Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Brisbane looked like causing an upset before last-quarter heroics from Sophie McKey got Carlton the win.
Australia looks to chase down 288 runs to win the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with series honours on the line. Follow live.
The Kangaroos look to go undefeated through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they close out the Pool A action against Cook Islands in Townsville. Follow live.
Golden State star Stephen Curry embarrassed Luka Doncic as he scored 31 points to lead the Warriors to a 112-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in a rollercoaster contest in San Francisco.
Claudia Whitfort has been ruled out of the remainder of Saturday's game.
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
AC Milan versus Inter will be shown live on the BBC on Saturday - this is the story of the fixture's most iconic image.
Friday's meek defeat at Sheffield United was in stark contrast to how Wrexham stretched these opponents while still a National League side.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson have been given grid penalties by the stewards following their “unacceptable” and “clumsy” incident during second practice in Mexico.
Fraser Sheat led the charge for New Zealand A with four wickets on the opening day's play in Christchurch.
Jomel Warrican also took a four-for to bowl out Bangladesh for 142.
Another batting collapse on the final day saw South Australia's fourth-innings charge fall short.
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The fast bowler made his India debut against West Indies in September and will now be a part of their ODI squad for the entire five-match series in New Zealand.
Ellyse Perry's opening night half-century for the Sydney Sixers set the tone for a remarkable 20th season in the sport.
Latest scorecard from the Women's Big Bash League match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars at Adelaide's Karen Rolton Oval.
It could be advantage Australia with four left-handers in their top seven, given the footmarks in Cape Town will make make batting tough for right-handers.
The placid conditions that confounded Cummins and his fellow bowlers on day one may now be a godsend for Australia's last-day pursuit.
After Rickelton and Mulder's heroics, Australia needs batting heroes to stand up on a decisive final day in Cape Town.
New Zealand has marched itself into the semifinals of the Rugby League World Cup with a 78-0 thrashing of Fiji, with two players being sent off from the fiery clash on the Gold Coast.
Former Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has revealed he played a role in stopping fellow inmate’s plans to stab Jarryd Hayne once he arrived at prison in Sydney.
Tigers and Fiji flier Api Koroisau was ruled out of the remainder of Fiji's Rugby League World Cup match against the Kiwis after suffering a suspected broken jaw in the first half.
Ronaldo Mulitalo’s World Cup could be over after the fiery New Zealand winger was sent off for an ugly high shot and then copped a punch to the head in a dramatic moment that has rocked the tournament.
Fiji Bulikula have stormed into the semi-finals at their first ever World Cup with a stunning 54-6 win over France at Cbus Super Stadium.
Forgetting last year’s Samoa-Tonga Pacific Championships game could be forgiven for most neutral fans. A lot has happened in rugby league since.
Former Manly hooker Manase Fainu says he helped foil a plan to have the Parramatta figure stabbed in a Sydney prison.
England will stay positive during a nervous 48-hour wait to see if their IRL Rugby League World Cup dream still has a pulse. .
Wheel Kiwis players Mitch Stone and Pele Sulusi have vowed to shock the Wheelaroos as the pair prepare to put their friendship with Dragons team-mate Corey Cannane on hold in Saturday's World Cup clash in Wollongong.
Here’s another reason the Samoa v Tonga World Cup clash promises to be one of the explosive games in rugby league this year.
Alan Shearer discusses his love of Newcastle, almost continuing his managerial career and swapping the pitch for the commentary box in The Football Interview.
Goalkeepers have to face shots that can exceed 100 km/h. Playing football can impact their hands for the rest of their lives.
Graham Scott: No one would ask referees how they got into a great position to spot a foul or the slightest touch of the ball.
Manchester United, 16th in the Premier League, travel to Chelsea on Saturday with the head coach's position far from secure.
Perfecting the timing of the passes and runs in third-man combinations requires time on the training ground and experience.
A panel of Black journalists from The Athletic picked out the 10 greatest Black British sportspeople. These are their stories.
Grealish was left out of Everton's squad to face Newcastle United due to a 'breach of club discipline'. It is a familiar story.
Ronald Araujo is already breaking that unwritten rule of football — never fall in love with a loan player.
Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against Jamie Carragher following his “unacceptable insults” about the club and its supporters.
Manchester United target Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, Lisandro Martinez is attracting interest from the La Liga side, Arsenal eye Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, plus more.
North Melbourne has finished on top of the ladder after the home and away.
Port Adelaide has kept its slim finals chances alive, likely condemning St Kilda to the wooden spoon in the process.
Extreme weather has swept across RSEA Park on Saturday afternoon.
Gold Coast has been handed a $10,000 suspended fine for sending young forward back on after knock.
Belle Dawes' role as the energy-bringer has been necessary in 2026 as the Lions find themselves in unfamiliar territory.
With the home and away season nearly over, we take a look at who's likely to take out your club's best and fairest award.
Jackie Parry kicked five goals as Geelong soared to its 11th win in a row.
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round 12.
The teams are in for Sunday's matches in AFLW round 12.
Three-club player Sabrina Frederick has announced her retirement after starting in the AFLW's inaugural season.
Carlton coach Josh Fraser will have the infinite wisdom of Chris Fagan by his side in 2027. Could a first (full)-year coach ask for a better mentor?.
The reigning premier will name Chris Fagan's successor soon with formal presentations ahead.
Speculation on Chris Fagan's next destination is over, with Carlton announcing the triple premiership coach is joining the Blues as director of coaching. .
Chris Fagan will link up with a former colleague in a newly created position at a Victorian giant.
Geelong is set up for a big crack at their first AFLW flag, thumping the Western Bulldogs to lock in a top-two finish.
Chris Fagan is donning the navy blue.
The three-time Brisbane Lions premiership coach joins the Blues as their director of coaching to mentor Josh Fraser.
Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12 – the final round before the finals. Follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.
Eleni Tee talks about the support systems now in place and how family brings perspective to football.
Toby Krasna waited for his chance and now shapes as a likely top-20 pick in the Telstra AFL Draft.
Fans are desperately hoping that Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes a late switch to his starting pack so we can see two behemoths renew their rivalry after last year’s fiery encounter.
The November 1 deadline is less than 24 hours away and several clubs are facing major decisions over the future of their halfback with several high-profile names hitting the open market.
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has challenged his side to make a World Cup statement against Cook Islands on Saturday night after two patchy performances to open the tournament. .
England coach Brian McDermott blamed a lack of flow during the second half against PNG on Friday night as the reason his side failed to win by a big margin.
England burst out of the blocks and then stopped to a walk in a 34-12 win over the Kumuls on Friday night that effectively ends the World Cup campaign for both sides.
Wheelaroos captain Bayley McKenna says spectators at the World Cup can expect to see controlled chaos on the court, in one of the few sports in which able-bodied and disabled athletes compete on the same team.
A historic night for Fetu Samoa at WIN Stadium as a hat-trick from player of the match Freedom Crichton Ropati catapulted them into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time.
England’s World Cup is all but over after PNG mounted a stunning second half comeback in Wollongong.
Ireland broke their international points record while England kept the wood on Wales 98-18 as the opening matches of the 2026 Wheelchair World Cup got underway.
Cowboys halfback Tom Dearden quashes talk of a move to the Roosters after the Sam Walker contract bombshell.
The former NSW Origin star dominated the aerial contest for Australia A against the USA, suggesting he can be the answer to the Wallabies’ woes under the high ball.
England have seen a lot of records crumble around them in this WXV Global Series but the world champions were not going to let a 35-year winning streak go against the USA. The last time the Eagles claimed a victory over the Red Roses was in the 1991 Rugby World Cup and since then England have won all 22 matches they have played.
England's Red Roses return to winning ways, but without entirely vanquishing doubts over their position at the top of the women's game, as they see off the United States.
Joey Carbery scores 20 points as Leinster hammer Connacht 50-5 in the United Rugby Championship in Galway.
Zac Lomax’s ability under the high ball should make him a contender for a Wallabies wing spot, but he’s stuck playing in the centres for Australia A.
In the end there was a relatively clear winner of this straight shootout for top spot in the Prem.
Leicester take maximum points to go top of the Prem before the rest of the weekend fixtures with a 22-16 win away at Bristol.
Ellie Kildunne has been the Red Roses' figurehead throughout their rise to world champions, so why is she on the bench for Friday night's Test against the USA?.
Wales wing Ellis Mee, 23, signs contract extension with Scarlets after impressing in first two years.
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side are ready for their "second ascent" as they target a historic series win over South Africa.
The club announced their intention to pursue legal action on Friday, saying they will "not allow anyone to stop our ascension" in football.
The 2026 award for best men's footballer was one of the closest in history.
Michael Carrick is the latest Old Trafford boss to find his position under intense scrutiny since the end of the Alex Ferguson era.
Eddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club?.
Chelsea fear Maxence Lacroix will have a lengthy lay-off having suffered a serious hamstring injury.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is available to face Crystal Palace on Saturday says manager Roberto De Zerbi, despite an injury scare last week.
Mikel Arteta says "we are not in Disneyland" and that he will hold Max Dowman to the same standards as other first-team players after the teenager's red card against Fleetwood.
Is it 'now or never' for Jack Grealish after he was dropped by Everton for a breach of club discipline, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?.
BBC Sport's Fantasy Premier League expert FPL Heisenberg gives his answers to some of the biggest dilemmas facing managers in gameweek nine.
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally.
Star Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Chet Holmgren will miss eight to 10 weeks due to a patellar tendon tear in his right knee, the team said Friday night.
Luka Dončić's was ready to make a statement in the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup opener on Friday. It worked, for a single quarter.The Lakers opened the game on a 40-15 run that extended into the second quarter, with the Golden State Warriors once again looking like a deteriorating roster.
Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner have agreed on all outstanding terms of the sale of the team at a $12.5 billion valuation, sources close to the negotiations told ESPN. The two men met in person Thursday at Walter's home in Florida to finalize the transaction and are expected to sign the formal agreement soon, those sources said.
The New York Knicks opened their NBA title defense with a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. They began their NBA Cup title defense the same way on Friday.
The OKC Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren for over two months, while Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant will miss the next four weeks of the NBA season due to a left hamstring injury.
Holmgren underwent a "biological treatment" to address the tear, the franchise said Friday.
Ben Simmons is determined to return to the NBA next season, declaring his mentality is simple: “I’ll be back.”.
Jaylen Brown missed the Philadelphia 76ers' 98-93 win over the New York Knicks on the first night of NBA Cup play on Friday.
The Brisbane Bullets’ injury crisis has worsened, with two of their key players ruled out of Sunday’s Round 7 showdown with Adelaide.
The Houston Rockets have exercised their $14.0 million fourth-year option for the 2027-28 season on Reed Sheppard. The Rockets selected Sheppard with the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
Ochai Agbaji has agreed to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder had an open roster spot and a major need on the wing following injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace last Sunday. Agbaji was waived by the New York Knicks at the end of preseason.
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are offering minority stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers starting at $250 million each. The pair are building out their ownership group after agreeing to buy the team at a record $12.5 billion valuation.
Ja Morant has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in four weeks. Morant suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers' 124-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Trail Blazers guard hurt himself in his fourth game with Portland.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun, spooky episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the hot starts of the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers before going into game mode! They turn to the panic meter to check on the Knicks, Nuggets, Suns and others, then play "Trick or Treat" with a few early season trends.
Much to my mother's dismay ... I am not a doctor. My mom's mother, meanwhile, wanted me to be a lawyer, which also proved out of reach, but my chosen field of sportswriter has nonetheless plopped me right into the middle of another health crisis. Because yet again I'm covering one as an NBA scribe.
Getty ImagesDwyane Wade's statue outside of the Kaseya Center in Miami looks a little bit different now two years after it was officially unveiled.
Ja Morant left the Portland Trail Blazers' 124-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter due to a left hamstring injury. Morant was playing in his first game against former team and had scored 14 points to go with three assists in 23 minutes.
Heading into the Memphis Grizzlies' matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, the primary focus was the past — namely, the Grizzlies' first meeting with former franchise superstar Ja Morant, after trading the one-time cornerstone point guard to Portland over the summer.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Plus, what's ailing the Bills' defense, and how the Myles Garrett-less Browns have managed to take off.
Big questions for Week 8, plus Ted Nguyen on why J.J. McCarthy fits the Giants and Khalil Mack trade notes.
The Chicago Bears' trade for former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons came together quickly. But it had been brewing for a lot longer, general manager Ryan Poles explained on Friday.
UNC head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson broke up in late 2025, according to a report from TMZ.The specifics of the breakup are unclear, including who initiated it, but it was apparently amicable enough that TMZ says they are told the pair remain "committed to their business partnerships and remain close friends.
An appeals court says a judge was wrong to exclude expert testimony just because it was impeachable.
Joseph was in good spirits in the locker room on Friday but declined to discuss details of his rehab or when he might return to game action.
The Baltimore Ravens are planning to have Lamar Jackson back this week after the quarterback missed the past three games with a high ankle sprain."We do think we'll have Lamar this week," said head coach Jesse Minter on Friday. "I'm excited about that.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs told reporters postgame Thursday night that his first-half touchdown celebration was an ode to the gospel song "Break Every Chain.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… On “Off That,” an otherwise throwaway cut from his 2009 album The Blueprint 3, JAŸ-Z laid out a symbolic maintenance program for sustained greatness: “I’m on a practice field runnin’ two-a-days / So I don’t drop the ball when it’s threw my way.”.
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley have been fired, the team announced on Thursday.The moves come a day after the Panthers fell to 3-4 after a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
The Panthers allowed 59 points in Week 1 to the Bears and 43 points in Week 7 to the Buccaneers and are 27th in the NFL in scoring defense.
Xavier McKinney said he was fined "a lot" of money by the NFL for ripping officials during his postgame comments following last Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions.
In surveying the sports month ahead, we did our best to cover the major events and promote some sleepers.
More like Week Hate, right? Extensive animosities line the NFL's first Sunday in November.
After the Chiefs signed kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, Andy Reid struggled to find the right words to explain the decision.
As Mike Tomlin said on NBC: “Message sent.”.
Fumbles are up across the NFL, and a big reason for it is the Peanut Punch. “It's crazy how good these guys are getting at it.”.
The relationship between the longtime NFL TV partners is ruptured. How did it get to this point and where do things go from here?.
The Jets have the capital necessary to make a move up for their preferred QB, should they choose to do so.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
George Russell has offered his thoughts on the pecking order after the opening day of action at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen has claimed the incident with Liam Lawson during Free Practice 2 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix was "not very smart behaviour".
Lewis Hamilton has explained how an issue hampered his running during second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri has given his take on how McLaren fared on Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Lawrence Barretto delves into the biggest lessons from Friday's running at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Ten rookies took to the track during first practice in Mexico City, but who impressed and who endured a more challenging session?.
Acosta joins the Ducati duo on the front row in Malaysia as Bezzecchi gears up for a second-row start in the absence of teammate Martin.
It was a heroic attempt, but the Aprilia Racing rider won’t be able to race at Sepang.
Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari in both practice sessions on Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Rumours suggesting Ollie Bearman's demand for a larger salary is the reason a new contract with Haas has been delayed are "absolute nonsense", according to Ayao Komatsu.
Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas will take a sizeable grid drop at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix after the team changed various power unit elements on his car.
Charles Leclerc finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver heading Kimi Antonelli and Fred Vesti.
Italian 20-year-old is on the verge of becoming the youngest world champion with the Mexican Grand Prix ready for a carnival coronation atmosphere.
Max Verstappen accuses Liam Lawson of "not very smart behaviour" after the two collided in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
After the lights go out in Mexico City, bettors will be watching closely to make smart betting decisions in real time.
Nico Hulkenberg believes Audi must be “flawless” to capitalise on opportunities in the tightly contested midfield battle this weekend in Mexico, while team mate Gabriel Bortoleto remains confident the team can close the gap to Haas in the teams' standings.
Mexico City will see Nikola Tsolov and Freddie Slater make their FP1 debuts in Formula, over the years plenty of future F1 stars have made their mark in Friday practice before them. F1.com looks back at some familiar names who made FP1 performances.
Far from a smooth day of running for the defending World Champion but P1 nonetheless whereas arch-rival Martin called it a day early as he battles his broken wrist pain.
After his review on Friday morning, the #89 has been passed fit to race in Sepang.
The championship leader heads into Practice 0.4s clear of the Aprilia and KTM stars, while the #89 finishes 1.8s off the pace in a promising start to the Malaysian GP.
The #25 won’t be taking part in the rest of the Malaysian GP as he continues to suffer with his fingers, broken in Lombok.
Our first catch-up with Jorge Martin post-crash, the Championship pendulum swinging and Malaysia ever-inclement weather make Round 19 more unpredictable than ever.
Honda HRC Castrol welcome the #36 back from a longer layoff as the #10 likewise returns to the saddle after missing Australia.
The 2024 World Champion, six days after fracturing his wrist in Australia, will be reviewed again after the opening session of the weekend in Sepang.
36 years ago we first got here and we still enjoy visiting one of Asia's most magical capitals just as much now – perhaps even a little bit more.
More twists and turns await in the finely-poised battle for the crown as we arrive at fabulous Sepang.
Ready for another weekend of title aspirations and unexpected twists? Find out the key times from Sepang!.
Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been spared a jail sentence for hitting a pedestrian earlier this year after he ran a red light while driving to training.
Adelaide Crows star Josh Worrell “fell well short” of driving standards when he cut a red light and struck a pedestrian on the edge of the South Australian capital, a court has heard.
Retiring Sydney legend Dane Rampe has admitted he was personally rocked by the events involving several of his teammates at the Pullman Hotel earlier this year.
Young players at the Telstra AFL Draft Combines used VR headsets to replicate goalkicking under pressure as the AFL looks at ways to build players' mental resilience.
Giants midfielder Tom Green has made a call on his future amid rival interest.
The 2027 AFL fixture is out, so it’s time to delve into all its quirks - good and bad.
The Saints have delisted Dan Butler and Ryan Byrnes, but plan to select them in the Rookie Draft.
Dane Rampe has urged his teammates to continue to confront uncomfortable truths about Sydney’s culture following the Pullman Hotel scandal.
Dane Rampe has announced his retirement after 289 games for Sydney.
Brisbane has reportedly narrowed its coaching race to replace Chris Fagan down to four, with formal presentations for the role now underway.
The incident occurred in the second period of Thursday night's game, a 6-5 overtime win for the Kings. Hodgson was ejected from the game.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov has reportedly requested a trade, becoming the latest high-profile NHL player to ask to leave his longtime home.
The two-time Hart Trophy winner and three-time scoring champion is set to hit unrestricted free agency after this season.
The CAS ruled on Friday that the IIHF must allow Russia back into its international hockey events immediately.
The 2026-27 season has crossed the 200-game mark, meaning we're already 16 percent of the way through. So, what's changed?.
The Hurricanes, Wild and Canadiens are on the rise in our very special Treehouse of Horror Power Rankings.
The International Ice Hockey Federation had banned Russia from its competitions following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
As counterintuitive as it may seem for hockey players and coaches, feeding the puck in the slot can be more dangerous than shooting.
Which teams on Dylan Larkin's trade list are realistic and which are most interested? Here's what I'm hearing.
Coyne Schofield signed a two-year contract extension in August to remain with the Minnesota Frost through 2027-28.
Larkin informed the Wings on Thursday that he is done playing for them, and they responded by suspending him without pay.
Larkin, 30, requested a trade from the Red Wings in May but remains with the team nearly a month into the season.
The agreement between the league and players association brings incremental raises in each of the next five seasons.
The Dylan Larkin situation is reaching another boiling point in Detroit.
USA Hockey and Hockey Canada are appealing a decision in Swiss court that would give the IIHF commercial rights to their jerseys.
After a three-goal lead with less than eight minutes left became an overtime loss, the Ducks are left to do some early soul searching.
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There are a few areas the Canucks need to address if they're going to emerge as a relevant, competitive organization.
Let’s get in the Halloween spirit by building our annual team made up of players off to disappointing starts.
Newfound finishing and a new reliable goalie make the Devils formidable, David Pastrnak is scoring again and more.
The Houston Astros have found a new general manager: The team announced Friday it is hiring Randy Flores to fill the position. Flores, 51, will become the 15th GM in the franchise's history after a decade with the St. Louis Cardinals' front office.
The Seattle Mariners haven't chosen a manager for next season yet, but the team has hired a hitting coach for whoever will be the new skipper. CJ Gillman is returning to the organization as the Mariners' hitting coach, The Athletic reports.
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The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series celebrations continued Friday as the team held its championship parade. We can safely say some people came in from out of town to join them.
The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series celebrations continue on Friday as the team holds its championship parade.To ensure students don't miss out on the memorable day, Milwaukee Public Schools announced that all schools and district offices are closed.
The humor is not for show. With Murphy — from pregame press briefings to player conversations — there is always purpose to the prose.
Baseball history doesn't collect itself. When a memorable moment occurs, staffers at the Baseball Hall of Fame spring into action.
A trial with little precedent in baseball history begins in early November, with wide implications for MLB and its future with betting.
The Brewers’ top homegrown position players are all under club control for at least a couple of years.
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their first World Series title this Friday. Here's how to catch the action on TV and streaming.
Bo Bichette is ready to run it back with the New York Mets. The two-time All-Star infielder intends to exercise a $42 million player option to return to the Mets for the 2027 season, The Athletic reports.
Bichette started slow in his first season with the Mets in 2026 but ultimately produced closer to his career numbers.
This season with the Houston Astros, right-handed Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai showed glimpses of what made him so special in Nippon Professional Baseball, a league where he became a three-time All-Star.
Starting pitcher Michael King opted out of his $32 million player option for 2027 with the San Diego Padres and will become a free agent, according to reports.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeFor the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are officially champions of baseball.
Eaton hit .160 in 24 games for the Red Sox in 2026. Boston gets 18-year-old minor-league right-hander Jareth Rayo in return.
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Murphy ribbed pending free agent Jake Bauers about potentially joining “that horses--- Yankees team” in a postgame conversation.
Matt Kleine has spent the past 19 seasons in Milwaukee’s organization.
The 2026 World Series was a long time coming for Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy.
Seven points down with three minutes to go in a low-scoring game, the Sydney Kings had just about everything going against them in Launceston. Sydney was playing its fourth game in eight days, while the Tasmania JackJumpers hadn’t played since the previous Wednesday.
It’s an unfortunate case of déjà vu for Tasmania fans as more injuries continue to pile up for a team that’s been slammed by them in recent history.
DeMarcus Cousins came closer to the NBL than most fans realise. The four-time NBA All-Star, unveiled this week as the NBA ambassador for HoopsFest, has revealed that Australia was a serious option as he weighed his next move after the NBA. He also says the door to the League isn’t closed.
Bryce Cotton was still Bryce Cotton, but this time the Adelaide 36ers’ superstar wasn’t left to do it alone in a big road win over the New Zealand Breakers.
Breakers coach Gordie Herbert didn’t hold back after Friday night’s homecoming at Spark Arena, labelling his side’s first half “pathetic” and benching some players after the break because of their lack of effort.
Melbourne United head north on Saturday chasing back-to-back wins for the first time in weeks, with a fresh scalp to build on and a score to settle against the Taipans.
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Adelaide 36ers coach Trevor Gleeson didn’t wait to be asked about his fourth-quarter technical foul in Friday night’s clash with the New Zealand Breakers. In fact, before the press conference had even started, he told the room of journalists that if they didn’t raise it, he would.
There is just something about Launceston for the Tasmania JackJumpers and despite being in a winning position late against a tired opponent, the Sydney Kings dug deep to finish with a 12-2 run to secure the 71-68 win to go back to NBL top spot.
Typically, a fifth yellow card would trigger a one-game suspension, but MLS has a 'good behavior' incentive. Here's how it works.
Son Heung-min is ready for a return to the MLS postseason after helping the Los Angeles Football Club clinch a playoff bid. Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct.
MLS will embark on a 'sprint season' to ease the disruption of its shift to a European-aligned calendar.
For years, the crisp air and changing colors of October brought forth a host of wonderful memories for DC United fans – visions of Eddie Pope heading home the winner in Major League Soccer’s first-ever championship game, or Marco Etcheverry, Jaime Moreno and others tearing through defenders, helping establish MLS’s first true dynasty.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored his 100th MLS goal, Ryan Gauld had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-1 on Wednesday night.
SEATTLE (AP) — Houston defender Lucas Halter scored in the first half and Jonathan Bond made it stand up as the Dynamo beat the Seattle Sounders for the first time on the road 1-0 on Wednesday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Jasinski and Reid Roberts each scored a goal for the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night in a 2-2 tie with the Colorado Rapids. The Earthquakes (13-9-10), who are winless in five straight, have 49 points.
Griezmann remains in hot form, but Orlando City surrendered a two-goal lead in Chicago amid a full midweek MLS slate.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kristoffer Velde scored a goal in each half and added an assist to lead Portland to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City on Wednesday night, keeping the Timbers' postseason hopes alive.
ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González scored four minutes apart midway through the second half and Kelvin Yeboah added his 18th goal of the season to help Minnesota beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Wednesday night.
One thing is certain at youth hockey tournaments: Between games, players will pick up mini-sticks in hotel halls.
When it comes to women’s hockey, Canada and the United States are bitter rivals, but a dispute with the International Ice Hockey Federation may bring them together ahead of the upcoming Women’s World Championships.
Dylan Larkin is seeing $41,237 of his $8 million base salary this season slip away each day—and there’s no concrete end to his losses yet.
About two and a half weeks before she was due to line up at Sunday’s New York City Marathon, elite runner Fiona O’Keeffe had to share a change of plans.
NEW YORK — Three days before the 2026 New York City Marathon, British distance runner Patrick Dever stood on a small stage in an air-conditioned media tent in Central Park, and he accepted a third-place trophy.
One of the Women’s National Basketball Association‘s original franchises is streaking back into the league with the launch of the new logos they’ll use when they take the court next year.
With the baseball season in the rearview mirror, the season of Minor League Baseball rebrands and alternate identities is upon us.
The Pirates are the latest college football program to unveil mascot-themed helmets for the Halloween weekend. The post East Carolina Pirates Unveil New White Alternate Helmets Featuring “Marching PeeDee” appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
One of Italy’s best-known soccer clubs is channeling a spirit from its home city’s local folklore for the 2026-27 edition of their Halloween kits.
More kids than ever are participating in youth sports in the U.S., and golf and tennis are seeing the biggest influxes of players.
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For the second week in a row, Diana Shnaider got the better of Alexandra Eala in a thriller, advancing to the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis semifinals in 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Coco Gauff returns to the WTA Finals for the fifth consecutive time. The World No. 5 went 47-15 in 2026 and won her fourth career WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati.
Elena Rybakina's injury withdrawal sends Leylah Fernandez into the Tokyo semifinals, where she will face Kamilla Rakhimova, who defeated Maya Joint in three sets.
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.
Over the course of their visit, WTA Foundation leadership explained how the organization harnesses the reach and influence of women’s tennis to create lasting change in communities worldwide and grow the game globally.
Now in its fourth year, the partnership between the WTA Foundation, Morgan Stanley and HJTEP has become a meaningful annual moment, one that reflects the WTA Foundation’s core belief that tennis can be a powerful gateway to opportunity.
Elena Rybakina becomes the 17th player in WTA history to secure the year-end No. 1 singles ranking, and the first player representing Kazakhstan -- male or female, in singles or doubles -- to achieve the year-end World No. 1 ranking.
Elina Svitolina had a resurgent 2026 season that saw her return to the top 10 after four-year hiatus, claim her third Rome title and book her spot at the WTA Finals, her fourth overall appearance.
Martina Navratilova spent five straight years at No. 1, so she has some thoughts on how Elena Rybakina can hold on to the spot now that the entire tour is lining up to knock her off.
Elena Rybakina has secured the 2026 WTA Year-End No. 1 Ranking presented by PIF after defeating Yulia Putintseva in straight sets to reach the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis quarterfinals.
Elena Rybakina earns the prestigious WTA Year-End No.1 Singles Ranking presented by PIF for the first time in her career. The Kazakhstan star becomes the first player from her country, male or female, in singles or doubles, to secure a year-end World No.1 ranking.
Mia Pohankova upset former champion Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-5 in Tokyo to reach her first WTA 500 quarterfinal and match her best tour-level result. The 18-year-old Slovak, a former Wimbledon junior champion, continues her rapid rise after climbing from No.
From a WTA 1000 breakthrough in Doha to an unforgettable Wimbledon final, Karolina Muchova transformed highlight-reel touch into her first appearance at the WTA Finals.
Diana Shnaider and Alexandra Eala will meet for the second time in as many weeks after the two seeds defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Talia Gibson respectively in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis second round.
Dayana Yastremska saved five match points for the second time in a matter of days, stunning close friend Katie Volynets 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in a Guangzhou first-round thriller. She rallied from 5-2 down in the decider before prevailing in a dramatic tiebreak.
Playing the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis for the first time in four years, Naomi Osaka wore a crane-embroidered walk-on outfit symbolizing peace, designed by Hana Yagi, before saving triple set point to defeat Jasmine Paolini in the first round.
Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of the season, Katerina Siniakova won her first since 2023 and we got four more WTA Finals qualifications. Here's everything you need to know about what went down on the WTA Tour last week.
Linda Noskova had the season of her career, winning Wimbledon and breaking into the Top 10 for the first time. Her reward is a first-time visit to the WTA Finals, competing against the best players in the world.
Getting some much-needed time to reset and recharge ahead of the WTA Finals next month, Aryna Sabalenka attended UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this past weekend.
A deadline, by definition, is hard and fast … unless you’re trying to stop a multi-billion dollar disruptor golf league from going down the drain, it seems.
As debate raged over Australia’s Test make-up in South Africa this week, another national selection has caused a stir — this time, on the golf course.
Min Woo Lee has officially confirmed he will compete for the Stonehaven Cup at the Australian Open from December 3-6.
Adam Bland broke an 11-year win drought on the PGA Tour of Australasia on the weekend, taking out the Players Series: South Australia in what was a highly popular win, witnessed by fellow local Greg Blewett.
DP World Tour player Sean Crocker was trying “not to break out in tears” after shooting a six-under par back nine 29 in the final round of the Genesis Championship in Korea to keep his card on the number.
It’s been 21 years since his first PGA Tour of Australasia win, but part-time lefty Adam Bland has a second professional victory at home – before returning to coaching weekend warriors on Monday morning.
Australian Lucas Herbert is one of three new players leaving LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Daniel Gale has promised former NRL champion Ryan Papenhuyzen will be back on his bag for the Australian majors as he continued his fast start to the new season.
Standing at a pro shop counter in Sydney’s southern suburbs, collecting $48 per player on a busy Saturday, is a bit different to vying for a share of US$6 million (A$8.5m) on the PGA Tour.
Back in Australia after commentary duties in South Africa — a trip that disappointingly didn’t include any golf — Greg Blewett’s game was showing a little rust Wednesday at the Willunga Golf Course.
The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.
Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
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.
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
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.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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.