Sports minister: Iran can't compete at World Cup
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister said Wednesday.
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister said Wednesday.
Orlando City have parted ways with long-time head coach Oscar Pareja just three games into the new MLS season, the club announced Wednesday.
Javier Mascherano took over Inter Miami with no senior coaching experience, but the shock selection learned on the job, leading the Herons to MLS Cup.
Chris Medland breaks down the key talking points as F1 heads to China for the first Sprint weekend of 2026.
Test your knowledge of F1 history in Shanghai ahead of this weekend's race.
Oregon State is hiring Michigan assistant Justin Joyner as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to transfer their stakes in the team to their children's trusts, according to an NFL memo.
The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $88 million contract that can be worth up to $100 million, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Here's everything managers should be looking at around the league during the fantasy playoffs.
Dino Maamria becomes the third head coach to leave League Two Barrow this year after only 28 days in charge.
Forward Nick Schmaltz re-signed with the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, agreeing to an eight-year contract extension worth $64 million rather than going to free agency this summer.
Schmaltz already has set a career high with 24 goals this season.
A dozen teams are no longer in possession of their 2026 first-round pick. Some are happier about it than others.
Montreal, Ottawa, Washington and Philly are in action Wednesday. Here are full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
The final week resulted in a last flurry of trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit and which are way off base.
The PWHL is back after its Olympic break with more eyes on the sport than ever before. Here's everything you need to know about the league.
One player is the clear front-runner for rookie of the year. The more interesting debate might be over who should come second.
The NHL's second-oldest player, Corey Perry, is in demand every year — and usually ends up in the Stanley Cup Final. "He transcends time.".
With 17 games left in a dismal season, the Leafs need to put an end to what's become a clear mismatch behind the bench.
Plus, Rasmus Dahlin has more assists, Tanner Pearson and Luke Schenn get their visas, and Tyson Kozak is at morning skate.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Avalanche sharply disagreed with the officials' decision to give star center Nathan MacKinnon a game misconduct for goalie interference in their 4-3 loss to the Oilers on Tuesday night.
Charlie McAvoy scored 39 seconds into overtime Tuesday night to help the Bruins beat the Kings 2-1 for their 13th straight home win. He then rushed off to have more dental work done after losing some teeth earlier in the game.
It can be tough to leave the hot stove behind and face a future without any trades. We can try, though.
How will those players impact their new teams? Here are scouting reports on 10 big names.
The Mammoth play the Wild on Tuesday (8 p.m., ESPN+), hoping to tighten their grip. Here are full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Plus: Why is Buffalo's defense corps so lopsided, and can the Red Wings finally produce a March worth remembering?.
Nearing the end of the season, the draft picture is starting to become clearer, with a strong top 10 group of prospects.
In 2021, Luke Prokop became the first openly gay player under NHL contract. A documentary coming in June will delve into his journey since.
Danielle Serdachny was one of the final cuts from Team Canada’s women’s hockey team ahead of the 2026 Olympics.
CEO Brian Rolapp outlined a bold future for the PGA Tour on Wednesday, listing the possibility of relegation, a revamped schedule and match play in the playoffs among the changes being considered.
All of the traits bettors should be looking for in this week's event at TPC Sawgrass, and the best bets to make.
Back when Jack Nicklaus was in his heyday and Greg Norman was circling like a shark, there was a common cuss among professionals cursed by a Pete Dye designed golf course.
From Scottie Scheffler's attempt at a third Players title to how the course is set up to play, we have five big topics to keep an eye on this week.
Australian golf legend Karrie Webb hopes the upcoming Australian Open and WPGA Championship will grow to become such a drawcard on the golfing calendar, it’ll even have the LPGA reassessing their schedule.
Ahead of this week's Players Championship, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said he isn't worried about his game and doesn't think anyone else should be, either.
Can Rory McIlroy win a second consecutive Players Championship? Here's how to watch the action on the ESPN App.
Justin Rose, who helped Europe capture the 2025 Ryder Cup title, is urging Jon Rahm to pay $3M in fines by the DP World Tour and play in the 2027 competition in Ireland.
Books Koepka, who will be making just his fourth start in his return to the PGA Tour, is hoping his game shows "more consistency" this week at the Players Championship.
Gary Woodland said Monday he has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder in the wake of his 2023 brain surgery, telling Golf Channel in an emotional interview that he "can't waste energy" trying to hide it anymore.
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Real Madrid close the Bernabeu roof.
The Irish FA confirm that Northern Ireland supporters who booked their travel and accommodation for the Nations League game away to Georgia before the announcement was made that it will take place behind closed doors, will be allowed to attend the game.
