Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Tahlia McGrath's all-round dominance at Junction Oval came at the perfect time before she steps in as ODI skipper.
Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement, Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen and Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans face scrutiny.
BBC Sport FPL expert Holly Shand looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek eight.
Christian Wade has 100 Prem tries, one behind the all-time record held by Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle Red Bulls winger has shown no signs of slowing down.
The PNG Chiefs have spoken with All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie’s management about a shock 2028 code switch amid a bitter legal battle between New Zealand Rugby and the NRL over the Chiefs name.
Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.
Injury blows mount for Hearts defender as Rangers defender challenges team-mates.
Will the alarm bells be ringing at Newcastle United if they lose to struggling Crystal Palace on Sunday?.
BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.
England face Australia at the Women's Rugby League World Cup on Saturday determined to show they have moved on from the nightmare of their last meeting in Las Vegas 19 months ago.
There’s no law requiring anyone to sing the national anthem. This isn’t North Korea, after all. But the confected outrage has a sinister subtext.
Nixon Putt was in tears as he embraced the 25 tribesmen from Mt Hagen who had travelled by bus and boat before walking the Kokoda Track to watch him play at the World Cup.
France skipper Tallis Eranossian will complete a 16-year journey back to New Zealand when she leads her nation out for Sunday's clash with the Kiwi Ferns in Christchurch. .
Kangaroos prop Keaon Koloamatangi hasn’t started work for St George Illawarra yet, but he’s already giving them a return on their $5 million investment.
With the No.6 jersey on his back and long hair protruding from his headgear, the comparisons between Gairo Voro and Jarome Luai are inevitable.
“I’m going to take his head off.”.
The Chiefs are resuming their strong pursuit of AJ Brimson with coach Willie Peters keen to add the Titans star to PNG’s growing roster.
England head coach Brian McDermott calls for Super League to accept investment from Australia's NRL in order to improve the English game.
Roosters legend Brad Fittler opens up on the mass exodus hitting the Chooks as six premiership players leave.
The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Ten years ago, Leicester City were playing Copenhagen in the Champions League. This week, The Athletic joined fans on the bus to Bromley.
Wrexham's new stand is due to be ready for the start of next season. The Athletic gets an exclusive first glimpse inside...
The Portuguese 63-year-old spent four formative years as an assistant coach at Barca from 1996-2000. This is what happened.
We look at the options Mikel Arteta has out wide if he needs to cover for Saka, who went off injured against Bayern Munich.
Another loss of any scale to Bournemouth at the weekend would inevitably see Manchester Unite step up conversations on replacements.
Who do our writers back this week? Are they, the algorithm, a child or the subscribers top of the leaderboard? Here is The Athletic's guide.
Who does every team hate across the city? The Athletic asked its club experts to pull together their answers.
Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before linking up with the India ODI team.
Tim David has been named by Tasmania to face Victoria in a domestic One-Day Cup game on Saturday, with coach Jeff Vaughan confirming he is pushing for the ODI World Cup.
"Obviously Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes into the calculations [as Ishan Kishan's replacement]," India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak says.
Stars insist the WBBL remains the leader among T20 leagues for its depth of talent, one week out from the 12th edition.
In WBBL|12, the Heat are returning to the approach that saw them make seven consecutive finals series.
Litton Das, who missed the ODI tri-series in the UAE because of an injury, has been brought in, while Towhid Hridoy has retained his place.
The New Zealand A squad is of 19 members, but the players will be rotated - 13 will be available for each of the three four-dayers, with the others released to play the Ford Trophy.
Powerful wicketkeeper-batter Aneurin Donald has signed with Perth Scorchers for KFC BBL|16.
The first Englishman to score an ODI double hundred was upstaged by Rathnayake and co's spectacular heist.
Skipper quick to turn the page on remarkable Gqeberha triumph, with his sights already firmly set on the decider.
The teams are in for Sunday's matches in AFLW round 11.
The team's turnaround from rock bottom to the AFLW finals seems rapid but has been many years in the making. This is how they did it.
St Kilda is reportedly not looking to sign Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Bobby Hill.
Melbourne recruit Zane Duursma has admitted his first three years in the AFL have been “mentally taxing” as the ex-Kangaroo prepares to begin a new chapter.
Jack Williams meets with Tasmania as he searches for a second chance after being delisted by West Coast.
The Giants made the tough calls this off-season, but where does it leave them heading into 2027?.
Ruby Schleicher's departure from the Magpies is likely to make securing other out-of-contract players' signatures even harder.
Welcome to 'The 25', where AFL.com.au's team of experts rank the best players in the game.
Top-four teams Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs will meet in a round 11 blockbuster.
New draft crop, same daunting environment and familiar curly questions.
She's gone from strength to strength after being flung into the limelight in her first season of AFLW, but it's all sitting pretty well with Port Adelaide's Matilda Scholz.
Already an AFLW superstar, Eagle Ella Roberts is set for a bright future after her playing days.
The teams for AFLW's Friday and Saturday round 11 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games.
Picking the AFLW's best of the best is a task fraught with danger. Sarah Black explains her reasoning behind her selections.
The AFLW's father-daughter rule is set to change dramatically from 2028, changing the ability of clubs to access family talent.
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw and Maya Louvel-Finn are expected to be omitted from St Kilda's side this week after failing to meet deadlines on mandatory club tasks.
Sophie Conway will join a rare group at Brisbane when she plays her 100th match this weekend.
Take a look at the matches that are set to shape the eight across the final two rounds.
Check out all the latest trade and contract news from around the AFLW.
GWS coach Cam Bernasconi has brushed aside speculation over Cambridge McCormick's future as they eye Carlton's scalp.
Son of a gun Teddy Wilson and prop Tom Lambert are the new faces in the Wallabies’ spring tour squad, which welcomes back some international reinforcements.
His father played in the Wallabies’ last Rugby World Cup triumph, way back in 1999. Now Teddy Wilson has a chance to wear gold as well.
The Wallabies won’t get what they need to win a Rugby World Cup from the NRL next year.
Israel Folau has officially announced his retirement from professional sport after an extraordinary career which spanned more than two decades.
In the middle of safaris, birthday celebrations and games of the Traitors, Ireland captain Erin King knows they are in South Africa to do a job.
Top rugby clubs are increasingly turning to data when they plan their moves to recruit talent.
Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.
The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.
Leinster captain Dan Sheehan will start at number eight for the first time in Saturday's United Rugby Championship interprovincial derby against Munster at Aviva Stadium.
Billy Searle says he signed a new three-year deal with Leicester Tigers to "lead the team forward" and "push his game on" rather than potentially return to France.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back from down 29 points to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on Thursday night. LeBron James finished with 17 points in his home debut with the Sixers, with the margin also representing the largest comeback win of his career.
Dalton Knecht is reportedly drawing interest from the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Knecht was waived by the Lakers before the start of the season. Knecht is eligible to sign a two-way deal. The 25-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds last season.
Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. was cleared to play his fifth season of college basketball on Thursday. "The depth got a boost," coach Mike Boynton said Thursday.
Brown’s response underneath an Instagram post seemed to suggest he thought Tatum was lying about being surprised by Brown's trade.
The longest 20-point scoring streak in NBA history has come to an end.
LeBron James does not seem to mind that the president of the United States is mad at him.The Philadelphia 76ers star drew some attention for his behavior during the national anthem at his team's season-opener against the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
There are surprisingly few constants when it comes to sports teams handing out championship rings.We know a championship ring is going to be gaudy. We know the players who won that championship will get one.
LeBron James and the 76ers have produced a stunning 29-point comeback over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Philadelphia’s home season opener on Friday (all times AEDT).
“We are not disclosing anything about the rings,” an MSG Sports spokesperson said in a statement Thursday evening.
Several members of the Sixers' star-studded lineup played a hand in stunning the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
The new-look Philadelphia 76ers staged a thrilling comeback for the home crowd in their regular-season home opener. Trailing by 29 points in the first half, the Sixers rode a second-half surge for a 38-point swing and an eventual 114-106 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
The new-look Philadelphia 76ers staged a thrilling comeback for the home crowd in their regular-season home opener. Trailing by 29 points in the first half, the Sixers rode a second-half surge for a 38-point swing and an eventual 114-106 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
Anthony Davis said he had "so much fun" in his Washington Wizards debut. He scored 34 points with 12 rebounds in Wednesday's 128-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, and fans at Capital One Arena chanted "M-V-P" during his big stretches. "I had so much fun tonight," said Davis.
Luka Doncic said the Los Angeles Lakers can get even better after Wednesday's 127-105 season-opening win over the Golden State Warriors. Doncic had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in his first game as the face of the franchise since LeBron James' departure.
Tuesday's NBA opening night doubleheader on NBC and Peacock averaged 6.41 million viewers, the most-watched opening night in league history. The Philadelphia 76ers' 106-100 win over the New York Knicks averaged 7.71 million viewers.
Andrew Carr is coming off the best game of his short NBL career, setting a Sydney Kings franchise record for rebounds against the Illawarra Hawks last night night, but for the 24-year-old Pennsylvania local, he’s only getting better.
Anthony Davis gave the fans something to watch in his long-awaited debut with the Washington Wizards.
The Illawarra Hawks are back to square one after entering last night’s clash with momentum from their win over Melbourne United, only to be dismantled by the Sydney Kings in a one-sided affair, with new import Andrew Carr and reigning Finals MVP Kendric Davis leading the charge.
The NBA referees' union confirmed that Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball traveled before making a 3-pointer in Wednesday night's 131-106 win over the Miami Heat. The basket broke a 39-39 tie in the second quarter. The referee union posted a clip of the play on X and explained the violation.
Paul George had a historic debut with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday that later earned another notable footnote.George, 36, tallied 38 points in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons, setting a franchise record for most points scored in a Celtics debut.
The former slugger spent the first half of his professional career playing for the Giants before he came stateside to play in MLB.
MILWAUKEE — The Washington Nationals sign his paychecks now, but Blake Butera couldn't help but smile at the final out of the ALCS.For a decade, Butera was a Tampa Bay Ray. He was drafted by the organization in 2015, a 35th-rounder, the 1,048th pick.
MILWAUKEE — It's easy to look at the success of Jake Bauers this season and postseason and marvel. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see the process that helped Bauers ascend to NLCS MVP after years as a baseball journeyman. And that's where the Milwaukee Brewers thrive.
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski has been MLB's breakout star of 2026, which means the world has gotten to know the man with the triple-digit fastball.
The Milwaukee Brewers will have Jacob Misiorowski go up against Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday at American Family Field.
Martinez will face off against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski on Friday night in Milwaukee.
Benzinger played for five teams during a nine-year major-league career that spanned from 1987 to 1995.
Buckle up, friends. A very odd free-agent season is coming.With the sport hurtling toward an elongated work stoppage and labor battle, the upcoming offseason projects to be disjointed, chaotic and boring all at the same time.
Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger — who won a World Series championship with the organization in 1990 — has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 63. In a statement, the Reds said Benzinger would be "remembered with great affection and gratitude.
Some Wisconsin cranberry growers found a creative way to support Milwaukee's trip to the World Series.
Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.
Pro wrestler Arik Cannon has had incredible luck hitting ultra-rare sports cards. Now he's parting with one to change his father's life.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
His favorite team in his favorite sport is playing for the title in his favorite town. And Bud Selig is here for it.
Is competitive balance really breaking baseball? What if that answer is … maybe not? It's time once again to debunk these MLB parity myths.
By beating the Dodgers, the Brewers spared us from a World Series that would have been dominated by discourse ahead of a likely lockout.
With his team trending in the wrong direction, Steinbrenner isn't changing the GM, the manager or his style of leadership.
This World Series features two pitching staffs that have been at the cutting edge of pitching innovation over the past decade.
MLB has a December 1 deadline. That may mean that free agents and teams go through a November scramble.
The Rays and Brewers, meeting in the World Series, have a lot in common — including a few players who have helped shape the teams' paths.
Two Aprilias in front of him and behind him, P3 for the reigning World Champion sees his nearest rivals all around.
Lawrence Barretto rounds up the big talking points to emerge during media day at the United States Grand Prix.
The reigning World Champion leads the 2025 Phillip Island winner and the Aussie after the opening stint of the weekend in Australia.
George Russell has reflected on his title chances and the challenges he faced over the course of the 2026 season.
Lewis Hamilton has reflected on how his strategy error last time out in Singapore cost himself and Ferrari a podium, and that lessons have been learnt ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon believes Rafael Camara deserves his opportunity with Haas, but remains adamant that he also belongs on the Formula 1 grid in 2027.
Charles Leclerc has revealed what he wants to achieve with Ferrari before the end of the 2026 season.
Max Verstappen has backed Laurent Mekies' contract extension with Red Bull, but has cautioned those who expect the Dutchman to continue his winning form at this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".
Max Verstappen says the bumps on the track that hosts this weekend's United States Grand Prix are "unacceptable" and "out of control".
Our last visit to ‘The Island’ brings the stories, the headlines and possible strategies as the title fight rumbles on.
A new program launches on the Road to MotoGP, promoting the sport around the world and further increasing accessibility to motorcycle racing.
The #36 will remain on the sidelines at this weekend's Australian GP, with no replacement planned.
Two wheels meet four at one of the world’s greatest racetracks in Austin, Texas.
The Prima Pramac rider will undergo surgery and be replaced by test rider Augusto Fernandez.
Signed and sealed, the 2027 grid is confirmed! Find out who’s moving where ahead of MotoGP’s new era.
The Colombian will move up to LCR from Moto2, racing alongside Zarco.
The #11 will race in the factory squad alongside the 2021 World Champion.
Sit back and witness five incredible battles we’ve seen at the magical Phillip Island over the years – proving anything can happen Down Under.
A last chapter of history will be written as Phillip Island brings the end of the title showdown ever closer.
The Wildcats have not worn purple helmets since 1988, the year before legendary head coach Bill Snyder introduced their distinctive "Powercat" logo. The post Kansas State Wildcats To Debut New Purple Alternate Helmets On Saturday appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The Fort Wayne Komets kicked off their 75th season of pro hockey in style over the weekend with a little help from their rivals in Toledo.
MILWAUKEE — Arguably the focal point of the unexpected 2026 World Series between the Brewers and Rays is a gangly, baby-faced fireballer with an open Pokémon obsession.
Winning it all comes with perks, and the Knicks cashed one in on Tuesday night with gold-trimmed uniforms for ring night at Madison Square Garden. The post New York Knicks Tip Off Title Defense with Special Gold Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
All eyes were on the Vancouver Goldeneyes this week as they unveiled new sweaters for their second season in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
The National Lacrosse League and new jersey supplier Capelli Sport are making a big first impression with the release of home jerseys for all 12 teams — some of which are quite different from their predecessors.
The Savannah Ghost Pirates are getting the skeletons out of their closets — quite literally — for the spooky season.
FC Barcelona were forced to dig into their wardrobe and wear their third kits from the 2025-26 season in the UEFA Champions League this week.
NEW YORK — The NFL believes the Eagles followed proper medical procedures in the Jalen Hurts case, sources and league officials said Tuesday. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer, strongly defended the Eagles’ actions at the owners meeting in New York on Tuesday.
We've compiled a comprehensive list of every uniform and logo change, as well as every new court design and jersey patch partnership, that has taken place across the association this offseason.
Rising Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai is touring Papua New Guinea and is on the verge of signing a deal with the Chiefs for NRL season 2028.
Annetta Nu’uausala’s father never complained about the sacrifices he made for his family.
Fetu Samoa rookie Freedom Crichton Ropati is still pinching herself at the prospect of sharing the World Cup stage with two of her biggest inspirations - cousin Stephen Crichton and brother-in-law Brian To’o.
Rugby league in England is at a crossroads, according to one of its former greats, as the NRL bids to take control of the struggling Super League.
Three years after his last Test match for Australia, premiership-winning Roosters skipper is back at the back for the Kangaroos and brimming with pride as he prepares to lead his men into battle against the Bati.
The Kangaroos debutant insists he’s in no rush to put pen to paper on a new contract, while shedding light on the health battle of boxing great Jeff Fenech.
Knights gun Bradman Best fires a shot at departing recruitment boss Peter O'Sullivan as he's grilled about his contract situation.
Boxing legend and Eels tragic Jeff Fenech says “he’d love” for his son-in-law Bradman Best to sign with Parramatta as the star centre weighs up his future.
Knights gun Bradman Best is peppered with questions about his contract situation ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with Fiji.
The veteran Rabbitohs five-eighth is eager to sign off on an incentivised deal for 2027, as the Wests Tigers lock down a gun back-rower until the end of 2029.
The England international was the winner of the inaugural European Footballer of the Year award, which became the Ballon d'Or, back in 1956.
Kyle Campbell reveals how it felt growing up with 'Super Kev' as a father and why his memory endures.
The famous old ground is being given an uplift and Villa are willing to take a short-term financial hit for longer-term gain.
Why do some Chelsea supporters have mixed feelings about their rendition of the pre-match 'Liquidator' song?.
Liverpool's run might only be across five games, but they have struggled to get wins at home stretching back to last season.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner Simon, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
PSG faced Barcelona and Bayern hosted Arsenal this week. There are plenty of similarities between the heavyweights.
The Portuguese's Champions League outburst was a reminder of the power of television to wreak havoc.
The United head coach is the focus of acute attention following Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League loss at Como.
Our reporters asked players and managers, past and present, coaches, sporting directors, scouts and presidents to vote for their top 10.
Former AFL player Nick Stevens fails in his bid to have his prison term set aside after previously being found guilty by a jury of fraud-related charges.
Brisbane makes its first delistings of the off-season.
The Saints have delisted Jack Carroll in more changes after the trade period.
Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan says it will be a “challenge” for Tasmania to recruit players from other clubs as the forward approaches a contract year in 2027.
Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley is set to be among the shortlist of contenders for Brisbane’s senior coaching vacancy as Chris Fagan weighs up his next move.
A Morrish Medal winner pushing into first-round contention, a freakish small forward and an elite athlete weighing up an AFL career against an Olympic dream.
The Lions are a club to watch when it comes to pick swaps ahead of the Telstra AFL Draft.
Phil Krakouer says recent comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson that were labelled “completely racist” show why the class action must proceed.
Plans for a new lakeside stadium in the centre of Canberra have emerged this month, with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr calling for the proposed rectangular venue to also be configured for AFL and cricket matches.
Chicago guard Joe Thuney gained a few yards on the run, but it was called back because he did not declare himself eligible before the play.
The Chicago Bears had a pretty good first half on Thursday night until there were three seconds left on the clock.A last-gasp play by the New England Patriots resulted in a 48-yard receiving touchdown for running back Rhamondre Stevenson, whom the Bears left unchecked out of the backfield.
The Houston Texans came into this season with high hopes. A defense that has been among the league's best not only returned almost all of its starters, but added a couple of new faces to fill in the gaps.
The former Rams and Colts star said he's been living with the diagnosis for over a year and considers himself "one of the lucky ones.".
In an entertaining Thursday Night Football matchup, the Chicago Bears emerged with a 30-24 win over the New England Patriots.A slow start made way to a bit of chaos, with the Patriots getting a wild touchdown in the final seconds of the first half.
The Seattle Seahawks' rushing attack could get some major help for Week 7's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.Running back Zach Charbonnet was activated from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Thursday.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest games of Week 7 of the NFL season. The duo start off with the Green Bay Packers taking on the Detroit Lions in what should be a high-scoring affair.
What's next for the Eagles and everyone else involved in the Jalen Hurts situation. Plus, trade targets and Cowboys defense.
The Philadelphia Eagles got some good news for a change on Thursday with Saquon Barkley's return to practice. The running back has been out since suffering a hamstring injury during the first quarter in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Steelers canceled a fan event scheduled in Paris but otherwise everything remains as planned for Sunday's game.
Patrick Mahomes will have to keep playing without his expected blindside protector for a while longer.
Austin Mock's NFL Projection Model has points spread and totals for every Week 7 game.
Our experts are fully aligned on two games, but split on the others.
Watt took over the No. 1 game analyst role after CBS put longtime analyst Tony Romo on a hiatus this summer.
CBS Sports made it official Thursday: J.J. Watt is the network's new lead NFL game analyst. The network confirmed Watt will continue to call games alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson, including next season's Super Bowl.The promotion also comes with a new multi-year deal for Watt.
If the Kansas City Chiefs win on Sunday night, it will be a sign to the NFL that they plan to reclaim their spot in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs had a rough 2025 season but that was clearly an aberration. They're 5-0 going into a primetime game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The 2024 NFL Draft made history. It was the first time six quarterbacks were taken in the top 12 picks. There's plenty of time to watch all six quarterbacks' careers play out and figure out how they rank.
The DC is making an impact in his first season in San Francisco with creative schemes and smart use of the players he has.
The New England Patriots head to Chicago for this week's Thursday Night Football matchup against the Bears. Both teams are 4-2 so far this season, but the odds for tonight's TNF game favor the Bears.The Patriots vs.
History suggests at least one quarterback will hear their name called early, but will that trend hold? And who's not getting enough love?.
Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part in the African Grand Prix which is set to take place in Rwanda in the 2030s.
Isack Hadjar has downplayed Red Bull’s place in the pecking order after his team mate Max Verstappen won the last two races.
Kimi Antonelli admits that claiming his maiden Formula 1 title this weekend in the United States Grand Prix "would be a dream", but that he will need a "perfect weekend" in order to achieve the feat.
Oscar Piastri has shared the improvements he’s made in adapting to McLaren’s 2026 challenger over recent rounds.
Kimi Antonelli says he intends to "just have fun" at the United States Grand Prix as he stands on the brink of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Ten years have passed since Taylor Swift performed her only show of 2016 in front of 80,000 Formula 1 fans at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin.
We've assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at the Circuit of the Americas.
Think You're Fan1? Win a VIP Trip to the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Freddie Slater will get behind the wheel of Audi's challenger for FP1 in Mexico City and Sao Paulo.
Standing at a pro shop counter in Sydney’s southern suburbs, collecting $48 per player on a busy Saturday, is a bit different to vying for a share of US$6 million (A$8.5m) on the PGA Tour.
Back in Australia after commentary duties in South Africa — a trip that disappointingly didn’t include any golf — Greg Blewett’s game was showing a little rust Wednesday at the Willunga Golf Course.
Australian golf star Marc Leishman will return home to defend his Victorian PGA title in December, but at the top of his “priority list” this summer is winning an Aussie “major” for the first time.
Ryan Fox hopes to finish a “memorable” 2026 in style by becoming the first man since 1981 to win the British and Australian Open titles in the same year.
The PGA Tour of Australasia is experiencing a renaissance, with crowds — and creatures — flocking in their masses to witness a drought breaking victory in Western Australia.
Rory McIlroy has hit back at a rival’s claim his appearance at the India Championship was solely motivated by money, after a poor finish saw the Northern Irishman slide to 42nd in New Delhi.
An amateur golfer has achieved two of the sports most unlikely feats – on successive holes.
It had been a long time coming, but James Marchesani finally shook the proverbial monkey off his back with a near hole-in-one on the penultimate hole finally delivering his maiden PGA Tour of Australasia victory.
LIV Golf has hit out at the DP World Tour, claiming it is interfering with the cash-strapped rebel league’s plans to extricate itself from its current dire financial situation.
Rory McIlroy has copped a brutal whack from a rival golfer as he and Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra kept up their charge in their incomplete second round at the rain-hit European Tour’s India Championship.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki was alert and in good spirits on Thursday after being stretchered off from the U.S. Open Cup final the night before, the team said. Bürki took a knee to the head while making a save late in the second half of regulation.
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St. Louis City's U.S. Open Cup triumph was a landmark moment for the club and a reminder of what this competition can conjure.
The Polish legend assesses the world's best stars while also giving his perspective on the transition to life in Chicago and MLS.
Strands: Sports Edition has some twists that are worth knowing whether or not you've played the first edition of the game.
Strands: Sports Edition, our newest daily game, asks you to find hidden sports-themed terms in a grid.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Backup goalkeeper Ben Lundt made a key save in the penalty shootout of a 120-minute 0-0 tie with the Columbus Crew to help St. Louis City win the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night. Timo Baumgartl gave St.
St. Louis City won its first trophy since becoming an MLS club in 2023, overcoming an injury to its captain and star goalkeeper.
This story has been updated. St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki was taken off on a stretcher after suffering a head injury in the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew on Wednesday, Oct.
CINCINNATI (AP) — David Douděra scored for the first time in MLS, and Teenage Hadebe recorded his first goal with Cincinnati to help beat D.C. United 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Tkachuk was fined for punching Ottawa forward Dylan Cozens, while Cousins was fined for grabbing Tkachuk from the bench.
The 27-year-old Suzuki is Montreal’s leading scorer this season with five goals and 12 points in nine games.
Defined by his scoring flair and flowing hair, Duguay finished his NHL career with 620 points in 864 games.
Jay Miller logged 174 combined regular-season and playoff fights in his NHL career. He wonders what toll it might have taken.
Mayich, who has been on life support since Aug. 20 after collapsing during a workout at ASU, is the cousin of Power's wife, Victoria.
The 24-year-old Khusnutdinov has most recently been Boston's No. 2 left wing, playing alongside Fraser Minten and JJ Peterka. .
Tkachuk and the Panthers are in Ottawa for the first time since the winger was traded to Florida in June.
Alexis Lafrenière leads the Rangers in points and goals this season, and it's not surprising. Let's take a deeper look.
It’s still early to roll out a full-blown Big Board, but it’s not too soon to start identifying the top players who could move this season.
From Tyler Toffoli to Barclay Goodrow to Darnell Nurse, veterans are joining the Sharks with a belief that big things are coming.
The former Senators captain visits his old team for the first time since forcing his way out in a summer trade to join his brother Matthew.
The success of "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus" has attracted prospective fans to a league that is still figuring out how to serve them.
The success of "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus" has attracted prospective fans to a league that is still figuring out how to serve them.
The teams on Larkin's list are all in the United States and most are in the inner circle of Stanley Cup contenders.
The Penguins' team plane turned around abruptly because the 19-year-old had a medical episode moments after takeoff.
This week, we have two games that sure seem to scream out for the Revenge Game label.
"For me, it was an easy decision," said Green, who is now set to coach the Senators through 2030-31.
The opposing superstars make for an electric matchup Tuesday at Rogers Place between the top teams in the Central and Pacific Divisions.
Let’s add to the drama of the early goings of the 2026-27 season with some way-too-early takes. Who cares about sample size?.
Our annual column aims to provide some overarching data that contextualizes how the league's 32 teams fit into certain demographic buckets.
Melbourne United had one of the more successful off-seasons in terms of their roster build, with many predicting them to win it all during the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
After a strong win over Melbourne last weekend, the Illawarra Hawks welcomed the defending champions into town on Thursday, hoping to continue an upward trajectory in their season. Unfortunately for the hosts, that form was short-lived, with the Kings easily winning the all-NSW derby.
Brian Goorjian admits he would have kept Andrew Carr out there longer had he known he was nearing a record rebounding night, during Thursday’s win over Illawarra.
The NBL and WNBL, alongside the City of Perth have today announced the return of the free HoopsFest Bounce Nation Fan Zone to Forrest Place.
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The Tasmania JackJumpers sit comfortably on top of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 ladder with a 6-2 record. That record was capped by a convincing Ignite Cup win over Brisbane on Wednesday, in which the Ants secured the maximum seven points for the in-season tournament.
The Sydney Kings finished the first half on an 11-2 run and then dominated the third quarter with Andrew Carr collecting 20 rebounds and Kendric Davis having 23 points and 14 assists in an emphatic 108-82 win over the Illawarra Hawks.
Adelaide Crows vice-captain Ben Keays might be a star on the football field, but the lively forward grew up surrounded by basketball. “My love for hoops has been forever,” Keays said on NBL Now, presented by CODE Sports.
He may have only arrived this week, but Adelaide 36ers recruit Mangok Mathiang is confident he has settled in well and can have an immediate impact. This is because of his previous continuity with two of the Sixers' stars: Zylan Cheatham and Nick Rakocevic.
The Perth Wildcats have received a huge boost on the eve of their Round 6 blockbuster with Melbourne United, with one of their stars announced to return.
Top seed Elena Rybakina is back in the Ningbo quarterfinals after Polina Kudermetova retired in the first set of their second-round match Thursday. Awaiting her is Katarzyna Kawa, who reached the last eight with her first career Top 20 win over Belinda Bencic.
Diana Shnaider triumphed in a meeting of two Top 20-ranked left-handers to return to the BNB Ningbo Open quarterfinals for a third time in four appearances.
We're down to the final eight at the BNB Ningbo Open, the second-to-last WTA 500 tournament of the season. Here's what to watch for in the quarterfinal matchups.
Iva Jovic recovered from an early deficit to defeat two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 and reach the quarterfinals of the BNB Ningbo Open. The fourth-seeded American will next face Diana Shnaider.
Leylah Fernandez outlasted Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a 3-hour, 3-minute battle Wednesday to reach the Ningbo quarterfinals, while Marta Kostyuk's retirement propelled Ekaterina Alexandrova into the last eight and clinched Karolina Muchova's spot at the WTA Finals Indian Wells bid.
The elite eight singles field is set after Karolina Muchova secured the final place, earning a second WTA Finals qualification after winning titles in Doha and Bad Homburg and reaching the Wimbledon final.
The 2026 WTA 1000 season is in the books, with nine players crowned champions across 10 tournaments. Vote for your favorite title run here.
Second seed Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the BNB Ningbo Open because of a left thigh injury, and has announced that she's ending her season prematurely.
Maja Chwalinska won the first title of her career, Sonay Kartal came out of nowhere to reach a WTA 1000 final and more in the latest WTA week in review.
FAGE will become title partner of the WTA Finals in 2026, with the agreement covering the championship’s move from Indian Wells to Charlotte and continuing through 2029.
It's official -- we have our eight-player WTA Finals singles field. Karolina Muchova qualified on Wednesday, and she will join Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Linda Noskova and Elina Svitolina in Indian Wells.
A host of WTA icons celebrated Martina Navratilova's 70th birthday in Miami on Sunday night, including Pam Shriver, Chris Evert, Rosie Casals, Mary Carillo, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Chanda Rubin and Gigi Fernandez.
Angelique Kerber defeated Yanina Wickmayer in Sunday’s final, then reflected on the joy of returning to the court with a field of former Tour rivals, many of them mothers.
Karolina Muchova is sitting out Ningbo and Osaka, but she can secure the final place if Iga Swiatek and Marta Kostyuk fall short of key results in Ningbo.
In the few months that followed Roland Garros, Maja Chwalinska had to learn how to handle a whole new level of attention, but a strong Asian swing and a first WTA 1000 title in Wuhan show how far she has come.
Alexandra Eala defeated Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 in Ningbo to secure her 34th tour-level victory of the 2026 season and advance to the second round of the WTA 500 event. The Filipino snapped a three-match losing streak with the win and will next meet No.
Four-time Grand Slam champions Ashleigh Barty and Svetlana Kuznetsova have been announced as International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2027 nominees.
Maja Chwalinska climbs to No. 11 after winning her first WTA title, while Sonay Kartal jumps 121 places to No. 49 after reaching the Wuhan final in her third tournament back.
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai punched their ticket with the Australian Open title, while Kristina Mladenovic and Guo Hanyu, Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez also booked spots, leaving three places still open.
Elina Svitolina has announced her marriage to fellow tennis star Gael Monfils is “ending” in a statement explaining the devastating toll the war in Ukraine has taken on her.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.