The Long Break

Teenage Titan Fanua Rimoni may think she has “no reputation” behind her, but expect that all to change if she keeps on putting in performances like the one she produced against Brisbane.

●NRL → 45 minutes ago

The AFL have handed the Cats a significant financial penalty for not lodging their contract variation with Jake Kolodjashnij.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 55 minutes ago

Rasmus set the record for most hits by a girl in the LLWS, and tied the mark for most strikeouts by a girl as a pitcher.

●The Athletic • MLB → 1 hour ago

Josh Fraser has no fear about throwing his young Blues into the chaos of an AFL wildcard game at the MCG, while St Kilda have made list changes.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 1 hour ago

Jai Arrow will make a special return to the field at Cbus Super Stadium against the Titans on Saturday, with team-mates excited to see him suit up in South Sydney colours again.

●NRL → 2 hours ago

The alarm bells were ringing at the SCG in January amid cries about the future of spin bowling in Australia, a craft that elevated Shane Warne to legendary status in cricket.

●Fox Sports • Cricket → 2 hours ago

The AFL has handed Geelong a significant financial sanction for its heavily-scrutinised concussion clause in premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij’s contract.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 2 hours ago

From a record-breaking Swans crowd to a shock Bulldogs surge and an ominous 0-3 prospect for two heavyweights.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 3 hours ago

Swans AFLW coach Colin O’Riordan remains proud of his team’s response to a week to forget and their strength to be vulnerable with one another.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 3 hours ago

The Socceroos’ World Cup captain has emerged as a shock target for one of football’s most ambitious clubs, with talks underway over a potential £10 million move.

●Fox Sports • Football → 3 hours ago

Nick Daicos and Marcus Bontempelli clashing in front of a packed MCG will be a moment to cherish for supporters – and their teammates.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 3 hours ago

Paddy Dow, Patrick Said and Isaac Keeler have not been offered contracts for the 2027 season.

●AFL • AFL → 4 hours ago

Hawthorn's guernsey will look a little different in 2027.

●AFL • AFL → 4 hours ago

A top pick could take less money to leave his club. Plus a star’s “frustration” has been revealed – and it could lead to an intriguing partnership with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at Gold Coast.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 7 hours ago

The telling ‘Fraseball’ detail that prompted a great to draw an ominous comparison, and why one finalist is already out of premiership contention.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 9 hours ago

Austin Wonaeamirri is dedicating his life to creating opportunities and a better future for the people of the Tiwi Islands.

●AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

The combination of high-profile trades and a few unexpected unavailabilities has the Crows regenerating on the run.

●AFL • AFLW → 9 hours ago

Michael Voss says Collingwood will benefit in big finals because of its elite pressure.

●AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

The top end of the draft for 2026 is starting to take shape.

●AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

A fresh twist in the Rowan Marshall trade storyline has been revealed, with St Kilda eyeing a blockbuster trade move.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 18 hours ago

Harley Reid will have a delayed start to the 2027 AFL season after failing his appeal of a two-match ban at the Tribunal.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 21 hours ago

Harley Reid was fighting a two-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.

●AFL • AFL → 21 hours ago

Back in top form approaching finals, Joel Freijah details how he worked his way out of a "challenging" time this season.

●AFL • AFL → 21 hours ago

Sam Switkowski announces he will retire at the end of Fremantle's season.

●AFL • AFL → 22 hours ago

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

●AFL • AFL → 22 hours ago

Carlton defender Adam Cerra has opened up on the Blues' plans for Melbourne's dual All-Australian star Kysaiah Pickett in their wildcard final.

●AFL • AFL → 22 hours ago

GWS captain Toby Greene admits he "couldn't give a f*** about facilities" as he prepares to meet Geelong about a potential move to the Cats.

●ABC Sport • AFL → 22 hours ago

The former Australian test batter alleges a concussion he suffered during an "aggressively physical" football training session at Brighton Grammar 12 years ago ultimately ended his professional cricket career.

●ABC Sport • Cricket → 22 hours ago

Essendon coach Mark McVeigh says the club wants to attract more senior players to the club.

AFL • AFL → 23 hours ago

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The Guardian • AFL → 23 hours ago

With 50 days to go until Samoa's opening match on October 16 at CommBank Stadium, the Toa are set to play in front of full houses and are aiming to win the World Cup - a far cry from Junior Paulo's debut in 2016.

●NRL → 3 hours ago

Nathan Brown will play his 200th game on Friday night at 4 Pines Park, 13 years after his NRL debut against the Dragons at the SCG.

●NRL → 5 hours ago

There is something about a good old-fashioned halftime spray that still feels very rugby league.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 5 hours ago

Brad Fittler explains the tactics behind the NRL's rule change trial regarding who kicks off after a try is scored.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Kaiviti Silktails and Melbourne Storm will honour one of Fiji Rugby League’s finest modern-day players when the two clubs contest the inaugural Tui Kamikamica Bowl.

