The Long Break

Why would Como spend so much on a player they already signed for €6m in 2024? It all comes down to buy-back and sell-on clauses.

●The Athletic • Football → 44 minutes ago

Any decisions will be deferred until after the 2026 tournament, where the USMNT is into the knockout stage.

●The Athletic • Football → 49 minutes ago

Tuch said he didn’t want to get too deep into the negotiation details but confirmed the Sabres made a last-minute push to sign him.

●The Athletic • NHL → 1 hour ago

The sharpshooting guard, who hit 42 percent of his 3s last season, will give the Pistons a much-needed perimeter threat.

●The Athletic • NBA → 1 hour ago

The Championship leader was back to the top of the timesheets and in control on day one of action.

●MotoGP → 1 hour ago

Carys Phillips and Rowland Phillips will become the first father and daughter to represent the famous club when she faces Wales on Saturday.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 2 hours ago

With so many last-32 places still to be decided, some nations - and their fans - are left waiting for days to find out their fate.

●The Athletic • Football → 2 hours ago

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

●The Athletic • MLB → 2 hours ago

The odds and expectations for England ahead of their final World Cup group game against Panama.

●The Athletic • Football → 2 hours ago

England's Abi Burton says Trailfinders are "not scared" heading into their first Premiership Women's Rugby final against Saracens.

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The deal marked the first trade between Rangers team president Chris Drury and his predecessor, the Canadiens' Jeff Gorton.

●The Athletic • NHL → 2 hours ago

No. 1 picks are practically undefeated and late firsts have become overvalued.

●The Athletic • NHL → 2 hours ago

Dallas GM Jim Nill is trying to work out an extension for the 26-year-old forward, but he's also shopping him around.

●The Athletic • NHL → 2 hours ago

Draft order, projected picks, a new trade board and some NHL Draft trivia: Let's get you up to speed for tonight.

●The Athletic • NHL → 3 hours ago

Brace yourself, hockey fans: We could be in for a wild day of activity.

●The Athletic • NHL → 4 hours ago

Ottawa was able to convince the league to rescind the stiffest part of a punishment for the team's handling of the Evgenii Dadonov trade.

●The Athletic • NHL → 6 hours ago

Which team can make the best starting six out of their first-round draft picks?.

●The Athletic • NHL → 6 hours ago

Corey Pronman makes his final projection for the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

●The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

How long does it take to execute a proper rebuild in the NHL? Longer than you think, but it's worth the wait and patience.

●The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

Also from around the league: Nichushkin's fit in Columbus, Marchenko interest, the Marchment market, Canadiens' plans and more.

●The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The Capitals drastically improved their roster, which in turn increased the chances of Ovechkin coming back for one final ride.

●The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

McKenna's road to the draft is expected to end in its predicted spot: on stage at Buffalo's KeyBank Center as the first pick.

●The Athletic • NHL → 7 hours ago

The 2026 NHL Draft has arrived. Here's what to know before tuning in for the two-day, seven-round event.

●The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

It's not clear what the Ducks would want for McTavish, but the Blues have plenty of draft picks to offer.

●The Athletic • NHL → 14 hours ago

Dallas is now circling back to other NHL teams that have shown interest in Robertson, after the sign-and-trade with Seattle fell through.

●The Athletic • NHL → 14 hours ago

GM Don Sweeney took big swings before the 2025 deadline. He is not afraid to be aggressive. But he may not have as many cards to play now.

●The Athletic • NHL → 19 hours ago

Nichushkin gives Columbus' top six a boost in several areas: speed, which it desperately needs, but also size and scoring.

●The Athletic • NHL → 21 hours ago

Scott Wheeler's latest intel about the 2026 draft in the final hours ahead of Friday night.

●The Athletic • NHL → 22 hours ago

England World Cup winner Lucy Packer has signed a new undisclosed deal at Harlequins.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 2 hours ago

Angus Bell has said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia face Ireland on 4 July.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 3 hours ago

Have you followed the news in football, cricket, tennis, rugby, golf, athletics and cycling?. Continue reading...

●The Guardian • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

Wales men and women hunt rare victories when taking on the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

ITV will drop the controversial in-game adverts from its rugby union coverage when it broadcasts the Nations Championship next month as it has been unable to sell the slots due to brands focusing on the World Cup.

●The Guardian • Rugby Union → 5 hours ago

After dethroning Gloucester-Hartpury, the underdogs fear no one but Saracens’ ‘dog mentality’ will pose a formidable challenge.

●The Guardian • Rugby Union → 7 hours ago

Once-capped New Zealand forward Cullen Grace will join Scarlets from Super Rugby side Crusaders in October.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 14 hours ago

The big Wallabies prop will line up against Ireland next week, just weeks after returning from a six-month stint with Ulster. It was an enriching experience.

●Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 15 hours ago

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 21 hours ago

The Brumbies five-eighth was named in his first Australian squad last week, at the age of 26. Five years ago, he was close to returning home to Cairns.

