The Long Break

Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.

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Max Verstappen scored his first win of the 2026 season during a highly eventful Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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The four-time World Champion won his first race of the 2026 season at Sepang.

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has shared his reaction to George Russell's retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Isack Hadjar charged from eighth on the grid and was on course for a podium in Sepang until a late battery problem derailed his chances.

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Charles Leclerc managed to recover from last place to finish fourth in Sepang, the Ferrari driver enduring an eventful afternoon in Malaysia.

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The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.

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McLaren's Lando Norris had to settle for ninth place at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the Briton having slipped backwards following a dramatic run off track during a late-race Safety Car.

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Kimi Antonelli says there is still "a lot of work to do" at Mercedes, despite extending his championship lead at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Lewis Hamilton finished P3 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, despite dropping behind by a minute during the race.

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The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia ended in heartbreak for George Russell, with the Mercedes driver forced to retire late on due to a mechanical issue.

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Formula One drivers issued a damning condemnation of the sport’s current engine regulations that caused the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to open with farcical scenes of cars stopping on track and unable to accelerate because of software problems in the electronics that control the engines.

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Victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia for Max Verstappen was surely as sweet as any he may have tasted, the Dutchman on top after what was an extraordinarily dramatic and, indeed, chaotic afternoon at the Sepang circuit.

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The reigning World Champion beats his chief championship rival in Japan to see the duo head to Indonesia split by a slender two-point margin.

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Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and latest odds before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key betting mistakes to avoid during Sunday's race at Sepang.

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The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite the conflict in the Middle East, the sport’s chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, said on Saturday.

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Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.

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We have picked a three-leg Bet Builder for Sunday’s Grand Prix, including a podium and points-finish selection.

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George Russell had to settle for P8 in Saturday's Qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, meaning he will start seventh in Sunday's race.

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The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of 2026 during Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, an achievement that the Red Bull driver felt was an "amazing moment".

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A delighted Lewis Hamilton has reflected on how he secured P2 in Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Red Bull's Isack Hadjar was third quickest in Qualifying but will start P8 in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia following a grid penalty.

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Kimi Antonelli will line up in P3 for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, but the Mercedes driver felt that he could have achieved a higher position had it not been for an earlier error.

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Lando Norris qualified sixth for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after struggling to keep up with McLaren’s rivals.

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After a difficult season, Aston Martin finally got both cars into Q2 for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Even Lewis Hamilton fears Max Verstappen will be tough to beat in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Follow all the news and live updates during the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.

●AFL • AFL → 1 hour ago

The 2026 free agency period has already begun, and on Monday at 9am AEDT, the trade period will officially kick off.

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This top AFL draft prospect just obliterated a long-standing combine record and might be about to continue his family’s legacy at Collingwood.

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Sam Walsh has become just the 24th Carlton player to claim multiple John Nicholls Medals.

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A Power star is a Showdown specialist, the Giants need their star back to her best as soon as possible and more lessons from round eight.

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All the headlines and major talking points from AFLW round eight.

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St Kilda have set a steep asking price for Geelong, who are after 31-year-old ruckman Rowan Marshall having missed out on landing him last year.

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Pressure is growing on coach Nick Dal Santo as St Kilda’s winless streak continues. It’s time for the Saints to make some changes.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 14 hours ago

Check out all the latest trade news ahead of the opening day of the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.

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The Northern Knights footballer smashed the vertical jumper record in draft combine testing.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 15 hours ago

West Coast finally has bragging rights over Fremantle after the two clubs' ninth clash.

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Melbourne has bounced back onto the winners list against an off-target Collingwood.

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North's Emma Kearney is hopeful game 100 isn't her last, while Ally Morphett's knee could prove crucial for Sydney's season.

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Emma Kearney's 100th game ended early, but not as early or disappointingly as Sydney star Ally Morphett's.

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Trade period officially opens on Monday, but the chess pieces are already being moved. Here’s your guide to what’s on the radar for each team and the players who could be on the move.

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An AFL draft combine record has officially been smashed, with a top 20 prospect posting a jaw-dropping running vertical jump at Saturday’s combine.

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Nathan Buckley has withdrawn from the race to become North Melbourne’s next senior coach, delivering a major twist in the Kangaroos’ search for Alastair Clarkson’s replacement.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 19 hours ago

Gold Coast has broken new ground with its first AFLW QClash victory, while Port Adelaide kept its finals hopes alive with a Showdown triumph over Adelaide to cap off a dramatic Saturday of football.

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Mike Brady's performance of unofficial AFL anthem Up There Cazaly has been a fixture of the big day for decades. But it almost did not happen in 2026. .

