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The Athletic

Which MLB contenders have the toughest road to the playoffs? Breaking down the schedules

Let's break down each contender’s path to the playoffs, focusing on what's on their schedule in August. Who has it easy, and who tough?.

The Athletic • MLB → 45 minutes ago

The Athletic

Mike Trout brought the Angels to his private golf club for team bonding. Then the trades began

Three Angels would be traded while on Trout's Tiger Woods-designed golf course, and a fourth would be dealt on the car ride home.

The Athletic • MLB → 46 minutes ago

Cricket.com.au

Weatherald faces new pressures in 'strange' homecoming

Darwin's first born-and-bred Test cricketer is centre of attention for several reasons this week.

Cricket.com.au → 1 hour ago

Sydney Morning Herald

V'landys explains bold grand final week plans

Peter V'landys speaks to Nine's Danny Weidler about the PNG Chiefs' signing spree and his bold plan for grand final week.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 1 hour ago

ABC Sport

Former championship winning team cut from A-Leagues

The Australian Professional Leagues have terminated Western United's A-Leagues participation agreement, meaning the club won't be returning to the top flight.

ABC Sport • Football → 2 hours ago

NRL

Tamika shows she's a force to be reckoned with in debut season

Bulldogs second-rower Tamika Jones is just six games into her NRLW journey but a willingness to learn and natural talent to burn have the 23-year-old destined for big things.

NRL → 2 hours ago

BBC

Brazilian player falls down tunnel during goal celebration

Brazilian player Jacy says he got "carried away" after he ended up falling down a hold in his goal celebration in Coritib's 2-1 win against Chapecoense.

BBC • Football → 2 hours ago

AFL

Luckless Tigers veteran to miss start of season with hamstring injury

Sarah Hosking is set for yet another stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

AFL • AFLW → 3 hours ago

NRL

Katoa wanting more as Phins step into finals frontier

History made, finals secured and a rare derby win against the Broncos, but Isaiya Katoa and the Dolphins weren’t celebrating too hard on Saturday night – instead keeping focused on their next results.

NRL → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

Nottingham Forest's Oliver Glasner on key dinner with Marinakis, playing tennis at Wimbledon and his 'amazing' journey

Glasner says his ambitions were matched by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, convincing him to move to the City Ground.

The Athletic • Premier League → 3 hours ago

Football

Fox Sports

Club makes surprising statement despite being booted from A-League after lengthy legal battle

Western United’s slim hopes of returning to the A-League competitions have ended with Australia’s top soccer governing body canning the club’s participation agreement, but the club have vowed to “work towards a return for the 2027/28 season”.

Fox Sports • Football → 3 hours ago

The Athletic

Inside Chelsea's summer tour: Alonso's squad handling, Palmer positives and reintegrating Mudryk

With a new manager and new signings, this is the story of the club's tour of Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia.

The Athletic • Football → 3 hours ago

BBC

Rangers midfielder Diomande set for move to Turkey - gossip

Rangers reportedly agree a £4.5m transfer to Corum for Mohamed Diomande as the Ibrox club are also linked with Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic.

BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Club América gets their second win in the Leagues Cup after defeating the Portland Timbers

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 09: Brian Rodríguez #7 of Club America celebrates after scoring during the first half of the Leagues Cup Phase One match against Portland Timbers at Providence Park on August 09, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 4 hours ago

The Guardian

Football transfer rumours: Endrick set for Villa loan? De Jong offered in Rodri deal?

Today’s fluff is counting the pennies. A sense of excitement is what Aston Villa need at the moment after selling off key players.

The Guardian • Football → 4 hours ago

BBC

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 21

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

BBC • Football → 5 hours ago

BBC

How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola

Four pre-season games is a very small sample, but Andoni Iraola is starting to put his stamp on Liverpool. So how are the Reds shaping up under their new boss?.

BBC • Football → 5 hours ago

ABC Sport

Injury could rule Socceroos defender out of Asian Cup

Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is feared to have suffered an Achilles tendon injury while playing for Swansea City.

ABC Sport • Football → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

The making of Arsenal signing Bruno Guimaraes, a captivating leader who couldn't tie his shoelaces

Bruno Guimaraes has joined the Premier League champions for £75m. This is where he came from, by those who helped make him who he is.

The Athletic • Football → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

Is Jose Mourinho still 'box office'? His latest Man Utd revelation shows he can be

A new Netflix documentary takes us closer to the 'real' Mourinho than we have been before.

The Athletic • Premier League → 6 hours ago

Premier LeagueFootball

The Athletic

Inside Man City's pre-season tour: A change in club culture, 'unbearable' heat and making chopsticks

The first trip of the post-Guardiola era brought with it a new approach off the field, with the players enjoying a more relaxed environment.

The Athletic • Premier League → 6 hours ago

The Athletic

There are glaring gaps in Liverpool's squad. They have plenty of transfer work to do

A replacement for Mohamed Salah must be signed soon, while there is understandable concern from fans about central midfield depth.

The Athletic • Premier League → 6 hours ago

BBC

Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd

David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.

BBC • Football → 11 hours ago

BBC

Villa interested in Endrick loan - Monday's gossip

Aston Villa interested in Endrick loan, Harry Kane expected to extend Bayern Munich deal and Arsenal make Bradley Barcola contact, plus more.

BBC • Football → 13 hours ago

BBC

Mudryk's emotional return and 'leader' Palmer - inside Chelsea's pre-season

Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?.

BBC • Football → 15 hours ago

BBC

Como sign defender Chalobah from Chelsea

Como have signed defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m.

BBC • Football → 16 hours ago

BBC

We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola

After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".

BBC • Football → 17 hours ago

BBC

Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa

France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.

BBC • Football → 17 hours ago

BBC

Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta

Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.

BBC • Football → 18 hours ago

BBC

Coleman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now

Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.

BBC • Football → 18 hours ago

AFLWAussie Rules

AFL

AFLW MATCH REVIEW: Blue banned for rough tackle

The match review is in for Sunday's AFLW round one match between St Kilda and Carlton.

AFL • AFLW → 4 hours ago

AFL

How Blues approached opener, Saints gun earns praise

The Blues wanted to impress in the season-opener, coach Mathew Buck said after the win over the Saints.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

Blues hold off Saints' charge in front of huge crowd for season-opener

The Blues have withstood a comeback from the Saints in front of a huge crowd at Marvel Stadium.

AFL • AFLW → 1 day ago

AFL

Final teams in as Saints and Blues open W season. LIVE from 4.35pm AEST

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the season opener between St Kilda and Carlton.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

Blues' book club: Inside the busy social schedule bringing Carlton together

Thrillers, fantasy and autobiographies are all on the reading list at the Blues.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

WHO WINS R1? Sarah's big call, who's not backing the Blues?

AFL.com.au's expert AFLW tipsters are back for another season.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL

'So much more to life than footy': The off-field lessons driving new Saints captain

Finding balance away from footy is helping Serene Watson achieve her best on the field, writes Sarah Black.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

AFLW TEAMS: Saints veteran to miss, three Blues to debut

The teams are in for Sunday's AFLW season-opener between St Kilda and Carlton.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

AFL

AFLW TEAMS: Blues shock as star duo to miss, Saints make tall call

The squads are in for Sunday's AFLW season-opener between St Kilda and Carlton.

AFL • AFLW → 4 days ago

AFL

One year on: Breakout Blue ditches viral celebrations, reflects on ADHD journey

Sophie McKay says she is giving up on the fake injury celebrations as she prepares for her second year in the AFLW.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

Aussie Rules

Sydney Morning Herald

Why the AFL has booted men’s footy from its most lucrative timeslot

Thursday night AFL has become one of the most valuable pieces of sporting content on Australian television, regularly attracting audiences of around one million across Seven’s platforms this season.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 4 hours ago

Fox Sports

Trade twist in new Vic club’s $14m Butters raid; Nas update after disaster blow — AFL Daily

Collingwood has reportedly ramped up its pursuit for Zak Butters with a club record deal.

Fox Sports • AFL → 5 hours ago

AFL

Pies make bold play for Port superstar with club-record offer

The Magpies have tabled a club-record offer for Power star Zak Butters.

AFL • AFL → 5 hours ago

The Guardian

Adelaide great Taylor Walker to retire at end of AFL season: ‘I knew it was the right time’

Adelaide great Taylor Walker says he doesn’t need a premiership to be fulfilled with his AFL career – but he sure would love one. The 36-year-old decided to retire at the end of the season when he woke in an emotional state at 3am last Wednesday.

The Guardian • AFL → 6 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Direct replica’: Fresh Cats twist with second AFL concussion deal ‘used as a template’ revealed

Details have emerged regarding another AFL player’s secret concussion deal, which Geelong “used as a template” for Jake Kolodjashnij’s now-scrapped agreement.

Fox Sports • AFL → 6 hours ago

AFL

Reaction Time: Your club’s Urgency Index after round 22

Riley Beveridge takes a look at the hot topic at your club this week.

AFL • AFL → 6 hours ago

ABC Sport

Geelong Cats board holds crisis meeting over concussion deal

Geelong is about to reply to the AFL's please explain as the Cats brace for a potential massive penalty over the secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij.

ABC Sport • AFL → 7 hours ago

Fox Sports

AFL Report Card: Game of the year prompts unavoidable question; ‘real concern’ over top contender

Three sets of perfect grades and two fails were assessed from the weekend’s action, as top contenders made statements across the competition.

Fox Sports • AFL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Adelaide champion in tears after retirement announcement

Adelaide star Taylor Walker breaks down in tears amid retirement announcement.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

The two teams with a sneaky chance to snatch a wildcard

We explore the best and worst-case scenarios for all the contenders.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 8 hours ago

Rugby League

NRL

NRL Fantasy: Lone Scout's Winners and Losers Round 23

NRL Fantasy: Lone Scout's Winners and Losers Round 23.

NRL → 4 hours ago

NRL

Hey Kevvie, cop the tip: This Stewart kid has what it takes

While Hamish Stewart is highly appreciative of the support from Dragons coach Dean Young about him being Australian Kangaroos’ quality he’s not willing to wave his hand in the air just yet and say ‘pick me’. .

NRL → 4 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘You’d have massive prizemoney’: V’landys pitches third-place play-off to players

The NRL boss predicts players will buy into an extra game in grand final week with six-figure incentives, but the RLPA has indicated its opposition to the concept.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 4 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Penrith can still win the title without Yeo. Could your team survive loss of its best player?

The pectoral injury to the Panthers captain has thrown the spotlight onto the other finals contenders and the players deemed “indispensible” to their premiership chances.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

NRL

Front and centre: Vote for the RLWC26 Team of the Week

Warriors wrecking ball Leka Halasima has emerged as a genuine option in the centres for Tonga after another devastating performance against the Panthers.

NRL → 6 hours ago

Fox Sports

Ricky hints at big Raiders changes; Wayne’s fresh Bunnies headache: Team Tips

The Panthers receive a huge boost this week with the expected return of fullback Dylan Edwards. The four-time premiership winner resumes his place in the starting side returning from an aggravated shoulder injury.

Fox Sports • NRL → 8 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Penrith lose premiership star to rival team

Brian To'o announces he has inked a three-year deal to join the PNG Chiefs.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 8 hours ago

ABC Sport

Chiefs sign premiership winger To'o away from Panthers

Four-time premiership-winning winger Brian To'o has become the sixth player to sign with the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural NRL season in 2028.

ABC Sport • Rugby League → 9 hours ago

Fox Sports

Fresh details in PNG’s bombshell Brian To’o coup as brutal Panthers roster reality sets in

A major domino has fallen in Penrith’s impending roster crunch, with superstar winger Brian To’o to depart the club for the PNG Chiefs at the end of the 2027 season.

Fox Sports • NRL → 9 hours ago

ABC Sport

Yeo learns fate on pec in seismic moment for Panthers

Penrith's premiership charge has received a massive boost, with Isaah Yeo a chance to play again this year after avoiding surgery on his pectoral injury.

ABC Sport • Rugby League → 9 hours ago

NRLRugby League

Sydney Morning Herald

Why Brian To’o’s three-year deal with PNG Chiefs might be good news for Panthers

To’o’s departure will free up much-needed salary cap space as Penrith seek to retain a host of stars, starting with their biggest name, Nathan Cleary.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 9 hours ago

NRL

PNG Chiefs sign international star Brian To'o

The PNG Chiefs have secured one of rugby league’s most respected Pacific stars, with Samoan international Brian To’o joining the club as Chiefs Player #006 ahead of its inaugural 2028 NRL Telstra Premiership season.

NRL → 10 hours ago

NRL

Tysha's wild ride from the drop zone to the end zone three times over

When Warriors winger Tysha Ikenasio was summoned by coach Ron Griffiths early last week ahead of the impending team naming, she feared she was about to be dropped for the next round of NRLW.

NRL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

Unpopular move to save Fozball; why Dragons have to rethink call on speedster — Crawls

No wonder Ricky Stuart didn’t waste his energy trying to defend Corey Horsburgh’s latest brain explosion.

Fox Sports • NRL → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

Explained: Why NRL made shock Munster call... only hours after banning him

Superstar Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster is free to face the Panthers in round 25 after fresh medical evidence saw the match review committee downgrade their initial charge that would have seen him banned for a game with an early guilty plea.

Fox Sports • NRL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Isaah Yeo’s scans delivered good news. This is when the Panthers hope he can return

Penrith skipper has been told his injured pectoral does not need immediate surgery. Now the inspirational lock is aiming to be back for the Panthers’ premiership push.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 11 hours ago

Fox Sports

Roosters’ ‘kryptonite’ in title race; rookie coach’s ‘strange’ call backfires — NRL Talking points

The Panthers sit atop the ladder and in the box seat for the minor premiership. They have had some good news with reports that captain Isaah Yeo won’t require surgery on his injured pec and will rehab it in a bid to make a comeback ahead of the finals.

Fox Sports • NRL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

The Roosters have their best title shot in years. Can they hold their nerve?

Brilliance with a fair share of blunders has long been part of the Roosters’ charm. A premiership may await if they can fix that.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

Fox Sports

Players reveal big ‘risk’ in bold finals idea; Dogs star’s partner hits out at club — NRL Daily

A proposal to introduce an extra game in grand final week between the two preliminary final losers has received no support from Bulldogs veteran Kurt Mann, who says he can’t see why players would want to risk getting hurt in a match that means nothing.

Fox Sports • NRL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Australians will be paid $40,000 at the World Cup. The rest will get $850 a game

Kangaroos players will earn at least 10 times what their rivals are paid at the tournament in a deal struck between the ARL Commission and Rugby League Players’ Association.

Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 15 hours ago

MLSFootball

Yahoo Sports

Soccer ball kicked on road causes car crash during Uruguayan match in scary moment

Maybe Estadio Parque ANCAP should invest in some nets around the field.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 7 hours ago

The Athletic

Cavan Sullivan, 16, scores and assists in Philadelphia Union's Leagues Cup win

The 16-year-old, who is bound for Manchester City, continues to show well for his MLS side.

The Athletic • Football → 9 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Diego Rossi helps Monterrey to 2-1 Leagues Cup win over Messi-less Inter Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Diego Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the 90th minute to help Monterrey to a 2-1 win over Inter Miami, which played without Lionel Messi, in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Inter Miami honors Messi's late father, Jorge, with pregame tribute, De Paul goal celebration

After a pregame tribute, Rodrigo De Paul scored vs. Monterrey and revealed he was wearing a Messi kit under his jersey.

The Athletic • Football → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Without Messi, Inter Miami falls to Monterrey in Leagues Cup

Without Messi, Inter Miami falls to Monterrey in Leagues Cup originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Diego Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the 90th minute to help Monterrey to a 2-1 win over Inter Miami, which played without Lionel Messi, in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Santos, Resch, Bond help Dynamo extend unbeaten run to six with 2-0 victory over Revolution

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Guilherme Santos and Agustin Resch both scored, and Jonathan Bond posted a third straight clean sheet to help the Houston Dynamo run their unbeaten streak to six with a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Jorge Messi was Lionel's father, agent and confidant. He recognised his son's gift before anyone else

The football star's father has died, aged 68. Felipe Cardenas explains the close relationship that was so central to Lionel's life.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

LA Galaxy sign longtime Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto through 2028

CARSON, Calif.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, dies aged 68

Jorge Messi played a significant role in his son’s career, having served as his agent and business manager.

The Athletic • Football → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto set for LA Galaxy move

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images After spending the majority of his career at Barcelona and following a two-year stint for Cesc Fàbregas at Como, Sergi Roberto has reached a verbal agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer, according to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto.

Yahoo Sports • MLS → 2 days ago

Basketball

RealGM

Ben Simmons Generating Interest From Several Teams, Has One Non-Guaranteed Minicamp Offer

Ben Simmons is generating interest from multiple NBA teams, sources told Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Simmons also has one non-guaranteed contract offer from a Western Conference team on the table.

RealGM • Basketball → 4 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Ben Simmons to be a full participant at Australian basketball minicamp ahead of possible NBA return

Ben Simmons is set to be a full participant without restrictions at a player-led minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team this week, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears.  Simmons, an Australian native, is working to make the team for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 6 hours ago

Fox Sports

Simmons’ big Boomers move as NBA lifeline emerges; stunning Lakers claim in salary cap saga

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA picture and pushing for a Boomers return, while fresh details dating back to 2019 have emerged as the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard continues.

Fox Sports • NBA → 7 hours ago

Fox Sports

Two-time champ returns to Perth; Kings land big man as Europe beckons for free agent — NBL Daily

With pre-season fast approaching, several NBL clubs are continuing to put the finishing touches on their rosters.

Fox Sports • Basketball → 7 hours ago

RealGM

Yuki Kawamura, Clippers Sign Exhibit 10 Contract

The LA Clippers have signed guard Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 contract. This deal is a training camp contract that can be converted to a two-way a deal. It's likely the plan is for Kawamura to join the San Diego Clippers of the G League following the preseason.

RealGM • Basketball → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘White privilege’: WNBA star ignites fresh storm with locker room act after ugly ejection

Tensions boiled over between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on Saturday, with DiJonai Carrington ejected after a heavy foul on Sophie Cunningham.

Fox Sports • Basketball → 10 hours ago

RealGM

Mike Gansey Says Nick Nurse 'Excited' For Sixers Lineup Potential

The Philadelphia 76ers made a number of roster additions this offseason. Philadelphia added veterans LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The team also added rookie Labaron Philon Jr.

RealGM • Basketball → 11 hours ago

The Athletic

Dirk Nowitzki, Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, NBA world mourn loss of Don Nelson

The NBA world mourns the loss of one of the winningest coaches in league history and a five-time champion as a player with the Celtics.

The Athletic • NBA → 13 hours ago

NBL

"The place I need to be": Why star returned to Tasmania

With the Hungry Jack's NBL27 pre-season officially tipping off recently, each of the teams' stars are starting to return ahead of the new campaign. One player who has just landed back in Tasmania is sharpshooting wing David Johnson, who is preparing for his second season with the JackJumpers.

NBL → 14 hours ago

The Stein Line

Nellie Ball

It was the end of a long, stormy night in Oklahoma City in June 2025 and Don Nelson, freshly honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the NBA Coaches Association, wanted to start unwinding.

The Stein Line → 14 hours ago

NBABasketball

RealGM

Don Nelson, Second Winningest Coach In NBA History, Dies At 86

Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday.

RealGM • Basketball → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Don Nelson, 5-time NBA champion and pioneer of 'Nellie Ball' as coach, dies at 86

Nelson's 1,335 regular-season wins are second all-time in NBA history, behind only Gregg Popovich.

The Athletic • NBA → 16 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson, 3-time NBA Coach of the Year and 5-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86

Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86. His family issued a statement on Sunday, according to reporter Marc Stein.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 17 hours ago

RealGM

Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv

Former NBA guard Keaton Wallace has signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Wallace reportedly signed a two-year, $2.4 million contract with the Israeli Premier League and EuroLeague power. Wallace spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.

RealGM • Basketball → 18 hours ago

RealGM

Tyler Herro Not Worried About Next Contract, Focused On This Season

New Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro recently met with the media at a basketball camp he hosted in the Milwaukee area. Herro said he's not focused on his next contract, even as he enters the final season of his current deal. Instead, he's ready for a new start with his hometown team.

RealGM • Basketball → 20 hours ago

RealGM

Davion Mitchell Shed Weight To Return To Form; Excited To Play With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell is looking for a return to form on the defensive end next season. With that in mind, Mitchell has worked hard to shed weight this offseason and to transform his body. That's led to some teasing from teammate Bam Adebayo who joked, "Davion is not fat anymore.

RealGM • Basketball → 21 hours ago

RealGM

Cavs Continuing To Explore Dennis Schroder Trades To Create Salary Flexibility

The Cleveland Cavaliers still have unfinished business this offseason. The Cavs are still expected to re-sign veteran guard James Harden. What that contract will look like is still dependent on what other additions Cleveland can make.

RealGM • Basketball → 21 hours ago

RealGM

Brandon Clarke's Death Ruled Accidental Overdose Involving Heroin, Cocaine

The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office announced Friday that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, ruling his death an accident.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Blazers Move Closer To Securing Requested Public Funding For Arena Renovations

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a term sheet Thursday that would provide up to $101.6 million toward renovating the 31-year-old Moda Center, moving the Portland Trail Blazers closer to securing requested public funding.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Coby White Says Hornets Have 'A Chance To Surprise A Lot of People'

Coby White is happy to be back with the Charlotte Hornets. White re-signed with the Hornets on a three-year, $74 million deal early in the offseason.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

AFLAussie Rules

AFL

Timeline becomes clearer as Cats prepare response to AFL's please explain

Geelong is preparing its response to the AFL's please explain over the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver.

AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

ABC Sport

Walker announces retirement after one last shot at AFL premiership

Adelaide Crows great Taylor Walker announces the 2026 AFL season will be his last, saying he hopes to end his career as a premiership winner.

ABC Sport • AFL → 9 hours ago

AFL

Crows veteran to call time at end of 2026 season

Taylor Walker will hang up the boots at the end of the season.

AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

ABC Sport

AFLW double-header season opener left fans with 'lots of mixed feelings'

The AFLW opened its 2026 season with a double-header at Docklands Stadium, with fans enjoying the pizzazz of the bigger stadium and being sheltered from the rain, while missing some of the community element of the suburban grounds. .

ABC Sport • AFL → 11 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Blues fans chant for Josh Fraser as final berth looms

Carlton fans chant "we want Josh Fraser" as the club pushes towards finals.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 12 hours ago

ABC Sport

Carlton fans chant 'we want Fraser', talks on coaching future imminent

Carlton fans are chanting Josh Fraser's name and a similar endorsement from the club's hierarchy for the Blues' interim coach to take the reins full-time could follow as soon as this week. .

ABC Sport • AFL → 12 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Bartel calls out Geelong over concussion waiver stance

Jimmy Bartel has not held back on his old side Geelong, following their strong defence of the concussion waiver clause saga.

Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 12 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Damage control’: Bosses grilled over scandal of the year; birth of an accidental flag contender — AFL Talking Points

The Geelong concussion contract clause scandal has rocked the AFL, with serious questions being asked of the game’s biggest names.

Fox Sports • AFL → 13 hours ago

Fox Sports

Caretaker’s most selfless answer yet to biggest AFL coaching question after fans’ telling act

Carlton caretaker coach Josh Fraser has confirmed he will make a call about whether he will throw his hat in the ring for the job permanently this week.

Fox Sports • AFL → 13 hours ago

AFL

Pies want All-Australian recognition for unheralded defender

Craig McRae says Billy Frampton deserves to be in consideration for All-Australian recognition.

AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

Cricket

Cricinfo

Forde holds his nerve at the close after Gous and spinners set up win for Kings

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons had the chase of 188 in their grasp before losing the plot against spin in the middle overs.

Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

ABC Sport

Head aims to maintain opening spot ahead of busy 12 months

Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and says he is confident he can succeed as an opener everywhere.

ABC Sport • Cricket → 6 hours ago

Cricket.com.au

The immortals: How Aussie quicks are fighting off Father Time

Even in an age of athletes competing well past their use-by dates, an ageing generation of Australian bowlers are defying what had been considered physically and medically possible.

Cricket.com.au → 7 hours ago

Fox Sports

Full Aussie cricket schedule as 21-Test frenzy headlines blockbuster 12 months – Every date, fixture

Australian cricket fans are set for one of the biggest and busiest 12-month periods in recent memory.

Fox Sports • Cricket → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

Photo reveals major Aussie Test selection hint; Head’s cheeky endorsement — Cricket Daily

A picture from a fielding session in Darwin has revealed a huge hint on who the Australians will roll out for the first Test against Bangladesh starting on Thursday.

Fox Sports • Cricket → 8 hours ago

Fox Sports

Revealed: Waugh’s secret classy gesture to cricket minnows thrown to the wolves

Australia’s current batters will be licking their lips if this week’s first Test against Bangladesh at Darwin’s Marrara Stadium proves to be a run fest like 23 years ago.

Fox Sports • Cricket → 9 hours ago

Cricket.com.au

Marsh, Litchfield shine as Aussies step up in Hundred

Australian stars Mitchell Marsh and Phoebe Litchfield both hit half centuries to guide their teams to big wins in the Hundred.

Cricket.com.au → 13 hours ago

BBC

Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball left

Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.

BBC • Cricket → 14 hours ago

Cricinfo

Livingstone haunts old side Phoenix with matchwinning 66 off 30

Spirit captain adds 103 in partnership with Dewald Brevis to end Lord's losing streak.

Cricinfo → 14 hours ago

BBC

Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale

A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.

BBC • Cricket → 14 hours ago

Tennis

WTA

Bencic sets up Gauff showdown with dominant win over Eala

Belinda Bencic ended Alexandra Eala's seven-match winning streak with a dominant straight-sets victory to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals. The Swiss former champion will next face Coco Gauff in a rematch of their Miami quarterfinal earlier this season.

WTA → 7 hours ago

WTA

Osaka extends quarterfinal streak with win over Fernandez in Toronto

Naomi Osaka reached the Toronto quarterfinals with a straight‑sets win over local favorite and No. 30 seed Leylah Fernandez on Sunday night. The former World No. 1 has now made the quarterfinals in each of her last four tournaments.

WTA → 9 hours ago

WTA

By the numbers: Gauff advances to 25th career WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Toronto

For the first time in three years, Coco Gauff is back in the last 8 of the National Bank Open. She will next face Belinda Bencic in the last eight on Tuesday.

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WTA

Caty McNally talks 2026 season, new coach & 'incredible' Toronto atmosphere vs. Eala

One day after her narrow third-round defeat in Toronto, wtatennis.com sat down with Caty McNally, who discussed her 2026 season, new coach and the kind words she shared at the net with Alexandra Eala.

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WTA

The keys to Alexandrova's upset of Sabalenka in Toronto

Ekaterina Alexandrova, navigating a difficult 2026 season, turned in her best performance of the year Saturday night to upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and reach the Toronto quarterfinals. The win marked her fifth victory in their 10 head-to-head meetings.

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WTA

Haddad Maia announces break from tennis: 'It hasn't been easy'

Former Top 10 player Beatriz Haddad Maia won't play again on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz in 2026, and plans to return next year with a protected ranking.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Shnaider, Swiatek reach milestones ahead of Toronto quarterfinal

Iga Swiatek rallied past Marta Kostyuk in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open, snapping her seven-match losing streak in three-set matches against Top 20 players.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Muchova, 2025 finalist Paolini to miss Cincinnati Open with injuries

Karolina Muchova and Jasmine Paolini will miss the 2026 Cincinnati Open with injuries. Both have not competed since Wimbledon.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Eala holds off McNally in Toronto to extend winning streak to seven

Alexandra Eala continued her successful North American hardcourt run, overcoming Caty McNally in three sets to reach the fourth round of the National Bank Open. The Filipina's seventh consecutive victory sets up a first-ever tour meeting with former champion Belinda Bencic.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Gauff withstands late push to earn fourth consecutive win over Sakkari

Gauff extended her edge in a long‑running rivalry Friday night in Toronto, beating Maria Sakkari 6-1, 6-4 behind dominant returning and timely aces. The win pushed her to 7-5 in the head‑to‑head and into the Round of 16, where she’ll face Alina Korneeva.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTATennis

WTA

Around Toronto's grounds: Last Canadian standing & the return of the dinosaur superfan

Around the grounds in Toronto, Leylah Fernandez drew inspiration from a particular quote that's given her additional motivation being the last Canadian standing. Plus, an Alexandra Eala superfan returned to Sobeys Stadium.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Fernandez routs Andreeva for first Top 10 win in over a year, to face Osaka

Canada's top player scored a signature win at her country's biggest tournament -- as Leylah Fernandez upset Mirra Andreeva to move into the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open, where she'll face Naomi Osaka.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Shot of the Month: The forehand that helped define Eala's week in Washington

Alexandra Eala's crosscourt winner against Leylah Fernandez came with the second set hanging in the balance and capped a rally that became the defining highlight of her title run in Washington.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Garcia welcomes first child, son Pablo: 'Words can't express'

Former World No. 4 Caroline Garcia is joining a growing club of boy moms on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Anisimova, Pegula, Kostyuk rise to the occasion in rainy Toronto

Amanda Anisimova battled back from a set down to defeat Nikola Bartunkova, while Jessica Pegula and Marta Kostyuk eased into the National Bank Open fourth round.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Around Toronto's grounds: Swiatek's newest book, Kostyuk's super strength & McCoco

A fan hand-delivered her next read while Coco Gauff and Caty McNally reunited for a thrilling doubles win. Plus, Marta Kostyuk brought all the good vibes in a near flawless performance, except for one hilarious post-match blunder. Check out what's happening around the grounds in Toronto.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Sabalenka's clutch play seals win over Zhang, sends her into Toronto Round of 16

Aryna Sabalenka’s straight-sets win over Zhang Shuai may look routine on paper, but she had to navigate pressure throughout, including a break point in the final game. With the result, she improved to 5-1 against Zhang.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Swiatek enjoys 66-minute victory over Golubic to make Toronto last 16

Iga Swiatek defeated Viktorija Golubic for the third successive time to reach the National Bank Open fourth round.

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WTA

After injury setbacks, Alina Korneeva is putting the pieces back together

Off court, 19-year-old Alina Korneeva enjoys creating mosaics and miniature wooden models. On court, she's crafting a breakthrough at the National Bank Open following a star junior career and years of injury setbacks.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Fresh off Washington title, Eala powers into Toronto third round

Alexandra Eala extended her winning streak to six matches, defeating Alycia Parks in three sets to reach the third round of the National Bank Open. The Filipina, fresh off her maiden WTA title in Washington, will next face Caty McNally for a place in the round of 16.

WTA → 4 days ago

NFLAmerican Football

Yahoo Sports

CeeDee Lamb on George Pickens' long-term Cowboys future: '@Jerry, can you please figure out a way?'

OXNARD, Calif. — CeeDee Lamb raced down the right sideline, telling himself: I got to win my one-on-one. The task was doable, the Cowboys wide receiver believing in his own skills against any defensive back.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 7 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

'Football 301' predicts win totals for the AFC West, where the Broncos look to maintain, Chargers look to take a big step and Patrick Mahomes gets help

With the AFC West as intriguing as ever following a flurry of offseason moves and coaching changes, Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Hayden Winks broke down the division's spotlight players and X factors on a recent episode of "Football 301." The hosts see the AFC West as a two-team race — the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers as likely playoff teams, with Kansas City's fragility a new story and Las Vegas laying the groundwork for relevance in 2027. The division's winner will likely be decided by whether Jaylen Waddle and Ladd McConkey prove to be difference-makers for their respective teams, and whose offensive line stays intact deep into December.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 12 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Adam Vinatieri's tie during his Hall of Fame speech belonged to Jim Irsay, was given to him by Carlie Irsay-Gordon

Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The kicker split time during his career between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He honored the latter in a unique way during his enshrinement speech.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 12 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Luther Burden III set to miss time with groin injury, depleting Bears' already-thin WR depth

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss some time as he recovers from a groin injury, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Burden went down awkwardly in practice Saturday and was seen leaving early with a trainer.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 16 hours ago

The Athletic

Lions backup QB Teddy Bridgewater leaves team, to be replaced by Josh Dobbs

Bridgewater signed with Detroit again in 2026 and was expected to help fill a leadership void. He might have played his final NFL game.

The Athletic • NFL → 16 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions, NFL

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in a press conference on Sunday that veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater let the franchise know he would be stepping away from the team. The QB has already been placed on the reserve/retired list, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 17 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Commanders Pro Bowl LT Laremy Tunsil out indefinitely after tearing triceps in training camp

One of the top left tackles in the NFL won't be playing for a while.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 1 day ago

The Athletic

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his Tesla was on autopilot before crash

Shanahan said the autopilot function apparently switched off when he tried to retrieve a fallen cell phone.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Panthers QB Haynes King week-to-week with hamstring injury after game-winning TD vs. Cardinals

Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King is week-to-week with a hamstring injury, per The Athletic's Joe Person. King is just a few days removed from being the Panthers hero when he scored the game-winning touchdown in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Adam Vinatieri jokes that Bill Belichick is at Jordon Hudson's cheerleading competition during Hall of Fame speech

Adam Vinatieri cracked a couple of jokes about Bill Belichick in his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech on Saturday.

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American Football

The Athletic

Kyle Shanahan says he will coach 49ers' preseason opener vs. Titans

Shanahan suffered a concussion, broken ribs and other injuries after turning into oncoming traffic and hitting another car on July 14.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says he plans to lead team in first preseason game vs. Titans

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Saturday that he plans to coach the team in its first preseason game next weekend against the Tennessee Titans.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Haynes King, Panthers' Hall of Fame Game hero, 'week-to-week' with hamstring injury

The Panthers have three preseason games remaining on their schedule.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, new inductees share emotional, inspirational words

The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially enshrined five men — Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald and Adam Vinatieri — into its halls Saturday.  They acknowledged their mentors and bared their souls, earning laughs and tears alike.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Iconic 49ers RB Roger Craig announces he has vascular dementia during Hall of Fame speech: 'This diagnosis doesn't define me'

Newly enshrined Pro Football Hall of Fame running Roger Craig chronicled his illustrious career, as well as those who helped him along the way, during a pre-recorded speech Saturday afternoon in Canton, Ohio.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Larry Fitzgerald joined the Hall of Fame team, but he never left his old one behind

The strongest bond in sports is among teammates. The second strongest connects player to community. It was on display in Canton, Ohio.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis in Hall of Fame speech, says head injuries played role

Craig was a staple for San Francisco’s dominant offense in the 1980s, winning three Super Bowls alongside Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby held out of practice following fight

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Cousins and Crosby were out for "disciplinary reasons.".

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby held out of practice after violating team rules for fighting, Klint Kubiak says

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is in the process of establishing a culture in his first year at the helm. That comes with a standard he wants everyone to meet. Kubiak made it clear Saturday there are no exceptions.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

An NFL player thought he knew pressure. Then his mentor was diagnosed with cancer.

Alec Ingold, a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers, shares five lessons he has learned from his calls with his first mentor.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Baseball

Yahoo Sports

Padres manager Craig Stammen predicts Austin Hays' pinch-hit home run in debut with team

The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays to a Major League contract on Sunday afternoon. After San Diego signed Hays, manager Craig Stammen almost predicted what would happen later in the game.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 7 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Athletics' Jacob Wilson sets MLB shortstop record with 111th consecutive game without an error

Jacob Wilson is still perfect.  Wilson and the Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park, which gave them their first series win since mid-June. Wilson didn't commit a single error in the contest, either, something he's now done for 111 consecutive games.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 11 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Jacob Misiorowski becomes second-fastest pitcher in history to tally 200 strikeouts in a single season

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski became the second-fastest pitcher to reach 200 strikeouts in a season on Sunday. The Brewers ace managed the feat in 129 1/3 innings this season. He entered Sunday's start against the Minnesota Twins with 195 strikeouts.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 14 hours ago

The Athletic

San Diego Padres sign OF Austin Hays to a major-league deal

When he’s healthy and at his best, Hays is a quality right-handed bat, particularly facing lefties.

The Athletic • MLB → 15 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Braves SP Chris Sale gets tossed before Sunday's series finale vs. Yankees, still arguing controversial balk call

Four umpires were walking to the plate ahead of Sunday's series finale between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees. On their journey, Dan Merzel stepped back, pointed toward someone in the Braves' dugout and tossed them from the game before it even got underway.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

Braves ace Chris Sale ejected before first pitch vs. Yankees, argues with umpire

This is Sale's fourth career ejection and his first since Aug. 3, 2019.

The Athletic • MLB → 15 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Shohei Ohtani resumes throwing after 2-week shutdown, hopes to progress enough to pitch before regular season ends

With Shohei Ohtani, even playing catch draws attention. However, Ohtani throwing at all right now is worth noting.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 19 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Red Sox's latest winning streak ends at 9 games with 7-3 loss to Athletics

The Boston Red Sox almost did it again. Two nights after rallying from behind five times to defeat the Chicago White Sox in 13 innings, Boston was down by four runs to the Athletics going into the bottom of the ninth with their nine-game winning streak at stake.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 21 hours ago

The Athletic

Ozzie Guillén's lucky No. 13 will now hang forever with the White Sox

Guillén’s glove made him an All-Star, his brain made him a World Series-winning manager and his mouth made him a true South Sider.

The Athletic • MLB → 23 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Dodgers snap 7-game losing streak in extras after Edwin Díaz blows another save

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the win column. Somehow. The defending champions snapped a seven-game losing streak in extra innings on Saturday, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in a game that looked all but lost with three outs to go in the ninth inning.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

MLBBaseball

Yahoo Sports

Cardinals OF Jordan Walker finally goes deep with first home run since winning Derby

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies. While Walker hit 22 home runs in the first half of the season, he had been without a home run since the All-Star break.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Boston's winning streak stops at 9 when another late Red Sox rally runs out of gas

Even with the loss, Boston is 32-6 since June 25 — a run that also included a franchise-record 15-game win streak in July.

The Athletic • MLB → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Max Scherzer moves to 10th on all-time strikeout list, officially passing Walter Johnson

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has moved to 10th on the all-time strikeout list, officially passing Walter Johnson. Scherzer achieved the feat by getting Kyle Schwarber to strike out looking in the bottom of the sixth inning. It was his fourth punchout of the game.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Tommy John, whose elbow surgery changed baseball, pens 'goodbye' letter amid health struggle

In his letter, John thanked the Yankees and the Steinbrenner family for "giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone.”.

The Athletic • MLB → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Former Yankees SP Tommy John pens 'goodbye' letter to fans amid health issues

Saturday was the 78th Old-Timers' Day put on by the New York Yankees, which sees former players come back to the ballpark for a reunion and to play a little baseball.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Giants 3B Matt Chapman likely to undergo season-ending surgery for hernia, core muscle tear

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is expected to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a hernia and core muscle tear, according to reports. Chapman, 33, will see specialist Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia on Sunday, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Bryson Stott pays tribute to late Phillies legends on Field of Dreams game cleats

The Phillies infielder has incorporated a group of beloved franchise legends into his gear for the special game in Iowa.

The Athletic • MLB → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Yankees earn 3-2 walk-off win over Braves in 10 innings on Ryan McMahon sacrifice fly

Faced with the Boston Red Sox being the hottest baseball team on the planet right now, the New York Yankees have to keep winning either to stay just ahead in the American League standings or maintain pace to hold their postseason bid.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Yankees get 3-2 walk-off win over Braves in 10 innings on Ryan McMahon sacrifice fly

Faced with the Boston Red Sox being the hottest baseball team on the planet right now, the New York Yankees have to keep winning either to stay just ahead in the American League standings or maintain pace to hold their postseason bid.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Dodgers lose seventh straight, matching longest skid since 2017 as Edwin Díaz blows save

Andy Pages' go-ahead home run in the eighth inning signaled what could have been a breakthrough. That feeling was short-lived.

The Athletic • MLB → 2 days ago

Rugby Union

Sydney Morning Herald

Why Wallabies coach Les Kiss was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balance

The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 9 hours ago

Sydney Morning Herald

The Wallabies almost beat themselves in Osaka, but Kiss won’t apply the shackles

New Wallabies coach Les Kiss encourages his players to chance their arm in attack, but that led to mistakes, and a nervous win, in his first Test.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Sydney Morning Herald

What Kiss’ approach to attack will mean for million-dollar man Suaalii

The Wallabies started life under a new coach with both a narrow win and an insight into how different things will be.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

The Guardian

Les Kiss and his Wallabies have a mountain to climb but gritty win over Japan is a big first step

Australia got ambushed early and were a hot mess at times. But Kiss showed patience and nous as he found a way to win When scaling a mountain, “don’t look at the peak”, advised the Japanese film-maker Akira Kurosawa.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 1 day ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed against Japan

The Wallabies hung on against Japan in Osaka. Here’s how they rated.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

The Guardian

New coach Kiss off to a winning start as Wallabies rumble past bold Japan

There was good, bad and plenty of ugly but the Les Kiss era is off to a winning start.

The Guardian • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Sydney Morning Herald

There were plenty of mistakes, but the Wallabies’ win also brought plenty of satisfaction

Three years after Eddie Jones left the Wallabies in ruins, our blokes registered a small payback against a solid Japanese side.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

‘Very dangerous’: New Wallabies coach’s winning start despite ‘ugly’ red card

Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan that was full of twists and turns in sweltering Osaka.

Fox Sports • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Superstar’ university student carves up Australia

Japan has made a brilliant start in the Osaka heat as Ryunosuke Ito bamboozles the Wallabies’ defence to score the opening try.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Sydney Morning Herald

Wallabies lock sent off for high shot

Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero has been sent off for his high shot on Japan captain Warner Dearns.

Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 2 days ago

Golf

Fox Sports

Ex-LIV star slams ‘pathetic’ PGA return as clutch $2.15m finish seals playoff miracle — Wrap

Ex-LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka described his first season back on the PGA Tour as “pretty pathetic”, while Michael Brennan won final event of the regular season, the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina.

Fox Sports • Golf → 11 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Absurd’: Divisive golf pro fires back at dummy spit claims as walk off incident exposed

Michael Block, the veteran PGA professional who became famous with a hole-in-one on his way to a top 15 finish at the 2023 PGA Championship, has caused a stir with a walk-off incident at the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Fox Sports • Golf → 11 hours ago

Fox Sports

PGA pro’s freakish act almost missed as star must banish demons to pull off playoff fairytale

Davis Thompson’s albatross and Jordan Smith’s hole-in-one highlighted an eventual third round at the Wyndham Championship, the final event of the PGA Tour’s regular season.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 day ago

Fox Sports

PGA boss addresses LIV future, Bryson reveals comeback wish as Aussie’s record streak ends

PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp stressed that his tour will not be lending a hand to rival LIV Golf as Australia’s Jason Day’s 18-year FedEx Cup playoff streak came to an end at the Wyndham Championship.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

$500m elephant in the room over shock LIV update as mysterious lifeline emerges

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil is unable to confirm whether its biggest stars, including Bryson DeChambeau, will remain with the cash-strapped league, despite claiming a new investor is set to come to the rescue.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Fox Sports

‘100 per cent’: Smith swings door open to PGA return as explosive $355m LIV rumour emerges

Cameron Smith has made his strongest admission yet that a return to the PGA Tour is on the table, conceding he would “100 per cent” head back if LIV Golf collapses.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Fox Sports

‘What the f***?’: Hilarious hot mic moment after massive shank as epic final round decides Rocket Classic

Michael Thorbjornsen sank a 26-foot putt on the final green to secure his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic on Sunday, pulling clear of a crowded field including Xander Schauffele to win by two shots.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

Bumper Aussie summer of golf schedule unveiled as landmark deal announced

Australian golf’s two men’s showpiece tournaments will once again shine bright, while a famous championship celebrates its century as the PGA Tour of Australasia announced a bumper schedule for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

‘Oh no!’ Brutal twist in playoff drama as ‘cruel’ moment decides women’s British Open

Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki won the women’s British Open in a dramatic playoff with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her first major title in memorable style.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Fox Sports

Kiwi’s McIlroy-esque trick shot stuns as bid for historic feat stalls: Women’s British Open Wrap

A bizarre incident midway through the third round of the women’s British Open has spread around the golf world, as Yealimi Noh took a three-shot lead into Sunday’s final round.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

NBLBasketball

NBL

REPORT: Boomers big guns taking part in mini-camp

Melbourne will reportedly host a player-led Australian Boomers mini-camp this week, as the team prepares for both the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games.

NBL → 14 hours ago

NBL

Aussies Abroad: Hawks champion keeps NBA dream alive with big deal

Australian talent and former Illawarra Hawks champion has signed a new deal with Tokyo Alvark in Japan’s B.League. Reportedly set to be one of the highest-paid imports in the League, the talented big man makes the move after a season in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls.

NBL → 16 hours ago

NBL

Simmons comeback gathers momentum

Could the door be open for Ben Simmons to return to basketball, potentially in the NBL?. The Australian star, who took the past NBA season to recover from his injuries, has taken his biggest step yet towards a return to the court by posting via social media that he's ramping up his preparation for the coming season, wherever that may be.

NBL → 16 hours ago

NBL

"Championship mindset' for United's NBA big man

Melbourne United's roster for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season looks one of the most formidable, and a big reason for that is big man Josh Oduro. The center joins United on a one-year deal, fresh off an NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBL → 22 hours ago

NBL

REPORT: Phoenix land third import

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have reportedly added another key piece heading into the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, signing Yannis Morin on a one-year deal. The French big man stands at 6’10” (208 centimetres) and most recently played with Joventut Badalona in Spain.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

Ingles, new recruits shine for United

Joe Ingles pulled on Melbourne United colours for the first time and the combination of Luke Travers and Sam Waardenburg with their all-round talents looked exciting ahead of NBL27 in the pre-season opening 83-68 win over the visiting B League United.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

WATCH: Milton Doyle's Top Plays of NBL26

Watch Milton Doyle’s top plays from NBL26.The NBL24 champion is joining the Illawarra Hawks, after averaging 16.2 points and 4.3 assists per game last season with Melbourne.Relive all his top plays below:‍.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

REPORT: Two-time champion inks deal with Wildcats

The Perth Wildcats have reportedly bolstered their front court for the Hungry Jack's 2026-27 Season, by signing a two-time NBL champion. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the Wildcats have agreed to terms with Angus Brandt on a one-year deal.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

REPORT: Kings finalising import deal

The Sydney Kings are nearing the completion of their Hungry Jack's NBL27 roster, after reportedly signing a big man from the NBA G League. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the reigning champions are finalising a deal with 6'11 American Andrew Carr.

NBL → 2 days ago

NBL

The NBL's biggest ever signings

Few players have changed the NBL forever, but these stars did exactly that. From homegrown icons to international superstars, their arrivals helped shape the League and elevate Australian basketball to new heights. Have we missed anyone? Have your say on the League's social channels.

NBL → 2 days ago

MotoGPMotorsport

MotoGP

MotoGP Charity Two Wheels for Life raises a record-setting €234,000 at GP of Champions

The official charity partner of MotoGP™ returned to Silverstone with a bang, setting a new all-time high for British GP fundraising efforts.

MotoGP → 18 hours ago

MotoGP

Flawless Fernandez flies to victory at Silverstone

The 12th different winner in the last 12 British Grands Prix, the Spaniard led from start to finish for a mighty first Grand Prix win of the season.

MotoGP → 22 hours ago

MotoGP

Martin soars to Silverstone Saturday gold as Aprilia clinch first Sprint 1-2-3

The championship leader beats Ogura and Bezzecchi on a super Saturday for the Noale factory as Marc Marquez endures a tough Sprint outing.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

Martin denies Fernandez in duel for lap record pole at Silverstone

The Championship leader snatches pole by just 0.021 to become the eighth polesitter in eight Grands Prix at Silverstone.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

Geoff Duke’s Hall of Fame medal presented on the Sprint grid at Silverstone

The four-time MotoGP champion’s son receives the medal honouring Duke’s incredible achievements.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

Marks on Fernandez, Ogura, and the rise of Trackhouse: “A new project unlocks potential – the challenge is maintaining it”

The team owner had plenty to say in pitlane on Friday, giving some interesting insight into the team’s rise, riders and ambition.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP

“There’s one goal for Fabio and Honda – get back on top”

Alberto Puig weighs in on the future arrival of ‘El Diablo’ as MotoGP returns from summer break.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

MotoGP

Bezzecchi annihilates Silverstone lap record for P1 on Friday

Eight riders were under the old lap record and MotoGP kicks back into action with a bang at the British GP.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

MotoGP

Alex Marquez leads Bezzecchi in British GP FP1

It's Ducati fronting Aprilia and KTM as MotoGP revs back into life at Silverstone.

MotoGP → 3 days ago

MotoGP

Bezzecchi declared fit for British Grand Prix

The Aprilia Racing star returns to the fold after fracturing his left collarbone last time out at the Sachsenring.

MotoGP → 4 days ago

Motorsport

Formula 1

What F1 drivers have been up to during the summer break

With the summer break in full swing, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

How Cadillac’s 2026 season has played out so far

As Cadillac find themselves as the only team without a point on the board, we recap their season so far in their half term report.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

Why Audi's driver programme is about more than their next F1 star

Launched in January this year, Audi's Driver Development Programme is a vital component in the long-term success of the F1 team.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Formula 1

JACQUES: 5 young drivers we should be paying attention to

F1 TV Lead Commentator Alex Jacques takes us through five young drivers we should all be paying attention to for the rest of 2026.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

10 famous names who have driven F1 cars

F1.com looks back at some of the famous names from outside of the sport who have been given the opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

Why Verstappen fans are rushing to back him again

Max Verstappen is yet to win a Grand Prix in 2026, but some betting fans still see him as a value bet for the second half of the season.

Formula 1 → 2 days ago

Formula 1

The points Mercedes have lost to reliability issues so far

With Mercedes' reliability struggles being such a hot topic over the first half of 2026, F1.com delves into the team's missed scoring opportunities.

Formula 1 → 3 days ago

Formula 1

HINCHCLIFFE: My top five drivers of the 2026 season so far

IndyCar Race Winner and Analyst James Hinchcliffe picks out his top five drivers from the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula 1 → 3 days ago

Formula 1

How Lindblad is racing ‘for my five-year-old self’ in F1

Arvid Lindblad may only be half a year into his Formula 1 career, but he has already made an impression – the British teenager going wheel-to-wheel with World Champions from the outset, frequently reaching Q3 and scoring points, and helping to push the Racing Bulls squad up the grid.

Formula 1 → 3 days ago

BBC

'Verstappen to McLaren!' - Mid-season F1 predictions

The Chequered Flag podcast look ahead to the second half of the F1 season and make some predictions for the remainder.

BBC • Formula 1 → 4 days ago

Formula 1Motorsport

Formula 1

The stats showing how Antonelli has stepped up in 2026

F1.com delves into the data to assess just how much of a step up Kimi Antonelli has made from his rookie season to his sophomore campaign with Mercedes.

Formula 1 → 4 days ago

BBC

'It's highly likely to be Imola' - Will F1 have a European finale?

The Chequered Flag podcast discuss the statement issued by the CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, in which he states 'If the Qatar or Abu Dhabi Grand Prix can't be put on, the F1 season will be finished in Europe'.

BBC • Formula 1 → 4 days ago

Formula 1

Why Bottas believes his best years are still to come

Valtteri Bottas tells F1.com about his journey with Cadillac so far, why he appreciates life in F1 more than ever, and why his best years are still ahead.

Formula 1 → 4 days ago

Formula 1

Why Cadillac's debut season is anything but point-less

It is always tough for a new team to join Formula 1 and Cadillac have faced some early problems, but don't bet against them picking up points in 2026.

Formula 1 → 4 days ago

Formula 1

From boyband to leading man – Button’s fashion evolution

20 years on from Jenson Button’s first Grand Prix victory in Hungary, here’s how the 2009 World Champion’s style evolved throughout his career.

Formula 1 → 4 days ago

Formula 1

Why F1 drivers have these nicknames

F1.com takes a look at the origins of some of the sport’s most unforgettable nicknames.

Formula 1 → 5 days ago

Formula 1

QUIZ: Test your knowledge on the 2026 season so far

As the drivers take a break and decompress after the first-half of the season, test your knowledge with 11 questions from 11 rounds of racing action.

Formula 1 → 5 days ago

Formula 1

Lawson examines factors behind his impressive 2026 so far

Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson chats to F1.com about his impressive first half of the 2026 season – and what his hopes are for the remainder of the campaign.

Formula 1 → 5 days ago

Formula 1

8 unique locations to watch F1 races

Here are some of the most unique places to experience an F1 Grand Prix, featuring some of the most picturesque races on the calendar.

Formula 1 → 5 days ago

Formula 1

The 2026 Qualifying and race head-to-heads so far

This is how each team mate pairing has stacked up against each other during the first half of the 2026 F1 season.

Formula 1 → 5 days ago

Miscellaneous

Sportslogos.net

Wales Switches Kit Suppliers to SUDU, Unveils National Team Home Kit for 2026-28

Previously with adidas, the Football Association of Wales has entered a long-term partnership with SUDU to produce and sell Welsh national team kits. The post Wales Switches Kit Suppliers to SUDU, Unveils National Team Home Kit for 2026-28 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

Sportslogos.net

ECHL’s Toledo Walleye Overhaul Their Wardrobe, Reel In Four New Sweaters for 2026-27

Navy blue and white jerseys will be the team's regular home and road sweaters, respectively, while light blue and yellow jerseys will serve as alternates. The post ECHL’s Toledo Walleye Overhaul Their Wardrobe, Reel In Four New Sweaters for 2026-27 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Report: Cleveland WNBA, New York PWHL Teams Unlikely to Fight Over ‘Sirens’ Trademarks

A report from Front Office Sports says the teams had discussions prior to the WNBA team's unveiling this week; trademark lawyers also weighed in on the situation.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Front Office Sports

County Votes to Approve $100M for Blazers Arena Upgrades

A key piece of public funding is coming into place for planned renovations to Portland’s Moda Center, home of the Trail Blazers, but there’s plenty more work to be done.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 3 days ago

Front Office Sports

Money Suddenly Floods NFL’s Running Back Market

For the second time in less than a week, and the third time in less than four months, the compensation market for NFL running backs has been reset, giving a big jolt of new energy to a long-overlooked position.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 3 days ago

Front Office Sports

Clippers, Leonard Had Sponsorship Deal With Daktronics: Report

The NBA’s investigation into the Clippers’ cap circumvention for Kawhi Leonard through a backdoor sponsorship deal may have just gotten more complicated.  On Thursday, Pablo Torre reported that the Clippers star also had a previously unknown endorsement deal with Daktronics.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 3 days ago

Sportslogos.net

Vanderbilt Commodores Unveil New Gold Football Jerseys Ahead Of 2026 Season

The Commodores haven’t worn all-gold uniforms since a loss to in-state rival Tennessee in 2002. The post Vanderbilt Commodores Unveil New Gold Football Jerseys Ahead Of 2026 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

Front Office Sports

Texas Heat Rules Reshape High School Football Practices

Texas high school football programs are adjusting how and when they practice after the state made heat-safety protocols mandatory on Aug.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 4 days ago

Front Office Sports

How Eye Black Became ‘War Paint’ on the Field

The summer sun was high in Fairfield, Connecticut, as the Maryland Whipsnakes prepared to face the California Redwoods in a Premier Lacrosse League matchup.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 4 days ago

Front Office Sports

Tom Brady Explains His Aggressive Push Into Trading Cards

NEW YORK — After Tom Brady retired from the NFL, he signed a 10-year, $375 million deal to be Fox’s lead game analyst.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 4 days ago

Ice Hockey

The Athletic

High-level hockey training exercises that regular people (like me) shouldn't try

Ken Whittier trains some of the world's fastest, strongest hockey pros. I want to lift my lawn mower from the basement without injury.

The Athletic • NHL → 2 days ago

The Athletic

New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta, ex-poker pro, hopes small roster bets lead to big payoffs

Mehta won two Stanley Cup titles in the Florida Panthers' front office, in part by helping them nail seemingly minor moves.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

The Athletic

The art of the deal: Who has Winnipeg's best and worst contracts?

Which players have Winnipeg's best and worst contracts? Which ones are the most difficult to project?.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

The Athletic

The NHL fan experience is changing: 20,000 fans weigh in on streaming, radio and more

A lot has changed in the NHL over the past decade. Has it been for better or for worse?.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

The Athletic

The Contrarian: The Canadiens’ cap situation is bad, and other fake NHL arguments

Plus: The puck-over-glass penalty is actually a good thing, and the Whalers' Ron Francis trade gets an unfairly bad rap.

The Athletic • NHL → 3 days ago

The Athletic

The big takeaways from our massive NHL fan survey

The majority of the more than 20,000 respondents to our fan survey were downright bullish on the NHL.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 days ago

The Athletic

This Week in Sports Trivia: August 6, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

The Athletic • NBA → 4 days ago

The Athletic

How confident are you in each NHL team's front office? Have your say in our annual fan survey

Whether it's your own team or others around the league, tell us which NHL front offices are getting it right — or noticeably wrong.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 days ago

The Athletic

The NHL's future, according to 20,000 fans: Cup picks, expansion and biggest winners

We're diving into the future of the NHL, with on-ice predictions, league expansion and outdoor games.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 days ago

The Athletic

Gary Bettman, gambling and taxes: What 20,000 NHL fans really think

Here are your opinions on the league's biggest hot-button issues, off-ice debates and what needs to change next.

The Athletic • NHL → 4 days ago

NHLIce Hockey

The Athletic

Rangers superfan 'Dancing Larry' to be added as defendant in Madison Square Garden lawsuit

An ex-member of the Rangers' in-game hype team accused superfan Larry Goodman of "a pattern of persistent and unwelcome physical contact.".

The Athletic • NHL → 5 days ago

The Athletic

Why these 7 NHL teams are in danger of getting stuck in the mushy middle

While some of these teams may have notably good or bad immediate futures, it's hard to see a medium-term path toward contention.

The Athletic • NHL → 6 days ago

The Athletic

Is NHL hockey on the radio a dying art? Veteran broadcasters worry about its future

Five teams now have gone to a radio-TV simulcast. What's behind the change, and what are listeners missing?.

The Athletic • NHL → 6 days ago

The Athletic

Maple Leafs continue organizational overhaul with hire of Sidney Crosby's trainer, Andy O'Brien

O’Brien will oversee strength and conditioning, as well as areas like nutrition, injury rehabilitation and sport science.

The Athletic • NHL → 7 days ago

The Athletic

An ex-NHLer's 'Odyssey': How Sean Avery became a go-to Christopher Nolan cast member

Cast as the muscular, helmet-clad Laodamas alongside Matt Damon's Odysseus, Avery continues an unlikely post-hockey pivot to Hollywood.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 week ago

The Athletic

2027 World Juniors roster projections for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, Czechia

With the World Junior Summer Showcase complete, here's how The Athletic's prospects specialists see the rosters shaking out so far.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 week ago

The Athletic

Which NHL jerseys should make a comeback? One pick for every team

Nostalgia is in the air across the NHL, and jersey talk among all 32 fan bases is a hot topic this offseason.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 week ago

The Athletic

From 'the compound' to the Canadiens: Behind the rise of top prospect LJ Mooney

The 2025 fourth-round pick looks to continue following in the footsteps of his cousin, star Mammoth forward Logan Cooley, into the NHL.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 week ago

The Athletic

Penguins sign forward Tommy Novak to 3-year extension worth $4.65 million per season

Novak was the only Penguins player to appear in all 82 games last season.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 week ago

The Athletic

Swedish hockey team Färjestad BK terminates Cal Foote contract after backlash

Foote was one of five members of Team Canada's 2018 World Junior squad acquitted on sexual assault charges following an alleged incident.

The Athletic • NHL → 1 week ago

A-LeagueFootball

The Guardian

Players hit out at A-Leagues’ conduct over pay offer: ‘Continues to erode trust’

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 days ago

The Guardian

Xabi Alonso plays down Welbeck and Henderson moves after Chelsea win

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 Guardian • A-League → 2 weeks ago

The Guardian

Canberra United’s A-League Women future secured as date set for Men’s team entry

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 weeks ago

The Guardian

Strike action threatens new A-League season as post-World Cup glow again fades too fast

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 4 weeks ago

The Guardian

Sydney FC blunted as Auckland FC claim historic A-League Men championship title

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

Fox Sports

From scapegoat to hero: Incredible scenes as Corica makes history in Auckland FC triumph

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.

Fox Sports • A-League → 3 months ago

The Guardian

Sydney out to spoil Auckland party in first trans-Tasman A-League Men grand final

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

The Guardian

Juan Mata, 38, named A-League’s best player: ‘Again I fell in love with football’

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

The Guardian

Sydney FC break Newcastle hearts in penalty shootout to book place in A-League grand final

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.

The Guardian • A-League → 3 months ago

Fox Sports

Treble on the cards as foundation A-League club claims first crown in unusual circumstances

Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.

Fox Sports • A-League → 4 months ago

Netball

ABC Sport

Netball's uniform debacle hints at bigger problem for women in sport

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 days ago

ABC Sport

Pay war on ice as Australia's netball stars sign truce

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 5 days ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds win bronze medal with an eye to greater things for netball

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Pure shock as Diamonds fumble Australia's most anticipated gold medal

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Torquay netballers face decade wait for crucial facilities

Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

ABC Sport

Diamonds disappointed Glasgow games only live on Seven's streaming service

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Even Diamonds were cheering for Tonga in the Comm Games netball opener

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Netball agents frustrated as pay talks roll into Glasgow 2026

Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

Why netball is growing into a sport of choice for men and boys

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.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

ABC Sport

The sledge that helped lighten Diamonds camp after brutal grand final

Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

WNBABasketball

Andscape

GRWM: Here are ESPN analyst Monica McNutt’s must-have items for WNBA All-Star Weekend

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 weeks ago

Andscape

For Golden State Valkyries’ Veronica Burton, finding her peace is the key to making progress on the court

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

‘I feel like I’ve been smiling all day’: First WNBA All-Star Game was awash in pomp and circumstance

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

For Teresa Weatherspoon, mentoring the next generation of WNBA stars is a passion and privilege

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

Andscape

Five years after Paige Bueckers used an ESPYS speech to uplift Black women, her message is still the same

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

Jas Bell is turning Fever and Pacers merch into cultural currency

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.

Andscape • NBA → 1 month ago

Andscape

For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation

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.”.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

Andscape

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton: ‘These are the moments I prayed for’

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

Andscape

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2

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.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 months ago