Bhuvneshwar stretches Purple Cap lead; Kohli, Rahul move up on Orange Cap table
It was a day with two matches at IPL 2026, and that meant some of the star performers of the season made big moves up the Orange and Purple Cap tables.
It was a day with two matches at IPL 2026, and that meant some of the star performers of the season made big moves up the Orange and Purple Cap tables.
NRL Fantasy: Lone Scout's Winners and Losers Round 11.
Billy Slater has shocked many with his game one Maroons selections. We break down the winners and losers of those calls.
Ex-teammate Brian Moore delivers a beautiful on-air tribute to late star Scott Hastings, who died at the age of 61.
The NBA is moving toward its most significant draft lottery overhaul in decades, with a vote on the proposed "3-2-1 system" scheduled for a Board of Governors meeting on May 28. The changes would take effect with the 2027 draft if at least 23 of the league's 30 governors approve.
Beyond the debate over tanking, several NBA front office members are warning that the league's proposed 3-2-1 lottery system could produce unintended consequences that reshape how franchises build rosters. The concern centers on first-round pick values and an already difficult trade market.
Billy Slater revealed why the idea of Sam Walker debuting in a Queensland jumper gives him “chills” as the Queensland coach also opened up on his decision to overlook Reece Walsh and an “emotional” phone call with Dolphins forward Tom Flegler.
For the first time in more than 90 years, Europeans have won the first two golf majors of the year after England’s Aaron Rai delivered a stunning back nine to win a PGA Championship that challenged the world’s best golfers.
Around-the-league NBA notes on a Sunday?. On the same Sunday night that brings the second round of the playoffs to a close?. To supplement your Prime Video viewing of Cavs-at-Pistons Game 7?. As it should be!. To the latest from my notebook on the looming specter of change in Cleveland, next moves in Philadelphia and New Orleans, some additional coaching carousel chatter … and news that will surely please Victor Wembanyama:. Read more.
Brazil superstar Neymar has been involved in a furious dispute with match officials after he was substituted by mistake as his Santos team lost 3-0 to visiting Cortiba.
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second consecutive season, continuing the league’s remarkable run of international dominance in the award.
Charania, the lead reporter for a fellow NBA rights-holder, spoiled Prime's exclusivity by breaking the news that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had won the MVP award.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP on Sunday over fellow finalists Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić. The MVP win marked the second consecutive for Gilgeous-Alexander, whose Oklahoma City Thunder will square off in the Western Conference finals against Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs starting Monday.
SGA’s second MVP gives Oklahoma City its fourth since its inception in 2008, the most of any franchise in that span.
The 25-year-old has been out since Game 2 of the defending champions' first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have listed forward Jalen Williams as available to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder open the West Finals on Monday, when they host the San Antonio Spurs.
The Denver Nuggets have no intention of blowing up their roster and starting over. However, the Nuggets are expected to trim some salary heading into next season. Jonas Valanciunas isn't expected to be back in Denver next season.
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is doing his best to mitigate Detroit’s home-court advantage for Sunday’s Game 7 against the Pistons. Per WKYC’s Nick Camino, Gilbert chartered 25 buses to transport Cavaliers fans from Cleveland to Detroit to attend Sunday’s decisive game.
Donovan Mitchell faces a significant contract decision this summer with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the most advantageous one for him is complicated for the franchise. Mitchell is under no obligation to act before 2027, and that reality is a source of discomfort for the organization.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons meet in a winner-take-all Game 7. The winning team will advance to the Eastern Conference finals to face the New York Knicks. The Pistons are favored by 4.5 points.
James Harden is expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers on a multi-year contract this summer, sources told ESPN. Though a formal agreement cannot be completed until the offseason, an understanding is in place between both sides to work out a new deal.
CLEVELAND — Two years ago, former St. John’s guard Daniss Jenkins was preparing for a 2024 NBA draft he ultimately wasn’t selected in. Tonight, the Detroit Pistons guard is expected to start in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award.
Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. The announcement will be officially made before Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons on Amazon Prime Video at 7:30 p.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second straight NBA Most Valuable Player award, sources tell ESPN. Gilgeous-Alexander will officially receive the award in an announcement on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the 14th player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving to retain president of basketball operations Tim Connelly on a contract extension, team sources told The Athletic. Connelly enters the final year of his current deal following Minnesota's second-round exit against the San Antonio Spurs.
Anthony Edwards had no clear answer Friday when asked how the Minnesota Timberwolves can close the distance between themselves and the Western Conference's two elite teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.