With no points in three games, the struggles continue for Atlanta United. So how long will it be before the club contends in MLS again?.
Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.
All the signs were Aberdeen would wait until the summer to appoint a new manager - so why have they moved for Stephen Robinson now?.
On Tuesday night, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he had U.S. President Trump's assurance that Iran will be welcome at the tournament.
Explaining the possible fallout if Iran were not to take up their place at the tournament this summer - and who could replace them.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! If any single moment sums up Igor Tudor’s thus far short but ignominious reign as Tottenham’s interim head coach, it was the sight of the Croatian pointing to his temples as he urged his players to maintain their composure against Atlético Madrid in Madrid on Tuesday.
Foxborough says it will not back down from demands for up-front payment of World Cup security funds, publicly disputing any notion that the town and soccer tournament organizers have cleared an impasse as a March 17 licensing vote looms.
Micky Van de Ven says Tottenham found themselves in a "doomsday scenario" against Atletico Madrid, adding the club is "just taking blow after blow".
The high-stakes atmosphere of the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City takes center stage tonight as AJ Dybantsa and the #10 seed BYU Cougars look to continue their postseason surge against Honor Huff and the #7 seed West Virginia Mountaineers in the second round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship.
The world-famous stage of Madison Square Garden is set for a high-stakes Wednesday as the #10 seed Xavier Musketeers face off against the #7 seed Marquette Golden Eagles in a win-or-go-home opening round clash of the Big East Tournament.
The futuristic glow of the Intuit Dome beckons tonight as Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves head to Inglewood to take on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in a high-stakes Western Conference clash with major seeding implications.
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa delivered one of the most dominant individual performances in Big 12 tournament history Tuesday, scoring 40 points with nine rebounds and six assists to carry the 10th-seeded Cougars past 15th-seeded Kansas State 105-91 in the first round.
The cowbells will be ringing at the Golden 1 Center tonight as the Sacramento Kings look to extend their late-season winning streak against Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets in a cross-conference clash of high-octane offenses.
Steve Kerr is going to speak his mind. That's what he's done throughout his 12-season tenure as the Golden State Warriors' head coach. Backlash doesn't deter him.
The thin air of Ball Arena sets the stage for a heavyweight Western Conference battle tonight as Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets travel to the Mile High City to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
"I think it would be a more competitive and healthier league if we played fewer games," coach Steve Kerr said this week.
Bam Adebayo's historic night was a culmination of an injured roster, a forgiving opponent and new weapons he's added to his game.
The high-altitude intensity of the Delta Center awaits tonight as Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks head to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz in a cross-conference clash with the Knicks looking to solidify their standing among the East's elite.
You generally think “culture” when the Miami Heat come up. It’s a term of respect or eyeroll-inducing depending on your point of view, but people are well aware of the connection by now. Toughness, physicality, conditioning.
Syracuse has fired men's basketball coach Adrian Autry after the Orange did not make the NCAA tournament in his three seasons at the helm.
Syracuse announced Wednesday it has fired men's basketball coach Adrian Autry following a 15-17 season that extended the program's NCAA Tournament absence to five straight years.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The vibrant energy of the Smoothie King Center beckons tonight as Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors head to the Big Easy to take on Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans in a cross-conference clash with postseason implications for the North.
The atmosphere at the Kia Center is set to be electric tonight as Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers roll into Orlando to face Paolo Banchero and a Magic squad that has become the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.
Adebayo's 83-point night on Tuesday presented fans with a choice that forces a side: Celebrate it, or audit it.
Who's rising and falling in Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft ahead of March Madness?.
Aiden Autry's replacement will report to the Orange's new athletic director, plus the latest on other openings.
Freshmen earned six of the 20 spots we handed out Tuesday. Here's who made the cut.
All the eight squads with each player's winning bid at the auction.
Afghanistan's upcoming series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates has been postponed until the end of the year because of conflict in the Middle East.
Pakistan coach said they went into a shell and will have to turn things around quickly after a chastening loss.
All-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman receive deals in excess of £100,000 in the inaugural Hundred auction.
"Will's been like a bull in a china shop wanting to get back on the park, but understands he's an important resource," selector Larsen says.
‘It will be challenging to learn English, or to know about the new culture, but everything takes time’, says Afghanistan-born cricket player Tooba Sarwari.
The IPL has released the schedule for the first 20 matches of the season including four double-headers.
Dani Gibson sold for £190,000 as franchises splash out on first morning of women's auction.
The match was reduced to 22 overs per side after being 12 minutes from a washout and Tasmania collapsed to 25 for 5.
A chance romance helped Poços de Caldas become a hotbed for the sport that, from East Timor to Nigeria, is spreading its wings like never before.