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Marnus Labuschagne has all but confirmed his place at No. 3 for the first Test against South Africa, hitting a century in Australia’s pre-series warm-up game.

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He appears certain to retain his spot at No. 3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week.

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Sahan Arachchige took the spot of the injured Hasaranga, while Charith Asalanka was dropped.

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Having played his last Test in 2023, he's eyeing a spot in SA's side for upcoming three-Test series against Australia at home.

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She decided to follow in her mother Saleema Imtiaz's footsteps to become a match official.

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Seven wickets fell in a manic hour post-lunch as Rest of India secured a 167-run win against Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar.

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Skipper Shai Hope overcame a groin injury to produce a memorable century and orchestrate a record chase as West Indies secured a consolation five-wicket victory over India in the final one-day international on Saturday.

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Against an Australia attack that has not yet hit peak intensity, Neil Brand stroked a sparkling 152 in the two-day tour match.

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Forgotten ex-South African captain Neil Brand was the star of the day as Australia were made to toil to begin their pre-series tour match in Potchefstroom.

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India captain said the team as a whole needs more clarity on when to attack and when to defend with ball in hand.

Cricinfo → 1 day ago

Roosters fans across Sydney are celebrating winning the 2026 NRL and NRLW premierships on Sunday. Follow all the action.

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A Knights win was always going to be the romantic story, but to show the Roosters anything but the utmost respect is to misunderstand their journey to NRL glory.

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The Roosters most criticised signings stood tallest. Newcastle’s biggest name produced effort like no other. And the smallest moments mattered most.

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Not for the first time, Trent Robinson handed his premiership ring to a player who missed out on a grand final win.

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London Broncos complete a second-tier treble by thrashing Doncaster 78-6 in the Championship Grand Final.

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Sydney wing completed a clean sweep of honours in two years as he heads back to union with Japanese club Saitama.

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Andrew Johns analyses the brave performance of the Newcastle Knights.

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Nick Politis speaks to Nine's Brad Fittler after the Roosters won the NRL and NRLW titles.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.

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Follow all the action of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final on NRL.com's live blog.

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The emotion of the week finally caught up with Kalyn Ponga, who starred for Newcastle despite their 19-18 defeat to the Sydney Roosters in the NRL grand final.

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There was no happy ending for the Newcastle fairytale, but the victorious Roosters team was full of good-news stories.

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Kalyn Ponga speaks to Johnathan Thurston after Newcastle's grand final loss.

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See all of the scoring plays and iconic moments from an unforgettable 2026 Grand Final — the Roosters and Knights faced off for the NRL's ultimate prize!.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 10 hours ago

The Newcastle team needed a miracle – which came tantalisingly close to appearing right at the end of the match.

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Newcastle finds a try late as Greg Marzhew goes over.

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Roosters captain James Tedesco is overcome by emotion.

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We rate the performances of every player who took the field in Sunday’s NRL grand final between the Roosters and Knights.

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Cross-code star Mark Nawaqanitawase added NRL premiership winner to his astonishing list of achievements on Sunday night.

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The brave Knights fought until the bitter end, but the grand final could have been over much earlier had Kalyn Ponga been marched for a high shot on Victor Radley.

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Jackson passed for 222 yards in the first half, but started the second half from the bench.

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Vrabel earned the flag after he yelled at officials about a holding penalty, and Josh Allen ran in a TD three plays later.

●The Athletic • NFL → 2 hours ago

Keenum took the first snap of the game (with Bagent lined up at wide receiver) before Bagent took back over at quarterback.

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The Jets were the first team in NFL history to fail to record and interception over the course of a full season.

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Barkley came up hobbling after a 6-yard run in Sunday's first quarter against the Rams.

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Indianapolis improved to 2-2 after Marcus Mariota's knee injury forced rookie Athan Kaliakmanis in at quarterback for Washington.

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Kaliakmanis, a seventh-round rookie from Rutgers, is in for Washington after Marcus Mariota was ruled out with a knee injury.

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Mariota was replaced by Kaliakmanis, a rookie seventh-round pick out of Rutgers.

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Straight up and against the spread picks for all 16 games, ranked by confidence for your pools -- with actual bets identified.

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Week 4 features five teams searching for their first win, the Raiders facing their toughest test yet and a potential AFC playoff preview.

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Sayin put up another impressive performance Saturday, as did Miami's Darien Mensah and Missouri's Austin Simmons.

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Sunday marks the first of three NFL exports to the U.K. Here's how to tune in.

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Get ready for the rest of NFL Week 4 with Nick Kostos' picks and David Bearman's stats and trends for every game on Sunday and Monday.

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The Seattle Seahawks have placed leading rusher and 2026 first-round pick Jadarian Price on injured reserve with a chest injury. The rookie running back was already listed as out on the Seahawks' injury report for their Week 4 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Despite making a convincing case for why he should continue to serve as the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback while Caleb Williams nurses his hamstring injury, Case Keenum will back up Tyson Bagent on Sunday against the New York Jets, according tomultiple reports Saturday.

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The Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders are headed across the pond this weekend to play inside London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for another NFL international game.

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After the Cowboys' late-game gaffe, coach Brian Schotteinhmer said: "The words that we say have meaning." Experts couldn't agree more.

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Plus, the Giants' real price for J.J. McCarthy, the Packers' gain much-needed wisdom, and more.

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Smith was the only woman of color in the NFL’s C-suite.

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Smith has a hamstring injury, and Baun is in the concussion protocol. Starting safety Marcus Epps was also ruled out.

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Five-star recruit Jordan Page announced his commitment to UConn for the class of 2027 over the weekend. Page is currently the No. 14 recruit in the SC Next 100. Page and NaVorro Bowman Jr.

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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell said that she will be "selfish" with her upcoming decision in free agency. "I have to be selfish," said Mitchell, who will be an unrestricted free agent. "I think that's where I am in my career ... what I probably need and what's probably best for me.

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Joel Embiid said that he felt "pretty good, not bad" following the Philadelphia 76ers' annual intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday. Embiid, who played 38 games last season, came to training camp noticeably slimmed-down. LeBron James also noted Embiid's health during training camp.

●RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

All the moments that mattered from Round 3 of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, thanks to Mitsubishi Motors.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix defence remained solid, and they found some offensive confidence despite an impressive first-up showing from the Illawarra Hawks' Makur Maker in the 113-96 home victory on Sunday.

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Mojave King led the defensive job on Bryce Cotton and shot impressively, DJ Vasiljevic enjoyed his return, and Parker Jackson-Cartwright was at his match-winning best as the New Zealand Breakers beat the Adelaide 36ers 88-72. The 36ers returned to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre after losing by 22 points on Friday night in Wollongong to the Illawarra Hawks, while the Breakers began their October-long road trip after a strong home win over the Cairns Taipans.

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The Washington Wizards signed Jazian Gortman to an Exhibit 10 deal, the team announced on Saturday,. Gortman averaged 1.5 points in 16 games for the Mavs during the 2024-25 season. The Wizards also waived Steve Settle III.

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Not sure my two worlds could collide with more blunt force than they just did. The co-story of the year in the NBA — in a calendar year adorned with the first New York Knicks championship since 1973 — played out in Clipperland.

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Nate and John discuss Jalen Duren's new contract, Stephen Curry's extension, Nikola Jokić's future in Denver, and the NBA's emphasis on off-arm push-offs and flopping.

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Antetokounmpo played 14 minutes in Miami's preseason opener. That was enough to impress his coach and new teammates.

●The Athletic • NBA → 18 hours ago

The Miami Heat took on the Toronto Raptors in Québec City on Saturday night. While it marked the start of NBA preseason, it also marked star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game appearance with his new team.

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The Trail Blazers acquired a player who once looked like a future face of the NBA for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. That's how far Ja Morant's value has fallen.

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The New York Knicks are looking to sign a center for the team's final roster spot, sources told Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. The Knicks recently signed Tony Bradley after waiving John Konchar. Bradley will join Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman in training camp.

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Cameron Payne has signed with Anadolu Efes, the team announced on Saturday. Payne averaged 7.4 points and 2.6 assists in 22 games with the Sixers last year. Payne finished last season with Partizan.

RealGM • Basketball → 1 day ago

The Los Angeles Lakers hired Pooh Jeter as the team's new Director of Pro Scouting, reported Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Jeter was previously a player development coach with the Blazers, and also worked as an assistant general manager with the G League's Remix.

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Abdul-Malik Olajuwon announced his commitment to SMU for the 2027 class, he told ESPN. Olajuwon, who is the son of Hakeem Olajuwon, is ranked as the No. 57 recruit in the SC Next 100 for his class.

RealGM • Basketball → 1 day ago

Australian point guard Luke Paul announced his commitment to Duke for the 2027-28 season, he told ESPN. "I want to get to the NBA and be a lottery pick, and I trust in their player development to get me there," Paul told ESPN. Paul, a projected lottery pick for the 2028 NBA Draft, is currently playing for the Cairns Taipans as a member of NBL's Next Stars program.

