Pies face Pendles wildcard gamble, Lions 'raise the bar' in lead-in to finals
Craig McRae says the club will weigh up the risk v reward of playing Scott Pendlebury next week after he was injured against Brisbane.
Craig McRae says the club will weigh up the risk v reward of playing Scott Pendlebury next week after he was injured against Brisbane.
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After a flurry of voting over the past week and a half, a winner has emerged from the fog in the New York Islanders' third jersey design contest. The post Navy Blue Lighthouse Design Emerges as New York Islanders’ Third Jersey Contest Winner appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Lachie Neale knows how hard it would be to leave a perpetually-contending Brisbane this offseason.
The best men’s tennis player in the world is missing the final Grand Slam of the year. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner announced Friday that he will miss the US Open due to a right knee injury.
Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.
Things turned ugly following Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina at the 2026 World Cup final. After the final whistle, a massive scuffle broke out, in which Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain's Eric García by the throat.
Logan Morris has drawn the ultimate comparison after his stunning eight-goal haul in Brisbane’s 63-point win over Collingwood on Friday night, which looks all-but-certain to see him finish as the runner-up for this year’s Coleman Medal.
Jacob Murrell offers "something different" to Falkirk, says manager John McGlynn, after the American striker joined from DC United. Murrell, 22, has signed a two-year deal, with the Bairns holding the option of a further 12 months.
With the summer break complete, a number of teams are set to introduce upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix as Formula 1 returned from its summer break, the Mercedes driver beating McLaren's Lando Norris and team mate George Russell.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Lando Norris in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
With Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz recently confirmed to remain at Williams into 2027, both drivers have explained the thinking behind their decision to stay ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
Guess how many overtakes each driver has made so far in our new game for your chance to win Grand Prix tickets to a race of your choosing in 2027.
Fernando Alonso is still yet to make a call on whether he will stick around in an Aston Martin seat.
F1 ACADEMY returns for an action-packed weekend at Circuit Zandvoort.
Kimi Antonelli admits he intends to "drive as free as possible" despite the pressure of leading this year's Formula 1 Drivers' Championship, and that the Mercedes driver's biggest opponent could be himself.
When the lights go out at Zandvoort, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies sat down with F1.com at the Dutch Grand Prix following the announcement of Max Verstappen's contract extension.
Lewis Hamilton has outlined his expectations for the second half of the 2026 season.
Liam Lawson has revealed how he is approaching his return to Red Bull as he prepares to fill in for an injured Isack Hadjar at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Woody Johnson has been appointed to Aston Martin’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman.
Max Verstappen is set to break the record for the longest stint with a single team after the four-time World Champion ended speculation surrounding his future by committing to Red Bull until at least the end of 2030.
Max Verstappen stole the headlines as the Formula 1 fraternity regrouped after the summer break when he announced a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030. But that was just one of many stories tickling the Zandvoort paddock on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda will return to his former team Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix, taking Liam Lawson’s seat for the weekend.
We’ve assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at Zandvoort.
Off the back of his victory last time out in Hungary, Lando Norris has belief in himself and McLaren that they can continue to fight at the front during the second half of the season.
Looking back at the Dutch Grand Prix storylines since Zandvoort re-joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2021.
Following on from the news of his contract extension with Red Bull, Max Verstappen has shared more details on the factors that influenced his decision to stay.
Recently on "Football 301," Nate Tice and Matt Harmon broke down the AFC South outlook for 2026, identifying their standout players, X factors and gave their win total predictions.
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to let their quarterback competition between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza go down to the wire.
The state of eligibility in college sports is perplexing. See how you do with these nine cases.
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Atlanta has bona fide stars, but its success might hinge on the unstable and anxiety-inducing pair of Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
As players audition for jobs, it's revealing that teams' most valuable preparation occurs away from the game they're selling to the public.
Pyburn would have to repay his NFL signing bonus if he returned to college football, while the Buccaneers would retain his rights.
Six defensive backs crack the top 25 and are joined by four quarterbacks, four wide receivers and three running backs.
A World Series champion, a Super Bowl champion and two Hall of Famers among several head coaches to weigh in.
Last week, the San Francisco 49ers didn't play starters. That allowed rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to be the focal point of the offense, and he had a surprising seven catches in less than 20 minutes of game action. The 49ers did use starters in their second preseason game.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza spent most of the past week hearing about how good he looked in his NFL preseason debut. In his second preseason game, a 22-20 Raiders victory against the Houston Texans, he got a lesson on how hard the NFL can be.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza spent most of the past week hearing about how good he looked in his NFL preseason debut. In his second preseason game, he got a lesson on how hard the NFL can be.
