The New York Yankees, who've had new injuries repeatedly pop up this season as if they're playing a game of Whac-A-Mole, will welcome the imminent return of three-time All-Star Cody Bellinger.
"This is an issue because center fielders and infielders are now gaming the system for their WAR," Pham wrote to The Athletic.
Steven Pressley says he is "immensely proud" of his Dundee players as the head coach's redemption arc continues with another derby victory.
Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
After finding the back of the net in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, is Thierno Barry on course to become Everton's main man up front?.
We have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for Zandvoort, including a podium finish and top-six selection.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Sprint and then Qualifying ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at Zandvoort.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc shared differing opinions when it came to their success in Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix.
New players, change of coach, meeting expectations - what's the biggest watch on every AFLW team?.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Ryan Weathers was pulled from Saturday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays due to "forearm discomfort," the team announced. The Yankees added that the veteran southpaw would undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.
The Ketel Marte drama with the Arizona Diamondbacks added another chapter on Friday when the All-Star second baseman was seen at a casino during the team's 9-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages is expected to miss the next four to five weeks after suffering a broken left hand during Friday's 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team announced that Pages was going to the injured list on Saturday afternoon.
Giancarlo Stanton may miss the rest of the 2026 MLB season for the New York Yankees, just as he appeared to be on the verge of returning from injury. Stanton, 36, strained his left calf while running, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters, including MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, on Saturday.
Video emerged on social media of the injured Marte gambling at a local casino on Friday night near the team’s complex at Salt River Fields.
The Mets' Double-A affiliate picked up 10 games in the standings, powered by the prospects acquired during the big club's sell-off.
"They're not for sale," Kasten said. "There's no process that has been started to sell it, period. We are planning only to win.".
If and when Ketel Marte returns to the Arizona Diamondbacks from the injured list, he will apparently have some work to do to regain the trust and support of manager Torey Lovullo after his unexplained absence from the team earlier this week.
"There's so many memories, good ones and bad ones," said Devers, whom the Red Sox traded to the Giants over a year ago.
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since the Boston Red Sox traded him to the San Francisco Giants in June 2025. Since Devers' relationship with the Red Sox, particularly with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, didn't end particularly well, it could be reasonably assumed that fans might not greet the three-time All-Star warmly.
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since the Boston Red Sox traded him to the San Francisco Giants in June 2025. Since Devers' relationship with the Red Sox, particularly with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, didn't end particularly well, it could be reasonably assumed that fans might not greet the three-time All-Star warmly.
Jacob Misiorowski recorded six punchouts on Friday in Milwaukee. So did Chris Sale. They each went six innings in a series opener that doubled as a duel between National League Cy Young Award contenders and a meeting of teams competing for the top seed in the NL playoff bracket.
The New York Yankees placed third baseman Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain, the team announced on Friday.McMahon, 31, sustained the injury during Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
BALTIMORE — Carlos Rodón has seen a lot of baseball over the past 12 years. Nearly 250 games from the mound. Hundreds more from the dugout.
. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Jordan Shusterman is back from vacation, and he re-joins Jake Mintz to take stock of the stretch run as October rapidly approaches.
Will the real Seattle Mariners please stand up? . This is what every Mariners fan has been asking throughout the 2026 season. And the frustration is warranted, as the M's have been unable to get out of their own way.
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Melton has become a key member of the Detroit Tigers’ present and a captivating part of their future.
The state of eligibility in college sports is perplexing. See how you do with these nine cases.
Half-centuries from Ollie Price and Miles Hammond bring Gloucestershire back into their County Championship match with Worcestershire.
Nottinghamshire beat Surrey by 145 runs at The Oval to maintain aspirations of a second successive County Championship title.
Middlesex stumble after being set 356 to win at Merchant Taylors' School.
Champions bulldoze rivals at The Oval to maintain hopes of back-to-back successes.
Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.
Century for opener, and allround onslaught from ex-England captain, floors Derbyshire.
Middlesex reach 186-4 at close of play and need another 170 to beat Kent in County Championship Division Two.
Kiran Carlson's unbeaten 73 leaves Glamorgan's County Championship match against Leicestershire delicately poised going into the final day.
Lancashire blitzed for 137 early in day and then lose two before close after being set 446 to win.
Worcestershire blunted after D'Oliveira 83 helps secure 117-run lead on first innings.
The 29-year-old midfielder provides a boost to Bruce Arena’s Earthquakes, who have struggled since MLS returned from the World Cup break.
In the MLS, Lionel Messi lost his cool last Thursday. During the match against the Philadelphia Union (2-2), he slapped an opponent, as TV footage showed. He had clashed with forward Quinn Sullivan, but the incident had no consequences at the time.
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Lionel Messi has been fined for putting his hands on an opponent, Major League Soccer announced on Friday, Aug.
After a routine game between Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday turned into an all-out brawl, MLS is handing down more punishment — and easing others.
The MLS decisions follow a chaotic ending to Inter Miami’s draw with Philadelphia, with Sullivan cleared to play Saturday.
Liga MX is moving to a closed, franchise-driven model, putting financial stability and investment ahead of promotion and relegation.
Jacob Murrell offers "something different" to Falkirk, says manager John McGlynn, after the American striker joined from DC United. Murrell, 22, has signed a two-year deal, with the Bairns holding the option of a further 12 months.
Major League Soccer will go through one of the biggest changes in the league’s history next summer when it moves to a summer-to-spring calendar, and with it will come a new look to its playoff system.
ATHENS, Ga. — Playing between the hedges at football’s Sanford Stadium, and with coach Kirby Smart watching, the Georgia women’s soccer team on Thursday night set an attendance record for any college soccer match.
Inter kicked off their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 home win over Monza, after the promoted side recovered from conceding an early goal to go in level at the break before the champions turned on the style.
After exodus of key players, youthful arrivals over the summer amount to a fresh beginning with plenty to get excited about.
Every new season opens with talk of a team winning the transfer window.
BBC Sport looks at some of the most shocking Premier League opening-game defeats.
With exciting new signings and growing belief, Leeds United will hope a winning start to the Premier League means they can aim to thrive rather than just survive this time around.
How Brentford and Tottenham's players rated following their Premier League match.
Analysis of Tottenham's opening weekend Premier League defeat by Brentford.
Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows of Saturday's action.
Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro dies at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal.
Gianni Infantino has angered numerous Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to announce Fifa-funded development projects for the region with millions of dollars that had been delayed for months.
Hull KR's hopes of a top-four finish in Super League are damaged by a loss to Toulouse, their second successive home defeat.
St Helens beat Castleford Tigers to boost their faint Super League play-off hopes - despite Jackson Hastings' needless red card.
Wigan Warriors convincingly beat neighbours St Helens to make it 10 wins out of 10 in the Women's Super League this season.
Wests Tigers fans can dare to dream of their first NRLW finals foray after a thrilling 27-26 victory over Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. .
Canterbury kept their finals hopes alive despite Matt Burton also returning home for a family issue, and as it was revealed Jacob Kiraz had been playing with a torn calf.
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has revealed the club endured a horror week leading up to Saturday’s much-needed win over the Dragons, with one star even spending a stint in hospital.
See the highlight moments as traditional rivals the Dragons and the Bulldogs faced off under lights at Allianz Stadium. Would Dean Young's side claim 3 wins on the trot?.
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has explained how his side has managed to rise to top of the NRL ladder despite a horror injury toll in the halves.
Matt Burton is sent to the sin bin for a professional foul.
Nita Maynard-Perrin is seen using her phone on the bench during a game against the Cowboys.
Sydney Swans fans are grappling with an emotional week of developments ahead of a historic double header, as a scandal continues to engulf the team.
Adam Kingsley has addressed the future of Toby Greene, Stephen Coniglio, Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer.
Superstar forward's successful comeback boosts Geelong ahead of finals while there's good news for Richmond's Sam Banks.
Taylor Walker kicked six in his farewell home and away game in Adelaide.
Geelong will finish inside the top six and earn a week off after thrashing Richmond at GMHBA Stadium.
Carlton CEO Graham Wright has provided an update on the future of the midfielder after he suffered an on-field mental health episode earlier this season.
GWS star Jake Stringer snaps a goal from a tight angle in the left-forward pocket at Adelaide Oval.
The Bulldogs remain undefeated as Isabelle Pritchard dominated in their gutsy win over Richmond on Saturday, while a new Sun is rising over the AFLW competition.
After suffering a lateral ligament injury against Melbourne, Aaron Naughton is in a race against time to be ready for Wildcard Round.
Carlton will now face the 7th-placed Demons in one wildcard final next week, while Luke Beveridge’s men will host Collingwood in the other. Meanwhile, Blues CEO Graham Wright gave an update on Elijah Hollands.
North Melbourne led all night but had to fight against Brisbane for win 29.
Geelong has secured a precious top-six spot, and at least for one more night, its top-four dream is still alive after comfortably defeating Richmond.
Adelaide has locked themselves in for a second straight September appearance, crushing GWS in a proper, old-fashioned shootout by 56 points on Saturday night.
Geelong has thumped St Kilda to the tune of 85 points to log a convincing first win of the season.
Brennan Cox injured his calf in the first quarter of Freo's 37-point loss to the Blues, with the defender sent for scans.
The Western Bulldogs won an absolute classic against Melbourne ahead of the finals.
The Western Bulldogs have grabbed a gutsy 11-point win on the back of a record-breaking performance from captain Isabelle Pritchard.
Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action.
Gold Coast has strolled to a comfortable win over West Coast off the back of some gun youngsters.
Scott Pendlebury's glittering Collingwood career could be over after the AFL/VFL games record holder suffered a hamstring injury.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is challenging the validity of the final 10 months on his Crystal Palace contract.
Anton Stach's late goal for Leeds hands Oliver Glasner a defeat in his first game at Nottingham Forest.
Relegation favourites Hull City start the season well with a victory over Manchester United as their manager says "we are trying to prove people wrong".
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is refusing to panic despite shock loss at newly promoted Hull City.
Aston Villa are close to signing free agent Leon Goretzka, who left Bayern Munich in the summer after eight years.
Manchester United fell to a shock 2-0 defeat to Hull City in their opening game of the Premier League season.
How Hull City and Manchester United's players rated following their Premier League match.
Ian Wright says Gabriel Martinelli deserves "more respect" from Arsenal and questions the way the club have handled the winger's potential exit.
For Liverpool and Andoni Iraola, the Premier League schedule means they will face six teams with new managers in their first six matches.
As the club football season gets back underway, where will the global stars and cult heroes be playing this season?.
Veteran EuroLeague guard Sylvain Francisco thought he would be making the jump the NBA this season. However, transaction holdups around the NBA, while teams waited on LeBron James to make a decision, led to Francisco missing his window.
Nate and Danny can finally sum up the offseasons for the Nuggets and Cavs, improbably through a trade with each other! We put the Peyton Watson deal into context for both teams and give them offseason grades, while also discussing DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets.
The Miami Heat are set to sign Klay Thompson to a two-year, $13 million contract when he clears waivers this weekend. Thompson agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks and is set to clear waivers on Sunday. The veteran wing will be Miami's 13th player on a standard contract when signed.
Vin Baker has joined the Miami Heat as an assistant on Erik Spoelstra's coaching staff, reported Chris Haynes. Baker was an assistant with the Bucks for the past eight seasons. The move reunites Baker with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Melbourne United star Joe Ingles was forced from the court in a pre-season game on Saturday night, pulling up abruptly while driving down the floor.
The new-look Brisbane Bullets under Will Weaver played real opposition for the first time ahead of NBL27 with Tyrell Harrison and Nate Hinton combining for 46 points and 16 rebounds in 127-81 win over an NBL1 North Select team.
There's something about NBL pre-season Throwdowns and once again Angus Glover inspired a spectacular South East Melbourne Phoenix comeback to beat Melbourne United 91-89 after a 17-3 run who lost Joe Ingles in the process.
The NBA's schedule release for the 2026-27 campaign is more than a week old now and, well, I suppose we can refer to it as one of the top 10 stories in this unexpectedly wild month of August.
DeRozan, 37, started 77 games for the Kings in 2025-26 but was waived earlier in the offseason.
DeMar DeRozan and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal. DeRozan had a partial guarantee on his contract with the Sacramento Kings for only $10 million of the total of $26.74 million.
DeMar DeRozan reportedly has his sights set on his next home, with the free-agent forward signing with the Denver Nuggets, per multiple reports. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, will join Denver on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
To say the situation around Klay Thompson in Dallas changed quickly would be putting it mildly. With Friday's buyout, he's moving on.
The Dallas Mavericks are moving on from Klay Thompson. The team announced it agreed to a buyout with the sharpshooter Friday, making Thompson an unrestricted free agent.The Mavericks released a statement announcing the decision.
Thompson, 36, is on the move after two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and 13 with Golden State Warriors.
Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers and plans to sign with the Miami Heat.
Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers. Thompson joined the Mavericks during the 2024 offseason on a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors.
Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers and will sign with the Miami Heat on a two-year, $13 million deal.
With the bulk of the 2026 NBA offseason's player movement now concluded, and with the calendar now flipped to August, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA, both this season and afterward.
Marc Stad has kept a low profile while building a $35 billion investment firm. Now he's stepping into the spotlight as Wolves' lead owner.
Marc Stad has reached agreement to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the Minnesota Timberwolves at a $4.5 billion valuation. Stad will purchase the majority of Marc Lore's stake in the franchises. Stad's wife, Elisa Stad, will serve as governor of the Wolves.
World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.
George Russell was keen to focus on the positives after he missed out on pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix to McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Seventh place was not what Max Verstappen had hoped for in Qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver lining up one spot ahead of stand-in team mate Liam Lawson.
Off the back of his winning weekend last time out in Hungary, McLaren's Lando Norris made it back-to-back pole positions in Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Payton Westcott dominated Saturday's Reverse Grid Race to seal her maiden F1 ACADEMY victory.
Lando Norris claimed the top spot with a stellar lap under pressure in Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix.
What a title fight Formula One would have on its hands if McLaren could make the final steps with their car. This was demonstrated to dramatic effect on Saturday as Lando Norris hurled his ride around Zandvoort to claim pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lando Norris beats George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli is set to take a significant grid penalty at his home event, the Italian Grand Prix.
Live coverage of Saturday's Qualifying session for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
George Russell secured a straightforward victory during the Sprint in the Netherlands.
Charles Leclerc was pleased to begin the second half of the season on a positive note for Ferrari after taking P2 in the Zandvoort Sprint.
Lando Norris has given his assessment of McLaren’s performance after he lost P2 to Charles Leclerc in the Zandvoort Sprint.
George Russell converted his pole position into a Sprint win at the Dutch Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and McLaren's Lando Norris.
Red Bull Racing's Alisha Palmowski secured pole position for the F1 ACADEMY Zandvoort Feature Race.
Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at Zandvoort.
We’ve picked out the best value bets to help you make your Sprint predictions.
Yuki Tsunoda has reflected on his first day at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he returned to Racing Bulls as part of his reserve driver duties.
All-Czech duo Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova defeated Magali Kempen and Alexandra Panova 6-1, 6-2 to capture their first title together at the Cincinnati Open.
The most impressive moment from Coco Gauff and Marta Kostyuk's Cincinnati quarterfinal arguably came well before the two played an official point on Stadium Court with possibly the highest-launched coin toss in the WTA history.
Coco Gauff has won six straight sets to reach the Cincinnati Open semifinals, fueled by restored confidence and a tactical adjustment that has her charging the net more often. Her 6-2, 6-2 win over Marta Kostyuk in 70 minutes underscored both.
In the semifinals in Cincinnati, Iga Swiatek faces Jessica Pegula for the 13th time in their careers while Coco Gauff takes on an unseeded Sara Bejlek in the night session. Here's the case for the final four.
World number one Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday he will not compete in the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, because of a right knee injury.
Unseeded Czech Sara Bejlek followed up an upset of World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Cincinnati Open with a three-set comeback against former champion Madison Keys.
From a first-round exit in their first tournament two months ago to reaching their second final of 2026, Magali Kempen and Alexandra Panova have improved each moment they've stepped on the court. They'll place in the Cincinnati Open doubles final on Saturday.
American duo Iva Jovic and Caty McNally have reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open doubles with three consecutive match tiebreak wins. Plus, Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei stand as the last seeded team remaining.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina retired from her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open with a left ankle injury, ending her chance to take the World No. 1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka for now.
Jessica Pegula took a medical timeout while trailing in the second set, but she dug deep to prevail in a third-set tiebreak against Amanda Anisimova and reach the Cincinnati semis. With the win, she improves to 6-0 against her compatriot.
Sara Bejlek scored the biggest win of her career, upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Czech overcame an early deficit in both sets and will next face 2019 champion Madison Keys.
Coco Gauff battled through a series of long, pressure‑filled games before defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals. She saved all eight break points she faced to set up a meeting with Marta Kostyuk.
Amanda Anisimova will seek her first victory in six attempts against Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open.
Marta Kostyuk rallied from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva and reach her first Cincinnati quarterfinal, powered by a forehand that produced the majority of her 25 winners. She'll face Coco Gauff for a spot in the semis.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek reached her 30th WTA 1000 quarterfinal and extended her winning streak to nine with a straight-sets defeat of Diane Parry in the Cincinnati Open fourth round. She'll face Elena Rybakina next.
The Abierto GNP Seguros Monterrey Open serves as the final tune-up event before the season's final Grand Slam. Here is everything you need to know for next week's WTA 500 event.
Marie Bouzkova overcame a break deficit in both sets to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic in two tiebreaks at the Cincinnati Open. The No. 22 seed will face No. 4 seed Coco Gauff for a place in the quarterfinals.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was imperious in her third-round victory over Wang Xinyu at the Cincinnati Open, advancing in under an hour.
Coco Gauff edged out fellow American Ann Li 6-1, 7-6 (3) in Cincinnati as the 2023 champion returns to the tournament's Round of 16.
Mirra Andreeva converted her fourth match point after a tightly-contested second set to hold off Janice Tjen in the Cincinnati Open third round.
As first courses go, this was a delicious appetiser to a series that looks set to live up to its billing.
Prem Rugby side Leicester Tigers sign New Zealand-born Tonga international hooker Sam Moli.
Maddison Levi has been unable to inspire the Wallaroos to a hoodoo-busting victory, the Australians falling flat in an ugly 66-19 defeat to New Zealand.
Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a Super Rugby title with the franchise.
The incoming Waratahs coach remains one of the big beasts of the coaching jungle. But the Super Rugby landscape has changed drastically since his successful first spell in charge.
The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle allowed to continue after High Court ruling.
Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.
South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own game. The problem with Test weeks is that they can feel long.
The legal action over brain injuries in rugby has been brought back from the brink of collapse after the high court ruled to give a reprieve to hundreds of claimants who had been struck out from the case.
Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery.
The NHL deputy commissioner said the team could be announced by the "end of this calendar year," with Houston the most likely landing spot.
Each championship team is issued its own version of the Cup, and now Montreal’s is missing.
Detroit’s GM search and Dylan Larkin’s trade request have prompted Seider, the team’s best player, to turn his focus inward.
Tim Stützle wishes ex-teammate Brady Tkachuk nothing but the best, but he is "happy that we have a lot of guys who want to be in Ottawa.".
This assessment is mostly based on every team's young roster core combined with their current roster strength.
The Blue Jackets' news release did not specify which procedure was done on the shoulder, and the recovery time is unclear.
The league and soccer giant on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership and four more regular-season NHL games on German soil.
Corey Pronman has dropped his annual rankings of each team's pipeline of players 22 and younger.
Some of the 33 names in the club might be a surprise, but the all-time greats still waiting for a seven-figure sale could be a bigger shock.
Players drafted after the first round can become major difference-makers for top NHL teams.
In our annual survey, over 10,000 NHL fans weighed in on front offices around the league. Who's doing it right? Who's on a downward spiral?.
Let’s find out how bad your favorite team has really had it when it comes to these punk kids.
Corey Pronman ranks the best young players affiliated with NHL teams, from 1 to 156.
An in-depth look at the NHL's future with a ranking of every team's under-23 core.
A common playground maneuver could be hockey’s most important movement.
The television program was a spinoff of "Hockey Night in Canada," broadcasting NHL games in Punjabi on Saturday nights.
Coming off three Olympic gold medals, USA Hockey is using the momentum to help galvanize American goaltending.
From Jayden Daniels to Mikaela Shiffrin, we asked pro athletes: What's the single most important trait for a leader to have?.
Maher was a staple on Flames radio broadcasts for over 30 years, calling the team's lone Cup victory in 1989 and its 2004 Cup Final run.
Let's dive into an important detail hiding in plain sight that a lot of fans aren't clear about.
Timothy T Ludwig via Getty ImagesThe Buffalo Bills announced on Saturday that the son of defensive tackle Ed Oliver recently died.
Oliver is dealing with an undisclosed injury as the Bills practiced against the Browns on Thursday.
The NFL preseason is officially underway with Week 2, and this weekend, you can catch a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, August 22, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m.
Week 2 of NFL preseason continues on Saturday with a 10-game slate. As we inch closer to the opening of the regular season, teams are using their second game of the summer in different ways.
The former Georgia running back retired as No. 3 on the Browns’ career rushing list.
If there were any concerns from Denver Broncos fans about quarterback Bo Nix's health, they had to be happy on Friday night.Nix saw his first game snaps since breaking his ankle in a divisional playoff game last season.
What started as an offensive line rankings article has morphed into an "offensive line arbitrary tiers" article. To be completely transparent: It was really hard for me to parse between the ranking of the true talent level of the offensive line and how the coaches, scheme, surroundings (i.
What started as an offensive line rankings article has morphed into an “offensive line arbitrary tiers” article. To be completely transparent: It was really hard for me to parse between the ranking of the true talent level of the offensive line and how the coaches, scheme, surroundings (i.
AP Photo/Justin BerlThe New York Jets didn’t pick off a single pass during the 2025 campaign.
The New York Jets didn't pick off a single pass during the 2025 campaign.
Bateman was arrested after allegedly breaking the windshield of a car carrying his 3-month-old daughter and her mother.
New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn's job security might rest on whether Geno Smith can have a big rebound this season. Smith got just one drive in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers, but Glenn was obviously happy with what he saw.
Klint Kubiak started selling the idea of sitting Fernando Mendoza to start the 2026 season prior to the Las Vegas Raiders even drafting Mendoza, which came almost a month later. "Ideally, you don't want him to start from Day 1," Kubiak said at the league’s annual spring meetings.
Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid speaks to coordinators leaguewide about what meaningful advancement looks like for Black coaches at the highest level of football Big ambitions are built through ordinary days, especially in a league that rarely waits for anyone.
The 2026 NFL preseason schedule rolls on this weekend as most teams play their second games three weeks before the regular season begins.
Getting involved in the 2026 NFL playoff and division odds markets is like driving a sports car at top speed: It's simultaneously very fun and very precarious. Look no further than last season.
Recently on "Football 301," Nate Tice and Matt Harmon broke down the AFC South outlook for 2026, identifying their standout players, X factors and gave their win total predictions.
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to let their quarterback competition between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza go down to the wire.
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Atlanta has bona fide stars, but its success might hinge on the unstable and anxiety-inducing pair of Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
Wayne Bennett was at his blunt best in his post-match press conference, saying his team needed to work on “what’s between their ears” after a 45-26 loss to the Warriors.
The odds are against them, but the Bulldogs are dreaming of a finals miracle after they produced their best attacking performance of the season to all but hand the Dragons their first wooden spoon.
Jacob Liddle of the Dragons is assisted by trainers to the sheds after suffering a lower leg injury.
Bronson Xerri fires over the tryline to score for the Bulldogs, who were reduced to 12 men.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs host the New Zealand Warriors in Round 25 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
The Rabbitohs have done well to stand on the brink of a finals berth with their talisman sidelined. A 45-26 defeat to the Kiwis showed they need him back in the side to be competitive come September.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak injures his shoulder when diving out to score a try for the Warriors.
NRL legend Brad Fittler believes an injury to Braydon Trindall will derail Cronulla's premiership hopes.
No halves no worries for the Warriors, as their stand-in number seven got them out of a pickle against a resurgent second-half Rabbitohs at bay and their hooker continued to run rings around the opposition close to the line putting the Warriors into outright first albeit temporarily.
Mitchell Barnett grounds the balls centimetres away from the deadball line to punch the Warriors into the lead.
The Cincinnati Open has always been the warmup to the US Open, a stopgap in the Midwest before the glamour of the calendar’s final Grand Slam in New York City. But after last year’s $260 million renovations, the Cincinnati Open has turned into a player favorite.
MLB players are wearing a Players' Weekend logo patch on their caps this weekend, the tamest look yet for an event that once gave us nickname jerseys and all-black uniforms.
The uniforms prominently display blueprints of the Volunteers’ stadium, as drawn by their legendary head coach, who is the stadium's namesake. The post Tennessee Volunteers To Wear Neyland-Inspired “Smokey Grey” Alternate Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
After a flurry of voting over the past week and a half, a winner has emerged from the fog in the New York Islanders' third jersey design contest. The post Navy Blue Lighthouse Design Emerges as New York Islanders’ Third Jersey Contest Winner appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The best men’s tennis player in the world is missing the final Grand Slam of the year. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner announced Friday that he will miss the US Open due to a right knee injury.
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, a baseball team in the collegiate summer level Northwoods League, will pay tribute to one of their home state’s favorite pastimes when they play select games next season as the Wisconsin Pull Tabs.
The English Premier League side's black-and-white striped home kits turned out to be too similar to the German club's mint green away kits with a blue pattern on the sleeves. The post Newcastle United Change Kits Midway Through First Half of Friendly vs.
The Tigers blended various eras of their history with campus landmarks to create a throwback-inspired design. The post Missouri Tigers Unveil Throwback-Inspired Football Uniforms Celebrating Memorial Stadium’s 100th Anniversary appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The US Open will have at least one of the two titans in men’s tennis. Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The NHL's worst-kept secret is out, with Fanatics' 32-team Hometown Remix uniform program confirmed for 2026-27; on-ice debuts likely set for early November.
All the action from Saturday's round two AFLW matches.
The Western Bulldogs proved too good for Richmond despite Olivia Wolmarans kicking three goals.
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round two.
The numbers suggest tagging Ella Roberts goes a long way to securing victory against West Coast.
The teams for Sunday's round two AFLW games are in.
Despite being 'incredibly disappointed' by the actions of five men's players, Sydney's AFLW side is hoping to break the club's record for attendance at an AFLW match.
The under-17 squads to feature in the 2026 Marsh AFL National Futures have been confirmed.
Can Brisbane turn the tables on the all-conquering Kangaroos in the Grand Final remathc on Saturday night.
The teams are in for AFLW round two's matches.
The W Show looks at matches organised for unselected players, as well as Collingwood's worries and this week's games.
Anthony Dell'Orso knocked down his first five shots from the outside in Perth Wildcats colours as a sign of what's to come in NBL27 as his team scored a first up 102-87 pre-season win over the Cairns Taipans in Karratha.
Earlier this month, more than 20 of the country's top men's basketballers congregated in Melbourne for a player-led Boomers camp. Headlining the players in attendance were NBA stars Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale.
The Adelaide 36ers were just seconds away from winning the franchise's fifth championship during the Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season. Rather, Bryce Cotton's last-ditch lay-up missed and the Sydney Kings ended up winning in overtime.
It's an early Throwdown preview as the Phoenix host take on United at the State Basketball Centre from 7pm AEST. Fans can watch a live stream of the game via NBL.com.au and the NBL App. If you're having trouble viewing the stream, click here to watch >> VIEW BOX SCORES.
The Brisbane Bullets face an early pre-season test as they take on an NBL1 North Select team on Saturday night from 7pm AEST. New coach Will Weaver takes the hot seat for the first time, while the likes of Arnas Velička, Lat Mayen and Jaylin Williams could be set to debut.
The Perth Wildcats will play Cairns this Saturday from 2pm AEST (12pm AWST), as pre-season action continues from Karratha. Fans can watch a live stream of the game via NBL.com.au and the NBL App. If you're having trouble viewing the stream, click here to watch >> VIEW BOX SCORES.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Final is here, taking place from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23. The best of the best from NBL1 Central, North, South, East, and West will converge on the State Basketball Centre in Adelaide for a MASSIVE weekend of hoops, where the 2026 NBL1 National Champions will be crowned.
With the CODE Sports NBL Blitz ready to take over Bendigo from September 2, it will be the first time for fans to get a glimpse of some of the new and returning talent set to take the court this season.
They may have been eliminated in last season's Play-In Qualifier, but the Tasmania JackJumpers are determined to bounce back during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 campaign. The catalyst for this confidence is who will be steering the ship this season.
Breakers big man Charles Bediako is settling in quickly to life in New Zealand. It's been a whirlwind first week for the 24-year-old at the four-time NBL championship-winning club.
A shock report has claimed Sergio Garcia’s infamous tantrum at the 2026 Masters led to LIV Golf’s disastrous predicament.
Bryson DeChambeau has issued a passionate defence of LIV Golf and urged the golfing world to give the breakaway league “one more shot”, declaring he hopes people can see the value it brings to the sport.
Rory McIlroy bounced back to form with a six-under par first round 64 to share the lead at the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever “brought value” to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.
Adam Scott will be the headline act for a blockbuster Australian summer of golf, after confirming his attendance at the country’s two most prestigious events.
The PGA Tour’s biggest names are heading to Bellerive Country Club for this week’s BMW Championship with everything on the line.
LIV Golf’s precarious situation is going from bad to worse, with a boycott looming for the cash-strapped league’s year-ending event amid reports of unpaid wages.
LIV Golf’s worst-kept secret is officially out, with the cash-strapped tournament confirming the season-ending Michigan event has been cancelled.
Scottie Scheffler kicked off the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs in style with a commanding eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the course record with a nine-under par 61 to grab a three-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
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.”.
The #5 aims to return to action at the Aragon GP, pending a medical review on Thursday!.
Get to know our next MotoGP prodigy as Daniel Holgado prepares to jump into the premier class, joining the grid in 2027!.
There’s a fresh face on the block. Get to know Honda’s latest signing, who already has an impressive CV!.
12 rounds in the books and already seven winners: 2026’s winner list continues to grow, matching 2025’s total tally!.
Botafogo Beach prepares to welcome MotoGP at the start of a new era.
12 different winners from the last 12 British GPs: you couldn’t write the script at Silverstone. Check out the incredible list of names that Raul Fernandez joins!.
Need a recap from a memorable visit to Silverstone? We’ve got you covered with the hottest topics from the British GP!.
The official charity partner of MotoGP™ returned to Silverstone with a bang, setting a new all-time high for British GP fundraising efforts.
The 12th different winner in the last 12 British Grands Prix, the Spaniard led from start to finish for a mighty first Grand Prix win of the season.
The championship leader beats Ogura and Bezzecchi on a super Saturday for the Noale factory as Marc Marquez endures a tough Sprint outing.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .