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The salt air in Wollongong and the humidity of Kogarah carry a familiar scent: desperate hope mixed with a healthy dose of scepticism.
The salt air in Wollongong and the humidity of Kogarah carry a familiar scent: desperate hope mixed with a healthy dose of scepticism.
Liverpool paid £60m for the 20-year-old defender Jérémy Jacquet. Previous deals in the league suggest it is a risk By WhoScored As Premier League teams get younger and transfer fees get bigger, we are seeing players with little experience commanding huge prices.
DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues captain praised her team's character as they went down in their fourth straight final.
Matt Henry took five wickets, including two in the final over.
Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case over the Tigers and will make $32 million this year, sources told ESPN, giving the ace $13 million more than Detroit offered.
England lock Jonny Hill says he has not given up hope of adding to his 23 England caps once his stint playing in France with Racing 92 ends.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball.
Despite a singles loss, Alex Eala can continue to shine at the Abu Dhabi Open -- alongside fellow Southeast Asian star Janice Tjen in doubles.
They put on 165 off just 92 balls, the biggest partnership in WPL history, to boss a chase of 204.
Tom Brady said he doesn't have a "dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl, and his former New England Patriots teammates are calling "bullcrap.".
The 49ers will be the Rams' opponent for the first NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia during the 2026 season.
Daniel Dopp takes you through the process of creating a Seahwks-Patriots lineup for DraftKings' DFS Showdown.
Every stone gets overturned by NFL coaching staffs when they are breaking down opponents, especially late in the season. With a full regular season and crop of playoff games (plus previous matchups between coordinators, units with similar schemes, etc.
Super Bowl LX will feature a matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks; here's how to watch online or if you don't have cable. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Chris Graythen via Getty Images Super Bowl LX is on Sunday, Feb.
Could the Bill Belichick Blunder sully Canton’s hallowed halls? Or will this be a momentary blip that is rectified with rule changes?.
As Bad Bunny prepares for his Super Bowl halftime show, a trip to Puerto Rico during this week can be monumental in itself.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Seattle Seahawks didn’t get the respect they probably deserved over the course of what was a dominant regular season. Now that Super Bowl LX is here, after two great wins by Seattle in the playoffs, there might be an overcorrection.
In the aftermath of every Super Bowl, we talk about the game and the halftime show, but we’re also eager to discuss the commercials.
The new Ben McAdoo is going to the big game as an under-the-radar defensive asset.
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.
The Rams must adjust in the offseason to make up for their playoff loss.
Stafford had a back issue that caused him to miss training camp. Then, in Year 17, he played every single game and put up career numbers.
Kuechly will find out Thursday if he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his second year as a finalist.
Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning, Coldplay/Bruno Mars/Beyoncé's halftime show and other notable moments from the last time the Bay Area hosted the Super Bowl.
This year marks the 10th different repeat Super Bowl matchup and the fourth the Patriots are in themselves.
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Seattle's defense.
The NFL Honors will air this Thursday, Feb. 5 from the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
To cap off his winning NFL season, Austin Mock takes a stab at some player prop bets for Super Bowl 60.
England Test captain Ben Stokes sustains a facial injury after being struck by a ball while coaching Durham's academy.
T20 World Cup co-hosts Sri Lanka ask Pakistan to reverse their refusal to play their group match against India in Colombo.
Smriti Mandhana plays a breathtaking innings as Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete a record-breaking Women's Premier League chase to beat Delhi Capitals.
England Test captain suffers black eye and bruising while watching nets session.
The ICC's deputy chair is understood to be in contact with the PCB to try and find a resolution.
Ben Stokes has sustained a significant facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball. The England Test captain posted a picture on Instagram showing his right eye heavily swollen and bruised, a graze on his cheek and lip, and a bandage stuffed in his nose.
India captain says they have their plans to fly to Colombo a the refusal to play came from Pakistan.
India will be playing in their 11th final at the tournament, while England are on the lookout for their second title.
Australia's only official T20 World Cup warm-up match against Netherlands was abandoned without a ball bowled.
Veteran seamer returns to Trent Bridge 12 years after previous stint; Lancashire recruit Kabir Ali as bowling coach.
Chris Fagan took exception to Adelaide's comments following the breakdown in talks on a deal for Callum Ah Chee.
A new study reveals how much high-stakes sporting events can get the heart pumping by strapping trackers to over 200 German football fans.
Dual Brisbane premiership forward Charlie Cameron has backed Harris Andrews to be the Lions’ sole captain ahead of the club’s leadership group announcement.
The Saints have hit back at Chris Fagan after the Lions coach's comments on their spending spree.
Andrew Dillon can't guarantee AFL Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.
May has hit the headlines again. That can be an opportunity for club and player to make the next phase of his career and life a positive.
Collingwood star Bobby Hill reportedly won’t come into selection calculations for at least the first half of the season, with the 25-year-old yet to return to training.
Lions gun Charlie Cameron has narrowed his focus after a tough 2025 season.
Hawthorn has reportedly opened contract talks with a star, while the Lions have a warning for the competition amid rival interest in Zac Bailey.
The longer the 2023 Norm Smith medallist and 2024 mark of the year winner goes without training, the less the likelihood of an AFL return this season becomes.
AFL Daily, AFL.com.au's popular daily podcast, returns from Monday.
Josh Weddle and Hawthorn have opened talks on a new contract, amid Essendon's massive interest in the out-of-contract star.
Patrick Dangerfield says Chris Scott's absence from the club over pre-season isn't anything out of the ordinary.
Nick Larkey says he admires how Jy Simpkin carried himself through last year's personal struggles while captaining the Roos.
The Dockers believe ruck Sean Darcy will be ready for their pre-season game against the Eagles.
Melbourne veteran Steven May is being investigated by the AFL integrity unit, as the premiership defender stays away from Demons training.
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says Melbourne has kept the League across Steven May's situation after police visited May's home last week.
The thoroughness of the league’s handling of the Sayers scandal last year after a lewd photo had been posted on his X account has been questioned.
Star Swans recruit Charlie Curnow has opened up on the “daunting experience” of requesting a trade, declaring he’s “proud of myself for having a crack” at a fresh start.
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: these aren’t real wildcards.
The San Jose Earthquakes have announced that head sporting strategist Vassili Cremanzidis has died at age 36. The Earthquakes did not specify a cause of death, but BPM Sports radio reported that Cremanzidis died of cancer.
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor says "key players missing in key positions" is reason why Blues sit 12 points behind WSL leaders Manchester City.
Thomas Frank has refused to criticise Cristian Romero following his social media attack on Tottenham’s owners, saying the matter has been “dealt with internally”. The Tottenham manager made his ambivalence about social media clear – “something I do know is that we all give it too much attention” – but stopped short of condemning his captain’s behaviour after last weekend’s draw with Manchester City, despite it being the second such outburst in as many months.
Michael Carrick has insisted he's got "no concerns" that the uncertainty surrounding the manager situation at Old Trafford could derail Manchester United's end to the season.
Championship side Leicester City have been deducted six points after being found to have breached the EFL's profit and sustainability rules for the 2023/24 season.
Thomas Frank refused to confirm whether his "passionate" Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero had been disciplined over his social media outburst but admitted he would not have said the same.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted he lost his cool at Arsenal's players over what he considers a lack of "respect" shown to his team.
The Colombian superstar appears headed to an unexpected landing spot as he aims to return to form before the World Cup.
Former Labour party general secretary and chair of the FA who was described as ‘too straight, too honest and too nice’ to succeed.
As he celebrates his 34th birthday, Neymar will look to take advantage of the start of the Brazilian league to achieve another goal: making Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad.
The 41-year-old forward missed Al Nassr's game on Monday and is disappointed with the club's lack of movement in the transfer market.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 234 goals in the Argentinian club's youth system before moving to Barcelona at 13.
Today in TAFC: Arsenal still in the quadruple hunt, Guardiola speaks his mind on politics, and will Rodriguez end up at Minnesota?.
The future of Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr seems to be numbered. On the verge of turning 41, the Portuguese star is dissatisfied with the direction of football in Saudi Arabia and is seriously considering leaving the club in June, at the end of the European season.
New York City FC’s new home isn’t even built yet and it already has a feather in its cap. The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games committee announced that the yet-to-be-completed Etihad Park will serve as a host venue for the 2028 Summer Olympic soccer tournaments.
On the surface, Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster’s press conference last week would have felt familiar to almost any North American sports fan. Once again, a team was agitating for more money or a better stadium. Once again, local governments were at least partially to blame.
The Colombian star is a free agent after leaving Club León in Mexico.
NYCFC must turn to alternatives as the club looks to boost its attack for the 2026 MLS season.
Just because England's transfer window is closing, doesn't mean the U.S. forward is stuck, but there's little change to his status as of now.
Fanatics' Beckham deal marks its latest effort in growing its soccer and international collectibles businesses.
New York agreed just before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline to acquire New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado.
Giannis Antetokounmpo may get traded eventually, but it won’t be before Friday’s NBA trade deadline.
The 33-year-old Boucher had played sparingly for Boston this season.
Phoenix gets under the luxury tax for the first time since the 2021-22 season.
Miles McBride will undergo surgery on Friday on a core muscle injury and could be out until the playoffs. McBride had been out recently with a management of his left ankle sprain.
The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline and have started making other trades.
The Lakers have acquired guard Luke Kennard from the Hawks in exchange for guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
The Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks and cash, sources told ESPN.
The Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu in a four-player trade with the Bulls, sources told ESPN.
This was the closest Milwaukee has gotten to parting with the two-time MVP, and deals will again be discussed in the offseason.
The deal marks a homecoming for Alvarado. New York will send Dalen Terry and two second-round picks to New Orleans.
The Pelicans are reportedly trading Jose Alvarado to the Knicks for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks and cash, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The New York Knicks have acquired Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans for Dalen Terry and two second round picks. The Knicks acquired Terry from the Chicago Bulls as they unloaded Guerschon Yabusele.
The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz. Boucher was on a $2.3 million expiring contract and the Celtics open up a roster spot with the maneuver. Boucher appeared in only nine games with the Celtics, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.5 minutes.
Through developments both fortunate and unfortunate, as Kevin Durant left one version of the dynasty, the Golden State Warriors landed three lottery picks in successive drafts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that trio of prospects — James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody — was supposed to spawn a new era of contention.
The Milwaukee Bucks have sent Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis. Milwaukee moved forward with the trade after informing teams they had decided to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo beyond the trade deadline.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly staying with the Milwaukee Bucks — at least for the remainder of the season. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Bucks will keep Antetokounmpo with hours to go before Thursday's NBA trade deadline and focus on other deals.
The Milwaukee Bucks have informed teams they have pulled Giannis Antetokounmpo from the trade block and will begin focusing on other trade opportunities.
The Brooklyn Nets have waived Haywood Highsmith in order to complete their trade with the Toronto Raptors. Highsmith tore his meniscus in the offseason and hasn't played in a game this season with the Nets following his trade from the Miami Heat.
The Indiana Pacers continue to pursue a center ahead of the trade deadline with Ivica Zubac and Daniel Gafford targeted.
Draisaitl vented his frustration by calling out to his team and coaching staff after a 4-3 loss to the Flames on Wednesday.
With Canada's game versus Finland postponed due to a norovirus outbreak, the U.S. and Czechia opened the Olympic women's hockey tournament.
The forward scored 10 goals and 25 points in 50 games with the Flames this season, including a goal versus Edmonton on Wednesday night.
Edwards has broken a barrier that had stood since women's hockey debuted at the Olympics in 1998.
"There’s no rush to this right now, so we’re not rushing,’’ Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong said of making a final call on Point.
Hughes suffered a minor lower-body injury last month.
A women’s Olympic hockey game between Canada and Finland was postponed Thursday after members of the Finland team contracted norovirus.
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names have entered the conversation for the Hart and Vezina.
The quest for Olympic gold in women’s hockey begins on Thursday. These are the top 25 players at the Milano Cortina Games.
The documentary creators discuss how they took a oft-told story about the gold-medal run and made it feel fresh.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The best athletes in the world on snow and ice get their quadrennial moment this month at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski recorded his seventh-straight game with a point in Columbus' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.
McKenna, who turned 18 on Dec. 20, is also facing a misdemeanor assault charge and summary charges of harassment and disorderly conduct.
The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.
The Penguins signed Jones, who will be eligible to return versus Tampa Bay on April 2, to a two-year, $1.8 million contract last summer.
Panarin's hockey wizardry made him a largely beloved Ranger, but his story is more complicated than that.
The Rangers had a lot working against them in an Artemi Panarin trade but the return from the Kings is still underwhelming.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has given England a late injury scare before they start their Six Nations campaign against Wales on Saturday after pulling up in training.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after the wing pulls up in training on Thursday.
Wales are huge underdogs on Saturday against England having not won a Six Nations game since March 2023.
Our Ask Me Anything team explore which countries have the best and worst track records across the tournament's history.
Six Nations referees have vowed to achieve "greater consistency" around officiating of foul play in this year's Championship after a spate of controversial incidents in the autumn.
Wales are considering drafting a new scrum coach after Duncan Jones was left needing surgery after an accidental collision in training.
Gregor Townsend has claimed reports he is to take over at Newcastle after the 2027 World Cup are an attempt to “disrupt” Scotland before the Six Nations.
Wales name Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back for their Six Nations opener against England at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend plays down a report that he has agreed to take over at Newcastle Red Bulls after the World Cup.
The England legend discusses punditry, rugby sevens and the pride he felt while watching Joe Marler in The Traitors. Are you surprised at the complete turnaround in England’s results or did you see this coming?. I’m not at all surprised because I saw the team trending in the right direction.
The future of the Pre-Season Challenge and All Stars match are set to come under review when the NRL sits down to broker a new broadcast deal.
Hooker Reed Mahoney has revealed his exit from the Belmore-based club was the “toughest part” of his career, having fallen out of favour under Cameron Ciraldo.
One of the NRL’s key rule changes for the 2026 season could reinvent the wheel for how coaches strategies. Could one side benefit the most?.
New Cowboys hooker Reed Mahoney will go up against his old Canterbury teammates in the Las Vegas season opener. He still doesn’t know why they let him go.
Yet another Titans star has committed his future to the club, with Cooper Bai ending the speculation surrounding his future by signing a fresh contract.
James Fisher-Harris, Jayden Campbell and Nicho Hynes will headline the upcoming 2026 NRL All Stars match — but the annual event will be without some of the biggest Indigenous and Maori rugby league players.
The NRL’s new six-man interchange bench will force clubs to find a balance between giving players too much football or not enough.
Harvey Norman All Stars returns to Aotearoa New Zealand for the 15th edition of the game’s annual cultural showpiece to kick off the 2026 Rugby League calendar.
The Brisbane Broncos have confirmed their 20-man squad for the upcoming World Club Challenge against Hull Kingston Rovers, which will take place later this month.
Ali Brigginshaw is an ornament to women’s rugby league having been there since the professional game’s infancy and still has plenty left to achieve before hanging up the boots this year.
The third round of the Challenge Cup sees 13 Super League teams away to lower division sides in a welcome David v Goliath boost for the pyramid.
Hull KR's treble-winning head coach Willie Peters says while he is yet to speak to anyone it would "be a privilege" to be England's head coach at this year's World Cup.
A wide-ranging review of rugby league has suggested moving the Challenge Cup final away from its historic home at Wembley.
The Brisbane Broncos have announced a 20-man squad to travel to England to play the Super League Premiers, Hull Kingston Rovers, in the 2026 World Club Challenge on Thursday, February 19. .
The NRL's reported landmark move to host a State of Origin match in New Zealand is hailed as "sensational" by Kiwi legend Gary Freeman.
The Tigers may be a club on the rise and for some, a sexy pick to improve into the top eight this season, but there has been several very dark moments in recent years to overcome.
The work ethic of a former Test fast bowler and the mentoring of an elite prop are inspiring Dolphins rookie Sebastian Su'a's NRL quest.
After last year shedding the wooden spoon for the first time since 2021, Wests Tigers will be aiming for a place in the finals this season.
Rugby league fans don’t need a court of law to explain the difference between right and wrong.
Melbourne star Harry Grant admits he is "worried" about the NRL's new eight-player interchange rule.
The sanction was handed down by an independent commission and relates to the three-year period ending with the 2023-24 season.
Chelsea and Strasbourg have completed 12 transfer deals this summer. Is it out of the ordinary, and might Fifa get involved?.
The new campaign will not suggest individuals wear pride or rainbow-themed warm-up tops, laces or captain's armbands.
Today in TAFC: We explain why Ronaldo is frustrated in Saudi. Plus: Man City set up some grudge games with Arsenal.
Bruno Fernandes retains the captain's armband in the FPL team of the week after his 20-point haul in gameweek 24.
The Premier League launches its 'Premier League with Pride' campaign, effectively replacing its partnership with Stonewall and Rainbow Laces.
A trophy is at stake, but there may also be significant implications for the title race when the two teams meet at Wembley in March.
The Premier League giants are being caught up or even eclipsed by their rivals after years of financial supremacy.
The German is flourishing after a slow start at Anfield — with Hugo Ekitike one of the main beneficiaries.
Why we need to look beyond expected goals to explain a better conversion rate from outside the box this season.
Oleksandra Oliynykova saved 21 out of 23 break points en route to upsetting Wang Xinyu at the Transylvania Open to make her first WTA semifinal in just her second main draw. She'll face top seed Emma Raducanu, who defeated Maja Chwalinska in straight sets.
The 2026 ATP Tour season exploded into life in January, delivering a month packed with breathtaking shotmaking.
The entire Top 10 will be in Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open, including World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, two-time champion Iga Swiatek, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and defending champion Mirra Andreeva.
Ekaterina Alexandrova ended Alexandra Eala's run at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in straight sets in the quarterfinals, while Sara Bejlek delivered a flawless performance to reach her first tour-level semifinal.
Which player has the best chance to win her first WTA 1000 title? Which Top 10 player is most in need of a big result? We answer those questions and more ahead of the upcoming tournaments in Doha and Dubai.
Andrea Gaudenzi has been reelected as chairman of the ATP men's professional tennis tour, giving him a third term that runs through 2028.
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are on the entry list for the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the season in March at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The hard-court event, which runs from 4-15 March, is set to feature all of the current Top 10 players in the PIF ATP Rankings.
The ATP today announced that Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as Chairman. Gaudenzi will serve a third term through 2028, having held the position since January 2020. Under Gaudenzi’s leadership, men’s professional tennis has undergone a period of unprecedented growth.
The ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which this year runs from 9-15 February, has announced a prize money total of €2,462,660 for the 2026 edition.
The Nexo Dallas Open, which this year runs from 9-15 February, has announced a prize money total of $2,833,335 for the 2026 edition.
Alexandra Eala showed her staying power in Abu Dhabi, coming back from a set down and a 4–0 deficit in the third set, saving a match point to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich and reach the quarterfinals.
Venus Williams, 45, will make her inaugural appearance at the ATX Open in Austin later this month, playing both singles and doubles. She'll be joined in the draw by Jessica Pegula and Iva Jovic.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will miss next week's Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha, citing a change of schedule. Lois Boisson has also withdrawn from the tournament with a leg injury.
The Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season, kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Amanda Anisimova will be back to defend her title, and she'll be joined by Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina.
An Australian Open title-run sends Elena Rybakina to the top, with Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina close behind after a busy start to the season.
Hailey Baptiste scored her fourth career Top 20 win after coming through a topsy-turvy three-setter against Emma Navarro in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open second round, while McCartney Kessler also delivered an upset of Leylah Fernandez.
As Mercedes-Benz begins its role as Premier Partner, the iconic star arrives on court in Abu Dhabi and Ostrava, marking the first visible step in a season-long presence across more than 30 WTA tournaments worldwide.
Alexandra Eala defeated Zeynep Sonmez in a first-round contest at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open between traiblazers and close friends, while Jelena Ostapenko saved two match points in a rollercoaster victory over Oksana Selekhmeteva.
The Australian swing is in the books, culminating in a memorable Australian Open final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. We hand out our weekly awards as the WTA Tour heads to the Middle East.
Fourteen months after returning from maternity leave, Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina make history together after Melbourne, while Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina ties her career-high ranking.
Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam. The tournament shared the news on social media on Wednesday. The 28-year-old last competed in Rotterdam in 2023, when he fell to Tallon Griekspoor in the second round.
Stan Wawrinka made history at the Open Occitanie Wednesday.
Neal Skupski has returned to the summit of the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings, climbing to World No. 1 for the first time in 29 months. The Briton’s rise to the top was sealed in emphatic fashion, having won the Australian Open alongside Christian Harrison.
A quarter of a century has passed since a 19-year-old Roger Federer lifted his first ATP Tour trophy, a moment that marked the beginning of his historic career.
Carlos Alcaraz added another golden chapter to Spanish tennis history on Sunday, when he lifted the Australian Open trophy to complete the Career Grand Slam and join Rafael Nadal in one of the sport’s most exclusive clubs.
Arthur Fils made a triumphant return to the ATP Tour on Tuesday at the Open Occitanie Montpellier, where he overcame Valentin Royer 7-6(7), 6-7(4), 6-2. Competing for the first time since August, the dynamic Frenchman saved one set point in the first set and produced a thrilling third-set display to raise the roof at the ATP 250 indoor event.
Moise Kouame has caught the attention of the tennis world this week. The 16-year-old became the sixth-youngest man to qualify for an ATP Tour event since 2000 at the Open Occitanie. What should you know about the fast-rising French teenager? Read on to learn more about Kouame.
Chris Rodesch was a promising junior weighing a choice between college tennis and turning pro. At age 17, he appeared set on the collegiate path, until suddenly tennis entirely disappeared from the equation.
As the biggest stars spent January competing for the crown at the Australian Open, there was one notable name missing from the schedule: Holger Rune.
Who have made early moves in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin?. We are four weeks into the new season and while it is still very much early days, a number of stars have made good starts in their quests to qualify for this year’s Nitto ATP Finals.
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Major League Baseball players have agreed to let a tech company create AI characters of themselves that can chat and interact with fans.
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
Injuries had a significant impact on the Twins system in 2025, but there are still plenty of players with significant upside on their list.
The Royals' list is solid now and could get significantly better soon as their younger prospects come into their own.
The Tigers' system is extremely top heavy, but the players at the top of the system have star ceilings.
The Guardians still have a top-five farm system thanks to a balance of promising position players and pitchers.
The White Sox have a top-10 system thanks to their last two drafts and multiple trades of veterans for prospects.
While waiting to learn the results of their arbitration case against Skubal, the Tigers added the best free-agent pitcher on the market.
With pitchers and catchers reporting soon, there are enough free agents still out there to build a strong rotation and a decent lineup.
SAUL LOEB via Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers are indeed headed back to the White House after their second straight World Series win.
Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4 million, one-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
Signing Valdez marks the biggest free-agent deal of Scott Harris' tenure as Tigers president of baseball operations.
The Dodgers have previously visited the White House in 2021 with President Joe Biden and last April with President Donald J. Trump.
Finally, finally, finally, the Detroit Tigers put their money where their ace is. On the same day that they argued against superstar hurler Tarik Skubal in the most divergent arbitration hearing in MLB history, the club made its most significant signing of the decade.
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.
At his best, Valdez is an ace, a man nicknamed "La Grasa" for the designer clothes and colognes he wears between starts.
One of baseball's most consistent and durable pitchers has his first big free-agent contract. Framber Valdez reportedly agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Veteran utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
Cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another shot at a major league comeback after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Angels.
Patrick Reed, who won the Dubai Desert Classic and then lost in a playoff last week in the Bahrain Championship, finished with a 7-under 65 on Thursday to share the Qatar Masters lead with Daniel Hiller.
With music blaring, and beer cans flying, LIV Golf has built a reputation for being the party tour.
LIV Golf has quietly slashed the end-of-season windfall given to its best individual player in the midst of discontent over this week’s controversial world rankings ruling.
The PGA of America has appointed UnitedHealth Group executive Terry Clark to be the next CEO, the second time in its last three hires the organization has chosen a business leader who was on its board of directors.
The fourth stop of the PGA Tour season brings us to Scottsdale, where we can expect to see plenty of birdies at the WM Phoenix Open.
The PGA Tour heads to Scottsdale this week for the 2026 edition of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
LIV Golf is finally recognised by the Official World Golf Ranking — just not in the way the rebel tour wanted to be.
Commissioner Craig Kessler acknowledged mistakes made by the LPGA Tour during its controversial, weather-shortened season opener this past weekend at Lake Nona and vowed improvements going forward.
LIV Golf’s four-year battle to be recognised by golf’s peak world ranking body has finally produced a favourable result for the Saudi-backed tour, albeit with a catch that it has labelled unfair.
This week, PGA golfers head to Scottsdale, Arizona for the 39th edition of "The People's Open." Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.
Ayao Komatsu has admitted that Haas “expected more” from Esteban Ocon in 2025, with the team boss anticipating that the driver will make “more [of a] contribution” during the upcoming campaign following talks over the winter.
Lewis Hamilton has spoken about an “incredibly enthusiastic” mood at Ferrari in the build-up to the 2026 season, with the seven-time World Champion feeling a “winning mentality in every single person more than ever”.
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris and his team-mate Oscar Piastri speak to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks, discussing their relationship, their new and improved car and their hopes for the new season.
Emma Felbermayr has become the 14th driver locked in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with Audi confirming that the Austrian racer will represent them for her second campaign in the all-female series.
Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon has praised the “strong team spirit” of the new squad following their early mileage at the Barcelona Shakedown, with the mood in the camp ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain slated as “really positive”.
Williams’ 2026 car has hit the track for the first time, with the squad confirming that the FW48 ran during a shakedown at Silverstone.
The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.
2025 World Champion sits down with Lawrence Barretto to reflect on his title achievement as well as looking ahead to a new season in Formula 1.
Lando Norris insists he is still as hungry as ever to win the Formula 1 title as defending champion, even if by his own admission, he does not have the same single-minded ambition as greats like Michael Schumacher and Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri is expecting McLaren's controversial Papaya Rules approach to continue this year, after he found himself on the wrong side of it at last year's Italian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has insisted he enters the new Formula One season highly motivated to retain the world championship he won for the first time last year. The McLaren driver believes his maiden triumph has only given him greater confidence in his ability.
World champion Lando Norris is anticipating "more chaos in races" as a result of new rule changes in Formula 1 next season.
The new Williams Formula 1 car, which missed the opening week of preseason testing due to delays in production, has finally hit the track during a filming day at Silverstone on Wednesday.
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American Express have announced that Ava Dobson will be representing the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner on the 2026 grid.
Isack Hadjar has revealed that his mum found out about his promotion to the Red Bull team before he did, having received a phone call about the news prior to her son.
Senior figures in sport maintained personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while others were discussed regarding potential deals.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has been speaking about the new partnership between F1 and Apple during an Apple TV press day, following on from the announcement in October that Apple would become the sport’s exclusive US broadcast partner from 2026.
As part of Santander’s Driving Tomorrow series, Ariana Bravo discusses the growth of Formula 1, the evolution of the fanbase, and her hopes for the next phase of the championship’s development when it comes to viewer and spectator engagement.
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has revealed his team's 2026 car started wind tunnel development four months later than its rivals, but that hasn't stopped the new AMR26 turning heads in testing.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said his top-10 team can't sign more recruits because the school's athletic department is "very poor.".
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.
BYU coach Kevin Young shared his disappointment over the anti-Mormon chants that could be heard from the Oklahoma State student section during the No. 16 Cougars' upset loss to the Cowboys.
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-73 loss to Minnesota.
Pat Knight, the son of the late Bob Knight, has resigned as coach of the Marian Knights men's basketball team after refusing to comply with an administrator's demand he fire someone on his staff.
From Fred Hoiberg and the turnaround he's authored at Nebraska to usual suspects, see who made the short list.
Mike Brey, James Jones, Lisa Bluder and Ernie Johnson will be this year's recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award.
Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman season at Arizona, coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed Tuesday.
The Mountain West Conference announced multi-year media deals with CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The CW Network and streaming platform Kiswe. The deals begin in 2026-27 and will include football, men's and women's basketball and Olympic sports.
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Wednesday his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from "really bad advice.".
Montana coach Bobby Hauck, saying that college football has become "not enjoyable" amid the seismic shift in the sport, announced his retirement Wednesday.
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court.
Cotton Bowl president and CEO Rick Baker announced Wednesday he is retiring after 38 years with the organization that operates the College Football Playoff game played in North Texas.
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.
New Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he saw the Wildcats as an ascending program amid the rapid changes affecting college football.
New Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he saw the Wildcats as an ascending program in a rapidly changing college football landscape.
Nebraska made a significant late addition in the 2026 class Wednesday with a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Dylan Berymon, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2026 cycle.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has been granted a temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an extra year of eligibility, which he would use as a member of the Vols.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.
A day of two halves sees Honda and VR46 claim the top three as opposite fortunes for Yamaha see all their machinery stay in the pits on Wednesday.
Day 1 is in the books with a familiar #93 on top, but there’s drama elsewhere as Quartararo crashes and returns home to recover.
Stay up to date with all the action from the Sepang Test as MotoGP action in 2026 ignites.
Ahead of the Sepang Test getting underway, the Frenchman addressed the rumours that he’s signed for HRC in 2027.
New items, fresh faces and a return to action – three days of Malaysian testing await.
Mir and Marini pull the covers off their machinery for the season as Honda HRC Castrol conclude our 2026 Team Presentations in style.
"Marco Bezzecchi and the RS-GP say yes" - Aprilia confirm the #72's renewal in some style as the very first domino of 2027 silly season officially falls.
The French veteran and the Brazilian rookie takes the covers off their machinery for our record-breaking 2026 season.
Alex Marquez takes to the stage in Kuala Lumpur as Aldeguer connects from afar to take the covers off their new livery.
The three-day season starter wraps up for test riders, rookies and factory race riders with concessions ahead of the official Sepang Test next week.
The logo features their current "W" mark, which was introduced in 2022, at the center of a Greco-Roman shield, as well as two crossed spears and two stars, notably used for military rankings.
The Hartford Yard Goats have been a fixture in Minor League Baseball for the last decade—so much so that it’s hard to remember a time when they were not part of MiLB’s logo landscape. But from 1995 to 2015, the franchise was located 16 miles to the southwest in New.
SAN FRANCISCO — Even amid growing discord between the NFL and NFL Players Association on matters such as a potential 18-game regular season, there is rising consensus about developing fields around the league that can meet a “Goldilocks” standard for performance and player safety.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is marking its 150th anniversary with a special retro kit for the country’s national teams. The Cymru 150th Anniversary jersey, made by adidas, was unveiled earlier this week on the FAW’s website and social media platforms.
There is a groundswell of additional support behind the Rays’ revised plans to build a ballpark in Hillsborough County, Fla., but as has been the case for much of the past 20 years, there are still plenty of unanswered questions about funding.
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game because of a physical altercation during the Lakers and Wizards game on Jan. 30. That altercation was with G-Wiz, Washington’s mascot.
A blink-and-you-miss-it shot in the new MLB The Show 26 trailer appears to show Tarik Skubal in a previously unseen orange Detroit Tigers alternate with new cap, pants striping, and a “crawling tiger” sleeve patch.
Minor League Baseball teams have a tradition of recognizing local cryptids.
Cristiano Ronaldo sat out of Monday’s game for his Saudi club in protest of its lack of spending in the transfer window.
Former NFL pro Jason Wright helped professionalize the Commanders during a five-year run as team president that coincided with fallout from ex-owner Dan Snyder’s controversies and a then-record $6.05 billion sale of the franchise.
The Illawarra Hawks produced a stunning finish to snatch the 100-99 win at home to stay in the race for NBL sixth position while knocking the Adelaide 36ers from top spot in the process.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have set up their top two battle on Sunday with the Sydney Kings by taking full advantage of the New Zealand Breakers who saw their front court further decimated with the 114-83 win.
Melbourne United are preparing to unleash star guard Shea Ili at full throttle in the playoffs in the hope he could make the difference in their NBL championship push.
The New Zealand Breakers have announced that their NBL Next Star Karim Lopez will miss Thursday’s Round 20 clash with South East Melbourne. The Mexican 18-year-old, who scored a career-high 32 points last round against Melbourne, is sidelined due to a lower leg issue.
Jock Landale's latest NBA move to Atlanta has been hailed as a "real positive" for the in-form centre and the Australian Boomers ahead of the FIBA World Cup and Olympics.
Much has been written about Adelaide’s indifferent form over the past few rounds, which has seen the 36ers lose four of their past six games.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Thursday they will be without star guard Javon Freeman-Liberty for the remainder of the season, due to a hamstring injury. Freeman-Liberty, who has made nine appearances for the Bullets this season, sustained the injury during Round 15’s loss to Perth.
The New Zealand Breakers’ Finals chances hang by a thread, following Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to Tasmania. That result leaves them two wins behind the sixth-placed JackJumpers, with just three rounds remaining.
Illawarra Hawks (8th) v Adelaide 36es 1st)Thursday, February 5, 7.30pm AEDTWIN Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
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For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
Philadelphia sports fans are known as some of the most passionate people around. Add in the progressive sensibilities of women’s basketball supporters, and it can create an impact that is truly unrivaled.
The WNBA and the players' union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward.
The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday morning in New York, sources close to the process told ESPN, a meeting many believe could be "pivotal" in whether a new collective bargaining agreement is reached or players decide to strike.
Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier said it was "unbelievable" to see a record 21,490 fans attend the 3-on-3 league's inaugural tour stop in Philadelphia.
The WNBA and the WNBPA are scheduled to hold an in-person meeting in New York on Monday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.
The Portland Fire's on-court look reconnects the previously tenured franchise with the city's embracement of the team.
The 2026 season is just over 100 days away, but negotiations between the WNBA and players' union are at a stalemate.
The Fever's Caitlin Clark will appear two nights on NBC's 'Sunday Night Basketball' for pregame coverage of the Lakers-Knicks on Feb. 1 and then will return for another pregame show on March 29 when the Knicks visit the Thunder.
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.
We take a look back at some of the best off-season moves that paid off in 2025.
Here's what the 18 AFLW clubs want to find under the tree this Christmas.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
The ugly half-time spat between A-League teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners has had an even uglier fallout, with Brisbane seeking legal advice after Mariners interim coach Warren Moon’s stinging post-match comments.
Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon has blasted his former club Brisbane for the “conduct” of their staff, which led to police involvement during Wednesday night’s 2-1 loss in Gosford — earning an angry response from the Roar, which said Moon’s spray was “inappropriate, irresponsible, and unsupported by any facts”.
Three former A-League players have been slapped with lengthy bans from Football Australia for their involvement in match-fixing offences.