ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored for the eighth time in 10 matches, and rookie Harvey Sarajian notched his first goal and assist to spark Orlando City to a 3-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night.
The New Zealand Warriors will play their first NRL final at Eden Park in Auckland when they face Newcastle in an elimination final next week.
That may have been the worst Pakistan side in 50 years, but after trouncing them 3-0, England believe they have taken a big step towards winning back the Ashes next year.
England Test captain Joe Root says his side are back on track after sealing a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan. .
Antoine Griezmann has hit the ground running with Orlando City, and it comes as no surprise. The Frenchman joined the MLS outfit in the summer after an illustrious career in Europe, and he has started in fine form.
Free agent big man Igor Milicic has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks. Milicic is likely set to join the Westchester Knicks of the G League after being waived later in the preseason.
Errol Gulden would love to captain the Swans if it is offered to him after Callum Mills' injury.
South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-28 to complete a 3-1 victory in Baltimore in the fourth and final match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series.
Europe and the United States will head into Sunday’s decisive Solheim Cup singles level on points after a breathtaking rearguard action by the Americans in a nail-biting afternoon fourball session.
How does a coach inspire a team to win multiple premierships while hardly ever raising his voice? The answer is the Panthers mentor’s superpower.
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.
Newcastle open cup account with win, Harlequins come back to beat Northampton and Exeter and Gloucester win in Prem Rugby Cup.
England trail at half-time but a dominant second-half performance helps them to an emphatic 48-15 victory over Australia at CorpAcq Stadium in the opening game of the new WXV Global Series.
Canada prove too strong for Scotland as they score 10 tries to register a resounding win in their WXV Series opener in Edinburgh.
England had to execute something they have not had to do in John Mitchell’s reign against Australia on Saturday, win after being down at half-time.
Guernsey beat rivals Jersey 36-19 to win their first league meeting in more than 30 years.
New Ulster signing Ben Donnell says a motivating factor in his move to the province was the chance to force his way into the Ireland set-up and play international rugby.
The Red Roses star with the famous curls on her shock Harlequins exit and why she can’t look too far ahead ‘because I will lose where my feet are’. Ellie Kildunne has almost a decade’s worth of experience in an England shirt.
Brilliant but brittle, the young Queensland five-eighth started against the Lions last year but has barely played since. Getting Lynagh fit again could be crucial for the Rugby World Cup.
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says the inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour to New Zealand - the first Test of which is exactly a year away today - is a massive motivation as she prepares to make her comeback from injury.
The Warriors will host an historic Finals match at Eden Park on Sunday, September 20, during Week Two of the NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series.
With Sam Walker ruled out with an ankle injury, Daly Cherry-Evans' quest for a fairytale finish to his decorated career rests on a halves combination that has barely had the chance to develop.
When Daly Cherry-Evans burst onto the scene for Manly and won a grand final, he couldn’t have imagined just how hard that success would be to replicate.
The Tigers have realised the club legend needs help in his role after another tumultuous season.
Todd Payten says his back three had a “costly night” as the Cowboys’ season ended with a disappointing loss to Cronulla.
Ronaldo Mulitalo delivers a parting shot to Cowboys rival Reed Mahoney after the elimination final.
Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes slams the 'embarrassing' move to Allianz Stadium against the Cowboys.
See all of the scoring plays, big hits and highlight moments from the Sharks vs Cowboys Elimination Final at Allianz Stadium! Find out who survived and made it to Week 2!.
Sharks star Braydon Trindall forces an error with a tackle in the final minute.
Playing with virtually one arm, Braydon Trindall threw a brilliant pass before Will Kennedy did the rest.
Huddersfield Giants mark their final game at the Accu Stadium with a big victory over Castleford Tigers in Super League.
St Helens clinch a Women's Super League semi-final spot with victory over Leeds Rhinos in their last match of the regular season.
Nicho Hynes went a way for making up for his poor night with the boot by scoring under the dot in the second half.
Sione Katoa found himself with a massive overlap and he scored in the corner to put the Sharks further in front against the Cowboys.
Phil Gould reacts to a penalty against Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo.
Braydon Trindall goes for a short dropout and dives on a loose ball, despite his injured shoulder.
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has revealed that Leka Halasima suffered a fresh hamstring injury during the warm up before his side’s loss to the Dolphins, but couldn’t shed any light on the gun forward’s status.
KL Iro looked as if he'd scored for the Sharks, before the Bunker ruled he was narrowly offside.
Andrew Johns admits concerns for Sharks playmaker Braydon Trindall.
Nicho Hynes stood tall when his side needed him most as the Sharks knocked the Cowboys out of the finals in front of a terrible crowd at Allianz Stadium.
Aryna Sabalenka lost both her US Open trophy and the World No. 1 ranking to Elena Rybakina over two weeks in Queens -- but, she says, she's motivated to keep working.
In the same week she took Aryna Sabalenka’s title as the best player in the world, Elena Rybakina also took her US Open crown in a thrilling women’s singles final in New York on Sunday morning Australian time.
Just days after she clinched the World No. 1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina defeated the two-time defending champion to win the US Open title.
China’s Sun Xinran defeated Anna Pushkareva 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 to win the US Open girls singles title Saturday. The 16-year-old top-ranked junior avenged her defeat by Pushkareva in the Wimbledon final and claimed her first Grand Slam junior singles title.
American Ben Shelton booked a ticket to his first US Open final with a four-set win over compatriot Frances Tiafoe.
With a third straight US Open title one win away, Jason Stacy, Anton Dubrov and Max Mirnyi assess what has changed for Aryna Sabalenka -- and why this final is hers to lose.
Jessica Pegula has been known to bring a beverage to post-match press conferences at the US Open, and on Thursday evening it was a decaf espresso.
No. 1 seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova defeated former junior champions Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery in the 2026 US Open women's doubles final to capture their first title in Flushing Meadows as a team.
Who has the edge when top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina meet in the US Open final on Saturday? Here's what to watch for.
Looking for a rare US Open three-peat, Aryna Sabalenka looks to finish off another perfect run in New York, while Elena Rybakina aims to back up her rise to No. 1 with another major trophy.
Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat American Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and reach her first US Open final on Thursday night. The new world No. 1 will face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who extended her US Open winning streak to 20 matches by defeating Jessica Pegula.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula for the third straight year in New York to reach her fourth straight US Open final. With the win, she became the first player in the Open Era to make eight straight Grand Slam hard‑court finals. She'll face Elena Rybakina for the title.
Taylor Townsend is one win away from her first US Open title, and from completing the career doubles Grand Slam. Her partner, Katerina Siniakova, would become the first player to complete the career Grand Slam with two different players.
Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani first qualified for the WTA Finals as a team in 2021, but were unable to compete after Stefani tore her ACL. Five years later, they're making their triumphant return in the midst of a stellar season.
At the US Open, Billie Jean King brought players, business leaders and young readers into the same conversation about what comes next.
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula will play each other for the 14th time while new World No. 1 Elena Rybakina battles No. 4 seed Coco Gauff as all seek a spot in Saturday's US Open final.
Coco Gauff saved two match points and rallied from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2. With the win, she moved to 6-0 against Andreeva and advanced to her second US Open semifinal, where she’ll face Elena Rybakina.
Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen in the US Open quarterfinals, advancing to her fifth Grand Slam semifinal and securing her rise to World No. 1 for the first time.
From an undefeated WTA Finals title run to her second major in Melbourne, Elena Rybakina’s results have carried her to the top of the PIF WTA Rankings.
The No. 1 ranking was never far from Elena Rybakina this season, and a year of titles, finals and hard-earned wins has finally carried her beyond Aryna Sabalenka.
Australia were kings under lights at the 2023 World Cup but a different strategic outlook might be needed for their title defence.
Joe Root scored an unbeaten 62 as he led England to victory in the third Test against Pakistan.
Seamer only bowled five overs and did not bat in second innings of Dolphins' four-day series defeat.
Surrey beat Somerset by one wicket at The Oval to reach the One-Day semi-final, while there are closing wins for Durham and Lancashire.
"We wanted 3-0 and we've been clinical enough to do that," says captain, following successful start to second stint.
Ismail took three wickets to trigger a TKR top-order collapse after Amazon Warriors had posted 119 for 8.
Despite centuries from Niamh Holland and Sophie Luff, Somerset ended up losing with three balls to spare.
She was well supported by half-centurion Bess Heath as Katie George's hundred goes in vain for Warwickshire.
Retiring duo share five wickets in season-ending match against Yorkshire.
India suffered a top order collapse that they never recovered from and Australia chased down a target of 118 with ease.
Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key betting mistakes to avoid during Sunday’s race at the Madring.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying from the Madring, for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a stunning last-gasp effort in Qualifying.
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the all-new Madring circuit.
We have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for the Madring, including a podium finish, points finish and Safety Car selections.
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the all new circuit in Madrid.
McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.
Max Verstappen will line up in P3 on the grid for the first Spanish Grand Prix to be held at the Madring.
Kimi Antonelli has reflected on missing out to Lando Norris at the last moment in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
After showing early promise, George Russell was forced to settle for P6 in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Lando Norris clinched his third pole position of the season in the first Qualifying session at the Madring.
Carlos Sainz has been handed a grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix after a Qualifying infringement.
Lewis Hamilton believes himself and Ferrari have "got to work harder" in order to increase performance, having missed out on pole position for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.
Ollie Bearman admits it "hurts a lot" after a crash in Free Practice 3 prevented the Haas driver from competing in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
McLaren's Lando Norris stormed to pole position in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, a performance that surprised the reigning World Champion.
Lando Norris takes a superb pole position for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Proving that timing is all, not least in making a statement, Lando Norris kept his very best to last for a moment that must be considered close to Formula One perfection. His pole position at the sport’s newest circuit, the Madring, for the Spanish Grand Prix was so immense it left him shocked.
22 points cover the top three as the reigning World Champion does the business on Saturday afternoon.
Ritomo Miyata impressively achieved his first ever victory in Formula 2, with a strong performance in the inaugural Madrid Sprint Race.
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.
Arteta said he was "so upset" with the decision and added "it is not a penalty in any case, in any game, in any context, in any league".
Hull held free-scoring Chelsea 2-2 at Stamford Bridge to go third in the Premier League as Arsenal maintained their undefeated start despite a penalty controversy against Sunderland.
Analysis of a dramatic win for the champions against an impressive Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
How Sunderland and Arsenal players rated following their Premier League match.
Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?.
Our Ask Me Anything team look at which goalkeepers have achieved 100 Premier League clean sheets.
How Spurs and Everton's players rated following their Premier League match, which ended in a goalless draw.
Aston Villa have lost three of their opening four Premier League games to leave boss Unai Emery struggling for answers.
Mohamed Toure continued his blistering form, scoring a goal in the opening minute, but his Norwich City fell 4-3 to fellow Australian Riley McGree’s Middlesborough in a Championship classic.
Arsenal are monitoring Nico Paz, Liverpool and Aston Villa are tracking Cher Ndour and Sunderland are refusing to give up on Geny Catamo, plus more.
As the final whistle blew Bruno Guimarães wore a mischievous smile, Enzo Le Fée was a study in dejection and Arsenal’s immaculate start to the season remained unblemished.
Roberto De Zerbi says his Tottenham players continue to lack physical fitness and must “unblock” themselves in psychological terms after they drew their latest Premier League blank in a home 0-0 with Everton.
BBC Scotland previews the first meeting of Rangers and Celtic this season as the Old Firm rivals prepare to face off in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.
BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including West Ham and Swansea.
Leeds manager embraces bravery and is encouraging ambition after leading a remarkable turnaround in fortunes. Eleven years have passed since Daniel Farke mounted a magnificent palomino horse and rode round the perimeter of the pitch at Lippstadt, waving farewell to a capacity crowd.
Is it too early for a Tottenham crisis? To which the answer is surely that it is never too early for a Tottenham crisis. After four Premier League games, they have yet to score. This kind of run has never happened in their history at the beginning of a league season.
It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
Belgium took the wind out of the United States men's national team's sails this summer during the 2026 World Cup. Before that humbling 4-1 defeat in the Round of 16, a controversial decision from FIFA effectively made the USMNT an enemy, at least according to Belgium defender Thomas Meunier.
General manager Nick Caserio said earlier this month that he and Stroud had "productive talks," but negotiations would likely be postponed.
Mestemaker out-dueled potential No. 1 pick Dante Moore for much of Saturday's game.
Week 1 of the 2026-27 NFL season is here, featuring a full slate of Sunday games, including the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders vs.
The Kansas City Chiefs' home opener for the 2026-2027 NFL season will take place this Monday, Sept. 14 when the team hosts AFC West rivals the Denver Broncos.
Mayer is coming off his best season in 2025, in which he had 35 catches for 328 yards and a touchdown.
With Brock Bowers currently sidelined as he recovers from a meniscus trim surgery, increased attention will be on fellow Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer.
Kraft, a 2023 third-round pick, is returning to game action Sunday from a torn ACL suffered in Week 9 last season.
The Green Bay Packers have signed tight end Tucker Kraft to a reported four-year, $75 million contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Plus, the latest on Lamar Jackson's and Joey Porter Jr.'s contract situations, Anthony Richardson Sr.'s standing with the Colts, and more.
The NFL owners have watched everything they asked for arrive on schedule, and have stopped asking whether there is a cost.
Last month, The Athletic released Mike Sando’s Quarterback Tiers — the definitive annual survey assessing NFL quarterbacks, according to a panel of NFL coaches, executives and other insiders. Quarterback Tiers has been going strong for more than a decade.
Manning and Oregon QB Dante Moore likely will be the first two QBs off the board, but Smith will be an intriguing option.
The ceremony was originally set for halftime of Sunday's game against the Jets but Johnson and his family can no longer travel to Nashville.
Shanahan is two games shy of tying Bill Walsh for the most as head coach in franchise history.
The Tennessee Titans will still dedicate halftime of Sunday's season opener to "CJ2K," but the team announced Friday that it's postponing Chris Johnson's Ring of Honor induction ceremony.
The Chicago Bears have locked up another key player long term.The Bears and running back D'Andre Swift have agreed to a three-year extension worth $33.75 million, which includes $27.5 million in guaranteed money, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
In the wake of a statement-making season-opening win overseas, news broke that the San Francisco 49ers had quietly secured their head coach for the foreseeable future this offseason.
Jacobs remains on the NFL commissioner's exempt list, waiting to see if the league will suspend him after a misdemeanor battery conviction.
At one point, Tua Tagovailoa had such promise as a potential NFL star that the 2019 season had teams "tanking for Tua" as Tagovailoa prepared to enter the draft. Then, late in Alabama's 2019 season, Tagovailoa suffered a horrific hip injury.
Jeremiyah Love, this year's No.
Elena Rybakina made sure her No. 1 ranking was definitive. Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6–4, 5–7, 6–2 in the women’s singles final of the US Open on Saturday for her first US Open title, second major title of the year, and third career Grand Slam.
The Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings will wear Specter Edition uniforms this season.
The ECHL‘s Worcester Railers are celebrating their community with their new alternate jersey, unveiled in late August on their website and social media channels.
Taylor Fritz has been out of the US Open for nearly a week—and he’s already back to ranting about the quality of tennis balls.
NEW YORK — The biggest thing in tennis is getting a whole lot bigger. The U.S. Tennis Association is about midway through a three-year, $800 million renovation of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
You can watch a US Open semifinal match for about the price of the Honey Deuce. The get-in price for Session 24 of the US Open—the semifinal match at 2 p.
MLB caps will carry the "We Shall Not Forget" ribbon patch Friday for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with the Yankees and Mets in first responder caps for the Subway Series.
During their introductory press conference, the new owners of the Seattle Seahawks revealed they'll wear the road version of their 1990s-era throwback uniforms in 2027. The post Seattle Seahawks To Wear White Road Version Of 1990s-Era Throwback Uniforms In 2027 appeared first on SportsLogos.
Just two days after the Flyers and Sixers jointly released exterior renderings of the new arena the teams are building in South Philadelphia, the project’s website quietly swapped in a new rendering depicting Flyers fans arriving at the arena.
TGL parent company TMRW Sports is finalizing a new funding round that will value the business at north of $1 billion, Front Office Sports has learned. That’s double the company’s valuation from just two years ago, when it closed a Series A round that valued the business at nearly $500 million.
If Carlos Correa is able to return to the Houston Astros lineup by the end of the regular season, he could play second base, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports. Correa, who turns 32 on Sept.
Tied for the National League's top wild-card playoff spot, the Chicago Cubs are getting a pitcher back in hopes of helping their bullpen.
Jeremy Peña and Correa effectively would give the Astros two shortstops up the middle and allow Isaac Paredes to stay at third base.
On Aug. 18, the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the Seattle Mariners 22-0. In the process, the club tied a single-game franchise runs record and matched MLB's largest shutout win since the start of the 1888 campaign.
As big-leaguers chase their baseball dreams, they struggle with missing out on crucial moments of their kids' childhoods.
Players and coaches of the Yankees past and present joined the Mets in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Justin Martinez was immaculate on Friday.To be more specific, the Arizona Diamondbacks reliever threw an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, striking out three hitters on three pitches each in the sixth frame. Six of those pitchers were faster than 100 mph.
Junior Caminero hit his 40th home run of the season to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 walk-off win over the Houston Astros on Friday. With the victory, the Rays became the first MLB team to clinch a postseason berth.
The fan entered the field during the seventh inning and was detained by police officers and stadium security.
NEW YORK — How can pain and joy, love and heartbreak, coexist, side by side, year after year? How could the worst day of your life lead to the best? How do you rebuild a life shattered in an instant? One ballgame at a time, as it turns out.
Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
As expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list due to right biceps inflammation on Friday.
American League triple-crown contender Yordan Alvarez was out of the Houston Astros' lineup for Friday's 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays due to a sore right ankle.Astros manager Joe Espada said no imaging was necessary for Alvarez's ankle, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.
Five days after the Boston Red Sox placed center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the injured list, reserve outfielder Eli White is joining him. White is going on the IL with a right foot ligament injury, the team announced on Friday.
After 12 years in the minor leagues, 30-year-old Rudy Martin Jr. is being called up to the majors and could have the opportunity to contribute to a playoff race.The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Martin was being promoted from Triple-A Buffalo and joined the team on Friday.
The theme of our final regular-season free-agency update? Status quo.Frankly, not much has happened since the trade deadline. The good players have continued to play well.
Sánchez never gave the Jays the power they were hoping to see, and his struggles on defence were hurting them.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWhen the Los Angeles Dodgers started the 2026 campaign, their hopes of becoming the first MLB team to three-peat since the ’90s New York Yankees dynasty seemed pretty good.
There's no sugarcoating Shohei Ohtani landing on the injured list for the first time as a Dodger.
A Korean-Japanese slugger known as Hit Machine, he was one of Japanese baseball’s greatest hitters in a career that lasted more than 20 years.
The 35-year-old is coming off a 50-point season with the Anaheim Ducks that saw him score 22 goals over 75 games.
Stone will be the team’s third-highest-paid player, well below the contracts recently signed by Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner.
There has been serious interest in 35-year-old UFA winger Chris Kreider, who is expected to decide on his next NHL team this weekend.
The Brampton Steelheads and Sudbury Wolves completed a historic trade for top OHL prospect Tanner Adams that had social media buzzing.
Star trade requests, expansion talk, a rapidly rising salary cap — this year's preseason has no shortage of discussion-worthy storylines.
The Leafs hope Sergei Bobrovsky can bounce back, why Matthew Schaefer is poised to avoid sophomore slump and why a Cup is better than gold.
Lucas Beckman is a fast-rising talent in the Ottawa Senators system. His parents' unique path played a role in his ascent.
The news comes after Larkin's request for a trade from the franchise became public earlier this summer.
Klingberg wants to be remembered as someone teammates enjoyed playing with and “a guy that people looked up to.”.
For 25 years, we asked athletes where they were. Soon there won’t be anyone left on the field worth asking.
It's been an eventful offseason in the NHL. For some teams, it's mostly been business as usual. For others ... less so.
One thing Crosby is sure of: Ovechkin will still be a factor with the Washington Capitals this season.
Welcome to Red Light, The Athletic's NHL newsletter.
Ryan Suter, T.J. Oshie and athletic trainer Stan Wong round out the class of five, which will be inducted in November.
While the nation mourns the 3,000 victims on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the families deal with a grief that never fades.
A 33rd NHL franchise remains likely, but several hurdles must still be cleared before a potential expansion team comes to Houston or Austin.
The complaint, filed by 16 plaintiffs, alleges the hazing was carried about by older players but “directed" by former coach Red Berenson.
After coaching Wayne Gretzky and the L.A. Kings to a 1993 Stanley Cup Final appearance, Melrose became a beloved NHL studio analyst.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesFormer NHL player, coach and iconic ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose died on Wednesday, his wife Cindy confirmed to ESPN.He was 70.Melrose was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023. He stepped away from his role at ESPN at the time as a result of his diagnosis, ending a nearly three-decade run at the network where he had become a fixture in the sport while constantly working the biggest events throughout the NHL each season.
Hughes, whom the Wild acquired from the Canucks for young talent and a draft pick last season, is entering the last year of his contract.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is adamant he remains the right man for the job despite the Crows’ 53-point humbling semi final loss to Brisbane.
It took just 29 seconds in the contest for Kai Lohmann to kick the first goal of the night – triggering a procession of five unanswered goals in the opening seven-and-a-bit minutes.
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan's fierce rocket to his forwards had the desired effect in the semi-final.
Matthew Nicks is adamant he's still the man for the job after another semi-finals exit as Crows coach.
Brisbane star Zac Bailey has revealed he told Chris Fagan he’d recommitted to the club after the Lions coach sprayed the group following last week’s loss to Sydney.
The back-to-back premiers are on track for yet another flag after obliterating the Crows at the Gabba in what became Adelaide favourite son Taylor Walker’s farewell game.
Big question marks hovered over five Brisbane players last week, but this week, they all produced moments of magic within the first few minutes.
Zac Bailey starred in first game since penning a mega eight-year extension and rejecting interest from Adelaide to launch Brisbane into a fifth-straight prelim.
Follow all the action from the semi-final between Brisbane and Adelaide.
Seven scintillating minutes set the tone as Brisbane kept their AFL three-peat hopes alive with a 53-point defeat of Adelaide at the Gabba.
Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner reveals the real reason she left the Western Bulldogs and what drew her to the Kangaroos.
Sydney didn't draft Emma Juneja straight out of its Academy but she's landed at her true home eventually.
After breaking their finals hoodoo last Saturday night, Matthew Nicks and his Crows outfit came plummeting back down to earth with a demoralising 53-point loss to Brisbane — and it saw 10 players fail.
Brisbane has stormed into another preliminary final off the back of a record opening quarter.
The AFL has confirmed the fixture for the preliminary finals of the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series.
Injury concerns for the Crows after Riley Thilthorpe limps off the field after a knock to the knee from a teammate.
The Lions were a class above as they put their hopes for a three-peat on the line against the Crows. Follow all the reaction.
Kai Lohmann high-fives fans after scoring the Lions' first goal.
9news Melbourne's Joel Kennedy reveals the details behind Zak Butters' looming arrival at the Western Bulldogs.
9news previews the elimination final clash between the Lions and Crows.
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round five.
The teams for Sunday's round five NAB AFLW games are in.
Sydney has some stars sidelined, but Cam Bernasconi says that can only make it harder to plan ahead.
Chloe Scheer lost two seasons to injury, but never the hunger to compete.
AFL.com.au's Dylan Bolch found out more about Hawthorn star Emily Bates from those who know her best.
An undefeated Carlton will be out to bring an end to North Melbourne's incredible winning streak when they meet on Sunday.
Welcome to 'The 25', where AFL.com.au's team of experts rank the best players in the game.
The teams for round five's AFLW games are in, plus squads for Sunday.
Tasmania's list rules were ratified by the AFL this week.
Eliza McNamara explains what has changed to have become one of the most improved players in the game this season.
The NBA's Board of Governors are expected to meet this coming Monday and Tuesday. The group of 30 team owners have no shortage of important topics to discuss.
Nick Smith Jr. is nearing a deal with Spanish club Real Madrid. Smith played last season in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Boston Celtics signed, then waived wing Hank Morgan. The transaction sequence is designed to get Morgan to the Maine Celtics for the upcoming G League season. Morgan split last season between Maine and the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League.
It's early days yet, but look closely at the NBL27 landscape and the MVP conversation is already shaping up as one of the deepest in years, with more than a few genuine contenders.
NBL Overtime is back for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, and it tips off now. Felix Von Hofe, Pete Hooley and Damon Lowery return for another year of the League’s much-loved panel show, and this time they’re joined by the 1990 NBL MVP Derek Rucker.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright ($405,200) will play twice in the opening round of the NBL27 season. Eight of the 10 clubs will play once.
Dash Daniels put on a show for a stadium full of NBA scouts at the CODE Sports NBL Blitz in Bendigo. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, up to eight NBA teams had a presence at the pre-season tournament, with the highly-rated Next Star very much in their sights.
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are free to submit their Kawhi Leonard trade to get NBA-approved at any time, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There is no holdup at the league level.
The Atlanta Hawks waived Devin Carter on Friday. The Hawks acquired Carter, who was picked No. 13 in the 2024 draft, earlier this offseason. Carter averaged 8.9 points and 3.3 rebounds with the Kings last season. The Celtics are reportedly interested in signing Carter once he clears waivers.
Jack McVeigh had 26 points in the first half and 33 for the game while the Cairns Taipans had 67 to half-time and another 62 in the second for the thumping 129-98 win over the Brisbane Bullets to wrap up NBL season preparations.
Ben Simmons has hit back at an NBA veteran who accused him of ‘quitting’, as the 30-year-old returns to the league after signing with the Sacramento Kings.
John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on.
John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on.
League and ownership sources do not expect the recent surge in NBA franchise valuations to slow down anytime soon, suggesting the wave of team sales and ownership changes could continue at a similar pace going forward.
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 are joined by Noa Dalzell (CelticsBlog, You Got Boston! Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Boston Celtics.
Mark Williams underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period. Williams suffered the injury during an offseason workout. Williams signed a three-year, $38 million deal with the Suns in the offseason.
Injuries have held back Mark Williams throughout his NBA career, ostensibly including when a failed physical reportedly nixed a February 2025 trade that would have sent the center to the Los Angeles Lakers.But Williams appeared in a personal-best 60 games for the Phoenix Suns last season.
Jonathan Kuminga discussed his decision to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers during his introductory news conference on Thursday, crediting the organization's recruitment approach for swaying his choice despite a lower financial offer.
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The gap appears to be closing between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons in contract negotiations. However, the sides are still apart on total salary and options in the contract.
The Italian goes from legend to capital letter Legend in an emotional induction at Misano.
Lap record set, gauntlet thrown down – the #72 heads the #93 at Misano as the duel rolls on into Saturday.
2025’s rivalry from Misano is well underway 12 months later as the home hero snatched P1 from the reigning World Champion to go 1-1 across day one action.
The top two from last year's Misano stunner begin 2026's edition at the top in the tightly contested Friday morning stint.
The San Marino GP brings round 14 of 22 in 2026 and with nine GPs remaining, it’s looking like a three-rider scrap for the title.
The six-time Grand Prix winner has confirmed he will step away from motorcycle racing at the end of the season to pursue a new project.
The new platform will unify MotoGP properties, including MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and WorldSBK.
The #79 isn’t back to fitness yet so it’ll be a one-bike squad for SuperFile Trackhouse this weekend.
Whether you’re hoping to get a reservation at one of Valentino Rossi’s restaurants in Tavullia, looking to enjoy the beach on the Adriatic or ragu in Bologna, we’ve got you covered.
Taran Armstrong, David Johnson, Ben Gold and Will Johnston all hit massive late three-pointers and as a result the Tasmania JackJumpers and Sydney Kings couldn’t be separated wrapping up their pre-season NBL preparations split at 98-98. It was the last game of the pre-season for both teams ahead of the start of NBL27 and they did battle at Hutchins School in Hobart which is the regular home of the Hobart Chargers in the NBL1 South.
Jack McVeigh had 26 points in the first half and 33 for the game while the Cairns Taipans had 67 to half-time and another 62 in the second for the thumping 129-98 win over the Brisbane Bullets to wrap up NBL season preparations.
Taran Armstrong, David Johnson, Ben Gold and Will Johnston all hit massive late three-pointers and as a result the Tasmania JackJumpers and Sydney Kings couldn’t be separated wrapping up their pre-season NBL preparations split at 98-98. It was the last game of the pre-season for both teams ahead of the start of NBL27 and they did battle at Hutchins School in Hobart which is the regular home of the Hobart Chargers in the NBL1 South.
Dash Daniels put on a show for a stadium full of NBA scouts at the CODE Sports NBL Blitz in Bendigo. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, up to eight NBA teams had a presence at the pre-season tournament, with the highly-rated Next Star very much in their sights.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright ($405,200) will play twice in the opening round of the NBL27 season. Eight of the 10 clubs will play once.
One of the League's biggest stars has arrived back in Australia ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, with ESPN's Olgun Uluc reporting that Kendric Davis has touched down in the country.
It's a Queensland rivalry renewed on the Sunshine Coast, as the Brisbane Bullets take on the Cairns Taipans in their final pre-season hit-out.Brisbane Bullets v Cairns TaipansSaturday, September 12 - 6:30pm AESTUniversity of Sunshine CoastGet ticketsTickets are available via the Ticketek.
One of the League's biggest stars has arrived back in Australia ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, with ESPN's Olgun Uluc reporting that Kendric Davis has touched down in the country.
The Tasmania JackJumpers host the Sydney Kings in both teams' final pre-season hit-out ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney KingsSaturday, September 12 - 6:00pm AESTThe Hutchins SchoolGet ticketsTickets are available via the Tasmania JackJumpers website.
Kelsey Browne, Olgun Uluc, Damon Lowery and Derek Rucker preview NBL27 on The Roundtable, tackling Melbourne United's injury crisis, Adelaide's title credentials under Trevor Gleeson, Dash Daniels' rising NBA Draft stock and the season's breakout player picks.
The Colombia captain made 125 appearances for Real Madrid and won the Champions League twice with the Spanish club earlier in his career.
Guro Reiten scored her first NWSL goal and Jaedyn Shaw added a goal and assist for Gotham FC in a 2-1 victory over Racing Louisville on Friday night.
We asked five former pros-turned-youth-coaches the one thing they wish kids knew. They all said the same word.
U.S. Soccer has announced that Don Garber will serve as the chair of the federation's Soccer Forward initiative. Garber has served as MLS commissioner since 1999, but will be replaced by Larry Berg starting on Jan.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored his 50th career goal with Vancouver and Yohei Takaoka recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help the Whitecaps beat the LA Galaxy 3-0 on Wednesday night.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Niko Tsakiris had a goal and two assists by halftime to spark the San Jose Earthquakes to a 3-2 victory over San Diego FC on Wednesday night, ending an eight-match winless streak.
CHICAGO — Lionel Messi is inevitable. Take your foot off the gas, give him any opening, and he will make you pay. He has been doing it for two decades now, so it’s not as if it’s a surprise.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — St. Louis City got two goals from newcomer Rafael Navarro, but Kristoffer Velde scored his second goal late in the second half on his 27th birthday to help the Portland Timbers earn a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night.
HOUSTON (AP) — Guilherme opened the scoring in the 57th minute and Mateusz Bogusz scored a game-winning goal in the 87th to give the Houston Dynamo a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Bruno Damiani secured his first hat trick in MLS, Cavan Sullivan extended his goal-contribution streak to six games, and the Philadelphia Union beat 10-man FC Cincinnati 5-0 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten since the World Cup break.
The Solheim Cup teetered on a knife-edge after a see-saw day one Friday.
Former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has revealed what he believes was LIV’s big blunder following the breakaway league filing for bankruptcy earlier this week.
World No.1 Nelly Korda spearheads a US team hoping to win the Solheim Cup on European soil for the first time in more than a decade from Friday (AEST).
Golf’s global landscape is set for another dramatic shift after LIV Golf officially filed for bankruptcy protection, plunging the future of the breakaway league into serious doubt while sending its entire playing roster into free agency.
LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
International team captain Geoff Ogilvy revealed that his Presidents Cup wish to have the likes of Australian LIV pair Cameron Smith and Lucas Herbert take on the Americans at Medinah later this month was once again denied.
Presidents Cup teams for this month’s event have been locked in after the United States and International team captain’s picks were announced on Wednesday, with rising star Jackson Koivun earning a surprise call-up for the Americans.
Australia’s Minjee Lee will be among a host of LPGA stars to set to feature in the augural WTGL - the women’s version of the technology-infused indoor golf tournament created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
LIV Golf’s fight for survival is showing no signs of slowing down, with reports emerging the embattled league could file for bankruptcy within weeks.
The PGA Tour season is done and dusted, but there is plenty more to come in the world of men’s professional golf before 2026 is over.
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.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
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.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
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.