NEW YORK (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela and the Boston Red Sox ran themselves right into a 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. In the opener of a critical four-game series, Rafaela committed a costly baserunning blunder in the fifth inning Friday night and then got thrown out at home plate to end the seventh.
MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 28: Michael Olise of Bayern Munich celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Bundesliga 2026/27 match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on August 28, 2026 in Munich, Germany.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night. Skubal allowed one run on four hits and struck out seven.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela #3 of the Boston Red Sox is tagged out at home plate by catcher Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees in the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium on August 28, 2026 in New York City.
MESA, AZ - MARCH 21: Kade Snell #22 of the Chicago Cubs bats during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.
Javier Mogollón’s standout night and strong August explain why he’s crept up on the White Sox prospect rankings. | Sam Phalen Memphis Redbirds vsCharlotte Knights (Postponed due to rain)Charlotte’s date with the International League East leader has been postponed due to rain.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit his 28th homer and Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs to help the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Friday night. Chicago took advantage of shaky pitching early by the Twins.
(Photo by Matt Krohn/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The White Sox showed why they’re 7.5 games ahead of the Twins. They keep coming and coming, and are willing to do what it takes to add a run here, a run there.
ATLANTA (AP) — No Atlanta Braves player enjoyed seeing Ronald Acuña Jr. hit cleanup for the first time this season more than Michael Harris II, who hit fifth.
College football is back with a bang: In an FCS Week Zero treat, William & Mary pulled off a jaw-dropping, double-digit comeback against Villanova on the road in less than a minute of play.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Quinn Mathews allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings for his first major league win and Jimmy Crooks hit a two-run homer to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Mathews (1-2) threw 102 pitches in the longest of his four starts.
The race for this year's AL Cy Young Award is heating up. There was no cease fire on Friday night.
The Atlanta Dream’s worries about not having Angel Reese for a showdown with the first-place Minnesota Lynx on Sunday were short-lived.
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on August 23, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 26: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a double against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on June 26, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 28: Quinn Mathews #60 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 28, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
The Mets lost their third straight game on Friday in a 3-1 defeat to the Houston Astros, who kept New York's bats cold all night. The main story of the game for the Mets was starting pitcher Christian Scott, who had an up-and-down outing in the strangest possible terms.
The Cristiano Ronaldo train keeps chugging along!. The Portuguese legend scored what ended up being the winning goal for Al Nassr on Friday, Aug. 28 in a match against Al Taawoun at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt homered, left fielder Cody Bellinger threw out the potential tying run at home plate to end the seventh inning and the New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 28: Zac Veen #13 of the Colorado Rockies slides into third base during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Aug 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates with center fielder Michael Harris II (23) after a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning at Truist Park.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Logan Henderson gave up one hit over seven innings and Jake Bauers reached base five times and scored twice in his return to the lineup as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 6-1 on Friday night.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 28: Danny Jansen #9 of the Texas Rangers catches a bunt in front of home plate for an out against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning at American Family Field on August 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Good news is coming out of Guadalajara, as Chivas could have Ricardo Ledezma available to face Pachuca on Matchday 6 of the 2026 Apertura.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: First baseman Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees hits the ball while playing the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Yankee Stadium on August 28, 2026 in New York City.
Aug 28, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) reacts as he gets hit by a Seattle Mariners pitch during the first inning at Rogers Centre.
The Yankees emerged from Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 win to start this TakeawaysEvenwhen RHP Cam Schlittler does not have his best stuff, he owns Boston.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Diaz and Cedric Mullins each homered and drove in two runs and the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays scored five runs in the fourth inning on the way to a 9-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II drove in three runs on two hits, including a homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and three runs, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Aug 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Citi Field.
Reigning AFLW champions North Melbourne have been rocked by a “ridiculous” jumper clash that has left players conceding it’s hard to spot a teammate in Saturday’s clash with the Western Bulldogs.
After overcoming the Magpies, the Bulldogs’ confidence is high that they are capable of doing more than just inflicting damage on opponents in September.
AFL games record holder Scott Pendlebury will join the Gold Coast Suns in 2027 as an unrestricted free agent.
Follow all the action from Sunday's round three AFLW matches.
Follow all the action from round three's Saturday AFLW games.
The Collingwood great’s soft-tissue injury deprived fans the chance to farewell their champion on Friday night. He will head to the Gold Coast in a role which will see him transition into coaching.
Ed Richards has had a cheeky jab at Andrew Dillon after the thrilling wildcard final against Collingwood.
You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL and VFLW seasons LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
Scott Pendlebury will play for the Gold Coast Suns in 2027, drawing a close to his legendary 442-game career at Collingwood.
Scott Pendlebury will continue his career at Gold Coast next season.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae could offer just one piece of advice to Tim Membrey.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has claimed Collingwood forward Tim Membrey shouldn’t have been allowed to take his kick for goal after the siren in Friday night’s wildcard final thriller.
Tim Membrey misses a goal after the full-time siren as Collingwood are eliminated by the Western Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs avoid conceding a 50m free when Jeremy Howe has the ball knocked out of his hands by Lachlan Bramble.
It’s been a “hell of a year” for Harrison Petty, one of the keys to Melbourne’s revival under Steven King.
One hundred games into a career spent largely outside the spotlight, Marc Pittonet suddenly finds himself playing his best football at precisely the moment Carlton needs him most. But the biggest challenge awaits him.
Every Saturday morning, a handful of retired Melbourne players hit The Tan for a jog. Josh Gabelich discovers why it means so much to those involved.
Riley Beveridge takes a look at how Josh Fraser rose to become Carlton's full-time coach.
The Geelong concussion waiver raises serious concerns about how the AFL will insure players who suffer traumatic brain injuries.
For Isaac Heeney the car journey home from Sydney was punctuated by coffee stops, silences, hard questions and vehement denials.
Follow all the action of Round 9 of the NRLW Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Since Penrith’s Lindsay Smith earned his nickname for his resemblance to a NBA basketball legend, it seems only fitting he’s doing an excellent job ‘mimicking’ Panthers great Isaah Yeo. .
The Los Angeles Roosters, the Sydney Roosters' USA-based partner club, have booked their place in the USA Rugby League (USARL) National Championship.
The Bulldogs regressed after a third-placed finish in 2025 but their polarising young halfback has won the tick of approval from the best in the business.
Broncos forward Lillian Yarrow said the side still has the belief they can be a dominant force, despite trying to prevent a fourth straight defeat when they face Parramatta.
Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.
Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.
Catalans Dragons beat Castleford Tigers in a Super League match which was delayed for 35 minutes during the second half because of a power outage.
As the Dolphins approach their first finals campaign, experienced campaigners Felise Kaufusi and Morgan Knowles know what to expect and can't wait for the challenge.
He’s the quiet, humble, respectful prop with the big smile who just goes about his business with minimal fuss.
The Broncos and Rabbitohs have two famous players coming to the end of their careers. Their treatment by their clubs couldn’t be any more different.
Cameron Ciraldo has admitted the Bulldogs are paying the price for their poor start to the season with their finals hopes all but over after losing to the Penrith Panthers.
The Penrith Panthers take on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 26 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
Stephen Crichton speaks to Nine's Marlee Silva after the Bulldogs' round 26 loss against the Panthers.
Panthers centre Casey McLean puts the nail in Canterbury's coffin with a second-half try.
Liam Martin scores his second try after a dropped bomb from Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey.
Matt Burton and Dylan Edwards clash heads, leading to a melee between the Bulldogs and Panthers.
Tom Jenkins is denied a try by the Bunker after being found to have illegally stripped the ball out of the hands of Bulldogs gun Jacob Kiraz.
Matt Burton gets under the skin of the Panthers as he grounds the ball on the tryline.
Vinod Khosla, the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks, might have a made the mistake of being too honest while introducing himself to his team's fan base.
The Atlanta Falcons can feel a little better about Tua Tagovailoa if he's needed to start at quarterback to begin the regular season.
The trial for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is scheduled to begin Nov. 2.
The biggest deal of the 2026 MLB trade deadline came full circle Friday, with Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal returning to his previous home of Comerica Park.The Detroit Tigers welcomed the two-time Cy Young Award winner with a tribute video as he emerged from the dugout.
It's nearly impossible to 0-for-8 in a major-league baseball game, but that's what happened to an umpire on Friday at Wrigley Field.
Skubal’s eyes seemed to water as a video tribute played on the scoreboard while he prepped to face the Tigers.
Doucet is a member of the Quebec Baseball Hall of Fame, the Expos Hall of Fame and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
The prospect had an agreement to sign with the Guardians in 2029 and allegedly falsified his age and name through a fake identity.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesCale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche have agreed to an eight-year, $163.2 million extension, his agency announced Friday. The deal will be worth $20.4 million in annual average value.
News surfaced this spring that the Cleveland Guardians had canceled their $2.8 million agreement with a Dominican prospect known by the name of David Severino.
A low-numbered modern card is hit in a break.You know what comes next.The screams.
“I sense that he is building towards something positive and that he's going to be able to make at least one appearance,” A.J. Hinch said.
It might be time that we inform the teams in the AL West that one of them is, in fact, allowed to win the division.As August comes to a close, neither the Houston Astros, the Texas Rangers nor the Seattle Mariners look all that interested in running away with a very winnable division.
The owner of the one-of-one Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch Autographed (RDPA) card from Topps has decided to sell the lucrative collectible in an auction, rather than accept the "bounty" offered by the Dallas Mavericks. Fanatics Collect, which will hold the sale running from Sept.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on Thursday night.
The Rays can now begin the bond and funding validation process before breaking ground on the new ballpark.
The deadline for all 32 NFL teams to finalize their 53-man rosters is Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Waiver claims are due by Monday at 1 p.m.
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Matt Shaw is back with the Chicago Cubs after missing the past two months with a left-hand sprain.The 24-year-old infielder/outfielder was reinstated from the injured list Friday as the Cubs open a seven-game homestand beginning with the Cincinnati Reds.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy sounds like a man who's prepared to keep four quarterbacks on the team's initial 53-man roster. The Steelers wrapped up their final preseason game Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, with Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph sitting out.
Hughes got a legitimate contract comparable in Makar's $20.4 million AAV deal, announced Friday.
The two-time Norris Trophy winner is now the highest-paid player in NHL history.
At 27, Makar is already one of the most decorated players in franchise history, twice winning the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a pair of notable free agents coming off the board.
The Los Angeles Rams closed out the 2026 preseason with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday and can now look ahead to the regular season. Problem is, they still don't know whether their eight-time All-Pro defensive tackle is coming out of retirement.
There are only two days left on the 2026 NFL preseason schedule.Twenty teams will be in action on Friday evening as players get one more chance to either get some game work ahead of the regular season starting in two weeks or impress the coaching staff enough to make the roster or practice squad.
In fantasy, it's never just about your game. It's about everyone else's, too.Now, you can swipe between matchups directly from the Matchup screen, giving you quick access to every game in your league for the current week — without ever leaving the page.
The Las Vegas Raiders' preseason is over. Following an 18-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Klint Kubiak and his crew can now focus on Week 1, which is just two weeks away. There's only one problem there … the team still hasn't named a starting quarterback.
It's the third and final week of the NFL preseason. This weekend features more than a dozen games including a matchup between Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night at 8 p.
The Cincinnati Bengals will head to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday for a preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will begin at 8 p.
Nemec, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NHL draft, was traded from the Devils to the Flames after his third NHL season.
Over four years after the 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman discusses the players he whiffed on from the class.
Matthew Mayich remained hospitalized and in critical condition a week after the punishing training session.
Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson might not play much or at all this regular season, but the Rams should feel good about what they saw from him in the preseason. Simpson, the No.
The Las Vegas Raiders decided months ago that they preferred Kirk Cousins starting the season at quarterback while Fernando Mendoza sat and learned. Based on preseason results, it seems like that might be a reasonable call.
The NFC West looks primed for another strong season with both 2025-26 conference finalists at the top, a proud franchise wrestling with transition, and a plucky, talent-rich rebuilding squad.
After months of rumors, longtime Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is officially ready to move on from the team.In a statement shared by his agent, Ray Petkau, on social media, Hellebuyck confirmed that he "privately requested a trade" months ago.
To request a trade two years into a seven-year extension indicates a dramatic change in Hellebuyck's plans.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down Jonathan Kuminga's move to the Minnesota Timberwolves and what it means for their championship potential.
The final week of NFL preseason games is upon us.Each team has one more game to evaluate its personnel before carving out a 53-man regular-season roster and building a practice squad.
Daejon Love allegedly formed fake relationships with women before pressuring them to send him thousands of dollars for fake investments.
Khosla said he began rooting for the Steelers after arriving in the U.S. in 1976 and remains a big fan of the team.
One of the 10 people who accused former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky of abuse is set to recant his testimony, according to court documents obtained by multiple media outlets.
A man who adopted "fictitious personas," one of which notably was that of a fake San Francisco 49ers player, is part of a duo that's been arrested and charged for defrauding several women of more than $1.3 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's office in the District of Oregon.
Is it possible to pull for a player to do well on the field without endorsing a history of personal misconduct? This is the moral dilemma surrounding Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns as we enter a new NFL season. In fact, it’s my moral conundrum.
LOS ANGELES — The sun shines almost every day in America's largest college football city, but there never seems to be enough for both of its power conference programs at the same time. In the recent history of the USC-UCLA rivalry, there is almost always a gray cloud hovering somewhere.
It's highly, highly unlikely that we're going to see two non-power conference champions in the College Football Playoff again.
College students spend four years planning for what to do once they leave campus, and spend the next 40 years trying to figure how to get back.
College football is back! One of the biggest games of the weekend is the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, which will be between TCU and the University of North Carolina this Saturday. The matchup will begin at 12 p.m. ET and takes place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, I.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy sounds like a man who's prepared to keep four quarterbacks on the team's initial 53-man roster. The Steelers wrapped up their final preseason game Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, with Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph sitting out.
I know what you're thinking, SEC fans, seeing all these season previews that have Oregon and Ohio State and Notre Dame and Indiana already Sharpie'd into the title game.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Since signing with Detroit in April, Erick Hunter‘s life has revolved around one place: the Lions‘ practice facility. Most days begin around 5 a.
This is a surrender, a rare defeat for a sport that long ago surpassed Major League Baseball as the national pastime.
The NFL deadline to trim rosters to 53 players is earlier this year — 6 p.m. ET Sunday. Here's how it works.
The Las Vegas Raiders decided months ago that they preferred Kirk Cousins starting the season at quarterback while Fernando Mendoza sat and learned. Based on preseason results, it seems like that might be a reasonable call.
Dillon Gabriel never really made a move in the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition this preseason. Maybe he was never given a true shot. Deshaun Watson was the QB1 most of the offseason, and when the Browns picked him as the starter it seemed like a predetermined outcome.
Gabriel made an impression ahead of cutdown day, going 12-of-15 for 186 yards and three touchdowns in the first half vs. New England.
Tony Romo has received three new citations stemming from his arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
The Minnesota Twins are calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins for this weekend's series with the Chicago White Sox amid uncertainty regarding Byron Buxton's availability due to a hip injury. The team announced the move Thursday.Jenkins, 21, had a .308/.407/.532 slash line with Triple-A St.
The NFL is reviewing the matter involving Jacobs, who was charged with two misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property.
Gemma Bastiani takes a look at where it's gone wrong for Waalitj Marawar early in the 2026 season.
Check out all the amazing 2026 AFLW Indigenous Round jumpers.
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round three.
The 2026 NAB AFLW Grand Final will be played on a Friday night for the first time.
North Melbourne midfielder to miss the 2026 NAB AFLW campaign after a neck injury suffered in round two.
The teams for Sunday's round three AFLW games are in.
AFLW Indigenous Round honouree Bronwyn Davey has marvelled at the growth of the game in the Top End.
Ahead of the AFLW's Indigenous Round, Zippy Fish speaks about her connection to her community and how she's dealing with rival clubs circling.
Craig Starcevich says he is happy at Brisbane but can see the appeal of having a 'blank canvas' to work with in Tasmania.
Essendon and Richmond meet in Darwin, while league heavyweights Melbourne and Brisbane clash.
Root's side on course for a first home Test series triumph in two years.
The tourists offered little but Jofra again invited us to marvel at what he is and mourn what could have been. At almost exactly 4.19pm on the second day of the second Test something almost happened.
Head coach calls for greater application, even as returns for the series head in wrong direction.
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
Jofra Archer produced a ferocious spell of fast bowling at the start of Pakistan’s first innings, which will go down as his fastest in Test cricket with an average speed of 90.7mph, to help England into a dominant position in the second Test.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?.
Thailand captain Chaiwai top-scored with 43 in 31 balls while offspinner Kamchomphu took three wickets.
Nottinghamshire's Joe Clarke hits his third ton of the season against Warwickshire to become the first player past 1,000 County Championship runs in 2026.
Visitors blown away despite Azan Awais' gritty knock, as wickets continue to tumble at Lord's.
Crucial knock from opener turns the tables in vital contest against Sussex.
Manchester City star Rayan Cherki was the hero after a pair of stunning goals within five minutes led his team to an emphatic 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.
After two goals and a swaggering display against Crystal Palace, Phil McNulty asks if this is Rayan Cherki's time to shine for Manchester City.
Tottenham Hotspur reject a season-long loan offer from Sunderland for defender Kevin Danso.
Erling Haaland was back among the goals in a comfortable win at Selhurst Park on Friday night.
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
Villa have agreed a deal in principle for Ibrahim Mbaye.
The 18-year-old has made 42 first-team appearances for PSG, registering four goals and four assists.
The 28-year-old striker was the subject of a bid from Aston Villa earlier this week, which was rejected.
Ollie Watkins is leaving Aston Villa as their record Premier League goalscorer.
Emery also said he had a "small cry" when saying goodbye to Watkins, who is set to join Al Hilal.
Of the big NRL recruits, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has the best chance of doing something special at a home World Cup, but Zac Lomax and Angus Crichton will have to fight for a spot on the team.
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The Welsh Rugby Union issues pitch safety advice for the new season after a record-breaking summer.
Les Kiss admits selections for the Argentina Test may seem haphazard but the coach wants to form two separate XVs good enough to take on the world. The Wallabies are hard to pin down and, for now, that’s just the way coach Les Kiss likes it.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s inclusion may be a classic piece of misdirection from South Africa in their must-win match against New Zealand. On the face of it, South Africa have been beset by disruption before their most significant match since the successful defence of their World Cup title.
The Wallabies will face a wounded Argentina in the Pumas’ mountain fortress of San Salvador de Jujuy, a city shaped by resistance and rebellion.
Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa will captain the Wallabies against Argentina after regular skipper Harry Wilson was left out of Australia’s squad for Sunday morning’s Test in Salvador de Jujuy.
Coach Les Kiss has left out captain Harry Wilson and high-profile recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii from the Wallabies XV to play Argentina in Jujuy this weekend as he seeks to develop more depth in the squad ahead of next year’s World Cup.
After three straight wins, Kiss has opted to test the Wallabies’ depth in the hostile surrounds of Jujuy against a Pumas side with plenty to prove.
Norway’s Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship’s $10 million top prize Friday at the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Min Woo Lee has credited a surprise change of driving shafts for a career-best first round that has him as the surprise first round leader at the richest event in golf, the Tour Championship.
A war of words has erupted with golf equipment giant Callaway and the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer shoving a woman to the ground, after the commercial sparked widespread outrage.
Bryson DeChambeau is at a crossroads. Again.
A 35-year-old Port Moresby local playing just his third professional event provided the feelgood story on the opening day of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season.
LIV Golf’s uncertain future has taken another dramatic turn, with 90 per cent of the breakaway league’s staff reportedly told they will be laid off next week.
Two Australians remain in the hunt for one of golf’s biggest prizes as the PGA Tour season reaches its climax, but the countdown is also officially on to the end of the TOUR Championship as we know it.
The PGA Tour is taking a big swing on the future of its postseason with the league announcing a move to a reimagined Tour Championship that uses a match-play format.
LIV Golf as we know it is over.
Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground when she reaches for his new driver.
Cam Whitmore has been waived-and-stretched by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Whitmore was acquired from the Washington Wizards as part of the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade and was not expected to remain on the Cavaliers.
Florida head coach Todd Golden signed a one-year extension earlier this month that increases the total value of his contract to $49.5 million over six seasons, making him the second-highest-paid basketball coach in the SEC. The deal averages $8.25 million annually and runs through the 2031-32 season.
Florida men's basketball head coach Todd Golden has signed a six-year contract extension to stay in Gainesville, according to several media reports. The school has yet to officially announce the agreement, which reportedly runs through the 2031-32 season.
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.
Kevin Durant sparked renewed debate about his career's best rosters during a recent "Boardroom Talks" podcast episode, initially arguing his 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets team surpassed the Golden State Warriors squad he joined in 2016. "Just looking at straight roster, nothing else? Yeah, I would say Brooklyn," said Durant, citing Kyrie Irving, James Harden and other veteran stars on that roster.
NBL stars Sam Waardenburg and Shea Ili both had massive moments late in New Zealand's two-point win over Iran in the second round of FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifying in the Philippines.
Former Adelaide 36er Kai Sotto delivered a hero moment for the Philippines in their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier on Friday, marking his first appearance for the national team in almost two years.
Melbourne United host the Cairns Taipans on Saturday night, with tip-off from 6:30pm AEST at Casey. The clash is set to be a milestone occasion, with Cole Anthony poised to make his debut for the home team.
Australian Boomers coach Jacob Chance has labelled Elijah Pepper a "world-class scorer" after the guard's history-making 32-point performance against Syria on Friday night.
The NBA could have a crowded restricted free agency class in 2027 given the slow development of extensions for players from the 2023 NBA draft.
Knicks basketball is about a month away from training camp beginning. Yet, they still have some looming business to handle.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have no plans to trade Donte DiVincenzo this season as he recovers from his torn Achilles suffered during last year's playoffs.
Jonathan Kuminga turned down significantly larger monetary offers from the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls this week in favor of a two-year, $12 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
This announcement ends the scramble not just to find the card, but win the rights to sell it.
The Indiana Fever will host the Connecticut Sun this Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in what will be the Fever's last game for a few weeks. The league will take a two and a half week break so that players can participate in the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany which runs from Sept.
The NBA's expansion process is gaining momentum as the league evaluates potential new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle, according to sources cited by The Athletic.
NBPA executive director David Kelly voiced strong opposition to the NBA's second luxury tax apron, a mechanism the union agreed to in the league's last round of collective bargaining negotiations that were led by Tamika Tremaglio and CJ McCollum.
NBPA executive director David Kelly said this week NBA players deserve a share of the revenue generated by the league's upcoming European expansion league. Kelly argued the new venture is being built on the reputation established by current and former NBA players.
The Warriors want Curry to commit to their future. After a quiet summer, his decision will reveal just how much he believes in it.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
The stars were out for US Open media day. These were the best quotes from Linda Noskova, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka and Alexandra Eala.
Mirra Andreeva praised her older sister, Erika, during US Open media day on Friday. The French Open champion is set to play Janice Tjen in the first round on Monday.
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen and 16-year-old Memphis champion Kristina Liutova were among the successful US Open qualifiers on a rain-delayed Friday, while former Roland Garros semifinalist Tamara Zidansek came from a set and a break down to deny 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu.
Candi Gauff has had it with the endless US Open ticket requests, and Coco Gauff applauded her Instagram post during media day on Friday.
Judy Murray and WTA players Leylah Fernandez, Asia Muhammad and Clervie Ngounoue joined HJTEP youth for a tennis clinic in Harlem.
The WTA Foundation and Special Olympics Ontario brought 16 athletes together for instruction and on-court activities at Sobeys Stadium.
Three top 10 players and two Grand Slam champions are slated to compete at the Singapore Tennis Open, which was upgraded to a WTA 500 event in 2026.
Robin Montgomery rallied past Carson Branstine to qualify for her third US Open women's singles main draw, joining Lucrezia Stefanini, Polina Iatcenko and Gabriela Knutson among Thursday's qualifiers.
Aryna Sabalenka begins her bid for a third consecutive US Open title, while Iga Swiatek joins Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys in a loaded fourth quarter of the draw.
The 2026 US Open features six former champions in New York and 13 overall Grand Slam winners. From the schedule and prize money to the seeds, here's your complete guide to the season's final major.
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles title Wednesday, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. It capped a run that began with uncertainty about getting into the draw -- and about what they'd wear.
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik beat Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev to join Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the US Open mixed doubles final, where the winner will receive not only the trophy, but also the $1 million grand prize.
The Williams sisters, 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions and two-time US Open doubles champions, will return to the draw for the first time in four years after receiving a main-draw wild card.
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, former champion Bianca Andreescu and 's-Hertogenbosch champion Robin Montgomery were among the players to win their US Open qualifying second rounds on Day 3.
Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite on one of tennis’ biggest stages, with the legendary sisters handed a wildcard to play women’s doubles together at the US Open.
16-year-olds Kristina Liutova and Kristina Penickova advanced to the second round of US Open qualifying while former Roland Garros semifinalist Tamara Zidansek won a first-round thriller over 18-year-old Laura Samson on Tuesday.
Aryna Sabalenka’s long run at No. 1 could end at the US Open, where Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff each have a chance to overtake her.
The 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship formally got underway Tuesday in New York, and the stars were out in full force. That remained the case at day's end, as four of the Top 12 players in the WTA Rankings and their partners reached the semifinals.
Coco Gauff had plenty of reasons to question her game after last year’s Cincinnati exit. Twelve months later, she has a second tournament title and a renewed belief in the work that brought her here.
A month after a stirring debut on the ATP Tour, Cruz Hewitt will clash with Wimbledon surprise packet Arthur Fery in a US Open lead-in event in Winston-Salem after pulling off a great comeback on Monday.
The Rays are formally headed to a new, $2.36 billion ballpark in Tampa after the Hillsborough County Commission approved a public funding plan for the project. The commission’s 5–2 vote on Friday followed a narrow approval on Thursday by the City of Tampa council.
NEW YORK — The tennis Grand Slams took a major step in working with its players last week, announcing they will create a Grand Slam Advisory Council and add a player support program alongside record prize money at the US Open.
The Ontario Hockey League‘s Owen Sound Attack are celebrating the 100th anniversary of their predecessor’s climb to the top of the Canadian junior hockey mountain with special retro-inspired jerseys that they’ll wear throughout the 2026-27 season.
The Oshawa Generals are throwing it back to the 1960s for a series of special games throughout the 2026-27 season.
Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick appeared to speak publicly for the first time since Monday amid the ongoing fallout related to a promotional video the company posted for its co-branded driver with Callaway.
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Good Good Golf will no longer be the title sponsor for a PGA Tour event in Austin in November, a source familiar with the matter told Front Office Sports.
ATLANTA — Callaway is dropping Good Good Golf in the wake of the controversy surrounding the YouTube group’s controversial driver ad.
Cameron Brink did not mince words when asked about Enes Kanter Freedom. The Los Angeles Sparks forward spoke to The Mirror US ahead of her team’s game Monday against the Atlanta Dream, and called the former NBA player a “stupid piece of shit” for his recent antics.
Golf Galaxy and its parent company, Dick’s Sporting Goods, pulled Good Good Golf merchandise from in-person and online shelves Tuesday.
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.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
Running airlines and farms to entering politics and producing music, these former F1 drivers found some unexpected ways to keep busy away from the track.
The Driver’s Championship leader will take a grid penalty, with F1 bettors trying to predict how he will react at Monza.
Aston Martin are taking house music for a spin in their new partnership with British record label Defected.
0.038s makes it the closest top 3 on a Friday as the form book is turned upside down and a new lap record set.
Yuki Tsunoda seized the opportunity to put his name back on the radar with his stand-in performance for Racing Bulls in Zandvoort, following in the footsteps of other drivers who have bounced back from disappointment.
F2 racer Nikola Tsolov has gotten behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time as part of a Testing of Previous Cars programme with Racing Bulls.
Former IndyCar winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe takes a close look at the performances of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
One of the hottest topics during every Formula 1 season is that of drivers’ futures, with some close to their contract expiry date, some signed up for the short-term and others boasting longer deals. So, who will be driving where in 2027 and beyond as things stand?.
The reigning World Champion leads Fernandez by 0.035s in the opening stint of the weekend at MotorLand.
The headlines are already being written as we gear up for the first of 10 GPs in 14 weeks.
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.
Here are the 11 team principals leading their respective outfits in the 2026 F1 season.
James Vowles has identified why Carlos Sainz is an important driving force at Williams.
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Lawrence Barretto assesses the reasons behind Alpine's decision to retain Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season alongside Pierre Gasly.
Alpine will retain their current line-up of Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season.
Franco Colapinto will remain with Alpine for the 2027 season, the Formula 1 team announces.
Ayao Komatsu has explained Haas’ approach to deciding their driver line-up for the 2027 season.
Lando Norris won in Hungary and the Netherlands to reduce his Drivers’ Championship deficit and put pressure on title favourite Kimi Antonelli.
Sergio Perez has reflected on Cadillac's ups and downs so far, as well as detailing what would give them a "massive boost" into 2027.
Following a review after Free Practice 1, Zarco has been given the all-clear to compete this weekend.
Yamaha’s roster is complete! Meet and learn more about Moto2’s latest graduate ahead of his 2027 MotoGP debut.
The 2022 Moto3 World Champion will race alongside Razgatlıoğlu as the team confirm their full line-up.
A hand injury forces the Japanese rider onto the sidelines for the next round.
Another piece of the puzzle is confirmed as the Spanish rider gets ready to switch to fluo.
The first of their two riders is confirmed as the Italian gets set to switch to KTM machinery.
MotoGP Group strengthens leadership team with Carlos Ezpeleta appointed Deputy CEO alongside CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.
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The #44 will be back in action again at MotorLand.
The breathless run to Valencia really begins this weekend as MotoGP's enthralling 2026 title fight arrives in Aragon.
Photo: Melbourne United Media. Chris Goulding has anchored a string of Melbourne United powerhouse rosters across his 13 seasons at the club.
The Hungry Jack's NBL is full of rising stars set to explode during the 2026-27 season. From players who have changed teams to those who are taking on bigger roles, there is no shortage of talent ready to take that next step.
After seeing his Perth Wildcats teammate Anthony Dell'Orso catch fire six days ago, Elijah Pepper knocked down eight three-pointers for 32 points as the Australian Boomers stayed unbeaten in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, beating Syria 123-64. The Boomers have been unstoppable so far in the Asian Qualifiers for next year's World Cup in Qatar as they arrived in the Philippines this week and first up was facing Syria on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Photos: Adelaide 36ers Media. The Adelaide 36ers will remember their late championship-winning coach Ken Cole during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, with a special tribute on their jerseys.
Brisbane Bullets fans didn't have to wait long to see what Arnas Velička is all about, and last Saturday's pre-season opener gave them plenty to like.
Tasmania JackJumpers star Majok Deng was a standout in South Sudan's FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign, top-scoring with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists and 1 steal in the Bright Stars' 81-72 win over Guinea.
A return to the NBA could be on the radar for Australian Ben Simmons, as interest builds in the former number one overall Draft pick.
With the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season less than a month away, most teams' rosters are locked in and training hard on the practice court.
From the moment the final siren sounded at Qudos Bank Arena, handing the Sydney Kings the Hungry Jack's NBL26 championship, the Adelaide 36ers have been desperate to exact revenge.
Indigenous Round is one of the hallmarks of every exciting Hungry Jack's NBL Season, which sees the League celebrate the country and communities' proud culture. A big part of the growth of the round over the past few seasons has been the NBL Indigenous Artist, Luke Penrith.
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.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.