●NRL → 6 hours ago

After such a rotten year for the Brisbane Broncos on every level, would it really have killed Michael Maguire to give up one lousy interchange player and let Adam Reynolds run out for a little cameo against the Melbourne Storm on Thursday night?.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 7 hours ago

It’s arguably the most asked question in rugby league – where will Nathan Cleary be playing in 2028?.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 7 hours ago

The Raiders are working on keeping a promising back rower in the nation’s capital amid uncertainty around Hudson Young’s future.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 7 hours ago

Tom Trbojevic’s return has come at exactly the right time for Manly, with the Sea Eagles skipper back on deck as they prepare for the two biggest games of their season.

●NRL → 9 hours ago

The Bulldogs are already in sudden-death mode, but one of their former stars thinks they will be a team no one wants to face in the finals if they get there.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 9 hours ago

It would have been madness to suggest just five days ago, but I can now see a world where the Roosters don’t make the top four, let alone the grand final.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 10 hours ago

Hull FC sign Wynnum-Manly Seagulls centre Jordan Swann on a two-year deal for next season.

●BBC • Rugby League → 11 hours ago

Reece Walsh’s decision to like a social media post criticising Michael Maguire and the Broncos only serves to highlight the “issues” lingering at the Red Hill club.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 17 hours ago

The Broncos have been urged to deliver a monumental backflip and allow Adam Reynolds to enjoy the NRL farewell he “deserves” in Round 27.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 19 hours ago

Cedars star Alex Twal has urged Lebanon fans to get their tickets for the nation’s World Cup matches at CommBank Stadium to prevent Tonga and Samoa supporters from dominating the crowds.

●NRL → 20 hours ago

Brad Fittler believes retiring Broncos captain Adam Reynolds isn't entitled to a farewell game.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 21 hours ago

Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 22 hours ago

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 26 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.

NRL → 23 hours ago

A week after recommitting to the club, McLean gets a chance to show how much he learnt from the last clash with Canterbury.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 23 hours ago

Lachlan Galvin has never lacked confidence and he'll need every bit of it if he's to win the battle of skill and will with the game's premier playmaker and keep the Bulldogs' season alive.

NRL → 1 day ago

Dane Brugler ranks the 2027 draft class, the Texans as a legitimate contender and there's a newly troubling CTE report.

●The Athletic • NFL → 4 hours ago

Za'Darius Smith came out of retirement and joined the Atlanta Falcons this offseason in a move that should provide their defensive front with a significant boost.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 6 hours ago

Sean Payton originally said the plan was for Nix to play the last two preseason games, but he said last week the QB looked ready for Week 1.

●The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

The NFL announced that the offseason version of the show "Hard Knocks" will return and feature an entire division.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

The NFL's Pro Bowl has gone extinct. The league is leaving the all-star competition in the past and prioritizing the Pro Bowl honor as an individual performance award without alternates.League executives reportedly presented the future of the Pro Bowl to team owners on Wednesday.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!In recent years, as the Pro Bowl experimented with different formats, including a flag football game that offered a bit more intensity but also an array of confusing rules, opt-outs increased.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

Two AFC contenders are dealing with unhappy stars at one of football's most important positions.Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez and Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., both members of the NFL Draft class of 2023, are currently seeking top-of-the-market contract extensions from their respective clubs.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

Two AFC contenders are dealing with unhappy stars at one of football's most important positions.Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez and Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., both members of the NFL Draft class of 2023, are currently seeking top-of-the-market contract extensions from their respective clubs.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

Eighty-eight players will receive the Pro Bowl honor with no alternates, corralling a key aspect of the event that had gotten out of whack.

●The Athletic • NFL → 8 hours ago

The adoption of a new college eligibility system — an age-based, five-year model designed to eliminate waivers, redshirts and roster logjams created by a surge of athletes in their mid-20s sticking in school — has been furiously challenged in the courts by members of the 2022 high school class who want a fifth year of eligibility.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

NFL players who return to college will remain ineligible for future drafts and be treated as free agents.

●The Athletic • NFL → 8 hours ago

The NFL and NFLPA announced on Wednesday that they reached an agreement on a new system of fines and suspensions for penalties that violate health and safety rules.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 8 hours ago

The New York Giants are the only team to have previously participated in an offseason edition, which focused on free agency and the draft.

●The Athletic • NFL → 9 hours ago

The Seattle Seahawks deal is now official.NFL team owners unanimously voted to approve the record $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks during a one-day league meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 9 hours ago

The NFL and NFLPA are aiming to provide more accessible and affordable mental health care that can be tailored to an individual's needs.

●The Athletic • NFL → 9 hours ago

Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid speaks to coordinators leaguewide about what meaningful advancement looks like for Black coaches at the highest level of football Football found Aden Durde in London and carried him all the way to a Super Bowl title.

