Gay, Baker, Robinson named in England's XII for Lord's Test
Final selection to be made on Thursday, as Rew, Rehan and Fisher are cut from initial 15-player squad.
Final selection to be made on Thursday, as Rew, Rehan and Fisher are cut from initial 15-player squad.
Reminder: You don't need to care about the NHL's TV ratings.
Everyone loves seeing a Cinderella team make an unlikely tournament run, and the World Cup provides glass slippers nearly every time.
Arvid Lindblad will face the challenge of racing in an F1 car around the streets of Monaco for the first time.
As McLaren approach the remarkable milestone of 1,000 race starts in F1, we take a look at some of their best driver pairings from over the years.
Major League Baseball is marking Lou Gehrig Day with custom number 4 uniform patches, red "4-ALS" wristbands, special base jewels, lineup cards, broadcast booth tributes, and a league-wide auction benefitting ALS research.
Defender Taylor Hinds withdraws from the England squad after suffering an ankle injury last week.
It was a season to remember for Vitinha, Pierre Sage and Florian Thauvin but one to forget for Paul Pogba and Nice . By Get French Football News “I like feeling the match go through me,” said Vitinha at the end of December.
Two Super Bowl appearances and one title weren't enough to keep the receiver's situation in Philly from deteriorating.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Cricket Victoria plans to merge the Stars and Renegades into one 'Melbourne' team.
The Stars' name and colours will be rebranded by CV; Renegades could play under caretaker administration in 2026-27.
The list features Dinesh Chandimal and Kasun Rajitha, who primarily play Tests, as well as limited-overs specialist Binura Fernando.
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The hosts, who are leading 1-0, will be looking to seal the series in Lahore.
He was recently with PBKS in IPL 2026 in a similar capacity.
Australia inserted in second ODI in Lahore with their star leg-spinner cleared to return from a neck spasm.
Stand-in England Women's captain Charlie Dean says she is enjoying the job as she prepares for a T20 series finale against India.
Among others are Gurjapneet Singh, Shivang Kumar, Saransh Jain and Zeeshan Ansari.
Legendary former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is named Sydney Thunder men's head coach in Australia's Big Bash, his first role in an overseas T20 league.
Crystal Palace are in talks with Pierre Sage with a view to making him their head coach after he led Lens to second in Ligue 1 this season. Andoni Iraola was the preferred option to replace Oliver Glasner but the former Bournemouth manager is in discussions with Liverpool over succeeding Arne Slot.
Switzerland's World Cup squad travel to the United States without Breel Embolo as the forward's Esta authorisation is placed under review.
BBC Sport explores the future of Southampton manager Tonda Eckert after he admitted his role in the Spygate scandal.
Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov makes Uzbekistan's squad for the World Cup, led by former World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro.
Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.
Austria captain David Alaba is given the all-clear to travel for the World Cup after picking up a muscle injury on Monday but midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out of the tournament.
Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
Rennes forward Mousa Al-Tamari features in Jordan's final 26-man squad for their World Cup debut this summer.
For kids who collected basketball cards in the '90s, certain Jordan cards stood out from the rest.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and head coach Stephanie White pushed back Monday against reports of friction between them following a visible on-court exchange during Saturday's 100-84 loss to the Portland Tempo, with both insisting the moment has been widely mischaracterized.
The Charlotte Hornets have fully guaranteed Moussa Diabate's contract for the 2026-27 season. Diabate's contract was previously non-guaranteed.
The Phoenix Suns have made Oso Ighodaro's contract fully guaranteed for the 2026-27 season. Ighodaro's contract was already guaranteed for $250,000 and was set to increase to $500,000 guaranteed on Suns opening night next season.
In Carolina, credit for the Hurricanes' success flows to the top. In Portland, the Blazers' new owner has been met with a rockier reception.
Secondary market ticket prices for New York Knicks home games in the 2026 NBA Finals have surged to record levels, with get-in prices at Madison Square Garden now exceeding $4,200 for Game 3 on June 8, up roughly $1,700 from two weeks ago and surpassing comparable figures for Super Bowl LX in February.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plans to privately urge Oklahoma City Thunder management to retain Luguentz Dort this offseason, sources familiar with his thinking told ESPN, even as the franchise's rapidly escalating payroll makes every roster decision more financially fraught.
Isaiah Hartenstein is widely expected to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder next season, with both team and league sources anticipating the two sides will find a path to keeping him together even as the franchise confronts a mounting financial burden.
Alex Caruso has cemented himself as a permanent fixture in long-term plans, with league sources identifying the veteran guard as an untouchable piece of the Thunder's core even as the franchise braces for a dramatic payroll surge in the coming seasons.
Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg, whose bankrupt green banking company sits at the center of an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday after cooperating with league investigators, a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled.
Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky over Louisville, giving the Wildcats their most significant roster addition of the offseason and providing third-year coach Mark Pope with a much-needed recruiting win.
The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs last met in the NBA Finals back in 1999 — the Spurs won the championship back then, but this year, the two teams will face off again in the finals, and it’s anybody’s series to win.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson insists he is not a star. There’s research that suggests we can all benefit from acting like Brunson.
In the second part of The Athletic's eight-month investigation into fixing, we look at the betting scandals gripping U.S. sport.
Newcomer Tim Legler will join Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson on the TV call for ESPN's production of the 2026 NBA Finals on ABC.
Fred Katz breaks down three key matchups he'll be watching in the NBA Finals.
In the NBA Finals, the Knicks present different problems for the Spurs than the OKC did. Can Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio solve them?.
Philadelphia 76ers vice president of player personnel Prosper Karangwa is expected to stay with the team this offseason, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Karangwa has drawn interest from the Lakers and Mavs.
The Denver Nuggets will explore trade options for Christian Braun and Cam Johnson this offseason, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The team is looking to create cap space in order to re-sign restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
The San Antonio Spurs' win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals surpassed over two billion views on social media, the NBA announced on Monday. It is the most-viewed NBA game in the history of social media.
No matter how much progress the Red Wings make, or how close they seem to returning to the playoffs, it all falls apart late in the season.
Here's how to tune in for all seven potential games of this year's Stanley Cup championship series.
Our experts pick whether Carolina or Vegas will be the 2026 Stanley Cup champions, and which player will take home the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Reid, who's projected to be one of the first defensemen picked at the 2026 NHL Draft, is committed to Michigan State.
Plus, a look at the extended ripples of the Mikko Rantanen trade tree and the coaching battle between John Tortorella and Jared Bednar.
Found not guilty of sexual assault last summer, Hart now sits on hockey's biggest stage. Vegas continues to shield him from the media.
The boldest move these two teams made in building Cup contenders might have been not allowing a potential future GM to walk out the door.
The card-collecting hobby has become a fixture in the Golden Knights’ team hotel lounge during road trips.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes open the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday. The Hurricanes are favored to win Game 1 at home.
The 46-year-old led the Abbotsford Canucks to the franchise's first Calder Cup in 2025.
Idalski, who has decades of experience in women's hockey, was hired in June 2025 as the expansion team's first coach.
The Canes goalie on agent Claude Lemieux's death: "We go through stuff in life. Sometimes it’s impossible not to bring it into the room.".
The 61-year-old native of Dallas has a net worth of $30 billion according to Forbes.
Both Carolina and Vegas have blown through the playoffs and now meet in the Stanley Cup Final, where the Hurricanes are small favorites.
Pridham, who has committed to a college, avoided re-entering the 2026 NHL Draft hours before a Monday deadline.
The Blue Jackets have plenty of holes at the top of their lineup, but they also have players who could potentially level up.
Less than 15 months after an inglorious end to his previous coaching stint, Tortorella is on the cusp of his greatest achievement.
McKenna remains the consensus favorite as the top pick to Toronto, but who will go after him?.
The 2026 Memorial Cup is in the books after Kitchener beat Everett in the final on Sunday.
For everyone lacking a personal stake when the puck drops for Game 1 on June 2, here's a handy guide on who you should cheer for.
Marta Kostyuk won the first all-Ukrainian Grand Slam quarterfinal in history in three sets over compatriot Elina Svitolina at Roland Garros, extending her winning streak to 17 matches in a row and advancing to her first Grand Slam semifinal.
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska puts her Cinderella run to the test against Anna Kalinskaya while World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces Diana Shnaider for the first time, all vying for a spot in Roland Garros' final four.
Mirra Andreeva needed just 56 minutes to defeat Sorana Cirstea and reach the Roland Garros semifinals for the second time in three years. The 18-year-old improved to a tour-leading 34 match wins in 2026 and will face No. 15 seed Marta Kostyuk for a place in the final.
Maja Chwalinska, Anna Kalinskaya and Aryna Sabalenka headlined an action-packed fourth round at Roland Garros, highlighted by the continuation of a breakout run, a three-set thriller and a statement win by the World No. 1 to finish it off.
For the third time this season, Aryna Sabalenka got the better of Naomi Osaka in a high-quality tussle to round out the quarterfinal field at Roland Garros.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina will be the new top seed at next week's HSBC Championships, and she'll be joined by No. 56 Zheng Qinwen. Hailey Baptiste, as expected, withdrew from the tournament following her injury at Roland Garros.
From 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 319 weeks at No. 1 to four Olympic gold medals, a closer look at the numbers behind one of the most decorated careers in sports.
Diana Shnaider reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal with a convincing three-set victory over Madison Keys at Roland Garros. The 22-year-old also ended an eight-match losing streak against Top 20 opponents and will next face either Aryna Sabalenka or Naomi Osaka.
On her Roland Garros main-draw debut, Maja Chwalinska defeated Diane Parry in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals. She will face Anna Kalinskaya, who came through a 2-hour, 49-minute rollercoaster to edge Anastasia Potapova, with both players bidding to reach their first Grand Slam semifinal.
Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk put their clay-court winning streaks on the line in an all-Ukrainian showdown while Mirra Andreeva takes on Sorana Cirstea to begin play Tuesday, all eyeing for a spot in the Roland Garros semifinals.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday’s night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while Matteo Arnaldi won a five-and-a-half hour thriller to stun Frances Tiafoe.
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women’s doubles at Queen’s Club next week.
The greatest player to ever hold a racquet is coming back, and now Serena Williams is out to show us what happens when the benchmark of tennis returns to competition.
Nearly four years after stepping away, Serena Williams will restart her career at Queen's Club and add a new chapter to one of the sport's most remarkable stories.
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the second week, while Alexander Zverev booked his spot in the quarter-finals.
Rafael Jodar has reached his first grand slam quarter-final, but his achievement is not what has got the tennis word talking.
Mirra Andreeva ended Jil Teichmann's run in Paris with a straight-sets win to reach her third consecutive Roland Garros quarterfinal. The 19-year-old will face Sorana Cirstea next in a rematch of their three-set meeting in Linz earlier this year.
World No. 15 Marta Kostyuk defeated No. 3 Iga Swiatek for the first time to advance to her second career Grand Slam quarterfinal. She'll next face Ukrainian compatriot Elina Svitolina, who ousted Belinda Bencic in three sets.
Sorana Cirstea became the first woman in the Open Era to wait 17 years between quarterfinal appearances at the same Grand Slam, defeating Xiyu Wang to reach the last eight at Roland Garros. The 36-year-old Romanian will face either No.
After her Roland Garros title defense ended, Coco Gauff bemoaned her inability to convert opportunities in her third-round defeat to Anastasia Potapova.
With an extra weekend between the Canadian and Monaco Grands Prix, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.
McLaren are set to celebrate their 1000th F1 race at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix – marking another milestone in the team’s journey that started in the 1960s with founder Bruce McLaren.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Monaco Grand Prix.
We take a deep dive into Qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix and why betting fans will be watching closely.
Kimi Antonelli will be looking to continue his recent winning streak at the Monaco Grand Prix – but the Mercedes driver believes that Ferrari are likely to pose a threat.
Tom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to look ahead to this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
There have been plenty of memorable and quirky partnerships over the years between Formula 1 and some unsuspecting brands – here are some of the best.
McLaren have revealed a striking one-off livery design for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, where the squad will celebrate their 1000th F1 race.
There have been plenty of memorable off-track moments in Monaco – here are some of the most viral from previous Grands Prix.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the sixth Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the Circuit de Monaco.
Five home heroes had reigned the venue. Bezzecchi makes it six.
The Ducati WorldSBK rider will race at Balaton Park as the #73 continues his recovery.
The Brit will continue replacing Zarco this weekend after a first outing of the season at Mugello.
All the key BBC coverage details for the Monaco Grand Prix, which takes place from 5-7June.
Chris Medland highlights the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Monaco for the sixth round of the 2026 season.
An unbelievable weekend in Mugello: here are the key takeaways from a spectacular Italian GP in front of another record crowd.
A selection of the best images of the Monaco Grand Prix, starting with the first F1 championship season in 1950.
We look at the four underdogs heading to the Monaco Grand Prix in form and how bettors can take advantage.
These top Monte Carlo facts could prove to be vital when picking your winners in Monaco.
The Italian leads home an Aprilia 1-2 as the podium fight between Bagnaia and Ogura goes to the wire in a memorable Italian Grand Prix.
Essendon is in talks with the AFL over an assistance package after a horror 12 months which resulted in the sacking of coach Brad Scott.
GWS has made a huge contract offer to one of its key players amid significant interest from the AFL's 19th club.
Essendon has followed the lead of North Melbourne, Gold Coast and West Coast in asking for an assistance package to accelerate its return to competitiveness.
John O'Rourke speaks to Cal Twomey on the big issues at Richmond amid a strategic rebuild at one of the AFL's giants.
James Hird’s detailed plan to return to the Essendon fold has been revealed, with the former head coach looking to form a core group of assistants should he be successful in his pitch.
Sydney’s 2012 premiership coach is expected to be on the radar of both Melbourne powerhouses in due course.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
Essendon and Carlton will meet on King's Birthday eve ahead of Melbourne and Collingwood's traditional blockbuster on Monday.
Driven by fellow Fremantle forwards Josh Treacy and Patrick Voss, Jye Amiss says he never doubted whether the Dockers' three-headed monster would succeed.
Coaching selection 'processes' are overrated, writes Damian Barrett, particularly in Essendon's current circumstances.
Brisbane's past month of third terms makes for painful viewing, and coach Chris Fagan doesn't have a solution.
An Essendon legend has categorically denied claims he’s been part of a secret push to have James Hird reinstalled as Bombers coach, hitting out at two media commentators in particular.
Keidean Coleman, Tom Doedee and Will McLachlan join Brisbanes ever-growing injury list.
Triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown believes James Hird’s metaphorical “bulletproof vest” makes him a strong contender to be Essendon’s next coach, considering the state of the club’s list.
The premiership skipper said the Dons can’t hide from their predicament, but he urged them to harness the example of his legendary brother, Neale Daniher.
Gold Coast again looms as a central trade period figure, with rival clubs — especially the big powerhouses — circling two of its young stars. One is contracted, the other isn’t.
Jonathan Brown reveals the full story behind his brain tumour diagnosis and his recovery.
Triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown has paid tribute to his persistent wife Kylie, whose determination to see her husband get a brain scan led to the discovery of a golf ball-sized tumour.
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Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.
From shutting down a New York street to late-night fretting over shock call-ups, this is how England revealed their 2026 squad to the world.
Breaking down the Spaniard's approach to coaching — including his man-management and how he deals with executives.
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.
Iraola was always seen as the clear frontrunner in the wake of last Saturday's sacking of Arne Slot.
Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool was the transfer saga of last summer. BBC Sport looks at how it ended up affecting both clubs.
Explaining what some of the game's biggest clubs are thinking at the start of the summer transfer window.
Gordon used to speak of his belief he would one day play for Real Madrid. His arrival at their arch-rivals shows his single-mindedness.
The Athletic's eight-month investigation into fixing has revealed the global scope of the problem facing sport.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
Monday's transaction is the latest blockbuster trade centered on an elite defensive player.
Brown is now teaming up with Drake Maye, New England’s third-year, MVP-caliber, you-ain’t-seen-nothin’-yet quarterback.
The Bears should have sent Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams to Springfield to lobby for a deal. Unfortunately, this game isn’t over yet.
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Sean McVay and the Rams had their eyes on Browns star Myles Garrett for years. Here's how a deal finally got done.
Brown, who has a case for the best receiver in franchise history, heads to New England after four seasons in Philadelphia.
Garrett spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Browns after being selected No. 1 in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Fitzgerald covered 40 Super Bowls over his career, including his son's showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII.
Rep. Jim Jordan invited Goodell to a June 10 hearing on the NFL's broadcast contracts and whether they are outdated and harm consumers.
The Vikings' new GM illustrates how you can become your favorite team's GM, plus a quick look at the Rams-Browns, Patriots-Eagles trades.
Garrett notched 23 sacks for a poor Browns team. Now he'll play for a Rams team that will score points and create obvious passing downs.
Opposing defenses thought man coverage could stop the Patriots last season. So they traded for one of the league's best WRs against man.
It took the Eagles seven years to field a 1,000-yard receiver before acquiring Brown. The ramifications of trading him will be far-reaching.
In a long-anticipated move, the Patriots found a star receiver for their young MVP-caliber QB. But was the price tag too rich?.
With this trade for Brown, the Patriots are sending a message to the rest of the AFC. They're trying to keep their Super Bowl window open.
The Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver Josh Gordon in the 2012 NFL supplemental draft. Substance abuse mired Gordon’s career, first in college when he was at Baylor and then in the NFL, most notably when he was with the Browns.
When the Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL world by drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall in April, questions went well beyond Simpson’s limited college experience and fitness as a first-round talent.
The Rams were already the favorites to win the Super Bowl. Then they acquired Myles Garrett. How big was the trade in the betting market?.
The trade of A.J. Brown going to the New England Patriots is one of the biggest in the NFL this decade, yet it also felt anticlimactic. This trade has been speculated on for months, but the Philadelphia Eagles and Patriots had to wait until June 1 for salary cap reasons to make it official.
The trade of Brown, 28, shakes up Philadelphia's offense, while New England has finally landed a No. 1 wide receiver.
Jacques Nienaber casts doubt on his Leinster future as he claims he does not feel valued by the media and fans in Ireland.
England prop Mackenzie Carson signs a new deal with defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury.
Interest in joining the English top flight is strong, but how non-professional players are treated remains a key obstacle. Several clubs including Bath have registered their interest in joining England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR).
Ospreys have revealed they made a loss of £1.8m in their latest accounting period to June 2025, down from £2.18m in the previous 12 months.
There are serious injury fears for Waratahs and Wallabies halfback Jake Gordon after he went down without contact against the Force.
After missing most of the 2026 Super Rugby season, cross-code star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii produced one barnstorming run during the Waratahs' narrow defeat to the Western Force as the centre crashed through three defenders, including Zac Lomax.
Can Australian teams upend history in the Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals?.
As always, the Tahs season promised so much but has ended before the finals even begin. Here’s where it went wrong.
Leinster report injury concerns over a number of players before Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Stormers [17:30 BST].
Australia will send more of their top players to feature in England's Premiership Women's Rugby next season in an attempt to ensure they are competitive at the next World Cup.
Mitchell Moses’ absence from the Eels’ team list in Round 14 due to “precautionary reasons” has thrown a curveball into Laurie Daley’s selection calculations.
On the same day that the Chiefs announced the signing of St Helens forward Matty Lees, Connor Watson was explaining his two career-changing decisions.
England prop Matty Lees has been confirmed as the first Super League player to sign with the PNG Chiefs for their entry to the NRL in 2028.
Star halves Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are set to go face-to-face when the Wests Tigers take on Penrith in a Sunday afternoon showdown. .
Fresh off their drought-breaking win, the Dragons head into their local derby against the Sharks looking to snare another big win.
The South-East Queensland rivalry is set to explode when Brisbane host the Titans at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. .
The annual King's Birthday clash between the Bulldogs and the Eels will see both teams will be looking for a bounce back after posting Round 13 losses.
North Queensland hope a return home will provide the foundation for a return to form when they host the high-flying Dolphins on Saturday evening. .
With wins in three of their past four matches, the Storm have well and truly put their worst ever losing streak of seven in the rear view mirror.
St Helens announce that their England forward Matty Lees will leave them to join new NRL franchise PNG Chiefs in 2028.
NSW coach Laurie Daley is facing a crunch call over the make-up of the Blues's spine with Mitchell Moses still sidelined with a hamstring injury.
The Raiders line up for a fourth game in a row on home soil and can again count on fanatical support from the Green Machine faithful as they look to build on last Sunday's win over the Cowboys.
The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs are part of the six-team logjam on 16 competition points heading into Round 14 so a win is critical to staying in touch with the top four.
Fresh from securing his future at the Dolphins, former Maroons enforcer Francis Molo has spoken of the mission that has revived his career – and life.
Michael Maguire has swung the axe, dropping an Origin star in the wake of their disappointing Dragons defeat.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
The Brisbane Broncos are preparing for one of the most meaningful nights on the Club’s calendar, with Saturday night’s clash against the Titans set to bring together rugby league, community and a shared commitment to supporting mental health.
Manly shows faith in Kieran Foran by appointing the ex-NRL star as its head coach through to the end of the 2029 season.
Kennedy Cherrington has finally answered the calling to represent her family and culture at international level by putting her hand up for Kiwi Ferns selection at Rugby League World Cup 2026.
The shirtless MLB movement feels like a miracle drug for boredom, a long time coming for even baseball’s most traditional fan base.
Jaxon played a big role in helping his brother Eli develop into a top MLB prospect. Now he's looking to make own mark in pro ball.
The landscape for the individual award races is starting to take shape. This week, we’re looking at the top award candidates for each team.
In a conversation with The Athletic, Bregman broke down where he thinks his power went, what he thinks is wrong and what isn't.
Union head Bruce Meyer came out publicly Monday against the league's plan. “I thought they would try harder to make it look good," he said.
We are two months and two days away from the MLB trade deadline, and as the month of June begins, there are several players who have shined throughout the first half.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. When the Toronto Blue Jays went on their incredible World Series run last season, there was plenty of hope that it was the start of what could be a dominant run by a stacked team.
The derby will be held July 11, after the Sox make the first pick in the MLB draft and then play an afternoon game vs. the Athletics.
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Bob Horner and Jerry Maddox were connected in many ways. Both ASU products. Both third basemen. One game set them on different paths.
These trade packages could pique the Tigers' interest should they choose to put Skubal on trade block.
After years away from baseball entirely, Simmons resurfaced in the Mexican League. Why did he quit, and why is he back?.
The best way to channel those emotions, Crow-Armstrong has learned, is to let his play do the talking.
From sliding knee celebrations to rolling substitutions, our soccer experts answer colleagues' burning questions ahead of the World Cup.
“Today was one of those crazy games that I don’t know what it was,” manager Aaron Boone told reporters, “but it was a win.”.
The last time Tatsuya Imai made a start, his Houston Astros pitched MLB’s first no-hitter since 2024. But Sunday was Jacob Misiorowski’s time to shine — again. The Brewers’ starter outdueled Imai with seven shoutout innings to lead Milwaukee to a 2-0 win over Imai’s Astros.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri kept four runs off the board with a grand slam-robbing catch against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He also did some hungry fans in the outfield a favor.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri kept four runs off the board with a grand slam-robbing catch against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He also did some hungry fans in the outfield a favor.
The 24-year-old shortstop pulled up at first base after hitting a liner into the gap in right-center.
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, the team announced Monday. He left the team’s 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning Sunday after suffering the injury.
Scenes of Messi singing in front of his teammates, a glimpse into his competitive drive and more from a project focused on the GOAT's impact.
Midfielder Ronald Donkor signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Red Bull New York, keeping the 21-year-old in Harrison, N.J., through the 2029-30 MLS season.
Ream, 38, will become the oldest player to ever appear for the U.S. at a World Cup.
It's shaping up to be the summer of soccer, with the world's sport repeatedly taking precedence over the current national pastime. For the NFL, it means doing whatever FIFA wants at football stadiums in connection with the World Cup.
It's a whirlwind of a few days for Aaronson, who was named to his second straight World Cup squad earlier in the week.
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North American soccer is bracing for a seismic move in the transfer market. Legendary French striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly all but decided his next steps away from Liga MX, with an imminent move to MLS to become Orlando City’s new star signing.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that included naming Jon Scheer as sporting director.
It was Trackhouse vs factory in the Aprilia fight for Tissot Sprint glory on Saturday as title race leader Bezzecchi finishes off the podium from pole.
Martin hits 368.6km/h – that's 229mph – for the first time in history.
A sensational lap time for the home star who was in a class of his own whilst Aprilia lockout the front row for the first time in MotoGP history.
The VR46 Racing Team rider steals the show to front an Italian 1-2-3-4 for the first time ever in MotoGP Practice, Marc Marquez returns to clinch a Q2 spot whilst the #37 endures a tricky day.
The Catalan GP winner continued his P1 presence whilst the 2025 World Champion made a return to the track.
MotoGP CSO Carlos Ezpeleta talks through how different stakeholders are working together to make MotoGP even safer.
A new partnership breaks cover at Mugello.
The reigning World Champion was back in action in FP1 and has been declared fit for the rest of the weekend at Mugello.
The agreement, announced during the Grand Prix of Italy, launches the partnership from 2026.
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The patches will be removed after each game and placed inside of Topps trading cards, just like rookies and award winners earlier this season. The post New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs To Wear “USA 250” Jersey Patch In 2026 NBA Finals appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The patches will be removed after each game and placed inside of Topps trading cards, just like rookies and award winners earlier this season. The post New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs To Wear “USA 250” Jersey Patch In 2026 NBA Finals appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Now it’s about to become very clear just how serious the Bears stadium bid from Indiana really is.
Serena Williams isn’t done with tennis after all. The 23-time Grand Slam champion entered the HSBC Championships as a doubles wild card, the tournament confirmed Monday.
A legislative Hail Mary in Illinois ran out of time early Monday as the state House of Representatives did not take up a revised structure for a $5 billion Bears stadium project.
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Sunday is shaping up to be one of the most impactful days in Chicago Bears history, and the team isn’t even playing that day.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams are prominently featured on the covers of the iconic video game franchises. The post College Football 27, Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition Covers Leaked By Xbox appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The new white, royal blue and black uniforms combine elements from their original 1989-96 look and 1996-2008 tree-trimmed design. The post Minnesota Timberwolves’ New Logos, Uniforms Leaked By Official Team Website appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’s slide from expected high first-round pick in the 2025 Draft to the 144th slot in the fifth round deprived him of a guaranteed contract and a mega-payday, leaving him with a slotted average annual salary of $1.005 million.
Fresh off re-signing with the Cairns Taipans on a multi-year deal, Head Coach Adam Forde has quickly outlined the club’s main priority for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
It’s been hailed as “one of the biggest signings in NBL history” and now the Breakers have explained the impact they believe new Head Coach Gordon Herbert can have on the club and New Zealand hoops community.
Before being drafted and dominating for the Washington Wizards, Next Star Alex Sarr was shining on NBL courts all over Australia and New Zealand. In particular was his performance on January 27, 2024 for the Perth Wildcats.
Two years on, we come together to celebrate the life, legacy, and unmatched energy of Corey “Homicide” Williams. From NBL MVP to media trailblazer, Corey changed the game on and off the court.
Over the past few weeks, there has been plenty of chatter around three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons and his next stop on the hardwood. The 29-year-old, who has 422 NBA games to his name, hasn’t featured in a basketball game since the end of the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
He was one of the biggest stars to ever set foot in the NBL, and now he could be on his way back to the Hungry Jack’s competition.
In recent weeks, the NCAA outlined that they are looking at changing the eligibility requirements for incoming students, which includes a number of NBL talents.
Australia’s men’s Gangurrus side has opened its 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup campaign in Poland with back-to-back losses on Monday AEST. The Adam Forde-coached outfit fell to Spain and Austria, going down 21-12 in its opener before suffering a 21-14 defeat just a few hours later.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season looms as the biggest in the League’s history, following the record-breaking 2025-26 campaign. In total, there will be 165 games played across 21 exciting rounds, with each of the 10 teams hitting the hardwood on 33 occasions.
On Monday night AEST, the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup tips off in Warsaw, Poland, with Australia’s two teams strong medal chances. The men’s Gangurrus side will have a distinct NBL flavour during the June 1-7 tournament.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
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.
Sarah Black goes inside a program that focuses on the teaching of teaching skill.
Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.
A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.
Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.
Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain.
From her greatest fear to her next-door neighbour, there's plenty you might not know about Sara Howley.
Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.
You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.
Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.
Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.
LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.
South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.
For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.
World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
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.
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.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
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.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
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.
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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.