Norwich skipper McLean agrees new two-year deal
Norwich City captain and Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean signs a new two-year contract with the Championship club.
Norwich City captain and Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean signs a new two-year contract with the Championship club.
Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation.
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri leaves the Italian club by mutual consent after one year in charge.
Maroons coach Billy Slater has vowed his side can do it the hard way once again after going down 22-20 in a gripping opening game of the series.
Former Lancashire cricketer Sir Clive Lloyd becomes club president in a board restructure, with Dame Sarah Storey elected as chair.
Michael O'Neill says he knew in his heart that he did not want to leave his role as Northern Ireland manager amid interest from Blackburn Rovers.
An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up. In drizzling rain, fatigued bodies, all flailing and falling – except one.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.
Wednesday night is an off night when it comes to the NBA playoffs thanks to New York swiftly brooming Cleveland away in four games.
Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after they failed to qualify for Europe, but any move for the Argentina midfielder would cost around £120m.
George Hirst says he's ready to play one minute or 90 minutes at the World Cup for Scotland after the joyous relief of making the squad.
Our Ask Me Anything team look at all you need to know about the 2026 BBC Football Awards.
The former Arsenal defender on how he is perceived in England, Arteta's 'special' title winners and his hopes for Budapest.
Explaining Manchester United's third-quarter results and what they mean.
Manchester United are in advanced talks to make Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson their first summer signing for a fee of £38m.
Bruno Fernandes, Elliot Anderson and Igor Thiago join a number of Arsenal and Manchester City players in the XI. By WhoScored Raya kept 19 clean sheets and won his third straight Golden Glove, just one shy of Petr Cech and Joe Hart’s record, but he makes this team thanks to his game-defining interventions in high-pressure moments in the title race.
One veteran in particular has shown himself to be a trusted leader since Pochettino took over as U.S. manager.
Republic of Ireland legend Seamus Coleman indicates he will consider his options for the future further after being included in the squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Qatar and Canada.
Ronald Koeman's Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup is dominated by Premier League players, with 15 of the 26 selected coming from England's top flight.
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme launches his campaign by promising to develop the club's training ground into a hub for fans including swimming pools, padel courts and a basketball arena.
Gloucester-Hartpury re-sign three-time Premiership Women's Rugby winner, and Wales international, Hannah Dallavalle.
Centre Max Llewellyn says Gloucester are still aiming for a top-eight Prem finish, despite being disappointed with their season so far.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Ehren Painter's commitment to returning from a serious knee injury was key to offering him a new deal.
Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy remains pragmatic about Zoe Stratford, Tatyana Heard and Sarah Beckett leaving the club.
The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to 'create something special' on next year's inaugural tour in New Zealand.
Jo Yapp has been named the head coach for the first women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2027. The former England captain is the head of the women’s pathway at the Rugby Football Union and led Australia to the last eight of last year’s Rugby World Cup.
Red Bull have had a challenging first season at Newcastle, as they play catch up with the rest of The Prem.
Reds star Treyvon Pritchard said his PNG Chiefs talks remain preliminary, but the winger insists his Wallabies dream remains firmly alive, ideally with his brother.
Cardiff will chase an upset when travelling to Stormers for their first United Rugby Championship play-off quarter-final on Saturday.
The Waratahs’ final game of the Super Rugby season against the Force on Saturday will be a dead rubber.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a premier bicoastal showdown to the Big Apple tonight, Wednesday, May 27, as the New York Liberty host the Phoenix Mercury at the Barclays Center.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a highly anticipated rematch to the Pacific Northwest tonight, Wednesday, May 27, as the Connecticut Sun travel back to the Moda Center to face the league's newest expansion sensation, the Portland Fire.
Championship mettle built beyond the regular season isn’t always conventional, but OKC knows how to produce on time. Tuesday was an example.
The Knicks' dominance is shattering perceptions of the team, including those of projection models used to set betting lines.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup to the Windy City tonight, Wednesday, May 27, as the expansion Toronto Tempo (3-4) travel to face the Chicago Sky (3-3) at Wintrust Arena.
LeBron James is set to be an unrestricted free agent when the league year changes over on July 1. James has said himself that he's in no rush to make a decision about where, or even if, he'll play next season.
The Chicago Bulls have received permission to interview Cleveland Cavaliers assistant head coach Johnnie Bryant for their head coach opening. Bryant has been considered a future head coach for the last couple of cycles and has previously been a finalist for several openings.
In a season where he’s often played like Superman, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama looked like Clark Kent on Tuesday night.
Victor Wembanyama shot a postseason-career-low 27% Tuesday as the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, putting San Antonio on the brink of elimination with Oklahoma City now leading the series 3-2. Wembanyama left the arena without speaking to the media.
In San Antonio's two wins over the Thunder this series, Wembanyama has been transcendent. He didn't reach that level Tuesday night.
No matter which team New York ends up facing, the finals will be a competitive affair.
When a team or player fails to meet expectations year after year, they fish for excuses before looking in the mirror.
“Ego has been the downfall of many people’s careers,” Holmgren said.
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson will stay in the NBA Draft, his agent Aaron Mintz of CAA Basketball told ESPN. Anderson is currently ranked as the projected No. 16 pick in the most recent ESPN mock draft.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to win Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and take a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder with 32 points and nine assists, though he committed six turnovers in the win.
OKLAHOMA CITY—For five painstaking minutes, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander technically close but logistically far away on the Thunder bench, each possession became a test of faith.
The Spurs' star struggled in Game 5, scoring 20 points on 4-for-15 shooting from the field.
It appeared as if there were multiple, clearly missed calls throughout the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Now, the Spurs are sitting on the brink of elimination in the Western Conference finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 32 points with nine assists to lead a Thunder team now with a 3-2 series lead against the Spurs.
Inevitably, when someone of Keane’s status says something critical about a current Manchester United player, people will take notice.
Newcastle are seeking a fee in the region of €80m (£69.3; $93.2m) for Gordon, 25, who signed an improved contract in October 2024.
Nuno was appointed on a three-year contract in September but West Ham's relegation created uncertainty around his future.
Indigenous communities accuse a partner of Barcelona's Foundation of environmental damage that threatens their traditional way of life.
Newcastle certainly have to get this summer right following a turbulent window a year ago.
You are a director of football. The summer window is about to open, you're meeting about your plans - and you guys need a goalkeeper.
When De Zerbi took over, Tottenham's players looked broken and the fanbase had lost hope - this is how he so quickly changed the mood.
The Athletic wants to take you inside a summer transfer window recruitment meeting with our new Transfer Tiers.
In the second of our 10 excerpts from The Soccer 100, we look back at the career of the greatest centre-back ever to play the game.
The Austrian inspired success at Eintracht Frankfurt and Palace, and is now hoping to add the UEFA Conference League to his trophy haul.
Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad gave their verdicts on the Canadian Grand Prix after both suffered contrasting fortunes last weekend.
It has been announced that Gucci will become title partner to Alpine in 2027, with the team set to race under a new banner as well as taking on the Gucci colour scheme.
Sergio Perez feels “happy I came back” to F1 after proving to himself that he is “one of the best” drivers in the field with his performances for Cadillac so far.
Mercedes’ Montreal upgrade made a resounding debut, as the W17 showed an increased performance advantage over its rivals.
Alpine head the midfield after five rounds of the 2026 championship, comfortably ahead of Haas and Racing Bulls.
Former F1 team boss and technical chief Ross Brawn has made a motorsport comeback by joining the Board of Directors at MotoGP outfit Pramac Racing.
When you take a step back and judge George Russell’s race weekend on it’s merits, it was almost faultless and exactly what he needed, writes former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.
Kimi Antonelli made it four victories in a row with another triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix. But who else impressed our judges in Montreal? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...
Team Principal Laurent Mekies recognised that Red Bull's strong result in the Canadian Grand Prix was down to their readiness to take risks.
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur was pleased with how Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fared in Canada, as the former bagged his second podium of the season with a P2 finish, while the Monegasque driver came home fourth.
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 #73 was already confirmed to miss the Italian and Hungarian Grands Prix and there’ll be a familiar face replacing him for Mugello.
The Champ is back! The #93 heads for Mugello to get back in the saddle and back to the track.
An action-packed race in Montreal produced a ton of betting drama – even if it wasn't what was initially expected.
Carlos Sainz believes his ninth-place finish in the Canadian Grand Prix was a "strong result", especially after "my mistake" having decided to start Sunday's race on the intermediate tyre.
Multiple titles and senior positions in the F1 paddock, Ross Brawn’s expertise will now be utilised in the MotoGP paddock as part of Paolo Campinotti’s team.
Enjoy a selection of memorable Mugello races from 2006 to 2019 as we get set for another date with the iconic Tuscan layout this weekend.
Level up your MotoGP Fantasy experience and take advantage of our second Mystery Boost of the 2026 season!.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Ollie Bearman believes that "we didn't really deserve" to take a point away from the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Haas driver salvaged tenth place after a difficult weekend.
Kalyn Ponga had no idea he had been sent off in Origin I, instead believing he had been sin-binned until Maroons officials told him in the dressing room that he could not return.
Laurie Daley did not want to weigh into the controversial Kalyn Ponga send-off as the Blues coach gave an interesting response on Mitchell Moses’ potential return for Game 2.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed he had “no problems” with the potentially series-defining decision to send Kalyn Ponga off after an ugly high shot on Tolu Koula in the Origin opener.
Maroons great Darren Lockyer says the decision to send off Kalyn Ponga late in State of Origin will be hard to accept for Queenslanders.
Nathan Cleary heaps praise on NSW teammate James Tedesco after a remarkable game-changing try in the dying seconds of the game.
Maroons star Kalyn Ponga admitted he was “not proud” after becoming the seventh player sent off in Origin history, with the fullback given his marching orders for a shoulder charge in the series opener.
Ethan Strange reflects on the opportunity to play alongside the 'legends of the game' he grew up watching while representing the NSW Blues.
New South Wales have conjured one of the greatest State of Origin comebacks, fighting back from 20-0 down to snatch a 22-20 victory with a minute on the clock.
The Blues leave it late, the Maroons finish with 12 players, while the bunker draws the ire of players, commentators and spectators alike. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin I.
Kalyn Ponga made a beeline for the coach’s box to apologise to Billy Slater and his Queensland staff after his game-changing send off in the Origin series opener.
NSW pulled of their greatest ever Origin comeback as a last-gasp try from James Tedesco broke Queensland’s hearts in the series opener.
Were the Blues the best team on the night? Probably not. But it was certainly the best escape in modern memory.
Even coach Laurie Daley looked stunned at full-time after NSW produced the greatest escape in State of Origin history.
Queensland fans will be fuming. Even some NSW legends didn’t think the Maroons fullback should have been marched for a tackle on Tolu Koula.
Kalyn Ponga visits the Queensland coach's box to apologise to Billy Slater for his game turning send-off.
Ethan Strange entered his first State of Origin match with high hopes of living up to the exploits of Laurie Daley. His debut was fair start.
Billy Slater and the Maroons had victory snatched from their grasp in the State of Origin opener.
As a contest, it appeared over after 20 minutes. But a send-off and some James Tedesco magic has given NSW a 1-0 series lead.
This was Sam Walker’s trial by fire; the unveiling of whether the traits he shared with a legend could be transferred to Origin. This is how he responded.
How we rated the performances of every player from the 2026 State of Origin series opener in Sydney.
Tamara Korpatsch recalls sleeping in her car with her family when traveling to ITF tournaments in Germany and France. Now she's back in the Top 100, and into the third round at a Grand Slam for the first time.
Elina Svitolina enjoyed a straightforward first set but had to battle in the second to hold off qualifier Kaitlin Quevedo in the Roland Garros second round and extend her winning streak to eight.
It wasn't always easy for Iga Swiatek on Wednesday, but she eventually settled into a straight-sets win to keep her historical consistency intact and punch her ticket to a meeting with Magda Linette.
When it comes to career breakthroughs that will be widely celebrated within Australian tennis, the triumphs of Kim Birrell and Adam Walton in Paris on Tuesday will be toasted across the country.
From Jessica Pegula’s early exit to three-hour thrillers and breakthrough wins, here’s what stood out most across the opening three days at Roland Garros.
The WTA Foundation and Cancer Research Racquet hosted 200 cancer research supporters at Roland Garros, and the organizations presented a $297,000 check to help fight women's cancers.
Kimberly Birrell found a new gear to erase a set and a break deficit, sending the fifth seed Jessica Pegula home early in a stunning upset at Roland Garros.
In a first round that saw quite a few seeds fall, Victoria Mboko cruised to the second round in Paris. The No. 9 seed knocked off Nikola Bartunkova 6-1, 6-2 in 69 minutes Tuesday to open her Roland Garros campaign.
Naomi Osaka delivered yet again with her kit, a black corset and cascading skirt over a layered gold dress. On the court, Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund to advance to the second round at Roland Garros.
World No. 4 and defending champion Coco Gauff got her title defense campaign off to a strong start, defeating American compatriot Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0 in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After years on tour, in the commentary booth and on court as a coach, former Top 60 player Sophie Amiach has released "Tennis Smart & Simple" -- a modern teaching guide that blends traditional instruction with video demonstrations designed for today’s players.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won her 22nd consecutive Grand Slam first-round match with a straight-sets defeat of Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Roland Garros.
Emma Navarro won her first title in 15 months, Petra Marcinko earned her first WTA trophy, Oleksandra Oliynykova won an emotional match against Alexandra Eala and more in the latest week in review.
Iva Jovic defeated Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-2 in a highly anticipated first-round matchup at Roland Garros on Tuesday. The 17th-seeded American will next face compatriot Emma Navarro in a rematch of their recent meeting in Strasbourg.
Iga Swiatek is playing her first major with new coach Francisco Roig. Two months into their partnership, former World No. 5 Daniela Hantuchova assesses the pairing and offers insight into the Spanish coaching philosophy.
Victoria Mboko’s rise continued with a breakthrough week in Strasbourg, and now the 19-year-old enters Roland Garros with a new coach and much bigger ambitions.
A day after Marta Kostyuk revealed a missile strike landed near her parents’ home, Elina Svitolina spoke about the fear and uncertainty Ukrainian players continue to carry with them on tour.
Amanda Anisimova overcame a slow start to dominate Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in a 6-3, 6-1 victory at Roland Garros in her first match since March due to a wrist injury.
In the matchup's first-ever three set classic, World No. 7 Elina Svitolina fended off Anna Bondar to reach the second round at Roland Garros. Svitolina ended a two-match losing streak to Bondar in the 10-point match tiebreak.
Iga Swiatek and her team were all set to attend the 'Rafa' premiere in Madrid, before realizing that they'd gotten their dates mixed up. She still plans to watch the Netflix documentary as soon as possible, but will refrain from doing so shortly before a match.
Take a deep dive into the 26-man squad that will represent the U.S. at the World Cup, with facts, figures and key stats for each player.
Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 26-man World Cup group. Here's who wound up missing out on the potential USMNT call of a lifetime.
Where do you go after Lionel Messi, Major League Soccer? ?. This is not just a question MLS will ponder, but one soccer in general has been thinking about for some time.
Lionel Messi was substituted during Inter Miami's latest Major League Soccer match because of "muscle fatigue" in his left hamstring, his club said on Monday.
Portland Timbers have confirmed that they have parted company with head coach Phil Neville by mutual consent.
The 49-year-old was named head coach in November 2023 and leaves with the Timbers 13th in the Western Conference.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have mutually parted ways with coach Phil Neville after two-plus seasons. The move comes following Portland's 3-1 loss at home to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.
Phil Neville is no longer in charge of the Portland Timbers after they announced they had “mutually parted ways” with their head coach.
MLS's last weekend before the World Cup break was seen largely through a World Cup lens — with one match specifically through an iPhone lens.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothy Tillman scored in the 86th minute, his first goal in more than two years, Thomas Hasal had five saves, and Los Angeles FC beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Sunday night in the final MLS match before the 2026 World Cup break.
The winner of the Eliminator will play Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 for a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Tector will also be part of Ireland's home tri-series against West Indies and Pakistan which starts on Thursday.
South African Tristan Stubbs says he enjoyed his Hampshire T20 debut, hitting 69 off 42 balls less than 24 hours after arriving in the country.
England will want time in the middle for the new opening pair of Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey, while India will want a repeat of the historic first T20I series win in England last year.
The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttings. In the spring of 2011, I went to the MCC library at Lord’s – the world’s largest collection of printed material on cricket.
Ireland handed debuts to three seamers while allrounder Dean Foxcroft made his Test debut for NZ.
Former county cricketer Roman Walker, who once took the wicket of Virat Kohli, has taken up darts since leaving Leicestershire last year.
New Somerset head coach Erin Osborne is relishing the chance to help her young squad flourish.
Andrew McDonald urges public to be patient with the 19-year-old as he begins his international career in Pakistan after the frenzy surrounding Sam Konstas.
National coach Andrew McDonald remains hopeful that Nathan Lyon will recover from his injury before the Test series against Bangladesh, but stopped short of guaranteeing the veteran spinner’s selection if available.
Tuesday served as Betts' first start as a cleanup hitter in the regular season since 2017, when he was with the Red Sox.
The Los Angeles Dodgers may be forced to reconsider their use of a bat dog in the minor leagues. During Monday’s game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Dodgers prospect Kendall George may have sustained a serious knee injury after leaping out of the way of the Tulsa Drillers’ bat dog.
Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights and unabashed Cleveland sports diehard, said investing in the team is a "dream come true.".
The Dodgers are still favored to win the World Series, but the Athletics have made believers of all of us. Plus, a shakeup in Cy Young.
Good-luck rituals may improve performance because they increase a person’s sense of self-efficacy — or their confidence in their ability.
Revenue-sharing recipients — the Brewers, Athletics, Rays and Guardians — currently lead four of MLB's six divisions.
With a combination of different skillsets, the new Nationals coaching staff is unlocking more from the same offensive core.
Should we cancel the All-Star Game? Does the tie actually go to the runner? Is the ghost runner good... or the worst? Bring those hot takes!.
A lot of new money has come into baseball, including from private equity firms. For owners hoping to sell, a cap could boost team value.
Despite avoiding prison time in the Dominican Republic, Franco would face great difficulty getting a visa to work in the United States.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy wasn’t happy with the celebration that his relief pitcher Abner Uribe pulled out on the mound on Tuesday night. Uribe, after closing out the eighth inning of the Brewers’ 6-0 win over the St.
PITTSBURGH — In a season loaded with head-scratching results and confounding standings, perhaps no team has been more perplexing than the Chicago Cubs.
The Texas Rangers responded perfectly after finding themselves on the wrong side of a no-hitter. The Rangers, after the Houston Astros completed a combined no-hitter against them on Monday, erupted at the start of Tuesday’s contest.
The Chicago Cubs are in free fall. They plummeted to a new low Tuesday in Pittsburgh, where their May malaise continued with a 12-1 defeat to the Pirates.
Skubal faced hitters Wednesday. But his team's struggles could dampen the optimism around his impending return.
Owen C. Shaw via Getty ImagesArizona State legend and former Atlanta Braves standout Bob Horner has died, the Braves announced Tuesday. He was 68 years old. The club honored him with a corresponding statement:“Bob Horner built a career out of being first.
Craig Kimbrel is back in the majors after agreeing to an MLB deal to join the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced on Tuesday. The soon-to-be 38-year-old reliever started the season with the New York Mets, but was designated for assignment last week.
Craig Kimbrel is back in the majors after reportedly agreeing to a deal to join the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The soon-to-be 38-year-old reliever started the season with the New York Mets, but was designated for assignment last week.
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The Colorado Rockies, ranked fifth in the NL West with a 20-35 record, face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are first in the NL West with a 34-20 record.
The Bengals, Broncos and Rams made win-now trades, and the Chiefs added a much-needed boost to their run game.
For the second time, James has reset the market at safety with his new contract that pays him $25.5 million per year.
He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington.
Derwin James has secured yet another record-setting deal. The Los Angeles Chargers reached a three-year, $75.6 million deal with James on Tuesday afternoon, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The running back was booked into Brown County Jail on five charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to police.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in northern Wisconsin on Tuesday and booked into the Brown County Jail, per a press release.
The league had sought to have Flores' case settled in arbitration rather than open court in New York.
The Houston Texans have locked Nico Collins down for the next two seasons.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Tuesday a bid by the NFL to keep a racial discrimination case brought against the league by coach Brian Flores out of court.
Early insights from OTAs in Cleveland, New York and elsewhere, plus a reader question on mobile quarterbacks.
Fernandez was a key part of a legendary Miami defense that helped bring the team to three consecutive Super Bowls.
Manny Fernandez joined the Miami Dolphins as a undrafted player in 1968. Eight years later, he left the team a legend. Fernandez — who was inducted into the team’s ring of honor in 2014 — died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 79.We are deeply saddened by the passing of Manny Fernandez.
The 'Celebrity Jeopardy' champion and ESPN analyst trades her 'NFL Live' seat for the host role at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Motivated to get back on the field for the playoffs, Warner turned to the pool, where he became an expert swimmer in just six months.
We asked some of The Athletic's writers who cover other sports to share what they are excited about ahead of the tournament.
With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us, our expert takes a look back at his initial board from August.
From promoting flag football to pushing for the Bengals to go international, Burrow has expanded his NFL mission in several ways.
With the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams threw a massive curveball. Despite the presence of reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, the Rams opted to take quarterback Ty Simpson with the selection.
Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart offered a peek behind the curtain of how locker rooms are functioning in the Trump era.
Everything is magnified in New York, and this Trump-Dart-Carter episode is John Harbaugh's first real taste of that.
The AFL will not stand in the way of James Hird returning to Essendon but the club risks scaring off other legitimate coaching candidates if they don’t quickly address the growing public support for the club great.
The teams are in for the opening game of round 12, and they spell good news for the Hawthorn faithful.
James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates, and is founded in Essendon patriotism.
Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident the right person for the job will be all-in on the Apple Isle.
The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between St Kilda and Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has discussed Brad Scott's comments about Zach Merrett.
Cats coach Chris Scott brushed away questions about Brad Scott's sacking at Essendon.
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell is excited to regain midfielder Will Day, who made his return in the VFL last week.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here. Brad Scott’s exit from North Melbourne in 2019 was very different from his sacking at Essendon this week.
A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.
AFL 360 co-host Gerard Whateley says it feels “poignant” for the show to reach its 1500th episode milestone in the week of Neale Daniher’s passing.
The trade and free agency market is beginning to heat up.
Ken Hinkley believes the Bombers must first make a decision on whether they want James Hird as coach.
Former Essendon coach Brad Scott joins AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey for a deep dive on his time at the Bombers.
Clayton Oliver will face his former team Melbourne on Sunday in Alice Springs and he's trying to treat it as 'just another game'.
What Brad Scott’s sacking means for the AFL’s “most important signature”, as well as two long-time Essendon servants — and why the Bombers should chase a Sun.
Stephanie Chiocci's perspective during the 2016 AFLW Draft from the League of Their Own documentary.
Mitch Podhajski went from podiatrist to Magpie when Collingwood swooped on him in the Telstra AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
Premiership coaches Adam Simpson and John Longmire have given their thoughts on the Bombers coaching race.
Crosby, 38, and Celebrini, 19, have deepened their bond in Switzerland as Crosby defers to Canada's star of the future.
Each year, overage players — or re-entry players — account for roughly one round's worth of picks at the NHL Draft.
The Bruins returned to the playoffs ahead of schedule in 2025-26. Heavy lifting will be required for them to make it back.
New Jersey boasts an elite one-two punch up the middle, but lacks several key pieces of a true contender. Can fresh team management help?.
Explaining the names and numbers behind the Canadiens' struggle to create, plus Frederik Andersen's perspective on Cup runs.
The Avalanche remain one-Cup wonders, a dominant regular-season team with precious little to show for it over the past four years.
Max Bultman joined Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler for a three-way mock where they select the players each team should take.
The Golden Knights obviously were better than their regular-season record indicated, but there was no way to anticipate this sweep.
Vegas will play either the Carolina Hurricanes or Montreal Canadiens for the Stanley Cup.
Malkin's return is cause for celebration in Pittsburgh, but what's the Penguins' plan to win the Stanley Cup?.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that veteran center Evgeni Malkin is returning on a one-year deal. It is worth a guaranteed $5.5 million and includes up to $3.5 million in bonuses, as well as a no-movement clause, per The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.
The 2026-27 season will be Malkin's 21st with the Penguins.
Players recently voted to disclose salaries publicly, according to a statement from PWHLPA executive director Malaika Underwood.
The identity of the NHL's "ultimate loser" is one of my favorite postseason subplots. And this year, we might get an especially juicy one.
The Blues are in much better shape than given credit for, but there are still holes on the blue line and a new GM to watch.
Carolina’s most talented forwards were going to have to enter the chat at some point. They did so in Monday's overtime win.
On the brink of getting swept in the Western Conference final, the Avalanche look and sound like a team struggling to find their fire.
There's no true consensus about who the best defense prospect at the top of this draft is, with different teams ranking different players.
The Hurricanes have turned this series with its depth and a focus on Lane Hutson. But the Canadiens still have one advantage.
There will be a long list of potential suitors if Nico Hischier is available this summer.
The most exciting sport on Earth touches down in Tuscany – with home heroes ready to battle for glory.
As MotoGP heads to Mugello for Round 7 of the season, check out your guide to this weekend’s schedule!.
After a busy weekend in Barcelona, catch up on all the biggest talking points from the Catalan GP.
Fast throughout the Catalan GP and fastest on Monday, the #37 led the way whilst 2024 World Champion Martin brought out the red flag with a precautionary trip to hospital needed.
Keep up to date with all the ongoings at Monday's post-Grand Prix Test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The Frenchman suffered no serious fractures in his Barcelona crash but will continue his rehabilitation in France.
After his hefty fall on Sunday, the 2025 World Championship runner-up is on the mend after a successful operation on his broken right collarbone.
The VR46 Italian is joined on the podium by Mir and Aldeguer but a post-race tyre pressure penalty for the 2020 World Champion means Bagnaia is promoted to the rostrum.
The American squad have confirmed their current Team Principal, Davide Brivio, will leave Trackhouse MotoGP once the campaign draws to a close in Valencia.
The closest-ever Tissot Sprint finish sees the #73 and #37 go toe-to-toe on home soil, while drama unfolds for title-chasing Martin.
The Rockets are set to unveil new Association, Icon and Statement Edition uniforms that are heavily influenced by their back-to-back championship teams. The post Houston Rockets Tease New “Ketchup And Mustard” Uniforms For 2026-27 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
This will mark the first update to the Timberwolves' logo set and primary uniforms since Nike's first season as the NBA's official outfitter in 2017-18. The post Minnesota Timberwolves To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms On June 7 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Eagles are currently limited on their options with the home version and a black alternate uniform already in the rotation. The post Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Pleads For White Road Version Of Kelly Green Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
As the ECHL returns to Augusta, Georgia, the group behind the team is taking a mulligan on the city’s previously hockey identity.
The Bears could reap more than $1.5 billion in long-term tax savings from a “megaprojects” bill under consideration in Illinois, according to a new report from the Cook County treasurer.
MLB clubs will wear stars-and-stripes-themed uniform numbers, special USA 250 patches, and patriotic caps and socks during Fourth of July and the All-Star Game as part of the league's celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Following a coordinated media protest from tennis’ top players ahead of the French Open, the French Tennis Federation met with player representatives Friday to discuss, according to Agence France-Presse.
The inaugural Enhanced Games produced one unofficial world record while others were nearly broken, but one unexpected result stood out: Athletes who said they were competing without performance-enhancing drugs won multiple events against enhanced rivals.
MLB players, coaches, and umpires will once again wear red poppy patches on Memorial Day as the league continues its annual tribute to fallen members of the United States Armed Forces.
The Buffaloes introduced a new gold jersey and pants last season but never wore them together, which means we could see new combinations this fall. The post Deion Sanders Teases New Colorado Buffaloes Uniform Combinations For 2026 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.
Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.
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.
The full fixture for the 2026 NAB AFLW season has been released.
Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.
Hannah Priest has handed over the reins after six seasons.
Hawthorn and Melbourne will play each other on Thursday night of re-worked opening round in 2026 NAB AFLW season.
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.
Earlier this month, Mike Wells shocked the NBL world by stepping down as the Head Coach of the Adelaide 36ers.
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks had an incredible Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, playing a key role in the club's third Championship in five seasons. The former MVP provided plenty oh highlights across the 2025-26 season, while averaging 13.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
The exciting 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz is headed to Bendigo, following Wednesday’s announcement at Red Energy Arena. During the launch of the five-day event, which featured NBL Group CEO David Stevenson, Premier of Victoria and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, Member for Bendigo West Hon.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan joined NBL CEO David Stevenson and seven-time MVP Andrew Gaze to announce the 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz will be held at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo from September 2-6. The CODE Sports Blitz has become a key fixture on the NBL calendar, giving fans the chance to see every team in action while clubs make their final preparations for the season ahead.
He’s got one of the top resumes in world basketball, and next season, Gordon Herbert will be bringing his talents to the Hungry Jack’s NBL. Herbert, who has coached in the United States, France, Finland, Austria, Greece and Russia, is the man tasked with taking the New Zealand Breakers back to the NBL summit.
The National Basketball League (NBL) on Wednesday announced its pre-season tournament, the CODE Sports NBL Blitz, will be held in Bendigo, Victoria ahead of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
Less than a week ago, it was announced that three-time Coach of the Year Trevor Gleeson would be returning to the Hungry Jack’s NBL with the Adelaide 36ers, after a stint abroad in the United States and Japan.
Photo: fiba.baskeball The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday that former NBA forward and Finnish basketball identity Hanno Möttölä has joined the club as an assistant coach.
During his two strong seasons in the Hungry Jack’s NBL, Next Star Malique Lewis took plenty of strides as a player. That growth was on full display on November 6, 2025, during a Round 8 fixture between his South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Australian basketball great Joe Ingles believes the new-look Boomers are capable of anything as they set their sights on Olympic medals in Los Angeles and Brisbane. Ingles, a veteran of five Olympics and four World Cups, is yet to completely shut the door on his own Boomers career.
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.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
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.
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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.