The Los Angeles Lakers initially were offering Austin Reaves a contract worth approximately $30 million per season, but raised it on Wednesday to over $46 million per season.
McLaren are set to run an “experimental” rear wing during Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri confirming that it will only be tested – and not raced – at this stage.
Recent weeks have seen a Formula 1 development war well underway with most teams bringing new parts almost every race, and rivals carefully checking the FIA’s official list of aerodynamic upgrades.
Another ‘heat hazard’ has been declared by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. But what exactly does it mean for the teams and the drivers at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring? F1.com offers an all-in-one reminder…
Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates "more than enough" income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices.
Coby White and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a three-year, $74 million contract. The Hornets acquired White ahead of the trade deadline from the Chicago Bulls for Collin Sexton and three second rounders.
The draw for the 2026-2027 EFL Trophy is made, with 16 invited Premier League U21 sides joining League One and League Two clubs.
Robbie Avilia has reportedly agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-10 center was not selected during this week's NBA Draft.
Mehidy Hasan captains a side full of confidence after beating Australia 2-1 recently.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a highly anticipated cross-conference showdown tonight, Thursday, June 25, as the powerhouse New York Liberty (12-6) travel to the Pacific Northwest to battle the Seattle Storm (3-15) at the Climate Pledge Arena.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster Western Conference matchup tonight, Thursday, June 25, as the high-powered Dallas Wings (10-6) travel to Sin City to challenge the powerhouse Las Vegas Aces (12-4) at the Michelob ULTRA Arena.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster cross-conference showdown tonight, Thursday, June 25, as the expansion Toronto Tempo (8-9) kick off a pivotal nine-game Canadian homestand by welcoming the resilient Los Angeles Sparks (8-8) to the Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The 2026 NBA Draft is in the books. We graded each pick of the first round and second round.
Al Horford has agreed to opt out of his player option for next season and sign a new deal with the Warriors.
Chicago didn't address its biggest need — shooting — in the draft, but this wasn't about competing right away.
The LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte is over. Ball, 24, a former Rookie of the Year and one-time All-Star, reportedly has been sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with Josh Green, for a draft-pick-oriented package.
Rookie of the Year odds are out and the favorite to win the award may surprise you.
Minnesota traded Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks to land the Hornets star.
LaMelo Ball is on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). The Wolves will also acquire Josh Green.
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan from his two-way contract. Evbuomwan joined Charlotte on a two-year, two-way deal last February. The 6-foot-8 forward didn't see any NBA action with the Hornets last season.
Veteran big man Al Horford is opting out of his $5.9 million player option with the Golden State Warriors. Horford will then re-sign with the Warriors on a new two-year, $14 million deal. The Warriors will use Horford's Non-Bird rights to give him a bump in pay for the upcoming season.
Al Horford might be 40, but he still has plenty left in the tank. The long-time veteran reportedly intends to sign a two-year, $14 million deal to stay with the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Wing Michael Ajayi and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a two-way contract. Ajayi went undrafted out of Butler at the 2026 NBA Draft. Ajayi finished his NCAA career at Butler after previously playing for Pepperdine and Gonzaga.
Guard Quadir Copeland has agreed to a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets. Copeland went undrafted out of North Carolina State at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-6 guard finished his college career at NC State after previously playing at Syracuse and McNeese.
Despite a fairly ho-hum first round, there are still plenty of highlights and head-scratchers from the NBA Draft.
Four decades later, some still believe that class could've been among the greatest ever.
Coaches say a deal like Nori's goes against the spirit of the partnership between coaches and the league at large.
Since 2013, about 93 percent of draft picks have taken the AIQ. Our writer wanted to learn about the process and see how he stacked up.
The Brooklyn Nets agreed to a two-way deal with Tyler Bilodeau, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Nets drafted Bilodeau with the 43rd pick in the draft. Bilodeau averaged 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in his senior season at UCLA.
The battle lines are rapidly hardening in the Portland arena renovation funding right, and the message from Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is stark and clear: Don’t expect me to help pay for it.
Tracy McGrady is bringing back a piece of basketball history. The seven-time All-Star is reviving the legendary ABCD camp with Sonny Vaccaro, the sneaker executive and founder of the camp.
Political pressure to complete a funding deal to renovate Portland’s Moda Center is growing more public.
Just 24 hours into its existence, Forta Cosmetics banked more than $10,000 in online sales of its sole product: a makeup-setting spray meant to withstand sweaty workouts.
We've decided to name the best and worst uniforms in every NFL franchise's history, starting with members of the AFC East. The post The Best, Worst Uniforms In Every NFL Team’s History: AFC East Edition appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
There’s a storm brewing on the Canadian prairies, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders want their opponents to take cover.
To mark 30 years in the Ontario Hockey League, the Erie Otters have opened up their crayon box to reincorporate a colour from their past.
All thirty MLB teams will break out retro caps again this year to mark Hall of Fame Weekend, from the Brewers' "Motre Bame" logo to the Rays' green era.
Tight End University—the annual summit of NFL players hosted by Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen—is bigger than it’s ever been this week in Nashville.
The Bucks have picked a winner in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy's proposed move to take charge at Championship side Burnley has fallen through.
Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the likely World CupRound of 32 matchup for the United States men's national team and the trash talk has already started.
Lionel Messi turned 39 on Wednesday. And still, through the group stage of this, his sixth World Cup, he leads all scoring with five goals in just two games.
Ross McCrorie is reuniting with manager Derek McInnes and returning to Rangers after Bristol City accept an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club.
Defender Piero Hincapie makes his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent.
Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.
The assumption that the England coach gave his team a rocket against Croatia at half-time is wrong. In fact he did the opposite We’ve completed the Southgate leadership lessons and now we find ourselves at the beginning of the Tuchelosophy course.
England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year contract with London City Lionesses.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With nothing at stake in the final Group D match Thursday against Türkiye, U.S coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to sit the four starters who are in jeopardy of suspension for the start of the World Cup knockout stage.
BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.
The Pakistan fast bowler has been granted a British passport via his wife, who is a UK citizen.
Both teams went with pace-heavy XIs for the North Sound Test.
Will 15-year-old Sooryavanshi make his international debut?.
Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.
While a loss wouldn't be tournament-ending, it will make qualifying much tougher.
Jurel and Rasheed struck unbeaten fifties as India A finished the day at 333 for 4.
Sri Lanka are coming off a confidence-boosting win against Ireland.
Crucial toss helps to mitigate visitors' upheaval as Henry, Phillips are ruled out with injury.
Ben Stokes is back and England have a series to win. But is it all that straightforward? Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to try and make sense of the last week.
Key players felt niggles during Oval victory and have been rested after further assessment.
Chris Fagan says the club will ask for clarification after Logan Morris' goal was disallowed on three-quarter time after play-on was called.
For much of the season so far, the Brisbane Lions have appeared inconsistent and a shadow of the side that stormed to consecutive flags, but they just delivered their most emphatic statement yet.
The evidence was quietly telling us, but Brisbane’s Thursday night belting of Sydney laid bare the Swans’ “alarm bells” as the business end of the year fast approaches.
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the club will seek “clarity” on why Logan Morris was denied a goal when the club believes “he did everything right” on Thursday night.
Brisbane has made light work of Sydney in a 43-point triumph.
Michael Voss says he doesn’t have an appetite to return to AFL coaching, revealing on Fox Footy what’s “difficult” about watching Carlton’s five-game unbeaten run since his departure.
Players from both teams get into a scuffle as tempers flare after Brisbane kick another goal to move further ahead.
The defending champions, Brisbane, make a statement with a big win over second-placed Sydney at the Gabba.
Brisbane has reintroduced itself as a premiership threat, running roughshod over Sydney at the Gabba to win by 43 points.
The teams for Friday and Saturday's round 16 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
Ex-AFL umpire Michael Pell, accused of leaking information on confidential Brownlow votes, has been ordered to stand trial.
Eagles coach Andrew McQualter would have Willem Duursma leading the race for the Telstra AFL Rising Star.
Josh Fraser continues to maintain he is not ready to be the Blues' full-time leader, despite having a perfect record since taking over.
Magpies captain Darcy Moore is no certainty to play again this season.
One key forward out, one key forward in - GWS coach Adam Kingsley has given youngster Max Gruzewski the nod to replace luckless Jesse Hogan against Hawthorn.
The AFL Players’ Association has vowed to oppose any move to cap contract lengths, arguing long-term deals are the only remaining tool clubs have to attract and retain talent.
