The last time the New York Knicks made the NBA Finals was back in 1999, and they faced the San Antonio Spurs. Leading the Spurs at the time was a star big man in 22-year-old Tim Duncan. This time, they face a 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama.
He was the quarterback Johnny Unitas’s secret weapon with flypaper hands, who rose — leaped, actually — to big occasions.
The 42-year-old former Spain and Barcelona player is based in UAE and ended his playing career there.
Leinster report injury concerns over a number of players before Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Stormers [17:30 BST].
Focus On Sport via Getty ImagesBerry took a three-year break from football after the Patriots' coaching staff was fired following the 1981 season and went into real estate. However, he was hired as New England's head coach during the 1984 campaign when Ron Meyer was dismissed.
Azmoun, who has scored 57 goals in 91 appearances for his country, was omitted from the preliminary squad.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina will be the new top seed at next week's HSBC Championships, and she'll be joined by No. 56 Zheng Qinwen. Hailey Baptiste, as expected, withdrew from the tournament following her injury at Roland Garros.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
With Slot lasting two seasons as Liverpool’s head coach, attention at Anfield turns towards the man they want to replace him: Iraola.
From 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 319 weeks at No. 1 to four Olympic gold medals, a closer look at the numbers behind one of the most decorated careers in sports.
Met says non-fatal stabbings took place after most of the crowds had dispersed on Sunday evening. Six people were stabbed after Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade in north London on Sunday, police have said.
Heart of Midlothian are hopeful of concluding the signing of Falkirk winger Calvin Miller in the next 48 hours.
The Metropolitan Police said 24 people were arrested on Sunday along or near the parade route.
Lille appoint Davide Ancelotti as their new coach as he prepares to serve as an assistant to his father, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, at this summer's World Cup.
It’s real and physical, it scars and heals: sport is a visceral high – and the Gunners have reminded fans just what it means. It’s going to take some time to shake this feeling. Frankly, I don’t want to shake it.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reports that all 23 members of his squad have arrived fit and well for the forthcoming friendlies against Guinea and France.
Why Liverpool believe Andoni Iraola is the man to re-establish the Reds as one of Europe's top clubs.
Stockport County manager Dave Challinor leaves the club by mutual consent after almost five years in charge.
A 70ft statue of Lionel Messi in India is taken down after it was spotted "swaying in the wind" in May.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the sixth Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the Circuit de Monaco.
All the key BBC coverage details for the Monaco Grand Prix, which takes place from 5-7June.
Chris Medland highlights the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Monaco for the sixth round of the 2026 season.
A selection of the best images of the Monaco Grand Prix, starting with the first F1 championship season in 1950.
We look at the four underdogs heading to the Monaco Grand Prix in form and how bettors can take advantage.
These top Monte Carlo facts could prove to be vital when picking your winners in Monaco.
Williams Team Principal James Vowles is hopeful that Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon will remain with the squad in the years ahead, despite a tricky start to the season.
American actor and TAG Heuer House Ambassador Patrick Dempsey pays tribute to 1950s F1 superstar Juan Manuel Fangio.
Kimi Antonelli has made clear that he “can’t relax” despite moving 43 points clear of Mercedes team mate George Russell in the championship standings after the Canadian Grand Prix.
There are quite a few football fans in the Formula 1 paddock – but which team does each driver support?.
An unbelievable weekend in Mugello: here are the key takeaways from a spectacular Italian GP in front of another record crowd.
The Italian leads home an Aprilia 1-2 as the podium fight between Bagnaia and Ogura goes to the wire in a memorable Italian Grand Prix.
It was Trackhouse vs factory in the Aprilia fight for Tissot Sprint glory on Saturday as title race leader Bezzecchi finishes off the podium from pole.
Martin hits 368.6km/h – that's 229mph – for the first time in history.
A sensational lap time for the home star who was in a class of his own whilst Aprilia lockout the front row for the first time in MotoGP history.
Lewis Hamilton has expressed gratitude and satisfaction after putting together one of his strongest weekends with Ferrari since joining the team ahead of the 2025 season.
Mercedes pull out of talks to buy a minority shareholding in the Alpine team because they felt it was overpriced.
Ollie Bearman has explained how the developing battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell is giving him extra belief and motivation, with the Haas driver eager to follow his former F2 team mate to front of the field.
After George Russell's sudden exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, F1.com looks back at eight other occasions where drivers were dramatically forced to retire whilst in P1.
The VR46 Racing Team rider steals the show to front an Italian 1-2-3-4 for the first time ever in MotoGP Practice, Marc Marquez returns to clinch a Q2 spot whilst the #37 endures a tricky day.
ICC will also pilot a new version of the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy which will feature five Full Members and five Associate Members.
Pink balls will be used to limit play lost to bad light in Test matches in a trial introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Both teams will have to agree to changing the ball from red to pink in case of bad light during a Test match.
A new trophy rewarding the combined efforts of the men's and women's teams in The Hundred will be introduced this summer.
He said sending Nishant Sindhu at No. 3 wasn't a predetermined move, and was taken by head coach Ashish Nehra.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.
The series continues at the batter-friendly Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore with the home side 1-0 up.
"He has a middle order [at RCB] that he can rely on," Varun Aaron says about Kohli's changed approach to T20 batting.
Rajat Patidar praised the RCB coaching staff, spoke about aiming for a three-peat and dedicated the title win to the fans who died in last year's stampede.
Both Rasikh Salam and Krunal Pandya made significant contributions throughout the season as RCB lifted their second successive IPL trophy.
Chelsea are relaxed because he has three years left on his contract and would not block a move if his valuation is met.
Milner had been offered another year's contract by Brighton & Hove Albion, but he has decided to call it a day.
Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.
Lens manager Pierre Sage is set to hold talks with Crystal Palace as the Premier League club look to appoint Oliver Glasner's replacement.
Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.
Liverpool consistently backed Arne Slot but the mood soon changed after the Premier League season ended.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
In the seventh of our extracts from The Soccer 100, we revisit the glittering if complicated career of Franz Beckenbauer.
Welcome to The Athletic's recruitment guide for the summer transfer window for central midfielders.
He terrified Brazil for Poland but swapped allegiances as a result of the Second World War. His story is complex, even his name is disputed.
Wigan forward Sam Walters is given a seven-match ban for a dangerous lift tackle during the Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR.
Laurie Daley was under immense pressure heading into the 2026 Origin series — but now he deserves “respect” after a series-opening victory according to one leading journalist.
Phil Gould analyses what NSW needs to fix after a poor start in Origin I.
Dean Young reveals how he's approaching his coaching audition and the recruitment of players.
Former BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods pays tribute to John Kear, one of the sport's great characters, who has died aged 71.
Are the Broncos out of the premiership race?.
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith has reflected on the lessons of his e-bike bingle earlier in the season, revealing the prang left him “pretty banged up”.
Viliame Kikau and Jacob Preston throw their support behind under-fire Bulldogs young gun Lachlan Galvin.
Roosters star Billy Smith speaks about his return to the side after being sidelined following an E-scooter crash.
On the back of the stunning success of Origin One, Round 13 of the NRL Telstra Premiership smashed viewership records as the Panthers and Warriors put an exclamation point of a sizzling weekend.
Diana Shnaider reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal with a convincing three-set victory over Madison Keys at Roland Garros. The 22-year-old also ended an eight-match losing streak against Top 20 opponents and will next face either Aryna Sabalenka or Naomi Osaka.
On her Roland Garros main-draw debut, Maja Chwalinska defeated Diane Parry in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals. She will face Anna Kalinskaya, who came through a 2-hour, 49-minute rollercoaster to edge Anastasia Potapova, with both players bidding to reach their first Grand Slam semifinal.
Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk put their clay-court winning streaks on the line in an all-Ukrainian showdown while Mirra Andreeva takes on Sorana Cirstea to begin play Tuesday, all eyeing for a spot in the Roland Garros semifinals.
The greatest player to ever hold a racquet is coming back, and now Serena Williams is out to show us what happens when the benchmark of tennis returns to competition.
Nearly four years after stepping away, Serena Williams will restart her career at Queen's Club and add a new chapter to one of the sport's most remarkable stories.
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the second week, while Alexander Zverev booked his spot in the quarter-finals.
Rafael Jodar has reached his first grand slam quarter-final, but his achievement is not what has got the tennis word talking.
Mirra Andreeva ended Jil Teichmann's run in Paris with a straight-sets win to reach her third consecutive Roland Garros quarterfinal. The 19-year-old will face Sorana Cirstea next in a rematch of their three-set meeting in Linz earlier this year.
World No. 15 Marta Kostyuk defeated No. 3 Iga Swiatek for the first time to advance to her second career Grand Slam quarterfinal. She'll next face Ukrainian compatriot Elina Svitolina, who ousted Belinda Bencic in three sets.
Sorana Cirstea became the first woman in the Open Era to wait 17 years between quarterfinal appearances at the same Grand Slam, defeating Xiyu Wang to reach the last eight at Roland Garros. The 36-year-old Romanian will face either No.
After her Roland Garros title defense ended, Coco Gauff bemoaned her inability to convert opportunities in her third-round defeat to Anastasia Potapova.
Fireworks defined a chaotic third round at Roland Garros, where upsets and marathon matches reshaped the women's draw, sending Naomi Osaka, Diane Parry and Anastasia Potapova through while defending champion Coco Gauff bowed out.
Despite having two match points in the second set, World No. 19 Madison Keys defeated No. 9 Victoria Mboko in three sets to advance to the second week at Roland Garros for the sixth time in her career.
From her tennis idols to her off-court personality and her self-growth, get to know Maja Chwalinska, who's in the midst of a magical run to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros.
Two points away from defeat in the second set, No. 28 seed Anastasia Potapova toppled defending champion Coco Gauff in the third round of the French Open in three dramatic sets.
Diane Parry reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time by upsetting sixth-seeded Amanda Anisimova in a third-set tiebreak at Roland Garros. The Frenchwoman will face Poland's Maja Chwalińska for a place in the quarterfinals.
Over the course of a thrilling 2 hours and 58 minutes, Naomi Osaka scored a career-best win at Roland Garros over Iva Jovic to reach the fourth round for the first time. She'll face Aryna Sabalenka for the fourth time after the World No. 1 defeated Daria Kasatkina in straight sets.
Long before the Original 9 changed the course of women's tennis, Larry King was helping Billie Jean King turn big ideas into lasting institutions -- from the WTA to World TeamTennis and beyond.
Since last Saturday, Paris has baked under daily highs above 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit), creating a new challenge for players at Roland Garros. From point construction to racquet management, WTA stars explain how the heat is affecting the tennis.
Jil Teichmann and Wang Xiyu have both rebounded from long spells on the sidelines to reach the Roland Garros fourth round.
Australia will send more of their top players to feature in England's Premiership Women's Rugby next season in an attempt to ensure they are competitive at the next World Cup.
New Zealand Rugby denies any involvement in a reported U-turn by record-equalling wing Fehi Fineanganofo over a move to England to join Newcastle for next season.
Worcester head coach Matt Everard says landing The Champ title in their first season back in professional rugby is "as special as it gets".
Benhard Janse van Rensburg comes up trumps against Bath rivals, Newcastle delight in 25-point comeback and the final day is teed up for drama.
Waratahs utility Andrew Kellaway has played his final game for NSW, while Wallabies No.9 Jake Gordon is set for at least nine months on the sidelines.
After missing most of the 2026 Super Rugby season, cross-code star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii produced one barnstorming run during the Waratahs' narrow defeat to the Western Force as the centre crashed through three defenders, including Zac Lomax.
After missing most of the 2026 Super Rugby season, cross-code star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii produced one barnstorming run during the Waratahs' narrow defeat to the Western Force as the centre crashed through three defenders, including Zac Lomax.
Australia’s men and women's Sevens teams both clinch the World Championship titles in Valladolid after taking out the grand finals.
Watch the tries that may thrust an emerging prospect into a cross-code tug-o-war for the second time in a year.
Exeter Chiefs move back into the Prem play-off places as they leave it late to win 35-26 at third-placed Leicester Tigers.
The Bears' stadium plans remain cloudy after a setback early Monday morning in the Illinois state legislature.
Soon, the NFL will be back. In 100 days, to be exact. There will be training camp highlights and preseason games, but the regular season officially kicks off Sept.
The new coordinator learned under Vic Fangio and will try to fix a group that ranked last in defensive DVOA in 2025.
Mike McCarthy will hold his first mandatory sessions with his hometown Steelers, while a new regime in Miami also gathers.
Another offseason Browns reboot, plus a contract modification in March, makes a Garrett trade more realistic.
From sliding knee celebrations to rolling substitutions, our soccer experts answer colleagues' burning questions ahead of the World Cup.
The Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager will take the reins from longtime Vikings executive Rob Brzezinski.
The Minnesota Vikings are hiring former Seattle Seahawks assistant GM Nolan Teasley as their new general manager, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.
Shedeur Sanders is still battling to become the No. 1 quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, but he has already cemented himself as No. 1 in another area.
Shedeur Sanders is still battling to become the No. 1 quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, but he has already cemented himself as No. 1 in another area.
When Kayshon Boutte hauled in a 42-yard pass from Drake Maye in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs, the conversation didn’t stray. When the New England Patriots receiver caught Maye’s first playoff touchdown a week later in the divisional round, again the focus revolved around the score.
"This was a unique opportunity, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States," Dart said.
The Steelers hired Swinton as senior assistant special teams coach in February.
The NFL Draft is part of the league’s goal of parity. At least it is supposed to be. We see some teams drafting early just about every year.
Teams can manipulate the salary-cap hits of players no longer on their team by making or designating moves as post-June 1.
As members of the '22 draft class prepare to enter their fifth NFL season, let’s re-rank each position group based on pro performance.
The change will give the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams time to finalize plans before leaving for their Week 1 game in Australia.
Entering a contract year after an All-Pro season, Nacua called a lawsuit that was filed against him in March "a moment for me to learn.".
A reflective Puka Nacua wore a smile as he spoke to reporters Thursday at Los Angeles Rams OTAs, one day before his 25th birthday.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has enjoyed an offseason on the fly.
Chet Holmgren took two shots in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns are the co-leaders in PER during the 2026 NBA Playoffs at 28.6 and 28.2 and will match up in The Finals with Game 1 beginning Wednesday at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. OG Anunoby ranks third amongst all New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in the category and fourth overall.
In recent decades, big men have grown increasingly comfortable with scoring away from the hoop. Who were most vital to the evolution?.
Win or lose against San Antonio, DeBusschere's sons are certain their father would have loved this team.
Only two of The Athletic's NBA staff saw this NBA Finals coming. They explain what they saw in April, and what they see for this series.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren said that he was focused on continuing to improve his game this offseason after struggling in the Western Conference Finals versus the San Antonio Spurs. "There's no running from improvement," Holmgren said after the Thunder lost Game 7 on Saturday.
The NBA unveiled the court design for the upcoming NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. The design features the Larry O'Brien Trophy at the center of the court.
It's an NBA Cup rematch in the Finals. We discuss why the Knicks have specific advantages to attack Victor Wembanyama offensively, while New York's defensive vulnerabilities aren't necessarily what San Antonio most exploits on the offensive end.
It's an NBA Cup rematch in the Finals. We discuss why the Knicks have specific advantages to attack Victor Wembanyama offensively, while New York's defensive vulnerabilities aren't necessarily what San Antonio most exploits on the offensive end.
It's the first time since 2009 that the NBA has placed the large decal on the court. It was removed over concerns about player safety.
The giant Larry O’Brien Trophy is back. The league released court designs for the NBA Finals matchup on Sunday night, just days before the San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of that series.
It's 1999 all over again, as the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks will duke it out in the NBA Finals for the right to be crowned the kings of the NBA. (Man, we really need a new nickname for Sacramento, don't we? I don't mean for them to catch strays here, but ... yikes.
New York Knicks coach Mike Brown said that Mitchell Robinson worked out individually at practice on Sunday. Robinson underwent surgery on his broken pinkie last week. Brown had no updates on Robinson's status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, which starts on Wednesday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said that this season was a failure following the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. "I failed at my goal," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "I didn't achieve what I wanted to achieve.
The 2026 WNBA season shifts its focus to high-stakes tournament play tonight, Monday, June 1, as the Minnesota Lynx (6-2) travel to Arizona to face off against the Phoenix Mercury (2-7) at the Footprint Center, officially tipping off the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are unlikely to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Thunder have reportedly had interest in Evan Mobley in the past, though the Cavs are insisting that they will not deal Mobley.
The San Antonio Spurs opened as -220 favorites to beat the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Knicks opened at around a +180 underdog.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Spurs fans flooded the streets of San Antonio, channeling the emotion that Victor Wembanyama showed after the huge Game 7 win.
The 2026 WNBA season shifts its focus to tournament stakes tonight, Monday, June 1, as the Dallas Wings (5-3) host the Seattle Storm (3-6) at the College Park Center to tip off the highly anticipated WNBA Commissioner's Cup.
Despite the Knicks entering the NBA Finals on an 11-game winning streak, the Spurs are clearly favored to win the title.
Bob Horner and Jerry Maddox were connected in many ways. Both ASU products. Both third basemen. One game set them on different paths.
These trade packages could pique the Tigers' interest should they choose to put Skubal on trade block.
After years away from baseball entirely, Simmons resurfaced in the Mexican League. Why did he quit, and why is he back?.
The best way to channel those emotions, Crow-Armstrong has learned, is to let his play do the talking.
“Today was one of those crazy games that I don’t know what it was,” manager Aaron Boone told reporters, “but it was a win.”.
The last time Tatsuya Imai made a start, his Houston Astros pitched MLB’s first no-hitter since 2024. But Sunday was Jacob Misiorowski’s time to shine — again. The Brewers’ starter outdueled Imai with seven shoutout innings to lead Milwaukee to a 2-0 win over Imai’s Astros.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri kept four runs off the board with a grand slam-robbing catch against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He also did some hungry fans in the outfield a favor.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri kept four runs off the board with a grand slam-robbing catch against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He also did some hungry fans in the outfield a favor.
The 24-year-old shortstop pulled up at first base after hitting a liner into the gap in right-center.
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz left the team’s 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves early on Sunday with a hamstring injury. De La Cruz hit a deep shot that reached the wall at the Great American Ball Park in the fifth inning.
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz left their 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves early on Sunday with a hamstring injury. De La Cruz hit a deep shot that reached the wall at the Great American Ball Park in the fifth inning of the contest on Sunday.
The 2023 National League MVP also has four steals over his past four games,.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles with an injury. When Sánchez left the game, he was accompanied by a trainer and by manager John Schneider. The outfielder was favoring his right hand/wrist.
The Orioles said they are investigating the situation after removing the fan they believe was responsible.
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a right elbow strain.
Wood's fastball dominated in this look. Could he help the Phillies this year? Plus, notes on Orioles prospect DJ Layton and more.
Teoscar Hernández was officially placed on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday.
Before homering against the Nationals, the San Diego Padres star had the most major-league plate appearances of any player without a homer.
Fernando Tatis Jr., once one of MLB’s top power bats, finally has his first homer of the season.
Friday night fireworks were in full effect across MLB on May 29 as five teams pulled off walk-off wins. Four of them came via home run, making it the first time since August 28, 2020, that four teams had walk-off home runs on the same day.
Matthew Lloyd responds to claims he's part of a secret push for James Hird to become coach of Essendon.
Melbourne legend Garry Lyon has declared critics that say Essendon’s coaching search is a boat race due to the spectre of James Hird are “jumping at shadows.”.
Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly is “negotiating his exit” from the club, according to veteran journalist Caroline Wilson, with reports of “turbulent relationships” between a key Magpies figure and his colleagues.
The Crows are set to recall Taylor Walker for their clash against the Cats.
Melbourne will be forced into one change from its Alice Springs loss after a defender suffered another ACL injury in a heartbreaking blow. Plus the Bulldogs will consider a bold selection punt on a forgotten star.
Stay up to date with all the latest teams news ahead of round 13.
Harry Dean is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round 12.
Richmond's Hugo Ralphsmith has been suspended in the VFL.
Andy Moniz-Wakefield is set for another long stint on the sidelines.
St Kilda’s off-season recruiting spree should have the Saints well-placed to make the top 10, but it’s been a struggle so far - and may not get any easier in the run home.
The coaches' votes for the round 12 games are in.
Suns midfielder Matt Rowell is preparing for another battle with Lion Josh Dunkley.
George Hewett says his omission from the Blues' side was a tough pill to swallow, but he knew what he had to do to get back.
In must-watch viewing, Jonathan Brown will make his triumphant return to Fox Footy’s On the Couch on Monday night, following his recovery from a health scare.
Riley Beveridge takes a look at the hot topic at your club this week.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
One horror fail — and a second team was lucky to escape with a D- — while two premiership contenders flexed their muscles and the Blues rise continued.
An intriguing slate of Collingwood fixtures could leave the club’s list gurus with a clearer picture of the “cuts” to be made at year’s end.
Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon is limiting his exposure to any outside rumours and media reports about the club’s next full-time coach.
Dual All-Australian Leigh Montagna has challenged Brisbane coach Chris Fagan to find a fresh way to “stimulate” and “sharpen” his playing group with the club’s premiership defence on its shakiest ground yet.
Former Blues five-eighth Josh Reynolds has come to the defence of Laurie Daley, taking aim at critics who have “had a crack” at the NSW coach.
The Bulldogs are confident off-field investment in community programs will translate to on-field results as they continue to expand their Game-Changers initiative. .
Given the Tigers’ and Bulldogs’ trajectories since Galvin’s controversial mid-season switch in 2025, Tigers fans should be happy.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire unleashed a six-minute spray, slamming his playing group after a desperately poor performance against a winless Dragons outfit on Sunday evening.
Cook Islands star Valentine Holmes is among six St George Illawarra players nominated for the RLWC2026 Team of the Week after their first win of the season against the Broncos.
The fastest Ampol Women's State of Origin series ever has set the tone for an exciting NRLW season and Blues prop Ellie Johnston has upped her game in a bid to keep up.
Dylan Lucas’s first taste of Origin as a squad member has made the Knights forward hungry for more. .
NRL Fantasy: Lone Scout's Winners and Losers Round 13.
The Brisbane Broncos were refusing to comment on the presence of the former soldier, who is facing charges of war crimes, in their sheds after Sunday’s match against the Dragons.
Valentine Holmes turned back the clock in St George Illawarra's breakthrough win over the Broncos, after finding the joy in competing once again. .
The Blue Jackets have plenty of holes at the top of their lineup, but they also have players who could potentially level up.
Less than 15 months after an inglorious end to his previous coaching stint, Tortorella is on the cusp of his greatest achievement.
McKenna remains the consensus favorite as the top pick to Toronto, but who will go after him?.
The 2026 Memorial Cup is in the books after Kitchener beat Everett in the final on Sunday.
For everyone lacking a personal stake when the puck drops for Game 1 on June 2, here's a handy guide on who you should cheer for.
With the Stanley Cup Final about to kick off, here's an early check-in on who might be in the running for the Conn Smythe.
Carolina has lost one game in the playoffs but is an underdog against Vegas in the eyes of our panel of 29 coaches and 20 execs. Here's why.
Which three players will each team decide it cannot afford to lose as Phase 1 of the 2026 expansion distribution process begins this week?.
The Rangers lost just two games in their entire postseason run en route to their first CHL title in 23 years.
Switzerland had to settle for second place for the third straight year as Finland won gold in a 1-0 overtime thriller.
Carolina vs. Vegas will be a closely contested battle between two puck-possession powerhouses with the Stanley Cup on the line.
"No conclusions should be drawn at this time regarding any diagnosis," the family said in a statement. Lemieux died this week at age 60.
Finland will face host Switzerland in the gold medal game, while Canada will face Norway for bronze on Sunday.
The Carolina Hurricanes took care of the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Friday night to win the Eastern Conference finals in five games and advance to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final since 2006. They’ll meet an unlikely foe there — the Vegas Golden Knights — and enter the Stanley Cup Final as the odds favorite at sportsbooks.
Andersen’s agent was Claude Lemieux, who died this week. 'It's so special to be able to show up for Lemieux and make him proud,' he said.
The Canadiens' youngest players saw their loss to the Hurricanes for what it was: a sign there is a long road ahead.
Bill Keenan played hockey at Harvard and in Europe before transitioning to a career in banking — and then to writing hockey romance novels.
Vegas took a chance when it turned to Carter Hart and away from Adin Hill. It helped fuel the team's run to the Stanley Cup Final.
One of the NHL's fiercest competitors on the ice, Claude Lemieux was known for his "kindness" and calm approach with clients as an agent.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
A legislative Hail Mary in Illinois ran out of time early Monday as the state House of Representatives did not take up a revised structure for a $5 billion Bears stadium project.
The trophy hasn't been at midcourt since the 2009 NBA Finals, while the script wordmark last appeared during the 2014 NBA Finals. The post Larry O’Brien Trophy, Script “Finals” Return To Courts For 2026 NBA Finals appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Sunday is shaping up to be one of the most impactful days in Chicago Bears history, and the team isn’t even playing that day.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams are prominently featured on the covers of the iconic video game franchises. The post College Football 27, Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition Covers Leaked By Xbox appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The new white, royal blue and black uniforms combine elements from their original 1989-96 look and 1996-2008 tree-trimmed design. The post Minnesota Timberwolves’ New Logos, Uniforms Leaked By Official Team Website appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’s slide from expected high first-round pick in the 2025 Draft to the 144th slot in the fifth round deprived him of a guaranteed contract and a mega-payday, leaving him with a slotted average annual salary of $1.005 million.
Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was fined $65,000 from the French Open management for making what they considered misogynistic remarks toward a female umpire.
The Québec Remparts are marking three decades since their return to the provincial capital with a special commemorative logo.
ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, the heavy favorite to win the French Open, is out of the tournament in the second round. Sinner was defeated by Argentinian world No.
The Staten Island FerryHawks, a team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, will celebrate their annual Jewish Heritage Night with an alternate identity, the Menches. The FerryHawks will wear custom blue jerseys with Menches across the chest and a Star of David on the left sleeve.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now a Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
The Catalan GP winner continued his P1 presence whilst the 2025 World Champion made a return to the track.
MotoGP CSO Carlos Ezpeleta talks through how different stakeholders are working together to make MotoGP even safer.
A new partnership breaks cover at Mugello.
The reigning World Champion was back in action in FP1 and has been declared fit for the rest of the weekend at Mugello.
The agreement, announced during the Grand Prix of Italy, launches the partnership from 2026.
Everything you need to know before we head out on track for the Italian GP.
The reigning Champion has been given the green light to start the weekend’s action at the Ducati Lenovo Team’s home Italian GP.
Back in a postcard and back celebrating 50 years of action, Mugello is special to us all.
The three-time MotoGP winner and former LCR rider makes his return as he stands in for the injured Johann Zarco at Mugello.
Honda HRC’s test rider is more than excited for a new chapter in MotoGP history from 2027 and gives us reasons why we all should be too.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season looms as the biggest in the League’s history, following the record-breaking 2025-26 campaign. In total, there will be 165 games played across 21 exciting rounds, with each of the 10 teams hitting the hardwood on 33 occasions.
On Monday night AEST, the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup tips off in Warsaw, Poland, with Australia’s two teams strong medal chances. The men’s Gangurrus side will have a distinct NBL flavour during the June 1-7 tournament.
The changing of the guard at Melbourne United has continued, with the club announcing that Tyson Walker won’t be returning for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
It’s been a busy few weeks for rising star Taran Armstrong, after recently being named in the Australian Boomers squad for July’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. This comes on the back of the Tasmania talent signing with his hometown JackJumpers on a multi-year deal.
Former Adelaide 36ers captain DJ Vasiljevic has pulled no punches around his departure from the club following their Game 5 Championship Series loss, saying he was blindsided by the decision.
Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton headlines the Australian Boomers squad for July’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Perth. Cotton, who will make his long-awaited Boomers debut during the two RAC Arena games, is one of eight NBL players named in Adam Caporn’s 12-man squad.
The Cairns Taipans announced on Sunday that Adam Forde has signed a new two-year deal to return as the club’s Head Coach. Forde first joined the club in 2021, and this new deal will extend his time in Far North Queensland to seven straight seasons, his longest tenure with any team.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season presents a new era for Melbourne United, with long-time Head Coach Dean Vickerman departing after nine seasons at the helm.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have signed New Zealand center Ben Gold ahead of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. Gold joins the JackJumpers after spending four seasons with the Marquette Golden Eagles in the NCAA’s Big East Conference.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have mutually parted ways with NBL24 Champion and Most Improved Player Sean Macdonald, allowing him to “pursue other opportunities”. Macdonald played 86 games for the JackJumpers, averaging 6.5 points and 2 assists per game.
Ream, 38, will become the oldest player to ever appear for the U.S. at a World Cup.
It's shaping up to be the summer of soccer, with the world's sport repeatedly taking precedence over the current national pastime. For the NFL, it means doing whatever FIFA wants at football stadiums in connection with the World Cup.
It's a whirlwind of a few days for Aaronson, who was named to his second straight World Cup squad earlier in the week.
CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.
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North American soccer is bracing for a seismic move in the transfer market. Legendary French striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly all but decided his next steps away from Liga MX, with an imminent move to MLS to become Orlando City’s new star signing.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that included naming Jon Scheer as sporting director.
In October 2025, Bradley Carnell was celebrating the Supporters' Shield his Philadelphia Union team won for being the most successful side in the MLS regular season. Now he is back on the job market, having been fired Wednesday, May 27 with the Union sitting in last place.
The Union have gone from top of the table to bottom after winning the Supporters' Shield in 2025.
Sarah Black goes inside a program that focuses on the teaching of teaching skill.
Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.
A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.
Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.
Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain.
From her greatest fear to her next-door neighbour, there's plenty you might not know about Sara Howley.
Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.
You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.
Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.
Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.
LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.
South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.
For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.
World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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.
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.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
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The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.