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The Athletic

Thunder vs. Spurs Game 7 odds: Oklahoma City favored with spot in NBA Finals on the line

The Thunder are favored to beat the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

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Formula 1

From Hakkinen to Hamilton – 8 dramatic DNFs from the lead

After George Russell's sudden exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, F1.com looks back at eight other occasions where drivers were dramatically forced to retire whilst in P1.

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The Athletic

The cap battle is now real. Plus: The record we all got wrong

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 hour ago

The Guardian

Brazil World Cup 2026 team guide

Unimpressive in qualification, fans will be hoping Carlo Ancelotti can get the best out of Vinícius Júnior, as he did at Real Madrid.

The Guardian • Football → 1 hour ago

The Guardian

Socceroos enter last chance saloon with Mexico friendly to shape World Cup dreams

Coach Tony Popovic will take a final look at players on the selection fringe with Australia’s 26-man squad to be named after the warm-up game.

The Guardian • Football → 1 hour ago

The Athletic

FIFA facing ‘significant' World Cup problem as SoFi Stadium workers set for strike vote

SoFi will host eight World Cup games, including the USA's opener against Paraguay on June 12.

The Athletic • Football → 1 hour ago

The Athletic

Thousands of tickets remain available for USA World Cup opener vs. Paraguay; Will it sell out?

Two weeks before the World Cup, at least 3,500 tickets remain unsold, with thousands more listed for resale and available for purchase.

The Athletic • Football → 2 hours ago

The Guardian

Football Daily

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Here we are in the dog days of May, with the European club football season playing out a slow, sultry finale as the Geopolitics World Cup bangs ever louder on the door.

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The Guardian

Mamdani made a play for fashion’s premier league in his custom-made Arsenal kurta

The New York mayor scored a range of responses attending Eid prayers in an outfit combining football and faith.

The Guardian • Football → 2 hours ago

The Athletic

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid problems: Furious fans, infighting and the Mbappe-Vinicius Jr link-up

Jose Mourinho has signed a deal to return to Real Madrid, so what are the most pressing issues on the agenda?.

The Athletic • Football → 2 hours ago

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MotoGP

Di Giannantonio earns Friday P1 double as Acosta faces Q1 at Mugello

The VR46 Racing Team rider steals the show to front an Italian 1-2-3-4, Marc Marquez returns to clinch a Q2 spot, while the #37 endures a tricky day.

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MotoGP

Di Giannantonio fastest in Mugello FP1, Marc Marquez returns with P15

The Catalan GP winner continued his P1 presence whilst the 2025 World Champion made a return to the track.

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MotoGP

MotoGP to take centre stage at EICMA as part of a new alliance

A new partnership breaks cover at Mugello.

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MotoGP

Marc Marquez declared fit to continue Italian GP weekend after FP1 return

The reigning World Champion was back in action in FP1 and has been declared fit for the rest of the weekend at Mugello.

MotoGP → 6 hours ago

MotoGP

Aprilia Racing and Monster Energy sign a multi-year sponsorship agreement

The agreement, announced during the Grand Prix of Italy, launches the partnership from 2026.

MotoGP → 8 hours ago

MotoGP

Media Day dispatch from Mugello: Marc Marquez returns, Bezzecchi dreams

Everything you need to know before we head out on track for the Italian GP.

MotoGP → 1 day ago

MotoGP

Marc Marquez cleared to take part in FP1, final medical review set for Friday morning

The reigning Champion has been given the green light to start the weekend’s action at the Ducati Lenovo Team’s home Italian GP.

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MotoGP

Crutchlow confirmed as Zarco replacement at the Italian GP

The three-time MotoGP winner and former LCR rider makes his return as he stands in for the injured Johann Zarco at Mugello.

MotoGP → 1 day ago

MotoGP

"The bike is very fun, there’ll be a lot more battles" – Aleix Espargaro on the 850cc era

Honda HRC’s test rider is more than excited for a new chapter in MotoGP history from 2027 and gives us reasons why we all should be too.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

Pirro back in action at home in place of Alex Marquez

The #73 was already confirmed to miss the Italian and Hungarian Grands Prix and there’ll be a familiar face replacing him for Mugello.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

Motorsport

Formula 1

Otis Lawrence claims Sim Racing title in thrilling season finale

Welshman Otis Lawrence became the youngest ever Sim Racing World Champion on Thursday. Here's how the action played out in the final two rounds of the year.

Formula 1 → 3 hours ago

Formula 1

Mercedes reveal exact cause of Russell’s Canada DNF

Mercedes have given an insight into what caused the power unit failure that put George Russell out of the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Alonso outlines when Aston Martin expect performance step forward

After some further signs of progress for Aston Martin in Canada, Fernando Alonso has indicated when there might be a step forward in performance.

Formula 1 → 6 hours ago

Formula 1

CATCH-UP: Watch the F1 Sim Racing World Championship season finale

Catch all the action from Round 12, which marks the finale of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

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Formula 1

CATCH-UP: R12 Qualifying of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship concludes with Round 12, where the racers will take on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Newly-discovered species of wasp named after Piastri

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has received the unique honour of having a newly-discovered species of wasp named after him.

Formula 1 → 22 hours ago

Formula 1

CATCH-UP: Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

Catch all the action from Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

McLaren set out plan for ‘circular F1 car’ in sustainability report

McLaren have released their 2025 sustainability report, detailing how the organisation are working to reduce their overall impact on the planet across all the championships they compete in, at the factory and trackside, and through various innovative solutions.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Lowdon vows there won’t be repeat of Perez suspension issue

Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon was left encouraged by the positive signs of progress displayed by the squad during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, as he explained the reasons behind Sergio Perez’s suspension failure.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Trivia: Lewis Hamilton

Think you know everything about Lewis Hamilton? Put your knowledge to the test and challenge yourself with our F1 trivia - from record-breaking moments to lesser-known facts about his incredible career.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Rugby Union

BBC

Joyce pair among 11 to leave Bears this summer

Welsh international duo Alisha and Jasmine Joyce are among a group of 11 players who will depart the Bristol Bears this summer.

BBC • Rugby Union → 2 hours ago

The Guardian

Saracens aim for top four as Mark McCall’s final season at the helm comes to a close

Quiet architect of Saracens’ modern dynasty prepares for emotional farewell as his side battle for a playoff spot in penultimate match of the season . The quietest man in the stadium will be the most brilliantly lit when the spotlight falls on him come the end of the match.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 3 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Wallabies star suffers pre-finals scare as Reds phenom dealt a reality check

One of Australia’s most lethal backline weapons faces a nervous wait to determine if he will be fit for a finals assault, after a physical clash with the Drua.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 4 hours ago

BBC

Bedford and Worcester set for Championship play-off final

Bedford Blues and Worcester Warriors go head-to-head in rugby union's Championship play-off final at Goldington Road this weekend.

BBC • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

BBC

'This isn't the end' - Cardiff plot Stormers upset

Cardiff are confident of upsetting the odds when they play their first play-off match against Stormers in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

BBC • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

BBC

'One of the best' Cornish Pirates - Stevens retires

Long-serving Cornish Pirates forward John Stevens announces his retirement from professional rugby union, aged 31.

BBC • Rugby Union → 6 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

The Iceman returneth? Foley backed for World Cup role as Tahs step up pursuit

Veteran playmaker Bernard Foley is considering a return to the Waratahs next year after finishing up a dominant six years in Japan.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 7 hours ago

BBC

Baxter ready for critical moment in Exeter play-off push

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his side's trip to Leicester is vital for their hopes of making the Prem play-offs.

BBC • Rugby Union → 8 hours ago

BBC

Munster make one change for Bulls quarter-final

Munster make one change to their starting team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final with the Bulls as Alex Nankivell returns from injury.

BBC • Rugby Union → 9 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Touch and go’: How a Wallaby went from Lions glory to fighting life-threatening illness

Just a month after retiring last year, Wallabies star Nic White suffered a post-surgery bout of sepsis – the same condition that killed NASCAR driver Kyle Busch last week.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 15 hours ago

Basketball

The Athletic

The Bounce: A Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder? Praise the basketball gods

Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 hours ago

The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama wears thobe to Game 6 vs. Thunder, honoring Muslim holiday

The Spurs' star, who spent time training at a Shaolin temple last offseason, is looking to help his team stave off elimination.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 hours ago

The Athletic

Thunder's potential dynasty faces inflection point after Game 6 loss to Spurs

“We had a chance to turn the game,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. “You can’t wait for the game to turn.”.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 hours ago

RealGM

NBA Explains Why Lottery Reform, Not Punishments Were Needed To Deter Tanking

NBA officials used a Thursday conference call with reporters to explain the reasoning behind the league's newly approved "3-2-1" draft lottery reform, addressing why investigation and financial penalties proved insufficient tools to deter widespread tanking during the 2025-26 season.

RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

RealGM

Grizzlies Lose Full Value Of Jazz Pick As NBA Lottery Reform Applies Restrictions To Traded Picks

The Memphis Grizzlies acquired what they believed was an unprotected first-round pick from the Utah Jazz in February's Jaren Jackson Jr. trade. However, that pick is now top-five protected under the NBA's newly approved "3-2-1" lottery.

RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

RealGM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Heading Into Game 7: 'It's Too Late To Abandon Who I Am'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted a minus-28 rating and scored just 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the San Antonio Spurs, matching the worst plus-minus by an NBA MVP in a series-clinching opportunity, according to ESPN Research.

RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

RealGM

Jalen Williams Scores One Point In 10 Minutes In For Thunder In Return From Hamstring

Jalen Williams scored just one point in 10 minutes in his return from a left hamstring strain as the Oklahoma City Thunder were routed 118-91 by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 Thursday. Williams was upgraded from questionable to available shortly before tipoff.

RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama didn't speak after Game 5. His Game 6 performance spoke volumes

Wembanyama turned in a special performance in Thursday night's 118-91 win that spoke volumes about his moxie.

The Athletic • NBA → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

The NBA's top moments of the 2025-26 season: Records, rookies and rivalries

From Bam Adebayo's stunning 83-point game to a potential budding Western Conference rivalry, this NBA season had many memorable moments.

The Athletic • NBA → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

The angst and joy of Mike Breen's distinct New York journey to 2026 NBA Finals

A New York lifer and longtime Knicks TV play-by-play announcer, ESPN's Mike Breen will be the lead voice of the 2026 NBA Finals.

The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

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The Athletic

Victor Wembanyama made passionate pregame speech, then spoke with his play to force Game 7

With the Spurs' backs against the wall, Wembanyama showed he was built for the moment.

The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

RealGM

Feds Allege Terry Rozier Agreed To $100k Bribe

Federal prosecutors accused Terry Rozier of agreeing to manipulate his performance in an NBA game for a $100,000 bribe as part of a larger gambling scheme. Prosecutors filed two new charges against Rozier on Thursday, including bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy.

RealGM • Basketball → 10 hours ago

RealGM

Thunder-Spurs Series Averaging 9.62M Viewers, Knicks-Cavs Series Averaged 7.4M Viewers

The Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder is averaging 9.62 million viewers through four games across NBC and streaming platforms.

RealGM • Basketball → 10 hours ago

RealGM

Victor Wembanyama Scores 28 Points In Spurs' Game 6 Win To Force Game 7

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night to even the series at 3-3 and force a Game 7. Victor Wembanyama finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in the win.

RealGM • Basketball → 11 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

After a dominant Game 6, Victor Wembanyama's winner-take-all moment has arrived

SAN ANTONIO — Some time before the Spurs’ 118-91 Game 6 win Thursday night, a gathering of excited nuns, dressed uniformly with white habits and team gear, scurried through the bowels of Frost Bank Center.  The Salesian Sisters of St.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 12 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Game 7, baby! Spurs tie it with OKC, lottery reform approved, & Nate Ament talks NBA Draft journey

. Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 and looks ahead to Game 7. Later, NBA Draft prospect Nate Ament joins to talk about the biggest lessons he has learned as he prepares for the league.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 12 hours ago

Fox Sports

Going to Game 7! Spurs crush NBA champs in statement win as MVP suffers ugly playoff low

The San Antonio Spurs responded in emphatic fashion, crushing the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 to level the Western Conference Finals at 3-3 and force a winner-takes-all Game 7.

Fox Sports • NBA → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

Spurs dominate in home win over Thunder, force anticipated Game 7

A strong performance by the Spurs against the Thunder in Game 6 gives the NBA world a Game 7, with a berth in the finals on the line.

The Athletic • NBA → 13 hours ago

The Athletic

NBA explains why Grizzlies can’t receive 2027 top-5 pick from Jazz under new lottery system

Memphis received a 2027 first-round pick from Utah in February. It can no longer fall in the top five under the new draft lottery system.

The Athletic • NBA → 15 hours ago

RealGM

Mitchell Robinson Out Indefinitely With Broken Pinky Finger

Mitchell Robinson suffered a broken pinky finger on his right hand earlier this week and there is no timetable for his return ahead of Game 1 of the Finals on Tuesday. It is unclear how Robinson suffered the injury.

RealGM • Basketball → 15 hours ago

Football

The Athletic

Jose Mourinho signs contract as new Real Madrid head coach

The 63-year-old previously won La Liga and the Copa del Rey with Madrid between 2010 and 2013.

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BBC

Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties

Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.

BBC • Football → 3 hours ago

The Guardian

Kvara d’Or? Tbilisi dreaming of more glory for ‘special’ Kvaratskhelia

In the streets where he grew up the PSG winger’s success is an inspiration and a continual source of pride. The cage where Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s love for football began is still buzzing with life today.

The Guardian • Football → 3 hours ago

BBC

Trippier verbally agrees to Wolves move after Newcastle exit

Ex-England international Kieran Trippier due to become Wolves' first summer signing.

BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

The Guardian

Liverpool unveil new memorial to Heysel Stadium tragedy on 41st anniversary

Liverpool have unveiled a new memorial on the 41st anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy to the 39 fans who died.

The Guardian • Football → 4 hours ago

The Athletic

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: From a boy who watched apples grow to a man seeking his second Champions League

The full story of Kvaratskhelia, PSG's Georgian star looking to lead them to another triumph in Europe's premier competition.

The Athletic • Football → 4 hours ago

BBC

Wilson and Cabango out of Wales' friendlies squad

Fulham forward Harry Wilson and defender Ben Cabango of Swansea City pull out of Wales' friendlies against Ghana and Romania.

BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

BBC

Bristol City edging towards Skubala appointment

Bristol City are close to appointing Lincoln boss Michael Skubala as their new manager.

BBC • Football → 5 hours ago

BBC

Volpato makes Italy to Australia switch before World Cup

Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

BBC • Football → 5 hours ago

The Guardian

‘Everything just clicked right there’: the moment that made Bukayo Saka

Arsenal’s former head of coaching recalls the words from Freddie Ljungberg that shaped the young winger’s career. Jan van Loon remembers the moment well.

The Guardian • Football → 5 hours ago

NRLRugby League

Fox Sports

Foran ‘disappointed’ as Manly golden run ends... but admits confusion amid grim ref stat

Manly interim coach Kieran Foran was left “disappointed” by his side’s first half of footy during a 28-22 loss to Cronulla but admitted he was confused by the officiating.

Fox Sports • NRL → 2 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Gallen's huge call on Strange

Paul Gallen makes a huge call on Ethan Strange ahead of State of Origin II.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 4 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Johns reacts to Brailey injury blow

Andrew Johns reacts to the news that Sharks and Blues star Blayke Brailey suffered a suspected broken forearm.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 4 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Round 13: Sharks vs Sea Eagles

Catch all of the tries, momentum-shifting tackles and pivotal highlight plays from the Sea Eagles' visit to Ocean Protect Stadium to face the Sharks.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 4 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Still trying to work out...’: Fitzy’s regret after star’s serious injury in huge Sharks, Blues blow

Sharks gun Blayke Brailey is in serious doubt for the rest of the Origin series after suffering a suspected broken arm against Manly.

Fox Sports • NRL → 4 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Brailey suffers suspected broken forearm

Sharks and Blues star Blayke Brailey suffers a suspected broken forearm in a tackle gone wrong.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Fogarty narrows the margin for Manly

Jamal Fogarty fires over the tryline to narrow the margin to four points for the Manly Sea Eagles against the Cronulla Sharks.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Trindall, Burns combine for stellar try

Cronulla's Braydon Trindall and Billy Burns link up for a brilliant try.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Blow for Sharks, NSW as Brailey suffers suspected broken arm in win over Manly

Two days after his State of Origin debut, Cronulla co-captain Blayke Brailey suffered a suspected broken arm as his team downed Manly.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 6 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Manly flyer splits through

Sea Eagles fullback Clayton Faulalo dummies and scores.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 6 hours ago

Rugby League

BBC

Blockbuster pair ready to light up Challenge Cup final

Wigan and Hull KR have forged an impressive rivalry in recent seasons as the teams to beat, and now meet in a Wembley Challenge Cup final classic.

BBC • Rugby League → 3 hours ago

BBC

Game-changing Wigan face final rematch with Saints

Treble-winning Wigan face St Helens in Saturday's Women's Challenge Cup final - can Denis Betts' side triumph again or will Saints return to form?.

BBC • Rugby League → 5 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Sharks rookie scores on NRL debut

Cronulla halfback Niwhai Puru, who's filling in for the injured Nicho Hynes, bags a try on his NRL debut.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 6 hours ago

NRL

As it happened: Sharks hold off gallant Sea Eagles

The Sharks have triumphed in the battle of the beaches with a narrow 28-22 victory over a spirited Sea Eagles unit at Ocean Protect Stadium to start Round 13.

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ABC Sport

Blues rookie in doubt for Origin II after injury in Cronulla's win over Manly

New South Wales are set to be without exciting hooker Blayke Brailey after he suffered a suspected broken arm in Cronulla's 28-22 win over Manly. .

ABC Sport • Rugby League → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘It’s in their DNA’: The Origin moment that made Ricky Stuart proud

Two of Stuart’s Canberra players were the first to leap to the defence of Tolu Koula on Wednesday night. It did not surprise the Raiders coach.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Origin stars return at club level

Stephen Crichton and Kalyn Ponga are confirmed to back up for their respective teams after a fierce showing in game one of State of Origin.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

BBC

Wigan & Hull KR set for 'unofficial World Club Challenge'

Wigan Warriors and Hull KR prepare to meet in the Challenge Cup final - a fixture described as the "unofficial World Club Challenge".

BBC • Rugby League → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

Sharks’ welcome recruiting win after dual blow; Roosters star’s ‘crazy’ Storm call — Daily

The Sharks have locked down exciting local product Sam Stonestreet long-term, with the winger signing a three-year extension with the club.

Fox Sports • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Arrow and his fiancée open up in emotional interview

Retired NRL star Jai Arrow and his fiancée, Berina Colakovic, open up on KIIS Sydney about his MND diagnosis.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

Cricket

BBC

England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.

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Cricinfo

Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain

Decision taken after Lucknow Super Giants finished last in IPL 2026; they had finished seventh under his leadership in 2025.

Cricinfo → 3 hours ago

Cricinfo

Sutherland's 360-degree game backed to shine at T20 World Cup

Australia will begin their final preparations for the tournament with three matches against South Africa.

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Cricinfo

South Africa Women's maiden tour to Zimbabwe to feature five T20Is

The two teams have never faced each other in this format.

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BBC

'Dad's Army' proving golden for Yorkshire in Blast

Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath believes their flying start in the T20 Blast has shown the wisdom of the county's 'Dad's Army' recruitment.

BBC • Cricket → 7 hours ago

Cricket.com.au

Preparation, not experimentation as Aussies touch down in UK

The Aussie World Cup squad has arrived in Arundel ahead of a trio of warm-up matches against South Africa.

Cricket.com.au → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Gap that presents at the top’: Under-fire Green in consideration for surprise opener promotion

Cameron Green will be considered as Australia’s newest Test opener, partnering with Travis Head in attempt to squeeze both him and Beau Webster into the XI, per a report.

Fox Sports • Cricket → 9 hours ago

Cricinfo

Babar returns while understrength Australia look to 2027 and beyond

Some familiar names return for Pakistan while Australia have fresh faces in the absence of a number of frontline stars.

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Cricinfo

Pakistan's famous cheerleader 'Chacha Cricket' to retire this year

The third ODI against Australia in Lahore will be his last at home, though he is hoping to cheer Pakistan on in England later in the year.

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Cricket.com.au

Mental clarity sees allrounder in with a chance at dream debut

South Australia allrounder Liam Scott breaks down what he's focused on to take his game to the next level.

Cricket.com.au → 10 hours ago

MLBBaseball

The Athletic

Emerson Hancock's success driven by sweeping changes; Munetaka Murakami's risky profile

Andrea Arcadipane illustrates how an overhaul of his pitch mix has helped solidify Emerson Hancock's standing in the Mariners' rotation.

The Athletic • MLB → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

What are baseball's most intriguing 'what if's?' Submit your thoughts and questions for our mailbag

Let us know, what’s the biggest “what if” in baseball this season?.

The Athletic • MLB → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

The quiet improvements that have the surprising Chicago White Sox dreaming of the playoffs

The White Sox are ahead of schedule. They know they aren't a finished product, but can they still slip into a playoff spot now?.

The Athletic • MLB → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

The Weirdest, Wildest MLB games of the month — so far

Let's highlight a heaping handful of the Weird and Wild games that have broken out across the majors in May.

The Athletic • MLB → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

The greatest NL Cy Young Award race ever got even more ridiculous in May

The spectacular May artistry of Sánchez, Misiorowski and Ohtani has elevated an already great Cy Young Award race to a whole ’nother level.

The Athletic • MLB → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

5 mindset shifts helped an All-Star pitcher. Could they work for you, too?

From emulating other pitchers he admires to working backward to solve problems, Strider's approach to the mental side of the game is unique.

The Athletic • MLB → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

Brewers ‘play the long game’ with Cooper Pratt, their $50 million shortstop of the future

Plus some perspective on two recent pitching feats, reflections from the Rays' new closer and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.

The Athletic • MLB → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

MLB, MLBPA issue dueling labor proposals, but the end result likely won't look like either one

The league is proposing a salary cap. The union is saying no chance. And the battle for the hearts and minds of the public is at full roar.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Weird & Wild: Astros' no-hitter, Cubs' streakiness, a HBP legend in the making

And what about the pitcher who couldn’t decide if he was a starter or a reliever — so he just alternated between those gigs for over a week.

The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Paul Skenes strikes out 10, including 7 of first 8 batters, but Pirates' defense falters in loss to Cubs

Paul Skenes mustered just two strikeouts over the weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays. He gave up at least four earned runs for the second start in a row.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 14 hours ago

Baseball

The Athletic

In Alec Bohm lawsuit hearing, judge declines to rule as sides argue over jurisdiction, fraud

Legal teams for Bohm and his parents used Thursday's injunction hearing at City Hall to further their arguments over where the case belongs.

The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Tigers place reliever Kenley Jansen on 15-day IL with pelvic inflammation

Before Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the Detroit Tigers placed reliever Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation. Jansen, 38, left Wednesday’s game after getting two outs in the ninth inning.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 19 hours ago

New York Times

Bob Horner, Powerful Slugger in Atlanta and Japan, Dies at 68

With the Braves, he hit a home run in his major league debut, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and later hit four home runs in a game.

New York Times • MLB → 19 hours ago

The Athletic

Where's CB Bucknor? Embattled ump is still recovering from early-season injury

Bucknor, 63, became the face of MLB's new ABS system before he was struck in the mask by a fouled 100.2 mph pitch a week into the season.

The Athletic • MLB → 20 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

From 'Lobstah Poutine' to the 'Schwarbomb Sundae', the MLB concession battle is heating up

From Arizona’s 128-ounce nacho bucket, Miami’s two-foot long flour tortilla known as the machete, Boston’s boat of lobstah poutine and Texas’ $40 26-inch wearable nacho sombrero, no concession item idea is too out of left field for Major League Baseball teams to try these days.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 21 hours ago

The Athletic

MLB’s first offer to union includes initial look at details of hard salary cap

The owners' first proposal is a salary cap of $245.3 million for 2027 and a floor of $171.2 million with a 50-50 split of revenues.

The Athletic • MLB → 21 hours ago

The Athletic

Recap of live chat with Keith Law about top MLB prospects from May 28

Recap of live chat with Keith Law about top MLB prospects from May 28.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

A 115-year Phillies record, broken. Plus: The first CBA proposal

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

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The Athletic

Sacramento group launches bid for Major League Baseball's expansion efforts

That Sacramento is in the conversation reflects how much the area has grown over time. However, there are significant hurdles it must clear.

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The Athletic

This Week in Sports Trivia: May 28, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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WTATennis

WTA

Andreeva reaches Roland Garros fourth round with tour-leading 32nd win

Mirra Andreeva advanced to the fourth round of Roland Garros with a straight-sets victory over Marie Bouzkova on Friday. The win was the eighth seed’s tour-leading 32nd match victory of the season.

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WTA

Form vs. history: Kostyuk to meet Swiatek in Roland Garros fourth round

Marta Kostyuk, the most in-form player of the 2026 clay-court swing, will face four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round after the pair defeated Viktorija Golubic and Magda Linette respectively in the third round.

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WTA

Mboko denies Siniakova's upset bid to set Keys showdown in Paris

No. 9 seed Victoria Mboko came from a set and a break down to defeat Katerina Siniakova at Roland Garros and reach the third round, where she will face Madison Keys.

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WTA

Who did it better? Sabalenka, Djokovic dance to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Aryna Sabalenka, into the third round at Roland Garros after beating Elsa Jacquemot, danced to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' after Novak Djokovic set the trend the day prior.

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WTA

Best of Roland Garros Round 2: Stock watch, players on the rise and the last French hope

From Yuliia Putintseva's upset of Elena Rybakina to breakthrough Grand Slam runs and the persistence of the lone French player left, here’s what stood out across the two days that made up Round 2 at Roland Garros.

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WTA

By the numbers: Osorio triumphs over Putintseva in 3:30 Roland Garros epic

Camila Osorio's 3-hour, 30-minute victory over Yulia Putintseva in the Roland Garros second round was a clay-court classic, and the second-longest tour-level match of 2026 so far.

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WTA

By the numbers: Late first-set surge carries Sabalenka into Round 3 of Paris

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka reached the third round of Roland Garros with a straight-sets win over Elsa Jacquemot on Thursday. She will next face Daria Kasatkina for a place in the last 16.

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WTA

Sabalenka powers into third round of Roland-Garros

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka reached the third round of Roland Garros with a straight-sets win over Elsa Jacquemot on Thursday. She will next face Daria Kasatkina for a place in the last 16.

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WTA

Gauff passes tricky Sherif test, advances to third round at Roland Garros

Coco Gauff had her hands full against Egypt's Mayar Sherif on Thursday, but gutted through a tough first set and took control late in the second for the 6-3, 6-2 win. The defending champion is now into the third round at Roland Garros.

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WTA

Ukraine, Poland, Switzerland mark national records at Roland Garros

Four Ukrainians, three Poles and three Swiss players have reached the Roland Garros third round, setting a trio of national records.

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Tennis

Fox Sports

Rumours swirl of potential Serena comeback after four-year tennis hiatus

Serena Williams’ reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.

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Fox Sports

‘F***, he lost?’: Inside meltdown tennis will never forget... and why Demon could be the big winner

Nobody is a robot.

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Fox Sports

First since Rafa! Teen wildcard’s remarkable 23-year feat after five-hour epic - Wrap

Home hope Moise Kouame became the youngest man to reach the third round of a grand slam tournament since Rafael Nadal 23 years ago, after an epic French Open victory on Thursday, saying it was a “dream” to one day win at Roland Garros.

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WTA

Swiatek, Svitolina, Andreeva headline Bad Homburg field

Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina, Mirra Andreeva and Karolina Muchova will be in Bad Homburg for the final WTA 500 tournament before Wimbledon. They'll be joined by Linda Noskova, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Naomi Osaka and Iva Jovic.

WTA → 1 day ago

Fox Sports

ALL-TIME BOILOVER... literally: Unstoppable world No.1 Jannik Sinner OUT of Roland Garros thanks to heatwave

Jannik Sinner has been the world’s most dominant player for the past two months but the Italian’s Achilles heel, extreme vulnerability in the heat, has cost him the prize he wants the most in a French Open stunner.

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WTA

Osaka edges Vekic in two tight sets, sets Roland Garros meeting with Jovic

Naomi Osaka defeated Donna Vekic in two tight sets to reach the Roland Garros third round for the first time since 2019. She will face Iva Jovic, who dropped just three games against Emma Navarro to reverse the result of their Strasbourg meeting last week.

WTA → 1 day ago

Fox Sports

After pulling off a French Open stunner, Birrell suffers a heartbreaker in the city of love

Daria Kasatkina had to wait longer than she hoped to clinch a victory in Paris on Thursday in order to set up a clash with world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a true test of her nerves on a testing day at Roland Garros.

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WTA

Hot shot: Bejlek soaks up Swiatek pressure in Paris ... then strikes

Sara Bejlek's forehand down the line after withstanding an Iga Swiatek barrage for 22 shots in the second round was one of the best points of Roland Garros so far.

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Fox Sports

‘Not fair’: Tense snub as cheating scandal erupts; Novak fires up at crowd ‘disrespect’ — French Open Wrap

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock early exit in the French Open second round on Wednesday at the hands of unseeded Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva.

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WTA

Andreeva's mindset helps drive comeback over Bassols Ribera in Paris

Mirra Andreeva struggled early against an inspired Marina Bassols Ribera on Wednesday at Roland Garros but found 'less complaining' and more forehand connections to be the winning recipe to reach the third round in Paris.

WTA → 2 days ago

Formula 1Motorsport

Formula 1

F1 Sim Racing: Ferrari’s Fahssi seals dramatic last-lap victory

Round 10 of the 2026 Sim Racing World Championship was held on Wednesday – here is a recap of all the action.

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Formula 1

Catch up with R11 Qualifying of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship

The drivers will compete in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

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Formula 1

'A risk worth taking' – Hulkenberg reflects on Canada tyre gamble

Nico Hulkenberg believes that starting on intermediate tyres for the Canadian Grand Prix was a "risk worth taking", as he and Audi team mate Gabriel Bortoleto missed out on the points.

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The Guardian

Who really controls the Williams F1 team? A bitter legal battle has put this question centre stage

Special report: Allegations of sexism, racism and expenses fiddling are flying in US courts, drawing in leading figures in motor racing and some famous names in music.

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BBC

Ben Sulayem wants to scrap FIA presidency term limits

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing a removal of term limits for the position as head of motorsport's governing body.

BBC • Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Watch Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

Catch all the action from Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Watch R10 Qualifying of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues with Round 10, where the racers will take on the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Mattia Binotto on turning Audi into winners

Mattia Binotto is the latest guest on the Beyond The Grid podcast, discussing how he is using his experience from Ferrari to transform Audi into a race-winning team.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Racing Bulls drivers give Canada verdicts after mixed fortunes

Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad gave their verdicts on the Canadian Grand Prix after both suffered contrasting fortunes last weekend.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Perez feels comeback has proven he is ‘one of the best’ in F1

Sergio Perez feels “happy I came back” to F1 after proving to himself that he is “one of the best” drivers in the field with his performances for Cadillac so far.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Aussie Rules

AFL

Bolt from the Blues: Carlton snatches thriller over Cats

Carlton has defeated Geelong by four points in a rollicking contest at the MCG.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘The crowd went berserk’: The secret match that made Daniher a Newman College legend

The untold story of Neale Daniher’s university years, and the truth behind his “Reverend” nickname.

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘Should have seen it was a howler within seconds’: Scott’s brutal response to no goal after Cripps wins it for Carlton

Follow along for all the reaction after the resurgent Blues claimed their third win in a row, this time in front of more than 60,000 screaming fans at the MCG.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 7 hours ago

Fox Sports

IT HAD TO BE CRIPPS: Blues still unbeaten under new coach as Cats stunned in epic

Maybe Josh Fraser should re-consider not going for the Carlton job.

Fox Sports • AFL → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Collingwood gun still absent from training

Nine's Owen Leonard provides an update on the return of Collingwood's Bobby Hill to the AFL.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Bevo on alert of mole inside Dogs HQ

Luke Beveridge reveals his frustrations with the leaks about player selection that continue to emerge in the media about the Western Bulldogs.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 7 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

AFL confirm controversial umpire ruling

The AFL have announced that they are in agreeance with the umpire's controversial call to deny Hawthorn's Nick Watson of a goal on the verge of half-time on Thursday evening.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 7 hours ago

ABC Sport

Blues complete famous win over Cats as skipper nails golden moment

Carlton's resurgence under interim coach Josh Fraser continues, with captain Patrick Cripps securing the Blues a third consecutive victory with a four-point win over Geelong at the MCG.

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AFL

AFL CEO meets with Indigenous players as League mulls extra list spot

Andrew Dillon met with players this week as the League looks to increase the numbers of Indigenous players in the AFL.

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AFL

Final teams locked in for Blues v Cats at the 'G. LIVE from 7.40pm AEST

Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Carlton and Geelong.

AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

AFLAussie Rules

AFL

Saints learn extent of star recruit's Achilles injury

Sam Flanders will miss the next 12 months of footy in a cruel blow for the St Kilda recruit.

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AFL

TEAMS: Dees add firepower, gun Giant finally back, young mid among five Dons recalls

The teams for Sunday's round 12 matches are in.

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AFL

Pies eye ways to counter superstar Dog in crucial clash

After a stellar performance against Melbourne Marcus Bontempelli may be given a tag against Collingwood, says Craig McRae.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

ABC Sport

AFL backs controversial decision to disallow Hawks' goal against Saints

A controversial umpiring decision that disallowed Hawthorn star Nick Watson's goal against St Kilda has been backed by the AFL.

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AFL

'A lot of truth told': Lions get brutally honest after being belted by Giants

Chris Fagan says Brisbane players and staff sat down and talked about getting back to core values after savage loss.

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AFL

Bombers assistant, club psychologist quit in wake of Scott sacking

A week of upheaval has continued at Essendon ahead of the Bombers' clash with West Coast.

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Sydney Morning Herald

A Scots student emailed the Swans looking for a shot. Now he’s making his AFL debut

Two years ago, Harry Kyle was a schoolboy basketball and rugby talent who wanted a crack at Aussie rules. On Saturday, he will make his AFL debut against Richmond at the SCG.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 11 hours ago

AFL

AFL backs umpire's call on disallowed Watson goal

The AFL says the decision to call 'play on' when Nick Watson had a shot for goal on the half-time siren was correct.

AFL • AFL → 12 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Exactly the situation’: Evidence that premiers can’t be ruled out... but ‘gaping hole’ looms large

Despite the prestige that comes with winning back-to-back premierships, these Brisbane Lions are hardly unfamiliar with adversity.

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AFL

Forward to miss months in a Giants double blow

Surgery has sidelined Jake Riccardi, the forward joining Jack Buckley in the medical room.

AFL • AFL → 13 hours ago

NHLIce Hockey

The Athletic

Inside the Hurricanes’ ‘machine’: The approach that's fueling Carolina's playoff success

Carolina will try to stay in its groove and keep its machine running by closing out Montreal in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final.

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The Athletic

Why these 4 NHL restricted free agents could become trade candidates this offseason

Young players are commanding lucrative contracts faster than ever, leaving some teams with tough decisions to make this summer.

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The Athletic

Avalanche regrets, board ads and disappearing NHL playoff beards: DGB mailbag

Should the Vegas-Colorado series be the final blow for the league's current postseason format? Plus, are playoff beards still a thing?.

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The Athletic

Remembering Claude Lemieux, a ‘bulldog’ and ‘softie’ whose death has the NHL reeling

Lemieux, 60, died just days after carrying the ceremonial torch at Montreal's Bell Centre ahead of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final.

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The Athletic

Bruce Cassidy upset about Golden Knights blocking interviews: 'I want to go to work'

Cassidy confirmed that Vegas, which fired him in March, has prevented him from interviewing with two teams.

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The Athletic

Claude Lemieux, Kris Draper and the hit that sparked an era-defining NHL rivalry

Lemieux's hit on Draper put Lemieux at the center of a bitter feud between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings.

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The Athletic

NHL figures offer tributes to Claude Lemieux after news of his death

Reactions to the death of Claude Lemieux quickly came in via social media.

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Yahoo Sports

Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60

Al Bello via Getty ImagesClaude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the NHL’s fiercest players, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced Thursday. He was 60 years old.

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The Athletic

Claude Lemieux, Stanley Cup champion and fierce playoff competitor, dies at 60

Claude Lemieux played 21 seasons with six teams, tallying 80 career playoff goals.

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The Athletic

The Hurricanes learned a tough lesson. They're taking it out on the Canadiens

The Hurricanes were overpowered in last year’s conference final loss to the Florida Panthers. They took notes.

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Ice Hockey

The Athletic

The Montreal Canadiens are coming unglued, and this series appears to be over

Rookie netminder Jakub Dobeš has been the lone bright spot for a team that simply has no answer for the relentless Hurricanes.

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The Athletic

Islanders Stanley Cup contender checklist: Schaefer, Sorokin need support up front

Management needs to find a measured approach that can build a sustainable contender around the two franchise cornerstones.

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The Athletic

Mark Recchi: These are the 4 best leaders I played with in the NHL

Recchi played for seven teams in his 22-year NHL career. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.

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The Athletic

2026 NHL Draft: 30 intriguing prospects who just missed Wheeler's final ranking

These players should be considered Scott Wheeler's honorable mentions for his 2026 NHL Draft analysis.

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The Athletic

NHL offseason trade board: Early look at summer’s top targets, from Trocheck to Knies to Robertson

With summer fast approaching, the expectation from a number of NHL executives is that the trade market will be hotter than free agency.

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The Athletic

Five NHL series results that change if the league applied its dumbest rule to the playoffs

We’re retroactively changing playoff results, again, this time with the loser point.

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The Athletic

How John Tortorella and his 'guidance counselors' helped Golden Knights hit a new level

Tortorella raised eyebrows when he said he wouldn't make many changes to the Golden Knights after taking over. He knew what he was doing.

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The Athletic

NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

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

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game 4: Key takeaways from Carolina's emphatic win

Carolina scored three quick goals in the first period en route to a 4-0 win and a 3-1 series lead.

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The Athletic

PWHL lays out expansion team selection changes ahead of 2026-27 season

In a change from last year, free agents will no longer be exempt from the expansion team selection process.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

MLSFootball

Yahoo Sports

CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30

CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.

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Yahoo Sports

CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30

CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 7 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30

CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 10 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

????Goodbye to Mexico: Gignac close to joining Orlando City

North American soccer is bracing for a seismic move in the transfer market. Legendary French striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly all but decided his next steps away from Liga MX, with an imminent move to MLS to become Orlando City’s new star signing.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

MLS-worst Philadelphia Union fire coach Bradley Carnell as part of front office shakeup

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that included naming Jon Scheer as sporting director.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Philadelphia Union fire Bradley Carnell months after Supporters' Shield win

In October 2025, Bradley Carnell was celebrating the Supporters' Shield his Philadelphia Union team won for being the most successful side in the MLS regular season. Now he is back on the job market, having been fired Wednesday, May 27 with the Union sitting in last place.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Philadelphia Union fire coach Bradley Carnell a season after winning Supporters' Shield

The Union have gone from top of the table to bottom after winning the Supporters' Shield in 2025.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Philadelphia Union fire head coach Bradley Carnell

Philadelphia Union fire head coach Bradley Carnell originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Philadelphia Union fired their head coach Bradley Carnell amid a disappointing start to the season.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Don Garber Joins the Latest Episode of ‘Sportico Sports Business’

Don Garber has been the commissioner of MLS since 1999, a tenure among U.S. pro sport league bosses second only to the NHL’s Gary Bettman. So, thinking about Garber’s succession is a natural conversation.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

USA's World Cup captain might be Mauricio Pochettino's worst-kept secret

One veteran in particular has shown himself to be a trusted leader since Pochettino took over as U.S. manager.

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Premier LeagueFootball

BBC

Konate set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer

France defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his contract expires in June.

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The Athletic

Zohran Mamdani: For Arsenal, the nostalgia of the past has become the beauty of the present

Arsenal has long been a passion for Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City. Here, he explains what the Premier League champions mean to him.

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The Athletic

Arsenal’s night of magic and regret: Reliving the 2006 Champions League final

The Athletic speaks to Thierry Henry, Henrik Larsson, Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole and others about the last time Arsenal were in the final.

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The Athletic

The PSG paradox: Football's most beautiful team are also the sport's most successful state project

Watching the reigning European champions can be such a joy but it is hard to separate the football from the club's ownership.

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The Athletic

PSG vs Arsenal: Who makes it into our writers’ combined Champions League final XIs?

Ousmane Dembele, David Raya, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Declan Rice... there will be plenty of talent on display on Saturday night.

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The Athletic

Transfer Tiers: Full backs – Our experts pick their Top 9 options for the 2026 summer window

After working through the top nine options for goalkeepers and defenders, it's time for our experts to turn their attention to full-backs.

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The Athletic

The Soccer 100: Gerd Müller — Germany's greatest goalscorer

In the fourth of our 10 excerpts from The Soccer 100, we look back at the career of the ultimate finisher.

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The Athletic

‘Free Christophe Gleizes’: the campaign to liberate a French football journalist jailed in Algeria

His supporters and human rights groups are adamant that the charges brought against him for "glorifying terrorism" were a nonsense.

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The Athletic

The Premier League players who need a move in the summer window

Some players are out of contract, some need a step up and others just need more game time. This is who might need to move.

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BBC

Spurs closing in on Bournemouth's Senesi

Tottenham are close to signing Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer.

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American Football

The Athletic

Why June 1 is a significant date for the NFL and a potential A.J. Brown trade

Teams can manipulate the salary-cap hits of players no longer on their team by making or designating moves as post-June 1.

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The Athletic

Re-ranking 2022 NFL Draft by position: Aidan Hutchinson, Brock Purdy stand out

As members of the '22 draft class prepare to enter their fifth NFL season, let’s re-rank each position group based on pro performance.

The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

NFL bumps up roster-cutdown deadline due to Rams-49ers game in Australia

The change will give the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams time to finalize plans before leaving for their Week 1 game in Australia.

The Athletic • NFL → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

Rams' Puka Nacua working to build a new image: 'It's OK to ask for support'

Entering a contract year after an All-Pro season, Nacua called a lawsuit that was filed against him in March "a moment for me to learn.".

The Athletic • NFL → 16 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Rams' Puka Nacua reflects on experience in holistic care facility, past mistakes: 'It's OK to ask for support'

A reflective Puka Nacua wore a smile as he spoke to reporters Thursday at Los Angeles Rams OTAs, one day before his 25th birthday.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 16 hours ago

Andscape

Under Armour taps Justin Jefferson as the face of its football future

Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has enjoyed an offseason on the fly.

Andscape • NFL → 23 hours ago

The Athletic

Can journeyman QB Gardner Minshew save the Cardinals, at least for this season?

A new season is supposed to offer hope, a fresh start. But because of their QB situation, that's not the case for the Cardinals.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

A local football star returned to lead his hometown school. Then the ICE raids began

A tightknit Minnesota community once made Jordan Halverson feel safe. Now an entire middle school wondered if he could return the favor.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Christian McCaffrey isn't worried about his workload. He's too busy preparing his body

The 49ers insist they want to lighten McCaffrey's load in 2026, but that's not on the star running back's mind as he approaches age 30.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Giants position battles: How things are shaping up at DL, WR, CB and kicker

Sizing up the depth chart at four spots as voluntary OTAs wind down.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

NFLAmerican Football

Yahoo Sports

Mike Vrabel addresses A.J. Brown rumors + Matthew Stafford gets paid! (ft. Justin Simmons)

Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIt’s a bittersweet goodbye as Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab gather for one final edition of Inside Coverage.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Jets reportedly sign veteran kicker Younghoe Koo

The New York Jets reportedly signed kicker Younghoe Koo on Wednesday, per Connor Hughes. Koo is most known for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, but spent some time last season with the New York Giants. The kicker became known for his accuracy, but all of a sudden, in 2024, he started to lose it.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

QB Lamar Jackson calls Ravens' offseason changes 'breath of fresh air'

“I love this organization. I love this city,” said Jackson, who added that he wants to remain in Baltimore.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Argentine police arrest 2 in connection to Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow burglaries

Two Chilean men accused of being part of a criminal group linked to burglaries targeting high-profile NFL and NBA players.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Packers' Josh Jacobs released from jail on Wednesday as DA holds off on decision

The Brown Co. District Attorney's Office says a charging decision will be made at a later date regarding the domestic violence accusation.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Patriots' Mike Vrabel on keeping focus on coaching: 'We all have to deal with things outside of here'

Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters for the first time on Wednesday since the opening day of the NFL Draft last month. The New England Patriots head coach was absent on Day 3 for counseling after photos of him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini went viral.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel does not regret skipping Day 3 of NFL Draft

Vrabel said he was OK with missing rounds 4 through 7: "They (the front office) knew my affinity for some of the players that we took.".

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Chiefs star Travis Kelce buys ownership stake in hometown Cleveland Guardians

Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights and unabashed Cleveland sports diehard, said investing in the team is a "dream come true.".

The Athletic • MLB → 2 days ago

The Athletic

My favorite offseason move by every NFL team: Bengals swing big, Chiefs add juice

The Bengals, Broncos and Rams made win-now trades, and the Chiefs added a much-needed boost to their run game.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Chargers, Derwin James agree to 3-year deal that makes him NFL's highest-paid safety

For the second time, James has reset the market at safety with his new contract that pays him $25.5 million per year.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 days ago

Miscellaneous

Sportslogos.net

Québec Remparts Mark 30 Years Since Return to QMJHL With Anniversary Logo

The Québec Remparts are marking three decades since their return to the provincial capital with a special commemorative logo.

Sportslogos.net → 18 hours ago

Front Office Sports

Heavy French Open Favorite Jannik Sinner Suffers Second-Round Upset

ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, the heavy favorite to win the French Open, is out of the tournament in the second round. Sinner was defeated by Argentinian world No.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 1 day ago

Sportslogos.net

Staten Island FerryHawks to play as Menches on Jewish Heritage Night

The Staten Island FerryHawks, a team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, will celebrate their annual Jewish Heritage Night with an alternate identity, the Menches. The FerryHawks will wear custom blue jerseys with Menches across the chest and a Star of David on the left sleeve.

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Front Office Sports

Yes, MLB Ballparks Are Louder Than Ever

For Benjamin Hesse, a 33-year-old lifelong Mets fan who gets to Citi Field about 40 times each season, the beauty of attending a baseball game has always been its natural ambience—a soundtrack of peanut sales, bat cracks, and the low hum of pleasant chatter.

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Front Office Sports

Bucs Stadium Push Could End Up Complicating Rays Ballpark Deal 

Just as the Rays are nearing a stadium deal that would ensure that the MLB franchise remains in the Tampa area, the club’s NFL neighbor could soon jump the line in terms of receiving local taxpayer support.

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Front Office Sports

Lululemon Adds Former On, ESPN Execs to Board to Resolve Founder Fight

Lululemon will add to its board of directors a former On executive and the person who founded ESPN’s women-focused business to end a monthslong dispute with its polarizing founder Chip Wilson.

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Sportslogos.net

Serie A’s Atalanta BC Puts Namesake Front and Center With Updated Crest

Italian Serie A side Atalanta BC are once again putting their namesake front and center with an updated crest unveiled last week. The 2024 UEFA Europa League champions revealed the new crest on Friday, May 22, though it won’t appear on their kits until the start of the 2026-27 season.

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Sportslogos.net

Houston Rockets Tease New “Ketchup And Mustard” Uniforms For 2026-27 Season

The Rockets are set to unveil new Association, Icon and Statement Edition uniforms that are heavily influenced by their back-to-back championship teams. The post Houston Rockets Tease New “Ketchup And Mustard” Uniforms For 2026-27 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

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Sportslogos.net

Minnesota Timberwolves To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms On June 7

This will mark the first update to the Timberwolves' logo set and primary uniforms since Nike's first season as the NBA's official outfitter in 2017-18. The post Minnesota Timberwolves To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms On June 7 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

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Sportslogos.net

Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Pleads For White Road Version Of Kelly Green Throwback Uniforms

The Eagles are currently limited on their options with the home version and a black alternate uniform already in the rotation. The post Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Pleads For White Road Version Of Kelly Green Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

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NBLBasketball

NBL

Experts unpack the key schedule storylines

The schedule for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is officially here, with each of the 10 teams’ 33-game slate revealed.

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NBL

Hungry Jack's NBL27 schedule revealed

The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 schedule has dropped, delivering 165 games across 21 rounds - all live on ESPN. When the first ball goes up at John Cain Arena on Saturday, September 19, all eyes will be on NBA veteran Joe Ingles as he steps out in Melbourne United colours for the first time against the Adelaide 36ers.

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NBL

Championship Series rematch locked in

The Hungry Jack's NBL26 Championship Series is one that will forever live in the memories of Australian basketball fans, especially those from Sydney. The epic five-game Series, which the Kings won the decider in overtime, had everything.

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NBL

13 blockbusters to open new season

The Hungry Jack’s NBL will look to build off its tremendous momentum with a huge start to the fast-approaching 2026-27 season.

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NBL

Ingles' return to tip off Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season

The last time Joe Ingles stepped on an NBL court was March 13, 2009, when he was helping the South Dragons win the championship. But that hiatus, due to his NBA and European career, will come to an end on Saturday, September 19, at John Cain Arena.

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NBL

Hungry Jack's NBL27 Schedule: By The Numbers

The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is fast approaching, following Friday’s official reveal of a bumper schedule.

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NBL

Must-watch games headline schedule

The exciting Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season schedule is jam-packed with thrilling fixtures, across a bumper 21 rounds.

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NBL

NBL and B.LEAGUE join forces for adidas Eurocamp 2026

The National Basketball League (NBL) and B.LEAGUE have deepened their international collaboration, uniting for the 19th edition of the adidas Eurocamp — the premier global showcase for draft-eligible basketball talent.

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NBL

Throwback Thursday: An instant classic in the 'Gong

It was the opening week of the 2018-19 NBL season. The defending champions, Melbourne United, had just returned from a gruelling NBLxNBA trip and were looking to open their season with a road win over Illawarra.

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NBL

WATCH: 4OT thriller between Illawarra and Melbourne

In Round 1 of NBL19, the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United battled through a 4OT thriller at the WIN Entertainment Centre, with the marathon clash going down as the longest game in the NBL’s 40-minute era.Re-live the instant classic below:.

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AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

'Would have laughed': Why Tigers superstar believes she's ready to lead

Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.

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AFL

Dual flag coach, new Swans mentor to lead Australia and Ireland rep footy sides

A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.

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AFL

Saints spearhead embraces full name, rich Maori heritage

Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.

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AFL

No bitterness, but Gowans concedes time was right to leave Swans

Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.

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AFL

Swans skipper backs star forward's decision to step down as co-captain

Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain.

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AFL

AFLW Pocket Profile: Sara Howley

From her greatest fear to her next-door neighbour, there's plenty you might not know about Sara Howley.

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AFL

Suns veteran to miss 2026 season after announcing pregnancy

Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.

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AFL

Mark these in your calendar: Your club's must-watch games

You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.

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AFL

FULL AFLW FIXTURE: No re-match for former Dees coach, Eagles catch a break

The full fixture for the 2026 NAB AFLW season has been released.

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AFL

Fixture analysis: Who your team doesn't play, who travels most

Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.

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Golf

Fox Sports

‘We were surprised’: Bryson finally speaks on LIV bombshell as star pokes fun at 2027 plan

Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.

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Fox Sports

This Aussie hit shot of a lifetime to become a major champ. A hidden ‘blessing’ could reignite her surge

Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.

Fox Sports • Golf → 3 days ago

Fox Sports

Wyndham Clark’s redemption from embarrassing blow-up as rare feat ends PGA Tour win drought

Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Fox Sports

Brutal final twist to staggering PGA explosion as ace stuns in ‘insane’ pairing — Wrap

Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.

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Fox Sports

‘Pain’: Freak spin shot causes stir as LIV exile’s comeback finally ignites — PGA wrap

Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.

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Fox Sports

‘Don’t know what to do’: Bryson’s bizarre reveal as LIV prepares for $351m doomsday scenario

LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.

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Fox Sports

‘Dropped my Trackman’: Caddie sacked after PGA star’s embarrassing tee-time blunder

South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.

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Fox Sports

Insane sporting feat locked in as Adam Scott to join all-time legend in incredible Aussie history

Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.

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Fox Sports

Incredible truth behind champ’s touching move; proof bitter Smith split had to happen — Talking Pts

For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.

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Fox Sports

Big guns rocked in emotional 150-1 shock; Rory’s ugly fan blow-up as Cam stuns — PGA Wrap

World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 weeks ago

Netball

ABC Sport

Super Netball record broken by 16yo school captain Eva Carneiro

The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.

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ABC Sport

Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems

Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.

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ABC Sport

How netball's 'super' veteran left retirement to break 12-year record

Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.

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ABC Sport

Team smashed by more than 1,100 points in four games forfeits season

A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .

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ABC Sport

Netballer cops 'hurtful' criticism for returning 10 weeks post-baby

Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.

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ABC Sport

Netball body suspends woman charged over alleged antisemitic slur at game

Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .

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ABC Sport

Netball's 'wishy washy' approach to Pride dulls the message

Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.

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ABC Sport

High fuel costs a 'kick in the guts' for country clubs, but the game must go on

Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.

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ABC Sport

Netball's powerful statement on Anzac Day

They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.

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ABC Sport

Netball Australia CEO steps down as sport prepares for new era

Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country.  .

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A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Sydney FC blunted as Auckland FC claim historic A-League Men championship title

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.

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Fox Sports

From scapegoat to hero: Incredible scenes as Corica makes history in Auckland FC triumph

Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.

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The Guardian

Sydney out to spoil Auckland party in first trans-Tasman A-League Men grand final

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.

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The Guardian

Juan Mata, 38, named A-League’s best player: ‘Again I fell in love with football’

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.

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The Guardian

Sydney FC break Newcastle hearts in penalty shootout to book place in A-League grand final

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.

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The Guardian

A-League’s World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.

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The Guardian

Arresting the decline of A-League crowds is top of to-do list for new APL boss

Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.

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Fox Sports

Treble on the cards as foundation A-League club claims first crown in unusual circumstances

Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.

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The Guardian

Newcastle Jets have destiny back in their own hands on march toward historic trophy

A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.

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WNBABasketball

Andscape

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2

On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.

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Andscape

WNBA Player Exclusive sneakers are everywhere, but fans still can’t buy them

When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

For Tina Charles’ former teammates, her impact and legacy extend beyond the court

As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

Raven Johnson and Anthony Edwards’ bond remains strong, from Atlanta to beyond

The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.

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ESPN

WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally

The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.

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ESPN

Ranking every WNBA team's offseason, from Aces to Fire

How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.

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ESPN

Lynx's Collier (ankle) sidelined until at least June

Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.

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ESPN

Fever's Cunningham: Not upset about 1-year deal

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.

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ESPN

Storm's injured Magbegor to miss start of season

Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.

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ESPN

Mitchell glad to give her all before legs gave out

Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.

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ATPTennis

ATP

Musetti ready to 'give everything' in quest for Rome crown

Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.

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ATP

Djokovic fine tunes game in Piazza del Popolo ahead of Rome return

Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.

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ATP

Nadal-Federer Rome 2006: The greatest 'Fedal' match of all time?

Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.

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ATP

On the rise: Jodar & Blockx ready for Rome after whirlwind year

Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.

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ATP

Why the clay stakes remain high for Sinner in No. 1 battle with Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

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ATP

What is the Rome tennis schedule?

The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.

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ATP

Djokovic returns in Rome: Six-time champ hits practice courts ahead of comeback

Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.

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ATP

Shelton: Big ambitions, eyes on Eternal City

Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.

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ATP

Fantastic Fresco: Will Sinner or Musetti join Rome champion’s club?

“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.

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ATP

A new era in Rome! Internazionali BNL d’Italia unveils revamped site for 2026

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.

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College BasketballBasketball

Andscape

Tyran Stokes, 2026’s No. 1 high school hoops prospect, knows he still has work to do

PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.

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ESPN

Murauskas to join ex-Saint Mary's coach at ASU

Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.

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ESPN

Men's Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27

The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

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ESPN

Trump repeats call for college sports regulations

President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...

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ESPN

Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal

Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

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ESPN

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.

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ESPN

Haugh returning to Florida; NCAA loss 'lit a fire'

Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.

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ESPN

Teen dies, Coach K's grandson charged with DWI

Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.

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ESPN

SJU lands transfer Freeman over UK, sources say

Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.

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ESPN

UConn's Ball (wrist) to miss all of next season

UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.

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College FootballAmerican Football

ESPN

How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

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ESPN

Biggest strength, weakness for college football's top 25 teams

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

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ESPN

NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round

The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

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ESPN

Transfer Daniels wins QB battle, to start for FSU

Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.

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ESPN

Cignetti: IU defense better, deeper this spring

Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.

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ESPN

From Mozart at UNC to dancing in the weight room, Gio Lopez is rediscovering himself

From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.

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ESPN

What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face after spring ball?

Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

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ESPN

Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.

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ESPN

Ackerman, Big East leader post-exodus, retiring

Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.

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ESPN

'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1

The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

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Super RugbyRugby Union

Fox Sports

‘That is elite’: Coach left smirking as Lomax sparks comeback over Super Rugby champs in first start

Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.

Fox Sports • NRL → 1 month ago

Fox Sports

Wallabies potential in slick 20-minute Lomax glimpse… but ex-NRL star’s debut ends in heartbreak

Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.

Fox Sports • NRL → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

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

Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.

Fox Sports • Rugby Union → 2 months ago

Fox Sports

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

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

Fox Sports • NRL → 3 months ago