Well-timed century hands McGrath a ton of confidence
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
With less than three days left in the AFL trade period, it’s time for the biggest remaining deals to get moving - or they won’t get done at all.
The worst division in the NFL got a perfectly fitting end to Sunday's game. The New York Giants celebrated a tie. They should have because the Washington Commanders had a game-management fiasco that will be remembered for a long time.
Manchester City defied chants of “cheats” throughout their clash with Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking more than 100 Premier League financial rules.
The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly finalized a deal to trade 2024 No. 4 overall draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans, NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported.
Braelon Allen's 22-yard touchdown run with 3:01 remaining in the fourth quarter put the New York Jets ahead of the Cleveland Browns in an eventual 17-12 win. Allen's rush was the longest of his career, five games into his third NFL season.
Through three weeks, Drake Maye had one touchdown and six interceptions, and the sky was falling around the 1-2 Patriots. Fast forward two weeks, and all is well in New England. Maye threw three touchdowns in a Week 4 win over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Manchester City record what they will view as a statement win at Liverpool - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo, asks Phil McNulty?.
What had been billed as a day of reckoning for the Premier League champions turned into a Sunday afternoon stroll.
Superstar fullback James Tedesco has revealed his hopes of striking a new deal with the Sydney Roosters after guiding them to the 2026 NRL premiership and winning the Clive Churchill Medal.
Enzo Maresca praised Manchester City for “making their own noise” at Liverpool as they brushed aside the controversy and threats surrounding the club with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Anfield.
Liverpool's struggles at Anfield continue as Iraola still awaits his first Premier League win at Anfield.
Football felt secondary on the first weekend of action since club were found guilty of breaking financial rules. The Cimbri are heading menacingly south, but in Rome life goes on. The asteroid is definitely coming this way, but people go to work, eat, drink, plan as usual.
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
. It is a soundtrack that Manchester City have heard before but never for such sustained spells during a match. It came from the Liverpool support, first ringing out around Anfield before kick-off and coming at regular intervals thereafter.
How Liverpool and Man City's players rated following their Premier League match.
Gregg Evans, Sam Lee and Conor O'Neill analyse the main talking points from Sunday's impressive 3-1 away win at Anfield.
Jota's comeback from long-term injury and Celtic's convincing victory over Motherwell provide positivity following the club's recent acrimony.
An incendiary atmosphere greeted the former Premier League champions for their first game since being found guilty of breaking financial fair play rules.
Ten-man Freiburg scored an 85th-minute winner through Keisuke Goto to snatch a 2-1 victory over visitors Schalke 04 on Sunday and move top of the Bundesliga.
Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.
The fixture computer delivering this game for the Premier League's return is almost too perfect from a narrative perspective.
Three of our writers discuss Saturday's Premier League talking points and we look ahead to what is to come on Sunday.
City travel to Anfield on Sunday for their first game since the bombshell ruling on their financial breaches.
Mikel Arteta believes his champions rediscovered their identity in Saturday's hard-fought win against Leeds. Maintaining it is paramount.
Chris Weatherspoon explains how City outspent domestic peers dramatically on wages between 2009-2018.
Roberto de Zerbi praises Rodrigo Bentancur after he was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
It couldn't happen again could it? Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on Man Utd boss Michael Carrick after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Ten-man Tottenham salvaged a 1-1 against fellow strugglers Manchester United thanks to Dominic Solanke’s last-gasp leveller, while Arsenal got back on track as the champions survived a scare to beat Leeds 2-1 on Saturday.
The Chicago Bears got a shocking win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 thanks to veteran quarterback Case Keenum, who got the start after injuries to Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent. A week later, the team turned things over to Bagent.
Three NFL head coaches have returned home after early-season London losses to find themselves out of a job: the 2-3 Jets' Robert Saleh in 2024, the 1-3 Dolphins' Joe Philbin in 2015, and the 0-4 Raiders' Dennis Allen in 2014. After giving away a game Philadelphia (2-3) had won on Sunday, could Nick Sirianni be the fourth? Philadelphia had Week 5’s first game, a London date with the Jaguars, as locked down as you can be without a victory formation.
With a look at a 57-yard field goal on Sunday to win the game, there's no other kicker the Jacksonville Jaguars would have wanted than their own. Cam Little has the biggest leg in the NFL and the two longest field goals in NFL history to show for it.
After a hard-fought 59 minutes Sunday, it looked as though the Philadelphia Eagles had finally put the Jacksonville Jaguars away for good. Following a last-second field goal, all the Eagles needed to do was bury the Jaguars deep in their own territory and stop one more desperation play.
Cam Little's 57-yard field goal stunned the Eagles (2-3) at the buzzer after Philly thought it had won with Jake Elliott's 48-yarder.
The Bengals' top-two receivers will both suit up for Week 5.
The Green Bay Packers kept the pedal to the metal against the Chicago Bears. They were not about to have a repeat of the prior two head-to-head meetings.
The Chicago Bears continued to honor legendary head coach Mike Ditka in Week 5. Ditka, who led the Bears to a win in Super Bowl XX, died Friday. He was 86. In tribute to Ditka, the team unveiled a helmet decal featuring No. 89, the number Ditka wore when he was a tight end with the franchise.
The Chicago Bears continued to honor legendary head coach Mike Ditka in Week 5. Ditka, who led the Bears to a win in Super Bowl XX, died Friday. He was 86. In tribute to Ditka, the team unveiled a helmet decal featuring No. 89, the number Ditka wore when he was a tight end with the franchise.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Bryan Thomas Jr. were ejected for what referee Ron Torbert called "continuous non-football actions.".
Saquon Barkley will sit out the Eagles' early game against the Jaguars Sunday.
Harrison will go down as a major whiff in franchise history. If he blossoms elsewhere, it will look even worse — and could cost jobs.
We've got another action-packed NFL game slate for Week 5, albeit a slate short of two teams — the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers, which are both on bye.
The Jacksonville Jaguars had multiple advantages coming into Week 5. The team was not only playing in London, which is essentially a second home for the franchise, but it was also taking on an injury-riddled Philadelphia Eagles team without multiple offensive playmakers.
Straight-up and against the spread picks for all 15 games in NFL Week 5.
The Chicago Bears will visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday for an NFC North clash at Lambeau Field. The 3-1 Bears sit at No. 2 in the division, while the 2-2 Packers are in last place.
One of this Sunday's biggest games will be between NFC West rivals the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams are having solid seasons, and this week might prove to be the most difficult contest of the season so far for both of them.
The Atlanta Falcons will host the Baltimore Ravens for tonight's Sunday Night Football game.
We're officially in the Klint Kubiak era of the Las Vegas Raiders timeline, and that's proving to be a very positive thing. The team is now 3-1 this season, with their only loss against the Kansas City Chiefs.
After a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Browns last week and tensions boiling over on the bench, the Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to bounce back this Sunday when they host the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium.
The Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Alisha Palmowski discuss whether anything changes for Kimi Antonelli as the championship leader closes in on the title.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has explained how a podium finish slipped out of Lewis Hamilton’s hands at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton has conceded that the decision to stay out on track rather than pit under the Virtual Safety Car during the Singapore Grand Prix was his, labelling it as a "painful lesson".
Max Verstappen continued his 2026 resurgence in Singapore, beating Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli to a long-awaited Grand Prix victory around Marina Bay.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.
After a difficult day for Lewis Hamilton the Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Alisha Palmowski look at what went wrong with his and Ferrari's strategy at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli said he can finally dare to dream about winning his first Formula One world championship after he finished in third place at the Singapore Grand Prix and put himself in a position where he could secure the title at the next round in Austin.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Singapore Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell faced a challenging drive at the Singapore Grand Prix, having climbed through the order from P19 to P9.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen continued his winning form by triumphing in the Singapore Grand Prix on his 250th Grand Prix start.
His first-ever Grand Prix win in Singapore, but his fifth consecutive Driver of the Day triumph - Max Verstappen was simply untouchable around Marina Bay as he and a resurgent Red Bull powered to glory over Ferrari and Mercedes.
Max Verstappen expressed his pride and satisfaction after claiming a long-awaited Singapore Grand Prix win – the result coming in the Dutchman’s 10th attempt.
Charles Leclerc has reflected on his return to the podium at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Lando Norris admits that he is "not happy with a P4" finish in the Singapore Grand Prix, with the reigning World Champion demanding more from McLaren as they "want to fight for wins".
Kimi Antonelli amusingly appeared to be taken by surprise when informed that his podium finish in the Singapore Grand Prix has put him on the brink of clinching this year’s World Championship title.
Happy hormones | Fuel costs | Drive-in parking | Guys and girls | Young or old? | Singapore pollution.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secures his first win in the Singapore Grand Prix, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli.
Delivering an emphatic reminder of how imperious he can be when he has the car beneath him, Max Verstappen was untouchable in victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. It has taken Red Bull most of the season to deliver said ride, however, and the title is beyond the Dutchman.
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026.
Jessica Pegula returns to the Asian swing feeling healthy and motivated to finish the 2026 season strong, with a Wuhan title and a spot in the WTA Finals in her sights.
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman to win the China Open WTA 1000 title, defeating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 for her first title at the level and sixth WTA Tour crown. The victory will lift Zheng back into the world's top 30, while Andreeva is projected to rise to No. 3 in the world.
Rapper Gunna has released the official music video for his new single, "Pop It," and featured in it is World No. 4 Coco Gauff.
From the best quotes of pre-tournament press conferences to local excursions to iconic spots in Wuhan, here's the best from media day at the 2026 Wuhan Open.
No. 2 seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani defeated top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Zhang Shuai 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes to win the China Open in Beijing.
Linda Noskova has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open with a left calf injury. The World No. 6 is currently not entered in any tournament leading up to her first appearance in the WTA Finals.
Mirra Andreeva is poised to win her fourth title of the season, while wild card and home favorite Zheng Qinwen eyes to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open title. Here's everything you need to know.
Zheng Qinwen became the first ever Chinese finalist in Beijing on Saturday, defeating No. 13 seed Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2. The Olympic gold medalist won eight of the final 10 games to book a spot in the title match against Mirra Andreeva.
Three-time former champion Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed at the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season.
Zheng Qinwen, the first Chinese finalist in Beijing, will play Mirra Andreeva for the China Open title. We make the case for both players.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2 to reach her first China Open final, earning her 50th tour-level victory of the season. The 19-year-old will rise to a career-high world No. 3 next week and will face Elise Mertens or Zheng Qinwen for the title in Beijing.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the second week in Beijing. Which was your favorite? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Elise Mertens has now defeated three straight Grand Slam champions at the China Open, and her win over Iga Swiatek also secured WTA Finals berths for Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova.
Mirra Andreeva will take on rising star Nikola Bartunkova in the first China Open semifinal, and then wild card Zheng Qinwen will play Elise Mertens. We break down both matchups in Beijing.
Zheng Qinwen's latest run in Beijing is more than just the result. Returning to the site of a 2025 low point, she reflected on how subsequent lows reshaped her mindset and taught her to find value ahead of the final stretch of the 2026 season.
Zheng Qinwen defeated No. 6 seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) to reach the China Open semifinals, extending her strong late-season run to 12 wins in her last 13 matches. The wild card entrant will meet either Iga Swiatek or Elise Mertens for a spot in the final.
Only seven women have won the season-ending championship in their debut, a group that includes Ashleigh Barty, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Can either Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva or Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova be next?.
Serena Williams joins Team Barbie with a new doll inspired by her iconic 2005 Australian Open look, celebrating her legacy and inspiring young girls to dream big and break barriers.
Alexandra Eala was a guest on "Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova," and the World No. 18 went in-depth on a number of topics, including carrying the hopes of a nation and what makes her feel tough.
Diana Shnaider, Sorana Cirstea, Alexandra Eala and Jasmine Paolini will headline the field at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, one of the final two tournaments before the WTA Finals.
Australian coach Kevin Walters is set to make a shock selection call as the Kangaroos prepare to kick-off their World Cup campaign against New Zealand.
Four years after failing to steer the Kiwis past Australia in the 2022 World Cup semi-final, Jahrome Hughes still carries the weight of that loss.
Hamming it up in front of more than 5000 devoted Samoa fans at Mt Druitt, the Eels’ new five-eighth was in his element.
Jocelyn Kelleher has done it all this season – but one goal remains to be achieved to cap off a truly remarkable season.
Dane Gagai has declared his desire to deliver New Zealand an IRL Rugby League World Cup title nine years after he helped the Kangaroos hoist the trophy. .
Kangaroos rookie Jack Bostock has vowed to use his State of Origin experience as a launchpad for a successful transition to the international arena.
Jessica Skinner doubted her coaching style was elite. Now she believes it's exactly what elite sport needs. Her path from rural NSW to the top has been shaped by resilience, community, family and a belief that sport can change lives.
Roosters chairman Nick Politis is confident Mark Nawaqanitawase will return to the club after his rugby stint. And he’s ready to spend top dollar to make it happen.
York Knights winger Scott Galeano signs a two-year contract extension to keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.
Samoan players receive a hero's welcome when arriving in Sydney's west for a fan day.
The NRL boss has played down suggestions of more unrest at the troubled Perth outfit after a key appointment resigned six months out from their first match.
Kangaroos rookie Sam Walker has set his sights on World Cup glory as he looks to stamp his place among the game’s elite playmakers.
The Roosters halfback is in the Australian squad for the World Cup after a stellar season in which he made his State of Origin debut and won a maiden NRL title.
The NRL transfer market is about to become a feeding frenzy as some of the biggest names prepare to test their value from November 1.
Star fullback Kalyn Ponga is embracing the emotions of pulling on a Kiwis jumper for the first time as he looks to make the most of an unexpected opportunity to play for New Zealand at the IRL Rugby League World Cup.
Titans skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui says rising star Zane Harrison is the “future” of the club and has urged him to stay amid reports he will hit the open market where he could attract huge offers from rival teams.
The Kaiviti Silktails are proving a breeding ground for aspiring youngsters to live their rugby league dream.
Kalyn Ponga will be eternally grateful to a major rule change earlier this year that opened the door for him to represent his New Zealand heritage, with the superstar fullback set to make his international debut against Australia next week.
The Perth Bears are searching for a new CEO after Anthony De Ceglie resigned from the role on Friday evening amid reports he had fallen out of favour with the club’s board.
Anthony De Ceglie, a former editor of the West Australian newspaper, has left the NRL expansion franchise after losing the support of the club’s board.
Steve Smith takes a hat-trick of spectacular slip catches, while Marnus Labuschagne is livid to see his effort chalked off. Here are the quick hits from day three of the first Test between Australia and South Africa.
Around 45 overs have been lost across three days' play, which needs to be factored into teams' calculations.
On an Indore pitch whose low bounce made big hitting difficult, Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball 69 ended up giving India an above-par total.
The fearsome pace quartet and Steve Smith's brilliance serves as a reminder of Australia's quality as the tourists take charge against South Africa.
Both batters blazed fifties to take Pakistan to 215, and Sri Lanka never got going in the chase.
As a fractured news environment demonstrates, observations can be made from just about any perspective. One view of Australia’s Test team could focus on age, with the principal bowlers all having more than 33 years to their names. Another could focus on them all having more than 300 wickets.
A vintage display from Steve Smith in the slips cordon and a fine performance from Australia’s esteemed bowling attack furthered the tourists’ ascendancy on day three of the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
Steve Smith took four catches as Australia took a first-innings lead at Kingsmead.
West Indies were forced to leave out Romario Shepherd and brought in Quentin Sampson and Keemo Paul for him and Akeal Hosein.
Pakistan made one change, swapping right-arm quick Razaullah for left-arm fast bowler Salman Mirza.
Karl-Anthony Towns said Sunday he was caught off guard by the New York Knicks' decision to delay contract extension talks until later in the season. The team announced late last week that it would not negotiate with eligible players until then. "It was news to me," said Towns.
"Let's state the obvious: It's a business, but there is business on the court for us to handle," Towns said.
Ben Simmons made his return to the NBA after sitting out all of the 2025-26 season. Simmons started and played nearly nine minutes for the Sacramento Kings in their game at the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Simmons scored seven points.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to play in a game for the first time in since early March of 2025. Irving made his return for Dallas in a preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Macau, China on Sunday. In nearly 22 minutes of action, Irving scored 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting.
Maxime Raynaud was a bright spot for the Sacramento Kings as a rookie. So much so, that Sacramento was planning a major rotation role for Raynaud this season. Now, those plans might be on hold.
Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA, and the Australian looked like he had a point to prove.
Utah Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski had offseason surgery to fix a herniated disc in his back. That has Filipowski still working on his own off-court instead of joining the Jazz for team practices.
Caitlin Clark is now eligible for a contract extension under the WNBA's new "EPIC" provision, but the Indiana Fever star has not committed to signing it. Clark said she wants to consider how the deal would impact the team's salary cap and roster.
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Jalon Moore to an Exhibit 10 contract. Moore replaces Christian Koloko, who was waived in the last couple of days. Moore missed last season while recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered in the pre-draft process ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
New York Knicks wing Josh Hart was asked about the team tabling extension talks for eligible players, such as himself. Hart didn't seem as worried about the situation as teammates Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride seem to be. "Everything is going to work out.
Round 4 of the NBL season is in the books and the final two games saw MVP contenders collide once again as their rivalry continues to grow.
Bryce Cotton vs Kendric Davis EXPLODES again! ????. The NBL's biggest rivalry reignites in Round 4, and the panel has plenty to say about Davis' emotions as the Adelaide 36ers take down the Sydney Kings.
The first Championship Series rematch between Sydney and Adelaide delivered everything it promised, with the 36ers grinding out a gritty 84-78 win on the road at Afterpay Arena. But the result was only half the story.
Kendric Davis has blown his feud with Bryce Cotton wide open, launching an extraordinary social media spray at the Adelaide star on Sunday night and branding him the “king of throwing rocks and hiding his hand”. Adelaide won the Championship Series rematch 84-78, the first meeting between the clubs since Davis led Sydney to the NBL26 title in a series packed with heated moments between the pair.
The Cairns Taipans put in an impressive offensive display with Reyne Smith, Jaylon Brown, Jack McVeigh and Jonah Bolden combining for 16 three-pointers as they continued the struggles of the Illawarra Hawks with the 110-100 win.
The Kendric Davis-Bryce Cotton tension sizzled but it was the Adelaide 36ers role players led by Matt Kenyon and John Jenkins III that were instrumental in them handing the Sydney Kings a first loss of NBL27, winning 84-78. The 36ers arrived at Afterpay Arena needing a win sitting at 2-4 having lost their last three while the Kings had won their opening three matches at home to begin their championship defence.
After selling Flagg's NBA Debut Patch card for a record sum, Jason Williams and his family are enjoying more than just the money.
The Golden State Warriors and guard Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension. The deal reportedly includes a mutual option on the fifth season and a trade kicker. The Warriors drafted Podziemski with the 19th overall pick at the 2023 NBA Draft.
Brandin Podziemski has secured a fully guaranteed rookie-scale extension from the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, who reported Saturday that the 23-year-old guard has agreed to a five-year, $110 million deal with the organization.
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 contract. Los Angeles opened up the roster spot for Castro by waiving William Kyle III from his Exhibit 10 deal. Castro went undrafted out of George Washington at the 2026 NBA Draft.
Amid the current gushing torrent of Prem tries here was a reminder that winning still trumps all else. Exeter finally have their first, relieving, victory of the campaign but there were times when it seemed Newcastle might conceivably secure a first away league success in almost four years.
Harlequins' poor start to the Prem season continues with a third successive loss of the campaign against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium.
Christian Wade becomes just the second player to score 100 Prem Rugby tries after getting a hat-trick in Newcastle Red Bulls' 34-28 loss at Exeter.
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin is convinced the 36-year-old's World Cup know-how can still help Wales in Australia.
Like them or loathe them, contestable kicks are now a major factor in winning Test matches. And New Zealand convincingly won the battle in the skies at Eden Park.
The talking points from round three of URC as Ospreys and Scarlets get first win and players try to impress Wales boss Steve Tandy.
Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie’s imprint was all over the All Blacks’ performance in the Bledisloe Cup opener.
A World Rugby decision means that won’t come into effect until November 1 helps Wallabies star Rob Valetini.
Head coach Richie Murphy says UIster are "playing matches like training sessions" as he expresses his disappointment after Saturday's 26-26 draw with Munster in Belfast.
Champions Leinster score five tries to beat Cardiff in Dublin for their first win of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship campaign.
Who is No. 1? Who is No. 4? Who is in between? Baseball's final four is about to begin.
Early in the ALDS, the Guardians looked lifeless. But on Saturday night, they popped bottles.
“It will take some time to sit down and look at it,” Sam Antonacci said after Chicago's Game 5 loss. “The goal is the World Series.".
The Guardians are in the ALCS because of a pitcher who wouldn’t be hurried off the mound and a slugger who wouldn’t be hurried out of town.
Here's what to know as MLB's final four teams vie for spots in the World Series.
Full disclosure: There were too many good pitchers, especially out of the bullpen, to possibly name them all.
The Dodgers are nearly even money ahead of the start of the NLCS while Cleveland is the longshot of the four teams left.
CLEVELAND — "How will Gavin Williams look?"Of all the questions looming large leading up to ALDS Game 5, this collective curiosity regarding the Guardians' starting pitcher was at the forefront.
Cleveland now moves on to meet the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series. Game 1 is set for Monday night.
A comparison of rosters brings into stark relief the vastness of the Dodgers’ financial edge over the Brewers, Guardians and Rays.
The Cleveland Guardians had to dig deep after falling behind 0-2 against the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS. José Ramírez took that literally in the Guardians' biggest moment of the season.
Fuld turned down a chance to take over the Athletics, who have not made the playoffs since the pandemic-shortened season in 2020.
One source said the fan's actions didn't rise nearly to the level of the Yankees fans who were banned indefinitely after the 2024 incident.
Thoughts on what Shohei Ohtani can do, how Los Angeles needs to find different ways to score - and more.
Sean Burke reflects on the hard work, learning lessons and aura that helped him arrive at a winner-take-all ALDS start.
The Guardians are one game away from pulling off a dramatic playoff comeback. They think they're in the best possible place to do it.
Milwaukee's oldest player and its first captain, Yelich has been the constant of the Brewers' long renaissance — and he's driven for more.
One veteran teammate called out the whole team. Another paid for his taxis.
Does the Dodgers' rotation depth give them the edge over the Brewers' strong top-two starters and deep bullpen?.
The Dodgers' top two starters will also be available to pitch later in the series in Games 5 and 6.
Melanson was diagnosed with "anterior mediastinum hematoma with vascular pseudo aneurysm," according to the Kraken.
Despite having a close friendship with the Tkachuks, when push came to shove, Boldy made it pretty clear where his loyalties lie.
Each day the superstar goalie sits, Hellebuyck loses $38,660. That's 45 cents every second, according to the viral hellebucks.com.
A promotion gone wrong at Saturday's Montreal Canadiens game ended with a large inflatable hot dog on the ice.
Even though Larkin reportedly does not have the Canadiens on his trade list, fans were doing their best to help change his mind.
The Flyers have been outscored 24-7, outshot 216-121 and are winless in six games to start the season.
Shesterkin was the player the Rangers could least afford to lose, and now they have to deal with that reality.
Shesterkin suffered the apparent right-leg injury on Friday night against the Capitals when his skate got caught on a goal post.
Even when Eddie Olczyk has been away from the Chicago Blackhawks, he’s never stopped thinking about them. Olczyk grew up a Blackhawks fan. In 1984, the team drafted him in the first round with the No.
Some of the season’s most intriguing storylines hinge on what happens next for these players.
The Vegas Golden Knights are four games into their NHL season and they've already recorded victories over Chicago, Vancouver and Seattle.
A look at how the rookies with the highest expectations have performed across the league to start the season.
Teams are helping fans furnish their kitchens, dress for the couch and even wake up in the morning.
Stormy, the Hurricanes' mascot, offered a detailed take on Vancouver's housing crisis and the government policies meant to address it.
The 30-year-old slid into his right post and collapsed to the ice after his skate made contact with the pipe.
The incident occurred late in the game, with the Blackhawks trailing 3-1 and their goalie pulled.
Something had to give on the Montreal blue line, and even without Struble, there is a surplus at that position.
If the choice were only up to Celebrini, he wouldn’t have missed two Sharks games this week while nursing a lower-body injury.
Marchand needed help leaving the ice after his injury Tuesday night.
It's not a huge sample size, but enough interesting things have happened for us to dig into and look for trends.
An emotional Justin Warren ended two years of torment with a serious foot injury to hold off a fast-finishing Daniel Gale for his first PGA Tour of Australasia win on Sunday.
Adam Scott has made his move at the US PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic on Saturday finishing an incredible six-under par.
See all the latest news from the WA PGA Championship in our interactive below.
A pair of promising young talents, Nathan Barbieri and James Conran are among the favourites at this week’s WA PGA Championship.
Australia’s summer of golf gets underway on Thursday with the WA PGA Championship in the outback mining town of Kalgoorlie.
If there wasn’t a golf tournament in Kalgoorlie, it’s fair to say Ben Eccles would never have set foot in the mining town nearly 700kms northeast of Perth … and he’d be poorer, both financially and in life experience, for it.
Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf due to “unacceptable” terms, the star’s lawyer said on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to the divisive breakaway tour as it attempts to relaunch itself after declaring bankruptcy.
Poland’s Adrian Meronk wept tears of joy after winning the Alfred Dunhill Championship by two strokes as he powered past rival Casey Jarvis in a dramatic final day on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy has opened up on the role his Australian Open victory played in turning his career around, admitting he was at a “crossroads” before winning the Stonehaven Cup in 2013.
Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long spell in South Korea’s military.
Most of the big names fell last week, but the final three days of this year’s trade period will still provide some twists and turns.
North Melbourne recovers from an early scare to beat Fremantle, while Carlton and Hawthorn triumph over Sydney and Brisbane respectively.
Gold Coast's half-backs are a major weapon, mindset matters for the Saints and more lessons from round nine.
All the headlines and major talking points from AFLW round nine.
Get the latest on where things stand on the major deals ahead of a frantic finish to the 2026 trade period.
It’s the beginning of the end for the 2026 AFL Trade Period, yet there’s still so much that could play out with your club ahead of Wednesday night’s deadline at Marvel Stadium.
Club issues brief statement about Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, saying latter suffered minor cut to head after a fall.
The club has confirmed Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward have been admitted to hospital under separate circumstances.
Carlton says Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward were hospitalised on Sunday morning.
Carlton players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan have been involved in two separate incidents over the weekend, with both players ending up receiving treatment in hospital.
Carlton has secured a third consecutive win as it ramps up premiership credentials.
Hawthorn and Brisbane's finals hopes head in different directions after round nine result.
North Melbourne has won three in a row and put Fremantle's top-eight hopes in jeopardy.
Two Carlton players have attended hospital for medical care after separate incidents last night.
Gold Coast Suns continue their run as the surprise packets of the AFLW season, consolidating their top-four spot with a victory over Melbourne.
Take a look at the outcome of every free agency compensation pick ever.
After a dramatic day five of the AFL trade period that saw Zak Butters and Ben King officially reach the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn respectively, plenty of deals are simmering along as 18 clubs prepare for a dramatic sprint to the finish line.
Sydney will have to get creative if it's to effectively cover the loss of star ruck Ally Morphett, writes Emily Patterson.
Gold Coast wins its sixth game in a row to press its claims for a top-four spot.
The Italian keeps his title hopes alive with a first victory since Mugello, with Aprilia making history in Indonesia to see Marc Marquez finish outside of the top five.
The Honda development rider won't complete the weekend in Indonesia, where he was subbing for the sidelined Joan Mir.
The #93 emerges victorious in Indonesia, with Turn 1 drama for Bezzecchi and a dramatic Saturday afternoon for Martin seeing a new championship leader take over on top.
A fascinating qualifying unfolds in Indonesia as Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio join the SuperFile Trackhouse star on the front row.
Aprilia rule the Mandalika roost on Friday but it’s not the two title contenders with the upper hand.
The top three in the championship rise to the top three in the opening session of the weekend on Lombok.
Indonesia’s tropical paradise gets set for the sound of MotoGP as Round 17 hones into view.
Two grids. Two showdowns. One MotoGP. Fans can look forward to an even more spectacular weekend as Sprint qualifying arrives next season.
The latest Aprilia vs Ducati, Martin vs Marc Marquez chapter is ready to be unleashed as Round 17 brings us to the paradise of Indonesia.
Get the rundown of all the must-know times for our 17th stop of the season!.
Major League Soccer. Inter Miami 4 - 0 DC United FT. Lionel Messi scored twice in his first match since retiring from international football in an emphatic win for Inter Miami against DC United.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oliver Larraz scored a goal for the 10-man Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with Los Angeles FC on Saturday night. Tristan Blackmon was shown a straight red card in the seventh minute and Vancouver played a man down the rest of the way.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Donavan Phillip scored a goal in his third consecutive game for the Colorado Rapids in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Phillip is the youngest player in club history to achieve the feat at 21 year, 279 days.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Nashville SC got goals from four different players to back rookie Brian Schwake, ending Austin FC's eight-match unbeaten streak with a 4-1 victory on Saturday night.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — André Luiz scored two goals and became the first player in club history with seven goals in their first seven appearances for Sporting Kansas City in a 3-3 tie with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.
ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Denkey scored two goals after a scoreless first half and FC Cincinnati snapped a six-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night. Denkey scored in the 52nd minute to give Cincinnati (9-9-9) a 1-0 lead.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Duncan McGuire scored in stoppage time for the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night in a 2-2 tie with Minnesota United. Minnesota (7-12-9), which snapped a five-game losing streak, is winless in seven straight.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Teenager Cavan Sullivan had assists on goals by Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski to help the Philadelphia Union extend their club-record unbeaten streak to 13 with a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Jorge Ruvalcaba had a goal and an assist, Julian Hall, Devin Padelford and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting each added a goal, and the New York Red Bulls beat San Diego FC 4-1 on Saturday night. Ronald Donkor had two assists for the Red Bulls (10-12-6).
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Seattle got goals from Hassani Dotson, Dejan Joveljić and Paul Arriola to back a clean sheet from Andrew Thomas and the Sounders extended their unbeaten run to nine with a 3-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night.
Adelaide has bounced back from last week's Showdown loss to defeat Richmond by 32 points.
Geelong has thumped GWS by 63 points for their eighth win in a row.
Nick Dal Santo has reflected on his coaching career and his decision to step down following his final game as St Kilda's AFLW coach.
Port Adelaide has held on for a narrow win over West Coast.
The Saints have delivered a win over the Pies in Nick Dal Santo's last game in charge.
Sabrina Frederick's UK-based father will get to see her play for the first time when her Magpies take on St Kilda on Saturday.
She may be unable to play for the remainder of the season, but Hannah Priest is keeping morale up at Moorabbin.
St Kilda is undeniably in a slump, but there's a way out - it'll just take some bold calls, Sarah Black argues.
Natalie Wood says she's not concerned about not having a contract past this season, despite the Bombers 1-8 start.
The Bulldogs kick off Pride Round with a 43-point win over Essendon.
Derek Rucker says the Adelaide 36ers must keep their emotions in check as they head to Sydney, desperate for revenge after last season’s Championship Series defeat.
Nick Rakocevic is playing the basketball of his life to open NBL27, but all he cares about is winning with the Adelaide 36ers, and that includes exacting revenge in his return to Sydney.
Josh Oduro is fast becoming Melbourne United’s dominant inside force in NBL27. Foul trouble is the only blemish on Oduro’s start, with the import averaging 4 per game through his first six NBL matches. Everything else is clicking.
Dylan Windler fired the Perth Wildcats to a fourth straight win, but the sharpshooter saved his loudest praise for his evergreen captain and believes the best is still to come.
Illawarra Hawks v Cairns TaipansSunday, October 11, 5pm AEDTWIN Entertainment Centre>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.
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It’s the biggest game of the season so far, and as a seven-time NBL champion, Brian Goorjian knows just how much Sunday afternoon’s Championship Series rematch means.
The New Zealand Breakers were right up against it without Parker Jackson-Cartwright while the Perth Wildcats added Brandon Knight, but Sam Mennenga had a monster performance for the visitors before the home team pulled away to win 100-84. The Breakers were playing with just the one import, big man Charles Bediako, with Jackson-Cartwright sidelined with a lower-leg injury while Josiah-Jordan James is still out with a torn hamstring, and his replacement Nelson Weidemann yet to arrive.
The Brisbane Bullets will reportedly be without one of their star players for close to two months due to a quad injury.
Josh Oduro was a dominant presence inside and Sam Waardenburg came up huge in the fourth quarter for Melbourne United to battle back from an early 15-point deficit to beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 104-99. It was the second Throwdown already of NBL27 at John Cain Arena with Melbourne having won the first encounter 86-61, but the Phoenix came out soaring on Saturday night to open up a 15-point first half lead.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Mike Repole is putting his money where his mouth is on improving horse racing. The beverage entrepreneur announced on social media Thursday that he has purchased one million shares in Churchill Downs Inc., which owns the Kentucky Derby.
All 32 teams get a Hometown Remix uniform this season, and while none have been revealed yet, the schedules, teases, and more are piling up. We're tracking it all right here, team by team.
After having to wait most of last season for their new home and road jerseys from Under Armour, the Saint John Sea Dogs will be able to debut their new alternate jerseys on time tonight.
The Newfoundland Regiment are marking their home arena’s silver anniversary by donning special throwback jerseys honouring one of their city’s historic hockey franchises.
The Royals are officially moving to downtown Kansas City after city officials approved bonding to support a $3 billion ballpark and mixed-use development.
The reigning Rookie of the Year has his own logo. Cooper Flagg and New Balance revealed a triangular "CF" mark with a pine tree forming the edge of the "C" in honour of Flagg's Maine roots.
When Mark Walter bought a controlling stake in the Lakers from the Buss family last year, there was a notable wrinkle: Jeanie Buss would stay on as team governor and oversee day-to-day operations. At first, it wasn’t clear what that meant, nor was it disclosed how Walter would facilitate it.
The Utes are 8-1 all-time in hand-painted helmets, though this will be the first version to feature a white base after previously using black, gray or red. The post Utah Utes Unveil New Hand-Painted Helmets For Inaugural “White Out” appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Caitlin Clark made it very clear: She wants Kelsey Mitchell back on the Indiana Fever. Speaking in her exit press conference Thursday, Clark said that the Fever’s No. 1 priority in the offseason should be re-signing the four-time All-Star.
With about two months until the puck drops on the 2026-27 season, the Professional Women’s Hockey League has rolled out what its four new expansion teams will be wearing when they take the ice.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.