8 moments you missed at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix
Relive the action from Monaco at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – McLaren’s milestone, football fever, and more.
Relive the action from Monaco at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – McLaren’s milestone, football fever, and more.
Check out some of the most striking photos from this season's Monaco Grand Prix, which was won in stunning fashion by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers following the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz believes his collisions with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto that forced the Williams driver's retirement in the closing stages of the Monaco Grand Prix were "borderline unacceptable".
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes her first international appearance of the summer as England face Australia in a T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.
Essex batter Jordan Cox is set to play his first game for the club this season when they meet Kent Spitfires in the T20 Blast on Tuesday.
The San Antonio Spurs find themselves in both a privileged and unfavorable position. They're in the NBA Finals, an accomplishment that few outside of their building had them achieving this early into the build.
The Boston Red Sox, ranked fifth in the AL East with a 27-36 record, face the Tampa Bay Rays, who are first in the AL East with a 37-25 record.
The Atlanta Hawks believe in head coach Quin Snyder. After two straight middling years, the Hawks showed plenty of improvement during the 2025-26 NBA season, making the playoffs for the first time since the 2022-23 season.
Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at all you need to know about the 2026 T20 Women's World Cup.
The Springfield Cardinals, one of a dwindling number of Minor League Baseball teams still named for their parent club, will temporarily take on a new identity for select home games this season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled new logos and uniforms on Sunday evening, a little more than one week after all three designs were accidentally leaked on the team website.
SAN ANTONIO — One of the Knicks’ biggest postseason contributors came into the season on a non-guaranteed contract. Through the first two games of the NBA Finals, Landry Shamet has scored 13 points off the bench in each game, hitting key 3s for the Knicks during their second-half rallies.
The Indiana Fever have been the subject of heightened media scrutiny throughout the last week. Ahead of their Saturday night game, a 83–75 loss against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, it was the main thing reporters wanted to address.
The Minor League Baseball franchise that has been the Denver Bears, Denver Zephyrs, New Orleans Zephyrs, New Orleans Baby Cakes, and Wichita Wind Surge will have another permanent name in 2027. The team, a Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in the Texas League, is promoting an alternate identity they The post Wichita Wind Surge adopt alternate Turbo Tubs brand as permanent identity appeared first on SportsLogos.
Alexander Zverev had his best shot at a Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open—and he took advantage. The men’s world No. 3 defeated Flavio Cobolli in a five-set marathon Sunday at Roland-Garros to take home his maiden Grand Slam title.
The Timberwolves will combine eras when they officially unveil their new logo and uniforms on Sunday, though they already leaked on the team's website. The post Taking A Look At The Minnesota Timberwolves Logo, Uniform History appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the International League, will play one game as the Lehigh Valley Rubber Duckies.
A collection of Major League Baseball teams will wear special patches on the sides of their caps this weekend. It’s Play Ball Weekend across the league the weekend of June 5–7, 2026, with players, umpires, and managers wearing a patch on their caps to commemorate the occasion.
48 teams from around the world are converging on Canada, the United States and Mexico for soccer's biggest spectacle. Here's what they'll be wearing as they chase glory! The post Here Are All the Kits National Teams Have Unveiled Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on SportsLogos.
The New York Knicks are now 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals and they're taking that winning momentum home to Madison Square Garden tonight where they'll host Game 3 of the series.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
"The team is the fans' team," co-owner Alex Rodriguez said. "This is what the fans wanted.".
The early days of the pandemic were all one big figuring-out period. Yet, I do remember that call. At the time, my mother and grandmother were roommates, but the bond was so much deeper than that.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson can become Knicks royalty with a title. Can Victor Wembanyama stop that?.
The Knicks are two wins away from their first NBA championship in 53 years. But those wins won't come easy against a determined Spurs team.
A former college teammate said if the speed limit was 65 miles per hour, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson would be going 62.
Some sports fans express themselves on social media with words only. Rapper Chuck D puts together illustrations as a form of commentary.
Donald Trump's presence will wipe out those viral gatherings outside Madison Square Garden. That’s OK. The main watch party will be inside.
The draft is a little more than two weeks away, so it's time to dig into the intel and figure out where players may be selected.
After a strange Sacramento departure, Mike Brown thought he might never be a head coach again. Now, he has the Knicks in the finals.
The Knicks are unsurprisingly favored in Game 3 against the Spurs, but the spread is tight.
The Knicks have shown growth all season long and are now greater than the sum of their parts.
The Knicks have a clear strategy for countering the freshly minted Defensive Player of the Year.
From odds moves to a best bet, Doug Kezirian broke down the NBA Finals MVP market.
The supplement is widely available in some states and illegal in others but as experts warn of its risks, lawmakers are taking notice.
Nikola Vucevic leaving the Boston Celtics this summer is seen as a "certainty," sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Vucevic, who was traded to the Celtics at the deadline, played just 16 games with his new team due to a fractured right finger.
Trae Young is expected to sign a long-term deal with the Washington Wizards this offseason at around three years and $120 million.
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet is attracting interest from teams around the league, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Shamet, who is currently on a vet minimum deal, is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Former three-time NBA champion Stacey King passed away at the age of 59, reported the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. No cause of death was given.
Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.
Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.
Southend United appoint ex-Ipswich, Newcastle and England midfielder Kieron Dyer as their new head coach on an initial two-year contract.
BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off.
Explaining the technology which corrects abnormal heart rhythms and what causes a 'shock' to be delivered.
Scotland's Claire Emslie was back playing competitive football just five months after giving birth and is now targeting next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.
Lauren Hemp says the England squad are sticking together after their heavy defeat against Spain on Friday and they have vowed to bounce back from that hugely disappointing result, as they prepare to conclude their Women’s World Cup qualifying group with Tuesday’s visit of Ukraine to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Can the United States men's national team get past the first two knockout rounds in 2026? Well, the USMNT has not made it past the Round of 16 in each of its past three World Cup appearances.
The England captain has finally assumed his place at the pinnacle of the game – it has been a long road to this point.
Florentino Perez promised he would go all out for a 'total galactico' new signing this week. But is that what Real Madrid actually need?.
Kent Spitfires' T20 Blast captain Sam Billings says he expects a "feisty" game against Essex on Tuesday.
Both Mehidy and Inglis welcomed the seam-friendly nature of the Mirpur pitch on the eve of the series opener.
Three floodlit contests will begin at 5.30pm BST (10pm IST), an hour earlier than previously anticipated.
The England head coach has, however, warned that Archer is not a guaranteed pick even if available for The Oval Test.
Debutant Manav Suthar takes seven wickets in the match as India thrash Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs to claim their biggest Test win.
Yorkshire captain Jonny Bairstow is relishing their County Championship match against Warwickshire at Scarborough.
Brendon McCullum has praised his players’ refusal to be haunted by their nightmare winter after England won their first Test since the Ashes, against New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday.
England captain Ben Stokes’ batting is “not too far away” from a return to form, says head coach Brendon McCullum.
Liam Livingstone admits Lancashire are lacking fight after losing four of their first five Vitality Blast games.
Warwickshire all-rounder Dan Mousley says the squad believes they can end this season with their ninth County Championship title.
The great paradox of this historic, expansive event is that more countries are competing but fewer fans can afford tickets.
The players to watch out for, the games not to miss, how to expect the unexpected. Our writers gives their views on the World Cup.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
The 77-year-old resigned as West Ham’s vice-chair and as a director of WH Holding Limited, the club’s parent company, on Saturday.
Director of football is already under scrutiny and will be even more so if 'his man' does not deliver next season.
The former Manchester City defender meets Sam Lee in Bilbao and reflects on the highs and lows of his time in England.
A first World Cup memory of a Maicon goal inspired Iqbal, and now he hopes he can do something similar after Iraq's qualification.
The friendly match against Ukraine was abandoned after the 34-year-old midfielder collapsed to the ground in the 65th minute.
After an excellent first year with the Chicago Cubs, outfielder Kyle Tucker left for Los Angeles in the offseason. With the team suddenly in need of a Tucker replacement, Alex Bregman was brought in to provide stability and leadership to a franchise looking for another World Series title.
Cora has been close with the Tracy family since Chad's father, Jim, managed him as a player with the Dodgers from 2001 to 2004.
These are Jim Bowden's early picks for the full All-Star rosters for this year's Midsummer Classic.
If the Diamondback were to make the postseason this year, the veteran outfielder would not be eligible due to a failed PED test.
The San Francisco Giants (26-39) play the Chicago Cubs (34-31) in the finale of their three-game series. The teams split the first two games.
The Los Angeles Angels (24-41) will try to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-23).
The New York Mets I28-36) take on the San Diego Padres, who are second in the NL West at 33-30. The game is essentially a pick'em, with San Diego at -110 and New York at -109. Starting pitchers are Huascar Brazobán for the Mets, with a 2.25 ERA, and Randy Vásquez for the Padres, with a 3.31 ERA.How to watch New York Mets vs.
The Seattle Mariners, first in the AL West with a 34-31 record, face the Detroit Tigers, who are fourth in the AL Central with a 26-39 record.
The Boston Red Sox (27-35) take on the New York Yankees (37-26) on Sunday. Saturday’s game between the two teams was postponed.
Jorge Polanco's first season with the New York Mets continues to be a difficult one. The veteran infielder had his minor-league rehab assignment shut down due to left ankle soreness and will return to New York for further evaluation by team doctors, the Mets announced on Saturday.
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski continues to top himself in his second major-league season. Facing the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, the rocket-throwing right-hander hit 103.7 mph on the radar gun on a third-inning pitch to Kyle Karros.
Other Rays and Nationals prospects scouted include Nathan Flewelling, Adrian Santana, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Yeremy Cabrera.
The Athletic visited the 76-year-old World Series champion at his northern California home ahead of the release of his autobiography.
Another Opening Day starter has landed on the New York Yankees' injured listed.
Soccer coaches in Europe get sacked at more than double the rate of NBA coaches and more than any major U.S. sport league. Why?.
Much like the first two-plus months of the Chicago Cubs' 2026 campaign, the past three days have been a roller coaster for a team that is used to experiencing the highest highs and lowest lows.
The Los Angeles Angels, ranked fifth in the AL West with a 24-40 record, face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are first in the NL West with a 41-23 record.
The Boston Red Sox, ranked fifth in the AL East with a 27-35 record, face the New York Yankees, who are second in the AL East with a 37-26 record.
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Freddie Freeman has shown a flair for the dramatic during his five seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran slugger hit another walk-off home run to end a pitchers' duel with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, lifting the Dodgers to a 1-0 win.
Hull KR prop Sauaso Sue and Wakefield Trinity's Jezz Tevaga are both banned for one game after incidents in their Super League match last Saturday.
Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans has become the second male player in league history to come out as gay.
Kane Evans reveals he's gay on Nine's 100% Footy in a powerful interview with James Bracey.
The “incredible” numbers behind the Tigers’ decline since Jarome Luai signed with the Chiefs have been laid bare, with the “jury still out” on the NRL’s early season surprise packet.
Kieran Foran backs Tolu Koula to shift to centre with Stephen Crichton ruled out of Origin II.
North Wales Crusaders lost 134-0 at home to London Broncos - but heavy defeats have been the least of the club's problems during recent months.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield will run between all 12 English Super League grounds in seven days.
Kane Evans reveals he's gay and speaks about his drug and alcohol addiction that led to homelessness.
Andrew Johns says Kane Evans is going to 'save a lot of lives' after coming out as gay.
The ex-Roosters, Parramatta and Fiji star has detailed his battles with alcohol and substance addiction and mental health while wrestling with his sexuality.
Toto Wolff is certain that George Russell will quickly recover from his disappointment of failing to score points in the Monaco Grand Prix.
For Isack Hadjar the Monaco GP was a weekend of extremes. It began in the worst possible way when the Red Bull driver had a heavy crash in FP1, costing him valuable track time and denting his confidence.
Other drivers are trying to remain upbeat but the Italian is untouchable on present form, and his Mercedes team principal is in awe. Kimi Antonelli reached new heights at the Monaco Grand Prix, his talent and potential made abundantly clear as he became the race’s youngest winner.
On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Michael Lamonato explores how the myriad of penalties in the Monaco Grand Prix helped decide the podium places.
Monaco's unique pit lane caused problems for many during Sunday's Grand Prix with plenty of penalties applied.
Team Principal Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari’s rollercoaster weekend in Monaco that saw a podium for Lewis Hamilton and DNF for Charles Leclerc.
Kimi Antonelli delivered another stellar weekend as F1 moved on to the streets of Monte Carlo, scoring his fifth successive victory with a confident, lights-to-flag triumph, and extending his lead in the Drivers’ Championship.
Antonelli’s sensational 2026 season continued with his fifth successive victory in a dramatic race in Monte Carlo.
Lando Norris suffered a car failure that forced him to retire from the Monaco Grand Prix.
Milestone moments, opening lap drama and an epic duel: dive into the hottest topics from our trip to Hungary!.
Several F1 drivers received penalties during a highly eventful Monaco Grand Prix.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the streets of Monte Carlo for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Monaco Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton believes his first win for Ferrari is on the cards after a second-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, with the seven-time champion committed to chasing down the Formula One world championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, who won again in Monte Carlo.
In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without points.
All the key BBC coverage details for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, which takes place from 12-14June.
Lewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Alpine have requested a Right of Review from F1’s governing body, the FIA, following the Monaco Grand Prix, where Pierre Gasly dropped out of the podium positions due to a pair of pit lane speeding penalties.
Lewis Hamilton equalled Ayrton Senna’s podium record at the Monaco Grand Prix as he secured P2 behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.
Henry Slade stole the show at Sandy Park in round 18 of the Prem, while Bath wait on Finn Russell and Tom Willis heads for France.
Bristol Bears stun defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury with a 26-21 win at Kingsholm on Sunday.
Australia complete victory over New Zealand in the women's final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series.
Maddison Levi scores a long-range try as Australia defeat New Zealand in the women's final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series.
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is hitting her best form at just the right time for Exeter as her performance was pivotal in the hosts’ victory against Sale.
Director of rugby Pat Lam says Bristol Bears can benefit from the adversity they have faced during this injury-hit season.
Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe hopes new American owners will be running the club by the start of next month.
The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against Ireland in July.
Leinster captain Caelan Doris says the prospect of several players leaving the province at the end of the season provided extra motivation before their 20-11 URC semi-final win against the Stormers.
After defeat by the Bulls in the URC semi-finals - was this the season that got away for Glasgow Warriors?.
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo was a relieved man in his post-game press conference on Monday afternoon, revealing the “medical marvel” behind their hard-fought 14-12 win.
Paul Gallen reveals the one selection call from Laurie Daley that surprised him.
Brisbane’s stunning five-game losing streak and fall from grace after last year’s premiership triumph could see coach Michael Maguire suddenly come under pressure.
Laurie Daley confirms the selection of Isaiya Katoa for the game two NSW squad.
The Queensland fullback has escaped suspension for two incidents recently. A third could cost Queensland the Origin series.
Blues coach Laurie Daley will give Mitchell Moses until Thursday to prove his fitness but a decision on Stephen Crichton and Casey McLean is set to be made as soon as Tuesday.
After the first scoreless opening half in the NRL in five years, Canterbury took advantage of a controversial late penalty to edge out an injury-hit Parramatta.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the Parramatta Eels in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
Tallyn Da Silva scores an impressive try late in the match.
Stephen Crichton scores a spectacular try in the second half.
Gold Coast has launched a stunning bid to secure its long-term future in attack, significantly upping its offer for emerging key forward Jed Walter in the wake of growing uncertainty surrounding restricted free agent Ben King.
Former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher committed the last 13 years of his life to finding a cure for the disease he called the beast. His efforts inspired many in the football world and beyond.
Reuben Ginbey has avoided surgery on a quad injury, with the Eagles quietly hopeful he will feature before the end of the season.
Adelaide forward Taylor Walker faced the AFL Tribunal on Monday night.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae remains fiercely optimistic his side can still make a splash in 2026, declaring: “While there’s a breath, we’re going to be taking all the oxygen we can.”.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has all but confirmed his club will again be major players in the free agency market this off-season, declaring the Magpies are “impatient” to continue evolving their list.
Riley Beveridge takes a look at the hot topic at your club this week.
Melbourne forward is in hospital but Steven King isn't sure on his condition or even injury at the moment.
He was drenched from head to toe in water and sports drink.
In a game of amazing feats and egregious mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.
An unnerving hush descended across the MCG on Monday as premiership Pie turned Melbourne recruit Brody Mihocek was stretched off after being on the wrong end of an awkward tackle.
Worries for Brody Mihocek amid a magnificent contest in front of an MCG packed to farewell Neale Daniher.
The King’s Birthday game stopped for more than eight minutes as Mihocek was carefully moved onto a stretcher and taken from the field in a neck brace during his first game against his old side.
The 18 AFL club presidents will meet to discuss the controversial Tasmanian stadium on Tuesday ahead of the Hall of Fame. Dr Nicholas Gruen has said the cost of the stadium would far outweigh the benefits.
The Match Review findings from Sunday's round 13 games are in.
The MCG has hosted the first Big Freeze MND fundraiser since the death of AFL legend and motor neurone disease campaigner, Neale Daniher.
Jai Arrow threw the coin toss at the AFL’s Big Freeze 12 match between Collingwood and Melbourne.
Jai Arrow does the coin toss to start the proceedings for Collingwood's clash against the Melbourne Demons.
Some of these permutations are fairly common. Others, like the infamous reverse sweep, decidedly aren't. They all have memorable examples.
For so many years, organizational loyalty served as a guiding principle for NHL stars. Today's top players aren't shy about forcing trades.
The first-year Golden Knight is putting together a postseason to remember, and it'll take quite a Stanley Cup Final for anyone to beat him.
Asked to step into a bigger role this season, Theodore has risen to the occasion with aplomb, especially in the playoffs.
For the right team, Tuch would be a fantastic add in the short term. For the wrong team, he's a much riskier bet.
World Cup fever is here. For many NHL players, soccer is on their minds all season long as an integral part of their pregame routines.
It's a copycat league, and NHL teams are always eager to follow the winners. These big-picture wins are worth embracing.
Larkin's no-movement clause is front and center, but these are some clear-cut contenders and teams with the need and assets to land him.
With the cap going up and a shallow free-agent market, July 1 is shaping up as a bonanza for the biggest names on our big board.
Here's what the people making the picks are saying about the prospects at the top of the 2026 class.
Bussi was brilliant in relief of Andersen in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, a game Carolina lost in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky are the only players in NHL history to have won five Ted Lindsay Awards.
Hit in the face by a blistering shot in Game 2, McNabb was a star for the Golden Knights in their dramatic Game 3 win.
Marner has led these playoffs in scoring since May 8, and now has an eight-point advantage over the field, with 28 points total.
Bussi went from weeks of inactivity to stopping 18 consecutive shots in the biggest game of his life Saturday night in Las Vegas.
These have been the wildest and most chaotic opening three games of the Stanley Cup Final we've ever seen.
Mitch Marner scored the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history as Vegas took a 2-1 series lead over Carolina in a wild Game 3.
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 first goal was called back for offside and the second for goaltender interference in Game 3 between Vegas and the Carolina Hurricanes.
Wearing a cage, the veteran Vegas defenseman received a huge ovation when he was announced as a starter for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The father and son explain their ownership philosophy, how Atlanta came to be U.S. Soccer's new home, and their hopes for MLS.
How much do you know about the sport's biggest competition? Test yourself with Will Jeanes' quiz here.
When acclaimed soccer writer Paul Tenorio followed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to Dallas for one of the superstar’s first road games in America in 2023, the scene outside the team’s Renaissance Plano hotel was strangely calm. A few fans lingered behind barriers. Nothing unusual.
Ireland has become an unexpected, but productive, pipeline to Europe for hopeful Canadian players.
The former USMNT coach finds himself in a unique position entering the last match before a familiar group's World Cup run.
Ream's international career appeared to be over after the last World Cup. Now the 38-year-old is the USMNT's undisputed leader.
Keane, who played for 11 different clubs over the course of a prolific 21-year playing career, took over at Hungarian side Ferencváros in 2025. He won the Hungarian league later that year before winning the country’s domestic cup in 2025-26.Try full access to The Telegraph free today.
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Travis Thomas is a mental performance coach who was the leadership and team dynamics coach for the United States Men’s National Team during the 2022 World Cup.
A thousand World Cup matches. Many of them life-changing, several history-changing. Here are the 10 most iconic.
Makhanya will represent Bafana Bafana this summer after emerging as one of MLS's top defenders in 2025.
Maja Chwalinska headlines a week filled with career milestones, as Petra Marcinko breaks into the Top 50, Alina Korneeva enters the Top 100 and Alexandra Eala climbs to No. 33.
Alexander Zverev is finally a grand slam champion, but his continued place at the top of the tennis world comes with controversy, due to the domestic violence accusations made against him by two former partners.
With a stirring performance in a gripping and nerve-riddled French Open final, Alexander Zverev secured the grand slam title he so desperately craved to end an extraordinary Roland Garros beset with upsets on Sunday.