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The deciding Game 3 between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever averaged 2.25 million viewers on USA Network. It is the third most-viewed WNBA playoff game outside of the Finals. The Aces' win peaked at 2.7 million viewers.

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Summer League success has heightened expectations for the big man who led Michigan to a national title.

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Are the Knicks still hungry? How will things actually work in Philly?.

The Athletic • NBA → 1 day ago

Is the case of France’s non-homer 100 percent conclusive?.

●The Athletic • MLB → 3 hours ago

No one could remember seeing something quite like what happened in the ninth inning.

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Plus: Denae Benites' stardom, a home run race put on ice, and what fans found in the league.

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Diving into the wackiness from Day 1 of the Division Series, starting with a game in Tampa Bay that was … Not how they 'Drew' it up.

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Their ace wasn’t very ace-like on Saturday night, but the Brewers still found a way.

●The Athletic • MLB → 11 hours ago

Sometimes, teams need to protect players from themselves. This is one of those times.

●The Athletic • MLB → 12 hours ago

Rasmussen is a pitching savant. He pours over scouting reports. He obsesses over pitch sequences.

●The Athletic • MLB → 12 hours ago

Padres first baseman Ty France hit what could have been a go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning in Game 1 — if not for the roof.

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"Just obviously not a good decision,” Aaron Boone said of Wells' attempt to stretch a double into a triple in the eighth in a 1-0 game.

●The Athletic • MLB → 14 hours ago

Only 17 runs were scored by the eight teams that played Saturday. Will offense be more present Sunday?.

●The Athletic • MLB → 14 hours ago

Ty France thought he had that one. The ceiling of the Milwaukee Brewers' American Family Field begged to differ.A dramatic Game 1 of the NLDS came down to the ninth inning Saturday, with the Brewers leading 3-2 and closer Trevor Megill going for a four-out save against the San Diego Padres.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 16 hours ago

Game 1 in Milwaukee saw some drama in the ninth inning, but the Brewers got the win and the Padres are now just two losses from elimination.

●The Athletic • MLB → 17 hours ago

Skubal dominated the Braves over six innings as he continues to impress his new teammates. “He was as advertised,” Max Muncy said.

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

Rasmussen threw 7 2/3 innings of no-hit ball and struck out 10 in a dominant performance that stymied the Yankees' offense.

●The Athletic • MLB → 20 hours ago

LOS ANGELES — The radar gun said 98.4. The thermometer said 100. Heat, everywhere you looked. On Saturday, for the first time in his big-league career, Tarik Skubal started a ballgame with a fastball that clocked in below the first-pitch temperature.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 20 hours ago

Jacob Misiorowski wasted no time setting yet another MLB record on Saturday. The Milwaukee Brewers' ace lit up the radar gun on his first pitch of the postseason, throwing a four-seam fastball that registered 104.8 mph to open Game 1 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 20 hours ago

Austin Wells had a costly hit in the eighth inning of the New York Yankees' 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of their American League Division Series.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 20 hours ago

Murakami's arrival transformed the culture around the Chicago White Sox, helping to turn them into believers.

●The Athletic • MLB → 21 hours ago

Taylor’s playoff role is easy to distinguish. No offense to any of the team's other pitchers, but he is the White Sox’s ace.

●The Athletic • MLB → 21 hours ago

CLEVELAND — Months before he played his first game as a member of the Chicago White Sox, Munetaka Murakami endeared himself to a star-starved fan base, with his jovial energy and infectious enthusiasm about his jump from Japan's NPB to MLB on display in his introductory media conference in December.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 22 hours ago

Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 4 hours ago

It doesn’t always require a qualified ‘wine consultant’ to identify a non-vintage performance.

●The Guardian • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

Investment from Red Bull and scrapping of relegation give breathing-space for English rugby union’s northern light to develop a playing style ‘that doesn’t send people to sleep’. One of the key features of grown-up team sports the world over – in other words, all of them apart from football – is the separation of the professional game from the amateur.

●The Guardian • Rugby Union → 10 hours ago

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy jokes that Friday's thrilling 33-33 draw with Glasgow Warriors was "too entertaining" from his point of view.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 12 hours ago

Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 17 hours ago

Beating the All Blacks would provide a boost for World Cup confidence, so Australia may be wiser to target the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.

●Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 19 hours ago

Munster register their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season with a 26-22 win over Bulls at Thomond Park.

BBC • Rugby Union → 24 hours ago

Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Leinster suffer a second consecutive defeat at the start of the new United Rugby Championship season as they lose 26-20 to the Sharks in Durban.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Gloucester thrash a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

The Canada national team coach said the World Cup moment was an example of Americans feeling they "deserve to be treated differently".

●The Athletic • Football → 5 hours ago

Libya’s bench were furious as their team were dramatically denied a glorious goalscoring opportunity against Tunisia.

●The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

Before a landmark moment vs. Mexico came initiation, visualization and manifestation of a lifelong dream for the U.S.'s 'warrior' talent.

●The Athletic • Football → 10 hours ago

The 2030 World Cup cycle could hardly have started in a more positive fashion for Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT.

●The Athletic • Football → 13 hours ago

GLENDALE, Ariz. — When Cavan Sullivan found out Saturday morning that he would start several hours later against Mexico — the U.S.'s archnemesis and the prime test during this stirring international window — "my stomach sort of dropped," he said.

●Yahoo Sports • Football → 15 hours ago

Twelve months on from his omission from the squad, the Real Madrid midfielder now embodies coach Thomas Tuchel’s vision better than most.

●The Athletic • Football → 15 hours ago

The 17-year-old Velez Sarsfield winger could become the first Black player to represent Argentina since the 1980s.

●The Athletic • Football → 17 hours ago

Messi may end up renewing his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo after his acquisition of Eldense.

●The Athletic • Football → 17 hours ago

Welshman Ken Wright started refereeing as a 16-year-old schoolboy in 1962 and officiating matches has been a constant in his life ever since.

●The Athletic • Football → 17 hours ago

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Soccer friendlies are, by definition, inconsequential affairs. U.S.-Mexico entanglements, however, are special under any circumstances.

●Yahoo Sports • Football → 17 hours ago

A pair of teens on the rise provided the spark as the U.S. continued a bright start to the 2030 World Cup cycle. Our writers break it down.

●The Athletic • Football → 17 hours ago

Brecken Mozingo scored late in stoppage time to pull the Utah Royals into a 1-1 draw with Racing Louisville on Saturday in a match that saw the return of Savannah DeMelo, who collapsed during a game last season.

●Yahoo Sports • MLS → 17 hours ago

Days after Mathis Albert became the USMNT's youngest goalscorer ever, he's been surpassed by his teammate and fellow top prospect.

●The Athletic • Football → 18 hours ago

All you need to know before the two Concacaf foes and 2026 World Cup cohosts lock horns in Arizona for the latest chapter of their rivalry.

The Athletic • Football → 1 day ago

The Athletic visits Adidas' German HQ to find out more about how it designs and manufactures bespoke footwear for U.S. soccer's new star.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Marquez, now Mexico's coach, was involved in some of the most heated moments between the U.S. and Mexico over the last 25 years.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Adams, the U.S. soccer captain for the 2022 World Cup, is the “perfect person” to take the role, coach Mauricio Pochettino said.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

The circumstances surrounding the USA-Mexico rivalry may have changed, but the spirit doesn't have to.

The Athletic • Football → 3 days ago

Nick Miller rates some of the most eye-catching kits from around global football, from the ideal black shirt to two stinkers in La Liga.

The Athletic • Football → 3 days ago

The telecommunications giant now has total control over the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

Naomi Osaka weathered difficult conditions and a determined challenge from Sara Bejlek to earn a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory and reach the fourth round in Beijing. Osaka converted her fifth match point and delivered in the clutch to secure the win.

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●WTA → 10 hours ago

World No. 1 Elena Rybakina pulled out of Wuhan a day after her second-round exit and upset loss to Alina Charaeva at the China Open.

●WTA → 10 hours ago

Reigning Grand Slam champions Linda Noskova and Mirra Andreeva avoided the upset bug at the China Open, needing just over two hours combined to speed into the fourth round.

●WTA → 12 hours ago

Nikola Bartunkova scored the biggest win of her career by defeating No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the China Open on Sunday. The Czech claimed her second career Top 10 victory and advanced to the round of 16 for the second time at a WTA 1000 event.

●WTA → 17 hours ago

World No. 3 Coco Gauff was once a junior with all the attention on her seven years ago. No win 2026, she's set to face the latest junior on the rise in China's Sun Xinran.

●WTA → 18 hours ago

Alina Charaeva stunned newly crowned World No. 1 Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday night in Beijing. The 24-year-old, playing only her 17th tour-level main-draw match, became the lowest-ranked player to rally from a set down and defeat the World No. 1.

WTA → 1 day ago

Two generations of Chinese tennis scored second-round wins at the China Open on Saturday -- 16-year-old Sun Xinran continued her breakthrough with an upset of Cristina Bucsa, while Zheng Qinwen advanced when Anna Kalinskaya was forced to retire due to illness.

