Support and interest in the NRL has soared to unprecedented heights with record breaking crowds and viewership throughout the regular season laying the foundation for a spectacular finals series.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has said he would not change his approach to Australia’s heartbreaking Round of 32 penalty shootout loss to Egypt at the FIFA World Cup, while revealing he knocked back a long-term contract from Football Australia.
There will be Tests against both teams, T20Is against Zimbabwe, and an ODI tri-series.
Jose Mourinho begins his second Real Madrid spell in the Champions League against former club Inter Milan, 16 years after winning the trophy with Inter at the Bernabeu. Will he finally deliver European glory in Madrid?.
How does Michelin design and build MotoGP tyres? From rubber compounds to circuit-specific construction, this is the complete guide to MotoGP tyre engineering.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has revealed he turned down a four-year contract offer from Football Australia (FA) to take the team through to the 2030 World Cup.
South Africa are travelling to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series with four uncapped players in their squad.
Brisbane is out to prove last week’s big loss was only a stumble, while Adelaide heads to the Gabba chasing another hoodoo-busting statement.
Italian club Como renew the contract of forward Roberta Picchi after she is diagnosed with breast cancer.
Zane Duursma requests move to Melbourne after three seasons at the Kangaroos.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli made arguably the biggest statement of his short F1 career to date at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday, superbly rising from the back of the grid to P1 for an emotional first home win in the top echelon.
Mercedes secured a dominant 1-2 finish in Italy and our expert betting writers assess how Kimi Antonelli’s sensational Italian Grand Prix win will affect Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull.
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for the Madring.
Here are the 2026 Italian Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.
Laurent Mekies believes Red Bull made a "step in the right direction" during last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen claimed another podium.
Bernie Ecclestone was detained in Portugal on Monday after customs authorities found him in possession of an undocumented shotgun. The Guardian has independently confirmed the incident with multiple authorities involved in the matter.
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.
It goes without saying that the Italian Grand Prix weekend is the biggest of the year for Scuderia Ferrari, and over the decades the Tifosi have grown used to experiencing a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
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Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
This year marks 20 years since the release of Disney Pixar’s Cars – and Lightning McQueen will make a special guest appearance at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Look back at all the times the movie has crossed over with Formula 1.
On Saturday evening at Monza, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella was adamant that poor execution was the root cause of a disappointing Q3 outcome that saw Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris start in P6 and P8.
Martin. Marquez. Bezzecchi. Aprilia. Ducati. And that’s not even half of it – get ready for a showdown to remember on the riviera.
Lewis Hamilton has called on Ferrari "to change things" in how it manages the intra-team battle between the seven-time World Champion and team mate Charles Leclerc following last weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
Audi have notified the FIA of their "intention to appeal" after Yuki Tsunoda avoided any penalty for a potential starting infraction at the Italian Grand Prix.
Michael Lamonato assesses whether Kimi Antonelli's miraculous Monza victory could have happened without the crucial VSC that allowed the young Italian a cheap pit stop.
Toto Wolff has compared Kimi Antonelli to the greats of Formula One after the Mercedes driver’s remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix where he came back to take the flag from 19th place on the grid.
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Gasly reflects on a standout Monza weekend, while team mate Colapinto recovers from a costly mistake to score points.
Graham Scott, The Athletic’s resident refereeing expert, answers your questions about the weekend’s big decisions and VAR interventions.
Porto boss Francesco Farioli is one of the most highly regarded young managers and on Tuesday he takes charge in the Champions League for the first time.
Rangers captain and Dundee forward face spells on the sidelines as Celtic forward set for Colombia call-up.
Newcastle’s sporting director, Ross Wilson, has revealed he began planning at the start of this year for Eddie Howe’s departure. Howe stepped down as manager in late July and the club turned to Matthias Jaissle, who had been identified as the preferred successor.
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.
Aston Villa have not scored in their opening three Premier League games - how will manager Unai Emery find their attacking edge?.
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The 63-year-old Portuguese coach has not won a Champions League knockout tie since April 2014. His latest campaign starts at home to Inter.
Deadline day Wrexham signing Joe Worall says opportunities were "scarce" at Burnley, as he prepares to welcome his former side to the Racecourse.
Zan Vipotnik is backed to return to form for Swansea City, even though the striker is still not guaranteed to return to the starting side.
Much is made of big-name transfers but, Thierry Henry argues, coachable players make the difference - as Arsenal and PSG showed last season.
Kai Havertz and co already look in fine fettle as they ramp up their title defence, but Alvaro Arbeloa's side are struggling.
Football has finally realised the benefits of the drink, which has long been a staple of runners and cyclists.
Since 2020, Club Brugge, AZ and Red Bull Salzburg have consistently sold rising talents to the top five European leagues.
Every season under Arteta, Arsenal have evolved in one way or another — and with the arrival of Tzolis, they have unlocked the diagonal.
Football club Chelsea argued local software firm Chelsea AI Ventures' name was "highly similar" to theirs - and wanted changes made.
Global head of football Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground.
Chelsea showed late interest in Fulham's Sander Berge as they attempted to strengthen their midfield options before Enzo Fernandez's departure.
The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.
Ask The Athletic's resident refereeing expert about the Laws of the Game and the latest in-game decisions.
Andrew Brayshaw expects his teammate Josh Treacy to bounce back after his shocker against Hawthorn.
Josh Treacy is being backed to return to his “fiery, angry” best as the Fremantle forward attempts to bounce back from one of the worst games of his AFL career.
At least one of the women alleging sexual assault by Sydney Swans players at the Pullman hotel has returned to police to further detail events that unfolded on the morning of August 17.
Alastair Clarkson's departure won't fix all the issues at North Melbourne, writes Damian Barrett.
After weighing a lucrative offer from Adelaide, Zac Bailey's long-term commitment provides Brisbane with a major boost ahead of Saturday's final.
Tom Liberatore has retired after 268 games for the Bulldogs.
AFL Commission chair Craig Drummond has declared players must abide by the competition’s high standards of behaviour or they will not have a place in professional Australian rules football.
An ex-teammate of Melbourne’s Jack Viney has questioned the club’s decision to play the midfielder in their wildcard final, knowing they’d tell him days later he could explore his options.
Brisbane Lions premiership hero Zac Bailey re-signs with the reigning premiers, ending a long-running saga about whether he would move to Adelaide.
We’ve already seen three AFL coaches get the flick in 2026, but Geelong’s successful mentor is not about to join them on the sidelines – despite what the rumour mill suggests.
A discussion over Geelong star Jeremy Cameron’s selection turned tense on Monday night’s On the Couch as Cats assistant coach Nathan Buckley weighed in.
Fremantle will have to overcome a Geelong side that's won seven consecutive matches if it is to avoid a straight-sets exit.
Geelong coach Chris Scott was taken by surprise during his weekly press conference.
Any rival clubs willing to entertain a trade for any of the suspended Sydney players would almost certainly undertake the process without knowledge of the Victoria Police probe outcome, according to The Age.
Despite a difficult season, the Cats are confident Jeremy Cameron is in a good position to perform against the Dockers.
Rowan Marshall again wants to move to a new club, despite having a year left on his contract.
Brisbane star Zac Bailey has penned a monster eight-year extension, knocking back a mega deal from Adelaide.
Get all the latest contract news and trade rumours ahead of the player movement period.
Zac Bailey has finally made a call on his future after competing interest from Brisbane and Adelaide.
Lions co-captain says the side's defensive efforts against Sydney were a big part of the reasons for defeat.
Will they take the extra cash on offer elsewhere, or stay put to add to their premiership haul? That’s the dilemma for Liam Martin and Moses Leota.
The first week of finals football is here and the New Zealand Warriors and Cronulla Sharks will welcome back star players back from injuries.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 11 of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series.
The NRL would be “crazy” not to make V’landys the game’s executive chairman, according to Australian Rugby League Commission member and former chair Peter Beattie.
Latrell Mitchell had a simple message for James Tedesco after the Roosters skipper criticised him for standing over Toby Rodwell after nailing the rookie with a brutal shot.
England may have found their halfback for the upcoming World Cup after South Sydney's Jamie Humphreys confirmed his eligibility to play for the 'Old Dart'.
Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell fires back at James Tedesco after his shot on Toby Rodwell.
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell has declared he is ready to leave his mark on the NRL premiership race as he prepares to play finals football for the first time in four years. .
South Sydney superstar David Fifita has one eye on Friday night’s elimination final against the Knights, but the following day will be an emotional one for him and his family as they remember his father who died a year ago.
A study finds 31 former rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Latrell Mitchell has fired back at James Tedesco after the Rooster captain questioned his decision to stand over two-gamer Toby Rodwell.
Penrith players have reacted to the news that Jett Cleary’s impending arrival at the club could help keep superstar brother Nathan at the Panthers for life.
Despite just missing out on the minor premiership, fans are daring to dream as the Wahs emerge as the most-loved rugby team in the city.
Isaah Yeo played about 55 minutes against the Wests Tigers on Sunday just four weeks after suffering what has been confirmed as a ruptured pectoral, easing fears he would be a risk heading into the finals.
Daniel Rich faced off against some of the best in Australia during his AFL career. But an NRL star is “one of the most rounded” athletes he has seen.
Cam Inman is a San Francisco Bay Area-based sports reporter who has specialized in the San Francisco 49ers and NFL since 2000. He covered Jarryd Hayne extensively for Fox Sports Australia during the 2015 49ers season.
The Canberra Raiders are so close to their first ever finals series that they can taste it but for prop Grace Kemp, the pre-game routine remains the same no matter the magnitude of the occasion.
If you believed everything you read, then you would assume Jamie Humphreys is off to Perth next year.
Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has turned the tables on a prankster who gave out his mobile phone number to members of the public.
Gonzalez's deal is reportedly worth $135 million, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, and has $102 million guaranteed.
Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have agreed on a four-year, $135 million extension late on Monday night, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.The 24-year-old is now the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL and the highest-paid player in Patriots history.
The Seattle Seahawks will remember where they were on Feb. 8, when they won the Super Bowl.Many in the club will also remember where they were on June 1."It was a bad day," general manager John Schneider told Yahoo Sports during a recent training camp practice.
"Nick Bosa is going (to play)," 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris told reporters Tuesday in Australia.
The Tennessee Titans may be without standout linebacker Cedric Gray for the start of the season after he was involved in a UTV accident over the weekend. The Titans revealed on Monday that Gray had been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol after a utility terrain vehicle crash.
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The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 60, but every team is now 0-0 as another season is set to begin.The Los Angeles Rams are the clear Super Bowl favorites (+500), and they are the only team with single-digit odds to win it all at sportsbooks.
A decision hasn't been made just yet, but the Arizona Cardinals are hopeful that new running back Jeremiyah Love will be able to take the field on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles.
I wanted to laugh at Daejon Love — if that’s his real name — and his impersonation of a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver. I really did. I did laugh at a meme that was posted after Aaron Donald announced his return to the Los Angeles Rams.
Gray's availability for the Titans' season opener Sunday against the New York Jets is not clear. He had 164 tackles last season.
Darius Slayton's run with the New York Giants is over.The Giants released the wide receiver on Monday, just days before their season opener with the Dallas Cowboys. Slayton was the team's longest-tenured player, getting ready to kick off his eighth campaign with the franchise.
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and be sidelined for four to six weeks, head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters on Monday.As a result, the three-time Pro Bowler will be placed on injured reserve.
With Smith going on injured reserve, T.J. Bass will step into the left guard spot for the Week 1 opener against the Giants.
It wouldn't be surprising if the Cleveland Browns played multiple quarterbacks this season. In fact, they could even do that in Week 1.Browns head coach Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the starter and Shedeur Sanders the backup for the team's Week 1 game at the Jacksonville Jaguars (1 p.
Welcome to NFL kickoff week, as we await the much-anticipated season opener between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday — a rematch of Super Bowl LX.Kicking off the news cycle ahead of Week 1 was word from the Atlanta Falcons that Tua Tagovailoa had been named the starting quarterback over Michael Penix Jr.
Matt Suhey, the man responsible for opening holes for Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton, died over the weekend, per multiple reports.
Penix: “I’m not where I want to be right now. I want to be 100 percent so I can help this team win football games.”.
The Atlanta Falcons are naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Monday.Tua Tagovailoa has been named starting quarterback for Week 1https://t.co/67barjCycWpic.
It seems like Super Bowl LX was just yesterday, but it's time for the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots to face off yet again for the 2026-27 NFL season kickoff. This Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Seahawks and the Patriots mark the return of football with a game at Lumen Field.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz will replace Mohammad Nabi, while Mohammad Haris will join the squad in place of Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
The Japan squad named for the one-off T20I against India is the same as the one that will take part in the Asian Games soon afterwards.
CA board ratifies self-determination model for states on selling stakes in BBL clubs, starting with Melbourne Renegades, while players have asked for independent assessment on a revenue share dispute.
Australian captains Pat Cummins and Sophie Molineux have thrown their support behind privatisation of the Big Bash League, after Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday a plan to allow states to sell shares in their BBL teams.
Cricket Australia say opening up the Big Bash League to private investors is in the best long-term interests of the sport in this country.
Cricket Australia has officially welcomed private ownership to the Big Bash League after months of back and forth between the states and the national body over the domestic T20 competition’s future.
Rohit Yadav, a legspinner who was part of the India Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka in July this year, was handed a two-year ban for age discrepancy last Friday.
Cricket Australia agrees to bring private investment into the Big Bash League, starting with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades.
Renegades licence to be sold in full but coming WBBL and BBL seasons unaffected as 'self-determination' privatisation model approved.
Chapman set to play in the white-ball series against India in November before heading to the BBL with seamer Matt Fisher elevated to the full-time contract list.
The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany is entering its next phase, with the quarter-final qualifiers taking centre stage and the Australian Opals, after a strong start to the tournament, suddenly finding themselves on a difficult road to gold.
TULCEA, Romania — Sneaking onto the floor at halftime to ask the visiting star for a selfie? I know we had that crazy incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio when a courtside fan dangerously ran onto the wood in search of some in-game virality alongside Victor Wembanyama, but you really don't see that too often back home.
Less than two weeks remain until the revamped Melbourne United tip off their Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season against Adelaide at John Cain Arena.
Cole Anthony has only been in Australia for less than a month, but the former first-round NBA Draft pick has settled into his new home quickly.
The Perth Wildcats will open their Island Games account on Tuesday night when they face the B.LEAGUE's Chiba Jets at Japan's Okinawa Suntory Arena. Perth will be looking to rebound during their two games in Japan, after suffering back-to-back losses at the 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix host the New Zealand Breakers in a pre-season fixture at Montmorency Secondary College on Tuesday night from 7.30pm AEST. Josh King's Phoenix head into the clash in form, following two strong wins at the 2026 CODE Sports NBL Blitz in Bendigo.
New Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is excited and ready for his first season with the team to start. Speaking with ESPN LA in a recent interview, Sexton said he's ready to win with the Lakers.
The NBL is bringing a brand-new creator competition to the League this season, the NBL’s Most Valuable Creator (NBLMVC), giving creators across Australia and New Zealand the chance to bring basketball into their world, their way.
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed wing Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract, Lee's agency announced. An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guranteed deal that is set up for Lee to eventually join the Rip City Remix of the G League following the preseason.
LeBron James announced a new partnership with Polymarket with a short post on social media over the weekend. Polymarket describes itself as the world's largest predictions market. Giannis Antetokounmpo announced a partnership with Polymarket competitor Kalshi earlier this year.
The top of the National League East played itself to a stalemate this holiday weekend in Philadelphia, as the visiting Atlanta Braves and the hosting Phillies split a four-game set, two wins apiece.
Judge has not appeared in a game in 99 days. On Day 100, he'll be back, and the race for the division title is on.
Aaron Judge is finally back.The New York Yankees star will rejoin their lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies after missing the last three months with a stress fracture in his rib. The Yankees officially activated Judge on Sunday night.
Ohtani says he is not expected to pitch the rest of the season. By all accounts, he is feeling good, though — or good enough.
After sitting out for the past four games, Shohei Ohtani made his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Monday night. Ohtani was the leadoff batter and jumped back in the lineup as their designated hitter in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium.
After sitting out for the past four games, Shohei Ohtani is back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Monday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and he will bat leadoff. Ohtani nearly batted as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Washington Nationals.
After sitting out for the past four games, Shohei Ohtani made his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Monday night. Ohtani was the leadoff batter and jumped back in the lineup as their designated hitter in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium.
Philadelphia's matchup with Atlanta has evoked October, a month that’s been too much trick and not enough treat for the Phillies.
Keeping Ohtani healthy as a hitter likely means his season is done as a pitcher.
Cole is the only pitcher in MLB history to allow back-to-back-to-back home runs to start a game twice.
As the Boston Red Sox make a run toward the postseason, the team will be without its center fielder for at least the next week with a right quadriceps strain.On Sunday, the Red Sox announced that Ceddanne Rafaela was placed on the 10-day injured list. The IL stint will be dated back to Sept.
Earlier this season, the Boston closer became the career leader in strikeouts among relievers, surpassing Hoyt Wilhelm.
Pete Crow-Armstrong further strengthened his case to win National League MVP honors by hitting his 40th home run in Sunday's loss to the Miami Marlins.
Former Boston Red Sox coach and manager Joe Morgan has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 95.Morgan spent three-and-a-half seasons as the Red Sox's manager, taking over the job partway through the 1988 season. That year, he led Boston to a 89-73 record and an AL East title.
“Saturday’s gesture of apology by Doug on the field speaks for itself,” a league spokesperson told The Athletic.
Umpire Doug Eddings apologized to St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon on Saturday for telling the rookie to straighten his tilted cap during Friday's 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Umpire Doug Eddings apologized to St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon on Saturday for telling the rookie to straighten his tilted cap during Friday's 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies.
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies engaged in a joint silent protest on Saturday night. A large number of Cardinals players and staff wore their hats off-center in the dugout, and were joined by a few members of the Rockies.
“It doesn’t matter who’s pitching. I don’t care how they wear the hat,” Colorado's Goodman told reporters in Denver.
Outfielder Trent Grisham has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, the New York Yankees announced Saturday.Grisham, 29, left Friday's 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres in the second inning.
Was the Wallabies tour of Argentina a success? The Between Two Posts crew dive into the washup of the 1-0 series win.
Zac Lomax briefly discussed a potential move to Melbourne, but there was unfinished business in rugby union.
As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career.
England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.
Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union.
Lawes is back in the Prem after two years in France and has unfinished business at international level. Courtney Lawes was not expecting to be named in Steve Borthwick’s pre‑season England squad over the weekend.
Camborne are capable of taking on the top teams in National One after winning their first game since promotion, says coach Ricky Pellow.
Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.
A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.
The Wallabies are bracing to be without first-choice playmaker Carter Gordon for the Bledisloe Cup and a clash with world champions South Africa in the latest injury blow for the flyhalf.
After a run to the finals last year, the Eagles have made a winless start to this season.
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It's an honour usually reserved for key position players, but Zippy Fish is bucking the trend in one key area this year.
Jordyn Allen is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee for round four.
AFLW players must improve their understanding of the game's rules, according to Kate McCarthy.
A simple text message has been the catalyst for joint sessions that are bringing Sydney's AFL and AFLW programs together.
The coaches' votes for the round four games are in.
Carlton has ticked off a 4-0 start to the season while resigning Collingwood to the polar opposite 0-4.
World No. 3 Coco Gauff booked her spot in the US Open quarterfinals for the first time in three years with a straight sets victory over Iva Jovic.
No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina punched her ticket to the US Open quarterfinals for the first time with a straight-sets win over former champion Naomi Osaka.
Zheng Qinwen skipped the Cincinnati Open entirely to train in Bradenton, Florida and rediscover her game. Now in the midst of her third US Open quarterfinal run, that decision has paid off.
Zheng rallied from 5-0 down in the first set to beat Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 and reach the US Open quarterfinals for the third time. She also became the first qualifier to defeat Swiatek at a Grand Slam, improving to 2-7 in their head-to-head.
Mirra Andreeva fended off Anastasia Potapova's upset bid in three sets to reach her first US Open quarterfinal -- and showed some real sportsmanship after her opponent injured herself in the closing stages of the match.
Emma Navarro advanced to the US Open quarterfinals for the second time with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Anna Kalinskaya on Sunday night. She will face No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula in the first all-American women’s singles quarterfinal at the US Open since 2015.
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula reached her fourth US Open quarterfinal in the last five years with a straight-sets win over Sorana Cirstea.
Taylor Townsend’s US Open singles run ended in the fourth round, but her response afterward said plenty about the player she has become.
Noskova converted her sixth match point to finally put away Marta Kostyuk and reach her first US Open quarterfinal. The Wimbledon champ has now won 11 straight Grand Slam matches and is the youngest Czech woman to make the US Open quarters since 2001.
Aryna Sabalenka recovered from a second-set deficit against Taylor Townsend, extending her New York winning streak and setting up a quarterfinal with Linda Noskova.
Former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek was in tears after a shock loss to Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen bundled her out of the US Open in the fourth round.
Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win so far, downing Tommy Paul in straight sets Sunday to reach the US Open quarter-finals, where two-time women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka will meet Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova.
Cristina Bucsa and Coco Gauff both pulled off terrific all-court hot shots in the US Open third round on Saturday.
With a vocal crowd behind her, Naomi Osaka outlasted Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to reach the US Open Round of 16 for the third time. But it did not come easily.
Iva Jovic beat Alexandra Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a three-hour classic on Saturday night, punching her ticket to the US Open fourth round for the first time.
Australian Dane Sweeny’s giant-killing run at the US Open is over as the 25-year-old wildcard fell to 21st seed Luciano Darderi in straight sets in New York on Sunday morning Australian time.
Coco Gauff beat unseeded Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday afternoon to advance to the fourth round of the US Open. She'll play either Iva Jovic or Alexandra Eala for the spot in the quarterfinals.
Swiatek beat Marie Bouzkova in straight sets, winning two tiebreaks in the same match for the first time in her career to reach the US Open fourth round. She also saved three set points in the second set as she improved to 4-0 against Bouzkova.
Zheng Qinwen delivered her brightest moment since her return from injury Saturday, saving a match point and winning the final seven games from 5-0 down in the third set to defeat Madison Keys and reach the US Open fourth round.
Anastasia Potapova defeated last year’s runner-up Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-5 to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time. She will meet either No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva or Nikola Bartunkova next.
International team captain Geoff Ogilvy revealed that his Presidents Cup wish to have the likes of Australian LIV pair Cameron Smith and Lucas Herbert take on the Americans at Medinah later this month was once again denied.
Presidents Cup teams for this month’s event have been locked in after the United States and International team captain’s picks were announced on Wednesday, with rising star Jackson Koivun earning a surprise call-up for the Americans.
Australia’s Minjee Lee will be among a host of LPGA stars to set to feature in the augural WTGL - the women’s version of the technology-infused indoor golf tournament created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
LIV Golf’s fight for survival is showing no signs of slowing down, with reports emerging the embattled league could file for bankruptcy within weeks.
The PGA Tour season is done and dusted, but there is plenty more to come in the world of men’s professional golf before 2026 is over.
Former truck driver Joe Dean shot a course record nine-under par 63 with his wife Emily caddying for him to win his maiden DP World Tour title at the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler stormed home to be crowned the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup champion for a second time, prevailing by three shots at East Lake in the Tour Championship.
Adam Scott has surged into contention for the $10 million prize at the PGA Tour Championship, while fellow Australian Min Woo Lee remains within striking distance heading into the final round at East Lake.
Norway’s Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship’s $10 million top prize Friday at the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Min Woo Lee has credited a surprise change of driving shafts for a career-best first round that has him as the surprise first round leader at the richest event in golf, the Tour Championship.
James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season.
Team USA defeated Italy 55-52 in the women's FIBA World Cup on Sunday to win their 32nd straight game in the tournament.
The Philadelphia 76ers will hold onto their first-round pick swap from the Los Angeles Clippers in 2029, sources confirmed to Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron James. And Kawhi Leonard.
The Clippers had been focused on future flexibility for awhile now. Despite losing multiple first-round picks, they still have it.
Ben Simmons could already have his eyes on a long-term future with his new team, while fresh details have emerged on why Kawhi Leonard escaped a harsher punishment.
James is joining the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bryson DeChambeau and Lionel Messi in partnering with a prediction market service.
Mark Walter has no interest in selling the Los Angeles Sparks, sources told Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times. Federal authorities are currently investigating whether loans from Walter's insurance companies to other businesses in his portfolio were properly disclosed.
A second bidder has emerged in pursuit of an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle. BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that submitted a bid in August to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to construct the arena on tribal-owned land if the bid succeeds.
Our experts walk through why Kawhi Leonard's punishment was so light, if Leonard's trade to Toronto will go through and more key questions.
New York City FC faces Real Salt Lake on Saturday in Salt Lake City. Assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy will serve as the acting head coach while Jansen is away from the team, and it will mark the second time during Jansen’s two-year tenure as head coach that Ballouchy has filled in for him.
The up-and-coming teen talents in the USMNT pipeline have been directed to take a more humble approach by the U.S. coach.
As Mauricio Pochettino ponders his first post-World Cup U.S. squad, a number of teens in MLS are making their case for inclusion.
PORTLAND, Ore.. (AP) — Vincent Janssen scored early in the second half to finish off a hat trick in his first start and fourth MLS appearance, helping the Portland Timbers outlast Minnesota United 5-4 on Saturday night.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Marco Reus and Robert Taylor scored first-half goals to back JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night. Reus staked the Galaxy (7-9-8) to a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute on a penalty kick.
The Galaxy entered September in their deepest slump of the season, one that left them closer to last place in the MLS standings than they were to first. So on Saturday they startedfour players who weren’t on the roster two months ago — including one who wasn’t even in the country last month.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Petar Musa converted a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time for his MLS-leading 18th goal of the season, and FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 on Saturday night.
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi may have retired from international soccer, but he's certainly not done making an impact on the pitch.
Cavan Sullivan is on fire, and his latest goal came with a celebration that helped welcome Philadelphia's newest superstar. Sullivan scored in the second half of a 2-0 win against CF Montreal on Saturday, Sept.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Santiago Rodríguez scored in the first half, Gonzalo Tapia had a goal and an assist after the break, and the Columbus Crew beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday night.
NBL25 champion Hyunjung Lee is one step closer to achieving his NBA dream after signing a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Illawarra Hawks sharpshooter has inked a non-guaranteed contract with the Blazers with an invite to training camp, the player's agency Epic Sports said Monday.
Two new imports have rocketed to the top of the SuperCoach NBL Classic "Cash Cows" list after back-to-back points-crushing performances at the NBL27 Blitz in Bendigo.
Write off the champions at your peril, but this year, even the pundits aren't so sure. The Sydney Kings are stacked again for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, though there's no denying they're the ones every team wants to knock off.
Melbourne United have had a big off-season of recruiting, and early indications are that investment is paying off. Jacob Chance's side claimed the Loggins-Bruton Cup as CODE Sports NBL Blitz champions on Sunday, with key man Luke Travers adamant it's only a sign of things to come this season.
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The winner of the CODE Sports NBL Blitz might have already been determined but the New Zealand Breakers wrapped up proceedings beating the Tasmania JackJumpers 96-86 with Parker Jackson-Cartwright showing the way.
The CODE Sports NBL Blitz has wrapped in Bendigo, with all 10 NBL teams leaving their mark on the local community as much as they did on the court during the League's pre-season showcase at Red Energy Arena.
Luke Travers has claimed the Ray Borner Award as the MVP of the CODE Sports NBL Blitz tournament in Bendigo. Travers had an impressive two games, as Melbourne United won the Loggins-Bruton Cup, going undefeated.
Melbourne United have won the Loggins-Bruton Cup at the CODE Sports NBL Blitz and did so even with Shea Ili and Sam Waardenburg joining Joe Ingles and Cole Anthony sidelined in the 103-98 win over the Illawarra Hawks.
Long-time Australian Boomers coach Brian Goorjian would love nothing more than to see Ben Simmons in the national side come the FIBA World Cup in 2027. Simmons made a big step in his comeback journey in recent days, signing a deal with the NBA's Sacramento Kings, ending a break from the game that lasted close to one and a half years.
Charlie Woods has signed his first NIL (name, image, and likeness) deal—a golf club and ball deal with equipment manufacturer TaylorMade. Woods, 17, is a high school senior in Florida and is committed to play golf for Florida State next year.
The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) will not fine Venus and Serena Williams for failing to participate in a press conference following their first-round doubles loss in the US Open on Friday night, the USTA confirmed to Front Office Sports on Sunday.
MLB players, coaches, and umpires are wearing gold ribbons today for Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, the eleventh straight season the league has gone gold in September. The post MLB Players Wearing Yellow Ribbons During Today’s Games appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
We've compiled a comprehensive list of every new uniform, helmet, logo and field design from the 2026-27 season, which kicks off in earnest on Saturday afternoon.
There is not a definitive plan in place for incoming Angels owner Stan Kroenke to build a new ballpark for the MLB club, but one could very well be on the way.
Mark Stevens is the top minority investor in the new Seahawks ownership group—behind only members of the Khosla family, which led the NFL-record $9.612 billion purchase of the team from the Paul G. Allen estate.
The Seahawks’ new ownership group includes three private equity firms, the family behind beer brand Modelo, a former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and billionaire venture capitalist Mark Stevens.
These new third sweaters eschew the team's usual black and yellow color palette for something a little more spooky. The post ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers Embrace Their Dark Side With New Black-and-Red Alternate Jerseys appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The NBA is widely expected to have prediction-market deals in place by the time this season tips off, with sources telling Front Office Sports there are “deal terms on the table.”.
NEW YORK — Jessica Pegula thinks influencer behavior at the US Open this year is starting to go too far. The world No.
The Spaniard will make his third appearance of the season as Viñales continues his recovery.
DAZN’s Kayo SPORTS and FOXTEL remain the only place in Australia to watch qualifying, practice and racing live and ad-break free during racing.
First race announced, Season Launch revealed – here are the test dates for the new era of MotoGP.
On Wednesday ahead of the San Marino GP, Rimini hosts a unique night of entertainment uniting MotoGP and FIBA 3x3 bastketball.
Just how do MotoGP™ riders take corners so fast? Discover how lean angles, trail braking, slick tyres, body positioning and electronics help riders carry speed through corners.
Bezzecchi, Bagnaia and Morbidelli set to take to the court as part of the collaboration.
9 rounds remain this season and with more than a third of the year to go, it’s a fine line between outright speed and settling for points.
MotoGP winglets generate downforce to prevent wheelies and improve braking. Find out how they work, their history, safety concerns and what changes in 2027.
The finale will see fan activities take over the city as MotoGP returns to Valencia for racing, music and more!.
Brave. Unbelievable. Heroic. Call it what you want as we look back on Johann Zarco’s return from injury at Aragon!.
A stay-at-home defenseman who logged 526 games in the league, Marshall has made a unique pivot for his second career.
The Canucks don't have many avenues to upgrade its roster and couldn't afford to miss the opportunity to bet long and big on Buium.
The expansion application process is formal, comprehensive and time-consuming.
Vancouver made a huge commitment to a 20-year-old who still has a lot to prove in the NHL, but it's a shrewd decision.
Buium had three goals and 12 points with the Canucks after being acquired from the Wild in the Quinn Hughes trade.
Taken at No. 5 by New York in this year's draft, the defenseman brings a workmanlike attitude and no-nonsense skillset to the organization.
Dom Luszczyszyn, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe take their best swing at nailing long-shot winners for the NHL's major awards next season.
In looking to leave the Jets, Hellebuyck is the latest example of a concerning star exodus from Canada. How can Winnipeg rebound?.
We're a week out from NHL rookie camps and two weeks from main camps. Let's get you caught up on some of the league's top storylines.
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Macklin Celebrini moved into a class of his own in our annual Prospect Tiers ranking, with Matthew Schaefer and Connor Bedard close behind.
A hockey operations adviser and mentor, Chára has filled multiple roles for his former NHL team — including in management and coaching.
In a probe separate from the university's “review,” the law enforcement agency is assessing whether any criminal acts occurred.
Thomas is entering his ninth season and succeeds Brayden Schenn as captain.
The multiyear agreement makes Prime Video the exclusive local streamer for the Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wild and Blues.
Siroky was committed to a top school and had big hockey dreams, then she gave it all up for swimming. Now she's one of the world's best.
Connor McDavid remains the best player in the NHL but youth is served in our 2026-27 edition of Player Tiers.
Evangelista had a career-high 56 points last season and is entering the final year of a two-year, $3 million average annual value contract.
The 27-year-old winger could bring some scoring punch to the Rangers' middle six.
Our quarterly Calder Trophy ranking begins with this preseason look at the top 20 rookies heading into the 2026-27 season.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.