The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly acquiring relief pitcher Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees for two prospects, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal is pending a physical for the players involved, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
York Knights pile more misery on ailing St Helens with their first win over them in 80 years.
The Yankees have traded the struggling reliever one year after acquiring him from the Giants at the 2025 deadline.
Nottinghamshire sign Pakistan white-ball international batter Tayyab Tahir for their next three One-Day Cup fixtures.
Newly reappointed Test captain cruises to match-winning 58 not out with Phoenix investor in stands.
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The Toronto Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun on Friday. The Tempo sent back the rights to Maria "Masha" Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. Morrow is averaging 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds on the year.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters Saturday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will have PCL surgery and is headed to season-ending injured reserve.
Pearsall missed 14 of 34 games in his first two seasons, including eight in 2025 with a right knee injury that continues to bother him.
Bouchier leads run chase as Spirit fall to third defeat in four.
Joe Root scores an unbeaten half-century to guide Welsh Fire to a controlled seven-wicket win over bottom side Birmingham Phoenix.
Phoenix captain hits six and four to down Welsh Fire with ball to spare.
While there's not much to separate the two batting line-ups, West Indies' more potent seam attack could be the point of difference once again.
Leaders Southern Brave extend their unbeaten run to five matches against London Spirit while Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win with a nail-biting seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.
Joe Root returns to full-time Test captaincy after four years, and his first assignment is a three-match series against Pakistan.
Recent India debutants Harsh Dubey and Yash Thakur are also in the side, and so is Saransh Jain, also picked for the Sri Lanka Tests.
Batter has recovered from calf injury that sidelined him from Bangladesh's fixtures in July.
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?.
Managing director of men’s cricket wants a team that consistently win while preparing future captains and coaches.
Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.
Chelsea have signed Brighton’s veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5m. Welbeck has agreed a two-year contract and will link up with Xabi Alonso’s squad on their pre-season tour.
The Mali international midfielder is making a rapid rise through European football. Next stop? Premier League stardom in west London.
Chelsea complete the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.
The 35-year-old forward has joined the west London club for an undisclosed fee on a deal through to 2028.
Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.
Manchester United notched up a second win in pre-season as they overcame Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon.
A consortium led by Amanda Staveley has reached an agreement to buy a 25.1% stake in West Ham after Vanessa Gold, daughter of the former chair David Gold, agreed to sell her family’s shares in the Championship club.
Despite Manchester City's penalty-shootout defeat by Inter Milan, teenager Ryan McAidoo grabs the opportunity to show manager Enzo Maresca what he can do.
New head coach needs to use the transfer market with defensive cover vital as injuries hamper US pre-season tour. “Faster, faster,” bellowed Andoni Iraola throughout the open training session Liverpool held in Chicago on Friday.
Norgaard joined the north London club last summer from Brentford for £10m, but made just seven Premier League appearances.
With a presidential election looming next year, surely football can produce a candidate who can offer the sport a fresh start.
Xabi Alonso says he is "very happy" to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his Chelsea squad, but it is "too early" to understand what he can do.
Leipzig are expected to hold out for a price close to their €130m valuation, with confidence on all sides that a deal will be struck.
Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up to £25.7m.
Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
Richarlison's stoppage-time strike gave Tottenham a win over their London rivals in Sydney, despite Kevin Danso's 49th-minute red card.
Three options remain open: extend his contract, wait until next summer to depart as a free agent or join Mikel Arteta's side now.
Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica in front of a Hydro crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .
Hundreds of fans have flocked to Rundle Mall, dressed in pink, to welcome back the Adelaide Thunderbirds following an unforgettable grand final win. .
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have unlocked a Super Netball dynasty with a unique coaching approach under Tania Obst. The three-time Super Netball champions defeated the Melbourne Vixens 61- 40 in the grand final at John Cain Arena.
South African import Elmeré van der Berg has scored more goals than anyone else in her debut Super Netball season.
Warrington score seven unanswered tries as they come from behind to relaunch their Super League play-off quest at Castleford Tigers.
Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire and stand-in captain Patrick Carrigan have opened up on their disappointment after the club’s hopes of going back-to-back came to a close.
Deprived of their superstar Dylans and with their season teetering, Kalyn Ponga issued a reminder to the Knights were far from a spent force.
The Brisbane Broncos host the Newcastle Knights in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Reece Walsh's goal from right in front is waved away by the touchjudges, before the Bunker intervenes.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was blunt and brief after his side’s crushing 42-18 defeat to the Penrith Panthers in Mudgee, admitting he simply didn’t feel like talking to his players about it.
Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh has found himself at the centre of controversy after becoming the unlikely recipient of a bizarre sin-bin for a hair pull.
Reece Walsh and Jermaine McEwen are both sin binned after a wild melee during Brisbane's clash with the Knights.
Broncos centre Deine Mariner is sin binned for a professional foul against the Knights.
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is forced off for a HIA after a heavy collision with Greg Marzhew.
Executives Brian Hampton and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will take over the bulk of Marathe's duties with the 49ers. .
We still don't know if Aaron Donald will be making an NFL comeback or not, but Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay provided a couple updates on the situation Friday.
The Cleveland Browns are building a $2.4 billion domed stadium that's set to open in 2029. They're also building a roster ownership hopes can make up a contending playoff team in 2027. But JW Johnson, a partner of the Haslam Sports Group, emphasized Friday in a news conference alongside owner Jimmy Haslam that Cleveland isn't punting on the 2026 season "by any means.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams approached Ryan Poles during the offseason. The Chicago Bears' starting quarterback had noticed the furniture choice in offices for personnel and coaching staff members.
Tucker Kraft characterized the nine-month ACL recovery window as the "data-backed cookie-cutter rehabilitation timeline." The Green Bay Packers’ tight end has made it back to the practice field in about 8.5 months.
Speaking for the first time since trading Myles Garrett, Haslam said he's excited about Jared Verse and the three draft picks Cleveland got.
Christian McCaffrey, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw were involved in a few scuffles Friday as the intensity ramped up at 49ers camp.
The former NFL All-Pro receiver recently spent a week helping out the New England Patriots.
Tua Tagovailoa spoke Friday about his desire to keep bringing good vibes to the Atlanta Falcons as he addressed reporters during a training camp news conference. Throughout the 10-plus-minute media session, he beamed a smile.
With Romo on leave and J.J. Watt in CBS's No. 1 NFL booth to replace him, what happens next?.
Ben Johnson's answer was unmistakably purposeful and undeniably shrewd.
On the an episode of Yahoo Sports' "Football 301" podcast, host Nate Tice and guest Anthony Prohaska of Cover 1 broke down their top 10 NFL defenses for the upcoming season. What immediately stood out: The Texans, Seahawks and Rams dominated the top of both of their lists.
NFL-great-turned-Burnley-investor discusses Nicky Hayen's arrival as head coach and targeting Premier League promotion.
CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo will go on leave from the network for an undetermined amount of time following his arrest for suspected operating while intoxicated (OWI), the network announced Friday. Romo, 46, was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo will go on leave from the network for an undetermined amount of time following his arrest for suspected operating while intoxicated (OWI), the network announced Friday. Romo, 46, was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
In Romo's place, Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on CBS Sports' lead NFL team. .
Every year, watching football seems to get more and more complicated.
The next phase is officially in full swing. All 32 teams have now reported to training camp, and the news continues to flood in.
The next phase is officially in full swing. All 32 teams have now reported to training camp, and the news continues to flood in. On Thursday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed disappointment at the team not coming to an agreement on a contract extension.
The next phase is officially in full swing. All 32 teams have now reported to training camp, and the news continues to flood in. On Thursday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed disappointment at the team not coming to an agreement on a contract extension.
Carlton’s interim coach will finally decide this week if he puts his hat in the ring for the top job. He’d be mad not to.
GWS in three-horse race for 10th but may be without captain Toby Greene for a while longer.
Josh Fraser has revealed when he’ll make a call on whether he’ll officially go into the running to be Carlton coach.
Josh Fraser is set to reach a decision next week as to whether he throws his hat in the ring for the full-time role at Carlton.
Carlton had 16 individual goalkickers in a 76-point thumping of reigning premiers.
Greater Western Sydney holds on to get a crucial win over Port Adelaide and keep its slim finals hopes alive.
Sam Mitchell says Nick Watson is mastering one of the the hardest roles in footy.
Australia charges to a 50-point win over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules international, as a full house is entertained by the thrills and spills at North Sydney Oval.
Leigh Matthews has thrown a hand grenade at Essendon’s coaching process, declaring he would have no confidence heading there. Meanwhile, Ross Lyon addressed the injury carnage in the Saints’ clash with the Swans.
Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action.
Players didn't take a backwards step during the Australia v Ireland representative footy match, but no major injuries were recorded.
The capacity crowd that packed into North Sydney Oval on Saturday afternoon was treated to an absorbing contest that showcased the very best of the AFLW.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon vehemently hit back at a suggestion he gave stern feedback to one of his young stars during a quarter break on Saturday.
Goals flowed and fans packed into North Sydney Oval to see Australia defeat Ireland in the first AFLW international game.
Sydney and St Kilda provided updates on several sore players after a brutal clash at Marvel Stadium.
The inaugural AFLW international has lived up to all expectations, with Australia and Ireland delivering an entertaining clash full of highlights that showcased the 10-year growth of the women’s game.
Sydney Swans player Will Edwards is stretchered from the field after a significant leg injury.
The Match Review findings from Friday night's round 21 game are in.
The Fraser Freight Train is steaming ahead at irrepressible speed, with Carlton producing its most impressive wins in years over reigning premiers Brisbane to give its wildcard hopes an almighty boost — and surely put caretaker Josh Fraser in Position A to win the full-time coaching gig.
GWS’s volatile 2026 season has continued on Saturday night, but this time for the better — defeating Port Adelaide by two goals in enemy territory to keep their wildcard hopes alive.
The Dodgers are getting healthier but they'll still be in on Tarik Skubal.
The Boston Red Sox began July in the basement of the AL East.
Dean Kremer has had an awful season, but a long track record says he should bounce back to being reliably average.
The Twins next want to add a right-handed, late-inning reliever before Monday’s trade deadline, according to a source.
The Twins will send 18-year-old outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes to the Orioles in exchange for Kremer.
Plus notes on Luis Arraez, Tarik Skubal, the Astros' interest in a Cardinals outfielder and more.
The San Francisco Giants will be withholding payment to Harrison Bader following a late-night scooter accident that worsened his left foot injury, the team announced Friday. Bader was announced as out for the season on Thursday.
Buster Posey announced that the Giants "will be suspending payment to Harrison until he is able to resume performing services for the Club.".
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is typically a must-watch when his turn in the rotation comes up. But over his past two starts — and during the month of July, really — fans watching him may be compelled to cover their eyes.
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CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have not been shy about their efforts to add starting pitching in the lead-up to the trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET M.
As we enter the final stretch before the 2026 MLB trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET Monday, things have remained relatively quiet thus far. But recent history tells us that the trade activity doesn't really ramp up until the final 48 hours or.
Tarik Skubal is a needle-mover, a game-changer, a franchise-altering player. That has never been in question. In fact, it's the reason that from now until the trade deadline at 6 p.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWith the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaching this Monday, we're entering the final stretch as teams try to bolster their rosters and make one last postseason push.
Soccer seasons start. Engines rev from the Dutch Grand Prix to Daytona. The U.S. Open is back, and so are "Ted Lasso" shenanigans.
The new pro women's baseball league will play its first games this weekend in Springfield, Ill.
Plus 5 questions on coaching 5 Cy Young winners, a classic Rickey Henderson trade clip and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.
As Tarik Skubal trade talk increases, the Tigers are set to promote top prospect Max Clark to the major-league roster.
The Orioles and Tigers provided plenty of Weird and Wild fodder when the teams met this week — and it wasn't just the scampering squirrel!.
The innovative snack comes in two varieties: California Crunch and Shrimp Tempura Roll.
Sources briefed on discussions have indicated that no deal has been agreed between the clubs but negotiations remain ongoing.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 29: Thomas Müller of MLS All-Star looks on during the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime at Bank of America Stadium on July 29, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NEW YORK (AP) — Djordje Mihailovic scored in the final minute of first-half stoppage time and Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
The wingback will leave the Columbus Crew for the EFL Championship, joining a pair of familiar faces.
The LA Galaxy attacker discusses his initial impact in MLS, a challenging past year and his unique approach to mastering free kicks.
MIAMI (AP) — Casemiro grasped his new pink and black jersey while standing on the pitch at Inter Miami's Nu Stadium. Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder.
The future of Major League Soccer will be mapped out on Monday when league owners are expected to vote on who will replace commissioner Don Garber.
The league is set to welcome its third commissioner, with Don Garber's successor due to be named pending a vote.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers on Thursday from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union as part of a major squad overhaul to catch city rival Celtic.
. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Live from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast immediately following the MLS All-Star Game.
While Aryna Sabalenka holds an 8,550-to-8,056 baseline advantage entering the week, Elena Rybakina can still make the jump to World No. 1 if she cleans up her point defense with a championship run while the top seed stumbles early.
Alexandra Eala beat Elina Svitolina in Washington on Friday night, earning her second win over the Ukrainian in just over a month. She'll face Naomi Osaka next after the former World No. 1 rallied past Elisabetta Cocciaretto earlier Friday.
Television icon and gameshow host Steve Harvey and the NWSL's Washington Spirit were among the notable names in the house Friday. Plus, Sascha Bajin crashed his player's press conference. Check out what's happening around the grounds in DC.
Jessica Pegula did something new in extending her dominance over Anna Kalinskaya at the Mubadala DC Open.
On her WTA debut at the Memphis Classic, 16-year-old Kristina Liutova has become the first 2010-born player to reach a tour-level semifinal after upsetting Caty McNally in the quarterfinals -- and she's done so by showing remarkable mental maturity.
The 2026 National Bank Open draw is set. From first-round matches to watch and potential quarterfinal showdowns, here's a full breakdown of the Toronto draw.
Naomi Osaka's spontaneous Washington DC cookout was a success. With help from the tournament, Osaka connected the win the fans in the one-hour hangout. Here's a glimpse of how it came to life, the reasons behind it and what's potentially to come.
No one has qualified yet, but the picture is starting to come into focus. Our writers weigh in on the biggest storylines to watch over the season's final 100 days.
Elina Svitolina secured a quarterfinal spot at Mubadala Citi Open after defeating Polina Kudermetova in a tight two-set match, setting up her second meeting with Alexandra Eala in just over a month's span.
Jessica Pegula and Anna Kalinskaya always seem to deliver the drama, with all five of their previous meetings having gone the distance. After both won three-setters Thursday, they're set for a sixth showdown Friday in Washington.
Defending champion Alex de Minaur was bounced out of the Washington Open by Brandon Nakashima on Friday (all times local) as women’s top seed Jessica Pegula and Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA event.
Alex de Minaur did not need to rub his crystal ball for a glimpse into the future, for he had already seen enough from Cruz Hewitt prior to their first encounter in Washington D.C overnight to know what lay ahead.
The WTA Tour next heads to Toronto for the 2026 National Bank Open, the first of two consecutive 1000 events in the Hard-Court Swing. Eleven Grand Slam champions and four past winners of the event will compete. Here is your complete guide to the National Bank Open.
Ajla Tomljanovic, a 2022 US Open quarterfinalist, says she's ending her season early due to recurring injuries after withdrawing from this year's event.
Rejuvenated veteran Bernard Tomic has posted his biggest result in seven years with a win over dual-grand slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov at an ATP event in Mexico.
As an “adopted son” of a famous Australian tennis family, Alex de Minaur has watched more closely than most the manner Cruz Hewitt, who he plays tomorrow in Washington, has dealt with a potential dual-edged sword.
Alex de Minaur has been a mentor and an inspiration to Cruz Hewitt, a sounding board and even a regular at their family Christmas table most summers.
Naomi Osaka reached the Washington quarterfinals for the first time Wednesday night after Ashlyn Krueger retired with a right ankle injury midway through the second set. The result gives Osaka her third straight quarterfinal appearance.
Despite the second-round defeat in her Washington DC title defense campaign, Canada's Leylah Fernandez will have more time for the turnaround to her country's premier event, the National Bank Open. Whether the early DC exit is a silver lining remains to be seen.
Brisbane’s premiership defence is officially dead after Newcastle duo Fletcher Sharpe and Kalyn Ponga ruthlessly combined to inflict a 30-6 ‘Knight-mare’ on the bumbling Broncos on Saturday night.
The Penrith Panthers take on the Canberra Raiders in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee.
The high-flying Sharks are out to keep the momentum rolling when they host the Rabbitohs in a Sunday afternoon showdown between two premiership contenders.
There was no repeat of the Miracle in Mudgee 12 months ago as the Panthers dispatched the Raiders 42-18 to charge towards yet another minor premiership.
Canberra centre Matt Timoko plants it down in the opening stages against Penrith.
The Gold Coast Titans take on the New Zealand Warriors in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast.
Penrith have avenged a heartbreaking loss to Canberra in the corresponding game last year and ended any chance of the Green Machine sneaking into the play-offs.
Titans centre AJ Brimson is sin binned for a professional foul against the Warriors.
Follow all the action from Round 22 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
The Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels are out to keep their slim finals hopes alive when they face off at CommBank Stadium in a Sunday afternoon blockbuster. .
Leicester Tigers back row Emeka Ilione is ruled out with a shoulder problem until "at least" the end of 2026.
The last time NSW had a clear sense of who they were was in 2014, when they last won the Super Rugby title. Twelve years later, does anyone have a clue what they stand for?.
Scarlets and Ospreys are in a fight for survival in west Wales following plans by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut to three teams.
Gloucester-Hartpury wing Mia Venner and Exeter scrum-half Flo Robinson receive full-time England contracts for the first time.
England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
Nathan Jibulu signs a new long-term contract with Sale Sharks, aiming to keep him at the side until 2030.
As Les Kiss began his Wallabies coaching stint by returning to North Sydney Oval, he said Zac Lomax would not be blacklisted in rugby because he has signed with the PNG Chiefs for 2028.
Scottish Rugby sacks its chief executive, Alex Williamson, after a months-long examination of his conduct in the role.
The Welsh Rugby Union gives details of how it intends to cut a team - with Ospreys and Scarlets set to fight to be the side in south west Wales.
Former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt will work with Ulster in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway.
Rafael Camara has admitted that Ollie Bearman’s path to F1 as a Ferrari-backed driver is giving him added motivation to “keep working” and “keep improving” – as the Brazilian youngster looks to earn his own chance in the top echelon.
Several big talking points have emerged during the first half of the 2026 F1 season.
The world of F1 is on a short hiatus, the teams enjoying a break from racing before the season resumes in the Netherlands later in August. Some drivers need a chance to get away after a tricky run of races but others would have liked to keep the momentum going.
Haas were back in action at Japan’s Fuji Speedway this week as the team staged another event for their fans – while giving Toyota-backed drivers Sho Tsuboi and Nirei Fukuzumi time in F1 machinery.
Kimi Antonelli has been rewriting the record books in 2026, the 19-year-old going on a five-race winning streak earlier in the season as he showed everyone why Toto Wolff rated him so highly.
Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has given his take on whether Fernando Alonso will continue on with the squad into 2027.
After a busy first half of the 2026 campaign, F1 drivers and teams are now enjoying a well-earned break. The perfect moment, then, to reflect on some of the hot topics from the year so far – take the Mercedes intra-team battle or Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence with Ferrari…
McLaren driver Lando Norris has expressed satisfaction over the level of performance he is delivering in 2026, believing he has driven “better than I probably did to this point last year”, when he was pushing for a maiden F1 world title.
Buriram to host the opening round of MotoGP's new regulations cycle as the championship begins its 79th season.
The Spanish rider returns to the paddock for the second time this season.
In the latest instalment of Off The Grid, Liam Lawson clears his schedule for a day to give us a look at his life away from the track – and in return, we take him to a place we know he'll love, just a short drive away from where he lives...
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Leonardo Fornaroli were all in action for McLaren on Wednesday as the team carried out Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) running in Portugal.
Kimi Antonelli has earned praise from Max Verstappen for his level of performance during the 2026 season so far.
While Ferrari remains his ultimate goal, Ollie Bearman says he is happy to continue his development at Haas as he weighs up his long-term future.
While many in F1 are embarking on their summer break, three drivers and teams have been participating in tyre testing at the Hungaroring.
Honda’s new-specification power unit has run on-track for the first time during an Aston Martin filming day in Hungary, in preparation for its planned race debut at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s new regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has shared his thoughts on the 2026 season so far, as well as looking ahead to the sport's future plans.
Formula 1 entered a new era in 2026, with overhauled regulations, debutant teams and rookie drivers all featuring – and serving up plenty of entertainment for fans across 11 action-packed rounds from Australia in early-March to Hungary last weekend.
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Nostalgia is in the air across the NHL, and jersey talk among all 32 fan bases is a hot topic this offseason.
The 2025 fourth-round pick looks to continue following in the footsteps of his cousin, star Mammoth forward Logan Cooley, into the NHL.
Novak was the only Penguins player to appear in all 82 games last season.
Foote was one of five members of Team Canada's 2018 World Junior squad acquitted on sexual assault charges following an alleged incident.
Russia will not be permitted to field teams at four international competitions, including the 2027 Men's World Championship.
Young stars are cashing in now while fixing their focus on an even bigger payday down the line.
It used to be that GMs could expect to save money on restricted free agents, and that going long made sense for those players. No more.
We found something weird while trying to find the best team in the cap era that was completely shut out of the Hart love.
The contract is the biggest in San Jose Sharks history. But to hear GM Mike Grier tell it, Celebrini could have gotten even more.
The Sharks are in good hands with GM Mike Grier, and it's all lining up for them to be the team of the future.
Under the new format, the TV broadcast audio feed will be carried on the club's radio network.
Sauvageau will maintain her position as GM of the PWHL's Montreal Victoire during the 2026-27 season.
The Sharks got a great deal on Macklin Celerini — even if it may not look like it at first glance.
The San Jose Sharks have signed center Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Celebrini's $18.8 million average annual value will become the highest in the NHL once the deal kicks in, beginning with the 2027-28 season.
The superstar center is set to become the highest-paid player in the league when his contract kicks in for 2027-28.
Every NHL team gets the same amount of cap space, but not all clubs put it to good use. Here are this year's cap-efficiency rankings.
In hiring former assistant Rob Rassey to replace Ted Donato, the Crimson tabbed a proven recruiter to help navigate a new college landscape.
The 12-year deal includes at least 26 national regular-season games and gives Amazon select early playoff series to broadcast in Canada.
Finding a dominant one-two punch down the middle is every team’s dream. Let's analyze all of the top-six center duos across the NHL.
A former NHL winger, Ward was recently named head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights' AHL affiliate. His sights are set on the next level.
A connection between Jennifer Dunne or Aine McDonagh stretches back to before they were born.
Saturday's representative footy game isn't the first time Australia and Ireland have faced off in women's footy.
The AFL and Kayo SPORTS have teamed up for the first AFLW watch along ahead of Australia vs Ireland clash.
In foster care from three weeks old until she was a teenager, Paris McCarthy has been through more than most.
Australia coach would have preferred representative clash further from beginning of AFLW season.
Bre Koenen will follow in her sister's footsteps when she gets her chance to represent Australia.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland game.
Despite being played in Australia, don't be surprised if North Sydney Oval sounds more like Croke Park on Saturday.
A trip home to Ireland was a fun role reversal for Sarah Rowe and her partner Scott Selwood.
Dwane Casey turned down a head coaching job with BC Roma SPQR, sources confirmed to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Casey will remain as an adviser to the Pistons. BC Roma SPQR are lead by Donnie Nelson, with Luka Doncic also involved in the project.
The NBA, if recent history proves to be a reliable guide, should release its schedule for the 2026-27 season at some point during the week of Aug. 10. In the interim ... Let's try to predict the five-game Christmas Day slate. We know you want to.
The Bulls have an open roster spot, and high-volume scorer Bennedict Mathurin could fit the bill. But Chicago wants more flexibility.
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Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe 500th episode of The Dunker Spot is coming your way!. First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets as they navigate quiet offseasons.
Victor Wembanyama has extended his contract with Nike, paving the way for a signature sneaker from the brand, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania Friday. Terms of the deal were not immediately available, though sources described it as long-term.
Sam Mennenga has never been afraid to set lofty goals and, so far, he’s delivered every time. Last year, he vowed to become one of the League’s best big men. He responded by winning the Next Generation Award as the NBL’s top emerging player.
During the postseason, Nike began running more social media ads featuring Wembanyama, celebrating his wins on the road to the finals.
In his first three seasons in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has won the Rookie of the Year award, made two All-Star games, picked up a Defensive Player of the Year award and led his team to the NBA Finals. On Friday, he added to that already impressive list of accomplishments.
Rozier is facing four federal charges, including wire fraud and sports bribery.
Despite rumors to the contrary, the Cleveland Cavaliers have no concerns that their reported agreement to sign Mario Hezonja is in danger of falling apart.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are continuing to show interest in adding forward depth for their roster. The Cavs have been linked to unrestricted free agents DeMar DeRozan and Jonathan Kuminga, as well as Denver Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
Former NBA guard Josh Richardson has announced his retirement as a player. Richardson is retiring after a 10-year NBA career, in which he played for six different teams. The 6-foot-5 guard also spent a portion of last season playing in Spain.
If James decides against living in Philadelphia and chooses a home in New York, what would those travels look like?.
Some fans have criticized LeBron picking Philly as "ring chasing." But is that objectively a bad thing?.
Portland Trail Blazers officials met with Portland city councilors to discuss the possibility of committing public funds to renovate the Moda Center on Thursday.
Mouhamadou Gueye was officially waived by the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced on Thursday. Gueye was acquired in a four-team deal earlier this offseason involving the Bulls, Hornets, Nets and Timberwolves. Gueye is set to join Valencia in Spain for the upcoming season.
One blockbuster trade is on hold, while one of the league’s biggest stars remains unsigned.
While both sides conceded it was positive to finally talk face-to-face, there was palpable tension and veiled threats.
Jamir Watkins underwent a successful reconstruction to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, which was sustained during Summer League. The procedure was performed by Dr. Riley Williams at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York.
Ryu Hae-ran is on course to become just the fifth woman to win three consecutive majors after taking the lead of the British Open at the halfway stage on Friday.
Champion golfer Minjee Lee said the sport is humbling her at the moment as she prepares for a bid to complete the career grand slam at the Women’s British Open beginning today.
LIV Golf is not dead yet.
LIV Golf’s future has been thrown further into serious doubt after reports its $40 million Team Championship in Michigan has been cancelled.
Australian star Lucas Herbert has continued his stellar season with a record-breaking win at LIV Golf UK.
21-year old Jackson Koivun has secured one of the most unexpected wins in recent golf history, completing a performance beyond his years to hold off world No.1 Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open.
World number one Scottie Scheffler surged with an eagle and five birdies on the back nine at the PGA Tour 3M Open on Saturday but faces an uphill battle to catch rookie leader Jackson Koivun.
Michael Kim drained a 24-foot birdie putt at his final hole to post a stunning 12-under par 59 at the 3M Open.
Just under a week after sparking a furore that overshadowed the British Open, Bryson DeChambeau has been quizzed as to what unfolded on that fateful Friday at Royal Birkdale that derailed his bid.
The embattled LIV Golf tour has taken another major blow with their $US40 million ($AU57 million) season finale event set to be cancelled.
The uniforms debuted in 2023, now feature a football-specific Leprechaun on the sleeves rather than the “ND” monogram. The post Notre Dame Fighting Irish Reveal Refreshed Kelly Green Alternate Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter is one of several high-profile names to cash in from an early investment in Underdog. The fantasy sports and prediction market operator has been sold to U.K.-headquartered online trading firm IG Group for up to $2.15 billion in total consideration.
At high-end sports experiences, influencers are now as ubiquitous as celebrities. They’re mingling in the same luxury boxes, sitting in the same courtside seats, and even performing in the same Super Bowl halftime shows.
The tonal pattern on the front of the jersey mimics the architecture of the club's new stadium, Nu Stadium, while the accents incorporate Bliss Pink, Easy Mint and black. The post Inter Miami Hits the High Notes With New Third Kit Celebrating Nu Stadium appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Sports bars and restaurants will not be forced to stream NFL Sunday Ticket this season after all—an unexpected reversal of the league’s media strategy. A new multiyear deal will see DirecTV continue to distribute the NFL’s out-of-market game package via satellite at commercial establishments.
Underdog is going overseas. The New York-based company has been sold to U.K.-headquartered online trading firm IG Group for up to $2.15 billion in total consideration, according to a Thursday press release.
LeBron James joins the 76ers as their jersey patch deal with Crypto.com is set to expire after this season. His presence, should it continue past this year, could turn the next jersey sponsorship into one of the NBA’s most coveted sponsorship opportunities.
Saints all-time receiving yards leader Marques Colston remains focused on football. Just not American football. The 10-year NFL veteran cofounded The Champion Fund, which is an SEC-registered interval fund designed to give athletes and everyday investors access to sports-related opportunities.
New visual identity for French national teams includes updated rooster crest with gold "FRANCE" lettering arched underneath. The post French Football Federation Rolls Out New Crest for France’s National Teams appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The series expands to the AFC South and NFC North this season after debuting last year with members of the AFC East and NFC West. The post Sources: NFL To Unveil 2026 Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms On August 25 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Watch Torrey Craig’s top plays from NBL26.The Sydney Kings import forward averaged 12.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, helping lead the Kings to a championship.Relive all his top plays below:. .
Melbourne United have landed three of the biggest local names this off-season in Joe Ingles, Sam Waardenburg and Luke Travers, giving the team a unique look as the final pieces of its roster come together.
After a tough Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, the Illawarra Hawks are aiming to bounce back in a big way this campaign. The NBL25 champions finished last season in eighth spot with a 13-20 record, in a disappointing title defence.
The Illawarra Hawks have reportedly signed Kyle Adnam as a nominated replacement player, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc.
Photo: Basketball Australia. The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow were an historic occasion for the Australian Gangurrus women's team, who claimed their first-ever gold medal. This result tops their bronze medal the squad claimed the 2022 event in Birmingham.
The NBA future of former NBL Next Star Karim Lopez is locked in after signing a multi-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Illawarra Hawks’ off-season plans received a huge boost on Monday when US-born guard Tyler Harvey had Australian citizenship approved.
The new Tasmania JackJumpers and Jewels High Performance Training Centre at Kingston officially opened on Thursday, and it's already being hailed as the 'best facility in the country'. The $20 million purpose-built facility includes courts, strength and conditioning spaces, recovery and treatment areas, team meeting rooms and integrated high performance amenities for the state's NBL and WNBL franchises.
It's been a busy off-season for the Tasmania JackJumpers, as they look to revamp their roster and return to the Playoffs in the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season. The headline of that is bringing Tasmanian talent Taran Armstrong back home, after stints with the Golden State Warriors and in the EuroLeague.
In an exciting back-to-the-future moment for the Mackinnon family, the Brisbane Bullets this week signed Max to a two-year deal. Max, who returns to the club following a stint in the United States college system, follows in his father Sam's footsteps at the Bullets.
The new agreement runs from 2027 to 2030 seasons across all distribution channels - for Germany on pay TV and for the first time also on free TV fully exclusive - and includes the pay TV rights for Austria and Switzerland.
Silverstone is appearing on the horizon, which means the race to Valencia begins shortly as we gear up for a fascinating few months in MotoGP.
The MotoGP circus stops at the British capital en route to Silverstone for Round 12.
Ever think we’d have so much drama in the first half of one season? No, us neither…
From moments of elation to some questionable celebrations, catch all the best Unseen moments that you might have missed!.
Post-GP conversations always create some interesting listening… Check out the best Unheard moments from the first part of 2026!.
More than 12 seats decided, plenty still to confirm: the grid is forming for the new era of MotoGP in 2027.
The 2021 World Champion will race with the factory Honda HRC team from next season.
The Colombian is moving to MotoGP with Honda Racing Corporation in 2027.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
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.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
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.
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.