Why it’s all to play for at Mercedes in Canada
There will be plenty of eyes on Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli leading team mate George Russell in the standings while the squad delivers their first upgrade package.
There will be plenty of eyes on Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli leading team mate George Russell in the standings while the squad delivers their first upgrade package.
George Russell says that he is not thinking about the championship entering into the Canadian Grand Prix, a weekend that will see Mercedes bring upgrades to the W17.
Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.
Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won promotion to the Premier League, said documents from the Independent Disciplinary Commission released on Thursday.
As Shane Burgoyne gathered with the footy greats at the MCG on Monday, he could not help but marvel at the Magpie who will set an unthinkable mark in the AFL for longevity on Saturday.
Former Wales international Rhys Thomas recently had a heart transplant in his hometown of Cape Town.
Max Verstappen says planned changes to Formula 1's engine rules for next year would return racing "almost back to normal".
A sea of claret and blue floods Birmingham as fans celebrate the team's Europa League win.
Aussie batting coach has helped hone Gujarat's top three into a ruthless run-scoring unit as they roar into IPL title contention.
Chelsea join Arsenal in the race for Eli Junior Kroupi, Fulham and Everton eye Harry Wilson, Manchester United want Sandro Tonali and Ederson, plus more.
As he prepares to say farewell to the club, the veteran left-back considers the highs – and tragic lows – of a stellar career at Anfield.
While Friday morning is the official announcement, the makeup of the squad has become clear and contains some major surprises. Thomas Tuchel has a way to go to emulate his Brazil counterpart, Carlo Ancelotti, in terms of sheer spectacle when it comes to the announcement of a World Cup squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia.
Richards suffered an injury playing for Crystal Palace over the weekend, less than a month before the start of the World Cup.
England defender Harry Maguire said he was “shocked and gutted” to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.
Two of England's most talented players will not be playing at the World Cup. Yet England's head coach has his reasons.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is named captain of Norway's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won the Saudi Pro League, but it has been a battle to get there and not without controversy.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 972nd and 973rd goals of his career as Al-Nassr beat Damac 4-1 on Thursday to clinch its first Saudi Pro League title since 2019. Knowing a win would mean beating out Al Hilal for the league title, Sadio Mané started the scoring by connecting on a 34th-minute header off a João Félix corner kick.
Martin O'Neill says there is still a place in football management for "older gentlemen" as he keeps the possibility of extending his Celtic stay open.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart blew up about NRL rule interpretations after Canberra lost to the Dolphins.
Jai Arrow has vowed to fight motor neurone disease for his daughter, family and fellow sufferers of the heartbreaking disease and gave thanks for the support in a touching social media post.
They are the story of 2026.
A little over two months ago, Gehamat Shibasaki would have thought the chances of him adding a second State of Origin appearance to his tally were slim.
NSW skipper Isaah Yeo says the return of this senior player to the side might just give the Blues the edge they need to reclaim the Origin shield.
Warrington Wolves sign Leeds Rhinos half-back Brodie Croft on a three-year deal for the 2027 season.
In a fiery two-minute press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart took aim at the referees and bunker after a series of 50/50 calls fell the visitors’ way on Thursday night.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has delivered a post-match sermon that last less than two minutes following the Raiders’ 30-22 loss to the Dolphins in the nation’s capital on Thursday.
The Canberra Raiders take on the Dolphins in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
Maroons players throw their support behind Billy Slater to remain head coach of the state team.
Andrew Johns questions why Raiders gun Morgan Smithies was placed on report for an elbow to the hand while on the ground.
Follow all the action from Round 12 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
A mistake when leaping for a high ball leaves players scrambling to collect the ball in goal, but Corey Horsburgh was the man to get it and plant it down.
He used to battle Sam Walker in school rugby, and an Origin rookie has suggested a Wallabies push may one day beckon.
Jed Stuart dazzles on the edge and snatches the first points for the Canberra Raiders.
The Dolphins have made history, winning four games in a row for the first time since their inception after defeating the Canberra Raiders 30-22 on Thursday night.
Former South Sydney star wants the NRL to introduce Try For Jai – a play on the Try July promotion – in aid of motor neurone disease after his former teammate was diagnosed with the condition.
The Panthers and Warriors have further cemented themselves as the teams to beat while the Bulldogs continue to slide down the rankings.
Cameron Ciraldo contradicts two claims made by Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould amid the team's ongoing struggles.
Across the NFL, rookies have reported to their minicamps, organized team activities (OTAs) have begun, and mandatory minicamps are right around the corner. Let’s catch up with some of the top storylines of the past couple weeks. (Stats via TruMedia unless otherwise noted.
Jack Campbell broke the news on Thursday that the 25-year-old linebacker’s inked a new deal with the Detroit Lions. “What’s up, One Pride Nation?” Campbell said in a video the Lions posted on social media. “Jack Campbell here.
Campbell made his first Pro Bowl in 2025 and was named first-team All-Pro.
In April, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to bet their future on the right arm of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. After being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Mendoza is expected to lead the franchise — both on and off the field — for many years to come.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested Friday on charges of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ESPN. The 25-year-old Smith was clocked at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 16 in Twiggs County, Georgia.
‘The American Carnival’ is a yearlong cultural examination of the impact of the Super Bowl halftime show far beyond entertainment.
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Most of 2025's first-rounders will enter year two on firm ground, but there are several who still have something to prove.
The league is among the powerful institutions faced with decisions about known associates of the convicted sex trafficker.
However Rodgers' final act ends, this will be a quest worth watching — one with a tinge of redemption and defiance.
Smith, 25, was arrested in Georgia, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. He won two national championships with Georgia.
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Klint Kubiak answered questions Wednesday after his Las Vegas Raiders’ latest OTA. As reporters probed about the first-year head coach’s approach to this phase of the offseason, he responded tamely, occasionally dishing out the coachspeak that sounds like a broken record at this time of year.
Aaron Rodgers said on Wednesday that this will be his final NFL season. It’s OK to be skeptical. Rodgers has teased retirement before.
For all his excellence, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is still searching for his first Super Bowl title. In some seasons, his injuries have disrupted the team’s chances. But when he’s stayed healthy, he’s been let down by his supporting cast.
Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers last weekend.
There will be no further offseasons of intrigue around Aaron Rodgers’ playing status. So says Aaron Rodgers.
On March 18, 2021, the Los Angeles Rams traded quarterback Jared Goff and a package of draft picks to the Detroit Lions for QB Matthew Stafford. Rams head coach Sean McVay has talked in the past about his regret over how the trade went down behind the scenes and how he handled it.
The quarterback says he is pleased with Cincinnati's draft, free-agent signings and trade for Dexter Lawrence.
It doesn’t seem like only 16 months ago that the Washington Commanders were the talk of the NFL. The Commanders, with then-rookie Jayden Daniels, upset the No.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had the Los Angeles Lakers’ number this season. The defending NBA champion Thunder have asserted their dominance across the league, but their excellence against the Lakers was particularly eye-catching.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to even their Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Knicks. The Knicks won the opener in overtime on Tuesday after rallying from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter — the second-largest fourth-quarter comeback in NBA playoff history.
Williams left OKC's Game 2 win over San Antonio after only seven minutes to receive treatment on his hamstring.
LeBron James said he has not yet turned his attention to whether he will play a 24th NBA season, telling listeners of his podcast "Mind the Game" that a decision on his future is unlikely before late July or August.
De'Aaron Fox will be a game time decision for Game 3 again with a high ankle sprain. Fox was out for both Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
When LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in 2018, the franchise had no foundation to fall back on. The Cavaliers did have the Brooklyn Nets first round pick that year from the Kyrie Irving trade as well as their own future draft picks.
While James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers have mutual interest on agreeing to a new contract this offseason, his performance during the Eastern Conference Finals could impact the size of the deal, reports ESPN. This implies that the two sides do not necessarily have a predetermined agreement in place.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
Puig cards generally aren't worth much today, but the coincidental presence of Kobe Bryant is making one card an exception to that.
Koby Altman and the Cleveland Cavaliers signed a contract extension after the 2024-25 season when they won 64 games and finished the regular season first in the Eastern Conference, but were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round in a five-game series.
New York Knicks playoff tickets at Madison Square Garden are a hot item, as you can imagine, and the get-in prices for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals are soaring after their series-opening win on Tuesday night.
It's quite the achievement winning 60 games, just two seasons after losing 68, and that is something the fanbase will always be able to hang its hat on as it looks back on this season. Because, if we're being honest, this team was never on firm ground as it headed into the 2026 playoffs.
LeBron James has yet to decide if he will continue his career next season, but the indications throughout the season have been that he intends to play for a 24th NBA season.
NEW YORK — Kenny Atkinson understood what Mike Brown was thinking.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an intriguing rematch to the Peach State tonight, Friday, May 22, as the Dallas Wings (3-2) travel to face the Atlanta Dream (2-1) at the Gateway Center Arena.
The New York Knicks won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final series against the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday, making an impressive comeback after falling into a 22-point deficit early on to take the series lead. Game 2 will tip off at Madison Square Garden on Thursday at 8 p.
The 2026 WNBA regular season heats up with a highly competitive Western Conference battle tonight, Thursday, May 21, as the Los Angeles Sparks (1-3) travel to Arizona to face the Phoenix Mercury (2-3) at the Footprint Center.
John Hollinger and Nate Duncan discuss where the conference finals are going from here after two crazy Game 1s, break down the firing of Jason Kidd and the hiring of Jamahl Mosley (22:22), discuss the trade market for first-rounders with the lottery changes 31:39 and hit on which centers might be acquirable this offseason, and finally assess how the Detroit Pistons can get better to truly compete for a championship.
The 2026 WNBA regular season presents a premier coast-to-coast marquee matchup tonight, Thursday, May 21, as the expansion Golden State Valkyries (2-1) look to conquer Brooklyn when they take on the New York Liberty (2-1) at Barclays Center.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Showcasing an unapologetic Generation Z persona, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain dons multicolored painted nails with creative designs.
The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes open the Eastern Conference finals. Montreal advanced after defeating the Buffalo Sabres in seven games. The Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers in four games.
Terry often skipped practices and morning skates late in the season and during the playoffs to receive treatment.
That Montreal rapidly shifted from a full-scale rebuild to a contender almost overnight is uniquely impressive in today's league.
This year's Hurricanes will play Thursday for the first time in 11 days, the second-longest break between playoff series in NHL history.
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Crosby is signed for one more year, the 22nd of his career. Only 13 players in NHL history have played more seasons.
Things could have been a lot different had Toronto gotten the star version of Marner that Vegas is getting now in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Adams watched the team he built reignite hockey in Buffalo this season — after he was fired. "I’m just happy for the Sabres," he says now.
Coghlan played four seasons, for seven different teams, between goals, but delivered in a crucial moment and might have changed his career.
McKenna and Stenberg are both 5-foot-11 wingers with elite scoring track records.
With a Game 1 loss to Vegas, Colorado got a taste of true adversity for the first time in a while.
Amid Wednesday's celebration it was easy to forget, just for a moment, that the PWHL is undergoing a major transformation this offseason.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Vegas took away home-ice advantage by winning the first game of the Western Conference final.
The Victoire are champions at last after defeating the Charge in Game 4 of the PWHL Walter Cup Finals.
The Vegas Golden Knights face the Colorado Avalanche, in the opener of the NHL’s Western Conference finals. The Golden Knights advanced to the West finals by beating the Anaheim Ducks in six games. The Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild in five games.
Ruff, 66, led the Sabres back to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Here are the top Conn Smythe contenders from the four teams heading into the conference finals.
Makar was on the ice before the morning skate on Wednesday, but did not practice on Tuesday.
As four more teams shift into offseason mode, let’s take a look at what their losses say about their future trajectories.
Crows coach Matthew Nicks has conceded that his side needs a couple of big scalps to rediscover “belief” in what remains a “frustrating” Adelaide season.
Jake Niall flew to the remote Northern Territory to observe the local footy and the game’s progress in Arnhem Land. What he discovered was truly eye-opening.
Nick Watson passed a head injury assessment on Thursday night, but critics say it took too long to take him from the ground in Launceston.
Adelaide has been left wondering 'what-if' after a nine-point loss to Hawthorn on Thursday night.
The AFL is yet to reveal who was behind the call to remove Hawks star Nick Watson from the game after his nasty head knock in Tasmania.
Hawthorn's Launceston dominance continues with a nine-point win over Kuwarna.
Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson pops up and snaps a goal against Adelaide.
The 38-year-old will wear up to 12 jumpers in the match, all with his No.10 in gold – which the AFL approved late last month – and it was speculated they could each be worth about $25,000 at auction and $300,000 in totality.
Hawthorn have broken their four-week win drought in a nine-point thriller over Adelaide in Tasmania.
Jake Niall visits the footy mad town of Maningrida in Arnhem Land to understand why it’s so hard for Indigenous Australians from remote communities to get drafted.
Blake Hardwick emerges the unlikeliest of heroes for Hawthorn as the Hawks record a nine-point win over Adelaide in Tasmania.
Yet again Hawthorn and Adelaide fought out an absolute nailbiter in Tasmania on an action-packed night. Recap the major events here.
The teams for Friday and Saturday's round 11 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
Most of the fans will be there cheering on Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury, but Harley Reid will be doing his utmost to spoil the party.
A host of ‘The Jumper Punch’ podcast has apologised for remarks that were perceived as violent, saying the comments about the ‘Besties’ supporter group were not malicious.
Weighing up his future, Jed Walter has made the most of his chances after injury opened the door for more regular AFL opportunities.
Brad Scott says he isn't taking much notice of the scrutiny on him after the Bombers' poor start to the season.
A series of double-headers involving the women's and men's competitions will take place after the AFLW season begins in August.
A video circulated across social media of a group of men laughing about how one of them would "beat the f***" out of a group of female content creators. .
We talk to the recruiter who saw more in Pendlebury than others, a former teammate from up the road in Drouin, and the coach who guided his formative years.
The independent commission which heard the matter said there was a “deplorable approach” from Southampton.
Foden, 25, returned to the England squad in November after not being involved in the three previous camps.
Why the race for fifth and sixth could be one of the key subplots on the final day of the Premier League season.
Analysing the decision to expel Southampton from the play-offs - and why the repercussions could be felt for years.
Max Dowman is the youngest player in Premier League history and had to take his GCSE exams just days after sealing the title.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which clubs have never been relegated from the Premier League.
The heir to the British throne, a Villa fan, was at the Europa League final and went to celebrate with the players afterwards.
It is 22 years since the Premier League trophy belonged to Arsenal - some fans feared they would only know ridicule.
Thomas Tuchel will name his 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup on Friday. Some names are guaranteed and some have played their way into contention. Others have fallen away, due to injury or fading form.
Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City after 10 years, so we asked eight of our writers what they think he should do next...
The Rays, thriving on the field under new ownership, once again have initial local government approvals for a new ballpark. Now comes the tougher part.
Hamilton’s new AHL franchise has officially unveiled its name and logo, introducing the “Hamilton Hammers” identity with crossed sledgehammers, steel-inspired lettering, and colours borrowed from their NHL affiliate, the New York Islanders.
The NHL's newly unveiled 2027 outdoor game logos lean into their hosts, with Utah's Winter Classic design featuring mountain peaks, desert rock formations, and a hidden mammoth tusk, while Dallas' Stadium Series logo centres around a giant silver star and the roofline of AT&T Stadium.
The Bears’ stadium saga that has twisted and turned for more than three years is now coming down to a final set of high-stakes days, with the NFL’s team future hanging in the balance.
They may have been in and out of the Canadian Football League over the past 80 years, but the Montreal Alouettes are still taking the opportunity to celebrate their history during the 2026 season.
Episode 12 of the SportsLogos.Net Podcast is here, with Chris Creamer and Paul Caputo discussing Major League Baseball’s latest round of holiday uniforms and a couple of other branding stories from around the sports world.
The Bulls made some slight changes to the helmets, however, shrinking the logo and adding an outline and flakes to make it more reflective. The post USF Bulls Revive “Gold Standard” White Alternate Helmets For 30th Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League rounded out its latest wave of expansion teams this week with the announcement of a new franchise in San Jose.
The Trenton Thunder, a collegiate summer level baseball team in the MLB Draft League, will pay tribute to New Jersey’s state bird when they play one game as the Garden State Fighting Finches this season.
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Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
The top order and their bowlers all came to the party as GT closed out their league stage in style.
As for the Dhoni question, Gaikwad said we will only get to know "next year".
Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.
After time working a regular job in Dubai, the Pakistan bowler is determined to thrive in the Blast for Warwickshire. A new country and a new set of umpires could mean fresh scrutiny for Usman Tariq.
Patidar is fit again, which leaves RCB with a tough selection call given Venkatesh Iyer's form.
The statement comes in after CSA faced backlash on social media over making just 13% of tickets for the Newlands Test available to the general public.
Afghan Refugee Women's Team will start their tour on June 22.
GT plan to bring in Prasidh Krishna when they bowl, and left out Sai Kishore.
The Afghanistan women’s refugee team will tour England this summer in their continued bid to be recognised for international competition.
Esteban Ocon has clarified that there is no rift between himself and the Haas Formula 1 team after rumours emerged online about turmoil between the Frenchman and American outfit following the Miami Grand Prix.
After an exhilarating opener in China, the F1 ACADEMY season continues with Round 2 in Montreal.
Lewis Hamilton has prepared differently for the Canadian Grand Prix after struggling to align his simulator work and on-track performance.
Lance Stroll is looking forward to his "favourite race of the year" on home soil in Canada, one in which Aston Martin will be hoping to build on the progress they displayed last time out in Miami.
Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
Williams have announced several new appointments at the team, including former McLaren Chief Operating Officer Piers Thynne.
Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
“Guess the Track” puts your F1 knowledge to the test with a simple challenge: we show you a picture from a Grand Prix venue… and you tell us which track it is!.
Formula 1 is back on track this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix. But how much do you know about Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve? F1.com present your all-in-one guide…
As F1 heads to the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve for the Canadian Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix, held at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. A unique blend of track characteristics, it features one of the biggest challenges on the F1 calendar – the so-called ‘Wall of Champions’.
We’ve assessed the latest F1 markets and selected some early bets offering the best value.
Here are the number of penalty points that each driver holds ahead of Round 5 of the 2026 season, the Canadian Grand Prix.
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.
In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.
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From Gilles Villeneuve’s red Ferrari overalls to Jacques Villeneuve’s peroxide hair and baggy race suits, this is the story of the Canadian family’s unmistakable Formula 1 style legacy.
Ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix, challenge yourself on our quick fire quiz with 10 questions all about Canadian to have raced in F1.
A stellar performance at the Miami Grand Prix gave Lando Norris the confidence that McLaren can thrive in Montreal.
Australia’s Alex de Minaur will need to bring some of his best tennis to Paris as several tricky opponents stand in the seventh seed’s way before a potential quarter-final meeting with Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros.
Nine of the Top 10 players on the WTA Tour will play the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open, led by Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova.
World No. 9 Victoria Mboko advanced to her third semifinal of 2026 after defeating fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez in Strasbourg. Emma Navarro reached her first semifinal since winning Merida last season.
Defending Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff could meet countrywoman Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinals, and Aryna Sabalenka is in the same section as Jessica Pegula. Plus, recent WTA 1000 champions Marta Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina are in the same quarter as four-time champion Iga Swiatek.
The 2026 French Open will feature four previous winners of the major and 10 total Grand Slam champions. From dates, prize money, seeds and format, here is everything to know about the clay-court swing's pinnacle event of the season.
Former French Open finalist Sloane Stephens rallied from a set down to qualify for the Roland-Garros main draw. Austrian Sinja Kraus secured her first Grand Slam main-draw appearance, while former junior champion Alina Korneeva will play the women's main draw for the first time.
Novak Djokovic will head into the French Open with a revamped coaching setup, with Viktor Troicki stepping in as head coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on Wednesday.
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens advanced to the final round of French Open qualifying with a straight-sets win over Lisa Pigato. However, former Grand Slam winner Bianca Andreescu and former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova were both eliminated in the second round on Wednesday.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina are two of four former winners on the 2026 Wimbledon main-draw entry list, while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among the players aiming to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish for the first time.
Sada Nahimana became the first Burundian to defeat a Top 100 player and Yasmine Kabbaj became the first Moroccan to win a WTA match in 15 years with their first-round wins at the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem.
Top seed Victoria Mboko posted her first clay-court win of 2026 over Lois Boisson in the Internationaux de Strasbourg second round, while Leylah Fernandez battled past Magdalena Frech in 2 hours and 48 minutes. The two Canadians will meet for the second time in the quarterfinals.
With the French Open right around the corner, it's time to look at our Clay-Court Power Rankings. While Iga Swiatek holds the top spot based on her historic dominance, a surging field has spent the past 12 months closing the gap behind her.
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu and former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova advanced to the second round of Roland-Garros qualifying on Tuesday. Pliskova rallied from a set down after a slow start, while Andreescu cruised past French teen Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets.
A record-breaking run makes Elina Svitolina the undisputed star of the week on the red clay. But who else took home our awards, which can't-miss shot shifted the championship match, and who pulled off the ultimate upset?.
The WTA recognizes Billie Jean King following her graduation from California State University, Los Angeles, where the organization’s founder completed the degree she first began pursuing in 1961.
Aryna Sabalenka plays big -- and feels big, too. But as the World No. 1 and those closest to her recently described for the May digital cover story in Vogue magazine, channeling those emotions is what has brought her to the top of the WTA Tour Driven be Mercedes-Benz.
Former Roland-Garros finalist Sloane Stephens, and semifinalists Tamara Zidansek and Martina Trevisan opened French Open qualifying with victories Monday in Paris. Former junior champion Alina Korneeva also advanced while top seed Lanlana Tararudee suffered an early exit.
Oleksandra Oliynykova pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat Alexandra Eala in the Internationaux de Strasbourg first round, and explained afterwards that she needed to win in order for her father -- on leave from the Ukrainian army -- to watch her live for the first time in two years.
After six decades of rewriting the rules of professional tennis and forcing systemic change for women worldwide, Billie Jean King returned to academia to close the loop on the one dream she left behind.
Sorana Cirstea is officially a Top 20 player for the first time at age 36 after her semifinal run in Rome, making her the oldest player in WTA history to debut inside the Top 20. Elina Svitolina rises to No.
Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton says there is "more appetite" for new investment in Prem rugby now relegation has been scrapped.
England centre Lagi Tuima will leave Harlequins Women at the end of the season, after seven years at the club.
Ireland second-row forward Sam Monaghan signs a new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury.
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy calls on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in Friday's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier.
Bristol Bears' Christiana Balogun on how it felt to make her England debut this spring, four years after being diagnosed with cancer.
Bedford Blues' director of rugby Mike Rayer believes the Champ club is an attractive proposition for any potential investor.
Exeter prop Ehren Painter signs a new deal with the Prem club.
Tigers head coach Geoff Parling hopes the full back will be available for the play-offs.
Ulster are handed a major boost as fit-again winger Robert Baloucoune has been named to start Friday's European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier.
Ealing are "out-and-out favourites" for Saturday's Champ play-off semi-final says Worcester head coach Matt Everard.
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The Chicago Cubs have lost five games in a row and their grip on first place in the NL Central.
The New York Mets, ranked fifth in the NL East with a 21-28 record, face the Washington Nationals, who are third in the NL East with a 25-25 record.
The Toronto Blue Jays, ranked third in the AL East with a 22-27 record, face the New York Yankees, who are second in the AL East with a 30-20 record.
These eight star veterans are swinging cold bats. Their front offices will need to assess soon whether these players are declining.
Bumila is tantalizing as a 6-9 southpaw with a triple-digit fastball, but his secondary pitches aren't nearly as refined as the heater.
The homegrown stars have meaningfully altered the Yankees' present — and future. They look capable of carrying the club into its next era.
The Angels could have sent the pending free agent to Tampa Bay for a package that included Junior Caminero. But owner Arte Moreno said no.
Stolen bases are way, way up — but not because MLB is full of speedsters. Instead, the pitch clock has made thieving easier for wily vets.
Ever since the San Diego Padres launched themselves out of irrelevance at the beginning of the decade to become one of the main characters in the National League, their rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been one of the most intriguing storylines in MLB. This week at Petco Park, the two Southern California foes clashed for the first time in 2026, renewing the rivalry with a compelling three-game set that offered reasons for optimism on both sides.
In a precautionary move to take the load off their superstar, the Los Angeles Dodgers kept Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup for his three previous starts as a pitcher. They decided to make him a two-way player again Wednesday. They were rewarded.
“The word ‘rebuild’ is kind of stupid because it kind of looks over us,” Jacob Young said. “Somebody surprises someone every year.”.
The Tampa Bay Rays’ early-season trip to the Bronx is on the horizon. But first, there was bedlam at Tropicana Field. A Rays team with the best record in baseball again proved why it can’t be counted out Wednesday during a comeback win over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Detroit Tigers are not having the season they expected in 2026. After a rough first two months, they are in fourth place in the AL Central and nine games under .500. On the latest episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast,” hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discussed what has gone wrong for the Tigers this season.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos underwent surgery on Wednesday with the intent to repair a stress fracture on his elbow. He ended up undergoing a full Tommy John procedure.
Berríos had been a durable rotation presence since joining the Jays in 2021, but he won't throw a single inning for the team this year.
His dive bar became famous thanks to Mike Royko’s columns, a baseball curse and a “Saturday Night Live” skit.
We are less than two months away from this year’s MLB Draft, slated to begin Saturday, July 11, as the first official event of All-Star week in Philadelphia. As the draft approaches, I’ll release my annual ranking of the top 50 prospects in the class.
Andrew Friedman’s job was fairly straightforward.
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Saturday's game between the LA Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo will be shot entirely on an iPhone 17 Pro.
The U.S. World Cup team will be set in a matter of days. Here's what we think Mauricio Pochettino will do.
M.A. Vignola and Mallie McKenzie each scored and the Thorns broke the NWSL record for shutout minutes at home with a 2-0 victory over Bay FC on Wednesday night. The Thorns passed the regular-season record of 568 minutes without allowing a goal in the 64th minute of the match at Providence Park.
New York City FC’s hopes of advancing in the U.S. Open Cup tournament were dashed Wednesday night in a 1-0 loss in the quarterfinals to the Columbus Crew, ending their hopes of securing at least one of three trophies this season.
The Brazilian veteran is on the verge of a move to MLS, but a rules dispute must still be sorted before he can team with Lionel Messi.
Major League Soccer has had discussions with the International Football Association Board, global football’s rule making body, about trialing the use of a stopped clock in matches.
The United States Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer on Tuesday defeated an appeal by the North American Soccer League, which operated between 2011 and 2017, in a case that threatens more than $500 million in damages.
Tessmann is expected to be named to the U.S. World Cup roster next week.
A 2-1 loss to last-place Sporting Kansas City was the final straw for Austin FC leadership, with the club announcing Monday, May 18 that it has fired manager Nico Estevez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell.
Austin follows Orlando, Montreal, Miami and Columbus in becoming the fifth MLS team to make an early-season coaching change.
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 stage is set for a thrilling finale to the PGA Championship with a host of big names and two Australian stars chasing an unlikely leader at Aronimink.
Australian duo Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee are within striking distance of the leader heading into the final round of the PGA Championship as Alex Smalley broke clear of the pack at Aronimink.
Golf Australia has linked up with the PGA Tour to try boost the field for this December’s Australian Open at Kingston Heath, where Rory McIlroy will once again be the star attraction.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday’s second round at Aronimink as “kind of absurd.”.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee is one shot off the lead at the halfway mark of the PGA Championship despite a rollercoaster second round as Cameron Smith ended his horrendous major run at Aronimink in Pennsylvania.
The full fixture for the 2026 NAB AFLW season has been released.
Gemma Bastiani has run her eye over the full 2026 NAB AFLW fixture.
Hannah Priest has handed over the reins after six seasons.
Hawthorn and Melbourne will play each other on Thursday night of re-worked opening round in 2026 NAB AFLW season.
Sydney will have a new-look leadership group in 2026 after its long-time leader resigned the co-captaincy.
Breann Harrington has been moved to Carlton's inactive list, with Kiara Bischa joining as a replacement player.
Aine McDonagh forced to make an unplanned trip abroad, interrupting her pre-season.
After playing its home games at Kinetic Stadium last season, Hawthorn will host at its new base in Dingley.
The first round of the 2026 NAB AFLW season will be played across two weekends in August, the League revealed on Monday.
St Kilda and Carlton will begin the NAB AFLW season with a double-header at Marvel Stadium.
Could a star import who helped the Tasmania JackJumpers to a championship in NBL24 be on his way back to ‘defend the island’?. Milton Doyle was an All-NBL First Team member in 2023 and a title winner a year later in Tasmania, and it seems he could be in the mix to reunite with Scott Roth in NBL27. “We’ve still got a number of guys that we're looking at,” General Manager of Basketball Darren Smith said on Thursday.
The New Zealand Breakers have been one of the most active teams this off-season and, with newly signed coach Gordon Herbert locked in, the roster is starting to take shape.
Back in 2015, before he was an NBA All-Star, Ben Simmons led his LSU (Louisiana State University) side in a pre-season fixture against Melbourne United.
The Brisbane Bullets have added another key name to their roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, securing the signature of Lat Mayen.
On Wednesday, the New Zealand Breakers unveiled the massive signing of Gordon Herbert as their Head Coach for the next two seasons.
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The New Zealand Breakers announced on Wednesday the landmark appointment of FIBA World Cup winner Gordon Herbert as the club’s new Head Coach.
The New Zealand Breakers made one of their biggest coaching announcements on Wednesday, unveiling Gordon Herbert as the man to lead the club moving forward. Before agreeing to the multi-year deal with the Breakers, Herbert has built up one of the strongest basketball resumes in world hoops.
North-West Tasmanian talent Taran Armstrong made history on Wednesday, becoming the first-ever born-and-bred Tasmanian to sign as a rostered player with the JackJumpers.
There have been some big free agents signed since the off-season started and as teams slowly begin to take shape for NBL27, let’s take a look at some of the remaining players and where they could best fit.
After a busy weekend in Barcelona, catch up on all the biggest talking points from the Catalan GP.
Fast throughout the Catalan GP and fastest on Monday, the #37 led the way whilst 2024 World Champion Martin brought out the red flag with a precautionary trip to hospital needed.
Keep up to date with all the ongoings at Monday's post-Grand Prix Test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The Frenchman suffered no serious fractures in his Barcelona crash but will continue his rehabilitation in France.
After his hefty fall on Sunday, the 2025 World Championship runner-up is on the mend after a successful operation on his broken right collarbone.
The VR46 Italian is joined on the podium by Mir and Aldeguer but a post-race tyre pressure penalty for the 2020 World Champion means Bagnaia is promoted to the rostrum.
The American squad have confirmed their current Team Principal, Davide Brivio, will leave Trackhouse MotoGP once the campaign draws to a close in Valencia.
The closest-ever Tissot Sprint finish sees the #73 and #37 go toe-to-toe on home soil, while drama unfolds for title-chasing Martin.
The Tech3 squad will race with KTM machinery into the era of new technical regulations, coming next season.
The KTM star was the star on Saturday morning as he heads the field off the line.
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. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
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.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
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.