It wasn’t quite a Luka-for-AD-level middle of the night mind-melter, but when one of the 16 players in NBA history to win multiple Most Valuable Player trophies gets traded, it does tend to send shockwaves throughout the basketball-watching world … even if pretty much everyone had been expecting it for months (if not longer).
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the field in Houston as Portugal takes on Uzbekistan after a disappointing FIFA World Cup opener. Later, England meets Ghana in Boston. Follow live.
The Estadio Akron in Guadalajara has hedges running the perimeter of the field... and some of the local wildlife has moved in.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes finally came to an end late on Monday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks reached a deal to send him and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for a bevy of young players and draft capital, including three first-round picks.
All you need to know about the World Cup weather from our expert.
The Portland Trail Blazers are hiring Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as their next head coach, the organization announced on Tuesday. Nori has signed a one-year deal with team options for each of the next two seasons, per The Athletic’s Jason Quick.
Nori will step into the spotlight while leading an up-and-coming Portland team that is coming off a winning season and playoff appearance.
The trade has happened, but the Heat still have a lot of work to do around their newly acquired superstar.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach, the team announced on Tuesday. Babcock has not coached in the NHL since the 2019-20 season when he was fired after 23 games while behind the bench for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Babcock, who last coached an NHL game in 2019, was lured out of retirement by a chance to coach a team with serious Stanley Cup aspirations.
Heat team president Pat Riley once issued a press release telling then-Celtics executive Danny Ainge to "shut the f*** up and manage his own team," so you get the sense there is extra satisfaction to Miami edging Boston in these Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.
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Giannis is finally traded and the move impacted the betting markets. Here is the break down from the sportsbooks.
The Boston Celtics offered Jaylen Brown to the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade talks. With the Bucks trading Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, the Celtics now have to deal with some fallout with Brown.
It's not the first time Jaylen Brown's name has been brought up in a trade, but this time the fallout could be worse.
One of the aspects of the massive Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat is that Tyler Herro is headed to his hometown Milwaukee Bucks. Herro is said to be "thrilled" to go home and always envisioned himself playing in Milwaukee during his NBA career.
Draft day has finally arrived. Here's how our writers see things shaking out in Round 1.
For the past five months, the Bucks have explored every possible trade scenario for Giannis. Here's how Monday night's deal went down.
Nearly two months have passed since Melbourne United head coach Dean Vickerman announced his departure, but the club’s search for his replacement has now taken them to the NBA.
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NBA prospects step into the present and onto the podium. Here's what to know and when to tune in for the draft-night broadcasts.
Graves started only four games at Santa Clara and averaged 22 minutes per game, but his production stood out on NBA Draft models.
As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, teams in the East face a familiar question: develop young talent or use it to accelerate contention?.
Five years after leading Milwaukee to a championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks tenure is over. Here's how the relationship unraveled.
“If you do fail,” Brunson said, “you’re going to learn anyway.”.
The Cleveland Cavaliers exercised their fourth-year team option on Craig Porter Jr. on Monday. The option is worth $2.4 million. Porter averaged 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 64 games last season for the Cavs.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe trade has finally happened! The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr.
The Milwaukee Bucks wanted more assets from the Boston Celtics in order to complete a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Bucks traded Antetokounmpo to the Heat on Monday night.
Tight End University—the annual summit of NFL players hosted by Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen—is bigger than it’s ever been this week in Nashville.
The Bucks have picked a winner in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.
The NHL’s Panthers, winners of the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cups, are eagerly reloading after an unexpected retreat this past season, while the Senators are showing the heightened difficulty many of the league’s seven Canadian teams are having trying to compete.
The Charleston RiverDogs, Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays in the Carolina League, introduced an alternate identity that cobbles together (ha!) a variety of meanings.
In 2017, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders introduced an alternate identity that celebrated the rise of Yankees stars that had played with the team.
It's Father's Day, and that means baby blue ribbons across MLB in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The uniforms feature a custom number font inspired by the state's agricultural heritage but remove the program's "Winning Tradition" patch. The post Nebraska Cornhuskers Unveil New Home, Road Football Uniforms For 2026 Season appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the French Alps have unveiled their logos: two complementary takes on a single mountain revealed by light. The post 2030 Winter Olympics Logos Revealed: One Mountain, Two Emblems appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
One of the most accomplished players in U.S. history, there might not be anyone more familiar with the state of soccer in this country than Landon Donovan. And yet, a recent experience involving his 8-year-old son’s club team still caught the Fox Sports World Cup analyst off guard.
Major League Baseball has unveiled the All-Star Game and Workout Day caps for July 13-14 in Philadelphia. The game caps carry a 1776 theme with Liberty Bell copper trim and hidden Declaration of Independence details inside the crown, while the Home Run Derby caps go furry with chenille logos.
It will be a top-of-the-table clash as Lord's gears up to host its first game of the tournament.
Richard Ngarava set for captaincy debut in the one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare from June 28.
NZ were 26 for 3 after Melie Kerr and Devine restricted Scotland to 131, but the two batters then added 101.
Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.
Activation aims to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF's projects around the world.
She has achieved the top rank for the first time in her career, going past Linsey Smith.
Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.
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Adam Hollioake says Kent's battery of bowlers have been key to their charge up the County Championship Division Two table.
Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton says he could "not have asked for much more" in terms of his form in the County Championship.
Plus: Tkachuk trivia and a new Hockey Hall of Fame class.
With the draft now days away, Wheeler projects every pick from the Maple Leafs at No. 1 through the Rangers at No. 64.
How much of a raise should Leo Carlsson get, or Pavel Dorofeyev? What about Simon Edvinsson on the blue line? Here's what analytics project.
Bergeron's career reminds us that the road to the Hall often includes heartache, self-doubt and stops at hospitals. He overcame them all.
It's already clear the 2026 free-agency pool isn't very deep, but the rising salary cap could make for a fascinating July.
These are each NHL organization’s biggest internal need entering the 2026 NHL Draft.
In ushering his exit from Ottawa, former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk followed in a growing NHL trend of southward star movement.
Bergeron won a record six Selkes as the NHL's best defensive forward — and became an increasing offensive force late in his career.
The Blues inquired about Tkachuk before he was traded to the Panthers on Sunday but were told they weren't on his list.
Longtime rivals Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame as classmates.
Brendan Gallagher wants his next NHL city to be a good home for his family, but he also wants to recapture his NHL self.
Tourigny reached the playoffs for the first time with the Mammoth this past regular season, losing in the first round to the Golden Knights.
The Tkachuk trade kept the NHL's transactional momentum going. Next up? One of the busiest weeks on the NHL calendar.
The expectation is that Ottawa will turn its return for Tkachuk into players who can help for next NHL season and beyond.
Kilmer Sports Ventures is led by Larry Tanenbaum, who brought the WNBA to Toronto, while the Ilitch family owns the Detroit Red Wings.
Now's the chance to remember some guys who will never get the call for the real Hall but were a whole lot of fun to watch in their day.
As one team executive said Sunday night in reaction to the Tkachuk trade, "This is going to be a crazy summer.".
Thirteen scouts (including multiple directors) answered the same three questions on hot-button topics in the 2026 class.
Tkachuk is the latest in a string of star players whose names normally wouldn't have been on the trade market to join a new team.
The Senators lose one of their best two forwards, while the Panthers pay four picks to become even harder to play against.
On Tuesday, the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) held their mid-2026 meeting during the FIA Conference in Macau, with various updates to the 2026 Sporting, Technical and Financial Regulations being approved, and proposed changes for 2027 and 2028 being ratified.
Lawrence Barretto digs into the latest ongoings in the F1 driver market, with Fernando Alonso's decision on his future one of the key factors.
With an extra weekend between the Barcelona-Catalunya and Austrian Grand Prix, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.
As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, F1.com chats to Laura Mueller about her first 18 months as Race Engineer to Esteban Ocon at Haas, and the journey she has been on along the way.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.
All the key BBC coverage details for the Austrian Grand Prix, which takes place from 26-28 June.
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Austria predictions.
The F1 Nation crew are on hand to run through the main talking points ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli’s retirement from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was the latest in a string of reliability issues that are impacting the F1 title race.
Chris Medland picks out the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Austria for the eighth round of the 2026 season.
MotoGP fans can enjoy the thrill of race day, and see all the action at the UK’s most visited attraction as we go lights out at the Outernet London.
A new agreement aims to accelerate the evolution of its commercial programme and unlock new partnership opportunities worldwide.
It’s official! The #93 will stay with Ducati as a new era of MotoGP begins next year.
Lando Norris was happy to see Lewis Hamilton return to the top step of the podium with his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
A new GPC confirms some regulation changes set to come into force soon.
Aged 41, Lewis Hamilton has found a new lease of life at Ferrari, but which other sports stars have enjoyed late-career resurgences?.
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the eighth Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the Red Bull Ring.
Rob Smedley has given his take on Lewis Hamilton’s turnaround from struggling at the back of the field to winning with Ferrari, explaining how former colleagues at the famous Italian marque “absolutely love him” and are “putting him on a pedestal”.
Get stuck into all the stories and headlines after an unforgettable trip to Brno for Round 9 of the season!.
The reigning World Champion earns a monstrous victory by 0.4s over the Japanese star in Czechia to reduce the gap to Bezzecchi to just 40 points.
De La Cruz's return could allow the Reds to use rookie Edwin Arroyo in a utility role or as an alternative to Matt McClain at second base.
As we inch closer to that time of year, this Power Rankings will remind you of just how important the MLB Draft is to every last franchise.
In a letter to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), MLB commissioner says Giants players won't be punished for writing Biblical messages on Pride hats.
Despite Tucker leaving with back spasms and Rushing with a headache, L.A. became the first team to reach the 50-win mark with a 2-1 victory.
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (back spasms) and catcher Dalton Rushing (concussion) both left Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins due to injuries. Tucker appeared to sustain his injury while running the bases in the top of the second inning.
It's the "will they or won't they" of the summer. The Detroit Tigers have Tarik Skubal, perhaps the game's best pitcher, under contract until season's end.
Ernie Clement, who set a record for hits in a postseason with 30 last fall, is the only AL player with more than 2 million votes so far.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is second among all MLB players in WAR (5.4) this season. The designated hitter is third in on-base percentage (.418) and sixth in OPS (.969). On the mound, he's posting the lowest ERA (1.47) of his major-league career.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked first in the NL West with a 49-29 record, face the Minnesota Twins, who are third in the AL Central with a 38-41 record.
The New York Yankees, ranked first in the AL East with a 46-30 record, face the Detroit Tigers, who are fourth in the AL Central with a 33-44 record.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. The 2024 MLB Draft class is already having a major impact on the 2026 baseball season.
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It’s late June, and though Crow-Armstrong is showing he’s worth the hype, you can't say the same about the Cubs.
There could be several big names traded at the deadline, but these lesser-known players could also bring acquiring teams significant value.
Philadelphia is a city with a big heart, so is the World Cup cutting through? There seems more than enough room for two types of football.
Rafael Devers took four straight balls for a six-pitch walk on Sunday to reach first base as the game-tying run against the Miami Marlins. When he got there, the San Francisco Giants’ slugger didn't want to leave. Devers reached first via a leadoff walk.
Down by one run in the ninth inning, Devers seemingly wanted no part of being replaced on the bases.
The Astros have not had a Home Run Derby competitor since Alex Bregman, who participated in both 2018 and 2019.
The New York Yankees have activated catcher Austin Wells from the injured list before Sunday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. Wells, 26, is in the starting lineup and batting eighth against Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns.
The dad of the Rays' lefty was the best coach he ever had. For the first time in his career, he's had to take the mound without him present.
England winger Mia Venner signs a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.
Bath attack coach Martin Gleeson leaves the club after eight months in the role.
Harlequins appoint Brad Cooper as their new attack coach, as they reshape their backroom staff for the 2026-27 season.
The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.
The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.
From that crunch classic in Paris to the Red Roses’ trailblazing and Rhys Carré’s try, our pick of the moments that made the 2026-27 season. Best games attended1) 14 March, France 48-46 England.
Bristol Bears sign Wales back row forward Bethan Lewis for the 2026-27 season following her departure from Gloucester-Hartpury.
After the Vivid drone show disaster, Rugby Australia are making sure their upcoming drone show ahead of their upcoming Test match goes without a hitch.
Mark Nawaqanitawase is switching codes again in a few months, after successful stint in rugby league. And selection on the Wallabies Spring Tour spot could be influential, on several fronts.
At some stage there will be better times ahead for English rugby. They have an encouraging amount of young talent, a decent age profile and another 15 months to develop prior to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
After Scotland win the hearts of Boston, can England fans follow in their footsteps?.
Alfred Johansson aims to consolidate on last season's success at Motherwell, with the new manager impressed by those running the club and saying he wants to play with intensity and tempo.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! In 10 of the past 12 World Cups, six goals has been the standard to bag yourself the Golden Boot. Usually a goal per game will suffice. In fact, on two occasions (in 2006 and 2010) a mere five strikes has been enough.
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga isn't just your ordinary DR Congo fan who will be following his country's team during the 2026 World Cup.
The Atletico Madrid forward has gone public with his desire to join Barcelona, but there are twists and turns to endure yet over any move.
England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.
BBC Sport Scotland outlines the key selection issues facing Steve Clarke as Scotland take on Brazil in one their biggest ever games, plus pick your XI.
The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?.
France vs Germany, Ronaldo vs Modric and England vs Mexico are just three of the match-ups we could get before the quarter-finals.
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
Elena-Gabriela Ruse upset Berlin Open champion Linda Noskova in straight sets to reach the second round in Bad Homburg while Emma Navarro overcame Eva Lys to book a highly anticipated second-round clash with top seed Iga Swiatek.
Jelena Ostapenko has launched a limited-edition merchandise collection, inspired by her tennis journey.
Irina-Camelia Begu earned her first main-draw win since last year's Iasi title on Monday, spoiling Venus Williams' return to grass with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (6) victory in just under three hours to reach the Bad Homburg second round.
Naomi Osaka, Qinwen Zheng and Anna Kalinskaya advanced to the second round of the Bad Homburg Open on Monday. However, former champion Diana Shnaider suffered an opening-round exit after a straight-sets loss to Clara Tauson.
It was another banner week for Czech tennis. Berlin champion Linda Noskova makes her Top 10 debut, Nottingham champion Marie Bouzkova reaches a new career high, Nikola Bartunkova enters the Top 50 and Darja Vidmanova breaks into the Top 100 in the latest PIF WTA Rankings.
Linda Noskova has become the second WTA player this season to make her Top 10 debut after winning the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open.
What began as a doubles return is now a singles comeback. Serena Williams, 44, accepted Wimbledon's final wild card on Sunday and will play her first singles match in nearly four years.
This weekend in Bad Homburg, Angelique Kerber drew a ceremonial line under her storied playing career by playing an exhibition against her good friend and fellow former World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic.
Linda Noskova is headed to the Top 10 for the first time after capturing the biggest title of her career Sunday in Berlin, defeating Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win her first grass-court crown.
Marie Bouzkova clinched her first grass-court singles title by defeating Emma Navarro in a three-set Nottingham Open final. The match lasted nearly 2 hours, 57 minutes, making it the longest on the WTA Tour this season.
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been handed a four-year suspension for refusing an anti-doping test.
Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week.
Linda Noskova isn't showing any signs of slowing down this week, defeating Alexandra Eala 6-2, 6-4 in 69 minutes to reach the Berlin final. Across four matches, Noskova has yet to drop a set and will face Jessica Pegula in search of her second title.
Jessica Pegula saw a second-set lead vanish after a lengthy rain delay, but regrouped to close out Aryna Sabalenka and earn another shot at the Berlin title.
Alexandra Eala picked up another Top 10 win Friday, knocking off Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 to book a trip to the Berlin semifinals. There she'll face Linda Noskova after the Czech defeated Paula Badosa in just 68 minutes earlier in the day.
Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from next week's Bad Homburg Open, citing right hip discomfort. The World No. 2 is just 7-5 since winning Stuttgart in April, and hasn't made it past the quarterfinals in her last five tournaments.
We've rounded up the five best shots of the week from Berlin and Nottingham. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a 6-2, 4-0 deficit against Nikola Bartunkova to book a place in the Berlin semis on Friday. Earlier, an all-American quarterfinal saw Jessica Pegula edge Madison Keys in two tiebreaks to take a 3-2 lead in their head-to-head.
Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata has stunned Czech second seed Jiri Lehecka with a 4-6 7-5 7-6 (9-7) victory to reach the Queen’s Club quarter-finals.
Alexandra Eala sent shockwaves through the tennis world Thursday, upsetting World No. 2 Elena Rybakina in straight sets to reach the Berlin quarterfinals in her tournament debut. The result marks the 21-year-old's fifth career Top 10 win.
Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan knew what they were getting into when they signed up with the Miami Dolphins. And immediately, they wanted everyone else to understand that it was going to get worse before it got better.
Guido has helped establish Levi’s Stadium as a premier global sports destination.
Our draft expert tackles some of your questions as the NFL and college football seasons draw closer.
Antonio Freeman was an NFL star for the Green Bay Packers. Now his son, soccer-playing Alex, has an entire country behind him.
Kane loves the NFL so much that he ran a Fantasy Football competition for Spurs players and staff and still dreams of playing as a kicker.
Twenty-eight teams will participate in joint practices, with the Saints and Titans each doing three.
Justin Herbert's shotgun stance, Jaylen Waddle's strong first impression and everything in between — our writers take stock from the spring.
The Scottish Invasion is next level. But this sister city business, if it's to be lasting, must be more than photo ops and Christmas cards.
The Tennessee Titans and Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history per annual salary. The Titans announced the extension Friday, confirming an NFL Network report that revealed the numbers.
The fathers of NFL players like Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Joey Porter Jr. and the Elliss brothers know how to achieve football success.
There's no broader sports metaphor than calling a player their team's “quarterback” but is Harry Kane performing that role for England?.
With Sauce Gardner about to begin his first full season with the Indianapolis Colts, the All-Pro defensive back wants to clarify the record of his age.
From uniforms that stood the test of time to duds that teams couldn't ditch soon enough, these are the best and worst for all 32 teams.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
It remains to be seen whether the NFL will allow the former Texas Tech QB into the supplemental draft or attempt to levy punishment on him.
Gardner says he's 24. The Internet says he's 25. What is going on?.
More than anything, the strongest part of Ward's game last season was his ability to get better every week.
Should Atlanta and Detroit break the bank to keep Robinson and Gibbs? Historically, handing out big second contracts to RBs is a big risk.
Cincinnati's QB talked Wednesday about leadership, stressing urgency and building relationships on team with new pieces and quality depth.
An estimated $6 million worth of items from the late Colts owner's collection, including his most prized possession, will soon be sold.
The relentless goalscoring of Messi, Mbappe and Haaland is just one of many ingredients making this World Cup a blistering early success.
The 31-year-old Portugal midfielder is on the way to the Bernabeu thanks to the express wish of Mourinho, newly re-appointed at Madrid.
The west London side have been searching for a head coach since Marco Silva exited Craven Cottage for Benfica earlier this month.
The star names delivered again on Monday. How did those performances affect our team rankings?.
I've seen a lot of show-stoppers on these swampy grounds. Pelé, Lawrence Taylor and Bruce Springsteen had nothing on the electric No. 9.
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game.
This is the latest across the game's biggest clubs in the 2026 summer transfer window.
Is the weather the only thing that can spoil this World Cup? What are the stories to look out for on Day 13...
The Sweden midfielder wants to leave Spurs this summer - and he appears to have no shortage of suitors across the Premier League.
What happened at, perhaps, the wettest game in World Cup history.
One of the AFL’s top coaches is out of contract soon - and willing to consider a move elsewhere.
It’s been revealed that “preferred” Essendon senior coach candidate Dean Solomon finished last in the Bombers’ 2022 coaching race.
Alix Tauru was sent straight to the Tribunal for an incident in the VFL on Sunday.
If the AFL is willing to investigate off-field behaviour that risks brand damage, why not examine a situation where a club has admitted to mishandling sensitive personal information?.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
While the process to find Essendon's new coach has 'got big' on Andrew Welsh, Graham Wright is facing a problem of a different kind, writes Damian Barrett.
St Kilda’s Alix Tauru has been told to “think about the way you play” after copping his third multi-week suspension in barely a year.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon and his senior football lieutenant Greg Swann communicated this warning to club CEOs on Tuesday.
As Zak Butters considers his future, the Power star would prefer the AFL didn't follow the NRL's path around player movement.
Zak Butters says the footy industry isn’t ready for premature player movement decisions, such is the case in rugby league.
Taylor Walker says he hasn't made up his mind on whether he wants to extend his decorated AFL career next season.
After waiting years for a chance at AFL level Milan Murdock plans to repay the faith West Coast has shown in him.
Ireland's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game.
Public criticism of officials was put into the spotlight last week.
Is talk around the state of Collingwood’s list overblown? .
Ross Lyon’s challenge to St Kilda players ahead of last Sunday afternoon’s clash didn’t go unnoticed by their Western Bulldogs rivals.
Steele Sidebottom gifted the Power a behind after the siren in the Magpies' win.
Flag fancies Brisbane and Sydney kick off round 16 as the last of the teams have their bye.
Injury-free Sam Draper is enjoying his role at a new club and relishing every challenge.
The penalty has been accepted and the team will not take a further step in appealing to the CAI.
The #72 headed out to the marshal post to make amends on Sunday morning.
Aprilia Racing’s appeal to the FIM MotoGP Appeal Stewards has been denied.
Emotions boiled over on Saturday following his crash out the Sprint, leaving the #72 on the sidelines for Sunday.
The #63 puts in an imperious Sprint with a close finish at the front as Bezzecchi slides out on Saturday.
The #73 has decided to sit out the rest of the weekend to focus on his recovery.
The #79 continues his charge in Czechia, heading Di Giannantonio and Bagnaia on the front row at Brno.
The Japanese star has had a podium in MotoGP but chases a first victory: he’s started his quest off perfectly this weekend.
The #73 will be out on track for the full Czech GP weekend after a solid start on Friday.
Brno hosts an exciting announcement for the future of MotoGP.
The hearing into charges levelled against South Sydney winger Tyrone Munro has been adjourned until February 15, meaning he won’t take the field again this season.
South Sydney's Cameron Murray put his full support behind injured Latrell Mitchell, saying he 'committed' to coming back as soon as possible.
Captain Kalyn Ponga knows what the Knights need to do as Adam Doueihi returns for the Wests Tigers in Sunday's game.
South Sydney winger Tyrone Munro has fronted a Sydney court to fight allegations of domestic violence, but will have to wait until next year for his next hearing.
The Raiders will be keen to bounce back and halt their losing streak when they host an equally desperate Dragons side on the hunt for their second win.
A heavyweight showdown under the Friday night lights at Suncorp Stadium pits a desperate Broncos outfit against a Roosters team capable of anything on its day but struggling for consistency.
The clash of last-start winners the Titans and Bulldogs promises to be an absolute cracker in front of a heaving crowd on the Gold Coast.
The Eels' premiership drought is set to continue for another year but they can play the roll of spoiler in the run home starting with the Rabbitohs in Round 17.
The Knights were pushed all the way last week in their close win against a desperate Dragons and face another side keen to claim back that winning feeling when they host Wests Tigers.
One of the fiercest rivalries of the 21st century is set for another chapter when the Sea Eagles host Melbourne on Saturday night. .
Super League champions Hull KR appoint Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year deal from next season.
The Dolphins will put a seven-game winning streak on the line when they host the high-flying Warriors at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday afternoon. .
The Cowboys are determined to celebrate Jason Taumalolo's 300th NRL game in style when they host the Panthers on Saturday night.
The teams are in for Round 17, with a full eight games on the schedule as the Brisbane Broncos look to stop their slide while some big names return.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
The Parramatta captain brings up 250 NRL games on Thursday in what he knows will double as an audition for the NSW No. 6 jersey.
Speaking at the launch of Beanies for Brain Cancer Round, the former NSW captain and coach said this year’s team can leave a legacy by upsetting the odds in the Origin decider.
Mark Hughes has outlined his vision to use the next decade to find a cure for brain cancer as the NRL unites for the 10th edition of Beanie for Brain Cancer Round. .
A visit to his South Island stomping grounds has whet North Queensland prop Griffin Neame’s appetite to push for a Kiwis recall ahead of the Rugby League World Cup later this year. .
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker Danielle Ponter is to be placed on the club's inactive list this season.
Vic Metro was too good for Western Australia, while South Australia got the job done against the Allies.
After a huge rise last year, the Blues will be looking to take another step in 2026, with Brooke Boileau among their recruits.
Sarah Rowe cannot wait for two worlds to come together when Ireland takes on Australia.
The first group of 16 players selected in the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland representative game have been revealed.
She left Brisbane to pursue her dream of becoming an AFLW head coach, but didn't expect to take the reins within her first fortnight at the Giants.
See the full details of all the pre-season games ahead of the start of the 2026 AFLW season.
Check out who's in your club's AFLW leadership group for 2026.
A focus on balance after marking contests has helped Ella Roberts transform from a promising draftee into a two-time All-Australian.
Teenagers from third-tier New England Revolution Next Pro were able to play alongside the French squad in a training match.
The Argentina captain has eclipsed the former Germany striker as the all-time top scorer in the competition.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Norway's World Cup match against Senegal was played as scheduled at MetLife Stadium on Monday night between heavy rain before kickoff and after the final whistle of the Vikings' 3-2 win.
Las Vegas wasn't awarded a World Cup game but it still wanted to draw visiting fans. This is how it worked out.
The U.S. president has been a staunch supporter of soccer but has yet to attend a game at the 2026 tournament on home soil.
Charlie Davies, who saw his World Cup dream shattered in 2010, writes from the heart to Canada's Ismaël Kone about his devastating injury.
Lionel Messi has found form at the perfect time, delivering 'jaw-dropping' displays in training for Inter Miami on U.S. soil.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Uruguay is off to a start many did not expect. After draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, and with a match against Spain still to come, the two-time World Cup winner is at risk of missing the knockout stage.
Our writers break down a landmark night for Mohamed Salah and Egypt and opportunity lost for New Zealand at the World Cup.
In his first World Cup column, Xavi talks about watching Messi break through at 16, and how emotional it makes him seeing him star in 2026.
NBA Draft expert Fran Fraschilla believes Karim Lopez's time in the NBL Next Stars program has prepared him perfectly for a successful transition to the NBA. Lopez has been part of the program since he was 17 years old, developing his game against seasoned professionals while playing a key role for the New Zealand Breakers.
Karim Lopez has never lacked flair, but it was his scoring output that quietly set him apart from previous Next Stars during his time in the Hungry Jack’s NBL. The numbers tell the story.
Karim Lopez sits inside the Lottery in the latest Consensus Mock Draft released by NBA.com. On the eve of the NBA Draft, Lopez is rated as high as pick No. 9 by Yahoo Sports, while USA Today and Bleacher Report project him at No.
Emerging Cairns Taipans star Reyne Smith continued his impressive form on Monday night (Australian time), scoring 16 points in a win over the Netherlands.
A chance off-season conversation with Melbourne United CEO Nick Truelson may have proven the ultimate catalyst for Joe Ingles' return to the NBL. Chatting to the media after his first training session on Monday, Ingles revealed how he'd subtly pre-empted a potential move to United well before it came to fruition.
Joe Ingles has arrived in Melbourne. We hear from United's star for the first time since signing. >> Seventeen years later, Ingles wants another NBL title.
French prospect Noa Kouakou-Heugue and the Hungry Jack’s NBL have reached agreement on a mutual release.
He boasts more than 800 games' NBA experience and is one of Australia's finest ever players, but Joe Ingles has no intention of settling in for a cushy retirement. In fact, he's more eager than ever to play and prove he deserves minutes in a new-look Melbourne United team.
The Brisbane Bullets are one step closer to locking in their roster for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, following the signing of Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velička.
The Adelaide 36ers have become the first team to finalise their NBL27 roster, re-signing sharpshooting import John Jenkins. "John made a significant impact from the moment he arrived at our club," General Manager of Basketball Operations Matt Weston said.
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.
Rory McIlroy was once again targeted by a brash New York crowd as his US Open charge fell short at Shinnecock Hills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The year was 1986, and the fury within Greg Norman was rising.
The US Golf Association, R&A and the PGA and DP World tours said Wednesday in a joint statement they will take until 2030 to examine expanded options to limit driving distance among elite players.
Adam Scott will tee it up for his 100th consecutive major at the US Open on Thursday in a group featuring Harris English and Nick Taylor.
Adam Scott’s glittering career reaches one of world sport’s most astonishing milestones at this week’s US Open.
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.
The Diamonds include five players set to make their Commonwealth Games debut as they look to win their fifth gold medal in Glasgow. .
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.
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.
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.
The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year's wooden spoon.
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.
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.”.
During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear.
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way. The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry.
Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
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The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.