked the former Notre Dame running back to do the impossible: Talk about longevity.
Some people who cover the NFL have him mistaken for a Bond villain. Or a clueless slacker.
Dante Moore? Arch Manning? Julian Sayin? CJ Carr? Next year's class could be what QB-needy NFL teams are waiting on.
Feldman's 17 thoughts from an interesting NFL Draft.
After a turbulent offseason, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta got back to his sweet spot with a satisfying NFL Draft.
Which NFL teams impressed our draft expert during this year's draft?.
In a league too often sanitized by coachspeak, facial expressions might be our last great truth serum.
Tomlin, who last week was hired as an NFL analyst for NBC, made an appearance on the network's NBA pregame show Sunday.
Mike Tomlin won’t coach him. But he believes that Aaron Rodgers will return to play quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Raiders lead my too early (and too quick) ranking of draft classes, plus Diego Pavia among undrafted prospects to watch.
Our writers share the intriguing stories, emotions or just flat-out talent that appealed to them for one new rookie on every team.
The Cardinals needed a playmaker who could boost the offense. They might have gotten the best in the draft.
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These teams hit the jackpot on talented players who make total sense in the systems they run.
Anastasia Potapova continued her miraculous run in Madrid, going from lucky loser to quarterfinalist after upsetting Elena Rybakina in the early moments of Tuesday morning. The straight-sets victory is her fourth career Top 5 win.
The opening day of main-draw action at the ATP Challenger 175 events in Cagliari and Aix-en-Provence features several stars in action.
Alexander Zverev navigated late drama to charge into the fourth round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Monday, while Alexander Blockx upset third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to earn his first Top 10 victory. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Monday stories through video.
The Sardegna Open returns to the ATP Challenger circuit this week, with Matteo Berrettini and Hubert Hurkacz among those in action. Mariano Navone is the top seed.
The Open Aix Provence Crédit Agricole routinely features a star-studded draw for an ATP Challenger event, and this year is no different. Stan Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov, who both have been as high as No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings, are competing in France.
In the first round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Alejandro Tabilo defeated Rafael Jodar 6-1, 6-2 in just 59 minutes. Since then, nothing has been the same for the 19-year-old.
Alexander Zverev held firm under pressure on Monday night at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he navigated a late wobble to continue his run of deep appearances at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Alexander Blockx continued his rapid rise on European clay on Monday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he stunned World No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime to advance to the fourth round of the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Aryna Sabalenka and Hailey Baptiste meet for the second time in as many WTA 1000 tournaments while Leylah Fernandez battles Mirra Andreeva, all eyeing for a spot in the Madrid semifinals.
No. 13 seed Linda Noskova came from 4-1 down in the final set to beat Coco Gauff for the first time and advance to the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open.
After blowing a 5-1 third-set lead, Mirra Andreeva defeated Anna Bondar in a deciding tiebreak to reach a third straight Madrid quarterfinal. Leylah Fernandez also advanced to the last eight and will face Andreeva Tuesday.
Aryna Sabalenka kept her Mutua Madrid Open title defense alive after coming from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka in a marquee fourth-round meeting. She'll next face Hailey Baptiste, who upset Belinda Bencic -- despite losing the longest regular tiebreak in a WTA main draw since 2024.
Elena Rybakina was down but not out Sunday night in Madrid, coming from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 2 hours and 21 minutes and advance to the fourth round. It's her fourth win over Zheng in five meetings.
From Karolina Pliskova's dream come true to Caty McNally's mental toughness and Monday's high-quality Round of 16 slate, here's the latest buzz from Madrid.
Marta Kostyuk defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets at the Mutua Madrid Open, extending her clay-court winning streak to eight matches.
World No. 3 Coco Gauff rallied from an illness as well as a set and a break down to defeat Sorana Cirstea in three sets, reaching the fourth round of the Mutua Madrid Open where Linda Noskova awaits.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered an unexpected highlight when she hit a running one-handed backhand winner in a third-round victory over Jaqueline Cristian at the Mutua Madrid Open -- and is turning to Roger Federer to help her polish it off.
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a clay-court showdown at the Mutua Madrid Open after easy third-round wins.
From Coco Gauff's latest hobby to Zheng Qinwen enjoying the Spanish hospitality and Leylah Fernandez' experience of a lifetime, here's the latest buzz from Madrid.
World No. 34 Ann Li earned her highest ranked win of her career, defeating World No. 4 Iga Swiatek 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0 ret. in a match that saw both players save set points in the opening set. Swiatek ultimately retired with an illness.
Stefanos Tsitsipas cited a strong sense of on-court joy as one of the reasons behind his Monday march past Daniel Merida to the fourth round at the Mutua Madrid Open. The former No.
Cameron Norrie is riding high at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Nishesh Basavareddy ended the dream run of 17-year-old Jack Kennedy in the Savannah Challenger final on Sunday, defeating the teenager 6-3, 6-0 to return to the winner’s circle.
Jannik Sinner eased into the fourth round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday, while hometown hero Rafael Jodar edged fellow #NextGenATP star Joao Fonseca in a late-night third round thriller. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Sunday stories through video.
Rafael Jodar defeated Joao Fonseca on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, winning the first chapter in what promises to be a thrilling rivalry for years to come.
Several big names will be in action at ATP Challenger events this week in Aix-en-Provence and Cagliari. Swiss Stan Wawrinka is among a loaded draw at the Open Aix Provence Crédit Agricole in France, where four Top 50 players are in the field.
Jannik Sinner may be focused on tightening his hold on the No. 1 spot in the PIF ATP Rankings, but the Italian remains just as attentive to the sport’s rising generation.
Jannik Sinner came up against an unfamiliar opponent in Elmer Moller on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, but there was little unusual about the way the Italian marched to a 6-2, 6-3 third-round victory at the clay ATP Masters 1000 event. The No.
The Mutua Madrid Open offers unique conditions within the context of the European clay season, with the relatively high altitude of the Spanish capital contributing to plenty of fast-paced, exhilarating tennis on the 'red dirt’. So how have the world’s finest players been capitalising on the quick conditions at the ATP Masters 1000 event? From swivel forehands to reflex volleys and around-the-net-post magic, ATPTour.
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski returned to winning ways on Monday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where they defeated Robert Cash and JJ Tracy 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 to snap a three-match tour-level losing streak and reach the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 event.
The resurrection of one of the original Women’s National Basketball Association identities looks to be in doubt thanks to a trademark dispute involving a rap music superstar.
The Adidas shoe that two runners used Sunday to make marathon history sold out in limited Monday pre-orders within minutes, and is already garnering major attention on the resale market.
Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will take an “immediate indefinite leave of absence” from the football program to enter a residential treatment facility for gambling addiction, the school and Sorsby announced in a joint statement Monday.
The conference will welcome Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State in July.
Elena Rybakina said she does not trust the electronic line-calling system after a controversial ruling against her at the Madrid Open.
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The York Revolution, fresh off of back-to-back championships the last two seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, will play Wednesday “Bark in the Park” games throughout the 2026 season as the York Rescues.
Major running history has prompted a rare nod of respect in the perpetual sneaker wars. Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon on Sunday and set a world record of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.
The Lexington County Blowfish, a collegiate summer level team in the Coastal Plain League, will pay tribute to the agriculture industry in Lexington, South Carolina, with a bovine-piscine alternate identity, the Cowfish.
The first-ever United Bowl – which replaces the UFL Championship game – will take place at Audi Field, home of the D.C. Defenders, on June 13.
The Perth Wildcats on Tuesday confirmed that Elijah Pepper has re-signed with the club on a new two-year deal.
Fresh off signing on for an 18th season, Jesse Wagstaff has opened up on his decision to return to the Perth Wildcats. The six-time NBL champion says as long as he's still contributing, he'll continue be a Wildcat well beyond his current 540-game tally.
Peter Hooley is joined by the NBL's GM of Next Stars Recruitment, Liam Santamaria, to discuss all things Next Stars.
Forward Jack McVeigh was incredible in his first season back in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Averaging a career-best 21.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists, McVeigh was the heartbeat of the Cairns Taipans, leading to him being named in the 2025-26 All-NBL Second Team.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 campaign had memorable moments and highlights from beyond the three-point line. Re-live some of those plays from the likes of Dejan Vasiljevic, Elijah Pepper, Park-Jackson Cartwirght, Tyson Walker and Xavier Cooks below.
Big man Nick Rakocevic had a strong debut season in the Hungry Jack’s NBL season, helping the Adelaide 36ers reach the 2025-26 Championship Series. Across his 39 games for the Sixers, the import averaged 8.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists. Re-live all the top plays from his season below.
The Illawarra Hawks announced on Tuesday they have signed four-time championship-winning forward Wani Swaka Lo Buluk to a new two-year deal.
Rising NBL Next Star Luke Paul is reportedly closing in on making a decision on which club he will join during the Hungry Jack’s 2026-27 season. According to CODE Sports’ Matt Logue, the Cairns Taipans have emerged as the front-runners for the Western Australian talent.
The New Zealand Breakers have announced the key signing of guard Dejan Vasiljevic on a one-year deal.
The Sydney Kings are reportedly finalising a mutual release for Kouat Noi from the remainder of his contract. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, the two-time NBL champion will be released from his deal in the Harbour City for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 campaign.
It's back-to-back Spanish GP wins for the #73 on home turf as early drama unravels for the reigning World Champion.
The Turkish rider is penalised following Sprint incident with Savadori.
The #93 crashed, headed into pitlane across the grass and then went on to win – with many questioning if he broke any rules.
The weather plays havoc in Jerez but the home crowd get the result they came for.
The #36 will have two Long Laps on Sunday after the FIM MotoGP Stewards observed him not respecting the black flag with orange disc.
The Spanish GP’s qualifying session was a tasty affair but it gave the home crowd what they wanted as the #93 took a first pole of the year.
The grid countdown will now re-commence at the 5-minute board in the event of a delayed start, as agreed in Jerez.
The #89 has been given a 3-place penalty after riding slow on line – and disturbing Alex Marquez.
The 2025 Spanish GP winner sits three tenths clear of Di Giannantonio as a dramatic opening day unfolds in Andalusia.
The Trackhouse team boss says the Japanese rider has told the team he’ll be leaving for pastures new next season.
Scout Semple won the best on ground medal in the AFLW Academy's 46-point win over Carlton VFLW.
The All-Australian team from the Marsh AFL National Under-16 Girls Championships has been named.
A lot has changed in the past 10 years of the AFLW competition - but these players are the best of the best.
West Coast will take two list spots to May 4th's AFLW Pre-Season Draft.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Current AFLW players are making their mark in the coaching ranks.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft will be held next month.
The Marsh AFLW Academy will play against a VFLW side as preparations for the draft evolve.
Dom Carbone's love of community football has been embraced by her super-flying sleepover club.
Ryan Davis and Glenn Strachan are just two of five new coaches on the AFLW scene next season.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
For South Carolina Gamecocks alum Ta’Niya Latson, this week’s WNBA draft wasn’t just about hearing her name called — it was about making a statement before she ever reached the stage.
Dream center Brionna Jones has had right knee surgery, leaving her status uncertain for the start of the WNBA season.
Guard Dana Evans, who re-signed with the Aces as a free agent last week, will be sidelined indefinitely while recovering from a left leg injury.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu, ranked No. 57 on ESPN's big board, is entering the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.