Remembering 'Coach Mac': Jeff Legwold shares his best Dave McGinnis memories
Legwold and the late McGinnis formed a bond over combine breakfasts, large trucks, makeshift wallets and bobbleheads.
Legwold and the late McGinnis formed a bond over combine breakfasts, large trucks, makeshift wallets and bobbleheads.
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at the New York Times-owned sports outlet.
Safety Nasir Adderley signed with the Colts on Tuesday, two months after he announced he was ready to return to the NFL after retiring following the 2022 season.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on Tuesday kept the same public stance regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown despite the team's recent trade for Dontayvion Wicks.
England gave their chances of automatic qualification for 2027’s Women’s World Cup a tremendous boost as they beat the world champions Spain at Wembley to continue their perfect record in qualifying so far.
Which 2026 WNBA draft picks are ready to contribute this season, and which should you stash for the future?.
. Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Matt Harmon break down their top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
"He just didn’t give up on the effort this year," Dumars said of Zion Williamson during his Tuesday news conference.
Train tickets from New York City to MetLife Stadium, the New Jersey site of eight World Cup games this summer, are set to increase sevenfold to more than $100 during the tournament, according to a new report.
Javier Mascherano has quit as Inter Miami head coach, just four months after guiding the club to its first MLS Cup title.
Mohamed Salah has been named on the bench for Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
West Brom could be given a points deduction that relegates them from the Championship after the season has finished as the club contest charges of breaching the English Football League’s profit and sustainability (P&S) rules.
Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has stepped down as manager of MLS side Inter Miami.
Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano steps down as manager of MLS side Inter Miami.
Javier Mascherano has stunningly stepped down as Inter Miami’s manager, just months after leading the team to their first MLS title.
Just two months before the World Cup, Matt Crocker is stepping down as the U.S. Soccer’s sporting director after three years to work for the Saudi Arabian federation. Crocker is not a coach or a player; he’s essentially a general manager.
MIAMI (AP) — Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi’s club to the MLS Cup title.
Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is to leave at the end of the season, the club have announced.
Iowa will have to vacate four victories from the 2023 season for tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he'd entered the transfer portal, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
Ted Ginn Jr. is back with the Columbus Aviators and will coach the UFL team Friday after missing one game following his weekend arrest on a DWI charge, the league told ESPN on Tuesday.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell acknowledged Tuesday he was disappointed about the departure of athletic director Chris McIntosh, but doesn't believe it will have an impact on his future with the Badgers.
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
He was "one of five" on Iowa's offensive line. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.
Alabama wide receiver Noah Rogers will miss the early part of the regular season because of an injury sustained in the team's annual spring game.
Texas Tech picked up its latest five-star commitment with a pledge from defensive end Anthony Sweeney, ESPN's No. 18 overall prospect in the 2027 class.
Four-star passer Kamden Lopati, ESPN's No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 cycle, has decommitted from Illinois, sources told ESPN.
Alabama QB Keelon Russell, a five-star recruit in 2025 who redshirted last season, gave a "video game" feel to the Crimson Tide's offense in the spring game.
New Florida coach Jon Sumrall challenged his team, especially the offensive line, to hit the weight room and get stronger, saying "it's time to wake this thing up.".
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president and director of player personnel Stephen Jones said Tuesday that the trade market for George Pickens has been quiet.
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has repeated himself often this offseason when asked about the availability of wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Morgan says Carolina will take the best player available at No. 19, and he "wouldn't hesitate to draft another wideout.".
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ trade with the Cleveland Browns during the 2025 NFL Draft was shocking. The consensus was that the Jaguars overpaid to move up from No. 5 overall to No.
Holmes has shown a willingness to make bold moves during the draft, and they have often paid off.
San Francisco added two veteran receivers in free agency and now want to add youth at the NFL draft.
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up in Round 1? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.
The moniker was all good and fun until Williams filed papers to copyright it. But there's room in this cold world for different Icemen.
Pro Bowlers like Brandin Cooks, Demario Davis, Zach Ertz and Adam Thielen are preparing for a jump from the field to the booth.
What does our latest consensus board reveal about how the early rounds on this year's NFL Draft might play out?.
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach and longtime Tennessee Titans assistant and broadcaster Dave McGinnis died on Monday at 74 years old. The Titans announced his death, citing an illness that first hospitalized him in early March. The team did not provide further details of his death.
Former Tennessee assistant Dave McGinnis, who also served as head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in a decorated career on the NFL sidelines, died at 74 on Monday with his family by his side at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, the Titans announced.
The Raiders have an easy decision in Fernando Mendoza. Will they end up wishing they'd taken an elite pass rusher? History suggests not.
Rueben Bain Jr. is considered one of the top prospects in this year’s NFL Draft.
As All-Juice Team moments go, this one might as well have a bronze statue. Fourth-and-5 with 9:27 left in the national championship game — holding a collar-tightening 17-14 lead over the Miami Hurricanes — the Indiana Hoosiers went for it.
We’re taking a look at teams that could define the 2026 NFL Draft in the buildup to the event, whether through their multiple first-round picks, intriguing status as a franchise, prime pick position and more.
Players said the new Cardinals coach struck the right tone in his first meeting with the team.
The Eagles haven't been highly incentivized to move Brown to this point, in large part due to the financials.
We know the top talent in the draft, but who could surprise in the pros? We asked their college coaches.
Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this draft class.
On Wednesday, Prince Harry – the Duke of Sussex, one of the most recognisable figures in the world – will walk through the doors of Whitten Oval, not for spectacle, but for substance.
Carlton are better-placed than Collingwood for the future as the famous rivals prepare to go head-to-head on Thursday night.
Umpiring great Ray ‘Razor’ Chamberlain has spoken on the words of players that “cut at the very essence” of AFL officials, in light of Zak Butters’ $1,500 fine for alleged umpire abuse last Sunday in Gather Round.
James Hird says Zak Butters should appeal if he maintains he didn't say what he's accused for.
Tasmania are unlikely to target contracted players for its first season, Devils list manager Todd Patterson says.
Aggressive fallout has ensued following Zak Butters’ $1,500 fine for umpire abuse on Tuesday night, as the Port Adelaide superstar remains “completely filthy” with the AFL Tribunal’s finding.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Zak Butters maintains his claim that he did not abuse umpire Nick Foot.
St Kilda's Lance Collard is hit with a nine-week ban with two weeks suspended.
St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been banned for seven weeks by the AFL tribunal for directing a homophobic slur towards an opponent. The penalty, which includes a further two-week ban suspended until the end of the 2027 season, was announced at a sanctions hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
Carlton and Essendon have talented prospective father-sons in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and don’t want the rule changed until they’ve had their lick of the ice cream.
We preview a huge round where rivalries will be reignited.
St Kilda forward Lance Collard is suspended after a marathon AFL Tribunal hearing with a deliberation of over 90 minutes.
Zak Butters faced the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday after he was charged with verbally abusing an umpire.
St Kilda's Lance Collard has faced a hearing to determine his sanction for using a homophobic slur during a VFL match.
Follow live as Port Adelaide star Zak Butters faces the Tribunal.
A former middle-distance runner, Cat Mark Blicavs will play his 300th AFL game on Friday night.
Toby Greene and Isaac Heeney on their friendship, growing the game, and 'throwing the first punch' in the Sydney Derby.
Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters was found guilty of umpire abuse and fined $1500 at the AFL Tribunal. St Kilda’s Lance Collard, meanwhile, was hit with a nine-week ban.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will look to continue their dominance at the majors next month at Roland Garros, where they lead a strong entry list for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Fabian Marozsan will both face a nervy sleep on Tuesday night after their first-round clash at the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich was suspended due to darkness.
Alexander Zverev dug deep to hold off a fierce Miomir Kecmanovic comeback on Tuesday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich, where he sprinkled a late piece of tweener magic on his 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(2) first-round victory.
Carlos Alcaraz bounced back from his Monte-Carlo final defeat to Jannik Sinner on Tuesday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he overcame Finland’s Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-3 to reach the second round at the ATP 500 event. Alcaraz is competing at No.
Carlos Alcaraz has the opportunity to secure an immediate return to World No. 1 on home soil this week at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. The No.
Even when he has more than enough reason to do so, it seems Carlos Alcaraz just can’t stop smiling. Just hours after bowing out in the final of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters and surrendering the No.
Per Renstrom, a pioneering figure in sports medicine and one of the founding contributors to medical care on the ATP Tour, passed away on 20 March in Stockholm. Renstrom played a central role in shaping the foundation of ATP Medical Services.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s battle for World No. 1 has become one of the defining narratives on the ATP Tour, with the pair now separated by just one week in the total time spent atop the PIF ATP Rankings.
The 2026 BMW Open by Bitpanda continued Tuesday when Alexander Zverev, Joao Fonseca and Denis Shapovalov were among those who won their opening matches. View all of the results from Tuesday at the ATP 500 event below.
The 2026 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell began Monday when Cameron Norrie, Tomas Martin Etcheverry and #NextGenATP Spaniard Rafael Jodar were among those who won their first-round matches. View all of the results from Monday at the ATP 500 event below.
The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has purchased the rights to an ATP event in Brussels with plans to stage a Wimbledon tuneup on grass courts in June 2028.
Alex Eala has been eliminated from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart following defeat to Leylah Fernandez.
Leylah Fernandez hasn't had the start to 2026 that she would've hoped for, but a straight-sets win over Alexandra Eala in Stuttgart on Tuesday might be exactly what the doctor ordered to help turn her season around.
From Eva Lys' thoughts on playing in her home country to Elina Svitolina's Ukrainian pride, here are the 10 best quotes from Stuttgart Media Day.
Defending champion Coco Gauff is one of four former winners on the 2026 Roland Garros main-draw entry list, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are among the players aiming to lift the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen for the first time.
Mirra Andreeva won her second title of the season, Lilli Tagger and Anastasia Potapova had big weeks in Linz, the U.S. was upset by Belgium in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers and more in the latest week in review.
Boris Becker's 1989 US Open men's singles trophy sold for $357,546 (including buyer's premium) Sunday, the most ever paid for a tennis trophy.
Former Stuttgart champion Laura Siegemund doesn't have the legs she once had, she says, but she's more aggressive now and is able to absorb pace better than ever. The 38-year-old won her first-round match at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Monday.
Boris Becker's 1989 US Open men's singles trophy -- the only known US Open men's singles trophy from the Open Era to hit public auction -- sold for $375,546 (including buyer's premium) on Sunday, the most ever paid for a tennis trophy.
Jack Draper suffered a heartbreaking exit from the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Monday when the Briton retired in the third set of his opening-round clash against Tomas Martin Etcheverry due to injury.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed three-time All-Star and former MVP Christian Yelich on the injured list Tuesday with a second-degree adductor strain that’s expected to sideline him for at least a month.
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
The Philadelphia Phillies (8-8) face the Chicago Cubs (7-9) in the second game of their three-game series. Kyle Schwarber hit two homers as the Phillies beat the Cubs 13-7 in the series’ opener. The scheduled starting pitchers are Aaron Nola for the Phillies and Riley Martin for the Cubs.
The New York Yankees (9-7) face the Los Angeles Angels (8-9) in the second game of their four-game series. The Yankees won a wild 11-10 game in Monday’s opener with the winning run scoring on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The New York Mets (7-10) will try to stop a six-game losing streak when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-4) on Tuesday. The Dodgers shut out the Mets 4-0 in the series’ opener on Monday.
Looking for the key to production off the bench? Here's the long and short of it.
From the rise of velocity to the future of AI, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes share the finer points of the craft.
Dave Winfield played 22 years in Major League Baseball and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
This packed scouting report also includes looks at Drew Burress, Liam Peterson, Taj Marchand, Aiden Ruiz and several more.
When modern major league hitters want to know where they're hitting in that day's lineup, they check their Slack notifications.
It’s been a season of surprises, team and individual, so far. This week, we’re looking at a few of those — for better or worse.
New York manager Carlos Mendoza said the Mets must "find a way to get through" the early adversity.
St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker hit his MLB-leading eighth homer, becoming the fifth player in Cardinals history to hit that many homers in the first 16 games of a season.
Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor's edge, aware that one mistake could tilt the balance of a game, no matter how masterful the Pirates ace might be. But not anymore.
On a night when Los Angeles star Mike Trout hit two home runs against New York, Yankees star Aaron Judge also homered twice in what turned into a heavyweight slugfest, one that the host team won 11-10 at Yankee Stadium in a series opener Monday.
Craig Albernaz wasn't seriously hurt by the liner from Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson that struck him in the left cheek during Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Twins for 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in 1? ? innings Monday night.
A scary scene unfolded at Camden Yards on Monday night when Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a line-drive foul ball. Albernaz left the dugout to receive medical attention, but was able to return later in the game.
The Guardians activated right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from the injured list Monday.
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was placed on the 60-day injured list because of a fractured left foot. The team has not yet determined if surgery will be required.
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!. First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the playoff series we know about: Nuggets-Timberwolves and Lakers-Rockets in the West, Cavaliers-Raptors and Knicks-Hawks in the East.
The end of the regular season brings to a close the initial campaign of this rookie class. It’s a time for reflection, an understanding of how far these players have grown over the course of the year. It’s also your final opportunity to yell, scream and fight over the Rookie of the Year.
The postseason pressure reaches a boiling point this Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as the LA Clippers host the Golden State Warriors at the Intuit Dome for the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.
The NBA playoffs are finally here! Though the play-in tournament results will determine the final draft lottery odds, we’ve got a pretty good idea about how things will fall. Last mock, I played out the scenario in which Darryn Peterson tumbled out of the top three due to medical concerns.
We are now in the sixth year of the NBA play-in tournament. To refresh everyone, the 7th and 8th seeds in each conference, based on the regular season, will play one game head-to-head to secure the overall No. 7 seed.
The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament continues this Wednesday, April 15, with a battle for the #7 seed as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.
The 2026 Western Conference Play-In Tournament kicks off with a heavyweight battle this Tuesday, April 14, as the Phoenix Suns host the Portland Trail Blazers at Footprint Center.
The 2026 NBA postseason officially kicks off this Tuesday, April 14, with a win-or-go-home scenario as the Miami Heat host the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at Kaseya Center.
The Miami Heat face the Charlotte Hornets in an elimination game on Tuesday in the NBA’s play-in tournament. The winner will face the loser of Wednesday’s game between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers on Friday — with the winner of that game securing the Eastern Conference’s No.
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Tuesday. The winner will get the Western Conference’s No. 7 playoff seed and face the No.
Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford will play under minutes restrictions Wednesday when the Golden State Warriors faces the Los Angeles Clippers in a play-in game, head coach Steve Kerr confirmed.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Stephen Curry is one of three Golden State Warriors who will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?.
Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was feeling good with his return from the torn Achilles' tendon he suffered in last year's NBA Finals. Unfortunately, Haliburton is now battling a case of shingles, which has caused him pain, itching and to gain weight.
The Brooklyn Nets are rebuilding, but if Michael Porter Jr. has his way, he'll be a part of whatever comes next. Porter is entering the final year of his contract, and would like to extend or re-sign with the Nets.
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?.
Sergio Garcia issued an apology on social media Tuesday for his outburst during his final round of play at the Masters on Sunday.
Debate over whether Rory McIlroy gained an unfair advantage at the Masters continues to swirl on Tuesday after he clinched his second-straight green jacket.
Rory McIlroy is a Masters champion once again, and he employed some familiar frosty tactics to capture his second green jacket.
The sports world reacted to Rory McIlroy winning his second consecutive Masters.
Odds for next four golf majors: 2026 PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship, 2027 Masters.
Sir Nick Faldo and Luke Donald heaped praise on Rory McIlroy after the Northern Irishman defended his Masters title at Augusta National.
After seeing a six-shot lead erased on Saturday, McIlroy still found a way to secure his second green jacket..
It is a golden minute in Rory McIlroy’s career, a time where he could truly enjoy the storybook ending about to be confirmed.
After Rory McIlroy successfully defended his green jacket in an unforgettable final round of the 90th Masters, some fascinating insight has defined the one key moment that assured victory for the career grand slam winner.
Justin Rose suffered another close defeat at the Masters on Sunday as he became the oldest participant to record back-to-back top-five finishes at Augusta.
Samson top scored for CSK once again, while Noor Ahmad returned to form with 3 for 21.
Only two points separate RCB at third place from LSG down at seventh on the points table.
Struggling Gloucestershire have named former Bangladesh coach Shane Jurgensen as a bowling consultant.
The LSG fast bowler is finally good to go, after building up his workload on the sidelines during the early weeks of IPL 2026.
CSK are ninth on the points table, while KKR are the only team without a win this season.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad because of a hand injury.
Carse had hurt his right hand while batting in the nets before the tournament opener against RCB.
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He had pulled out his PSL deal with Islamabad United to play for KKR in the IPL instead.
Trial regulation implemented six times in second round of County Championship games, with Kiran Carlson saying "it needs to be ironed out".
Corniel van Zyl is named as the new permanent Cardiff head coach as the South African signs a long-term deal.
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his squad have belief that they can overcome Leinster in Friday's United Rugby Championship game at the Affidea Stadium.
England hooker Theo Dan signs a new contract with Saracens.
Ed Prowse says Northampton were "gutted" after Champions Cup defeat but are focusing on The Prem now.
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney denies departing chairman Richard Collier-Keywood was forced out by the governing body's board.
Holders may have more style but Bath showed in their arm wrestle with Saints they can go the distance with anybody. Last week Northampton’s director of rugby, Phil Dowson, made an interesting comparison between boxing and rugby.
Twenty-three years after he partied as a teenager with England rugby players, Prince Harry will be back at the rugby in Sydney this week.
WRU chief executive Abi Tierney warns further delays to controversial proposals for the professional game means Wales will fall further behind.
Kelsey Jones says Wales' Six Nations campaign is setting them up to be a winning team in the future.
England's already-depleted squad suffer a double injury blow as Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling are ruled out of the Women's Six Nations.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has announced he is stepping down due to personal reasons four months after leading the club to its first MLS Cup title.
Shockwaves in MLS!. In news no one saw coming, Javier Mascherano has officially stepped down as Inter Miami head coach. Appointed in November 2024, the Argentine manager led Inter Miami to the MLS title, the first in the club’s history.
Inter Miami have confirmed that head coach Javier Mascherano will leave the club. Mascherano has been in charge of the MLS outfit since 2024.In his two years Miami have bagged the Eastern Conference crown in 2025 and the MLS Cup.
Mascherano led the club to its first MLS Cup title and is close friends with star Lionel Messi.
The club will play five matches over the next two weeks, which includes their already completed match against Vancouver that they had to travel across the country for, and will see NYCFC play Westchester on Tuesday, Charlotte FC on Saturday at Citi Field, Cincinnati FC at Yankee Stadium on April 22 and have to travel to Montreal to play on April 25. “We put a lot of emphasis on recovery, which started immediately after the game in Vancouver,” Jansen said.
When the then-Montréal Impact rebranded as Club de Foot Montréal in 2021, their fans weren’t shy about showing their disdain. “It is the dismantling of a dream,” one supporters’ group statement read in part. “We are becoming a bland club, just as many others have become.”.
Once he turns 18, Cavan Sullivan will head to Man City, but that alone isn't buying him the same chances his peers in MLS are enjoying.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Diego Rossi scored late in the second half to rally Columbus to a 1-1 draw with Orlando City on Sunday night after the Crew lost Wessam Abou Ali to a first-half injury.
A late Diego Rossi stunner rescued a point for Columbus in Sunday's MLS showdown with Orlando City. Marco Pašalić's early strike for Orlando looked for all the world like the goal that would get the Florida outfit back on track after being thrashed by LAFC last week.
CF Montreal have fired head coach Marco Donadel, the club announced on Sunday. The move comes after Saturday’s 2-1 loss against the Philadelphia Union kept the club joint-bottom of the MLS standings.
Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola assess the changes Red Bull brought to Max Verstappen's RB22 in Japan.
It’s been a quiet start to the month without any races, but drivers have kept busy through season prep, karting chaos and Monte-Carlo meet-ups – here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to in early April.
After two podiums in three races, Charles Leclerc remains confident in the force that is Ferrari.
Liam Lawson has gone a long way to rebuilding his F1 career after a shock demotion from Red Bull just two rounds into the 2025 season, becoming a consistent points scorer for Racing Bulls since then. But he is not the first driver to show resilience after a setback, as F1.com details below…
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
Andrea Stella details what McLaren will be working on in the April break as they seek a return to winning ways.
The F1 Nation team discuss the news that Gianpiero Lambiase will move from Red Bull to McLaren in 2028, while McLaren’s Technical Director of Performance, Mark Temple, reflects on whether the papaya squad can beat Mercedes this season.
Some driver and team pairings are simply unforgettable for F1 fans – take Michael Schumacher and Ferrari or Ayrton Senna and McLaren as two prime examples.
How well do you know the F1 drivers? You might know their racing stats, and who is friendly on the grid, but there is so much more to the 2026 cohort of drivers than that...
Albon and Wiliams have had a tough start to 2026, but points finishes may return later in the season.
He has already picked up points in the opening three races, but more is expected from Sainz this season.
The impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase from Red Bull will bring to a close one of the most renowned partnerships between a race engineer and a driver in Formula 1.
Ryan Blaney captured his first NASCAR Cup Series pole position since last August, bumping points leader Tyler Reddick from the top spot in qualifying Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
A strong start to the season, but Charles Leclerc has seen his odds slip to win a maiden F1 World Championship.
From skipping a category to taking a more unusual route to the top, F1.com looks back at the rapid rises of nine drivers who went on to impress when they arrived in Formula 1.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto catches up with Mattia Binotto, Head of the Audi F1 project, to assess the team's journey so far and the challenge of building a brand-new power unit.
He has finished in the points at the last two F1 races and will be looking to stay ahead of team mate Arvid Lindblad.
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have been back out on track this week to help Pirelli with some valuable development work.
Kimi Antonelli has challenged George Russell’s authority at Mercedes in 2026 – the Italian teenager making it back-to-back Grand Prix wins at the Japanese Grand Prix and moving ahead of his established team mate to sit at the top the Drivers’ Championship standings.
Here is all you need to know about F1's cost cap and why it has increased in 2026.
In the five months since Steph Curry ended his 12-year partnership with Under Armour, he’s worn sneakers from a variety of brands on the court. From April 13 to 28, 75 pairs of these sneakers will be up for auction at Sotheby’s.
The most surprising news of the 2026 WNBA draft happened in the second round. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert walked to the podium at The Shed at Hudson Yards to announce the No. 17 pick, but first reported a trade: The Golden State Valkyries had sent No.
They might the second-smallest country by land area and the third-smallest by population to ever qualify for the tournament, but Cabo Verde‘s national soccer team will be big on style when they take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Aside from a legal battle that forced them to change their helmet logo and a few minor tweaks, the Ravens' uniforms have largely remained intact since their inaugural season in 1996.
NEW YORK — Azzi Fudd is going to Dallas. The Wings selected the UConn guard with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday night in Manhattan.
The Springfield Thunderbirds tipped their tricorn hats to the United States’ 250th anniversary with special edition jerseys worn over the weekend. The Massachusetts-based American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL‘s St.
The Chernin Group has led a recent fundraising round in the social box score app Real, the sides confirmed to Front Office Sports.
Global sportswear giant Nike says it’s investigating what it’s calling a “minor issue” with the shoulders of the new national team kits it unveiled last month, including several that will be worn at this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
With rumors swirling that the Masters has sold its last gnome, an original 2016 edition of the souvenir just sold for a record $28,827.60. Golden Age, a popular golf collectible and memorabilia site, closed a week-long auction early Monday morning for a mint condition 2016 Masters gnome in the original box, which was the first year the item was released.
Carlos Alcaraz is no longer world No. 1. But he still achieved another milestone. Alcaraz earned about $622,500 for his runner-up finish Sunday at the Monte-Carlo Masters, pushing him ahead of Andy Murray for No.
In a conversation at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, Alexandra Eala broke down her approach to balancing the "loud and proud" support of her fan base with the composure needed to compete at the WTA level.
From the qualities she looked for in a new coach to her time at Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallora, here are the top takeaways from World No. 4 Iga Swiatek's media day session in Stuttgart.
Austrian players shine in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings as 18-year-old Lilli Tagger becomes the first 2008-born player to enter the Top 100 and Linz finalist Anastasia Potapova leaps 43 places.
After a sluggish start, Mirra Andreeva sharpened her game and capitalized on 42 unforced errors from Anastasia Potapova to capture the Upper Austria Ladies Linz crown.
Kazakh tennis stalwart Zarina Diyas retires from the WTA Tour after a career highlighted by a Top 10 win at 17, a career-high ranking of No. 31, and two Wimbledon fourth-round appearances.
Top seed Mirra Andreeva and former champion Anastasia Potapova advanced to the Upper Austria Ladies Linz final with straight-set wins. Andreeva will look to extend her dominance in the matchup, while Potapova returns to the final three years after her title run.
Seven countries secured spots in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in September with wins in the Qualifiers over the weekend.
Six of the Top 10 in the PIF WTA Rankings will begin their clay-court season at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, including World No. 2 Elena Rybakina and two-time tournament champion Iga Swiatek.
Elena-Gabriela Ruse has won three straight matches this week, including two from a set down, to reach her first career WTA 500 semifinal. What's been behind her winning streak? Consistent schnitzel, apparently.
Top seed Mirra Andreeva and unseeded Elena-Gabriela Ruse advanced to the semifinals of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz with three-set victories. Andreeva outlasted Sorana Cirstea, while Ruse rallied past former champion Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first WTA 500 semifinal.
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez faces a three-match ban for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. Is the punishment fair?.
The Basque tactician is leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season with his reputation hugely enhanced from his time on the south coast.
What are the rules on hair-pulling? Has it happened before? How do other competitions punish it? What will happen in the World Cup?.
Iraola's Bournemouth contract expires in the summer, having last signed fresh terms in 2024.
If Newcastle need to look at who else could step in if Howe were to depart, here are the coaches who might be most suited to the role.
The Napoli owner invited The Athletic to his Hollywood home to discuss ways of hooking a new generation on the beautiful game.
Today in TAFC: Aurelio De Laurentiis outlines his ideas on how to improve the game. Plus: Who is the best goalkeeper in the world?.
With a first - and deserved - league win over Manchester United at Old Trafford for 45 years, Leeds are in ecstasy.
Our goalkeeping expert runs the rule over the best 'keepers in the world.
Liam Rosenior had a specific plan to stop City's nominal left-back, and for 45 minutes it worked.
Take a breath and get ready to hop back over the boards, because there's still lots to still figure out in the season's final three days.
There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.
After ending their long playoff drought, the Sabres topped it by winning the Atlantic Division on Monday, their first division title since 2009-10.
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Quick, the winningest American-born goalie in NHL history, had two of the most memorable Stanley Cup runs in recent memory.
At one point this season, the Jets were last in the league. How did they fall so far, so fast, and is there a solution in sight?.
A more positive personal headspace helped Miller navigate New York's significant team struggles in 2025-26.
Here’s how the eight playoff teams in the West stack up to past Stanley Cup champions.
With Montreal's Fowler at No. 1, Detroit's Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine round out the top three.
The Athletic went behind the scenes for the traditional powerhouse's first Frozen Four trip in a decade: "The program is back on track.".
Here’s how the playoff teams in the East stack up to past Stanley Cup champions.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
With the Sharks defeating the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Monday, the idle Anaheim Ducks, who are just 3-5-2 in the past 10 games, clinched a Western Conference playoff berth for the first time since 2018, while San Jose was eliminated later in the night.
The Florida Panthers unveiled plans Monday for a girls travel hockey program that will begin play out of the team's current and former practice facilities later this year.
In front of a frenzied home crowd Monday night, first-year coach Rick Tocchet and the Philadelphia Flyers posted a 3-2 shootout win over the Eastern Conference top seed Carolina Hurricanes, securing a playoff berth for the first time since 2020.
Philadelphia set up a first-round playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
After Frank Nazar lost two top front teeth when he was hit by a puck in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks' loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, the forward skated in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres while wearing a protective cage.
Kraken forward Jared McCann will miss the team's final three regular-season games with a lower-body injury.
In his final game after nearly two decades in the NHL, goaltender Jonathan Quick, 40, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a decorated career, made 14 saves in the New York Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena.
Quick will end his 19-year career 12th on the NHL's career wins list and first among U.S.-born netminders.
Catalans Dragons head coach Joel Tomkins leaves the club after nine months in the role - saying that being away from family was behind his decision to quit.
The Bulldogs have been urged to bring Stephen Crichton back into the team at right centre after they delivered their best performance under Cameron Ciraldo in an upset 32-16 win over the Panthers.
A damning comment from Shane Flanagan that he doesn’t have the players to make changes to his winless team should be the final nail in his Dragons coaching coffin.
After scoring his first try as a Cowboy in his maiden Queensland derby against Brisbane, Soni Luke is hoping to build on his best performance of the year when against Manly.
The Bulldogs have been given a huge boost with Stephen Crichton a chance to return from a shoulder injury after being named in the reserves.
The Warriors will look to keep the momentum rolling when they return home to host the high-flying Titans on Saturday afternoon. .
Despite winning last week, Roosters coach Trent Robinson would not have been entirely happy with their performance and will been keen for improvement against the Knights.
Rabbitohs star Keaon Koloamatangi is chasing a win over his future club as South Sydney look to topple the Dragons on Saturday night. .
The Eels will need to regroup quickly after suffering their second loss conceding 50 points if they are to upset a Bulldogs side still riding the highs of defeating top-of-the ladder Penrith.
From their Magic Round epic in 2025 to a classic qualifying final in 2019 decided by a late John Bateman try, the Raiders-Storm rivalry rarely fails to deliver.
Two in-form sides open Round 7 in a contest that promises to deliver plenty of points and plenty of free-flowing footy in Townsville.
The Dolphins are coming off a bye while the Panthers are coming off their first defeat of the season as they take the NRL roadshow to Darwin on Friday night.
The Wests Tigers are out to cement their place near the top of the ladder when they host Brisbane in a Saturday-night showdown in Campbelltown. .
Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai is on track to return from a knee injury after being named at five-eighth for Saturday's showdown with the Broncos. .
St George Illawarra’s woes could be about to get worse when they face a player they cut adrift in 2021.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 7 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Jamie Humphreys may be wearing the No.7 jersey for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but the talented halfback remains without a contract for the 2027 season, along with a number of other players.
There are concerns that star half Mitch Moses could become “unsettled” at the Eels amid the club’s early season struggles.
Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin told ESPN that the Valkyries and Storm agreed to trade draft picks before the selection of Flau'jae Johnson.
One team set the curve with an A+. Three got A grades, including Dallas for picking Azzi Fudd. But one got a D.
The Valkyries traded Flau'jae Johnson less than an hour after selecting her with the No. 8 pick, sending the LSU standout to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suarez and a future second-round pick.
National champion UCLA became the first team to have five first-round picks in the WNBA draft -- Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic and Gianna Kneepkens -- and six overall, with Charlisse Leger-Walker taken in the second round.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said before the draft Monday night that the league is looking to play a game outside North America for the first time in 2027.
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. Minnesota took Olivia Miles of TCU with the No. 2 pick.
The stars took on WNBA draft night in New York City in their best outfits before hearing their names called.
Restricted free agent Shakira Austin is returning to the Mystics after Washington matched Toronto's three-year, $3.57 million offer sheet, sources told ESPN.
The defending champion Aces made a host of moves Monday to shore up their depth, re-signing free agents NaLyssa Smith and Dana Evans and bringing in newcomers Stephanie Talbot and Brianna Turner.
The Liberty have agreed to one-year deals with free agent Rebecca Allen and undrafted rookie Pauline Astier, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming multiple reports.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Star UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels.
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo is reopening his recruitment after committing to North Carolina in February, becoming the best available guard in the senior class.
ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has melanoma in his lung and liver cavity and will be starting immunotherapy soon.
Forward Pryce Sandfort, the 3-point shooting specialist who helped lead Nebraska to its first NCAA Tournament win and a Sweet 16 appearance, will return to the Cornhuskers next season, the school announced on Monday, after he considered the NBA Draft.
Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, sources told ESPN, giving new coach Michael Malone his first big addition with the Tar Heels.
Wisconsin athletics director Chris McIntosh is leaving the school to become the Big Ten's deputy commissioner for strategy.
Transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, one of the surprise freshmen in college basketball this season who starred at Providence, has committed to Illinois, his agents at Excel Sports Management told ESPN on Sunday afternoon.
Iowa State star forward Milan Momcilovic is entering the NBA draft and the transfer portal, he announced Sunday.
Louisville received commitments from former Kansas big-man Flory Bidunga and former Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler will declare for the NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports told ESPN.
While the dust has well and truly settled on the historic NBL26 Championship Series, the rivalry between superstars Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis is still very much in its infancy.
The NBL27 Free Agency period looms as a pivotal one for the Tasmania JackJumpers, with a number of holes in their roster.
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As the Free Agency period tips off, NBL Media is putting the microscope on every club's NBL26 campaign. Pete Hooley analyses every team, starting with the tenth-placed Bullets, all the way through to the Championship-winning Kings. Four word summaryOnly up from here.
Free Agency begins Friday 17 April, at 9am AEST - with the full list of Free Agents now released. Championship Series MVP Kendric Davis headlines this year’s Free Agency class, with his name expected to generate strong interest across the league.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday that they have exercised the option to re-sign Tristan Devers for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season.
Stay up-to-date with all the latest Free Agency news and moves ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season. Last updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Adelaide 36ers big man Nick Rakocevic has re-signed with the club, keeping him in the City of Churches through to the end of the NBL27 campaign.
The Illawarra Hawks announced on Monday that co-captain Tyler Harvey is locked in for the third year of his current contract, with the club exercising its option to secure his return for NBL27. Harvey, now 32, first joined the Hawks ahead of the 2020-21 season, where he earned All-NBL First Team honours.
Australian Lachlan Olbrich has finished his maiden NBA season in historic fashion on Monday AEST. During Chicago’s 149-139 loss to the Mavericks in Dallas, the NBL25 champion tallied 10 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals.
Ryan Davis and Glenn Strachan are just two of five new coaches on the AFLW scene next season.
The new coaches of Adelaide and Port Adelaide aren't native South Australians, but they're adjusting to life in the city of churches just fine.
Some of the best women's talent from Australia and Ireland will square off in at least one fixture on Australian shores in either June or July.
Emma Zielke joins Greater Western Sydney as its first full-time AFLW assistant coach, leading forwards and player development.
The 2026 AFLW fixture is set to feature four games played at AFL venues on the same day as men's matches.
Players share their top tips on the best beaches, food spots and must-do experiences to make the most of Gather Round in Adelaide.
THE AFL Digital Network's player-led vodcast Tagged has been shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast - Major at the 2026 Australian Audio Awards.
A new mechanism is allowing clubs are able to sign AFLW players beyond 2027.
Bulldogs players worked with the club's new supplier to design a more comfortable, better-fitting uniform tailored specifically for women.
The end of one era means the start of another for both Adelaide and Ebony Marinoff's house.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
Three rounds down, 19 to go! Pedro Acosta is enjoying his strongest start to a premier-class season yet, with some key changes showing improvements on track.
2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
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.