Unlike most other countries, the US are playing the 2026 World Cup not just for themselves, but for the future of their voice in the sport. Mauricio Pochettino paused. The microphone signal flickered.
Kimi Antonelli says he still has a lot to prove despite the imposing championship lead he has established after just six races this season.
Celtic are given a suspended seat reduction and fined £7500 after some of their supporters invaded the pitch on the final day of the Premiership season.
Manager caught lightning in a bottle with three promotions in four seasons but his need for a break to prioritise a young family is refreshing . When the tears have dried, the adage will ring true for Ipswich and Kieran McKenna.
Newcastle United are in talks with Osasuna to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz.
Disaster struck the Detroit Tigers in early May, when it was revealed ace Tarik Skubal would undergo a surgery on his left elbow.
With Sunday's (02:00 BST) encounter with Haiti ending a 28-year absence from football's grandest stage, BBC Scotland has been digging through the archives.
Bangladesh claim their first one-day international series win against Australia with a five-wicket victory in the second game in Mirpur.
How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so often? Thomas Tuchel knows - and England might now feel the benefit.
Rocky Flintoff returns to the England Under-19s squad for their three-match one-day international series against South Africa.
Australia, the US and Paraguay will have their work cut out to match the Crescent Stars’ young midfield but a shaky defence is a genuine concern. Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella has been building one of the nation’s strongest teams in living memory.
Thomas Tuchel wants to ‘put a second star on the shirt’ after making big selection calls, but what will be Jude Bellingham’s role?. This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified.
The full-back’s career has moved as swiftly as his marauding runs down the left to make him Australia’s not-so-secret weapon at the 2026 World Cup. Jordan Bos smiles, wide like his position, at a world that appears to come easily.
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Happy GWC Day everyone! Sure, Bigger Cup may have become the pinnacle of football in the 21st century, but nothing stirs the child within like the beginning of a Geopolitics World Cup.
Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest after a second offer was rejected.
BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.
Sources say it would have breached regulations to tell WSL or team details of safeguarding investigation into Sullivan.
John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.
Ted Lasso will deliver a message of hope before the USA’s first game, in an America that is not a fit or desirable host right now.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 43-25 record, face the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are third in the NL Central with a 35-33 record.
The St. Louis Cardinals, ranked second in the NL Central with a 37-28 record, face the New York Mets, who are fifth in the NL East with a 29-38 record. The New York Mets are favored with a -155 moneyline compared to the St.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo was involved in an extremely scary moment in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Lugo was forced to leave the contest early after taking a 107 mph line drive off his forehead.
The 34-year-old first baseman, who resumed his career after Stage 3 colon cancer in 2021, was about to retire last month.
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Rick Sweet, who has managed in the minors for 36 seasons, is on the verge of 2,500 career wins in a sport where such longevity is now rare.
We also look at the first-place team in Chicago, why the Guardians could be poised to strike and more.
One year after the CWS included teams from six conferences as well as one independent, the 2026 field is dominated by the SEC.
PITTSBURGH — Shohei Ohtani, blood on his pant leg, sweat on his forehead, trudged off the PNC Park mound wholly unsatisfied. His frustration was warranted — or, at least, understandable. Ohtani had just been yanked, pulled mid-inning for the first time this season.
In a video shared online, Stammen could be seen directing a verbal message to the seats above the home dugout at Petco Park.
By the standard of any other MLB player, Shohei Ohtani did something amazing on Wednesday. By his own standard, it was an up-and-down performance in a 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Nationals led 9-1 entering the bottom of the eighth. They led 10-6 at the top of the ninth. In the end, it wasn't enough.
The San Francisco Giants called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge in May, hoping he could provide a spark to a sluggish offense. He delivered Wednesday beyond any reasonable expectations to cap one of the wildest finishes of this or any MLB season.
CLEVELAND — In a season when so few American League teams have distinguished themselves as contenders, the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians have shown an impressive level of consistency and competence.
Cruz is in the middle of his best offensive season as a big leaguer. He is expected to miss at least a month.
Johan Rojas won't be returning to the field this season after all. The Philadelphia Phillies’ outfielder suffered a UCL tear in his right elbow and will now need surgery, the team revealed Wednesday. The plan, as of now, is for Rojas to be ready for spring training next season.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen mowed down the Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu during a 7-5 win on Wednesday at Tropicana Field. And then the righty did it again — and again. Rasmussen struck out Boston's top three batters three times each.
When it comes to conversations about the trade deadline, a term you often hear is "value." What is the value of the player being traded? And what is the value of the return for the player or players in a trade? Both are important questions that have to be answered to make a deal happen.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is set to take place next month in Philadelphia, and while fan voting ballots have officially dropped, it’s time to start thinking about who you might place on the American and National League squads.
The next installment of 2026 Topps Baseball is here. The base set starts with card No.
On this week's episode of Good Take, Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer react to the insane Game 4 of the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks' improbable comeback over the San Antonio Spurs before bringing their best NBA takes of the week.
For his broadcast partner and Bulls fans, King was an irresistible, infectious and undeniable force of energy, passion and hoops poetry.
Knicks fans have been haunted by playoff misses at the rim. Now they have an all-time play.
“I just thought I’d be able to outrun him,” Fox said of the Knicks' OG Anunoby blocking his late layup after San Antonio's collapse.
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Madison Square Garden has seen its fair share of history, but the Knicks' win over the Spurs in Game 4 of the finals set a new standard.
Dolan has made a ton of mistakes with the Knicks, but his Game 4 guarantee wasn't one of them. His life is about to become complete.
To the unenlightened, a 29-point deficit would inspire a white flag. Only with MSG magic does it produce a white knight.
The former Jordan Brand executive who didn’t go to college is creating a path for aspiring designers that didn't exist for him.
NEW YORK — It can't be too easy to try to hype up a crowd that just watched the hometown team get absolutely decimated in the first half of an NBA Finals game.
NEW YORK — Before Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, with his New York Knicks leading 2-1 but in danger of losing their grip on the series, head coach Mike Brown pulled aside his brutish forward, OG Anunoby, who to that point had not grabbed any offensive rebounds.
NEW YORK — Before Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, with his New York Knicks leading 2-1 but in danger of losing their grip on the series, head coach Mike Brown pulled aside his brutish forward, OG Anunoby, who to that point had not grabbed any offensive rebounds.
The New York Knicks made history Wednesday night. As did the San Antonio Spurs, in ignominious fashion. With a chance to tie the NBA Finals at 2-2, the Spurs held a 29-point second-half lead in the third quarter and appeared well on their way to tying the series with Game 5 at home on the horizon.
The San Antonio Spurs traded for De'Aaron Fox last season for clutch moments like Wednesday night. Entering the night down 2-1 in the series, the youthful Spurs had built a 27-point lead at halftime in New York and seemed to have the series all but tied up.
Paris Basketball head coach Julius Thomas is attracting interest from NBA teams, according to reports out of Greece. Thomas reportedly has one offer to join the Blazers staff should Tiago Splitter be named the head coach of the team.
Victor Wembanyama was called for his second flagrant foul of the playoffs in the third quarter of the San Antonio Spurs' loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Wembanyama, who has three flagrant foul points, is one point away from an automatic suspension.
On this action packed edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down a historic night at MSG as the Knicks come back from 29 points down to take a commanding 3-1 lead against the Spurs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.
OG Anunoby tipped in a missed Jalen Brunson three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining as the New York Knicks completed a record 29-point comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 Wednesday night, taking a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals.
Knicks coach Mike Brown says Anunoby's tip-in is the greatest shot in team history, and it's hard to find one better.
Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals was a cathartic, potentially franchise-defining win for a long-suffering New York Knicks fan base. It seems not all of them reacted well.
Liam Livingstone is included in Lancashire's Championship squad for their Division Two match with Kent.
Aussies unable to recover from a horror start with the bat as the home side chased down 192 to take a 2-0 lead.
Managing director says Brook's disciplinary issues "not the main reason" why he was overlooked to lead team.
Former England opener set to be named as Sunrisers Leeds captain in the Hundred, ahead of Harry Brook.
Managing director won't rule out sacking Stokes following incident in Chelsea nightclub.
Half-centuries from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah ensured Afghanistan A stayed ahead of the DLS par in a rain-hit game.
The England and Wales Cricket Board is considering imposing a complete ban on alcohol while players are on international duty as they ponder the best response to the incident at a Chelsea nightclub that led to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped for next week’s second Test against New Zealand, and to the stream of embarrassing stories over the past eight months.
Hampshire batter Ali Orr says his match-saving half-century against Surrey meant "a huge amount" as he attempts to cement a first-team spot.
Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.
He has been named in the squad for the three one-day games, to be played on July 4, 6 and 9 in Hambantota.
A number of drivers will be sitting out of Free Practice 1 at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to allow junior, test and reserve drivers to gain experience in F1.
As F1 continues its European leg at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
We’ve assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value.
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend in Spain.
Get up to speed with all the key Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.
Ahead of his home race, Fernando Alonso has reflected on how long he will continue racing in F1.
Alex Albon will become Williams’ leading all-time Grand Prix starter when he climbs into his FW48 at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend.
Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling will become the first all-female F1 commentator and co-commentator for BBC Sport at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
The key players in Formula One have come to an agreement to settle the proposed changes to the sport’s engines for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
Marc Marquez's 100th Grand Prix win in Hungary saw the factory Ducati squad reach an impressive MotoGP milestone.
After a seven-round stint in F1 with Alpine, Jack Doohan is now settling into life with Haas as the team's reserve driver.
A package of changes to the F1 Technical, Sporting and Financial Regulations for 2027 and 2028 have been agreed.
Alex Albon is the latest guest on Beyond The Grid, with the Williams man set to become the driver with the most race starts in the team's history.
There have been plenty of memorable off-track moments in Barcelona – here are some of the most viral from previous Grands Prix.
Racing Bulls have unveiled a special livery that the will run over the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
Chris Medland delves into the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Barcelona for the seventh round of the 2026 season.
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including tips for the winner, podium, top six and points finishes.
Williams' Luke Browning is confident he can use his upcoming FP1 appearances in Barcelona and Austria to demonstrate that he could be the next big star in F1.
Alex Albon will run a special helmet as he prepares to surpass Nigel Mansell's record of the most race starts for Williams at the upcoming Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Crows coach Matthew Nicks labelled his side's win over the Bulldogs as its most complete performance of the year.
There’s serious questions being asked on the future of Adam Treloar after the Bulldogs veteran was benched for almost the entire third quarter of his side’s tough loss to Adelaide on Thursday night.
A nine-goal first quarter has set up the Crows' comfortable win over the Bulldogs.
The Crows’ skipper was at his on-field best in another incredible display during a period of such personal tragedy off the field.
Essendon president Andrew Welsh is “endorsing” former board member and now interim boss Dean Solomon as the next full-time Bombers coach, according to a report.
A nine-goal blitz has set up Adelaide’s 57-point demolition of the Western Bulldogs as last year’s minor premiers flexed on Thursday night.
Gold Coast Suns ruck Max Knobel is banned over a homophobic slur during a VFL game, meaning he will be unavailable until after round 17 of the AFL season.
Jordan Dawson plays one of the best quarters of his career as Adelaide claims a 57-point win over the Western Bulldogs at Docklands.
The teams for Friday and Saturday's round 14 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
Max Knobel has been found of conduct unbecoming after admitting to using a homophobic slur during a VFL match.
James Kelly said it was up to the Bombers to decide on their process, with the Cats assistant keen to be a senior coach.
Follow all the action from Thursday night's clash between the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide.
Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton and Essendon is being urged to fix its ball movement.
Sydney says Tom McCartin has recovered well from his recent concussion.
John Noble says Gold Coast is ready to tackle a daunting six-game stretch as the race for finals heats up.
Eight into six doesn’t go.
Steven King says neither player was at fault as Melbourne begins planning to be without Brody Mihocek for the rest of season.
The Eagles are preparing for a response from North Melbourne on Saturday.
Josh Fraser's back-to-basics approach has tightened the Blues' defence and sharpened their ball movement.
Some of the League's most highly rated assistant coaches will take part in an 18-month course to prepare for life as a senior AFL coach.
Last year, Karolina Pliskova had to learn how to walk again following two surgeries on her left ankle. But the former World No. 1, who's in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, will return to the Top 100 next week -- and has an eye at an outside run at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams and eight top 10 players will be in action at the Berlin Tennis Open next week as the Grass-Court swing continues. Here is everything you need to know.
Chris & Martina: The Final Set had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Wednesday night. The documentary, which chronicles Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's iconic rivalry and unbreakable bond, premieres on Netflix on June 26.
Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva pulled out of the Berlin Tennis Open, citing a change of schedule. Belinda Bencic also withdrew because of a continuing right ankle injury.
Victoria Mboko has been forced to withdraw from the HSBC Championships doubles, where she was competing alongside Serena Williams, due to the left knee injury she sustained in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
Former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova is through to the Queen's Club quarterfinals, but not in the way she would have hoped, as Victoria Mboko suffered a hard fall late in the second set and was forced to retire from the match.
For the second time in three weeks, Iva Jovic meted out a straight-sets defeat of her good friend Alexandra Eala to advance to the HSBC Championships quarterfinals.
From packed stands and practice-court speculation to clutch serves and a quarterfinal berth, Serena Williams' first match back felt like an event from start to finish.
We look back at the most memorable moments from an eventful Roland Garros, including a first-time champion, a historic finalist, a heartfelt message to a grieving nation and more.
It's no secret that Aryna Sabalenka's influence now stretches far beyond the tennis court, and that growing reach has earned the World No. 1 a place on TIME's inaugural TIME100 Sports list.
Nick Kyrgios has reminded the tennis world that he has still got it as he scored a dominant straight-sets win over World No. 36 Corentin Moutet in his first singles match since January 6.
Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday.
The upcoming Netflix documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set' explores the iconic rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and how their relationship has changed and evolved over the decades.
Emma Raducanu made a winning start to her grass-court campaign, defeating Anna Blinkova in straight sets at Queen's Club. Marta Kostyuk withdrew with an ankle injury, while sixth seed Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala also advanced to the second round.
What were the longest matches of the clay-court swing, who saved the most match points and who had the most dominant title run? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the 2026 clay-court swing stats wrap.
It was an especially memorable Clay-Court Swing, with Mirra Andreeva winning her first Grand Slam, the arrival of Maja Chwalinska and the biggest title of Marta Kostyuk's career. These were our 10 favorite moments from the clay swing.
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova and Katie Boulter have each enjoyed success on grass to varying degrees. As the Grass-Court Swing begins, they stand out as five players with the tools to contend for titles on the surface this season.
Maja Chwalinska headlines a week filled with career milestones, as Petra Marcinko breaks into the Top 50, Alina Korneeva enters the Top 100 and Alexandra Eala climbs to No. 33.
Alexander Zverev is finally a grand slam champion, but his continued place at the top of the tennis world comes with controversy, due to the domestic violence accusations made against him by two former partners.
With a stirring performance in a gripping and nerve-riddled French Open final, Alexander Zverev secured the grand slam title he so desperately craved to end an extraordinary Roland Garros beset with upsets on Sunday.
Saracens number eight Tom Willis says he has no regrets about his move to France next season after being crowned Prem player of the year.
England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
Billy Searle and England international Freddie Steward return from injury to start for Leicester in their Prem semi-final at Northampton.
Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.
Soon-to-depart Northampton full-back George Furbank says Friday's Prem semi-final against Leicester is an "epic" showdown between East Midlands rivals.
Joe Schmidt will finish up as Wallabies head coach in July, but he won’t be lost to Australian rugby, having agreed to a new role for later this year.
How Exeter's brutal pre-season set the tone for their return to the Prem play-offs after a five-year absence.
Ireland's two-time Women's Six Nations player of the year Aoife Wafer says Ellie Kildunne will be a "big miss" for Harlequins next season but is confident the England star will "make a huge impact wherever she goes next".
All options are still open for Maro Itoje's summer schedule, with a final decision on the captain to be taken in a fortnight's time, say England.
Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.
Michael Maguire knows people will think he is “mad”, but the Broncos coach has declared the defending premiers are still “well and truly” alive in the title race.
Follow all the action from Round 15 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Adam Reynolds intercepts and makes a break but has no support from the Broncos.
Watch all of the tries and key moments as the Rabbitohs hosted the Broncos in an emotional clash celebrating former player Jai Arrow, who has recently been diagnosed with MND.
Ben Hunt speaks to Nine's Paul Gallen after the reigning premiers suffered a sixth-straight defeat.
Keaon Koloamatangi speaks to Nine's Danika Mason after an emphatic win in a game that honoured Jai Arrow.
Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston scores his third try against the Broncos.
Adam Reynolds is spotted with ice on his hamstring, while Ezra Mam has gone off with a shoulder injury for Brisbane.
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is forced from the field with a leg issue.
Broncos star Ezra Mam makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Edward Kosi in the corner.
Wakefield Trinity's Corey Hall faces six weeks on the sidelines with an injury sustained in the win against champions Hull KR.
Huddersfield Giants sign forward Zane Dunford from Brisbane Tigers on an 18-month deal.
Broncos back-rower Jordan Riki is spotted in pain and limping around against the Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs utility Jamie Humphreys finishes a first-half onslaught against the Broncos.
The Rabbitohs and Broncos came together to celebrate Jai Arrow as the former South Sydney and Brisbane forward rang the legacy bell in touching scenes on Thursday night.
Brisbane’s premiership defence is all but over after Michael Maguire’s men were mauled by the Rabbitohs on an emotional night in Sydney where the entire rugby league community came together to support Jai Arrow.
Edward Kosi opens the scoring for South Sydney with a contentious try.
Nine's Danika Mason provides details on Adam Reynolds' hamstring issue.
Jai Arrow walks out to the field at Accor Stadium before the South Sydney and Brisbane Broncos match.
Jai Arrow speaks to Nine's Danika Mason before a special ceremony for him.
Connections: Soccer Edition is The Athletic’s World Cup-themed game, and it officially launched on June 11, 2026.
World Cup organizer FIFA pushes billions of costs onto its host cities, leading to frustration and a refusal to make the same mistakes again.
Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey believes the addition of goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen could be a "very good signing" for Eddie Howe's side, adding he is glad the deal has been completed quickly.
Jones is the United States men's national team's all-time leader in appearances.
If you're new to the World Cup and American soccer, have no fear. Here's all you need to know before jumping on the U.S. bandwagon.
The 2026 World Cup is here, and it’s bigger than ever before. To help you follow the tournament, The Athletic has identified 200 players who we’re calling the Stars of Soccer. Some are household names — yes, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are here — but plenty are not.
Sporting director Gregg Broughton has big ambitions for the Chicago Fire to be a major player in the Windy City.
The son of the former U.S. coach earned his place at the 2026 World Cup, driven by doubt — even some at home — and backed by work ethic.
Former U.S. forward Charlie Davies says the 1994 World Cup and USMNT inspired his career.
The Northern Irishman had two interim Celtic stints in the 2025-26 season, following the exits of Brendan Rodgers and then Wilfried Nancy.
How has the England and Arsenal player's game-time been managed? Realistically, how often can he start for Tuchel this tournament?.
The allegations against the West Ham owner - all of which he denies - cast a dark cloud over how football operates.
The multinational forward saw first-hand how passionate the USMNT supporters could be when deciding his international allegiance.
Records often show the USA as having come third at the first ever World Cup, but clarifying this is more complex than you might expect...
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
It was the opening day of the first World Cup to be staged on U.S. soil. But a huge news event 1,700 miles away stole its thunder.
In terms of global impact, socially, culturally and economically, nothing comes close to the World Cup.
It has been almost six years since the striker suffered a life-threatening skull fracture while playing for Wolves against Arsenal.
Arch Manning still looks like QB1 in the 2027 class, but how close is the competition?.
Money speaks in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs are giving a lot of it to Patrick Mahomes. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Chiefs reworked Mahomes' contract.
The Miami Dolphins and center Aaron Brewer have agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract extension with $37 million in guaranteed money, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
The Kansas City quarterback is recovering from mid-December surgery on his ACL and LCL.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have reached another record-breaking contract extension. Mahomes and the Chiefs added two years to his current contract Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke to the media after practice on Wednesday, his first media appearance in over a year and a half, according to one reporter.
The scheme was based on the questionable diagnoses of Parkinson's disease in former NFL players, according to an audit report.
The Los Angeles Rams seem unbeatable this upcoming season. The Rams were the second-best team in the NFL last season, and not far behind the Seattle Seahawks. Then they traded for two defensive stars, cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end Myles Garrett.
Ruggs, the Raiders' 2020 first-round pick, is awaiting a decision within the next week that could result in his release in two months.
Donald hasn't played since 2023, but could the trade for Myles Garrett coax him back? His former teammates have their fingers crossed.
Calais Campbell rejoined the Baltimore Ravens this offseason for his 19th NFL season. The six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro expects it to be his last. But he's not certain.
Aiyuk posted another video on Instagram in an apparent attempt to pressure the 49ers to release him.
On the latest episode of Yahoo Sports' "Football 301," host Nate Tice and guest Diante Lee of The Ringer set out to answer an offseason debate: which defenders are set to define the 2026 NFL season? Tice and Lee drafted their top picks for a one-year, all-defensive draft, ranking their selections by a blend of advanced stats, positional value and the all-important "culture-setter" factor.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In a recent meeting of the New York Giants' offense, coordinator Matt Nagy posed a quiz of sorts. Nagy was installing a play for a group of Giants players learning a system. He asked quarterback Jaxson Dart to rattle off a full call without looking at the board.
Whereas Kyler Murray won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, J.J. McCarthy's rookie season was wiped out by the torn right meniscus he suffered in the preseason after the Minnesota Vikings drafted him 10th overall in 2024. Murray is a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback who was the face of a franchise for the better part of seven years.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season.
The Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow have agreed to restructure his contract to create salary cap space, ESPN and NFL Network report. The move creates $10 million in cap space, according to the reports.
During the 2025 NFL season, no player sold more merchandise than Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The star quarterback topped the NFLPA's list of year-end top-50 player sales, the union announced Tuesday.
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson was reportedly arrested for felony domestic violence on Monday night, per NBC4 Los Angeles and the LAPD. The news affiliate's report said that police arrived at Jackson's home around 11 p.
One of the Cleveland Browns' best players in recent memory is calling it a career. All-Pro offensive lineman Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after a 12-year career.
The British rider will be racing at the upcoming Czech and Dutch GPs as Zarco continues his injury recovery.
The Aragon Grand Prix is confirmed to take place in 2027 before the venue becomes a reserve circuit from 2028 to 2031.
The #49 undergoes a small procedure to fix the finger he injured in Barcelona.
8/22 Grands Prix, 72 points split the reigning World Champion up to Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi - the numbers, stats, rivals and Ducati management say it’s all to play for.
Milestone moments, opening lap drama and an epic duel: dive into the hottest topics from our trip to Hungary!.
The #89 will serve two long lap penalties in Brno after the multiple rider incident in Hungary.
It's 100 GP victories for the #93 as the champion and Acosta go head-to-head in a dramatic Balaton battle that sees Martin, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio, Fernandez, and Aldeguer crash at Turn 1.
Unbeaten in Hungary, the reigning World Champion lays down the gauntlet on Saturday.
The stage is set for a showdown as the #93 gets back on top, denying Friday pacesetter Acosta as Aldeguer completes the front row.
Less than a second covers the top ten after a tight opening day in Hungary.
Tilly Lucas-Rodd says they didn't feel like they'd be valued at the Hawks going forward, prompting a switch to the Giants last off season.
Zarlie Goldsworthy says coach Cam Bernasconi has the trust and belief of the players during the club's development phase.
Nina Morrison and Becky Webster were Geelong's first and third ever AFLW draft picks, and the duo will lead the club as co-captains in 2026.
Inspiration from an unlikely source helped Chloe Molloy make the decision to focus on her own comeback from injury rather than leading the Swans for another year.
From where she grew up to the reason she carpools to training, there's plenty you might not know about Bulldogs forward Heidi Woodley.
The country's best girls fought out an attacking and tightly-fought contest.
Geelong has found its captaincy replacements for the retired Meg McDonald.
Former Collingwood captain Bri Davey admits she had doubts whether her body could stand up to the rigours of AFLW again.
Richmond will have co-captains in 2026 as part of a new-look leadership group.
The Marsh AFL National Academy Girls will represent Australia when they take on a national All Stars team at Dingley’s Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday.
The Rockets and Timberwolves' new looks are both heavily inspired the uniforms they wore in the early '90s but also included details from other eras. The post Sharing Our Reactions To The Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves’ New Logos, Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
In the run-up to the United States’ semiquincentennial this summer, San Antonio FC has decided to wear their American pride on their sleeves with a new third jersey.
The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the Carolina League, will play two games next week as the Augusta Soul, a tribute to their hometown’s musical heritage.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen topped the NFLPA’s annual Top-50 list in Player Sales list, a year after he finished sixth. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley previously held the top spot. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished second while Barkley was third.
Advertisements featuring Serena Williams for GLP-1 medications provided by online pharmacy Ro will air on the Tennis Channel during her return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships in London this week, a network spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports.
The Springfield Cardinals, one of a dwindling number of Minor League Baseball teams still named for their parent club, will temporarily take on a new identity for select home games this season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled new logos and uniforms on Sunday evening, a little more than one week after all three designs were accidentally leaked on the team website.
SAN ANTONIO — One of the Knicks’ biggest postseason contributors came into the season on a non-guaranteed contract. Through the first two games of the NBA Finals, Landry Shamet has scored 13 points off the bench in each game, hitting key 3s for the Knicks during their second-half rallies.
The Indiana Fever have been the subject of heightened media scrutiny throughout the last week. Ahead of their Saturday night game, a 83–75 loss against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, it was the main thing reporters wanted to address.
The Minor League Baseball franchise that has been the Denver Bears, Denver Zephyrs, New Orleans Zephyrs, New Orleans Baby Cakes, and Wichita Wind Surge will have another permanent name in 2027. The team, a Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in the Texas League, is promoting an alternate identity they The post Wichita Wind Surge adopt alternate Turbo Tubs brand as permanent identity appeared first on SportsLogos.
The past era of the Australian Boomers has arguably been its most successful, highlighted by the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But the country’s men’s national team is heading into a new phase under Head Coach Adam Caporn.
One of Australia’s brightest young talents, Luke Paul, has signed with the Cairns Taipans for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
The game's latest Next Star has found a home, with Western Australia sensation Luke Paul joining Cairns ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
He helped the Tasmania JackJumpers create history by claiming the club’s maiden championship during the Hungry Jack’s NBL24 Season, and now Jordon Crawford has kept the door open on a potential reunion with his old club.
Before he was guiding the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA Finals as Associate Head Coach, Chris Jent enjoyed a successful stint in the Hungry Jack’s NBL. During the 1995 season, Jent suited up for the North Melbourne Giants and helped them finish the regular season in third with an 18-8 record.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season looms as a massive one for the Adelaide 36ers, and a big part of that is the new Head Coach, Trevor Gleeson.
Fresh off winning the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 championship with the Sydney Kings, Bul Kuol recently decided his future lay with the Adelaide 36ers.
NBL Next Star Karim Lopez has reportedly received an invitation to the 2026 NBA Draft Green Room. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, the New Zealand Breakers prospect is one of 14 draft-eligible players to receive an invitation as part of the NBA’s first wave of green room invites.
The turnover from the Sydney Kings’ NBL26 championship side has continued, with another key piece being confirmed to depart.
The New Zealand Tall Blacks on Wednesday announced their squad for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the Philippines and Guam.
A Dylan Larkin trade may need to involve a third team if, say, the Wild don't internally have the assets that the Red Wings are looking for.
The third phase of the PWHL’s multi-step expansion process officially began on Wednesday afternoon.
The Oilers are interested in hiring Mike Babcock, who resigned as coach of the Blue Jackets in 2023.
Last week, the Stars announced their intention to move to Plano, Texas, nearly 30 minutes north of their current home in Dallas.
Last week, the Stars announced their intention to move to Plano, Texas, nearly 30 minutes north of their current home in Dallas.
Ott was an assistant for the Blues for nine seasons before taking over as coach of AHL Springfield in January.
Mitch Marner isn't the first player to join a new team and immediately go on a postseason tear.
From the owner to management to the Oilers' top players, it appears everyone is behind the plan to name Babcock as head coach.
Through four games in the Stanley Cup Final, Eichel hasn’t delivered the offensive output Vegas needs from a player of his caliber.
This Carolina-Vegas series truly has a "last shot wins" feel, a level of drama and unpredictability that the Cup Final rarely reaches.
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If the Hurricanes go on to win the Stanley Cup, the captain's stomach-sliding Game 4 winner will become an immortal image for the franchise.
When players make a name for themselves in the postseason, it can boost their next contract in free agency. A poor showing can drop it, too.
Larkin's trade request puts the Red Wings GM in a tough spot, but he knows from experience how to handle this situation.
Brandon Bussi was solid in Game 4, but the Hurricanes aren’t built to have their goaltending save them. They just need it not to sink them.
The 2026 class is defined by strong defensemen but a slightly underwhelming group of top forwards.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Jordan Staal, who found the net twice, became the first captain in NHL history to score in his first four games of the Stanley Cup Final.
The NHLPA has informed the Oilers that it will want a full investigation into what happened in Columbus with Babcock.
Bussi will make his first career Stanley Cup playoff start, with Pyotr Kochetkov backing up.
There are growing fears for the immediate future of LIV golf after chief executive Scott O’Neil failed to guarantee the final four tournaments of the season would go ahead as planned.
Golf Australia have announced a historic move with the men’s Australian Open to partner with the PGA Tour for the first time.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.