Why Williams' Browning feels 'ready to drive an F1 car now'
Williams' Luke Browning is confident he can use his upcoming FP1 appearances in Barcelona and Austria to demonstrate that he could be the next big star in F1.
Williams' Luke Browning is confident he can use his upcoming FP1 appearances in Barcelona and Austria to demonstrate that he could be the next big star in F1.
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including tips for the winner, podium, top six and points finishes.
Chris Medland delves into the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Barcelona for the seventh round of the 2026 season.
Racing Bulls have unveiled a special livery that the will run over the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
There have been plenty of memorable off-track moments in Barcelona – here are some of the most viral from previous Grands Prix.
Alex Albon is the latest guest on Beyond The Grid, with the Williams man set to become the driver with the most race starts in the team's history.
It's been a World Cup build-up of serious off-field issues. But there have still been a plethora of silly incidents to lighten the mood...
England name Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox in rejigged squad after nightclub incident.
Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey believes the addition of goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen could be a "very good signing" for Eddie Howe's side, adding he is glad the deal has been completed quickly.
Earlier today, Keith Law released his second mock draft of the 2026 MLB Draft season.
The Oilers are interested in hiring Mike Babcock, who resigned as coach of the Blue Jackets in 2023.
Last week, the Stars announced their intention to move to Plano, Texas, nearly 30 minutes north of their current home in Dallas.
Ott was an assistant for the Blues for nine seasons before taking over as coach of AHL Springfield in January.
Mitch Marner isn't the first player to join a new team and immediately go on a postseason tear.
From the owner to management to the Oilers' top players, it appears everyone is behind the plan to name Babcock as head coach.
Through four games in the Stanley Cup Final, Eichel hasn’t delivered the offensive output Vegas needs from a player of his caliber.
This Carolina-Vegas series truly has a "last shot wins" feel, a level of drama and unpredictability that the Cup Final rarely reaches.
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If the Hurricanes go on to win the Stanley Cup, the captain's stomach-sliding Game 4 winner will become an immortal image for the franchise.
When players make a name for themselves in the postseason, it can boost their next contract in free agency. A poor showing can drop it, too.
Larkin's trade request puts the Red Wings GM in a tough spot, but he knows from experience how to handle this situation.
Brandon Bussi was solid in Game 4, but the Hurricanes aren’t built to have their goaltending save them. They just need it not to sink them.
The 2026 class is defined by strong defensemen but a slightly underwhelming group of top forwards.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Jordan Staal, who found the net twice, became the first captain in NHL history to score in his first four games of the Stanley Cup Final.
The NHLPA has informed the Oilers that it will want a full investigation into what happened in Columbus with Babcock.
Bussi will make his first career Stanley Cup playoff start, with Pyotr Kochetkov backing up.
Colorado's captain missed three straight regular seasons with injury issues before returning last spring.
McCarron made a big impact on Minnesota in a short stint, helping in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill and chipping in key goals.
The fact that we can even ask the question is pretty amazing.
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After years of discussion of what Marsh is not, the focus has shifted to what he is: a burgeoning star. He's learned to trust himself more.
There is no clear-cut No. 1 pick at this point in the draft season, which creates many what-if scenarios for teams at the top of the draft.
MLB's All-Star Game is better than those of its peers. But that doesn't mean it can't be better, and it turns out you all have some ideas.
CLEVELAND — 100 mph. In the grand scheme of Gerrit Cole's outing Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, a singular fastball cannot come close to capturing how he performed or telling the story of the game in which it was thrown.
The 23-year-old Montgomery's walk-off two-run home run in the 10th inning gave the White Sox a 6-5 win over the Braves on Tuesday.
PITTSBURGH — Above the handful of unassigned lockers scattered about the Pittsburgh Pirates' home clubhouse, where a player's nameplate would typically be, are instead a smattering of baseball-centric quotations. Some are genuinely inspiring.
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. left his team’s 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox early on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury. In the fourth inning of the contest at Rate Field in Chicago, Acuña hit a ground ball to Miguel Vargas at third and started running up the baseline.
Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks are apparently just fine. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo defended his star player Tuesday, days after reports surfaced claiming that Marte was causing issues in Arizona's clubhouse.
Jack Kochanowicz's season is over. The Los Angeles Angels’ starter has a torn UCL in his right elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery, he revealed Tuesday. That came just days after he was placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation.
Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam in his rehab assignment with the Tacoma Rainiers on Tuesday, a positive sign for his planned return to the Seattle Mariners from a stint on the injured list and a season-long slump.
Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam in his rehab assignment with the Tacoma Rainiers on Tuesday, a positive sign for his planned return to the Seattle Mariners from a stint on the injured list and a season-long slump.
The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly signing outfield prospect Luis Lara to a seven-year, $31 million extension, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Lara's new deal reportedly includes three club options and can max out at $79 million.
Montgomery was the No. 12 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox but was traded to Chicago before making his pro debut.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is in it for the love of the game. Skenes showed off his love for baseball Monday, as he stopped and surprised a Little League team, spending more than two hours playing and signing autographs with kids.
A number of contenders have had disappointing starts to the MLB regular season. Which ones have fallen down the World Series odds board?.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 42-24 record, face the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are third in the NL Central with a 34-32 record.
The New York Yankees, ranked second in the AL East with a 39-26 record, face the Cleveland Guardians, who are first in the AL Central with a 37-31 record.
The A's are bringing major league baseball to Las Vegas in 2028. Local support is growing, but the team is still putting down roots.
Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.
Johann van Graan says the attitude of his Bath side pleases him the most, as they prepare for a third consecutive Prem Rugby play-off campaign.
Worcester Warriors will not rush into planning a return to the Prem in the near future, says chief executive Stephen Vaughan.
Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup-winner Marlie Packer agrees to join Harlequins for next season when she leaves Saracens.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's current form makes him one of the best centres in the world.
Fraser Dingwall has enjoyed a remarkable journey from fan to Prem title winner - and he wants a second crown with Northampton.
Stand-in captain Sarah Beckett says she has a squad full of leaders behind her as Gloucester-Hartpury prepare to take on Trailfinders in the PWR play-offs.
Sale Sharks finished seventh in The Prem and lost 13 of 18 games in a miserable season at CorpAcq Stadium.
The Wallabies’ most-capped player in history farewelled international rugby last year in emotional scenes. Eight months later, he’s back.
Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
England’s World Cup preparations concluded with a five-run win in their final warm-up against India at Cardiff, in what will be a vital confidence-booster ahead of their tournament opener against Sri Lanka on Friday evening.
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.
Joe Root will captain England in next week’s second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the squad for breaking the team curfew as they celebrated victory in the first game of the series on Sunday night.
Nat Sciver Brunt and Amy Jones scored fifties, while Richa Ghosh recorded 68 as England won by five runs.
Nat Sciver-Brunt spends valuable time in the middle as England beat India in their final warm-up match before the Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday.
Rashid Khan will link up with the ODI squad directly in Dharamsala, while Mohammad Nabi, with the squad already, is unwell.
Ben Stokes’ involvement in an incident in a London nightclub should not cost him his job as England Test captain, according to Michael Vaughan.
Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove steps down from the role after 26 years at the helm.
Predictions, players to watch and who will win? BBC Test Match Special's Alex Hartley shares her team-by-team guide to the Women's T20 World Cup.
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper dies at the age of 56 after playing nearly 500 games for the Bears in his 16-year career at Edgbaston.
Luka Modric and friends are aiming for one last hurrah but a Tottenham defender is providing hope for the future for England’s group opponents.
From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay?.
The referee was one of 52 match officials chosen by FIFA for this summer's World Cup.
It was Morocco in 2022, Croatia in 2028 and Costa Rica in 2014. Which team will make an unexpected run in 2026? By WhoScored Every World Cup needs a dark horse: the team no nobody quite planned for that disrupts the natural order and is remembered more vividly than the finalists.
Burnley have won a landmark legal case against Everton for breaching Premier League financial rules, with the Merseysiders ordered to pay nearly £40m in compensation. It is the largest financial penalty ever imposed on a Premier League club.
Everton are told they must pay Burnley £35m for the impact of breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
By playing our soccer pick'em game, you can make your daily picks and compete to build the longest Streak across 104 games.
The Football Association of Ireland formally bids to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
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The next European Championship may still be a more realistic target, but Wales have given themselves hope of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Burnley had been seeking damages after Everton were found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.
Alvarez is highly unlikely to be moving to the Bernabeu this summer, but Perez can argue he has fulfilled his biggest campaign promise.
Ewen Jaouen has undergone a medical before completing a move from Stade de Reims to Newcastle United.
Bookmaker says it supports football's independent regulator in reviewing the claims against Sullivan, which he denies.
Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.
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.
The weather is set to be a huge feature of this tournament. Our meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski helps explain how hot it will be.
The Portugal coach speaks to The Athletic ahead of the World Cup about Ronaldo's role, the 'incredible' Fernandes and having so many leaders.
The 77-year-old is the club's majority shareholder and has owned a stake in the London team since 2010.
FIFA's president has stood back while journalists and even a referee have been denied entry to the U.S. The situation is a mess.
The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the Carolina League, will play two games next week as the Augusta Soul, a tribute to their hometown’s musical heritage.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen topped the NFLPA’s annual Top-50 list in Player Sales list, a year after he finished sixth. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley previously held the top spot. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished second while Barkley was third.
Advertisements featuring Serena Williams for GLP-1 medications provided by online pharmacy Ro will air on the Tennis Channel during her return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships in London this week, a network spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports.
The Springfield Cardinals, one of a dwindling number of Minor League Baseball teams still named for their parent club, will temporarily take on a new identity for select home games this season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled new logos and uniforms on Sunday evening, a little more than one week after all three designs were accidentally leaked on the team website.
SAN ANTONIO — One of the Knicks’ biggest postseason contributors came into the season on a non-guaranteed contract. Through the first two games of the NBA Finals, Landry Shamet has scored 13 points off the bench in each game, hitting key 3s for the Knicks during their second-half rallies.
The Indiana Fever have been the subject of heightened media scrutiny throughout the last week. Ahead of their Saturday night game, a 83–75 loss against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, it was the main thing reporters wanted to address.
The Minor League Baseball franchise that has been the Denver Bears, Denver Zephyrs, New Orleans Zephyrs, New Orleans Baby Cakes, and Wichita Wind Surge will have another permanent name in 2027. The team, a Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in the Texas League, is promoting an alternate identity they The post Wichita Wind Surge adopt alternate Turbo Tubs brand as permanent identity appeared first on SportsLogos.
Alexander Zverev had his best shot at a Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open—and he took advantage. The men’s world No. 3 defeated Flavio Cobolli in a five-set marathon Sunday at Roland-Garros to take home his maiden Grand Slam title.
The Timberwolves will combine eras when they officially unveil their new logo and uniforms on Sunday, though they already leaked on the team's website. The post Taking A Look At The Minnesota Timberwolves Logo, Uniform History appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Alex Albon will run a special helmet as he prepares to surpass Nigel Mansell's record of the most race starts for Williams at the upcoming Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli's victory last weekend in the Monaco Grand Prix once again highlighted the Mercedes driver's prowess behind the wheel as he left his rivals in the distance yet again.
Drivers and teams will head to Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend – but what weather conditions can they expect?.
Here is all the information you need to follow the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
Fernando Alonso will once again be competing on home soil this weekend when the Formula 1 circus returns to Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
As F1 prepares to race in Spain, which tyres have Pirelli chosen for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix?.
Two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen gives his take on Leclerc's decision to extend his stay with Ferrari.
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers are backing to win in Barcelona.
The very specific demands of Monte Carlo allowed several teams to devise weird and wonderful looking additional winglets for last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
Former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says what Antonelli is doing is unprecedented – but it's still too early to compare him to the F1 legends of the past.
The British rider will be racing at the upcoming Czech and Dutch GPs as Zarco continues his injury recovery.
The Aragon Grand Prix is confirmed to take place in 2027 before the venue becomes a reserve circuit from 2028 to 2031.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the seventh Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Sergio Perez was so close to scoring a point in Monaco, but his P10 finish was not to be after a post-race penalty for a start infringement.
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
Williams reserve driver Luke Browning will drive the team's 2026 F1 challenger at the next two Grands Prix weekends, with the Briton set to compete in Free Practice 1 during events in Barcelona and Austria.
The #49 undergoes a small procedure to fix the finger he injured in Barcelona.
Aston Martin scored for the first time this season in Monaco, with Fernando Alonso grabbing P10 and the last point on offer at the end of a frantic race.
Pole and victory for Lando Norris in the Miami Sprint last month appeared to suggest that McLaren were starting to regain the sort of momentum that it enjoyed in 2024 and 2025.
After another victory, more Formula 1 records were broken by Kimi Antonelli with his latest success in the Monaco Grand Prix. Amongst several, the Italian became the youngest driver to win on the streets of the Principality, but who did he beat to claim the accolade?.
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to add size to their frontcourt. That's led them to have trade talks with the Sacramento Kings centered around big man Domantas Sabonis. The Hornets have a large amount of expiring salary that they could send to the Kings in a potential trade.
The NBA sent out the first round of invites to the 2026 NBA Draft green room. There weren't any real surprises on the 14-player list, which is the first of likely two or three waves of invites. The players invited were:. Darius Acuff Jr.
From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden, senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears and more.
In the wake of the Spurs taking Game 3, my mind is stuck on a postgame quote Dylan Harper gave about Stephon Castle, who hit two clutch free throws to seal the 115-111 victory on Monday. Harper was asked by ESPN's Scott Van Pelt about what makes his teammate smile. He replied, "Nothing.
How excited are New York Knicks fans to watch their team potentially win its first NBA championship since 1973? Knicks fans have come out in a major way to support their team all season, and that has only gotten more intense during the 2026 NBA Finals.
One artist has been creating New York murals since 2023. His latest work has put a light on the Knicks during the postseason.
The Minnesota Lynx handed the Dallas Wings a 100-76 defeat Tuesday, with rookie Olivia Miles delivering a dominant performance that renewed debate over Dallas' decision to select Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft over Olivia Miles at No.
O'Briens Bar & Grill is a popular spot before Knicks games. For Game 3, it was inside the security perimeter for Donald Trump's visit.
New York has spent much of the finals trying to survive Jalen Brunson's minutes rather than winning them.
Let’s talk about why we have a series, and maybe show a little appreciation for these two teams and their high level of play.
The Knicks were reminded in Game 3 how hard it is to win the NBA Finals. It's "always good to have a reset," Jalen Brunson said Tuesday.
The Knicks let Victor Wembanyama roam around the rim, cutting off driving lanes and blocking areas to cut.
Legendary coach gave a message to the team ahead of Game 3 that reinforced the qualities that got San Antonio to the finals.
This season, Anthony Edwards learned a lesson every NBA superstar eventually faces: How to produce through pain.
While we can't predict the outcome of the 2026 NBA Finals, we can say definitively that it won't be a Knicks-in-four situation.
Either New York or San Antonio will be the next NBA champion – the eighth one since the Warriors' dynasty. This warms Adam Silver's heart.
The Knicks are favored in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs, but it's very close in the odds.
The chemistry and cohesion of these Knicks have been on display throughout a dominant playoff run.
Portland Trail Blazers acting coach Tiago Splitter, Atlanta Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt, and Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori are among the finalists for the Chicago Bulls head coach position, sources told Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to make Miles Bridges available in trade discussions, sources told Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
The Los Angeles Rams seem unbeatable this upcoming season. The Rams were the second-best team in the NFL last season, and not far behind the Seattle Seahawks. Then they traded for two defensive stars, cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end Myles Garrett.
Ruggs, the Raiders' 2020 first-round pick, is awaiting a decision within the next week that could result in his release in two months.
Donald hasn't played since 2023, but could the trade for Myles Garrett coax him back? His former teammates have their fingers crossed.
Calais Campbell rejoined the Baltimore Ravens this offseason for his 19th NFL season. The six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro expects it to be his last. But he's not certain.
Aiyuk posted another video on Instagram in an apparent attempt to pressure the 49ers to release him.
On the latest episode of Yahoo Sports' "Football 301," host Nate Tice and guest Diante Lee of The Ringer set out to answer an offseason debate: which defenders are set to define the 2026 NFL season? Tice and Lee drafted their top picks for a one-year, all-defensive draft, ranking their selections by a blend of advanced stats, positional value and the all-important "culture-setter" factor.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In a recent meeting of the New York Giants' offense, coordinator Matt Nagy posed a quiz of sorts. Nagy was installing a play for a group of Giants players learning a system. He asked quarterback Jaxson Dart to rattle off a full call without looking at the board.
Whereas Kyler Murray won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, J.J. McCarthy's rookie season was wiped out by the torn right meniscus he suffered in the preseason after the Minnesota Vikings drafted him 10th overall in 2024. Murray is a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback who was the face of a franchise for the better part of seven years.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season.
The Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow have agreed to restructure his contract to create salary cap space, ESPN and NFL Network report. The move creates $10 million in cap space, according to the reports.
During the 2025 NFL season, no player sold more merchandise than Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The star quarterback topped the NFLPA's list of year-end top-50 player sales, the union announced Tuesday.
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson was reportedly arrested for felony domestic violence on Monday night, per NBC4 Los Angeles and the LAPD. The news affiliate's report said that police arrived at Jackson's home around 11 p.
One of the Cleveland Browns' best players in recent memory is calling it a career. All-Pro offensive lineman Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after a 12-year career.
Bitonio was a five-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler over his 12-year career.
Cheering for Dallas is like ... as explained by fans, plus why the Seahawks Super Bowl-winning quarterback belongs in the Hall of Very Good.
The Chiefs have agreed to a contract with L'Jarius Sneed, according to multiple reports, reuniting the franchise with the cornerback who played his first four seasons with Kansas City.
Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were both arrested Thursday night. A trial is scheduled to begin July 22.
The Browns would like to have a starting QB in place by training camp. Will Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders settle things this week?.
Jacoby Brissett's holdout is reportedly over. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback will report for the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss and Jeremy Fowler.
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8/22 Grands Prix, 72 points split the reigning World Champion up to Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi - the numbers, stats, rivals and Ducati management say it’s all to play for.
Milestone moments, opening lap drama and an epic duel: dive into the hottest topics from our trip to Hungary!.
The #89 will serve two long lap penalties in Brno after the multiple rider incident in Hungary.
It's 100 GP victories for the #93 as the champion and Acosta go head-to-head in a dramatic Balaton battle that sees Martin, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio, Fernandez, and Aldeguer crash at Turn 1.
Unbeaten in Hungary, the reigning World Champion lays down the gauntlet on Saturday.
The stage is set for a showdown as the #93 gets back on top, denying Friday pacesetter Acosta as Aldeguer completes the front row.
Less than a second covers the top ten after a tight opening day in Hungary.
The World Champion tops the opening stint of the weekend in Hungary by over a tenth as Aprilia and KTM earn Friday morning top three results.
The Pit Lane procedures have been formally updated in the regulations, in line with the Race Direction pitlane entry protocol issued ahead of the French GP.
The new BMW M2 with xDrive got its world premiere on Thursday - here's the stunning prize for the fastest qualifier in 2026!.
Rugby league's Championship clubs agree to implement a stricter salary cap for the competition from next season onwards.
The Canterbury Bulldogs entered 2026 with title aspirations, but as the NRL heads into Round 15, their chance of winning their first premiership since 2004 has all but evaporated.
Mitchell Moses and Casey McLean were spotted sitting out of training the day before Origin II, but both are adamant they'll be ready for the MCG clash.
Eddy Cayless, the son of New Zealand's 2008 World Cup winning captain Nathan Cayless, is set to do something his famous father was unable to after being named to play for NSW in next week's U19s Origin.
The footballing pedigree of the Cleary family is well documented. However, Nathan has singled out his grandmother and her extraordinary journey for helping shape the person he has become.
Queensland’s latest debutant reveals his harsh upbringing, vowing to repay the state for giving him a “second chance at life”.
There have been theories aplenty and no definitive answer as to why NSW axed the NRL’s best back-rower this season.
On the hunt for a dummy-half for some time, the Canterbury Bulldogs have finally landed their man as yet another spine shake-up looms.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 15 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
Football is called in a more understated tone in Ukraine when compared to the likes of Ray Warren.
Umpiring legend Ray ‘Razor’ Chamberlain and Melbourne great Garry Lyon have gone head-to-head over the controversial Harry McKay set shot moment from last weekend.
The teams and expert tips for the opening game of round 14 of the AFL season as the Bulldogs host the Crows at Marvel Stadium.
Collingwood defender Billy Frampton faced the AFL Tribunal on Wednesday night.
GWS Giants play St Kilda on Sunday and know their side is in for a tough game against a 'damaging' outfit.
Thousands have gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to farewell the late Neale Daniher at a state funeral, with Demons players in attendance alongside past players, friends, family and fans.
After an ill-fated halftime interview, Nick Watson has received support from an unlikely source in Luke Beveridge.
The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide at Marvel Stadium.
Three big Adelaide blows as the Crows welcome back their star power forward, while the Western Bulldogs will unleash a debutant.
As the Crows skipper superbly leads Adelaide amid a torrent of grief, his teammates have vowed to support their skipper anytime and anywhere, writes Damian Barrett.
Daniher was known for his fearless approach to football and fighting MND. But his state service was a chance for his family and friends to show the world what the man was really made of.
Zarlie Goldsworthy says coach Cam Bernasconi has the trust and belief of the players during the club's development phase.
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League.
Re-live our live coverage as Collingwood defender Billy Frampton faced the AFL Tribunal.
Collingwood has successfully overturned Billy Frampton’s three-game ban for the dangerous tackle which broke the neck of ex-teammate Brody Mihocek.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here When midfield beasts Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca left Melbourne last year, the Demons’ engine room was suddenly gutted.
The Giants strung together back-to-back triumphs before their bye to even their season ledger at 6-6.
Greg Swann says umpires are no different to players and coaches – they all make mistakes.
Prime minister and governor general join family and football greats to remember the life and achievements of the Australian football legend and MND crusader.
NSW forward and Rabbitohs captain Cam Murray has revealed his plan to return to Sydney for Thursday night's celebration of recently retired star Jai Arrow when South Sydney take on the Broncos. .
Can the Blues wrap up the Origin series or will the Maroons force a decider in Brisbane?.
Maroons enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has extra motivation driving him this Origin series and has been drawing strength from his father, who is fighting another cancer battle.
Darius Boyd and the QLDER panel speak about the Cowboys going 14 games without a bye this season.
Arriving in camp as part of the extended squad, Dylan Lucas had little indication that he was set to be chosen by coach Laurie Daley to make his Origin debut.
A passionate declaration was issued as Tino Fa’asuamaleaui revealed the health battle his father was enduring 100 kilometres away.
The NSW Blues will be looking to wrap up this year’s State of Origin series next Wednesday night, and there will be plenty of pressure on Laurie Daley after a few curious calls.
The Canterbury Bulldogs may be sitting 13th on the NRL ladder, but their reserve-grade side has shown that there is plenty to be optimistic about for the future.
The Rabbitohs have confirmed a pair of injury blows while giving an update on Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton.
Queensland coach Billy Slater praises debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki after selecting him for game two.
Nina Morrison and Becky Webster were Geelong's first and third ever AFLW draft picks, and the duo will lead the club as co-captains in 2026.
Inspiration from an unlikely source helped Chloe Molloy make the decision to focus on her own comeback from injury rather than leading the Swans for another year.
From where she grew up to the reason she carpools to training, there's plenty you might not know about Bulldogs forward Heidi Woodley.
The country's best girls fought out an attacking and tightly-fought contest.
Geelong has found its captaincy replacements for the retired Meg McDonald.
Former Collingwood captain Bri Davey admits she had doubts whether her body could stand up to the rigours of AFLW again.
Richmond will have co-captains in 2026 as part of a new-look leadership group.
The Marsh AFL National Academy Girls will represent Australia when they take on a national All Stars team at Dingley’s Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday.
Sarah Black looks at the teams for Sunday's big game featuring best of the country's young talent.
A tough run with injuries left Tiger Sarah Hosking contemplating her future in AFLW.
Sporting director Gregg Broughton has big ambitions for the Chicago Fire to be a major player in the Windy City.
The son of the former U.S. coach earned his place at the 2026 World Cup, driven by doubt — even some at home — and backed by work ethic.
Former U.S. forward Charlie Davies says the 1994 World Cup and USMNT inspired his career.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is almost here. This page — one of dozens comprising The Athletic’s World Cup Tracker project — is your destination for current group standings and the live table of third-place teams.
Live estimates of where qualifying teams will end up in the World Cup Round of 32 bracket.
Here you’ll find detailed estimates for how likely all 48 teams are to make the Round of 32 — by winning the group, getting second place or securing a third-place berth — or to advance deeper into the tournament.
The USMNT has a proud goalkeeping history, but Freese doesn't have the same reputation as some past greats.
The likes of Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie have the power to fill a void in the U.S. Will they seize the chance?.
The father and son explain their ownership philosophy, how Atlanta came to be U.S. Soccer's new home, and their hopes for MLS.
There are growing fears for the immediate future of LIV golf after chief executive Scott O’Neil failed to guarantee the final four tournaments of the season would go ahead as planned.
Golf Australia have announced a historic move with the men’s Australian Open to partner with the PGA Tour for the first time.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
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.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season looms as a massive one for the Adelaide 36ers, and a big part of that is the new Head Coach, Trevor Gleeson.
Fresh off winning the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 championship with the Sydney Kings, Bul Kuol recently decided his future lay with the Adelaide 36ers.
NBL Next Star Karim Lopez has reportedly received an invitation to the 2026 NBA Draft Green Room. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, the New Zealand Breakers prospect is one of 14 draft-eligible players to receive an invitation as part of the NBA’s first wave of green room invites.
The turnover from the Sydney Kings’ NBL26 championship side has continued, with another key piece being confirmed to depart.
The New Zealand Tall Blacks on Wednesday announced their squad for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the Philippines and Guam.
Zylan Cheatham was a force in the paint all season long for the Adelaide 36ers, averaging 12 points, 9.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game during NBL26.Ahead of his second season with the Sixers, re-live his top plays from the Hungry Jack's 2025-26 campaign below:.
The New Zealand Breakers have made another massive addition to their coaching staff for the upcoming Hungry Jack's NBL27 season, officially appointing Sebastian Gleim as their new Lead Assistant Coach.
The Cairns Taipans announced on Tuesday that they are welcoming three-time NBL champion Shaun Bruce back to the club for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. This two-year deal for Bruce sees him re-join the club his NBL career started with back in the 2012-13 season.
Ever since reigning NBL1 West MVP Johny Narkle made his high-profile move to Geraldton, Cockburn’s fans have been waiting for a performance that put the League on notice. That performance came on Saturday, when the Cougars traveled to Evolution Mining Stadium to take on the Goldfields Giants.
The Perth Wildcats have reportedly bolstered their backcourt depth by signing the son of a former Australian Boomers legend. Both the club and ESPN's Olgun Uluc announced that, pending NBL approval, Perth native Blake Nielsen has signed a two-year contract with the Wildcats.
Nick Kyrgios has reminded the tennis world that he has still got it as he scored a dominant straight-sets win over World No. 36 Corentin Moutet in his first singles match since January 6.
Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday.
From packed stands and practice-court speculation to clutch serves and a quarterfinal berth, Serena Williams' first match back felt like an event from start to finish.
We look back at the most memorable moments from an eventful Roland Garros, including a first-time champion, a historic finalist, a heartfelt message to a grieving nation and more.
It's no secret that Aryna Sabalenka's influence now stretches far beyond the tennis court, and that growing reach has earned the World No. 1 a place on TIME's inaugural TIME100 Sports list.
The upcoming Netflix documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set' explores the iconic rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and how their relationship has changed and evolved over the decades.
Emma Raducanu made a winning start to her grass-court campaign, defeating Anna Blinkova in straight sets at Queen's Club. Marta Kostyuk withdrew with an ankle injury, while sixth seed Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala also advanced to the second round.
What were the longest matches of the clay-court swing, who saved the most match points and who had the most dominant title run? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the 2026 clay-court swing stats wrap.
It was an especially memorable Clay-Court Swing, with Mirra Andreeva winning her first Grand Slam, the arrival of Maja Chwalinska and the biggest title of Marta Kostyuk's career. These were our 10 favorite moments from the clay swing.
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova and Katie Boulter have each enjoyed success on grass to varying degrees. As the Grass-Court Swing begins, they stand out as five players with the tools to contend for titles on the surface this season.
Maja Chwalinska headlines a week filled with career milestones, as Petra Marcinko breaks into the Top 50, Alina Korneeva enters the Top 100 and Alexandra Eala climbs to No. 33.
Serena Williams spoke publicly for the first time since announcing her comeback, discussing her motivations for returning, partnering with Victoria Mboko and why she believes she has nothing left to prove.
From a teenager imagining major titles to a champion standing on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Mirra Andreeva opened up about growth, expectations and the people who helped her navigate the biggest moment of her career.
No. 1 seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend continued their successful partnership with their first Roland Garros title as a team, defeating No. 2 seeds Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic in straight sets in Sunday's final. It's Siniakova's fourth Roland Garros crown overall.
Alexandra Eala and Eva Lys each recently received prestigious media honors for their fast-growing profiles on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz.
Maja Chwalinska came up short against Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros final on Saturday. Still, the soon-to-be No. 21 reflected on the unforgettable run from qualifying and detailed her plans for the grass season.
Mirra Andreeva and coach Conchita Martinez's special bond once again showed itself after the teenager won her Roland Garros title.
Serena Williams' return to competition begins against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, two of the tour's most accomplished doubles players.
Mirra Andreeva's idol, Maria Sharapova, said she was proud of the 19-year-old for winning her first Grand Slam singles title at the French Open.
Touted for years as a future Grand Slam champion, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva delivered on that promise Saturday, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim her first Major title at Roland Garros.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
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.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
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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.