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The final round of the 2026 AFL season is here, with the 10 finalists still jostling for position ahead of the first-ever wildcard round.
The final round of the 2026 AFL season is here, with the 10 finalists still jostling for position ahead of the first-ever wildcard round.
The NFC is not as wide-open as the AFC, but the division still contains a handful of teams with realistic hopes of winning the Super Bowl.
The Canterbury Bulldogs have named Mark O’Meley as the club’s new NRLW head coach for 2027 and beyond.
After leading the competition since round four, Penrith’s reign at the top finally ended last week. They’ll be eager to respond with a statement win against the Storm.
After one of the biggest moments of their careers, Bangladesh are eyeing a first Test series win in the southern hemisphere.
Just 236 players remain in the Gauntlet, while the Streak leader faces a nervous final weekend.
Follow all the action of Round 25 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
The Saints are hoping to finish 2026 on a high in star Brad Hill’s 300th AFL game when they take on Gold Coast on Thursday night.
Count new coach John Harbaugh and former great Carl Banks as believers. "He looks great, and I can’t wait to see him play,” Harbaugh said.
The Melbourne Storm are aiming to keep their finals hopes alive as they host the Panthers, who are eyeing a top-two finish.
Melbourne challenged Jacob van Rooyen's three-game suspension at the AFL Appeal Board.
Fresh details have emerged amid an ongoing police investigation relating to the Sydney Swans and an alleged sexual assault.
St Kilda and Gold Coast look to end a frustrating season with a win as they open the final round with a clash at Marvel Stadium. Follow along live.
After being rocked this week, the Swans now have to regroup for a game this weekend and a finals campaign next month.
The on-field ramifications of the Sydney scandal, while far less important, are significant heading into round 24.
The teams are in for round 24's Friday and Saturday games, plus Sunday squads.
A number of Sydney Swans sponsors express alarm and disappointment over the five players linked to a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
Highly regarded executive Kerrie Brewer has been promoted as a clear second-in-charge.
A commercial recalibration around the Sydney Swans and their five stood-down players has begun, after Isaac Heeney was barred from appearing with once proud brands and bookshops spent Thursday morning removing the star’s books from shelves.
Sydney Swans have dumped St Kilda from their annual AFL Pride Game following the latter's handling of the Lance Collard homophobic slur case.
After starting the year outside of the seniors, Rhett Bazzo's late-season form has earned him a new contract.
Melbourne will be without Jacob van Rooyen for their looming finals campaign after losing at the AFL Appeals Board trying to throw out his three-game striking ban.
Josh Carr hopes Zak Butters follows the lead of his housemate in re-signing at the Power.
Sydney will need to heed clearly the disappointment, disbelief, and anger being felt by the general fan base and what it has done to the reputation of the club more generally.
Sam Draper and Levi Ashcroft will celebrate milestone games on Friday night.
Essendon’s football department turnover will continue at season’s end, with highly regarded strategist David Rath to depart the club after three seasons.
Jake Stringer has announced this weekend's game against Adelaide will likely be his last for Greater Western Sydney.
Dean Solomon expects Essendon's new coach will be announced in time to be involved in exit interviews.
Matthew Pavlich has urged supporters to show up to the SCG on Sunday.
Jesse Hogan’s six-year stint at GWS is threatening to end this off-season, with the key forward’s future at the Giants increasingly uncertain.
St George Dragons champion and NRL Hall of Famer Billy Smith has died, aged 84.
The NRL’s two top try-scorers come out on top with Penrith’s Brian To’o a surprising omission in the Red Bull High Flyer Player Rankings for wingers in 2026.
Under pressure Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has declared that Payne Haas “loves” the Broncos even though he’s walking away from the club at the end of 2027.
While he admits he “still has a lot to learn”, Leka Halasima is enjoying his new role in the centres - even putting his hand up to play there in the Rugby League World Cup.
Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’landys AM has today paid tribute to Billy Smith, who has passed away.
Toby Rudolf admitted baring his buttocks at a council staffer “wasn’t my finest moment”, but hopes to put the episode behind him and agree a new Sharks contract.
Kevin Walters will quit as coach of the Kangaroos after this year’s World Cup and take over as head coach of St Helens in the English Super League.
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters will take charge of Super League giants St Helens after Rugby League World Cup 2026.
The Gold Coast have given former Queensland State of Origin utility AJ Brimson permission to talk to other clubs despite being under contract at the Titans until 2030.
After playing a leading role in helping NSW reclaim the State of Origin shield, Canberra have upped their bid to keep Hudson Young.
Check out who our expert tipsters have selected in NRL Round 25 and NRLW Round 8.
There was a version of this NRLW season where the Gold Coast Titans looked like they might be facing another uphill battle just to make the finals.
It's almost one year since Canberra and Brisbane met in the game of a lifetime and both sides are still learning to live with the fallout of perhaps the greatest match they'll ever play against one another. .
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Dolphins enforcer Tom Flegler is hoping his finals experience can help his team as they navigate their maiden voyage through September football.
Tui Kamikamica's 142-game NRL career comes to an end after he received fresh medical advice following a stroke earlier in the year. .
Tui Kamikamica has described his pride at captaining Fiji as announced his immediate retirement on medical grounds after suffering a stroke earlier this year.
Andrew Webster to become One New Zealand Warriors’ longest-serving head coach in history after signing extension to end of 2032 NRL season.
Veteran Storm prop Tui Kamikamica has retired effective immediately on medical grounds after he suffered a stroke earlier in the year.
Max Verstappen will continue his journey with Red Bull into the 2030 season.
Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with Red Bull that will extend to the end of 2030. The four-time champion had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes and McLaren and had also intimated that he might call time on his F1 career because he was so unhappy with the new regulations imposed this season and they way they have effected his enjoyment of racing.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including a podium finish, top-six finish and Virtual Safety Car.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto takes a look at Red Bull’s decision to give Liam Lawson another chance, with Yuki Tsunoda also set to return to the grid in Zandvoort.
Damon Hill has looked back on how he mentally prepared for his journey to the 1996 Drivers’ Championship.
Here is all the information you need to follow the Dutch Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in September, new photos have revealed the preparations being carried out at the Madring circuit in Madrid for its first Grand Prix.
One day on from the news that Alex Albon had extended his stay with Williams, Carlos Sainz has also agreed a new contract with the team.
Find out all you need to know about Rafael Camara, the Ferrari junior fighting to join the F1 grid in the near future.
Get to know our next MotoGP prodigy as Daniel Holgado prepares to jump into the premier class, joining the grid in 2027!.
Lawrence Barretto dissects the thinking behind Carlos Sainz's decision to stay at Williams.
To round out our series of half term reports, let’s take a look at Mercedes’ highs and lows from this season.
Carlos Sainz signs a new contract to stay at the Williams team into 2027 and beyond.
Isack Hadjar will not take part in this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix due to an injury.
Oscar Piastri has identified what he wants to achieve over the remaining rounds of the 2026 season with McLaren.
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
With the Formula 1 season set to resume this weekend at Zandvoort, it's the perfect time to see how much you know about Dutch drivers in F1.
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit Zandvoort.
Aston Martin are hopeful that the updated power unit will help them take another step forward at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.
Paris St-Germain's opening Ligue 1 game will now be played in Rennes after hot weather "severely damaged" the Parc des Princes pitch.
BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.
Today’s fluff awaits the rainbow. A Manchester City clearout is in the offing, which could aid Newcastle’s search for a new central midfielder to replace the departed Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League is, as well as looking at who is in each pot.
What does Liverpool’s future hold following the sale of stakes to 1892 Holdings, and how involved will Amazon founder Jeff Bezos be?.
Another left-back has been a priority all summer, but there seems to be no sign of one coming to Old Trafford. After signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka in 2019, Manchester United’s PR machine boasted they had scouted 804 right-backs before landing on the Crystal Palace player.
Detailed accounts highlight the growing financial might of the elite, and the challenges the rest of the division face.
Newcastle, Arsenal, Brentford, Everton, Leeds, Coventry, Aston Villa, Hull and Ipswich have all brought in exciting players. By Opta Analyst Anthony Gordon will be a difficult act to follow at Newcastle, but Touré could be a shrewd replacement.
St Mirren agree deal for Liverpool right-back as Scotland forward set for big money move.
Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?.
Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.
Our weekly predictions are back with new experts. Join us to see their views on the first 10 games of the season.
The club survived exile from its own stadium, going into administration and relegation to the fourth tier before its recent renaissance.
The Athletic spoke two people who have coached Santos. Their message is clear: trust him.
Jeff Bezos and his consortium have the opportunity to takeover Liverpool in the coming year. It could signal greater changes.
A crackdown on time-wasting is well-intentioned but comes with some caveats, says Graham Scott.
Sergej Jakirovic has forged a side that plays well with its back against the wall. In the Premier League they'll need to.
Where would a Watkins exit leave Villa? What are his and Villa's options? We look at the situation with the Villa forward…
The age of the football docudrama looks here to stay, but it means we lose some mystery and intrigue.
The Denver Nuggets have turned their attention to signing DeMar DeRozan, sources told Chris Haynes. The decision comes on the heels of the team trading Peyton Watson to the Cavs on Wednesday. Multiple contenders are also reportedly interested in DeRozan.
The Sacramento Kings are set to work out a group of veterans starting with Cam Payne, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Kings are also interested in Elfrid Payton, and have previously looked at Victor Oladipo.
Victor Wembanyama was named captain of the French national team Wednesday ahead of the FIBA World Cup European qualifiers. The announcement comes roughly two weeks after the San Antonio Spurs star hosted several teammates in France for offseason workouts.
Also, Tre Mann is on the move again and could get a real shot to contribute in Washington.
The Celtics’ blockbuster decision to trade Jaylen Brown wasn’t easy to make, with owner Bill Chisholm admitting he needed to be “convinced” to move on from the franchise star.
Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the Dallas Wings' season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee. The first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft is set for the procedure in Connecticut early next week. The surgery addresses lingering soreness in Fudd's knee.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade with the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. Watson will sign a four-year, $88 million deal with a player option and a trade kicker.
The Nuggets receive two draft picks in the trade, including an unprotected 2031 first-rounder.
Peyton Watson, the No. 30 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, has agreed to a 4-year, $88 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after a three-team trade, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Unlike last season, the Mavericks are including a preseason game in some of their partial season-ticket plan packages, upsetting some fans.
The NBL’s pre-season tournament dates back to the 1980s, but it was in 2013 that the modern NBL Blitz era officially began with the introduction of the Loggins-Bruton Cup, named in honour of league legends Leroy Loggins and Cal Bruton.
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the jaw-dropping $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo dives deep into the drama swirling around new buyers Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the ongoing Buss family legal saga and more.
In an NBA offseason dominated by LeBron James and unrelated Lakers drama, Kawhi Leonard received a surprising amount of attention.
New Cairns recruit Jaylin Galloway has touched down in the Far North ahead of his first season with the Taipans. This shift comes after six seasons and three championships in Sydney with the Kings.
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.
Jeanie Buss may have a path to remain Los Angeles Lakers governor even if her siblings proceed with selling their shares, according to The Athletic.
Over the past four seasons, Milton Doyle has established himself as one of the most dynamic scorers in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Across his 131 games at Tasmania and Melbourne, Doyle is averaging 15.9, which includes his second-best effort of 16.2 in NBL26. This highlights how impressive his play was, despite chatter that he had a 'down year' with United in 2025-26. "I don't think I had an up-and-down year at all; that's just narrative that the media painted," Doyle said to NBL Media.
Veteran guard Aaron Holiday is continuing his playing career in Italy this upcoming season. Holiday signed Maxima Roma in Italy's top league, Lega Basket Seria A. Holiday joins former NBA players Xavier Moon and Matt Ryan on Maxima Roma's roster for their inaugural season.
The Brooklyn Nets have signed big man Nick Pringle to a training camp contract. Pringle will be on a non-guaranteed deal that is likely set up for him to join the Long Island Nets of the G League after the preseason. Pringle's agency announced the deal on social media.
The culture at the Australian Boomers is one of the strongest in world basketball and continues to grow with each passing day.
Desai had taken over after Canada's match at the T20 World Cup 2026 had come under corruption investigations and Cricket Canada is currently suspended by the ICC.
St Lucia Kings could hardly give a fight after posting a modest 151.
Tim Seifert will join St Lucia Kings for the remainder of CPL 2026 having just playing a key role in Manchester Super Giants' run to the men's Hundred title.
Amanda-Jade Wellington commentated on fellow Australians starring in The Hundred but has now roared back to business on the pitch in the county game.
The diary notes jotted after a Sheffield Shield knock in March proved critical to the allrounder’s first home Test hundred.
Australian great Adam Gilchrist believes Matt Renshaw has the temperament and the technique to succeed in his latest chance at Test level.
Cameron Green’s assessment of how he turned his Test form around with a maiden century on home soil in Darwin will come as music to the ears of cricket purists.
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
India won the first Test in Galle by 165 runs just minutes before a heavy downpour almost saved Sri Lanka on the fifth day.
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.
The Championship leader snatches pole by just 0.021 to become the eighth polesitter in eight Grands Prix at Silverstone.
The four-time MotoGP champion’s son receives the medal honouring Duke’s incredible achievements.
The W Show looks at matches organised for unselected players, as well as Collingwood's worries and this week's games.
After Collingwood didn't renew her contract, Lily-Rose Williamson was stunned when Brisbane came calling.
Club leaders say player welfare remains the priority as Sydney's AFLW squad prepares for Sunday's historic double-header.
Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round two.
After an attempt to move clubs last season, Cambridge McCormick is back at the Giants and focusing on the future.
Dakota Davidson faced the Tribunal on Tuesday night.
The Kangaroos look set for another strong AFLW campaign, but is there dominance good for the competition?.
The prospective No.1 pick in this year's Telstra AFLW Draft, Bailee Martin was almost eligible to join the all-conquering Kangaroos.
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country.
Kate McCarthy says club's need to dedicate more attention to the competition's stars.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jonathan Bond needed to make just one save to finish his fifth straight clean sheet and defender Franco Negri scored in the first half to help the Houston Dynamo beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Wednesday night.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kristoffer Velde had a goal and an assist, Ariel Lassiter and David Da Costa each added a goal, and the Portland Timbers beat San Diego FC 3-1 on Saturday night. James Pantemis had five saves for the Timbers (8-9-3).
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Petar Musa scored two goals to increase his league-leading total to 16, and rookie Ran Binyamin scored the winner in second-half stoppage time with his first goal to propel FC Dallas to a 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 Wednesday night. The Rapids (9-10-1) have won three consecutive games, all by shutout, and four of five since the World Cup break.
SEATTLE (AP) — Facundo Torres and Guilherme Biro each scored a goal, Damian Las had five saves in his MLS debut, and Austin FC beat the Sounders 2-1 on Wednesday night to extend Seattle's losing streak to eight games.
Cavan Sullivan, the Philadelphia Union's 16-year-old soccer prodigy, is having a breakthrough 2026 season, earning a few career firsts along the way. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Sullivan attained a less-than-desirable career first: A sending off.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Prince Owusu scored an early goal and rookie Noah Streit scored his first goal to give CF Montreal the lead late in a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Evander da Silva Ferreira scored a goal in stoppage time, Kenji Mboma Dem added a goal, and FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alhassan Yusuf scored three goals, his first multi-goal game in MLS, and the New England Revolution beat D.C. United 3-0 on Wednesday to snap a three-game winless skid.
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.
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive in-competition to cocaine.
Former US Open champions Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams feature in the first batch of 2026 US Open main-draw wild cards, as well as Warsaw WTA 125 champion Carol Young Suh Lee and Vancouver WTA 125 champion Taylah Preston.
World No. 9 Elina Svitolina, right ankle injury, pulled out of the Cincinnati Open ahead of her third-round match against Wang Xiyu. Wang will face Madison Keys for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Amanda Anisimova overcame a slow start to defeat Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach the Cincinnati round of 16. The American rallied from 2-0 down in the deciding set and will next face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
Serena and Venus Williams' completed their long-awaited doubles reunion in Cincinnati Monday night. In front of a sold-out Grandstand crowd, the 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions delivered the fans -- and themselves -- a night to remember.
Jessica Pegula beat Emma Navarro 7-5, 6-2 in 1 hour, 41 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Round of 16, improving to 4-0 in their head-to-head. The all-American derby unfolded before a strong Grandstand crowd that stayed despite earlier rain delays.
Elena Rybakina will face in-form Diana Shnaider in the Round of 16 of the Cincinnati Open after both won their third-round matches in straight sets.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to eight straight matches after coming from a set down to win the 10th edition of her rivalry with Maria Sakkari in the Cincinnati Open third round.
Coco Gauff overcame a slow start to defeat Liudmila Samsonova in three sets and reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open. The No. 4 seed will meet fellow American Ann Li next, with a spot in the round of 16 at stake.
Janice Tjen had five match points in the second set against a valiant Viktorija Golubic, but the Indonesian would have to win in the decider. In her Cincinnati debut, Tjen is into the last 32 where she will face Mirra Andreeva.
The Houston Texans will be down a key wide receiver this season. The Texans’ Jayden Higgins went down with a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. His season is now over.
The Houston Texans will be down a key wide receiver this season. Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins went down with a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. His season is now over.
A court ruling could allow Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn to return to college after playing in a preseason game Friday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and veteran defensive tackle Vita Vea have agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Vea had been holding in at training camp, hoping his contract situation would be resolved.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and veteran defensive tackle Vita Vea have agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Vea had been holding in at training camp, hoping his contract situation would be resolved.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is dealing with a groin injury, head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Wednesday. Warren left practice with an injury but returned to watch the end of the session with teammates, leaving many to wonder how bad the injury was.
Emilee Chinn via Getty ImagesThieneman went on to reduce his missed tackle rate to a career-low 8.3% while playing a career-high 434 defensive snaps in the box, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Saints' all-time leading rusher is expected to back up newcomer Travis Etienne, whose fantasy value now gets a boost.
Readers pick the destination for a non-U.S. NFL team, plus Mike Sando revisits Dak Prescott's 2026 QB Tier ranking.
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are on the prowl to continue elevating a defense that returned several of its standouts from a year ago when it allowed the fewest points per game of any NFL team. They're looking for whatever edge or depth they can get.
If the NFL were to go international, London and Mexico City are the most logical choices. But the challenges would be vast.
The good news for the Los Angeles Chargers was that over the offseason, their offensive line was getting healthy. That was good news after injuries to both tackles affected their offense all season. They also added a good center in free agency.
Seahawks brass discussed the charges against Terrion Arnold during the third episode of "Hard Knocks.".
The New Orleans Saints have reportedly suffered another injury blow to their offense.
McAfee will contribute to ESPN's most valuable property in addition to his weekday talk show and starring role on "College GameDay.
While there are some bottom-feeders, the AFC is loaded with teams that have realistic odds of making the playoffs.
Smith is an elite prospect, but he's not alone in what could be a loaded 2027 draft class.
In a rare sit-down interview, the New York Jets head coach reflects on what went wrong in Year 1.
The dog days of summer are in full effect, and NFL training camps are taking their toll. Take, for instance, Tuesday's joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in Oxnard, California. The NFC rivals squared off for a full practice in pads.
Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & HaydenApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeFantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings Changes - Josh and Hayden cover all of the key Wide Receiver changes from Preseason Week 1. Plus some camp injuries and a few bonus Tight End discussions.
Alonso's foul ball would have resulted in a go-ahead, 4-3 home run for the Orioles had the call been overturned.
The Toronto Blue Jays lost outfielder Brett Bateman early on Wednesday night due to a hamstring injury. Bateman appeared to pull up while running out a ground ball he had hit in the top of the third inning of Toronto's 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
AP Photo/Matt SlocumThe Toronto Blue Jays lost outfielder Brett Bateman early on Wednesday night due to a hamstring injury. Bateman appeared to pull up while running out a ground ball he had hit in the top of the third inning of their contest with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
CHICAGO — If you walk around the city of Chicago right now, there's an energy that is palpable. That's because for the first time in nearly two decades, good baseball is being played on both sides of town.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe reigning back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have overwhelmingly been the odds-on favorite to win their 10th championship this season and become the first team to three-peat since the ’90s New York Yankees dynasty.
With Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes stuck in the toughest stretch of his career, the team decided to give the 24-year-old some extra time off ahead of Wednesday's start against the Detroit Tigers.
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte appreciates the support he has received from fans after being placed on the restricted list and wants to return to the team as soon as possible, Marte's agent revealed Wednesday.
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This fall, a gathering of heroes will band together in a desperate battle against a relentless, approaching evil that threatens to lay waste to all we hold dear, a grim shadow that could shroud our world in darkness forever. No, we're not talking about "Avengers: Doomsday.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… CLEVELAND — The rhythm of postgame music pierced the clubhouse doors at Progressive Field on Saturday, setting the soundtrack for another Cleveland Guardians victory celebration.
The two-hour original film, “When America Took the Field,” revisits baseball’s role in helping restore some normalcy to a reeling nation.
Crow-Armstrong is baseball's best defensive player, he's already at 31 homers and 31 stolen bases, and he's doing it when it counts.
We're here to answer your questions on targets, extensions, and what it will take to get (or get rid of) that one player.
“You got a second-place team in us, but a first-place team in them," Pete Crow-Armstrong noted, making the rivalry "really frickin’ cool.".
It was business as usual for the Brewers on Tuesday night — and more misery for the Mariners.
Things were incredibly easy for the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. They rolled to a 22-0 win over the Seattle Mariners in what ended up being the kind of blowout that Major League Baseball hadn't seen in well over a century.
The Toronto Blue Jays are getting hot just in time. Catcher Alejandro Kirk led the Blue Jays to a 10-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Kirk finished the game 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. He recorded a single and a double, missing the cycle by only a triple.
The New York Yankees got a key piece of their rotation back Tuesday with the return of three-time All-Star Carlos Rodón from a multi-week layoff.
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong didn't slow down at all on Tuesday night. Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning to kick off their 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field.
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. pulled double duty on Tuesday against the New York Mets, and ended up powering them to a convincing 5-2 win at Citi Field. New York's starting pitcher, Zac Thornton, threw only one pitch to Tatis in the top of the first inning.
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.
Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, trying to end a four-year victory drought, fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday’s first round of the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
Australian golfer Jessica Bang has died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while in Thailand to compete in a qualifying tournament, with the WPGA Tour of Australasia confirming the 18-year-old’s death.
LIV Golf’s already uncertain future is facing its biggest blow yet, with Jon Rahm set to quit the league following months of speculation.
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.
Nneka Ogwumike has called it a WNBA career after 15 seasons. The Los Angeles Sparks star announced Wednesday that she will retire from the league at the end of the 2026 WNBA season.
The Wolfpack will honor the university's military connection and the seven major installations in the state with the camouflage design. The post N.C. State To Wear “Wolfpack Warriors” Alternate Football Uniforms This Fall appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
LeBron James could quickly become one of the most popular figures in the world of “YouTube golf” after the NBA star entered the fast-growing social media space over the weekend.
The Cardinals previously honored the native son and boxing icon with alternate uniforms in a win over Boston College in 2019 and loss to SMU in 2024. The post Louisville Cardinals Unveil Uniforms Inspired By Muhammad Ali’s Everlast Boxing Gloves, Trunks appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’s dispute with LSU over his old No. 5 has become a nationwide internet punchline for brands and professional sports teams.
Women’s tennis stars have lamented the tour’s crowded schedule for years. Change may finally be coming.
Scottie Scheffler’s dominant performance in winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis powered him past Rory McIlroy and brought him about $1 million away from catching Tiger Woods for the highest career PGA Tour earnings of all time.
The Sun Devils captured their first and only Rose Bowl victory with a 22-15 win over Michigan on New Year's Day in 1987. The post Arizona State Sun Devils Celebrating 1987 Rose Bowl Win With Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The desert camouflage pattern is inspired by the uniforms worn by the Corps of Cadets, a student military organization established at the university. The post Texas A&M Aggies To Wear Camouflage Alternate Football Uniforms This Fall appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Keanu Pinder immediately looks right at home back at the Cairns Taipans after 19 points in 24 minutes in his team's 91-79 NBL pre-season win over the visiting Saint Mary's College on Wednesday night.
Before he landed in Australia and started dominating the Hungry Jack's NBL, Bryce Cotton was plying his trade in the NBA. Across two seasons, the now 34-year-old made 23 appearances for Utah, Phoenix and Memphis.
The last time Darius Days was in the Hungry Jack's NBL, he helped the Illawarra Hawks win the 2024-25 championship. Now, after a stints with San-en NeoPhoenix (Japan) and TNT Tropang 5G (the Philippines), the 26-year-old forward is returning for a second season with the Hawks.
The Cairns Taipans are set to take on United States college side, the Saint Mary's Gaels, this Wednesday from 6:30pm 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.
Tasmania coach Scott Roth believes the club's new high-performance facility will give the JackJumpers a genuine edge in recruiting the best talent from around the world. The $20 million training centre in Kingston, which opened at the end of July, houses both the club's NBL and WNBL programs.
The New Zealand Tall Blacks have named their team for the next window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, headlined by eight current NBL players.
Melbourne United's roster revamp has them set to bounce back in a big way, as the club attempts to bring home the Hungry Jack's NBL27 championship.
The Illawarra Hawks have added to their depth for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season by signing Lamar Patterson as a Nominated Replacement Player. The 35-year-old joins the Hawks after a strong NBL1 North season, in which he guided Ipswich to the Grand Final.
Brisbane Bullets' high-profile recruit Arnas Velička has officially arrived on Australian soil for his first professional season outside of Europe, with plenty of expectations placed on his shoulders.
South East Melbourne recruit Skylar Mays comes to the Hungry Jack's NBL27 with huge expectations, following his multi-year stint in the NBA. The former Portland, Atlanta and Los Angeles Lakers guard has already been mentioned as an MVP-type talent by coach Josh King, as the club attempts to get over the Playoffs hump.
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.”.
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.
Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan.
World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.
Twelve years after he guided the Waratahs to their only Super Rugby title, Michael Cheika is officially back.
Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.
BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs.
TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club.
The hottest prospects in Australian rugby have opened up on their decision to reject a lucrative offer from the NRL expansion franchise, citing loyalty, unfinished business and a shared Wallabies dream.
Newcastle Red Bulls lock Oscar Usher signs a new three-year deal with the club.
Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?.
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.
Catan, one of the world's most popular board games, is hoping to lure in sports fans with a growing number of partnerships.
The chance to see the hideaway from the hit queer hockey romance lured me to Canada’s cottage country. But it was the glistening lakes and weep-worthy sunsets that won me over.
Alex Formenton has been reinstated immediately, while Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé and Michael McLeod remain suspended.
From its chaotic early days to featuring more than 100 NHL players, those involved tell the untold stories of a unique summer league.
As Connor McDavid can attest, it's not easy to win the Stanley Cup. But does that make for a real advantage in terms of player quality?.
Introducing our new Oilers reporter, and the three storylines he's most excited to cover this season.
For a third consecutive year, we examine the top tier of NHL players to predict who could wind up elected to hockey's greatest honor.
With the Hlinka Gretzky Cup complete, the latest ranking features a star Canadian and the best Russian draft class in years.
Ken Whittier trains some of the world's fastest, strongest hockey pros. I want to lift my lawn mower from the basement without injury.
Mehta won two Stanley Cup titles in the Florida Panthers' front office, in part by helping them nail seemingly minor moves.
Which players have Winnipeg's best and worst contracts? Which ones are the most difficult to project?.
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.
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.
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. .