Gordon makes UCL history with 4 goals in 1st half
Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon has become just the second player to score four goals in the first half of a UEFA Champions League game and the first to do so in the knockout stage.
Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon has become just the second player to score four goals in the first half of a UEFA Champions League game and the first to do so in the knockout stage.
Real Madrid set up a Clásico against three-time champion Barcelona in the women's Champions League quarterfinals by beating Paris FC 2-0 on Wednesday.
The opening of New York City FC's Etihad Park has been pushed back a half-season to the start of Major League Soccer's 2027-28 schedule.
Alex Eala is through to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships, where she will next face world No. 4 Coco Gauff.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto looks back on the opening day of the second official 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
George Russell and Mercedes topped the timesheets as the second and final pre-season test of 2026 kicked off in Bahrain – leading the way from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
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Alexandra Eala is through to the quarterfinals in Dubai for the first time in her career, as she put an end to Sorana Cirstea's win streak with a straight-sets victory. It sets up a highly anticipated first meeting with Coco Gauff.
Newly acquired LA Clippers point guard Darius Garland will not make his team debut until March as the organization manages soreness in his surgically repaired left great toe, league sources told The Athletic. The delay extends Garland's absence as the Clippers prioritize his long-term health.
The Horizon League suspended Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb for one game after he said the officiating in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee was inconsistent.
Enjoy all the updates from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, with Inter and Atléti in action. Also, Arsenal take on Wolves in the Premier League.
Major League Soccer is set to kick off its 31st season this weekend (if you can believe it), with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami primed to defend their 2025 MLS Cup crown against 29 other teams in a World Cup year.
NEW YORK (AP) — The opening of New York City FC's Etihad Park has been pushed back a half-season to the start of Major League Soccer's 2027-28 schedule.
Martin O’Neill admits he takes satisfaction from proving he can still succeed in management as he prepares to hit a significant career landmark.
The Brazilian has seen this before, football has seen this before and yet why does it feel like nothing ever changes?. José Mourinho: against provoking opposition fans. José Mourinho: in favour of restrained celebrations.
The former Premier League referee said that Vinicius Jr "has not helped himself" after the forward alleged he was racially abused.
Portuguese managed Fenerbahce and leads his new side into their Europa League playoff sounding confident. As Vítor Pereira wrapped up his pre-match media duties at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Wednesday evening, his assistant Luís Miguel Moreira da Silva waited at the mouth of the tunnel.
In the weeks since Pascal Kaiser proposed to his boyfriend in Koln, there have been allegations of assault, faking injuries and embezzlement.
Bournemouth's Rayan has made a fantastic start since arriving from Vasco da Gama. Can the Brazilian teenage forward reach even greater heights?.
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant dismissed accusations he operates burner social media accounts that criticized current and former teammates and coaches, calling the controversy "Twitter nonsense" after practice Wednesday.
NBC Sports is exploring enhancements to All-Star Saturday following the highest All-Star Game viewership in 15 years, with potential additions including a 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 tournament.
Suspicions that Durant used burner accounts first surfaced in 2017, when he sent several tweets from his personal Twitter account.
Madison Square Garden Sports' board of directors has approved a plan to explore separating the New York Knicks and Rangers into distinct publicly traded companies, the parent organization announced Wednesday.
Sixteen college additions for MyTeam, MyCareer mode in NBA 2K26 were revealed, the first of an expected larger college offering.
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
With All-Star Weekend in L.A. now concluded, the NBA-watching world’s attention now turns to the league’s annual sprint to the finish line. We’re less than two months away from the end of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and there’s still plenty to figure out.
Myron Gardner and the Miami Heat have agreed to a three-year standard NBA deal as he converts out of his Two-Way contract. Gardner has appeared in 26 games this season with the Heat, averaging 4.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.8 minutes.
The Atlanta Hawks have converted the Two-Way contract of Caleb Houstan to a standard NBA deal for the remainder of the season. The Hawks have waived Nikola Durisic to create the roster spot. Houstan has appeared in 10 games with the Hawks this season, averaging 2.3 points in 4.9 minutes.
The high-stakes landscape of the Big 12 Conference reaches a fever pitch on February 18, 2026, as the No. 23 BYU Cougars travel to the McKale Center in Tucson to face the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Jordan Miller to a new two-year contract to convert him from his Two-Way deal. Miller, who is represented by Jason Glushon, was the 48th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Miami.
Franz Wagner will be out indefinitely after recent tests showed he requires additional time and rehabilitation for soreness in his left ankle sprain. Wagner has missed 25 of the past 29 games for the Orlando Magic.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely due to needing more time to rehabilitate his high left ankle sprain, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wagner has been dealing with the injury since Dec.
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.
The Orlando Magic sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, but Franz Wagner is now out indefinitely.
. Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to break down the season’s hottest topics, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the league.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Tuscaloosa to face the No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum.
Irving, who tore his ACL nearly one year ago, said the decision to wait until next season to play “wasn’t easy, but it was the right one.”.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season to continue rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered last season.
The plaintiff is seeking monetary damages “over $1 million” in the civil lawsuit, according to her attorney.
The estate of Paul G. Allen said in a statement that the process of selling the Seahawks is expected to continue through the 2026 offseason.
The San Francisco 49ers had injury issues that were out of their control this past season. They overcame those challenges to make the playoffs, but missing several key players undoubtedly capped their potential to make a deeper run.
This week's free sports business cheat sheet from The Athletic.
Oregon LT Isaiah World suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the CFP semifinal loss to Indiana and will not attend the NFL draft combine, a source told ESPN.
This will be the team's third time playing in Mexico City since the NFL staged its first international game there in 2005.
In Seattle, Hammock will reunite with Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald. The two coached together for five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
The 49ers will be the home team for a regular-season game at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City that is set to take place in December.
The Kansas City Chiefs have used Patrick Mahomes’ contract to free up over $40 million in salary-cap space. According tomultiple reports, the Chiefs have restructured Mahomes’ deal to lower his cap hit from $78.2 million to under $35 million for the 2026 season.
Texas Tech commit Jalen Brewster is the top overall player in the 2027 recruiting class. Elijah Haven is the top QB.
Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job offer to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN.
Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level.
After falling behind Riley Leonard on the depth chart, Indianapolis has to decide what it wants to do with the 2023 No. 4 pick.
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season, including David Montgomery, Anthony Richardson and L'Jarius Sneed.
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
With the NFL Scouting Combine set to begin, we take a look at how the consensus board has shifted since last month.
Hendrickson tops the list as he prepares to move on from the Bengals, but where does Super Bowl MVP Walker land?.
The buzz around flag football — and the NFL’s investment in the sport — keeps growing, with the 2028 Summer Olympics on the horizon.
The veteran quarterback or the breakout wide receiver? We look at the case for each to be franchise-tagged during this two-week window.
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are on the entry list for the Miami Open presented by Itau, the second ATP Masters 1000 event of the 2026 season.
Arthur Fils is taking advice from a man with plenty of big-stage experience in his bid to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 season. The 21-year-old Frenchman confirmed on Wednesday that he is working with former No. 2 and 2001 Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic.
Jannik Sinner’s debut run at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open gathered pace on Wednesday when the Italian secured a composed 6-3, 7-5 victory over Alexei Popyrin.
Who will cast their line for Doha glory this week?. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Andrey Rublev are among those competing at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, where the superstars swapped their racquets for fishing rods ahead of the ATP 500 tournament.
Casper Ruud won’t have to look far for extra motivation as he begins his debut campaign at the Delray Beach Open this week.
There is no place quite like home to find some rhythm again. Following an injury setback and a series of early exits, hometown hero Joao Fonseca earned his first win of the season Tuesday at the Rio Open presented by Claro by defeating countryman Thiago Monteiro 7-6(1), 6-1 in the opening round.
#NextGenATP star Rafael Jodar is rising, and quickly. The 19-year-old Spaniard cruised past 21-year-old American Ethan Quinn 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Delray Beach Open, setting a showdown with top seed Taylor Fritz.
Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca is eyeing a return to next month's ATP Challenger 175 event in Phoenix, Arizona, where he is the defending champion. The 19-year-old is entered in the Arizona Tennis Classic, which is held during the second week of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz ensured he kept pace with rival Jannik Sinner's fast start at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, though the top seed was forced to dig deeper in his opening test on Tuesday in Doha.
Fabio Fognini made a special appearance at the Tenerife Challenger 2 this past weekend, sharing smiles and laughs in front of a full crowd while playing in an exhibition match. The former No.
Coco Gauff came back from a set down and saved three match points to defeat Elise Mertens and advance to the quarterfinals in Dubai. It's the first time in five years that the American came from match points down to win a match.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency cleared three South American players Wednesday who'd tested positive after unintentionally eating contaminated meat.
Croatia's Antonia Ruzic chose tennis over karate as a child, took on Naomi Osaka and her jellyfish-inspired outfit in Melbourne and has now ridden her lucky loser spot all the way into her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
A dog dashed onto the homestretch of an Olympic ski course Tuesday -- while competition was ongoing. It's not the first time a creature stole the show at a sporting event.
The U.S. Tennis Association said Wednesday that 27.3 million people in the U.S. played the sport in 2025, a new high and the sixth consecutive year of growth.
Lucky loser Antonia Ruzic reached the first WTA 1000 quarterfinal of her career in Dubai after top seed Elena Rybakina retired in the third set. The Croat will next face seventh seed Elina Svitolina for a spot in the semifinals.
Lucky loser Antonia Ruzic reached the first WTA 1000 quarterfinal of her career in Dubai after top seed Elena Rybakina retired in the third set. The Croat had defeated Emma Raducanu and Anastasia Zakharova in three-set matches earlier in the week.
Jessica Pegula withstood Iva Jovic in an all-American top 20 matchup in the third round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Pegula advances to face Clara Tauson in the quarterfinals.
Mirra Andreeva and Amanda Anisimova will meet for the second time in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships quarterfinals on Thursday after both shook off the rust to win their third-round contests in straight sets.
Alex Eala delivers a statement win over No. 6 seed Jasmine Paolini in the WTA Tour Dubai Tennis Championships Round of 32.
Nick Suzuki tied it with 3:27 left, Mitch Marner scored in OT and Canada rallied to beat Czechia 4-3 to avoid a stunning quarterfinal exit at the Olympics.
The overwhelming tournament favorites needed a late tying goal and overtime to win, but they made the semis.
Sidney Crosby left Canada's Olympic quarterfinal hockey matchup against Czechia in the second period with a lower-body injury and was ruled out for the game.
The Canadians will play for an Olympic medal after winning a nail-biter vs. the Czech Republic in overtime on Wednesday.
The rules change depending on the round, and ultimately the shootout is eliminated.
Crosby was unable to finish Canada's Olympic quarterfinal game on Wednesday because of a lower-body injury.
What we've seen in Milan is a shocking performance from a young team that’s at least four years ahead of schedule.
The company announced Wednesday that its board of directors had approved a plan to explore the move, though it wasn't guaranteed to happen.
Šmits’ tournament came to an end on Tuesday when Latvia lost 4-1 to Sweden, but the rangy, physical defenseman left an excellent impression.
We spoke to execs around the league to learn what they're up to while many players are in Milan Cortina.
The late game Wednesday will feature a host of players who are very familiar as NHL teammates.
Team USA faces potential elimination for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch its quarterfinal game vs. Sweden.
Nurse became the first Black female hockey player to win an Olympic gold medal. As a child, she remembers making herself paper medals.
McDavid and Celebrini aren't the first ultra-elite talents to find success with Wilson as their linemate — just the most recent.
Would the image of Hellebuyck with an Olympic gold medal slung around his neck be enough to change the narrative?.
The American women will face Canada in a gold medal showdown on Thursday. For their captain, it will be the end of an iconic Olympic career.
As the knockout round begins, here's how the bracket will play out -- including a star-filled final.
For the first time since 2014, Maple Leafs teammates Auston Matthews and William Nylander will play against each other.
Sweden avoided an early exit in this year's Winter Olympics, beating Latvia 5-1 to set up a quarterfinal matchup vs. the United States.
The Olympic men's hockey quarterfinals are set following qualifying-round action. Here's a look at all four of Wednesday's matchups.
The wait will go on for a little bit longer for NYCFC, but the club is expecting Etihad Park to be a game-changer when it opens in 2027.
Few constants have endured from MLS’s 1996 debut to now. It’s still an operational soccer league, for one thing. There’s the name itself, although its initial logo was shelved in 2015 for its current shield-and-kickstand.
“So if we get stronger in our defending, get more goals from our nine position, we [can] make progress.”.
The melting pot I grew up in had one constant: soccer was the thread that weaved so many of us together.
The battle for MLS supremacy is about to get underway again. As the season kickoff nears, we rank the entire field.
A slick, intelligent American side gave their England counterparts a scare in Cyprus, and it has not gone unnoticed by the many agents there.
As always, the fresh jersey designs for the new MLS season are destined to polarize opinions. Here are ours.
These are the key dates for the 2026 MLS season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s an important year for soccer in the U.S. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, momentum and excitement will be needed to optimize the world’s biggest tournament coming on home soil.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner continues to be under investigation by Major League Soccer and remains on administrative leave with no resolution expected to come soon, multiple sources told the Guardian last week.
Before MLS kicks off season No. 31, we look back at three decades of champions and rank them all with their place in league history.
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has today confirmed the appointment of an Independent Decision Maker (IDM) for off field integrity related matters under the NRL Rules, marking a significant step in strengthening the game’s integrity framework.
Melbourne’s promise to cover Zac Lomax’s legal fees could result in an unexpected salary-cap drama.
Castleford Tigers sign experienced full-back Ashton Golding on a deal until the end of the season.
Wigan Warriors centre Jake Wardle is ruled out for about three months with a medial collateral ligament injury.
Longstanding owner Neil Hudgell has revived club and the Super League champions take on Brisbane Broncos with the world crown up for grabs.
Hull KR made history with a domestic treble in 2025 and now target world domination in Thursday's decider with NRL premiers Brisbane Broncos.
As he prepares for his second and final game in England, Adam Reynolds has revealed how it could have been dozens more, while the Broncos captain also considered retiring after last year’s grand final triumph.
Our resident guru Lone Scout has you covered for a few more players to keep an eye in this weekend's final round of the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.
Storm superstar Jahrome Hughes shuts down any chance of playing State of Origin despite the rule changes.
The Newcastle Knights have named their 23-man touring squad for the opener, in Las Vegas.
Storm and New Zealand star Jahrome Hughes has ruled himself out of playing State of Origin even if he is able to, despite changes to the eligibility rules.
Las Vegas Combine winner Marcus D'Acre has set his sights on an NRL debut as he looks to inspire emerging American and Canadian athletes to take up rugby league.
While players and coaches always talk up how seriously they are taking the WCC, in the case of Thursday night's game it's actions and what is not being said that prove the point.
The Brisbane Broncos are attempting to break a 34-year-old curse and become the first NRL team to claim the World Club Challenge title since 2020.
The World Club Challenge is a rugby league institution, and this year the Broncos will face Hull KR in the showcase clash that unofficially began in 1976.
A day after the new State of Origin eligibility rules were confirmed by the NRL, Queensland Rugby League (QRL) CEO Ben Ikin has revealed that players will not be selected unless they are “genuinely committed” to the state.
Jason Ryles arrived at Parramatta with an uncompromising mindset:.
Reigning Dally M Props of the Year Addin Fonua-Blake and Payne Haas could link up in the front row for NSW under new State of Origin eligibility rules.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has sought advice and perspectives from members of the club's 1992 World Club Challenge winning team as the NRL premiers prepare to face Hull KR. .
Lafo Titmuss, the mother of the late Manly Sea Eagles player, says no amount of money will ever soothe the impact of the “preventable” death of her son.
Western Bulldogs young gun Joel Freijah is already one of the most promising players in the competition, but he’s ready to take his game to the next level in 2026 as a full-time midfielder.
Carlton's new recruits and draftees impressed in a win over reigning premier Brisbane.
Adelaide is sweating on results for Izak Rankine, who could add to a mounting injury list.
The squads for Thursday's match simulation games have been announced.
Spurred by a trade recruit, a highly-touted youngster and a draftee’s three-goal final quarter, Carlton has overrun Brisbane 15.13 (103) to 13.10 (88) in the clubs’ first unofficial hitout of the pre-season.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here. Lachie Neale has what boxers call “ring geometry” – an intrinsic, spatial understanding of safe spots and danger zones. He has fast feet that can dance, decelerate and drive out of a stoppage.
Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor is set to join other AFL and AFLW stars on the Melbourne Fashion Festival catwalk.
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
Despite glitches that frustrate some subscribers, Kayo is the best sports streaming service in the world, according to Foxtel boss Patrick Delany. Meanwhile, the Hawks have locked in a prized signature.
Josh Weddle has rejected interest from Essendon to stay at the Hawks.
Young Roo Colby McKercher has had surgery after suffering a finger injury.
GWS coach Adam Kingsley unleashed on the playing group at half-time in Round 20 of 2025.
An Adelaide star has had a training scare, with the Crows waiting on further assessment after he pulled up sore on Wednesday.
The Bombers will continue to be aggressive with offers to rival stars, coach Brad Scott tells AFL.com.au.
We take a look at which players have pulled on the jumper the most times for each club.
The 2025 AFL season didn’t finish the way Tom Stewart planned.
Jack Ginnivan is hopeful of playing in a practice game next week, but is also enjoying some time in the coaches' box while injured.
Suns recruit Christian Petracca has hit back at critics of his cooking pursuits. We spoke to four other athletes whose struggles highlight why off-field activities are so important.
Justin McInerney is set to sign a long-term deal with the Swans.
The squads for Wednesday's match simulation game have been announced.
Dissecting how allegations of racism are dealt with by football's authorities and what the consequences could be.
Benfica's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid was stopped for around eight minutes after the alleged abuse was reported.
We want you to name every team who has finished top or bottom in the Premier League era. Good luck!.
The Real Madrid forward is a beguiling footballer but looks increasingly exhausted at having to draw strength from fighting his tormentors.
Footballers have been known to attempt to trademark their name, likeness, or even celebration — but there are pitfalls...
Mourinho was, in effect, telling Vinicius Jr that he didn’t hear what he says he heard, which was alleged racist abuse from a Benfica player.
Eddie Howe's team are used to doing things the long way domestically, but their trip to face Qarabag will be something else.
Who's leading after MD26? And what do our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see from Wolves vs Arsenal?.
The division's best players are manufacturing the space they need to make long-distance goals an increasingly reliable source of joy.
From Carlos Baleba to Mamadou Sangare, The Athletic looks at players who may fit the bill to take over from the departing Brazilian.
The Dubai Championships have turned into a showcase of the WTA’s scheduling dilemma. As of the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament, 23 players have withdrawn or retired, including four top-10 players.
The San Francisco Giants are changing the advertisement on their uniform sleeve for 2026, replacing Chevrolet with a new Airwallex patch under a multi-year deal. It’s the third different jersey ad sponsor worn by the club.
You can find custard-filled, bar-shaped doughnuts pretty much anywhere. Where you live, they might be called long Johns, maple bars, éclairs, finger donuts, or filled sticks, but in northeast Ohio, they are cream sticks.
EVANSTON, ILL. — Northwestern’s new Ryan Field won’t be ready for the Wildcats’ first home game of the 2026 season. But Pat Ryan Jr. doesn’t classify it as a delay.
As the Canadian Premier League gears up for its eighth season starting in April, four more clubs have unveiled the main looks they’ll sport this year — although one is still unofficial — and one alternate kit made its on-pitch debut. Following kit unveilings for expansion team FC Supra du.
The PGA Tour’s massive schedule shakeup is not guaranteed to be fully realized next year, according to Tiger Woods.
Holy flurking schnit! The Springfield Thunderbirds have unveiled their annual Simpsons tribute jerseys, and this year’s edition honours the show’s favourite extraterrestrials. The American Hockey League affiliate of the St.
As the Royals near a long-awaited decision about where to pursue building a new ballpark, even team ownership has grown weary of the lengthy process. “I think it’s time to get on with it.
Jaylen Brown is calling foul on the Beverly Hills Police Department. The Beverly Hills Police Department shut down an event organized by the Celtics star on Saturday night during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
The Fort Wayne TinCaps, High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres in the Midwest League, will celebrate their hometown’s railroad heritage with an alternate identity in 2026. For select games, the team will play as the PufferBellies, a nickname for steam-powered locomotives.
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing, sources told ESPN.
Liberty star Breanna Stewart will join Fenerbahce ahead of the EuroLeague Women Final Six, which runs April 15-19. The WNBA season is scheduled to begin May 8.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is not prepared to set a deadline for a new agreement to ensure the WNBA season would start on the scheduled May 8 opening night.
After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.
Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.
Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will make their U.S. senior national team competitive debuts at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
It was a Filipino frenzy on Tuesday night in Dubai, as Alexandra Eala captured one of the biggest wins of her career to the delight of the Center Court crowd. She defeated Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the third round of the event for the first time.
Elena Rybakina continued her excellence in Dubai openers, improving to 6-0 with a second-round win over Kimberly Birrell. She needed just 60 minutes to dispatch the Australian, winning 6-1, 6-2 to set up a third-round meeting with Antonia Ruzic.
Elina Svitolina advanced to the third round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after Paula Badosa retired after losing the first set Tuesday. The Ukrainian will next face Belinda Bencic, who moved through with a walkover after Sara Bejlek withdrew with an abdominal injury.
Coco Gauff got back to winning ways with a straight-sets defeat of Anna Kalinskaya in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships second round.
In her first match in nearly 20 days, Jessica Pegula cruised past Varvara Gracheva 6-4, 6-0. The World No. 5 landed 94% of her first serves and won the final nine games to advance to the third round, where she awaits Iva Jovic.
Mirra Andreeva and Belinda Bencic both advanced to the third round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships via walkover after Daria Kasatkina and Sara Bejlek withdrew due to injury.
Ahead of the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on media day, Coco Gauff discussed her experience currently serving as a global brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, the premier partner of the WTA.
The new Tour Architecture Council will recommend actionable improvements to the Tour framework that can be implemented as soon as the 2027 season.
Iva Jovic has zoomed from outside the Top 100 to inside the Top 20 in just eight months. On her debut at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, does she see herself as a rookie or as a top name to beat?.
Karolina Muchova won her first WTA 1000 title, Maria Sakkari surged to the semifinals, Victoria Mboko reached yet another final and more from a jam-packed week in Doha.
Anyone who tuned in to the celebrity version of The Traitors last year will be familiar with the former England rugby player Joe Marler.
Saracens flankers Nathan Michelow and Max Eke sign new contracts keeping them at the Prem club.
Belinda Moore will leave her role as head of women's and girls rugby at the WRU to join the ECB as The Hundred's growth director.
Scotland have historically flopped in the game after beating England in the Six Nations - lock Scott Cummings says they are determined to put that right this year.
Henry Pollock has been told by Steve Borthwick to express himself after England's rising star was given his first Test start with the aim of bringing Allianz Stadium, Twickenham to its feet.
Lock Quinn Roux signs a new one-year deal with the club to stay beyond the 2025-26 season.
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park says the bonds built on last summer's British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia have forged a "brotherly rivalry" between the Irish and English camps.
In scenes reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s recent tour, fans trying to buy Rugby World Cup tickets were stuck in the dreaded waiting room for five hours or more.
Wales centre Joe Hawkins ready to go toe-to-toe with Scotland's Lions in the Six Nations at Principality Stadium.
Super Rugby Pacific got underway with a bang last weekend, and there's plenty more to come in Round 2. We have it all covered here!.
Shivam Dube claims a half-century as India make hard work of a 17-run victory over the Netherlands to finish the T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten.
India extended their winning streak in T20 World Cups to 12 on a night Netherlands didn't do much wrong.
The Pakistan captain also praised Tariq and hoped he would "win us more games" in the upcoming outings.
Former England white ball coach will work at Emirates Old Trafford ahead of Manchester Super Giants stint.
Sri Lanka's batting coach said the group had not panicked even when they lost 3-0 to England before the T20 World Cup.
A four-pronged spin attack took Pakistan to a 102-run win, which also ended USA's hopes of making it to the next stage.
Both teams have already qualified for the Super Eight.
Back from the slower surface of Colombo, India went back to Arshdeep Singh in place of Kuldeep Yadav.
Rashid Khan's team was eliminated after they lost to New Zealand and South Africa.
Lancashire appoint former England coach Matthew Mott as a specialist T20 coaching consultant.
George Russell ensured Mercedes remained at the top of the timesheets as the final week of preseason testing got underway in Bahrain on Wednesday.
Lewis Hamilton has spoken of being “in the best place I’ve been in for a long time” ahead of the 2026 season, with the Briton also admitting to feeling “more connected” to Ferrari’s new car as he enters his second year of racing for the team.
Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, have issued a pair of updates following meetings of the F1 Commission and the F1 Power Unit Advisory Committee on Wednesday.
George Russell has ended the first day of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain on top, the Mercedes driver setting the pace ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
It's been 25 years since Dale Earnhardt tragically died in Daytona, but a quarter century after his passing, his legacy lives large throughout NASCAR.
Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.
Lewis Hamilton believes he is in the “best place” he has been at Ferrari, with a new car that carries his “DNA”. The seven-time champion failed to take a podium place for the first time and finished sixth in the drivers’ championship, behind his teammate Charles Leclerc in fifth in his debut season.
Formula 1 and motorsport governing body, the FIA, will vote on a mid-season ban for a controversial engine design believed to have been pioneered by Mercedes for the upcoming 2026 season.
Aston Martin have made changes to their trackside engineering team ahead of the 2026 season, with the squad expanding the structure in order to cope with the additional demands posed by the new technical regulations.
Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
Lewis Hamilton said he heads into 2026 "personally in the best place" he's been in a long time with a Ferrari car which he feels has more of his "DNA" in its design.
Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap time as pre-season testing resumed on Wednesday – the Ferrari driver leading the way from McLaren’s Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.
Jamaican sprinter-turned-bobsledder Tyquendo Tracey has said Lewis Hamilton would do "very well" if he swapped Formula 1 tracks for the ice of the Winter Olympics.
The following drivers and teams will be back in action for the start of the second pre-season test in Bahrain.
Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 1 in Bahrain.
Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur is “convinced” that most teams will “bring huge upgrades” to the second pre-season test in Bahrain, with the Frenchman also setting out his expectations for how the development race could initially unfold.
Red Bull have estimated that they are sitting behind Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari in terms of outright performance after the opening pre-season test in Bahrain, despite the “remarkable job” done by the team’s new power unit division.
Cadillac have shared an update on when they expect to debut their own power unit in F1, with the new team still focused on their original target of 2029 whilst acknowledging that they will “speed up” the process if there are ways to do so.
Possibilities include Bruce Meyer and Matt Nussbaum, former MLBPA head Donald Fehr, and ex-players Daniel Murphy and Andrew Miller.
Cal Raleigh set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?.
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.
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In our spring survey of people in the game, we asked which ex-players teams will miss the most. And which, um, they won't.
The Rangers had to rely on photos to recreate an iconic jersey stain because the original is long gone.
The Dodgers' first official workout Tuesday began with manager Dave Roberts picking on the new guys, asking Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to share with the team why they elected to sign with Los Angeles.
Welcome to the fourth edition of our MLB 26-and-under power rankings. This project began in 2023 at FOX Sports and has continued the past two seasons here at Yahoo.
Walker Buehler has signed with the Padres. The right-hander spent the first eight seasons of his major league career with their archrivals, the Dodgers.
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton feels his Yankees career is lacking and will be "incomplete" without winning a World Series title in pinstripes.
The Atlanta Braves added veteran Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp on Tuesday as a non-roster invitee.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and infielders Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty won't play early in games this spring, manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday.
Báez tested positive for marijuana in a 2023 screening test for that year's WBC and his WBC suspension runs through April 2026.
Twins ace Pablo Lopez has a "significant tear" in the UCL of his right elbow, GM Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday, and will likely need season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Pablo López's season could be over before it even begins. The Minnesota Twins starting pitcher has “significant tearing” in his ulnar collateral ligament, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday via MLB.com's Matthew Leach, and Tommy John surgery “is very much on the table.
Each nation will have a white home jersey as well as an away jersey of a solid base color.
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MLBPA executive director Tony Clark has resigned after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.
Union left scrambling to determine new leadership while heading into what is expected to be a lengthy labor dispute this winter.
The dominance of San Diego's Mason Miller is undeniable, but who else makes the grade?.
Washington offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty is out after two seasons on staff and five total under head coach Jedd Fisch.
Four-star Michigan quarterback commit Peter Bourque decommitted from the Wolverines, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.
A settlement was reached in the lawsuit filed by journeyman quarterback Jaden Rashada against former Florida football coach Billy Napier and a school booster over a failed NIL deal.
A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore.
Maryland is set to hire Arkansas quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett as its offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died two days after he collapsed during an offseason workout.
Yale football coach Tony Reno is stepping down from his role in charge of the Bulldogs due to health reasons, the school announced Tuesday.
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth.
The MAC presidents have voted to add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026.
The world’s most magnetic sport returns with a bold new global campaign celebrating the mindset, machines and moments that make MotoGP unlike anything else on earth.
Reimagined and redefined: MotoGP Fantasy returns for another season of fun with some incredible prizes up for grabs in 2026!.
Updated riders, liveries, tracks and UI - plus new ways to win, share and stay connected around the official MotoGP mobile racing game.
‘Top Gun’ has enlisted the help of the three-time World Champion ahead of the 2026 campaign, as he looks to become one of the most feared riders on the grid once more.
The new name signals the organisation's global ambition, expanding MotoGP’s position as a world leading sports entertainment platform built on world innovation.
Heading into the new campaign, hopes are high at HRC as the factory targets victories with a more competitive 2026 package.
The Gresini rider is out of the season opener as he continues his recovery from injury.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
Assuming he gets the official go-ahead of being passed fit, the #89 will be back on track soon.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
What should bettors be looking for in the tournament's return to Pacific Palisades?.
The PGA Tour heads back to the Riviera Country Club this week for the 100th playing of the Genesis Invitational. Here's how to catch the action.
“The best major” - they are the three words that have caused a stir in the world of golf.
Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for a return to golf, but the 15-time major champion hasn’t ruled out the 2026 Masters even as he ponders the over-50s Champions Tour.
Tiger Woods is not ruling out a return to professional golf as early as this year's Masters.
Ludvig ? berg and caddie Joe Skovron were the first to take advantage of a rules update that allows for a damaged club to be replaced on the spot.
Amid an outpouring of emotion following Anthony Kim’s extraordinary triumph in Adelaide on Sunday, the icon who helped the fallen star find a way back to the links described it as the greatest comeback golf has seen.
Sunday's win at Pebble Beach was the seventh PGA Tour victory for Collin Morikawa -- but his first since Oct. 22, 2023.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee fell one shot shy of a second PGA Tour victory as Collin Morikawa ended his three-year winner’s drought in a thrilling finish to the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Anthony Kim, who needed to play a qualifying tournament last month just to get another season on the LIV Tour, capped a remarkable career comeback by winning LIV Golf Adelaide.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin sent Bruins center Steven Jamerson II to the locker room after he fouled Carson Cooper from behind on a dunk attempt late in Tuesday night's blowout loss to Michigan State.
Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin injured his lower right leg while driving to the basket with 6:03 remaining in Tuesday night's upset loss at Arizona State.
On Tuesday night, in the debut of Kansas State interim coach Matthew Driscoll, the Wildcats improved to 11-15, 2-11 in the Big 12, never trailing in a dominant 90-74 win over Baylor at Bramlage Coliseum, days after previous coach Jerome Tang was fired.
Michigan passed its first test this week by dispatching No. 7 Purdue to reaffirm the Wolverine's status at the No. 1 team in the country.
No. 22 Miami of Ohio won its 26th straight game to remain the last unbeaten team in Division 1, defeating UMass 86-77 on Tuesday night thanks to 23 points from Peter Suder.
Keyshawn Hall, Auburn's leading scorer who ranks fourth in the SEC in scoring, averaging 20.7 points per game for the Tigers, was not listed on Tuesday's injury report, and is set to play on Wednesday night against Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum.
Five-star senior Dylan Mingo, the No. 9 recruit in the 2026 boys' SC Next 100, committed to North Carolina during an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" on Tuesday.
Jon Scheyer said he "could have said even more" in response to a local DA's claims that there was "zero evidence" to support the Duke coach's initial claim that staffers were punched in a recent court storming at UNC.
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson is learning to play with a cast on his non-shooting hand and is inching toward returning "soon" after suffering a fractured left hand.
With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.
Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia.
The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement.
Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
The Illawarra Hawks showed what they still might have been capable of as defending champions with Tyler Harvey, QJ Peterson and JaVale McGee starring in the NBL season-ending 103-70 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.
A little over three months ago, Jacob Holt hadn’t played an NBL game. On November 8, 2025, he took to the court against the Tasmania JackJumpers for 11 minutes. 102 days on, he’s a member of the Australian Boomers squad.
Sunday is looming as a massive moment for the NBL with the inaugural Ignite Cup Final between Adelaide and New Zealand taking place.
Having won nine of their past 11 games, the Perth Wildcats appear to be peaking at the right time of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season. That record is music to the ears of the Red Army, as they expect success, having won 10 championships in their 44-year existence.
With the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season about to transition into its post-season, four of the competition’s teams will be starting to focus on the next campaign. That pre-agency period will continue to build momentum ahead of the official tip-off on the Free Agency period in April.
The New Zealand Breakers have received a massive boost ahead of their final two matches of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season.
This six-game slate features numerous blockbusters, headlined by Sunday's historic Ignite Cup Final on the Gold Coast.
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The final round of NBL26 has arrived, and with the top five places still yet to be determined, there is still plenty of exciting basketball to be played out.
Interest in basketball and the NBL continues to grow in South East Queensland. From two of the most recent NBL Blitz's being played there to now, the Gold Coast hosting the inaugural Ignite Cup Final, the region continues to prove its love for the sport.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.