Serena Williams spoke publicly for the first time since announcing her comeback, discussing her motivations for returning, partnering with Victoria Mboko and why she believes she has nothing left to prove.
From a teenager imagining major titles to a champion standing on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Mirra Andreeva opened up about growth, expectations and the people who helped her navigate the biggest moment of her career.
No. 1 seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend continued their successful partnership with their first Roland Garros title as a team, defeating No. 2 seeds Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic in straight sets in Sunday's final. It's Siniakova's fourth Roland Garros crown overall.
Alexandra Eala and Eva Lys each recently received prestigious media honors for their fast-growing profiles on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz.
Long touted as a generational talent, Mirra Andreeva claimed her maiden grand slam title in stunning fashion at Roland Garros with a dominant triumph over surprise Polish finalist Maja Chwalinska in Paris on Saturday.
Maja Chwalinska came up short against Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros final on Saturday. Still, the soon-to-be No. 21 reflected on the unforgettable run from qualifying and detailed her plans for the grass season.
Mirra Andreeva and coach Conchita Martinez's special bond once again showed itself after the teenager won her Roland Garros title.
Serena Williams' return to competition begins against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, two of the tour's most accomplished doubles players.
Mirra Andreeva's idol, Maria Sharapova, said she was proud of the 19-year-old for winning her first Grand Slam singles title at the French Open.
Touted for years as a future Grand Slam champion, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva delivered on that promise Saturday, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim her first Major title at Roland Garros.
Playing her first junior tournament in three years, 17-year-old Alisa Oktiabreva claimed the Roland Garros girls' singles title with a straight-sets final win over 15-year-old Sun Xinran.
Despite her improbable run to the Roland Garros final, World No. 114 Maja Chwalinska doesn't have any superstitions. Her pizza-loving coaches, though, can't say the same.
Serena Williams' return tour will continue in Berlin. The 23-time singles and 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion will head to the German capital and compete in doubles with a partner to be determined.
How did qualifier Maja Chwalinska become a Roland Garros finalist -- and where has she been all these years? A deep dive into her career timeline shows a breakthrough years in the making.
Chasing down ball after ball against Coco Gauff in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia final, Elina Svitolina produced a running backhand winner that fans voted the WTA's May Shot of the Month.
The Grass-Court Swing begins at the iconic Queen's Club, where the second HSBC Championships will be held following a 52-year hiatus from the WTA calendar. This is everything you need to know, including dates, top players, prize money and more.
Who has the edge in the improbable Roland Garros final between Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska? We make the case for both players.
The Browns would like to have a starting QB in place by training camp. Will Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders settle things this week?.
Jacoby Brissett's holdout is reportedly over. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback will report for the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss and Jeremy Fowler.
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This yearslong saga has done nothing but confirm biases against Illinois politicians and the people who own and run the Bears.
AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images via Getty ImagesBoth Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his long-term girlfriend were arrested late Thursday night on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and misdemeanor criminal mischief, The Denver Post reported Friday, citing jail records and the arrest affidavit.
Tampa Bay began the 2025 season 5-1, with Mayfield throwing for 12 touchdowns in that stretch, but the Bucs fizzled out to an 8-9 finish.
What "all in" means in the NFL and how often it works out for teams like the 2026 Rams.
The Denver linebacker was booked into a Colorado jail early Friday morning.
The vote comes less than a week after the spring session of the Illinois Legislature concluded with no solutions for an Illinois stadium.
Landing on the cover of Madden 27 is just the precursor for much bigger goals, the Bears quarterback says.
The end of Wilson's career was mostly a disaster, but that doesn't nullify how truly elite he was during his first decade in the NFL.
The NFL is constantly cycling. What's en vogue gets copied around the league, the other side of the ball adjusts, we reach a (short) state of equilibrium, and then a new (or refurbished) change happens to adjust for the adjustment, and the cosmic ballet goes on.
Pickens signed the franchise tag in April and is expected to attend the team's minicamp June 16-18.
The NFL's general counsel wrote that Goodell will not participate "due to ongoing litigation related to the topic of the hearing.".
Less than a week after acquiring Myles Garrett in a seismic trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Los Angeles Rams have reportedly reworked the once-record-setting contract the two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year signed with the Browns last year.
Watson came back strong last season after a 2024 ACL tear, with 35 receptions for 611 yards and six TDs in 10 games.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J — Some might describe the feeling as antsy or restless. Odell Beckham Jr. instead describes his 2025 season away from football as "unsettling in my soul.
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly made a big-time commitment to one of their most potent big-play threats. They've signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million extension that comes with a $31 million signing bonus, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday.
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly made a big-time commitment to one of their most potent big-play threats. They've signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million extension that comes with a $31 million signing bonus, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday.
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The #89 will serve two long lap penalties in Brno after the multiple rider incident in Hungary.
It's 100 GP victories for the #93 as the champion and Acosta go head-to-head in a dramatic Balaton battle that sees Martin, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio, Fernandez, and Aldeguer crash at Turn 1.
Unbeaten in Hungary, the reigning World Champion lays down the gauntlet on Saturday.
The stage is set for a showdown as the #93 gets back on top, denying Friday pacesetter Acosta as Aldeguer completes the front row.
Less than a second covers the top ten after a tight opening day in Hungary.
The World Champion tops the opening stint of the weekend in Hungary by over a tenth as Aprilia and KTM earn Friday morning top three results.
The Pit Lane procedures have been formally updated in the regulations, in line with the Race Direction pitlane entry protocol issued ahead of the French GP.
The new BMW M2 with xDrive got its world premiere on Thursday - here's the stunning prize for the fastest qualifier in 2026!.
The new BMW M2 with xDrive got its world premiere on Thursday - here's the stunning prize for the fastest qualifier in 2026!.
Back in Hungary for the second consecutive season, Round 8 is shaping up to be a belter.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.
The Australian Gangurrus women’s team have created history at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland. The Gangurrus, coached by 2001 NBL champion Damon Lowery, secured their first-ever silver medal after progressing to the tournament final on Sunday.
South East Melbourne Phoenix forward Malique Lewis has powered the NBL Next Stars into the final of the 2026 adidas Eurocamp, with the team defeating Eurocamp 2 94-88 to advance to the final for the second consecutive year.
This week was a special one at NBL HQ with the official opening of the Corey Williams Studio, two years since his heartbreaking passing. To mark the special occasion, Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams’ partner Filly and daughter Gabby were on hand to cut the red tape for the studio.
The Australian Gangurrus women’s team are through to the final four of the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland. After finishing second in Pool A, the Gangurrus, coached by 2001 NBL champion Damon Lowery, were pitted against China in the Play-In stage of the tournament.
He took the League by storm during the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season, and now it appears John Brown III could be returning to the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Fresh off completing his first Hungry Jack’s NBL Season, Next Star Dash Daniels is closer than ever to achieving his NBA dream. Although he’s committed to another campaign in NBL27, the 18-year-old guard knows how beneficial his first season was with Melbourne United.
The Tasmania JackJumpers announced on Friday the return of import David Johnson on a one-year contract. The 25-year-old sharpshooter from Louisville, Kentucky, had a strong debut season with the JackJumpers, helping his side reach the post-season.
Photo: John Davidson - Photosport. The New Zealand Breakers have continued to build their coaching staff for the upcoming Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, by naming current Canterbury Rams Head Coach Quinn Clinton as an Assistant Coach.
Thursday was a monumental day for both the NBL and Sydney Kings, as superstar Kendric Davis penned a new two-year deal in the Harbour City. Davis electrified the Hungry Jack’s NBL during the 2025-26 season, leading the Kings to their sixth title, while winning the Championship Series MVP award.
The country's best girls fought out an attacking and tightly-fought contest.
Geelong has found its captaincy replacements for the retired Meg McDonald.
Former Collingwood captain Bri Davey admits she had doubts whether her body could stand up to the rigours of AFLW again.
Richmond will have co-captains in 2026 as part of a new-look leadership group.
The Marsh AFL National Academy Girls will represent Australia when they take on a national All Stars team at Dingley’s Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday.
Sarah Black looks at the teams for Sunday's big game featuring best of the country's young talent.
A tough run with injuries left Tiger Sarah Hosking contemplating her future in AFLW.
After falling out of favour at Carlton, Paige Trudgeon has rediscovered her confidence and love for football under Nick Dal Santo at St Kilda.
Sarah Black goes inside a program that focuses on the teaching of teaching skill.
Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
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.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
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.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
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.
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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.
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.