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BBC

FIA boss planning to end age limits for office holders

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is planning to end age limits for office holders in motorsport's governing body.

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BBC

Kettering Town 'cannot hide' from racism problem

Kettering Town says it "can no longer hide" from the issue of racism after a visiting Redditch player was allegedly subjected to "sickening" abuse.

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BBC

Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time

Lucy Bronze is one of five England players named in the Fifpro Women's World 11.

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WTA

Rankings Watch: Liu, Andreescu back in Top 100; Eala up to new career high

Hong Kong champion and Cali WTA 125 finalist Bianca Andreescu both return to the Top 100 this week, while Chennai champion Magda Linette is back in the Top 50 and Hong Kong finalist Alexandra Eala hits a new career high.

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BBC

Incident-by-incident: Was it a bad weekend for VAR?

Almost every game had a controversial VAR decision in the Premier League this weekend. But how many might go down as errors?.

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Yahoo Sports

Bills at Vikings Monday Night Football betting odds, picks and predictions: Best bets, player props

We've got a cliche combo for Monday Night Football.First, the Bills' irresistible force of an offense takes on the immovable object that is the Vikings defense.

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The Guardian

That’s a Mora: Rodrigo and Roma rise with Lazio to give Eternal City new life

Roma and Lazio have both made unbeaten starts to the Serie A season, giving those in the Italian capital dreams of a Scudetto. After nine games in 28 days, Gian Piero Gasperini finally got a moment to pause and reflect on Sunday night.

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BBC

Newport round on 'unacceptable' fan behaviour

Newport County say a list of allegations against their supporters is proving costly to their finances and reputation.

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The Guardian

Felix Nmecha’s faith is forcing Borussia Dortmund into an uncomfortable debate

Midfielder’s spectacular strikes rescued a frustrating day, only for celebrations to reignite dialogue that has followed him through his career. It was just what they needed at just the right time.

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Formula 1

How Verstappen outperformed Red Bull’s simulations in Brazil

Laurent Mekies has praised Max Verstappen for his sublime recovery from P21 to P2 at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Motorsport

Formula 1

Stella reveals how McLaren triumphed at Interlagos

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has explained how McLaren made the right calls to seal Lando Norris' victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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The Guardian

‘Senna was Senna’: Wolff says it is too soon to compare Kimi Antonelli to F1 great

Toto Wolff has said it is too soon to compare his world champion driver Kimi Antonelli to Ayrton Senna but that the Italian might yet develop to be comparable to the Brazilian great whom Antonelli grew up idolising.

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Formula 1

Vasseur explains Ferrari’s tyre struggles in Brazil

Team Principal Fred Vasseur has outlined Ferrari's difficulties with getting their tyres into the right window during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Piastri and management team mutually terminate agreement

Oscar Piastri and his management team directed by Mark and Ann Webber have mutually terminated their agreement.

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Formula 1

The 110 seconds that almost won Verstappen the Sao Paulo GP

Michael Lamonato looks at how Max Verstappen's wet-weather skill carried him from 21st on the grid into contention at Interlagos – and what stopped him turning a rapid opening into victory.

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MotoGP

Talking Points: "It was not the time to take that extra risk"

Catch up on the biggest topics and title talk from an unforgettable weekend of racing under the lights in Qatar!.

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Formula 1

All the key moments from the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Lando Norris claimed victory in a wet thriller at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while Mercedes did enough to secure the 2026 Constructors' Championship last weekend.

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Formula 1

What the teams said – Race day in Brazil

The drivers and teams report back from the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace after the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.

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Formula 1

Antonelli ‘grateful’ for team glory amid Brazil frustration

Kimi Antonelli was keen to prioritise Mercedes’ triumph in the Constructors’ Championship over his Sao Paulo Grand Prix performance.

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Formula 1

How Lawson stated his case with a brilliant Brazilian weekend

Lawson, who does not have a confirmed seat with Racing Bulls next season, finished P7 in Sao Paulo after starting on the second row.

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Formula 1Motorsport

Formula 1

Leclerc and Hamilton lament ‘horrendous’ Sao Paulo GP

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton only scored six points between them at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, marking a disappointing race for Ferrari.

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Formula 1

Wolff already thinking about 2027 despite constructors' win

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff says he is already thinking about 2027 despite winning the Constructors' Championship in Brazil.

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BBC

Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap

Apart from getting too close to a firework, Lando Norris was virtually impeccable during a Sao Paulo Grand Prix that challenged the drivers to their very limits.

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BBC

'He was in a league of his own' - Benson on Norris' Brazil GP win

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reflects on Lando Norris's impressive victory for McLaren at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Leclerc and Antonelli hit with post-race penalties in Brazil

Charles Leclerc has lost his finishing position of P7 in Sao Paulo after receiving a penalty from the stewards.

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Formula 1

'No idea what happened on that pit exit' spin – Russell

George Russell admits he has "no idea what happened on that pit exit" after suffering a spin in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but has hailed Mercedes' performance this year after the team secured the Constructors' Championship.

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Formula 1

Verstappen reflects on 'challenging' P21 to podium charge

Max Verstappen admits he "overtook a lot of cars" in a wet Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the Dutchman storming to the podium from the back of the grid as Red Bull claimed a double rostrum.

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Formula 1

Norris delighted to ‘give back’ to McLaren in Sao Paulo win

Lando Norris bounced back from a challenging start to triumph at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, taking McLaren back to the top for the first time since Round 12.

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Formula 1

Max Verstappen is your Sao Paulo GP Driver of the Day

Max Verstappen picks up the Driver of the Day vote for the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Why this title victory is one of Toto Wolff’s greatest triumphs

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne on Mercedes' return as Constructors' Champions.

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NFLAmerican Football

The Athletic

Falcons trading Jessie Bates III to Jaguars for picks: Sources

Bates was in his fourth season with Atlanta after five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Yahoo Sports

NFL news, live updates, trade deadline rumors: Puka Nacua awaits word on knee injury, will undergo MRI after Week 9 win

Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season is nearly in the books, with the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings still on deck for "Monday Night Football."Sunday offered plenty of excitement despite what looked like, on paper, a fairly underwhelming schedule.

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Yahoo Sports

Falcons reportedly trade safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for two draft picks

The Atlanta Falcons have apparently decided to play for the future.

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Yahoo Sports

Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings: How to watch Monday Night Football tonight, start time and where to stream

This week on Monday Night Football, the Buffalo Bills will face off against the Minnesota Vikings. Both teams are 6-1 so far this season.

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The Athletic

John Harbaugh is Giants' biggest asset in years. Can he lead them on a dream playoff run?

With his 5-2-1 team comfortably leading the NFC East, Harbaugh was asked how far the joyride could go. "Everything is possible," he said.

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The Athletic

Evolving Packers steal spotlight in one of the NFL’s best divisions ever: Sando’s Pick Six

Leaning heavily on Jordan Love, the Packers are soaring ... and yet still sit last in their own division. Welcome to the 2026 NFC North.

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The Athletic

Colts, Cowboys are visibly struggling. They'd be better off with owners out of the spotlight

Maybe Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Jerry Jones can grab attention with bold moves ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline or the next coaching cycle.

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The Athletic

NFL Wake-up Call: An emotional win and a return to normalcy ahead of trade deadline mania

The Lions notched an emotional win and kept pace in the brutal NFC North, which could look different after Tuesday's trade deadline.

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The Athletic

2026 NFL trade deadline primer: Players to watch and the deals already completed

Will the Colts move Jonathan Taylor? That could be the biggest domino to fall in what's already been an active trade deadline.

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Yahoo Sports

Bears overcome Caleb Williams' career-high 4 interceptions, but Bucs give Ben Johnson's team, QB heat check

CHICAGO — Caleb Williams was having his way until he got in his own way Sunday night at Soldier Field. In his words, the Bears quarterback "got greedy," forcing the issue in the red zone, resulting in his first second-quarter interception against the Buccaneers.It was a heat check.

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American Football

Yahoo Sports

NFL Week 9 INSTANT reactions: are Packers top dogs in the NFC? Bears win ugly, Burrow for MVP?

Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Hayden Winks dive into their instant takeaways from Week 9 of NFL action.

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The Athletic

Bears overcome Caleb Williams' 4 INTs to beat Buccaneers. Should Chicago be concerned?

Tampa Bay tied the game with a late touchdown and 2-point conversion before Cairo Santos delivered the game-winning FG for Chicago.

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Yahoo Sports

5 momentous plays in Week 9: Commanders fail late again, and Browns' gutsy OT call

Sunday's early action didn't exactly stir up some hot Monday debate. Several games were blowouts, with only five decided by one score.

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Yahoo Sports

Should Giants trade for Jonathan Taylor? What's next for Kirk Cousins, Chiefs WRs? NFL trade deadline questions emerge from Sunday's games

The conversation began two minutes into the second half.The New York Giants' running backs had carried the ball eight times for a net 8 yards at that point. They'd traversed negative 20 yards before contact, according to the broadcast's Next Gen Stats graphic.

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Yahoo Sports

Should Giants trade for Jonathan Taylor? What's next for Kirk Cousins, Chiefs WR? NFL trade deadline questions emerge from Sunday's games

The conversation began two minutes into the second half.The New York Giants' running backs had carried the ball eight times for a net 8 yards at that point. They'd traversed negative 20 yards before contact, according to the broadcast's Next Gen Stats graphic.

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Yahoo Sports

Rob Gronkowski hits signature Gronk Spike celebration during Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony

After becoming the latest player to be inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, Rob Gronkowski celebrated the only way he knows how. During a halftime ceremony, the legendary Patriots tight end ended his speech by doing his signature touchdown celebration, the Gronk Spike.

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Yahoo Sports

49ers rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton suffers season-ending broken ankle in win over Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers maintained their place atop the NFL standings with Sunday's 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, improving their record to 7-1. However, a team that's already been hit hard by injuries lost one of its best young defensive players in the Week 9 win.

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The Athletic

Josh Jacobs fractures finger in Packers' blowout win over Patriots

The injury limited Jacobs to four carries for just 5 yards, but reserve Kaleb Johnson played well in his place.

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The Athletic

Eagles' Nick Sirianni doesn't rule out staff changes after seventh straight loss

Sirianni has stuck by offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and others, but the Eagles offense again struggled in a 19-11 loss to the Giants.

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The Athletic

Malik Nabers irked by Greg Olsen's criticism of his body language: I'm not a 'bad teammate'

Nabers took to Instagram to air his grievances: "If you (don’t) like the way I play the game, keep the camera off me!".

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Football

The Guardian

Lens were humiliated by Como. The pain continued against Marseille

Pierre Sage led Lens to second and glory in the Coupe de France last season. A lot has changed in the last six months The Lens striker, Florian Sotoca, was completely motionless as he looked into the middle space from the bench.

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BBC

Why are Manchester United fans wearing green and gold?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some Manchester United fans are wearing green and gold to matches.

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BBC

Friedel group completes Shrewsbury Town takeover

Shrewsbury Town's American takeover deal is done, allowing owner Roland Wycherley to retire, reports BBC Radio Shropshire.

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The Athletic

How Fermin Lopez's direct running gives Barcelona an extra dimension

Fermin put Atletico to the sword on Sunday and showed why his unique skillset makes him so important for his club.

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BBC

Alisson wants to sign new Liverpool contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, when his current contract is set to expire.

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BBC

Berkhamsted players banned from watching FA Cup draw

The manager of seventh-tier Berkhamsted says his players will be barred from the "distraction" of the FA Cup second round draw.

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The Athletic

Graham Scott Q&A: Ask ex-referee about Havertz offside, Bogle tackle and Kerkez penalty

Send your questions to The Athletic's refereeing expert about the big weekend talking points and anything else that's on your mind.

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The Guardian

WSL talking points: Tullis-Joyce takes charge and is Shaw the perfect striker?

The City striker hit a WSL hat-trick for the ninth time while Eva Olid’s United have found defensive stability.

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BBC

Musiala may never return to his best - Hoeness

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness questions whether forward Jamal Musiala will ever "regain the performance level he once had".

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The Athletic

Our League: Sprints and hugs at Nottingham Forest as Premier League sack race heats up

George Caulkin was at Nottingham Forest to see relief for an under-pressure manager while others battle on.

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Cricket

Cricinfo

Chase: Our improved game against spin helped us win in Bangladesh

"We did not lose a series [this year]. This is something that hasn't been done for a number of years".

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Cricinfo

Rodrigues, Amanjot back from injuries; Renuka picked only for T20Is for South Africa

Rodrigues returned to action recently in the domestic T20s where she scored a century for Mumbai.

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Cricinfo

Patterson-White wins maiden England call in Test squad for South Africa

Nottinghamshire allrounder included ahead of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed.

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The Guardian

Uncapped Notts spinner Patterson-White earns England Test call-up for South Africa

The uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White has been rewarded for his most productive County Championship season with a call-up to England’s squad for their first red-ball assignment of the winter, the three Tests against South Africa that start in Johannesburg next month.

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BBC

England clear way for Carse return and drop Bashir

England open the door for Brydon Carse to return to Test cricket for the tour of South Africa by naming him in the Lions squad.

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Cricinfo

Morris injures left hand following England tour match

Morris needed medical treatment for a cut on his left hand and sought specialist advice on Monday.

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BBC

Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner

David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.

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Cricinfo

'100% accurate' - Warner throws his support behind Khawaja on sandpapergate revelations

"We remain comfortable with the findings of our integrity process," Cricket Australia says about its investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

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Fox Sports

‘Rushed and botched’: Warner breaks silence with explosive claim in Khawaja defence

David Warner has broken his silence after Usman Khawaja’s explosive claims on the Sandpapergate scandal, unequivocally throwing his support behind his former teammate.

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ABC Sport

Warner says Khawaja's ball-tampering claim '100 per cent accurate'

David Warner throws his full support behind his childhood friend, Usman Khawaja, while slamming Cricket Australia's investigation into ball tampering.

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Premier LeagueFootball

The Athletic

Premier League Briefing: Why are Man Utd 'box office'? Are Liverpool improving? When is a foul a foul?

Our columnist discusses three of the biggest questions posed by the weekend’s Premier League action.

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The Athletic

Thomas Frank the leading contender to be next Crystal Palace manager

Palace are set to sack Pierre Sage after just 16 games, with the 3-1 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday leaving them bottom of the Premier League.

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The Athletic

Man United's games are mad and their performances maddening. It can't continue like this

The manager and his team are not even living game to game at the moment — their fortunes change moment to moment every time they play.

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The Athletic

Jesus de Miguel’s tragic death: How Spanish football was struck by sorrow

The 30-year-old CD Tenerife striker died on Tuesday following a horrific collision with an opposition goalkeeper the day before.

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The Athletic

Can anyone really be certain Man Utd are not genuine relegation contenders?

The club are in a mess and showing all the traits usually associated with teams in real danger of going down.

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The Athletic

Man City's performances have taken a bizarre twist. They are starting to look distracted

Three league defeats in a row and a series of defensive errors are threatening to derail a season that started so strongly for Enzo Maresca.

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The Athletic

Unai Emery and Aston Villa's frailties were exposed at Old Trafford. Again

Villa seemed destined to end their miserable record away to Manchester United, but this side's underlying problems cost them victory.