"We'll see but the idea is to stay until the end, and then others can speak.".
Streameast sites provided free access to a wide range of sports fixtures including Premier League, Champions League, NFL, NBA and MLB.
It’s been years, but Dan Egner’s X profile still shows him planting a kiss on the USL Championship’s silver cup. These days, Egner is an agent with NordicSky, representing clients on both sides of the Atlantic.
The last camp before Mauricio Pochettino picks his U.S. World Cup roster is nearly here. Who should get a last look before the final cut?.
How a fracas in Brazil got out of hand, the latest on Iran's Women's team in Australia, and the betting violations that led to lifetime bans.
Major League Soccer has given lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting offences. Yeboah, 28, signed for Chinese Super League side Qingdao Hainiu last month after his contract with Los Angeles FC was terminated in January.
Two players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer, including bets involving their own matches. Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah were both placed on administrative leave in October pending a review of potential violations of league rules.
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Major League Soccer announced Monday it has issued lifetime bans to midfielders Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones for betting on league matches.
Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it has given Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah lifetime bans for “extensive” gambling, including on games involving their own teams. In one instance, the pair won a bet that Jones would receive a yellow card.
Major League Soccer has issued lifetime bans to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for violating the league's gambling policy.
On the Ireland Rugby Social, Conor Murray and Andrew Trimble discuss Scotland's confidence and Andy Farrell's selection dilemma before Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider in Dublin.
Will Capon, 26, denied the charge when he appeared at court on Friday.
Wales Under-20s release Carwyn Leggatt-Jones to play for Scarlets in Friday's United Rugby Championship game against Connacht in Galway.
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter thinks his side are in a "different place" for this year's Prem Rugby Cup final.
Having been discarded by Australia for lacking physicality, number eight Jack Dempsey's "explosive power" now provides a point of difference for Scotland.
Male and female players are increasingly willing and able to switch codes, with some even playing all three. By No Helmets Required Charlotte Caslick epitomises the term code agnostic.
Wales have gone three years since their last Six Nations win against Italy and a lot has changed.
Unadventurous team will need to improve significantly on multiple fronts if they are to poop France’s potential title party in Paris. So let’s rewind for a moment.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is sidelined for up to two months after suffering an innocuous hamstring tear. A probe has been launched to understand how the costly injury happened.
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier says his side's recent wins over Scotland have all come when they have "played particularly well".
Although not regarded as baseball’s toughest division, the NL Central is stronger than many fans might think. After all, last year, the five Central clubs combined for more wins than any other division outside the AL East, and they were the only NL group to earn three postseason berths.
The United States' WBC fate is now out of its hands. Here's how the U.S. can move on to the quarterfinals -- or be sent packing.
Astros closer Josh Hader, who has been dealing with biceps inflammation, will open the season on the IL. Bryan Abreu will serve as closer until Hader returns.
Italy shocked Team USA in a win that not even the oddsmakers saw coming. The betting odds are on the move for the World Baseball Classic.
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By losing Tuesday, Team USA is left to scoreboard-watch while Italy plays Mexico in a game that Fox moved to a more prominent TV platform.
Karabell identifies the players unlikely to be on his roster this season.
Josh Hader reported to camp behind schedule after feeling soreness in his bicep during an offseason bullpen session.
The Houston Astros won't have six-time All-Star closer Josh Hader at the start of the 2026 MLB season. Hader, who is dealing with left biceps tendinitis, is making progress in his recovery, but will not be ready by opening day, the team revealed Wednesday.
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.
The Cardinals hit the reset button after a down year. Here's how to watch their young roster take shape over all 162 games.
The greatest U.S. team ever assembled will avoid elimination only if Italy beats Mexico or if Mexico scores five or more runs on Wednesday.
Here's how to get through the streaming maze and watch all 162 regular-season Phillies games this year.
Vasgersian is expected to be on play-by-play for Netflix's debut when the Yankees face the Giants in San Francisco on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
In a showdown between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, the loser will face the defending champions, Samurai Japan.
Andy McCullough talks WBC, labor, and Aaron Judge's place in baseball history in the return of our MLB mailbag.
Earlier, the manager incorrectly stated on TV that his team had already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals before resting its stars.
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the knockout round.
The U.S. couldn't clinch a quarterfinal berth, and now it has to hope for a blowout in the Italy-Mexico game or an Italy win to advance.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s play resulted in a viral smirk from Skenes -- one that caught the attention of his girlfriend.
The Washington Commanders have agreed to sign K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network, adding another edge rusher to their overhauled pass rush.
The NFL is exploring the possibility of playing a game the day before Thanksgiving, a source told ESPN.
The Ravens have restructured quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN.
The Chargers are bringing back veteran offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
The Patriots are set to release OLB Anfernee Jennings, sources tell ESPN, saving the team about $3.8 million against the salary cap.
The Ravens have agreed to sign Trey Hendrickson, sources told ESPN, in a high-priced pivot after their canceled blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby.
The NFL is reportedly looking into scheduling a game for the day before Thanksgiving, beginning with the 2026 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. A game on Nov. 25, 2026, would extend a long streak of consecutive days of football.
Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $88 million contract extension, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.
Jackson, 29, is entering the fourth season of the five-year, $260 million contract extension he signed with Baltimore in 2023.
Adding a Wednesday game could be enticing to a streamer or a network and, for the NFL, worth tens of millions of dollars.
The Baltimore Ravens didn’t even wait a full 24 hours. When the Ravens backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade Tuesday night, everyone seemed to piece together the next move: Baltimore would sign defensive end Trey Hendrickson, the top free agent on the market.
Hendrickson is a four-time Pro Bowler who has had double-digit sacks in four of his past six seasons.
Veteran defensive end Trey Hendrickson has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract with Baltimore Ravens as a free agent Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?.
New York traded for its 2013 second-round pick Tuesday before he could hit the free-agent market.
The edge rush market exploded, the Titans called on old friends, Mike Evans landed in a new place, and two players were very particular about their contract numbers.
Goff was going to count $69.6 million against the cap this season, but the move reduces that amount to $37.6 million.
After their proposed Maxx Crosby trade with the Baltimore Ravens fell apart, the Raiders' only option is to make the best of this mess.
Over five days, the Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby, called off the deal and signed Trey Hendrickson.
With free agency beginning Wednesday, the Ravens and Raiders have plenty of questions to answer going forward.
A Spanish supporter accidentally entered Exeter City's home ground into his car's GPS and paid a heavy price.
Ex-England international Aluko tells The Athletic of her wish to make a difference by fighting against online abuse of women and girls.
Today in TAFC: The unspoken shame about sex offender chanting blighting English game. Plus: Champions League fallout as Spurs crumble.
Songs referencing one of the UK's most notorious sex offenders provide a toxic soundtrack to Leeds United matches.
Songs referencing Savile, one of the UK’s most notorious sex offenders, have regularly been sung at Leeds matches since his death in 2011.
Tottenham would surely trade another sound beating next Wednesday for four points from the next two league games in their relegation battle.
A significant portion of Manchester United's long-term debt is due for refinancing, this is what their borrowings mean for a £2bn project.
The France international was irrepressible in Bergomo as Bayern sauntered to a 6-1 win, and must be a future contender for the Ballon d'Or.
The club's fourth coach of the season aims to lead them clear of relegation. So how is he trying to change their approach, and will it work?.
France’s development as a footballing nation owes to its urbanisation, and the fact it is no longer a country of rural life and of farmers.
CEO Dan Towriss explains how he and his TWG Motorsports company first became involved in discussions about F1, the work to build a team, choosing their race drivers and making their F1 debut in Australia.
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Arvid Lindblad's impressive debut in the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 season caught the attention of many, with the Racing Bulls rookie finishing eighth in the Australian Grand Prix.
As Zhou Guanyu returns to his hometown Grand Prix in Shanghai as reserve driver for Cadillac, his status as a fashion icon and national hero has already been secured...
Think You Know the New F1 Rules? Prove It in the All‑New F1 Regulations Trivia Challenge.
There are six sprint races in the 2026 season and here is all you need to know about how the format works.
Here is all the information you need to follow the Chinese Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
Charles Leclerc might have been the Ferrari driver stood on the rostrum at the Australian Grand Prix, but team boss Fred Vasseur was just as impressed with the performance of Lewis Hamilton in the opening weekend of the season.
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the first Sprint weekend of the year in China.
After a wild season-opening weekend to kick off Formula 1's rules revolution, attention turns to the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes' rivals look to bounce back.
It may not be in pole position, but Brad Pitt and director Joseph Kosinski’s sleek, technically inventive ode to motor racing definitely qualifies for the Academy podium.
The 2026 season continues in China this weekend and our handy guide explains everything you need to know before placing your bets.
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the season-opening Australian Grand Prix weekend.
F1 technical expert Mark Hughes takes a close look at the intriguing aerodynamic details on Adrian Newey's AMR26, with illustrations from Giorgio Piola.
Charles Leclerc believes strategy now outweighs bravery when executing overtaking moves under Formula 1's new regulations this year.
Laurent Mekies was full of praise for Isack Hadjar after he qualified in the top three on his Red Bull debut, providing a high point on a tricky first weekend of the season for the team.
It might have been a Mercedes 1-2 in Melbourne, as George Russell underlined his championship credentials with a straightforward drive, but I thought the Grand Prix was a real cause for optimism for Ferrari’s chances this season too.
Audi Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley was quick to praise Gabriel Bortoleto’s “historic” P9 finish in the first race of the season, as the Brazilian drove Audi to their first-ever F1 points in the team's maiden Grand Prix.
Cadillac are the first completely new team to join Formula 1 since Haas did so back in 2016, so let's take a look at how Melbourne panned out for the F1 newcomers, and where they go from here.
Chaos and more big dollars have entered into NFL free agency, as an abandoned trade and a quick pivot have altered the player market considerably. The Ravens reached a tentative agreement with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson on a four-year, $112 million contract early Wednesday morning.
The BNP Paribas Open has hit attendance records this year. It’s also struggling to fill its second-biggest stadium. Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which fits about 8,000 fans, has looked mostly empty for several major matches during this year’s tournament.
You would think the return of softball to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles would be a moment of celebration for two-time Olympic medalist and L.A. native Natasha Watley, one of the most decorated players in U.S. softball history. Instead, it turned to heartbreak.
The original American Football League franchise played 37 seasons as the Houston Oilers before moving to Tennessee in 1997, then adopted a new nickname in 1999.
French Ligue 1 powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain aim to capture the energy of their home city at night through a new kit, the fifth they’ll wear during the 2025-26 season. PSG unveiled the kits — which feature the Jumpman logo of Nike’s Jordan Brand on the chest — on their website.
The Prince George Cougars are getting ready to bid farewell to their 2025-26 regular season by turning back the clock. The Western Hockey League team is marking their last weekend home games of the season with throwback jerseys, which they’ll wear when they host the Wenatchee Wild at the CN.
The Clippers just keep winning, despite the looming and ongoing Aspiration investigation. On Monday, the Clippers beat the Knicks 126–118 to move to 32–32 on the season, which currently has them eighth in the Western Conference standings.
The legal bar for Ohio to use unclaimed funds for a new Browns stadium, or other venue renovations in the state, just went higher—putting the entire financing plan into further question.
The BNP Paribas Open is the latest tournament to significantly increase its mixed doubles prize money to attract singles stars. While it didn’t attract the sport’s A-tier players, it was still able to lure in some notable names.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is not sticking around with the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic and will head back to Tigers spring training.
Coach Gerry McNamara has guided Siena to its first NCAA tournament berth since 2010 following Tuesday night's 64-54 win over Merrimack in the MAAC championship game.
Hofstra is returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth 75-69 for the Coastal Athletic Association tournament championship Tuesday night.
AJ Dybantsa poured in a Big 12 freshman-record 40 points, willing his No. 10-seeded Cougars to a 105-91 victory over No. 15 seed Kansas State in the first round of the conference tournament.
Syracuse men's basketball coach Adrian Autry admitted he failed to live up to expectations after the Orange's season ended with a sixth straight loss.
Arizona State's Bobby Hurley did not dismiss reports that his job could be in jeopardy after the season, saying he talked to the team and "didn't hide anything from them.".
Utah Valley and the Western Athletic Conference have cleared up their $1 million dispute that threatened to leave the Wolverines out of the league's men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Caleb Holt, the No. 4 prospect in the 2026 SC Next 100, has committed to Arizona, becoming Tommy Lloyd's highest-ranked recruit since taking over in Tucson.
The NCAA announced Tuesday that it will monitor basketball, baseball and softball tournament officials for betting using a technology called ProhiBet.
Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely.
There was no debate for player, freshman, transfer or coach of the year, with clear front-runners in each.
If Jannik Sinner triumphs at the BNP Paribas Open this week, the Italian will not only leave Indian Wells with the trophy, but he will also claim a slice of history. The No. 2 player in the PIF ATP Rankings in the ATP Tour has already captured five of the six hard-court ATP Masters 1000 titles.
Roger Federer has added another milestone to his remarkable legacy but this time it is off the court. The 103-time tour-level champion has officially joined the prestigious Forbes World’s Billionaires List, highlighting the immense success he has achieved beyond tennis.
Under the desert sun at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the battle lines for the BNP Paribas Open are usually drawn across a tennis court. But this week, three of the sport’s biggest stars traded racquets for clubs.
Since his breakthrough win in Rio de Janeiro in 2024, the tennis world has been asking the same question: Can Joao Fonseca one day challenge the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? The Brazilian teenager has only fuelled that conversation in the time since.
If Tuesday's BNP Paribas Open showdown is a preview of what's to come between 24-year-old Jannik Sinner and 19-year-old Joao Fonseca, we may have just witnessed the birth of the next epic rivalry on the ATP Tour.
Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot continued their doubles run at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday when they defeated fellow singles stars Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(4), 7-5 in the second round.
American teen Darwin Blanch earned the best win of his career by PIF ATP Ranking on Tuesday at the Arizona Tennis Classic, an ATP Challenger 175 event in Phoenix. The 18-year-old, who received a wild card into Phoenix, upset World No.
Casper Ruud will take on World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz Wednesday at the BNP Paribas Open. But regardless of the result, the Norwegian is already a winner.
Former Top 10 stars Roberto Bautista Agut and David Goffin have faced off in an ATP 250 final, at an ATP Masters 1000 event and at the Grand Slam level. On Wednesday, they will meet again — this time in the more intimate setting of the ATP Challenger 175 tournament in Cap Cana.
Arthur Fils became just the third Frenchman to reach consecutive quarter-finals at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Tuesday, when he downed ninth-seeded Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 7-6(9).
Aryna Sabalenka revealed that her dog, Ash, was named after trailblazer Arthur Ashe. She also explained the story behind it, and what the name was initially going to be before she changed course.
Aryna Sabalenka faces Victoria Mboko in a rematch from Melbourne while qualifier Talia Gibson and Linda Noskova chase the biggest semifinal of their careers as the top half of the Indian Wells draw plays out.
A breakthrough run at Indian Wells has reshaped the outlook of Talia Gibson’s season, turning a qualifier ranked outside the Top 100 into one of the biggest stories of the BNP Paribas Open.
Linda Noskova defeated Alex Eala in straight sets to reach her first quarterfinal at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The Czech will next face Australian qualifier Talia Gibson for a place in the semifinals.
Alex Eala had no answers against her former junior rival, and she is now 0-11 against opponents from Czechia.
What started as a highly anticipated fourth-round meeting between Victoria Mboko and Amanda Anisimova quickly turned into a display of dominance by the Canadian, as she defeated Anisimova 6-4, 6-1 in 73 minutes to set up a meeting with Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals.
Jack Draper continued his impressive comeback from an arm injury by beating Francisco Cerundolo to set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells.
Aryna Sabalenka brought her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ash, whom she credits with providing "mental health support," to a post-match interview following her round-of-16 victory over Naomi Osaka on Wednesday at the BNP Paribas Open.
Australian's Talia Gibson earned her first top 10 win and advanced to her first WTA quarterfinal, defeating Jasmine Paolini in three sets at the BNP Paribas Open. She becomes the first qualifier in 11 years to reach the quarterfinals at Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz’s stranglehold on the ATP Tour has positioned him to make a significant move in his rivalry with Jannik Sinner in the coming weeks, and the Sunshine Double could mark a key moment in their battle for total weeks spent at No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
In a match between four-time Grand Slam champions, Aryna Sabalenka rode a strong serve to a 6-2, 6-4 win over Naomi Osaka. Sabalenka is into the Indian Wells quarterfinals for the third time.
Jessica Pegula takes on Belinda Bencic, Elena Rybakina plays Sonay Kartal and Katerina Siniakova looks to keep her run going against Elina Svitolina. Plus, Karolina Muchova will attempt to pull off the upset of Iga Swiatek in Round of 16 play at Indian Wells.
Aryna Sabalenka got engaged and returned to dominance, Talia Gibson broke through, Alexandra Eala paid tribute to women everywhere and more highlights from the first week in Indian Wells.
The annual Annalee Thurston Award Reception, hosted by WTA legend Rosie Casals during the BNP Paribas Open, raised $100,000 for the Love & Love Tennis Foundation.
Elena Rybakina had to overcome a stiff test against Marta Kostyuk in the third round at Indian Wells, but she prevailed in straight sets thanks to an impressive display of resilience and some timely ball striking. She'll face Sonay Kartal next.
Sonay Kartal is into the Round of 16 at Indian Wells for the second straight year after upsetting Madison Keys in comeback fashion Monday night. In doing so, she became the first British woman to reach the fourth round of the event twice.
After a narrow escape in her opening round, Iga Swiatek found her rhythm at the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, taking down Maria Sakkari to secure a spot in the Indian Wells fourth round.
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka renew a rivalry eight years after their US Open meeting, while Amanda Anisimova, Jasmine Paolini, Victoria Mboko and a wave of young challengers push into the tournament’s second week.
Katerina Siniakova upset defending Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva in a emotion-filled, intense battle. A match that featured 42 break point opportunities, Siniakova saved 19 of the 26 she faced to book her first appearance at the BNP Paribas Open fourth round.
Iga Swiatek is determined to become more knowledgeable about film, so she's been using the off days at Indian Wells to watch some classics. On the docket this past week: 'The English Patient' and 'Legends of the Fall.'.
College Sports Commission CEO Bryan Seeley said Tuesday an unexpected influx of third-party deals helping schools blow past the NIL salary cap has led to increased review times.
From potential CFP contenders to bounce-back candidates, we've got good feelings about these programs.
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?.
President Donald Trump says he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of college sports.
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge to Moore's arrest in December.
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Miami secured the commitment of a top in-state target Thursday night with a pledge from four-star WR Nick Lennear, ESPN's No. 26 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle.
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
The WNBA and its players' union did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement after a marathon, 12-hour bargaining session.
As Caitlin Clark prepares for her first game in nearly eight months, it's impossible for her to squash the butterflies she says she's feeling -- but she doesn't exactly want to.
In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. allegedly rammed his vehicle into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, at least seven 911 calls indicate heightened fears from his unidentified girlfriend that she was being stalked and harassed.
Unrivaled's second season featured ups and downs in terms of viewership, with the playoffs averaging 258,000 viewers on TNT and TruTv, down 9% from last year.
The WNBA sent a CBA proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a source told ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark is gearing up for her U.S. national team debut in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said Friday that the letter to players' union executive director Terri Jackson earlier this week was intended to "get the entire [executive committee] back on track" to get the best CBA possible.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.
As CBA negotiations linger, the time to conduct drafts and free agency gets shorter. We asked WNBA GMs how they're preparing.
Watching his Tongan roommate have his life thrown into disarray served as a reality check for one of the NRL’s emerging strike weapons.
Kalyn Ponga could go head-to-head with Reece Walsh in the opening match of the World Cup after the IRL Board unanimously approved his application to play for New Zealand.
Wests Tigers rookie Heamasi Makasini reveals what Dylan Edwards said after his pre-season try.
Rugby league legend Gorden Tallis and Michael Maguire are locked in a war of words, with the former Broncos back rower returning serve with a sobering reality.
Kalyn Ponga has been given the green light to represent New Zealand.
Heamasi Makasini has no regrets about his decision to choose league over union. However, he’ll have to make another choice between the rival codes soon.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
Xavier Willison found his voice after a breakout 2025 season, but was looking to step up his game with the impending departure of forward leader Payne Haas.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has vowed to KO Paul Gallen even faster than Australian heavyweight star Justis Huni did — and while also confirming “whispers” of a 2026 crossover blockbuster between the pair.
The Rabbitohs have been handed a big blow, while the Eels are desperate for a key flyer to return — and he will be “close” according to Jason Ryles.
Wayne Bennett made his position very clear: “That’s not our game”.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire responds to criticism from Braith Anasta, as well as whispers raised by Gorden Tallis.
Melbourne Storm legend and Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater has offered the highest level of praise to Canberra Raiders rookie Ethan Sanders, likening him to his coach back in his playing days.
Roosters star Angus Crichton says there is still "genuine hatred" between them and the Rabbitohs after years of feuding.
Mitchell Barnett has conceded that he wants to depart the New Zealand Warriors as a premiership winner, as a decision on his future is set to be confirmed within the next 48 hours — and a late $2.6 million swoop has been made by the Parramatta Eels.
Less than 48 hours after becoming the latest rugby league star to switch codes to rugby union, rumours have emerged that Zac Lomax could potentially find himself back playing in the NRL as early as the 2027 season.
The Parramatta Eels copped a reality check at NRL level, but there is a shining light in the club’s reserve grade side, while a Panthers star who was dropped to NSW Cup made a statement.
The agency that represents Australian NRL star Reece Walsh, golfer Cameron Smith and former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has been forced to rebrand due to its CEO’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
They have one of the most talented rosters on paper and were a popular pick to win the premiership, but ill-discipline could again cost the Roosters a shot at the title.
Tasmania government officials are aiming for the new stadium at Macquarie Point to be ready in tile for the 2031 season.
All the teams as they’re announced for round one of the AFL season – plus the experts give their tips for the first full round of footy for 2026.
Carlton has dropped two players including a new recruit following its Opening Round shellacking, as Richmond confirms a debut for a top-10 pick. Round 1 teams below!.
The teams are in for Thursday night's game in round one.
Carlton’s young gun hits the MCG on Thursday for the first time in a Blues guernsey – his club under serious pressure and needing a win over the Tigers.
Tasmania's future AFL club believed they would be playing in their new $1.13-billion stadium from 2030, but it's now clear their debut there will be at least one year later.
Peckish footy lovers can rejoice after the AFL announced a major price freeze on fan-favourite food items.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
While Sam Mitchell fought to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn last trade period, he says he's now the enemy as the arch-rivals square off in round one.
Hawthorn has moved on from the arrest of two players in the US during the off-season.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here. There comes a point in every footy season where everyone involved begins to fray.
There will be a cohort of law-and-order types who might view the scrapping of strikes among the changes to the illicit drug policy as the mollycoddling of footballers. But it is overdue and a necessary correction.
Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire reacts to the changes being made to the AFL's illicit drugs policy.
The AFL has confirmed the VFL competition structure will be maintained for at least the next three seasons.
Nick Vlastuin falls short of the required conditioning to play against Carlton, but Sam Grlj will play his first game.
New Demons coach Steven King explains why the club let $12m star Kysaiah Pickett fly to Darwin on the eve of the AFL season.
Matthew Nicks was keeping mum on ways Adelaide will try quell the influence of gun Magpie.
The League's new set of rules were shown to have the desired effect across Opening Round.
Eddie McGuire understands why Carlton made the decision to bar Sam Docherty from a club function, but also backed the Blues ex-Skipper's decision to make the comments in the first place.
Kozzy Pickett is a lock to face St Kilda, despite spending time in the NT this week ahead of Sunday's game.
Port Adelaide is eyeing a Carlton assistant coach to replace departed senior coach Lauren Arnell.
Meg Lappin is following in her father Nigel's footsteps, making the move up to Brisbane with twin sister Ally in tow.
An expanded pre-season schedule has been pitched to clubs as an opportunity to assist the development of players who may not play during the season.
Dom Condo, Erin Lorenzini and Aysha Ward are all on different, but successful, AFLW journeys.
Aysha Ward has worked her way up from Essendon intern to a position in the club's executive team.
After years in the footy wilderness, Gold Coast is finally retaining - and attracting - players across both programs.
Danielle Ponter has had a busy summer with a new contract, a wedding to plan and an important coaching role.
Power star Matilda Scholz joined several AFL and AFLW players at the Melbourne Noir show at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Shae Sloane has been appointed as the Demons' interim head of women's football.
Eastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers.
Kristian Doolittle put up 27 second half points and the Perth Wildcats did just about everything right but complete the job as the Sydney Kings held on for a 105-104 Game 1 win with Kendric Davis and Xavier Cooks coming up huge late.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL will break its all-time attendance record for the second straight season, with total attendance set to surpass last year’s benchmark.
Sydney may have won all three matchups with the Perth Wildcats this season, but the Playoffs are a different beast. The game slows down, and rotations tighten up, with each possession being more important than the last.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday that global basketball icon and entrepreneur Angel Reese is joining the club's ownership group, alongside Jason Levien and Ben Haan.
The Sydney Kings haven’t hit the hardwood in 19 days, due to the FIBA Break and the opening week of the Hungry Jack's NBL Finals. But that will all end on Wednesday night when the Kings host Perth in Game 1 of their Playoff Series.
The Hungry Jack's NBL26 Playoffs officially tipped off on Tuesday night with a highly entertaining game between Adelaide and South East Melbourne. While the 36ers had the last laugh, winning by seven points, one first half incident caught the eye of a Phoenix owner.
The Sydney Kings’ league leading offence starts and generally finishes with one man - Kendric Davis. To date, Davis is averaging 24.4 points, 6.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game.
After combining for just 21 points and nine rebounds in the Wildcats’ past two meetings with Sydney, Jo Lual-Acuil Jr will enter Wednesday night’s Playoff clash with plenty to prove.
As he heads into his first Playoffs campaign with the Sydney Kings, Kendric Davis says this could be the first of many.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday the appointment of Will Weaver as their President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach.
The award is back and fans can enter a free prize draw to win their own #765 Triumph Street Triple Moto2™ Edition.
Assen celebrated a centenary in style, and the event was voted the Best GP of a record-breaking 2025 season.
It's very early days in 2026, but Aprilia - with a sprinkling of Acosta and KTM magic on top - have begun the new campaign on the front foot after an unforgettable few days in Buriram.
Following a review of the Moto2 race results from Thailand, the points awarded have been updated.
New partnership ready to deliver a premium experience across the global Grand Prix calendar.
2025's Championship success sees the #93 join an illustrious list of sporting superstars vying for the award.
From outstanding results to shock moments, get the full rundown of the hottest talking points from the Thai GP.
The Aprilia star beats Acosta and Fernandez to Round 1 glory as a rear tyre puncture ends the reigning World Champion's podium hopes in Buriram.
21 riders, 11 Tuk-Tuks, two laps of Buriram. Enjoy the show in all its glory.
The quotes from both sides and all the angles of the controversial incident - or penalty - on Saturday.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
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.
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.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.