●Sydney Morning Herald • Rugby Union → 22 hours ago

Arsenal have held exploratory talks over potential moves for Newcastle pair Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.

●BBC • Football → 2 hours ago

The Premier League club's adoption of a famous Elvis song has now led to a formal commercial partnership.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 3 hours ago

How do national teams and players manage when they are in the middle of an impending move?.

●The Athletic • Football → 6 hours ago

After the drab draw with Ghana, how does England's head coach lift the mood for what has become a must-win group game?.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 6 hours ago

The proposal, which was communicated to Newcastle through intermediaries, was worth less than £60million and has been rebuffed.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 8 hours ago

Thursday's dramatic 2-1 victory over the four-time winners means unfancied Ecuador progress to the round of 32, but Curacao were knocked out.

●The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

Lionel Messi scored his first senior goal a week after the first video was uploaded to YouTube - and he has barely stopped since.

●The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

“If we find a body, we say a small prayer. It’s to tell them: ‘Here we are. We’ve found you.’” The heartbreaking stories of a World Cup city.

●The Athletic • Football → 11 hours ago

Everything you need to know about day 15 of the World Cup.

●The Athletic • Football → 12 hours ago

The young winger clocked up 952 first-team minutes for Liverpool last season, the most at any Premier League club for a player 17 or under.

●The Athletic • Premier League → 13 hours ago

Our writers explore several notable sporting milestones that could potentially be eclipsed in the near future.

●The Athletic • NFL → 2 hours ago

The Brazilian would tick numerous boxes for what Mikel Arteta wants from a midfielder, even if convincing Newcastle to sell will be tricky.

●The Athletic • Football → 2 hours ago

Test your knowledge of the players who have featured at least 10 times for England at World Cups.

●BBC • Football → 3 hours ago

Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?.

●BBC • Football → 3 hours ago

With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.

●BBC • Football → 3 hours ago

Striker Paul Mullin leaves Wrexham by mutual consent, ending a memorable spell at the north Wales club.

●BBC • Football → 3 hours ago

When the full story of Wrexham under their Hollywood owners is written, the Liverpudlian's name will be front and centre.

●The Athletic • Football → 3 hours ago

Brentford could play host to Champions League matches next season, despite not qualifying for the competition.

●BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

London City Lionesses has announced England defender Poppy Pattinson has extended her contract until summer 2029.

●BBC • Football → 4 hours ago

The US were on the verge of an encouraging draw in a meaningless game, but they insist that losing to Turkey changes nothing about what’s to come. Throughout the week preceding the United States’ final group game, the matchup with Turkey was discussed as something of a formality.

●The Guardian • Football → 4 hours ago

Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals Regardless of whether you think the Cleveland Browns did well with the Myles Garrett trade, it should've been a moment of self-reflection for the franchise. And that look in the mirror couldn't have been reassuring.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 4 hours ago

Every NFL stop for "Ceedy Duce" adds to his reputation. He explains how that reputation was built — and why he thinks it's incomplete.

●The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

World Cup players include both huge NFL fans and an NFL son, plus the final (for now) Brendan Sorsby news and more.

●The Athletic • NFL → 20 hours ago

The 2027 draft class could have several big-name quarterbacks at the top, but its depth goes far beyond the QBs.

●The Athletic • NFL → 23 hours ago

Martin's parents allege that the ex-Buccaneer and Raider died at the hands of police, and the paramedics' slow response to calls for care.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals just kind of exist, mainly as filler for Fox as it finds secondary games for the late Sunday afternoon slot.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 1 day ago

Dart finished fourth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting last season.

The Athletic • NFL → 1 day ago

Arnold participated in the Lions' minicamp this month, when he declined to go into detail on his off-the-field issues.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

So ex-college quarterback Brendan Sorsby suddenly finds himself with a year off, an unexpected interlude between the rigors of college and the pressures of a real job.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

The NFL rejected Sorsby's application to enter the league via the supplemental draft.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals The start of the Aaron Glenn era actually wasn't a complete disaster for the New York Jets — at least, it wasn't quite as bad as we might remember. The Jets started 0-7 but were competitive in most games.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 2 days ago

Cincinnati excels out of shotgun, but the numbers show going under center is creating big plays around the NFL.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

Compartmentalizing voices in the headset, managing the crunch of the clock and a willingness to adapt are key for new play callers.

The Athletic • NFL → 2 days ago

How (and why) the supplemental draft works, plus what we've learned from early offseason workouts.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 days ago

Pitts finished with a career-high 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns last season.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 days ago

The NFL's letter to Brendan Sorsby was strikingly authoritative, coldly unsympathetic and justifiably scathing.  The league made it clear that it doesn't want a gambler who has demonstrated little accountability for actions that threatened the integrity of his sport.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 3 days ago

The Atlanta Falcons have finally locked Kyle Pitts down for the foreseeable future. The Falcons reached a three-year, $54 million contract extension with their tight end on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 3 days ago

A couple of weeks ago I nominated a crop of offensive players that I think were in line to make a leap this NFL season. Or "breakout players," if that's your preferred nomenclature.

Yahoo Sports • NFL → 3 days ago

Officers went to Smith's home after a woman, who said she was the QB's ex-girlfriend, called 911 and said Smith had assaulted her.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 days ago

The NFL hasn't had a player selected in the supplemental draft since 2019.

The Athletic • NFL → 3 days ago

Kimi Antonelli set the pace in Free Practice 1 for the Austrian Grand Prix, beating team mate George Russell as the Mercedes pair headed McLaren's Oscar Piastri at the Red Bull Ring.

●Formula 1 → 2 hours ago

F1 moves on from Barcelona to Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, where various car and power unit developments are expected to be rolled out. But what exactly will each squad be running? F1.com presents a round-up…

●Formula 1 → 2 hours ago

Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

●Formula 1 → 2 hours ago

Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.

●BBC • Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

When the lights go out in Austria, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

●Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

●Formula 1 → 5 hours ago

Lando Norris has expressed his view that McLaren are “three months behind” their rivals in the 2026 development race, highlighting the “huge effort” that will be required to get back to winning ways.

●Formula 1 → 8 hours ago

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez have given their thoughts on Cadillac’s significant upgrade package for the Austrian Grand Prix.

●Formula 1 → 8 hours ago

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is hopeful that the upgrade will contribute to a clean weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

Red Bull are set to run an upgrade package at their home event in Austria, with Max Verstappen hopeful that this will bring "more performance to the car".

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

The Championship leader hit the ground running in the Netherlands whilst Marc Marquez suffered a crash in FP1.

●MotoGP → 5 hours ago

After Lewis Hamilton's return to victory last time out in Barcelona, George Russell thinks that his former team mate is a clear threat in the title fight.

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

F1.com’s Lawrence Barretto delves into the key talking points on Thursday at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

Kimi Antonelli admits that claiming this year's Formula 1 title is "not going to be a walk in the park" and has explained Mercedes' new intra-team orders ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton believes “the opportunity is there” to challenge for title glory in 2026, even if Ferrari have “a real battle on our hands” to build on their recent strong form and overhaul early pace-setters Mercedes.

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

Amid speculation over his future, Fernando Alonso has shared his thoughts on the factors that will influence his decision.

Formula 1 → 23 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.

BBC • Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Another ‘heat hazard’ has been declared by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. But what exactly does it mean for the teams and the drivers at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring? F1.com offers an all-in-one reminder…

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

McLaren are set to run an “experimental” rear wing during Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri confirming that it will only be tested – and not raced – at this stage.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

Recent weeks have seen a Formula 1 development war well underway with most teams bringing new parts almost every race, and rivals carefully checking the FIA’s official list of aerodynamic upgrades.

Formula 1 → 1 day ago

The Boston Celtics do not believe they will be forced to trade Jaylen Brown this offseason after previously offering him to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sources tell The Stein Line that the Celtics view a reconciliation with Brown as a plausible scenario.

●RealGM • Basketball → 2 hours ago

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are considering a Jaylen Brown trade that would involve Jalen Duren being the centerpiece of the deal on a sign-and-trade.

●RealGM • Basketball → 3 hours ago

Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.

●The Athletic • NBA → 3 hours ago

The Detroit Pistons, along with the Toronto Raptors, are known to have had some interest in trading for LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. However, Leonard has indicated that he would not be receptive to signing an extension with the Pistons.

●RealGM • Basketball → 3 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to become a member of the Miami Heat. It's still surreal to type, considering Giannis' long history with the Bucks (and the city of Milwaukee) and Miami's recent pursuits of no-doubt-about-it superstars coming up short.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 hours ago

Minnesota hasn't been afraid to swing for the fences under Tim Connelly. This looks like their biggest one yet.

●The Athletic • NBA → 4 hours ago

The Brooklyn Nets are looking for a center in the wake of agreeing to trade Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls. That search might need the Nets to looking only crosstown at Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks.

●RealGM • Basketball → 4 hours ago

The two-day NBA Draft is complete. After the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

●The Stein Line → 4 hours ago

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones is coming off a breakout season. That's good timing for Jones, as he enters the restricted free agent market this summer. On the Nuggets side, VP of player personnel Jon Wallace made it clear the team wants to keep Jones in Denver.

●RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler was in good spirits when he recently discussed his recovery from a torn right ACL. Butler described his rehab as "a process, it's a grind" but added he's looking forward to getting back on the court. "We've been making some incredible progress," Butler said.

●RealGM • Basketball → 5 hours ago

Jalen Duren is dissatisfied with the Detroit Pistons' initial restricted free agent offer and is preparing to explore sign-and-trade scenarios when permitted Tuesday, league sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic.

●RealGM • Basketball → 6 hours ago

Sam Vecenie evaluates all 29 teams that made picks in the two rounds of the draft. Most teams received at least a B grade.

●The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

The Knicks are NBA champions and that's a good enough reason to keep the band together.

●The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

Minnesota boxed itself in with a series of transactions, but ... what if this one pays off?.

●The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

Talks between the Pistons and Duren were expected to be challenging because he faltered in the playoffs after an excellent regular season.

●The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

This position may be the strongest overall this offseason, but some of the top names have already agreed to stay put.

●The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

The New Orleans Pelicans exercised their $2.3 million team option on Karlo Matkovic for the 2026-27 season. Matkovic averaged 5.7 points while shooting 42.2% from three in 62 games last season.

●RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

Kevin Porter Jr. exercised with $5.39 million player option with the Milwaukee Bucks. Porter averaged 17.4 points and 7.4 assists last season. Jericho Sims also exercised his player option with the Bucks on Thursday.

●RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

The Washington Wizards hired Tevon Saddler as the head coach of the G League's Capital City Go-Go. Saddler is the second youngest G League at 31-years-old. Saddler has been the head coach at Nicholls State for the past three seasons. .

●RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points as the Toronto Tempo defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 on Thursday night. Mabry shot 17-of-28 from the field, and also tied a WNBA record with nine three-pointers.

●RealGM • Basketball → 12 hours ago

Swing bowler David York produces astonishing figures of 10-7 in a Northamptonshire County League club match.

●BBC • Cricket → 3 hours ago

Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally".

●BBC • Cricket → 3 hours ago

For Pakistan and Netherlands, it's one final opportunity to end their campaigns on a positive note.

●Cricinfo → 3 hours ago

India A declared on 452 for 6, then reduced Sri Lanka A to 38 for 2 in response.

●Cricinfo → 4 hours ago

Unused replay suggested ball may have hit armguard, not glove, for key dismissal on second morning.

●Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Ben Duckett then adds 40-ball fifty as England reach 73 for 1 in response at tea.

●Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Ireland handed debuts to Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard.

●Cricinfo → 5 hours ago

Afghanistan Women's cricket team call on the International Cricket Council to give them a "clear answer" on what their future looks like.

●BBC • Cricket → 6 hours ago

The former allrounder had joined Sydney Sixers as head coach less than two months ago.

●Cricinfo → 7 hours ago

Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us suffer on the sofa or in the stands. Nothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather.

●The Guardian • Cricket → 10 hours ago

The game took a dramatic turn in the second term when the Giants were dealt a pair of injury blows within minutes of each other.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 3 hours ago

In an amateur league filled with high-flying members, questions have been raised about how professional opportunities are intertwined with player recruitment at powerful clubs.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 8 hours ago

Hawks hold on at the MCG to beat GWS and lock up third spot for the moment, in a game marred by a number of big injuries.

●ABC Sport • AFL → 8 hours ago

Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Hawthorn and Greater Western Sydney.

●AFL • AFL → 9 hours ago

Hawthorn has overcome an injury-hit but spirited GWS outfit on Friday night, winning by 14 points to lock in their top four spot for another week.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 9 hours ago

Josh Fraser has made football fun again for Carlton, but it’s other changes he has implemented that have won rave reviews from players and have him well-placed for the top job – if he wants it.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 10 hours ago

The teams for round 16's Sunday matches are in.

●AFL • AFL → 10 hours ago

The match review findings for Thursday night's match between Brisbane and Sydney are in.

●AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

Adem Yze is urging his Richmond side to aim high and think like a finals team as they prepare to take on Collingwood.

●AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

While some observers aren't convinced of Ben King's value, his coach wants the key forward to stay.

●AFL • AFL → 11 hours ago

Essendon has opted to go in-house with the panel that will decide whether James Hird returns as its AFL senior coach.

●ABC Sport • AFL → 12 hours ago

The League has conceded Logan Morris' disallowed goal should have stood after reviewing the controversial decision.

●AFL • AFL → 13 hours ago

Matthew Nicks laments Adelaide's numerous hamstring injuries as soreness rules Wayne Milera out of Showdown.

●AFL • AFL → 14 hours ago

Fremantle's healthy list is giving Justin Longmuir options for how he uses the in-form Luke Jackson.

●AFL • AFL → 15 hours ago

The Bombers have announced the panel to select who will replace Brad Scott in the top job.

●AFL • AFL → 17 hours ago

The Bombers have revealed the criteria for their next senior coach and will speak with 10 to 15 candidates either with senior coaching experience or who are highly rated assistants.

●Sydney Morning Herald • AFL → 17 hours ago

You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL and VFLW seasons LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.

●AFL • AFL → 17 hours ago

Melbourne’s NBA-inspired inspired innovation was brought in to allow players to show more personality. But designers have wasted no time to try and capitalise on marketing opportunities.

●Fox Sports • AFL → 21 hours ago

Bharat Sundaresan speaks to Mark Bickley, Andrew Jarman and footy fans around Adelaide to explain why the allure of Tony Modra remains so strong.

●AFL • AFL → 21 hours ago

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 ... and Damo's got plenty on his mind.

●AFL • AFL → 21 hours ago

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships feature four former champions, including the return of Serena Williams and defending champion Iga Swiatek. From marquee first-round matches to potential blockbuster quarterfinals, here's a full breakdown of the women's singles draw.

●WTA → 3 hours ago

Teenage qualifier Teodora Kostovic wanted Aryna Sabalenka in the first round at Wimbledon -- and got exactly what she wished for. Now she's eager to test herself against the World No. 1.

●WTA → 6 hours ago

Serena Williams returns to singles at the All England Club for the first time in four years after receiving a wild card. Here's how the seven-time Wimbledon champion's draw unfolds, from a first-round meeting with Maya Joint to a potential early showdown with Alexandra Eala.

●WTA → 7 hours ago

Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia’s Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years.

●Fox Sports • Tennis → 7 hours ago

Qualifying for Wimbledon was a dream come true for both Bianca Andreescu, back on the big stage after a two-year absence, and Lina Gjorcheska, who became the first North Macedonian to reach a Grand Slam main draw at the age of 31. Meanwhile, top seed Maria Timofeeva is on her way back after a 2025 slump.

●WTA → 20 hours ago

Karolina Muchova and Elena-Gabriela Ruse will meet in the Bad Homburg semifinals after aggressive mindsets powered both through their quarterfinals. Muchova rallied from a set down to beat Clara Tauson in three, while Ruse knocked out Emma Navarro in straight sets.

●WTA → 21 hours ago

Robin Montgomery and Mananchaya Sawangkaew spent months wondering whether they'd return. This week, both completed emotional journeys back to Wimbledon.

WTA → 23 hours ago

The Wimbledon field looks wide open, setting up a perfect opportunity for a lower-ranked player to make a deep run at the All England Club. Here are five players to keep a close eye on as play begins.

WTA → 1 day ago

Naomi Osaka defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the Bad Homburg Open, moving within one win of her first career grass-court final. The victory gave Osaka her first career top-20 win on grass and set up a meeting with China's Wang Xinyu for a place in the final.

WTA → 1 day ago

In an exclusive clip from the upcoming Netflix documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set,' Martina Navratilova turns her fortunes around in the legendary 1978 Wimbledon final, altering her rivalry with Chris Evert forever.

WTA → 1 day ago

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships feature four former champions, led by the returning Serena Williams and defending champion Iga Swiatek. From the schedule and prize money to the seeds, format and key storylines, here's everything you need to know about the year's third Grand Slam.

WTA → 1 day ago

Elena Rybakina arrives at the All England Club with a realistic path to the top ranking. Here's what she needs to do -- and how Aryna Sabalenka's result could shape the race.

WTA → 1 day ago

Katherine Sebov did not secure a place in the Wimbledon qualifying draw until 10 minutes before play began. Two wins later -- including one that required saving a match point -- the Canadian is one victory away from her first Wimbledon main-draw appearance.

WTA → 2 days ago

Emma Navarro made it two straight wins over Iga Swiatek on Wednesday, defeating the top seed in three sets to reach her fourth consecutive Bad Homburg quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina withdrew ahead of her quarterfinal with a right hip injury, sending Wang Xinyu into the semifinals.

WTA → 2 days ago

After stepping away from the tour following a difficult stretch in 2025, Erika Andreeva has rebuilt both her ranking and her love for the game. Along the way, she has watched younger sister Mirra become a Grand Slam champion.

WTA → 2 days ago

Elina Svitolina came from a set down against Liudmila Samsonova, then erased a 2-0 deficit in the decider by winning the last six games to reach the Bad Homburg quarterfinals. Samsonova drops to 0-9 in three-setters this season, while Svitolina improves to 12-2.

WTA → 3 days ago

Harmony Tan, the last player to defeat Serena Williams at Wimbledon, made the qualifying draw cut on the same day that the 23-time major champion's return to singles action next week was announced -- and she's keen on the prospect of a rematch.

WTA → 3 days ago

Naomi Osaka embraced the conditions and battled past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 in 67 minutes Tuesday in Bad Homburg, advancing to her first quarterfinal of the season. She was on fire throughout, finishing with seven aces and 22 winners to just eight unforced errors.

WTA → 3 days ago

With a perspective shift, and staring down the battle of their lives, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova reflect on their careers, their friendship and their decades-long rivalry in Rebecca Gitlitz's documentary "Chris & Martina: The Final Set.".

WTA → 3 days ago

Linda Noskova won her second career title and cracked the Top 10, Alexandra Eala scored a pair of massive upsets, Serena Williams played a second doubles match and more in the latest week in review.

WTA → 3 days ago

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, the team announced.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 4 hours ago

Mets owner Steve Cohen set making the playoffs as the baseline goal for 2026. Instead, the team stumbled out of the gate.

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Riley has found himself replaying at-bats in his head, losing sleep as he searches for answers to a slump that won't release him.

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Bryce Harper hit a cycle by the fifth inning last week. And that wasn't even the weirdest (or wildest) Phillies moment of that game.

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During a stretch that lasted nearly two years, from August 2002 until July 2004, Gagne recorded 84 consecutive saves for the Dodgers.

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Plus more on a Diamondbacks rookie's gator aid, a rare third-generation MLB family and timely and timeless elements of baseball.

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What stands out about this season so far? And what are your burning questions for the second half of the 2026 season?.

●The Athletic • MLB → 7 hours ago

In the aftermath of the disaster, some MLB players detailed efforts to make contact with family members who remained in Venezuela.

●The Athletic • MLB → 15 hours ago

The season is not lost. But the goodwill they earned during the first three months might be.

●The Athletic • MLB → 15 hours ago

PHOENIX — The sixth annual MLB Draft Combine took place this week in Arizona, with more than 300 amateur prospects from high school and college programs all over North America descending upon Chase Field to participate in on-field workouts and interviews with major-league ballcubs.

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The former Expos and Marlins executive recalled Kyra's dynamic personality: “She didn’t get cheated for those 28 years. Not for a day.”.

●The Athletic • MLB → 17 hours ago

MLB also revealed the starting finalists for each league ahead of next month's event at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

Pierzynski had the ball and knew Pope Leo attended the game: "It’s better at the Vatican with him than sitting on my wall.".

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

The league would also raise the minimum salary, end deferred-money contracts, and shorten some players' time to free agency.

●The Athletic • MLB → 19 hours ago

The 2026 MLB All-Star teams officially have their headliners: Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star and the Toronto Blue Jays’ second baseman automatically qualified for the Midsummer Classic by winning each league's Phase 1 of fan voting.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 19 hours ago

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At first, Brandon Marsh was kind of a bit. It was autumn 2022, and the Philadelphia Phillies were an unstoppable baseball joy ride overflowing with colorful personalities. A booze-soaked backup catcher who rarely played.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 21 hours ago

It should come as no surprise to fans that a salary cap is the biggest issue facing the league and its players in labor negotiations ahead of the current collective-bargaining agreement (CBA) expiring in December.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 22 hours ago

The Tampa Bay Rays came within two outs of recording a combined no-hitter on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. They had to settle for a one-hit, 13-2 victory.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 22 hours ago

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

The Athletic • MLB → 23 hours ago

Back in 2005, a Chicago White Sox fan by the name of Robert Francis Prevost attended Game 1 of the World Series. As White Sox closer Bobby Jenks was on the mound to close out the contest, the broadcast took a shot of the crowd, which featured Prevost cheering on his favorite team.

Yahoo Sports • MLB → 23 hours ago

Broncos star Payne Haas has responded to the rumours he could leave the club mid-season as his coach declared that Brisbane aren’t out of the title race yet despite a seventh straight loss.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 4 hours ago

NRL.com will keep you updated on any injury or judiciary news involving Origin contenders.

●NRL → 5 hours ago

The Brisbane Broncos host the Sydney Roosters in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has revealed that he has never seen Matt Burton “so happy” after moving him from the halves to the centres in a bold spine reshuffle.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 5 hours ago

One of the more mature and polished performances of Sam Walker’s career has all but extinguished the Brisbane Broncos’ hopes of a premiership defence.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Roosters centre Robert Toia is put on report after a lifting tackle on Broncos winger Josiah Karapani.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 5 hours ago

Gold Coast Titans coach Josh Hannay has delivered an honest assessment of his side’s performance after they were schooled by the Bulldogs, admitting that his players “looked a little bit young”.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 6 hours ago

Roosters enforcer Lindsay Collins is placed on report for a high shot on Broncos prop Xavier Willison.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 6 hours ago

Lindsay Collins faces a nervous wait on two fronts ahead of Origin III after a 24-18 win that all but ended Brisbane’s finals chances.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 6 hours ago

Brisbane’s title defence is all-but gone - and so could Lindsay Collins’ Origin III hopes - after the Broncos crashed to a crushing 24-18 loss to the Roosters on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 7 hours ago

Lindsay Collins gives Billy Smith a spray over a kick-off blunder.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

In just his second NRL game in the halves, Stephen Crichton showed the poise of a veteran playmaker by guiding Canterbury to a third straight win.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

Follow all the action from Round 17 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.

●NRL → 7 hours ago

The Gold Coast Titans host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 7 hours ago

Eels coach Jason Ryles has detailed his act of incredible bravery after helping pull a woman out of a burning car on the way home from his side’s loss to Souths.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 8 hours ago

Stephen Crichton and Josh Curran link up to lay on a try for Canterbury.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 9 hours ago

Jason Ryles was still stewing on his side’s loss as he drove home along Mount Ousley Road, before a frightening sight snapped him out of his mood and into hero mode.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 9 hours ago

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says his club can help get Josh Schuster’s life back on track after they signed the former Sea Eagles prodigy on a NSW Cup contract that comes with “no risk”.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 11 hours ago

A rib injury to Jacob Kiraz and a dangerous tackle by Matt Burton could shut the door on a potential early release for Bronson Xerri who showed how valuable he can be for the Bulldogs this year as they continued their recent run of good form.

●Fox Sports • NRL → 11 hours ago

The Manly fullback will continue his Origin III audition on Saturday night – but he produced five plays last week that should earn him a Blues recall.

●Sydney Morning Herald • NRL → 12 hours ago

The Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics in the Pacific Coast League, are attempting to re-write the headlines about baseball in their hometown.

●Sportslogos.net → 5 hours ago

Our series that names the best and worst uniforms in every NFL franchise's history continues with a look at the AFC North. The post The Best, Worst Uniforms In Every NFL Franchise’s History: AFC North Edition appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

●Sportslogos.net → 13 hours ago

A storied Spanish soccer club is returning the country’s top league with a refreshed crest and a slight but significant change to their name.

●Sportslogos.net → 21 hours ago

The ECHL is putting a retro twist on one of hockey’s biggest rivalries for its next midseason showcase.

Sportslogos.net → 1 day ago

The battle lines are rapidly hardening in the Portland arena renovation funding right, and the message from Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is stark and clear: Don’t expect me to help pay for it.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 1 day ago

Tracy McGrady is bringing back a piece of basketball history.  The seven-time All-Star is reviving the legendary ABCD camp with Sonny Vaccaro, the sneaker executive and founder of the camp.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 1 day ago

Political pressure to complete a funding deal to renovate Portland’s Moda Center is growing more public.

Front Office Sports • Stadiums and Real Estate → 2 days ago

Just 24 hours into its existence, Forta Cosmetics banked more than $10,000 in online sales of its sole product: a makeup-setting spray meant to withstand sweaty workouts.

Front Office Sports • Athletes → 2 days ago

We've decided to name the best and worst uniforms in every NFL franchise's history, starting with members of the AFC East. The post The Best, Worst Uniforms In Every NFL Team’s History: AFC East Edition appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.

Sportslogos.net → 2 days ago

There’s a storm brewing on the Canadian prairies, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders want their opponents to take cover.

Sportslogos.net → 3 days ago

A new vision for accessible, global and talent-driven racing is set to begin in 2028.

MotoGP → 1 day ago

The 2027 contract announcements have begun, as Thursday sees us hear from Marc Marquez, Acosta, Bagnaia and more ahead of track action kicking off.

MotoGP → 1 day ago

The #63 will move to create an all-Italian Aprilia lineup alongside Bezzecchi next year.

MotoGP → 1 day ago

The #37 will switch orange for red next season as he moves to the Ducati Lenovo Team.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

The #63 is confirmed to leave the Ducati Lenovo Team at the end of 2026.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

MotoGP Group and all the 11 MotoGP Teams have now signed agreements governing their participation in the FIM MotoGP World Championship from 2027 to 2031.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

After over 100 years of Dutch GP history, and Assen remains unpredictable. Relive some of the best races of the years for FREE!.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

Twists aplenty in Brno set up another adrenaline-fuelled weekend at the historic TT Circuit Assen.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

Get ready for the 10th instalment of MotoGP action as we head to one of the most infamous venues – the TT Circuit Assen. Saddle up!.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

The home of Dutch motorcycle racing and the last weekend in June… your trip to Assen will be just as good off-track as it will be on it.

MotoGP → 2 days ago

The American sports scene is overcrowded with divided interests until it isn't. For now, the USMNT has the nation dreaming of possibilities.

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MLS and Eastern Conference powerhouse FC Cincinnati have missed out on the chance to bring one of the game's biggest names.

●Yahoo Sports • MLS → 22 hours ago

Neymar's camp and FC Cincinnati held initial talks in April, but he won't be headed to the MLS club after all.

●The Athletic • Football → 23 hours ago

USMNT has followed soccer sides like Arsenal in using dogs to help athletes facing high-pressure moments.

The Athletic • Football → 1 day ago

The Brazilian has 43 goals and 28 assists for the Galaxy in 101 appearances.

The Athletic • MLS → 2 days ago

Australia’s Karis Davidson made a superb start to the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with the 27-year-old firing a seven-under par opening round 65 to sit second at Hazeltine in Minnesota.

●Fox Sports • Golf → 16 hours ago

A group of little girls start chanting “Nelly, Nelly” on the iconic Madison Avenue in New York City, as Nelly Korda strolls past with a stride and vibe fit for a rock star and an enormous billboard she adorns in the background.

Fox Sports • Golf → 2 days ago

The PGA Tour on Tuesday unveiled a dramatic overhaul of professional golf in the United States that will see the circuit divided into two distinct structures.

Fox Sports • Golf → 3 days ago

US Open champion Wyndham Clark overcame some of the worst treatment of an American on home soil by the New York crowd at Shinnecock Hills as he closed out a wire-to-wire victory on Monday morning AEST.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Rory McIlroy was once again targeted by a brash New York crowd as his US Open charge fell short at Shinnecock Hills.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

Wyndham Clark has gone wire-to-wire to win the 2026 US Open — but only after a day of high drama at Shinnecock Hills that saw the unpopular star almost suffer a Greg Norman-like fate.

Fox Sports • Golf → 5 days ago

American Wyndham Clark seized a six-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler charged into contention for a historic triumph.

Fox Sports • Golf → 6 days ago

Australia’s contingent endured a nightmare day with all four countryman missing the cut as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four-shot after the second round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York.

Fox Sports • Golf → 7 days ago

Jason Day’s injury problems have reared their ugly head once again as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four shot lead on a wild opening day of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

The year was 1986, and the fury within Greg Norman was rising.

Fox Sports • Golf → 1 week ago

Bombers co-captain Bonnie Toogood is hoping to put a frustrating 2025 season behind her.

●AFL • AFLW → 21 hours ago

The AFL has today confirmed the schedule for the AFLW practice matches and match simulation trainings as clubs build towards the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Ruby Schleicher is still pushing for a 17-game season, saying players are begging for more matches.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

The new position will see her build a stakeholder network across the wider football industry.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

AFL.com.au has predicted how Australia and Ireland could line up in their historic clash.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Ash Naulty the frontrunner to be Adelaide's new AFLW list manager.

AFL • AFLW → 2 days ago

Geelong teammates Aishling Moloney and Georgie Prespakis are preparing to go head-to-head in the NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland representative game.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

Australia's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game against Ireland.

AFL • AFLW → 3 days ago

Ireland's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game.

AFL • AFLW → 4 days ago

All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.

AFL • AFLW → 5 days ago

Cairns Taipans Next Star Luke Paul, is ready to lead Australia on their quest for gold at the 2026 U17 FIBA World Cup in Turkey.

NBL → 1 day ago

With many teams still looking to finish their roster with the right pieces ahead of NBL27, the pre-season schedule is slowly starting to roll out to give fans their first glimpse of what’s to come.

NBL → 1 day ago

After two strong seasons with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, exciting young star Malique Lewis lived his dream this past week when he was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBL → 1 day ago

Hats off to Karim Lopez for the way he handled one of the more awkward moments of the NBA Draft. Of course, the night is full of surprises, and not just because of who gets picked.

NBL → 2 days ago

Australian guard Max Mackinnon has reportedly signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, according to ESPN. Mackinnon, 22, played five games for the Brisbane Bullets in the Hungry Jack’s NBL22 Season, before a successful four-year college career.

NBL → 2 days ago

Sydney Kings Assistant Coach and co-owner Andrew Bogut has been fined $9,500 following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.

NBL → 2 days ago

As the dream became reality for NBL Next Star Karim Lopez, the hype surrounding the Mexican teenager has only continued to build as he prepares to join the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBL → 2 days ago

South East Melbourne Phoenix Next Star Malique Lewis has been selected with pick 60 at the NBA Draft. The Trinidad and Tobago talent rose sharply in Draft projections this week, fulfilling his NBA dream by joining the Milwaukee Bucks with the final pick at the Draft.

NBL → 2 days ago

The National Basketball League (NBL) is pleased to announce Choice Hotels has renewed its partnership for the NBL27 Season.

NBL → 2 days ago

Karim Lopez’s remarkable rise reached another milestone on Wednesday, Australian time, when he became the first Mexican player ever selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.

NBL → 3 days ago

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to their third Super Netball grand final in four years. Now they wait to see if they will face the Melbourne Vixens or West Coast Fever for a shot at the title.

ABC Sport • Netball → 6 days ago

The Diamonds include five players set to make their Commonwealth Games debut as they look to win their fifth gold medal in Glasgow. .

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 week ago

Despite male netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

This year's record-breaking Adelaide Thunderbirds are shifting their focus to the Super Netball finals, with a third premiership in four years on offer.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice.

ABC Sport • Netball → 2 weeks ago

The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.

ABC Sport • Netball → 3 weeks ago

Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.

ABC Sport • Netball → 4 weeks ago

The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.

ABC Sport • Netball → 1 month ago

In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 week ago

During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.

Andscape • WNBA → 3 weeks ago

On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.

Andscape • WNBA → 1 month ago

When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.

Andscape • WNBA → 2 months ago

The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.

ESPN • WNBA → 2 months ago

Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.

Fox Sports • A-League → 1 month ago

A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.

The Guardian • A-League → 1 month ago

Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

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

Fox Sports • A-League → 2 months ago

A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.

The Guardian • A-League → 2 months ago

Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.

ATP → 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.

ATP → 2 months ago

Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.

ATP → 2 months ago

Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.

ATP → 2 months ago

Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

ATP → 2 months ago

The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.

ATP → 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.

ATP → 2 months ago

Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.

ATP → 2 months ago

“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.

ATP → 2 months ago

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.

ATP → 2 months ago

PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.

Andscape • College Basketball → 2 months ago

Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.

ESPN • College Basketball → 2 months ago

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

ESPN • NFL → 2 months ago

Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.

ESPN • NFL → 2 months ago

Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.

ESPN • College Football → 2 months ago

The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

ESPN • NFL → 2 months ago

Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.

Fox Sports • NRL → 2 months ago

Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.

Fox Sports • NRL → 3 months ago

Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.

Fox Sports • Rugby Union → 3 months ago