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The Athletic

Beware Bournemouth, the team forcing opponents into errors at a remarkable rate

Marco Rose's side have forced eight errors leading to goals from Premier League opponents this season, double that of any other team.

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The Athletic

Bukayo Saka's injuries are a problem for Arsenal. Could workload be an issue?

Since October 2023, the England winger has suffered nine separate injuries, having been consistenly available for years before that.

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Fox Sports

Popa in the Premier League! Socceroos boss in shock link as battlers set to swing axe

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is reportedly being considered for a manager role at an underperforming English Premier League club, which is set to move on its current boss imminently.

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Rugby Union

BBC

Ireland's Jansen ruled out of Fiji and Bok games

Sean Jansen is ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign with a knee injury, further depleting head coach Andy Farrell's options at number eight.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘We have to be better’: Kiss says Wallabies defence a priority after third straight rout

The Wallabies conceded over 40 points for a third straight Test match, in a record defeat to England. Coach Les Kiss says it’s not good enough.

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BBC

England make massive step up in Australia victory

In his latest column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on an impressive win for Steve Borthwick's side against Australia in the Nations Championship.

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BBC

Wales should make fly-half change - Shanklin

Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin says he would bring in fly-half Dan Edwards for the Nations Championship match against New Zealand.

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BBC

Smiling Rees-Zammit has no fear of All Blacks

Wing Louis Rees-Zammit feels confident and looks sharp ahead of Wales' Nations Championship meeting with New Zealand.

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The Guardian

Latest Wallabies capitulation provides no answer to lingering Australian problem

The heavy defeat to England at Twickenham has left coach Les Kiss still searching for a solution to his side’s ongoing conundrum at No 10 . If you thought that Albus Dumbledore had trouble filling the Defence Against the Dark Arts post at Hogwarts, spare a thought for Les Kiss who is the latest Wallabies coach desperate for a solution at fly-half.

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Sydney Morning Herald

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

Les Kiss’s side was lucky to avoid a cricket score in the defeat to England after several selection decisions backfired badly. This weekend’s Test against Scotland looms as crucial.

●Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 15 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Pollock pulse check taunts Australia

England star Henry Pollock's pulse check try celebration taunts Australia at Twickenham.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Bell punished for hip-drop tackle

Wallabies prop Angus Bell is punished for a hip-drop tackle against England.

●Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 18 hours ago

The Guardian

Woeful Wallabies sink to new Twickenham low with no set-piece and no swagger

Australia continue to struggle to find identity and a top-class fly-half a year before they host the World Cup.

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Ice Hockey

The Athletic

Does Matvei Michkov deserve more ice time? A deep dive into the much-discussed Flyers forward

Michkov is the best offensive spark the Flyers have, but his ice time is trending down again. What gives, and is the logic justified?.

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The Athletic

NHL weekend rankings: Patrice Bergeron convinced me to put Boston in the Top 5

It's Hall of Fame day, and one inductee had a heavy influence on this week's rankings while another's former team marks a surprise.

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The Athletic

NHL Draft prospects ranking: Way-too-early top-10 list for the 2028 class

The 2028 NHL Draft class is headlined by WHL teammates Liam Pue and Maddox Schultz.

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The Athletic

How to watch the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The 2026 class stars four NHL notables, a U.S. women’s national team fixture and an accomplished executive.

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The Athletic

Ugly, generic jerseys overshadow U.S. and Canada at IIHF Women’s World Championship

The bizarre jersey fiasco at women's worlds is the result of a months-long conflict between Hockey Canada, USA Hockey and the IIHF.

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The Athletic

Ducks' Cutter Gauthier joins rare air with third hat trick in 5 games: 'Hotter than a firecracker'

The Anaheim Ducks left wing has scored 13 goals in his last six games.

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The Athletic

Devils announce Connor Hellebuyck will not start in return to Winnipeg

Hellebuyck said not playing in his first game back in Winnipeg after the trade was not his decision.

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The Athletic

Jeff Blashill will remain Blackhawks coach despite 4-13-1 start: Source

Despite a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Jeff Blashill will remain the Chicago bench boss.

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The Athletic

Andrei Vasilevskiy hopes Nikita Kucherov, Lightning can find ‘perfect golden middle’

Vasilevskiy said it would “mean a lot” to be a Lightning lifer — and he still hopes Kucherov joins him despite asking out of Tampa Bay.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

As Blackhawks hit new level of embarrassment, all options are suddenly on the table

The Blackhawks held a players-only meeting aimed at "getting out some frustration" after a brutal 9-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

NHLIce Hockey

The Athletic

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler says fake apple was 'thrown right at me' mid-play

Referee TJ Luxmore picked up the fake green apple and kept it in his pocket, later showing it to the goalie during a stoppage in play.

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The Athletic

Keith Tkachuk says 'it's time Ottawa moves on' after son Brady's trade to Florida

Keith Tkachuk also said comments made by Brian Burke about players trying to force their way onto specific teams were "about my kids.".

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The Athletic

IIHF gives update on Russia, reaffirms Belarus won't play World Juniors and World Championship

The IIHF said it was “reviewing what conditions would need to be met” regarding Russia’s reintegration into its competition.

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The Athletic

Which active NHL players have the best Hockey Hall of Fame cases? One from every team

From superstars who are Hall of Fame locks to young franchise players who could continue building their cases, here is who we picked.

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The Athletic

Why these 5 underrated NHL sophomore players are breaking out

Let's move past the obvious names and break down five less-heralded, underrated sophomore players who have taken huge strides this season.

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The Athletic

Who backs up the emergency backup goalie? Explaining the NHL's EBUG replacement situation

There's still a chance, however minuscule, to see a fully amateur goalie play in an NHL game.

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The Athletic

Wild make NHL history as fastest team to win 1,000 regular-season games

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek extended their point streaks to seven games as the Wild beat the Sharks.

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The Athletic

An NHL player was penalized for a 'one-man fight.' It's more common than you might think

When the Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin recently dropped his gloves against the Ducks' Drew Helleson, only he was assessed a fighting major. Why?.

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The Athletic

Brock Faber opens up about fractured skull, frightening aftermath and road back to Wild

Wild defenseman thought he was fine after he took a shot to the side of the head. He soon found out he was wrong.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

The Athletic

Wayne Gretzky marvels at Connor McDavid, on pace to chase his records: 'He's on a mission'

McDavid is on pace for 217 points — territory not approached since Gretzky and Mario Lemieux — and has scored in 17 straight games.

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Baseball

The Athletic

Rigged pitches or baseball strategy? What to know as Clase-Ortiz trial enters second week

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face multiple charges in an alleged pitch-rigging scheme.

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The Athletic

How do MLB players feel about the idea of a free agency deadline? We polled 100 to find out

Free-agency windows will be a talking point in the upcoming CBA negotiations. Would players be interested in an official deadline? We asked.

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The Athletic

Mariners involved some players in team's managerial search: Sources

The Seattle Mariners’ search for a new manager was far from typical.

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The Athletic

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cody Bellinger collect first Platinum Gloves

The Cubs also took home the NL's Team Gold Glove, with the Blue Jays earning the honor for the American League.

The Athletic • MLB → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLB announces Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cody Bellinger as Platinum Glove winners in Friday night news dump

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cody Bellinger have won MLB's Platinum Glove awards, meant to honor the top overall defender in each league. It's unclear if the league actually wants people to know that.For reasons that remain clear only to MLB, the 2026 Platinum Gloves were announced at 11 p.

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Yahoo Sports

Get to know Teruaki Sato, which other Japanese players to keep an eye on and the Astros manager search

Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAs the offseason starts to get its feet underneath it, many within the baseball world are already looking forward to the future, and with the future comes new players to the league.

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The Athletic

Five retired MLB umpires, including Joe West, file suit over alleged pension underpayments

The suit alleges that the retired umpires haven't received the appropriate pension payouts as promised under their retirement plan.

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The Athletic

SNY hit with major layoffs, show cancellations; website dismantled: Sources

SNY, which broadcasts New York Mets games, has ended its website and canceled "Baseball Night in New York" and "Sportsnite.".

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The Athletic

MLB's last lockout sparked a free-agent rush. This offseason could follow the same script

Before MLB's last lockout, 21 of our top 30 free agents signed. There's reason to think that could happen again.

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The Athletic

The Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era ballot is loaded. Here are 5 things to watch

It’s a ballot of four former managers, three team-building executives and one owner. Each has a legitimate case. Here's what we're watching.

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The Athletic

Ty France once wondered 'Why can't I do it anymore?' Now, he's a coveted free agent

While there is mutual interest in a reunion with the Padres, France also plans to explore other possibilities.

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The Athletic

As lockout looms, MLB agents set aside rivalries to unite against salary cap

With MLB labor unrest brewing, a number of agents are incensed by the way commissioner Rob Manfred is guiding the negotiating process.

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The Athletic

Ranking MLB trade deadline deals post-World Series: Freddy Peralta jumps Tarik Skubal for No. 1

Tarik Skubal was the biggest and best player dealt at the deadline back in August. Over two months later, that's not necessarily the case.

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The Athletic

Pitches within scope of Guardians' scouting report, catcher testifies in pitch-rigging trial

Testifying for the defense, former Guardians catcher Bo Naylor called low-and-away offerings "a pretty good pitch to have as a weapon.".

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Yahoo Sports

2026 Silver Slugger: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Junior Caminero among finalists for batting award

The finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger awards are out, with many of the league's stars in the running to earn the batting honors this offseason.The award is voted on by MLB managers and coaches, who vote for the best hitters across the league by position (though not on their own teams).

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The Athletic

Which sports figures won or lost in the midterm elections? Tracking 7 big names

Ex-NFL player Colin Allred returned to the U.S. House, while former broadcaster Michele Tafoya lost a Senate race in Minnesota.

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Yahoo Sports

Blue Jays distance themselves from OF Anthony Santander's anti-Islam Instagram posts

The Toronto Blue Jays released a statement Thursday distancing the club from a pair of anti-Islam Instagram posts from outfielder Anthony Santander.

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The Athletic

Blue Jays distance themselves from Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic Instagram story

Santander’s Instagram story, which referenced Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, was removed Thursday morning.

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The Athletic

MLB Silver Slugger finalists: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Yordan Alvarez among nominees

Introduced in 1980, the Silver Slugger honors the best offensive player at each position, as well as the best teams.

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The Athletic

Manager who never managed. Plus: Eight players get QOs

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

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The Athletic

The Verdict: My official MLS awards ballot, Best XI for the 2026 season

Playoffs are coming, but our resident voter shares the official ballot he'll be sending to MLS HQ after the end of the 2026 regular season.

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The Athletic

NYCFC fires coach Pascal Jansen after 2 seasons, 11th-place finish in conference

NYCFC made the Eastern Conference Final in Jansen's first season but finished 11th in the conference this year.

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Yahoo Sports

NYCFC fires head coach Pascal Jansen after second-half collapse

His second year had a bit of a different feel to it and he was working under a front office that was led by Dunivant, who was hired in December 2025.  Jansen did not appear to believe his position as head coach was in jeopardy when he spoke with reporters following Saturday’s season finale and had said last month that he had not talked with the front office about his future if the club did not make the postseason.

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The Athletic

Ranking Lionel Messi's 26 goals that won him the MLS Golden Boot

Messi is now 39 but has shown no sign of slowing down in front of goal. What has been his best goal of the season for Inter Miami?.

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Yahoo Sports

Messi makes history with MLS Golden Boot

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has become the first player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.

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The Athletic

MLS 2026 playoff matchups: A first look at the postseason field and the road to MLS Cup

The Decision Day dust has settled and the MLS playoff field is set. Here's a glimpse at the first matchups.

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Yahoo Sports

Lionel Messi wins MLS Golden Boot for second consecutive time

Lionel Messi has done it again, adding another trophy to his stuffed trophy case. The Inter Miami attacker earned the MLS Golden Boot as the top scorer in the 2026 season.

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Yahoo Sports

Lionel Messi wins MLS Golden Boot for second straight year with 26 goals for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi once again reigns at the top of MLS, taking home the Golden Boot for the second straight season. Messi finished with 26 goals for Inter Miami, taking the trophy by a notable margin.Count 'em up.

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Yahoo Sports

MacNaughton scores in stoppage time and St. Louis earns No. 3 seed in playoffs with 1-0 win

HOUSTON (AP) — Lukas MacNaughton scored in second-half stoppage time and St. Louis City secured the No. 3 seed in the MLS Cup playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.

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Yahoo Sports

Real Salt Lake beats LA 2-1, earning final postseason berth in West while eliminating the Galaxy

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans and Zach Booth scored early and Real Salt Lake clinched a playoff spot while eliminating Los Angeles with a 2-1 Decision Day victory over the Galaxy on Saturday.

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Basketball

The Athletic

What should we make of the Washington Wizards so far this season?

Washington is 4-6 despite significant shooting woes from the likes of Trae Young and others.

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The Athletic

Who is the Knicks’ early MVP? Karl-Anthony Towns emerges as a ‘no-brainer’ pick

The Knicks have already existed in various states: The bad, the really bad and then, especially lately, the great.

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The Athletic

How Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s Celtics partnership quietly unraveled

When the Celtics and 76ers meet Tuesday in Philadelphia, the unmistakable tension between Brown and Tatum will command the spotlight.

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The Athletic

Giannis surprised by Doc Rivers' critical comments: 'Go ask him why he thought that'

Antetokounmpo said he was shocked when informed of his former coach's comments that he found it "difficult" and "not easy" to coach him.

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RealGM

Austin Reaves Says He Was 'A Lucky Player' After Scoring 43 Points Versus Pistons

Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday. Reaves went 14-of-27 from the field. He also shot 4-of-6 from three and 11-11 from the free throw line.

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RealGM

Will Richard Out With Torn Thumb Ligament, No Timetable On Return

Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb, according to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors gave no timeline on Richard's return. The 23-year-old guard is averaging 5.1 points and 1.8 rebounds on the season.

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RealGM

Warriors Looking To Trade Kristaps Porzingis As Soon As Possible

The Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kristaps Porzingis as soon as they can, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Porzingis announced that he was stepping away from basketball last week. The team is currently withholding payment on his $20 million deal.

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Yahoo Sports

Jaylen Brown doesn't expect to talk to Jayson Tatum in first game against Celtics since trade, feud

Don't expect to see Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum talking on Tuesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Brown is still very much trying to just put his chapter with the Boston Celtics, and his ensuing rift with Tatum, behind him."It's nothing to talk about.

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RealGM

Jaylen Brown Says He Has 'Nothing To Talk About' With Jayson Tatum Ahead Of Tuesday's Matchup

The NBA world will turn its eyes to Philadelphia on Tuesday when the 76ers host the Boston Celtics. This will be the first matchup between the two teams since Boston sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and draft capital.

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RealGM

Blazers, Heat, Nuggets, Kings Interested In Kevin Porter Jr

Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. is drawing interest from several teams. Before Porter was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings both showed interest in trading for the veteran combo guard.

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NBABasketball

RealGM

Kings Looking at Kevin Porter Jr, Gabe Vincent For Point Guard Depth

The Sacramento Kings freed up additional wiggle room under the luxury tax line by trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Sacramento is now more than $6.4 million under the tax with two open standard roster spots.

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The Stein Line

What led to the NBA’s first in-season trade ... and what happens next

Around-the-league notes on a Sunday?. On a Sunday that delivered a rare November trade in the NBA?. You expected anything less?. Let's get right to the Sunday Best notes and a slew of related topics after Oklahoma City made one of its typically proactive moves to counter its early season injury crisis by suddenly swinging a deal to acquire Sacramento's out-of-favor Nique Clifford.

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Fox Sports

Giddey stuns with season highs... but more Bulls pain to new LeBron powerhouse

Josh Giddey flaunted his passing game in his best performance for the season but the Chicago Bulls’ losing streak ended to seven at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Yahoo Sports

Hornets' Kon Knueppel out for 4 weeks with left hamstring strain, Dennis Schröder to also miss time

The Charlotte Hornets have confirmed that forward Kon Knueppel and veteran guard Dennis Schröder will both miss time.

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RealGM

Kon Knueppel (Four Weeks), Dennis Schroder (Two Weeks) Out With Hamstring Strains

The Charlotte Hornets injury-ravaged start to the season took a turn for the worse this week. Kon Knueppel will be out for at least four weeks after re-aggravating a left hamstring strain. Dennis Schroder will also be out for at least two weeks due to a left hamstring strain.

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RealGM

Nic Claxton Cleared To Make Bulls Debut Saturday Afternoon

Veteran center Nic Claxton will make his debut for the Chicago Bulls this afternoon. The Bulls acquired Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a multi-team trade this past offseason. Claxton has been out while recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in the preseason.

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RealGM

Nic Claxton Cleared To Make Bulls Debut Sunday Afternoon

Veteran center Nic Claxton will make his debut for the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls acquired Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a multi-team trade this past offseason. Claxton has been out while recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in the preseason.

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Yahoo Sports

Austin Reaves has sideline chat with Pistons fan, punctuates 43-point game in Lakers win with dagger 3 and wave goodbye

Luka Dončić missed Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers prevailed without him thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves, who also shared some words with a courtside fan in Detroit.

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Yahoo Sports

Luka Dončić sidelined for Lakers-Pistons game due to back tightness

The Los Angeles Lakers have downgraded Luka Dončić to out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers announced his status hours before Sunday's scheduled 6 p.m. ET tip in D.

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Yahoo Sports

Austin Reaves leads Lakers past Pistons with 43 points in Luka Dončić's absence, has sideline chat with Detroit fan

Luka Dončić missed Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers prevailed without him thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves. Reaves paced the Lakers with 43 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists as the No.

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MotoGP

Bezzecchi bounces back with Qatar victory as Marquez extends championship lead

The Italian keeps his faint title hopes alive with a dominant win under the Lusail lights as the #93 strides to P2 ahead of Fernandez, with Martin digging deep for P7.

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Luca Marini withdraws from Qatar GP

The Honda HRC Castrol rider will miss the Sunday Grand Prix at Lusail due to fatigue.

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MotoGP

Bagnaia out of Qatar GP with right foot fractures

The double World Champion will be absent from the grid on Sunday following his fall in the Sprint.

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MotoGP

Match point Sunday: Marquez wins dramatic Qatar Sprint, Martin heroic for P3, Bezzecchi crashes

You couldn't squeeze much more drama into a Tissot Sprint evening as the red corner takes another step towards the crown.

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MotoGP

Bezzecchi smashes lap record to deny Marquez, Martin P11

The #72 takes pole as he makes a final stand – with Marquez second and Diggia locking out the front row at Lusail.

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MotoGP

Di Giannantonio P1 under the lights at Lusail, Marquez and Martin in Q2

The Italian set a new lap record for Practice honours whilst the top two in the Championship will be going head-to-head on Saturday.

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MotoGP

Marc Marquez fastest from Bezzecchi, Martin P5 in Qatar FP1

The championship leader kickstarts his weekend in fine fashion while it’s a promising start at Lusail for his closest title rival.

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MotoGP

MEDIA DAY DISPATCH: Lusail lights on as MotoGP readies for lights out in Qatar

A match-point weekend and the chance to set new records as Round 20 gets set to bring a Qatar cracker.

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MotoGP

Dixon to step in for Mir at Qatar Grand Prix

The Honda HRC WorldSBK star will line up alongside Marini in Lusail while the 2020 World Champion continues his recovery at home.

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MotoGP

Lusail classics: the best of the Qatar GP

A venue that has seen careers begin, stories written and last-lap deciders, 2026 promises to deliver the next chapter.

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WTATennis

WTA

Linette dedicates Chennai title to victims of Kraków shooting

Magda Linette dethroned top seed and defending champion Janice Tjen in a three-set final at the Chennai Open to lift her fourth career trophy, then dedicated her win to the victims of Saturday's mass shooting in her home country of Poland.

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WTA

Errani, Paolini and Bucsa, Melichar-Martinez make winning starts at FAGE WTA Finals

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini rallied past second seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend in a match tiebreak to open their FAGE WTA Finals campaign with a win. Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez also made a winning start, defeating Ellen Perez and Demi Schuurs in straight sets.

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WTA

Dominant third set lifts Gauff past Pegula in FAGE WTA Finals opener

Coco Gauff survived a roller-coaster FAGE WTA Finals opener, beating Jessica Pegula in three sets Sunday at Indian Wells. Gauff rallied from 5-1 down in the second and, despite failing to convert a match point, pulled away in the third to secure the win.

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WTA

Despite a late opponent change, Noskova sticks to her plan and wins her FAGE WTA Finals opener

With one day to prepare, Linda Noskova kept the rallies short against Marta Kostyuk, stuck with a plan that has worked all year and found a little extra motivation for the last week of the season.

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WTA

FAGE WTA Finals Day 2 preview: Can Sabalenka even series with Muchova?

On the second day of the 2026 WTA Finals, Aryna Sabalenka eyes to even the head-to-head against Karolina Muchova, while 2018 champion Elina Svitolina returns for the first time in seven years against first-timer Mirra Andreeva.

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WTA

Rain postpones Chennai title match between Tjen, Linette

Rain has postponed the Chennai Open final between top seed Janice Tjen and No. 3 seed Magda Linette to Monday.

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WTA

Liu reels off nine straight games to beat Eala for Hong Kong title

American Claire Liu defeated No. 2 seed Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to capture her first WTA Tour singles title at the Prudential Hong Kong Open. Liu completed the title-winning run without dropping a set all week.

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WTA

WTA Finals Day 1 preview: Gauff, Pegula set for all-American battle at Indian Wells

On the opening day of the 2026 WTA Finals, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula renew their rivalry for the 11th time while Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova start the competition in their fourth meeting of 2026.

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WTA

Elena Rybakina withdraws from 2026 WTA Finals at Indian Wells with viral illness

World No. 1 Elena Rybakina and defending champion Elena Rybakina has medically withdrawn from the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals. Marta Kostyuk will take Rybakina's spot in Group 1.

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WTA

Martina Navratilova breaks down the 2026 WTA Finals field

From the points Coco Gauff can finish at net to the rallies Karolina Muchova can reshape with her slice, Martina Navratilova explains where players can find an edge at the WTA Finals.

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Tennis

WTA

Eala tops Sakkari in rain-impacted semifinal to set Hong Kong final against Liu

Alexandra Eala overcame rain and two Maria Sakkari comeback bids to earn a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory Saturday. She will face Claire Liu for the Hong Kong title after the American ended Alexandra Shubladze's surprise run with a straight-sets semifinal win.

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WTA

Top quotes from WTA Finals media day: 'It's the most competitive tournament one can play'

Ahead of the 2026 WTA Finals, the eight singles qualifiers reflected on their seasons and talked through the challenges of playing at Indian Wells in November.

