Nearly two weeks after setting a major-league record for most consecutive games at shortstop without an error, Jacob Wilson's season might be over for the Athletics.
The Magpies veteran spoke to The Age about his broken arm, his great mate Steele Sidebottom, turning his back on retirement, and how an AFLW recruit from his home state of Tasmania makes him feel old.
After a promising start to the partnership, the A.J. Brown era with the Philadelphia Eagles ended with a faceplant. Following a rocky offensive performance — one that featured a handful of sideline outbursts by Brown — the wideout was shipped off to the New England Patriots for two draft picks.
Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.
Max Verstappen is set to break the record for the longest stint with a single team after the four-time World Champion ended speculation surrounding his future by committing to Red Bull until at least the end of 2030.
Lewis Hamilton has outlined his expectations for the second half of the 2026 season.
Liam Lawson has revealed how he is approaching his return to Red Bull as he prepares to fill in for an injured Isack Hadjar at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Woody Johnson has been appointed to Aston Martin’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies sat down with F1.com at the Dutch Grand Prix following the announcement of Max Verstappen's contract extension.
Max Verstappen stole the headlines as the Formula 1 fraternity regrouped after the summer break when he announced a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030. But that was just one of many stories tickling the Zandvoort paddock on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
Looking back at the Dutch Grand Prix storylines since Zandvoort re-joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2021.
We’ve assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at Zandvoort.
Off the back of his victory last time out in Hungary, Lando Norris has belief in himself and McLaren that they can continue to fight at the front during the second half of the season.
Following the confirmation of Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal, George Russell has reaffirmed his confidence in staying at Mercedes.
Following on from the news of his contract extension with Red Bull, Max Verstappen has shared more details on the factors that influenced his decision to stay.
Marcin Budkowski prepares to embark on his first race weekend as Cadillac Team Principal after replacing Graeme Lowdon in the August break.
Yuki Tsunoda will return to his former team Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix, taking Liam Lawson’s seat for the weekend.
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
After a well-earned summer break for drivers and teams, Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix. But how much do you know about Circuit Zandvoort? F1.com presents your all-in-one guide…
As F1 heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
Max Verstappen will continue his journey with Red Bull into the 2030 season.
Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with his Red Bull team that will extend to the end of 2030, after almost 18 months of uncertainty around the Dutchman.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including a podium finish, top-six finish and Virtual Safety Car.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto takes a look at Red Bull’s decision to give Liam Lawson another chance, with Yuki Tsunoda also set to return to the grid in Zandvoort.
Damon Hill has looked back on how he mentally prepared for his journey to the 1996 Drivers’ Championship.
Here is all the information you need to follow the Dutch Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in September, new photos have revealed the preparations being carried out at the Madring circuit in Madrid for its first Grand Prix.
George Hill takes 3 for 4 in eight overs but Yorkshire stumble in relegation battle.
Liam Patterson-White leads a spirited Nottinghamshire fightback to 184 all out after Surrey had reduced the champions to 41-5 at The Kia Oval.
The clock had just ticked past 7pm, there was still half an hour of play left on this soggy second day, and it looked for all money that Harry Brook would end a year-long wait for his 11th Test century with a first at his home ground of Headingley.
Quartet of fifties help to grow lead but Pakistan's left-arm spinner claims five in adversity.
Surrey lose Dom Sibley to second-ball duck in response to Notts' 184 all out.
Zak Crawley scores his first half-century of the Championship summer with 81 for Kent against Middlesex.
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
Former England opener makes Kent comeback after short break from Championship action.
van der Gugten leads the line as wickets are shared around in helpful conditions.
Josh Thomas scores a century and New Zealand's Henry Nicholls hits 96 on debut as Somerset start well against Essex.
The US Open will have at least one of the two titans in men’s tennis. Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The NHL's worst-kept secret is out, with Fanatics' 32-team Hometown Remix uniform program confirmed for 2026-27; on-ice debuts likely set for early November.
Nneka Ogwumike has called it a WNBA career after 15 seasons. The Los Angeles Sparks star announced Wednesday that she will retire from the league at the end of the 2026 WNBA season.
The Wolfpack will honor the university's military connection and the seven major installations in the state with the camouflage design. The post N.C. State To Wear “Wolfpack Warriors” Alternate Football Uniforms This Fall appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
LeBron James could quickly become one of the most popular figures in the world of “YouTube golf” after the NBA star entered the fast-growing social media space over the weekend.
The Cardinals previously honored the native son and boxing icon with alternate uniforms in a win over Boston College in 2019 and loss to SMU in 2024. The post Louisville Cardinals Unveil Uniforms Inspired By Muhammad Ali’s Everlast Boxing Gloves, Trunks appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’s dispute with LSU over his old No. 5 has become a nationwide internet punchline for brands and professional sports teams.
Women’s tennis stars have lamented the tour’s crowded schedule for years. Change may finally be coming.
Scottie Scheffler’s dominant performance in winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis powered him past Rory McIlroy and brought him about $1 million away from catching Tiger Woods for the highest career PGA Tour earnings of all time.
The Sun Devils captured their first and only Rose Bowl victory with a 22-15 win over Michigan on New Year's Day in 1987. The post Arizona State Sun Devils Celebrating 1987 Rose Bowl Win With Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo is banned for two matches by the FA for scoring a goal with his hand against Norwich City.
The first 10 days of the new Premier League season could tell us a lot about what lies ahead for Manchester United.
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?.
The defending champion will return from a wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
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Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions that Manchester United’s opening two games against Hull and Ipswich represent a favourable start to the season. United travel to Hull for Saturday’s opening match before hosting Ipswich a week on Sunday. Both sides were promoted from the Championship.
The Premier League's CEO discusses financial penalties, FIFA's tough few weeks and where the world stars are in the Premier League.
The Premier League's CEO discusses financial penalties, FIFA's tough few weeks and where the world stars are in the Premier League.
Liverpool have had a £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton. The club are looking to add two wide forwards to Andoni Iraola’s squad before the transfer deadline, with their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola continuing.
The club have discouraged their fans from singing an "offensive and divisive" chant about their new Israeli signing.
Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes remains a candidate for the top pick in the 2027 NBA Draft, though evaluators continue to view him as a complicated case. Stokes was identified by ESPN as the early leader to go No.
Baskonia guard Stefan Joksimovic gained more momentum than any other 2027 NBA Draft prospect this summer, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo. Evaluators around the league now view him as a legitimate contender for the No. 1 overall pick next year.
Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has no plans to sell his stake in the franchise, according to his attorney. The announcement comes as a dispute unfolds within the Buss family following Mark Walter's agreement to sell his majority ownership to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract with a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker.
The 11-time All-Star was waiting to sign a new contract to give the Cavs more flexibility to pursue other players like Peyton Watson.
James Harden, the future Hall of Fame guard, has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for $97 million over the next three seasons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The new contract also reportedly features a player option and a trade kicker.
Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje has emerged as the early front-runner for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo.
Quietly, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić can become a free agent next summer.
Veteran forward Jae Crowder is continuing his playing career in France next season. Crowder signed with ASVEL, who competes in EuroLeague and the LNB Elite, which is the highest level in French basketball. ASVEL is being coached this season by former NBA star Tony Parker.
Spain big man Santi Aldama has been ruled out for upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Aldama is prioritizing his recovery from mid-March knee surgery over playing in late-August qualifiers. The 7-footer is expected to be ready for Dallas Mavericks training camp at the end of September.
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.
Free agent center Nick Richards has been spotted wearing Miami Heat gear in recent social media posts. It's since been confirmed that Richards has bene working out in Miami alongside several Heat players.
Some of the 33 names in the club might be a surprise, but the all-time greats still waiting for a seven-figure sale could be a bigger shock.
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles left Wednesday's 77-66 win at the Golden State Valkyries with a noticeable limp after tweaking her left ankle in the fourth quarter. Miles did not return to the game after stepping on teammate Napheesa Collier's foot.
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Former Grizzlies exec John Hollinger discusses the standoff between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.
Five siblings against one. Public accusations. Old wounds made new. It is messy and uncomfortable … and impossible to look away.
The Denver Nuggets have turned their attention to signing DeMar DeRozan, sources told Chris Haynes. The decision comes on the heels of the team trading Peyton Watson to the Cavs on Wednesday. Multiple contenders are also reportedly interested in DeRozan.
The Sacramento Kings are set to work out a group of veterans starting with Cam Payne, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Kings are also interested in Elfrid Payton, and have previously looked at Victor Oladipo.
Victor Wembanyama was named captain of the French national team Wednesday ahead of the FIBA World Cup European qualifiers. The announcement comes roughly two weeks after the San Antonio Spurs star hosted several teammates in France for offseason workouts.
Hull FC full-back Logan Moy extends his contract through to the end of the 2028 season.
Wakefield Trinity full-back Josh Rourke will be out for "at least four weeks" with a knee injury in a blow to Daryl Powell's side.
Ivan Cleary has slammed the decision to send Liam Martin to the sin bin against the Melbourne Storm, with the Panthers coach labelling the call as “really harsh”.
Does the NRL want an “exciting game style, exciting tries and tries off kicks”? .
The Melbourne Storm take on the Penrith Panthers in Round 25 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at AAMI Park, Melbourne.
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters drops Tevita Pangai Junior and Mikey Lewis for Saturday's clash with Toulouse Olympique following their latest bans.
Panthers prop Moses Leota stays down clutching at his leg in a scary moment for the premiership heavyweights.
Panthers five-eighth Jack Cogger is sin binned for a high tackle.
Sua Faalogo receives some medical attention after an awkward tackle against the Panthers.
Cameron Munster's defensive lapse allows Nathan Cleary to set up a try for the Panthers.
Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.
The 22-year-old winger is expected to be out for another eight weeks with an injury he sustained in pre-season.
Enzo Fernandez has shown a "really good attitude" since his return to Chelsea, says head coach Xabi Alonso, as speculation over the midfielder's future continues.
Our Ask Me Anything team explains how to follow the opening matches of the Premier League season on the BBC this weekend.
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.
New Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle says having his playing career ended by injury at the age of 25 showed him that adversity can lead to opportunity.
Following Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after nine seasons, who could take the Egyptian King's crown as Africa's biggest Premier League star?.
After ranking all the home kits we'll see in the 2026-27 season, Nick Miller turns his attention to rating and slating the away strips.
Wharton's contract at Selhurst Park runs until 2029 and the south London club have informed City he is not for sale this summer.
The Blue Jackets' news release did not specify which procedure was done on the shoulder, and the recovery time is unclear.
The league and soccer giant on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership and four more regular-season NHL games on German soil.
Corey Pronman has dropped his annual rankings of each team's pipeline of players 22 and younger.
Players drafted after the first round can become major difference-makers for top NHL teams.
In our annual survey, over 10,000 NHL fans weighed in on front offices around the league. Who's doing it right? Who's on a downward spiral?.
Let’s find out how bad your favorite team has really had it when it comes to these punk kids.
Corey Pronman ranks the best young players affiliated with NHL teams, from 1 to 156.
An in-depth look at the NHL's future with a ranking of every team's under-23 core.
A common playground maneuver could be hockey’s most important movement.
The television program was a spinoff of "Hockey Night in Canada," broadcasting NHL games in Punjabi on Saturday nights.
Coming off three Olympic gold medals, USA Hockey is using the momentum to help galvanize American goaltending.
From Jayden Daniels to Mikaela Shiffrin, we asked pro athletes: What's the single most important trait for a leader to have?.
Maher was a staple on Flames radio broadcasts for over 30 years, calling the team's lone Cup victory in 1989 and its 2004 Cup Final run.
Let's dive into an important detail hiding in plain sight that a lot of fans aren't clear about.
Catan, one of the world's most popular board games, is hoping to lure in sports fans with a growing number of partnerships.
The chance to see the hideaway from the hit queer hockey romance lured me to Canada’s cottage country. But it was the glistening lakes and weep-worthy sunsets that won me over.
Alex Formenton has been reinstated immediately, while Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé and Michael McLeod remain suspended.
From its chaotic early days to featuring more than 100 NHL players, those involved tell the untold stories of a unique summer league.
As Connor McDavid can attest, it's not easy to win the Stanley Cup. But does that make for a real advantage in terms of player quality?.
Introducing our new Oilers reporter, and the three storylines he's most excited to cover this season.
Have questions about the proposed salary cap and floor? Or what a lockout might mean for the slate of baseball in 2027? We're here to help.
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Sawyer Strosnider's memorable first professional home run with the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Wednesday got even better when he saw who caught the dinger.
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With Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees tied 3-3, Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso stepped to the plate in the seventh inning looking to make some magic happen. For a few brief seconds, it looked as though Alonso came through.
Will Venable should not be here, speaking like this — or as this. At least not yet. It is entirely too soon.
Neal ElAttrache, who has operated on the likes of Shohei Ohtani and Gerrit Cole, praised John for his pioneering role in extending careers.
Asked what he thought it would be like to choose retirement, Kimbrel said: “A lot more relaxing probably.”.
After failing to show up for a series at Fenway, the three-time All-Star second baseman is slated to speak with GM Mike Hazen on Thursday.
The former All-Star marvels at his unexpected videogame success: “We’ve got to call the commissioner and see if we can add those stats.".
Who is closing in on baseball history? Here are storylines to watch down the stretch, starting with Alvarez's bid to win the Decuple Crown.
Which starters are trending upwards and which ones should you avoid in the final weeks of the fantasy baseball season?.
Half of all MLB teams are within striking distance of a wild-card spot. Who will make or break those teams' chances of a playoff berth?.
Alonso's foul ball would have resulted in a go-ahead home run for the Orioles had the call been overturned.
The Toronto Blue Jays lost outfielder Brett Bateman early on Wednesday night due to a hamstring injury. Bateman appeared to pull up while running out a ground ball he had hit in the top of the third inning of Toronto's 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
AP Photo/Matt SlocumThe Toronto Blue Jays lost outfielder Brett Bateman early on Wednesday night due to a hamstring injury. Bateman appeared to pull up while running out a ground ball he had hit in the top of the third inning of their contest with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
CHICAGO — If you walk around the city of Chicago right now, there's an energy that is palpable. That's because for the first time in nearly two decades, good baseball is being played on both sides of town.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe reigning back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have overwhelmingly been the odds-on favorite to win their 10th championship this season and become the first team to three-peat since the ’90s New York Yankees dynasty.
With Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes stuck in the toughest stretch of his career, the team decided to give the 24-year-old some extra time off ahead of Wednesday's start against the Detroit Tigers.
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte appreciates the support he has received from fans after being placed on the restricted list and wants to return to the team as soon as possible, Marte's agent revealed Wednesday.
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“It's a little aggravating, but we feel good long-term about him,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said of LaPorta on Thursday.
A week into the NFL preseason, Fernando Mendoza is still very much the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy, national championship and attention of America last season during his storybook 2025 campaign at Indiana. Mendoza, this year's No.
If approved by the NFL, McAfee's "Monday Night Football" alt-cast would run during weeks when the Peyton and Eli "ManningCast" isn't airing.
We’re officially heading into Week 2 of the preseason, with a two-game slate to kick off the next round of games on Thursday night. Former No.
When it comes to watching NFL games in 2026, you've got a lot of options. Games will be broadcast across 10 channels and streaming platforms this year, but most of the time, fans are limited to games in their local market.
The Houston Texans will host the Las Vegas Raiders in the second week of the NFL preseason at the newly renamed Reliant Stadium (formerly NRG Stadium) in Houston.
All 32 teams get a tune-up between Thursday and Sunday, and nine of them land on a national broadcaster.
Arch Manning and Dante Moore are at the top of the class, but which other prospects could emerge this season?.
Klayton Adams wants his offense to be creative and complex, physical and unpredictable, to break rules but still feel realistic.
The NFC is not as wide-open as the AFC, but the division still contains a handful of teams with realistic hopes of winning the Super Bowl.
Count new coach John Harbaugh and former great Carl Banks as believers. "He looks great, and I can’t wait to see him play,” Harbaugh said.
The Houston Texans will be down a key wide receiver this season. The Texans’ Jayden Higgins went down with a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. His season is now over.
The Houston Texans will be down a key wide receiver this season. Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins went down with a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. His season is now over.
A court ruling could allow Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn to return to college after playing in a preseason game Friday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and veteran defensive tackle Vita Vea have agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Vea had been holding in at training camp, hoping his contract situation would be resolved.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and veteran defensive tackle Vita Vea have agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Vea had been holding in at training camp, hoping his contract situation would be resolved.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is dealing with a groin injury, head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Wednesday, and the injury will keep him out a week, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. Warren left practice with an injury but returned to watch the end of the session with teammates.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is dealing with a groin injury, head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Wednesday. Warren left practice with an injury but returned to watch the end of the session with teammates, leaving many to wonder how bad the injury was.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams seemingly placed the ball where only wide receiver Kalif Raymond could get it Tuesday during Chicago Bears training camp.
The Saints' all-time leading rusher is expected to back up newcomer Travis Etienne, whose fantasy value now gets a boost.
The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap . Maddison Levi is widely considered the most exciting rugby player in the country.
Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin.
Try-scoring machine Maddi Levi will make her Test debut in the 15-a-side format against New Zealand on Saturday.
Alex Davies joins Steve Tandy's Wales management team as kicking coach after leaving Leicester.
Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan.
World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.
Twelve years after he guided the Waratahs to their only Super Rugby title, Michael Cheika is officially back.
Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.
BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs.
The Portland club, which oversaw the Thorns and Timbers, fired Wilkinson in 2022 two days after the Sally Yates report went public.
Major League Soccer is planning a significant overhaul of its playoff format, multiple league and club sources told the Guardian this week.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jonathan Bond needed to make just one save to finish his fifth straight clean sheet and defender Franco Negri scored in the first half to help the Houston Dynamo beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Wednesday night.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kristoffer Velde had a goal and an assist, Ariel Lassiter and David Da Costa each added a goal, and the Portland Timbers beat San Diego FC 3-1 on Saturday night. James Pantemis had five saves for the Timbers (8-9-3).
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Petar Musa scored two goals to increase his league-leading total to 16, and rookie Ran Binyamin scored the winner in second-half stoppage time with his first goal to propel FC Dallas to a 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 Wednesday night. The Rapids (9-10-1) have won three consecutive games, all by shutout, and four of five since the World Cup break.
SEATTLE (AP) — Facundo Torres and Guilherme Biro each scored a goal, Damian Las had five saves in his MLS debut, and Austin FC beat the Sounders 2-1 on Wednesday night to extend Seattle's losing streak to eight games.
Cavan Sullivan, the Philadelphia Union's 16-year-old soccer prodigy, is having a breakthrough 2026 season, earning a few career firsts along the way. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Sullivan attained a less-than-desirable career first: A sending off.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Prince Owusu scored an early goal and rookie Noah Streit scored his first goal to give CF Montreal the lead late in a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night.
Suns coach Damien Hardwick has discussed Ben King's future after his team's season came to an end.
Ben King has all but played his final game for the Gold Coast Suns as he cut an emotional figure in the rooms on Thursday night.
An adult entertainer who was in a Melbourne hotel room with Sydney Swans players in the early hours of Monday morning says she wants justice to be served.
The Suns have overcome the Saints at Marvel Stadium.
Dyson Heppell takes to Instagram with a message on respect for women.
The Prime Minister has called on the AFL to "do better" in response to the Sydney Swans scandal engulfing the league.
The final round of the 2026 AFL season is here, with the 10 finalists still jostling for position ahead of the first-ever wildcard round.
Just 236 players remain in the Gauntlet, while the Streak leader faces a nervous final weekend.
Nine's Owen Leonard reveals the squad list news for this weekend's AFL matches.
The Gold Coast Suns have finished a tough 2026 with a 23-point win over St Kilda in club stalwart Nick Holman’s final AFL game.
Melbourne challenged Jacob van Rooyen's three-game suspension at the AFL Appeal Board.
Retiring Gold Coast hero Nick Holman kicks two goals as his side finishes its season with a 23-point win at Docklands.
Fresh details have emerged amid an ongoing police investigation relating to the Sydney Swans and an alleged sexual assault.
The Suns finished a frustrating season by sending out a favourite son on a high, beating St Kilda by 23 points at Marvel Stadium in front of just over 14,000 fans.
After being rocked this week, the Swans now have to regroup for a game this weekend and a finals campaign next month.
The teams are in for AFLW round two's matches.
The on-field ramifications of the Sydney scandal, while far less important, are significant heading into round 24.
The teams are in for round 24's Friday and Saturday games, plus Sunday squads.
A number of Sydney Swans sponsors express alarm and disappointment over the five players linked to a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
Highly regarded executive Kerrie Brewer has been promoted as a clear second-in-charge.
Andrew Johns vents his frustration as Panthers back-rower Liam Martin is sin binned for a professional foul.
Storm fullback Sua Faalogo throws a poor pass into the hands of Brian To'o who runs away to score.
Melbourne back-rower Oryn Keeley is sin binned for a professional foul against the Panthers.
Andrew Johns is left confused after the Storm are penalised for a late hit on Jack Cogger.
Shawn Blore is forced off for a head injury assessment against Penrith.
The Canterbury Bulldogs have named Mark O’Meley as the club’s new NRLW head coach for 2027 and beyond.
Penrith have overcome the sin-binning of three players to score a win that keeps the pressure on the ladder-leading Roosters.
Follow all the action of Round 25 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
History-making Penrith Panthers winger Brian To’o played the role of the Storm slayer, ending Melbourne’s finals hopes once and for all.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
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.
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.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
The #5 aims to return to action at the Aragon GP, pending a medical review on Thursday!.
Get to know our next MotoGP prodigy as Daniel Holgado prepares to jump into the premier class, joining the grid in 2027!.
There’s a fresh face on the block. Get to know Honda’s latest signing, who already has an impressive CV!.
12 rounds in the books and already seven winners: 2026’s winner list continues to grow, matching 2025’s total tally!.
Botafogo Beach prepares to welcome MotoGP at the start of a new era.
12 different winners from the last 12 British GPs: you couldn’t write the script at Silverstone. Check out the incredible list of names that Raul Fernandez joins!.
Need a recap from a memorable visit to Silverstone? We’ve got you covered with the hottest topics from the British GP!.
The official charity partner of MotoGP™ returned to Silverstone with a bang, setting a new all-time high for British GP fundraising efforts.
The 12th different winner in the last 12 British Grands Prix, the Spaniard led from start to finish for a mighty first Grand Prix win of the season.
The championship leader beats Ogura and Bezzecchi on a super Saturday for the Noale factory as Marc Marquez endures a tough Sprint outing.
The W Show looks at matches organised for unselected players, as well as Collingwood's worries and this week's games.
After Collingwood didn't renew her contract, Lily-Rose Williamson was stunned when Brisbane came calling.
Club leaders say player welfare remains the priority as Sydney's AFLW squad prepares for Sunday's historic double-header.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round two.
After an attempt to move clubs last season, Cambridge McCormick is back at the Giants and focusing on the future.
Dakota Davidson faced the Tribunal on Tuesday night.
The Kangaroos look set for another strong AFLW campaign, but is there dominance good for the competition?.
The prospective No.1 pick in this year's Telstra AFLW Draft, Bailee Martin was almost eligible to join the all-conquering Kangaroos.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Kate McCarthy says club's need to dedicate more attention to the competition's stars.
Sara Bejlek scored the biggest win of her career, upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Czech overcame an early deficit in both sets and will next face 2019 champion Madison Keys.
Coco Gauff battled through a series of long, pressure‑filled games before defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals. She saved all eight break points she faced to set up a meeting with Marta Kostyuk.
Amanda Anisimova will seek her first victory in six attempts against Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open.
Marta Kostyuk rallied from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva and reach her first Cincinnati quarterfinal, powered by a forehand that produced the majority of her 25 winners. She'll face Coco Gauff for a spot in the semis.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek reached her 30th WTA 1000 quarterfinal and extended her winning streak to nine with a straight-sets defeat of Diane Parry in the Cincinnati Open fourth round. She'll face Elena Rybakina next.
The Abierto GNP Seguros Monterrey Open serves as the final tune-up event before the season's final Grand Slam. Here is everything you need to know for next week's WTA 500 event.
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive in-competition to cocaine.
Marie Bouzkova overcame a break deficit in both sets to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic in two tiebreaks at the Cincinnati Open. The No. 22 seed will face No. 4 seed Coco Gauff for a place in the quarterfinals.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was imperious in her third-round victory over Wang Xinyu at the Cincinnati Open, advancing in under an hour.
Coco Gauff edged out fellow American Ann Li 6-1, 7-6 (3) in Cincinnati as the 2023 champion returns to the tournament's Round of 16.
Mirra Andreeva converted her fourth match point after a tightly-contested second set to hold off Janice Tjen in the Cincinnati Open third round.
Former US Open champions Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams feature in the first batch of 2026 US Open main-draw wild cards, as well as Warsaw WTA 125 champion Carol Young Suh Lee and Vancouver WTA 125 champion Taylah Preston.
World No. 9 Elina Svitolina, right ankle injury, pulled out of the Cincinnati Open ahead of her third-round match against Wang Xiyu. Wang will face Madison Keys for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Amanda Anisimova overcame a slow start to defeat Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach the Cincinnati round of 16. The American rallied from 2-0 down in the deciding set and will next face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
Serena and Venus Williams' completed their long-awaited doubles reunion in Cincinnati Monday night. In front of a sold-out Grandstand crowd, the 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions delivered the fans -- and themselves -- a night to remember.
Jessica Pegula beat Emma Navarro 7-5, 6-2 in 1 hour, 41 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Round of 16, improving to 4-0 in their head-to-head. The all-American derby unfolded before a strong Grandstand crowd that stayed despite earlier rain delays.
Elena Rybakina will face in-form Diana Shnaider in the Round of 16 of the Cincinnati Open after both won their third-round matches in straight sets.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to eight straight matches after coming from a set down to win the 10th edition of her rivalry with Maria Sakkari in the Cincinnati Open third round.
Coco Gauff overcame a slow start to defeat Liudmila Samsonova in three sets and reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open. The No. 4 seed will meet fellow American Ann Li next, with a spot in the round of 16 at stake.
Janice Tjen had five match points in the second set against a valiant Viktorija Golubic, but the Indonesian would have to win in the decider. In her Cincinnati debut, Tjen is into the last 32 where she will face Mirra Andreeva.
A former NBL Next Star appears set to return to the Hungry Jack's NBL, just months after being selected in the NBA Draft. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, Malique Lewis is nearing a deal with the Cairns Taipans, which would see him claim the team's final roster spot.
New Cairns recruit Jaylin Galloway has touched down in the Far North ahead of his first season with the Taipans. This shift comes after six seasons and three championships in Sydney with the Kings.
Over the past four seasons, Milton Doyle has established himself as one of the most dynamic scorers in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Across his 131 games at Tasmania and Melbourne, Doyle is averaging 15.9, which includes his second-best effort of 16.2 in NBL26. This highlights how impressive his play was, despite chatter that he had a 'down year' with United in 2025-26. "I don't think I had an up-and-down year at all; that's just narrative that the media painted," Doyle said to NBL Media.
The culture at the Australian Boomers is one of the strongest in world basketball and continues to grow with each passing day.
Keanu Pinder immediately looks right at home back at the Cairns Taipans after 19 points in 24 minutes in his team's 91-79 NBL pre-season win over the visiting Saint Mary's College on Wednesday night.
Before he landed in Australia and started dominating the Hungry Jack's NBL, Bryce Cotton was plying his trade in the NBA. Across two seasons, the now 34-year-old made 23 appearances for Utah, Phoenix and Memphis.
The last time Darius Days was in the Hungry Jack's NBL, he helped the Illawarra Hawks win the 2024-25 championship. Now, after a stints with San-en NeoPhoenix (Japan) and TNT Tropang 5G (the Philippines), the 26-year-old forward is returning for a second season with the Hawks.
The Cairns Taipans are set to take on United States college side, the Saint Mary's Gaels, this Wednesday from 6:30pm AEST. Fans can watch a live stream of the game via NBL.com.au and the NBL App. If you're having trouble viewing the stream, click here to watch >> VIEW BOX SCORES.
Tasmania coach Scott Roth believes the club's new high-performance facility will give the JackJumpers a genuine edge in recruiting the best talent from around the world. The $20 million training centre in Kingston, which opened at the end of July, houses both the club's NBL and WNBL programs.
The New Zealand Tall Blacks have named their team for the next window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, headlined by eight current NBL players.
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever “brought value” to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.
Adam Scott will be the headline act for a blockbuster Australian summer of golf, after confirming his attendance at the country’s two most prestigious events.
The PGA Tour’s biggest names are heading to Bellerive Country Club for this week’s BMW Championship with everything on the line.
LIV Golf’s precarious situation is going from bad to worse, with a boycott looming for the cash-strapped league’s year-ending event amid reports of unpaid wages.
LIV Golf’s worst-kept secret is officially out, with the cash-strapped tournament confirming the season-ending Michigan event has been cancelled.
Scottie Scheffler kicked off the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs in style with a commanding eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the course record with a nine-under par 61 to grab a three-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship.
Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, trying to end a four-year victory drought, fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday’s first round of the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
Australian golfer Jessica Bang has died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while in Thailand to compete in a qualifying tournament, with the WPGA Tour of Australasia confirming the 18-year-old’s death.
LIV Golf’s already uncertain future is facing its biggest blow yet, with Jon Rahm set to quit the league following months of speculation.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
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.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
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.
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.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
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. .