WTA → 1 day ago

In Beijing, Jelena Ostapenko chatted about her latest endeavor with short-form digital content while Maria Sakkari discussed how her mindset has changed over the course of the 2026 season.

WTA → 1 day ago

Former champion Iga Swiatek began her China Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over Chinese wild card Xinyu Gao in Beijing on Saturday. The No. 8 seed converted five of eight break points and recorded her 146th career WTA 1000 main-draw match win.

WTA → 2 days ago

Coco Gauff's streak of reaching at least semifinals was in jeopardy Saturday, but the 2024 Beijing champion's third-set push solidified a gritty win over Camila Osorio in her first match back since the US Open.

WTA → 2 days ago

We've combed through the early-round matches in Beijing and picked our top five shots. Check them out, and make sure to vote for your favorite at the bottom.

WTA → 2 days ago

Karolina Muchova came up with an absurd piece of athletic artistry (again) in the China Open second round. But have these hot shots become so commonplace for the Czech that she now finds them routine and unmemorable?.

WTA → 2 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka returned to the court on Friday, defeating Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 in 62 minutes to reach the third round in Beijing. The World No. 2 struck 36 winners, fired 11 aces and never faced a break point as she improved to 2-0 against Zarazua.

WTA → 2 days ago

Naomi Osaka had to withstand a succession of hot shots and a second-set comeback from Maria Timofeeva to advance in three sets to the China Open third round.

WTA → 2 days ago

Taylah Preston's has quietly climbed from outside the top 200 to a growing World No. 91, and was one of several upsets in Beijing. Plus, Czech players won four of their five singles matches Friday at the China Open.

WTA → 2 days ago

Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova, both first-time Grand Slam champions this season, posted contrasting victories to reach the third round of the China Open. Andreeva needed three sets to beat China's Yuan Yue while Noskova scored a straight sets win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse.

WTA → 3 days ago

While most hot shots end with a full-blooded winner, Maja Chwalinska chose touch over power against Rebecca Sramkova in Singapore.

WTA → 3 days ago

Elena Rybakina had an event-filled couple of weeks after her triumph at the US Open, but with a quick turnaround, she's ready to compete in her first tournament as World No. 1.

WTA → 3 days ago

Junior No. 1 Sun Xinran, 16, dazzled on her WTA debut at the China Open, winning nine straight games before Eva Lys was forced to retire. Elsewhere, 17-year-old Qu Yihan also impressed before falling to Harriet Dart in a 3-hour, 3-minute marathon.

WTA → 3 days ago

Lexi Hamilton had trouble finding the line, until former opponent Tanya Hetherington took her under her wing.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

The daughter of Guy Rigoni, Jemma is beginning to establish herself at the Magpies after starting her career at the Demons.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

The Power have claimed a second straight Showdown win over the Crows.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

A dawn has risen in Queensland, with Gold Coast notching its first QClash win.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Nick Dal Santo has pointed to a long list of reasons why the Saints didn't perform against the Bulldogs.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

St Kilda has narrowly avoided a slice of unwanted history, scoring just one behind against the Bulldogs in Ballarat.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

After being 24 points down at half-time, Essendon put the foot down to notch its first win of the season.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Two knee injuries have denied Lauren Young the chance to represent Port Adelaide against her childhood team Adelaide.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

It didn't seem Charlie Rowbottom had much to improve but she saw it differently.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Geelong continued its superb start to the season with a big win over Richmond.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Martin crosses the line second before a penalty dropping him to third, Bastianini just loses the podium and a Lap 1 incident hits for some key names in Japan.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

The #89 leads the #93 in the standings and on the grid as Acosta and Bezzecchi lurk in third and fourth.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

18 riders covered by less than a second, favourites in the Q1 jungle and surprises straight to Q2, Friday has quite a bit to debrief.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

Tricky conditions to start the session, sunny to end, with the title race top three leading the way going into Practice at the Japanese GP.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

The popular Japanese rider is out for the weekend after a crash in FP1.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

We’ve headed east from our European heartlands to the highlands of Japan to ignite our show’s final stint.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

A redesigned trackside experience brings the schedule, live action, circuit information and essential weekend tools together.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

One of Asia’s ultimate getaways brings tradition and modernity together to offer something unique, chic and boutique.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

MotoGP Deputy CEO and SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP home hero make an extra special pitstop on Wednesday in Tokyo.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

Flyaways, noun: the unpredictable Grands Prix as MotoGP packs its bags from Europe and heads to crown stars in the East.

MotoGP → 5 days ago

Skylar Mays arrived in the NBL with big ambitions and the South East Melbourne Phoenix expecting big things. Five games in, coach Josh King says the best is still to come.

●NBL → 21 hours ago

Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand BreakersSunday, October 4, 5pm AEDTAdelaide Entertainment Centre>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPN‍Tickets>> Ticketing information‍How to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.

NBL → 1 day ago

South East Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra HawksSunday, October 4, 3pm AEDTJohn Cain Arena>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPN‍Tickets>> Ticketing information‍How to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.

NBL → 1 day ago

With a freshly minted three-peat coach watching on courtside in a JackJumpers jersey, Tasmania weren't about to lose. AFL premiership hero Chris Fagan brought the inspiration, and Scott Roth's shorthanded side brought the fight to outlast the Brisbane Bullets in overtime on Saturday night.

NBL → 1 day ago

Adam Forde wants his Cairns Taipans playing on the edge, and Saturday night showed exactly how that emotion can be harnessed the right way. A little pre-game chaos may have been just what they needed to loosen up.

NBL → 1 day ago

Injuries, a lack of continuity and a roster carrying nine new faces. There are plenty of reasons Melbourne United has been slow out of the blocks. None of them were what was eating at coach Jacob Chance on Saturday night.

NBL → 2 days ago

Will Weaver isn't interested in brave losses. But he isn't hitting the panic button either. After several lean seasons, the Brisbane Bullets were always going to be a work in progress.

NBL → 2 days ago

The Cairns Taipans had their backs to the wall, were down 12 and produced a scintillating 35-point fourth quarter with 14 from Jaylon Brown for the 107-95 win despite Cole Anthony's 40 points for Melbourne United.

NBL → 2 days ago

It was a game of wild momentum swings but Will Magnay, Dakota Mathias and Josh Bannan were particularly effective against their former team with Taran Armstrong shining as the Tasmania JackJumpers beat the Brisbane Bullets 109-99 in overtime.

NBL → 2 days ago

Cairns Taipans' Luke Paul sent shockwaves not just around the Hungry Jack's NBL but across international hoops on Friday when he committed to Duke University.

NBL → 2 days ago

England put seven past Croatia in an utterly dominant display in the Nations League. Our writers break down the key talking points.

The Athletic • Premier League → 1 day ago

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere speaks about being back where he started as an eight-year-old and the lessons he learned from his time at Arsenal.

BBC • Football → 2 days ago

City disrupted the rest of the top flight with the players they signed after their 2008 takeover, and these examples show how.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

The central defender, 21, is showing maturity beyond his years - and surpassing every expectation for club and country.

The Athletic • Premier League → 2 days ago

The club in a Manchester suburb fell out of business in 2012. They are aiming to make the 'greatest climb English football has seen'.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

The man that may have played a key role in the end of Ronaldo's Portugal career bends for no one. Jesus is as uncompromising as coaches come.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

It's nearly three months since the World Cup final. So what have the stars of the tournament been up to?.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Finn Azaz could yet play in Sunday's game against Israel in the Nations League.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Manchester City confirmed Friday (all times local) they had launched an appeal against a damning judgement that found the club guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.

Fox Sports • Football → 2 days ago

Manchester City have now submitted their appeal. This is how they plan to argue it.

The Athletic • Premier League → 2 days ago

Amid uncertainty around how much time the captain will miss, the Panthers are relying on their experience playing without him last season.

●The Athletic • NHL → 20 hours ago

The Wild’s frustration with Comcast over the team’s new television arrangement is beginning to spill into public view.

●The Athletic • NHL → 22 hours ago

The Panthers captain missed the entire 2025-26 NHL season after tearing his ACL and MCL in his right knee on the first day of training camp.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Odelein won the Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens and served as the first captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Before signing a two-year deal with the Blackhawks this summer, Kane had interest from the Sabres and considered returning to his hometown.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Kaprizov is seeing most of his shifts with Max Shabanov and Danila Yurov while occasionally getting a shift on stacked line. He likes both.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

From a roulette wheel to the Stanley Cup bowl to classic logos, NHL teams have unveiled some creative center-ice logos this year.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Letting players choose Toronto's goal song is part of management's effort to enhance player empowerment.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Larkin, who is out with an upper-body injury, was named team captain in 2021 but lost the honor in the offseason..

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

The team's negotiations with Edvinsson have dragged into the season and appear to be trending backward.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Kuzmenko returned to the Penguins and expressed thanks for the many messages he has received.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

We're in a strange timeline, with the cap skyrocketing and unestablished players getting big money. Every team is navigating it differently.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Reindl's term with the IIHF will run through October 2030 after he was elected by a 60-57 margin in the second round of voting.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

The two teams have played a pair of absurd, silly, seesaw contests with 27 total goals scored to open the new season.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Who do you think drafted the best collection of teams? And which franchises should have gone higher or lower?.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Half the fun of a new season is watching players, coaches and GMs prove what they've got. Here's who to watch this season.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Earlier this week, the 10-year veteran was named the 11th captain in Ottawa team history and its first Francophone leader.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

"We want to be a team that people are saying isn’t just squeaking in the playoffs, but a team that people are picking to go deep.".

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

We’re looking at year-over-year growth, whether that’s in the point totals or a player’s overall role, responsibility and importance.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Barkov missed the entire 2025-26 regular season because of a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

Rory McIlroy has opened up on the role his Australian Open victory played in turning his career around, admitting he was at a “crossroads” before winning the Stonehaven Cup in 2013.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 day ago

Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long spell in South Korea’s military.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 day ago

Piers Morgan and Gareth Bale have stolen the show at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after both produced viral moments at St Andrews.

Fox Sports • Golf → 3 days ago

Adelaide’s Kooyonga Golf Club is demanding answers on LIV Golf’s future, filing a motion in the US bankruptcy court to force the breakaway league to declare by November 6 whether the 2027 LIV Adelaide event will go ahead.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

Phil Mickelson’s tumultuous 2026 saw him spend time in an addiction treatment facility, amid the fallen golf great’s lengthy absence from the professional circuit.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

The Internationals suffered the same heartbreak as previous years, but this Presidents Cup was different as only a freakish final day escape act could save the Americans from embarrassment.

Fox Sports • Golf → 7 days ago

US president Donald Trump had an odd moment with Australian veteran Adam Scott on the first tee before his personal sporting curse was broken at the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago.

Fox Sports • Golf → 7 days ago

Scottie Scheffler produced one of the best moments of sportsmanship in Presidents Cup history, but then left a sour taste in mouths with a prickly interview after defeating Nico Echavarria 2&1 in their singles match at Medinah in Chicago.

Fox Sports • Golf → 7 days ago

The USA completed their own ‘Miracle at Medinah’ as the hosts won nine of the final day’s 12 singles matches to break the Internationals’ hearts and win the Presidents Cup for an 11th straight time.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

With a day to play in the Presidents Cup, the Internationals are the closest they have been to victory since their one and only triumph at Royal Melbourne in 1998.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Three restructurings in three years, and Nike still isn’t done fixing itself. Analysts say the sportswear giant’s return to sustained growth could still be years away.

Front Office Sports • Retail → 2 days ago

The NFL’s message to Illinois leaders is very clear: it’s essentially now or never on a stadium deal to possibly keep the Bears in the state. League commissioner Roger Goodell met Thursday in Chicago with state Gov.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

The Brampton Steelheads will invoke a dearly departed Ontario Hockey League club when they play a pair of neutral site games later the month.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

The Heat have teamed up with Rockstar to promote the release of the highly anticipated game during their Nov. 18 matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. The post Miami Heat To Wear Grand Theft Auto VI-Inspired Uniforms For “A Night In Vice City” appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

In the expansive world of sports equipment, some pieces easily belong exclusively on the field, court, or ice. Someone walking down the street in an Allen Iverson–style compression sleeve or thick, garish hockey socks would look wildly out of place.

Front Office Sports • Retail → 2 days ago

The Browns win follows a 2-1 record in the uniform combination last season after they introduced the first brown helmets in franchise history. The post Cleveland Browns Wear “Alpha Dawg” Alternate Uniforms in Win Over Steelers on Thursday Night Football appeared first on SportsLogos.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Nike’s revenue for the fiscal 2027 first quarter was $11.2 billion, down 4% from the year-ago quarter and below the average Wall Street estimate of $11.32 billion. The athletic-wear company also foreshadowed a workforce reduction.

Front Office Sports • Retail → 3 days ago

The winning option received 64.8% of more than 27,000 votes cast and it will be phased into use over the coming months and appear on the Magpies' kits starting in 2027-28. The post Newcastle United Reveals Winner of Fan Vote on New Crest appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

The Kingston Frontenacs are count-ing down the days until their long-awaited throwback uniforms finally hit the ice.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

The uniforms are inspired by the speed that graced Hayward Field, the original home of the Ducks' football team and current home of the track and field programs. The post Oregon Ducks Unveil “Origin Of Speed” Alternate Football Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 4 days ago

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 → 3 days ago

Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

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

The Guardian • A-League → 5 days ago

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 weeks ago

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 → 2 months ago

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 → 2 months ago

A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

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 → 5 days ago

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 week ago

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 weeks ago

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 → 1 month ago

Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago