Arsenal approach PSG defender Mbemba
Arsenal make an approach to sign teenage Paris St-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer this summer.
Arsenal make an approach to sign teenage Paris St-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer this summer.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position in a gripping qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Victor Wembanyama is the talk of the sports card hobby, but is it time to buy or sell his cards?.
Ashwin feels that Suryakumar deserved a bit more time to prove himself and find form as a batter.
Glasgow Warriors endure more heartbreak as the Bulls recover from an 18-point deficit to win their URC play-off semi-final.
Noel Leon followed up his maiden win in Canada with victory in the F2 Sprint in Monaco.
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
Van Amersfoort Racing driver Hiyu Yamakoshi earned his maiden FIA Formula 3 victory in the Sprint Race around Monte Carlo, controlling things from the front and leading from lights to flag.
Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise have the attacking power to shred opponents but will Didier Deschamps let them off the leash?. This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified.
New Zealand lose Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell in the 9.4 overs of play possible before tea.
Touted for years as a future Grand Slam champion, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva delivered on that promise Saturday, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim her first Major title at Roland Garros.
Mirra Andreeva has claimed her maiden grand slam title in stunning fashion at Roland Garros with a dominant triumph over surprise Polish finalist Maja Chwalinska in Paris on Saturday.
Playing her first junior tournament in three years, 17-year-old Alisa Oktiabreva claimed the Roland Garros girls' singles title with a straight-sets final win over 15-year-old Sun Xinran.
Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets on Friday to set up a French Open final against Flavio Cobolli.
Despite her improbable run to the Roland Garros final, World No. 114 Maja Chwalinska doesn't have any superstitions. Her pizza-loving coaches, though, can't say the same.
Serena Williams' return tour will continue in Berlin. The 23-time singles and 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion will head to the German capital and compete in doubles with a partner to be determined.
How did qualifier Maja Chwalinska become a Roland Garros finalist -- and where has she been all these years? A deep dive into her career timeline shows a breakthrough years in the making.
Chasing down ball after ball against Coco Gauff in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia final, Elina Svitolina produced a running backhand winner that fans voted the WTA's May Shot of the Month.
The Grass-Court Swing begins at the iconic Queen's Club, where the second HSBC Championships will be held following a 52-year hiatus from the WTA calendar. This is everything you need to know, including dates, top players, prize money and more.
Who has the edge in the improbable Roland Garros final between Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska? We make the case for both players.
Mirra Andreeva and qualifier Maja Chwalinska stand as the last two remaining in the 128-player draw at Roland Garros. Who will hoist the La Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen for their first Grand Slam title? Here's a complete preview.
Maja Chwalinska's magical run continued Thursday in Paris, as she defeated Diana Shnaider to become the first player to reach the Roland Garros final after coming through qualifying. She'll face Mirra Andreeva for the chance to win her first Grand Slam title.
Mirra Andreeva snapped Marta Kostyuk's 17-match winning streak to reach her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old became the third-youngest player to reach the French Open final this century.
Days after announcing her return to tennis, Serena Williams has a doubles partner. Victoria Mboko confirmed on social media that the pair will compete together at the HSBC Championships.
From Germany to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, seven WTA Tour events will showcase tennis' biggest stars in the grass-court swing. Here’s your complete guide.
Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori recovered from a set down to defeat Gabriela Dabrowski and Evan King in a match tiebreak on Thursday and win the Roland Garros mixed doubles title. The victory made them the first pair to win consecutive mixed doubles titles in Paris since 2018-2019.
'Chris & Martina: The Final Set' examines the intertwined lives and careers of WTA icons Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. The documentary will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, and then will be released on Netflix on June 26.
Fresh off her stunning 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 upset of No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, wtatennis.com briefly spoke to Shnaider, who dubbed the victory as a 'huge moment in her career.' She'll face Maja Chwalinska for a spot in her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros.
Mirra Andreeva and Sorana Cirstea shared an embrace, while Marta Kostyuk dedicated her breakthrough semifinal to Ukraine. Maja Chwalinska and Diana Shnaider are also first-time Grand Slam semifinalists, with Shnaider winning 10 straight games to stun World No.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka confessed that she got into a "got into very deep, deep, dark hole" in her French Open quarterfinal defeat against Diana Shnaider.
Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zocalo plaza in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup Fan Fest can go ahead amid growing social unrest and public protests.
From Donnarumma to Kvaratskhelia, this all-star team, with a maximum of two players per country, all have the summer off. The 27-year-old Italy captain is widely considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament's return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world's biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year's global event.
Paraguay forward Julio Enciso's World Cup is in doubt after he was injured during a 4-0 friendly win over Nicaragua.
AIPS president Gianni Merlo said in a letter to FIFA that the cases are "countless and unacceptable" and part of a "long-standing" problem.
Australia has followed its Asian Cup defeat with a second consecutive loss on home soil after a shock 1-0 drubbing to Mexico in a friendly on Saturday night.
The 77-year-old Welsh businessman said his resignation was in response to "decades-old allegations concerning my personal life".
The former pornography baron David Sullivan has announced his resignation as a joint-chair and director of West Ham with immediate effect.
Jürgen Klopp’s agent has dismissed talk of the former Liverpool manager filling the vacant post at Real Madrid should Enrique Riquelme become the club’s next president.
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club.
In a recent appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic gave some insight into Giannis Antetokounmpo's thoughts on a potential trade to the Miami Heat.
It was a simple six-word message wishing the best for both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks in the build-up to the 2026 NBA Finals.
For Wembanyama, failure reveals what he needs. It strips away the illusion that talent alone is enough and shows he has more work to do.
The Knicks are two wins away from their first NBA title in 53 years. Their 13-game playoff winning streak strongly suggests it's happening.
Like many young players, Victor Wembanyama made a mistake then compounded his errors. But it came at the worst possible time.
For the first time since 1999, the Knicks are back. But the time between finals was pockmarked by weird transactions and fan frustration.
The key to New York's successful run in the NBA Finals has come down to the strength of its role players.
SAN ANTONIO — The physicality began about an hour and a half before Friday's opening tip. That's when Mike Brown started flicking himself in the head.
Thirty seconds. It's enough to change a lifetime.
Darius Acuff Jr. worked out with the Chicago Bulls on Friday, according to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report. The Bulls, who hold the No.
SAN ANTONIO —For all the communication that had transpired over the final 12 minutes of the Spurs' 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 on Friday night, it was perhaps a fitting inflection point of their first Finals — and a cruel punishment from the basketball gods — that the lack of understanding between Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, one of basketball's most exceptional pairings, ultimately became their undoing.
On a special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a wild ending in San Antonio as the Knicks steal both road games as the series switches to MSG. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.
Victor Wembanyama bounced back from a slow, sometimes passive start Friday night to help lead a 14-0 run and get the San Antonio Spurs back into Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Then, with one miscue in the final seconds, that effort was all for naught.
The Spurs' star missed two shots and threw a pass that ended up allowing the Knicks to break a 104-104 tie late in Game 2.
Victor Wembanyama struggled in the first half of Game 2 before settling in with an outstanding second half until the final seconds when he threw the ball off the back of Stephon Castle as the San Antonio Spurs had a chance to win the game with the score tied 104-104. "I'm still blurry and that's the whole problem," said Wembanyama.
Following the New York Knicks' 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, ticket prices for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden skyrocketed.
The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 NBA Finals lead after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday night in Game 2. Jalen Brunson converted a decisive free throw with 9.5 seconds remaining, sealing a victory that has the Knicks two wins from their first championship since 1973. The winning sequence began when Victor Wembanyama threw the ball away with the game tied at 104-104. Brunson drew the foul, sank the go-ahead free throw and Wembanyama's final jumper rolled off the rim.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 on Friday night, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals. New York entered Game 2 at 53 percent to win the championship on Polymarket and now sit at approximately 80 percent.
The New York Knicks survived a late fourth-quarter charge from the Spurs to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Preparations to hold the 32-team championship, with dozens of NBA stars expected to participate, are “going according to schedule.”.
Unbeaten in Hungary, the reigning World Champion lays down the gauntlet on Saturday.
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli ended Ferrari’s run at the top in Monaco as he set the fastest lap of the session for Mercedes.
Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has shared further details on the squad's recently-announced partnership with Gucci for 2027.
Monaco is a huge weekend for McLaren as the team celebrate their 1000th Formula 1 World Championship race, a milestone previously reached only by Ferrari.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur will not attend the Monaco Grand Prix for qualifying day on Saturday for medical reasons.
The stage is set for a showdown as the #93 gets back on top, denying Friday pacesetter Acosta as Aldeguer completes the front row.
We’ve picked the best odds available on the market to anyone looking to bet on Qualifying.
The drivers and teams report back on Friday practice from the streets of Monte Carlo ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc is bracing himself for a “very tight” fight with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen as the Monaco Grand Prix weekend develops – providing he can work his way through brake troubles.
Less than a second covers the top ten after a tight opening day in Hungary.
The World Champion tops the opening stint of the weekend in Hungary by over a tenth as Aprilia and KTM earn Friday morning top three results.
The Pit Lane procedures have been formally updated in the regulations, in line with the Race Direction pitlane entry protocol issued ahead of the French GP.
The new BMW M2 with xDrive got its world premiere on Thursday - here's the stunning prize for the fastest qualifier in 2026!.
The new BMW M2 with xDrive got its world premiere on Thursday - here's the stunning prize for the fastest qualifier in 2026!.
Back in Hungary for the second consecutive season, Round 8 is shaping up to be a belter.
Full reset? It's plausible as MotoGP heads for Hungary and goes anti-clockwise.
Stay in the loop this weekend as MotoGP touches down at Batalon Park for Round 8 of the season!.
Central Europe’s largest lake and a short hop from one of Europe’s great cities Budapest, welcome to your trip to the Hungarian GP.
Five home heroes had reigned the venue. Bezzecchi makes it six.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the International League, will play one game as the Lehigh Valley Rubber Duckies.
All 30 Major League Baseball teams will wear special patches on the sides of their caps this weekend. It’s Play Ball Weekend June 5–7, and players with all 30 Major League Clubs will wear patches on their caps to commemorate the occasion.
48 teams from around the world are converging on Canada, the United States and Mexico for soccer's biggest spectacle. Here's what they'll be wearing as they chase glory! The post Here Are All the Kits National Teams Have Unveiled Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on SportsLogos.
Alexander Zverev will have his best shot to finally win a Grand Slam at Roland-Garros on Sunday. His final obstacle will be a 24-year-old Italian—just not the one that’s consistently defeated him the last three years.
Former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has sold his remaining stake to an investment firm led by tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick, who previously tried to buy the club.
The Bears are formally moving ahead with a planned $5 billion domed stadium and mixed-use development in Hammond, Ind., with the NFL franchise pivoting quickly in the wake of political inaction earlier this week in Illinois.
The record-breaking group licensing hauls by Shedeur Sanders and his former college teammate Travis Hunter weren’t the only eye-popping figures nestled in the NFLPA’s annual report filed last week with the Department of Labor.
Eli Manning focused on the field during his playing career, forwarding investment opportunities to his management and advisors while he won two Super Bowls across 16 seasons with the Giants. In retirement, that strategy has shifted.
The Houston Rockets have unveiled an entirely new look for 2026-27, bringing back their classic red-and-yellow colour scheme while introducing new logos, uniforms, and a permanent role for the Dunkstronaut.
Combine mayonaise and ketchup and maybe a few other things and what do you get? Utah Fry Sauce—the latest alternate identity from the Ogden Raptors, an independent professional baseball team in the Pioneer League.
Ezra Mam’s 80th minute decision potentially cost the Broncos a win against the Titans, with an NRL legend believing it was a moment the playmaker “would like to have again”.
Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire has defended his club’s performance despite back-to-back defeats against arguably the two worst sides in this year’s competition.
The Brisbane Broncos take on the Gold Coast Titans in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Titans fullback Keano Kini has produced a moment of absolute brilliance to well and truly thrust the Broncos’ premiership defence into freefall.
Gold Coast flyer Keano Kini scores a sensational individual try against Brisbane.
Mitch Moses is expecting to be “OK” to play for the Blues in Game II.
Phillip Sami pulls down Reece Walsh's pants with a stunning solo try, before Walsh and teammate Jack Gosiewski are spotted in a heated argument.
The Dolphins have continued their climb up the NRL ladder, stamping themselves as a genuine premiership contenders with a 40-14 demolition of the Cowboys.
The North Queensland Cowboys host the Dolphins in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.
Tom Chester is controversially awarded a try against the Dolphins.
Warrington Wolves centre Toby King is to leave the club at the end of the season and join London Broncos.
Dolphins forward and Maroons hopeful Tom Gilbert takes a sensational hit-up against the Cowboys.
Relive all the action from Round 14 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Keano Kini scores one of the great game-winning tries to condemn Brisbane to a fifth-straight defeat, with the Titans snatching a 28-23 victory at Lang Park. .
Keano Kini scores one of the great game-winning tries to condemn Brisbane to a fifth-straight defeat, with the Titans snatching a 28-23 victory at Lang Park. .
The Dolphins have consolidated their place in the top eight after recording their fifth straight win, thumping the Cowboys 40-14.
Eli Katoa won’t play for the Storm again this year, with the superstar edge forward to continue working with specialists and neurosurgeons to determine whether he’ll be able to resume contact work in a bid to return to rugby league in 2027.
Mark Nawaqanitawase credited Roosters medical staff and his mum's home cooking for a stunning return that has put the dual international on the Origin radar for NSW.
England is currently drawing up a formal policy for picking heritage players in the women’s World Cup - but coach Stuart Barrow wants candidates to commit beyond the tournament.
West Coast kept coming but Port Adelaide held on to win by six points at Optus Stadium.
Coach Damien Hardwick has slammed a “middling” Suns outfit after a poor performance from Gold Coast against a vulnerable Brisbane on Saturday night.
Damien Hardwick says Gold Coast was taught a lesson in QClash loss that breaks Brisbane's losing streak.
Winning by 124 points, the Fremantle Dockers were unstoppable, with the Roos fighting a tough battle.
Port Adelaide has held its nerve to survive an almighty fourth quarter scare on the road in a scrappy Saturday night affair, defeating West Coast by one goal.
A career-high seven goals from Logan Morris guides Brisbane to its first win in four rounds.
Alastair Clarkson rued the Kangaroos' poor display in a thrashing at the hands of the Dockers.
Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has described his side’s 124-point loss as “dreadful” and “soul-destroying” as the Dockers put on an absolute clinic in Bunbury.
It was the astonishing, percentage-boosting Fremantle performance that had been looming for months.
A seven-goal clinic from Logan Morris ensured that Brisbane remains king of the Queensland castle, defeating cross-state rivals by 31 points on Saturday evening.
The Match Review findings from Friday night's round 13 game are in.
The Dockers have destroyed the Kangaroos in Bunbury.
Club and AFL condemn messages received by Hawks forward, who told social media followers ‘don’t be like this guy’. The AFL and the Hawthorn football club have condemned “vile and appalling” racial abuse sent to player Mabior Chol via a series of direct messages on social media.
After the Dockers annihilated North Melbourne in Bunbury, the Lions returned to form in the Q-Clash. Super Saturday then closed out with the Power surviving a late scare against the Eagles.
Port Adelaide hangs on for a thrilling win over West Coast after Logan Morris kicked seven in a Brisbane QClash win and Fremantle beat North Melbourne by 124 points to claim the biggest win in its history.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has warned time is running out for several of the club’s youngsters, as the Magpies prioritise experience for their King’s Birthday blockbuster against Melbourne.
Follow all the action from Saturday's round 13 games.
The AFL Integrity Unit and Hawthorn are investigating racial abuse aimed at Mabior Chol.
Fremantle has recorded their biggest-ever win in club history on Saturday afternoon, smashing a lethargic North Melbourne by 124 points in Bunbury.
The manner in which he attacked some of the best bowlers convinced selectors he was ready for the next stage.
Ajit Agarkar said it was a "tough call" to drop a captain who had just led India to a T20 World Cup title.
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.
The teenage phenomenon Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been handed his maiden India call-up for their T20 series against Ireland and England.
India named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their T20 squad on Saturday, handing the 15-year-old sensation his maiden international call-up after a string of breathtaking performances in the domestic league.
The India batter injured his hamstring during RCB's run to the IPL 2026 title.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been picked in an India squad for the first time.
The fast bowler was rested for the T20Is in Ireland and England.
Sai Sudharsan and Pant also hit half-centuries to help take India to 368 for 3 at stumps.
Key schedule, venue and broadcast are all right here ahead of the tournament in England beginning on June 12.
Ferrari delivered on their pre-weekend favourites tag with some strong pace in Friday practice for the Monaco Grand Prix - but have they got what it takes to carry that into the weekend and challenge for pole position and the race victory?.
Isack Hadjar brought out the red flags during FP1 in Monaco after he crashed into the barrier.
McLaren have confirmed that an electrical problem caused Lando Norris’ stoppage during second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, though they are yet to determine “exactly what’s gone wrong”.
The first day on track at the Monaco Grand Prix was not all smooth sailing for Mercedes, with George Russell admitting that Friday was "more challenging" than the team were expecting.
When the lights go out in Monaco, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.
Aston Martin have experienced a tough start to the 2026 season – but can the arrival of their future updates provide light at the end of the tunnel?.
Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg both finished on the top half of the timesheets for Audi during Friday’s running in Monaco.
Driver died four years after founding McLaren but his legacy lives through his inspirational tenacity and team’s roll call of champions. As the streets of Monaco echo to the roar of engines, history too will resonate long and loud in Monte Carlo this weekend.
Invicta Racing's Rafael Camara secured pole position during F2 Qualifying in Monaco.
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
The Brazil defender reveals what it is like to play for Guardiola and Ancelotti - and how it felt to score in the Copa Libertadores final.
Liverpool are convinced the Spaniard is the man to provide positivity after a dire season - this is why.
Who will come out on top? How will the USMNT do? Who are the rank outsiders?.
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture.
Cesc Fabregas joined Como four years ago as a player when they were in Serie B. Now their coach, he has led them to the Champions League.
How to spark Saka, the Gordon-Rashford debate and who should be the No 10 are all key questions for Thomas Tuchel to answer.
The All Whites head coach has taken a team to an Olympics, the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups, and now the senior men's tournament.
The Athletic has analysed Elliot Anderson as a player and explained just why he is so coveted by top teams.
Nike has published its World Cup advert — The Athletic has taken a look at all the detail and incredible cameos.
The center back's injury timetable is a source of frustration for the U.S. manager, with the World Cup group stage just a week away.
Handed out every season since 1925, the award is supposed to honor cleanliness on the ice. What does it really mean to NHL players?.
A closer look at the matchups the Golden Knights have won and loss against Carolina after two thrilling contests.
Larkin’s shocking trade request has led to league-wide speculation about where the 29-year-old center might fit on the market this summer.
Jason never got out of the first round in 13 NHL seasons. Now he's watching his son play for the Stanley Cup. Jason: “I pinch myself.”.
The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final. Here's how to watch live. (Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final.
With the news of Larkin's trade request, the Red Wings now have some big questions to answer this offseason.
Detroit made a splash on Friday, using its "Expansion Foundational Offer" to sign Darryl Watts to a historic four-year deal.
That Müller, a 28-year-old star center who won an Olympic bronze medal in Milan, chose to leave Boston comes as a bit of a shock.
Dylan Larkin's no-trade protection gives him leverage, but he has a long-term contract. Don't expect GM Steve Yzerman to just give him away.
Nick Suzuki's Selke win and Cole Caufield's Lady Byng win happening at once was symbolic of their role in helping the Canadiens rebuild.
The former Ottawa captain inked a three-year contract to become the expansion franchise's first player.
After picking up steam in college football and Major League Baseball, the trend of shirtless fans reached Carolina at an opportune moment.
Fletcher amassed an unmatched career in NHL front offices that stretched for more than 70 years.
Before Seth Jarvis' overtime heroics, the Carolina Hurricanes scored on another power play Thursday night during their 4-3 comeback and series-tying win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Caufield beat out the Kings' Anze Kopitar and the Senators' Jake Sanderson for the award, which rewards "gentlemanly conduct.".
Suzuki beat out the Avalanche's Brock Nelson and the Lightning's Anthony Cirelli to capture the award.
The Las Vegas Golden Knights sustained two major losses Thursday night. The team not only blew Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, giving up three goals in the third period to set up an overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, but also lost defenseman Brayden McNabb early in the contest.
Good morning, hockey folks! What a game last night. Plus, a major trade request elsewhere.
Werenski won a gold medal for Team USA this year and his first Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman.
Logan Stankoven won a puck battle he had no business winning to score a momentum-turning goal against the Golden Knights.
Ben Dowling's double fires the Aussies past Spain at the Bordeaux Sevens.
Les Kiss’ time at the Reds is over, but the signs his outfit showed in their defeat to the Chiefs offers hope the Wallabies can become a juggernaut again. .
Chiefs star Damian McKenzie catches Queensland napping to score a crucial try.
Chiefs No.8 Wallace Sititi is hit by Reds star Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - before a nasty clash of heads with a teammate.
Blues No.8 Malachi Wrampling is sent off for a brutal high shot.
The niggly relationship between Australian and French rugby has taken another twist that could one day pay off for the Wallabies.
Andy Farrell says signing a new Ireland contract was an easy decision as he pens a four-year extension to lead the team until 2031.
Ospreys have become the third Welsh region to sign a fresh Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA) with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).
After 17 rounds of action the Prem's regular season ends on Saturday with two key games in the play-off shake-up.
Gloucester-Hartpury trio Rachel Lund, Ellena Perry and Bianca Blackburn will all retire from rugby at the end of the season.
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Freddie Freeman has shown a flair for the dramatic during his five seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran slugger hit another walk-off home run to end a pitchers' duel with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, lifting the Dodgers to a 1-0 win.
In his first game at Yankee Stadium in a Boston Red Sox uniform, Willson Contreras was the difference in a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night. Contreras hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning that turned out to be the margin of victory for Boston.
San Diego Padres outfielder Ramón Laureano is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 MLB season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. Laureano, 31, was the Padres' primary left fielder this season, starting 42 games at the position.
MLB collective bargaining agreement negotiations are officially underway. President Donald Trump knows which side he's taking. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Friday, the president was asked about the MLB owners' push for a salary cap.
Wrigley Field had the feel of one big party on Thursday night after Pete Crow-Armstrong completed a mid-game redemption arc.
“If you don’t have a salary cap, you don’t have a sport," Trump said.
Aaron Judge talked to reporters Friday about the stress fracture in his right rib that is expected to sideline him for at least four to six weeks, after which he'll be reevaluated by team doctors.
Since bat speed data became available in 2023, hitters who swing the hardest have missed more time with injury than those who swing slower.
“I don’t like talking timetables," the three-time MVP said. “That stuff’s all made up. You never know what’s going to happen.”.
Tarik Skubal is scheduled to make a rehab start on Sunday, roughly four weeks after he underwent a new procedure to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Shohei Ohtani has done pretty much everything you could want from an offensive standpoint. However, it's what he's doing on the mound that is garnering attention this season.
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If you made a short list of the best young hitters in Major League Baseball, it would be incomplete without the inclusion of Junior Caminero.
Eno Sarris chatted with subscribers for an hour on June 5.
Adios, Aaron Judge — at least, for a while.
As the first weekend in June arrives, clubs are starting to solidify themselves. Here are the hot teams, and surprising ones, to check out.
Other leagues have gone to great lengths to change the format of their All-Star festivities. Is it time for MLB to make big changes, too?.
Thirty-three years later, Adell channeled Canseco as a fly ball bounced off his head and over the fence for a Weird and Wild home run.
Plus 5 questions about Nolan Ryan with the author of a new bio, a classic clip from 1989 that feels even older and more 'Sliders.'.
This yearslong saga has done nothing but confirm biases against Illinois politicians and the people who own and run the Bears.
AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images via Getty ImagesBoth Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his long-term girlfriend were arrested late Thursday night on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and misdemeanor criminal mischief, The Denver Post reported Friday, citing jail records and the arrest affidavit.
Tampa Bay began the 2025 season 5-1, with Mayfield throwing for 12 touchdowns in that stretch, but the Bucs fizzled out to an 8-9 finish.
What "all in" means in the NFL and how often it works out for teams like the 2026 Rams.
The Denver linebacker was booked into a Colorado jail early Friday morning.
The vote comes less than a week after the spring session of the Illinois Legislature concluded with no solutions for an Illinois stadium.
Landing on the cover of Madden 27 is just the precursor for much bigger goals, the Bears quarterback says.
The end of Wilson's career was mostly a disaster, but that doesn't nullify how truly elite he was during his first decade in the NFL.
The NFL is constantly cycling. What's en vogue gets copied around the league, the other side of the ball adjusts, we reach a (short) state of equilibrium, and then a new (or refurbished) change happens to adjust for the adjustment, and the cosmic ballet goes on.
Pickens signed the franchise tag in April and is expected to attend the team's minicamp June 16-18.
The NFL's general counsel wrote that Goodell will not participate "due to ongoing litigation related to the topic of the hearing.".
Less than a week after acquiring Myles Garrett in a seismic trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Los Angeles Rams have reportedly reworked the once-record-setting contract the two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year signed with the Browns last year.
Watson came back strong last season after a 2024 ACL tear, with 35 receptions for 611 yards and six TDs in 10 games.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J — Some might describe the feeling as antsy or restless. Odell Beckham Jr. instead describes his 2025 season away from football as "unsettling in my soul.
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly made a big-time commitment to one of their most potent big-play threats. They've signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million extension that comes with a $31 million signing bonus, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday.
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly made a big-time commitment to one of their most potent big-play threats. They've signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million extension that comes with a $31 million signing bonus, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday.
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Garrett gives defensive coordinator Chris Shula a weapon that forces offenses to become more predictable.
Not even a week into June, the San Francisco 49ers will reportedly turn the page to training camp.
Wilson is pivoting after completing his 14th NFL season last year with the New York Giants.
Ireland has become an unexpected, but productive, pipeline to Europe for hopeful Canadian players.
The former USMNT coach finds himself in a unique position entering the last match before a familiar group's World Cup run.
Ream's international career appeared to be over after the last World Cup. Now the 38-year-old is the USMNT's undisputed leader.
Keane, who played for 11 different clubs over the course of a prolific 21-year playing career, took over at Hungarian side Ferencváros in 2025. He won the Hungarian league later that year before winning the country’s domestic cup in 2025-26.Try full access to The Telegraph free today.
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Travis Thomas is a mental performance coach who was the leadership and team dynamics coach for the United States Men’s National Team during the 2022 World Cup.
A thousand World Cup matches. Many of them life-changing, several history-changing. Here are the 10 most iconic.
Makhanya will represent Bafana Bafana this summer after emerging as one of MLS's top defenders in 2025.
In the final excerpt from The Soccer 100, we look at the Argentinian who thrived at Barcelona before realising a dream with his country.
A number of high-end free agents will be part of the World Cup this summer. Which ones might extend their stay in North America?.
Despite being eligible for reinstatement, former Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has not resumed duties with the club, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation said this week, in part because he has yet to complete his league-ordered restorative practices training.
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.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
He took the League by storm during the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season, and now it appears John Brown III could be returning to the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Fresh off completing his first Hungry Jack’s NBL Season, Next Star Dash Daniels is closer than ever to achieving his NBA dream. Although he’s committed to another campaign in NBL27, the 18-year-old guard knows how beneficial his first season was with Melbourne United.
The Tasmania JackJumpers announced on Friday the return of import David Johnson on a one-year contract. The 25-year-old sharpshooter from Louisville, Kentucky, had a strong debut season with the JackJumpers, helping his side reach the post-season.
Photo: John Davidson - Photosport. The New Zealand Breakers have continued to build their coaching staff for the upcoming Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, by naming current Canterbury Rams Head Coach Quinn Clinton as an Assistant Coach.
Thursday was a monumental day for both the NBL and Sydney Kings, as superstar Kendric Davis penned a new two-year deal in the Harbour City. Davis electrified the Hungry Jack’s NBL during the 2025-26 season, leading the Kings to their sixth title, while winning the Championship Series MVP award.
It may have been less than a week since he parted ways with the Tasmania JackJumpers, but Sean Macdonald is reportedly attracting plenty of interest around the League.
The Marketplace is back this week with deep dives into the depth charts of the Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix.
The Australian Gangurrus women’s team are through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland.
Go behind-the-scenes with NBL Next Star Dash Daniels as he gets his first taste of professional basketball with Melbourne United.
The Australian Gangurrus, who have a distinct NBL flavour, have suffered two more defeats at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland.
Geelong has found its captaincy replacements for the retired Meg McDonald.
Former Collingwood captain Bri Davey admits she had doubts whether her body could stand up to the rigours of AFLW again.
Richmond will have co-captains in 2026 as part of a new-look leadership group.
The Marsh AFL National Academy Girls will represent Australia when they take on a national All Stars team at Dingley’s Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday.
Sarah Black looks at the teams for Sunday's big game featuring best of the country's young talent.
A tough run with injuries left Tiger Sarah Hosking contemplating her future in AFLW.
After falling out of favour at Carlton, Paige Trudgeon has rediscovered her confidence and love for football under Nick Dal Santo at St Kilda.
Sarah Black goes inside a program that focuses on the teaching of teaching skill.
Monique Conti has outlined her captaincy ambitions after Katie Brennan stepped down from the role.
A dual premiership coach and a former captain will coach Australia, while Sydney's new coach will helm Ireland's side.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashed a stunning rant directed at his caddie in all-time blow up at the PGA Tour’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Australia’s LPGA contingent made an impressive start to the US Women’s Open with four Australians in the top 14 following the opening round at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.
The Australian Open golf tournament will have a “significant” prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he was caught off guard by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s decision to stop financing LIV Golf.
Grace Kim felt in her element as she cracked jokes and passed on tips to some of Australia’s brightest young talents. And it may prove the secret to regaining her major winning best.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a stunning 11-under par 60 in Sunday’s final round to win the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.
Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.
LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.
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.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
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.
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Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.