England will miss Stokes' winning persona - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan reflects on Ben Stokes' shock retirement and how the team can move on from one of their "greatest" players.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan reflects on Ben Stokes' shock retirement and how the team can move on from one of their "greatest" players.
If West Indies break through in the next session, they are likely to secure an innings win.
Marlie Packer scores two tries on her final Saracens appearance as the north London side secure a record fourth league title with a comprehensive 52-14 win over Trailfinders at Twickenham Stoop.
The hosts bowled Bangladesh out for 140 and were only four behind by stumps on day one.
Wakefield eke their way to a narrow win in a topsy-turvy encounter with Super League's bottom side Huddersfield Giants.
England captain told team-mates that he would be stepping down at start of fourth day in Nottingham.
Max Verstappen reflected on an "extremely positive" Austrian Grand Prix, as the Dutchman finished on the heels of race winner George Russell in Sunday's race.
Kimi Antonelli maintained his lead in the standings with a P3 finish at the Austrian Grand Prix.
George Russell hailed an “incredible” feeling as he returned to the top step of the F1 podium with a confident drive to victory in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell has returned to P2 in the Drivers' Championship standings after winning the Austrian Grand Prix.
Noah Stromsted became the eighth winner of the 2026 F3 season by taking victory in the Spielberg Feature Race.
Nikola Tsolov delivered a mature performance to win the F2 Feature Race in Austria.
George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tense and gripping battle with what was a resurgent Red Bull in the hands of Max Verstappen.
Mercedes' George Russell holds on to win a tense battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Lenovo Austrian Grand Prix 2026.
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
The 2026 development race will continue to be a significant factor in determining the F1 pecking order, with McLaren's Andrea Stella believing F1 is operating at a level that has never been seen before.
Toto Wolff has made it clear that Mercedes “don’t want to change things” when it comes to their driver line-up, brushing off any further links to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
George Russell starts on pole at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday, with our betting experts bringing you the latest betting odds and predictions.
Our expert betting writers have selected a four-leg Bet Builder, including a podium finish, points finish and group bet.
For the first time since 2004, a Japanese rider stands on the top step of a MotoGP podium in a drama-filled Dutch GP.
The drivers and teams report back on final practice and Qualifying from the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Matt Youson takes a look at the different strategy options that are available to the teams on race day in Austria.
After an eventful Qualifying, Chris Medland selects the key things to look out for during the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
Lawrence Barretto breaks down what happened at the end of a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying as George Russell held onto his pole position.
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could not match the pace of many of their rivals during the final stages of Qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur offered his take after George Russell pipped Charles Leclerc to pole despite having to slow for yellow flags following Max Verstappen's crash.
Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
Charles Leclerc has explained how he hopes to use his P2 in Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying to find a new level of confidence after a tough run.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff heaped praise on George Russell following Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix, describing his final Q3 effort as “incredible” and one that came from him using “all his experience” in F1.
The 2026 WNBA regular season hits a spectacular high note today, Sunday, June 28, as the powerhouse Las Vegas Aces travel to the Windy City to challenge the Chicago Sky in an elite arena showcase at the legendary United Center.
The 2026 WNBA regular season rolls forward with an intriguing cross-conference clash today, Sunday, June 28, as the Washington Mystics (8-9) welcome the expansion Portland Fire (8-11) to the CareFirst Arena.
The 2026 WNBA regular season delivers an absolute blockbuster Western Conference matchup today, Sunday, June 28, as the league-leading Minnesota Lynx (14-4) travel to Texas to battle the high-powered Dallas Wings (11-7) at the College Park Center.
The Boston Celtics tried to trade Jaylen Brown as part of a package for Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this offseason. With Antetokounmpo having been traded to the Miami Heat, several other rival teams have emerged as suitors for Brown.
Let's dream about a Bucks reunion in Miami and some get some help for Cade Cunningham in Detroit.
If you're in need of a quality backup big man, this might be the market for you.
Have to say it was a good week for fans of the NBA's Transaction Game. Pretty momentous week, too, for The Stein Line. Regular readers probably remember that I've explained before how this publication sort of has two birthdays.
The Denver Nuggets have internally discussed whether they could assemble a trade package to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, sources tell The Stein Line. However, the Nuggets have not emerged as a viable potential trade partner for the Celtics to acquire Brown.
The Denver Nuggets are confident they will re-sign Peyton Watson in restricted free agency, sources tell The Stein Line. But the Nuggets will almost certainly have to trade at least one key member of their team to accommodate re-signing Watson.
Brown’s trade value has become a talking point since the Celtics front office recently explored moving him for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Orlando Magic waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac on Saturday, before a contractual deadline that would have guaranteed his full...
The Orlando Magic are waiving forward Jonathan Isaac. The Magic will eat $8 million in guaranteed money for Isaac. Orlando may choose to waive-and-stretch Isaac in order to create flexibility under the first apron.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton met with the media while at his ProCamps basketball camp. Haliburton said he's feeling great with rehab from his torn Achilles' tendon and after recovering from a recent bout with shingles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is hitting the market as an unrestricted free agent this summer. A return to Los Angeles is possible for Hachimura, but that could be dependent on whether the Lakers stay over the cap or go with cap space this summer.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic may again hold off on signing an extension. Jokic is again eligible to extend this offseason. He could delay that and extend either later in this season or next offseason.
No time for idle chit-chat or ornate intros right now. We published an around-the-league Intel compilation late Friday night (enclosed below) and have already collected an array of new items for you just hours later because, well, you already know: It's that time of year.
Ron Harper Jr. and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a three-year, $9 million deal. The Celtics are declining their $2.6 million team option.
Cairns Taipans Next Star Luke Paul got off to a strong start at FIBA Under 17 World Cup in Turkiye, as Australia claimed a 22-point win over Serbia.
Veteran guard Lonnie Walker is looking for a return to the NBA. Walker has an out in his contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 45 games across all competitions for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a three-year, $10 million contract with Jaylen Clark. The Wolves will now keep Clark in the fold, as they continue their roster transition in the wake of acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green for Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
Former England captain believes lack of trust in management is key factor in sudden announcement.
England captain Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the team has said.
Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as captain of England’s Test team, and from all international cricket, effective as of the end of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
If Australia beat India, South Africa will qualify for the semi-finals.
Phoebe Litchfield returned for Australia, having missed all but their first match of the World Cup with injury.
Select your standout XI for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
A scrappy win kept South Africa alive, making it do-or-die for India against Australia at Lord's.
Ireland, who won the first T20I, were unchanged.
India are knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage by a six-wicket defeat by Australia, meaning South Africa will play England in the semi-finals.
Diana Shnaider reached her first career Grand Slam semifinal at Roland Garros a few weeks ago, but she's put the run behind her, and Shnaider is only focused on the 2026 Wimbledon Championships ahead of her.
Four years after her head-turning upset of Simona Halep at the 2022 US Open, Daria Snigur has turned the corner and broken into the Top 100 in 2026. But ahead of taking on Ukrainian compatriot Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon, she explained that her biggest dream is to live in Kyiv again.
Great Britian's Alicia Dudeney is making her Grand Slam debut as a wild card Wimbledon, and just made her WTA Tour main-draw debut in Nottingham. From her collegiate tennis journey to a dream come true and more, get to know the 23-year-old.
Several WTA stars took questions from the media Saturday ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, which get underway Monday. Here are some of the standout moments.
It's been two years since Barbora Krejcikova won her second career Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Ahead of this year's Championships, the Czech sat down with wtatennis.com to chat that momentous title, her 2026 season, and more.
Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is returning with low expectations after limited grass-court preparation, aiming to rediscover last year's confidence and rhythm despite the challenge of defending her title.
Maja Chwalinska's run to the Roland Garros final made her one of the sport's biggest stories. Now the Wimbledon No. 20 seed is learning how to navigate the attention that comes with it.
No. 2 seed Madison Keys defeated Germany's Tatjana Maria in straight sets to capture another Lexus Eastbourne Open title, joining Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova as the only players to win the event at least three times.
Chris Evert's absence was deeply felt after surgery earlier in the week, but her heartfelt message underscored the documentary's themes of friendship, rivalry and perseverance.
The five players making their Grand Slam debuts at Wimbledon 2026 include 2024 girls' doubles champion Tyra Caterina Grant, former junior No. 4 Teodora Kostovic and Lina Gjorcheska, the first player from North Macedonia to reach a Grand Slam main draw.
The first round of Wimbledon is loaded with must-see matches, including Serena Williams' return, a battle between two former Top 10 player and Iga Swiatek's opening match of her title defense.
Karolina Muchova secured her third career title and second of the season after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire early in the second set, ending an impressive week just before Wimbledon.
Maya Joint grew up idolizing Serena Williams. Now she'll face the seven-time Wimbledon champion in the first round. Here's what Joint had to say, plus key stats, career highlights and five things to know before Tuesday's match.
We've combed through all the matches in Bad Homburg and Eastbourne, and these were the five hottest shots. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Naomi Osaka advanced to her first grass-court final Friday in Bad Homburg after defeating Wang Xinyu. The win gives the four-time Grand Slam champion a rare chance on Saturday to achieve a new milestone.
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships feature four former champions, including the return of Serena Williams and defending champion Iga Swiatek. From marquee first-round matches to potential blockbuster quarterfinals, here's a full breakdown of the women's singles draw.
Teenage qualifier Teodora Kostovic wanted Aryna Sabalenka in the first round at Wimbledon -- and got exactly what she wished for. Now she's eager to test herself against the World No. 1.
Serena Williams returns to singles at the All England Club for the first time in four years after receiving a wild card. Here's how the seven-time Wimbledon champion's draw unfolds, from a first-round meeting with Maya Joint to a potential early showdown with Alexandra Eala.
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia’s Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years.
Qualifying for Wimbledon was a dream come true for both Bianca Andreescu, back on the big stage after a two-year absence, and Lina Gjorcheska, who became the first North Macedonian to reach a Grand Slam main draw at the age of 31. Meanwhile, top seed Maria Timofeeva is on her way back after a 2025 slump.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! After much hesitant wallchart-filling, Geopolitics World Cup fans are finally able to feast their eyes on a complete knockout stage and plot their team’s route to a painful penalty shootout exit.
England’s players are using a sports drink developed by the double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee to help control their body temperatures at the World Cup.
The scenes in 2024 raised serious questions about fan safety in Miami at the World Cup — but lessons appear to have been learned.
There was good food, nervous energy and pandemonium at a Surry Hills cafe as Algeria went through to the knockout round.
President Lee appeared to criticise the South Korean football association's (KFA) appointment of head coach Hong Myung-bo.
Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday.
The 2026 World Cup has been fantastic so far, and the first-ever World Cup with 48 teams has now moved into the knockout round. The odds are available for all remaining 32 teams to win the world's biggest sporting event.
His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.
Team Melli’s agonizing exit after other results failed to break their way is a moment of anguish that rises to the top of a football history full of them. Mehdi Taremi lay on the ground at Seattle Stadium staring at the heavens, devastated.
There will be 104 games at this World Cup - and The Athletic is ranking them all as we go along...
From his first game, the hyperactive Port star has bowed to no one. He played one of his best ever games in Showdown 60 Zak Butters ran on to the Adelaide Oval like he always does: over-caffeinated eyes darting, that Ramsay Bolton face of his beaming. But there was an extra edge to this one.
Gold Coast faces 'an eight-week season' after loss to Fremantle, Longmuir praises unsung defender.
The win catapulted Fremantle (14-1) two wins clear of second-placed Sydney and three and a half wins clear of third-placed Hawthorn, with a top-two finish well and truly theirs for the taking.
Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he will see out his contract at Tullamarine even if he is overlooked for the senior coaching role.
With the bye rounds done and dusted, we can see September on the horizon. There’s just eight rounds left in the 2026 season - so who’s playing finals?.
Fremantle's 14th straight win delivered Gold Coast's fifth consecutive loss, raising the heat on Damien Hardwick's side.
Dean Solomon says he is contracted until the end of 2027 at Essendon.
The Tigers have fallen further than Hawthorn ever did when upending their list after Sam Mitchell started in 2022. Here’s what’s gone wrong at Punt Road.
Dean Solomon has outlined his vision for the side as Hird’s bid to win the top job received support. Meanwhile, a Magpies star says there is no reason why a team can’t rise from a wildcard berth to win the flag.
North Melbourne wins three games in a row for the first time since 2019 to move up the ladder.
Josh Dunkley is Brisbane's most important player, Essendon needs to invest in its youth plus more lessons from round 16.
Josh Dunkley is Brisbane's most important player, Essendon needs to invest in its youth plus more lessons from round 16.
The Match Review Officer's findings are in from Saturday's games in round 16.
North Melbourne has shifted back into the top 10, trumping Essendon 10.19 (79) to 9.11 (65) on Sunday afternoon at Docklands to claim its third-straight win.
Fremantle has extended its club-record winning run to 14 games, overwhelming a helpless Gold Coast outfit 11.14 (80) to 3.11 (29) at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Follow all the action from Sunday's round 16 games.
Gus Teixeira and Arki Butler are among the stars as Vic Metro record a massive win.
The Fremantle Dockers keep rolling along, winning their 14th straight game with a dominant victory over Gold Coast after the Kangaroos beat Essendon. Follow live.
Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has issued a defiant response to a shock report that emerged on Saturday night regarding his future.
Matthew Lloyd says he's comfortable with his current roles in the media and school footy.
One of the English Premier League‘s highest-profile clubs has quietly started to roll out a new crest. Over the weekend and without much fanfare, Chelsea FC changed the profile pictures on their social media channels, revealing a new crest with a new font and simplified elements.
The Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays in the Florida State League, will play select games this season wearing jerseys that feature their home state’s often colorful weather radar maps.
With the soccer world having been focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the past couple of weeks, the usual monsoon of European club kit unveilings has slowed to a trickle.
The Macon Bacon, a collegiate summer level baseball team in the Coastal Plain League, will celebrate their hometown’s claim to the title “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World” when they play tonight’s game as the Macon Cherry Bombs.
Nike is reportedly considering a significant strategic shift in the way it will allow products to be sold online in China, and some industry analysts aren’t convinced it’s a smart move.
The Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics in the Pacific Coast League, are attempting to re-write the headlines about baseball in their hometown.
Our series that names the best and worst uniforms in every NFL franchise's history continues with a look at the AFC North. The post The Best, Worst Uniforms In Every NFL Franchise’s History: AFC North Edition appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
A storied Spanish soccer club is returning the country’s top league with a refreshed crest and a slight but significant change to their name.
The ECHL is putting a retro twist on one of hockey’s biggest rivalries for its next midseason showcase.
The battle lines are rapidly hardening in the Portland arena renovation funding right, and the message from Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is stark and clear: Don’t expect me to help pay for it.
The American team rule on Saturday afternoon, with Diggia completing the podium as the squabble behind lights up.
The issue that affected Acosta on Saturday morning has been found and solved, explains the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager.
A first ever top four lockout for Aprilia takes over Assen, with Bagnaia closest on the chase.
After his crash on Friday the #54 is unfit for the remainder of the weekend.
The Championship leader was back to the top of the timesheets and in control on day one of action.
The Championship leader hit the ground running in the Netherlands whilst Marc Marquez suffered a crash in FP1.
A new vision for accessible, global and talent-driven racing is set to begin in 2028.
The 2027 contract announcements have begun, as Thursday sees us hear from Marc Marquez, Acosta, Bagnaia and more ahead of track action kicking off.
The #63 will move to create an all-Italian Aprilia lineup alongside Bezzecchi next year.
The #37 will switch orange for red next season as he moves to the Ducati Lenovo Team.
Esmir Bajraktarević was born in Wisconsin, but it's where he's truly from — and what his family overcame — that determined his national team.
Analysis of Argentina's victory in their final World Cup group game, against Jordan in Dallas.
Messi, who turned 39 on Wednesday, is the World Cup's top scorer with five goals.
The answer to the question of which World Cup knockout qualifier plays where lies in a 495-row table. This is how to read it.
The American sports scene is overcrowded with divided interests until it isn't. For now, the USMNT has the nation dreaming of possibilities.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both scored to help England return to winning ways and finish top of Group L.
For 30 minutes, it looked as though Algeria and Austria were happy to play for a convenient draw - then came a wild period of added time.
The Athletic's data writers break down the key findings now the tournament's first phase has drawn to a close.
Giants lineman Jermaine Eluemunor, who knows about passionate fans, hopes Three Lions can go the distance for the first time in six decades.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
The knockout bracket is complete. Who has the easier path? Plus, how beautiful can a 0-0 be, and is Just Fontaine milestone in danger?.
The forward struggled as Portugal missed out on top spot in Group K to a more dangerous Colombia side - but can he be dropped?.
Discussing the biggest issues to solve, who has impressed, which wide forwards should start and how far Thomas Tuchel's side will go.
Uruguay were dumped out of the World Cup without winning a game after rising tensions that date back years between Bielsa and his squad.
An African side has never reached the World Cup final, but the continent has more representatives than ever at this expanded tournament.
Bradman Best and Stephen Crichton have been recalled to the Blues Origin squad while Brian To’o has been dropped in one of five changes by Laurie Daley.
Jack Bostock will make his Origin debut in the July 8 series decider at Suncorp Stadium after NSW coach Laurie Daley made six changes to the side beaten in Game II.
The Rugby League community has once again shown its extraordinary generosity in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF).
The Newcastle Knights host the Wests Tigers in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
Just when the 22,968 fans who braved the dismal weather were expecting a field goal to settle the game, the Knights scored a 105m match-winning try.
Dom Young and Bradman Best combine to go more than 100 metres, winning the game for Newcastle against the Wests Tigers.
Dylan Lucas responds to level the scores between the Knights and Tigers.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has explained the brutal decision to bench rookie winger Savelio Tamale after just 30 minutes on the field.
St George Illawarra Dragons interim coach Dean Young admits he has been left “confused” about a number of controversial decisions made by the officials during his side’s defeat to the Raiders.
The Wests Tigers will be awaiting the scan results of Taylan May after he was forced off the field early with a suspected shoulder concern.
The Newcastle Knights have fought out a sloppy 12-6 victory over the Wests Tigers, overcoming a shocking completion rate to snare their tenth win of the season.
Tony Sukkar collects a short ball and crashes over the tryline to score for the first time in his NRL career.
The Canberra Raiders take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
Savelio Tamale races away to score against the Dragons, despite replays showing Simi Sasagi knocked the ball forward.
Raiders winger Savelio Tamale is dragged off by coach Ricky Stuart after letting in a try against the Dragons.
Raiders star Ethan Strange has his try overturned by the Bunker against the Dragons.
Scans on Sunday confirmed Luke Brooks’ season is over, but the Sea Eagles’ No.6 left a lasting impression on his coach and teammates.
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has made five changes to the Blues side for Origin III with Brian To'o missing out for the first time in over five years. .
Newcastle will continue their push for an unlikely top four berth when they host a desperate Wests Tigers side in the Hunter. Follow live.
Follow all the action from Round 17 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
The Blue Jackets are now reluctantly listening to trade offers. Which teams might fit both their criteria and Werenski's?.
Let's just say the San Jose Sharks did something big with their seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. With the 201st overall pick, San Jose selected defenseman Alexander Karmanov out of Moldova.
Both Yzerman and Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, spoke on the subject of Larkin's trade request for the first time Saturday.
Which NHL teams outperformed where they selected, and which underperformed?.
These are the top players who weren't selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, according to Scott Wheeler.
Corey Pronman delivers his verdict on which teams had great drafts and which ones didn't.
The Hurricanes don't have an agreement to sign Carlson and traded for the ability to speak with the veteran defenseman before free agency.
At long last, the Brandon Carlo trade nightmare is over in Toronto.
The Leafs received a pair of third-round picks, a markedly lower return than the cost to acquire the defenseman at the 2025 trade deadline.
The Stars, Flyers, Sharks and Hurricanes are among those already showing interest, and Werenski might consider a deal to the Maple Leafs.
Like Auston Matthews a decade ago, Gavin McKenna's arrival in Toronto will be met with hope and huge expectations.
The Athletic embedded with the top prospect on his family's 2,500-acre farm as the Calgary Flames picked Carels at No. 6.
Scott Wheeler's pick-by-pick breakdown of the entire first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
Detroit drafted JP Hurlbert with the pick, who brings a much-needed injection of creativity into the Red Wings' pipeline. .
The Blues are betting McTavish just needs a change of scenery, while the Ducks move out a struggling player for two picks Friday night.
Guerin waited for years to have the cap space to go after top stars, and he got one who took the Wild to a new level in Quinn Hughes.
McTavish spent his first four full NHL seasons with the Ducks after they drafted him with the No. 3 pick in 2021.
it’s better to invest it in a 25-year-old, versus a player nearing 30 in free agency. Dorofeyev fits the Rangers retool perfectly.
The Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL Draft when they traded Bowen Byram to the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Verhoeff fell in the draft compared to where he was expected to go a year ago. He's fine with that and learned a lot playing in the NCAA.
The Wallabies are hoping a settled squad and extra training can help avoid a repeat of the problem that plagued them last year.
Head coach Steve Tandy says the Wales squad for the Nations Championship will be cut to between 32 and 34 players early next week.
The promise shown by a bunch of Junior Wallabies players has already been noticed by rugby’s rival code.
After years of trans-Tasman negotiations, the Wallabies and All Blacks will face each other in Brisbane next year on April 25.
Even by the extraordinary standards George North has reached during his glittering 16-year career, the Wales great found something special for his farewell match.
Amy Williams scores two tries on her first Wales appearance as visitors end a run of nine defeats against a star-studded Baa-Baas.
Wales beat Barbarians 33-31 at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham but the day belongs to two-try George North in his last rugby match.
Forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.
Jamie George has criticised his Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa’s “unacceptable” behaviour during the nightclub incident that led to the cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped by England but insisted he was “a good kid”. The England international and former captain described the 21-year-old Samoan back-row as “a rabbit in the headlights in London” and said the academy player “doesn’t know right from wrong”. Continue reading.
Jamie George has criticised his Saracens' team-mate Totoa Auvaa's "unacceptable" behaviour after the Samoan was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to activate outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the injured list for Monday's game in Sacramento, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. Hernández, 33, has been on the IL since May 29 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.
Days after the Washington Wizards made AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Boston native threw out the first pitch before the Boston Red Sox's game vs. the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on Saturday.
Jonah, the 6-year-old cunucu that went viral this week for showing his disappointment that another dog was enjoying a hot dog during a Miami Marlins game, has been found and will get his own "dream day," the team said.
Minasian’s loyalty to Moreno was what kept him employed so long. It wasn't the prospect of a better future. .
The Athletic spoke to more than a dozen people within the organization about the troubled the state of the team.
The Athletic spoke to more than a dozen people within the organization about the troubled the state of the team.
Houston is desperate for offense, but it's fair to wonder whether the bullpen can sustain its current workload.
Arroyo pitched for 16 years in Major League Baseball with four teams.
Green will resume his job as the Mets’ farm director after this season.
It is an uneasy time in Queens these days, with the New York Mets on track for another losing season, their manager fired and the team rebuffing calls to fire its top baseball executive. That doesn't mean there aren't reasons for laughter, like the unfortunate timing of one Mr. Met.
Former St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak will take over for Minasian on an interim basis.
The Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian on Friday, ending a tenure that saw the franchise continuously wallow below .500. Former St.
The hardest-throwing starting pitcher ever is 0.4 mph away from becoming the hardest-throwing pitcher ever.
Shortstop continues to be a problem for the Boston Red Sox this season. Marcelo Mayer has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a bone stress reaction in his left forearm, the team announced Friday.
Alex Cora remains available though he may be a better fit elsewhere; others who might be considered have connections to David Stearns.
The American League is bad. With the MLB season nearing its halfway point and the All-Star break just around the corner, there's no real sign of that changing anytime soon.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. On Friday morning, the New York Mets made the decision to fire manager Carlos Mendoza after what has been a rough stretch, including a sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field.
The New York Mets, in the midst of a shambolic 2026 campaign, fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday. Andy Green, who'd been serving as the club's senior vice president of baseball development, was announced as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
Owner Steven Cohen surely must wonder if David Stearns is ill-suited for the job, more ill-suited than Carlos Mendoza was as manager.
The Hall of Fame running back, who was accused of murdering his former wife and another person, was added to Buffalo's Wall of Fame in 1980.
The Buffalo Bills are making the move to their new Highmark Stadium after five decades at Ralph Wilson Stadium. They aren't taking O.J. Simpson with them.
Brandon Aiyuk continues to publicly push for a separation from the San Francisco 49ers and a move to the Washington Commanders amid a contract dispute.
George Kittle took to X to celebrate the first goal the United States men's national team scored during the 2026 World Cup. A minute later, the seven-time Pro Bowl San Francisco 49ers tight end shared something else that was on his mind.
The quarterback was denied entry into the NFL supplemental draft earlier this week.
Our writers explore several notable sporting milestones that could potentially be eclipsed in the near future.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals Regardless of whether you think the Cleveland Browns did well with the Myles Garrett trade, it should've been a moment of self-reflection for the franchise. And that look in the mirror couldn't have been reassuring.
Every NFL stop for "Ceedy Duce" adds to his reputation. He explains how that reputation was built — and why he thinks it's incomplete.
World Cup players include both huge NFL fans and an NFL son, plus the final (for now) Brendan Sorsby news and more.
The 2027 draft class could have several big-name quarterbacks at the top, but its depth goes far beyond the QBs.
Martin's parents allege that the ex-Buccaneer and Raider died at the hands of police, and the paramedics' slow response to calls for care.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns The Arizona Cardinals just kind of exist, mainly as filler for Fox as it finds secondary games for the late Sunday afternoon slot.
Dart finished fourth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting last season.
Arnold participated in the Lions' minicamp this month, when he declined to go into detail on his off-the-field issues.
So ex-college quarterback Brendan Sorsby suddenly finds himself with a year off, an unexpected interlude between the rigors of college and the pressures of a real job.
The NFL rejected Sorsby's application to enter the league via the supplemental draft.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns The start of the Aaron Glenn era actually wasn't a complete disaster for the New York Jets — at least, it wasn't quite as bad as we might remember. The Jets started 0-7 but were competitive in most games.
Cincinnati excels out of shotgun, but the numbers show going under center is creating big plays around the NFL.
Compartmentalizing voices in the headset, managing the crunch of the clock and a willingness to adapt are key for new play callers.
How (and why) the supplemental draft works, plus what we've learned from early offseason workouts.
Missing last year's Grand Final has Mia King determined to do all she can for another shot.
Star forward Taylor Smith is settling into Sydney as she continues to chase her dream.
Bombers co-captain Bonnie Toogood is hoping to put a frustrating 2025 season behind her.
The AFL has today confirmed the schedule for the AFLW practice matches and match simulation trainings as clubs build towards the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.
Ruby Schleicher is still pushing for a 17-game season, saying players are begging for more matches.
The new position will see her build a stakeholder network across the wider football industry.
AFL.com.au has predicted how Australia and Ireland could line up in their historic clash.
Ash Naulty the frontrunner to be Adelaide's new AFLW list manager.
Geelong teammates Aishling Moloney and Georgie Prespakis are preparing to go head-to-head in the NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland representative game.
Australia's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game against Ireland.
Adelaide 36ers star Flynn Cameron is set to line up with the Portland Trailblazers at July’s NBA Summer League, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. Cameron is coming off a career-best season, his first in Adelaide, where he averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
The Cairns Taipans have added more valuable experience to their Hungry Jack’s NBL27 roster, signing Sunday Dech. The 210-game NBL veteran has agreed to a two-year deal.
Cairns Taipans Next Star Luke Paul, is ready to lead Australia on their quest for gold at the 2026 U17 FIBA World Cup in Turkey.
With many teams still looking to finish their roster with the right pieces ahead of NBL27, the pre-season schedule is slowly starting to roll out to give fans their first glimpse of what’s to come.
After two strong seasons with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, exciting young star Malique Lewis lived his dream this past week when he was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Hats off to Karim Lopez for the way he handled one of the more awkward moments of the NBA Draft. Of course, the night is full of surprises, and not just because of who gets picked.
Australian guard Max Mackinnon has reportedly signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, according to ESPN. Mackinnon, 22, played five games for the Brisbane Bullets in the Hungry Jack’s NBL22 Season, before a successful four-year college career.
Sydney Kings Assistant Coach and co-owner Andrew Bogut has been fined $9,500 following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.
As the dream became reality for NBL Next Star Karim Lopez, the hype surrounding the Mexican teenager has only continued to build as he prepares to join the Memphis Grizzlies.
South East Melbourne Phoenix Next Star Malique Lewis has been selected with pick 60 at the NBA Draft. The Trinidad and Tobago talent rose sharply in Draft projections this week, fulfilling his NBA dream by joining the Milwaukee Bucks with the final pick at the Draft.
Reigning champions the Melbourne Vixens will get a chance to defend their 2025 Super Netball title after beating the West Coast Fever 62-51in the preliminary final.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to their third Super Netball grand final in four years. Now they wait to see if they will face the Melbourne Vixens or West Coast Fever for a shot at the title.
The Diamonds include five players set to make their Commonwealth Games debut as they look to win their fifth gold medal in Glasgow. .
Despite male netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.
This year's record-breaking Adelaide Thunderbirds are shifting their focus to the Super Netball finals, with a third premiership in four years on offer.
The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Australia’s Karis Davidson admitted the pressure of contending got to her as Ina Yoon extended her overnight lead to five shots in the second round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine in Minnesota.
Australia’s Karis Davidson made a superb start to the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with the 27-year-old firing a seven-under par opening round 65 to sit second at Hazeltine in Minnesota.
A group of little girls start chanting “Nelly, Nelly” on the iconic Madison Avenue in New York City, as Nelly Korda strolls past with a stride and vibe fit for a rock star and an enormous billboard she adorns in the background.
The PGA Tour on Tuesday unveiled a dramatic overhaul of professional golf in the United States that will see the circuit divided into two distinct structures.
US Open champion Wyndham Clark overcame some of the worst treatment of an American on home soil by the New York crowd at Shinnecock Hills as he closed out a wire-to-wire victory on Monday morning AEST.
Rory McIlroy was once again targeted by a brash New York crowd as his US Open charge fell short at Shinnecock Hills.
Wyndham Clark has gone wire-to-wire to win the 2026 US Open — but only after a day of high drama at Shinnecock Hills that saw the unpopular star almost suffer a Greg Norman-like fate.
American Wyndham Clark seized a six-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler charged into contention for a historic triumph.
Australia’s contingent endured a nightmare day with all four countryman missing the cut as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four-shot after the second round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York.
Jason Day’s injury problems have reared their ugly head once again as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four shot lead on a wild opening day of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.