●Andscape • NFL → 9 hours ago

Quarterback Thomas Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech, per On3. Castellanos plans to join the Red Raiders after spending last season with Florida State. Texas Tech has had a question mark under center ever since former quarterback Brendan Sorsby left the team amid his gambling investigation.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 9 hours ago

McCarthy is suffering from a deltoid sprain in his ankle, but the Vikings are hopeful he can play in their final preseason game Friday.

●The Athletic • NFL → 10 hours ago

Despite being cleared for 11-on-11 work, Penix will not play in the Falcons' final preseason game. Could he still start in Week 1?.

●The Athletic • NFL → 11 hours ago

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in May and booked on five charges following an alleged domestic-violence situation. At the time, the NFL said it was aware of the situation, but has yet to issue any sort of punishment for the running back.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 12 hours ago

UEFA is reportedly likely to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving the assurances it demanded from world football’s governing body, providing embattled president Gianni Infantino with some relief as a group of football legends publicly rallies behind him.

●Fox Sports • Football → 4 hours ago

There has been plenty of change over the summer at Stamford Bridge after last season left sour taste. Guardian writers’ predicted position: 3rd (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips). Last season’s position: 3rd. Continue reading...

●The Guardian • Football → 6 hours ago

Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.

●BBC • Football → 6 hours ago

The pressure on the embattled FIFA president remains immense but he receives a major boost from one of his most vocal opponents.

●ABC Sport • Football → 6 hours ago

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu on Wednesday ⁠in their first home match since the return of José Mourinho as head coach.

●The Guardian • Football → 7 hours ago

Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.

●BBC • Football → 7 hours ago

Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make a loan offer for Jack Grealish, plus more.

●BBC • Football → 7 hours ago

Holders Manchester City will host Championship side Norwich City, while last season's beaten finalists Arsenal travel to Ipswich Town.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 7 hours ago

The French striker carried on his Golden Boot-winning form from the World Cup to fire Mourinho's side to a 4-1 win vs. Real Sociedad.

●The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

Claudio Lavenia - UEFA via Getty ImagesThe final seven spots in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League field have been secured as qualifying wrapped up this week.

●Yahoo Sports • Football → 8 hours ago

Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik beat Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev to join Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the US Open mixed doubles final, where the winner will receive not only the trophy, but also the $1 million grand prize.

●WTA → 4 hours ago

The Williams sisters will return to the US Open doubles draw for the first time in four years after receiving a wild card for the main draw.

●WTA → 8 hours ago

Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen and 's-Hertogenbosch champion Robin Montgomery were among the players to win their US Open qualifying second rounds on Day 3.

●WTA → 11 hours ago

16-year-olds Kristina Liutova and Kristina Penickova advanced to the second round of US Open qualifying while former Roland Garros semifinalist Tamara Zidansek won a first-round thriller over 18-year-old Laura Samson on Tuesday.

WTA → 1 day ago

Aryna Sabalenka’s long run at No. 1 could end at the US Open, where Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff each have a chance to overtake her.

WTA → 1 day ago

The 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship formally got underway Tuesday in New York, and the stars were out in full force. That remained the case at day's end, as four of the Top 12 players in the WTA Rankings and their partners reached the semifinals.

WTA → 2 days ago

Coco Gauff had plenty of reasons to question her game after last year’s Cincinnati exit. Twelve months later, she has a second tournament title and a renewed belief in the work that brought her here.

WTA → 2 days ago

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will begin their US Open mixed doubles campaign against qualifiers Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool on Tuesday.

WTA → 2 days ago

Power, touch, athleticism and creativity made the last WTA 1000 event before the US Open really shine.

WTA → 2 days ago

Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, former champion Bianca Andreescu and former junior No. 1 Julieta Pareja were among the winners on Day 1 of US Open qualifying.

WTA → 2 days ago

The superstar pairing of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning debut Tuesday, shrugging off early cobwebs in the opening round of the US Open’s mixed doubles tournament.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 1 day ago

A month after a stirring debut on the ATP Tour, Cruz Hewitt will clash with Wimbledon surprise packet Arthur Fery in a US Open lead-in event in Winston-Salem after pulling off a great comeback on Monday.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 2 days ago

While Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff remain at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, Cincinnati semifinalist Sara Bejlek makes her Top 30 debut in the latest PIF WTA Rankings.

WTA → 3 days ago

Another WTA Finals appearance is already secured for Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend. Now the world’s top doubles team is thinking about what comes next.

WTA → 3 days ago

Jessica Pegula showed stellar form across Washington DC, Toronto and Cincinnati, where she reached two finals and posted a 10-3 record. Still, that's in the past now as her attention shifts to next week's US Open.

WTA → 3 days ago

Coco Gauff finished off a dominant week in Cincinnati by beating Jessica Pegula, winning her second title and joining Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka in select company.

WTA → 3 days ago

No. 4 seed Coco Gauff ended the Cinderella run of Czech Sara Bejlek in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open, advancing to a title match against fellow American Jessica Pegula.

WTA → 4 days ago

World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and World No. 4 Coco Gauff will square off in the first All-American Cincinnati Open women's singles final since 1970. From order of play to prize money and more, here's everything you need to know about Sunday's final.

WTA → 4 days ago

No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula came from a breakdown in the third set to beat defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open.

WTA → 4 days ago

All-Czech duo Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova defeated Magali Kempen and Alexandra Panova 6-1, 6-2 to capture their first title together at the Cincinnati Open.

WTA → 4 days ago

England fast bowler Brydon Carse’s nightclub controversy has taken another turn, with Derbyshire Police now investigating “allegations of assault” following the incident that saw him handcuffed outside a Derby venue.

●Fox Sports • Cricket → 4 hours ago

Mitchell Starc's run of hot form is rewarded handsomely after a dominant Test series against Bangladesh.

●ABC Sport • Cricket → 6 hours ago

It has perhaps been forgotten with Australia’s marathon year of Test cricket ahead that the ODI team’s bid to defend their World Cup crown is truly about to begin.

●Fox Sports • Cricket → 7 hours ago

Babar Azam will lead his side at Lord's despite still being troubled by the finger injury that ruled him out of the heavy first Test loss.

●Cricket.com.au → 7 hours ago

Half-centuries by Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis raised hopes for the home side, but India are closing in on victory in the second Test in Colombo.

●Cricket.com.au → 8 hours ago

Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault in connection with the arrest of Brydon Carse last weekend, which led to the Durham fast bowler being dropped from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan.

●The Guardian • Cricket → 9 hours ago

Joe Root’s side have golden chance to claim first series win since 2024 but are dealing with familiar off-field issues. Here we go again, then. It feels like every Test involving England these days is one of critical importance in some way or other.

●The Guardian • Cricket → 10 hours ago

The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.

●BBC • Cricket → 11 hours ago

Hampshire could have guaranteed a spot in at least the Eliminator, but will have to wait.

●Cricinfo → 11 hours ago

Issy Wong five-for in vain as Warwickshire remain in congested pack chasing qualification.

●Cricinfo → 12 hours ago

Basketball Australia has been given NBL owner Larry Kestelman 12 months to address governance concerns and rebuild trust across the league after releasing further findings from a previously confidential investigation into allegations surrounding the running of the competition.

●Fox Sports • Basketball → 4 hours ago

The former LA Clippers and Detroit Pistons star is bringing "The Stepback with Blake Griffin" to Prime Video and YouTube.

●The Athletic • NBA → 5 hours ago

Ben Simmons has reportedly “looked fantastic” in a recent workout as interest builds in the Australian free agent, with an NBA team preparing to get a first-hand look.

●Fox Sports • NBA → 5 hours ago

The battle of the Busses over the future of their stake in the Los Angeles Lakers is officially becoming a legal matter. Again.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 5 hours ago

Jonathan Kuminga and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal. Kuminga will have a player option in Year 2 of the deal. Kuminga also received offers from the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers.

●RealGM • Basketball → 6 hours ago

Kuminga, 23, fills an immediate hole for a young Timberwolves roster aiming to contend.

●The Athletic • NBA → 6 hours ago

Sarah Stier via Getty ImagesJonathan Kuminga is headed to Minneapolis.The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal to land Kuminga on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 6 hours ago

The Lakers governor is citing 'devious' behavior as the Buss family fight over its stake in the Lakers continues.

●The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

Jordan Miller has undergone surgery to repair a torn left rotator cuff suffered during an offseason workout. Miller will be reevaluated in six months. Miller re-signed with the Clippers this offseason on a three-year, $15.3 million deal as a restricted free agent.

●RealGM • Basketball → 8 hours ago

The Houston Rockets have signed center Rafael Castro to a two-way contract. In a related move, the team waived guard Tristen Newton. Castro was eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft following his redshirt senior season at George Washington.

●RealGM • Basketball → 8 hours ago

Tarik Skubal is poised to make his return to Detroit, this time in a new jersey. Skubal will take the ball for the L.A. Dodgers on Friday against his former team, the Tigers.The left-handed ace hasn't pitched at Comerica Park since July 29 as a member of the Tigers.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 5 hours ago

The Phillies arrived in Seattle on a high, with the wind in their sails and a nine-game winning streak at their backs. That run came to an abrupt end on Monday, when the Mariners clobbered Zack Wheeler and limited the Phillies' offense to two runs.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 5 hours ago

Shohei Ohtani appears to be on the verge of making his return as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Like his comeback from internal brace surgery last year, it will be made with baby steps.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 7 hours ago

Schwarber's power numbers tailed off in July but have picked up in August. He has a four-homer lead over the next closest hitter in MLB.

●The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

Encounter Payton Tolle in most any situation, and there's a great chance you'll come away with a smile and a few laughs. Few players have arrived in the majors with a more defined sense of self and unencumbered personality.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 8 hours ago

The statement also tripled down on the assertion that the Dodgers themselves are not for sale.

