Aaron Judge is hurt again. The slugger has a broken rib that has sidelined him for about another month. While fans are waiting for the New York Yankees superstar to return to the lineup, many collectors are wondering if his latest injury will affect the value of his cards.
Only Lionel Messi could have one-upped Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland on Tuesday.
With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, there are several current stars who could usurp the legends of the game and write their names in history over the next month.
The Tampa Bay Rays, ranked second in the AL East with a 41-29 record, face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are first in the NL West with a 47-27 record.
The New York Mets, ranked fifth in the NL East with a 32-41 record, face the Cincinnati Reds, who are fifth in the NL Central with a 35-37 record.
Knicks players have been all over the city lately, celebrating the franchise’s first title in 53 years. Next up: Yankee Stadium.
The France forward underlined why he is world class against Senegal. He is a footballer in peak condition.
High-speed corners and hot temperatures highlighted Cadillac's weaknesses in Barcelona.
Lewis Hamilton sealed his first victory with Ferrari on Sunday – here are 10 questions about some other drivers' maiden wins with the Scuderia.
Paula Badosa rallied from a set down to beat fifth seed Coco Gauff and reach her first quarterfinal of the season. She will be joined there by defending champion Jessica Pegula, who defeated Katerina Siniakova in straight sets to reach the last eight.
Scans reveal England's captain suffered a repeat strain of her left calf muscle against Ireland on Tuesday.
Debutant Sonny Baker among wicket-takers before unbroken fifty stand lifts NZ.
Jane Maguire has been called up as a replacement to Ireland's T20 World Cup squad.
Stunning collapse opens door for Learoyd's cruise to victory at Exmouth.
Netherlands brought in an extra bowler, Myrthe van den Raad, replacing batter Sanya Khurana in overcast conditions at Headingley.
Joel Davies took 3 for 17 as Australia's spinners sank Bangladesh in the first T20I in Chattogram.
Cooper Connolly continued his impressive form with the bat as two Australian debutants impressed in a four-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening T20 international on Wednesday.
Ellyse Perry has starred with bat and ball as Australia gave their net run-rate a massive boost with a landslide win over Bangladesh at Headingley in the T20 World Cup.
Garth, Molineux and Perry shared six wickets between them to restrict Bangladesh to 77 for 8 before Australia raced home with more than 10 overs to spare.
Cooper Connolly and the Aussie spinners have guided Australia to a T20 win over Bangladesh with 10 balls to spare.
Explaining what spot-fixing is in sport, how it works and why it is on the rise.
Wahi, who started Ivory Coast's opening game of the tournament on Sunday, was arrested by anti-corruption specialists on May 29.
Winning the play-off final means Hull must sell players before the end of the month to avoid a potential points deduction in the Premier League.
Just how good was Argentina's No 10 in their win against Algeria? So good that a whole nation must be getting very excited right now.
If this, finally, surely, is to be his last World Cup - Messi is not going to go quietly. It's a privilege to still be watching him.
Would France and Argentina live up to expectations? You bet they would...
The 31-year-old arrives in the Spanish capital as a free agent agent after ending his nine-year spell at Manchester City.
Norway's sensational striker scored two goals in his World Cup debut, and those who watched him for the first time got a whiff of greatness.
The 38-year-old has matched the goalscoring record after his hat-trick against Algeria.
The broadcaster's punditry, innovations and set are giving it the edge over its UK rival.
Argentina's first game in the 2026 World Cup was a historic one. Star Lionel Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick. In the process, he tied Germany's Miroslav Klose for the most goals in World Cup history.
We asked readers of The Athletic's World Cup Briefing newsletter what they think of the two three-minute breaks in each game...
Two games are inside on Day Seven, but it is cloudy for most of the game and sunny for England's first match.
Uzbekistan are the first nation from Central Asia to qualify for the Fifa World Cup. Here is how they got to North America.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! The GWC has barely had time to unpack its suitcase and already the goals are flying in like overenthusiastic airline baggage.
Marc Cucurella's signing mean Madrid will be represented in Spain's squad. But Cristiano Ronaldo, Vinicius Jr and others offer alternatives.
Hyundai will be targeted by protesters at a rally before the group A game between Mexico and South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, due to the World Cup sponsor’s business dealings with the South American mining company Ternium.
View in 3-D how Lionel Messi crafted the third goal for Argentina in a 3-0 win over Algeria in its opening game of the World Cup.
West Bromwich Albion make their first signing of the summer with the arrival of Scottish striker Barney Stewart on a four-year contract.
Didier Deschamps has an awkward question to answer: should he drop the Ballon d’Or holder?. By Get French Football News “If I start playing just to prove all of my critics wrong and to shut them up, I think I’d have to keep playing until I was 80,” said Kylian Mbappé as he wrote his name in the history books, surpassing Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time top scorer.
After teaming with Victoria Mboko and Karolina Muchova in the first two tournaments of her comeback, Serena Williams will play with Venus at Wimbledon, reforming one of the most successful doubles teams of at all. And it might not have happened without an assist from 8-year-old Olympia.
Young talents Alexandra Eala and Nikola Bartunkova advanced at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open with clutch performances against experienced opponents, saving 17 out of 20 break points between them to defeat Donna Vekic and Elise Mertens respectively.
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.
Hannah Klugman posted the first WTA main-draw win of her career over British compatriot Harriet Dart in the Lexus Nottingham Open first round -- but only after a 256-mile round trip to London and back as the 17-year-old scrambled for a lucky loser place. Meanwhile, Zeynep Sonmez upset No.
Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova's doubles campaign in Berlin ended Tuesday, but post-match, Williams discussed a range of topics from her Wimbledon doubles wild card to her motivation and more.
Venus and Serena Williams will reunite in doubles at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card into the women's doubles draw. Roland Garros runner-up Maja Chwalinska headlines the singles wild-card recipients after her breakthrough run in Paris.
Donna Vekic won her first career WTA 500 title, Robin Montgomery won her first WTA title at any level, Serena Williams made her highly-anticipated return to the tour and more in the latest week in review.
After one of the most challenging stretches of her career, Donna Vekic reunited with a trusted mentor and rediscovered the form that once made her one of the tour's most dangerous grass-court players.
Donna Vekic turned a lucky-loser entry into the biggest title of her career, Robin Montgomery completed a stunning comeback from wrist surgery, and Serena Williams made her return to the doubles rankings after nearly four years away.
Mercedes-Benz and the WTA have introduced the Mercedes-Benz Signature Court. In collaboration with brand ambassador Coco Gauff, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a three-sided tennis court bearing the brand’s iconic logo, a first-of-its-kind fan activation ahead of the Berlin Tennis Open.
On a festive Saturday night at Sports Festival in Cluj-Napoca, a sold-out crowd turned out to celebrate one of Romania's greatest icons, Simona Halep.
After gaining entry into the tournament as a lucky loser, Donna Vekic used a dominant opening-set shutout to anchor a victory over Emma Raducanu, ending a two-year title drought with the biggest win of her career.
Robin Montgomery claimed her first WTA singles title at the Libéma Open after Barbora Krejcikova withdrew from the final because of illness. The 21-year-old qualifier, ranked No. 484, became the lowest-ranked WTA Tour champion since Elina Svitolina won Strasbourg in 2023.
Emma Raducanu put in overtime Saturday to reach her first final on home soil, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in the quarterfinals and Iva Jovic in the semis to set a Queen's title match against Donna Vekic. Vekic beat Katie Boulter earlier Saturday to reach her first final since 2024.
Shaking off four years of rust with a seamless straight-sets opening victory at Queen's Club, Serena Williams proved her athleticism is intact as she shifts to her next tournament alongside Karolina Muchova.
British wild card Katie Boulter and lucky loser Donna Vekic each won their respective doubleheaders Friday, highlighted by Boulter's upset of top seed Elena Rybakina. They meet in Saturday's semifinals at Queen's Club.
Iva Jovic scored her first career Top 50 win over American compatriot Amanda Anisimova in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, and feels she's getting better with every match.
We've rounded up the five best shots of the week from the HSBC Championships and the Libema Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Maja Chwalinska, who became the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final, is the clay-court Star of the Swing. She edged champion Mirra Andreeva in the fan vote. Marta Kostyuk, who won Madrid and had a 17-match winning streak, came in third.
Last year, Karolina Pliskova had to learn how to walk again following two surgeries on her left ankle. But the former World No. 1, who's in the HSBC Championships quarterfinals, will return to the Top 100 next week -- and has an eye at an outside run at Wimbledon.
Harlequins add rugby league legend Sean Long and ex-player Jordan Turner-Hall to full-time roles on their backroom staff.
Leinster captain Caelan Doris is fit to start Friday's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls as Tadhg Furlong returns to the line-up.
Steve Borthwick will rest the England captain Maro Itoje this summer unless injury strikes in the second row over the weekend.
Max Ojomoh and Noah Caluori will have the chance to press their case for Test starts after being named in the England team to face a France XV on Friday.
Northampton Saints winger Tommy Freeman says the club has the same DNA as their 2024 winning squad despite a much-changed line-up.
James Slipper has spoken about the lengthy process behind his decision to make a comeback to the Wallabies at the age of 37.
Ulster complete the signings of props Eduardo Bello and Keynan Knox as well as back Chay Mullins.
The England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is in line for an unexpected return to Northampton’s matchday squad for this weekend’s Prem final against Exeter.
Gloucester-Hartpury sign France centre Gabrielle Vernier for next season from top tier French side Blagnac Rugby Feminin.
Cornish Pirates sign prop Jamie Clark for the 2026-27 season following his departure from Newcastle Red Bulls.
NSW chief faces three weeks of questions over coaching, strategy and even his team talks after second-half surrender. Laurie Daley grew up with seven sisters and one bathroom. He knows how to wait.
Billy Slater finds it “hard” to talk about Sam Walker.
“How good you want to be?” Laurie Daley asked.
Maroons coach Billy Slater has paid tribute to his team's ability to adjust on the run and handle adversity when skipper Cameron Munster was forced off the field for a HIA in Origin Two.
Blues coach Laurie Daley has challenged his players to write their names in history by winning the State of Origin series in a decider at Suncorp Stadium after a second half implosion at the MCG.
Billy Slater resists the urge to play his trump card as the Maroons recover from an inexcusable early blunder. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin II.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui reflects on the past week after losing his father to cancer.
Former NSW coach Phil Gould speaks after the side's 44-24 loss to Queensland.
Matildas star Mary Fowler was seen offering hugs and words to beau Nathan Clearly after NSW's game two of State of Origin loss.
New South Wales travelled to the MCG with the Origin series within their grasp but after the disaster that ensued, success has never felt further away.
Cameron Munster lifted when Queensland needed him the most as they levelled the series and ended their losing run at the MCG.
New South Wales Blues host the Queensland Maroons in Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
With two tries in the first 20 minutes and a priceless 10-point lead, a shortcut to the Origin shield lay wide open for the Blues.
Laurie Daley has some huge decisions to make after the NSW Blues were humiliated by the Maroons in a second half hammering at the MCG.
Just when it appeared NSW had the Maroons exactly where they wanted them, disaster struck.
NSW’s hopes of a comeback all but ended when Kotoni Staggs smashed Kalyn Ponga in the 67th minute. It might cost him his spot in the Blues side for game three.
In what will almost certainly be Laurie Daley’s last game in charge of NSW, his team must now attempt to avoid another series defeat in the most unwelcoming of territory.
Queensland stormed home to thrash the Blues and send the State of Origin series to a decider in Brisbane.
After going within an ace of claiming man of the match honours on Origin debut in Game One, Maroons halfback Sam Walker took home the gong with another majestic performance in Melbourne.
Queensland have levelled the 2026 State of Origin series and set up a decider at Suncorp with a remarkable 44-24 victory at the MCG on the back of a stunning second half that will go down as one of Queensland’s finest and one of New South Wales’ most disastrous.
The Utah Jazz and guard Keyonte George are unlikely to agree on a rookie contract extension despite the franchise's confidence in his long-term future, sources told ESPN, with Utah's front office seeking further confirmation of his breakout 2025-26 campaign before committing to a maximum-level deal.
Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz remain far apart on contract talks despite a five-year $140 million offer, sources told ESPN. The figure would represent the largest contract ever given to a center who had not yet earned an All-Star selection.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The 2026 WNBA regular season hits a fever pitch tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the expansion Golden State Valkyries (8-5) welcome the high-powered Dallas Wings (8-5) to the Chase Center.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster Eastern Conference showdown tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the powerhouse New York Liberty (10-4) travel to the Windy City to challenge the resilient Chicago Sky (4-9) at Wintrust Arena.
The 2026 WNBA regular season continues with an essential Eastern Conference matchup tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the Washington Mystics (5-7) travel to Uncasville to battle the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Golden State Warriors would like to bring back center Kristaps Porzingis this offseason. Porzingis is an unrestricted free agent after playing last season for $30.7 million.
The Golden State Warriors don't know if LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer. But if things break down between James and the Lakers, the Warriors are ready to make him an offer.
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher still has a high belief in himself as an NBA player. This is despite coming off a season that Risacher called "frustrating". "It was a pretty frustrating season because the playing time I got just kept decreasing," Risacher said.
The NBA finally got the playoff ending it wanted. Now it needs a regular season to match.
The Knicks were a failing team before Thibodeau went 226-174 in five regular seasons and won four playoff series in his final three years.
According to my BORD$ formula, seven different shooting guards worth more than $10 million will hit unrestricted free agency.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in conversations to trade their No. 28 pick in the upcoming draft, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The team is reportedly looking for an additional ballhandler.
The Charlotte Hornets could still trade either the No. 14 or No. 18 pick in the upcoming draft, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to have as many as three first-round picks in the upcoming draft, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
The Atlanta Hawks remain hopeful of re-signing CJ McCollum, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. McCollum, who was acquired from the Wizards, averaged 19.2 points in six playoff games.
Darryn Peterson's camp is worried about a potential positional overlap with Keyonte George should the Utah Jazz draft him with the No. 2 pick, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Peterson does not plan on meeting with any other team after visiting the Wizards, who hold the No.
Jalen Brunson's road to NBA Finals MVP reminds me of a chat I had with an NBA scout back in March while Darius Acuff Jr. was scoring rampantly throughout the SEC Tournament.
The Utah Jazz remain "genuinely torn" between selecting AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer or Darryn Peterson with the second overall pick in next week's NBA Draft, league sources told The Athletic, with all three prospects standing out in distinct ways through the evaluation process.
The city is giving out 600 free tickets to fans through a public lottery.
The 2026 draft is Wednesday night in Detroit, with a record 235 players (including 23 Olympians) hoping to hear their name over six rounds.
The 57-year-old, who most recently spent two seasons as head coach in Los Angeles, is the first coaching hire by new Leafs GM John Chayka.
The NHL, like many other sports, is thriving right now. After turning in its best regular-season ratings in 14 years, the league carried that momentum into the playoffs, where it drew it's highest-ever postseason ratings, per Sports Business Journal.
The Athletic Hockey Show's annual mock draft episode offered new insights for how the 2026 draft could unfold.
Corey Pronman merged his top 10 prospects for 2026 with the top 10 players selected last year to make a combined list.
Much has been said of the Hurricanes' strategy of winning by solid depth rather than star power. It might be to an unprecedented extent.
Each prospect's answer provides insight into the way they think about themselves and the style of game they play.
A former two-way force for Carolina now leading from behind the bench, Brind'Amour makes a strong case for inclusion. But in what category?.
After the best playoff performance of his career and falling just short of a title, Marner used his platform to discuss mental health.
Vegas enters a search for its fifth head coach after only its ninth season of existence.
Colton's contract goes through 2027 with a $4 million cap hit. The 29-year-old had nine goals and 24 points in 73 games this season.
Trading their No. 1 goalie for an intriguing, third-pairing defenceman and a mid-round pick is a gamble for the Maple Leafs.
Chayka says the hire should come “in the next several days.” Candidates include Joe Pavelski, Patrick Roy, Jay Woodcroft and Dallas Eakins.
The move coincides with the end of CBC and Rogers Communications' 12-year sublicensing agreement for NHL games.
Two days after the Cup was awarded to the Hurricanes, we're two weeks away from free agency. Here's the latest buzz from around the NHL.
This move feels like a net loss — literally — for the Maple Leafs given the uncertainty now around their goaltending situation.
Joseph Woll posted an .899 save percentage and 3.34 goals-against average in 39 games with the Leafs last season.
Tortorella was hired with eight games left in the regular season and then led the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final.
John Tortorella will not return as Vegas Golden Knights head coach, the team announced on Tuesday."We thank Torts for the guidance he provided our team since joining the organization in March," said general manager Kelly McCrimmon in a statement.
Plus: How the Hurricanes broke through to win the Stanley Cup for the second time.
Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari last weekend in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, becoming the first driver to beat Mercedes on a Sunday this year.
Nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen joins *Beyond The Grid* to discuss his impressive career and how he came close to racing in F1.
After the troubled start to the 2026 season, Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey made a bold decision to focus on one major upgrade package for later in the year, rather than a series of smaller updates.
Formula 1 has made outlined the significant steps made in its sustainability goals in the latest Impact Report.
Pierre Gasly extended his points-scoring streak with a P7 finish in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Shifting from air to sea freight, investment in sustainable aviation fuel and revisions to the schedule are some of the measures helping F1 to become net zero by 2030.
Pierre Gasly regained P3 in the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review by Alpine.
Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.
Racing Bulls on paper had a great weekend in Barcelona-Catalunya, with both drivers scoring points as they continue their pursuit of Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship.
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday in Barcelona. Now second in the standings, could he mount a serious championship charge in 2026?.
McLaren lodge an appeal against the decision to overturn Alpine driver Pierre Gasly's pit-lane speeding penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Major updates to Ferrari's 2026 challenger at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix helped Lewis Hamilton storm to his first victory with the team.
McLaren reserve driver and reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the Haas Formula 1 team this week.
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
The #73 will aim to get back in action this weekend, pending a final medical on Thursday.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies admits that the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was a "reality check" for the team, as neither Max Verstappen or Isack Hadjar troubled the leaders.
Williams had a weekend to forget in Barcelona-Catalunya, with neither car able to score on Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton well and truly banished the demons of 2025 by charging to victory in Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, reminding the F1 world of the talent and determination that took him to a record-equalling seventh world title several years ago.
The Ferrari driver secured his first Grand Prix win for the Italian team to become the most successful driver in F1 history in Barcelona.
The double MotoE World Champion will step into the Joe Rascal Racing fold in Assen, replacing Cody Wyman for the rest of the Bagger World Cup campaign.
The WPBL begins its first season in August and will have the first trading cards for an active women's pro baseball league in the U.S.
These 2016 first-round picks never met the expectations that came with their draft positions.
Which teams desperately need a new bat or a starting pitcher? Our Urgency Index examines the clubs that could use a boost ahead of Aug. 3.
Mike Rizzo launched a Washington Nationals rebuild, but he was dismissed before the good times returned.
Trades are fun. Trade speculation is fun. And hypothetical trades that are never, ever going to happen are very, very fun.
The Giants players were not fined or subject to any disciplinary action by the league.
The Seattle Mariners announced a roster move Tuesday, placing outfielder Randy Arozarena on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain after a discouraging MRI. It was another tough blow for a team already dealing with injuries to Josh Naylor, Brendan Donovan, Luke Raley and more.
Drake Baldwin seems fine. The Atlanta Braves’ catcher returned to the lineup Tuesday after nearly a month on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain, and he immediately resumed his breakout season with a leadoff homer against the San Francisco Giants.
Despite the new guidance, Caballero reiterated that he needs "clarification" on the rule and will continue to use his pre-pitch routine.
One year after the most contentious trade of the 2025 MLB season, it's easy to forget just how bad things got between Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox.
The 96th edition of the MLB All-Star Game is right around the corner, and the league's biggest stars as well as some surprise candidates are making their final pushes toward earning invitations to Philadelphia next month.
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The New York Mets, ranked fifth in the NL East with a 32-40 record, face the Cincinnati Reds, who are fifth in the NL Central with a 34-37 record.
The Chicago White Sox, ranked first in the AL Central with a 38-32 record, face the New York Yankees, who are first in the AL East with a 43-27 record.
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued a letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, criticizing baseball’s public warning to players who inscribed religious messages on their Pride Night ballcaps.
Numerous San Francisco Giants pitchers faced criticism after inscribing Bible verses on their caps during the team's annual Pride Night on Friday. Now, MLB is cracking down on the practice, warning those players that they could face "future violations" for writing on their uniforms.
We are less than a month away from the All-Star Game and less than two months away from the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
The 2016 MLB Draft yielded a handful of outstanding major-league players, but almost none of them were selected in that year's first round.
Their stadium is set to be completed on time, but the future Las Vegas Athletics know they have work to do to build a fan base and brand.
A lot can happen in a year, so this week we're taking a look back to see what we might be able to glean about what's to come.
Sydney premiership coach John Longmire has confirmed he’s held talks with the Tasmania Devils but denied he’s “all-in” about becoming their inaugural coach.
Ollie Dempsey is not your typical footballer. He opens up on his faith, his on-field tactics that confuse opponents and his friendships with high-profile pair Gaz and Baz - Gary Ablett jnr and Bailey Smith.
Geelong will go into the blockbuster Thursday-night clash against ladder-leaders Fremantle without one of their chief playmakers.
Jy Simpkin’s social media post caught the eye of the AFL, and Sam Mitchell is priming his Hawks for a “massive game” against the Suns.
A massive superstar blow to Geelong against a full-strength Dockers in Thursday night’s blockbuster clash.
The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Fremantle and Geelong at Optus Stadium.
The AFL hands down a fine to the Suns after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
The AFL has fined Gold Coast after the club's fifth incident of careless contact with an umpire this year.
The AFL spoke to Jy Simpkin on Wednesday after criticising the three-match ban handed to Paul Curtis.
Jake Waterman has been in beast mode this year, but his goalkicking is letting him down and has proven extremely costly in recent losses.
Coburg Districts Football Club’s senior women’s team celebrated Pride on June 13 after the club withdrew its approval, citing a date clash with other scheduled events. .
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here. Damien Hardwick had another one of his gripes last week, teeing off at the officiating and the clamorous Geelong crowd.
Izak Rankine and Taylor Walker's inclusion will cause a selection squeeze at Adelaide.
Tom Barass is good to face Gold Coast but a foot injury continues to keep Jack Gunston sidelined.
Despite Gold Coast’s hard-line stance on their contracted players, a suitor out west has emerged with interest in one of their emerging defenders.
In different ways Greater Western Sydney's fortunes have become intrinsically tied to key forward Jesse Hogan.
Damien Hardwick says tension is normal within high-performance environments as Gold Coast prepares to tackle Hawthorn.
In many ways, the 2026 trade landscape is unlike anything the AFL has seen before, with two former club leaders and a current captain among the biggest names at the centre of off-season speculation.
Toby Greene addresses his future, five clubs chase an in-demand star and the latest at the Bulldogs after an AFL great’s bombshell report.
Off-field issues notwithstanding, the former Cincinnati QB offers a skill set reminiscent of Jaxson Dart's.
The complaint alleges that the town improperly charged about $1M in new fees related to a license obtained to host the World Cup.
. Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Bill Barnwell dive into Brendan Sorsby’s value in the NFL supplemental draft before breaking down a few NFL trends that make them go “hmmm…”. The duo start with Brendan Sorsby planning to enter the supplemental draft, diving into Sorsby’s potential value, how he stacks up as a quarterback prospect, potential landing spots and more.
Cooper is next due in court for a motions hearing on July 6.
It had been widely reported that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens desired a long-term deal this offseason.
If common sense isn’t enough of a deterrent, all the evidence they need is 1.3 miles south at the Cleveland Guardians’ executive offices.
Defensive end Cameron Jordan, a New Orleans Saints icon, announced Tuesday that he's returning to the franchise for "one final season" in a video he put on social media.
Defensive end Cameron Jordan, a New Orleans Saints icon, is finalizing a one-year, incentive-filled contract with the franchise during his visit with the team on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Penix is still not 100 percent healthy after last year's ACL tear, while Pearce will be limited at minicamp after not attending OTAs.
Texas Tech went all in on Sorsby after being shut out in the Playoff, only for a gambling scandal to prompt his departure to the NFL.
“What’s important to me is winning," Pickens said Tuesday after the Cowboys' first minicamp practice.
Since 1977, the NFL has had the ability to run two different drafts every single year. There's the NFL Draft, the one everyone knows — the one that saw the Las Vegas Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick.
The former All-Pro died Saturday at 36. The cause of death is still undetermined.
The family of former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Aldon Smith will donate the lineman's brain to science and have it checked for CTE, per ESPN. Attorneys hired by Smith's family confirmed the news, saying the nature of Smith's death played a role in that decision, per ESPN."As with anyone who dies so suddenly at such a young age, we understand that there is a great deal of interest in and speculation about Aldon Smith's passing and we intend to get to the bottom of it," attorneys Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers and Wayne Kendall said Tuesday in a statement.
Sorsby will attempt to become the first QB taken in the supplemental draft since Terrelle Pryor in 2011.
Nick Sirianni has a gift for navigating one of the NFL's most challenging jobs, and he does it his way.
"I’m really not much into favorites at this time of year. ... (But) I get the hype with L.A. It sure looks like they’re going all in.”.
A week after Brendan Sorsby's NFL career seemed bound to start no earlier than 2027, the tides of NCAA and Big 12 powers shifted yet again Monday night. And off to NFL Supplemental Draft consideration Sorsby goes.
College football's new most controversial quarterback could be a pro prospect even sooner than you'd think.
Cincinnati likes the continuity the head coach and de facto GM provide, but the stakes will be high following an aggressive offseason.
The Diamonds include five players set to make their Commonwealth Games debut as they look to win their fifth gold medal in Glasgow. .
Despite men's netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.
This year's record-breaking Adelaide Thunderbirds are shifting their focus to the Super Netball finals, with a third premiership in four years on offer.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Cameron Lancaster met Kane at Tottenham aged 11 and played for the first team before England's record goalscorer. His success is no fluke.
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.
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.
Live estimates of where qualifying teams will end up in the World Cup Round of 32 bracket.
Adam Scott will tee it up for his 100th consecutive major at the US Open on Thursday in a group featuring Harris English and Nick Taylor.
Adam Scott’s glittering career reaches one of world sport’s most astonishing milestones at this week’s US Open.
The men’s Australian Open will be played at Peninsula-Kingswood Country Golf Club in the outskirts of Melbourne in 2027 with the city’s famous Sandbelt courses to also stage the 2029 and 2030 editions.
Phil Mickelson has reportedly been barred from a golf club near his San Diego home after he was accused of having an inappropriate interaction earlier this year with one of the establishment’s female employees.
There are growing fears for the immediate future of LIV golf after chief executive Scott O’Neil failed to guarantee the final four tournaments of the season would go ahead as planned.
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.
Anne Hatchard opens up on her long-running battle with rheumatoid arthritis that at times left her unable to walk, move her fingers or catch a ball.
A pair of potential top picks hit the scoreboard and a SA midfielder starred in the Marsh AFL National Under-18 Girls Championships.
Check out your club's list changes as injury replacement players are added ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW season.
How do AFLW venues impact game style? Gemma Bastiani takes a look at how the dimensions of a ground can dictate how a game looks.
St Kilda has opted for a young leadership group in 2026, led by 24-year-old Serene Watson.
Colin O'Riordan tells Gemma Bastiani about his love for coaching, Irish roots and dealing with imposter syndrome.
Tilly Lucas-Rodd says they didn't feel like they'd be valued at the Hawks going forward, prompting a switch to the Giants last off season.
Zarlie Goldsworthy says coach Cam Bernasconi has the trust and belief of the players during the club's development phase.
Nina Morrison and Becky Webster were Geelong's first and third ever AFLW draft picks, and the duo will lead the club as co-captains in 2026.
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.
The Tasmania JackJumpers appear set to bounce back in a way during the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, after revamping their roster.
Momentum continues to build for the Gold Coast to secure the 11th licence for the Hungry Jack’s NBL, but one key element looms crucial in their potential bid.
With just one week until the 2026 NBA Draft, many experts continue to project NBL Next Star Karim Lopez to be selected inside the lottery.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season was one to remember for Perth Wildcats big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. In his first season in Perth, the South Sudanese international posted career-high marks in points (17.1) and steals (0.7).
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season was one to remember for Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis. The United States point guard guided the Harbour City outfit to their sixth NBL title, while taking home the Championship Series MVP honours, in one of the all-time great deciders.
Pete Hooley catches up with newly crowned NBL Champion and Championship Series MVP Kendric Davis, as he opens up about his journey with the Sydney Kings, the drive to win, and what fuels his competitive spirit.
Karim Lopez’s two seasons in the Hungry Jack’s NBL are as strong as any of the highly talented players to progress through the Next Stars program. Across his two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, the Mexican talent increased his skills and stats across the board.
The Sydney Kings are reportedly finalising a deal to re-sign one of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 champions. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc and the Sydney Kings, Torrey Craig is finalising a new one-year deal to return to the Harbour City.
The Illawarra Hawks announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed guard Johny Narkle on a new two-year deal.
It appears Melbourne United’s search for a new Head Coach will drag out even further, after their reported main target has decided to take up another European position.
Major League Baseball has cautioned players against writing on their caps after several Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night hats during a game Friday.
Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft as the highest-touted prospect in more than a decade.
Serena Williams will make her Grand Slam return at Wimbledon later this month. Along with her sister Venus, Williams has been granted a wild card entry to the Wimbledon women’s doubles draw, the All England Tennis Club announced Tuesday morning.
The Horned Frogs will take on North Carolina in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29. The post TCU Horned Frogs Unveil New Black Alternate Uniforms For Ireland Game appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Stars’ $3 billion arena and mixed-use development project in Plano, Texas, isn’t just about the NHL team getting its own facility, but a bet on the future trends across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
New logo incorporates parent club's history with Inland Empire's auto racing heritage. The post Seizing the Crown: AHL’s Ontario Reign Roll Out ‘Brand Evolution’ Featuring New Logo, Jerseys appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Major League Baseball will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with special caps, jerseys, and socks worn league-wide on July 4. The caps feature a cream crown and the USA 250 patch, while the jerseys get a stars-and-stripes treatment for the first time in nearly a decade.
The Ottawa RedBlacks' new road uniforms are predominantly white, accented by red and black shoulder stripes carried over from the 2024 home set. The team debuts them at home June 20 against the Toronto Argonauts in a Whiteout Game.
The PWHL is coming off unprecedented attention after the Olympics, and it just added four new teams in its second expansion push. But going into only its fourth season, it is still nascent and looking to continue its breakout.
When the Egyptian national soccer team opens their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on Monday, June 15, their kits will look a little different than they did in the run-up to the tournament.
Enjoy five Czech GP battles that we've had the pleasure of witnessing throughout the decades.
The reigning Champion arrives as the most recent winner as his rivals reload to reassert their speed.
Round 9 of the season is already upon us. Find out everything you need to know about the schedule this weekend!.
Marc Marquez's 100th Grand Prix win in Hungary saw the factory Ducati squad reach an impressive MotoGP milestone.
The British rider will be racing at the upcoming Czech and Dutch GPs as Zarco continues his injury recovery.
The Aragon Grand Prix is confirmed to take place in 2027 before the venue becomes a reserve circuit from 2028 to 2031.
The #49 undergoes a small procedure to fix the finger he injured in Barcelona.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.