Bangladesh name unchanged 15-man squad for first two ODIs against New Zealand
Five players in Bangladesh's ODI squad are currently involved in the PSL in Pakistan, but are expected to link up with the squad soon.
Five players in Bangladesh's ODI squad are currently involved in the PSL in Pakistan, but are expected to link up with the squad soon.
Two flag contenders go head to head in what could shape as thee game of Gather Round as Hawthorn tries to end the undermanned Western Bulldogs’ undefeated run.
Celtic to cash in on Sweden international as the Glasgow club scout midfielder on loan in English Championship.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has remained grounded after his first win at AFL level in 323 days, which saw a forceful Bombers outfit upset Melbourne by 45 points in Gather Round.
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.
NRL recruit Zac Lomax sparks a Force counter-attack against the Drua in Fiji.
Max Plante became Minnesota Duluth's seventh Hobey Baker winner, beating out Denver's Eric Pohlkamp and Michigan's T.J. Hughes.
Midfielder on the prank-fuelled promotion at Bristol Rovers that kickstarted his career, confidence in Nottingham Forest’s survival and modelling for England.
Two flag contenders meet in a tantalising AFL Gather Round clash, with the Sydney Swans and Gold Coast Suns clashing at Norwood Oval. Live updates below!.
Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a game-winning, two-out solo blast in the ninth inning, to rally the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7 on Friday night.
The Match Review findings from Friday's round five game are in.
Essendon has snapped a 17-game losing streak with an impressive win over Melbourne.
The Lions have overcome the Roos in a hard-fought contest.
The Bombers have broken their 17-game losing streak. After more than 11 months without singing their club song, the Bombers finally got the chance to get throaty. Next up Gold Coast and Sydney clash in an enticing match-up.
The Power want to see their young players step up in 2026.
Essendon’s long, agonising wait is over.
Brisbane has survived a spirited North Melbourne outfit at Barossa Park on Saturday afternoon, prevailing 13.14 (92) to 9.12 (66).
Essendon ends a 17-game losing streak, while defending premiers Brisbane withstand a big challenge from North Melbourne ahead of a top-four clash between the Swans and Suns at Norwood. Follow live.
In an AFL first, St Kilda's Lance Collard has faced a disciplinary tribunal hearing for conduct unbecoming. .
Collingwood’s back six, undersized and often outmatched on paper, has stabilised itself as the most reliable defensive unit in the competition, even without the inspiring Darcy Moore.
In a league where inside-50s are so often king, teams with prowess from outside the arc are making a major impact to start the 2026 AFL season.
Tom Barrass is using lessons from February's AFL Origin to help counter the Bulldogs' dangerous forward line.
As Max Gawn pondered the change in ruck rules midway through February, the Melbourne captain realised that change was necessary if he was to thrive.
Ginnivan’s switch to Hawthorn on the last day of the 2023 trade period, in a deal essentially based around second-round pick swaps, now looks a poor decision from the Magpies.
For a game that was crude and inelegant, miserable and miserly, this was engaging in a brutal sense.
Last year, Isaiah Dudley’s family only got a glimpse of their young star on the Gather Round stage, having been deployed as Fremantle’s substitute player in sweltering Barossa Valley conditions.
Collingwood was once the kings of the clutch.
Sean Darcy has entered concussion protocols after Friday night's win over Collingwood.
Fremantle has defeated Collingwood by six points in a soggy affair in Adelaide.
Fremantle has done it again.
As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City. BBC Sport looks at the stats to explain why.
Ollie Watkins speaks to Kelly Somers about Aston Villa, England and his World Cup dream.
While long throws are trending, they are only effective if you have a player who can make first contact with them.
The visit of Manchester City this weekend is an opportunity to assess the head coach's work after 10 Premier League games in charge.
As Jurgen Klopp once famously acknowledged, every side needs a conductor to knit things together, and that is true now more than ever.
New Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has declared that he wants to bring Angeball back to north London.
Inter Milan have confirmed that star striker Lautaro Martínez suffered a recurring muscle injury just days after his return from a seven-week spell on the sidelines.
Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid should have been awarded what might have been a decisive penalty in their 1-1 draw with Girona.
West Ham United coach Nuno Espirito Santo said his side took a "big step" toward Premier League survival after dropping Spurs into the Premier League relegation zone.
Folarin Balogun scored for a seventh successive Ligue 1 game and Paul Pogba returned from injury but AS Monaco was blown out 4-1 by Paris FC on Friday.
West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths.
The Italian head coach spoke to the media for the first time as Tottenham head coach on Friday.
West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 win against Wolves on Friday that dumped Tottenham into the bottom three.
Tonight's 4-0 home win against last-placed Wolves means West Ham have moved above their London rivals into 17th place in the Premier League.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he was "not surprised" by the reaction from supporters over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.
Pep Guardiola says he would "love" captain Bernardo Silva to "finish his career" at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer.
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has urged the Premier League to protect teams playing in Europe by easing their schedules.
Liverpool announced on Thursday the 32-year-old would be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
As the Premier League returns after a three-week hiatus, we asked fans how they are feeling about their club.
Victor Wembanyama reached the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility on Friday with a 40-point outing that included 13 rebounds in a 139-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Joel Embiid was discharged from a Houston-area hospital on Friday after undergoing an appendectomy on Thursday. There is no timetable for Embiid's return. "It is a tough blow," coach Nick Nurse said.
The Miami Heat are converting Jahmir Young's two-way contract to a two-year, standard NBA deal, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. The Heat waived Terry Rozier earlier on Friday, creating the roster spot for Young. Young's salary for next season will be non-guaranteed.
Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal with the Connecticut Sun, sources told Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Griner, who had spent her entire career with the Mercury, averaged 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Dream last season. The 35-year-old is a six-time WNBA All-Star.
SAN ANTONIO — There's a saying at Stein Line HQ:. Once a season — every season — watching a game in person in the Alamo City is a must.I love this place and have for as long as I can remember.
Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer L.A. as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.
Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans on Friday night.
Two-time WNBA scoring champion Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, sources confirmed to ESPN's Alexa Philippou on Friday.
UC Santa Barbara will join the West Coast Conference for the 2027-28 season, increasing the membership in the league to 12 teams.
The Celtics made 29 3s against the Pelicans, tying a record they had previously tied in a game last season.
Nneka Ogwumike has agreed to rejoin the Los Angeles Sparks after two seasons with the Seattle Storm. The news was first reported by her sister, Chiney Ogwumike, an ESPN analyst.
Arike Ogunbowale is returning to the Dallas Wings on a multiyear, seven-figure contract, sources told ESPN Friday. The four-time WNBA All-Star opted for below the available $1.4 million supermax to allow the franchise flexibility in building a competitive roster around her.
Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax agreement. Mitchell was an All-WNBA selection in 2025, helping the Fever into the WNBA semifinals despite the injury absence of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Mitchell finished fifth in MVP voting.
Chelsea Gray has agreed to a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Las Vegas Aces. Gray averaged 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 2025 while helping Las Vegas to its third title in four years.
Fans who bought tickets in advance to see the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Denver Nuggets — the No. 1 and 3 teams in the West — probably weren’t thrilled when the starting lineups were released.
The Philadelphia 76ers have converted guard Daley Terry from a Two-Way contract to a standard NBA deal. Terry signed his original Two-Way agreement on February 10. In 13 appearances for Philadelphia, he averaged 4.3 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.5 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per game.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s pursuit of the MVP award is still alive. Wembanyama is officially eligible for end-of-season awards after playing at least 20 minutes in Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Spurs' star said it's "good to have a threshold, a limit" for award eligibility, though he's unsure what it should be.
The NBA's three worst teams all have equal odds for the No. 1 pick, but there is still a benefit to winning the race to the bottom.
Twins infielder Royce Lewis and right-hander Cody Laweryson are both headed to the injured list, manager Derek Shelton said.
Jeff McNeil made an emotional return to Citi Field following his offseason trade from the New York Mets to the Athletics.
Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 44 games with a fifth-inning single Friday night, breaking Ichiro Suzuki's record for a Japanese-born player.
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Edwin Díaz a $69 million contract last offseason to stabilize a ninth inning that was rocky throughout 2025. That’s not what they got Friday, but that didn’t stop them from a dramatic 8-7 win courtesy of Max Muncy’s three-homer game.
His statue’s bat wasn’t the only thing Ichiro Suzuki had broken on Friday. With a single in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers on Friday night, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 44 games.
Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday because of an oblique strain, ending a streak of 213 consecutive games played.
Clay Holmes left his start for the Mets against the Athletics with one out in the sixth inning on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness.
Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday because of an oblique strain, ending a streak of 214 consecutive games played.
Kansas City, Missouri, would issue $600 million in bonds for a new stadium for Major League Baseball's Royals under a proposal officials there are pursuing.
The Astros placed right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list and outfielder Jake Meyers (oblique) on the 10-day IL on Friday.
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has a broken bone in his left arm and a concussion after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene.
A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.
Jackson Chourio's broken hand is healing, but the Brewers say he is "not quite ready" to swing a bat.
The Marlins have placed outfielder Griffin Conine on the 10-day injured list with a tear in his left hamstring.
Cade Winquest was designated by the Yankees without playing in a game.
Major League Baseball said Friday the percentage of Black players on Opening Day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades.
The introduction of ABS challenges to MLB have created various firsts throughout the 2026 season. The first challenge? José Caballero. The first successful challenge? Francisco Alvarez.
Javier is dealing with the same injury that shut down Brown from throwing for a few weeks.
He was one of baseball’s most efficient thieves, and part of a storied infield quartet with the Los Angeles Dodgers, playing in four World Series.
Should Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani be granted extra time to warm up as a pitcher after he hits? . That was a big question this week coming out of the Dodgers’ series against the Blue Jays in Toronto, and it was a topic of discussion on the latest episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast.”.
Savelio Tamale stops short of the line before scoring for the Raiders.
It wasn’t pretty, but it was two points they desperately wanted. And more desperately needed.
The Sydney Roosters will receive a double boost in the forward on Saturday afternoon in Perth while the Sharks are attempting to make it three straight wins.
Follow all the action from Round 6 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Canberra have ended their losing streak in dramatic fashion with a high-scoring win over a fast-finishing South Sydney. Follow live.
Dragons skipper and fullback Clint Gutherson has no issues with the club’s bid to sign Scott Drinkwater, and backed coach Shane Flanagan to turn the Red V’s fortunes around.
It was a headline Todd Payten and the Cowboys didn’t want heading into their Queensland derby against the Broncos.
Michael Maguire describes the decision to penalise Gehamat Shibasaki for a disruptor as "bizarre".
Tristan Sailor is among the points again as St Helens breeze through their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Catalans Dragons.
Storm star Cameron Munster admits his side have plenty to work on to rejoin the winners circle, but has belief they are the team to break a well-known rugby league hoodoo.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire was dumbfounded over the disrupter rule after Gehamat Shibasaki was penalised denying the Broncos a crucial try in their 35-31 loss to the Cowboys.
Cameron Smith believes Broncos young gun Cameron Bukowski could play hooker for the club amid an injury crisis.
Cameron Smith suggests the NRL might need to 'pump the brakes' amid discussions over the Ipswich Jets.
Brisbane Broncos host the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Scott Drinkwater’s future has been one of much speculation, but he issued a reminder of just how lethal he could be against the Brisbane Broncos.
Paul Gallen vents about the Bunker's decision to penalise Gehamat Shibasaki for a disruptor.
Cowboys back-rower Heilum Luki scores the match-winning try against the Broncos.
Broncos halfback Tom Duffy kicks a field goal late in his side's clash with the Cowboys.
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater kicks a casual field goal to make it 31-31 agaisnt the Broncos.
Gehamat Shibasaki is penalised for a disruptor in a crucial moment between the Broncos and Cowboys.
Could the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters be the key to Rory McIlroy’s success at The Masters? After finishing his second round with a six-stroke lead in the iconic golf tournament, McIlroy spoke to the media about his plans for the leadup to Saturday’s third round.
Two days after winning his first trophy of the season in Marrakech, Robert Cash experienced something that meant even more. The American doubles player had just enjoyed a dream week in Morocco, where he triumphed with partner JJ Tracy at the ATP 250 clay-court event.
Rafael Nadal won the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 11 times in his career. And while all eyes in the tennis world are on the first clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season, the Spaniard is focused on a different Masters: golf’s The Masters at Augusta National.
The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters semi-finals take place on Saturday, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner leading the action at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Valentin Vacherot continued his historic run on Friday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he became the first Monegasque player to reach the semi-finals in the Principality.
Jannik Sinner was all smiles following his 20th consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victory on Friday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters and his mood was boosted further when he caught up with Formula 1 star George Russell.
Carlos Alcaraz has quickly established himself alongside some of the greats in tennis history, even at the age of just 22. On Friday afternoon at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, Alcaraz eased past Alexander Bublik 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semi-finals at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Carlos Alcaraz continued his bounceback week on Friday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he dispatched Alexander Bublik 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semi-finals in the Principality for the second consecutive year.
Jannik Sinner added another ATP Masters 1000 milestone to his 2026 season on Friday afternoon by easing past Felix Auger-Aliassime for a semi-final spot at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The No.
Valentin Vacherot made more ATP Masters 1000 history on Thursday, but this time it came on much more familiar ground at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The 27-year-old drew on a vibrant home crowd to rally past former World No.
Elena-Gabriela Ruse has won three straight matches this week, including two from a set down, to reach her first career WTA 500 semifinal. What's been behind her winning streak? Consistent schnitzel, apparently.
Top seed Mirra Andreeva and unseeded Elena-Gabriela Ruse advanced to the semifinals of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz with three-set victories. Andreeva outlasted Sorana Cirstea, while Ruse rallied past former champion Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first WTA 500 semifinal.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Five members of the 2025-26 WTA Americas Coach Inclusion Program received a world-class experience at the Charleston Open, shadowing the lead coaches of star players Iva Jovic, Diana Shnaider and Sloane Stephens.
British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic scored a major upset over Australia's Talia Gibson on her Billie Jean King Cup debut in Melbourne.
Talia Gibson spent March hunting for scalps and delivered with distinction in the prestigious Sunshine Swing in America, but on a bleak Friday in Melbourne, the emerging Aussie found life is far harder when you become the target.
The BMW Open by Bitpanda Open, which this year runs from 13-19 April, has announced a prize money total of €2,561,110 for the 2026 edition.
The Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, which this year runs from 13-19 April, has announced a prize money total of €2,950,310 for the 2026 edition.
There are not many opportunities to watch one of the world’s most historic tournaments and then pick the brain of a man who was once the world’s best player. The ATP No. 1 Club gave Ray and Walker Sahag just that at the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Lilli Tagger upset Liudmila Samsonova to reach the quarterfinals at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. The Austrian teenager saved eight set points before sealing a straight-sets win over the third seed in front of her home crowd.
On his move up to No. 3, Dhruv Jurel says, "For me, batting number is just a number; my character is such that even if you ask me to bat at eight or nine, I will take it happily".
South Australia announce five changes to Ryan Harris' squad as they seek a third straight Sheffield Shield next season.
Find out who are leading the Orange and Purple Cap races at IPL 2026 at the end of Match No. 16 of the tournament.
Anika Learoyd scored 210 runs unbeaten and Frankie Nicklin took eight wickets as Gold registered a commanding victory.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tore the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling to shreds as he equalled his own record for the fastest fifty of this season’s IPL, powering unbeaten Rajasthan Royals to a fourth successive victory on Friday.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed Josh Hazlewood for 18 runs from four balls on his return from injury.
Marcus Harris has opened another campaign in England with a fine hundred for Lancashire.
Surrey take command through 200-run stand between Smith and Ollie Pope.
Visitors send for Will Smeed after Essex tumble from 77 for 2 to 149 all out.
Jake Lehmann leads Hampshire batting effort on bowling day at Headingley.
Free agent star Chelsea Gray has reached a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Las Vegas Aces, a source told ESPN's Kendra Andrews on Friday.
Three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell is finalizing a one-year, $1.4M supermax deal to return to the Indiana Fever, a source tells ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale is signing a seven-figure, multiyear deal to return to the Wings, sources told ESPN.
Allisha Gray is finalizing a three-year deal with the Dream.
After winning a title in her first season in Las Vegas, Jewell Loyd is finalizing a three-year deal with the Aces, a source told ESPN.
Alyssa Thomas is finalizing a deal to return to the Phoenix Mercury, a source told Andscape's Sean Hurd.
Brionna Jones is finalizing a deal to return to the Dream.
The expansion Tempo have agreed to two-year contracts with guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, their agent told ESPN.
Ten-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, her sister Chiney Ogwumike posted on social media on Friday.
Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?.
Jeremy Fears, who led Michigan State in scoring and the nation in assists per game, will declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced on Friday.
Former Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen, who began his college basketball career at Florida, is aiming to play for the Gators again next season if he can secure an NCAA waiver for another year of eligibility.
UConn freshman Eric Reibe, a rotation player on the Huskies' Final Four team, entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN on Friday.
Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen, who spent his freshman year at Michigan before heading to Berkley, is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN.
Providence and new coach Bryan Hodgson scored two big pickups Thursday in G League star Dink Pate and reigning MWC Defensive Player of the Year Miles Byrd.
Fresh off being named the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four, star point guard Elliot Cadeau told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday that he will return for his senior season at Michigan.
Tennessee's J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore transfer, told ESPN he committed to Michigan, giving the Wolverines their first portal player since winning the national title Monday.
The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Stanford star guard Ebuka Okorie will enter the NBA draft after leading the ACC in scoring as a freshman.
How do the 2026 Michigan Wolverines stack up against this century's champions?.
The Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel amid questions raised about the two this week, sources told ESPN on Friday.
The NFLPA filed a grievance in 2022, alleging the NFL encouraged teams to resist free-agent players' requests for guaranteed contracts.
The Eagles have acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers for two draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a one-year deal with free agent cornerback Jack Jones.
The Atlanta Falcons picked up running back Bijan Robinson's fifth-year contract option Friday.
Former Jets and Louisville quarterback Browning Nagle has died at age 57.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
. . The top of the 2026 NFL Draft will feature a trio of defenders from the same school with Ohio State, as usual, pumping high-end talent into the NFL. Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles led one of the elite defenses in college football this past season, proving each week why they’re bona fide NFL talents.
Former New York Jets quarterback and Louisville standout Browning Nagle has died, Louisville announced Friday. He was 57. In a statement Friday, Louisville praised Nagle for his “leadership on the field and passion for the game.”.
The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.
Jerry Jones of the Cowboys, Joel Glazer of the Bucs and Clark Hunt of the Chiefs participated in negotiations Thursday, a source said.
What could the federal government's investigation of the NFL mean for fans and television networks?.
Penner Sports Group will be the largest minority partner in the Rockies organization.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was reportedly among the NFL owners to join the league’s labor negotiations with the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) on Thursday, according to NFL Network.
Moore, a 2021 Pro Bowler, has spent his entire nine-year career in Indianapolis.
The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN.
Will Minnesota dip its toes into the wide receiver and running back pool during the 2026 draft?.
Gabe Taylor, who will don No. 21, understands the legacy brother Sean built in Washington in a short time.
Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.
Just a few days remain before the NFL Draft opens in Pittsburgh. Which players could be pushed up (or down) boards before Round 1?.
One year after winning his first Masters, McIlroy has a record 6-shot lead and has 36 more holes to add.
Rory McIlroy produced one of the most memorable Friday afternoons in Masters history to take a huge step towards claiming a second straight green jacket.
LIV Golf League captain Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut at the Masters with a 36-hole total of 6-over 150, two worse than the cut line.
Rory McIlroy closed with six birdies over his last seven holes to finish at 7-under 65 and push his lead to six shots on Friday, the largest at the Masters after 36 holes.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled in the second round at the Masters, posting a 2-over 74.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy opened up a six-shot lead with a back nine for the ages, while Australia’s Jason Day kept himself in the fight in the second round of the Masters at Augusta National.
The first golf major of the year continues Friday as the Masters enters its second round.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after he was caught making a middle finger gesture during a quadruple bogey.
The first round of the 2026 Masters is in the books and it was brutal for the LIV Golf contingent at Augusta National.
Brandon Holtz, a 39 year-old from Illinois, is this year's tournament's most unlikely participant.
Plante, 20, was the youngest of the three nominees for the Hobey Baker this year.
General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Ducks.
Verbeek has run the Ducks since February 2022, and they're in search of their first playoff appearance since 2018.
Ovechkin will decide after the season whether he will return to the NHL next season.
Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season.
Plus: Will Alex Ovechkin really retire from the NHL this offseason?.
If the NHL can give out points for losing, we can give out trophies for things like "most goalie points" or "best Zamboni.".
The NHL calendar takes a break, so here's an update on all the races between two stacked days on the schedule.
Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
Pavelski has been helping the team on and off the ice since retiring from the NHL and joined the Badgers for the Frozen Four.
Valentini excelled as a 17-year-old freshman for Michigan this season with 26 points in 39 regular-season games.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Crosby is going to savor this weekend's games against Washington, which could be his final against Ovechkin in a long shared history.
John Carlson was thrilled to get the first hat trick of his 17-season career, pulling the feat in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory. Utah clinched a playoff berth after the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.
The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.
In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.
Denver, playing for its third national title in five years, will face Wisconsin in Saturday's final.
No team has won the trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season since 2013.
He has finished in the points at the last two F1 races and will be looking to stay ahead of team mate Arvid Lindblad.
Here is all you need to know about F1's cost cap and why it has increased in 2026.
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have been back out on track this week to help Pirelli with some valuable development work.
Kimi Antonelli has challenged George Russell’s authority at Mercedes in 2026 – the Italian teenager making it back-to-back Grand Prix wins at the Japanese Grand Prix and moving ahead of his established team mate to sit at the top the Drivers’ Championship standings.
Max Verstappen's father, Jos, expects his son to continue in Formula 1 despite the recent announcement that his long-time race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren.
The FIA and Formula 1 teams are targeting tweaks to the 2026 technical regulations aimed at addressing some of the shortcomings exposed during the opening three rounds of this year's championship.
Daniel Ricciardo has reflected on the decision to remove him from his Racing Bulls seat in 2024, as his F1 career came to an abrupt end.
F1.com takes a closer look at some of the most incredible – and unusual – records from across the sport's history.
Lawrence Barretto delves into Gianpiero Lambiase's confirmed move from Red Bull to McLaren, and what it means for Max Verstappen.
Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull in 2028 and move to McLaren as Chief Racing Officer.
Williams have announced the appointment of Dan Milner from rivals Mercedes to act as their new Chief Engineer – Vehicle Technology.
The only rookie on the F1 grid this season, but Racing Bulls’ new star is already making a name for himself.
The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.
Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren at the expiry of his Red Bull contract, assuming the role of chief racing officer.
Ollie Bearman has been a standout performer in 2026 for Haas so far, but the Briton has strong links with Ferrari.
Formula 2 will be racing in North America for the first time with Miami and Montreal to host Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 season.
F1.com takes a look back at some of the most memorable – and eye-catching – tech innovations the sport has witnessed over the years.
Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull to join McLaren at the end of the 2027 season, sources have told ESPN.
Max Verstappen’s engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave Red Bull to join McLaren in a shock move that throws further doubt on the four-time world champion’s future in Formula One.
Formula 1 has started discussions around whether to make small rule changes for the rest of the 2026 season.
World Rugby’s grandparent eligibility rule has become a tool for northern hemisphere nations to raid the south for players they had no part in developing.
There are big games and then there are contests which define entire campaigns. And when the moment came it was Bath who just had enough turbo thrust to propel themselves into the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time in 20 years.
Bath come from 21 points down to beat Prem leaders Northampton 43-41 and reach the semi-finals of the Champions Cup in an incredible clash at the Rec.
Ulster are one game away from a first European final since 2012 after a 41-24 win over La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Glasgow Warriors go into their Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon as favourites against a side that got the better of them in the past, writes Tom English.
Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade says he still has a "big desire" to play for England, despite no Six Nations game time.
Rugby union was the second most-watched women's sport in 2025 after England's home Rugby World Cup win, so with momentum at an all-time high, will this year's Six Nations be the biggest yet?.
Sale's Alex Sanderson says his side may be underdogs in their Champions Cup quarter-final with Leinster but they have not travelled to Dublin "to make up the numbers".
Celtic rivalries are renewed once more as Wales host Scotland in their Women's Six Nations opener at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Four England players will miss the Six Nations as they are pregnant.
Neymar, according to reports, also spoke with the Chicago Fire last year, while he has also been the subject of rumors linking him to New York City FC. He has three goals and two assists in four league games this season, but was not called up to Brazil’s squad for friendlies late last month against Croatia and France.
Argentina's World Cup preparations have come against lackluster opposition, all while its iconic captain won't go all in on this summer.
The Brazilian star is under contract with Santos through the end of 2026.
A total of 52 referees, 88 assistants and 30 video match officials have been selected.
The reigning World Cup champions will wrap up their preparations for the 2026 competition in SEC country.
Griezmann will end his second stint at Atletico, which has spanned a total of 10 seasons, at the end of this campaign before joining Orlando.
In some cases, not much exertion will be required to comply with FIFA’s demands. FanDuel’s prominent scoreboard position at Lincoln Financial Field is digital. Covering the massive physical “Hard Rock” signs inside and above the exterior of the Dolphins’ home turf will be more of a chore.
On Tuesday, Spain’s National Court said the players protest “did not constitute a strike” and was instead "freedom of expression".
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In an era where the sport’s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper.
Nine Power 4 schools have spring games this weekend.
Five Ohio State players are among the 16 planning to attend the first round of the NFL draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh, a group that doesn't include Fernando Mendoza but does include fellow QB Ty Simpson.
After winning the national title, coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers still have something to prove. "People are always going to doubt us," defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker said.
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?.
Lawsuit plaintiffs said they sought help but were subjected to unwanted genital touching or other misconduct.
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said a talk with Oklahoma's Brent Venables was enough to convince him to continue to call the defensive plays this year.
An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, sources said Wednesday.
Maxwell Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit in the SC Next Junior 300, gave Florida and new head coach Jon Sumrall his verbal pledge Wednesday.
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore says the Fighting Irish are on a "revenge tour" after being excluded from the College Football Playoff last season.
James Franklin admitted he took on too much risk with both staffing decisions and a less hands-on approach at Penn State, and he says he will operate differently with Virginia Tech.
After gathering feedback from their fans over the past few months, the Colorado Rapids have announced that parts of their identity will change, while others will stay the same.
French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille is bringing together different eras of its history in a new crest that will carry the club into the future. OM unveiled the crest on Wednesday, April 8, during a gala dinner benefitting the club’s charitable foundation.
Contributors Paul Caputo, Glenn Cook and Andrew Lind share their thoughts on new City Connect uniforms for the Braves, Brewers, Orioles, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Reds and Royals.
The first dominos have fallen in WNBA free agency. Nneka Ogwumike announced Friday that she is returning to the Los Angeles Sparks, the team she led to a title in 2016, after spending the last two seasons in Seattle.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shook the sports world when he announced in February he was investing in prediction-market platform Kalshi. But Kalshi already had famous athlete-investors.
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Matthew Schaefer doesn’t want to be the story. The problem for the rookie defenseman: He always is. Since the Islanders selected him as the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft, the 18-year-old Schaefer has become one of the brightest personalities in the league.
The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks are in deep trade discussions regarding a deal that would send Olympic gold medalist Ariel Atkins to L.A. for forward Rickea Jackson. Terms of the deal have not been finalized, but an announcement is expected Saturday when the signing period opens.
Three years after building their first City Connect uniform around Milwaukee, the Brewers are going even bigger with version two.
The Baltimore Orioles are going home for City Connect 2.0, unveiling a cream-and-green uniform built around Camden Yards, Baltimore stoops, and several tributes to the ballpark’s three-decade history.
Gone are the bright teals and pinks of the Padres’ first City Connect uniform. In their place is a darker new look featuring an obsidian jersey, bone-coloured pants, a La Catrina sleeve patch, and several references to regional culture and club history.
The entire Top 20 of the PIF WTA Rankings will be in Rome next month for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and defending champion Jasmine Paolini headline the field.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will miss the upcoming Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart with an injury. She's still scheduled to play the Mutua Madrid Open at the end of the month, and then Rome after that.
The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix has a loaded field, including 6 of the Top 10 players in the world. Here's everything you need to know about the WTA 500 tournament, including important dates, withdrawals, prize money and more.
Mirra Andreeva earned her first win over Sloane Stephens on Wednesday in Linz, defeating the former US Open champion 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and 21 minutes to advance to the quarterfinals.
Iga Swiatek is training for the Clay-Court swing at the Rafa Nadal Academy. That's good news for her, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys said, and bad news for every other player on the WTA Tour.
Fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko staged a strong comeback in both sets to defeat Alexandra Eala in straight sets and reach the Linz quarterfinals. The Latvian will next face Elena-Gabriela Ruse for a place in the semifinals.
Alexandra Eala overcame a tough challenge from Julia Grabher to secure a straight-sets win on her Linz debut. The Filipino will next face fourth seed Jelena Ostapenko, against whom she holds a 2-0 record.
Austrian wild card Lilli Tagger, 18, upset Paula Badosa in the Upper Austria Ladies Linz first round to seal her first win over a former Top 10 player.
Jessica Pegula reigned supreme again in Charleston, Yuliia Starodubtseva had the week of her career, Bianca Andreescu got back in the win column and more in the latest week in review.
A Northern California standout who rose to the Top 10 in the United States, Denise Carter Triolo became a regular on the Virginia Slims Circuit as the women’s tour began to take shape.
Dyson Daniels has helped Atlanta clinch a playoff spot and their first Southeast Division title in five years. The Boomers star had 13 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds as the Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night in Atlanta.
Australian Lachlan Olbrich was rewarded for his strong play during his rookie NBA season on Saturday AEST, by making his first career start. The NBL25 champion with the Illawarra Hawks started for the Chicago Bulls in their clash with the Orlando Magic at the United Centre.
Since the final siren sounded on Game 5 of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, there has been plenty of talk of what the Adelaide 36ers will look like next season.
The Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League (NBL) has delivered another season of record growth across attendance, broadcast, digital and commercial performance, strengthening its position as Australia’s fastest growing sporting league.
While the championship-winning Sydney Kings earned widespread praise for their depth, one key role player has emerged as a name to watch, with rival voices calling for him to get another shot at the NBA. Despite already spending time at the highest level as a two-way player with the Milwaukee Bucks, Casey Prather believes Jaylin Galloway is ready to take that step again.
The off-season has only just begun for the reigning champion Sydney Kings, but the club is already shaping its roster for NBL27 following the announcement that Shaun Bruce will depart.
The Hungry Jack's NBL26 season is done after an incredible Championship Series that went the distance.
Debate has surged this week over where Brian Goorjian ranks among Australia’s greatest coaches, and broadcaster Craig Hutchison says his seventh title stands as one of the all-time coaching performances. Goorjian first coached in the NBL back in 1988 and boasts a career spanning four decades.
He’s played in some of the biggest stadiums all over Australia and the world, but seven-time NBL MVP Andrew Gaze was blown away by Sunday’s Championship Series Game 5 between Sydney and Adelaide.
Tasmanian guard Sean Macdonald has suffered a tear in his ACL graft, following a training incident on Tuesday. Macdonald, who had surgery in July last year after rupturing the same ACL, has copped another cruel blow during a rehabilitation session.
The new coaches of Adelaide and Port Adelaide aren't native South Australians, but they're adjusting to life in the city of churches just fine.
Some of the best women's talent from Australia and Ireland will square off in at least one fixture on Australian shores in either June or July.
Emma Zielke joins Greater Western Sydney as its first full-time AFLW assistant coach, leading forwards and player development.
The 2026 AFLW fixture is set to feature four games played at AFL venues on the same day as men's matches.
Players share their top tips on the best beaches, food spots and must-do experiences to make the most of Gather Round in Adelaide.
THE AFL Digital Network's player-led vodcast Tagged has been shortlisted for Best Sport Podcast - Major at the 2026 Australian Audio Awards.
A new mechanism is allowing clubs are able to sign AFLW players beyond 2027.
Bulldogs players worked with the club's new supplier to design a more comfortable, better-fitting uniform tailored specifically for women.
The end of one era means the start of another for both Adelaide and Ebony Marinoff's house.
It was a move that seemed obvious to everyone else, but new Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear was reluctant to leave Melbourne.
Three rounds down, 19 to go! Pedro Acosta is enjoying his strongest start to a premier-class season yet, with some key changes showing improvements on track.
2026 has been dreamland for the Noale factory so far but just how impressive have they been?.
Five Grand Prix wins in a row later, the Italian is setting new benchmarks. Here are some of the stats.
Delve into some of the key takeaways from MotoGP’s latest visit to Austin.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The ex-CEO of Netball Australia said it was behind the times when she walked out the door in December 2023, but new gambling reforms announced by the federal government show the sport was right to steer clear from sports betting.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.