Man City blow rivals out of water with $34.7m transfer deadline play for star defender
Manchester City have swooped in and paid £20 million ($34.7 million AUD) for star Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Manchester City have swooped in and paid £20 million ($34.7 million AUD) for star Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Rams right guard Kevin Dotson will return from an ankle injury for the divisional round playoff game vs. the Bears, coach Sean McVay said.
Texans Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins has been ruled out with a concussion ahead of Sunday's division round playoff game at the Patriots.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has slammed George Burgess’s attempts to make a blockbuster heavyweight bout between the pair, describing the South Sydney premiership hero as “a nobody” whose call out was fuelled by beers.
Syracuse AD John Wildhack is calling for serious reforms in college football, including a holistic rethinking of the calendar, collective bargaining with athletes and consolidation of TV media rights.
Rod Moore, a two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain at Michigan, has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
The Phillies were offering Bichette seven years and somewhere in the range of $190M to $200M. He chose a shorter-term deal with the Mets.
Queenslander scores a ton in Australia Under-19s' victory over Ireland to open their World Cup title defence in Namibia.
Barcelona have been left stunned after teenager Dro Fernández informed the club of his desire to leave this January by exercising his €6 million ($7m) release clause, sources have told ESPN.
Norwich City manager Philippe Clement revealed that USMNT striker Josh Sargent has been sent to play with the club's under-21s following his refusal to take part in last weekend's FA Cup match against Walsall.
Jamal Musiala could make his long-awaited comeback from serious injury when Bayern Munich travel to RB Leipzig on Saturday.
As Michael Carrick prepares for Saturday’s derby, fans wonder if this is the club’s worst moment – but they are spoilt for choice.
BBC Sport looks at a dramatic 24 hours for Crystal Palace as captain Marc Guehi agrees to join Manchester City and manager Oliver Glasner confirms he is leaving in the summer.
Andreas Skov Olsen was considered a coup when he joined Wolfsburg last January before it turned sour. Will he revive his career at Rangers?.
As the second half of the Bundesliga season gets underway, we take a look at some of the best storylines currently in Germany.
Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.
Manager’s decision is no surprise having fought to keep Marc Guéhi in the summer and amid doubts over futures of a host of Palace’s FA Cup-winning stars. It was the day Crystal Palace supporters had dreaded but feared was inevitable.
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Gotham FC and United States women's national team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been voted U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2025.
Lewis Hamilton will work with a new race engineer during the 2026 season after Ferrari confirmed that Riccardo Adami has shifted to a role within the team’s academy.
Ferrari have announced they are to replace Riccardo Adami as Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer for the 2026 Formula One season, after the pair endured what appeared to be a fractious and testing relationship during the seven-time world champion’s first season with the Scuderia.
Lewis Hamilton has made a significant change to his backroom staff after parting company with race engineer Riccardo Adami following one fractious season together at Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton's race engineer from the 2025 Formula 1 season has been moved to a new role inside Ferrari.
We asked and you answered – the results of our best driver line-up vote are in!.
Formula 1 team Williams choose Briton Luke Browning as their reserve driver for 2026.
Williams have announced that Luke Browning will act as their Formula 1 Reserve Driver for 2026, while also switching from Formula 2 to the Japanese Super Formula Championship.
Red Bull's engine chief Ben Hodgkinson has said he is confident the team's 2026 power unit is legal and that the recent controversy is a "lot of noise about nothing.".
Max Verstappen admitted the new-look Red Bull will take "time to adjust" to as he prepares for his bid to regain the world title.
Max Verstappen's world championship hopes depend on how fast Red Bull have caught up to their competitors as they produce their own power units for the first time, their engine boss admits.
Former F1 driver Logan Sargeant has been confirmed to race for Ford in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2027, with the news announced nearly 18 months after the American’s exit from the Williams team.
Block out your calendars as we get ready to launch the 2026 campaign!.
Red Bull has unveiled a throwback blue livery for the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season at a launch event in Detroit.
Red Bull say it would be "naive" to expect them to be able to compete at the very front in F1 from the beginning of their new engine partnership with Ford.
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Red Bull have unveiled their striking new livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season with an impressive event held in Michigan Central Station.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies conceded during the team’s launch event that he is anticipating some “struggles, headaches and sleepless nights” amid the challenge of the squad manufacturing their own power units for the first time in 2026.
Racing Bulls have given fans a first look at their livery for the 2026 season.
Red Bull have become one of the first F1 teams to showcase their livery for 2026.
Racing Bulls have become one of the first F1 teams to launch their livery for the 2026 season, with the design being unveiled at a special event in Detroit.
Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner are the Australian Open defending champs -- can either win again? Our experts make predictions.
The eyes of the sporting world are on Australia, as the tennis world returns down under for the opening grand slam of the year.
With the Australian Open main draw set, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will enter the tournament as overwhelming betting favorites to win their respective brackets and add a fifth Grand Slam title to their respective résumés.
Iga Swiatek knows her Wicked, and she proved that in her press conference when she gave an in-depth review of Wicked: For Good. She praised the film, especially the performance of Cynthia Erivo.
Media day was anything but routine for Coco Gauff on Friday, as she was surprised by Major League Baseball star Francisco Lindor and Emmy Award-winning actress Storm Reid.
In a week defined by youth, who has the advantage when World No. 8 Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko meet for the Adelaide crown (12:30 p.m. local, 9 p.m. ET)? Plus, we look at whether Iva Jovic can continue her dominant run and take home the trophy in Hobart.
Milos Raonic’s wife Camille Raonic penned an emotional tribute to her husband after he announced his retirement from tennis on Monday.
Carlos Alcaraz has said he has 'plenty of confidence' in his new team after his split with Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Carlos Alcaraz arrives at the 2026 Australian Open with more than just the year’s first major trophy in his sights. The World No. 1 is playing for a chance to complete the Career Grand Slam and join another exclusive list.
Ugo Humbert kept alive his bid for a debut crown at the Adelaide International in memorable fashion on Friday night, when he edged top seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a tense deciding-set tie-break.
Michael Carrick brands the noise generated around Manchester United by former players "irrelevant" and says Roy Keane's personal comments did not bother him.
Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January for £20m.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias have depleted City's centre-back depth.
Marc Guehi sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his journey into football, being "put in my place", and his varied influences.
Glasner guided Palace to their first major trophy as his side lifted the FA Cup last season but will leave the club at the end of the season.
BBC Sport looks at the principles, tactics and players Michael Carrick and his staff could use at Manchester United.
With the 198th Manchester derby taking place on Saturday, two of our writers discuss the big talking points.
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place.
Can you answer the weekly poser plucked from deep inside The Athletic's trivia vaults?.
Drury met individually with New York's leadership group and held a full team meeting Friday to brace them for the news, per a league source.
Plus: Who's the next big name on the move?.
Actual best-on-best hockey coming in less than a month’s time. Today, we mourn what could’ve been with our picks for a fake All-Star Game.
While Nozzolillo didn't get into the game, he did get to suit up -- and have a night to remember.
NHL teams certainly like their familiar faces behind the bench. But do you know where these longtime bench bosses didn't coach?.
On the latest episode of "The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series," the panel dissected Pronman's list.
Here are some teams that are facing interesting dilemmas ahead of the trade deadline.
What started as a chance meeting at a party turned into a deep brotherhood for the countrymen.
The Jets face a long upward climb, the Ducks have hit a wall and the Kings look uninspired, while the Rangers might be beyond hope.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
William Nylander, who leads the Maple Leafs in scoring, exited late in the first period against the Golden Knights with a lower-body injury on Thursday night.
The 73-year-old called the hit TV show a "wonderful" and "compelling" story but said the content "might be a little spicy" for young people.
"There was nobody else in the history of the game that really worked that hard," former partner Dennis Seidenberg said.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
The Panthers visited the White House for a second consecutive year.
The St. Louis Blues put leading scorer Robert Thomas on injured reserve Thursday and said the veteran center will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Brodin, who has played in 42 of the Wild's 47 games this season, has been injured often throughout his career because of his tough minutes.
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
The U.S. is confident going into the Olympics despite not winning a "best-on-best" international competition at the adult level since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey or men's Games gold since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team.
Bussi became the fastest goalie in NHL history to 10 wins by doing it in only 11 games this season.
The Mets envision Bichette as an elite clubhouse presence: "Exactly the type of guy we want on our team.".
The free agency dominoes continued to fall with J.T. Realmuto agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract to stay with the Phillies, according to multiple reports.
The Dodgers don't just have money to throw at free agents. They offer a chance for them to win titles, get paid and re-enter the market.
Kyle Tucker signing with the Dodgers did not change who the favorite was, but did lead to some absurd odds in the Dodgers' favor.
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement to re-sign catcher J.T. Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million deal, according to multiplereports Friday. A three-time All-Star, Realmuto became a free agent this offseason.
Realmuto was the best-available catcher in free agency, but he'll turn 35 in March and is coming off one of his worst offensive seasons.
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN. New York plans to play Bichette at third base for the first time in his pro career.
The Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and infielder Gavin Lux moved from Cincinnati to Tampa Bay.
The move comes roughly 12 hours after the Mets missed out on Kyle Tucker.
Bo Bichette entered his walk year with one goal in mind: To prove he could still be an elite hitter after an injury-riddled 2024. He accomplished that goal last season and was rewarded handsomely for it on Friday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were already a "superteam" before they reportedly agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with Kyle Tucker.
The star outfielder's four-year deal with the team includes a record average annual value of $57.1 million.
Concern over Tommy Edman's surgery recovery might have given the Dodgers more incentive to land Tucker.
Kyle Tucker represented a perfect solution to the Dodgers’ needs, for now and the future.
After the Mets beat out the Phillies for Bo Bichette, here's what's next in one of baseball's most dynamic divisions.
Bregman's whole deal is winning games, and it’s why the Cubs felt comfortable investing $175 million in a third baseman in his early 30s.
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The six who got my vote are hardly perfect candidates, but their positives swayed me to their side.
Tucker got paid, but he didn't get as many years in his deal as many predicted he'd receive at the start of the offseason.
Since Willie Mays arrived 75 years ago, only two Hall of Fame center fielders have debuted since. What happened to the iconic position?.
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis is set to return from injury on Friday night against the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Sabonis has been sidelined with a partial meniscus tear for the last 27 games. He is listed as questionable for Friday's game.
Attorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green banking company.
The Kings are expected to get Domantas Sabonis back Friday after a 27-game absence.
These players selfishly betrayed their common sense, their teammates and, ultimately, themselves, Wetzel says.
League sources have told ESPN they believe Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to put substantial pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks to force a trade as the franchise struggles through a disappointing season.
The Milwaukee Bucks have maintained their position that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be made available before the trade deadline, according to team sources who told ESPN the franchise is actively searching the market for an impact player to pair with their superstar.
Each week during the 2025-26 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring opportunities to add backcourt depth while simultaneously reducing their payroll obligations, according to multiple league executives.
How motivated will the NBA be to investigate the injuries to star players under the CBA? We might soon find out.
The Toronto Raptors have been gauging the trade value of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in recent weeks as the franchise faces mounting pressure to end a three-year playoff drought, numerous sources told ESPN. New governor Edward Rogers is ready to take full control of the franchise later this year, creating a sense of urgency within the organization.
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Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, and explains whether they should be added or cut from your roster.
The Miami Heat are looking at ways to improve their roster ahead of next month's NBA trade deadline. However, Miami is looking to do so without taking on long-term money.
Nate and Danny break down how the Thunder have righted themselves with two huge wins against some of their chief competition in the West, Houston and San Antonio. Plus, we give our thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand from Golden State and the dreaded Memphis Grizzlies medical updates.
Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore has been ruled out for the season due to a blood clotting issue. Whitmore has already begun treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.
Ja Morant's trade saga underscores the difference between teams simply showing interest in a player and legitimately pursuing him in a deal.
The Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?.
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
Brooks is having a career season with the Phoenix Suns.
The addition of the two new franchises has also complicated the matter of player retentions.
The two batters added 105 after RCB were 43 for 4, after which Nadine de Klerk's cameo followed.
"The combination of the attack has impressed me from watching and the potential that's within the team," Walsh said.
Readers respond to Emma John’s article on the difference in attitudes to the game in England and Australia. Emma John’s perceptive analysis of cricket in Australia is spot-on (England ruthlessly privatised cricket – Australia embraces it with constant public displays of affection, 9 January).
Saurashtra chase down 292 with nine wickets in hand and 63 balls to spare; they meet Vidarbha in Sunday's final.
They have replaced the injured Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar.
Captain Yousaf's 65 not enough for Pakistan; Australia's Hogan and Samuel (77*) brush Ireland aside.
The development comes days after the BCB reiterated its stance of not sending Bangladesh to play in India owing to "security concerns".
Despite starting with three losses, UPW will go level with MI on points if they can beat them again on Saturday.
New names in charge at The Oval ahead of rebooted season of the Hundred.
Austin Mock's NFL Projection Model gives its view on what to expect for the divisional round.
Soldier Field will be the site of the biggest Bears game in over a decade. And in Chicago fashion, it will be extremely cold.
The world's most-streamed artist, according to Spotify, will perform during the most popular sporting event in the U.S.
Where's the value in the final game of the college football season?.
The AFC East champion New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans on Sunday, with both teams advancing out of the wild-card round. The Texans pulled away late to win 30-6 at the Pittsburgh Steelers, while New England did the same in a 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The NFC North champion and No. 2-seeded Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in a divisional round matchup.
The transfer portal closes Friday for most players. Here are five things to know after two wild weeks.
The duo connects to overcome past narratives, powers Seattle to home-field advantage in NFC divisional round.
CHICAGO – Late in games, dismiss the Chicago Bears at your own peril. Many opponents have made that mistake, only to learn the hard way that the Bears play until the clock hits zero.
We talked with over a dozen former teammates, colleagues and players about their favorite Vrabel memories.
From Matthew Stafford's passing to Josh Allen's running, here's a Next Gen Stats look at this weekend's games.
Let's find matchup advantages and X factors for the Bills, Bears, Texans and 49ers.
Bills-Broncos? 49ers-Seahawks? Texans-Patriots? Rams-Bears? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the divisional round games.
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Bills-Broncos divisional round matchup.
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the 49ers-Seahawks divisional round matchup.
Ben Johnson helped build one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL in Chicago. Here's how he did it.
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
A 10-question quiz about the careers of Harbaugh and Tomlin gets at some of the similarities and differences of their NFL tenures.
Dalton Kincaid can be important for the Bills versus a stout Broncos defense while the Patriots need peak Milton Williams versus the Texans.
'It was dead silent' when the coach stunned the Steelers' locker room. Here's what we know about what's next.
Steve Cohen got his smoke signal after all. Hours after losing free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers, the Mets agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with infielder Bo Bichette that includes a pair of opt-outs.
Under new ownership, the Rays have locked in on a site for a new stadium, and it’s back in Tampa. The move could finally end decades of uncertainty around the franchise.
The Australian Open has set up a potential showdown between two American women’s singles stars. Coco Gauff, 21, and Venus Williams, 45, will face off in a battle between American stars of two different generations—if both manage to win their opening-round match at the Grand Slam.
An early sign that Grand Slam Track was in “major, major” financial trouble came in a TikTok comment. The start-up track league posted a supercut of sprinter Gabby Thomas over the summer after she competed in its event in Philadelphia.
Season ticket holders for the Canadian Premier League’s Forge FC will get an added perk this season in the form of an exclusive kit celebrating their city’s soccer history.
The Bears’ look into neighboring Indiana for potential stadium sites could be working, as Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker now has a rather different vibe regarding the long-troubled venue effort.
The Commanders are going back to the future for their forthcoming $3.8 billion stadium and mixed-use development at the site of its former home, RFK Stadium.
The Lake County Captains, an affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians in Minor League Baseball’s High-A Midwest League, will pay tribute to their parent club in 2026 with new jerseys just unveiled today.
The ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings took a page from their parent club’s history last weekend.
The newest team in Australia’s National Rugby League is ready to roar after unveiling the logo they’ll wear when they take to the pitch in 2027. The Perth Bears launched the logo on Wednesday, January 14. While the Bears are technically a brand new franchise, the logo pays “homage and.
The Hoophall Classic was a stage these current stars left their mark on before playing under the bright lights.
The 56 standouts, surprises and more of a historic freshman class, starting with Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa.
Amid a breakout junior season, Gonzaga's Braden Huff will be sidelined for four to eight weeks after injuring his left knee in practice earlier this week.
Prosecutors allege a gambling ring bribed 39 NCAA players to fix dozens of games. Here's a closer look at six.
JJ Crawford's Michigan offer marks his 12th Division 1 offer only as a freshman in high school.
A college basketball point-shaving scheme involving more than 39 players on 17 teams resulted in dozens of games in the previous two seasons being fixed by a gambling ring that included a former NBA player, according to a federal indictment.
The first men's player to be drafted then cleared by the NCAA sent shockwaves through the sport. Here's how and why.
Three of the five remaining unbeaten teams suffered their first losses in the past week.
Texas handed No. 10 Vanderbilt its first loss the season 80-64 on Wednesday night, giving the Longhorns consecutive victories over AP Top 25 teams.
The NCAA asked a federal regulatory body to stop prediction markets from offering trades on college sports until more safeguards are in place.
Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner? Here are the keys to the game.
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis will return in 2026, the school announced on Thursday.
Here is the list of every player who will enter the draft, listed below in alphabetical order.
Five college football players seeking to play a fifth season this fall had their motions for a preliminary injunction denied Thursday by a federal judge.
A $50 million-plus buyout. Thirty-plus open gigs. Five new SEC head coaches in a day. Here are all the numbers behind a whirlwind college football coaching carousel.
When an upstart like Indiana wins, whispers of cheating are inevitable. Maybe they're just better.
Virginia Tech canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the ACC's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.
From Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love to Jacob Rodriguez and Rueben Bain Jr., here are the best of the best.
After an unprecedented coaching cycle, new coaches had to scramble to salvage recruiting classes.
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better.
Harlequins flanker Jack Kenningham signs a new contract with the Prem club.
Champions Cup team news and line-ups all in one place for Saturday and Sunday's final round of pool matches.
Sisilia Tuipulotu makes her first appearance in the competition having been released by Gloucester-Hartpury to gain more game-time.
Gabriel Oghre spent five "amazing" months with Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14. Now, the Bristol hooker is plotting their downfall in the Champions Cup.
The Glasgow prop turns 30 on Monday and helping to raise four kids under seven he is feeling it, but has Saracens to deal with on Sunday first. It is a proper challenge. The screeching pressure, the hard graft, the energy-sapping demands.
Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says the shoulder injury is not serious but Dewi Lake will miss Saturday's Pool 1 showdown.
Wales fly-half Ioan Lloyd returns from injury for Cardiff's Challenge Cup visit to Exeter.
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow returns from injury as Scarlets attempt to upset the odds against Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup.
England captain Zoe Stratford and fellow Women's Rugby World Cup winner Natasha Hunt are continuing their teamwork by opening a coffee shop together.
Exeter's Australia flanker Tom Hooper tells BBC Sport about his first few months at Sandy Park and his hopes for the future.
Despite Norwich's public stance that the U.S. striker won't be sold, sources tell The Athletic talks with Toronto are continuing.
The cycle of Paulo Díaz at River Plate seems to have reached its end after six and a half years of success. Despite being one of the defensive pillars of the club, the Chilean defender is not part of Marcelo Gallardo's plans for the 2026 season.
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The American forward wants out of his Championship club, and he has an eager MLS suitor, but it might not be that simple.
The reigning MLS Defender of the Year is seeking an improved contract despite his current deal running through 2027.
Tristan Blackmon is eyeing an improved deal from Vancouver after winning MLS Defender of the Year in 2025.
Who are the other longest tenured coaches after Erik Spoelstra?.
Michael Bradley’s return to MLS has come in a surprising new role, as the former U.S. men’s national team captain has been named head coach of the New York Red Bulls.
The German forward is out of favor at RB Leipzig and is seeking a fresh start in MLS.
With the season's first Grand Slam beginning Sunday in Melbourne, the top players took the podium for Australian Open Media Day. From Madison Keys' approach to being a defending champion to Coco Gauff's self-evaluation of the 1 Point Slam, here are the top moments.
Mirra Andreeva is looking to check another item off her tennis bucket list this weekend by winning a WTA 500 title. She's one step closer to doing so after beating Diana Shnaider in straight sets to reach the Adelaide final, where she'll face fellow teenager Victoria Mboko.
One year after Victoria Mboko’s breakout season delivered titles across three levels, the 19-year-old Canadian is already one win from completing another line on her rapidly growing résumé in Adelaide.
Sloane Stephens, Anhelina Kalinina, Storm Hunter and Bai Zhuoxuan have all endured lengthy injury layoffs over the past two years -- but all four are on the way back up after successfully making it through Australian Open qualifying.
Wild card Taylah Preston scored the first Top 30 win of her career and advanced to her first tour-level semifinal with a straight-sets upset of top seed Emma Raducanu at the Hobart International. Former finalist Elisabetta Cocciaretto also returned to the last four.
After three straight three-set matches this week, Victoria Mboko ended Madison Keys’ title defense to reach the Adelaide semifinals, with Mirra Andreeva also advancing later in the day.
The 2026 Australian Open will feature four previous winners of the major and in total 11 Grand Slam champions. From dates, prize money, seeds and storylines, here is everything to know about the first major of the season.
The 2026 Australian Open features four past winners and a daunting path for the favorites. Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva are projected for a blockbuster quarterfinal, while Madison Keys begins her title defense in a bracket crowded by Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova.
In a field that included Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina and some of the world's top men, Joanna Garland was the last professional player standing at the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam.
Mirra Andreeva's dog, Rassy, didn't make the trip to Australia with the World No. 8. But the adorable pup might accompany her to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in February.
Can anyone stop Sebastian Baez in 2026? The Argentine maintained his perfect start to the new season on Friday at the ASB Classic, where he pulled double duty to reach the final in Auckland.
Six years following his final appearance at the Australian Open, Roger Federer is back on the courts of Melbourne. The Swiss legend returned to Rod Laver Arena on Friday for the first time since 2020 for a practice session with Casper Ruud.
The 2026 Australian Open will kick off Sunday, when No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will compete in the season's first major. Alcaraz will begin his quest for a career Grand Slam against Australian Adam Walton.
Many tennis fans have done a double take watching clips of Carlos Alcaraz’s new service motion on social media in recent days. ‘Where have I seen that serve before?’, they’ve asked.
The start to the 2026 season is about far more than tennis for Casper Ruud. The Norwegian is preparing to become a father for the first time in the coming weeks. Ruud and his wife, Maria, announced her pregnancy in September.
Might we see more of Jannik Sinner at net this Australian Open? Seeking a three-peat at the year’s first major – and the longer-term goal of wrestling back No.
Novak Djokovic owns a record 10 titles at the Australian Open. Read all about the Serbian's results, records, statistics, and more, here.
Carlos Alcaraz is chasing his first Australian Open title, with which he would become the fifth man in the Open Era to complete the Career Grand Slam. Read all about the World No. 1's results, records, statistics, and more, here.
As part of the ATP’s announcement that it has extended its long-standing partnership with Infosys, the two organisations on Monday unveiled ‘Ally’, an AI chatbot providing insight for fans like never before.
Jannik Sinner is chasing his third consecutive Australian Open title in Melbourne Park, where main-draw action begins Sunday 18 January. Read about the World No. 2's results, records, statistics, and more here.
The covers come off the new RS-GP colour scheme as Martin and Bezzecchi gear up to get their claws into 2026.
From the fluo era into a new chapter, the covers come off the 2026 machinery of Di Giannantonio and Morbidelli.
Miller and Razgatlıoğlu headline the team’s presentation in Siena as the outfit become the first to reveal their colours for the season ahead.
From iconic celebrations and hard-riding to becoming a fan favourite and more, ‘El Turco’ has been a sensation in World Superbike and now, the big switch to MotoGP enters the horizon.
The 2026 season launch is coming - here’s all you need to know as we get ready to touch down in Malaysia.
New alliances, veteran combinations and more: it wouldn’t be doable without those by the riders’ sides.
Get to know LCR Honda's latest recruit, who is looking to make his mark on the sport.
The Spaniard now faces a race against time to be fit for the opening Test in Sepang.
Network to broadcast first home GP in two decades for fans across the country as MotoGP returns to Brazil.
MotoGP™ has engaged the global innovation agency to develop a bold new strategy as the most exciting sport on Earth continues to grow.
Shaun Wane is gone as England coach – now Wayne Bennett has nominated his dream team to lead the Poms into the World Cup.
The Perth Bears have a starting side after Tigers winger Luke Laulilii was confirmed as their 13th signing on a two-year deal ahead of their inaugural season in 2027.
As Zac Lomax strives to gain entry back into the NRL after a failed defection attempt to R360, he can consider ARLC boss Peter V’landys in his corner.
These fresh faces at the nine Sydney clubs could make a name for themselves in 2026.
Fans will get their first taste of NRL action for 2026 in just three weeks when the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge kicks off at Kogarah’s Jubilee Stadium.
Ali Brigginshaw has confirmed she will focus on her NRLW commitments with the Brisbane Broncos in her final year of rugby league. .
The Bears are steadily building their roster ahead of their 2027 NRL entry, but there’s two other players the club should be aiming to recruit.
Broncos star Payne Haas has left his future up in the air with the prop only agreeing to a one-year extension with the reigning premiers.
Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes is eager to take the next step in his development as a First Nations leader as he looks to make his return to the Indigenous All Stars side for next month's clash.
Ali Brigginshaw announces she has played her last State of Origin game for Queensland as she looks to focus on one final NRLW season with Brisbane.
Leigh Leopards centre Umyla Hanley signs a two-year deal to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2028 season.
Having cobbled together the basis of a functioning rugby league team in less than a month, Salford RLFC are ready to start the new season.
Hull KR centre Oliver Gildart and winger Joe Burgess extend their contracts at the defending Super League champions.
The Eels will only release Zac Lomax to Melbourne if they are appropriately compensated – and they have their eye on three players.
Leeds coach Brad Arthur will use next week's testimonial for backrower Cameron Smith to prepare the glamour Yorkshire side for the change in training routine necessary for Vegas.
The Parramatta Eels have reportedly demanded one of three players before they will allow Melbourne Storm to sign Zac Lomax.
Shaun Wane stepped down as England rugby league head coach with immediate effect on Wednesday.
Shaun Wane has stood down after taking time to reflect on the England program ahead of the World Cup and last year's 3-0 Ashes series whitewash.
The St George Illawarra Dragons are eyeing global expansion as they look to use a season-opening clash in Las Vegas to raise their international profile and connect with a new legion of fans. .
Defending champion Nick Taylor was sharp with his irons and handled the par 3s at Waialae Country Club for an 8-under 62, giving him a share of the lead Thursday with Kevin Roy as the PGA Tour season started at the Sony Open.
Andy Schonbaum of Argentina and Andrés Martínez Benedetti of Venezuela share the lead after one round of the Latin America Amateur Championship.
The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as "major sporting events" that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban on nearly 40 countries.
Golf champion Rory McIlroy has delivered a blunt verdict on the LIV Golf threat, suggesting the rebel league is at a low point in its four-year existence following the departure of former world No. 1 Brooks Koepka.
Even if LIV Golf spends hundreds of millions of dollars to re-sign two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau, PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy said he doesn't believe the Saudi Arabian-financed breakaway league will be any better off.
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational.
Tiger Woods' foundation received a $20 million pledge from Falcons owner Arthur Blank on Wednesday.
2023 U.S. Open winner Wyndham Clark admits he’s “frustrated” that Brooks Koepka has been allowed back onto the PGA Tour following a stint in LIV Golf.
LIV Golf has confirmed the signing of Australian rising star Elvis Smylie, who will join Cameron Smith’s Ripper GC squad for the 2026 season.
Wyndham Clark told SiriusXM he's "torn" about Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour, noting that while he's happy to see him back, he also thinks the five-time major champ should've had "a few more repercussions" after initially leaving for LIV Golf.
Nick Daicos overcame a brief scare at Collingwood’s main training on Friday.
Former Bomber and Giant Dylan Shiel has joined St Kilda in a development coach role.
Jeremy Cameron is almost fully recovered from the broken arm he suffered in the Grand Final and is ready to return in AFL Origin.
Heated Rivalry has become a massive global hit, but can the steamy ice hockey romance, and other queer love stories, help create more inclusive spaces in the real sporting world?.
Deer in the headlights? More like a Dear in the spotlight.
Tom McCarthy is eyeing a midfield role in 2026 following a strong debut campaign last season.
Star Hawthorn midfielder Will Day is expected to miss the start of the 2026 home-and-away season, after leaving a training session early in concerning scenes.
Hawthorn midfielder Will Day has suffered a serious shoulder injury at training.
Former no.4 pick Sid Draper continues to rehab a groin injury, with Adelaide content to play the long game.
Will Day suffers a shoulder injury at Hawthorn training.
Hawthorn have suffered some rotten injury luck before their season even begins.
They say 30 is the new 25 in AFL. So which stars that have eclipsed the big three-oh are the game’s best?.
The AFL careers did not work out as planned, but this group of Australians have taken a new sport by storm.
Max Gawn fractured his finger during training this week, while a number of other Demons are on the comeback from injury.
Toby Greene could miss out on representing Victoria in the AAMI AFL Origin, with coach Adam Kingsley saying he is a wait-and-see proposition.
See the full details of all the pre-season games ahead of the start of the 2026 premiership season.
Tom Atkins says Tyson Stengle has the full support of his teammates as he deals with a personal issue.
A strained calf is expected to sideline Clayton Oliver for at least the next fortnight.
Aidan Corr is facing a four-to-six-week delay, while Callum Coleman-Jones has also suffered a setback.
Six-time Essendon best and fairest winner Zach Merrett has reportedly parted ways with his manager, three months after the Bombers star’s sensational attempt to move to Hawthorn fell through.
The Perth Wildcats appear happy to go with what they've got the rest of this NBL season and started a run of home games with a 92-87 win over the defending champion Illawarra Hawks.
The Perth Wildcats have thrown “ultimate belief” behind their current roster, committing to their group for the remainder of the season.
Pete Hooley, Derek Rucker, Damon Lowery and ESPN's Olgun Uluc presents a very special edition of NBL Overtime, direct from HoopsFest in Perth. Check out the full episode below. Watch Overtime every Monday, live on ESPN from 7pm AEST.
Adelaide coach Mike Wells says it remains unclear what role, if any, new signing John Jenkins will play in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash against the Phoenix, but he has no doubts about the NBA veteran’s ability to deliver when called upon.
The Cairns Taipans have been dealt another massive injury blow, with star big man Sam Waardenburg set for another stint on the sidelines.
Since the announcement that Allen Iverson would be heading to Perth for HoopsFest, a consistent message has echoed across the NBL: he is the hero many players grew up idolising.
The Perth Wildcats are on the clock, with the deadline fast approaching. By 6.35pm local time, when their game tips off on Friday night, they must lock in a new signing or back their current roster to take them to the title.
Having been involved with the NBL since 1984 as both a player and coach, Brian Goorjian has witnessed almost every phase of the league’s evolution, both the highs and the lows.
When Brian Goorjian first met Kouat Noi, he had a simple message for the Sydney Kings star, “be you bro”. Whether it’s the post-game mic drop aimed at Lanard Copeland, taking a deep breath before letting it fly, or the celebration in front of NBA icon Allen Iverson, Noi has embraced that freedom and played with confidence, personality and edge, and the results are speaking for themselves.
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Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
CBA negotiations intensified in recent months, but previous events helped spark the stalemate between the WNBA and WNBPA.
Project B, the new women's and men's basketball league, will make a stop in Tokyo in April 2027.
The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association have reached an agreement on a moratorium for league business, sources said.
The WNBA and its players' union failed to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the previous one by Friday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.
WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and VP Napheesa Collier applaud player solidarity but bemoan a lack of progress in CBA negotiations.
Sabrina Ionescu will not play in the second season of Unrivaled because of an injury sustained during the WNBA season.
Breanna Stewart said the players' association and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday.
Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell didn't rule out the possibility of the 3-on-3 league partnering with the WNBA in the future.
The 3-on-3 league tips off its second season Monday. Here's everything you need to know.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals next year.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.
We take a look back at some of the best off-season moves that paid off in 2025.
Here's what the 18 AFLW clubs want to find under the tree this Christmas.
Check out some of the best highlights from a record-breaking AFLW season.
Maya Dear grew up an elite athlete in netball and basketball, but now the daughter of Paul will get her chance in AFLW.
From starting the year outside the top crop to being drafted with picks two and three, it's been a big year for two new Giants.
Former Irish Swan Colin O'Riordan will take the reins as Sydney's new AFLW coach.
Tasmania's inaugural AFLW side has been handed a powerful expansion package to build its list.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
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.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
The ugly half-time spat between A-League teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners has had an even uglier fallout, with Brisbane seeking legal advice after Mariners interim coach Warren Moon’s stinging post-match comments.
Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon has blasted his former club Brisbane for the “conduct” of their staff, which led to police involvement during Wednesday night’s 2-1 loss in Gosford — earning an angry response from the Roar, which said Moon’s spray was “inappropriate, irresponsible, and unsupported by any facts”.
Three former A-League players have been slapped with lengthy bans from Football Australia for their involvement in match-fixing offences.
Frustrated footballers are pointing to an A-Leagues website crash as representative of the incompetence of the competition’s operators, the APL, as the players’ union warns it is not ruling out a strike ahead of what is expected to be brutal pay negotiations beginning this month.
Off-field issues are ever-present but players in Australia’s domestic league take to the field in its 21st season with an added motivator. Put aside, for a moment, anxiety around the A-Leagues’ next broadcast deal. Shelve calculations for the impending “hard” salary cap.
In the end, there was simply no more magic for Heidelberg United Alexander to call upon.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.
A grandmother and granddaughter played for their regional Victorian netball team, turning a secret plan into a moment of country sport history.
The Diamonds's trophy cabinet is again complete after they snapped their New Zealand drought against the Silver Ferns in a thrilling extra-time period to bring the Constellation Cup back to Australia.
The Diamonds are "trusting the process" as they prepare for the Constellation Cup-deciding netball clash against the Silver Ferns in Christchurch.
Australia misses the chance of wrapping up the Constellation Cup in the third Test, with New Zealand recording a 61-52 victory in Hamilton.
Before they take the court, the Magnolias strap on knee braces and tie bows in their hair. But don't be deceived, they're playing one of the 'most competitive games', and there may be elbows thrown.