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WTA

By the numbers: What the stats tell us about the 2026 WTA Finals field

From Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula’s fifth straight appearance to Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova bringing two Czech players back to the Finals together, here are the milestones, rivalries and quirks behind the eight singles players in Indian Wells.

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WTA

Eala beats Ruzic in Hong Kong quarterfinal featuring 29 break points

Alexandra Eala survived a tense battle Friday in Hong Kong, overcoming Antonia Ruzic 7-6 (7), 7-5 to advance to her fourth semifinal of 2026. After a dramatic opening set in which she saved a set point, Eala closed out the match by winning the final three games.

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WTA

Photos: The WTA Finals singles and doubles player portraits

Ahead of the year-end WTA Finals, the singles and doubles competitors took their official player portraits, plus some vignettes in fan-inspired settings at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

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WTA

Courtside couture: WTA Finals stars flip the script on tennis fashion

As players prepare to take the ultimate stage at the season-ending WTA Finals, this year's photography celebrates the personalities and individual fashion identities shaping women's tennis.

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WTA

Road to the WTA Finals: After the long road to No. 1, Elena Rybakina is ready for another title

After winning the WTA Finals in Riyadh last year, Elena Rybakina turned that week into two majors, four titles and the No. 1 ranking, and now she gets to defend the trophy in Indian Wells.

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WTA

WTA and Mercedes-Benz bring WTA Clubhouse to Los Angeles ahead of 2026 FAGE WTA Finals

The WTA and Mercedes-Benz brought together guests from tennis, music and entertainment in Beverly Hills to unveil the custom Mercedes-AMG SL 55 that will go to the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals singles champion.

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WTA

By the numbers: Eala holds off Valentova to reach seventh quarterfinal of season

Alexandra Eala overcame a spirited challenge from Czech teenager Tereza Valentova to reach the Hong Kong Open quarterfinals. The second seed survived a tense second-set tiebreak to seal victory in straight sets.

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WTA

From center court to culture: 2026 FAGE WTA Finals takes the ultimate stage

World-class competition meets fashion, art and entertainment as WTA Finals unveils exclusive collaborations, interactive experiences and special programming.

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Rugby League

BBC

Ex-Hull FC forward Fash moves to York

Brad Fash joins York Knights having left Hull FC after more than a decade with his hometown club.

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BBC

Lipowicz delays NRL move to stay at Wakefield

Zac Lipowicz postpones a move to Perth Bears to remain with Super League winners Wakefield Trinity for 2027.

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Sydney Morning Herald

The NRL rumour mill is in overdrive. But Grant says Kangaroos only focused on Cup final

Harry Grant is just one of a clutch of Australian stars whose future is the subject of daily conjecture. For now, though, he only has eyes for Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand.

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BBC

USA & Pacific Islands to host 2030 Rugby League World Cup

The 2030 Rugby League World Cup tournament will be hosted by the USA and the Pacific Islands, but the five host cities are yet to be confirmed.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘Testament to their contribution’: Pacific Islands elevated by IRL

Samoa and Tonga have been elevated to Tier 1 nations as the 2030 World Cup is set to be hosted on their home soil.

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Fox Sports

Broncos winger Josiah Karapani learns fate as NRL hands down drink driving ban

The Broncos have suffered an early setback in their bid to bounce back from their disastrous premiership defence with Josiah Karapani banned for the first two rounds of the 2027 season.

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NRL

Church repays the faith with a tryscoring streak for the ages

Abbi Church has made a home for herself on the wing for the Jillaroos and is scoring tries for fun.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘We’ll do special things’: Haas says Rabbitohs can win title, opens up on Broncos exit

He helped lead Brisbane to a drought-breaking premiership in 2025. Now, the game’s premier prop intends to do the same at South Sydney.

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ABC Sport

Leniu handed two-match ban after making money gesture to referees

The Samoa star is suspended after showing his frustration at the officiating in his side's loss to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semifinal. .

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NRL

Behind the bold plan to sprinkle some Magic dust on the 2030 World Cup

Rugby league will take the Magic concept it invented in 2007 on the road across 12,000km and up to 17 time zones in an audacious structure for its next IRL World Cup.

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Fox Sports

‘Uncomfortable’: Haas reveals real reason he joined Bunnies... and gives update after ‘big’ surgery

Payne Haas dominated fitness drills on his first day at South Sydney training but won’t start contact work until January, with the former Broncos prop again forced to shut down theories on why he left the biggest club in Queensland.

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Fox Sports

‘There’s no secret’: Samoa star Spencer Leniu calls out $39k World Cup difference in powerful post

Spencer Leniu has called out the pay disparity between Kangaroos players and the rest of the nations, declaring “our little nations carried” the World Cup after Samoa and Tonga bowed out of the tournament.

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Sydney Morning Herald

IRL chair defends great-grandparents eligibility rule as Leniu lashes World Cup chiefs

The new international eligibility criteria for rugby league was announced on Monday, as Samoa forward Spencer Leniu claimed World Cup organisers had “used our people to sell games”.

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Fox Sports

Backflip as Walker linked with surprise new team; star forward on top of Raiders’ wish list

The NRL’s free agency period is heating up, with a number of big names closing in on new deals now that November 1 players are officially able to speak to rival clubs.

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Fox Sports

2030 World Cup host confirmed in huge international boost as surprise new format revealed

Following days of speculation, it has been confirmed that the 2030 Rugby League World Cup will be held in cities across the USA and the Pacific … and it’ll look a little different to this year’s.

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Fox Sports

International eligibility rules relaxed again in major change predicted to ‘future-proof’ the game

Rugby league’s international eligibility rules have been relaxed once again in a major change, with players now allowed to represent the country their great-grandparents were born in.

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Fox Sports

11 screws, one plate and a ‘challenge’: Inside Ponga’s miracle World Cup recovery

Kalyn Ponga has 11 screws and a plate in the arm he broke less than a month ago, but he would love nothing more than to finish 2026 with a little bit more metal if it means the Kiwis win the World Cup.

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NRL

Team Lists: Wheelchair World Cup Semi-Finals

Official squads, team lists and schedule for the semi-finals of the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

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NRL

IRL announce Magic Round format for Rugby League World Cup 2030 across Pacific-USA

IRL Rugby League World Cup 2030 Men’s and Women’s tournaments will adopt a Magic Round format and be staged in cities across the Pacific and United States of America with more teams to be involved.

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NRL

The Wrap: World Cup Women's Semi-Finals

The stage is set for an epic Women's World Cup Final after defending champions Australia and their arch-rivals New Zealand won through to the decider with contrasting semi-final victories.

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AFLAussie Rules

ABC Sport

Fagan's understudy Bruce named Brisbane's new senior coach

Brisbane goes in-house to choose its successor to three-time premiership winning coach Chris Fagan, as Cameron Bruce wins the race for the prized job.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Cameron Bruce wins the race to be Brisbane’s next senior AFL coach

The Brisbane Lions have gone internal and appointed experienced assistant coach Cameron Bruce as the club’s next senior coach to replace three-time flag winner Chris Fagan.

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Fox Sports

Lions pick Fagan’s replacement with coach who’ll bid for historic four-peat revealed

Cameron Bruce will be the next coach of the Brisbane Lions.

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AFL

New Lion King: Assistant to be appointed next Brisbane coach

The Lions are set to confirm the appointment of Cameron Bruce as their next senior coach.

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AFL

Port coach crosses fingers for injury-free Origin, backs returning captain

Josh Carr will be hoping his Power players avoid injuries if they are picked to play in Origin.

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ABC Sport

Greene's ex-teammate says he abandoned Giants with Cats move

Joe Fonti takes aim at his former skipper after his defection to Geelong as the Giants look to make up for a host of lost experience.

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AFL

They're back! Pre-season resumes as players hit the track

Check out some of the pre-season action as clubs returned to hit the track on Monday.

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AFL

Viney makes impact on day one as Eagles return to training

Recruit Jack Viney was one of a host of Eagles players to start pre-season training early on Monday.

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Fox Sports

‘Abandoned us’: Ex-teammate’s brutal call on captain; Pies legend joins Vic rival — AFL Daily

A Collingwood legend has joined a Victorian rival in a coaching capacity.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Nick Blakey leaps into life as a Kangaroo, McVeigh watches Dons closely as AFL pre-season begins

The Kangaroos began their life under new coach Jaymie Graham, with select players hitting the training track on Monday. But they weren’t the only club to work up a sweat.

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Aussie Rules

AFL

How the Swans 'outcoached' Dogs with one Molloy masterstroke

Sydney's bold decision to move Chloe Molloy into defence to stifle the Dogs' attack has been praised by Kate McCarthy.

●AFL • AFLW → 9 hours ago

AFL

MATCH REVIEW: Double trouble for Swan, Blue fined for rough conduct

The match review for week one of the AFLW finals is in.

●AFL • AFLW → 9 hours ago

AFL

All eyes on Cats-Swans as million-dollar race nears climax

Geelong or Sydney are the teams in the box seat to take out the McClelland Trophy, while another two sides are still a mathematical chance.

●AFL • AFLW → 10 hours ago

AFL

League's former AFLW boss Emma Moore to step away from footy

Former General Manager of AFLW Emma Moore is set to leave the AFL.

●AFL • AFLW → 10 hours ago

AFL

Irish Lion edges out livewire mid to earn maiden club champion award

Orla O'Dwyer has earned her first club champion award, with Belle Dawes finishing runner-up.

●AFL • AFLW → 14 hours ago

AFL

'Not easy when your captain abandons you': Young Giant's parting shot at Greene

GWS begin the process of moving on from Toby Greene, while celebrating the re-signing of Tom Green.

●AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Always believed’: Inside draft bolter’s rise that sparked 17 club interviews… with two VERY keen

Lochie Burrows always believed he had the talent and fortitude to make it at AFL level.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 14 hours ago

AFL

Off-season watch: Port gun set for midfield chance, Eagle trains in new role

Get the latest draft whispers and player moves ahead of the 2027 season.

●AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Knew I had it in me’: The rise behind AFL draft’s late bloomer... and Brisbane star who’s the blueprint

Twelve months ago, Jack Slattery was watching former schoolmates realise their AFL dreams. Now, the South Australian sharpshooter is on the verge of potentially fulfilling his own, with a Brisbane premiership forward providing the blueprint.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 17 hours ago

Fox Sports

Truth behind THAT camp... and ‘the worst phone call of my life’ — Exclusive Tex Walker book excerpts

Adelaide champion Taylor Walker ended his decorated career in September as an all Australian and former club captain who kicked 715 goals in 319 games.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 21 hours ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

Suns optimistic after young gun's injury scare, Hawks' confidence building

Suns coach Rhyce Shaw has provided an update after young gun Ava Usher hurt her knee.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

Hawks break hoodoo as huge injury concern adds to Suns' loss

After successive straight sets exits, Hawthorn has secured its first AFLW finals win.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

SEMI-FINALS FIXTURE: Venues, times, ticket details for week two

The schedule for the second week of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been locked in.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

Swans' decisive Molloy ploy a week in the planning

Moving the league's leading goalkicker into defence was a pre-determined elimination-final strategy.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

Super Swans master conditions to end Dogs' season

Sydney is heading to the semi-finals after downing the Western Bulldogs in often wet and windy weather.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

How the Hawks' new Wiz found her way to her true home

Poppy Stockwell's journey started at state-level cricket then went via Fremantle before arriving at Hawthorn.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

Dog days are over: How Blackburn lost it all and started again

Ellie Blackburn was captain and playing footy, then suddenly she was neither.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

'Fingers crossed': Roos remain hopeful after star's injury scare

Alice O'Loughlin will potentially require scans after appearing to hurt her knee during Saturday's win over Carlton.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

Roos cruise to fifth straight prelim with Blues blowout

North Melbourne went goalless in the first term before turning on the jets.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

'Not on her': Cats coach backs Scheer after costly miss, Dees find belief

Geelong is lamenting a second-half collapse as Melbourne savours the belief and momentum gained from a remarkable comeback.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Golf

Fox Sports

‘The future has arrived’: PGA Tour history as teen stuns golf world in $1.6m playoff thriller

Teenage sensation Blades Brown became the PGA Tour’s youngest winner since 1931 as he stormed to a playoff victory at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico after a stunning nine-under par 63 on Sunday.

●Fox Sports • Golf → 15 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Not letting myself believe it’: Superstar’s emotional reveal in stunning post-LIV statement

Jon Rahm completed a winning return to the European tour as he held off Tyrrell Hatton by two strokes on Sunday to win the Abu Dhabi Championship.

●Fox Sports • Golf → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘I still believe’: Bryson breaks silence on LIV collapse, drops big hint over future with next move

Bryson DeChambeau is remaining coy about his future despite taking to social media to address the collapse of LIV Golf.

●Fox Sports • Golf → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

Aussie veteran on verge of 31-year ‘miracle’; ex-LIV star, Rory face off as epic finish awaits

Jon Rahm will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, with Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy and Australia’s Adam Scott among the players breathing down his neck.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

Rory’s stunning response to penalty drama as ex-LIV rival storms to top — Wrap

Rory McIlroy charged into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship with a second round featuring 11 birdies as Jon Rahm moved into a three-way share of the lead Friday.

Fox Sports • Golf → 3 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Dumbest players in golf’: What really killed LIV as golf world erupts in savage blame game

Five years, more than $US5 billion (A$7bn) spent and plenty of controversy along the way.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Going to vomit’: Inside golf’s most brutal gauntlet... where LIV stars must pay to save careers

As the LIV Golf door finally slams shut in New Jersey bankruptcy court on Friday, another will open the same day in Spain.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Doesn’t look good’: McIlroy reacts to footage of controversial two-shot penalty

Rory McIlroy admits the vision “doesn’t look very good” but says there was no ill intent after he was handed a costly two-stroke penalty for a rules violation during the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

Fox Sports

OFFICIAL: LIV Golf finished after funding hammer blow completes shocking $7b collapse

The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to relaunch after losing its original Saudi backers has been scrapped.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

Fox Sports

Inside LIV’s final days: Lid lifts on spiteful Masters whisper that led to crippling ultimatum

The Shark has got his wish.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

Aussies Abroad: Giddey's heroics not enough for Bulls

Josh Giddey encouraged with a season-high 15 assists but still Chicago sank to a seventh successive loss, pushing pacesetters Philadelphia 127-121. LeBron James also had a season-high with 22 points for the 9-2 76ers - the Eastern Conference leaders - who are off to their best 11-game start since going 10-1 to open the 2000/01 NBA season.

●NBL → 16 hours ago

NBL

NBL Overtime: November 9, 2026

A fiery Saturday night takes centre stage as Felix Von Hofe, Derek Rucker, Damon Lowery and Pete Hooley unpack the fallout from Makur Maker’s ejection, Justin Tatum’s post-game comments and Basketball Australia’s sanction on Cole Anthony.

●NBL → 19 hours ago

NBL

Sanctioned trio accept fate

The three players cited by the NBL’s Game Review Panel over Saturday’s incident between Adelaide and Illawarra have all accepted early guilty pleas. Following Monday’s sanctions, Adelaide’s Nick Rakocevic will be fined $1,165 for unsportsmanlike behaviour.

●NBL → 20 hours ago

NBL

The secret sauce driving Sydney's strong start

Kendric Davis and Torrey Craig grab the headlines, but two quieter contributors are just as big a reason the Sydney Kings sit on top of the ladder.

●NBL → 22 hours ago

NBL

The problem forcing Wildcats to "reshape"

Four straight losses and six straight games conceding 99 points or more: the Perth Wildcats’ defence has become a serious problem. Round 8 of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season brought losses to both Brisbane and Cairns, leaving John Rillie’s side seventh with a 5-6 record.

NBL → 23 hours ago

NBL

Team-By-Team: Hooyah & Harden Up

By Damon Lowery.‍Round 8 Edition. Author’s note: These opinions are mine and mine alone.

NBL → 23 hours ago

NBL

The best 10 plays for Round 8

Counting down the Top 10 Plays from Round 8 thanks to Spalding.

NBL → 23 hours ago

NBL

Game Review Panel hands down sanctions

The Game Review Panel (GRP) has made determinations on three players following the on-court incident in the fourth quarter during the Round 8 Adelaide v Illawarra game on Saturday, November 7.Adelaide (ADL).

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Starting 5: Alarm bells, Sixers' engine & dominant bigs

Round 8 saw heavyweights Sydney, Tasmania and Melbourne continue their rise, while alarm bells ring louder than ever for the Phoenix and Wildcats. Pete Hooley looks at some key talking points from the round just gone.

NBL → 1 day ago

NBL

Rucker’s harsh call on Phoenix

South East Melbourne raced out to a 21-point lead in Sydney on Sunday, then shot themselves out of it. Now NBL great Derek Rucker says the Phoenix need to take a long, hard look at themselves.

NBL → 1 day ago

Miscellaneous

Sportslogos.net

Yankees Triple-A affiliate rebrands as Highlanders

The Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders launched a new era with the unveiling of an identity that pays tribute to the early days of their parent club, as well as the landscape of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Miami Heat Unveil Grand Theft Auto VI-Inspired Uniforms Ahead Of Video Game’s Release

The on-court uniforms are rather simple compared to the fan version that features a "Vice City" wordmark and "Wanted Stars," which increase as your character commits more crimes.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

QMJHL’s Newfoundland Regiment Salute St. John’s IceCaps As Part of Arena’s 25th Anniversary

The Newfoundland Regiment are doing their best to make sure the memories of one of their city’s bygone pro hockey teams don’t melt away.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

San Antonio Missions introduce Breakfast Tacos alternate identity

Huge news out of the state of Texas! Two of the state’s Minor League Baseball teams have unveiled food-based alternate identities in the last week.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Keeping the Fire Alive: NSL’s Newest Team, Winnipeg Ember FC, Unveils Name and Logo

The newest team in the Northern Super League is keeping the fire alive with their name and logo.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Front Office Sports

Can MLS Capitalize on Son-Mania?

As Son Heung-min’s last-minute strike kissed the post and bounced agonizingly away in LAFC’s 1–1 draw with New York City FC on October 17, the assembled crowd at Citi Field let out a collective groan.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Report: NBA, Nike To Replace City Edition Uniforms With New “Crafted” Alternate Designs

Our sources have confirmed the league will end the City Edition program after 10 seasons, with the last two featuring recycled or recolored designs. The post Report: NBA, Nike To Replace City Edition Uniforms With New “Crafted” Alternate Designs appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 4 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Messi Once Again Tops List of Best-Selling MLS Jerseys, With Other Former European Stars Close Behind

Lionel Messi might be in his fourth season in Major League Soccer, but if jersey sales are any indication, his shine still hasn’t worn off with North American fans.

Sportslogos.net → 4 days ago

Front Office Sports

WTA Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Livestream of Pegula’s Hot-Mic Comments

The WTA is taking the blame for a hot-mic incident involving Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals. Pegula, the world No. 5 and one of the most active members of the tour’s player council, was heard during a livestream of her practice Wednesday talking to her coach, Mark Knowles, about World No.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 4 days ago

Sportslogos.net

San Jose Giants to play as Silicon Valley Space Unicorns

The San Jose Giants, Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in the California League, unveiled an alternate identity that uses one of cryptozoology’s sparkliest creatures as a metaphor for the technology industry.

Sportslogos.net → 5 days ago

Netball

ABC Sport

Netball blindsided by leak of likely inclusion at Brisbane Olympics

Reports that netball's once in a generation Brisbane 2032 bid is backed by high sources within the Olympic ranks is a very positive sign, but the sport is holding off from celebrating until the official vote takes place in April.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 days ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds avoid clean sweep in Constellation Cup

The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds great says coach 'safe for now' after Constellation Cup loss

Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds looking lost and panicked as Constellation Cup woes continue

Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds go down again as Ferns take control of Constellation Cup

Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds boosted by imminent return of vice-captain

Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

850 athletes, 13 sports, and a powerful message to follow your dreams

Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Live: Diamonds fall short against Silver Ferns in Constellation Cup opener

The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds centurions forced to the bench in Constellation Cup loss

It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Sarah Sutter was an inaugural Thunderbird. Now her daughter is making history

Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

WNBABasketball

Andscape

Veronica Burton: ‘To hear that buzzer and know it was official — it was a dream come true’

SAN FRANCISCO — As confetti fell from the rafters of Chase Center on Saturday night, tears of gratitude streamed down Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s face as she celebrated winning her first WNBA championship.

Andscape • WNBA → 5 days ago

Andscape

Angel Reese’s dream isn’t over

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Here’s the scene, if you choose to direct it: Angel Reese walks off the court at San Francisco’s Chase Center. The WNBA Finals’ winner-take-all Game 7 has just ended.

Andscape • WNBA → 6 days ago

Andscape

The face of the WNBA isn’t one player. It’s progress.

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… SAN FRANCISCO — Throughout the 2026 season, there were silly arguments and bitter debates about which player is the face of the WNBA, and what each of the options means for the future of the ascendant league.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 week ago

Andscape

Inside Veronica Burton’s defining moments in the Golden State Valkyries’ playoff run

Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

LaToya Sanders won a WNBA title as a player. Now she wants the same for the Atlanta Dream as a coach.

On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Andscape • WNBA → 4 weeks ago

Andscape

WNBA legend Tina Charles is the New York Liberty’s all-time leading scorer. She’s also their newest intern.

NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

Close bond between Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard underscores Atlanta Dream’s success and their own

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

Veronica Burton: The Golden State Valkyries’ love and respect for each other shows on and off court

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

Norfolk State alum Diamond Johnson’s goal is the WNBA. The Upshot League may help her get there.

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

Andscape

Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga are focused on the present, but their future in Seattle looks bright

NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

A-LeagueFootball

Fox Sports

‘Second-class citizens’: Wanderers boss slams fan treatment

Western Sydney chairman Paul Lederer has condemned the treatment of Wanderers fans by authorities, saying “excessive policing” is making the club’s supporters feel like “second-class citizens”.

Fox Sports • A-League → 1 week ago

The Guardian

A-Leagues look past Manchester City distraction to ‘showpiece’ Melbourne derby

The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 weeks ago

Fox Sports

‘We’ll just f*** you off’: A-League star’s bizarre reporter threat after controversial red card ban twist

A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.

Fox Sports • A-League → 4 weeks ago

The Guardian

South Melbourne make history with Australia Cup win that could change the future too

South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

Old soccer meets new football: Australia Cup final heaves with significance

South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

A-Leagues launch clouded by Manchester City cheating scandal as APL vows to review findings

Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

Cloud hangs over Australian football with referees still on strike weeks out from A-Leagues opener

There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

A-League bombshell as longest-serving coach exits club on eve of new season

Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Coming undone’: Disastrous A-League sign as own goals spark horror twin ‘Cupsets’

Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 months ago