So long as a player terminates a contract and repays any money received, he would be eligible to play in college, per the order.
Like so many joint practices before it, a collaboration between the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins quickly escalated into a melee.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday that the team will appeal the fine from the league.
The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints have each been fined $500,000 by the NFL after multiple fights took place during their joint practice on Tuesday.
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With some NFL teams placing more emphasis on joint-practice play than preseason games, the Atlanta Falcons surely hoped that their passing game would be more on point in joint sessions this week against the Indianapolis Colts than they did in Atlanta's poor preseason showing against the Denver Broncos.
After a promising start to the partnership, the A.J. Brown era with the Philadelphia Eagles ended with a faceplant. Following a rocky offensive performance — one that featured a handful of sideline outbursts by Brown — the wideout was shipped off to the New England Patriots for two draft picks.
“It's a little aggravating, but we feel good long-term about him,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said of LaPorta on Thursday.
Chelsea striker Liam Delap has been made available for sale just a year into his Stamford Bridge career. Where will he go and can he bounce back?.
From Morgan Rogers to Ismael Saibari, BBC Sport lists the 20 biggest transfers of the summer so far.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says striker Ollie Watkins could follow several star players out of the door this summer.
BBC Sport looks into some of the unique ways Women's Super League 2 clubs have been preparing during pre-season.
Watkins, 30, has made it clear to Villa that he wants to make the move but a fourth Al Hilal bid has been turned down.
Manager Lydia Bedford has named her England squad for the upcoming Fifa U20s Women's World Cup amid ongoing threat of a boycott from European nations.
Former England striker on retiring from the Lionesses, being a role model, and taking on Chelsea in the WSL. A year after taking up golf, Rachel Daly has already reached a handicap of 19. “I think that’s too generous, I was playing really well in the summer,” she point outs before politely declaring that further questions about her pastimes are out of bounds.
Crystal Palace have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Axel Disasi on loan and are expecting further interest in some of their key players in the final week of the transfer window, having informed Manchester City that Adam Wharton is not for sale.
Barcelona are pessimistic about their chances of landing Julian Alvarez. Arsenal have also shown an interest in the Atletico Madrid striker.
Marko Stamenic says "the people around Swansea City" have helped him rediscover his love for football during his first year at the Championship club.
The Brazilian offers an attacking profile that would enhance almost any side.
DR Congo right-back Aaron Wan‑Bissaka arrives at Villa Park on an initial loan deal with a "conditional obligation to buy".
For all the flux, there is no suggestion that the Premier League is ceding popularity, wealth or market share. The league's power remains.
Salah's home debut came in a Europa League qualifier but there is nothing low-key about what his arrival means to his new club's fans.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter coach sealed a shock return to the Bernabeu in June.
How did they reach an agreement on price? What was Arteta's input? What are Villa's plans now?.
The England international has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League champions with the option of a further year.
Tottenham are working on a deal for Omar Marmoush, but what could the Man City forward bring to the north London team?.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
Test your football knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser quizzes.
Hussey will take time before deciding on Fleming's offer to be part of England Test coaching staff.
Former England bowler Kate Cross, praised for her "incredible contribution" to the women's game, to retire from cricket at the end of the summer.
In one of the most consequential Tests of the Pat Cummins-era, Australia are sticking to what they know.
It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his side can cope with the extra bounce in Mackay, the venue of the second Test against Australia.
Dinesh Chandimal is out after his concussion in the first Test, while Nishan Madushka, Ramesh Mendis and Dilshan Madushanka have been dropped.
Australia is in Mackay for the second Test against Bangladesh beginning on Saturday with a significant amount on the line after a dispiriting nine-wicket loss to the Tigers in Darwin prompted selectors to sharpen their axe.
Australia have resisted the temptation to play four specialist fast bowlers against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, as captain Pat Cummins confirmed Matt Renshaw would open the batting.
Bangladesh did the unthinkable in Darwin, and will have to do it all over again if they want to convert the Test match win to a Test series win.
Jake Weatherald, who had opened with Travis Head in the first Test against Bangladesh, was dropped from the squad prior to the second Test, which starts on Saturday in Mackay.
Jamayne Isaako is awarded a try despite his contentious put-down.
An emotional Josh Papalii has opened up on the overwhelming scenes surrounding his last home match in the nation’s capital.
Jason Ryles has blasted the Bunker after a controversial call in Parramatta’s 34-16 loss to the Dolphins on Friday night that he believes could “decide a grand final”.
Phil Gould gives his advice on who should coach the Kangaroos next.
The Dolphins take on the Parramatta Eels in Round 25 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Ricky Stuart has admitted the Raiders’ failure to send club legend Josh Papalii out with a win in his final home match was simply “not good enough”.
For a brief period of time, Dolphins gun Herbie Farnworth appears to be in a world of pain.
The Dolphins score a try through Selwyn Cobbo that has Cameron Smith raving.
Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr leaves the club for "personal reasons".
Kodi Nikorima and Herbie Farnworth combine to find a way through the Eels defence.
Ronald Volkman takes a run from dummy-half and slips through the Dolphins defence.
The Canberra Raiders host the Brisbane Broncos in Round 25 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
The Dolphins are one win away from clinching a top-four berth after doubles to Herbie Farnworth and Jamayne Isaako inspired Redcliffe’s 34-16 rout of the Eels on Friday night.
Josiah Karapani puts Xavier Savage into touch to save the match.
The fourth-placed Dolphins take on Parramatta after Brisbane avoided the wooden spoon and ended Canberra’s finals hopes with a comeback win. Follow the action as it happens.
Follow all the action from Round 25 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin after nailing Raiders gun Corey Horsburgh high.
Brisbane mounts a stunning second-half fightback to deny Josh Papali'i a win in his final game at Canberra Stadium before the Dolphins shake off another slow start to take down the Eels.
LA Clippers point guard Darius Garland said he's finally fully recovered from the toe injury that plagued him throughout the last two seasons. In a recent interview with HoopsHype, Garland detailed what he's gone through with the injury.
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a series of moves this week to acquire Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade from the Denver Nuggets and to re-sign James Harden. In acquiring Watson, Cleveland became hard-capped at the first apron.
Shaq believes creativity in the NBA slam-dunk contest has diminished. So he decided to help fill the void.
Five of the Buss siblings want to sell. Jeanie wants to remain Lakers governor. Here are some of the legal considerations at play.
Malique Lewis is expected to join the Cairns Taipans in Australia's National Basketball League. Lewis was drafted by the Bucks with the No. 60 pick in the second round, with the move becoming a draft and stash.
Former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler announced his commitment to BYU on Thursday. Kohler, who was not selected in the 2026 NBA draft, signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Jazz and played with the team during Summer League.
The Cairns Taipans are set to finalise their roster for the 2026-27 NBL season with an unlikely acquisition, landing a former Next Star and NBA Draft selection who will look to use the club’s history of developing young talent to take the next step in his career.
Crystal Lee said her manager laughed and said her life was ruined when she told him she was pregnant. the suit also includes allegations of.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Final is here, taking place from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23. The best of the best from NBL1 Central, North, South, East, and West will converge on the State Basketball Centre in Adelaide for a MASSIVE weekend of hoops, where the 2026 NBL1 National Champions will be crowned.
With the CODE Sports NBL Blitz ready to take over Bendigo from September 2, it will be the first time for fans to get a glimpse of some of the new and returning talent set to take the court this season.
Terry Stotts has been hired by Team USA for the upcoming World Cup qualifying games at Chile and Colombia. Stotts spent last season as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Stotts exited his role to interview for head coaching positions this offseason.
One of the NBA’s biggest offseason dominoes has finally fallen, with James Harden securing a monster new deal after an intriguing wait.
Josh Hart and the New York Knicks could eventually agree upon a three-year extension worth between $54 million to $62 million that would represent a middle ground, according to one league source.
Following the Cleveland Cavaliers' swift and painful Eastern Conference finals exit at the hands of the eventual champion New York Knicks, an awkward offseason cloud hung eerily in the atmosphere.
Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes remains a candidate for the top pick in the 2027 NBA Draft, though evaluators continue to view him as a complicated case. Stokes was identified by ESPN as the early leader to go No.
Baskonia guard Stefan Joksimovic gained more momentum than any other 2027 NBA Draft prospect this summer, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo. Evaluators around the league now view him as a legitimate contender for the No. 1 overall pick next year.
Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has no plans to sell his stake in the franchise, according to his attorney. The announcement comes as a dispute unfolds within the Buss family following Mark Walter's agreement to sell his majority ownership to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract with a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker.
The 11-time All-Star was waiting to sign a new contract to give the Cavs more flexibility to pursue other players like Peyton Watson.
James Harden, the future Hall of Fame guard, has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for $97 million over the next three seasons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The new contract also reportedly features a player option and a trade kicker.
South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own game. The problem with Test weeks is that they can feel long.
More than 500 former rugby union and league players’ lawsuits over neurological injuries can continue, London’s high court ruled on Friday, despite their former lawyers’ failure to disclose key medical evidence to governing bodies.
Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery.
The All Blacks and Springboks have revived the old-school rugby tour. But its impact could change the international game far beyond their historic rivalry.
Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.
The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap . Maddison Levi is widely considered the most exciting rugby player in the country.
Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin.
Try-scoring machine Maddi Levi will make her Test debut in the 15-a-side format against New Zealand on Saturday.
Alex Davies joins Steve Tandy's Wales management team as kicking coach after leaving Leicester.
Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
Brisbane is in the box seat for a third-placed finish after defeating Collingwood by 63 points.
An outstanding eight-goal haul from young star Logan Morris has given Brisbane a handy boost in their race for third spot on the ladder, defeating Collingwood by 63 points on Friday night.
The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live.
Brisbane Lions put the foot down against Collingwood, with magic from Conor McKenna and Logan Morris seeing the premiers take a strong grip on third spot.
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Collingwood and Brisbane at the MCG.
The West Coast coach wouldn't be drawn on approaching the Sydney star, but says club has enough young talent on its list.
The teams for Sunday's round 24 matches are in.
The teams for Sunday's round two AFLW games are in.
The match review findings from Thursday night's clash between St Kilda and Gold Coast are in.
The North Melbourne coach calls on men inside and outside football to set strong values.
Despite being 'incredibly disappointed' by the actions of five men's players, Sydney's AFLW side is hoping to break the club's record for attendance at an AFLW match.
When “culture” is turned into a commodity that is successfully financialised, it soon ceases to be a culture in any real sense; it’s a product.
Swans AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan and captain Lucy McEvoy address the scandal engulfing the club's men's team.
Matthew Nicks concedes his coaching future could be on the line if the Crows can't fire in the finals.
Recently retired Swan Taylor Adams has been revealed as one of the other men in an East Melbourne hotel room with current players.
Gold Coast is believed to have genuine interest in pursuing Scott Pendlebury as a player and leader next season.
Sydney Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy says her players have had "open conversations" in the wake of the scandal that has engulfed the club and led to five men's players being suspended for the rest of the season.
Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy encouraged fans to support the women’s team at the double-header on Sunday.
Sam Lalor has signed to the end of 2029, taking him past Tasmania's AFL entry.
Two women at the centre of the Sydney Swans scandal are suffering "severe trauma" but are receiving support, their lawyer says.
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, a baseball team in the collegiate summer level Northwoods League, will pay tribute to one of their home state’s favorite pastimes when they play select games next season as the Wisconsin Pull Tabs.
The English Premier League side's black-and-white striped home kits turned out to be too similar to the German club's mint green away kits with a blue pattern on the sleeves. The post Newcastle United Change Kits Midway Through First Half of Friendly vs.
The Tigers blended various eras of their history with campus landmarks to create a throwback-inspired design. The post Missouri Tigers Unveil Throwback-Inspired Football Uniforms Celebrating Memorial Stadium’s 100th Anniversary appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The US Open will have at least one of the two titans in men’s tennis. Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The NHL's worst-kept secret is out, with Fanatics' 32-team Hometown Remix uniform program confirmed for 2026-27; on-ice debuts likely set for early November.
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.
Melton has become a key member of the Detroit Tigers’ present and a captivating part of their future.
It was no coincidence that the elder Strosnider posted up in the outfield, saying his son, a recent Milwaukee Brewers draft pick, was due.
Plus a fourth-generation Hall of Fame legacy, a glitch in the Immaculate Grid and more of the timely and timeless elements of baseball.
Making a fair-or-foul call on a fly ball down the line remains a challenge for umpires — and perhaps technology, too.
The underdog Padres, who play in the sport’s smallest television market, emerged as the most expensive MLB franchise ever sold.
Marte's move to the 10-day IL culminates a saga that began shortly before Monday's first pitch.
Over the entire history of MLB, fewer than 100 pitchers have struck out 2,000 batters in a career. Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom became the latest member of that elite club Thursday, hitting the milestone in the top of the first inning in a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Over the entire history of MLB, fewer than 100 pitchers have struck out 2,000 batters in a career. Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom became the latest member of that elite club Thursday, hitting the milestone in the top of the first inning against the Washington Nationals.
Anderson is expected to make his debut on Saturday at home against the Chicago Cubs. 'His control has been otherworldly,' Keith Law writes.
The big, bad Dodgers have looked awfully beatable lately. They lost seven in a row to start this month. Over the weekend, they lost three of four to the Brewers at home.
Hoping to make a push for the final wild-card spot in the American League, the Seattle Mariners are reportedly calling up southpaw Kade Anderson, MLB's top pitching prospect.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before allowing a one-out single to Andrew Benintendi in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Benintendi's hit was the only one the White Sox managed against four Braves pitchers.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds combined for 10 runs in the ninth inning Thursday at Great American Ball Park. That late-game explosion almost never happened.
Nearly two weeks after setting a major-league record for consecutive games at shortstop without an error, Jacob Wilson's season might be over for the Athletics.
Nearly two weeks after setting a major-league record for most consecutive games at shortstop without an error, Jacob Wilson's season might be over for the Athletics.
Have questions about the proposed salary cap and floor? Or what a lockout might mean for the slate of baseball in 2027? We're here to help.
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Sawyer Strosnider's memorable first professional home run with the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Wednesday got even better when he saw who caught the dinger.
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With Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees tied 3-3, Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso stepped to the plate in the seventh inning looking to make some magic happen. For a few brief seconds, it looked as though Alonso came through.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Will Venable should not be here, speaking like this — or as this. At least not yet. It is entirely too soon.
This assessment is mostly based on every team's young roster core combined with their current roster strength.
The Blue Jackets' news release did not specify which procedure was done on the shoulder, and the recovery time is unclear.
The league and soccer giant on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership and four more regular-season NHL games on German soil.
Corey Pronman has dropped his annual rankings of each team's pipeline of players 22 and younger.
Some of the 33 names in the club might be a surprise, but the all-time greats still waiting for a seven-figure sale could be a bigger shock.
Players drafted after the first round can become major difference-makers for top NHL teams.
In our annual survey, over 10,000 NHL fans weighed in on front offices around the league. Who's doing it right? Who's on a downward spiral?.
Let’s find out how bad your favorite team has really had it when it comes to these punk kids.
Corey Pronman ranks the best young players affiliated with NHL teams, from 1 to 156.
An in-depth look at the NHL's future with a ranking of every team's under-23 core.
A common playground maneuver could be hockey’s most important movement.
The television program was a spinoff of "Hockey Night in Canada," broadcasting NHL games in Punjabi on Saturday nights.
Coming off three Olympic gold medals, USA Hockey is using the momentum to help galvanize American goaltending.
From Jayden Daniels to Mikaela Shiffrin, we asked pro athletes: What's the single most important trait for a leader to have?.
Maher was a staple on Flames radio broadcasts for over 30 years, calling the team's lone Cup victory in 1989 and its 2004 Cup Final run.
Let's dive into an important detail hiding in plain sight that a lot of fans aren't clear about.
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.
The under-17 squads to feature in the 2026 Marsh AFL National Futures have been confirmed.
Can Brisbane turn the tables on the all-conquering Kangaroos in the Grand Final remathc on Saturday night.
The teams are in for AFLW round two's matches.
The W Show looks at matches organised for unselected players, as well as Collingwood's worries and this week's games.
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?.
Major League Soccer will go through one of the biggest changes in the league’s history next summer when it moves to a summer-to-spring calendar, and with it will come a new look to its playoff system.
ATHENS, Ga. — Playing between the hedges at football’s Sanford Stadium, and with coach Kirby Smart watching, the Georgia women’s soccer team on Thursday night set an attendance record for any college soccer match.
European experience might not be everything in MLS, but it goes far when it comes to player ratings for EA Sports FC 27. Lionel Messi is the top-rated MLS player with an 89 overall, the game-makers revealed on their official channels, but he's closely followed by a pair of players who arrived in MLS this summer - both of whom, like Messi, played for FC Barcelona in their standout careers.
El-Ahmad led Minnesota to the playoffs in each of his two full seasons.
MLS is nearing an expanded playoff format designed to give more weight to every goal in the regular season.
The Portland club, which oversaw the Thorns and Timbers, fired Wilkinson in 2022 two days after the Sally Yates report went public.
Major League Soccer is planning a significant overhaul of its playoff format, multiple league and club sources told the Guardian this week.
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.
Seeking its first victory in a competitive match in three months and three days, the Galaxy hosted the San José Earthquakes on Wednesday in the latest edition of the California Derby.
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.
American duo Iva Jovic and Caty McNally have reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open doubles with three consecutive match tiebreak wins. Plus, Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei stand as the last seeded team remaining.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina retired from her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open with a left ankle injury, ending her chance to take the World No. 1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka for now.
Jessica Pegula took a medical timeout while trailing in the second set, but she dug deep to prevail in a third-set tiebreak against Amanda Anisimova and reach the Cincinnati semis. With the win, she improves to 6-0 against her compatriot.
Sara Bejlek scored the biggest win of her career, upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Czech overcame an early deficit in both sets and will next face 2019 champion Madison Keys.
Coco Gauff battled through a series of long, pressure‑filled games before defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals. She saved all eight break points she faced to set up a meeting with Marta Kostyuk.
Amanda Anisimova will seek her first victory in six attempts against Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open.
Marta Kostyuk rallied from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva and reach her first Cincinnati quarterfinal, powered by a forehand that produced the majority of her 25 winners. She'll face Coco Gauff for a spot in the semis.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek reached her 30th WTA 1000 quarterfinal and extended her winning streak to nine with a straight-sets defeat of Diane Parry in the Cincinnati Open fourth round. She'll face Elena Rybakina next.
The Abierto GNP Seguros Monterrey Open serves as the final tune-up event before the season's final Grand Slam. Here is everything you need to know for next week's WTA 500 event.
Marie Bouzkova overcame a break deficit in both sets to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic in two tiebreaks at the Cincinnati Open. The No. 22 seed will face No. 4 seed Coco Gauff for a place in the quarterfinals.
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive in-competition to cocaine.
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.
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.
Bryson DeChambeau has issued a passionate defence of LIV Golf and urged the golfing world to give the breakaway league “one more shot”, declaring he hopes people can see the value it brings to the sport.
Rory McIlroy bounced back to form with a six-under par first round 64 to share the lead at the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever “brought value” to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.
Adam Scott will be the headline act for a blockbuster Australian summer of golf, after confirming his attendance at the country’s two most prestigious events.
The PGA Tour’s biggest names are heading to Bellerive Country Club for this week’s BMW Championship with everything on the line.
LIV Golf’s precarious situation is going from bad to worse, with a boycott looming for the cash-strapped league’s year-ending event amid reports of unpaid wages.
LIV Golf’s worst-kept secret is officially out, with the cash-strapped tournament confirming the season-ending Michigan event has been cancelled.
Scottie Scheffler kicked off the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs in style with a commanding eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the course record with a nine-under par 61 to grab a three-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship.
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.
They may have been eliminated in last season's Play-In Qualifier, but the Tasmania JackJumpers are determined to bounce back during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 campaign. The catalyst for this confidence is who will be steering the ship this season.
Breakers big man Charles Bediako is settling in quickly to life in New Zealand. It's been a whirlwind first week for the 24-year-old at the four-time NBL championship-winning club.
A former NBL Next Star appears set to return to the Hungry Jack's NBL, just months after being selected in the NBA Draft. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, Malique Lewis is nearing a deal with the Cairns Taipans, which would see him claim the team's final roster spot.
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.
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.
The culture at the Australian Boomers is one of the strongest in world basketball and continues to grow with each passing day.
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.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
The #5 aims to return to action at the Aragon GP, pending a medical review on Thursday!.
Get to know our next MotoGP prodigy as Daniel Holgado prepares to jump into the premier class, joining the grid in 2027!.
There’s a fresh face on the block. Get to know Honda’s latest signing, who already has an impressive CV!.
12 rounds in the books and already seven winners: 2026’s winner list continues to grow, matching 2025’s total tally!.
Botafogo Beach prepares to welcome MotoGP at the start of a new era.
12 different winners from the last 12 British GPs: you couldn’t write the script at Silverstone. Check out the incredible list of names that Raul Fernandez joins!.
Need a recap from a memorable visit to Silverstone? We’ve got you covered with the hottest topics from the British GP!.
The official charity partner of MotoGP™ returned to Silverstone with a bang, setting a new all-time high for British GP fundraising efforts.
The 12th different winner in the last 12 British Grands Prix, the Spaniard led from start to finish for a mighty first Grand Prix win of the season.
The championship leader beats Ogura and Bezzecchi on a super Saturday for the Noale factory as Marc Marquez endures a tough Sprint outing.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
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. .