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Sabres clinch playoff berth, end record drought

The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.

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ESPN

Brewers' 'rally tortoise' replaces pocket pancakes

The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.

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ESPN

Tigers vet Verlander on 15-day IL with hip injury

Justin Verlander's season debut with the Tigers was put on hold after the veteran was placed on the 15-day IL with hip inflammation.

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ESPN

Brewers' Pratt: Big contract relieves pressure

Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says the security that comes from signing a long-term contract while in the minor leagues should take pressure off him as he works his way to the majors.

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Yahoo Sports

Sabres clinch Stanley Cup playoff spot, end second-longest postseason drought across NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB

Justin K. Aller via Getty ImagesIt was the night of April 8, 2011, when the Sabres last clinched a playoff spot.

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ESPN

Man City's Haaland: Season 'not good enough'

Erling Haaland has said his season has been "too up and down" after rediscovering his goalscoring form with a hat-trick against Liverpool.

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ESPN

Arbeloa: Blame for Real Madrid loss 'all mine'

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said responsibility for Real Madrid's dramatic 2-1 defeat at Mallorca was "absolutely, all mine.".

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ESPN

Bayern Munich claim last-gasp win at Freiburg

Bayern Munich's Tom Bischof scored a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Saturday.

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ESPN

Chelsea hammer Port Vale 7-0 in FA Cup QF

Chelsea thrashed Port Vale 7-0 in the FA Cup quarterfinal on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.

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ESPN

Szoboszlai: No 'fighting spirit' in loss v. City

Dominik Szoboszlai has said Liverpool lacked "fighting spirit" in their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup and said it is "hard to find the words" to sum up his team's poor performance.

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NFLAmerican Football

ESPN

Walker used Donald comparison to hit next level

Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker instantly got the message when head coach Liam Coen used an Aaron Donald comparison during their end-of-season meeting.

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ESPN

Who will be the best RBs in the NFL draft class? We gave projections and comps for top prospects

We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.

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ESPN

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans 'excited' to see C.J. Stroud's growth next season

After a rough end to the 2025 season, Houston's coach is happy with where his QB is at heading into Year 4.

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ESPN

Dolphins notebook: Explaining the Jaylen Waddle trade, Malik Willis' fit, more

Top takeaways from what the Dolphins said in Arizona, including Willis' fit and plans for Chop Robinson.

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ESPN

End of the feature back? What the rise of running back tandems means for the NFL draft

Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.

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ESPN

Source: Nunez-Roches rejoins TB on 1-year deal

The Buccaneers are re-signing defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches on a one-year deal, a source confirmed.

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ESPN

NFL probe finds no reason to discipline Chiefs' Rice

The NFL announced Friday that it concluded its own investigation into Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, stating that he "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy.".

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ESPN

Jags sign DE Walker to 4-year, $110M extension

The Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his agency announced Friday.

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ESPN

Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld announce birth of first child

The Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" actress did not share the date of birth or the name of their daughter.

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Yahoo Sports

NFL clears Rashee Rice after investigation into ex-girlfriend's abuse claims

The NFL has reportedly concluded an investigation into Rashee Rice, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The league opened an investigation after Rice's ex-girlfriend filed a civil lawsuit in February, alleging that he abused her for over a year.

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American Football

ESPN

Executive order: Athletes get 5 years, 1 transfer

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.

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Yahoo Sports

Jaguars sign former No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker to 4-year, $110 million extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Travon Walker have agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, Walker’s agency announced on Friday.

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Yahoo Sports

Jaguars sign DE Travon Walker, former No. 1 overall pick, to 4-year, $110 million extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Travon Walker have agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, Walker’s agency announced on Friday. The Jaguars selected Walker with the top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and now they’re investing in him further.4 Years.

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ESPN

2026 NFL offseason OTA, minicamp dates for all 32 teams

Here are dates for the NFL's offseason workout programs in 2026, with mandatory minicamps starting in June.

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ESPN

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1. Which players have had their options picked up?.

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Yahoo Sports

NFL explains why Bears won't receive compensatory picks for Falcons hiring Ian Cunningham as GM

It’s official: The Chicago Bears won’t get any compensatory picks for losing former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham this offseason, the NFL announced Friday.

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ESPN

TCU, coach Dykes agree to multiyear extension

Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension.

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ESPN

Why did the Raiders make Tyler Linderbaum the highest-paid interior lineman?

GM John Spytek spoke at the annual league meetings about why the Raiders invested so heavily in center Tyler Linderbaum.

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ESPN

Prospects with a true Round 1 grade: The 12 clear first-rounders for 2026

We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects actually earned a first-round grade?.

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ESPN

Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Jermod McCoy's pro day, the QB3 debate

How did Jermod McCoy perform at his pro day? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with new intel three weeks out.

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Rugby League

Sydney Morning Herald

The Panthers might look unbeatable now, but dark clouds are looming

More than a dozen Penrith players – including some of the biggest names in the game – could become targets for rival teams from November 1. Could the dynasty finally be coming to an end?.

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BBC

Huddersfield revival continues with win over York

Huddersfield Giants beat York Knights to record back-to-back Super League victories for the first time since August 2025.

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BBC

Warrington thrash Leigh to go top of Super League

Warrington Wolves move to the top of the Super League with a dominant 42-6 win over Leigh Leopards.

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Fox Sports

‘It gets taken away’: Hannay ‘frustrated’ at ‘turning point’ moment that robbed Titans

Titans coach Josh Hannay was frustrated with a forward pass call that denied AJ Brimson a try, which he feels turned the match in his side’s 26-12 loss to the Broncos.

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Fox Sports

Dragons weigh up shock play for rival star... and it could force Gutherson move

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan flagged in his press conference after a 32-0 loss to North Queensland that “changes” are on the way.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Tip-toeing Walsh denied by millimetres

Reece Walsh lights up Cbus Super Stadium with an electric run down the left wing but the try is disallowed.

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Fox Sports

‘I’m not trying to cover over anything’: Flanagan vows to make ‘changes’ after Dragons hit new low

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan says he does not have the answers right now but is determined to use the “next couple of days” to find out why his club has fallen into an 0-5 hole.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Flanno, Cook send message to fans

Shane Flanagan and Damien Cook issue a message to Dragons fans after losing to the Cowboys.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘I’m sorry’: Flanagan apologises to fans as Dragons crash to worst season start

The Dragons are 0-5 to start the year for the first time in the joint venture’s 26-year history after a 32-0 drubbing by the Cowboys at Kogarah.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Wonderful Walsh toys with Titans

Broncos fullback Reece Walsh kicks, regathers and scores.

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NRLRugby League

Sydney Morning Herald

Round 5: Dragons v Cowboys

The St. George Illawarra Dragons take on the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 5 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, NSW.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Penrith hot favourites to win the title after best start in NRL history

Coach Ivan Cleary was hesitant to label this team the best in Panthers history, but the statistics are pointing towards a fifth premiership in six years for his team.

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Fox Sports

Walsh’s Snapchat update as double injury blow mars win, disgraceful call turns derby

The resurgent Broncos suffered a double whammy after setbacks to star duo Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds marred Brisbane’s 26-12 derby defeat of the Titans on Saturday night.

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NRL

Injury hit Broncos down Titans; Cowboys inflict pain on Red V

Relive all the action from Round 5 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Cowboys gun given marching orders

Reuben Cotter is sent to the sin bin for a professional foul on Val Holmes.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Drinkwater dazzles to open the scoring

Scott Drinkwater crosses the tryline with ease to open the scoring against the Dragons.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Xerri poised to learn his fate at Bulldogs after Good Friday snub

No one will be sweating on the outcome of team list Tuesday more than out-of-favour Bulldog Bronson Xerri.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Manly eye Blues star as Arthur gets glowing endorsement for coaching job

The Sea Eagles could be about to go after their first big-name signing of the Kieran Foran era.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 15 hours ago

Fox Sports

Woeful Dragons booed after record worst start as Cowboys win soured by double injury blow

St George Illawarra were booed off by their own fans after slumping to an 0-5 start for the first time in club history following a 32-0 loss at home to the Cowboys on Saturday night.

