Tim Ream, USMNT World Cup captain, announces retirement from international soccer
Ream was honored prior to the USMNT's friendly vs. Chile in his hometown of St. Louis.
Ream was honored prior to the USMNT's friendly vs. Chile in his hometown of St. Louis.
Fresh details on why Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters chose the Western Bulldogs have emerged, with Geelong’s reluctance to outline a deal with the Power reportedly playing a key role.
Australia are set to square off against South Africa in the most anticipated overseas Test series since the 2023 Ashes.
One of footy’s worst-kept secrets has been confirmed, with triple premiership Lion Lachie Neale telling Brisbane he wants to depart via free agency.
Two clubs have been forced to confront mounting injury concerns, with the New Zealand Breakers weighing up potential roster changes after a difficult start to the season, while the Tasmania JackJumpers have wasted no time bolstering their depleted squad with two Injury Replacement Players.
ATLANTA — "No Time Like October" flashed across the video boards around Truist Park, a fine little slogan that had suddenly turned ominous.
Molineux is battling a hip injury but has been named to face Bangladesh and New Zealand while Hamilton is out of the ODIs with a minor quad strain.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s basketball journey has taken him all over the world, but perhaps one of the more unique stops saw the New Zealand Breakers superstar spending part of his summer at NBA legend Tony Parker’s house in San Antonio.
Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick can benefit them at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year.
The free agent and dual Brownlow medallist told the Lions of his intentions the day after he and his premiership teammates were feted at a public fan event in Brisbane.
Baseball's biggest rivals meet in the wild-card round, providing some primetime sizzle to open the postseason.Although the Yankees finished 6.5 games ahead of the Red Sox in the AL East, the two teams played to a near-stalemate head-to-head, with New York going 7-6 in their 13 matchups.
The Phillies, once again burned by their bullpen in the postseason, now face elimination in Game 2 on Wednesday.
It was a tale of two bullpen games in Tuesday’s wild-card opener between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox.One went much better than the other as the White Sox cruised to a 6-3 win in Houston.
At the heart of Gelof’s claim is a concern that his time missed will result in future lost earnings in salary arbitration.
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly made the bold choice to insert closer Jhoan Duran in the seventh inning Tuesday in Atlanta, with his team ahead by one run in Game 1 of the NL wild-card series against the Braves.That head-turning decision was initially paying off.
The 2026 MLB wild-card series began Tuesday, with 12 teams in the race to win the 2026 World Series.
Crochet has not pitched in a major-league game since April 25, when he was placed on the injury list due to shoulder inflammation.
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Judge is not on the Yankees' playoff roster, but they are getting back Stanton, who could provide key pinch-hitting at-bats, and Grisham.
Aaron Judge is reportedly not on the New York Yankees' roster for their wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network.
From bottom to top, using a very scientific formula, here are every team to make baseball's postseason, ranked.
The Sox are back in the place where they won the World Series in 2005 to begin an unlikely postseason journey against the Astros.
Traci Statler is a mental performance coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. Before that, she was a college professor at Cal State Fullerton.
From the Dodgers to the White Sox, ranking the playoff rotations by looking at how the top three starters from each team rate.
The postseason across most sports has become a market for mediocrity.
Three fanbases feel very optimistic about their team's odds in the Fall Classic. The rest fall somewhere between cautious and hopeless.
Our MLB experts make their picks for who will make it to the World Series and who will take home the ultimate prize.
Boston's Game 1 starter might be baseball's Ted Lasso: "We’re in the entertainment business. And he’s purely entertaining.".
The rise of travel ball culture changed youth baseball, and no one exemplifies that more than Bryce Harper.
Enjoy the postseason while it’s happening, even with the lockout looming above it, Ghiroli writes.
Roosters utility Connor Watson is reportedly firming to line up in the grand final against Newcastle, however doubt has been raised by a leading neurologist.
Daly Cherry-Evans opens up on his gamble to join the Roosters and what it would mean to win another premiership 15 years after his last.
Brad O'Neill wins the 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award as Wigan's Jenna Foubister wins Woman of Steel.
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland apologises to Nathan Cleary after being banned for a hip-drop tackle that broke the latter's leg.
South Sydney have again committed to wait until next season to re-open extension talks with Latrell Mitchell but the club have pivoted on a contract call regarding Cody Walker.
The No.8 jersey once terrified Naufahu Whyte.
The 2026 NRLW season will finish with an intriguing Grand Final rematch, brimming with established superstars.
This year’s Dally M Team of the Year is one of the most hotly contested fields the NRL has ever seen.
Newcastle veteran Tyson Frizell has opened up on the pain of watching rival clubs taste premiership success as he prepares to end a 16-year wait to play in a grand final. .
This time last year, Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen was preparing for his final NRL game. Now, he opens up on retirement, walking away from a million-dollar contract – and why no one seems to believe him.
He led Newcastle to the single greatest moment in history. And ‘The Chief’ has little doubt the Knights’ “one-in-20-year player” will follow in his footsteps.
The Panthers halfback is recovering from a horror leg break. Will he be well enough to accept the medal from his hospital bed?.
Tyson Frizell waited 15 years to make a grand final while Fletcher Sharpe grew up watching Knights legends but wasn’t even alive for their last premiership. Tyson Frizell has played 305 NRL games but has found he can no longer bear to watch the end of grand finals.
The NRL has been urged to take stronger action in a bid to eradicate hip-drops from the game after Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary became the latest player to fall victim to the tackle.
A devastated Phoenix Crossland has apologised to Nathan Cleary and footy fans across the country after he copped a four-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on the Panthers champion that will cost him a spot in Newcastle’s grand final side.
After 27 rounds and three pulsating weeks of finals, it all comes down to 80 minutes at Accor Stadium this Sunday to decide the 2026 NRL champions.
Phoenix Crossland will miss the NRL grand final and three World Cup matches with the Kiwis after copping a four-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary.
The Newcastle hooker expressed his remorse for the hip drop tackle that left Nathan Cleary with a compound fracture and saw him banned for Sunday’s grand final and the start of the World Cup.
Here we go again with the Roosters and Broncos facing off in the final game of the year.
The Cowboys missed a late opportunity to score a touchdown and then gave the Ravens time to kick the winning field goal.
CBS says the 34-31 walk-off Ravens win average 24.09 million viewers and peaked at over 30 million.
Fans who waited to buy Commanders-Colts tickets in London are getting a deal.Per the Associated Press, the NFL slashed face-value prices of Sunday's game amid slow sales in an effort to fill up the roughly 62,000-seat Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
It's that time of the Cowboys' season.Dallas is a disappointing 1-2 and fresh off one of the wildest meltdowns of this or any NFL season in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. This makes Jerry Jones' weekly radio hit a must-listen.
The Cleveland Browns will play a rivalry game this week, taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Thursday Night Football.
Ahead of his team's rivalry game vs. the Cleveland Browns on Thursday in Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy thought of an ingenious way to give his team an edge.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Bill Barnwell decide whether to fold or go all-in on their strongest 2026 NFL preseason opinions.
Los Angeles, New England and Dallas are off to cool starts -- and history isn't exactly in their favor without quick turnarounds.
The game could get more TV exposure in Fox's early window and do the same for 49ers at Seahawks in the late window.
Examining the early problems with Mike McDaniel's offense, plus why the Giants added J.J. McCarthy.
Odell Beckham Jr.'s second go-round with the New York Giants has reportedly come to an end.The Giants are releasing the 33-year-old Beckham, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday.
Bettors had a good feel for the NFL in Week 3. Of the five most popular sides at BetMGM, in terms of money bet, all five won. That included the Steelers, who were the most popular bet, winning as a 3.5-point underdog against the Bengals.
Brock Purdy was not viewed as an MVP contender before the season, but is suddenly second in the odds to win the award.
"Obviously frustrating (to not have Hurts in the game) but the doctors have to do their job," Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said.
Heading into Week 4 of the NFL season, the biggest current storylines are the surprises in both some of the undefeated and winless teams.There are five undefeated teams remaining: the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and … the Las Vegas Raiders.
Is there a better way to officiate pass interference in the NFL? Here is what our NFL writers came up with.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni hated to see quarterback Jalen Hurts briefly leave Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided that undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels had earned their backup quarterback job in August, they knew the risk involved. Daniels was the first undrafted rookie in Buccaneers history to start the season as the team's primary backup quarterback.
Stewart, a potential top-five pick in the '27 draft, will sit out South Carolina's game against No. 24 Kentucky on Saturday.
Can McCarthy, a first-round pick in 2024 who struggled in Minnesota, turn things around in New York?.
Relations between Ceferin and Gianni Infantino — and the organisations they run — have become increasingly fraught over recent months.
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
The full-back is one of the best passers England has produced: Thomas Tuchel must find a place for him . It was the question nobody was asking: could Trent Alexander-Arnold do it against 10 game but limited Czechs on a mild Tuesday night in Prague? The answer was a resounding yes.
In a strange twist of fate, a draw and a loss against Brazil have shown the Socceroos are perfectly placed for a tilt at a second Asian Cup title in January.
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli hopes "we will remember this night differently later on" as his Hampden bow ends with a 3-0 defeat by Switzerland.
Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
Lamine Yamal scored two goals and set up another as Spain hammered Croatia 4-1 on Tuesday in the Nations League in their first home game since lifting the World Cup.
Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.
Anybody can lose to Spain. But when England did so at Wembley on Saturday, it served to turn up the temperature for this trip to Czechia. England have form for finding it difficult at this compact stadium.
The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.
Nick Blakey is keen to join Geelong, but a key move must happen before any potential trade. Plus the Bulldogs’ off-season could get busier amid interest in a rival midfielder.
It “may be difficult to prosecute” the four Sydney Swans players still being investigated for the Pullman Hotel incident, according to a new report.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round eight.
Round eight is Essendon's best chance for a win this season, with coach Natalie Wood adamant she's not going anywhere.
The Dockers are adamant “Wharfie Time” had nothing to do with them conceding the final four goals of the grand final. Lions players believe it inspired them to greatness. No one will ever know for sure, but the moment entered football folklore.
Tim Taranto has won his third Richmond club champion award in four years.
A veteran Giants star looks close to making a decision on his new Victorian home.
The Devils unveiled their first batch of players ahead of their AFL entry in 2028, including a homegrown prospect who they convinced to withdraw from this year’s draft.
The Devils have confirmed their first AFL player signings.
Tasmania has confirmed its first AFL players, led by the kid who would’ve likely been the No.1 pick of the 2027 Draft.
Bailey Banfield, Sam Sturt, Ollie Murphy and Ryda Luke will not be offered contracts for 2027.
Fremantle gets some badly needed good news in the wake of its AFL grand final disaster, confirming captain Alex Pearce will not need surgery.
Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce will avoid surgery and is expected to return to pre-season training after suffering an Achilles injury in Saturday's dramatic AFL Grand Final loss to Brisbane.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
Geelong premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij, who was at the centre of the club's concussion waiver scandal, has medically retired.
Any potential Geelong trade for Swan Nick Blakey would have to be ratified by the club’s board, while the Cats and Saints are once again at loggerheads over Rowan Marshall.
As coach Chris Fagan took to Riverstage on Tuesday, Lions fans who came to celebrate their grand final triumph prayed he would have news to deliver.
Cats defender Jake Kolodjashnij has been medically retired.
The price tag for the potential new expansion team could reach or exceed $12 billion, though one league source said that might be too high.
With the regular season set to tip off on Oct. 20, let's take a look at where each team in the Central Division stands. We'll break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for them to finish in the standings.
A senator hoping to catch former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a lie at a Senate hearing instead made a mistake of his own.
The NBA is expected to select a winning bidder for its Las Vegas expansion franchise in the near future, with the price for the team and a new arena expected to reach at least $12 to $13 billion, sources told ESPN. The tree groups remaining in contention are Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.
The NBA appears to be close to selecting a winning bid for the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team. The NBA is expected to select the winning bid "in the very near future," according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The new Knicks center isn't trying to be Mitchell Robinson.
CAMDEN, N.J. —The closing moments of Day 1 of 76ers training camp offered a tiny window of insight into the centripetal forces that will govern this novel group.
Coach Mike Brown was noncommittal when asked whether his team would take part in the title tradition.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.
Smith, 41, was charged Tuesday with assault causing bodily injury (family violence) in Hunt County, according to the jail portal.
Former New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers standout J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on an assault charge Monday, per jail records. TMZ was first to report Smith's arrest. Smith — whose given first name is Earl — was arrested by the Royse City Police Department on a charge of assault.
As he enters his 15th NBA season, and his first full one as a member of the Washington Wizards, Anthony Davis is eligible for a long-term contract extension. But the 10-time All-Star made it clear on Monday that he's in no rush to put pen to paper.
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.
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Six players made the All-Star Game for the first time in 2026: Deni Avdija, Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray and Norm Powell.
Ben Simmons pushed back Monday against years of criticism suggesting he lacks passion for basketball, calling the notion "bulls---" during Sacramento Kings media day.
The Warriors are talking playoffs these days instead of championships. Stephen Curry's reward for the dynasty was the choice to stay home.
The Atlanta Hawks filled out their training camp roster with a pair of signings. Atlanta signed forward Cam Corhen and guard/forward Kobe Johnson to Exhibit 10 contracts. Corhen went undrafted out of Pittsburgh at the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Sacramento Kings have signed big man Viktor Lakhin to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the NBA preseason, Lakhin is expected to join the Stockton Kings for the G League season. Lakhin played in 31 G League games last season with the Oklahoma City Blue.
The Detroit Pistons signed forward John Ukomadu to an Exhibit 10 contract. Detroit also waived guard Bryson Warren from the Exhibit 10 deal he signed last week. Ukomadu played in 50 games for the Motor City Cruise last season.
The Penguins' new 60th anniversary logo packs the 1991-92 25th anniversary layout, the Robo Penguin's wing, and Pittsburgh's steel-industry stars into one design. The post Pittsburgh Penguins Unveil 60th Anniversary Logo, Season-Long Celebration Plans appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Cooler heads could be prevailing in the Portland arena saga, as the Trail Blazers have publicly signaled their intent to stay at the Moda Center.
One of the newest entries into Major League Volleyball is ready to shake things up in their inaugural season in 2027 with their newly launched name and logo.
Major League Baseball's partnership with German workwear company Strauss enters its third year in 2026, with the ostrich logo once again appearing on both sides of every batting helmet throughout the Postseason and World Series.
The Western Hockey League‘s Prince Albert Raiders are marking Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with special jerseys for their home game on Wednesday, September 30. The jerseys were launched last week and will be worn when the Raiders host the Red Deer Rebels at the Art Hauser Centre The post WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders to Wear Orange Jerseys on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation appeared first on SportsLogos.
With their new name and crest, Atlanta’s entry in the National Women’s Soccer League is hoping to get the whole City behind them when they take the pitch in 2028. Owners AMB Sports and Entertainment — part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses and also owners of the The post We Built This City: Atlanta NWSL Franchise Unveils Name, Crest for 2028 Debut appeared first on SportsLogos.
As President Donald Trump descended upon the Presidents Cup on Sunday, the U.S. completed the largest final-round comeback in the 32-year history of the biennial team golf event to defeat the Internationals for an 11th consecutive time.
Some of the players who were fined the largest amounts by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Week 2 games seemed to modify their celebration tactics Sunday. Wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins of the Bengals and Amon-Ra St.
The anthracite uniforms feature grommets within the oversized UCLA stripes and reflective accents to match the metallic blue helmets. The post Indianapolis Colts Wear “Rivalries” Uniforms in 19-17 Win Over Houston Texans appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The gray jerseys and pants, which are paired with the first royal blue helmets in franchise history, are a nod to Buffalo's nickname and will be worn twice this season.
Chris Medland runs through the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Malaysia for Round 16 of the 2026 season.
F1 is set to return to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nine years, with the track stepping in to host the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 16th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season, the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
We look at the betting market to predict the five most likely drivers to win the rearranged race taking place in Malaysia.
Ferrari have reaffirmed their backing for their team principal, Fred Vasseur, in an effort to end speculation that Christian Horner was being considered as a potential replacement for the Frenchman.
Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola analyse McLaren's major Baku upgrade package and explain why the team emerged encouraged despite an imperfect debut.
Which races have been won by an even tighter margin than George Russell's 0.196s victory over Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan?.
The F1 Business Summit returns on 19 November at Caesars Palace, with Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, Gordon Ramsay and Russell Wilson among the speakers.
Fernando Alonso's love affair with Formula 1 will continue as the Spaniard has opted to stick around for at least another year with Aston Martin.
Fernando Alonso says 'racing is my life' as he and Lance Stroll extend their Aston Martin contracts, leaving four seats to fill on the 2027 grid.
Ferrari confirm they have faith in Team Principal Fred Vasseur after Christian Horner named the Scuderia his 'dream' destination.
Audi CEO Mattia Binotto has made no secret of his plans for Freddie Slater, stating in Azerbaijan that he wants the youngster “into an F1 seat” in the near future.
Fernando Alonso commits to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year. - and explains why to BBC Sport.
Ferrari back Frederic Vasseur as their F1 team principal after former Red Bull boss Christian Horner says he would be interested in joining.
IndyCar race winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe explains what was so impressive about Hadjar's racing return in Azerbaijan after three Grands Prix on the sidelines.
Motegi magic is in the air as we look back at some of the most iconic moments from Japan.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions as the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix heads to Sepang.
Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have given their verdict on Williams’ major upgrade package that debuted at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez believes his performance in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was "one of my best weekends" in Formula 1, despite failing to reach the points for Cadillac.
Keshav Maharaj and Nathan Lyon might have chatted well into the night at the athlete-village style precinct housing them if not for their pending contest.
Victorian wicketkeeper batter Sam Harper has pushed his case to be a last-minute addition to Australia’s Test squad in South Africa after scoring an unbeaten century on day one of Australia A’s four-day game against India A in Puducherry.
New red-ball coach Stephen Fleming and captain Joe Root can capitalise on side’s recent form and create a new identity. Just a few weeks ago I was so demoralised. The England team was a mess, a shambles.
SA spinner talks about watching and learning from his Australian counterpart, whose brain he tries to pick "as much as possible".
The centurion from the opening game is also in doubt for the third ODI which will be played in New Chandigarh.
Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said they'll take a call after India's upcoming series and also based on conditions at the World Cup venues.
WA's Aussie stars stole the show at the WACA Ground.
Mills and Knott picked up three wickets apiece as India A ended the first day on 351 for 9 in Mohali.
The Victoria keeper rescued Australia A after Bhute and Mulani had reduced them to 104 for 5.
Tahlia McGrath's superb all-round day for South Australia went in vain as Victoria got home in a thriller under lights at Junction Oval.
Before the new NHL season kicked off on Tuesday, ESPN took a minute to remember its iconic hockey analyst. The network released a touching tribute to Melrose ahead of opening night, just weeks after he died following a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Faber touches every part of Minnesota's game and is one of the big reasons for Hughes to stay and be a part of something special.
Tkachuk wore the "C" in Ottawa for five seasons before forcing his way out via a trade this offseason.
The 2026-27 NHL season has arrived. After a summer filled with changes across the league, the journey to crown a Stanley Cup champion begins.Here's a look at several storylines to follow as the puck drops on another hockey season.
Faber took a Miro Heiskanen shot to the helmet in Friday's preseason finale.
The Florida Panthers didn't make the playoffs last year, but start the 2026-27 season as the favorites to win the Stanley Cup.
Chayka called Marchenko a player who can "single-handedly dictate outcomes" and said he apologized to Knies for months of trade speculation.
Good morning to everyone except anyone I know who is going to try to talk to me today. Hockey's back, and I'll be unavailable until June.
This week marks the beginning of the NHL season, and there will be five matchups on opening night, which is this Tuesday, Sept. 29. In the U.S., hockey fans can tune in to an opening night triple-header on ESPN, which begins at 5 p.
The annual list, published by Sportico, points to the NHL being in its best financial health in decades.
Before news of the trade began to break, Matthew Knies was preparing for the start of another season in Toronto.
A bit of targeted payback in the West? A Leon Draisaitl surprise? Fickle awards voting snubs? You heard it all here first, folks.
The league is putting its foot down on a collection of jersey and equipment rules for skaters: some new, others merely newly enforced.
With the television broadcast landscape changing faster than ever, finding games can be challenging.
Beginning Tuesday, the schedule kicks off with new faces, overhauled rosters, familiar villains and a skyrocketing cap. Here's what to know.
Who will make the playoffs? Who are the potential dark horses? Which fan base is bound for disappointment? We dig into it all.
Maple Leafs No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna had to go 'Outside' to build his NHL dream — but his Northern roots shaped his journey.
A six-player blockbuster trade between the Blue Jackets and Leafs achieves the seemingly impossible: a win-win exchange.
Marchenko is in the final year of a contract that pays him $3.85 million, and is then set to become a restricted free agent.
Marchenko was granted permission to speak to the Leafs about a possible contract extension on Monday afternoon.
The CVC Foundation and WTA Foundation’s new initiative uses tennis to build confidence, connection and opportunity.
WTA stars got to let loose and mingle ahead of the China Open, which begins on Wednesday. Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Naomi Osaka and many others were photographed on the red carpet in Beijing.
At the China Open, Zheng Qinwen is soaking in the pressures of playing in front of her fans, while trying to build off a resurgent quarterfinal run at the US Open.
For all the twists in Aryna Sabalenka’s season, she has once again found her way to the WTA Finals -- proof of the consistency that has kept her among the game’s best.
From Shenzhen to Serbia, and now a main-draw wild card in Beijing, get to know Sun Xinran as she takes a step beyond the junior game.
Aryna Sabalenka will make her sixth consecutive WTA Finals appearance after winning WTA 1000 titles in Indian Wells and Miami and reaching two Grand Slam finals.
Petra Kvitova, Angelique Kerber and Dominika Cibulkova lead an eight-player field for the October event, which also welcomes Yanina Wickmayer and Tatiana Golovin for the first time.
Amanda Anisimova has ended her season early, citing a wrist injury. She finishes the season 22-12, reaching just one semifinal in 12 tournaments.
Leylah Fernandez won her first title of the season, Kimberly Birrell won the first title of her career and Czechia swept its way to a 12th Billie Jean King Cup title.
The Guangzhou Open announced that Venus Williams has been awarded singles and doubles wild cards for the 2026 edition in her first appearance in Asia since 2019. She'll play doubles with Indonesia's Janice Tjen.
Singapore champion Leylah Fernandez returns to the Top 30 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while Singapore finalist Talia Gibson and Seoul champion Kimberly Birrell both make their Top 50 debuts, spearheading a strong week for Australian women.
With the pressure of Grand Slams in the past, Coco Gauff will use upcoming tournaments to gauge what needs to improve for 2027, beginning with Beijing.
In Beijing, World No. 1 Elena Rybakina headlines the 96-player singles field as the top seed, followed by Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva. Gauff and Iga Swiatek could meet in the quarterfinal in a matchup of past champions.
Forty years after Martina Navratilova returned to Czechoslovakia for an unforgettable Federation Cup final in Prague, Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova look back on the team culture and family ties that helped build a lasting national force.
Once again, Czechia sits atop the tennis landscape after Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova delivered the two wins needed to beat Ukraine for the Billie Jean King Cup title.
Leylah Fernandez captured the Singapore Tennis Open on Sunday, defeating first-time finalist Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 after winning the final nine games. The title is the sixth of her career and caps a dominant week in which she dropped just one set.
Kimberly Birrell captured her maiden WTA Tour-level singles title with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over compatriot Maya Joint in Seoul, recovering from an early break in the opening set. Birrell converted six break points to win the first all-Australian WTA Tour singles final since 2017.
Alex de Minaur stunned US Open champion Alexander Zverev, but Europe hold a 7-5 lead over Team World going into the final day of the Laver Cup tennis tournament at London’s O2 Arena.
Leylah Fernandez recovered from a set down to defeat Maja Chwalinska 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach her first tour-level final of the season and her ninth career WTA final at the Singapore Tennis Open. The Canadian will face Australia's Talia Gibson for the title on Sunday.
Key takeaways from the Nations League Group A3 clash between Czech Republic and England in Prague.
Users with early access to the game reported that some women's character models would appear without their kits.
The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
City said the club are "innocent of the accusations" in a statement released shortly after the Premier League's announcement.
Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent. BBC Sport takes a closer look.
Even in a brief cameo off the bench against Belgium, the Frenchman's brand of skilful swagger is more than worth the entry fee.
With six months until FIFA's presidential election, The Athletic wrote to all 211 federations to try to ascertain their voting intentions.
Publicly, the club have long maintained their innocence, and that is not just a front - it is also the message they are conveying internally.
Last week, 16-year-old Isaac Konde became that rarest of things - a player to switch between two clubs who hardly ever do business.
Even amid the dark gloom, there are shoots of optimism for Spurs supporters this season – it's a time for patience not panic.
With umpires able to access match statistics Jasmine Garner's dominance may be more easily recognised.
The coaches' votes for the round seven games are in.
The match review for AFLW round seven is in.
Dekota Baron is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star for round seven.
Kiara Bowers has had bigger returns but the Fremantle star has adapted her game to suit her evolving team.
One club has been ruled out of the race for Rising Star winner Zippy Fish.
St Kilda held a half-time lead on the back of four goals from Jesse Tawhaio-Wardlaw, but then Gold Coast lifted three levels.
Brisbane has fallen from last year's season decider to a 2-5 record, while Sydney builds to a finals return.
After falling to Collingwood, Cam Bernasconi admits the Giants aren't good enough.
Fremantle led from start to finish in a clash that could have repercussions for both clubs' finals chances.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Thomas Muller is not ready to retire. The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Tuesday that the club has signed the German soccer great to a contract extension through Major League Soccer’s 2027 “sprint season.”.
VANCOUVER, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 26: Thomas Muller #13 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC celebrates with teammate Bruno Caicedo #14,Ryan Gauld #25 and Brian White #24 after scoring a goal against D.C. United during the second half of MLS action at BC Place on September 26, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada.
The 37-year-old's previous deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2026 campaign..
Mauricio Pochettino will anoint a new leader of his youth-filled USMNT, and a decision could come rather soon.
With lofty comparisons to Sergio Busquets and a work ethic that was crafted early, the 17-year-old comes off as a can't-miss prospect.
In the absence of any evidence either way, Sunday's free-kick goal is one of a few that is genuinely ambiguous.
LAFC's output stopped matching its ambition, resulting in a midseason coaching change as the playoffs near. Where might the club turn?.
Cavan Sullivan's performances, goals, and assists since the World Cup put him up there with the MLS's top individual stars, including Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez.
The center back prospect is gaining notice for his rapid improvement and strong play — not just his lofty 6-foot-7 frame.
Messi's superb strike counted for little as Inter Miami slumped to defeat in Columbus.
Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.
England will return to Sunderland's Stadium of Light – the venue for their record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup opener – for the 2027 Six Nations.
Jack Willis, who last played for England at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, retains his award as the best player in France.
Debutants will face Australia and All Blacks and full-back Paul Altier admits he and his teammates are more used to ‘watching it as fans’. This time next year the Rugby World Cup will be looming large.
Bath's Boxing Day Prem Rugby fixture with Leicester Tigers is moved to 27 December.
Back-rower Tom Pearson signs a new contract with Prem title holders Northampton Saints.
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.
Hunter Paisami has been cited after a flurry of cards in the final stages of the Wallabies vs Springboks Test.
Rugby referee Andrea Piardi took iPhone calls in bizarre scenes during the Wallabies vs Springboks match.
Dave Rennie coached the Wallabies in nine trans-Tasman matches, but he will be in the black corner next week in Auckland.
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.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
The #12 is back on the MotoGP grid at the Japanese GP as he returns to Red Bull KTM Tech3.
12 points cover the top two going to the Japan, a new title contender has emerged and a home-hero is in form: a blockbuster tour of Asia and Oceania starts now.
We are ready and raring for more. Check out all the times you need to know for Round 16 of the season in Japan.
The 2027 calendar is live. Now choose where you want to watch… and how close you want to get.
One of the great cities of the world welcomes MotoGP back with open arms as we get set to land in La Ciudad de la Furia.
22 Grands Prix. Five continents. Two new venues. Welcome to 2027 as a new era begins!.
The Algarve International Circuit will host the Portuguese Grand Prix for a further three years.
The future of MotoGP at one of the championship's most iconic venues is now locked in for another five years.
The latest GPC is short and sweet, with a few updates for 2027 and beyond.
The Thai rider will replace Mir at Honda HRC Castrol for the Japanese GP.
The Illawarra Hawks are reportedly chasing a "straight five" as they search the import market for a replacement for Darius Days. Days played just one regular-season game in his second stint with the Hawks before he and the club mutually parted ways last week.
Help could be on the way for Parker Jackson-Cartwright, with ESPN's Olgun Uluc reporting the New Zealand Breakers are weighing multiple roster moves.
The ties the Hungry Jack's NBL has to the NBA in the United States have arguably never been stronger, as the latter nears the start of its 2026-27 season.
The Tasmania JackJumpers injury-riddled start to the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season has claimed another victim, with one of the key forwards ruled out for an extended time.
Ben Simmons has heard the claims he no longer loves basketball, and he has a blunt message for the doubters: "That's bulls**t.
Through the opening two rounds of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, much has been of the Perth Wildcats not playing with a point guard.
Through the opening two rounds of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, the Illawarra Hawks have been one of the main stories, but for all the wrong reasons. The NBL25 champions currently sit in 10th spot with a 0-3 record, after losing to both Brisbane and Sydney over the weekend.
His father Sam is one of the Hungry Jack's NBL's greatest ever players and now Brisbane's Max Mackinnon is well and truly making a name for himself.
Eight of the 10 NBL clubs play twice in Round 3 of SuperCoach NBL Classic, which flips the usual question on its head. The job this round isn't finding a double-header.
On this week's NBL Overtime, the team break down a huge Round 2 of NBL27. They cover the Sydney Kings' dominant derby win over Illawarra, Elijah Pepper's game-winner that spoiled Bryce Cotton's 300th game, and the Brisbane Bullets' rise from written off to unbeaten.
The Internationals suffered the same heartbreak as previous years, but this Presidents Cup was different as only a freakish final day escape act could save the Americans from embarrassment.
US president Donald Trump had an odd moment with Australian veteran Adam Scott on the first tee before his personal sporting curse was broken at the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago.
Scottie Scheffler produced one of the best moments of sportsmanship in Presidents Cup history, but then left a sour taste in mouths with a prickly interview after defeating Nico Echavarria 2&1 in their singles match at Medinah in Chicago.
The USA completed their own ‘Miracle at Medinah’ as the hosts won nine of the final day’s 12 singles matches to break the Internationals’ hearts and win the Presidents Cup for an 11th straight time.
With a day to play in the Presidents Cup, the Internationals are the closest they have been to victory since their one and only triumph at Royal Melbourne in 1998.
Australia’s Cameron Smith has revealed he holds doubts over whether he will remain with LIV Golf as the breakaway league faces an uncertain future.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee was pivotal in the International team hanging on to their Presidents Cup lead in a marathon penultimate day at Medinah in Chicago.
The International team have sparked the Presidents Cup to life with an incredible clean sweep on day two to take a 7-3 lead into the weekend at Medinah in Chicago.
The International team opened up a stunning 7-3 lead over the USA after winning all five foursomes matches on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago.
The Presidents Cup is well and truly alive after the Internationals fought gallantly to keep things tight on the opening day at Medinah in Chicago on Friday morning Australian time.
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.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.