Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Ella Roberts claimed the Eagles' club champion award for the third straight year.
Les Kiss has rolled the dice by naming dominant backrower Rob Valetini on the reserves bench for the game at Twickenham on Monday morning.
Northamptonshire all-rounder Louis Kimber signs a contract extension that will keep him with the county until the end of the 2028 season.
Canada’s women’s hockey team took the ice Friday at women's worlds in generic jerseys that did not feature its signature maple leaf.
Ireland name two uncapped players in a 14-strong squad for the Emerging Nations Trophy T20 tournament, with Lara Maritz included after last playing for her country in 2021.
The LA Clippers have lost seven games in a row to open the season 1-7. The struggles to find any traction have some already looking towards how the Clippers might handle trade season. Many front office personnel around the NBA view LA as being a likely seller ahead of the trade deadline.
Fin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside flanker for the first time since the summer of 2025. Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July with George Furbank also coming in at fullback, Maro Itoje returning to captain the side and Fin Baxter getting the nod at loosehead prop.
Fly-half Fin Smith recovers from a calf injury and will start for England in their opening Test of the autumn against Australia on Sunday.
Draymond Green says Golden State is moving forward and not waiting on Porziņģis to return.
La Liga's champions did not strengthen in defence this summer, choosing to upgrade in attack instead. Now, moves are being made again.
As Elliot Anderson returns to Nottingham Forest after his £116m move to Manchester City, has he lived up to the price tag?.
England manager Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer "misses too many chances to impress" after not selecting the Chelsea forward for November's Nations League fixtures.
Alberto Nunez Feijoo, leader of the conservative Partido Popular, said Spain hosting the final would be an "undisputable" decision.
Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic is at the centre of a police investigation after being spotted carrying a bow and arrows at a Northumberland beauty spot.
Our panel breaks down the players to watch, the dark horses, the state of the league and the top candidates to reach the championship game in DC. Compelling storylines that kept the league interesting during a crowded sports summer.
Oliver Glasner’s side are yet to score at City Ground this season but troubles in front of goal precede his arrival.
The Democrats' success has increased the appetite to shed light on an organization that is often accused of operating in the shadows.
Can anyone stop Gotham from retaining their Championship?.
Newcastle’s Amar Dedic is unlikely to face a club sanction after being spotted holding a bow and arrow in the Northumberland countryside and sparking a major police pursuit involving an armed response unit.
Afghanistan Refugee Women's cricket team players express disappointment foreign players have signed up for the country's franchise league.
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South African allrounder signs for fourth consecutive summer at Taunton.
South African all-rounder Migael Pretorius agrees a new deal with Somerset for the 2027 season.
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The APL has already held its player draft even though the league hasn't been given an official approval by the ICC.
An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.
Sydney Sixers' Ellyse Perry and Sarah Coyte have combined to keep their side's unbeaten start to WBBL|12 alive.
The PCB will receive a lump sum payment from the T10 league in return.
Club to begin rebuild at top after relegation in the Championship.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has explained his decision to rush a fan and threaten to punch them immediately after his brutal KO win against Paul Gallen, suggesting the punter threw a projectile at him and was also making an ape gesture.
For Paul Gallen, it was one fight too many.
Australia will play defending champions England while France takes on Ireland in next Tuesday’s semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after the third round of pool games were completed.
Josh Addo-Carr is set to be cleared by the Eels board after a false positive roadside drug test.
The NRL may consider stepping in after the CEO of the club’s controversy-plagued owners, the Holman Barnes Group, was abruptly stood down this week.
After police confirmed there would be no action against him, the premiership-winning winger is poised to resume his NRL career with the blue and golds.
On the eve of the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, we take a look back at the magical moment when renowned big-game player Stephen Crichton sent Samoa into the final of the 2022 tournament.
After missing the chance to pitch to Nathan Cleary and Zane Harrison, the Chiefs are turning their attention to premiership-winning Roosters halfback Sam Walker.
The two front-row enforcers tangled when South Sydney and the Roosters met in round 27. On Sunday, they go head to head in the World Cup semi-final.
The Penrith superstar will have a third surgery in the next fortnight – and when Penrith officials expect him to be back.
Australian forward Kai O'Donnell returns to Leigh Leopards after a spell in the NRL with North Queensland Cowboys.
England captain Lewis King says his side relish "high-pressure games" after they beat Ireland to secure top spot in Pool A en route to the semi-finals of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
It is 12 months since the Tonga forward was hospitalised after a series of head knocks and forced to sit out the 2026 season. But that hasn’t stopped him from playing a role in his country’s World Cup campaign.
Bradman Best reveals he felt a “bit disrespected” by Peter O’Sullivan, leading to his surprise public dig in the media at the Knights’ former recruitment manager.
A miffed Ricky Stuart says he finds the Hudson Young contract saga “difficult” believing the star back rower’s decision on his future is being “absolutely” driven by money.
They may be World Cup rivals but Scotland's Olivia Fulton and Ireland's Melanie Griffith share a common goal to get more women involved in Wheelchair Rugby League.
Natural footy players with a natural connection - that's what the Maroons quartet of Tom Dearden, Reece Walsh, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant bring to the table for the Kangaroos.
It was hailed as the “greatest” moment in Tongan sporting history.
England forward Owen Trout served a one-month ban after testing positive for cannabis.
Four years ago, Tara Jones played in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final for England. This Saturday, she will be refereeing one.
Ollie Chessum says that he relishes being an on-pitch leader after being tipped as a long-term successor to England skipper Maro Itoje.
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirms the WRU has officially asked to join an Anglo-Welsh league, although no talks have taken place.
Major League Rugby will play with just five teams in 2027 but has signed a letter of intent with the Buffalo Thunderbolts regarding a bid for entry in 2028 and is in discussions with 17 groups regarding future expansion. MLR was formed in 2018, and by 2022 the competition supported 13 teams.
Less than a year away from a potential 2027 World Cup quarter-final meeting, Ireland's hosting of Argentina represents an important staging post on the journey to Australia next autumn.
Jack Dempsey on his guilt over leaving Glasgow, coming up against Dave Rennie and Scotland's hopes of finally overcoming New Zealand.
You never know whether you will get a compliment, a cutting observation, verbal grenade or all three from mischievous Eddie Jones.
The impressive new Wallabies second-rower had the opportunity – and the right passport – to play rugby in England. But he only had eyes on playing for Australia.
A future Wallabies hopeful has endured more than most by his age. Those setbacks have steeled him to challenge one of Australian rugby’s brightest stars.
Ireland captain Dan Sheehan says he has "full confidence" in his team-mates as he dismissed talk of a decline in Irish rugby as "nonsense".
The championship leader kickstarts his weekend in fine fashion while it’s a promising start at Lusail for his closest title rival.
A match-point weekend and the chance to set new records as Round 20 gets set to bring a Qatar cracker.
The Honda HRC WorldSBK star will line up alongside Marini in Lusail while the 2020 World Champion continues his recovery at home.
A venue that has seen careers begin, stories written and last-lap deciders, 2026 promises to deliver the next chapter.
The classic night GP could well culminate in a coronation as Round 20 gets into gear.
Make sure you know all the must-know times ahead of a potential title-deciding weekend in Qatar!.
Fermin Aldeguer is set to return to the grid this weekend, while Iker Lecuona continues his stint with BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP.
The BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rider has confirmed that he has undergone successful surgery in Madrid.
Dive into some of the biggest takeaways from an important and historic visit to Malaysia!.
The full statements published on Sunday of the Malaysian GP.
Oscar Piastri joined other members of the paddock in remembering Williams’ first World Champion, Alan Jones.
Six full-time drivers will make way for junior, test and reserve drivers during FP1 at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, whilst another rookie makes his debut.
Alan Permane has signed a long-term contract extension that will see him remain Team Principal and Co-CEO Sporting of Racing Bulls through to the end of 2031.
Red Bull extend Alan Permane's contract as boss of their second team until the end of 2031.
F1.com's Mike Seymour rounds up all the big talking points ahead of the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
McLaren will introduce new upgrades for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, with Lando Norris stating he wants "to believe that we can still make improvements" to this year's car.
Kimi Antonelli admits that "the support has been incredible" since he became Formula 1's youngest World Champion, and has revealed his favourite messages ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Nearly a week on from the Mexico City Grand Prix, George Russell has dissected his immediate reaction to Kimi Antonelli being crowned champion.
Max Verstappen has reflected on how Red Bull’s turnaround has helped him improve to P2 in the Drivers’ Championship.
Lewis Hamilton admits that face-to-face talks between himself and Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc need to take place at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend after their on-track battle in Mexico.
New world champion Kimi Antonelli says he is treating the final races of the season as the beginnings of his campaign to retain the title next year.
Lewis Hamilton has refused to back down over his criticism of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after a flashpoint between the pair at last weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix.
Liam Lawson has explained how he’s doing everything he can at Racing Bulls in order to retain his seat on the F1 grid.
Valtteri Bottas admits that his Cadillac Formula 1 future "should be okay" amid speculation that the Finn will not be retained by the American team next season.
Rafael Camara states he will "focus on things that I can control" as the Brazilian prepares to make his Formula 1 debut with Haas at his home event in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
As Lewis Hamilton prepares for his 400th Grand Prix in Brazil, discover the incredible F1 records he holds, including his number of wins, pole positions and podium finishes.
David Tremayne takes a look at the incredible life of 1980 World Champion Alan Jones, who has passed away at the age of 80.
Formula 1 heads to Brazil this weekend, with Lewis Hamilton becoming only the second driver in history to reach 400 Grand Prix starts.
Mercedes' George Russell speaks about his season after team-mate Kimi Antonelli won the championship.
We've assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at Interlagos.
November is when the playoff picture starts coming into focus, and some teams could find themselves at a crossroads this Sunday.
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Warner leads the NFL in forced fumbles since 2023 and has already matched a career high in 2026. His right hand might never look the same.
Sanders has played only five snaps since the second week of preseason, but will be relied on him to help an inconsistent offense.
"Why would you cheat yourself out of the opportunity for really cool things to happen?" Harbaugh said.
Anyone who has watched the Ravens' past four games knows they need far more than steadier quarterback play to get back into the mix.
For an NFL player, eating the right foods at the right times can mean improved play, longer careers and quicker recovery from injuries.
From the Cowboys' disappointing defense to the Chargers' disappointing offense, our writers analyze a few of the NFL's biggest surprises.
Tirico will call his 300th NFL game Sunday night. He reflected on what that means, and his colleagues explained what sets him apart.
The Baltimore Ravens were getting blown out by the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose defense was slowly suffocating an offense led by a third-string, undrafted rookie quarterback. And then things got worse.
Lawrence threw for 242 yards and a TD and the Jaguars improved to 6-2 with a 33-10 win Thursday. Baltimore lost its fourth straight.
As Tuesday's NFL trade deadline draws closer, front offices at all 32 teams are asking themselves: How much do we value our coming draft picks?And how does that value compare to our assessment of this year's trade candidates?The question circulates every year.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's attempt at an NFL comeback is underway — though it's not entirely clear if or when he’ll be able to pull it off.More than two years after his last NFL snap, Aiyuk is pushing to make his way back, starting by hiring agent Drew Rosenhaus this week.
Ex-NFL player Colin Allred returned to the U.S. House, while former broadcaster Michele Tafoya lost a Senate race in Minnesota.
It was sad watching the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. The Ravens were a Super Bowl contender not long ago. Many thought they could bounce back from a bad year and be a top team again this season.
Rice will make $1.635 million in base salary with a $430,949 signing bonus this season, according to Over the Cap.
The offensive coordinator hopes to have a better view from the box to make adjustments.
The Seattle Seahawks would not have won a Super Bowl without some smart in-season trades for veterans on both sides of the ball.The 2025 Seahawks are represented well on the list of best in-season trades since 2020. The trade deadline is Tuesday, and there has already been a lot of action.
The Baltimore Ravens will officially be without their top two quarterbacks for the near future: The team announced Thursday that it has placed both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve.
"Everybody wants clarity," Taylor said with less than a week to go before the trade deadline. "No one wants uncertainty.".
What would the Hockey Hall of Fame look like if it decided to copy the Baseball Hall of Fame and assign each player to a specific team?.
Thinking the Lightning mishandled the situation with Kucherov misses key context of an uncertain new landscape for league-wide negotiations.
Three years after his retirement, the standout center is still making an impact on key parts of the only franchise for which he ever played.
San Jose entered the season with playoff expectations but has lost five of its last six games.
The 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship begins Friday in Denmark. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament.
Faber will join the Wild on their three-game road trip next week, but coach John Hynes said his return date is a “moving target.”.
A team now will be able to choose a penalty shot instead of a power play in overtime.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Plus: Toronto’s improved slot pass defense on the PK and Edmonton's drastic switch to dump-and-chase hockey.
A deeper look below the gaudy scoring totals to open the year shows what a force Kaprizov has been so far.
Four years after nearly quitting hockey, DiPietro is the Bruins' backup goalie. His father Vic played an instrumental role in the journey.
In addition to the online sellout, the Ducks said they also sold more than 2,000 of the jerseys at their team store in the first 24 hours.
The biggest bombshell of the season came last week when the longtime Lightning star and pending UFA asked for a trade.
Due to COVID-19, five skaters realized their NHL dreams in empty arenas. Their experience is unlike any rookie's in league history.
“Motivation isn't just about how much you want something,” a professor wrote. “It's also about whether you believe you have other options.”.
Are the Blackhawks' woes just a slump or something worse? The team will have to decide.
The jerseys for the World Championship will feature a no-frills design limited to their country names across the front.
Car manufacturer Škoda and workwear brand Strauss have expressed opposition to Russian involvement at next year's World Championship.
Hellebuyck offered insight into his decision to request a trade out of Winnipeg, calling it an "extremely difficult" one.
Zegras received a 10-minute misconduct after banging his stick on the ice in response to an unfortunate play.
England face Croatia and Spain in Nations League matches later this month.
JJ Gabriel is on the cusp of moving to Real Madrid and working under Jose Mourinho.
None of the 20 Premier League teams have made a change yet, but pressure is mounting at several clubs – at a historically decisive moment.
Despite having more shots than any other team, United are struggling in front of goal. It doesn't make pretty reading in defence either.
Who do our writers back this week? Are they, the algorithm, a child or the subscribers top of the leaderboard? Here is The Athletic's guide.
The Athletic assesses the situation at St James' Park, where there is a growing sense of disillusionment with the club's direction of travel.
Many young goalkeepers would have wilted after an error like Penders' against Tottenham. But the Belgian is built differently.
By mid-September, Nyoni had already played more minutes in three games this season than he had for Slot across the first five months of 2026.
The victory is Lincoln Red Imps' first in the Conference League this season.
Oliver Glasner insists his Nottingham Forest side cannot survive on "flower power" as he tries to strike a balance between trust and respect at the club.
As Son Heung-min’s last-minute strike kissed the post and bounced agonizingly away in LAFC’s 1–1 draw with New York City FC on October 17, the assembled crowd at Citi Field let out a collective groan.
Our sources have confirmed the league will end the City Edition program after 10 seasons, with the last two featuring recycled or recolored designs. The post Report: NBA, Nike To Replace City Edition Uniforms With New “Crafted” Alternate Designs appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Lionel Messi might be in his fourth season in Major League Soccer, but if jersey sales are any indication, his shine still hasn’t worn off with North American fans.
The WTA is taking the blame for a hot-mic incident involving Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals. Pegula, the world No. 5 and one of the most active members of the tour’s player council, was heard during a livestream of her practice Wednesday talking to her coach, Mark Knowles, about World No.
The San Jose Giants, Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in the California League, unveiled an alternate identity that uses one of cryptozoology’s sparkliest creatures as a metaphor for the technology industry.
The Ravens are swiveling this week from their $260 million, two-time MVP quarterback to a undrafted rookie with a league-minimum salary who’s about to make his first NFL start.
A decisive vote in Plano, Texas, will force the NHL’s Stars and city officials to restructure how part of a planned $3 billion arena and mixed-use development is financed.
Three writers, thirty-two new uniforms, no shortage of opinions. The SportsLogos.Net team picks the best and worst of the NHL's Hometown Remix collection, from Mighty Ducks nostalgia to a "muddy mess" in Vancouver.
The long-running Bears stadium saga is likely entering its highly anticipated endgame over the next several weeks as critical moves are being made in both Illinois and Indiana.
Thirty-two teams, thirty-two new uniforms. Our team-by-team breakdown of the NHL's new Hometown Remix collection, from brown Bruins to pink Panthers, with photos of every last detail. The post All 32 NHL Hometown Remix Uniforms Revealed, Team-By-Team Breakdown appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
For Luka Dončić, trust sometimes looks like trash talk with a Lakers assistant coach who gives it right back.
More than half a century after his last game, Chamberlain's name still dominates the record books.
In honor of her late father, Katy Winge gave out free Nuggets tickets so "another father and daughter can make memories watching basketball".
"It just shows a masterful mental athlete,” a longtime mental performance coach said about Steph Curry's positive approach to the game.
Forward Robbie Avila was granted an injunction to return to Saint Louis for a fifth season of college basketball. A judge also ruled that Saint Louis can have a 16th roster spot for Avila. Avila played with the Lakers during Summer League but never signed a professional contract.
The 2026 WNBA playoffs averaged 1.49 million viewers across NBCUniversal, USA Sports, ESPN/ABC and Prime Video.
Regular season games from the opening two weeks of the NBA are averaging 2.92 million viewers across NBCUniversal, ESPN, and Amazon Prime. That number is up 25% from last year and also represents the highest viewership on record at this point in the season.
Brunson made a brief appearance in Thursday's episode as Detective Jay Madison.
We’re only three weeks into the new NBA season (or roughly 10 per cent). Let’s make some unnecessarily early takeaways from what we’ve seen so far.
Memphis Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart shows Andscape senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears around his farm in Temecula, California, for “The Sanctuary.” Stewart grows mangoes, papayas and passion fruit, helps with the work and spends time on the land with his wife and son.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a new announcer for their G League affiliate. Fans might recognize his last name.Will Iger, the son of incoming Lakers co-owner Bob Iger, will take over play-by-play duties for the Coachella Valley Lakers, the team announced Thursday.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was assessed a postgame flagrant foul 1 for kicking Cade Cunningham in the first quarter of Wednesday's 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons, the league announced on Thursday.The play in question occurred at the 5:32 mark of the first quarter.
Bronny James made the Los Angeles Lakers' 2026-27 opening night roster, securing a spot while his draft classmate, first-round pick Dalton Knecht, was waived.
Bronny James has been assigned by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Coachella Valley Lakers of the G League. James has averaged just 2.4 minutes across five of the Lakers' opening seven games of the season. The Lakers also assigned Cameron Carr to the G League.
Josh Giddey has struggled to find his best form for the Chicago Bulls at the start of a new NBA season, while Matisse Thybulle has impressed on both ends of the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The ad, which had already been removed from social media Thursday afternoon, featured a player wearing a jersey with No. 23 and "Bron.".
Attorneys for Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James sent a cease and desist letter to an AI sports-betting app that used a popular nickname for James and released an ad featuring his likeness, according to Front Office Sports. Bron AI, a sports-gambling app, put out the ad Wednesday.
Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes opens the college basketball season atop ESPN's early 2027 NBA draft big board. NBA teams view the class as less talented than recent vintages, and there is no consensus No. 1 pick.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will waive Riley Minix from his Two-Way Contract to sign Norchad Omier. Minix averaged 18.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in the G League last season. Minix appeared in one game this season with the Cavaliers.
We're only a little over two weeks into the NBA regular season. It may seem a bit early to check in on this year's collection of rookies, but if we are being honest … this group of talent is that good.To me, the early part of the season is all about curiosity.
Before MLB's last lockout, 21 of our top 30 free agents signed. There's reason to think that could happen again.
It’s a ballot of four former managers, three team-building executives and one owner. Each has a legitimate case. Here's what we're watching.
While there is mutual interest in a reunion with the Padres, France also plans to explore other possibilities.
With MLB labor unrest brewing, a number of agents are incensed by the way commissioner Rob Manfred is guiding the negotiating process.
Tarik Skubal was the biggest and best player dealt at the deadline back in August. Over two months later, that's not necessarily the case.
Testifying for the defense, former Guardians catcher Bo Naylor called low-and-away offerings "a pretty good pitch to have as a weapon.".
The finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger awards are out, with many of the league's stars in the running to earn the batting honors this offseason.The award is voted on by MLB managers and coaches, who vote for the best hitters across the league by position (though not on their own teams).
The Toronto Blue Jays released a statement Thursday distancing the club from a pair of anti-Islam Instagram posts from outfielder Anthony Santander.
Santander’s Instagram story, which referenced Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, was removed Thursday morning.
Introduced in 1980, the Silver Slugger honors the best offensive player at each position, as well as the best teams.
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Consider this your landing page for the 2026-27 MLB offseason.
Prosecutors called the pitchers "cheaters" who told bettors "exactly what was going to happen.".
What used to be something of a novelty has become an annual undertaking.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe Major League Baseball offseason is officially underway.
One of the greatest MLB players of the previous era will interview for another open managerial job. St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols will reportedly meet with the Houston Astros to discuss the team's managerial vacancy, according to The Athletic.
Atlanta’s third-quarter revenue in 2026 was a record, up 4 percent from the year prior. But going forward, the lockout makes things murky.
Last month, the league announced the popular MLB Network studio show would be ending. After review, the league flipped that decision.
The Athletics are building a new-look front office after recently hiring Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations.
Former AFL premiership players Steven May and Dion Prestia are being sued over an alleged fight outside a Sorrento hotel.
Tom Papley’s roadside drug test failure – the outcome of which is yet to be verified by a secondary sample – can be a positive for the Swans, so to speak, if it forces them to confront the root causes of the Pullman fiasco.
Geelong’s Rachel Kearns executed the Gaelic football trick last week, but the league said a free kick should’ve been paid against her. Following an wave of interest on social media, the AFLW is now considering tweaking its rules.
The former players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation in Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped a year-and-a-half later.
“Why should we take you with our first pick?”.
The Dogs had eight wins out of 12 games to see them finish seventh on the ladder and back playing finals since 2022. .
Sydney Swans women's coach Colin O'Riordan discusses the impact of Tom Papley's situation on the team heading into the semi finals.
Khaled El Souki will become the next Muslim to play in the AFL, following in the footsteps of Bachar Houli, Adem Yze and Adam Saad.
Forget Wharfie Time. Australian Rules football has a long history of gimmicks that haven't always turned out well, and they have involved everything from a hovercraft to a Batmobile and even an elephant.
The AFL is pleased to confirm five umpires have been elevated to the AFL Umpires List ahead of the 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
The teams are in for Sunday's elimination finals.
Adelaide has made four delistings just a week after missing AFLW finals for the first time since 2020.
St Kilda has reacted to a disappointing season, delisting Darcy Guttridge and Rene Caris.
Sydney's AFLW coach says all arms of the organisation are united ahead of review.
Erone Fitzpatrick on the resilience she built through two ACL injuries and a world away from home.
From premierships to Brownlow Medals, the 'Superdraft' delivered in a big way.
The midfielder found out about his switch from Hawthorn to the Western Bulldogs in wild fashion.
Superdraft reveals just how desperate Hawthorn was to get Fremantle's No.1 pick in 2001.
Gold Coast rose from last on the ladder to fifth in 2026, and Ava Usher's infectious energy is a big reason why.
The Tasmanian government has paid about $2 million to not build a thermal power plant at Macquarie Point, the site of the planned Hobart stadium.
The teams are in for the qualifying finals on Saturday, plus Sunday's squads for the elimination finals.
Essendon has made its first list changes following a 2-10 campaign.
Grudge matches and history beckons for several teams. Our finals guide is here.
The 2026 All-Australian squad has been announced.
Coach Rhyce Shaw said the club learnt a lot from its bottom-of-the-table finish in 2025.
Jasmine Garner has taken out the coaches' award as the best player of 2026.
Carlton has announced a big boost for Saturday's qualifying final against North Melbourne.
Georgie Prespakis has rocketed into the league's elite, and those closest to her explain how.
Round 12 Rising Star Georja Davies' childhood was the perfect training ground for a future football gun.
Each team's most influential player ahead of the AFLW finals series.
Five years, more than $US5 billion (A$7bn) spent and plenty of controversy along the way.
As the LIV Golf door finally slams shut in New Jersey bankruptcy court on Friday, another will open the same day in Spain.
Rory McIlroy admits the vision “doesn’t look very good” but says there was no ill intent after he was handed a costly two-stroke penalty for a rules violation during the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to relaunch after losing its original Saudi backers has been scrapped.
The Shark has got his wish.
LIV Golf is all but dead in the water after the private capital firm that became the rebel league’s new bankrollers walked away from a $300m (A$430m) funding lifeline.
John Rahm has lifted the lid on the reasons he “wasn’t willing” to remain with LIV Golf, while expressing hope he would be able to secure a return to the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour of Australasia may be in hibernation for a fortnight — but there was no shortage of golf action, and news, last week.
A deadline, by definition, is hard and fast … unless you’re trying to stop a multi-billion dollar disruptor golf league from going down the drain, it seems.
As debate raged over Australia’s Test make-up in South Africa this week, another national selection has caused a stir — this time, on the golf course.
Sam Mennenga had a chance to steal it for the New Zealand Breakers on the buzzer but the Tasmania JackJumpers had a degree of control all evening and eventually secured the 79-77 win in Launceston to return to NBL top spot.
Cole Anthony’s run-ins with officials have become one of the biggest talking points of the season, but Melbourne United coach Jacob Chance is keen for the chapter to close.
Two NBL legends have weighed in on what appears to be incessant complaining by coaches and players this season. The latest incident occurred during Illawarra’s big win over Cairns on Thursday night when Taipans’ coach Adam Forde picked up an early technical.
Tipped by many as genuine championship contenders, the Adelaide 36ers have instead stumbled to five wins from their opening 11 games, and the pressure is mounting.
Melbourne United will chase a fourth straight win on Saturday night when they host the resurgent Brisbane Bullets at John Cain Arena. It’s a clash between two of the League’s hottest teams, and a reunion between a star and his former coach.
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When the Illawarra Hawks signed Makur Maker, they knew he would help. What they might not have expected was that he would become the man leading their season's resurrection.
Boomers stars Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey continue to have contrasting fortunes in the NBA. Daniels dominated the glass on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT) in Washington and finished level with Atlanta centre Onyeka Okongwu for the most rebounds in the game with 16, six more than All-Star Wizards big Anthony Davis.
After both teams produced a scintillating first half made up of 123 points and 19 three-pointers, the Illawarra Hawks kept that going better to claim back-to-back wins for the first time in NBL27, beating the Cairns Taipans 107-95. The Hawks arrived at the Cairns Convention Centre fresh off a strong win in Perth with the Taipans trying to hit back from a loss in Melbourne having previously won five of their last six.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have received a boost on the eve of their Round 8 clash with the New Zealand Breakers at Launceston’s Silverdome. The club announced on Thursday that guard Ben Ayre will make his season debut against the Breakers, after recovering from a hip flexor injury.
The WTA and Mercedes-Benz brought together guests from tennis, music and entertainment in Beverly Hills to unveil the custom Mercedes-AMG SL 55 that will go to the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals singles champion.
Alexandra Eala overcame a spirited challenge from Czech teenager Tereza Valentova to reach the Hong Kong Open quarterfinals. The second seed survived a tense second-set tiebreak to seal victory in straight sets.
World-class competition meets fashion, art and entertainment as WTA Finals unveils exclusive collaborations, interactive experiences and special programming.
Zheng Qinwen was a long way from Mirra Andreeva’s backhand down the line, and she still managed to win the point, on her way to the biggest title of her career.
Ahead of the year-end WTA Finals at Indian Wells, we break down the key matchups, head-to-heads and historical context of the elite eight-player field.
Get to know the eight doubles teams who have qualified for the 2026 WTA Finals Indian Wells.
Aryna Sabalenka won three more WTA titles, including a sweep of the Sunshine Double in Indian Wells and Miami, and returns to the WTA Finals for the sixth time.
Wild card Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 17, reached her first WTA quarterfinal with a straight-sets defeat of Weronika Falkowska at the Chennai Open, becoming the first Indian player to reach the last eight of a WTA event since Sania Mirza at Pattaya 2012.
Ahead of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, Judy Murray and three WTA players joined Morgan Stanley volunteers and the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association to help local youth experience the sport firsthand.
Elena Rybakina and Linda Noskova open play Sunday in Indian Wells, followed by Coco Gauff against Jessica Pegula. See the full schedule and a closer look at the singles matchups across the first two days.
Novak Djokovic believes he “should have won” against unheralded Australian Rinky Hijikata, after a shock loss at the Paris Masters ended his bid for an ATP World Tour Finals berth.
Naomi Osaka turned heads as a presenter at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York in custom Miss Claire Sullivan.
With two titles, five finals across three surfaces and 50 wins, Jessica Pegula has earned her fifth straight trip to the WTA Finals. In Indian Wells, she’ll look to go one better than her runner-up finish in Cancun three years ago.
Second seed Alexandra Eala defeated Australian lucky loser Emerson Jones 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the second round of the Prudential Hong Kong Open. The Filipino will next face Czech teenager Tereza Valentova for a place in the quarterfinals.
Launching at the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals in Indian Wells and online at Sanrio.com, the collaboration includes T-shirts, sweatshirts and a collectible plush from Forever Collectibles, Wild Collective and HOMAGE.
Diana Shnaider won her first title of 2026 in Tokyo, and Harriet Dart came through qualifying in Guangzhou to win the first title of her career. Plus, the last WTA Finals doubles berth is secured and Aryna Sabalenka gets front-row seats.
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka lead separate singles groups, with the doubles draw also confirmed ahead of the season-ending championships, which begin Sunday in Indian Wells.
Coco Gauff went all-out again this Halloween, dressing up as the rapper Future, a pirate, the Winter Soldier in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" and Batgirl.
A year after arriving at the Chennai Open as a qualifying wild card, 21-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar returns as India's top-ranked singles player, armed with greater confidence, a new perspective and ambitions that extend well beyond the rankings.
Tokyo champion Diana Shnaider is back up to her career high in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while runner-up Leylah Fernandez returns to the Top 20 for the first time in over four years -- making it four left-handers in the Top 20 for the first time since 2015. Elsewhere, Guangzhou champion Harriet Dart is back in the Top 100 and former US Open winner Bianca Andreescu is on a 10-match winning streak.
Just days after millions of Americans cast their votes in the midterm elections, we will soon arrive at the second-most meaningful decider in US society: Major League Soccer’s Decision Day.
The Charlotte winger talks MLS, Newcastle United and plenty more in a wide-ranging conversation with The Athletic.
The teenage star's international future is set to be cemented later this month if he makes one appearance for the U.S.
MONACO (AP) — U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been added to Monaco's squad for the Conference League, having originally been left out amid uncertainty over his future. In the squad list displayed on UEFA's website on Tuesday, Balogun's name now appears among the forwards.
The trouble with having a glass-half-full mentality is that it can obscure a legitimate invitation to be frustrated. Enter the early morning kickoff. A 9 a.
Messi's productivity for Inter Miami is nothing short of inevitable, and we shouldn't expect that to change, even as he nears 40.
On Today's show, we dive into Nashville SC's historic season as they are on the verge of setting an all time MLS points record.From there we break down the rest of the MLS Playoff picture including a playoff season without a New York team in the mix.
The playoff participants are largely set, but there'll still be much up for grabs on the final day of the regular season.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Vincent Janssen had a goal and two assists, David Da Costa added one of each and the Portland Timbers moved into a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, defender Cherrion Valerius scored the first of his career and Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.
Reports that netball's once in a generation Brisbane 2032 bid is backed by high sources within the Olympic ranks is a very positive sign, but the sport is holding off from celebrating until the official vote takes place in April.
The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.
Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
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.
SAN FRANCISCO — As confetti fell from the rafters of Chase Center on Saturday night, tears of gratitude streamed down Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s face as she celebrated winning her first WNBA championship.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Here’s the scene, if you choose to direct it: Angel Reese walks off the court at San Francisco’s Chase Center. The WNBA Finals’ winner-take-all Game 7 has just ended.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… SAN FRANCISCO — Throughout the 2026 season, there were silly arguments and bitter debates about which player is the face of the WNBA, and what each of the options means for the future of the ascendant league.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Sydney chairman Paul Lederer has condemned the treatment of Wanderers fans by authorities, saying “excessive policing” is making the club’s supporters feel like “second-class citizens”.
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.