●The Athletic • NBA → 9 hours ago

For 150 years, catcher has been the most important position on a baseball field. And the relationship between pitcher and catcher has always been crucial.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 11 hours ago

Scouting notes on prospects from the Mets, Orioles, Nationals and Phillies organizations.

●The Athletic • MLB → 11 hours ago

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

●The Athletic • MLB → 13 hours ago

After decades with the Lakers, Joey and Jesse Buss are beginning their next chapter in sports: A stake with the San Diego Padres.

●The Athletic • NBA → 14 hours ago

If you want to play for Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, you have to do all the little things right. That trait is a major reason the Brewers — despite rarely being the best team on paper — continue to exceed expectations year after year.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 16 hours ago

No team in baseball history has won a division in a full season without a winning record. The AL West looks eager to take up the challenge.

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

Who has the bigger war chest? Who can stomach more financial pain? The potential of a lockout means so much uncertainty.

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

Kalshi announced partnerships with five big-league teams, signaling a land-grab moment in the prediction market.

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

It took an inning for Tyler Glasnow to shake off the rust, but it sure looks like the Los Angeles Dodgers have another high-octane arm back in their rotation.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

Things got heated Monday night between the Diamondbacks and Cubs when Chicago third-base coach Quintin Berry was accused of relaying Arizona starter Merrill Kelly's pitches to his batters. It turns out that Berry wasn't doing anything illegal.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

Things got heated Monday night between the Diamondbacks and Cubs when Chicago third-base coach Quintin Berry was accused of relaying Arizona starter Merrill Kelly's pitches to his batters. It turns out that Berry wasn't doing anything illegal.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

The Toronto Blue Jays announced they have added starting pitcher Shane Bieber to the 15-day injured list. Bieber was added due to "right teres major inflammation," and the move is retroactive to Aug.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

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

The Athletic • MLB → 2 days ago

A former catcher, Pirela is in his third season working for the Padres.

The Athletic • MLB → 2 days ago

Michael Jordan is not expected to return to NBC Sports' coverage of the NBA this season. Jordan had joined the network as a "special on-air contributor" ahead of the 2025-26 season, marking his first regular basketball commentary appearances since the 2020 documentary "The Last Dance.

●RealGM • Basketball → 8 hours ago

Joey and Jesse Buss, the youngest sons of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 10 hours ago

Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amin Elhassan to break down the NBA's ongoing investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 10 hours ago

Sunday's game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky averaged 3.31 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, making it the most-watched WNBA regular-season game since the league's inaugural 1997 season.

●RealGM • Basketball → 11 hours ago

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are expected to engage on contract extension talks when he becomes eligible on Saturday, August 29, sources tell ESPN. Curry can sign for up to two years and $136.7 million with the Warriors. The contract would take him through his age-40 season.

●RealGM • Basketball → 11 hours ago

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson made an impact on a number of players and franchises during his Hall of Fame career.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 13 hours ago

Bennedict Mathurin and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with a player option that will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Mathurin has been a restricted free agent this offseason with the Los Angeles Cilppers.

●RealGM • Basketball → 14 hours ago

Bennedict Mathurin will join his third team after agreeing to the deal with the Pelicans. The second year is a player option.

●The Athletic • NBA → 14 hours ago

Restricted free-agent wing Bennedict Mathurin, who was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Indiana Pacers last season, has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 14 hours ago

The car that inspired an Air Jordan shoe design has been found and will soon have a new owner.

●The Athletic • NBA → 16 hours ago

Cooper Watters shows power and pace to crack the defensive line and score for the junior Wallabies team.

●Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

Premiership Women's Rugby says average attendances rose by 23.4% during the 2025-26 season, which concluded in June with Saracens winning a record fourth title.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 13 hours ago

All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa ends a brave Lions fight as New Zealand remains unbeaten on tour in South Africa.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Wallabies back-rower Tom Hooper has barely stopped playing rugby in 18 months, but he is ready to keep answering his country’s call.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Former England and Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns returns to the Prem club as kicking coach.

BBC • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Argentina prop Francisco Moreno joins Newcastle Red Bulls, signing a one-year deal with the Prem outfit.

BBC • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Bristol Bears sign former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells on a three-month deal.

BBC • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

The Wallabies coach has welcomed the selection migraine he is facing in the midfield ahead a clash with Argentina on Sunday morning, saying “good people [will] miss out”.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Winger Will Jordan's try double ices a famous All Blacks win over the Springboks at Ellis Park.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.

BBC • Rugby Union → 3 days ago

Earlier on Wednesday, Villa agreed a deal worth a total package of £65million to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 9 hours ago

El Hadji Malick Diouf is cleared to have a medical with Brentford after West Ham accept a £40m bid for the Senegal defender.

●BBC • Football → 10 hours ago

Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in a £32m deal in 2023, and has gone on to score 30 goals in 81 appearances.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 10 hours ago

Crystal Palace have had Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as a long-term target, while Villa made a move after struggling to agree a fee for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

●BBC • Football → 12 hours ago

The 22-year-old left-back has fallen down the pecking order at Camp Nou, and La Liga's champions have been open to selling him.

●The Athletic • Football → 13 hours ago

Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.

●BBC • Football → 13 hours ago

Coventry City have signed Jamaica centre-back Ethan Pinnock from Brentford for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £6m.

●BBC • Football → 14 hours ago

The north-east club's move for Grealish is alongside their pursuit of Marseille winger Igor Paixao.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 14 hours ago

Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.

●BBC • Football → 15 hours ago

Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.

●BBC • Football → 15 hours ago

LIV Golf’s uncertain future has taken another dramatic turn, with 90 per cent of the breakaway league’s staff reportedly told they will be laid off next week.

●Fox Sports • Golf → 7 hours ago

Two Australians remain in the hunt for one of golf’s biggest prizes as the PGA Tour season reaches its climax, but the countdown is also officially on to the end of the TOUR Championship as we know it.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 day ago

The PGA Tour is taking a big swing on the future of its postseason with the league announcing a move to a reimagined Tour Championship that uses a match-play format.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 day ago

LIV Golf as we know it is over.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground when she reaches for his new driver.

Fox Sports • Golf → 3 days ago

A nervy Wyndham Clark birdied the final three holes to dramatically win the BMW Championship, having earlier surrendered his five-stroke lead to Rory McIlroy.

Fox Sports • Golf → 3 days ago

Wyndham Clark surged into a commanding five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Saturday, bouncing back from an opening-hole double bogey to fire a superb round of 65.

Fox Sports • Golf → 4 days ago

A shock report has claimed Sergio Garcia’s infamous tantrum at the 2026 Masters led to LIV Golf’s disastrous predicament.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Bryson DeChambeau has issued a passionate defence of LIV Golf and urged the golfing world to give the breakaway league “one more shot”, declaring he hopes people can see the value it brings to the sport.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Rory McIlroy bounced back to form with a six-under par first round 64 to share the lead at the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Lando Norris won in Hungary and the Netherlands to reduce his Drivers’ Championship deficit and put pressure on title favourite Kimi Antonelli.

●Formula 1 → 7 hours ago

Sergio Perez has reflected on Cadillac's ups and downs so far, as well as detailing what would give them a "massive boost" into 2027.

●Formula 1 → 10 hours ago

In the FIA's latest rankings, Red Bull have again been found to have the most powerful engine in F1.

●BBC • Formula 1 → 11 hours ago

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff revealed in Zandvoort that Kimi Antonelli would be taking a grid penalty for the next round of the championship in Monza.

●Formula 1 → 13 hours ago

Max Verstappen suffered a spectacular exit from the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend, after crashing out at high-speed on the final corner.

●Formula 1 → 15 hours ago

Luke Browning will make his second appearance of the season for Williams at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.

●Formula 1 → 15 hours ago

Cadillac drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas believe there are lessons to be taken from last weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, with the former stating "the pace was very strong" despite failing to score any points.

●Formula 1 → 18 hours ago

The Dutch Grand Prix weekend marked one year since Oscar Piastri last won a race for McLaren, his championship fight tailing away towards the end of 2025 before this season has thrown up a new set of challenges for the Australian.

●Formula 1 → 18 hours ago

Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer reckons Lando Norris' victory at Zandvoort was his best win yet – but could it launch a title tilt for the reigning champ?.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Check out the best images from F3 in-season testing at the Madring, where the Spanish Grand Prix will take place in a matter of weeks.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

A hand injury forces the Japanese rider onto the sidelines for the next round.

●MotoGP → 13 hours ago

Another piece of the puzzle is confirmed as the Spanish rider gets ready to switch to fluo.

●MotoGP → 19 hours ago

The first of their two riders is confirmed as the Italian gets set to switch to KTM machinery.

●MotoGP → 23 hours ago

Haas had an afternoon to forget at Zandvoort, with both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon parking up trackside to retire with technical issues.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

F1 returned from the summer break with a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix – won by McLaren’s Lando Norris in fine style. But who else impressed our Power Rankings judges at Zandvoort? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

The Dutch Grand Prix saw some fantastic action at the front, but there were also impressive performances further back, including a spectacular drive from Fernando Alonso to P9 and two precious points for Aston Martin.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Ferrari introduced what it reports as a very cost-effective update to the SF26 at Zandvoort based around changes to the floor.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

MotoGP Group strengthens leadership team with Carlos Ezpeleta appointed Deputy CEO alongside CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

Andrea Stella praised race-winner Lando Norris in the wake of the Dutch Grand Prix, which the McLaren man won from pole. But that does not tell the full story of the race, with Norris having to catch and pass Kimi Antonelli on track to ensure he took victory.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Pierre Gasly added points to Alpine's tally in an upgraded A526 at the Dutch Grand Prix, but it proved to be a tougher day for team mate Franco Colapinto.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Sydney's Zippy Fish is yet to re-sign at Sydney, with the reigning premier emerging as a potential suitor.

●AFL • AFLW → 21 hours ago

From featuring in a 2013 exhibition game to playing alongside her daughter in the SANFLW in 2019, Bronwyn Davey's story threads through the history of women's football.

●AFL • AFLW → 22 hours ago

Zarlie Goldsworthy and Kaitlyn Srhoj will spend more time on the sidelines.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

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

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

Georgia Nanscawen is on a journey to learn more about her Indigenous heritage.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

Off-season departures and early unavailability has forced Brisbane to play kids, and it's a good thing says the coach.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Scarlett Johnson says the Giants support for their cross-town rivals was about women supporting women.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

The match review is in for round two of the AFLW season.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

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

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

Alannah Welsh is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star for round two.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

Rangers have acquired forward Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told the Guardian on Wednesday. That source requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the agreement.

●Yahoo Sports • MLS → 11 hours ago

Austin will receive $4.5 million in a cash trade plus another $3.1 million in performance-based add-ons.

●The Athletic • Football → 15 hours ago

The Scottish club will pay $13 million plus adds-ons for the Venezuela international.

●The Athletic • MLS → 17 hours ago

It has been a difficult summer for the Seattle Sounders, but the team hopes to have found a boost, acquiring forward Dejan Joveljić from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for $6 million.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 1 day ago

Sporting director David Lee explains the inside story of the deal and the MLS side's "ambitious" strategy.

The Athletic • MLS → 1 day ago

The forward reflected on the quarter-final decision which altered their summer on his unveiling as Atlanta United’s new No. 9.

The Athletic • MLS → 1 day ago

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin FC on Tuesday announced Khaled El-Ahmad as sporting director and chief soccer officer as the Major League Soccer club continues a major rebuild amid a danger of missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Despite the rumblings, Fernández Mercau’s play on the pitch has remained impressive.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.”.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Fans at MLS games in Montreal and Vancouver booed the U.S. national anthem over the weekend after trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down. Boos were audible at Stade Saputo in Montreal ahead of CF Montreal's match against the LA Galaxy on Saturday, Aug.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 3 days ago

Matthew Mayich, a defenseman for the Sun Devils and a Blues draft pick, remained hospitalized Tuesday, said a person close to the family.

●The Athletic • NHL → 12 hours ago

By drafting Chrenko in this year’s third round, New York took a worthwhile swing on a forward with enticing skills and fierce determination.

●The Athletic • NHL → 18 hours ago

A three-time Vezina winner, Hellebuyck had knee surgery and a career-worst save percentage last season. Is he likely to bounce back?.

●The Athletic • NHL → 19 hours ago

The 2023 NHL Draft was highly touted due to a great top grouping of forwards.

●The Athletic • NHL → 19 hours ago

What are the new GM's biggest tasks once the search concludes? Here's a roadmap to their first year on the job.

●The Athletic • NHL → 19 hours ago

Matthew Mayich, a defenseman for the Sun Devils and a Blues draft pick, remained hospitalized Tuesday, said a person close to the family.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

League sources told The Athletic on Tuesday that rumors of a potential trade are “bulls---,” “made up" and "invented BS by bloggers.”.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

Two years since the 2024 NHL Draft, there's been somewhat chaotic movement at the top.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

"It's a business. That's what happens in the NHL. Money has to go somewhere, and I'm just so happy for Leo that he got what he wanted.".

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Draisaitl takes The Athletic inside the no-holds-barred meeting players had with Babcock before he was hired.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

To kick off a week-long look back at recent NHL Drafts, we start with the 2025 draft class.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

Chris Fiscus, vice president of ASU media relations, declined to name the student due to privacy laws.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

The NHL deputy commissioner said the team could be announced by the "end of this calendar year," with Houston the most likely landing spot.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 days ago

Each championship team is issued its own version of the Cup, and now Montreal’s is missing.

The Athletic • NHL → 5 days ago

Detroit’s GM search and Dylan Larkin’s trade request have prompted Seider, the team’s best player, to turn his focus inward.

The Athletic • NHL → 5 days ago

Tim Stützle wishes ex-teammate Brady Tkachuk nothing but the best, but he is "happy that we have a lot of guys who want to be in Ottawa.".

The Athletic • NHL → 5 days ago

This assessment is mostly based on every team's young roster core combined with their current roster strength.

The Athletic • NHL → 6 days ago

The Blue Jackets' news release did not specify which procedure was done on the shoulder, and the recovery time is unclear.

The Athletic • NHL → 6 days ago

The league and soccer giant on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership and four more regular-season NHL games on German soil.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 days ago

Corey Pronman has dropped his annual rankings of each team's pipeline of players 22 and younger.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 days ago

Fancy a look back at some of the top Grands Prix we’ve seen at MotorLand Aragon – for FREE? Look no further!.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

The #44 will be back in action again at MotorLand.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

The breathless run to Valencia really begins this weekend as MotoGP's enthralling 2026 title fight arrives in Aragon.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

Round 13 is loading… Check out the full schedule as MotoGP enters Aragon at full throttle!.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

The Italian is confirmed at the squad for the next two seasons, partnering Raul Fernandez.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

The #5 aims to return to action at the Aragon GP, pending a medical review on Thursday!.

MotoGP → 7 days ago

Get to know our next MotoGP prodigy as Daniel Holgado prepares to jump into the premier class, joining the grid in 2027!.

MotoGP → 7 days ago

There’s a fresh face on the block. Get to know Honda’s latest signing, who already has an impressive CV!.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

12 rounds in the books and already seven winners: 2026’s winner list continues to grow, matching 2025’s total tally!.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

Botafogo Beach prepares to welcome MotoGP at the start of a new era.

MotoGP → 2 weeks ago

Golf Galaxy and its parent company, Dick’s Sporting Goods, pulled Good Good Golf merchandise from in-person and online shelves Tuesday.

●Front Office Sports • Retail → 13 hours ago

CLEVELAND — Anthony Lima knows better than most that consensus among Browns fans is rare.

●Front Office Sports • Athletes → 18 hours ago

NEW YORK — The two best doubles players in the world lost in the quarterfinals of the revamped US Open mixed doubles format—to two singles players. Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, two singles players, defeated Kateřina Siniaková and Henry Patten, the world No.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 1 day ago

The men’s hockey team at Minnesota State University will have a new look when they take the ice this upcoming season.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

The Chicago Stars are extending their stay at Northwestern’s 12,000-seat lakeside college football stadium. The NWSL team played its first match at Martin Stadium last September, drawing more than 10,000 fans, before officially moving in this season.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

The eight teams in the AFC South and NFC North officially revealed new community-inspired alternate uniforms on Tuesday morning as part of the NFL and Nike's annual “Rivalries” series.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

This is arguably the most important week in Rays franchise history, with the MLB club’s stadium future once again hanging in the balance.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

Deshaun Watson will open the season as the Browns’ starter at quarterback, even after a calamitous preseason outing over the weekend after which he called boos from Cleveland fans “disrespectful.”.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 3 days ago

The Atlanta Gladiators are turning to a colour scheme from their past to inspire their future.

Sportslogos.net → 4 days ago

The Cincinnati Open has always been the warmup to the US Open, a stopgap in the Midwest before the glamour of the calendar’s final Grand Slam in New York City.  But after last year’s $260 million renovations, the Cincinnati Open has turned into a player favorite.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 5 days ago

The CODE Sports NBL Blitz returns for 2026, tipping off Wednesday, September 2 in Bendigo, with all ten clubs set to face off across five days and ten games at Red Energy Arena.

●NBL → 15 hours ago

The Adelaide 36ers announced on Thursday the signing of Jacob Rigoni as a Nominated Replacement Player for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.

●NBL → 15 hours ago

It's the South East Melbourne Phoenix taking on the Cairns Taipans on Thursday night from the State Basketball Centre. It's the first of a double-header weekend for the Taipans, who take on Melbourne United on Saturday night in Casey.

●NBL → 16 hours ago

Sprite is the Official Soft Drink Partner of the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) with a multi-year partnership, tipping off in the 2026-27 season.

●NBL → 17 hours ago

The New Zealand Breakers are ramping up their pre-season training, as the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season fast approaches. During their time on court with new Head Coach Gordon Herbert, numerous Breakers, new and old, have been impressive.

NBL → 1 day ago

The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday the signing of Archie Woodhill as a Nominated Replacement Player for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.

NBL → 1 day ago

Reigning Larry Sengstock Medalist Kendric Davis has yet to touch down in Sydney as the Kings gear up to defend their championship, with CODE Sports reporting the star guard is currently navigating a passport issue.

NBL → 2 days ago

The Cairns Taipans officially announced the completion of their roster on Tuesday by signing NBA Draft pick Malique Lewis.

NBL → 2 days ago

The Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings pre-season game at the Snakepit in Wolliongong was called off on Tuesday night, in the interest of player safety, after agreement from both coaches.

NBL → 2 days ago

The Sydney Kings' roster for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season is officially locked in after announcing the signing of Will Johnston on Tuesday. The guard, who played with the New York Knicks at the 2026 NBA Summer League, joins Brian Goorjian's NBL champions on a one-year deal.

NBL → 2 days 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 → 7 days 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 → 1 week 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 weeks 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 → 1 month ago

More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.

Andscape • NBA → 2 months ago

In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months 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 → 1 week 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 weeks 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 → 3 weeks 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 → 4 weeks 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 → 1 month 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 → 1 month ago

Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 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 → 3 weeks 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 → 3 weeks 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 → 4 weeks 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 → 4 weeks ago

Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago