Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up: Ireland beat Bangladesh; Scotland thump Pakistan
Canning and Maguire starred for Ireland, while Bryce's 43-ball 94 took Scotland to a DLS win.
Canning and Maguire starred for Ireland, while Bryce's 43-ball 94 took Scotland to a DLS win.
England allrounder was most-expensive signing at £190,000 in Hundred auction.
Dolan should've known Trump's presence would hijack attention from the night and complicate logistics for the NBA and deeply invested fans.
Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy says his side's experience can help make the difference in their PWR semi-final against Trailfinders.
Munster appoint former Ireland international Jared Payne as the province's new attack coach on a two-year deal.
How Craig Gordon's career has been a series of comebacks and the 43-year-old's World Cup inclusion for Scotland seemed an impossible dream only a few months ago.
Rio Ngumoha will leave the US this week after impressing with England's World Cup squad but will return to the country for Liverpool's pre-season tour next month.
Jo Yapp, the women’s British and Irish Lions head coach, revealed that she has spoken to Andy Farrell to pick “the brains of those who have gone before” as she begins her preparations for the inaugural tour.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen topped the NFLPA’s annual Top-50 list in Player Sales list, a year after he finished sixth. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley previously held the top spot. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished second while Barkley was third.
Luis Díaz is the leading light of an extremely well-supported team still built around the 2014 golden boot winner James Rodríguez.
West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies.
Crystal Palace are poised to appoint Pierre Sage as Oliver Glasner’s successor after holding productive talks with the Frenchman.
This year’s World Cup serves up yet more soulless, corporate animal slop to leave fans pining for the days of unique talismans.
Fifa has found its tournament squarely caught up in the second Trump administration’s aggressive border restrictions. For successive men’s World Cup tournaments Fifa has managed to bulldoze its way through costly immigration and entry requirements.
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".
Shortly before Iran's opening match at the 2022 World Cup, Mehran Hashemi decided he could no longer stomach rooting for his country's national team.
We’re two days away from the start of the biggest World Cup ever. Football correspondent Ewan Murray is in North Carolina with the Scotland team ahead of their game against Haiti this weekend. Post your questions in the comments now on Scotland’s chances and anything World Cup-related.
FIFA is making changes to its 2026 World Cup referee roster after Somalian official Omar Adbulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States ahead of the event.
Former U.S. forward Charlie Davies says the 1994 World Cup and USMNT inspired his career.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament's return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world's biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year's global event.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided a tantalising glimpse of his potential before he was dismissed for 14 off 12 balls.
How much do you know about major women's sporting events held in England?.
Linsey Smith admits to "hating" the first part of her international career but has risen to her current position of the number one T20 bowler in the world since.
After an Ashes tour dogged by drinking controversies, is an incident in a London nightclub enough to cost Ben Stokes the England captaincy?.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains pitch ratings after the Lord's pitch was rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC.
The Lord's pitch for the first Test between England and New Zealand is rated "unsatisfactory", with the historic venue given one demerit point.
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ICC also hands out demerit point to Gadaffi Stadium for third ODI between Pakistan and Australia.
Kent sign Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud for six of their remaining eight County Championship matches.
Australia dropped four catches then lost early wickets in the chase before Nahid Rana's pace did the damage.
A New York Knicks fan watch party at Bryant Park in New York City saw 21 people arrested after fights broke out and some fans confronted police officers.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster narrative tonight, Tuesday, June 9, as the Chicago Sky (4-7) host the Atlanta Dream (7-3) at Wintrust Arena.
Long-time NBA forward Trey Lyles moved abroad last season with Real Madrid in Spain. After a strong season, including a EuroLeague run, Lyles is looking to head back to the NBA. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 12.5 points on 49/42/78 shooting in 74 games across all competitions last season.
Wembanyama's performance in Game 3 stunned the Knicks home crowd and vaulted him into lofty company among New York sports opponents.
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The Knicks may have finally hit a speed bump in Game 3 against the Spurs, but their resiliency is what makes them most dangerous.
Brown blamed the refs for the end of New York's 13-game playoff winning streak, but a stagnant offense and turnovers were more at fault.
NEW YORK — Mike Brown knows that the instant, immediate-aftermath story coming out of Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals will be the free-throw discrepancy between his New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs — a 24-8 chasm in the second half, with the Spurs outscoring their hosts by 14 points after intermission in a game they won 115-111 to get on the board in the best-of-seven series.
NEW YORK — In the midst of chaos and in the presence of doubt, Victor Wembanyama, the man among the monks, has always sought out peace. There's a surreal serenity that often accompanies turbulence. Safety in the eye of the storm.
The Toronto Raptors are working on an extension for head coach Darko Rajakovic, sources told Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Rajakovic is entering the last year of his contract. The Raptors signed general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year extension on Monday.
AJ Dybantsa said he expects to experience a quick turnaround like the San Antonio Spurs once he's in the league on Monday. "It won't take that long, especially with my adaptability and my work ethic," Dybantsa said.
Former Washington Wizards assistant coach Ryan Richman was named the new head coach of the Alvark Tokyo in the Japanese B.League Premier on Monday. Richman most recently lead the SeaHorses Mikawa to three straight playoff appearances.
On another special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to The Spurs snatching game 3 at MSG If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.
Victor Wembanyama delivered 32 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists Monday night as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, cutting New York's series lead to 2-1 and snapping the Knicks' 13-game postseason winning streak.
NEW YORK — Before the massive media contingent at Madison Square Garden could even ask a question following Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown opened his media availability ripping the officials.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown was left frustrated with the officiating after his side’s 115-111 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, though he was quick to acknowledge the visitors deserved the win.
Victor Wembanyama posted 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists Monday as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, trimming New York's series advantage to 2-1. The Knicks' Polymarket championship probability fell from 78 percent to 63 percent following the defeat.
Wembanyama, knowing no team had ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in an NBA playoff series, produced a monster game at the right time.
Trump, a native New Yorker, was booed louder than the Spurs ahead of Monday's NBA Finals Game 3. The Spurs went on to win the game, 115-111.
The 28-year-old former Queensland Reds flanker joins Ospreys having not played in a year after being plagued by injuries.
The chances of Maro Itoje touring with England this summer continue to diminish after the national captain was left out of Steve Borthwick’s latest June training squad.
Worcester Warriors sign ex-Gloucester lock Tom Savage from Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.
Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season, the province has confirmed.
Saracens wing Tobias Elliott is among the prospects called up for a small-scale England training camp this week.
Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith resigns after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit Maggie Alphonsi.
Uncapped hookers Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen are named in Scotland's 36-man squad for their summer matches against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji.
If you want to understand warrior mentality, look no further than these unflinching icons of the 1970s and 80s. People talk a lot about character in sport without always agreeing on a precise definition.
Australian superstar scored two tries in the final against New Zealand to help her side secure the World Sevens championship. Just a few days earlier, she could barely run.
An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.
Sergio Perez was so close to scoring a point in Monaco, but his P10 finish was not to be after a post-race penalty for a start infringement.
Williams reserve driver Luke Browning will drive the team's 2026 F1 challenger at the next two Grands Prix weekends, with the Briton set to compete in Free Practice 1 during events in Barcelona and Austria.
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad believe Racing Bulls achieved "a big turnaround" during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with the pair scoring points in Sunday's race.
After another victory, more Formula 1 records were broken by Kimi Antonelli with his latest success in the Monaco Grand Prix. Amongst several, the Italian became the youngest driver to win on the streets of the Principality, but who did he beat to claim the accolade?.
Aston Martin scored for the first time this season in Monaco, with Fernando Alonso grabbing P10 and the last point on offer at the end of a frantic race.
Pole and victory for Lando Norris in the Miami Sprint last month appeared to suggest that McLaren were starting to regain the sort of momentum that it enjoyed in 2024 and 2025.
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Barcelona predictions.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Italian is now a clear favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship title after securing a memorable win in Monte Carlo.
8/22 Grands Prix, 72 points split the reigning World Champion up to Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi - the numbers, stats, rivals and Ducati management say it’s all to play for.
Kimi Antonelli delivered a fifth straight Grand Prix win around the streets of Monte-Carlo to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to a mighty 66 points.
Carlos Sainz believes his collisions with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto that forced the Williams driver's retirement in the closing stages of the Monaco Grand Prix were "borderline unacceptable".
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers following the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
Check out some of the most striking photos from this season's Monaco Grand Prix, which was won in stunning fashion by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
Relive the action from Monaco at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – McLaren’s milestone, football fever, and more.
For Isack Hadjar the Monaco GP was a weekend of extremes. It began in the worst possible way when the Red Bull driver had a heavy crash in FP1, costing him valuable track time and denting his confidence.
Toto Wolff is certain that George Russell will quickly recover from his disappointment of failing to score points in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Other drivers are trying to remain upbeat but the Italian is untouchable on present form, and his Mercedes team principal is in awe. Kimi Antonelli reached new heights at the Monaco Grand Prix, his talent and potential made abundantly clear as he became the race’s youngest winner.
On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Dustin Fletcher joined Gary Ablett jnr, Tim Evans, David Kantilla, John Worsfold, and Hayden Kennedy in the Australian Football Hall of Fame as West Australian Bill Walker was elevated to Legend status.
Gary Ablett Jr. has lifted the lid on the famed 2007 Leading Teams honesty session that set him on the path to greatness.
Max King has trained with his brother Ben on the Gold Coast as he works his way through his latest comeback.
Dustin Martin, not one for over-praise, called “Gaz” simply “the GOAT”. On Tuesday night, the two-time Brownlow medallist was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
'The Little Master' was unanimously voted into this year's Australian Football Hall of Fame crop in his first year of eligibility.
The two Queensland AFL venues are set to be off-limits to their clubs for long periods during the 2032 season.
A 400-game great for the Bombers, Dustin Fletcher has earned a place in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Amid renewed speculation about the cost of the new Hobart stadium, the AFL has told club presidents the southern expansion remains on track.
Hayden Kennedy has become the 15th umpire to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
David Kantilla, whose star shone so brightly as the lone NT player in the SANFL in the 1960s, has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Three premierships as a player and coach, two All-Australians and a best and fairest, John Worsfold is now a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Greg Swann has floated two possible rule changes off the back of Harry McKay’s exploitation of the shot clock last Sunday.
A switch from defence to attack was the catalyst for Tim Evans to embark on one of the SANFL's greatest goalkicking careers.
A raft of innovative ideas will be discussed by club officials later this month.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
Check out the newest members of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, including Bill Walker who was elevated to Legend status.
The only four-time Sandover medallist in history, Swan Districts champion Bill Walker, has been elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Geelong and Gold Coast champion Gary Ablett has been honoured for his glittering contribution to the game, joining his father and namesake in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Despite suggestions that potential delays and cost blowouts of Tasmania's new stadium may be on the minds of AFL heads, the topic was barely mentioned at the presidents' annual meeting.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
One of the Cleveland Browns' best players in recent memory is calling it a career. All-Pro offensive lineman Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after a 12-year career.
Bitonio was a five-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler over his 12-year career.
Cheering for Dallas is like ... as explained by fans, plus why the Seahawks Super Bowl-winning quarterback belongs in the Hall of Very Good.
The Chiefs have agreed to a contract with L'Jarius Sneed, according to multiple reports, reuniting the franchise with the cornerback who played his first four seasons with Kansas City.
Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were both arrested Thursday night. A trial is scheduled to begin July 22.
The Browns would like to have a starting QB in place by training camp. Will Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders settle things this week?.
Jacoby Brissett's holdout is reportedly over. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback will report for the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss and Jeremy Fowler.
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Soccer coaches in Europe get sacked at more than double the rate of NBA coaches and more than any major U.S. sport league. Why?.
This yearslong saga has done nothing but confirm biases against Illinois politicians and the people who own and run the Bears.
AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images via Getty ImagesBoth Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his long-term girlfriend were arrested late Thursday night on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and misdemeanor criminal mischief, The Denver Post reported Friday, citing jail records and the arrest affidavit.
Tampa Bay began the 2025 season 5-1, with Mayfield throwing for 12 touchdowns in that stretch, but the Bucs fizzled out to an 8-9 finish.
What "all in" means in the NFL and how often it works out for teams like the 2026 Rams.
The Denver linebacker was booked into a Colorado jail early Friday morning.
The vote comes less than a week after the spring session of the Illinois Legislature concluded with no solutions for an Illinois stadium.
Landing on the cover of Madden 27 is just the precursor for much bigger goals, the Bears quarterback says.
The end of Wilson's career was mostly a disaster, but that doesn't nullify how truly elite he was during his first decade in the NFL.
The NFL is constantly cycling. What's en vogue gets copied around the league, the other side of the ball adjusts, we reach a (short) state of equilibrium, and then a new (or refurbished) change happens to adjust for the adjustment, and the cosmic ballet goes on.
Pickens signed the franchise tag in April and is expected to attend the team's minicamp June 16-18.
The NFL's general counsel wrote that Goodell will not participate "due to ongoing litigation related to the topic of the hearing.".
Emma Raducanu made a winning start to her grass-court campaign, defeating Anna Blinkova in straight sets at Queen's Club. Marta Kostyuk withdrew with an ankle injury, while sixth seed Iva Jovic also advanced to the second round.
What were the longest matches of the clay-court swing, who saved the most match points and who had the most dominant title run? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the 2026 clay-court swing stats wrap.
It was an especially memorable Clay-Court Swing, with Mirra Andreeva winning her first Grand Slam, the arrival of Maja Chwalinska and the biggest title of Marta Kostyuk's career. These were our 10 favorite moments from the clay swing.
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova and Katie Boulter have each enjoyed success on grass to varying degrees. As the Grass-Court Swing begins, they stand out as five players with the tools to contend for titles on the surface this season.
Maja Chwalinska headlines a week filled with career milestones, as Petra Marcinko breaks into the Top 50, Alina Korneeva enters the Top 100 and Alexandra Eala climbs to No. 33.
Serena Williams spoke publicly for the first time since announcing her comeback, discussing her motivations for returning, partnering with Victoria Mboko and why she believes she has nothing left to prove.
From a teenager imagining major titles to a champion standing on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Mirra Andreeva opened up about growth, expectations and the people who helped her navigate the biggest moment of her career.
No. 1 seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend continued their successful partnership with their first Roland Garros title as a team, defeating No. 2 seeds Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic in straight sets in Sunday's final. It's Siniakova's fourth Roland Garros crown overall.
Alexandra Eala and Eva Lys each recently received prestigious media honors for their fast-growing profiles on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz.
Maja Chwalinska came up short against Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros final on Saturday. Still, the soon-to-be No. 21 reflected on the unforgettable run from qualifying and detailed her plans for the grass season.
Alexander Zverev is finally a grand slam champion, but his continued place at the top of the tennis world comes with controversy, due to the domestic violence accusations made against him by two former partners.
With a stirring performance in a gripping and nerve-riddled French Open final, Alexander Zverev secured the grand slam title he so desperately craved to end an extraordinary Roland Garros beset with upsets on Sunday.
Long touted as a generational talent, Mirra Andreeva claimed her maiden grand slam title in stunning fashion at Roland Garros with a dominant triumph over surprise Polish finalist Maja Chwalinska in Paris on Saturday.
Mirra Andreeva and coach Conchita Martinez's special bond once again showed itself after the teenager won her Roland Garros title.
Serena Williams' return to competition begins against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, two of the tour's most accomplished doubles players.
Mirra Andreeva's idol, Maria Sharapova, said she was proud of the 19-year-old for winning her first Grand Slam singles title at the French Open.
Touted for years as a future Grand Slam champion, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva delivered on that promise Saturday, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim her first Major title at Roland Garros.
Mirra Andreeva has claimed her maiden grand slam title in stunning fashion at Roland Garros with a dominant triumph over surprise Polish finalist Maja Chwalinska in Paris on Saturday.
Playing her first junior tournament in three years, 17-year-old Alisa Oktiabreva claimed the Roland Garros girls' singles title with a straight-sets final win over 15-year-old Sun Xinran.
Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets on Friday to set up a French Open final against Flavio Cobolli.
Golf Australia have announced a historic move with the men’s Australian Open to partner with the PGA Tour for the first time.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is almost here. This page — one of dozens comprising The Athletic’s World Cup Tracker project — is your destination for current group standings and the live table of third-place teams.
Live estimates of where qualifying teams will end up in the World Cup Round of 32 bracket.
Here you’ll find detailed estimates for how likely all 48 teams are to make the Round of 32 — by winning the group, getting second place or securing a third-place berth — or to advance deeper into the tournament.
The USMNT has a proud goalkeeping history, but Freese doesn't have the same reputation as some past greats.
The likes of Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie have the power to fill a void in the U.S. Will they seize the chance?.
The father and son explain their ownership philosophy, how Atlanta came to be U.S. Soccer's new home, and their hopes for MLS.
It makes all too much sense for the Wild to do whatever they can to make a trade. But it has to make sense for Wings GM Steve Yzerman, too.
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime of Game 3 of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final 5-4, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
Does Detroit get aggressive to stay competitive, or embrace a retool? And how long could Steve Yzerman drag this process out?.
Laviolette can bring improvements to L.A., but will he be enough to make a major difference?.
With the NHL Scouting Combine in the books, here's Wheeler's second and penultimate first-round mock for the 2026 NHL Draft.
After the first two phases of the expansion process, star players have changed teams and the power dynamics across the league have shifted.
Carolina's power play has come to life a bit but still is at just 15.6 percent in the playoffs.
Mitch Marner’s penalty shot in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final was just one example of the differences between Carolina's goalies.
It’s hard to think of a more perfectly timed, out-of-nowhere season than the one Darren Raddysh just managed.
The NHL may be the premier men's hockey league, but there are reasons NCAA coaches don't necessarily want to make the jump.
Should a Larkin trade materialize this summer, it will be a big one. And it's not likely to be the only one of consequence before 2026-27.
After Brandon Bussi played 45 minutes in Game 3, coach Rod Brind'amour wasn't giving away his planned starter for Game 4.
Knight will sign a contract with Las Vegas and then be traded to Detroit for the team's first-round pick in the PWHL draft, a source said.
Babcock resigned as coach of the Blue Jackets in 2023 amid allegations that he asked players to share personal photos on their phones.
The Los Angeles Kings have landed on longtime NHL coach Peter Laviolette as their next head coach, per multiple reports. Laviolette reportedly agreed to a deal with the team on Monday, in what will be a three-year contract, per The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
Laviolette hasn't coached since being fired by the Rangers in April 2025.
Lucic scored 233 goals and 586 career points in 1,177 career NHL games and won a Stanley Cup in 2011 with the Boston Bruins.
Some of these permutations are fairly common. Others, like the infamous reverse sweep, decidedly aren't. They all have memorable examples.
For so many years, organizational loyalty served as a guiding principle for NHL stars. Today's top players aren't shy about forcing trades.
The first-year Golden Knight is putting together a postseason to remember, and it'll take quite a Stanley Cup Final for anyone to beat him.
Fans may not have a say in MLB's labor negotiations, but their sentiments carry weight. Share your thoughts in our latest reader survey.
These pitchers have made significant gains in Stuff+ over the last 30 days. Will that translate to sustained improvements in results?.
A change in the way catchers squat has made life behind the plate more painful than ever.
This week, we've done our best to make the case for one deserving All-Star per team. Some of our picks might surprise you.
"I was glad it's there because if it wasn't there, I'm walking back to the dugout," McLain said.
This was supposed to be the year the Detroit Tigers took another step — a crescendo of positive momentum toward becoming one of the American League's best. Before this season began, the Tigers were viewed as one of the favorites in the AL Central.
The Cincinnati Reds (31-33) face the San Diego Padres (33-31). San Diego has lost 11 of its past 13 games. Scheduled starting pitchers are Andrew Abbott for Cincinnati, with a 4.06 ERA, and Walker Buehler for San Diego, with a 4.53 ERA.How to watch Cincinnati Reds vs.
The Philadelphia Phillies, second in the NL East at 35-30 record, face the Toronto Blue Jays, who are third in the AL East with a 32-34 record. This is the opener of a three-game series between the teams.
The New York Yankees (38-26) open a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (37-30).
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers are the only teams in MLB this season to have eclipsed the 40-win mark so far.
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The Boston Red Sox, ranked fifth in the AL East with a 27-36 record, face the Tampa Bay Rays, who are first in the AL East with a 37-25 record.
After an excellent first year with the Chicago Cubs, outfielder Kyle Tucker left for Los Angeles in the offseason. With the team suddenly in need of a Tucker replacement, Alex Bregman was brought in to provide stability and leadership to a franchise looking for another World Series title.
Cora has been close with the Tracy family since Chad's father, Jim, managed him as a player with the Dodgers from 2001 to 2004.
These are Jim Bowden's early picks for the full All-Star rosters for this year's Midsummer Classic.
If the Diamondbacks were to make the postseason this year, the veteran outfielder would not be eligible due to a failed PED test.
The San Francisco Giants (26-39) play the Chicago Cubs (34-31) in the finale of their three-game series. The teams split the first two games.
The Los Angeles Angels (24-41) will try to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-23).
The New York Mets I28-36) take on the San Diego Padres, who are second in the NL West at 33-30. The game is essentially a pick'em, with San Diego at -110 and New York at -109. Starting pitchers are Huascar Brazobán for the Mets, with a 2.25 ERA, and Randy Vásquez for the Padres, with a 3.31 ERA.How to watch New York Mets vs.
The Seattle Mariners, first in the AL West with a 34-31 record, face the Detroit Tigers, who are fourth in the AL Central with a 26-39 record.
Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase was locked into a Robert De Niro thriller on Sunday night when the Blues coach called to tell him he was in the NSW side.
Lone Scout's Fantasy Team List Analysis: Round 15 .
Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga has vowed not to put his team in a similar situation again after being sent off for a tackle gone wrong in Game One.
Queensland coach Billy Slater joins us from inside Maroons camp ahead of State of Origin Game Two at the MCG. There’s discussion around the stellar performances of debutants and returning Origin players in Game 1. The coach also talks about the changes that had to be made for game two and what players that haven’t played at the MCG should expect.
Teenage half-back George Brown signs a new contract with Leeds until the end of the 2029 Super League season.
Payne Haas and Cameron Murray will travel to support mate Jai Arrow on Thursday night, when South Sydney play their first home game since he was diagnosed with MND.
The second male player to come out as gay puts pressure on the NRL to get more serious about inclusion.
The Broncos have lost five straight and slipped five places on the ladder in a horror stretch that has their premiership defence teetering on the brink.
Mark Nawaqanitawase was home watching a movie about mafia crime bosses when his phone started ringing with a number he didn’t recognise. .
Wests Tigers will be looking for an instant bounce back when they host last round winners the Titans on Sunday. .
The Dolphins will be out to continue a five-game winning streak when they host the Roosters in a showdown between two premiership contenders. .
Two of the best forward packs in the game are set to collide in a clash between two heavyweights when the Warriors host the Sharks on Saturday night. .
With a relatively short turn-around, the Eels will be hoping to put the disappointment of their close King's Birthday loss behind them when they take on the Raiders.
Kiwis fullback Keano Kini is among six Gold Coast Titans players nominated for the RLWC2026 Team of the Week after his sensational match winning performance against the Broncos.
Walsh says the Broncos’ slump won’t derail his Maroons return, as Kalyn Ponga accepts blame for the game-one send-off that cost Queensland.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 15 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
It’s not quite the family reunion he was hoping for, but Payne Haas will represent NSW in the knowledge his father is safe and out of detention.
Five-eighth Mitchell Moses has declared he is on track to meet the Blues’ training deadline and take his place in the NSW team for next week’s Origin clash at the MCG.
Recalled Queensland star Reece Walsh has hit Origin camp and wasted little time taking a dig at a reporter who questioned his form leading into next week’s do-or-die game for the Maroons.
Recalled Queensland star Reece Walsh has hit Origin camp and wasted little time taking a dig at a reporter who questioned his form leading into next week’s do-or-die game for the Maroons.
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.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Milestone moments, opening lap drama and an epic duel: dive into the hottest topics from our trip to Hungary!.
The #89 will serve two long lap penalties in Brno after the multiple rider incident in Hungary.
It's 100 GP victories for the #93 as the champion and Acosta go head-to-head in a dramatic Balaton battle that sees Martin, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio, Fernandez, and Aldeguer crash at Turn 1.
Unbeaten in Hungary, the reigning World Champion lays down the gauntlet on Saturday.
The stage is set for a showdown as the #93 gets back on top, denying Friday pacesetter Acosta as Aldeguer completes the front row.
Less than a second covers the top ten after a tight opening day in Hungary.
The World Champion tops the opening stint of the weekend in Hungary by over a tenth as Aprilia and KTM earn Friday morning top three results.
The Pit Lane procedures have been formally updated in the regulations, in line with the Race Direction pitlane entry protocol issued ahead of the French GP.
The new BMW M2 with xDrive got its world premiere on Thursday - here's the stunning prize for the fastest qualifier in 2026!.
The new BMW M2 with xDrive got its world premiere on Thursday - here's the stunning prize for the fastest qualifier in 2026!.
This is the latest across the game's biggest clubs in the 2026 summer transfer window.
Who is David Sullivan, the porn billionaire facing accusations by seven women of sexual misconduct stretching back decades?.
Forget the soccer, the music star was responsible for one of the enduring images of the first World Cup on American soil.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
From tickets to the trophy, presidents to prize money and everything in between, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know.
England have had bad experiences in Miami before but they are hoping this camp is far more successful than the 2014 equivalent.
The midfielder, 32, will stand trial in the UK on seven charges of rape and one of sexual assault. He denies all charges.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club.
Inspiration from an unlikely source helped Chloe Molloy make the decision to focus on her own comeback from injury rather than leading the Swans for another year.
From where she grew up to the reason she carpools to training, there's plenty you might not know about Bulldogs forward Heidi Woodley.
The country's best girls fought out an attacking and tightly-fought contest.
Geelong has found its captaincy replacements for the retired Meg McDonald.
Former Collingwood captain Bri Davey admits she had doubts whether her body could stand up to the rigours of AFLW again.
Richmond will have co-captains in 2026 as part of a new-look leadership group.
The Marsh AFL National Academy Girls will represent Australia when they take on a national All Stars team at Dingley’s Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday.
Sarah Black looks at the teams for Sunday's big game featuring best of the country's young talent.
A tough run with injuries left Tiger Sarah Hosking contemplating her future in AFLW.
After falling out of favour at Carlton, Paige Trudgeon has rediscovered her confidence and love for football under Nick Dal Santo at St Kilda.
The New Zealand Breakers have made another massive addition to their coaching staff for the upcoming Hungry Jack's NBL27 season, officially appointing Sebastian Gleim as their new Lead Assistant Coach.
The Cairns Taipans announced on Tuesday that they are welcoming three-time NBL champion Shaun Bruce back to the club for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. This two-year deal for Bruce sees him re-join the club his NBL career started with back in the 2012-13 season.
Ever since reigning NBL1 West MVP Johny Narkle made his high-profile move to Geraldton, Cockburn’s fans have been waiting for a performance that put the League on notice. That performance came on Saturday, when the Cougars traveled to Evolution Mining Stadium to take on the Goldfields Giants.
The Perth Wildcats have reportedly bolstered their backcourt depth by signing the son of a former Australian Boomers legend. Both the club and ESPN's Olgun Uluc announced that, pending NBL approval, Perth native Blake Nielsen has signed a two-year contract with the Wildcats.
Before making the jump to the NBA and helping the New York Knicks reach the 2026 NBA Finals, Ariel Hukporti was excelling in the Hungry Jack’s NBL. Across three seasons with Melbourne United, the German big man made 66 appearances for the club.
The off-season of change has continued at Melbourne United with the club confirming the departure of Finn Delany on Tuesday. This comes as it was announced that the Tall Blacks forward had signed a deal to play with the Ibaraki Robots in Japan’s B.League.
The Australian Gangurrus women’s team have created history at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland. The Gangurrus, coached by 2001 NBL champion Damon Lowery, secured their first-ever silver medal after progressing to the tournament final on Sunday.
South East Melbourne Phoenix forward Malique Lewis has powered the NBL Next Stars into the final of the 2026 adidas Eurocamp, with the team defeating Eurocamp 2 94-88 to advance to the final for the second consecutive year.
This week was a special one at NBL HQ with the official opening of the Corey Williams Studio, two years since his heartbreaking passing. To mark the special occasion, Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams’ partner Filly and daughter Gabby were on hand to cut the red tape for the studio.
Advertisements featuring Serena Williams for GLP-1 medications provided by online pharmacy Ro will air on the Tennis Channel during her return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships in London this week, a network spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports.
The Springfield Cardinals, one of a dwindling number of Minor League Baseball teams still named for their parent club, will temporarily take on a new identity for select home games this season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled new logos and uniforms on Sunday evening, a little more than one week after all three designs were accidentally leaked on the team website.
SAN ANTONIO — One of the Knicks’ biggest postseason contributors came into the season on a non-guaranteed contract. Through the first two games of the NBA Finals, Landry Shamet has scored 13 points off the bench in each game, hitting key 3s for the Knicks during their second-half rallies.
The Indiana Fever have been the subject of heightened media scrutiny throughout the last week. Ahead of their Saturday night game, a 83–75 loss against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, it was the main thing reporters wanted to address.
The Minor League Baseball franchise that has been the Denver Bears, Denver Zephyrs, New Orleans Zephyrs, New Orleans Baby Cakes, and Wichita Wind Surge will have another permanent name in 2027. The team, a Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in the Texas League, is promoting an alternate identity they The post Wichita Wind Surge adopt alternate Turbo Tubs brand as permanent identity appeared first on SportsLogos.
Alexander Zverev had his best shot at a Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open—and he took advantage. The men’s world No. 3 defeated Flavio Cobolli in a five-set marathon Sunday at Roland-Garros to take home his maiden Grand Slam title.
The Timberwolves will combine eras when they officially unveil their new logo and uniforms on Sunday, though they already leaked on the team's website. The post Taking A Look At The Minnesota Timberwolves Logo, Uniform History appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the International League, will play one game as the Lehigh Valley Rubber Duckies.
A collection of Major League Baseball teams will wear special patches on the sides of their caps this weekend. It’s Play Ball Weekend across the league the weekend of June 5–7, 2026, with players, umpires, and managers wearing a patch on their caps to commemorate the occasion.
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.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
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.
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.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.