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Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
The home of the New England Patriots is actually in Foxboro, Massachusetts, which led to a dispute over security funding.
U.S. Soccer's new national training center opens this week. The road to getting there has been winding and expansive.
Jeremy Doku's equaliser against Everton salvages a point, but the Premier League title race has shifted.
On the 549th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Sportico’s latest list of WNBA franchise valuations.
The AFL’s sweeping changes to mental health policies after finishing its investigation into the Elijah Hollands saga have been described as a “landmark moment” in the space.
From the glittering sea views of Monte-Carlo to the thin-air intensity of Madrid, and on to the storied courts of Rome, the trio of clay-court ATP Masters 1000 events is an exciting part of the season for players and fans alike.
The AFL has hit Carlton with a $75,000 fine over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode during a game against Collingwood.
French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.
In his absence, MI struggled to find the right overseas-Indian balance, ended up weakening their batting, and slipped to near the bottom on the points table.
The 2026-27 season of Prem rugby will start on Friday, 25 September with the final held on 19 June 2027.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has urged injury-plagued five-eighth Tom Lynagh to not be swayed by the allure of an overseas move.
Powerful teenage forward Jorja Aiono eyes Ireland after grasping her Six Nations opportunity with Wales.
An independent broadcast director is set to be in position for this month’s Champions Cup final in Bilbao after disquiet about the lack of crucial replays available to match officials during Bath’s 38-26 semi-final defeat against Bordeaux-Bègles on Sunday.
Worcester Warriors sign three more players ahead of next season, including Newcastle Red Bulls forward John Hawkins.
Challenge Cup semi-finalists Dragons need to keep building after a season of progress under Filo Tiatia.
Ulster back row Nick Timoney says a reset and having young players with "no scars" have helped change the fortunes of the Irish province.
A new scheme will attempt to address the glaring lack of diversity among top coaches in elite women’s rugby union.
Brad Fittler's son Zach made a huge impact off the bench playing for the NSW under-16 rugby team.
The Titans have pulled off a major cross-code coup with sevens superstar Teagan Levi signing for the 2026 NRLW season after an earlier attempt to poach the playmaker and her try-scoring sister fell through.
Kyler Murray to the Vikings, shrewd 49ers' signings and a Browns O-line overhaul have been some of top moves this offseason.
Late last week, as details of a gambling addiction and NCAA investigation involving Brendan Sorsby began to emerge, a senior level AFC personnel executive was rankled by media speculation that the Texas Tech quarterback could already be earmarked as a first-round pick in a potential NFL supplemental draft.
DiSandro has been with the Eagles since 1999.
While he still wants out of Indianapolis, quarterback Anthony Richardson reported to the Colts’ voluntary workouts Monday, according to The Athletic’s James Boyd.
Thompson becomes the fifth quarterback on Baltimore's roster this offseason.
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor, NFL Network reports. Taylor will presumably take over the backup job behind Jordan Love following the offseason departure of Malik Willis. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Packers are releasing QB Desmond Ridder.
With offseason workouts approaching, The Athletic breaks down the overall outlook for each NFL team.
The NFL could open the 2026 season with replacement refs for the first time in 14 years. It can’t be worse than last time, right?.
The Dallas Cowboys weren’t shy in being aggressive in their attempt to move up in Round 1 of last month’s NFL Draft. Before moving from their original No. 12 overall spot in the draft via trade with the Miami Dolphins, the Cowboys made an offer to the Cleveland Browns to land in the No.
The Eagles were impressed with his NFL combine testing.
Every year, several undrafted free agents play themselves onto 53-man rosters. Which sleepers will emerge this spring and summer?.
Prosecutors said "the fan did not appear to be injured, nor did he seek medical attention at the game" in its explanation of the decision.
Deshaun Watson and second-year QB Shedeur Sanders are expected to compete to be Cleveland's Week 1 starter for the 2026 season.
When Tua Tagovailoa signed with the Atlanta Falcons, and when Justin Fields was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, a similar narrative of opportunity unfolded. The teams’ incumbent quarterbacks, Michael Penix Jr. and Patrick Mahomes respectively, are recovering from late-season ACL tears.
The longtime NFL quarterback could be Matt Ryan's replacement on "The NFL Today" studio show.
Sorsby, who recently entered treatment for a gambling addiction, would need to be approved by the NFL to enter the supplemental draft.
Is it really OK to feel good about the Jets? Meanwhile, reviews were mixed on the Bills', Jaguars' and Texans' draft classes.
The rookie wage scale, introduced in 2011, means all draft picks have a predetermined salary slot when entering the league.
Mike Sando hears from NFL execs about the draft, plus an analytical look at the event's winners and losers. Also, Robert Mays dishes on LV.
Franchise owner Jimmy Haslam says new stadium, set to open in 2029, could "be a transformational movement for the city.".
Somani-led consortium calls it "surprising and disappointing" that Royals went to the Mittal-led consortium after the deal appeared to have been sealed.
The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrity. For 10 seasons, few have earned the right to comment on English cricket more than Simon Harmer.
"Now the relaxed mode is over; if you want to qualify, you have to win all matches," bowling coach Munaf Patel says ahead of DC's game against CSK.
Stepping up in pivotal moments essential if Australia are to win the T20 World Cup, Ellyse Perry says.
He conceded 31 in his two powerplay overs against LSG, bowled wides and no-balls, and didn't pick up a wicket to continue his poor run in IPL 2026.
Jhye Richardson was an unlikely star with the bat to help Yorkshire clinch a thrilling final day win over Somerset.
There weren't any changes in the top five of either the Orange Cap or Purple Cap tables at the end of the Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants game.
In an up-and-down IPL 2026 season for Mumbai Indians, Ryan Rickelton has stood out as their most consistent run-scorer, making Wankhede his backyard in the process.
Sussex captain in good space mentally and physically, says contact from England has spurred him on.
White-ball stars Glenn Maxwell and Matt Short have opted to become full-time freelancers after losing their Cricket Australia contracts.
Phil Foden has agreed in principle a new four-year contract with Manchester City that will tie the 25-year-old to the club until 2030. Although the formalities are yet to be completed, there are not expected to be any issues. Foden’s deal is due to expire in summer 2027. Continue reading...
England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Morgan-Gibbs White might need a "miracle" to be ready for Nottingham Forest's Europa League semi-final second leg - but his head coach Vitor Pereira is hopeful.
BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton reflects on the significance of a new era beginning at Hillsborough on Saturday.
Rangers' Scottish Premiership title challenge has been undone by two damaging defeats by Motherwell and Hearts. What now for Danny Rohl and his players?.
There was a goalfest in Paris and VAR drama in Madrid, but how closely were you paying attention?.
Dunfermline and Arbroath go head-to-head in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play-off quarter-final, with the match live on BBC platforms.
A first Champions League final in 20 years is within touching distance, but a difficult tie is not over yet. Mikel Arteta can be forgiven for never missing the chance to remind everyone that these are unprecedented times for Arsenal.
Having overseen a historic return to the Premier League, businessman is now aiming his sights even higher. Doug King is discussing the night Coventry clinched promotion to the Premier League after 25 years away.
Celtic join the list of clubs keeping tabs on an Austrian goalkeeper compared to Manuel Neuer, while midfielder Benjamin Nygren is a target for a move this summer.
It wouldn't shock if club captains Patrick Cripps and Toby Greene were in different colours in 2027, writes Damian Barrett.
The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for not removing Elijah Hollands from the field while he was experiencing a mental health episode during round six against Collingwood.
Fremantle and Hawthorn open round nine in a tasty top-four clash, as Scott Pendlebury makes more history.
Mark Williams will work with players remotely as a specialist skills coach in the lead-up to the Combine.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
Three weeks on from Elijah Hollands's mental health episode at the MCG, the AFL fines Carlton $75,000 for its handling of the player and issues around the incident.
Lachie Ash made a move into the Giants' midfield in their loss to the Suns.
The AFL has released its findings into the Elijah Hollands situation.
Carlton has been fined $75,000 with the AFL declaring it should’ve removed Elijah Hollands from its Round 6 loss to Collingwood earlier, as he battled a mental health episode.
Elijah Hollands experienced a mental health episode on the field against the Magpies on April 16. He was later admitted to hospital.
The AFL's Gauntlet tipping competition is down to 66,457 players after the Eagles' loss.
At St Kilda, Max King will have missed two years with injury, and been injured for almost as many games as he has played by the time he returns. At Gold Coast, Ben King is the AFL’s leading goalkicker.
Justin Longmuir insists his team has nothing to prove with a crunch match against Hawthorn coming up next.
Adelaide has emerged as one of a host of clubs showing strong interest in recruiting a young, out-of-contract Saint at season’s end.
Hawthorn faces a major test on Thursday night against Fremantle in Perth as the Dockers sit on a seven-game winning streak.
A Hawthorn debutant confirmed, mixed news for Adelaide as a trio eyes a return and a Kangaroos star will need to pass a fitness test. More below in Round 7 Team Tips!.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has given an update on co-captain James Sicily and injured midfielder Will Day ahead of Thursday night’s blockbuster against Fremantle.
A hot start to the VFL season has attracted big crowds on the Emerald Isle to leave fans eagerly anticipating the step up in 2028. When the original rules of the game were being written in Melbourne, Tasmanians were playing footy, too.
An All-Australian selector has quit, preferring to keep his job with a betting company, while a man claiming to be the Brisbane whiteboard photo taker has spoken out.
Head trauma ended Aiden O'Driscoll's promising AFL career before he could play his first game. Now, like many former footballers affected by brain injuries, he faces an uncertain future as he fights for compensation.
Was this the night Manchester City blew it, or might this be a vital point in their battle with Arsenal? We simply don't know yet.
Logic suggests Mikel Arteta's side are near-certainties to win the Premier League but Manchester City might not be out of it yet.
Allowing Mikel Arteta’s contract to run down would invite speculation and distraction.
A seventh home loss in the league, fans leaving in droves before the game is over and Champions League hopes gone - Chelsea are in a mess.
Clubs fielding weakened teams at this stage of the season is hardly new — but supporters are right to be angry when players do not try.
The Atletico Madrid head coach is always a compelling watch, as he proved again in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal.
How Inter rebounded from the painful finish to last season many viewed as an ending and secured their second Scudetto in three years.
A changing of the guard this summer means a huge amount of leadership will be lost and that should be a factor in their recruitment strategy.
Our weekly look at the stranger side of football, featuring Chelsea badgering, problems for the Still brothers and an epic outburst.
We already have match-level analysis for players across 90 minutes - now we can show their style aggregated across the season.
The NRL's strongest voice, Latrell Mitchell, breaks a lengthy league media ban to discuss his form, his positional switch and the potential of a move to PNG.
The Rabbitohs have have shaken up their halves, while the Tigers have overhauled their backline and the Titans have swung the axe.
St George Illawarra hope a week off and a return home will provide the foundation for a breakthrough win when they take on the Knights on Saturday afternoon.
After narrow losses to the Panthers and Warriors, the men from Redcliffe got back on track with a win over the Storm which again showcased their sublime attacking skills.
The Cowboys have won three of four at home in 2026 and their fans will again be out in force on Friday night as they welcome the Eels to Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Two of the best attacking teams in the competition are set to face off in a mouth-watering battle between the Rabbitohs and Sharks at Accor Stadium. .
The Roosters have won five on the trot and piled on 205 points in a sizzling run of form that has them perched in the top four and eyeing a premiership charge.
The Sea Eagles are out to prove last week's loss to the Panthers was a mere hiccup as they return home to face the Broncos at 4 Pines Park. .
Storm are back at home against Wests Tigers, but have entered into uncharted waters having lost their seventh straight game for the first time in their existence. .
After recording a gusty win against Titans last week, the Raiders return home to Canberra to take on the ladder-leading Panthers.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Miami Grand Prix.
George Russell believes his performance in the Miami Grand Prix was "clearly an outlier weekend for me" having been unable to match Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli after finishing a distant fourth.
McLaren enjoyed an improvement in performance in Miami, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing on the podium in the Sprint and Grand Prix.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashed into the wall on Lap 6 of the Miami Grand Prix.
Despite showing promising improvement in Miami, Max Verstappen struggled to place higher than fifth after spinning out on the opening lap.
Kimi Antonelli made it three wins on the bounce with victory in Miami, as the Mercedes man extended his lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship to 20 points.
Relive the action from the sunshine state at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix with plenty of off-track Formula 1 moments – Messi magic, hovercraft chaos, and more.
Antonelli is now the favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship after his third straight win.
Toto Wolff has reacted to Kimi Antonelli’s victory at the Miami Grand Prix, where he edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris to win his third consecutive race.
It was not a straightforward weekend for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at the Miami Grand Prix, the Briton stating that he was in "no man's land" during Sunday's race.
Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from an eventful Miami Grand Prix weekend.
Formula One is under increasing pressure to consider immediate changes and the long-term future of its new engines, with the world champion, Lando Norris, reiterating after the Miami Grand Prix that the only answer to address the sport-wide dissatisfaction was to “get rid of the battery”. At the race in Florida, which was won by Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, with Norris second, F1 and the FIA had brought in fresh regulations to address unhappiness and safety concerns prompted by the pivotal role energy management plays under the new 2026 formula.
From one legend to the next, MotoGP arrives in France to greet another roaring crowd.
Speaking on The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya calls for heavy penalties, including fines or race bans, for drivers who disrespect the sport and the championship's direction.
On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell's mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.
On The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya weighs in on the rising rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell after the Miami Grand Prix.
The German rider gets the call up for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team as the #12 continues his recovery.
Another weekend of French GP stories to remember is on the cards; it’s game on at Le Mans.
Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 10 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Latrell Mitchell and Herbie Farnworth are regarded as the best centres in the game, but a breakout star from the Raiders is upsetting the world order.
Latrell Mitchell has broken a lengthy self-imposed media ban to face reporters in a surprise press conference at Rabbitohs HQ on Tuesday.
The South Sydney star had been on a self-imposed media ban for over a year. On Tuesday, he made an unscripted appearance in front of the cameras – and this is why.
Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell speaks to media for the first time since August 2024.
Perth Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie has played down the threat of the PNG Chiefs while revealing there are a couple of signings the club “have up their sleeve” as they continue to build their inaugural roster.
In re-signing Jahream Bula, the Wests Tigers finally got their man. Here is the inside story behind one of the most intriguing contract negotiations in NRL history.
Cameron Munster reveals how the news of Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy's health diagnosis "hit home".
The dream debut is now under his belt, now Manly face a bigger problem around talented playmaker Joey Walsh: how to retain him.
They may be defending champions, but Billy Slater’s Queensland team for Origin I is set to look very different than the side that clinched the shield last season.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has four years remaining on his contract, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Kidd's contract has been extended each of the past two seasons as the Knicks and Lakers expressed interest in hiring him.
Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont was looking for a lead executive with a proven track record and a willingness to be communicative to the public, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavs hired Masai Ujiri on Monday.
Sabrina Ionescu will miss at least two weeks with a left ankle and foot injury, the New York Liberty announced on Monday. Ionescu, who suffered the injury on Sunday, will miss the Liberty's WNBA season-opener on Friday.
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night. The Knicks became the first team in NBA history to win three straight postseason games by at least 25 points.
NEW YORK — If there was ever any concern that the New York Knicks, coming off their annihilation of the Atlanta Hawks and freshly minted as the new favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 NBA Finals, had spent the last few days getting fat and happy, Mike Brown sought to assuage them.
Anthony Edwards returned to the court, and the Timberwolves earned a hard-fought road win against the Spurs Monday night.
The Thunder and Spurs are heavily favored in the West, but the two Eastern Conference series are close in the odds.
. . Victor Wembanyama made a historic defensive stand Monday night to kick off the Western Conference semifinals. Remarkably, it wasn’t enough to lead the San Antonio Spurs to the win.
With a fourth-quarter block, Wembanyama set a record for blocks in a postseason game, recording his 11th against the Timberwolves.
The Knicks steamrolled the Sixers in the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
A defining era for Melbourne United has ended, with the club and coach Dean Vickerman parting ways after nine seasons, as the championship-winning coach prepares for a move to Japan.
It wasn’t the historic beatdown the New York Knicks delivered to the Atlanta Hawks to close out their first-round series. But the vibe for the Knicks was the same Monday night as they cruised to a 137-98 Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Three recurring whispers consistently circulated during the past week as months of mystery about the Dallas Mavericks' search for a new lead decision-maker in the front office finally came to a head:. Read more.
A brutal night across the playoffs saw the Philadelphia 76ers blown off the floor by the New York Knicks.
Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs with a blowout loss in Detroit.
The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, with the two Western Conference favourites re-establishing themselves as the teams to beat.
The Minnesota Timberwolves face the San Antonio Spurs in the first game of their Western Conference semifinals series.
The Philadelphia 76ers meet the New York Knicks in the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. The Sixers eliminated the Boston Celtics in seven games in the first round.
The Los Angeles Lakers ruled out Luka Dončić on Monday, a day before they play the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Dončić remains sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
The Los Angeles Lakers ruled out Luka Dončić on Monday, a day before they play the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Dončić remains sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Ohtani's .814 OPS is the first time it's been below .850 this deep into a season since 2023, his last time as a full-time two-way player.
Daniel Shirey via Getty ImagesA man was stabbed to death early on Monday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis after an alleged dispute between members of a cleaning crew at the Cardinals’ ballpark. Police were called to a block outside of the stadium just before 3 a.
. . The best pitcher on Earth needs surgery. Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner, is headed to the injured list with loose bodies in his left elbow.
Skubal has been dealing with discomfort on and off all season, but his arm locked up in a different way on Sunday, prompting a scan.
. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won’t take the mound as expected Monday. Skubal was scratched from his start and will go on the injured list due to loose bodies in his throwing elbow. Skubal will need surgery to repair the issue and is expected to miss time, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. When the New York Yankees decided, in essence, to run back a very familiar team they had at the end of last season, there was some unease from their passionate fanbase.
Anthony Volpe’s debut, on Opening Day 2023, was supposed to be the start of something. Expectations for the Big Apple born, New Jersey raised, childhood Yankee fan were outrageously high. For good reason.
The longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees provided a soundtrack over decades and dynasties to fans tuning in to listen.
The award reflects the emphasis the two-way star has placed on his work on the mound this season.
With so many memorable Sterling calls, choosing his best seems like an impossible task. Still, here are seven that stand out.
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John Sterling, the legendary New York Yankees radio announcer, has died. He was 87. Sterling’s death was confirmed Monday by the team, and Sterling’s former station, WFAN in New York.The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling.
Sterling, known for his bombastic delivery and eccentric catchphrases, called 5,651 Yankees games, including eight World Series appearances.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has star power, and Alex Bregman has a bigger name, but Hoerner is the talented, versatile player who everyone loves.
A look at two starting pitchers, plus a catcher who's getting some first-round buzz.
To Minasian, the Angels have been on the precipice of success for the last half-dozen years.
Though they may like to forget, the hitters always know the history. “Both parties are aware,” said Athletics slugger Brent Rooker.
The Angels’ future is bleak with or without Trout. Sometimes trading the best player in the franchise’s history is the right move .
Anthony Volpe’s 20-day rehab window has concluded, but he is not returning to the New York Yankees. The Yankees instead announced Sunday afternoon that they’ve optioned Volpe from the 10-day injured list to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Optioning Volpe is the latest move that shows the Yankees are acting with perhaps more urgency this season than in years past.
Vegas lost its lead in the third period but scored the winner with under five minutes remaining.
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 series now shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Thursday and Game 4 on Saturday.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hire of John Chayka and Mats Sundin on Sunday, with Chayka set to join the team as general manager and Sundin set to become a senior executive advisor of hockey operations.
New-look Maple Leafs front office faces tough questions about team's future as the Chayka-Sundin era begins.
The suspension will carry over into the 2026-27 NHL regular season, with the Senators eliminated from this year's playoffs.
This is Curl-Salemme’s fourth suspension — and third for illegal head contact — since joining the PWHL last season.
Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan was last year's recipient of the award, which honors players for their perseverance.
With the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs already underway, we made our picks for each series, conference champions and more.
The longtime division rivals, located about 400 miles apart, haven't met in the playoffs since the late '90s.
Captain Gabe Landeskog on the 9-6 win: “It wasn’t necessarily a coach’s dream — or a player’s dream. … We've got things to clean up.".
Plus, insider's notes on a bizarre high-sticking penalty, Carolina injuries and a chippy end to Game 1.
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McKenna and Stenberg remain Wheeler's top two prospects, which has been the case on all of his lists for this class.
This year was supposed to be different. They were the bad boys, they were hungrier, they looked so damn good all year long. What went wrong?.
The PWHL playoffs have given us some incredible hockey through three games, including the league's first postseason hat trick.
John Chayka as GM, Mats Sundin as adviser. Is this really the best the Maple Leafs could do?.
Four of the five youngest teams in the league at the start of the 2025-26 season are all into the second round of the playoffs.
A day before the NHL Draft Lottery, Corey Pronman handicaps the odds for which top prospect will go first in June.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Veteran striker Kei Kamara has decided to hang up his boots after a legendary career in Major League Soccer.. After making his MLS debut in 2006, the 41-year-old went on to become a fixture in the league, spending 18 seasons in Major League Soccer.
A day that seemed like it would never come for American soccer fans is here: Veteran MLS forward Kei Kamara is retiring from soccer.
Just what would losing the Whitecaps mean for the city and country? Plus, Miami's collapse, RSL's rise and one star's expiring contract.
Deila led NYCFC for two and a half seasons and was at the helm when they captured their first MLS championship in 2021. Under Deila, New York City FC went 46-29-15. He departed in the middle of the 2022 season to coach Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League.
Magno suffered calf trouble during warmups for Sunday’s match at Citi Field, and the club announced that Malachi Jones would start in Magno’s place roughly 20 minutes prior to the start of the game.
NEW YORK (AP) — Louis Munteanu scored two goals, and Sean Johnson had four saves as D.C. United beat New York City FC 2-0 on Sunday in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead scored his first goal this season in the 14th minute of stoppage time and Denis Bouanga added a goal for Los Angeles FC on Saturday night in a 2-2 tie with San Diego FC. Mathieu Choiniere's soft header off a corner kick played to the back post by David Martinez bounced in front of the goal and Hollingshead slammed home the finish to cap the scoring.
Sofia Cantore scored two goals, Trinity Rodman added a goal and two assists, and the Washington Spirit won their fourth straight with a 4-2 victory over the Orlando Pride on Saturday.
CHICAGO (AP) — Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — scored three goals, his first career hat trick in MLS, and Roman Celentano had eight saves Saturday night to help for FC Cincinnati beat the Chicago Fire 3-2. Evander had goals in the 24th and 31st minutes before he converted from the penalty spot in the seventh minute of stoppage time to give Cincinnati its first lead of the game.
Top tennis stars Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka dazzled at the 2026 Met Gala with their stunning outfits.
No player has won more matches from match point down in 2026 than Jaqueline Cristian, now a Top 30 player. What’s behind her growing edge in the biggest moments?.
While Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina lead the field at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the early rounds bring their own intrigue as the clay-court WTA 1000 stretch moves to its second stop.
Madrid champion Marta Kostyuk and semifinalist Hailey Baptiste reach new career highs, Lanlana Tararudee cracks the Top 100, and strong runs lift Anastasia Potapova and Karolina Pliskova.
With the Madrid title in hand, Katerina Siniakova moves back ahead of Elise Mertens and into familiar territory at the top of the doubles rankings.
Serena Williams and her fellow tennis legend Rafael Nadal paid a visit to the Ferrari garage at Formula One's Miami Grand Prix over the weekend, and she offered up a special message to her "bro" Lewis Hamilton on social media.
Marta Kostyuk spent years navigating the expectations of early success. In Madrid, a clearer mindset, late work in Ukraine and a growing sense of consistency came together at the right time.
From a breakout run at Roland Garros to a final match against her childhood best friend, Aliona Bolsova finds the "bright side" of a journey that was always about more than trophies.
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend can't stop winning. The duo won their third straight WTA 1000 title with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 triumph over Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider in Madrid on Sunday. It's their sixth title together.
Marta Kostyuk captured the biggest title of her career Saturday in Madrid, defeating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open.
Even amid all the fanfare of his latest ATP Masters 1000 triumph, Jannik Sinner did not have to think long about what his parents mean to him. The No.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia main draw kicks off Wednesday in Rome. But the tennis festivities have already begun in The Eternal City. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi was part of a group that on Monday visited the Quirinale, the official residence of Sergio Mattarella, the President of Italy.
Matteo Arnaldi’s triumph at the Sardegna Open on Sunday is one of the standout stories from the 2026 ATP Challenger season.
The ATP is continuing its move into the cultural and fashion space with the launch of its second collaborative capsule alongside Copenhagen-based label Palmes. Dropping today, the capsule features tennis inspired apparel and accessories designed to celebrate the sport’s heritage.
The third and final clay ATP Masters 1000 action of the season takes place in Rome, where the ATP Tour’s finest will do battle at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
Jannik Sinner could face a couple of intriguing early rematches in his bid to complete the Career Golden Masters on home soil at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. The No.
Alexander Blockx has made a significant leap up the PIF ATP Rankings after enjoying a breakout showing at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Rafael Nadal competed in the Mutua Madrid Open final seven times after it became a clay-court event. But Sunday, less than two years on from his retirement, the Spanish legend was on another type of big stage while Jannik Sinner faced Alexander Zverev for the Madrid title.
The draw ceremony for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia will take place Monday, 4 May at 10:30 a.m. local time. The ceremony will take place at the historic Piazza del P.
The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open concluded Sunday when Jannik Sinner lifted his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 trophy and first in the Spanish capital.
As the 2026 ATP Fantasy season heats up, Dominic Thiem is ready to try something new for Internazionali BNL D'Italia, the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome. The Austrian has been following the ATP Tour's #NextGenATP stars, and one young player in particular has stood out. The former World No.
Arthur Fils returned to the Tour in February following an eight-month layoff due to a back injury and has quickly reasserted himself at the top of the game.
Jannik Sinner went where no ATP Tour star has gone before on Sunday afternoon at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Jannik Sinner has consistently had Alexander Zverev’s number in recent months, beating the German in semi-finals at ATP Masters 1000 events in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo.
Jannik Sinner continued his remarkable recent run at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he became the first player in series history (since 1990) to lift five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 trophies. ATPTour.com relives the Italian's journey to the trophy through videos of key moments.
Jannik Sinner extended his relentless ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to hit a historic milestone on Sunday, when he overwhelmed Alexander Zverev to claim the title at the Mutua Madrid Open. The No.
Jannik Sinner has moved level with Carlos Alcaraz in the pair’s ‘Big Titles’ race after winning his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 crown at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Jannik Sinner has become the first player in series history (since 1990) to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles. The Italian completed the feat on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the title match.
Jannik Sinner was handed the challenge of stopping the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising talent in Rafael Jodar on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, and the World No. 1 rose to the occasion in clinical fashion.
Jannik Sinner made more history on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he completed the set of reaching all nine ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals. The Italian overcame 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar to reach the Madrid semi-finals for the first time in his career.
Sharpshooter Dejan Vasiljevic had a strong Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, helping the Adelaide 36ers reach the Championship Series for the first time in close to a decade.
Melbourne United confirmed on Tuesday that Head Coach Dean Vickerman is set to depart the club, following a historically successful run over the past nine seasons.
The noise around five-time Olympian Patty Mills potentially returning to the NBL has been getting louder in recent weeks, with one team in particular ready to make a play for the NBA champion.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix confirmed on Tuesday the signing of wing Tanner Krebs on a multi-year deal.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have reportedly made their first big splash this off-season, with ESPN's Olgun Uluc announcing that they arr signing of Tanner Krebs on a two-year deal.
Dejan Vasiljevic has wasted no time making his mark in NBL1, pouring in 34 points on debut for the Sturt Sabres. But it was his late-game heroics that truly lit up the home crowd.
A 25-point first-half burst against Perth in December showcased just how impactful Tanner Krebs can be, and now the Melbourne United forward is reportedly attracting interest from multiple clubs across the League.
Former Port Adelaide AFL coach Ken Hinkley is reportedly in the mix to join the Adelaide 36ers in a coaching advisory role. Channel 9’s Will Crouch said the 36ers had “sounded out” Hinkley to work closely with Mike Wells and his coaching team.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 campaign had memorable moments and highlights from above the rim. Re-live some of those plays from the likes of JaVale McGee, Sam Mennenga, Zylan Cheatham, Karim Lopez, Makuach Maluach, and more below..
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season was one to remember in so many ways, including the crazy statistics by some of the competition’s 10 teams. As a way of reflecting on the season that was, we've compiled the top statistical performances from the historic campaign.Points(averages).
To paraphrase and flip a Tenacious D lyric: This is not the worst kit of all time; this is just a tribute. On Saturday, May 2, EFL Championship side Coventry City FC broke out a new fourth kit for their season finale against Watford FC. It’s based on their chocolate.
When they take the pitch for their biggest game of the season this week, German powerhouses FC Bayern Munich will look a little different. Bayern — who have already sewn up the 2025-26 German Bundesliga title — will debut their new home kit for 2026-27 on Wednesday, May 6, when.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets in the Eastern League, play their home games in Mirabito Stadium, which is built on a site that once was home to a small bait and tackle shop. That bait and tackle shop, established in 1948 by an 18-year-old.
Nine national soccer teams from smaller European countries will be sporting new jerseys over the next two years. UEFA and adidas launched the newest edition of the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme on Friday, May 1, with new, unique home and away kits for nine countries. According to the UEFA website,.
Our series looking at five NFL teams that we’d like to see unveil a new uniform design for the 2027 season continues with the New York Giants.
The Kane County Cougars, an American Association of Professional Baseball team based in Geneva, Illinois, will play three games as the Swedish Meatballs this season. The alternate identity, chosen by a fan vote, is a wink and a nod to the preponderance of Swedish immigrants who landed in the area.
American pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo will be the latest musician to have their logo on the front of FC Barcelona’s kits for the upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid, the club announced this week. Barça unveiled the kits with the logo on their website and social media channels on Friday,.
The Columbus Clingstone, Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the Southern League, unveiled an alternate identity that pays tribute to a local delicacy that was born in an iconic local institution, the Dinglewood Pharmacy, which opened in 1918 in Columbus, Georgia.
Our series looking at five NFL teams that we’d like to see unveil a new uniform design for the 2027 season continues with the Miami Dolphins.
As McLaren Golf launched this week with plenty of fanfare—and some sticker shock—the burgeoning brand’s chief executive is confident its first consumer products are priced appropriately.
Wildcards banned for 2027 in MotoGP, wildcards for MotoGP 850cc machinery banned for 2026, and more updates confirmed by the Grand Prix Commission.
The official videogame is out now for 2026 – with even more features, Dynamic Rider ratings and refined physics.
Silly season continues to bubble away in 2026 and at the Spanish GP, the #73 and the #49 were asked about the current KTM rumours in the post-GP Press Conference.
Memories, drama and unpredictability: this is Jerez! Catch up on the biggest stories and headlines after an epic Spanish GP.
Ai Ogura edged out teammate Raul Fernandez for Monday testing honours whilst breakthroughs were found behind.
It's back-to-back Spanish GP wins for the #73 on home turf as early drama unravels for the reigning World Champion.
The Turkish rider is penalised following Sprint incident with Savadori.
The #93 crashed, headed into pitlane across the grass and then went on to win – with many questioning if he broke any rules.
The weather plays havoc in Jerez but the home crowd get the result they came for.
Eleven new players have joined the AFLW competition. Gemma Bastiani takes a look at what they can bring to your club.
The AFLW's first Pre-Season Draft was held on Monday night.
Brett Gourley joins Richmond as a full-time senior assistant in its new-look AFLW program.
Check out the latest retirees as they are announced.
A Queensland prospect is shaping up to be the top pick in Monday's pre-season draft, while the draft order has been locked in.
Emma Kearney will take the reins of North Melbourne's VFLW side after the departure of coach Brett Gourley.
Ahead of the AFLW's first pre-season draft on Monday, Gemma Bastiani looks at the players who have made the most of a similar opportunity.
Emmelie Fiedler defied both language and geography to land in the AFLW.
Scout Semple won the best on ground medal in the AFLW Academy's 46-point win over Carlton VFLW.
The All-Australian team from the Marsh AFL National Under-16 Girls Championships has been named.
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.
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.
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.
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. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
Australian veteran Adam Scott capped off a stunning weekend charge with an eight-under par 64 as world No.4 Cameron Young cruised through the final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship by six strokes.
Australia’s Adam Scott charged 38 places up the leaderboard as world No.4 Cameron Young maintained his strong lead in the third round of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster.
Players champion Cameron Young holds a five-shot lead as fellow contender Nick Taylor’s unusual tee box act attracted attention in the second round of the Cadillac Championship.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting funding for the breakaway LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, a spokesperson from the fund told AFP on Thursday.
Adam Scott’s return to Trump National Doral Miami hasn’t gone to plan, with the Australian copping a penalty for hitting the wrong ball during the first round of the PGA Tour Cadillac Championship on Thursday.
Jon Rahm has accused the DP World Tour of extortion. Now, they may be his only hope.
It’s onto Plan B for LIV Golf after the rebel golf league reportedly told players and staff that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is officially pulling the plug on its funding at the end of the season, ending weeks of speculation and rumours.
LIV golfers worried about the breakaway league’s future have reportedly held talks with the DP World Tour about their next steps following the postponement of LIV’s New Orleans event.
LIV Golf are set to postpone their upcoming Louisiana event in the latest concerning development about the league’s financial situation.
As Cam John was preparing for his final round in The National Tournament a month ago, a thought jumped into his mind about an opportunity that might lie ahead in Singapore.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
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.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
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.
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.
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.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
For South Carolina Gamecocks alum Ta’Niya Latson, this week’s WNBA draft wasn’t just about hearing her name called — it was about making a statement before she ever reached the stage.
Dream center Brionna Jones has had right knee surgery, leaving her status uncertain for the start of the WNBA season.
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.
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.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
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.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
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.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
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...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
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.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
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.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.