The Long Break

Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.

Cricket.com.au → 2 weeks ago

The numbers support the theory that the Queenslander plays spin as well as anyone, leaving the Aussies with yet another batting order puzzle ahead of the second Test.

●Cricket.com.au → 2 hours ago

Analysing the major talking points from the Champions League league phase match at the Wanda Metropolitano.

●The Athletic • Football → 40 minutes ago

Our writers break down Arsenal's victory at the Emirates on Champions League MD2.

●The Athletic • Football → 42 minutes ago

The 28-year-old Celtics guard and former NBA Sixth Man of the Year award winner averaged 17 points per game last season.

●The Athletic • NBA → 1 hour ago

Follow all the news and live updates during the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.

●AFL • AFL → 1 hour ago

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension, plus a mutual option in the 2029-30 season, CAA co-head of basketball Austin Brown and agent Max Saidman told ESPN on Tuesday.

●RealGM • Basketball → 1 hour ago

The NFL has suspended Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat two games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The league announced the suspension on Tuesday. It did not provide details on what Sweat allegedly did to violate the policy.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 1 hour ago

Both City and NYCFC are owned by the City Football Group.

●The Athletic • MLS → 1 hour ago

(All times Pacific)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, October 14COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN'S)7 p.m.Oregon State at Texas State — Prime Video. SOCCER (MEN'S)8:30.

●Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 hours ago

The memo was unsealed Tuesday as part of Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and multiple teams.

●The Athletic • NFL → 2 hours ago

Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Derrik Klassen reveal their fatal flaws for contending NFL teams, plus some silver linings for the bottom teams.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 hours ago

Williams was fined for his celebration in the Lions' Week 2 loss at the Buffalo Bills.

●The Athletic • NFL → 2 hours ago

Austin Mock's NFL Projection Model went 2-0 in best bets last week and has a pair of unders to start in the Week 6 card.

●The Athletic • NFL → 2 hours ago

Mevis missed a 50-yard field goal and had a potential game winner blocked in the Rams' OT loss to the Bills on Monday night.

●The Athletic • NFL → 4 hours ago

The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis following his rough start to the 2026 campaign, including a "Monday Night Football" defeat to the Buffalo Bills, in which Mevis went 0 of 2 on field goals and had a potential game-winner blocked in overtime.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 4 hours ago

Sometimes the conventional wisdom isn't so wise after all. Let's start with what we know for certain: the Philadelphia Eagles lost their London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday when Jacksonville kicked a zero-time-remaining field goal.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 4 hours ago

Mark Sanchez's legal representatives filed a motion in September for the ex-quarterback to plead guilty in the criminal case.

●The Athletic • NFL → 5 hours ago

NFL MVP odds have been on the move through the first five weeks. Find out how the race is taking shape according to the betting market.

●The Athletic • NFL → 5 hours ago

Major problems facing favorites, plus Jake Ciely's fantasy pickups and early returns from Sean Payton's switch.

●The Athletic • NFL → 5 hours ago

The Rams lost another marquee game on Monday night, but are still listed as the Super Bowl favorite despite a 2-3 record.

●The Athletic • NFL → 6 hours ago

A person yelled out “embarrassing” twice at Cowboys QB Dak Prescott after a loss Thursday to the Buccaneers.

●The Athletic • NFL → 6 hours ago

The NFL is shifting gears on defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. After initially ruling Harris would not be eligible to sign with a professional team this season, the NFL reversed course Monday, telling teams Harris is an eligible free agent.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 6 hours ago

Last season, the Seattle Seahawks lost their Week 1 game. They went 17-2 the rest of the way. This season, they've lost as many games by mid-October as they did in the final five months of last season.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 7 hours ago

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker is set to be moved from the sidelines to the coaches' booth for the rest of the season, owner and general manager Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 7 hours ago

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — While the Los Angeles Rams remain confident, their march to potential greatness is proceeding slowly. Already frustrated with whom they see in the mirror, the Rams had even more to dislike after a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football.

●Andscape • NFL → 7 hours ago

The New England Patriots are expected to be without running back TreVeyon Henderson for some time after he suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a tailspin. Following the sudden retirement of Lane Johnson, the trade of Cam Jurgens and the last-second loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Eagles players are not having a good time right now.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 7 hours ago

It was a remarkably balanced Week 5 in the NFL, from a betting perspective. Before Monday night's game, seven favorites and seven underdogs had covered (favorites went 7-6-1 if you score the closing line for Bengals-Dolphins at Cincinnati -7 instead of -7.5).

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

The midfield confrontation happened after Buffalo's 37-34 overtime win at SoFi Stadium on "Monday Night Football.".

●The Athletic • NFL → 9 hours ago

A busy Tuesday saw some of the biggest names find homes before AFL deadline day, but there’ll still be plenty of action in today’s final hours.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 2 hours ago

Exclusive: Gambling firm working with AFL ‘on the evolving use of AI in our content’ as it deletes video depicting Lachie Neale saying ‘I want to thank me for believing in me’. The AFL has told its official gambling partner, Sportsbet, to stop featuring its high-profile athletes in AI-generated social media content without player permission.

●The Guardian • AFL → 8 hours ago

Weeks after being suspended by the Swans, Nick Blakey has secured a new contract with the Kangaroos that is effectively a pay rise at least $2 million over the next five years.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 13 hours ago

North Melbourne's press conference surrounding their signing of Nick Blakey turned sour after the PR team called it quits in the middle of journalist's questioning.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 13 hours ago

Sydney have ended up one of the biggest players in this AFL Trade Period – and not willingly, Fox Footy’s experts have warned.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 14 hours ago

There were no tributes from the Swans’ top brass in the club’s statement announcing the departure of a life member and academy graduate who played 173 games for Sydney and was an All-Australian in 2024.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 14 hours ago

Tendai Mzungu appears set for a promotion in Fremantle's coaching ranks, while Nathan Broad could join as a development coach.

●AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings has walked out on journalists amid a tense line of questioning over the recruitment of suspended Swan Nick Blakey on Tuesday.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 15 hours ago

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.

●AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

The Lions have approached Murray Davis to interview for their coaching job.

●AFL • AFL → 16 hours ago

A lifelong Geelong supporter, the Cats' Pride jumper brought together two aspects of Gill Rea's life that mean so much to her.

●AFL • AFLW → 3 hours ago

Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round nine.

●AFL • AFLW → 13 hours ago

Former Western Bulldog Bailey Hunt joined the Tagged team this week.

●AFL • AFLW → 16 hours ago

North Melbourne has addressed the ongoing police investigation surrounding Sydney players.

●AFL • AFL → 16 hours ago

Lachie Whitfield has got his trade wish to Carlton.

●AFL • AFL → 17 hours ago

The key calls, recruits and academy investment behind 2025 wooden spoon side Gold Coast’s stunning AFLW turnaround. But they’re one of two teams facing a finals headache.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 18 hours ago

Nick Blakey, one of five Sydney players embroiled in the Pullman Hotel scandal, has been granted his wish to join North Melbourne with a blockbuster trade.

●The Guardian • AFL → 18 hours ago

Join the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio team for the best wrap of the trade period, including interviews with a host of club officials.

●AFL • AFL → 19 hours ago

Relive all of Cal Twomey's reporting on Zak Butters' massive free agency move to the Western Bulldogs.

●AFL • AFL → 19 hours ago

Nick Blakey is going to be a Kangaroo.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 19 hours ago

Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scores for the club's under-21s in their EFL Trophy win at Cheltenham Town.

●BBC • Football → 2 hours ago

Sanctions are yet to be announced after City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 2 hours ago

Nestory Irankunda has dazzled on his UEFA Champions League debut, providing an assist in Sporting CP’s away win over Lens.

●Fox Sports • Football → 2 hours ago

The Matildas round out their October friendlies with a second-ever meeting against Haiti as preparations for the Women's World Cup 2027 continue.

●ABC Sport • Football → 3 hours ago

Days after setting a Bundesliga record with a goal allowed after eight seconds, Bayern Munich went behind to Viking after 72 seconds as Gianni Stensness' header off a corner kick just got past the outstretched arms of Jonas Urbig, who was filling in for Manuel Neuer.

●Yahoo Sports • Football → 4 hours ago

PSG boss Luis Enrique says he was surprised to learn Manchester City had been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and hopes the club avoid sanctions.

●BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

Andoni Iraola has said he trusts Liverpool’s big-money signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola “100%” but needs players to step up in the absence of his three leading goalscorers.

●The Guardian • Football → 4 hours ago

Bournemouth are open to selling England midfielder Alex Scott in January under certain conditions.

●BBC • Football → 5 hours ago

More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?.

●BBC • Football → 5 hours ago

Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) is under growing pressure, with officials from across the continent warning they have lost trust in the president and rivals including Samuel Eto’o positioning themselves potentially to replace him.

●The Guardian • Football → 5 hours ago

The Boston Celtics are reportedly signing guard Payton Pritchard to a two-year, $44.2 million extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2029-2030 season, and it is fully guaranteed.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 hours ago

Both teams made the NCAA Tournament last season. They will square off at NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix on Feb. 20.

●The Athletic • NBA → 2 hours ago

The 2026-27 NBA regular season is rapidly approaching. How will LeBron James look in Philadelphia? What about Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in Minnesota? Can the New York Knicks repeat?We'll see the answers to those questions soon enough.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 hours ago

Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Southeast division (Heat, Hawks, Magic, Wizards, Hornets), then they're joined by Hornets center Moussa Diabaté for a wide-ranging conversationOn the WNBA side, the guys salute the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries for their second round sweeps, then look ahead to what's next for the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 hours ago

The Atlanta Dream will play Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise announced the decision Tuesday morning and moved Game 3 up one day to Oct. 21 to accommodate the move.

●RealGM • Basketball → 3 hours ago

Navigating the high-tempo dynamics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) requires quantitative precision. As lines shift dynamically across major sportsbooks, evaluating true value in point spreads, moneylines, and player props demands real-time data integration.

●RealGM • Basketball → 4 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo became eligible for a contract extension with the Miami Heat on Oct. 1. However, holding off until January, or even until the 2027 offseason, would allow him to sign for substantially more money.

●RealGM • Basketball → 6 hours ago

The Delaware Blue Coats, the Philadelphia 76ers' G League affiliate, are hiring Brad Jones as general manager. Jones replaces Ariana Andonian, who left last month to lead the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.

●RealGM • Basketball → 7 hours ago

Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.

●The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

Free agent point guard K.J. Simpson is expected to join Turkish club Galatasaray. Simpson and Galatasaray are expected to sign a deal in the coming days. The Denver Nuggets recently waived Simpson from his two-way contract.

●RealGM • Basketball → 9 hours ago

The Sacramento Kings have signed wings Damari Monsanto and Aaron Nkrumah to Exhibit 10 contract. Monsanto and Nkrumah may be competing for the Kings open two-way spot. If neither lands a two-way deal, both players are expected to join the Stockton Kings for the G League season.

●RealGM • Basketball → 9 hours ago

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward Zach Cleveland to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the NBA preseason, Cleveland is expected to join the Memphis Hustle for the G League season. Cleveland went undrafted out of Liberty at the 2026 NBA Draft.

●RealGM • Basketball → 9 hours ago

The Toronto Raptors waived guard Chucky Hepburn from his two-way contract. Toronto then filled their open roster spot by signing center Jamarion Sharp to an Exhibit 10 contract. Sharp was briefly signed to a two-way contract with the LA Clippers earlier in this offseason.

●RealGM • Basketball → 9 hours ago

Micah Nori gave each of his coaches a gift to help them reach their players: a paperback copy of a Hemingway classic.

●The Athletic • NBA → 10 hours ago

The Wizards hope they're on the rise. Wizards fans hope that ascent will also include a new look.

●The Athletic • NBA → 12 hours ago

Don't expect the East to be the least this season, but these seven teams project to be at the bottom of the conference.

●The Athletic • NBA → 12 hours ago

The Los Angeles Clippers waived Yuki Kawamura on Monday night. Kawamura, who was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal, could join the G League's San Diego Clippers. Kawamura averaged 3.4 points and 2.6 assists for the Bulls last season. The Clippers now have 20 players on their preseason roster.

●RealGM • Basketball → 16 hours ago

The Denver Nuggets waived Lonnie Walker IV on Monday. Walker signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Nuggets in September. It was also announced that Walker signed with agent Misko Raznatovic. The Nuggets now have an opening on their preseason roster.

●RealGM • Basketball → 16 hours ago

The Dallas Mavericks signed Matt Cross to a training camp deal on Monday. Cross averaged 6.1 points and 6.8 rebounds with the G League's Texas Legends last season. The Mavs now have 21 players on the roster.

●RealGM • Basketball → 16 hours ago

The New Orleans Pelicans waived Caleb Houstan on Monday. Houstan signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Pelicans in early August. Houstan averaged 2.3 points per game last season with the Hawks.

●RealGM • Basketball → 16 hours ago

Australia started the first Test against South Africa on the back foot, but its 214-run victory has silenced any critics of the selection strategy.

●ABC Sport • Cricket → 2 hours ago

Sri Lanka hunted down Pakistan's total of 168 for 8 with 17 balls and eight wickets to spare.

●Cricinfo → 4 hours ago

"I think we ended up drawing the game due to the small mistakes," Bangladesh captain Shanto says after Abu Dhabi draw.

●Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Eric Simons and Tommy Simsek exit JSK.

●Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

The latest round saw Mahedi Hasan take six wickets and score a century, Marshall Ayub hit his 30th first-class ton, and Sabbir Rahman end a 14-year wait for an NCL century.

●Cricinfo → 6 hours ago

"Whatever the team needs, I want to step into that role," the batter says as he adapts to bat at No. 5, sometimes even No. 6.

●Cricinfo → 6 hours ago

Cummins, though, says there needs to be a compelling case to move Renshaw from No.5.

●Cricinfo → 6 hours ago

He had missed the first Test against Australia "from a precautionary point of view" but remained with the squad and was shown bowling with increasing intensity.

●Cricinfo → 7 hours ago

Former Zimbabwe batter admits club's financial situation is a major factor in his departure.

●Cricinfo → 7 hours ago

Test captain says there are "obvious things we could improve on" after unbeaten run ended in Durban.

●Cricinfo → 7 hours ago

The report describes an industry that is increasingly unequal, hooked on debt and owner top-ups, and incapable of controlling costs.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 6 hours ago

The petition, concerning an unpaid tax bill, was filed in August by HMRC but dismissed on Tuesday after a payment was made.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 8 hours ago

City beat Liverpool on Sunday in what was their first game since being found guilty of charges relating to financial breaches.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 8 hours ago

Manager Enzo Maresca reacts to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their win at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?".

●BBC • Football → 9 hours ago

In the most decisive moments Cherki gives the impression that he is able to pause time, calculate the best decision and elegantly execute it.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 10 hours ago

Ex-Premier League referee Graham Scott responds to your questions from the Premier League weekend.

●The Athletic • Football → 10 hours ago

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at whether any Manchester City players were signed during the time the club have been found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules.

●BBC • Football → 11 hours ago

Craig Levein said the politician brought him to a church where they were "casting out demons" to meet with defender Marvin Andrews.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 13 hours ago

The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

●BBC • Football → 13 hours ago

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is yet to reach the highs of last season - is it because of his side's poor start or the reason for it?.

●BBC • Football → 16 hours ago

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

●The Athletic • MLB → 3 hours ago

The Houston Astros apparently have no issue with manager Joe Espada leaving to go to a division rival. The team reportedly granted Espada permission to interview for the Seattle Mariners' vacant manager position, according to MLB.com.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 4 hours ago

The Astros owner gave Espada a tepid vote of confidence after firing former GM Dana Brown.

●The Athletic • MLB → 5 hours ago

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting desperate down 0-2 in the National League Championship Series. With their backs against the wall, the team will reportedly have a "conversation" with two-way star Shohei Ohtani about sitting him in Game 3, per The Athletic.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 9 hours ago

No Brewers team has ever led a best-of-seven playoff series by two games — until now. But they know "how quickly things can shift.".

●The Athletic • MLB → 11 hours ago

Ron Darling preps by studying outings by both teams’ best starters — the ones he’ll have to dive deep on in a postseason game.

●The Athletic • MLB → 11 hours ago

The Brewers' catcher and Game 2 star is the first player in nearly three decades with three game-tying or go-ahead hits in a playoff game.

●The Athletic • MLB → 12 hours ago

Lowe's mother passed away earlier in the season. He has devoted every at-bat since to honoring her.

●The Athletic • MLB → 12 hours ago

Six years later, Cash is still being second-guessed in October, after ace Drew Rasmussen gave up a game-tying home run to the Guardians.

●The Athletic • MLB → 12 hours ago

It’s difficult to imagine the Dodgers taking four of the next five games. But it’s also difficult to imagine them just fading away.

●The Athletic • MLB → 12 hours ago

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hosting its first American League Championship Series since 2008, Tropicana Field, the oft-maligned home of the Tampa Bay Rays, was ready to rock on Monday.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 15 hours ago

On an unseasonably warm fall day outside American Family Field, things were getting even hotter inside the ballpark. The source? A red-hot Milwaukee Brewers offense that has helped this team take a commanding 2-0 NLCS lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 17 hours ago

Two showdowns between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Brice Turang proved pivotal as the Brewers captured Game 2.

●The Athletic • MLB → 17 hours ago

MILWAUKEE — Yoshinobu Yamamoto wasn't sure, couldn't say, didn't yet understand.It must have been a foreign feeling for the Dodgers' ace, a successful man obsessed with details and generally unaccustomed to failure.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 18 hours ago

Nathaniel Lowe haunted his former team as the Guardians took the ALCS opener, with help from a questionable call by Rays manager Kevin Cash.

●The Athletic • MLB → 18 hours ago

Benching Ohtani requires far more than a conversation between player and manager, and the Dodgers have made no formal decisions.

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

The Brewers are two wins away from their first trip to the World Series since 1982.

●The Athletic • MLB → 21 hours ago

Coming off the worst season of his MLB career, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has taken one big step toward improving his performance next year.The six-time All-Star recently underwent laser eye surgery, according to a social media post by the Laser Eye Center of Miami.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 22 hours ago

The pitchers' duel we were promised on Monday never materialized.The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers each scored a first-inning run in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series in a precursor to what became a relative slugfest.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are back in action on Monday for Game 2 of the NLCS at American Family Field in Milwaukee, with first pitch set for 5 p.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

New Zealand forward Erin Clark has declared the Kiwis are out to prove they have the world's best pack when they take on Australia in a blockbuster IRL Rugby League World Cup opener. .

●NRL → 3 hours ago

Jordan Samrani is jumping out of his skin ahead of Lebanon's World Cup opener against the Kumuls.

●NRL → 3 hours ago

The Rugby League World Cup gets underway with a blockbuster on Thursday night as tournament favourites Australia and New Zealand face off.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 3 hours ago

The 35-year-old was asked to join the Wests Tigers on several occasions by good friend Benji Marshall – and this is why he can see good times ahead in 2027.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 13 hours ago

Dane Gagai will become the oldest Test debutant in New Zealand history when he joins fellow first-time Kiwi Kalyn Ponga in the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup against defending champion Australia.

●NRL → 14 hours ago

Reece Walsh will play fullback for the Kangaroos, while back-rower Jacob Preston's debut has been confirmed.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 14 hours ago

The team lists are in for the first round of the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup, with the Jillaroos making a big call on their halves pairing for the tournament opener.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 15 hours ago

The men’s Rugby League World Cup is almost here, with Australia and New Zealand facing off in a clash of the tournament favourites on Thursday night.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 15 hours ago

Australian Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has named his team to take on New Zealand in the opening fixture of Rugby League World Cup 2026 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Thursday (8:05pm AEDT). .

●NRL → 16 hours ago

Premiership-winning Roosters five-eighth Jocelyn Kelleher will make her international debut after being named in the Australian line-up to face Samoa in their opening game of the IRL Rugby League World Cup.

●NRL → 16 hours ago

Some teams have their eyes on a trophy - others are prioritising longer-term gains. BBC Sport assesses a Rugby League World Cup that comes at a pivotal time for the international game.

●BBC • Rugby League → 8 hours ago

Paul Rowley takes over as Castleford Tigers head coach, with the former St Helens boss signing a three-year contract.

●BBC • Rugby League → 12 hours ago

Harry Smith is named alongside captain George Williams in the England half-back roles for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup opening match against Tonga - with Mikey Lewis left out.

●BBC • Rugby League → 15 hours ago

Premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson is helping Les Tricolores again at the Rugby League World Cup, and he hopes a potential NRL investment in Super League could boost the sport in France.

●ABC Sport • Rugby League → 17 hours ago

Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 1 matches of the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

●NRL → 17 hours ago

Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 1 matches of the 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup.

●NRL → 17 hours ago

After letting Jack Bostock slip through their fingers once, the Dragons are keen for the Kangaroos’ debutant to return if he becomes a free agent.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 17 hours ago

The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 17 hours ago

Raecene McGregor can't wait to join forces with powerhouses Mele Hufanga and Otesa Pule at the World Cup.

●NRL → 19 hours ago

This year’s Rugby League World Cup will be the first international tournament since the IRL’s decision to relax eligibility rules for players.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 23 hours ago

Peter Meagher’s lifelong service to rugby will be recognised, and the Wallabies captain he’s replacing couldn’t be happier.

●Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 3 hours ago

Dwayne Peel is relishing pitting Scarlets against a Newcastle side coached by friend and former half-back partner Stephen Jones in the European Challenge Cup.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 3 hours ago

Leicester Tigers complete the signing of Queensland Reds and Samoa hooker Richie Asiata.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 4 hours ago

Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces months out after it was confirmed he needs surgery on an injured knee.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

Louis Rees-Zammit has called for an end to artificial pitches in the Prem after posting a graphic image of the wounds he sustained during Bristol’s defeat at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium on Saturday.

●The Guardian • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

Former England hooker Jack Singleton joins Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal a year after experiencing a cardiac event in training.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman to have surgery on a bicep injury, ruling him out of contention for Wales' Nations Championship campaign.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 6 hours ago

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio's 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal is sold for £54,000 at auction.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 7 hours ago

Wales and Bristol star Louis Rees-Zammit calls for the end of artificial playing surfaces in top-flight rugby.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 11 hours ago

A seventh consecutive French title looks likely with lopsided odds again favouring Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles. The world is currently awash with uncertainty but not, sadly, in the case of rugby’s Champions Cup. This season’s winners will be either Toulouse or Bordeaux-Bègles.

●The Guardian • Rugby Union → 12 hours ago

A host of first and second-year players are spearheading Gold Coast's stunning rise.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

The Match Review Officer has handed down rulings from round nine AFLW action.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

The out-of-contract Ruby Schleicher could have played her last game for Collingwood after suffering a shoulder injury on Saturday.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Ava Usher is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star for round nine.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

North Melbourne is bracing for a tough finals series with many teams improving as the season continues.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

The coaches' votes for the round nine games are in.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Check out the latest retirees as they are announced.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Matt Brewer will coach St Kilda for the remaining three matches of the season.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Carlton has secured a third consecutive win as it ramps up premiership credentials.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

Hawthorn and Brisbane's finals hopes head in different directions after round nine result.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV's expert analyst Jolyon Palmer delves into the detail of Hamilton's race under the Singapore lights.

●Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s after Rwanda agreed a 10-year deal to host an African Grand Prix. President Paul Kagame, the country’s officials and the circuit’s designers explain what they are building – and why.

●Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

●BBC • Formula 1 → 7 hours ago

Max Verstappen was in a class of his own in Singapore last weekend, as he finally claimed victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. But who else impressed our Power Rankings judges? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...

●Formula 1 → 7 hours ago

Our Ask Me Anything team explain what 'papaya rules' are for F1 team McLaren.

●BBC • Formula 1 → 7 hours ago

Formula 1 is heading back to Africa after agreeing a 10-year deal to race in Rwanda in the early 2030s. To get you up to speed, here’s what we know...

●Formula 1 → 10 hours ago

Formula 1 has announced a landmark 10-year agreement to bring the sport back to the African continent, with the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda, set to join the calendar in the early 2030s.

●Formula 1 → 10 hours ago

Formula One has confirmed Rwanda will join its calendar, ­having ­concluded a 10-year agreement for the meeting on a ­purpose-built ­circuit, with the first race set for the early 2030s.

●The Guardian • Formula 1 → 12 hours ago

Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

●BBC • Formula 1 → 12 hours ago

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Singapore Grand Prix.

●BBC • Formula 1 → 15 hours ago

2026 continues to be a record-breaking and record-equalling season, with just two points separating Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez.

●MotoGP → 8 hours ago

The 52-year-old reflects on the pain of being sacked after two decades turning Red Bull into an F1 powerhouse, questioning his purpose in life and dealing with panic attacks.

The Guardian • Formula 1 → 1 day ago

After taking P7 in the Sprint, Nico Hulkenberg battled to finish P8 at the Singapore Grand Prix and celebrate his highest-scoring round of the season so far.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Laurent Mekies has identified the important role Max Verstappen has played in Red Bull's 2026 turnaround.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

After clashing with his team mate in the Singapore Sprint, Lando Norris put effort into proving that he could prioritise McLaren's interests.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Toto Wolff admits he is wary of the growing threat that Red Bull could pose to Mercedes, after Max Verstappen claimed a dominant victory in the Singapore Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Isack Hadjar admits he was "happy with the overall pace" during last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, as the Red Bull driver recovered to P10 from the pit lane.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Liam Lawson scored valuable points for Racing Bulls in both the Sprint and Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

The four-time World Champion was dominant again across the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, including two poles and both Sprint and Grand Prix victories.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour called it a "freak" injury.

●The Athletic • NHL → 6 hours ago

The 21-year-old Bedard injured his left shoulder during an offseason on-ice training session and underwent surgery July 8.

●The Athletic • NHL → 6 hours ago

It's Frozen Frenzy day: Every team is in action, and the start times are staggered every 15 minutes. Here's what to know and how to watch.

●The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

Pickard has played in his hometown before, but never with one of his best friends in the other net.

●The Athletic • NHL → 11 hours ago

Speculation surrounding the longest-serving Maple Leaf's future in Toronto reached a crescendo this summer. How did it affect Morgan Rielly?.

●The Athletic • NHL → 12 hours ago

Cassidy is still under contract with the Golden Knights and says of his NHL future: "Nothing’s changed. They have to give permission.".

●The Athletic • NHL → 12 hours ago

Fire the coach? Make a trade? What's the best way out of this terrible start for the Flyers?.

●The Athletic • NHL → 12 hours ago

Less than a month after Faber's skull fracture, the Wild watched Sturm exit after taking a puck to the head during Monday's game.

●The Athletic • NHL → 18 hours ago

Where will Patrick Kane's drive take him? Almost undoubtedly to "Best American Player Ever" status, if he’s not already there.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are offering a glimpse of what an NHL brother reunion can look like. Is Quinn Hughes taking note?.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Multiple NHL stars have already avoided worst-case injury recovery scenarios. Unfortunately, Igor Shesterkin isn't one of them.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Melanson was diagnosed with "anterior mediastinum hematoma with vascular pseudo aneurysm," according to the Kraken.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Despite having a close friendship with the Tkachuks, when push came to shove, Boldy made it pretty clear where his loyalties lie.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Each day the superstar goalie sits, Hellebuyck loses $38,660. That's 45 cents every second, according to the viral hellebucks.com.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

A promotion gone wrong at Saturday's Montreal Canadiens game ended with a large inflatable hot dog on the ice.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

Even though Larkin reportedly does not have the Canadiens on his trade list, fans were doing their best to help change his mind.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

The Flyers have been outscored 24-7, outshot 216-121 and are winless in six games to start the season.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

Shesterkin was the player the Rangers could least afford to lose, and now they have to deal with that reality.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

Shesterkin suffered the apparent right-leg injury on Friday night against the Capitals when his skate got caught on a goal post.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

Even when Eddie Olczyk has been away from the Chicago Blackhawks, he’s never stopped thinking about them. Olczyk grew up a Blackhawks fan. In 1984, the team drafted him in the first round with the No.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, October 14SOCCER (MEN'S)7:30 p.m.MLS: New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati — Apple TV The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

●Yahoo Sports • MLS → 7 hours ago

In 2026, the average MLS salary is around $686,000 based on the league’s average guaranteed compensation. But that figure doesn’t tell the full story. USA TODAY analyzed player salary data from the MLS Players Association for the 2026 season to determine what the average player makes.

●Yahoo Sports • MLS → 11 hours ago

Before the World Cup break, Philly was bottom of MLS. Now? Enjoying the hottest stretch in league history. Go inside the transformation.

The Athletic • Football → 1 day ago

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlo Holse scored three goals in the first 21 minutes and had the second hat trick in club history to help St. Louis City beat the LA Galaxy 6-2 on Sunday night to extend their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 20 games and tie the MLS record. St.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Major League Soccer. Inter Miami 4 - 0 DC United FT. Lionel Messi scored twice in his first match since retiring from international football in an emphatic win for Inter Miami against DC United.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oliver Larraz scored a goal for the 10-man Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with Los Angeles FC on Saturday night. Tristan Blackmon was shown a straight red card in the seventh minute and Vancouver played a man down the rest of the way.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Donavan Phillip scored a goal in his third consecutive game for the Colorado Rapids in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Phillip is the youngest player in club history to achieve the feat at 21 year, 279 days.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Nashville SC got goals from four different players to back rookie Brian Schwake, ending Austin FC's eight-match unbeaten streak with a 4-1 victory on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — André Luiz scored two goals and became the first player in club history with seven goals in their first seven appearances for Sporting Kansas City in a 3-3 tie with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Denkey scored two goals after a scoreless first half and FC Cincinnati snapped a six-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night. Denkey scored in the 52nd minute to give Cincinnati (9-9-9) a 1-0 lead.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Zheng Qinwen, fresh off her China Open title, posed with her championship trophy in Vogue China. Zheng became the first Chinese woman to win the China Open.

●WTA → 7 hours ago

Guo Hanyu's upset in Wuhan over Sorana Cirstea was much more than a tennis match. It was a bright spot in what's been a difficult few months. Plus, Liudmila Samsonova and Yulia Putintseva picked up gritty three-set wins in Wuhan.

●WTA → 11 hours ago

Zheng Qinwen made history as the first Chinese player to win the China Open, then celebrated her milestone win with some karaoke. Plus, Nikola Bartunkova had the breakthrough of her career. All that and more in the latest WTA week in review.

●WTA → 16 hours ago

Shi Han's dream week in Wuhan rolled on Monday as the Chinese qualifier rallied from a set down to upset No. 19 Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The victory marked Shi's first Top 20 win and continued a breakout run that began in qualifying.

WTA → 1 day ago

Beijing champion Zheng Qinwen returns to the Top 30 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while finalist Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest player to make her Top 3 debut in 21 years.

WTA → 1 day ago

For Zheng Qinwen, reclaiming her game required surviving a humbling six-month slump, swallowing pride in training and learning to balance hyper-aggressive tennis with composure under home-court pressure.

WTA → 2 days ago

Following her historic China Open title in Beijing, Zheng Qinwen will miss the Wuhan Open. Beijing finalist Mirra Andreeva is also pulling out of the event.

WTA → 2 days ago

Jessica Pegula returns to the Asian swing feeling healthy and motivated to finish the 2026 season strong, with a Wuhan title and a spot in the WTA Finals in her sights.

WTA → 2 days ago

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman to win the China Open WTA 1000 title, defeating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 for her first title at the level and sixth WTA Tour crown. The victory will lift Zheng back into the world's top 30, while Andreeva is projected to rise to No. 3 in the world.

WTA → 2 days ago

Rapper Gunna has released the official music video for his new single, "Pop It," and featured in it is World No. 4 Coco Gauff.

WTA → 2 days ago

From the best quotes of pre-tournament press conferences to local excursions to iconic spots in Wuhan, here's the best from media day at the 2026 Wuhan Open.

WTA → 2 days ago

No. 2 seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani defeated top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Zhang Shuai 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes to win the China Open in Beijing.

WTA → 3 days ago

Linda Noskova has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open with a left calf injury. The World No. 6 is currently not entered in any tournament leading up to her first appearance in the WTA Finals.

WTA → 3 days ago

Mirra Andreeva is poised to win her fourth title of the season, while wild card and home favorite Zheng Qinwen eyes to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open title. Here's everything you need to know.

WTA → 3 days ago

Zheng Qinwen became the first ever Chinese finalist in Beijing on Saturday, defeating No. 13 seed Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2. The Olympic gold medalist won eight of the final 10 games to book a spot in the title match against Mirra Andreeva.

WTA → 3 days ago

Three-time former champion Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed at the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season.

WTA → 3 days ago

Zheng Qinwen, the first Chinese finalist in Beijing, will play Mirra Andreeva for the China Open title. We make the case for both players.

WTA → 3 days ago

Mirra Andreeva defeated Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2 to reach her first China Open final, earning her 50th tour-level victory of the season. The 19-year-old will rise to a career-high world No. 3 next week and will face Elise Mertens or Zheng Qinwen for the title in Beijing.

WTA → 4 days ago

We've rounded up the five best shots from the second week in Beijing. Which was your favorite? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.

WTA → 4 days ago

Elise Mertens has now defeated three straight Grand Slam champions at the China Open, and her win over Iga Swiatek also secured WTA Finals berths for Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova.

WTA → 4 days ago

MLS commissioner Don Garber declined to reveal what Lionel Messi told him during a heated public exchange last month, but he called Messi “the greatest athlete of all time” while speaking at the Front Office Sports Tuned In summit in New York.

●Front Office Sports • Athletes → 8 hours ago

Two years after Gastonia fans voted the Ghost Peppers into existence, the Atlantic League club is ceasing operations, the second team to fold at CaroMont Health Park since 2023. The post Gastonia Ghost Peppers Fold After Two Seasons appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

●Sportslogos.net → 18 hours ago

Brooklyn (via New Jersey and New York), Indiana, Denver and San Antonio were the four remaining teams in the ABA that joined the NBA via the 1976 merger. The post Nets, Pacers, Nuggets, Spurs Launch Throwback Jerseys, Courts to Mark 50 Years Since NBA-ABA Merger appeared first on SportsLogos.

●Sportslogos.net → 23 hours ago

The RailRiders name is on its way out, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre has announced exactly when its replacement arrives, complete with a reveal party and a drone show. The post Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Set Date for New Name, Logos Announcement appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

Mike Repole is putting his money where his mouth is on improving horse racing. The beverage entrepreneur announced on social media Thursday that he has purchased one million shares in Churchill Downs Inc., which owns the Kentucky Derby.

Front Office Sports • Deals → 4 days ago

All 32 teams get a Hometown Remix uniform this season, and while none have been revealed yet, the schedules, teases, and more are piling up. We're tracking it all right here, team by team.

Sportslogos.net → 4 days ago

After having to wait most of last season for their new home and road jerseys from Under Armour, the Saint John Sea Dogs will be able to debut their new alternate jerseys on time tonight.

Sportslogos.net → 4 days ago

The Newfoundland Regiment are marking their home arena’s silver anniversary by donning special throwback jerseys honouring one of their city’s historic hockey franchises.

Sportslogos.net → 4 days ago

The Royals are officially moving to downtown Kansas City after city officials approved bonding to support a $3 billion ballpark and mixed-use development.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 4 days ago

The reigning Rookie of the Year has his own logo. Cooper Flagg and New Balance revealed a triangular "CF" mark with a pine tree forming the edge of the "C" in honour of Flagg's Maine roots.

Sportslogos.net → 5 days ago

Historic results, brave rides and an incredible title fight made the headlines at the Indonesian GP, leaving us with plenty to unpack.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia to headline MotoGP's inaugural Adelaide races from 12-14 November 2027 and continue in 2028.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

The Italian keeps his title hopes alive with a first victory since Mugello, with Aprilia making history in Indonesia to see Marc Marquez finish outside of the top five.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

The Honda development rider won't complete the weekend in Indonesia, where he was subbing for the sidelined Joan Mir.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

The #93 emerges victorious in Indonesia, with Turn 1 drama for Bezzecchi and a dramatic Saturday afternoon for Martin seeing a new championship leader take over on top.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

A fascinating qualifying unfolds in Indonesia as Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio join the SuperFile Trackhouse star on the front row.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

Aprilia rule the Mandalika roost on Friday but it’s not the two title contenders with the upper hand.

MotoGP → 5 days ago

The top three in the championship rise to the top three in the opening session of the weekend on Lombok.

MotoGP → 5 days ago

Indonesia’s tropical paradise gets set for the sound of MotoGP as Round 17 hones into view.

MotoGP → 6 days ago

Two grids. Two showdowns. One MotoGP. Fans can look forward to an even more spectacular weekend as Sprint qualifying arrives next season.

MotoGP → 6 days ago

The PGA Tour of Australasia came back with a bang on the weekend following a thrilling finish to the WA PGA in Kalgoorlie.

●Fox Sports • Golf → 21 hours ago

The European Tour may have just put the final nail in the coffin for LIV Golf.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 day ago

Blades Brown has made PGA Tour history, breaking a record previously held by Australian great Jason Day.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

An emotional Justin Warren ended two years of torment with a serious foot injury to hold off a fast-finishing Daniel Gale for his first PGA Tour of Australasia win on Sunday.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Adam Scott has made his move at the US PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic on Saturday finishing an incredible six-under par.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

See all the latest news from the WA PGA Championship in our interactive below.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

A pair of promising young talents, Nathan Barbieri and James Conran are among the favourites at this week’s WA PGA Championship.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Australia’s summer of golf gets underway on Thursday with the WA PGA Championship in the outback mining town of Kalgoorlie.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

If there wasn’t a golf tournament in Kalgoorlie, it’s fair to say Ben Eccles would never have set foot in the mining town nearly 700kms northeast of Perth … and he’d be poorer, both financially and in life experience, for it.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf due to “unacceptable” terms, the star’s lawyer said on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to the divisive breakaway tour as it attempts to relaunch itself after declaring bankruptcy.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

The explosive feud between superstar guards Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis has got the whole basketball community talking. While six-time MVP Cotton played it down after Sunday’s altercation at Afterpay Arena, the NBL26 Championship Series MVP took to social media to air his grievances.

●NBL → 22 hours ago

The Sydney Kings will be without star guard Matthew Dellavedova for Wednesday night’s Ignite Cup clash with New Zealand and Sunday’s blockbuster with Perth at Afterpay Arena.

NBL → 1 day ago

The New Zealand Breakers have officially signed German international Nelson Weidemann as a short-term injury replacement, with the guard set to join the team in the near future.

NBL → 1 day ago

The Brisbane Bullets have made a big splash by signing Brazilian point guard Raul Neto as an Injury Replacement Player for Arnas Velicka, pending league approval.

NBL → 1 day ago

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has come to the defence of Kendric Davis, arguing the Sydney Kings guard is winning the battle against his critics.

NBL → 1 day ago

Six-time MVP Bryce Cotton has had countless battles on the court, which he more often than not has won. But in a recent interview with CODE Sports, the three-time champion has opened up on a different kind of battle he’s been dealing with head-on since he was in his teens.

NBL → 1 day ago

Ben Simmons says “it felt really good” to be back on an NBA court for the first time in almost 18 months after making his Sacramento Kings debut.

NBL → 1 day ago

“I think the best version of me is the MVP.” Sam Mennenga said it in August without hesitation. He hadn’t quite reached those heights in the opening three rounds of the season, but in Round 4 he did.

NBL → 1 day ago

This is the third captivating season of the Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis rivalry, and with each passing game, a new exciting element is added.

NBL → 1 day ago

Last week’s top point of difference has gone mainstream. Kendric Davis is now in 25.6 per cent of SuperCoach teams, so the Sydney Kings star no longer makes the list. That opens the door for a new group of PODs, and the schedule is again doing the heavy lifting.

NBL → 1 day ago

South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 days ago

South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 days ago

Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 weeks ago

There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 weeks ago

Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Andscape • WNBA → 4 days ago

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 weeks ago

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.

Andscape • WNBA → 4 weeks ago

NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 months ago

Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago