Star-studded music line-up announced for Azerbaijan
Katy Perry and Calvin Harris will perform in Baku over the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
Katy Perry and Calvin Harris will perform in Baku over the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
The Washington Wizards have the first pick in the NBA Draft. Will AJ Dybantsa be taken first? The odds say so.
Marcus Rashford’s future is uncertain after starring at Barcelona, with betting odds revealing his most likely next club.
Noise has been growing around the Spanish club's star striker, who was missing again from Sunday's Clasico defeat.
The Milwaukee Bucks are accepting trade offers for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, with ownership expecting a resolution before the NBA Draft on June 23-24, league and team sources told ESPN. The franchise is maintaining its asking price of a young blue-chip talent and or a surplus of future draft picks.
What we are hearing about Jesse March's Canada roster options with the World Cup only 33 days a way.
A slew of complaints center on money fans are owed months after their tickets were purchased by others on FIFA’s official resale platform.
With big structural changes coming to USL, there's been a reshuffling of executives at the top.
A group of Philadelphia 76ers players met with members of the coaching staff before a shootaround in Washington on April 1, voicing concerns about team direction and player conduct, multiple league sources told The Athletic.
After learning of his father’s death on the morning of the clásico, the manager watched his players respond with devotion that underlined the culture he has built. Early on Sunday morning Hansi Flick got a call from his mum telling him that his father had died overnight.
Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future despite the on-loan Manchester United forward scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in El Clasico.
The Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. It came to a head at West Ham on Sunday, when the VAR could have penalised any one of a handful of potential fouls.
James Richardson recalls his Channel 4 days and Italy's love for Scottish talent as he returns to British screens for BBC Alba's coverage of Napoli against Bologna.
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is set to join exclusive list of players aged over 40 to play in a World Cup.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s rampage hurts Marseille, Strasbourg struggle and Bastia hit a new low. By Get French Football News It was a dramatic weekend of football in France.
Chelsea are starting to make contact with prospective managerial candidates as they move towards appointing the club's next permanent head coach, including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner.
The Gunners’ title charge was strengthened by a goal called back, in a perfect encapsulation of what modern soccer has become. A corner. A melee.
Four coaches, a run to a European semi-final and dicing with relegation once again - this is the story of Forest's dramatic season.
Our round-up of U.S. contributions around Europe as Gio Reyna ends his goal drought but Christian Pulisic's troubles deepen.
The Philadelphia 76ers will evaluate the futures of president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and head coach Nick Nurse before reaching any decisions, multiple league sources told The Athletic. No final determinations had been made immediately following Sunday's playoff elimination.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The Wolves took advantage of Victor Wembanyama's flagrant elbow to Naz Reid to even their series against the Spurs. Did he deserve to get tossed? What were the key elements late, and who has the advantage going forward? We break down what the lotto results mean for each of the 14 teams.
San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson took issue with the officials ejecting Victor Wembanyama during his team's Game 4 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards' brilliant Game 4 to lift the Timberwolves was a fitting tribute to his late mother — and a reminder of how sorrow can inspire.
The NBA and the G League announced that five players have been called up from the G League Elite Camp to the NBA Draft Combine. The five players are Rafael Castro, Jacob Cofie, Bryce Hopkins, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Aaron Nkrumah. Castro is a 6-foot-11 center out of George Washington.
"It's incredible. He's a warrior," Julius Randle said of Reid, who took a Wemby elbow to the face but helped Minnesota tie the series at 2.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson spoke out in defense of his star big man after Game 4, saying, "at some stage, he should be protected.".
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Who makes sense next to Steph Curry in Golden State? Will the Clippers go point guard even with Darius Garland?.
A year ago, NBC enthusiastically announced a deal with Michael Jordan around its NBA coverage. The reality was more of a let-down.
It is not a secret that Atkinson and Blair have a shared past. But it is little known in NBA circles that they were once teammates.
Brown made a transformational move with Karl-Anthony Towns that Thibodeau wouldn't have done. Now, the Knicks have the NBA Finals in sight.
For the NBA’s longest-suffering franchise and its fans, what happened Sunday might be the inflection point when things finally shifted.
The Sixers fought through injuries and frustration to win 45 games. Now they enter another offseason facing the same defining questions.
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery delivered a major shake-up across the league, with the Washington Wizards landing the No. 1 pick, the Chicago Bulls jumping into No. 4 to boost their rebuild around Josh Giddey, and the Indiana Pacers sliding to No.
Washington Wizards president Michael Winger told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider that he would consider trading down after securing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft on Sunday. Winger said that this is "not a savior moment" for the Wizards.
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 in Game 4 on Sunday to tie the series 2-2. The Wolves were lead by Anthony Edwards, who scored 36 points and dedicated the game to his late mother. "Today is Mother's Day," Edwards said. "I just wanted to win for my Mom.
When these two teams met in the playoffs in 2024, Knicks fans took over in Philadelphia, leading to pleas from Joel Embiid.
The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2010. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls round out the top four selections.
Glamorgan battle to a first-ever home win in the top flight, beating Somerset by two wickets as Sean Dickson and Ryan Hadley star with the bat.
Cricket counties will face automatic points deductions for making repeated losses under strict new financial rules that will be introduced next season.
Who will make the cut when England name their first Test squad of the summer?.
Bowler Issy Wong will have a scan on a hamstring issue as England seek clarity before making a decision on her fitness for the T20 World Cup.
We can't say who has the upper hand in this Test," Pakistan allrounder Agha said.
Warwickshire fast bowler answers call as injury setbacks hit existing seam stocks.
DC made five changes - they brought in Sahil Parakh, Abishek Porel, David Miller, Madhav Tiwari and Auqib Nabi.
SRH arrive with momentum in their batting unit but must overcome a poor record against GT in Ahmedabad, as both teams eye No. 1 spot.
India cricket legend Rahul Dravid is announced as co-owner of the final European T20 Premier League franchise, based out of Dublin.
The former England keeper has the chance to represent his country once again after flourishing as a senior cricketer. ‘I once hit a six in very murky conditions to win a game which got us promoted.” Nigel Martyn is lost in a reverie.
Liverpool release images of a planned memorial to late forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, following their deaths last summer.
Today in TAFC: Do we need radical changes to help referee corners? Plus: How Barcelona sealed La Liga title aginast a struggling Real Madrid.
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says therapy worked "quite well" for him as he urges those struggling with their mental health to seek help.
A sharp increase in inswinging corners and a “high threshold” for fouls have caused a real headache for officials.
West Ham will contact referees' body the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) over their disallowed equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.
We discuss three of the biggest questions to arise from a weekend that was significant at both ends of the Premier League table.
Arsenal are closing in on a first Premier League title for 22 years after the decision to rule out a late West Ham equaliser had huge ramifications at both ends of the table on Sunday.
The excitement is building to the tournament starting on June 11 but plenty of concerns remain about how it will all play out.
For thousands in the London Stadium watching on with skin in the game, time slowed, heads spun, emotions stretched - was it a goal or not?.
Players and fans felt aggrieved at the decision to disallow Wilson's goal - what could it end up meaning for West Ham's future?.
Peterson, now 41, ran for 11,747 yards and 97 touchdowns over 10 seasons with the Vikings. He'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027.
Njoku has spent his entire nine-year career with the Browns, who selected him in the first round of the 2017 draft.
Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh. Unless he isn’t. He’s signing a contract.
The SNF matchup marks the 13th time the NFC East rivals have opened the season against each other.
Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku has reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple reports.
Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku has reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple reports.
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season will begin in a familiar fashion: With the Dallas Cowboys in a prime-time game. The Cowboys will open the regular season with a “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the division-rival New York Giants. The game will take place on Sept.
Which NFL Draft picks will prove to be under-the-radar finds as the 2026 season approaches?.
The NFL will release its 2026 schedule on Thursday, but what will happen with Brown, Aiyuk, Aaron Rodgers and others?.
The NFL uses a fairly basic formula that sets in stone every team's opponents for the next season by the final day of the regular season.
The president said the cost of watching the NFL could "ruin the game" in an interview with “Full Measure.”.
The trading card market remains hotter than ever as athletes in a variety of sports excite collectors.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is set to take part in June's minicamp as a limited participant and should be "full speed" when training camp opens in July, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Aaron Rodgers has reportedly spent a few days in Pittsburgh this week, but the veteran quarterback has not met with the Steelers to discuss his future, according to the Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said he and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. have been in contact several times over the past week about a reunion. Despite the discussions, Harbaugh said the decision on whether the team would add Beckham may not come until training camp.
The main reason NFL rookie contracts are so appealing is they represent an opportunity to get a high performer for well below market rate. That’s not exactly what the Arizona Cardinals got with No. 3 overall draft pick Jeremiyah Love.
The Seattle Seahawks might be coming off a Super Bowl victory, but that hasn’t led to extreme interest from buyers looking to purchase the franchise.
The Jets placed the franchise tag on Hall earlier this offseason but instead come to terms on a extension.
The New York Jets and running back Breece Hall are in agreement on a three-year, $45.75 million deal, per Ian Rapoport. The running back later confirmed that the two sides reached a deal on his personal X account. ❤️ Shoutout everyone in my corner.
Breece Hall and the New York Jets are in agreement on a reported three-year, $45.75 million deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The running back later confirmed that the two sides reached a deal on his X account. ❤️ Shoutout everyone in my corner.
The New York Yankees, ranked second in the AL East with a 26-15 record, face the Baltimore Orioles, who are fourth in the AL East with an 18-23 record.
Posey has shown that he's not afraid to make major moves since taking over in September 2024. But the results haven't followed yet.
The splitter is the hottest pitch in baseball right now, but not amongst left-handed starters.
The New York Yankees’ already formidable starting rotation added a significant left arm Sunday with Carlos Rodón making his first start of the 2026 MLB season. Unfortunately, it was a season debut to forget for the 12-year veteran.
Blake Snell making his season debut Saturday for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves, tied for the best record in Major League Baseball, may have been a tough opening assignment.
Notes on prospects from the Phillies, Cardinals and Orioles systems.
Kerry Carpenter gave Bobby Witt Jr. an opening and the Kansas City Royals’ All-Star shortstop seized it, jetting around the bases for an inside-the-park home run in a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
The San Francisco Giants are tied for the worst record in the National League (and second-worst mark in MLB) and now have to endure without their ace starting pitcher. Logan Webb was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee bursitis, the team announced Saturday.
A difficult season for the Minnesota Twins is now even tougher with pitcher Taj Bradley going on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right pectoral muscle. Bradley, 25, had been Minnesota’s lone pitching standout, compiling a 2.87 ERA and 4-1 record in his first eight starts.
The 24-year-old "Miz" had 11 strikeouts in six innings as the Brewers throttled the Yankees 6-0 at American Family Field.
Cox retired from managing after the 2010 season with 2,504 wins, fourth among MLB managers. He won five pennants and one World Series title.
Bobby Cox, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 1995 World Series and was a four-time manager of the year, died on Saturday, the team announced.“We are overcome with emotion on the passing of Bobby Cox, our treasured skipper,” the team wrote in a statement.
JJ Wetherholt is a month and change removed from his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. On Friday night in San Diego, he was the beneficiary of a play that belongs at a much, much lower level.
Wade Boggs says he is cancer-free, two years after he announced he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. "I'm a cancer survivor now. Prostate cancer is null and void.
No MLB team has more wins or a better winning percentage than the Chicago Cubs, who improved to 27-12 with a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday.
The Giants will get the No. 29 pick in the 2026 draft and pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson.
The Cleveland Guardians have acquired San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey in exchange for the No. 29 pick in this year’s MLB Draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson, the Guardians announced Saturday. Cleveland has also optioned Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus.
The Cleveland Guardians have acquired San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey in exchange for the No. 29 pick in this year’s MLB Draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson, the Guardians announced Saturday. Cleveland has also optioned Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus.
The primary focus at Oriole Park on Friday night was clear: Securing a Tupac bobblehead. Not all fans succeeded, though.
Humberto Cruz pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor involving the transport of illegal immigrants and is now on the restricted list.
Former England hooker Brian Moore will end his broadcast commentary career after working on England's Women's Six Nations decider against France on Sunday.
Ireland second row Sam Monaghan says that having an Irish club in the Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) would be "amazing" for the growth of the national team.
Exeter back rower Kane James and Harlequins centre Bryn Bradley are among six uncapped Wales players named by Steve Tandy for the summer games.
The top-four scene tightens up for the end-of-season run-in as Leicester, Saracens and Exeter claim major scalps in the play-off scrap.
England centre Fraser Dingwall says Northampton cannot use the pre-match loss of second row Tom Lockett as an excuse for defeat by Leicester Tigers.
Welsh rugby has taken its first significant step towards entering a team in England's top flight women's competition.
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says any potential new investment in the club could take a number of years to show on the field.
Hong Kong China draw the Wallabies and All Blacks in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run.
Wallabies five-eighth is loving life at his Japanese club, but acknowledged extending his stay into a second season could jeopardise his Test chances.
As well as two drivers, every F1 outfit needs a team boss – but who are the 11 figures carrying out this crucial role up and down the grid? Following on from our driver contracts list, we outline each team’s leading figure and the deals they have signed…
The 2026 regulations brought a huge shift in how drivers utilise the electrical energy of their engines, so we take a look at which drivers have adapted quickly to the changes.
Following a better weekend for McLaren in Miami, Team Principal Andrea Stella has given his assessment on whether the squad can potentially defend both titles in 2026.
From a new leader to some dramatic shifts in the midfield, F1.com examines the key changes so far in the 2026 Teams' Championship compared to the end of last season.
Laurent Mekies offered an insight into Red Bull’s recruitment policy in the wake of the news that Max Verstappen’s long time Race Engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave the team for McLaren.
Kimi Antonelli joined an exclusive club of Formula 1 drivers who have won three or more races on the bounce with his victory at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix – adding to previous triumphs in China and Japan.
After a dip in 2025, Franco Colapinto has found his groove again – and the F1 buzz is well and truly back among Argentinian F1 fans, writes F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne.
Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington, Kimi Antonelli’s race engineer at Mercedes, has received praise from team boss Toto Wolff for how he has handled working with the youngster.
Formula One has agreed to make engine design changes for the 2027 season in response to the unhappiness of many leading drivers at the way this year’s new-generation engines have affected how they race.
Proposals for further evolutionary changes to the 2026 regulations have been agreed in principle following an online meeting, convened by F1’s governing body the FIA and attended by Team Principals, Formula One Management and power unit manufacturer representatives.
Dive into some of the biggest takeaways from our fifth stop on the calendar at Le Mans!.
The Ducati Lenovo Team rider underwent two surgeries this morning one on his right foot and another on the right shoulder.
The #89 reels in and passes his teammate and title rival as Ogura clinches a debut MotoGP podium to hand Aprilia a podium lockout at Le Mans.
An unreal start sees the #89 go from P8 to P1 in four corners as late drama strikes the reigning World Champion.
After a crash in the Sprint in France, Marquez won't take part in Sunday’s GP and will miss Barcelona.
A first pole of the 2026 campaign kept his teammate at bay despite the #93 putting in a new lap record to graduate through Q1 into pole position contention.
The Borgo Panigale factory have some updates in Le Mans – and Marc Marquez opts for a different direction.
Last year’s winner was straight on the pace whilst reigning World Champion Marc Marquez had a far from ideal Friday as we witness the closest top ten in a Friday Practice ever.
F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto evaluates what's happening with the F1 driver market so far in 2026.
Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.
By improving her game daily and ignoring head-to-head records, Jelena Ostapenko is back in the quarterfinals, preparing to face a Sorana Cirstea who is playing some of the most complete tennis of her 10-year career.
Coco Gauff rallied from the brink of defeat to beat Iva Jovic in three sets and reach the quarterfinals in Rome while Mirra Andreeva advanced with a straight-set win over Elise Mertens.
Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka scored dominant wins Sunday to advance to the Round of 16 in Rome. As a result, they will meet for the first time since an instant classic at Roland Garros two years ago.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina booked her spot in the Round of 16 in Rome for the first time since her 2023 title-winning campaign, defeating Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-3.
After four attempts to land a lucky loser spot this spring, Nikola Bartunkova finally found her opening at the Foro Italico and proved that her extravagant brand of tennis is much more than just a show.
Elina Svitolina produced a commanding display to beat Hailey Baptiste and reach the fourth round in Rome, avenging her Miami Open defeat to the American.
Linda Noskova's off-season volunteering trip to Tanzania was part of the Czech's mission for social responsibility, while the outer courts provide some old Foro Italico magic and on a tour full of dogs, Elise Mertens misses her pack of eight.
Mirra Andreeva continued her clay-court excellence Saturday in Rome, collecting a three-set win over Viktorija Golubic to advance to the Round of 16. It marked her 28th win of the season, tying her with Elena Rybakina for most on the WTA Tour.
Sorana Cirstea refuses to let her retirement tour end quietly, finding her best tennis in the Italian capital to derail Aryna Sabalenka and extend her resurgent run into the fourth round.
For the fourth straight year, Jelena Ostapenko is through to the Round of 16 in Rome, coming from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in just under two and a half hours. It's her first win over Zheng in four meetings.
Elise Mertens ended Jasmine Paolini's title defense at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in a third-round heartbreaker, saving three match points to claim her 13th career Top 10 win.
Coco Gauff navigated a fluctuating three-set battle against Solana Sierra to reach the Round of 16 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, relying on a dominant second-set shutout and a late final-set surge to move past her opponent.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the first week of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Which shot do you think was best? Vote for your favorite below.
Jessica Pegula was at her best on Friday in Rome, facing just one break point in a tidy 6-4, 6-0 win in 72 minutes over Zeynep Sonmez to reach the third round. She will face Rebeka Masarova next after the World No. 160 upset Leylah Fernandez.
A friendly game turned into a torn Achilles tendon for coach Francisco Roig. But the Spaniard missed just one practice after undergoing surgery, and was back coaching Iga Swiatek during her match in Rome on Friday.
Anastasia Potapova continued her recent good form with an upset of No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova in Rome's second round, while Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka both toughed out three-set wins.
With an improbable nine wins from match point down since April, the 2026 clay season is officially the tour’s epicenter of the great escape.
Alexandra Eala defeated No. 31 seed Wang Xinyu to advance to the third round in Rome. It's the first time Eala has reached the third round of a WTA 1000 clay-court event. Her reward is a first meeting with Elena Rybakina, who beat Maria Sakkari on Friday to advance.
Iga Swiatek looked in control early before Caty McNally’s defense and variation forced a shift, testing the three-time champion before she closed it out in three sets.
Angelique Kerber headlines the October invitational alongside Dominika Cibulkova and debutant Yanina Wickmayer as the veteran showcase continues to grow in its fifth year.
Gun playmaker Luke Metcalf is being tipped to leave the club at season’s end with his role at the Warriors up in the air.
St Helens' day-to-day business will not be affected whether or not the NRL chooses to invest in Super League, CEO Abi Ekoku says.
Ex-Manly Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold is back in work, switching codes to link up with an AFL powerhouse.
Phil Gould weighs in as James Bracey explains what the Perth Bears are seeking to help sign top-line players for 2027.
An emotional Greg Inglis speaks about the impact Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy had on his life and career.
Former NSW captain Paul Gallen unveils his 19-man team for the State of Origin opener, with James Tedesco getting the nod at fullback.
Broncos veteran Ben Hunt reveals he wants to play halfback for the club in what will likely be his final season in the NRL in 2027.
Queensland legend Cameron Smith has backed Sam Walker to make his State of Origin debut at halfback after Tom Dearden was ruled out.
The Lachlan Galvin debate has reached fever pitch.
Newly-appointed Queensland Maroons assistant coach Ben Te’o says he will get a tremendous “buzz” when he joins camp next week.
New Zealand Rugby League today announces the appointment of Andrea Nelson MNZM as its new Chief Executive, ushering in a new chapter for one of the most iconic sporting organisations in Aotearoa.
Canterbury’s captain was spotted tearing strips off his halfback after conceding a try against the Dolphins. It proved the Bulldogs are holding each other accountable.
Dylan Edwards has answered every challenge thrown at him by James Tedesco in the battle for the Blues No.1 jersey for Origin One.
Watch Jake Duke go Face to Face with Broncos and Rabbitohs premiership hero Adam Reynolds on Fox League at 7:30pm AEDT on Tuesday!.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 is set to be the most entertaining yet if the eight wingers nominated for the RLWC2026 Team of the Week can maintain their strike rates.
Lone Scout's NRL Fantasy Winners and Losers Round 10.
Have your say in our NRL.com poll as the battle for a place in the Blues team comes down to a Magic Round shootout this weekend.
The speed and time of ball in play during the Raiders-Panthers game did not lead to touch football or a blowout, but to a match of grand final quality.
The NRL has partnered with the St George Illawarra Dragons and Make-A-Wish to help a young fan's dream become reality amid a challenging health battle. .
Everything you need to know about the spectacular weekend of footy that is women's State of Origin and Magic Round.
Seven-time All-Australian Nathan Buckley has lauded besieged Blues coach Michael Voss’ “first-class” demeanour across recent weeks as Richmond legend Jack Riewoldt pointed to the potential advantages of Carlton appointing a caretaker.
Carlton has made an “approach” for one of this year’s in-demand free agents.
As Garry Lyon rightly pointed out on AFL 360, Father Time is undefeated.
Collingwood’s pursuit of Gold Coast star Ben King is set to end in frustration, with the key forward refusing to engage with rival clubs as he edges towards a new contract extension.
After a long off-season, AFLW players return to their clubs on Monday for the official start of pre-season.
A bookmaker continues to work inside the Gold Coast Suns’ dressing room while he is subject to an AFL integrity unit investigation, as the competition’s chief executive Andrew Dillon flagged the apparent conflict of interest will be addressed.
A strong start to his season has Tom Bell on the radar of a number of clubs.
Ken Hinkley says he’s “not committed to doing any coaching jobs” after the experienced AFL coach was named as the new favourite to take the reins at Tasmania. Meanwhile, the AFL has explained why it’s opted for two matches on a Friday night a number of times this season.
Collingwood announces its plans for the clash between Scott Pendlebury's milestone game and the second weekend of Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Adelaide Crows footballer Josh Rachele has called out fan behaviour after receiving an abusive message online amid an ongoing conversation on mental health in the AFL. .
Sullivan Robey is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round nine.
The AFL says human error was to blame for 109 seconds being mistakenly added to the clock on Saturday night.
MRO Michael Christian explains some key decisions from the weekend.
The Match Review Officer's findings are in from Sunday's games in round nine.
Alix Tauru has been suspended for a late hit in the VFL on Sunday.
Matthew Lloyd believes Collingwood has been exposed and needs to rebuild its list, but Lachie Schultz is adamant the Pies are in flag contention.
Ned Moyle is hoping to grab his chance as the Suns' No.1 ruck.
The coaches' votes for the round nine games are in.
While having two games in the primetime Friday night slot has divided opinion, the League will use it again when the fixturing for rounds 16-22 is confirmed.
The AFL has launched a First Nations Impact Fund as it aims to grow First Nations representation.
The Canucks are the only team in the league that is missing all five top-level pieces of an elite core.
Kaprizov has high standards for himself as one of the Wild's best players. When he hits that level, as in Game 3 on Saturday, it shows.
Starting with Gavin McKenna going No. 1 to the Maple Leafs, Corey Pronman makes picks for all of Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft.
It's the pinnacle of the NHL season, but the Stanley Cup Final is always just a little more interesting with something more at stake.
The Ducks' power play came through with two crucial goals.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Montreal’s stellar young core and a rocking Bell Centre have sparked a visceral, city-wide pursuit of a 25th title.
Power-play goals from Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovský powered the Canadiens in their first home game of the series.
After a five-goal second period, a goalie duel between Aerin Frankel and Gwyneth Philips was decided by Michaela Cava's first Charge goal.
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens meet in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. The series is tied 1-1 after the Canadiens won 5-1 in Game 2. The Canadiens are favored by 1.5 goals in Game 3. How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens.
The Anaheim Ducks are looking to even their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. Vegas took a 2-1 lead in the series with a 6-2 victory in Game 3. Vegas is favored by 1.5 goals. The over/under is set at 6.5.How to Watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks.
Veterans Ryan O'Reilly and John Tavares will serve as alternate captains.
Scott Wedgewood has allowed 11 goals in just over seven periods against the Wild and was relieved by Mackenzie Blackwood on Saturday.
There’s still a long way to go, but the type of performance we saw in Game 3 looked like a template to beat the Presidents' Trophy winners.
The activity in Dobeš' crease is increasing as the Sabres series moves along, just like his reputation around the league.
Carolina became the first NHL team in decades to start 8-0 in the playoffs. Can it stay on track even after a potential long layoff?.
Philadelphia gained first-hand knowledge of what it will take to beat a team like Carolina in the future.
For eight years, the Golden Knights have gone as Stone goes. If he misses significant time now, it will be a major hit to Vegas’ chances.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Playing with a Game 7 mentality, the Wild came out of the gates flying in Game 3 and won to narrow the Avalanche's series lead to 2-1.
There are points up for grabs in the East. Inter Miami tooled up to defend their MLS Cup title with uneven results. The Philadelphia Union have dropped them from the top of the heap to the cellar.
Fresh off word that his time in Minnesota is ending already, James produced a tantalizing glimpse of what fans had hoped to see in bulk.
Alejandro Zendejas delivered once again in a high-pressure situation for Mexican giant América, whose season ends in heartbreak.
The Houston Dynamo pulled off a major upset in the Western Conference of MLS this evening, thrashing LAFC in Los Angeles.
James Rodriguez might be leaving MLS, but he's not ending his soccer career. The Colombia international signed a short-term deal with Minnesota United before the MLS season, but has failed to impress.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sebastian Berhalter scored a goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes — a battle between the top-two teams in the MLS standings.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kevin Kelsy had two goals and two assists — his first multi-goal game this season — and James Pantemis had three saves Saturday night to help Portland beat Sporting Kansas City 6-0, the Timbers' largest margin of victory in club (MLS regular season) history.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Warren Madrigal subbed on in the 63rd minute and scored twice — his first multi-goal game in MLS — Saturday night for Nashville SC in a 2-2 with D.C. United.
It has been a near-perfect first-half for the Portland Timbers as they scored four unanswered goals, including a pair of absolute beauties vs Sporting KC.First, Kristoffer Velde unleashed a powerful knuckleball strike to open the scoring from long range.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Santiago Moreno and Kaick Ferreira scored first-half goals to lead FC Dallas to a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than two months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
Race Direction issues an update requiring riders to enter the pitlane via the specified pitlane entry and route.
It’s HRC from KTM to kickstart the weekend at the French GP, with title race leader Bezzecchi outside the top 10.
Everything you need to catch up on ahead of the opening day of action in France.
The Salzburg-based private broadcaster will remain the exclusive Austrian TV partner of the world’s most spectacular motorcycle racing series until 2030.
Motorsport fan? MotoGP fan? Off-the-beaten-path travel fan? We’ve got just the place.
Ahead of the upcoming Catalan GP, the city’s Placa Catalunya hosts a brand-new way to immerse yourself in the most exciting sport on earth.
The #29 is set to debut with Niti Racing from the next round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.
A history of unpredictability and late drama, welcome to Le Mans!.
From one legend to the next, MotoGP arrives in France to greet another roaring crowd.
The German rider gets the call up for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team as the #12 continues his recovery.
Ruby Schleicher is adamant a hand injury won't impede her start to the AFLW pre-season.
Melbourne is embracing a fresh era under new coach Tom Wilson, who took the reins from premiership mentor Mick Stinear.
North Sydney Oval is tipped to be the home of this year's historic match between Australia and Ireland.
Carlton's Head of AFLW, Ash Naulty, has left the club.
Once afraid to wear what she wanted to wear out of fear of being perceived as too masculine, West Coast's Amy Franklin is making sure no one else has to feel that way.
Eleven new players have joined the AFLW competition. Gemma Bastiani takes a look at what they can bring to your club.
The AFLW's first Pre-Season Draft was held on Monday night.
Brett Gourley joins Richmond as a full-time senior assistant in its new-look AFLW program.
Check out the latest retirees as they are announced.
A Queensland prospect is shaping up to be the top pick in Monday's pre-season draft, while the draft order has been locked in.
Kristoffer Reitan claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the Truist Championship as Min Woo Lee found form at the right time and Rory McIlroy raised concerns about his fitness less than a week out from the PGA Championship.
Australia’s Lucas Herbert claimed his first LIV Golf title in Virginia with a four-shot victory over 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia.
England’s Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Sunday AEST, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career.
Adidas have gone full Hollywood after unveiling their stunning £50million ($A94m) for this summer’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Australia’s Ryan Ruffels made a hot start to his first PGA Tour event in four years, while Rory McIlroy made his first start since his Masters triumph at the Truist Championship.
Some of the world’s best golfers are set to grace Greg Norman’s redesigned North Adelaide Golf Club in 2028 even if the LIV Golf tour fails to survive the massive financial hit it will suffer at the end of this season.
Once Australia’s best young talent, Ryan Ruffels will make his return to the PGA Tour for the first time in four years after winning a YouTube tournament.
A defiant Cameron Smith has dismissed retirement rumours and stressed that LIV Adelaide will go ahead next year despite Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund removing its funding of the breakaway league at the end of this season.
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have spoken about their plans for the future should LIV Golf collapse, with neither appearing close to a reunification deal with the PGA Tour.
Australian veteran Adam Scott capped off a stunning weekend charge with an eight-under par 64 as world No.4 Cameron Young cruised through the final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship by six strokes.
NBL Next Star Luke Paul will again have the honour of representing his country, after being named in the Australian Under 17s men’s team.
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The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season was one of the biggest in recent memory for the Adelaide 36ers. From four extra Ignite Cup games and the in-season tournament Final, to eight Playoff games, the 36ers played a total of 42 games during the 2025-26 campaign.
The Cairns Taipans have made their first big move of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Free Agency, by reportedly signing an Australian Boomer. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, the Taipans have signed big man Keanu Pinder to a one-year deal.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season delivered unforgettable moments from start to finish.From Kendric Davis dazzling with the ball, to Bryce Cotton lighting it up, and JaVale McGee dominating above the rim, re-live some of the best highlights from the season below:. .
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With the re-signing of Elijah Pepper recently, the Perth Wildcats have got the majority of their core locked in for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. That includes import duo Kristian Doolittle and Dylan Windler, star big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr.
Illawarra’s JaVale McGee was must-watch entertainment all throughout the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season. From thunderous dunks to insane chasedown blocks, the athletic big man dominated both ends of the floor, finishing the year leading the league in rebounds and blocks.
A new Gold Coast team entering the competition would have the backing from two of the biggest names in the sport, as the conversation around NBL expansion grows louder.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix announced on Friday the signing of NBL champion and local big Hunter Goodrick to the roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
Despite being the 11th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs leads the way among rookies in jersey sales on Fanatics. The post Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins’ Draft Picks Lead Rookie Jersey Sales appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Trick Williams left WrestleMania 42 as a clear staple of the WWE’s future. Just months after making his debut on WWE’s main roster, Williams—whose real name is Matrick Belton—won the United States championship over Sami Zayn.
The Buffalo Sabres have announced their first-ever jersey advertisement, adding the logo of Buffalo-based facilities technology company Stark Tech to the upper right corner of their road white sweaters beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season.
Nike has unveiled new Rebel Edition alternate jerseys for all 15 WNBA teams as the league opens its 30th season, including new looks for the Toronto Tempo, Golden State Valkyries, Portland Fire, and all 12 returning clubs.
The list of suitors for Casey Wasserman’s sports and entertainment agency has narrowed further, with TA Associates exiting the process and two former Endeavor executives still weighing whether to join a bid—potentially in partnership with private-equity backers.
German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund hopes to bring their home city to life with their new PUMA home kit for the 2026-27 season. BVB unveiled the kits on Thursday, May 7, during an event at the former Hansa coking plant in Dortmund.
The Canadian Elite Basketball League may play its season through the summer, but the Winnipeg Sea Bears are looking to ice out their opponents with their new uniforms for 2026. The Sea Bears launched the new duds at an event for season ticket holders at the University of Manitoba on The post CEBL’s Winnipeg Sea Bears Launch New Iced-Out Uniforms for 2026 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.
The Los Angeles Lakers are relocating and rebranding their NBA G League affiliate as the Coachella Valley Lakers, unveiling a new logo featuring the familiar Lakers script alongside a desert landscape, palm trees, mountains, and a setting sun ahead of the club’s move to Acrisure Arena for 2026-27. The post Los Angeles Lakers Rebrand G-League Team to Coincide With Move to Coachella Valley appeared first on SportsLogos.
The longtime radio voice of the Yankees will be remembered with a season-long memorial patch featuring a microphone and the club's "NY" logo after first adding his "JS" initials to the back of their caps following his death at age 87 earlier this week.
The Welland Jackfish, an independent professional team in the Canadian Baseball League, will take the field on Canada Day wearing uniforms inspired by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The team announced the custom jerseys on social media with the declaration, “Scarlet. Strong.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
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The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.