Dean Solomon is steering clear of discussing the knives at his back, mindful that he could be punched in the face.
Mark Ricciuto says Tony Modra is "out of the worst" after suffering severe facial injuries in a freak accident a week ago.
How do you create a positive environment with a group of people who feel like they never win and get harassed constantly?.
Archie Roberts is set to return in the next fortnight despite his shoulder issue.
Ealing Trailfinders look for a first-ever Premiership Women's Rugby title as they face three-time winners Saracens at the Stoop.
Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) has secured its first title sponsorship deal which will see over £3m invested into the league.
Five players will make their senior debuts for Wales when they take on the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday (17:00 BST).
Flanker Jac Morgan is back in Wales' starting line-up for Saturday's uncapped fixture against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher is out of Wales' summer matches because of a neck injury.
Dragons hooker Elliot Dee will start for Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Wales and the Barbarians will add another chapter to their rich history in a double-header in London on Saturday.
Wales head coach Sean Lynn says beating the Barbarians on Saturday would mean everything to his side.
Qatar Airways has put its £80m sponsorship of rugby union’s new Nations Championship on hold due to the fallout from the war in the Middle East.
Dillon Lewis is back in the international fold after a two-year absence as Wales look to solve their problems at tight-head prop.
USMNT has followed soccer sides like Arsenal in using dogs to help athletes facing high-pressure moments.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
Cody Gakpo is thriving with the Netherlands but increased competition means his Liverpool future is uncertain.
The 11-time Winter Olympic gold medalist wanted to be a footballer first, is a lifelong Man United fan and a big admirer of Haaland's steaks.
After just six Premier League starts in his debut season, a striker now shining at this summer's tournament was loaned out and then sold.
Ten years before his death, Johan Cruyff introduced a grass pitch now rated as one of the finest in North America.
This has been a World Cup full of unlikely goalkeeping stars, but how do they deliver under the most intense scrutiny?.
In the second part of our interview with the former Chelsea goalkeeper coach, he reflects on Petr Cech's successors and one bright prospect.
Laurie Whitwell spends the day with the former England defender turned media personality at the World Cup in Los Angeles.
Ancelotti said his side's goals are due to tackles and regaining possessions — not things traditionally associated with Brazil's style.
Every NHL team has needs to try to address at the draft. Whether they can fill those needs is another matter.
For many who were involved with "Hockey Night in Canada", last week's news was sad to process. But the show's end also felt inevitable.
Let’s go back through the cap era and see if we can find some picks that have stories to tell.
While Hellebuyck’s playoff pedigree hasn’t always been sparkling, elite bona fide starting goalies don’t grow on trees in the NHL.
This is your primer for what will happen once the NHL Draft begins Friday night in Buffalo.
For goalies who might be headed to new teams this summer, some fits are obvious. Others require a bit more imagination.
As one door closed for the Sabres with the Alex Tuch trade, another was kicked wide open. It's the Benson era in Buffalo.
Benson had 43 points in 65 games during the regular season for Buffalo.
DuPont will join the Wolverines for the 2026-27 season and play his draft year in the Big Ten and NCAA.
With four firsts after the trade, Doug Armstrong is preparing for a transaction marathon — "a 6-mph jog tomorrow and an 8-mph run Friday.".
Drury, a 26-year-old center and pending RFA, had 10 goals and 27 points in 82 games in 2025-26.
The back half of Tuch's new contract could be an issue, but it's a later problem for the Caps.
It seems likely that San Jose tipped its hand after a trade with Ottawa on Tuesday.
Plus updates on Brett Berard, Vladislav Gavrikov and New York’s backup goalie situation, among other rumblings.
Tuch had been looking for a contract in the range of the one Adrian Kempe signed with the Los Angeles Kings.
After a day of ground-shaking offseason trades unlike any the NHL has seen in recent memory, the market is primed for more moves.
Could Dylan Larkin find a higher level with the Wild? One evaluator: “He hasn’t really played with high-end guys like Kaprizov and Boldy.".
Let's dive into some of the big trades we've seen over the last few days and crown some early winners and losers.
On Saturday, Tkachuk received a phone call that a trade from the Ottawa Senators would be imminent. It's been a whirlwind since.
In recent rare public appearances, Dolan offered a few hints about how his NBA team's success could apply to his NHL franchise.
Eels coach Jason Ryles has lashed his side following their 32-12 loss to South Sydney which ruined captain Mitch Moses’ 250th game.
Eels coach Jason Ryles is left dejected after his side's loss to South Sydney.
The Rugby Football League say games being played this weekend will feature two 90-second hydration breaks "to aid players during the extreme weather".
The Parramatta Eels host the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
Chad Warner kicks the goal of the night for the Sydney Swans to shift the momentum at the Gabba against the Brisbane Lions.
Mitchell Moses plays his 250th NRL game as the Eels take on the seventh-placed South Sydney in Parramatta. Follow the action live.
Tallis Duncan scores a try for South Sydney, while also getting a penalty when Sean Russell lashed out with his boot.
Rabbitohs star Cody Walker gets up and starts a scuffle against the Eelqs.
Follow all the action from Round 17 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Rabbitohs halfback Ashton Ward comes up with a try-saving tackle on Ronald Volkman.
Rabbitohs gun Tallis Duncan comes up with a ball-and-all tackle on Eels centre Sean Russell.
Eels coach Jason Ryles is left fuming after Euan Aitken scores a try for South Sydney.
Rabbitohs rookie Latrell Siegwalt reels out a heavy collision with Kelma Tuilagi.
Rabbitohs star Cody Walker races through to score a very easy try against the Eels.
Canterbury have been searching for a way to re-energise a misfiring attack. The answer might just have been staring them in the face the whole time.
The Wests Tigers have handed a lifeline to former rugby league prodigy Josh Schuster as he looks to make his return to the field.
NSWRL boss Dave Trodden defends his decision to hire Laurie Daley for a second stint as Blues coach.
The week couldn’t have started any worse for the Rabbitohs with Latrell Mitchell going down injured, but they find themselves in the top four after a Cody Walker masterclass ruined another Mitchell Moses milestone.
Ferrari have shared plans to introduce a power unit upgrade at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, with the team “working relentlessly” to exploit development opportunities.
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
A few different names will appear on the timesheets during first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Formula 1's governing body the FIA passes a proposal to end term limits for its president by a majority of more than 90%.
As F1 heads to the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
After a week off, F1 returns to action this weekend with the Austrian Grand Prix. But how much do you know about the Red Bull Ring track? F1.com has your all-in-one guide…
We’ve assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at the Red Bull Ring.
Formula One’s governing body has declared a heat hazard for the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring this weekend, the first time this season that the designation has been used.
This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race by Formula 1's governing body the FIA.
The #63 will move to create an all-Italian Aprilia lineup alongside Bezzecchi next year.
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including a podium finish, top-six finish, points finish and Safety Car appearance.
Lawrence Barretto’s F1 TV series Off The Grid – where he spends time with the great and the good of the F1 paddock away from the racetrack – is back for a second season. To kick things off, he travels to Monaco to meet with Haas' Ollie Bearman.
Chiara Battig has been confirmed as the Wild Card entry for Round 3 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with the all-female series set to make its debut at Silverstone.
Flavio Briatore reflected on Franco Colapinto’s improvement as a driver in this week’s Beyond The Grid.
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
Here is all the information you need to follow the Austrian Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
Plenty of F1 champions have seen their sons go into racing too, with varying degrees of success.
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers are backing to win in Austria.
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend at the Red Bull Ring.
A figure of McLaren’s Lando Norris will feature at wax museum Madame Tussauds London from this summer.
The Arizona Cardinals just kind of exist, mainly as filler for Fox as it finds secondary games for the late Sunday afternoon slot.
Dart finished fourth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting last season.
Arnold participated in the Lions' minicamp this month but declined to go into detail on his off-the-field issues.
So ex-college quarterback Brendan Sorsby suddenly finds himself with a year off, an unexpected interlude between the rigors of college and the pressures of a real job.
The NFL rejected Sorsby's application to enter the league via the supplemental draft.
The start of the Aaron Glenn era actually wasn't a complete disaster for the New York Jets — at least, it wasn't quite as bad as we might remember. The Jets started 0-7 but were competitive in most games.
Cincinnati excels out of shotgun, but the numbers show going under center is creating big plays around the NFL.
Compartmentalizing voices in the headset, managing the crunch of the clock and a willingness to adapt are key for new play callers.
How (and why) the supplemental draft works, plus what we've learned from early offseason workouts.
Pitts finished with a career-high 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns last season.
Naomi Osaka defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the Bad Homburg Open, moving within one win of her first career grass-court final. The victory gave Osaka her first career top-20 win on grass and set up a meeting with China's Wang Xinyu for a place in the final.
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will feature four previous winners of the major, including the legendary Serena Williams and defending champion Iga Swiatek. From dates, prize money, seeds and format, here is everything to know about the grass-court swing's pinnacle event.
Elena Rybakina arrives at the All England Club with a realistic path to the top ranking. Here's what she needs to do -- and how Aryna Sabalenka's result could shape the race.
Katherine Sebov did not secure a place in the Wimbledon qualifying draw until 10 minutes before play began. Two wins later -- including one that required saving a match point -- the Canadian is one victory away from her first Wimbledon main-draw appearance.
Emma Navarro made it two straight wins over Iga Swiatek on Wednesday, defeating the top seed in three sets to reach her fourth consecutive Bad Homburg quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina withdrew ahead of her quarterfinal with a right hip injury, sending Wang Xinyu into the semifinals.
After stepping away from the tour following a difficult stretch in 2025, Erika Andreeva has rebuilt both her ranking and her love for the game. Along the way, she has watched younger sister Mirra become a Grand Slam champion.
Elina Svitolina came from a set down against Liudmila Samsonova, then erased a 2-0 deficit in the decider by winning the last six games to reach the Bad Homburg quarterfinals. Samsonova drops to 0-9 in three-setters this season, while Svitolina improves to 12-2.
Harmony Tan, the last player to defeat Serena Williams at Wimbledon, made the qualifying draw cut on the same day that the 23-time major champion's return to singles action next week was announced -- and she's keen on the prospect of a rematch.
Naomi Osaka embraced the conditions and battled past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 in 67 minutes Tuesday in Bad Homburg, advancing to her first quarterfinal of the season. She was on fire throughout, finishing with seven aces and 22 winners to just eight unforced errors.
With a perspective shift, and staring down the battle of their lives, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova reflect on their careers, their friendship and their decades-long rivalry in Rebecca Gitlitz's documentary "Chris & Martina: The Final Set.".
Linda Noskova won her second career title and cracked the Top 10, Alexandra Eala scored a pair of massive upsets, Serena Williams played a second doubles match and more in the latest week in review.
Elena-Gabriela Ruse upset Berlin Open champion Linda Noskova in straight sets to reach the second round in Bad Homburg while Emma Navarro overcame Eva Lys to book a highly anticipated second-round clash with top seed Iga Swiatek.
Jelena Ostapenko has launched a limited-edition merchandise collection, inspired by her tennis journey.
Irina-Camelia Begu earned her first main-draw win since last year's Iasi title on Monday, spoiling Venus Williams' return to grass with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (6) victory in just under three hours to reach the Bad Homburg second round.
Naomi Osaka, Qinwen Zheng and Anna Kalinskaya advanced to the second round of the Bad Homburg Open on Monday. However, former champion Diana Shnaider suffered an opening-round exit after a straight-sets loss to Clara Tauson.
It was another banner week for Czech tennis. Berlin champion Linda Noskova makes her Top 10 debut, Nottingham champion Marie Bouzkova reaches a new career high, Nikola Bartunkova enters the Top 50 and Darja Vidmanova breaks into the Top 100 in the latest PIF WTA Rankings.
Linda Noskova has become the second WTA player this season to make her Top 10 debut after winning the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open.
What began as a doubles return is now a singles comeback. Serena Williams, 44, accepted Wimbledon's final wild card on Sunday and will play her first singles match in nearly four years.
This weekend in Bad Homburg, Angelique Kerber drew a ceremonial line under her storied playing career by playing an exhibition against her good friend and fellow former World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic.
Linda Noskova is headed to the Top 10 for the first time after capturing the biggest title of her career Sunday in Berlin, defeating Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win her first grass-court crown.
The NFL's letter to Brendan Sorsby was strikingly authoritative, coldly unsympathetic and justifiably scathing. The league made it clear that it doesn't want a gambler who has demonstrated little accountability for actions that threatened the integrity of his sport.
The Atlanta Falcons have finally locked Kyle Pitts down for the foreseeable future. The Falcons reached a three-year, $54 million contract extension with their tight end on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
A couple of weeks ago I nominated a crop of offensive players that I think were in line to make a leap this NFL season. Or "breakout players," if that's your preferred nomenclature.
Officers went to Smith's home after a woman, who said she was the QB's ex-girlfriend, called 911 and said Smith had assaulted her.
The NFL hasn't had a player selected in the supplemental draft since 2019.
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby was set on taking his talents to the NFL in 2026 … only the league had another idea.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Robert Mays rank the top 12 mastermind playcallers in the NFL heading into the 2026 season.
Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan knew what they were getting into when they signed up with the Miami Dolphins. And immediately, they wanted everyone else to understand that it was going to get worse before it got better.
Guido has helped establish Levi’s Stadium as a premier global sports destination.
Our draft expert tackles some of your questions as the NFL and college football seasons draw closer.
The New York Mets entered the 2026 season with one of the highest payrolls in the sport. Through 80 games, the team somehow has one of the worst records in baseball. But the Mets hit a low point Wednesday, getting swept in a double-header vs.
What is striking about the current landscape is just how many top executives are in this predicament.
With bargaining resuming Thursday, will the league continue to hold back its most eye-catching proposals?.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani normally comes across as unflappable, but his patience was tested on Wednesday. By his own catcher, Dalton Rushing.
In addition reaching a career milestone, Mookie Betts is starting to look like Mookie Betts again. The Los Angeles Dodgers star hit his 300th career homer on Wednesday, the 169th player to join that club, while helping the Dodgers notch a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The weeks leading up to the trade deadline often focus on the teams and players trending up, and that makes sense.
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Buster Posey should have known better. On Tuesday afternoon, the San Francisco Giants' president of baseball operations addressed the media for the first time since his organization's Pride Night kerfuffle heard 'round the world. It did not go well.
The moves, announced Wednesday, signal yet another significant transition for the historic franchise.
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The Giants and their top baseball official appear hopelessly behind the times in the aftermath of the team's Pride Night earlier this month.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 51-29 record, face the Minnesota Twins, who are third in the AL Central with a 38-43 record.
The New York Yankees, ranked first in the AL East with a 47-31 record, face the Detroit Tigers, who are fourth in the AL Central with a 34-45 record.
Buster Posey and Tony Vitello showed on Tuesday that the Giants are not equipped to handle the Rafael Devers and Pride Night controversies.
Judge's MLB debut jersey and Jeter's photomatched to "The Dive" will soon be up for sale.
Major League Baseball should want to widen opportunity for players to enter the professional ranks, not narrow it.
MLB's 30 clubs have until Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET to make a move. Here are 50 players who could be the difference-maker in a pennant race.
Dombrowski: "I didn't think that we were signing a guy that was going into the Hall of Fame. And now he has a chance to do that.”.
Which organizations have good reputations among players? Which ones have ... less good reputations? We went straight to the source to ask.
MLB's commitment is less clear, as what was once promoted as a priority for the league has become more politically fraught.
The Brazilian has 43 goals and 28 assists for the Galaxy in 101 appearances.
The USA star has a year remaining on his Milan contract, with the Italian club holding the option to extend it by 12 months.
The #37 will switch orange for red next season as he moves to the Ducati Lenovo Team.
The #63 is confirmed to leave the Ducati Lenovo Team at the end of 2026.
MotoGP Group and all the 11 MotoGP Teams have now signed agreements governing their participation in the FIM MotoGP World Championship from 2027 to 2031.
After over 100 years of Dutch GP history, and Assen remains unpredictable. Relive some of the best races of the years for FREE!.
Twists aplenty in Brno set up another adrenaline-fuelled weekend at the historic TT Circuit Assen.
Get ready for the 10th instalment of MotoGP action as we head to one of the most infamous venues – the TT Circuit Assen. Saddle up!.
The home of Dutch motorcycle racing and the last weekend in June… your trip to Assen will be just as good off-track as it will be on it.
MotoGP fans can enjoy the thrill of race day, and see all the action at the UK’s most visited attraction as we go lights out at the Outernet London.
A new agreement aims to accelerate the evolution of its commercial programme and unlock new partnership opportunities worldwide.
It’s official! The #93 will stay with Ducati as a new era of MotoGP begins next year.
The AFL has today confirmed the schedule for the AFLW practice matches and match simulation trainings as clubs build towards the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.
Ruby Schleicher is still pushing for a 17-game season, saying players are begging for more matches.
The new position will see her build a stakeholder network across the wider football industry.
AFL.com.au has predicted how Australia and Ireland could line up in their historic clash.
Ash Naulty the frontrunner to be Adelaide's new AFLW list manager.
Geelong teammates Aishling Moloney and Georgie Prespakis are preparing to go head-to-head in the NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland representative game.
Australia's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game against Ireland.
Ireland's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker Danielle Ponter is to be placed on the club's inactive list this season.
Hats off to Karim Lopez for the way he handled one of the more awkward moments of the NBA Draft. Of course, the night is full of surprises, and not just because of who gets picked.
Australian guard Max Mackinnon has reportedly signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, according to ESPN. Mackinnon, 22, played five games for the Brisbane Bullets in the Hungry Jack’s NBL22 Season, before a successful four-year college career.
Sydney Kings Assistant Coach and co-owner Andrew Bogut has been fined $9,500 following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.
As the dream became reality for NBL Next Star Karim Lopez, the hype surrounding the Mexican teenager has only continued to build as he prepares to join the Memphis Grizzlies.
South East Melbourne Phoenix Next Star Malique Lewis has been selected with pick 60 at the NBA Draft. The Trinidad and Tobago talent rose sharply in Draft projections this week, fulfilling his NBA dream by joining the Milwaukee Bucks with the final pick at the Draft.
The National Basketball League (NBL) is pleased to announce Choice Hotels has renewed its partnership for the NBL27 Season.
Karim Lopez’s remarkable rise reached another milestone on Wednesday, Australian time, when he became the first Mexican player ever selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.
NBL Next Star Karim Lopez is set to realise his NBA dream, after being selected with the 21st overall pick at the 2026 NBA Draft.
While the Tasmania JackJumpers have added some new faces ahead of NBL27, their returning local core remains one of the strongest in the competition, and now import David Johnson has re-signed to be part of it once again. “It was an easy decision to go back,” he said on NBL Now.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from Friday August 21 to Sunday August 23. For the first time, the pinnacle event of Australia’s premier winter basketball competition will be hosted in Adelaide, with the State Basketball Centre at the Adelaide Showground set to welcome the nation’s best NBL1 teams and players.
A group of little girls start chanting “Nelly, Nelly” on the iconic Madison Avenue in New York City, as Nelly Korda strolls past with a stride and vibe fit for a rock star and an enormous billboard she adorns in the background.
The PGA Tour on Tuesday unveiled a dramatic overhaul of professional golf in the United States that will see the circuit divided into two distinct structures.
US Open champion Wyndham Clark overcame some of the worst treatment of an American on home soil by the New York crowd at Shinnecock Hills as he closed out a wire-to-wire victory on Monday morning AEST.
Rory McIlroy was once again targeted by a brash New York crowd as his US Open charge fell short at Shinnecock Hills.
Wyndham Clark has gone wire-to-wire to win the 2026 US Open — but only after a day of high drama at Shinnecock Hills that saw the unpopular star almost suffer a Greg Norman-like fate.
American Wyndham Clark seized a six-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler charged into contention for a historic triumph.
Australia’s contingent endured a nightmare day with all four countryman missing the cut as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four-shot after the second round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York.
Jason Day’s injury problems have reared their ugly head once again as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four shot lead on a wild opening day of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.
The year was 1986, and the fury within Greg Norman was rising.
The US Golf Association, R&A and the PGA and DP World tours said Wednesday in a joint statement they will take until 2030 to examine expanded options to limit driving distance among elite players.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to their third Super Netball grand final in four years. Now they wait to see if they will face the Melbourne Vixens or West Coast Fever for a shot at the title.
The Diamonds include five players set to make their Commonwealth Games debut as they look to win their fifth gold medal in Glasgow. .
Despite male netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.
This year's record-breaking Adelaide Thunderbirds are shifting their focus to the Super Netball finals, with a third premiership in four years on offer.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
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 an Australian 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.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
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.
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.
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.