From her tennis idols to her off-court personality and her self-growth, get to know Maja Chwalinska, who's in the midst of a magical run to her first Grand Slam fourth round at Roland Garros.
Saracens beat Harlequins to boost their Prem play-off hopes and give departing director of rugby Mark McCall a winning farewell at the StoneX Stadium.
On another scorcher in Paris, Australian Daria Kasatkina tested but ultimately fell short against world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a spirited second set on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
Lawrence Shankland and Findlay Curtis were the big winners in Scotland's friendly win over Curacao, writes Tom English.
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is "100% worried" about Billy Gilmour after the midfielder came off during the 4-1 friendly win over Curacao.
Why did Liverpool call time on head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge in which the club won the Premier League title?.
The Women's World Sevens series in London had it all from backflips, rabonas and even a fake birth.
Ream, 38, will become the oldest player to ever appear for the U.S. at a World Cup.
Too often Arne Slot's Liverpool ran out of steam and ideas. Many matches were chaotic, and completely at odds with what won the title.
Although RCB won Qualifier 1, it was GT who were victors when they faced off in Ahmedabad during the league stage.
The Collingwood coach encourages his players to 'play with a bit more freedom' after footy fundamentals were below the mark.
WA footy legend Bryan Cousins has tragically revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is searching for answers to a Lions’ form slump that threatens to derail their bid for a hat-trick of AFL premierships.
Western Bulldogs led Collingwood comfortably for most of the night before it came down to the wire.
An.'angry' Chris Fagan let fly at his team during the three-quarter time break.
Any hopes the Lions had of emulating their famous sides of the early 2000s are in tatters as the high-flying Fremantle compound their woes.
The Western Bulldogs are on the cusp of the AFL’s top six after a thrilling four-point win over Collingwood on Saturday night.
Adem Yze admits Richmond’s 114-point defeat at the hands of Sydney was simply not good enough as they “limped” towards their mid-season bye.
Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action.
Richmond considered selecting mid-season draftee Kye Annand just days after he was drafted as injury woes continue to bite.
Brisbane's stretch of poor form has lengthened after a third consecutive loss, this time to Fremantle.
A month ago, the journey ahead seemed almost as arduous as that facing Essendon and Richmond. Today, the Carlton coaching role shapes as one of the competition’s more attractive propositions.
Hawthorn Amateur Football Club has pioneered the Wings program – a mental health care fund which can be used anonymously by players to help them access psychology services.
After Curnow and Heeney ripped the Tigers to shreds and the premiers slumped to another defeat, the Pies and Dogs fought out an absolute thriller. Follow all the reaction.
Fremantle are the “real deal” in 2026, according to Eagles premiership coach Adam Simpson, off the back of their 25-point win over Brisbane.
Sydney rested some key players but still had far too much power for Richmond and played their way back into form with a resounding 114-point victory at the SCG.
Jacob Weitering feels guilty, Patrick Cripps acknowledges Voss’s groundwork, but a club champion thinks Fraser could be the man for the Carlton coaching job.
Sydney Swans' Charlie Curnow is unstoppable against the Richmond Tigers, kicking six goals in the first half to stun the visitors.
Charlie Curnow kicked eight goals as Sydney defeated Richmond at the SCG.
Friday night fireworks were in full effect across MLB on May 29 as five teams pulled off walk-off wins. Four of them came via home run, and it was the first time since August 28, 2020, that four teams had walk-off home runs on the same day.
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Murakami is tied with Yordan Alvarez for the American League lead at 20 home runs.
Chicago White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami has been one of the standouts from the first two months of the 2026 MLB season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are shuffling their infield further after Kiké Hernándezreturned to the injured list with a torn left oblique.
Holliday was the No. 4 pick in last year's MLB Draft and received the highest bonus ever given to a high school draft selection.
Major league umpires are facing video review on balls and strikes for the first time. How would you do?.
Two days after the San Francisco Giants’ latest head-scratching baserunning decision, the team reassigned beleaguered third-base coach Hector Borg. The Giants announced Friday that special assistant Ron Wotus will fill Borg’s spot in the third-base coaching box on an interim basis.
Uribe drew the ire of his manager after his crotch chop celebration on Tuesday. MLB issued a suspension for his actions.
Abner Uribe is going to have to pay after his “unacceptable” celebration on the mound. The Milwaukee Brewers’ relief pitcher was issued a one-game suspension and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scheduled starting pitchers are Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia, with a 1.67 ERA, and Justin Wrobleski for Los Angeles, with a 3.07 ERA.How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs.
The New York Yankees, second in the AL East with a 34-22 record, face the Athletics, who are second in the AL West at 27-29. The New York Yankees are favored with a -153 moneyline compared to the Athletics' +127. Starting pitchers are scheduled to be Carlos Rodón for the Yankees, with a 4.15 ERA, and Luis Severino for the Athletics, with a 4.23 ERA.How to watch New York Yankees vs.
You might’ve heard that Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez just recorded one of the best calendar months the sport has seen in a very, very long time.
The team parted ways with a community relations executive three days after he was recorded with a hidden camera by a conservative group.
May is coming to an end. How does your fantasy team look? Eno Sarris chimed in with three tips in his fantasy baseball mailbag today and he chatted with subscribers on May 29 about their fantasy baseball and other baseball-related questions.
May is coming to an end. How does your fantasy team look? Eno Sarris chimed in with three tips in his fantasy baseball mailbag today and he’s around at 11am PT to answer all of your other fantasy (or regular) baseball-related questions.
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Andrea Arcadipane illustrates how an overhaul of his pitch mix has helped solidify Emerson Hancock's standing in the Mariners' rotation.
Let us know, what’s the biggest “what if” in baseball this season?.
The White Sox are ahead of schedule. They know they aren't a finished product, but can they still slip into a playoff spot now?.
Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s barnstorming performance was the only positive on a night to forget for NSW in Perth.
There are serious injury fears for Waratahs and Wallabies halfback Jake Gordon after he went down without contact against the Force.
Waratahs hooker Ioane Moananu catches the Force napping to score.
An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19. But there were mixed feelings as players celebrated a rare win before coming together with staff to mark the occasion of the club’s farewell game and expected demise with an emotionally charged hymn.
The classy Chiefs burn the Blues as left winger Kyren Taumoefolau crosses for a try out wide.
Moana Pasifika sign off from Super Rugby with a beautiful hymn after beating the Brumbies.
Faletoi Peni is sent off for flattening Andy Muirhead in Canberra.
Luke Reimer fires the Brumbies back in front against Moana Pasifika in Canberra.
In extraordinary evidence, the Federal Court heard on Thursday that by mid-2023 there were doubts about the solvency of once rugby powerhouses the Brumbies and Waratahs.
Teams ring the changes as preparation for T20 World Cup hots up.
GT face the unenviable task of playing a third game, at a third venue, in six days when they take on RCB in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday.
Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson says his hundred in the T20 Blast win against Somerset was "really special".
Australia seamer Billy Stanlake returned to the side after seven years.
Dr Ros Rivaz is set to join the ICC board on an initial three-year term, which can be extended for a maximum of one further three-year term.
"He knows how to deal with all of those matters - success, failure, professional sport is about dealing with exactly that," Solanki says about Gill's mindset heading into IPL 2026.
West Indies are in the lead on the tri-series points table, having beaten Ireland in the opening match on Thursday.
"We were told that Sam Curran had a season-ending injury," Kumar Sangakkara says after allrounder resumes playing at the Vitality Blast for Surrey.
Sbhubman Gill's match-winning century kept him on track to take the Orange Cap away, while Kagiso Rabada got past Bhuvneshwar Kumar to take the Purple Cap.
"I think no one really probably gave us a chance to qualify [for the playoffs] when we started the campaign," Kumar Sangakkara says after Rajasthan Royal's exit from IPL 2026 in Qualifier 2.
The new white, royal blue and black uniforms combine elements from their original 1989-96 look and 1996-2008 tree-trimmed design. The post Minnesota Timberwolves’ New Logos, Uniforms Leaked By Official Team Website appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’s slide from expected high first-round pick in the 2025 Draft to the 144th slot in the fifth round deprived him of a guaranteed contract and a mega-payday, leaving him with a slotted average annual salary of $1.005 million.
Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo will receive a “significant” fine from the French Open management for making what they considered misogynistic remarks toward a female umpire.
The Québec Remparts are marking three decades since their return to the provincial capital with a special commemorative logo.
ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, the heavy favorite to win the French Open, is out of the tournament in the second round. Sinner was defeated by Argentinian world No.
The Staten Island FerryHawks, a team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, will celebrate their annual Jewish Heritage Night with an alternate identity, the Menches. The FerryHawks will wear custom blue jerseys with Menches across the chest and a Star of David on the left sleeve.
For Benjamin Hesse, a 33-year-old lifelong Mets fan who gets to Citi Field about 40 times each season, the beauty of attending a baseball game has always been its natural ambience—a soundtrack of peanut sales, bat cracks, and the low hum of pleasant chatter.
Just as the Rays are nearing a stadium deal that would ensure that the MLB franchise remains in the Tampa area, the club’s NFL neighbor could soon jump the line in terms of receiving local taxpayer support.
Lululemon will add to its board of directors a former On executive and the person who founded ESPN’s women-focused business to end a monthslong dispute with its polarizing founder Chip Wilson.
Italian Serie A side Atalanta BC are once again putting their namesake front and center with an updated crest unveiled last week. The 2024 UEFA Europa League champions revealed the new crest on Friday, May 22, though it won’t appear on their kits until the start of the 2026-27 season.
Wigan Warriors retain the Women's Challenge Cup as they thrash rivals St Helens in a clinical performance at Wembley.
Trent Robinson has called out the Roosters’ “lack of respect for the ball” in a 18-4 loss to Melbourne, declaring the fact the Roosters had six Origin players backing up is the “last excuse” he would make.
The Melbourne Storm take on the Sydney Roosters in Round 13 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at AAMI Park, Melbourne.
The Wests Tigers take on the Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 13 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
After the drama and distress of being sent off in Queensland’s 22-20 loss to NSW last Wednesday, Kalyn Ponga was happy to be home again alongside his Knights team-mates. .
Cameron Ciraldo reveals his frustrations with several calls made against the Bulldogs on Saturday evening against the Tigers.
James Tedesco was the hero in the Origin opener on Wednesday night, but it was a rival fullback who destroyed his Roosters as Sua Fa’alogo produced 80 minutes of magic to keep Melbourne’s faint finals hopes alive.
Wests Tigers fans made their feelings known towards former favourite Lachie Galvin as their side earned a crucial victory in the grudge match against Canterbury.
There are nine Origin players backing up as the Roosters face the Storm in Melbourne. Follow the action live.
Canterbury Bulldogs are denied a try after Josh Curran sensationally batted the ball out of the sky.
The final game of Round 13 will be well worth the wait as the top two sides on the ladder square off for the first time since the opening week of the 2025 finals series.
Tigers gun Jeral Skelton capitalises on a Bulldogs error and strikes over the tryline in the corner.
Jai Arrow is making his way to Spain to prepare himself for formal treatment for Motor Neurone Disease, in a move the 30-year-old is calling “the fight for my life”.
The Newcastle Knights take on the Parramatta Eels in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
Harrison Graham swerves around three defenders before palming off four more to score a try for the Newcastle Knights.
Addin Fonua-Blake has hit back at criticism of his first stint in the Origin opener when the Blues didn’t touch the ball, with the NSW rookie hoping he gets the chance to play alongside the returning Payne Haas for game two in Melbourne.
Dylan Walker slices through a gap in Newcastle's defence to successful get his hands on a slice kick to score.
Follow all the action from Round 13 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
The Newcastle Knights have survived a scare against the Parramatta Eels, notching their fourth consecutive win on the back of a 28-22 victory at McDonald Jones Stadium.
What would it be like if DC superheroes teamed up with the USMNT on the pitch? We now have the answer.
Liverpool has sacked its Dutch manager Arne Slot in the wake of a desperately disappointing Premier League season that prompted ample fan unrest.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Arne Slot was sacked by the Merseyside club on Saturday.
Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot after a troubled Premier League title defence and are likely to turn to Andoni Iraola to replace him.
Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge, with Andoni Iraola the leading contender to replace him.
The Dutchman's departure was confirmed on Saturday after two seasons in charge of Liverpool.
Police in Budapest have made arrests and are studying CCTV footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.
Shamrock Rovers teenager Josh O'Dwyer is included in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against World Cup co-hosts Canada in Montreal.
The former England international, 31, has been bailed while an investigation is ongoing.
With Mourinho set to arrive for a second spell at Real Madrid, which positions should he be targeting in the transfer market?.
Barcelona's move for Gordon has ignited the transfer market for wide attackers – we analyse the key names ahead of a busy summer.
In the fifth of our 10 excerpts from The Soccer 100, we look back at one year the Brazilian forward spent at Camp Nou.
Successive promotions have restored Le Mans to Ligue 1 and the club have ambitious future plans, from youth development to infrastructure.
Liam Tharme analyses where Saturday's showpiece occasion may be won and lost.
Liverpool have other priorities in the summer market, leaving them with Van Dijk, Gomez and young Jacquet and Leoni as centre-back options.
Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal meet in the 2026 Champions League final on Saturday - this is everything you need to know.
The 25-year-old England international was also subject to interest from Bayern Munich before the Spanish side made their move this week.
The England international is leaving the Premier League for La Liga.
Andersen’s agent was Claude Lemieux, who died this week. 'It's so special to be able to show up for Lemieux and make him proud,' he said.
The Canadiens' youngest players saw their loss to the Hurricanes for what it was: a sign there is a long road ahead.
Bill Keenan played hockey at Harvard and in Europe before transitioning to a career in banking — and then to writing hockey romance novels.
Vegas took a chance when it turned to Carter Hart and away from Adin Hill. It helped fuel the team's run to the Stanley Cup Final.
One of the NHL's fiercest competitors on the ice, Claude Lemieux was known for his "kindness" and calm approach with clients as an agent.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
It’ll be yet another year without a Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup. The Montreal Canadiens, the last team from Canada left in the NHL playoffs, fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals on Friday.
The Hurricanes dispatched the Canadiens with ease on Friday and earned a berth in the Stanley Cup Final against the Golden Knights.
The Carolina Hurricanes can advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference finals.
Though he had a well-earned reputation as an agitator, Lemieux was known as "a very sweet and sensitive man.".
The IIHF annulled a previous decision banning Russia from its 2026-27 tournament schedule that was based on safety and security concerns.
Carolina will try to stay in its groove and keep its machine running by closing out Montreal in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final.
Young players are commanding lucrative contracts faster than ever, leaving some teams with tough decisions to make this summer.
Should the Vegas-Colorado series be the final blow for the league's current postseason format? Plus, are playoff beards still a thing?.
Lemieux, 60, died just days after carrying the ceremonial torch at Montreal's Bell Centre ahead of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final.
Cassidy confirmed that Vegas, which fired him in March, has prevented him from interviewing with two teams.
Lemieux's hit on Draper put Lemieux at the center of a bitter feud between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings.
Reactions to the death of Claude Lemieux quickly came in via social media.
Al Bello via Getty ImagesClaude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the NHL’s fiercest players, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced Thursday. He was 60 years old.
Claude Lemieux played 21 seasons with six teams, tallying 80 career playoff goals.
Over the course of a thrilling 2 hours and 58 minutes, Naomi Osaka scored a career-best win at Roland Garros over Iva Jovic to reach the fourth round for the first time. She'll face Aryna Sabalenka for the fourth time after the World No. 1 defeated Daria Kasatkina in straight sets.
Long before the Original 9 changed the course of women's tennis, Larry King was helping Billie Jean King turn big ideas into lasting institutions -- from the WTA to World TeamTennis and beyond.
Since last Saturday, Paris has baked under daily highs above 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit), creating a new challenge for players at Roland Garros. From point construction to racquet management, WTA stars explain how the heat is affecting the tennis.
Jil Teichmann and Wang Xiyu have both rebounded from long spells on the sidelines to reach the Roland Garros fourth round.
In an Instagram post that was both heartbreaking and inspirational, World No. 26 Hailey Baptiste confirmed that her season is over after suffering a devastating injury at Roland Garros earlier this week.
Elina Svitolina continued to display the form she found in Rome, cruising past Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets to book her place in the Roland Garros fourth round for the fourth straight year. She is riding a nine‑match winning streak.
Sorana Cirstea continues to show age is just a number, racing past Solana Sierra in under an hour to reach the Roland Garros fourth round for the first time since 2021. The win moves her one step closer to her first quarterfinal in Paris in 17 years.
We've rounded up the best quotes from the first week at Roland Garros, including Aryna Sabalenka's favorite rom-com as a teen, Madison Keys' desire for a little argument now and again, Yuliia Starodubtseva's potential nuptials and more.
No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva continued her strong clay-court season by reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros for the third straight year. Former finalist Karolina Muchova, meanwhile, suffered a shock exit against Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann.
Marta Kostyuk, the most in-form player of the 2026 clay-court swing, will face four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round after the pair defeated Viktorija Golubic and Magda Linette respectively in the third round.
Spanish tennis star Rafael Jodar has unfairly been accused of shoving a ball kid after misleading footage circulated social media following his third-round victory over American Alex Michelsen at the French Open.
Alex de Minaur leaves France disillusioned with his approach to tennis and bereft at letting a golden opportunity at Roland Garros go begging after a deflating performance in Paris on Friday.
A day after the stunning demise of raging Roland Garros favourite Jannik Sinner, all-time legend Novak Djokovic’s bid for a historic French Open title was ended in sensational fashion by the tour’s boy wonder Joao Fonseca.
Four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek has called on French Open organisers to right a clear safety concern that has already felled at least one player over the past week.
Serena Williams’ reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.
Nobody is a robot.
Home hope Moise Kouame became the youngest man to reach the third round of a grand slam tournament since Rafael Nadal 23 years ago, after an epic French Open victory on Thursday, saying it was a “dream” to one day win at Roland Garros.
No. 9 seed Victoria Mboko came from a set and a break down to defeat Katerina Siniakova at Roland Garros and reach the third round, where she will face Madison Keys.
Aryna Sabalenka, into the third round at Roland Garros after beating Elsa Jacquemot, danced to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' after Novak Djokovic set the trend the day prior.
From Yuliia Putintseva's upset of Elena Rybakina to breakthrough Grand Slam runs and the persistence of the lone French player left, here’s what stood out across the two days that made up Round 2 at Roland Garros.
Martin hits 368.6km/h – that's 229mph – for the first time in history.
A sensational lap time for the home star who was in a class of his own whilst Aprilia lockout the front row for the first time in MotoGP history.
Kimi Antonelli has made clear that he “can’t relax” despite moving 43 points clear of Mercedes team mate George Russell in the championship standings after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton has expressed gratitude and satisfaction after putting together one of his strongest weekends with Ferrari since joining the team ahead of the 2025 season.
There are quite a few football fans in the Formula 1 paddock – but which team does each driver support?.
Mercedes pull out of talks to buy a minority shareholding in the Alpine team because they felt it was overpriced.
Ollie Bearman has explained how the developing battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell is giving him extra belief and motivation, with the Haas driver eager to follow his former F2 team mate to front of the field.
After George Russell's sudden exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, F1.com looks back at eight other occasions where drivers were dramatically forced to retire whilst in P1.
The VR46 Racing Team rider steals the show to front an Italian 1-2-3-4 for the first time ever in MotoGP Practice, Marc Marquez returns to clinch a Q2 spot whilst the #37 endures a tricky day.
Welshman Otis Lawrence became the youngest ever Sim Racing World Champion on Thursday. Here's how the action played out in the final two rounds of the year.
The Catalan GP winner continued his P1 presence whilst the 2025 World Champion made a return to the track.
MotoGP CSO Carlos Ezpeleta talks through how different stakeholders are working together to make MotoGP even safer.
A new partnership breaks cover at Mugello.
The reigning World Champion was back in action in FP1 and has been declared fit for the rest of the weekend at Mugello.
The agreement, announced during the Grand Prix of Italy, launches the partnership from 2026.
Everything you need to know before we head out on track for the Italian GP.
The reigning Champion has been given the green light to start the weekend’s action at the Ducati Lenovo Team’s home Italian GP.
Back in a postcard and back celebrating 50 years of action, Mugello is special to us all.
The three-time MotoGP winner and former LCR rider makes his return as he stands in for the injured Johann Zarco at Mugello.
Honda HRC’s test rider is more than excited for a new chapter in MotoGP history from 2027 and gives us reasons why we all should be too.
The OKC Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are tied 3-3 in the NBA Western Conference Finals. Tonight’s Game 7 will tip off at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC and P.
Blowouts and all, Spurs-Thunder has become a classic. Game 7 feels like exactly what this series deserves.
Mike Brown and New York have far too much going for them to let this derail their bid to topple the Spurs or the Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Phoenix Mercury executive Nick U'Ren was the other finalist for the Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations role, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Mike Gansey was hired for the position on Friday.
The Chicago Bulls are interested in BYU head coach Kevin Young, sources told Jamal Collier of ESPN. Collier adds that the two sides have held "early conversations" about the role.
Luka Doncic and former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson are part of an investment group that purchased Vanoli Cremona of Italy's Lega Basket Serie A on Friday.
Jalen Williams has been ruled out of Game 7 by the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left hamstring injury. Williams returned to the Oklahoma City lineup for Game 6, but played just 10 minutes in their loss at the San Antonio Spurs.
Williams returned from his hamstring injury in Oklahoma City's Game 6 defeat but was limited to just 10 minutes and did not look healthy.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have ruled out Jalen Williams for Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. Williams has missed much of the series against the San Antonio Spurs with a lingering hamstring strain.
Mike Gansey has been hired by the Philadelphia 76ers as President of Basketball Operations. Gansey was most recently general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers under Koby Altman. Gansey will replace Daryl Morey, who the 76ers parted ways with after their second round loss to the New York Knicks.
Gansey, who has been with the Cavaliers' front office since 2011, will replace Daryl Morey.
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly found their new president of basketball operations. The team has agreed to a deal to bring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey into that role, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Luka Dončić just picked up All-NBA first-team honors for starring in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. But the Slovenian guard still has deep ties to the Dallas Mavericks.
Our staff also weighs in on which West team has the best chance of wedging its way into the OKC-San Antonio tier.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… SAN ANTONIO — After being routed by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Thursday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat in front of his locker and told several Oklahoma City Thunder teammates how “fire” his postgame noodles were.
The Orlando Magic have hired Sean Sweeney as head coach. Sweeney will finish the season as associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. The Magic also considered veteran head coaches Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gunfy before moving forward with Sweeney who will be in his first head coaching job.
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play a Game 7 this weekend -- the first we've seen in the Western Conference Finals since 2018! They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 5 to Game 6, and the potential counterpunches we may see in a pivotal Game 7. From there, Nekias gets #BigMad and lets off steam about the recent rounds of award voting.
The Magic are on the verge of giving one of the NBA's most highly regarded assistant coaches his first chance to be the head man.
The Orlando Magic reportedly found their replacement for Jamahl Mosley. The team will hire San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as its next head coach, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
After some further signs of progress for Aston Martin in Canada, Fernando Alonso has indicated when there might be a step forward in performance.
Mercedes have given an insight into what caused the power unit failure that put George Russell out of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Catch all the action from Round 12, which marks the finale of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship concludes with Round 12, where the racers will take on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has received the unique honour of having a newly-discovered species of wasp named after him.
Catch all the action from Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Think you know everything about Lewis Hamilton? Put your knowledge to the test and challenge yourself with our F1 trivia - from record-breaking moments to lesser-known facts about his incredible career.
McLaren have released their 2025 sustainability report, detailing how the organisation are working to reduce their overall impact on the planet across all the championships they compete in, at the factory and trackside, and through various innovative solutions.
Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon was left encouraged by the positive signs of progress displayed by the squad during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, as he explained the reasons behind Sergio Perez’s suspension failure.
Round 10 of the 2026 Sim Racing World Championship was held on Wednesday – here is a recap of all the action.
It's shaping up to be the summer of soccer, with the world's sport repeatedly taking precedence over the current national pastime. For the NFL, it means doing whatever FIFA wants at football stadiums in connection with the World Cup.
It's a whirlwind of a few days for Aaronson, who was named to his second straight World Cup squad earlier in the week.
CNBC soccer franchise valuations 2026: These MLS teams are in the top 30 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Soccer, the world’s most global and popular sport, unsurprisingly has clubs worldwide boasting lucrative values and revenue numbers.
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North American soccer is bracing for a seismic move in the transfer market. Legendary French striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly all but decided his next steps away from Liga MX, with an imminent move to MLS to become Orlando City’s new star signing.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that included naming Jon Scheer as sporting director.
In October 2025, Bradley Carnell was celebrating the Supporters' Shield his Philadelphia Union team won for being the most successful side in the MLS regular season. Now he is back on the job market, having been fired Wednesday, May 27 with the Union sitting in last place.
The Union have gone from top of the table to bottom after winning the Supporters' Shield in 2025.
Philadelphia Union fire head coach Bradley Carnell originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Philadelphia Union fired their head coach Bradley Carnell amid a disappointing start to the season.
When Kayshon Boutte hauled in a 42-yard pass from Drake Maye in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs, the conversation didn’t stray. When the New England Patriots receiver caught Maye’s first playoff touchdown a week later in the divisional round, again the focus revolved around the score.
"This was a unique opportunity, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States," Dart said.
The Steelers hired Swinton as senior assistant special teams coach in February.
The NFL Draft is part of the league’s goal of parity. At least it is supposed to be. We see some teams drafting early just about every year.
Teams can manipulate the salary-cap hits of players no longer on their team by making or designating moves as post-June 1.
As members of the '22 draft class prepare to enter their fifth NFL season, let’s re-rank each position group based on pro performance.
The change will give the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams time to finalize plans before leaving for their Week 1 game in Australia.
Entering a contract year after an All-Pro season, Nacua called a lawsuit that was filed against him in March "a moment for me to learn.".
A reflective Puka Nacua wore a smile as he spoke to reporters Thursday at Los Angeles Rams OTAs, one day before his 25th birthday.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has enjoyed an offseason on the fly.
A new season is supposed to offer hope, a fresh start. But because of their QB situation, that's not the case for the Cardinals.
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A tightknit Minnesota community once made Jordan Halverson feel safe. Now an entire middle school wondered if he could return the favor.
The 49ers insist they want to lighten McCaffrey's load in 2026, but that's not on the star running back's mind as he approaches age 30.
Sizing up the depth chart at four spots as voluntary OTAs wind down.
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIt’s a bittersweet goodbye as Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab gather for one final edition of Inside Coverage.
The New York Jets reportedly signed kicker Younghoe Koo on Wednesday, per Connor Hughes. Koo is most known for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, but spent some time last season with the New York Giants. The kicker became known for his accuracy, but all of a sudden, in 2024, he started to lose it.
“I love this organization. I love this city,” said Jackson, who added that he wants to remain in Baltimore.
Two Chilean men accused of being part of a criminal group linked to burglaries targeting high-profile NFL and NBA players.
The Brown Co. District Attorney's Office says a charging decision will be made at a later date regarding the domestic violence accusation.
Sarah Black goes inside a program that focuses on the teaching of teaching skill.
Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.
A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.
Scott Gowans insists his parting ways with Sydney was amicable, and that he didn't realise it was a blessing in disguise.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has proudly chosen to use her birth name as her cultural journey continues.
Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain.
From her greatest fear to her next-door neighbour, there's plenty you might not know about Sara Howley.
Georgia Clayden has been moved to Gold Coast's inactive list, with the club to announce a replacement player in coming days.
You won't want to miss some of these mouthwatering clashes.
Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have mutually parted ways with NBL24 Champion and Most Improved Player Sean Macdonald, allowing him to “pursue other opportunities”. Macdonald played 86 games for the JackJumpers, averaging 6.5 points and 2 assists per game.
The schedule for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is officially here, with each of the 10 teams’ 33-game slate revealed.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 schedule has dropped, delivering 165 games across 21 rounds - all live on ESPN. When the first ball goes up at John Cain Arena on Saturday, September 19, all eyes will be on NBA veteran Joe Ingles as he steps out in Melbourne United colours for the first time against the Adelaide 36ers.
The Hungry Jack's NBL26 Championship Series is one that will forever live in the memories of Australian basketball fans, especially those from Sydney. The epic five-game Series, which the Kings won the decider in overtime, had everything.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL will look to build off its tremendous momentum with a huge start to the fast-approaching 2026-27 season.
The last time Joe Ingles stepped on an NBL court was March 13, 2009, when he was helping the South Dragons win the championship. But that hiatus, due to his NBA and European career, will come to an end on Saturday, September 19, at John Cain Arena.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season is fast approaching, following Friday’s official reveal of a bumper schedule.
The exciting Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season schedule is jam-packed with thrilling fixtures, across a bumper 21 rounds.
The National Basketball League (NBL) and B.LEAGUE have deepened their international collaboration, uniting for the 19th edition of the adidas Eurocamp — the premier global showcase for draft-eligible basketball talent.
It was the opening week of the 2018-19 NBL season. The defending champions, Melbourne United, had just returned from a gruelling NBLxNBA trip and were looking to open their season with a road win over Illawarra.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.
Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.
LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.
South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week’s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June’s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.
For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.
World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.