Quartararo wrestles pole from Marquez in front of rapturous home crowd
Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: 'El Diablo' does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: 'El Diablo' does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
As the Big Ten looks to produce its third straight national champion, Bill Connelly breaks down all 18 teams.
It's a close race at Royal Portrush. Follow along with the second round of the 2025 Open Championship.
Bryson DeChambeau improved his score by 13 strokes and shot one of the low rounds of the day -- a 6-under 65 -- to jump back up to 1 over and be near the projected cut line.
Caitlin Clark is out, but the party in Indianapolis is on in Friday's 3-point contest and skills challenge.
Jose Mourinho has declared his desire to return to coach in his native Portugal while he is still "at the height of his career.".
Damian Lillard is going to be paid handsomely to rehab his torn Achilles. The star guard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Trail Blazers on Thursday, 11 days after he was released by the Bucks to make room for Myles Turner.
Saturday’s quarter-final is last chance for eight-time champions to meet expectations after Sweden rout. “A historically lousy Germany” – Welt. “DFB Women Light Years away from the World Top” – Bild.
The championship leader dances to P1 in the wet as the #1 returns with a bang on Friday at the Czech GP.
What is going on around the WNBA now that All-Star has arrived? Sabreena Merchant joins The Bounce to discuss.
Ivan Dolcek joins Dundee United on a season-long loan from Slovak club Dunajska Streda.
BBC Sport looks at Snoop Dogg's sporting background and wonders what influence he might have on a Championship club from south west Wales.
Young Manchester United defender Harry Amass will go out on loan to further his development this season.
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Bryan Mbeumo after agreeing a deal in excess of £70 million ($94m) with Brentford, sources have told ESPN.
The 24-year-old centre-back moves to England from Major League Soccer for an undisclosed fee.
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Clint Dempsey said success on the field during friendlies over the next year would help the U.S. fill seats with fans from their own country at the World Cup next year.
The USMNT's failure at the Gold Cup makes it clear changes are needed before the 2026 World Cup. Here are the five keys, ranked by urgency.
Bryan Mbeumo has joined Manchester United to boost their forward options but does Ruben Amorim still need to sign a striker?.
Liverpool sign Bayern Munich midfielder Sam Kerr after she spent the second half of last season on loan at the WSL club.
"SportsCenter" is continuing its journey across America -- and we're continuing to test your state-specific sports knowledge with our Week 4 quiz.
Netminding has become increasingly demanding in today's NHL. Full-time emergency replacements will soon be around to help lighten the load.
The forward was originally drafted by Toronto in 2014 and has three years remaining on his contract with a $3.25 million cap hit.
Lukas Dostal, who went 23-23-7 with one shutout and a 3.10 GAA last season, has reached a five-year contract extension with the Ducks, the team announced Thursday.
Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade.
The sides avoided salary arbitration after Dostál was one of 11 players in the league to file for the process on July 5.
Columbus GM Don Waddell said he was already aware of the trade request, but he was surprised Chinakhov's agent, Shumi Babaev, went public.
The top prospect for the 2026 draft is headed to Happy Valley after starring in Western Canada.
Modern hockey nicknames are terrible. Let’s see if your ideas are any better.
Here are the NHL schedule release videos posted by teams Wednesday.
Homecomings for Marner, Marchand and Toews. Rematches of the back-to-back Stanley Cup finalists. Check out next season's biggest games.
The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule, the final 82-game season before the new CBA kicks in and increases it to 84.
Thomas ran the Sharks’ various American Hockey League affiliates until 2012-13 and retired from the organization after the 2014-15 season.
Wayne Thomas, who played in goal primarily for the Rangers and went on to have a career as an assistant coach and longtime Sharks executive, has died at age 77.
From most value added to least, here’s how each team has changed this summer.
The question about the NHL Draft should be as simple as "What's best for the product and the fans?".
The superstar placed a phone call to endorse Paul DeFazio, who was hired by Columbus after 25-plus years in the Penguins organization.
The Blackhawks agreed on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anton Frondell, who was the No. 3 overall pick in last month's draft.
The plan for the upcoming season is for the 18-year-old to return to play for Djurgården in the SHL instead of jumping straight to the NHL.
There are still a few players eligible for offer sheets to keep an eye on this summer. Plus checking in on more potential roster moves.
Who will rule the rest of the season? Here's everything you need to know coming out of the All-Star break.
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Which teams will go all-in at the deadline? Who could spend big on Kyle Tucker? Here's everything our MLB insiders heard in Atlanta.
The Phillies' Otto Kemp, a former undrafted walk-on at Division II Point Loma Nazarene, returned to the special place where it all began.
Chris Carter hit 41 home runs in 2016, and two years later was out of the majors. But his desire to keep mashing remained.
The Royals nailed their top three picks, while the Tigers reached in the first round and the Guardians loaded up on power bats.
Every market is different. This one has depth in certain spots, but not a lot of marquee talent at the top.
The Yankees went back to the prep shortstop well, while the Jays and Rays landed two of the top prep shortstops in the class.
The Braves consultant who took the pic of Billye Aaron explains how he was in the right spot for a "pinch me" moment.
The World Series exclusively on streaming? The industry experts The Athletic's Richard Deitsch spoke with think it's inevitable.
Here's why I would like to see the MLB trade deadline moved to Aug. 15, and what front office executives think on the topic.
If Judge stays relatively healthy over the rest of his career, he is going to blast past someone among the Core Four in Yankee mythology.
Some predictions are bolder than others. Here's what our writers are seeing ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.
Autograph dealer Brett Lemieux was found dead by suicide following a Facebook confession to large-scale memorabilia fraud.
Harry How via Getty ImagesShohei Ohtani is a batter, a pitcher and now an author. The Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on Thursday that he is publishing a children's book entitled "Decoy Saves Opening Day," centered around his dog Decoy (aka Dekopin).
Former managing general partner Bill Neukom, who was at the helm when the Giants won their first World Series since moving to San Francisco, has died.
The Braves and Rangers swapped veteran right-handers Thursday, with Atlanta acquiring Dane Dunning in exchange for Jose Ruiz.
The Los Angeles Dodgers star co-authored the 32-page book with Michael Blank and it is set to release next February.
Rowdy Tellez worked out with the Rangers on Thursday, with the anticipation that he will be added to their roster before their first game back.
Kyle Gibson, who won 10 or more games eight times during his 13-year MLB career, announced his retirement Thursday.
Juan Manuel Cerundolo engineered a remarkable late momentum swing to pull off a milestone victory Friday at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad. The No.
Are the stars and stripes aligned for another American champion in the nation’s capital?. After Sebastian Korda snapped a 17-year drought for home champions at the Mubadala Citi DC Open last year, the red, white and blue tide is in full force for this year’s edition.
Andrey Rublev escaped a quarter-final hole with a stirring comeback on Thursday at the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo in Los Cabos. Having at one point been a set and a break down to Emilio Nava at the hard-court ATP 250, Rublev dug deep for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory.
There is a samurai rising on the ATP Tour. Keen followers of the ATP Challenger Tour will know one player not only by his game, but by his celebration. Nineteen-year-old Rei Sakamoto’s trademark is not a fist pump, a wave, or even a roar, but unsheathing a samurai’s sword.
Roger Federer visited the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar on Thursday, springing a pleasant surprise on those who were lucky enough to cross paths with the Swiss visitor. Making the most of his summer trip to Mallorca, the former No.
Tim van Rijthoven recently announced his retirement from professional tennis, sharing the news with an emotional post on social media.
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens was given the 2025 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for the incredible work she's done with her foundation.
The ATP Finals will remain in Turin, Italy through at least 2026, it was announced Thursday, but political issues could affect whether it stays beyond that.
Taylor Fritz was untouchable on serve during his title run at the BOSS Open in Stuttgart, where the American went unbroken across 43 service games — a feat that helped him win June’s fan-voted Stella Artois ATP Perfect Serve.
Olympic silver medalist Donna Vekic and her local governments completed their "Big 4 Project" of constructing Grand Slam-surfaced courts in her hometown of Osijek, Croatia, giving citizens a chance to play on those major surfaces for free.
Francisco Cerundolo channelled some recent family pain at the hands of Mariano Navone to earn an impressive opening win Thursday at the Nordea Open.
Alexander Bublik added another high-class display to his European-summer surge on Thursday at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad.
Andrey Rublev returned to winning ways on hard courts on Wednesday evening at the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo, where he kickstarted his debut campaign in Los Cabos.
Tallon Griekspoor survived an early scare in his campaign at the Nordea Open in Bastad, where he saved five match points to defeat Italian qualifier Andrea Pellegrino on Wednesday afternoon.
Casper Ruud made a winning return to Tour on Wednesday at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, where the two-time champion moved past Swiss wild card Dominic Stricker 7-5, 7-6(6) to reach the quarter-finals.
The Mubadala Citi DC Open is a combined ATP/WTA 500 event hosting an elite roster of men's and women's stars in the iconic United States' capital, Washington, D.C. Among those in action this year in Washington will be American hopefuls Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe, Lorenzo Musetti, Holger Rune, and a host of WTA stars.
#NextGenATP American Nishesh Basavareddy captured his first tour-level win since the start of January on Tuesday when he reached the second round at the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo in Los Cabos.
David Goffin announced his return to clay-court action Tuesday with an impressive opening win against #NextGenATP Martin Landaluce at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad.
#NextGenATP Norwegian Nicolai Budkov Kjaer captured his first ATP Tour win on Tuesday at the Nordea Open in Bastad, where he earned a 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(2) comeback victory against Brazilian Thiago Monteiro.
With the grass-court season over for another year, the qualification battle for the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF is starting to heat up.
The Philadelphia Union marked a monumental moment in their club’s history this week with the official opening of the WSFS Bank Sportsplex — a $100m, 170,000-square-foot training and community faci...
It’s not just about a few quid and a nice car anymore – there can be plenty of other options offered to a transfer target.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
10 MLS clubs get new retro-inspired third kits, whether those clubs existed in the time they're referencing or not.
The Argentine's record-breaking streak ended abruptly with Cincinnati handing Miami their fourth loss of the season.
Charlotte FC are edging closer to a huge three-point haul against visiting D.C. United tonight as the Crown lead 2-1 with ten minutes remaining at Bank of America Stadium. A brace from star man Pep Bi...
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The Herons are presented as visitors at TQL Stadium as part of the 24th day of Major League Soccer (MLS). Inter Miami has left behind its participation in the FIFA Club World Cup and is fully focused ...
The Canadian international was an MLS All-Star in 2023 and 2024 before departing for Switzerland.
Major League Soccer and its array of dazzling jerseys rarely disappoint. As the final sprint of the regular season approaches, ten American franchises have launched very alluring retro jerseys ("Archi...
INDIANAPOLIS — Shortly after the Indiana Fever selected Tamika Catchings as the No.
The first in-person meeting between the league and union since December lasted for a couple of hours and ended with no resolution on the CBA.
Fever star Caitlin Clark will not participate in the WNBA 3-point contest or All-Star Game, saying she needs to rest after suffering a groin injury earlier this week.
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton calls the period between 2014 and 2016 the hardest years of her career.
This weekend, the WNBA ecosystem will converge on Indianapolis to celebrate the league’s standout performers. On site will be all of the WNBA’s biggest movers, shakers and stakeholders, each of whom have contributed to the league’s current period of exponential growth.
Players, coaches and fans say they want greater consistency in how games are called.
Mercury forward Satou Sabally will not play in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game because of an ankle injury, she announced Wednesday on social media.
Fever star Caitlin Clark, who injured her right groin late in Tuesday's win over the Sun, was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Liberty.
Caitlin Clark, who recently came back from a left groin injury, is now listed as questionable for the Fever's game Wednesday against the Liberty after sustaining a right groin injury.
The Valkyries join the Lynx and Mercury near the front of the class, while the Fever and Sky have improved marks.
From Cooper Flagg to veteran players, Kevin Pelton hands out superlatives for 2025 NBA summer league.
The quandary points to how college basketball may now be close to being considered a pro sport, at least in the NBA's eyes.
The Pacers, Pistons and Heat also made smart, subtle moves to add depth.
It has been nearly three weeks since the NBA’s free agency window opened and still Josh Giddey does not appear any closer to locking in a new deal with the Chicago Bulls.
A group of over 40 WNBA players attended Thursday's meeting between the league and the WNBPA as part of collective bargaining negotiations.
Damian Lillard had offers from "dozens" of teams around the league before signing a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Boston, Minnesota, dozens of other teams had minimum and mid-level exception offers out to Damian Lillard in the last several weeks," said Charania.
The Phoenix Suns have expressed "exploratory interest" in a sign-and-trade to acquire Jonathan Kuminga, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Suns were linked with Kuminga during their Kevin Durant trade discussions with the Golden State Warriors ahead of the deadline.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor reacts to the stunning news that Damian Lillard chose to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Why KOC loves the fit, and could see this working out great for Portland.
Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is heading back to where it all started.
Brisbane’s sibling duo stood up in the decisive moments, as the Lions celebrated Hugh McCluggage’s 200th game in style and broke Bulldogs hearts.
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Charlie Cameron combine for a goal against the Bulldogs.
The Western Bulldogs’ finals hopes for 2025 now hang on a knife’s edge, after being overrun by reigning premiers Brisbane on their home deck at the Gabba by 10 points.
The Lions took the points but do Bulldogs pair Tom Liberatore and Sam Darcy have cases to answer for incidents under Friday night lights? Follow all the post-match reaction.
The Brisbane Lions nearly kick themselves out of it, but five goals from the Ashcroft brothers helps Chris Fagan's men get a vital win over the Bulldogs at the Gabba to keep hold of their top two spot.
The road back to relevancy this season has been long and complex for Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney amid another flag tilt for the reigning premiers.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has called out the “disgusting” attacks on star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, declaring the messages he received were “more than racism”.
Carlton coach Michael Voss isn’t sure the AFL community could handle the “fuss” around an early decision from players like Tom De Koning about changing clubs as he reiterated a forward move for the big man was not related to his potential move to St Kilda.
Prominent media lawyer Justin Quill has said it would be a “silly move” for Wayne Carey to consider suing the two women who filmed him.
The AFL is exploring the possibility of building a boutique stadium in Melbourne that would be used for specifically for the AFLW competition.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hits out at racist online trolls as the Saints prepare to face the Cats at Kardinia Park.
The Magpies have named a Fox Footy boundary rider as their newest captain. Meanwhile, Sean Murphy’s departure comes at the height of a horror stretch of injuries for the Bombers.
Rival clubs have become aware that a Carlton gun could be “gettable”.
Essendon will not renew the contract of Head of High Performance Sean Murphy next year.
One game remains in this year’s National AFL Under 18 Championships – one of the most important annual events for aspiring AFL players as part of their draft campaigns – with Vic Metro and Vic Country clashing on Sunday.
In a season that has been decimated by injury, Essendon coach Brad Scott said one of the biggest positives to emerge for the Bombers were the club’s four mid-season recruits.
Thursday night might’ve felt like a bad nightmare for Bombers fans at times as Jake Stringer turned it on against Essendon in his first time playing against his former side.
Greater Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley believes livewire forward Jake Stringer is starting to show why the club recruited him in the off-season last year.
Silky skills, versatility and an ability to make other players "look foolish without even looking" — Barrie Robran had it all, according to those who played football with him.
Sam Durham comes from the ground after being wrapped up in a tackle by Kieren Briggs.
Mahomes has won two MVP awards and three Super Bowls in his 20s. He'll turn 30 in September when he starts his ninth NFL season.
The Seahawks have plenty of talent at safety, but coach Mike Macdonald remains impressed with Bryant.
Miller doesn't need to return to his Pro Bowl and All-Pro pass rushing days to be of service in Washington.
Will Jayden Daniels lead his team to glory? Is Baker Mayfield destined for a massive new contract? And is the Chiefs' streak going to end? We're judging offseason overreactions.
Other NFL team previews: 32. Titans | 31. Saints | 30. Browns | 29. Panthers | 28. Jets | 27. Giants | 26. Raiders | 25. Patriots | 24. Colts | 23. Dolphins | 22. Jaguars | 21. Falcons | 20. Steelers | 19. Cardinals | 18. Cowboys | 17. Seahawks | 16. Texans | 15. Bears | 14. Bengals | 13. 49ers | 12. Rams | 11. Broncos | 10. Commanders There wasn't much debate about the Los Angeles Chargers' hire of Jim Harbaugh last year.
The AFC North is loaded with intrigue and talent, from Lamar Jackson to Joe Burrow and now Aaron Rodgers. Here's what to know.
With explosive popularity, W franchises should push for these marquee events, columnist Richard Deitsch says.
The Steelers have made a bet against history. Can Rodgers follow Tom Brady and become another over-40 outlier?.
Lloyd Howell Jr. has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks.
The Seahawks and rookie safety Nick Emmanwori reached agreement Thursday night on a fully-guaranteed contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Big Ten and SEC disagree on an expanded playoff format, which is good for all involved.
The decision comes after a series of controversies facing the NFLPA, including concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
Stewart and the Bengals are still embroiled in a contract dispute over language the team included in his rookie deal.
Myles Garrett is no longer asking the Cleveland Browns for a trade. Speculation about T.J. Watt’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, too, has concluded. So Micah Parsons, you’re up.
The Lions placed defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Thursday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season.
Missouri's Eliah Drinkwitz won't "rush it," but he hopes the winner of a looming QB battle between Sam Horn and Beau Pribula will "identify themselves" in due time.
T.J. Watt and the Steelers have agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension that again makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons, with a source saying the decision surprised the team.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is wearing UV protection contact lenses, which have helped improve how he sees the field.
An arbiter in February ruled in favor of the NFL in a grievance that the NFL Players Association encouraged running backs to "exaggerate" injuries to increase leverage during contract disputes.
Billy Burns is awarded a controversial try in the 58th minute of the Sharks' win over the Roosters.
Souths coach Wayne Bennett joked he is too scared to ask his medical staff about injured players after Keaon Koloamatangi joined the club’s bulging casualty ward list.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has expressed his disbelief over an apparent officiating blunder during a “crucial moment” of his side’s 31-18 loss to the Sharks.
Penrith Panthers host the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 20 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Commbank Stadium, Sydney.
Penrith made it six straight wins as South Sydney’s shocking injury woes somehow continued, including the loss of their most in-form player.
Dylan Edwards visibly holds back an outburst after a challenge went against Penrith.
Brian To'o and Paul Alamoti combine with some brilliance to score the first try.
Tyrone Munro stops Thomas Jenkins with a stunning effort over the line.
Cronulla Sharks host the Sydney Roosters in Round 20 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Sharks Stadium, Sydney.
Some experts believe Parramatta have got it all wrong axing $900,000 man Dylan Brown for the sake of planning for 2026. Coach Jason Ryles has other ideas.
Blayke Brailey and Addin Fonua-Blake both find themselves in a spot of bother.
A Blakye Brailey masterclass has helped the Sharks jump into the top eight with a 31-18 win over the Roosters.
The Panthers beat the Rabbitohs 30-10 on the back of a Dylan Edwards masterclass, while Souths lost Keaon Koloamtangi to injury at CommBank Stadium.
Even with dubious calls going against them, the Roosters were far too frivolous and Cronulla far too potent in claiming a crucial win at Shark Park.
The Tricolours defence clocks off to let William Kennedy stroll over.
Follow all the Round 20 action on NRL.com's live blog.
In a hammer blow, Valentine Holmes is reportedly set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season after he suffered a shoulder injury in the Dragons’ clash with the Roosters.
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko quashed speculation about Shemar Stewart potentially seeking a return to college amid the rookie's contract dispute with the Bengals.
Kentucky coach Bob Stoops says he's ready to overcome the adversity he's facing as the Wildcats' coach.
Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz wants to follow the Big Ten's proposal of guaranteed automatic qualifiers for the College Football Playoff, likes eliminating the CFP selection committee and isn't opposed to cutting the SEC championship game.
Why let rising seniors get all the glory? We break down the best prospects in the country, including underclassmen.
Which quarterback could go first overall? What about edge rusher T.J. Parker or another non-QB? Let's project the race.
Auburn wide receiver Malcolm Simmons was arrested Wednesday on a charge of domestic assault with strangulation or suffocation, according to Lee County (Alabama) Sheriff's Office records.
After a strong freshman season, QB DJ Lagway said he's ready to maximize his ceiling, with a focus on details, as he gears up to lead the Florida football team in 2025.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Wednesday a decision could finally come in the ensuing weeks or months.
The Mountain West, in the process of going through a major membership transition, will "pause" adding new schools, commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Wednesday at the conference's football media days.
Joe Carpenter hopes Saturday's England debut against the United States can take him one step closer to lining up with friend and Sale team-mate Tom Roebuck on the Test stage.
Scotland proved far too strong for Samoa as they completed their three-match Pacific tour with a comprehensive 41-12 triumph in their test at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.
Worcester Warriors new defence coach and player Billy Twelvetrees says "no one really knows what it's like" to be involved in a British and Irish Lions tour.
The British and Irish Lions are heavy favourites to win the Test series but can master tactician Joe Schmidt find a chink in their armoury?.
Watch highlights as Scotland end their summer tour on a high against Samoa.
Gregor Townsend's Scotland score seven tries to comfortably see off Samoa in Auckland.
British and Irish Lions assistant coach Johnny Sexton believes the tourists will need a great, not good, performance to beat Australia in Saturday's first Test.
All you need to know as the British and Irish Lions face Australia in the opening Test of their three-match series in Brisbane on Saturday.
Rugby Australia and the British and Irish Lions are at loggerheads after Wallaby number eight Pete Samu is blocked from appearing for the First Nations and Pasifika XV.
South Africa seamer will go straight into squad for Friday's Blast game against Northamptonshire.
South Africa bowler Codi Yusuf rejoins Durham across all three formats until early September.
After reaching the T20 Blast last eight for an eighth year running, Jos Buttler wants Lancashire to have something tangible to show for that consistency.
He had sustained the injury during the MLC final on Sunday.
Ravindra, Chapman, Milne and Bracewell made the XI for the first time this series.
Rawal made contact with Filer and Ecclestone in two separate incidents during India's successful chase against England.
Australia's pre-World Cup ODI tour of India means they will play just one warm-up ahead of the ICC tournament.
The preparation for the T20 World Cup in the middle of next year will be more exhaustive, with a tour of South Africa, home games against Zimbabwe, and a tri-series in Ireland also including West Indies.
Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.
Lillard will miss the first year of that contract as he rehabilitates from surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon.
Damian Lillard has a new team after he was surprisingly waived by the Milwaukee Bucks at the start of NBA free agency. Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract. The deal is expected to include a player option for the 2027-28 season and also a no-trade clause.
Joel Embiid has embraced a more cautious approach to his knee rehabilitation following his second surgery in 14 months. Embiid is prioritizing long-term health over rushing back to the court for the upcoming season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Brooklyn Nets have not yet significantly engaged their own restricted free agent Cam Thomas on a contract this offseason, sources tell Jake Fischer.
Wes Goldberg and Anthony Irwin discuss LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers and how good the Lakers can be with a full year of Luka Doncic before talking about some LeBron trade ideas. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via the RSS feed. Watch on YouTube. .
Caleb Houstan and Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a one-year deal. Houstan spent the past three seasons with the Orlando Magic after he was the 32nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft out of Michigan.
The Phoenix Suns on Wednesday waived and stretched the two years and $110 million remaining on three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal's contract, punctuating the end of a failed "Big Three" experiment.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not participate in this weekend's WNBA All-Star events, she announced via the team Thursday, after she suffered a right groin injury Tuesday.
The Phoenix Suns had interest in a trade of Kevin Durant to the Minnesota Timberwolves that would have included Rudy Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo, Terrence Shannon Jr. and the No.
Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell discusses Adrian Newey, working with Honda and looking ahead to 2026 with F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto.
Toto Wolff has given his backing to Fred Vasseur following recent scrutiny over the Frenchman’s position at Ferrari, with Wolff stating that the squad “won’t get anybody better” as their team boss.
He’s a race winner, a Haas driver and at 1.88 metres he lays claim to being the tallest person on the F1 grid. Esteban Ocon joins F1 Explains to answer the latest batch of listener questions.
This is your chance to win an official scale replica of a rear wing end plate from the RB7, signed by Daniel Ricciardo.
The legacy of Jules Bianchi continues to live on and, with today marking 10 years since the Frenchman’s passing, Charles Leclerc has shared his memories of him.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc shares memories of his close friend and godfather Jules Bianchi, who passed away 10 years ago today.
Zak Brown has explained how the Canadian Grand Prix was a turning point in raising the confidence of the whole McLaren team, despite it being the scene of a collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Nico Hulkenberg is confident that Kick Sauber are now a “serious competitor” in the midfield fight, with the team continuing to gain “momentum” since first introducing significant upgrades back at Round 9 in Spain.
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has described Charles Leclerc’s self-critical nature as both a “quality” and a “fault”, following the Monegasque’s post-Qualifying outburst at Silverstone last time out.
Czechia is back on the calendar and MotoGP is firing up for one last showdown before the mid-season break.
The reigning World Champion confirms in a press conference at Brno that he’ll be staying put next season.
The Championship leader dealt with his technical issues and despite only getting nine laps in, was able to knock on the door of the oldest MotoGP lap record.
Legacy Motor Club on Wednesday sued the broker who helped negotiate its purchase of a charter from Rick Ware Racing, accusing him of tortious interference for now trying to buy Ware's NASCAR team.
Have you been paying attention to all the goings on in the world of F1? Take our quiz to find out.
He drove for one of the least competitive teams in F1 history. He never started a race. Just making it to F1 was “a million to one” shot for Perry McCarthy. Through extraordinary determination, he did it.
Enjoy five Czech GP battles that we've had the pleasure of witnessing throughout the decades.
Heal up fast, Franky! The Italian won’t take part in the Czech GP as he recovers from his Saturday Sprint fall from the Sachsenring.
A true classic venue laced with history is back and with summer break incoming, the stakes are high – will anyone be able to Czechmate the #93?.
With anticipation building for a brilliant weekend at Brno, make sure you take a look at all the times so you don’t miss a single moment.
The 2031 Ryder Cup will be held in northeastern Spain, the president of the Catalan golf federation told The Associated Press.
Ben Martin scored 16 points Thursday to take a two-point lead over David Lipsky and Nick Watney after the first round of the Barracuda Championship.
Things could have gone better for Australia’s Ryan Peake on his major championship debut, but the ex-bikie still managed to have an unforgettable experience playing alongside fellow left hander, and his idol, Phil Mickelson.
Jon Rahm let fly at a spectator midway through his first round at The Open Championship with the star’s notoriously bad temper bubbling to the surface at Royal Portrush.
The first round of the 153rd Open Championship is in the books with five players in a share of the lead as several drawcards made positive starts at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
Scottie Scheffler hit one of the shots of the day at the British Open Thursday, and almost simultaneously, a spectator unleashed their own.
Playing the first hole at Royal Portrush well or poorly could determine who hoists the Claret Jug on Sunday.
Matt Fitzpatrick, Jacob Skov Olesen, Haotong Li, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Harris English share the first-round lead at the Open Championship at 4-under 67.
Six years after recording a quadruple-bogey 8 on No. 1 at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy carded a bogey-5 en route to a 1-under 70 that left him right in the mix at the Open. "I didn't feel like I was walking into the unknown this time around," he said.
Scottie Scheffler hit only 3 of 14 fairways at Royal Portrush, but he still finished with a 3-under 68 and is among the early leaders at the Open Championship.
Manchester United set to sign Bryan Mbeumo as Brentford accept £65m bid for Cameroon winger.
The deal comprises an initial £65m fee, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses.
Can you answer the weekly poser plucked from deep inside The Athletic's trivia vaults?.
Today in TAFC: How will Saudi sides capitalise on Club World Cup? Plus: Sweden 'keeper at centre of penalty drama, Snoop Dogg joins Swansea.
West Ham agree personal terms with Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer following the full-back's exit from Southampton.
Sverre Nypan is uncapped by Norway but is now a Manchester City player as clubs across England have learned to operate in the complicated post-Brexit transfer market.
Analysing the 'unique' deal between the promoted Premier League club and one of the world's biggest social media platforms.
Club's Scandinavian meeting may be strangely timed but it did not stop transfer plans being pushed through.
With the help of some expert insight, The Athletic looks at six different ways footballers are made to run on their return to pre-season...
There were 14 penalties taken in last night's Euro 2025 quarter-final shootout victory over Sweden - only five of them found the net.
The Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Thursday they'll both wear throwback uniforms during their Oct. 5 matchup.
T.J. Watt is entering training camp with a historic new contract. On Thursday, the star Steelers edge rusher agreed to a three-year, $123 million contract with $108 million fully guaranteed.
Bradley Beal just joined the Clippers, but he’d already like to stay beyond this upcoming season. Beal recently agreed to a buyout with the Suns and agreed to a two-year deal worth $11 million with the Clippers that includes a player option after the first year.
Ruth Chepng’etich, the Kenyan runner whose blistering marathon last fall stunned and unsettled the running world, has been provisionally suspended for doping.
The dominoes are starting to fall in the NFL’s second-round holdout saga. The 49ers offered a mostly guaranteed deal to their second-round draft pick, Alfred Collins, one of a unique group of holdouts this offseason.
English Premier League powerhouses and German sportswear manufacturer PUMA have extended their partnership for what’s reported to be an eye-watering amount.
Caitlin Clark will miss the WNBA All-Star Game and three-point contest with an ongoing groin injury, she said Thursday morning. Clark’s injury is a major blow to the weekend’s festivities in her home market of Indianapolis.
It’s been another busy week or so since we last caught up on kit unveilings from across Europe’s top domestic soccer leagues here at SportsLogos.net. In that time, a slew of new kits have been released in England, Germany, Italy, France and Spain. Here’s a closer look at all the.
The Suns have officially rid themselves of one of the NBA’s worst contracts. The team agreed to a contract buyout with Bradley Beal on Wednesday, weeks after it traded Kevin Durant to the Rockets as part of their teardown.
Basketball fans in Utah are seeing stars with the unveiling of a new visual identity for the state’s NBA G-League team. The Salt Lake City Stars released a suite of seven new logos on Tuesday, July 15, along with mockups of new uniforms for the 2025-26 season. The Stars are.
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Georgia based on high school career achievements.
Five-star prospect and incoming Duke freshman Cameron Boozer told ESPN on Wednesday the Blue Devils have been "overlooked" this offseason following the departures of Cooper Flagg and other NBA talent.
Memphis' athletic department has been put on probation for two years and fined $30,000 by the NCAA after an investigation found an academic counselor paid two softball players to help a men's basketball player with schoolwork.
Some names were obvious (Hill, Laettner). Others sparked a debate (Flagg, Williamson). But we think we got the all-time roster right.
The Sun Belt's CEOs voted to invite Louisiana Tech as the league's 14th member Monday morning.
Auburn basketball player Tahaad Pettiford was arrested early Saturday morning in Lee County, Alabama, on a DUI charge.
Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles is scheduled to stand trial for capital murder beginning Dec. 1 in Alabama Circuit Court, more than two years after he was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa.
The NCAA named the 2026-27 chairs of the Division I men's and women's basketball committees on Friday, tabbing Samford AD Martin Newton to lead the men's committee and BYU senior associate athletic director Liz Darger to lead the women's.
A bill to regulate college sports introduced in the House on Thursday would offer limited antitrust protection for the NCAA, while barring schools from using student fees to pay for college athletic programs.
The committees for men's and women's Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations.
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur says she is stepping away from professional tennis -- for now.
Top seed Jessica Pegula and Grand Slam champions Emma Raducanu, Venus Williams, Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka are in the mix, as the North American summer hard-court season starts with the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 21.
Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur, Paula Badosa and Sonay Kartal have all withdrawn from the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal this month.
Coco Gauff couldn't stop buzzing after Beyoncé personally acknowledged her during her "Cowboy Carter" world tour in Atlanta.
Eugénie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2014 and was ranked as high as No. 5 in the world, will play her final tournament this summer in Montreal.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova stared down the "wings of death" on the popular YouTube show 'Hot Ones' and answered a myriad of questions about tennis, her illustrious career, and more.
The main-draw entry list for the 2025 US Open was released on Tuesday. 98 of the world's Top 99 players will line up in New York for a chance to win the year's final Grand Slam title.
Defending champion Paula Badosa has withdrawn from the Mubadala Citi DC Open with a psoas tear, and she'll be replaced in the main draw by Queen's Club champion Tatjana Maria.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads a superlative field at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, which will expand to a 12-day main-draw event this year.
Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner shared a sweet dance at the Champions Dinner after taking the singles titles at Wimbledon this past weekend.
Jensen Bradtke, son of 2002 MVP and 10-time All-NBL First Team member Mark Bradtke, is ready to continue the family legacy after signing with the Bullets as a Development Player for the next two seasons.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL and Roman Siulepa have mutually agreed to a contract release. The Australian forward has committed to the University of Pittsburgh and will continue his journey in college basketball, as reported by ESPN and DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony earlier today.
Pete & Olgun wrap up their Summer League coverage with a deep dive into the remaining roster needs for several NBL teams ahead of NBL26. Plus, Perth preparing to make a big splash by signing a marquee player.
Jack McVeigh continues to turn heads in his push for an NBA contract, backing up consecutive 20-point performances at Summer League in Las Vegas.McVeigh closed out the tournament on a high, delivering a strong final showing for Atlanta.
Isaac Humphries has been a fixture in the NBL since 2017, but at just 27, he’s still very much in his prime.Last season brought its challenges.
Jacob Holt says a whirlwind college tour to Australia last year helped spark a dream NBL opportunity just 12 months on. 'Last summer, our college team (Sacramento State) went on a foreign tour to Australia. We went to Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast.
Just nine months ago, Alex Higgins-Titsha was still waiting for his NBL debut.He’d earned his chance by standing out during a gruelling eight hour “open gym” session in Cairns, with 40 hopefuls battling for a development spot.
A former Next Star and a rising Aussie talent lit up the NBA Summer League on Thursday, turning heads with standout performances in Las Vegas.
The wait is over for basketball fans in Australia with tickets for the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament – being held outside of Europe for the first time.
The Perth Wildcats are closing in on what could be their biggest move of the Free Agency period, with ESPN’s Olgun Uluc reporting the club is in advanced discussions to sign Jo Lual-Acuil Jr.A proven winner and interior presence, Lual-Acuil Jr.
The Red Bull KTM test rider steps in alongside Bastianini at Brno.
The #1 will join a special press conference on Thursday as he prepares to get back in action at Brno.
Key market, unique circuit, incredible fanbase: MotoGP inks five more years at the Sachsenring.
CNN recently caught up with the Marquez family to learn about the balance between their racing careers and life beyond the paddock.
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After another trip to the Sachsenring, sink your teeth into the biggest talking points from an unforgettable German GP.
The #93's charge rolls on with a ninth Sachsenring MotoGP win as Alex Marquez and Bagnaia pocket podiums.
The #12 joined teammate Bastianini on the sidelines in Germany, and the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team have confirmed he'll also miss Brno.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team rider crashed in the Sprint and will sit out the GP due to pain in his shoulder.
A final lap pass sees the #93 claim Tissot Sprint victory as Aprilia and Quartararo earn Saturday podiums.
The Aussie Diamonds' 2025-26 contracts have been announced as we head towards the Super Netball semifinals, while one team is set for a major rebuild after losing its long-standing coach and captains.
Although the majority of Australia's elite netball competition is thriving and breaking crowd records on a consistent basis, there are concerns a second AFL-branded team could follow Collingwood's footsteps and fold ahead of the 2026 season.
An anonymous survey conducted by the players' association indicates just 12 per cent of Super Netball athletes feel comfortable raising concerns with the national sporting body.
If World Netball wants to protect players and eliminate contact with the head, then it needs to stamp out attackers pushing the ball into the face of their opponents.
The umpires seem to be trying to stamp out backchat in the game, but is this a directive that's been given from the league? Or is it a result of a change to World Netball's rules?.
Although most fans lost their minds at the sight of Kiwi legend Casey Kopua on a Super Netball court, some keyboard warriors were critical that she'd taken a pathway player's spot.
As a political stoush throws Tasmania's dreams of joining the AFL into a state of flux, the state is quietly building a strong case to join the Super Netball competition in the coming years.
New Zealand centurion Casey Kopua received an SOS call from the Giants and was on a plane the next day. Coming out of retirement, it was the almost 40-year-old world champion's first elite netball game in six years.
A netballer has hit back at an opposition club after being deemed ineligible to play for the rest of the season due to their superior "stamina and physique".
Although Super Netball team sizes have increased, the league's First Nations cohort has shrunk. As Wakka Wakka woman Leesa Mi Mi experiences the same isolation her sister Jemma did five years earlier.
The trend for unorthodox sporting nicknames has made way for a return to more traditional monikers.
There are logistical challenges to hosting a month-long tournament in June and July but Football Australia is open to becoming the next host.
An A-League player is among two footballers charged with allegedly manipulating yellow cards for betting purposes during games this season.
Coach Aurelio Vidmar backs young talent and fresh faces as City turn the tables on rivals Melbourne Victory to claim an elusive second championship. Despair for one side of Melbourne, jubilation for the other.
Jubilation for one side of Melbourne, despair for the other. Melbourne City are champions of the A-League Men after defeating Melbourne Victory 1-0 at AAMI Park on Saturday. As the final whistle rang out, Joe Marston Medalist Mat Leckie moved to embrace young teammate Alessandro Lopane.
Little brother no more.
With no AFL or NRL in Melbourne on Saturday to distract attention all eyes are on the title decider between City and Victory. The A-League’s stars have unusually aligned with tickets for the first derby grand final between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City sold out for Saturday night.
Melbourne Victory have qualified for a second successive A-League grand final, ending Auckland FC’s dream debut season with a 2-1 aggregate semi-final win.
Melbourne Victory denied Auckland a shot at an A-League Men fairytale after turning around a one-goal deficit with a 2-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final to set up a title decider against cross-town rivals Melbourne City.
Football Australia’s chair has admitted he is unhappy with his organisation’s financial performance as the local game faces a raft of challenges including the search for a new chief executive and the A-Leagues’ struggles with debt.
Alicia Blizard helped create Western Australia's underage state guernsey.
This year's AFLW Dreamtime match will be played at TIO Stadium during round three.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
After a remarkable AFLW run last season, the Power are keen to go again, forward Julia Teakle says.
With pre-season training about to get underway, Gemma Bastiani recaps what's been happening over the AFLW off-season.
Mizuki Brothwell sits down with Sarah Black in her draft year to talk all things footy.
With a fourth daughter set to join the AFLW next season, it's no surprise Simone Davies has taken up the sport herself. Daughters Giselle, Fleur, Darcie and Georja share how their mum has shaped their footy journeys, and how they've shaped hers.
You'll find Casey Sherriff galloping down the wing during a game, but what does she do when she's not playing footy?.
The Bombers, Kangaroos and Blues have added to their AFLW lists.
Sarah Black takes a look at how the tight turnaround between the Gaelic football and AFLW seasons could impact the 2025 campaign.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s Super Rugby season is over, with the Waratahs fullback ruled out for at least a month due to a fractured jaw.
Joseph Suaalii left Allianz Stadium on a stretcher on Friday night after an ugly incident involving teammate Andrew Kellaway left him knocked out.
The NSW Waratahs have stunned the rugby union world with a phenomenal 102-metre team try during their upset Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Sydney on Friday night.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was the main attraction but it was Siosifa Amone who stole the show on Friday night as the Waratahs claimed a thrilling, last-gasp 37-36 win over the Highlanders.
Axed Super Rugby club the Melbourne Rebels have kicked off a $30 million course case against Rugby Australia in the Federal Court of Australia to try get themselves back into the Pacific competition.
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick as the Auckland Blues crushed the Waikato Chiefs 41-10 on Saturday to win their first full Super Rugby title since 2003.
Rugby Australia has rejected an application from a consortium seeking take over the Melbourne Rebels with a move to the courts the only possible saviour for the embattled club which will be shut down after 14 seasons.
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman was given credit for navigating “three challenging seasons” but won’t get a fourth after the battling Super Rugby outfit confirmed he wouldn’t be offered a new contract.
Waratahs’ fans have always been a faithful and patient lot, able to cling to the slimmest glimmer of hope when everything else seems lost.
The Melbourne Rebels may be saved by an 11th hour private equity cash injection that will see the bankrupt Super Rugby side relocate and share facilities with an A-League club.
Primo, one of the fastest growing golf apparel lines, has partnered with Phil Mickelson and HyFlyers GC.
Legion XIII star Tyrrell Hatton won the Dubai Desert Classic in impressive fashion.
Starting this February, FOX Sports to air live coverage of LIV Golf League’s 14-tournament global schedule with events throughout the U.S., Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America.
LIV Golf has announced Scott O’Neil as new Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately.
Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann are among the LIV Golf players who will play at International Series India.
LIV Golf Korea presented by Coupang Play will be hosted at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon from May 2-4, 2025.
All LIV Golf events will continue to be broadcast in Australia live and free on the Seven Network.
Luis Masaveu, a young Spanish standout player, has been signed by Fireballs GC as the team finalized its 2025 roster.
Abraham Ancer and John Catlin are the latest players set to play International Series India from Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
The International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus will be contested Oct. 23-26.
BJR's double shot at fifth Pit Stop Challenge comes in Bathurst.
Striking yellow Ford piloted by De Silvestro, rookie Allen.
The event has been locked in for April 19-21 2024.