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Sydney Morning Herald

The salary cap isn’t working. But that’s not why the NRL is becoming less even

The game’s great equaliser is failing in its purpose, but the reality is there are other factors determining the success or failure of clubs these days.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 22 hours ago

Rugby Union

BBC

Glasgow battle past Bulls to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Glasgow Warriors battle past Bulls to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals in a thrilling scrap in the rain and wind at Scotstoun.

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BBC

Menoncello scores record try as Benetton beat Cardiff

Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello scores the quickest try in European competition history as Benetton defeated injury-hit Cardiff in an 11-try thriller.

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BBC

Toulouse crush Bristol in Champions Cup last 16

Bristol Bears' Champions Cup campaign is ended in ruthless fashion by Toulouse, who score nine tries in a dominant last-16 win in France.

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The Guardian

Henry Arundell inspires Bath to come-from-behind win over Saracens

Henry Arundell’s two tries helped Bath to a tight victory over Saracens as they squeezed their way into the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.

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BBC

Bath hold off brave Saracens to reach Champions Cup last eight

Bath hold off a brave effort from out-of-form Saracens to book their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

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BBC

Feyi-Waboso stars as Exeter hold off Munster charge

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's superb solo try on his injury return helps Exeter Chiefs beat Munster to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

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BBC

'We must make rugby a safer game to play'

Former internationals David Irwin, Luke Marshall and Kenny Hooks discuss head injury and what can be done to make the game safer with the Ireland Rugby Social podcast.

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Fox Sports

‘Steep build’: Lomax’s Super Rugby debut delayed as teammate nails Wallabies audition

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.

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BBC

Edinburgh season rests on causing almighty upset in Dublin

It would be the sensation to end all sensations if Edinburgh were to win away to Leinster in the Champions Cup, writes Tom English.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Lancaster injured scoring spectacular try

Force winger Darby Lancaster is injured scoring a spectacular try against the Reds.

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Cricket

Cricinfo

Du Plooy, Cracknell, Roland-Jones keep Middlesex in command

Miles Hammond's unbeaten fifty props up Gloucestershire after hosts post 445-9 dec.

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Cricinfo

Sameer Minhas 70 gives Islamabad United a rollicking win over Rawalpindiz

Rawalpindiz have now lost all three games while Rizwan suffered his 13th PSL defeat in 14 games as captain.

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Cricinfo

Bishnoi, Deshpande help Rajasthan Royals defend 210 in nervy finish

Half-centuries from Jurel and Jaiswal punished GT but Sudharsan's fifty and a late Rabada-Rashid partnership gave RR a scare.

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BBC

Critchley century puts Essex in driving seat

Matt Critchley posts his highest County Championship score as Essex overwhelme Hampshire on day two.

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BBC

Du Plooy puts Middlesex in command against Gloucestershire

Leus du Plooy hit 182 and Toby Roland-Jones took three late wickets as Middlesex take charge against Gloucestershire at Lord's.

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Cricinfo

Durham seamers take charge on rain-affected day

Kent face stiff fourth-innings task after conceding overnight deficit of 221.

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Cricinfo

Ingram back to the grind as Glamorgan show fight

Solid contributions from Kellaway, Cook, Crane and van der Gugten see hosts recover from 28 for 4.

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BBC

Andersson inspires huge Derbyshire total against Pears

Martin Andersson hits a career-best 228 as Derbyshire declare on 625-8 against Worcestershire, who are 113-2 at the end of day two.

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Cricinfo

Critchley hits the season running again as Essex leave Hampshire reeling

Imposing 173 sets up hefty total for visitors before Sam Cook strikes with new ball.

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Cricinfo

Robinson, Crocombe share the spoils as Sussex seize command

Five wickets each for fast bowlers put visitors on course for victory push after two days.

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Football

The Guardian

European football: Real Mallorca hand Barcelona a gift with shock win over Real Madrid

Real Mallorca dealt a major blow to Real Madrid’s title aspirations as Vedat Muriqi struck an added-time winner to seal a shock 2-1 win for the hosts, leaving Real four points behind Barcelona before the leaders play Atlético Madrid later on Saturday.

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The Guardian

Jorrel Hato kills Port Vale’s FA Cup dream in 64 seconds as Chelsea hit seven

It will take more than a thumping FA Cup quarter-final victory over the worst team in League One to ignite Chelsea’s season as it enters the defining stretch. This was, at least, a step in the right direction. Or, perhaps, it was just good for the club to avoid any further chaos.

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The Guardian

Former Brazil midfielder Oscar retires aged 34 with cardiac problems

The former Brazil international Oscar has been forced to retire at the age of 34 with cardiac problems, São Paulo confirmed on Saturday. The attacking midfielder spent five days in hospital after fainting during a routine medical in November and has not played since.

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BBC

Ex-Chelsea player Oscar retires with heart issue

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition.

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BBC

Liverpool's FA Cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot

Nobody would have believed that 12 months on from Liverpool's title win, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Arne Slot remains in the job.

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The Guardian

If Newcastle really want to be taken seriously, then Eddie Howe must join the exodus

Most of what has gone wrong this season can be put down to poor recruitment – but the manager must share the blame . Even when the fixture list was revealed last summer, it was perhaps predictable that the middle of March would represent the crisis point for Newcastle.

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The Guardian

Slot rues Liverpool’s ‘missing fighting spirit’ after humiliating FA Cup exit

Arne Slot slammed Liverpool’s “missing fighting spirit” after the 4-0 humiliation by Manchester City that propelled Pep Guardiola’s team into the FA Cup semi-finals.

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ESPN

Haaland hits long-awaited Man City hat trick as pressure piles on Slot

Erling Haaland's first Manchester City hat trick since August 2024 helped send his side to the FA Cup semifinals in a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool.

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ESPN

Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Cup

Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.

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ESPN

VAR review: Should Man City have had another penalty in Liverpool thrashing?

Man City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup, but were they hard done by to not get another penalty?.

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NBABasketball

ESPN

Stoudemire: HOF induction 'means everything'

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.

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RealGM

Nets Sign Malachi Smith To Two-Year Deal

The Brooklyn Nets are signing Malachi Smith to a two-year contract, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Smith averaged 7.3 points and 2.1 rebounds across two 10-day contracts. The Nets also announced on Friday that Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf are out for the rest of the season.

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The Athletic

Candace Parker, Amar’e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers headline 2026 Hall of Fame class

Here is everything to know about the Class of 2026, which includes pioneering players and coaches with remarkable levels of success.

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The Athletic

Will Luka Dončić return for NBA playoffs? What history says about Grade 2 hamstring injuries

If Dončić returns from his Grade 2 hamstring strain by the playoffs, he will be going against recent NBA history with these injuries.

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RealGM

Fire Select Bridget Carleton With No. 1 Pick In Expansion Draft

The Portland Fire selected unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft on Friday. Carleton averaged 6.5 points and 3.6 rebounds for the Lynx last season.

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RealGM

Karl-Anthony Towns Sits Win Over Bulls With Elbow Injury

Karl-Anthony Towns missed the New York Knicks' 136-96 win over the Chicago Bulls due to right elbow impingement. Towns participated in pre-game warmups before getting ruled out. Mitchell Robinson tooks Towns' place in the starting lineup.

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Fox Sports

‘I want to f***ing play’: NBA investigates as superstar slams team over ‘slap in the face’

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is once again in the spotlight as the NBA investigates his injury status after reports the two-time MVP could be shut down for the rest of the season.

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RealGM

Michael Porter Jr., Danny Wolf Out For Rest Of Season

The Brooklyn Nets are shutting down Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf for the rest of the season, according to coach Jordi Fernandez. Wolf is out with a left ankle injury, with Porter dealing with a left hamstring strain.

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The Athletic

Joel Embiid 'pissed off' after 76ers hold him out of recent game, calls out GM Daryl Morey

After one of the 76ers' biggest wins of the season, Embiid said he was not happy about being held out of a game earlier in the week.

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Fox Sports

‘Extraordinary’: NBA teenager Cooper Flagg makes outrageous history, joins MJ ‘in rare air’

The Orlando Magic withstood a spectacular 51-point performance from Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg in a 138-127 victory over the Mavericks.

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Basketball

ESPN

Welcome to Mullins Drive: How a small Indiana town is embracing its new March legend

The UConn freshman inked his name in Indiana basketball history. His hometown added it to street signs, too.

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ESPN

How UConn-Illinois, Arizona-Michigan will be decided in men's Final Four

The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.

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ESPN

WNBA 2026 expansion draft: Three big trends from Portland, Toronto picks

The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.

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ESPN

Aussie Puoch ready for WNBA plunge with Fire

Two years after she was first drafted into the WNBA Nyadiew Puoch says she's finally ready to make her debut after she was drafted by expansion side Portland Fire.

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ESPN

Mavs' Flagg, 19, is youngest with 50-point game

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in a 138-127 home loss to the Magic.

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Yahoo Sports

NBA approaching all-time levels of ugly after blowout-filled Friday

In theory, a professional sports league is an enterprise that allows the average person to watch some of the world’s best athletes play a competitive game. The modern NBA has made it easy to forget that.

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ESPN

Coaches push back on LeBron's Memphis remark

A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should relocate.

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ESPN

Sources: NBA investigating Bucks, Giannis' health

The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.

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The Athletic

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player in NBA history with a 50-point game

The Mavs' rookie became the first teenager to exceed the 50-point mark and broke his own record for the most points in a game by a teenager.

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Fox Sports

Revealed: Predicted votes, stars leading heated race for NBL Finals MVP

Game Five of the NBL Championship is just around the corner. And with the title on the line, the Finals MVP race is wide open.

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WNBABasketball

ESPN

Fire make Carleton top WNBA expansion draft pick

Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.

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ESPN

Wilson committed to Aces: 'I'm not leaving Vegas'

A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, said she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.

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ESPN

Expansion draft projections: The top player available on every team

Portland and Toronto are on the clock to start building out their rosters. These players could be picks Friday.

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ESPN

Ranking the top 55 WNBA free agents, from MVPs to key rotation players

More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.

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ESPN

Stewart, Ionescu say they'll re-sign with Liberty

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.

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ESPN

Storm's Mühl (ACL) to miss 2nd straight season

Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying.

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ESPN

How to watch the 2026 WNBA expansion draft on ESPN

The league will hold an expansion draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo on Friday. Portland will have the first pick after Toronto won a coin toss and chose instead to pick sixth in the standard WNBA draft April 13.

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Andscape

A’ja Wilson encourages and inspires students at Disney Dreamers Academy

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As WNBA star A’ja Wilson stood on stage last week speaking to 100 high school students participating in the Disney Dreamers Academy, her words evoked audible oohs and ahhs from the crowd at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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ESPN

Lottery hopeful Fam signs on to Project B league

Potential WNBA lottery pick Awa Fam has signed on to play in Project B -- the new overseas five-on-five basketball competition.

ESPN • WNBA → 3 days ago

ESPN

A'ja Wilson to take part in USA Basketball camp

A'ja Wilson will take part in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix, the first time that Wilson will take part in a training camp since helping the U.S. win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.

ESPN • WNBA → 4 days ago

Tennis

ATP

Cash & Tracy follow in Bryan brothers' footsteps with Marrakech triumph

Robert Cash and JJ Tracy won their second ATP Tour title together Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where they moved ahead in their rivalry with Vasil Kirkov and Bart Stevens.

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ATP

Jodar joins Fonseca in record books, storms into first ATP final in Marrakech

Rafael Jodar continued his breakthrough week in emphatic fashion on Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where he advanced to his first ATP Tour final.

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ATP

Trungelliti becomes oldest first-time tour-level finalist in Open Era

Marco Trungelliti became the oldest first-time tour-level finalist in the Open Era on Saturday at the Grand Prix Hassan II. The 36-year-old upset top seed Luciano Darderi 6-4, 7-6(2), advancing to the Marrakech championship match in two hours and 10 minutes.

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ATP

Sinner claims ‘It’s not one tournament that will define No. 1’ battle with Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner has the chance to reclaim the World No. 1 spot from Carlos Alcaraz at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters this week, and the Italian is firmly in control of his own destiny after a dominant run through March.

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ATP

Navone saves 2 MPs, qualifier Merida reaches Bucharest final

Mariano Navone saved two match points against Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank in Bucharest to reach his third ATP Tour final.

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ATP

Sinner/Bergs have fun Monte-Carlo doubles opener, host of singles stars in action

Jannik Sinner headlines the elite singles firepower in the doubles draw at the upcoming Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where the Italian will compete alongside a host of stars.

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ATP

Scouting Report: Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev chase clay-court success in Monte-Carlo

The first clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season begins on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline the field.

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ATP

How Sinner can become World No. 1 in Monte-Carlo

Jannik Sinner arrives at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters firmly on Carlos Alcaraz’s heels in the battle for World No.

ATP → 12 hours ago

ATP

How can I watch Monte-Carlo tennis?

The third ATP Masters 1000 event of the season and first on clay begins on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev are among the stars that will headline the tournament in the Principality.

ATP → 13 hours ago

WTA

Still adjusting to life on clay, Jovic is third American into Charleston semifinals

Playing on clay is new to Iva Jovic, but she's passing the test in Charleston with flying colors. On Friday, she beat Anna Kalinskaya to become the third American though to the semifinals, joining Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys.

WTA → 21 hours ago

ATPTennis

ATP

Tirante topples Shelton in Houston stunner, Tiafoe saves MP

World No. 83 Thiago Agustin Tirante earned one of the biggest wins of his career Friday in Houston, where he stunned top seed and 2024 champion Ben Shelton 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship semi-finals.

ATP → 22 hours ago

ATP

Qualifier Merida saves 3 MPs, reaches first SF in Bucharest

Spanish qualifier Daniel Merida is a semi-finalist on the ATP Tour after saving three match points against Titouan Droguet in his quarter-final match at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Alcaraz, Landaluce train together in Murcia

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to bounce back from a disappointing early exit in Miami when he competes at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as defending champion. In preparation, the 22-year-old has been sharpening his game back home in Murcia alongside Spaniard Martin Landaluce.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Sinner & Alcaraz's Monte-Carlo draw: Which intriguing opponents could they face in R2?

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz could be set for intriguing opening matches at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, following Friday’s draw. Sinner arrives in the Principality having become the eighth man to win the ‘Sunshine Double’, lifting trophies in Indian Wells and Miami.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Trungelliti set for historic Top 100 breakthrough: 'It has been a big goal'

Marco Trungelliti is writing one of the most remarkable stories of the season at the Grand Prix Hassan II. The Argentine qualifier has climbed 32 spots to No.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Jodar reaches maiden ATP Tour SF in Marrakech

Rafael Jodar advanced to the semi-finals at a tour-level event for the first time on Friday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where he advanced after Alexandre Muller retired in the second set due to injury.

ATP → 1 day ago

ATP

Thiem's Tips: What ATP Fantasy advice does the former World No. 3 have?

Anticipation is building ahead of the 2026 ATP Fantasy season, and Dominic Thiem is offering fans an early glimpse into the mindset required to succeed in the game. Launching this weekend at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, ATP Fantasy introduces a fresh way for fans to engage with the Tour.

ATP → 2 days ago

ATP

Tien 'doubles clay Ws' in Houston; Tiafoe wins in front of Kevin Durant

Learner Tien advanced to his maiden ATP Tour clay-court quarter-final at the Fayez Sarofim & Co.

ATP → 2 days ago

ATP

Nadal spends time on court with Swiatek for academy practice

Rafael Nadal did his best to ring in a new chapter in Iga Swiatek’s career on Thursday in Mallorca. The former No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings welcomed WTA star Swiatek to the Rafa Nadal Academy and spent time on court with the Pole alongside her new coach Francisco Roig.

ATP → 2 days ago

ATP

Rain all but wipes out Thursday’s R2 action in Bucharest

Persistent rain reduced Thursday’s action at the Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank to just two completed games. Four second-round singles matches and three doubles matches were on the original schedule in Bucharest, but only one of those encounters even began.

ATP → 2 days ago

Baseball

The Athletic

Tigers place Justin Verlander on 15-day IL with left hip inflammation

The 43-year-old first felt symptoms of the injury sometime after his outing on March 30.

The Athletic • MLB → 3 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Blue Jays place Alejandro Kirk on 10-day IL after 2-time All-Star catcher fractured thumb on foul tip

Alejandro Kirk was a key ingredient in the recipe that concocted the Toronto Blue Jays’ run to their first AL pennant in 32 years, and the two-time All-Star catcher remains one of the most significant players on the team’s roster.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 3 hours ago

ESPN

Jays' Kirk hits IL with dislocated, fractured thumb

The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated and broken left thumb.

ESPN • MLB → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

What Ken Griffey Jr. found in the lens at the Masters

“There’s that old saying, be comfortable being uncomfortable. That was that whole week at Augusta.".

The Athletic • MLB → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Alex Cora's message to Red Sox fans: Caleb Durbin is his own player and nobody else

After his 0-for-19 start, the team's new third baseman heard it from the fans Boston-style in the home opener. But he redeemed himself.

The Athletic • MLB → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

Ex-union official who orchestrated mutiny at MLBPA breaks silence

Harry Marino, who led a 2024 move to oust now-head Bruce Meyer, says his actions sounded the alarm about problems in the union.

The Athletic • MLB → 10 hours ago

ESPN

Twins OF Buxton exits with forearm contusion

Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton exited Friday's 10-4 home-opening win over the Rays because of a right forearm contusion.

ESPN • MLB → 15 hours ago

ESPN

Mets' Soto exits early, will have MRI on right calf

Mets slugger Juan Soto will undergo an MRI after leaving Friday night's win over the Giants in the first inning because of right calf tightness.

ESPN • MLB → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

In Pirates debut, top prospect Konnor Griffin delivers moment to remember

To say Griffin had dreamed of his MLB debut is true. Saying he had rehearsed it would be even more accurate.

The Athletic • MLB → 17 hours ago

ESPN

'Difference-maker': Griffin dazzles in Pirates debut

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.

ESPN • MLB → 18 hours ago

MLBBaseball

ESPN

Horton (forearm) leaves Cubs' loss, headed to IL

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will go on the injured list and undergo further testing after leaving the second inning of Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians due to right forearm discomfort.

ESPN • MLB → 20 hours ago

ESPN

D-backs OF Lawlar suffers fractured right wrist

Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list Friday with a fractured right wrist after getting hit with a pitch against the Braves.

ESPN • MLB → 20 hours ago

ESPN

Jays' Kirk (thumb) hurt by foul tip, set for X-rays

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was struck on the thumb of his glove hand on a foul tip off the bat of Chicago's Austin Hays in the 10th inning on Friday and left the game. Kirk, a two-time All-Star, was going for X-rays after the game.

ESPN • MLB → 20 hours ago

ESPN

Judge's text, HR set tone in Yankees' home opener

Aaron Judge's pregame text, home run set the tone for the Yankees in their home opener, an 8-2 win over the Marlins.

ESPN • MLB → 20 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Cody Bellinger bobble turns into highlight catch for Yankees

Cody Bellinger made a hard catch even harder in Friday’s game, but the New York Yankees outfielder ended up pulling it off. Somehow. In the ninth inning against the Marlins, Miami shortstop Xavier Edwards hit a fly ball to the warning track in left field off the Yankees’ Ryan Yarbrough.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 20 hours ago

The Athletic

Ozzie Guillén's lucky No. 13 is getting retired by the White Sox, and it's about time

Guillén was moved to tears when he learned the news during Chicago's 5-4 victory in the home opener against Toronto.

The Athletic • MLB → 21 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Chase DeLauter rakes fifth home run in seventh career regular-season game as Guardians top Cubs in home opener

When Cleveland Guardians rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter fouled a Shohei Ohtani pitch off his back foot on Tuesday night, it looked like the 24-year-old himself might be the only one who could actually put a stop to his season-opening power surge.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 21 hours ago

ESPN

White Sox will retire 'surprised' Guillén's No. 13

Former White Sox shortstop and manager Ozzie Guillén will get his No. 13 jersey retired by the club at a ceremony in August.

ESPN • MLB → 22 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Cubs starter Cade Horton leaves after 1 inning vs. Guardians with forearm discomfort

Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton threw just 17 pitches on Friday before leaving a start against the Cleveland Guardians with forearm discomfort. The second-year major leaguer who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting last year was making his second start of the season.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

Cubs must weather potential loss of budding ace Cade Horton (right forearm)

Horton worked a quick, 1-2-3 first inning but issued a rare walk to start the second, then threw two pitches before motioning to the dugout.

The Athletic • MLB → 23 hours ago

Miscellaneous

Front Office Sports

WNBA Free Agency Is Shaping Up to Be Shockingly Quiet

PHOENIX — WNBA free agency this year had the makings of a high-octane, drama-filled blockbuster.  Instead, it’s shaping up to be nothing more than a blip.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 4 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

Winnipeg Goldeyes unveil Manitoba Mosquitoes alternate identity

The Winnipeg Goldeyes, a team in the American Association of Professional Baseball, had to convince their fans that they were not kidding around when they announced that they would play one game this season as the Manitoba Mosquitoes.

Sportslogos.net → 8 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

AHL’s Belleville Senators Take the Bull by the Horns in Tribute to City’s Former OHL Team

The Belleville Senators certainly took the bull by the horns last week in paying tribute to their home city’s former junior hockey club.

Sportslogos.net → 23 hours ago

Sportslogos.net

Buffalo Bills’ New Nickel-Colored Alternate Jerseys Leak On Instagram

Multiple sources have indicated the uniforms will officially be unveiled this summer alongside of a new alternate helmet.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

Sportslogos.net

“Tantalizingly Close To A Timeless Classic”: Our Reactions To The Atlanta Falcons’ New Uniforms

Founder Chris Creamer and contributors Andrew Lind and Glenn Cook give their thoughts on the NFL's latest redesign.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

Sportslogos.net

Biloxi Shuckers honor community and crawfish with Mudbugs alternate identity

The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Southern League, expanded their repertoire of seafood-based identities with the unveiling of a new alternate brand for 2026. The team, whose primary identity is based on oysters, will play three games as the Biloxi Mudbugs, a colloquial term for.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

How Golf Apparel Companies Pull Off Unauthorized Masters Merch

The Masters will bring in more than $70 million in merchandise sales next week at Augusta National—but its impact on the entire golf-apparel industry goes far beyond that.

Front Office Sports • Retail → 1 day ago

Front Office Sports

Baseball Is Back: MLB Opening Day Prices Soar

The post Baseball Is Back: MLB Opening Day Prices Soar appeared first on Front Office Sports.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Atlanta Falcons Officially Unveil New Uniforms For 2026 Season

The Falcons' new uniforms for 2026 are here! A new red home and white road set bringing back classic wordmarks and striping with new number details. The black throwbacks remain unchanged.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Holly Springs Salamanders update branding

The Holly Springs Salamanders, a North Carolina-based team in the collegiate summer-level Coastal Plain League, updated their identity to reflect a new approach to the team’s brand.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

College BasketballBasketball

ESPN

NCAA prez disputes Geno: 2-site format is working

NCAA president Charlie Baker, responding to UConn coach Geno Auriemma's criticism of the two-site regional format, said it's "pretty hard to argue" against it considering the rise in attendance, viewership and ticket sales.

ESPN • College Basketball → 19 hours ago

ESPN

Amid UNC talk, Lloyd agrees to new deal at Zona

Coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal with Arizona, he announced Friday.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Nebraska's Hoiberg named AP Coach of the Year

Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg edged out Duke's Jon Scheyer and Arizona's Tommy Lloyd for Associated Press men's basketball coach of the year honors Friday.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Boozer fifth freshman to win AP Player of Year

Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national Player of the Year, becoming only the fifth freshman to earn the honor and the second in a row for a Duke program that keeps adding to the longest list of winners in the country.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

UConn's Hurley owns up to antics: 'Not a victim'

UConn coach Dan Hurley says he is not looking for any sympathy regarding the perception of his coaching style.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Tide's Holloway to enroll in fall, aims to play again

Following Friday's reversal of his campus ban after his recent arrest, Alabama's Aden Holloway is planning to enroll in fall classes and hoping to rejoin the team next season pending the outcome of his legal case, his attorney told ESPN.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

May happy at Michigan, won't talk about UNC job

Dusty May says he's happy at Michigan and has a policy to not talk about other openings, like at North Carolina.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Sources: Weber State hiring Canales as coach

Weber State is hiring Kaleb Canales as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

Tournament picks: How to bet Saturday's national semifinal games

Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

ESPN

'We want to pinch ourselves': Dusty May's full-circle return to the Final Four

Three years after helming FAU's Cinderella run to the national semifinals, May returns with Michigan.

ESPN • College Basketball → 1 day ago

AFLAussie Rules

Fox Sports

‘Didn’t help Harley’: McQualter’s reveal on young star after 128-point loss... and rare selection headache

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has conceded his side were “potentially” too young an outfit to take on a potent Sydney line-up on Easter Saturday, which handed them a brutal 128-point loss in Round 4.

Fox Sports • AFL → 6 hours ago

AFL

McQualter says teammates need to help frustrated Eagle, Cox backs Charlie

West Coach coach says Harley Reid needs others to shake off a tag after being well held by Sydney's James Jordon.

AFL • AFL → 6 hours ago

AFL

Swans make a massive statement as they hand Eagles a reality check

After successive wins West Coast has been brought back to Earth with a 128-point thrashing at the hands of Sydney.

AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Crushes your spirit’: Yze fumes at ruck’s ‘silly’ act set to cause ban, selection carnage

Richmond coach Adem Yze has labelled ruckman Samson Ryan’s needless off-the-ball free kick on Saturday evening as a “spirit crusher”, after their seven-goal loss to Port Adelaide at the MCG.

Fox Sports • AFL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

128-POINT DRUBBING! Swans deliver woeful West Coast all-time Easter Saturday nightmare

Sydney has brutally registered its first triple-figure win of the 2026 season, thumping West Coast by 128 points in an Easter Saturday bloodbath.

Fox Sports • AFL → 10 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Heeney pushes case for mark of the year

Isaac Heeney makes a statement for the Swans with a mark of the year contender.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 10 hours ago

AFL

Tall Tiger sorry for 'silly' strike that could further test depleted ruck stocks

Samson Ryan apologised to coach Adem Yze for an off-the-ball hit that could prove costly.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

The days of sacking coaches in April or May should be gone – even for Carlton

Michael Voss deserves to be given his shot at turning this leaky ship around, and seeing whether he can plug the leaks that have sunk the Blues in three winnable games so far.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 11 hours ago

AFL

Port proves too powerful for undermanned Tigers

Richmond remains winless after another big defeat, this time at the hands of Port Adelaide.

AFL • AFL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Maurice Rioli jnr takes a hanger

The Richmond livewire flies high for a spectacular grab against Port Adelaide.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 13 hours ago

Aussie Rules

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Crush your spirit’: Big man apologises to Yze; Tigers, Bombers could be winless going into Dreamtime

All eyes were on former No.1 pick Harley Reid for his undisciplined acts on Super Saturday, but a Richmond young gun will face MRO heat.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 13 hours ago

AFL

MATCH REVIEW: Blues recruit learns fate for late swinging arm

The Match Review findings from Friday's round four games are in.

AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

ABC Sport

Swans complete huge win over Eagles as Heeney stars on return

Sydney thumps West Coast by 128 points, sending the Eagles crashing back to earth at Perth Stadium.

ABC Sport • AFL → 15 hours ago

ABC Sport

Live: Swans complete enormous victory over Eagles as Heeney stars on return

Sydney has thumped West Coast by 138 points, sending the Eagles crashing back to earth at Perth Stadium. Follow live.

ABC Sport • AFL → 15 hours ago

Fox Sports

Tigers hit 26-year low as ‘gut punch’ scrutiny further sours Power’s seven-goal blowout

Richmond remain winless in 2026, after falling to a 42-point defeat at the hands of Port Adelaide on Saturday.

Fox Sports • AFL → 15 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Voss is safe for now, but a Carlton review is about to ramp right up

Carlton’s head of football guaranteed Michael Voss will coach against Adelaide on Thursday night. Meanwhile, premiership coach and Blues consultant Adam Simpson says, “I totally understand why there would be pressure”.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 17 hours ago

AFL

Voss 'absolutely' safe as Blues coach for Gather Round

Michael Voss will coach the Blues for their Gather Round clash against the Crows.

AFL • AFL → 17 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘That was frustrating’: Roos young gun, Clarko lift lid on spay in ‘fired up’ moment

North Melbourne young gun Colby McKercher has revealed that Alastair Clarkson’s spray at him in the Good Friday win over Carlton was due to a defensive lapse.

Fox Sports • AFL → 18 hours ago

AFL

Another Power blow as forward suffers season-ending knee injury

Ollie Lord will miss the remainder of 2026 in another blow for the Power.

AFL • AFL → 18 hours ago

Fox Sports

Dees apologise for ‘distress’ caused by meeting that shared personal info

Melbourne has moved to apologise for any “distress” caused from a pre-season meeting where senior club figures allegedly disclosed sensitive information about former Demon Steven May with players’ partners.

Fox Sports • AFL → 20 hours ago

Premier LeagueFootball

The Athletic

Man City 4 Liverpool 0: City break 145-year record, Cherki's shirt swap moment and Salah exit reminder

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as City advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

The Athletic • Football → 6 hours ago

BBC

Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

BBC • Football → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

Kieran Trippier to leave Newcastle this summer: Does it make sense, and do they need to replace him?

It will bring an end to the 35-year-old's four-and-a-half years at St. James' Park, having joined from Atletico Madrid in January 2022.

The Athletic • Premier League → 10 hours ago

The Athletic

Chelsea's week of recriminations ends in call for ‘emotional stability' and hints they might lean less on youth

A week in which senior players had questioned the club's transfer policy or hinted at a desire to leave ended with a call for maturity.

The Athletic • Football → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

West Ham's 2006 FA Cup run: 'No one fancied us to stay up, let alone reach the Cup final'

The heroes of West Ham's run to the 2006 FA Cup final tell The Athletic how they got there, and what they think of the current side.

The Athletic • Premier League → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur and an issue that has fractured a fanbase

A fanbase enraged and provoked by this season's many failures is still to reach a consensus on what the price for progress should be.

The Athletic • Football → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Lille were close to bankruptcy. This is how they became Europe's most profitable club

Lille were Ligue 1 champions in 2021, but there were major underlying problems that needed addressing by the new owners.

The Athletic • Football → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Joe Cole interview: 'Winning the FA Cup is crucial for Chelsea. It can help settle things down'

Chelsea have not won a domestic cup for eight years. Joe Cole believes winning it this time could be important.

The Athletic • Football → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Lamine Yamal and Spain fans' anti-Muslim chants: What next and what could it mean for 2030 World Cup?

The events raised questions as to what this might mean for Spain’s co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup with Morocco, a majority Muslim country.

The Athletic • Football → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Managers on the rise: Fabian Hurzeler - an inventive Premier League tactician at the age of 33

The young German is pragmatic yet innovative in the ideas he is honing with Brighton. Expect to see him at the top level for a long time.

The Athletic • Football → 16 hours ago

Ice Hockey

ESPN

NHL playoff watch: Guide to all 15 games on Statement Saturday

More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.

ESPN • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

What if the Winnipeg Jets were ruthless? Reimagining 10 of the team's most important moves

Winnipeg is known for being patient and loyal. What if that weren't the case? Let's play "what if?".

The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

The Athletic

Which NHL prospect in each team’s pipeline had the most promising season?

As the 2025-26 hockey season winds down, these NHL prospects have emerged and shown what they have to offer.

The Athletic • NHL → 9 hours ago

The Athletic

Rangers' Igor Shesterkin starred in NHL's latest goalie fight. His boxing coaches were proud

“He looked very confident, doing a jab and a right overhand," Sergey Novikov said of Shesterkin. "Things he tried in our boxing sessions.”.

The Athletic • NHL → 10 hours ago

ESPN

Main Street regional network to cease operations

Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.

ESPN • NBA → 22 hours ago

ESPN

Jackets' Severson has season-ending surgery

Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Thursday.

ESPN • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Brady Tkachuk, Senators dismiss dad Keith's controversial podcast comments as 'white noise'

The viral comments, made on the Tkachuk brothers' podcast, included criticism of Brady's ice time under Ottawa coach Travis Green.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Can the Maple Leafs get Doug Armstrong by sending the Blues a draft pick? No. Here's why

Compensation to a team for letting someone under contract leave to work for another organization has not been allowed for 10 years.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

The NHL is officially on playoff watch: Here are the critical races to monitor

There are only 113 games to go in the 2025-26 season — seven per team — so let’s jump into our latest scan around the league.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

NHL Power Rankings: A top-five shuffle, plus historical comparisons for young stars

Looking ahead to the 23-and-under standouts who will define hockey's next generation, and the recent players they most resemble.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

NHLIce Hockey

ESPN

NHL playoff watch: The Flyers' path to the postseason

Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.

ESPN • NHL → 1 day ago

ESPN

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important remaining games

With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.

ESPN • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Macklin Celebrini deserves Hart Trophy votes for carrying the Sharks and wowing the world

At age 19, Celebrini has already proven that he belongs among the NHL's greats.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

How to make sense of a nonsensical NHL season? Just follow the chain of blowouts

There's a much more effective way of gauging relative team strength this season than simply checking the NHL standings.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

What’s the future best and worst case for Egor Chinakhov and Josh Doan?

Sometimes, it just takes a change of scenery to get a player into gear. That's looking like the case for Chinakhov and Doan.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 day ago

ESPN

Hart comes off IR, stops 19 shots in Knights' win

Golden Knights goalie Carter Knight made his first start since injuring his left leg Jan. 8 and had 19 saves to help Vegas defeat Calgary 6-3 on Thursday night.

ESPN • NHL → 2 days ago

ESPN

Wild secure playoff spot with win vs. Canucks

The Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.

ESPN • NHL → 2 days ago

ESPN

Stars fans' apparent Nazi salute leads to inquiry

The American Airlines Center has launched an investigation into four Stars fans doing what appears to be a Nazi salute during a December game.

ESPN • NHL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Months after trade, Quinn Hughes reflects on what led to the end of his Canucks tenure

Hughes, the former Canucks captain, will face off against Vancouver for the first time on Thursday.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

Super RugbyRugby Union

Fox Sports

NRL stars react as Lomax decides playing future with new rugby ‘dream’

Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.

Fox Sports • NRL → 4 weeks ago

Motorsport

Formula 1

11 ways for fans to get their F1 fix during April

Here are 11 ways to keep your Formula 1 passion burning until the lights go out in Miami.

Formula 1 → 10 hours ago

Formula 1

Hamilton on getting his mojo back in 2026

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto speaks to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with the seven-time World Champion's form in 2026 suggesting he is very much back on song.

Formula 1 → 10 hours ago

Formula 1

Our writers reflect on the first three rounds of 2026

With a few weeks to go until the next round on the calendar, we asked our writers to give us their take on how the 2026 season has unfolded so far – and who has the most work to do when the campaign resumes…

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Gasly consistency sparking Alpine betting boost

Three races down and Gasly has picked up points in every one this season.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

The Guardian

‘This is what you don’t see in F1’: the university where future race engineers are made

With alumni in every F1 team, Oxford Brookes University’s Formula Student team is the most prestigious in the country. At the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, more than 100 students are busy building the fastest, best designed race car possible for this year’s Formula Student competition.

The Guardian • Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

What F1 teams and drivers will be doing in April

Why are there no races in April? How is the break in the calendar different to the enforced summer and winter ‘shutdowns’? What will the teams be working on during this period? F1.com answers all of these questions and more in a special explainer…

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Stella on where McLaren need to improve after Japan

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has set out the factors that he believes helped the squad to “stay in the race” in Japan, with the Italian admitting that there is one particular area where the team “have to improve”.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

10 of the most striking one-off liveries in recent F1 history

Haas and Racing Bulls caught the eye at Suzuka last weekend with a couple of creative one-off liveries – the former introducing the iconic Godzilla monster to the F1 world and the latter taking inspiration from Japanese shodo calligraphy.

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BBC

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety

Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

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Formula 1

How Russell can reclaim betting market dominance

He was a clear favourite to win the F1 Drivers’ Championship in the summer.

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Formula 1Motorsport

Formula 1

6 key factors that have seen Alpine jump up the order

With Alpine climbing from the bottom of the pack in 2025 to battling with Red Bull during the opening rounds of 2026, F1.com takes a closer look at the factors behind their upward trajectory.

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ESPN

Alpine denies Colapinto 'sabotage,' slams abuse

Alpine has written an open letter refuting "completely unfounded" fan allegations that they have been sabotaging the car and competitive chances of their Argentinan driver Franco Colapinto.

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Formula 1

Vowles hopes 'painful' Japanese GP will be 'line in the sand'

Carlos Sainz admitted he was “satisfied” with his 15th place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix, with his Williams not capable of finishing any higher on a day where only two cars retired.

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The Guardian

Alpine condemn ‘hateful’ abuse of Colapinto and Ocon over F1 crashes

Alpine have condemned on Thursday online abuse of Franco Colapinto for an incident in the Japanese Grand Prix as well as death threats directed at the Formula One team’s former racer Esteban Ocon over prior events in China.

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BBC

Alpine condemn Colapinto abuse and deny 'sabotage'

Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the "unfounded" suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.

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Formula 1

Hulkenberg rues ‘frustrating’ starts that cost Audi points

Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto missed out on the opportunity to score points in the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Stroll to make GT racing debut in April at Paul Ricard

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will take on the opening round of the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season later this month, making the most of a gap in the F1 calendar.

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Formula 1

Leclerc on ‘main weakness’ Ferrari need to improve

Charles Leclerc believes that the key area Ferrari need to focus on improving going forwards is the power unit, with the Monegasque suggesting that it remains the team’s “main weakness” after the opening three races of the season.

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Formula 1

Why some F1 teams are still set to hit the track in April

A handful of F1 teams are still due to be in action across April, with tyre supplier Pirelli continuing their development testing programme.

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Formula 1

Bearman leads midfield battle boosting Haas hopes

An impressive start to the 2026 season leaves Bearman knocking on the so-called ‘Big Six’ door.

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Golf

ESPN

Coughlin surges to 5-shot lead at Shadow Creek

Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek, shooting a 3-under 69 and opening a five-shot lead as windy conditions played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship.

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ESPN

MacIntyre takes charge, builds 4-shot Texas lead

Robert MacIntyre birdied four of his last five holes and took a four-shot lead over Ludvig Aberg at the Texas Open.

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ESPN

ESPN Original: 'Where It Lies' - How to watch the docuseries

Directed by Timothy Horgan and hosted by ESPN senior writer and New York Times bestselling author Wright Thompson, the four-part docuseries explores the relatable and accessible side of golf.

ESPN • Golf → 21 hours ago

ESPN

Rory McIlroy focused on 'enjoying' the Masters

Rory McIlroy will drive down Magnolia Lane at Augusta National as a Masters champion for the first time and he intends to enjoy the experience.

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ESPN

Coughlin in 3-way tie at familiar Shadow Creek

Lauren Coughlin showed her familiarity with Shadow Creek by opening with a 5-under 67, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead Thursday in the Aramco Championship.

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ESPN

Late birdie spree gives Hubbard Texas Open lead

Mark Hubbard is leading the Valero Texas Open after a big run of birdied that ended in darkness.

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ESPN

Betting odds for The Masters, future golf majors: Scheffler, McIlroy favored

Odds for next four golf majors: the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship.

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Fox Sports

Inside Masters’ ‘cruel’ car crash: Brutal blunder that sealed it... and legend’s forgotten act of kindness

After the most excruciating afternoon of his career, Jordan Spieth was unsteady on his feet, a punch drunk golfer.

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Fox Sports

This image caused a stir in the golf world. It exposed a glaring problem that must be fixed

Women’s sport has evolved beyond conversations on what female athletes wear, but two recent incidents in two vastly different sports deserve closer examination.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

Legend’s anger at ‘predictably weak’ response to Tiger car crash as golf world told to ‘stop pretending’

Three-time green jacket winner Sir Nick Faldo has slammed the PGA Tour for issuing a “predictably weak” following Tiger Woods’ latest car crash, while calling for “some accountability” for the 15-time major champion.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

WTATennis

WTA

Keys rallies past Bencic, advances to fourth career Charleston semifinal

In a battle of past Charleston champions, Madison Keys rallied in three sets to knock off Belinda Bencic and advanced to her first semifinal of 2026.

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WTA

Linz 411: Dates, draws, format, seeds, wild cards and prize money

From schedules to seeds and prize money, here’s your complete guide on the 35th edition of the Linz Open.

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WTA

Three in a row: Pegula goes the distance to beat Shnaider in Charleston

Defending champion Jessica Pegula returned to the Credit One Charleston Open semifinals after coming from a set down, and then a break down in the third set, for the third match in a row this week against Diana Shnaider.

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WTA

Vote: What was the best shot of the week?

We've rounded up the five hottest shots from the WTA tournaments in Charleston and Bogota this week. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and make sure to vote for your favorite.

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WTA

Miami Open final sets all-time Tennis Channel viewership record

Aryna Sabalenka's win over Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final was the most-viewed women's match in Tennis Channel history. It broke the record set just two weeks earlier, when Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells final.

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WTA

'Celebrate, Coco Gauff!' How a back-and-forth scramble secured March’s Shot of the Month

Tied at 3-3 in the second set, Coco Gauff covered the entire baseline to track down a dead-weight drop shot and flip a defensive nightmare into a crosscourt masterpiece.

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WTA

Indian Wells? Check. Miami? Check. Aryna Sabalenka is your Star of the Swing fan favorite

Aryna Sabalenka has won the Star of the Swing fan vote after sweeping the Sunshine Double in Miami and Indian Wells. Miami finalist Coco Gauff and Indian Wells finalist Elena Rybakina finished in second and third, respectively.

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WTA

Jovic fights off Kenin to join Keys in Charleston quarterfinals

Debutant Iva Jovic fended off 2025 finalist Sofia Kenin and 2019 champ Madison Keys defeated Anna Bondar, booking their spots in the Charleston quarterfinals.

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WTA

Around the grounds: Shnaider turns 22, Pegula talks video games and more

From Diana Shnaider ringing in her 22nd birthday to Jessica Pegula sharing her favorite Super Mario characters, here's the latest buzz on the ground in Charleston.

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WTA

Pegula battles past Cocciaretto in another Charleston three-setter

Defending champion Jessica Pegula escaped Elisabetta Cocciaretto from 4-1 down in the third set in the Credit One Charleston Open third round -- her eighth win in nine three-set matches this year.

WTA → 2 days ago

College FootballAmerican Football

ESPN

Safety 'savant' Caleb Downs to test NFL's thirst for his position

Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.

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ESPN

Judge denies UVA QB Morris' request for 7th year

A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.

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ESPN

'Swamp' makeover won't affect capacity, AD says

The Gators' makeover for "The Swamp" won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the SEC's rowdiest venues, athletic director Scott Stricklin said.

ESPN • College Football → 2 days ago

ESPN

Cignetti backs Hoover after turnover dig by Dykes

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reiterated his support for transfer quarterback Josh Hoover while responding to recent comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes about Hoover's high turnovers total.

ESPN • College Football → 2 days ago

ESPN

Big 12's Yormark, TT booster bicker over schedule

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell traded barbs this week over a scheduled Friday night game between the Red Raiders and Houston next season.

ESPN • College Football → 2 days ago

ESPN

Three-round NFL mock draft: Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates' top 100 picks

We asked four NFL draft analysts to make picks in the first three rounds. Where do the top prospects land?.

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ESPN

These flaws could hold back the NFL draft's top QBs

We've seen a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.

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ESPN

QB Mendoza puts on show at Indiana pro day

Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.

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ESPN

NCAA proposes ban on players who stay in draft

The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in college.

ESPN • College Football → 3 days ago

ESPN

Golding rebuts Dabo's accusation: 'Two sides'

Two months after Clemson's Dabo Swinney accused Pete Golding of tampering, the Ole Miss coach recounted the acquisition of LB Luke Ferrelli from his perspective.

ESPN • College Football → 3 days ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

The Loudest Stage: Sellout crowd ignites blockbuster decider

The Sydney Kings have put the sold out sign up outside Qudos Bank Arena, with a huge crowd expected for Sunday's Championship decider. With the Kings and Adelaide 36ers tied at two games a piece in the Hungry Jack's NBL Championship Series, Game 5 looms as a potential classic.

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NBL

Aussies Abroad: Daniels notches big milestone in Hawks' win

Dyson Daniels has helped the high-flying Atlanta Hawks rip apart the Brooklyn Nets as they soared to their fourth straight NBA victory and 18th in 20 games.

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NBL

Wells: 36ers ready to defy history

AAP. Adelaide 36ers coach Mike Wells is content with riding the underdog tag right to the end as a gripping NBL championship series against Sydney reaches its climax.

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NBL

Emotion vs execution: Adelaide’s Game 5 challenge

Through the first four games of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, Sydney has dominated numerous statistical categories against Adelaide.

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NBL

Report: Rival clubs circle Taipans young gun

Heading into the off-season, the Cairns Taipans have just four players under contract. One of those is star forward Jack McVeigh, who was named to the 2025-26 All-NBL Second Team. The other three are Reyne Smith, Mawot Mag and Jed Richardson, who are all club options.

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NBL

Craig eyes redemption in winner-takes-all clash

Torrey Craig has been here before. With 80 NBA Playoff games and a Finals Series run with Phoenix behind him, the Sydney Kings veteran understands exactly what’s required on the biggest stage.

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NBL

‘Biggest choke in history?’ Copeland turns up Game 5 heat

There’s no question the Sydney Kings return home as favourites for Game 5. They’ve controlled large stretches of the Series and carry a combined 57-point margin from their two wins at Qudos Bank Arena.

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NBL

How to watch & talking points: Sydney v Adelaide (Championship Series, Game 5)

Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ersSunday, April 5, 2.30pm AESTQudos Bank ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every Championship Series game live on ESPN and 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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NBL

Rucker: Fourth ring to put Bryce in GOAT company

Derek Rucker says a fourth title would elevate Bryce Cotton into the same conversation as Andrew Gaze as the NBL’s greatest ever player.

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NBL

Written off to one win away: Experts praise Adelaide’s revival

From early-season frontrunners to searching for answers, the Adelaide 36ers dropped five of seven games across a four-week stretch from early January to early February.

NBL → 2 days ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave the Dees. One off-hand comment changed his mind

It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.

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AFL

Dees poach Crows' list boss as new head of AFLW

Melbourne is set to name its new head of AFLW.

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AFL

Future father-daughter draftees to be in action at U16 Championships

A partial floating fixture will be used as the best young talent takes to the field through the next two weeks.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

Hawks welcome back former assistant in sole coaching change

Ben Cavarra will return to Hawthorn's AFLW side as forwards coach.

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AFL

Salary cap introduced to AFLW as League announces revamped team

Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

AFL

Crows nab highly rated Lions W boss to lead women's program

One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.

AFL • AFLW → 6 days ago

AFL

AFLW Draft prospects to watch: Tall forwards abound in Class of 2026

Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

A call went out, five players answered. How this junior program hit the jackpot

Ashburton's junior girls program has attracted five AFLW stars to help guide the next generation of players.

AFL • AFLW → 1 week ago

AFL

Important Bombers leader to remain on inactive list

Bess Keaney will remain on the inactive list for the Bombers.

AFL • AFLW → 2 weeks ago

AFL

'We'll make it work': Why Cats were willing to wait for AFLW footy boss

It was a long but rewarding road to becoming Geelong's general manager of women's football for Dom Condo.

AFL • AFLW → 2 weeks ago

MLSFootball

The Athletic

USMNT World Cup roster projection after a March reality check: 26 for 2026

World Cup roster battles are intensifying for Mauricio Pochettino's side, coming out of two March defeats.

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The Athletic

What can the USMNT expect from World Cup opponents Australia? A 'mission to wreck'

Australia beat Curacao 5-1 on Tuesday night as they prepare for the World Cup in the summer.

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The Athletic

USA 0, Portugal 2: Decisive loss, Pulisic struggles cap last pre-World Cup window

The U.S. made multiple tweaks but fell to a second straight European power in similar fashion, leaving much to do as the World Cup nears.

The Athletic • Football → 4 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLS local markets unlikely to get media rights back when Apple TV deal ends: NYCFC CEO

“We were better off financially in a model where we could have local rights,” he said. “I don’t know that that’s best for the league as a whole, as an enterprise. I think that what was done, and how it was built, is probably the best path.

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The Athletic

Wisconsin's Bajraktarevic crushes Italy dreams, sends Bosnia-Herzegovina to World Cup

The U.S.-born former New England Revolution winger, who has one USMNT cap, sealed a memorable triumph.

The Athletic • Football → 4 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLS Commissioner Bickers With Egypt Director Over Mohamed Salah Rumours

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: A detail view of the MLS and Apple TV logo before the match between Houston Dynamo FC and Chicago Fire FC at Shell Energy Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 4 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Lucky or good, John Thorrington keeps LAFC striving for best results

John Thorrington must be the luckiest general manager in MLS. Just consider the evidence: In his 10 years with LAFC, Thorrington has hired three coaches and each one has been better than the last. How many other executives have a track record like that? Then again, maybe it’s not luck.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 4 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Don Garber hits back at Egypt executive who warned Salah against MLS move

In an interview with the Guardian, MLS commissioner Don Garber suggested that the Egyptian soccer executive who urged Mohamed Salah to avoid the league should watch Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 5 days ago

The Athletic

FIFA confirms Arsene Wenger's new offside rule to be trialed in Canadian Premier League

The new regulations will be tested when the CPL begins its season this weekend.

The Athletic • Football → 5 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Matt Turner is in goal for US against Portugal, displacing Matt Freese

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Turner was in goal for the United States for Saturday's friendly against Belgium, raising the possibility he has a chance to regain the Americans' starting job from Matt Freese at the World Cup.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 1 week ago

MotoGPMotorsport

MotoGP

Simply the Bez: history made by Bezzecchi so far

Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.

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MotoGP

TALKING POINTS: “I’m missing, not the bike”

Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

MotoGP

Record-breaker Bezzecchi claims COTA crown with Sunday stunner

Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.

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MotoGP

Bezzecchi and Marini penalised after COTA Q2 incident

Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.

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MotoGP

Acosta receives penalty, loses Sprint podium as Bastianini promoted

Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.

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MotoGP

Marc Marquez handed Long Lap Penalty after Di Giannantonio crash

The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.

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MotoGP

Martin steals stunning Sprint win as drama takes the reins in Texas

The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Di Giannantonio beats Bezzecchi for back-to-back poles

A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Viñales sidelined from US GP, targets Jerez return

The #12 will undergo a minor procedure to remove a displaced screw fitted after his 2025 German GP crash.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

MotoGP

Acosta takes charge in COTA FP1, Marc Marquez crash brings out red flag

The #37 was back to the top straight out of the crate on Friday whilst the reigning Champion suffered a far from smooth session.

MotoGP → 1 week ago

Netball

ABC Sport

Diamonds star creates undershorts to help girls navigate periods in sport

World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.

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ABC Sport

Netballer explains absence after being separated from daughter at birth

Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

'We don't talk about it enough': Mum makes emotional return to Super Netball

The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.

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ABC Sport

Super Netball's Kiwi influx leaves sour taste for diehard Australian fans

Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Regional netball teams ousted from league over lack of footballers

Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds find 'identity' ahead of gold medal defence

Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

All too easy for the Diamonds in sealing series win over Jamaica

Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

Australia's netballers thrash Jamaica in first Test

The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds eye timely glimpse of Jamaica in Test series

Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds bolster defence for Jamaica series as Commonwealth Games loom

Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 months ago

A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Goalkeeper hauled off at half-time as howler sparks A-League rout before coach resigns

A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

The Guardian

Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round

The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

Major Socceroos blow as World Cup goal scorer’s injury likely to ruin chances of call-up

Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

‘What’s happened in this country?’: Roar coach’s ‘pre-judged’ claim in extraordinary ref tirade

Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Heartbroken’: Tributes flow for celebrated former A-League coach after tragic death

The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

Teenager announces A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick; City embarrassed

Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

The Guardian

Teenage girl wearing jersey with Palestinian flag refused entry to Sydney A-League game

Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Damaging and disappointing’: Ugly twist in A-Leagues debacle as investor takes shock swipe

Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 months ago

Fox Sports

‘Nothing ever happened’: Skipper hits back after groundbreaking Aussie’s homophobia claims

Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 months ago

The Guardian

Josh Cavallo claims homophobia drove him out of Adelaide United

Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago