Giants DT Lawrence requests trade, sources say
Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade after seven seasons in New York, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade after seven seasons in New York, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
Lamar Jackson is getting off on the right foot with new coach Jesse Minter as he reported for the start of the Ravens' offseason workout program Monday.
Kent batter (and Storm Dave) prevent Durham from converting their dominance into a win.
After being limited to just 53 games this season, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks needs to be on the court as much as possible to gel with his teammates ahead of the playoffs. He’ll get another opportunity to do that Tuesday vs.
Chelsea really only have the FA Cup to play for in their season, and Veerle Buurman ensured it can continue into the semifinals.
The Atlanta Hawks signed ex-Pacers C Tony Bradley on Monday to shore up their inside depth for the playoffs. Bradley averaged 4 points, 2.8 rebounds in 38 games for the Pacers.
Batters hold firm to leave Taunton unscathed to start title defense.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has been handed a boost with Lisandro Martínez and Patrick Dorgu both named in the travelling squad for a training camp in Ireland this week.
Lincoln celebrated promotion to the Championship with a hard-earned 2-1 victory at the playoff chasers Reading as they returned to the second tier after 65 years.
Stan Wawrinka bade farewell to the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters crowd on Monday afternoon, when the 41-year-old wild card fell to Sebastian Baez in his final match at the event.
Mike Egerton - PA Images via Getty ImagesPatrick Agyemang, the U.S. striker enjoying an excellent debut season in England after a career breakout in Major League Soccer, was removed from Derby County’s match on a stretcher Monday after landing awkwardly late in the first half.
Against Birmingham on Easter Monday, Kasey McAteer gave Ipswich supporters something to talk about other than Nigel Farage – namely the growing prospect of a return to the Premier League at the first attempt.
Chaired by former San Diego Padres owner Ron Fowler, Lincoln became 'the Arsenal of League One' – now they're Championship-bound.
From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break. The soccer calendar has been particularly quirky this year.
Rangers could benefit in next season's Champions League - if they win the Scottish Premiership - should Olympiakos fail to win the Greek title.
Agyemang, 25, played in both friendlies during the March international window and is in contention for a World Cup roster spot.
. Sonia Bompastor believes national team managers will need to be “smart” with her Chelsea players after a gruelling block of games concluded positively, with a 2-1 defeat of Tottenham, earning a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa has denied that Kylian Mbappé's return is a problem for Real Madrid, ahead of the team's Champions League quarterfinal clash with Bayern Munich at the Bernabéu on Tuesday.
Vinícius Júnior said on Monday that he plans to agree a contract extension at Real Madrid "at the right time" and wants to be at the club "for many years" ahead of this week's high-profile Champions League quarterfinal first leg with Bayern Munich.
Declan Rice has handed Arsenal a significant injury boost for the opening leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Sporting Lisbon.
The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
The Connecticut Sun will play its final season in 2026 before moving to Houston in 2027. How long have other WNBA teams been around?.
Wisconsin star guard John Blackwell plans to enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process, he told ESPN on Monday.
The Denver Nuggets begin the final week of the NBA’s regular season with a key game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The Nuggets are in position to overtake the Los Angeles Lakers for the Western Conference’s No. 3 playoff seed.
Who will cut down the nets in Indy? Here are the players who need to step up, potential fatal flaws and more.
The NBA regular season reaches its final sprint this Monday, April 6, as the Memphis Grizzlies host the Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum.
The San Antonio Spurs, who are coming off a tough overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, play host to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. The game is the start of a four-game homestand to end the regular season for the Spurs. The Sixers are trying to secure the No.
The NBA regular season reaches its fever pitch this Monday, April 6, as the Detroit Pistons visit the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center. Detroit (57-21) has already clinched the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, completing a historic turnaround season.
The Atlanta Hawks, ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference, will host the New York Knicks, who are ranked third in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta is favored with a -1.5 spread and a moneyline of -120.How to watch New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks.
Nate and Danny review their season predictions and Nate ranks their performance somewhere below the Romans' at Cannae. They go through every team, their picks, and where they went right or wrong.
The WNBA and WNBPA agreed that free agency will begin Monday, with the draft set for April 13.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.
The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.
Two years after she was first drafted into the WNBA Nyadiew Puoch says she's finally ready to make her debut after she was drafted by expansion side Portland Fire.
Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, said she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.
Portland and Toronto are on the clock to start building out their rosters. These players could be picks Friday.
More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.
Fly-half Lleucu George is looking to add some much-needed creativity into Wales' attack in the 2026 Women's Six Nations.
The former England captain Courtney Lawes is returning to the Prem at the end of the season after two years at French club Brive.
Courtney Lawes is to leave French side Brive at the end of the season, with Prem Rugby's Leicester Tigers reportedly interested in bringing him back to England.
Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch on the BBC as England bid to retain the 2026 Women's Six Nations title.
More female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.
Dragons will hunt another victory in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup as Cardiff and Ospreys reflect on controversial exits.
All the details of this season's Champions Cup quarter-final line-up.
Leinster turn on the style in the second half to beat Edinburgh 49-31 in a chaotic Champions Cup last-16 game at the Aviva Stadium.
Even at full-strength, Leicester would have struggled against the most potent attack in Europe. But without a string of first-choice forwards – including Ollie Chessum, Joe Heyes, Tommy Reffell and Nicky Smith – the result at a sun-drenched Stade Chaban-Delmas was never in doubt.
Leicester Tigers are well beaten by a relentless Bordeaux Begles side as the defending champions cruise through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.
Record stand of 217 keeps Warwickshire at bay after Edgbaston pitch flattens out.
Higgins ends resistance to secure opening-round win for first time since 2018.
Teenager Sebastian Morgan takes four wickets as Middlesex wrap up victory over Gloucestershire by an innings and 14 runs.
The last time KKR played without either mystery spinner was in 2019.
Leicestershire show fight but can only delay inevitable, as visitors make quick amends for points deficit.
Hardik Pandya is expected to return for MI after missing their game against DC.
Henry Crocombe returns career-best match figures of 9-69 as Sussex beat Leicestershire by 222 runs in the opening round of the County Championship.
They picked up injuries during the World Cup, and need to clear the tests to get NOCs for IPL 2026.
Here's a look at the Orange Cap and Purple Cap leaderboards at IPL 2026 after the first 11 games of the group stage.
Australia's aging men's cricket side is not about to "drop off" in performance, but the chairman of selectors says expectations should be managed as the squad goes through a change in the near future. .
A Northern California standout who rose to the Top 10 in the United States, Denise Carter Triolo became a regular on the Virginia Slims Circuit as the women’s tour began to take shape.
Aryna Sabalenka has moved to No. 11 on the all-time list for most consecutive weeks at No. 1, passing Chris Evert's run from 1980-1982. She's only three weeks from tying Martina Hingis for No. 10 all-time.
Yuliia Starodubtseva and Panna Udvardy posted the biggest jumps inside the Top 100 in the latest PIF WTA Rankings after breakthrough runs in Charleston and Bogota.
After surviving 11 hours on court and four straight three-setters, Jessica Pegula saved her most clinical tennis for the final to become the tournament’s first repeat champion since 2013.
Yuliia Starodubtseva continued her surprising run in Charleston, knocking off former champion Madison Keys in straight sets to reach her first WTA final. Now, a meeting with Jessica Pegula for the right to hoist the trophy awaits.
Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva reached her first career WTA Tour final in Charleston. From her journey to professional tennis to her team, get to know the World No. 89.
Ahead of Sunday's championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Jessica Pegula and Yuliia Starodubtseva play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw.
Jessica Pegula had played three matches in Charleston entering Saturday, winning each in three sets. So it was only fitting that she again needed three sets to dispatch Iva Jovic in 2 hours and 35 minutes and reach a second straight Charleston final.
Playing on clay is new to Iva Jovic, but she's passing the test in Charleston with flying colors. On Friday, she beat Anna Kalinskaya to become the third American though to the semifinals, joining Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys.
In a battle of past Charleston champions, Madison Keys rallied in three sets to knock off Belinda Bencic and advanced to her first semifinal of 2026.
Jannik Sinner is a two-time semi-finalist at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Read all about the Italian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Sinner's record in Monte-Carlo? Since making his Monte-Carlo debut in 2021, the No.
Carlos Alcaraz is defending champion at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Read all about the Spaniard's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Alcaraz's record in Monte-Carlo? Since making his Monte-Carlo debut in 2022, the No.
The next test for Philippines' rising tennis star Alex Eala will come in the upcoming clay swing of the 2026 season.
Matteo Berrettini and Andrea Vavassori pulled out a powerful finish to clinch a hard-earned first-round victory on Monday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Rafael Jodar continued his rapid rise up the PIF ATP Rankings by lifting his maiden ATP Tour title in Marrakech on Sunday. Mariano Navone also claimed his first tour-level crown in Bucharest, while Tommy Paul triumphed in Houston to round out an ATP 250 tripleheader on the clay. ATPTour.
It is safe to say that top seed Carlos Alcaraz is excited for the start of his clay-court season at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
The 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters began Sunday when Zizou Bergs and Jannik Sinner won their doubles opener, while Cameron Norrie and Gael Monfils earned singles victories. View all of the results from Sunday at the ATP Masters 1000 event below.
Lukas Neumayer’s path to his maiden ATP Challenger title was anything but straightforward. The Austrian had come up empty in his first six finals at that level, repeatedly knocking on the door without breaking through.
Tommy Paul was as close to defeat as possible Sunday in Houston, but refused to give in. The American saved three championship points to outlast Argentine Roman Andres Burruchaga 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 in the Fayez Sarofim & Co.
Andres Andrade and Ben Shelton capped a dream run at the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship on Sunday when they won their first tour-level title together.
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The Philadelphia Phillies, ranked fourth in the NL East with a 5-4 record, face the San Francisco Giants, ranked fifth in the NL West with a 3-7 record, in the first game of a three-game series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, with a record of 7-2 and ranked first in the NL West, are favored against the Toronto Blue Jays, who are 4-5 and tied for second in the AL East.
Hoerner is a top defender and base runner, despite only being a slightly above-average hitter during his time with the Cubs.
Baseball is back at Tropicana Field for the first time since 2024's Hurricane Milton. The Rays can now focus on their hoped-for new stadium.
Teams are making the smart move signing young players to long-term extensions, the Brewers are separating themselves from the pack and more.
From deferring salaries to taking ownership equity, we explore all the different ways the biggest names in sport get paid.
The Boston Red Sox fell to a major league-worst 2-7 on Sunday, tying the worst start through nine games in the franchise's long history.
Los Angeles center fielder Mike Trout left his team's 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the eighth inning. Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said in his postgame news conference, "It's just a contusion.".
First-year manager Tony Vitello, 47, was ejected for the first time in his major league career Sunday afternoon, during the San Francisco Giants' 5-2 loss to the New York Mets, his team's third straight defeat and its sixth this season at Oracle Park.
Reliever Pete Fairbanks, 32, was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child, and the reliever threw a 27-pitch first inning in his team's 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees.
Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help San Diego score two runs as the Padres rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Umpire Ron Kulpa has been diagnosed with a concussion and will be sidelined for at least a week.
Miami Marlins right-handed closer Pete Fairbanks made his third career start in Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees so he could leave early to be with his wife, who is scheduled to be induced into labor on Monday, according to Marlins reporter Isaac Azout.
Miami Marlins right-handed closer Pete Fairbanks made his third career start in Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees so he could leave early to be with his wife, who is scheduled to be induced on Monday, according to Marlins reporter Isaac Azout.
The Houston Astros placed top starting pitcher Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder sprain. The team announced the move on Sunday. Brown, 27, allowed only one run in his first two starts this season.
Prospect Colt Emerson, 20, who signed an eight-year, $95 million contract extension with the Seattle Mariners last week, was listed as day to day Sunday and had negative X-rays a day after he fouled a ball off his right foot in a game for Triple-A Tacoma.
During the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Nats reliever Gus Varland struck out Shohei Ohtani on three pitches in the seventh inning. The third-year reliever got the reigning back-to-back National League MVP to swing and miss at two sliders low and inside.
Rafael Jodar notched another notable milestone in his young career in Marrakech on Sunday, when the #NextGenATP Spaniard overcame Marco Trungelliti 6-3, 6-2 to earn his maiden ATP Tour title at the Grand Prix Hassan II. Jodar, who was outside the Top 900 of the PIF ATP Rankings a year ago but will on Monday rise to a career-high No.
Gael Monfils is refusing to go quietly in his 13th final and appearance at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Mariano Navone won the first ATP Tour title of his career Sunday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank, defeating Daniel Merida 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the final. After the match, the Argentine caught up with ATPTour.
Rafael Jodar added a maiden ATP Tour trophy to the story of his rapid rise on Sunday afternoon in Marrakech.
Mariano Navone capped a dramatic run to his first ATP Tour title on Sunday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank. The Argentine denied Spanish qualifier Daniel Merida in a chaotic final, converting his third championship point to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has confirmed his new coaching team: former World No. 4 Greg Rusedski and Philippe Dehaes. Mpetshi Perricard climbed as high as No.
Zizou Bergs and Jannik Sinner prevailed in a doubles showdown packed with elite singles talent on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul captured their sixth ATP Tour title — and first of 2026 — on Sunday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank in Bucharest.
Moise Kouame arrives at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as one of the brightest young talents in the game and hopes to emulate a dream teenage run once produced on these same courts by his mentor, Richard Gasquet.
Tommy Paul marched into his first ATP Tour clay-court final on Saturday when he battled through a gruelling three-set thriller to outlast Frances Tiafoe in the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship semi-finals.
The Rays are finally back in Tropicana Field for the first time in more than 18 months, but the club’s long-term future remains very much a work in progress. The MLB club will have its 2026 home opener Monday afternoon at the St. Petersburg, Fla.
Angel Reese’s time in Chicago has come to a close. The Atlanta Dream traded their 2027 and 2028 first-round picks to the Sky for Reese and the right to swap 2028 second-rounders in a deal the teams announced Monday morning. Chicago took Reese No.
The York Revolution, an unaffiliated minor league team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, announced that they will play one game this season as the Big Dills.
PHOENIX — WNBA free agency this year had the makings of a high-octane, drama-filled blockbuster. Instead, it’s shaping up to be nothing more than a blip.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes, a team in the American Association of Professional Baseball, had to convince their fans that they were not kidding around when they announced that they would play one game this season as the Manitoba Mosquitoes.
The Belleville Senators certainly took the bull by the horns last week in paying tribute to their home city’s former junior hockey club.
Multiple sources have indicated the uniforms will officially be unveiled this summer alongside of a new alternate helmet.
Founder Chris Creamer and contributors Andrew Lind and Glenn Cook give their thoughts on the NFL's latest redesign.
The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Southern League, expanded their repertoire of seafood-based identities with the unveiling of a new alternate brand for 2026. The team, whose primary identity is based on oysters, will play three games as the Biloxi Mudbugs, a colloquial term for.
The Masters will bring in more than $70 million in merchandise sales next week at Augusta National—but its impact on the entire golf-apparel industry goes far beyond that.
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 45 running backs for 2026.
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1 -- one at every slot -- including deals that involve McCarthy and Crosby.
Jackson, a two-time league MVP, is coming off arguably the most disappointing season of his eight-year career.
Andrew Luck’s abrupt retirement ahead of the 2019 season still haunts the Indianapolis Colts. Following Luck’s decision to walk away from football at 29, the Colts have struggled to find a new franchise quarterback.
The Saints believe there will be enough opportunities for Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Jr. to share.
Set to be a first-round cornerback in the NFL draft like his brother, Avieon Terrell has looked to A.J. as his inspiration throughout his life.
The NFL's officiating unrest, the Puka Nacua situation and Minnesota's open GM job are also generating interest around the league.
Most NFL teams are returning their starting QBs from 2025, but the backup job is a different story, even with the draft still to come.
Chris Kluwe never imagined a life in politics, but after years of speaking out, he's now running for a California Assembly seat.
This draft likely won't bring a run on Round 1 quarterbacks, but there is impressive depth at several other key positions.
Plus, a look at Donovan Ezeiruaku's recovery, the backup QB battle and travel plans for Rio.
Which prospects will have the most sacks through five NFL seasons? We projected the top edge rushers.
New York owns the longest playoff drought in major North American sports after Buffalo ended its streak at 14 seasons.
Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker instantly got the message when head coach Liam Coen used an Aaron Donald comparison during their end-of-season meeting.
We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class.
After a rough end to the 2025 season, Houston's coach is happy with where his QB is at heading into Year 4.
Top takeaways from what the Dolphins said in Arizona, including Willis' fit and plans for Chop Robinson.
Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.
The Buccaneers are re-signing defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches on a one-year deal, a source confirmed.
The Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his agency announced Friday.
Relive the best moments of March Madness through the lenses of photographers courtside.
West Virginia beat Oklahoma 89-82 in overtime on Sunday to win the College Basketball Crown Tournament championship.
Auburn took advantage of a late 5-second violation in regulation to beat Tulsa 92-86 in overtime on Sunday night and win its first NIT championship.
UConn guard Solo Ball, who is dealing with a foot injury, was not listed on the initial player availability report released Sunday.
The most iconic highlight reel in sports started in a Michigan bar 40 years ago -- and was almost an NFL anthem.
Colin Mitchell scored on a putback at the buzzer, and Mary Washington withstood an Emory rally for a 75-73 victory on Sunday in Indianapolis to win its first Division III championship, as the title-winning Eagles concluded their season with a 30-3 record.
Michigan coach Dusty May informed university officials that he's not pursuing any college basketball jobs, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Pace Prosser totaled 28 points and 11 rebounds, and Gannon beat Lander 84-61 on Sunday to win the Division II championship.
Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg said Sunday he "absolutely" plans to play in the national title game against UConn on Monday night, and when the player availability report was posted by the NCAA later in the day, he was not listed by the Wolverines.
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Plus, who's hot (Rockets) and who's not (Timberwolves) as the sun sets on the 2025-26 regular season.
The NBA regular season reaches its fever pitch this Friday, April 10, as the New York Knicks welcome the Toronto Raptors to the world-famous Madison Square Garden.
The Notorious Nine — the teams that are blatantly trying to lose — have succeeded at their mission while dragging down the sport.
From Spurs-Suns to a Knicks-76ers matchup, we look at the concerns across potential first-round series.
On restricted minutes, Curry nearly led an upset of one of the league's hottest teams. It's why the Warriors still hold on to hope.
Philadelphia 76ers reserve guard Cameron Payne will miss at least two weeks due to a strained hamstring. This injury will keep Payne out through the rest of the regular season, and through the Play-In Tournament. The Sixers currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference.
Steph and Seth Curry, who have played in the NBA since 2009 and 2014, respectively, finally got to be teammates Sunday night.
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 regular season.
Cooper Flagg has surged to the top of NBA Rookie of the Year betting markets after a record-setting two-game stretch. The 19-year-old Dallas Mavericks forward totaled 96 points over the weekend, overtaking Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets as the frontrunner.
Hawthorn v Geelong Easter Monday games have offered some of the best football of the modern era, but this year’s classic surpasses them all.
Jimmy Bartel weighs in on Chris Scott's criticism of wildcard round.
West Coast admit they need more help for their star Harley Reid – and triple premiership Tiger Jack Riewoldt believes he’s found the “perfect mentor” for the No.1 pick.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is hopeful Jack Gunston has avoided major injury after playing out Monday's thrilling win over Geelong.
At what point do Carlton entertain a potential trade for captain Patrick Cripps, four-time premiership winner Jordan Lewis has questioned.
The game built like a rolling avalanche towards a frantic final two minutes when the noise was so deafening the Hawthorn coach could not communicate with his staff on the sidelines, even though they were wearing headphones.
Carlton are staring down the “bleak” reality of just one win in their opening four games, but Gerard Whateley has implored the Blues to avoid marching coach Michael Voss “to the gallows” in April.
Hawthorn star Jack Gunston fumbled through a behind to take down the Cats in a thriller.
Hawthorn has edged out Geelong in an Easter Monday thriler.
Hawthorn gun Jack Gunston has injured his hamstring in a huge blow.
The Match Review findings from Sunday's round four games are in.
Hawthorn star Nick Watson kicks an incredible goal on his left foot.
Essendon cannot do anything but stay galvanised as they stare down the demoralising prospect of notching a club-record 18th consecutive defeat, coach Brad Scott has said.
And breathe.
The AFL’s controversial new wildcard round — which keeps teams that finish as low as 10th on the ladder in contention for the premiership — has been derided by Geelong coach Chris Scott as something the league just made up and a cash-grab.
Hawthorn's Jack Gunston kicks a behind in the dying seconds to defeat Geelong by one point in an Easter Monday classic.
Stay up to date with all the latest teams news ahead of round five.
Follow all the action from the round four clash between the Hawks and the Cats.
The Bulldogs are set to be without two stars for their clash against the Hawks.
Jack Steele has returned to his All-Australian form at Melbourne and the reasons are simple, he tells Riley Beveridge.
By winning in China and Japan, Kimi Antonelli joined an exclusive club of F1 drivers to have followed up their maiden victory with a second win at the very next race.
Valtteri Bottas said he was “really proud” of Kimi Antonelli in the wake of the teenager’s maiden F1 win in Shanghai, which he followed up a week later with another victory in Suzuka.
Can Mercedes be beaten this season? Oscar Piastri believes so after he managed to get the better of George Russell in Japan.
The opening three races of the 2026 season offered new track experience for the Alpine driver.
The 2026 F1 season is three rounds old, with the drivers having contested the Australian, Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, with one Sprint thrown in for good measure.
There have been plenty of F1-themed movies and TV shows, perfect for the racing gap in April – here are some of the best.
F1 Hall of Famour journalist looks back at Italy's last World Champion – and whether Kimi Antonelli could be the next.
Ocon has picked up one point so far this season, but there is an argument that he deserves far more.
Here are 11 ways to keep your Formula 1 passion burning until the lights go out in Miami.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto speaks to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with the seven-time World Champion's form in 2026 suggesting he is very much back on song.
2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.
With a few weeks to go until the next round on the calendar, we asked our writers to give us their take on how the 2026 season has unfolded so far – and who has the most work to do when the campaign resumes…
Three races down and Gasly has picked up points in every one this season.
With alumni in every F1 team, Oxford Brookes University’s Formula Student team is the most prestigious in the country. At the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, more than 100 students are busy building the fastest, best designed race car possible for this year’s Formula Student competition.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has set out the factors that he believes helped the squad to “stay in the race” in Japan, with the Italian admitting that there is one particular area where the team “have to improve”.
Haas and Racing Bulls caught the eye at Suzuka last weekend with a couple of creative one-off liveries – the former introducing the iconic Godzilla monster to the F1 world and the latter taking inspiration from Japanese shodo calligraphy.
Why are there no races in April? How is the break in the calendar different to the enforced summer and winter ‘shutdowns’? What will the teams be working on during this period? F1.com answers all of these questions and more in a special explainer…
Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.
With Alpine climbing from the bottom of the pack in 2025 to battling with Red Bull during the opening rounds of 2026, F1.com takes a closer look at the factors behind their upward trajectory.
He was a clear favourite to win the F1 Drivers’ Championship in the summer.
Phil Gould warns against a "harrowing experience" for young Dragons players.
Phil Gould believes it was a surprise to see Manly's players play so differently under a new coach.
Phil Gould reveals all on Stephen Crichton's injury and why Bronson Xerri didn't come on to the field.
Cody Walker sends his best wishes to Nathan Merritt amid his cancer battle.
Michael Maguire speaks to the 100% Footy panel on how he deals with criticism around his intensity.
Mitch Moses has admitted he was left confused by an inability to challenge a crucial officiating decision right before half time which cost the Eels a golden tryscoring opportunity in a 22-20 golden point loss to the Tigers.
Despite sitting winless with a 0-5 record to begin the 2026 season, veteran Daily Telegraph journalist Dean Ritchie has urged the St George Illawarra Dragons to remain patient and stick with head coach Shane Flanagan.
Bedlam ensued in a fiery Easter Monday clash when the luckless Bailey Simonsson suffered a gruesome leg injury, resulting in the Eels star heading to hospital and a Tigers young gun sent to the bin.
The Wests Tigers claim victory in golden point after an Easter Monday fixture full of controversy.
Drama has erupted during the Easter Monday clash between the Eels and Tigers after Parramatta captain Mitch Moses was denied the chance to challenge a potential strip.
Dylan Walker is ruled offside which leads to Jock Madden's winning penalty goal.
Wests Tigers are suddenly in second spot on the NRL ladder after a pulsating Easter Monday win over Parramatta, who lost two more players to injury.
A brouhaha starts between Parramatta and Wests Tigers players while Bailey Simonsson lies injured nearby.
Referee Peter Gough denies a captain's challenge from Mitchell Moses.
Apisai Koroisau concedes a penalty with a hip-drop style tackle.
Wests Tigers have won a drama-packed nailbiter on a controversial call as Parramatta count the cost of several serious injuries.
Follow all the action from Round 5 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Easter Monday has delivered one of the greatest games of footy you will ever see with a Jock Madden penalty goal in golden point extra-time helping the Wests Tigers knock off the Eels who lost two outside backs to sickening injuries.
Scott Drinkwater has opened up on the mindset shift behind his recent turnaround after fearing he would be dropped from the side after the opening two matches of the 2026 season.
Reece Robson speaks to media about battling with Cronulla Sharks' Blayke Brailey for the NSW's Blues No. 9 jumper.
The Lightning and Sabres are both playoff-bound, but the No. 1 divisional seed is up for grabs. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?".
Nashville sold at the trade deadline, signaling the end, but then the Predators made an unlikely push.
Have the Golden Knights started a trend? Another team, this time the Islanders, fired their coach with single-digit games left.
Strome came to Anaheim at what some would have seen as the worst time. He left with the Ducks on the verge of being playoff mainstays again.
We are 12 days away from the beginning of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and we still have questions about many of these playoff races.
We are 12 days away from the beginning of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and we still have questions about many of these playoff races.
The Sirens played in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, a good sign for team that's still a work in progress.
Our writers selected the best goalie mask on each team and ranked them from 1 to 32.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Porter Martone's power-play goal put the Flyers even closer toward ending a miserable playoff drought with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
The Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy and named Peter DeBoer his replacement after losing seven of their last 10 games.
The Islanders have lost four consecutive games and were badly outplayed during that stretch, putting them at risk of missing the playoffs.
For the second consecutive Sunday, an NHL team looking ahead to the postseason has fired its head coach. The New York Islanders announced on Sunday that Patrick Roy “has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities.”.
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights at home on Saturday, 5-1. Jack Eichel tallied three points with three assists, and Brett Howden scored a goal with two assists. Evan Bouchard scored the lone goal for the Oilers.
With 30 teams in action Saturday, there were big shifts. Plus, a guide to Sunday's games.
Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
A sold-out crowd of 18,006 fans watched the New York Sirens take on the Seattle Torrent in the league’s debut at MSG.
The injury-plagued Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Saturday's 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh, meaning a team other than Florida will be champion for the first time since 2023.
His Bayern team-mate Gnabry was wearing them on the pitch after the late win against Freiburg, and there was a poster with Goretzka topless.
Inspired by Yamal's show-stopping assist against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, The Athletic's writers pick the best passes they've seen.
Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday, The Athletic discusses three of the biggest issues raised by the weekend’s action.
There is no centralised campaign about violence against women and girls in the Premier League. Should this change?.
FSG wants to give Slot the chance to put things right next season, but the manner of the defeat to City should set alarm bells ringing.
Bruno Fernandes has much left to achieve on the football pitch but those who know him well feel he has the skills to thrive as a coach too.
Some West Ham fans could not go back into the ground after leaving. The Athletic went to watch their comeback and penalty shootout with them.
And then there were eight. Our writers explain everything you need to know about the business end of the Champions League.
Today in TAFC: Is Arne Slot on brink at Liverpool? Plus: Yamal, Dembele, and the Ballon d'Or contenders.
With supporters wincing at memories of Beardsley, Gascoigne, Carroll and Isak leaving Tyneside, it remains a psychological hurdle to jump.
In an era where the sport’s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper.
As the World Cup nears, each MLS matchday takes on extra significance for those on the national team roster fringes.
Lionel Messi may have scored, captained the side and had a quarter of the new building named in his honor, but this was unmistakably Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham’s night.
28th minute — Denis Bouanga (4–0 LAFC)The third-fastest hat trick ever scored in MLS history came in a span of eight minutes.
Los Angeles FC steamrolled Orlando City with a 6-0 win in their Matchday 6 MLS clash. Featuring standout performances from Heung-Min Son and Denis Bouanga against Griezmann’s future team in Major League Soccer.
Nu Stadium's first game on Saturday came after a long and frustrating road for Inter Miami's ownership.
US Major League Soccer. Inter Miami 2 - 2 Austin FT. Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the season to earn Inter Miami a draw against Austin FC as the MLS champions officially opened their new stadium.
MLS started play seven weeks ago, but apparently someone forgot to tell the Galaxy, who continue to sleepwalk through a season that rapidly is slipping away from them.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Niko Tsakiris scored two goals, Preston Judd added a goal and an assists, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat San Diego FC 3-0 on Saturday night. Daniel De Sousa Britto — known simply as “Daniel” — stopped one shot for the Earthquakes (5-1-0).
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller scored stoppage-time goals, Edier Ocampo also scored a goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Saturday night.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The #12 will undergo a minor procedure to remove a displaced screw fitted after his 2025 German GP crash.
The #37 was back to the top straight out of the crate on Friday whilst the reigning Champion suffered a far from smooth session.
Lauren Coughlin rolled to a five-shot win over Nelly Korda and the rest of the star-studded field at the Aramco Championship for her first win in two years.
J.J. Spaun came up with two big shots at the end of a long, wet Sunday for a one-shot victory in the Valero Texas Open.
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National on Sunday, along with his 9-day-old son, Remy.
Rory McIlroy still remembers the surge of emotion that followed his victory at last year’s Masters, a moment that ended a decade-long wait and completed golf’s career Grand Slam.
Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scottie Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.
Through all of McIlroy's up and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Holywood has been right there with him.
The Masters returns as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and more compete for a green jacket. Here's all the coverage.
Lauren Coughlin shot a 1-over 73 on Saturday and will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Aramco Championship.
Shadow Creek was selected as the first site in which the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour would co-sanction an event in the United States.
Robert MacIntyre leads the Texas Open by two shots after making one birdie in six holes. Storms halted play for five hours Saturday and play finally was called.
The Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season is done and dusted with the Sydney Kings crowned champions. NBL Overtime breaks it all down following an epic Game 5, as well as looking ahead to the off-season plans for both teams.
The morning after winning the NBL26 Championship, Sydney Kings CEO Mark Thompson, Brian Goorjian, Matthew Dellavedova, Kendric Davis and Xavier Cooks speak to the media.
After Sunday’s Game 5 victory, the Sydney Kings have now won three championships in the past five seasons. While it’s not the same as the three straight the franchise won from 2003 to 2005, there’s an argument that the club is currently in their second dynasty.
Go behind-the-scenes on court and in the locker room as the Sydney Kings celebrate after winning a dramatic Game 5 of the NBL26 Championship Series.
Kendric Davis has deservedly taken the headlines for his incredible Championship Series, but Tim Soares’ impact cannot be overlooked. With just seven seconds remaining in regulation and the Kings trailing by two, Soares delivered.
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While falling just short is tough to take, Mike Wells couldn’t be prouder of what he’s helped build at the Adelaide 36ers and believes it’s only the beginning with this culture now in place.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series will long be talked about as one of the greatest in the competition’s 47-year history.
The Sydney Kings turned home court into a decisive edge, setting back-to-back NBL record crowds, and both Kendric Davis and Xavier Cooks were adamant the 18,589 in attendance proved instrumental in securing the Game 5 overtime win. This wasn’t just talk about the value of home court.
Sunday’s Hungry Jack’s Championship Series Game 5 between the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers will be a game that hoops fans talk about for a long time.
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.
Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension.
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reiterated his support for transfer quarterback Josh Hoover while responding to recent comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes about Hoover's high turnovers total.
The Gators' makeover for "The Swamp" won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the SEC's rowdiest venues, athletic director Scott Stricklin said.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell traded barbs this week over a scheduled Friday night game between the Red Raiders and Houston next season.
We asked four NFL draft analysts to make picks in the first three rounds. Where do the top prospects land?.
We've seen a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.
Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.
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.
It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.
A partial floating fixture will be used as the best young talent takes to the field through the next two weeks.
Ben Cavarra will return to Hawthorn's AFLW side as forwards coach.
Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.
One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.
Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.
Ashburton's junior girls program has attracted five AFLW stars to help guide the next generation of players.
Bess Keaney will remain on the inactive list for the Bombers.
It was a long but rewarding road to becoming Geelong's general manager of women's football for Dom Condo.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.