In the wake of the Minnesota Timberwolves loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, Naz Reid was asked what his team needs to do to catch the Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Veteran forward Draymond Green holds a player option for next season. That gives Green some flexibility with his future. The Golden State Warriors hope that future includes staying in the Bay Area.
"I can still be that OG, that mentor-type guy," Haslem said, "but I can still be an analyst and kind of tread in both of those lanes.".
It was a day Inter Miami fans had been waiting on for more than a month. After four matches in their new stadium, Inter Miami celebrated its first win at Nu Stadium on Sunday, May 17, with a goal and an assist from Lionel Messi powering a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers.
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi had a goal and assisted on another as Inter Miami won its first game at Nu Stadium, 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Sunday. German Berterame also scored for Inter Miami, which had three draws and a loss at its new 26,000-seat stadium before Sunday’s victory.
Inter Miami finally picked up their first win at the Nu Stadium, dispatching the Portland Timbers with relative ease Sunday evening.Lionel Messi provided a goal and an assist in the opening 45 minutes to see the Herons jump out to an unassailable lead.
The Columbus Crew have parted ways with head coach Henrik Rydström after just 14 games in charge.
The Swedish coach failed to make an impact and was let go just ahead of MLS' World Cup break.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish soccer authorities say they “utterly condemn” the field invasion that followed Celtic’s title-sealing goal in its thrilling final-round showdown with Hearts.
Sam Sarver wasn't content with merely scoring a stoppage-time winner on Saturday. The FC Dallas forward then produced a celebration that will instantly go down in MLS lore.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Samuel Sarver scored his third goal in the last four games in stoppage time, Patrickson Delgado and Petar Musa each added a goal, and FC Dallas beat San Jose 3-2 on Saturday night to hand the Earthquakes their second consecutive loss.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — FC Cincinnati's Tom Barlow scored his second goal of the match in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, two minutes after Marcus Ingvartsen's second goal gave San Diego FC the lead, in a 3-3 draw on Saturday night.
SEATTLE (AP) — Gabriel Pec had a goal and an assist to back goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Seattle 2-0 on Saturday night, ending the Sounders' 22-match unbeaten streak at home as well as a nine-match unbeaten run this season.
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.
In recent years, there have been a spate of similar incidents revolving around crowd trouble at Ligue 1 games.
Chelsea could make move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Barcelona aware of Villa interest in Manchester United's on-loan forward Marcus Rashford, Manchester City's Rodri coy on future, plus more.
Inter are expected to renew their interest in Curtis Jones this summer, when the Liverpool midfielder will enter the final 12 months of his contract. Jones has been in talks with his boyhood club over a new deal for several months but no agreement has been reached on an extension.
It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.
With Thomas Tuchel naming his England squad for the World Cup on Friday, which players have made late pushes to be included?.
If Tottenham beat Chelsea on Tuesday, West Ham United will be relegated to the Championship.
The Premier League title and relegation fights might be dominating the headlines, but the race for Europe is proving to be an equally chaotic and enthralling battle this season.
West Ham’s 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for Premier League survival, while Bruno Fernandes made history in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Neymar was involved in a furious row with officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted in their 3-0 defeat by Coritiba - a day before Brazil announce their World Cup squad.
James Tedesco’s attacking brilliance has helped the Sydney Roosters captain edge out Dylan Edwards and reclaim his crown as the Blues’ first-choice fullback for the 27 May series opener in Sydney.
Queensland coach Billy Slater is stumped when asked if Cameron Munster could be dropped from the Maroons side mid-series.
NSW coach Laurie Daley has declared he won’t be reining in notoriously hot-headed debutant Victor Radley while also revealing details of his brutal phone call to incumbent fullback Dylan Edwards.
Queensland great Sam Thaiday believes Cameron Munster deserves first crack in the series opener.
Queensland coach Billy Slater explains his Maroons team for game one, including snubbing Reece Walsh to put Kalyn Ponga at fullback.
There is a changing of the guard at NSW not seen since Brad Fittler ushered in 11 new faces for the “Baby Blues” back in 2018. It needed to happen.
Queensland has called on five debutants to don the Maroons jumper in game one, with coach Billy Slater dropping several selection shocks.
James Tedesco has been given the role of fullback for the NSW Blues ahead of the opening game of the 2026 Ampol State of Origin series at Sydney’s Accor Stadium next week.
Billy Slater leaves Reece Walsh out of his squad for State of Origin I, while coach Laurie Daley accidentally announces the name of an ex-Queensland player.
Reece Walsh is expected to be snubbed from the Queensland team and Sam Walker will make his debut at halfback for the Maroons.
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker is among four debutants named by Queensland coach Billy Slater for the opening State of Origin on May 27 at Accor Stadium.
Milestone man Damien Cook was cruelly denied one of the tries of Magic Round after his epic individual four-pointer was taken away in controversial fashion.
Thousands of New Zealand Warriors fans march down Caxton Street towards Suncorp Stadium for the club's clash with the Broncos.
The Penrith Panthers take on the St. George Illawarra Dragons in Magic Round of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Broncos star Patrick Carrigan faces a nervous wait after a crusher tackle on James Fisher-Harris.
St George Illawarra are out of luck right now. If you want proof, look at what happened before half-time during their loss to Penrith.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has been left confused by a puzzling no-call from the officials after star fullback Reece Walsh was sent off the field for a HIA.
Dragons captain Damien Cook vents his frustration after the Bunker overrules a try at Magic Round.
Andrew Johns’ advice for Nathan Cleary and his next deal, plus Perth’s travel wish list, and the partying Cowboys.
St Kilda and Carlton will begin the NAB AFLW season with a double-header at Marvel Stadium.
When three of their players were drafted to the AFLW in the same draft, one junior footy club made sure all the locals knew about it.
Sarah Black takes a look at what the Australia and Ireland teams could look like for August's NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match.
Irish players are returning for pre-season earlier than ever as the era of juggling Gaelic football and AFLW commitments appears to be ending.
St Kilda recruit Sophie Butterworth takes us through her first week of pre-season at a new club.
Maisy Evans joined Greater Western Sydney at the pre-season draft, but her path to footy is anything but straightforward.
Representative football will feature on the AFLW stage in 2026, with NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland to be held on Saturday, August 1 at North Sydney Oval.
The inaugural Australia-Ireland clash has been locked in, showcasing the AFLW's biggest stars ahead of the 2026 season.
Mark Williams will take on an AFLW role for the first time.
Richmond has added a former Collingwood AFLW coach to its ranks ahead of this season.
Essendon’s defensive system has once again come under fire, with damning vision exposing a familiar issue.
An “alarming” trend is emerging with Brisbane, with historical data indicating its premiership credentials are under threat.
There’s an argument being made that Collingwood has prioritised its Scott Pendlebury “romance” over winning games.
This isn’t the dead cat bounce of a new coach. They smashed Hawthorn in every facet of the game to show they are a serious AFL team “Do you know what you need in a new coach?” interim president Brad Green was asked at the press conference announcing Simon Goodwin’s sacking last year.
Harley Reid produces a career-best performance to spearhead the Eagles to a win over Greater Western Sydney.
Waalitj Marawar overpowers Greater Western Sydney to record a 17-point win.
Adem Yze says Richmond should be okay to fill a team with players returning despite new injuries and MRO concerns.
Harley Reid has inspired West Coast to a thrilling 17-point upset win over Greater Western Sydney on Sunday night.
The way Steven King has handled Melbourne in his fledgling senior career offers the case to support Carlton’s intent to run a process to find the next coach.
Bailey Williams has produced the best game of his AFL career and Harley Reid was best afield as West Coast shocked GWS. Meanwhile, Richmond are confident they will avoid having to call up VFL-listed top-up players against Essendon.
Daniel Hughes made it consecutive centuries for Sussex to keep them in their clash with Somerset.
Left-armer named player of the match for Delhi Capitals, right-armer strikes hammer blow for RCB.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc returned figures of 4-40 as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in the IPL with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Rajasthan Royals suffered their third successive defeat, and find themselves sixth with two games left.
RR looked set for a 220 total at one point but Starc's three wickets in the 15th over derailed them.
Lancashire's Paul Coughlin makes the fastest ever fifty in first-class cricket at Southport as his side's game against Worcestershire is set to end in a draw.
Northants five-down overnight after being set victory target of 249.
Daniel Hughes registered his 13th first class century as Sussex battled to stay in the contest against Somerset.
Northamptonshire are set for an exciting final-day chase against Gloucestershire in their County Championship Division Two game.
Ingram's unbeaten 80 papers over top-order collapse as visitors seek to drive home advantage.
Brad Scott says the fact his young players are leading the way at the contest reflects poorly on the rest of his players.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has put the spotlight on his side’s poor contest, particularly from his older brigade, following a disappointing 43-point loss to Fremantle.
The Pies need Darcy Cameron to stand up, Freo continues to find hidden gems plus more lessons from round 10.
In Cal-culations, Callum Twomey looks at an underrated Sun in All-Australian contention, a big worry for Brisbane and more.
Euro-Yroke went to work against an undermanned Richmond, who came away with fresh personnel concerns.
The Match Review Officer's report is in from Saturday's games in round 10.
Euro-Yroke has returned to winning ways, trumping Richmond by 36 points at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
A sombre Brad Scott says Sunday’s heavy defeat against Fremantle was won and lost in the first quarter, lamenting that the Bombers’ contested footy was “as poor as I’ve seen it”.
Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury will celebrate his games record in style on Saturday night and is not perturbed by the debate about him being rested from recent games or the commercial arrangements for the milestone.
The Dockers maintain a gap on second spot with a ninth straight win, over Essendon at the MCG.
England have established a stranglehold on the women's Test game, but France, defeated in Sunday's Grand Slam decider, are potentially their most dangerous rival.
England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong, says captain Meg Jones.
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.
Concern that England’s women are not being challenged fails to acknowledge what it takes for consistent excellence. There are a couple of reasons why England’s latest Six Nations grand slam is worthy of glowing appreciation.
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
Dominant,invincible, indefatigable. There are so many words to describe this England team. No matter what you throw at them, they win matches and lift trophies.
Scotland’s 1990 grand slam-winning centre Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61, his family have announced, four years after he revealed he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Ireland player of the match Aoife Wafer says their dominant victory over Scotland in front of a record crowd at Aviva Stadium is her "wildest dream come true".
Leicester Tigers secure their spot in the Prem play-offs with a comfortable 47-33 win over Sale Sharks.
One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.
With the Seattle Mariners struggling with injuries, the team is bringing up some young talent to try to fill the gaps. The Mariners announced Sunday they are calling up top prospect Colt Emerson, who will make his major league debut against the Padres on Sunday.
The 2025 AL West champions entered Sunday's series finale two games back of the division-leading Athletics.
Carson Benge’s chopper up the middle scored Marcus Semien in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. The walk-off win completed a four-run rally that began in the ninth inning against Yankees closer David Bednar.
The Dodgers are down two starting pitchers in Tyler Glasnow (back spasms) and Blake Snell (loose bodies) and added a reliever to the IL.
Houston Astros All-Star Jose Altuve left Saturday’s win over the Texas Rangers early and is believed to have sustained an oblique injury, according to general manager Dana Brown. Brown announced on a pregame radio broadcast Sunday that “early signs” point to Altuve having injured an oblique.
Houston Astros All-Star Jose Altuve is headed to the injured list as the latest sidelined Astros star in an injury-plagued season.
The San Diego Padres, second in the NL West with a 27-18 record, face the Seattle Mariners, who are second in the AL West with a 22-25 record.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, first in the NL West with a 28-18 record, face the Los Angeles Angels, who are fifth in the AL West with a 16-30 record.
The San Francisco Giants, fourth in the NL West with a 19-27 record, face the Athletics, who are first in the AL West with a 23-22 record.
After getting a couple of days off from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ everyday lineup, Shohei Ohtani might have had some pent-up energy to burn off.
Notes from Hernandez's High-A debut, as well as looks at prospects from High-A Greensboro and High-A Jersey Shore.
Derek Klena was a successful actor with a Tony nomination to his name. But he’s found a bigger audience with the barnstorming baseball sensation.
The San Francisco Giants, fourth in the NL West with a 18-27 record, face the Athletics, who are first in the AL West with a 23-21 record.
The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Los Angeles Angels in the freeway series.
Joe Puetz via Getty ImagesThe Stephen F. Austin club baseball team may not be allowed to leave St. Louis if the Cardinals continue feeding off the energy the group has brought to Busch Stadium over the past 48 hours.
The St. Louis manager made a plea on social media for more shirtless fans after his team's walk-off win over Kansas City at Busch Stadium.
Trevor Story’s difficult 2026 season now includes a trip to the injured list. The Boston Red Sox shortstop is reportedly going on the IL with a groin injury. The team has not yet made an official announcement for the move.
Trevor Story’s difficult 2026 season now includes a trip to the injured list. The Boston Red Sox announced that the shortstop is going on the IL with a sports hernia. If Story needs surgery to repair the injury, he could be sidelined for six to 10 weeks.
Yohel Pozo's walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning helped the St. Louis Cardinals top the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday night. The hit was the culmination of a rise in energy inside Busch Stadium, powered by a group of shirtless fans in right field.
"A lot of good players that ... don’t have the exit velo or the slugging," Flores said. "It doesn’t mean you can’t play in the big leagues.".
After brief appearances by the King of Pop and the web-slinging superhero on Sunday, we take at look at some of the Premier League's most memorable celebrations.
Salah's social media activity on Saturday has only underlined the air of mutiny that is gripping the club at the end of a wretched campaign.
Fulham boss Marco Silva, who is out of contract this summer, says he has not yet decided whether he will sign a new contract with the club.
Newcastle won their final home game of the season on Sunday to leave West Ham on the brink of relegation.
The manager's job is his, so what are the key tasks in front of Michael Carrick at Manchester United?.
The decision to allow Matheus Cunha's goal to stand, following an "accidental" handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up, has baffled pundits, players and fans.
Bruno Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season - BBC Sport looks at where he ranks as a creator.
Fernandes equalled Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, but there was controversy over Cunha's goal.
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club’s manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club’s fortunes.
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.
World No.44 Aaron Rai produced a final round for the ages to claim his maiden major title by three shots at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the PGA Championship with a host of big names and two Australian stars chasing an unlikely leader at Aronimink.
Australian duo Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee are within striking distance of the leader heading into the final round of the PGA Championship as Alex Smalley broke clear of the pack at Aronimink.
Golf Australia has linked up with the PGA Tour to try boost the field for this December’s Australian Open at Kingston Heath, where Rory McIlroy will once again be the star attraction.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday’s second round at Aronimink as “kind of absurd.”.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee is one shot off the lead at the halfway mark of the PGA Championship despite a rollercoaster second round as Cameron Smith ended his horrendous major run at Aronimink in Pennsylvania.
Jon Rahm apologised to a volunteer at the PGA Championship after hitting him with a divot on the seventh hole in Thursday’s first round at Aronimink.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee is in a share of the clubhouse lead in the first round of the PGA Championship after firing a three-under par 67 at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania.
It was the day the famous Aronimink Golf Club bared its teeth and reminded the world’s best golfers there is more to the sport than bombing long drives and easing wedges in.
South Africa’s Garrick Higgo copped a two-stroke penalty for being seconds late for his Thursday tee time at the PGA Championship, then fired a one-under par 69 to stay in contention.
The #73 suffered a heavy fall on Sunday; Gresini Racing provide a positive update after further assessments.
Max Verstappen's hopes of winning the Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race on his debut are ended by a late issue with his team's car.
The VR46 Italian is joined on the podium by Mir and Aldeguer but a post-race tyre pressure penalty for the 2020 World Champion means Bagnaia is promoted to the rostrum.
Starting in Canada next weekend, the next two months promise to be some of the most exciting on the Formula 1 calendar.
F1.com editor Greg Stuart sits down with Doni Nahmias, founder and Creative Director of NAHMIAS, to discuss the brand’s new collection for Formula 1.
For one night in Miami, the classic Italian Sunday dinner – or 'Domenica Italiana' – was brought to F1, and F1.com's Amy Overy was lucky enough to snag an invite.
George Russell made no secret of the fact he didn't gel with the Miami circuit. IndyCar winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe explains exactly what that means, and how a driver can try to overcome that feeling.
The American squad have confirmed their current Team Principal, Davide Brivio, will leave Trackhouse MotoGP once the campaign draws to a close in Valencia.
The closest-ever Tissot Sprint finish sees the #73 and #37 go toe-to-toe on home soil, while drama unfolds for title-chasing Martin.
The Tech3 squad will race with KTM machinery into the era of new technical regulations, coming next season.
The KTM star was the star on Saturday morning as he heads the field off the line.
MotoGP just keeps getting closer and closer as for the second consecutive Friday, we celebrate the closest-ever top ten on a Friday with Acosta leading the way.
Last year’s Catalan GP winner picked up from where he left off whilst Jorge Martin suffered a heavy fall at Turn 12.
All the goings on from MotoGP’s first day at the track in Montmelo.
After almost a decade as Team Manager for Honda HRC’s factory MotoGP team, Alberto Puig will take up a key advisory role for Honda HRC from 2027.
An iconic destination with an iconic track, this is the home of the last lap showdown.
Gaudi’s heritage, beaches in abundance and the most exciting sport on Earth in town, one of Europe’s most visited cities readies to welcome MotoGP.
The #12 is ready to race this weekend as he returns with Red Bull KTM Tech3.
France was full of firsts – now some of the key players look to back it up in Barcelona.
Pridham was a trusted lieutenant to four Leafs general managers, expertly managing the team's salary cap through the flat-cap era.
Throughout the postseason, Buffalo and Montreal have defied conventional playoff logic. NHL coaches have theories.
This year, wives and girlfriends of players on all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams commissioned custom-designed jackets to wear at games.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Sabres kept their season alive with another road win. Now, they head back to Buffalo with a chance to advance to the conference finals.
The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens, who are trying to close out the NHL second-round playoff series. The Montreal Canadiens are favored with a -172 moneyline compared to the Buffalo Sabres' +143.How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal's Game 2 victory in OT put the team just one win away from hoisting its first Walter Cup — and put Ottawa’s season on the brink.
Markus Ruck led the CHL in scoring with 108 points, and Liam Ruck was right behind him with 104.
With just over six weeks until NHL free agency, we play matchmaker for all of the teams looking to fill holes on their rosters this summer.
The Vegas Golden Knights didn’t follow the league’s protocol after advancing to the Western Conference finals — and it’s going to cost them.
Tortorella did not speak to the media following Game 6 as the Golden Knights advanced in the playoffs to the Western Conference final.
Hughes said getting a deal done a year before free agency would be “better,” but he’d be fine going into the season without a new contract.
Rhéaume, the only woman to have played in the NHL, will be at the helm of the expansion team, which launches next season.
We'll soon learn more about how this new-look Canucks leadership group plans to rebuild this team.
The Ducks got cooked, the Habs are one "W" from rounding out our 2026 NHL final four and the PWHL finals opened with some OT drama.
Despite being 8-0 through two rounds, the Hurricanes believe they have even more to give in the Eastern Conference final and beyond.
Coaches are looking for any edge possible but St. Louis' decision not to take the bait from Ruff is a sign of generational change.
A remarkably telling postseason statistic: Out of the league's 19 highest-paid goalies, only one has started a second-round game.
Which team could build the best all-time lineup of players who never won the Stanley Cup with them? The answer is surprisingly complicated.
The Golden Knights will face the Colorado Avalanche for a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
Lawrence Barretto joins Carlos Sainz for his first laps of the Madring, a new circuit in the Williams driver's home city of Madrid set to make its F1 debut later this season.
Williams’ Carlos Sainz was given the chance to drive the Madring ahead of F1’s long-awaited return to Madrid for September’s Spanish Grand Prix.
It was a fascinating Round 8 and 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship – here is a recap form yesterday’s action.
Alpine have announced the appointment of Jason Somerville as their new Deputy Technical Director, in a move that further strengthens the team’s technical leadership group.
On this day 10 years ago, Max Verstappen well and truly announced himself to the F1 world by winning on his Red Bull Racing debut at the Spanish Grand Prix.
It’s ten years to the day that Max Verstappen became the youngest F1 winner, so to celebrate, here are 10 of his best helmets throughout the years.
Catch all the action from Round 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues with Round 9, where the racers will take on the United States Grand Prix.
Catch all the action from Round 8 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Lawrence Barretto sits down with Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss to delve into how experience has been crucial in enabling the team to exceed expectations.
Lewis was an All-American halfback with the Spartans and was on the coaching staff for three San Francisco Super Bowl titles.
The quarterback ended another drawn-out courtship by agreeing to a deal with Pittsburgh. What's the best-case outcome for the Steelers?.
The quarterback, who turns 43 in December, said last summer he was “pretty sure” 2025 would be his last season, but he's back in Pittsburgh.
Aaron Rodgers has decided to run it back in 2026 ... in multiple ways. Rodgers will reportedly reunite with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season, according to multiple reports. The one-year contract reportedly includes $22 million guaranteed, and is worth up to $25 million in incentives.
Sherman Lewis, who won four Super Bowl championships as an assistant coach, died on Friday at 83 years old.
After months of mounting hype, the 2026 NFL schedule has finally been unveiled. Let's rank all 17 MNF matchups in anticipation.
Seattle took down Los Angeles in last season's NFC Championship Game. Will L.A. get revenge this year?.
What are the best primetime and holiday games? Get ready for a lot of the Rams, Chiefs and Bills.
The four most popular schedule release videos, decided by reddit upvotes, and other schedule takeaways.
As the NFL schedule makers navigated the innumerable iterations of the 2026 NFL schedule, they took risks on some big quarterback decisions and remained conservative on others. Scheduling Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for “Monday Night Football” on Week 1 was their first risk.
The NFL doesn’t see an issue with how many of its games will air on different streaming services in 2026. When asked about the league’s 2026 schedule Friday, a league executive told ESPN the NFL has “the most fan-friendly model there is.”.
The 2026 NFL season will not mark the first time the NFL begins its season on a Wednesday. But the New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks’ early meeting may still mark a change.
The 2026 NFL schedule release is behind us, and we now have odds available for every single game this season.
The NFL schedule release has come and gone. Here is how Thursday's news impacted the betting odds.
"When he takes off his shirt, I see the scars on his back that he's been through hell," Sanders said about his son on a podcast this week.
The 2026 NFL regular-season schedule has officially dropped and the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers are the hottest ticket in the sport. The Bills and Packers appear in three of the five most expensive NFL games for the 2026 season, per data compiled by Gametime.
The 2026 NFL schedule has been released and with four months to go until kickoff, there is plenty of anticipation ahead of the new season. Now that we know when the games will be played, fans will be busy grabbing tickets for their favorite teams.
The biggest value that Thursday night’s NFL schedule release and the subsequent opening lines from sportsbooks provide are the added data points to help us understand what the betting market thinks of all 32 teams, as we hone our preparation for the season.
How did Deion Sanders view the pre-draft process for his son Shedeur before the Cleveland Browns ultimately selected the quarterback in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft?. "When he takes off his shirt, I see the scars on his back that he's been through hell, but he's made it through hell," Deion Sanders told Garrett Bush of “The Barbershop” podcast this week.
Coming off the most-watched NFL regular season in nearly 40 years, which national TV games might draw the biggest audiences in 2026?.
Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider fell one win short of a title in Madrid but bounced back in a big way in Rome to take the title in dominant fashion. Need an example? Look no further than their 6-3, 6-3 win over Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melicahr-Martinez in Sunday's final.
In a tireless display of competitive tennis at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Elina Svitolina completed a grueling tier of victories that, as she told wtatennis.com, means so much more now that she can share these moments as a mother.
Despite the defeat in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Coco Gauff sees value in the experience as she prepares to defend her title at Roland Garros.
Elina Svitolina battled past Coco Gauff in three sets to win the Internazionali BNL d'Italia and claim her third title in Rome. The victory marked her 20th career WTA title and her first WTA 1000 crown since becoming a mother.
Marta Kostyuk is the latest WTA star to complete the Harvard Business School's "Crossover Into Business" for elite athletes.
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens has been named to the TIME 100 Philanthropy list for her work with her namesake Sloane Stephens Foundation.
From Coco Gauff’s string of comeback wins to Elina Svitolina’s statement victories over some of the world's top players, here’s everything to know about the Internazionali BNL d'Italia final.
Elina Svitolina defeated Iga Swiatek in a thrilling semifinal match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in a match between two former champions to put the Ukrainian through to the final against Coco Gauff.
Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Victoria Mboko, Belinda Bencic, Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk are among the players on the 2026 HSBC Championships entry list.
Coco Gauff defeated Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach the final in Rome for the second consecutive year. The American improved to 4-0 against Cirstea and advanced to the 16th WTA final of her career.
Elina Svitolina fought off break point after break point against Elena Rybakina on Wednesday, saving 16 across three sets to upset the World No. 2 and advance to the Rome semifinals for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2018.
Emma Raducanu will return to the WTA Tour in Strasbourg, her first tournament since Indian Wells in early March. She joins a field headlined by Ekaterina Alexandrova, Iva Jovic and Madison Keys.
Who is Aryna Sabalenka's toughest opponent? Who is her favorite doubles partner? What's her favorite tournament on the WTA calendar? She answered all that and more in a rapid-fire Q&A.
Iga Swiatek produced one of her strongest performances of the season, beating Jessica Pegula in straight sets to reach the Rome semifinals. The Pole secured her first top-10 win of 2026 and continued her dominant record at the Italian Open.
World No. 3 Coco Gauff required five match points to fight off Mirra Andreeva, who nearly came back from a two-break, 5-1 final set deficit. Ultimately, Gauff prevailed and is primed for a semifinal matchup vs. Sorana Cirstea.
Sorana Cirstea continued her impressive final season on tour by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach her first Rome semifinal. The Romanian became one of the oldest semifinalists in both Rome and WTA 1000 history while improving to 25-7 for the season.
It was a week to remember for Sorana Cirstea, who knocked off World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka en route to her first Rome semifinal. For Sabalenka, it was her first loss before the quarterfinals in more than a year. All that and more in the latest week in review from Rome.
Oeiras WTA 125 champion Fiona Ferro, Sao Paulo champion Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah and junior No. 1 Ksenia Efremova are among the eight players to receive main-draw wild cards for Roland Garros 2026.
After dominant wins in the fourth round, past Rome champions Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina meet for the second time in 2026 for a spot in a semifinals in Rome.
For three years, Sandra Zaniewska has shaped Marta Kostyuk into one of the most exciting upward trajectories in the sport. With two titles in 2026, here's an inside look on how Zaniewska is powering Kostyuk's career season.
The throwback uniforms are part of the program's 100th season celebration of Kenan Stadium, which also includes a commemorative logo. The post North Carolina Tar Heels To Wear 1980 Throwback Football Uniforms This Fall appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Baseball's annual salute to the Armed Forces is this weekend with teams wearing olive green caps and flag patches. 100% of licensed royalties go to support military programs. The post Green Caps, Camo Socks Across MLB for Armed Forces Day Weekend 2026 appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Bryson DeChambeau missed the 36-hole cut at the PGA Championship, as LIV Golf’s biggest star continues to struggle amid the league’s uncertain future.
The Rays have taken another significant step toward finally getting a long-awaited ballpark, and the financial parameters around a proposed $2.3 billion ballpark are becoming more clear.
Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Juventus and more European giants are rolling out new kits for 2026-27, with some already beginning to appear on pitches across England, France, Germany and Italy.
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Avery Poppinga estimates it costs her about $50,000 a year to be a professional beach volleyball player. Coaching, flights, hotels, gym memberships, gear—nearly all paid out of pocket.
Following the announcement last week of a new team in Detroit, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is continuing its expansion spree with the addition of teams in Hamilton and Las Vegas.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Tickets to the PGA Championship have been sold out since July, but prices on the resale market have been dropping.
The scarlet home and road white jerseys follow the same design as the Buckeyes' new black alternates with the classic stripes on the sleeves. The post Ohio State Buckeyes Reveal New Home, Road Football Uniforms With “Heritage Stripes” appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental toughness” of his side as they punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad. Mitch Duke has done all he can to show Socceroos coach Tony Popovic he still has it. Craig Goodwin might yet make one last push.
Steve Rosich wants to secure football as the third pillar of Australian sport but admits there is work to do with several clubs’ futures under a cloud.
Newcastle has won the A-League Premier’s Plate for the first time in the club’s history.
A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Newcastle Jets were on the precipice of collapse.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Few know the NBL better than Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian, who has been involved in the competition for more than 27 years as both a coach and player.
IDAHOBIT (the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia) is a day to celebrate what we have achieved and recognise the work we still need to do.
A little over one month remains until NBL Next Star Karim Lopez looks to fulfil his dream at the 2026 NBA Draft. Following the recent lottery, the 2026 Draft Combine took place this week in Chicago and the former New Zealand Breaker turned plenty of heads with his performances.
After years of having aspirations of playing for the Australian Boomers, it was announced this week that six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton will make his national team debut in July.
In recent weeks, there have been several reports linking five-time Olympian Patty Mills to the Perth Wildcats.
The rivalry between Throwdown opponents South East Melbourne and Melbourne continues to grow each and every year. During the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, there will be another element injected into the rivalry, with sharpshooter Tanner Krebs recently signing a deal with the Phoenix.
Sharpshooter Chris Goulding delivered another strong campaign for Melbourne United in his 13th season with the club.The 37 year old further cemented his status as an NBL great, averaging 12.8 points per game in NBL26.Re-live all his best moments below:. .
Over the past few weeks, it has been reported that the New Zealand Breakers are edging closer to signing their new Head Coach. The man that they are reportedly in negotiations with is Gordon Herbert.
After years of trying to make it happen, six-time MVP Bryce Cotton finally pulled on his first Australian Boomers jersey on Thursday.
He’s only been in Australia a couple of days, but four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins already has rave reviews for the country. The American big man is currently in Melbourne for the first-ever NBA House, which runs from Thursday to Sunday at the Timber Yard.
A country Victorian football team that was beaten by a collective 1,101 points in four matches forfeits the remainder of the senior season. .
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than three months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields. .
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. .
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston calls for a pay increase after a new free-to-air broadcast deal.
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. .
On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach.
When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif.
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.
Indiana football coach Curt Cigneti praised his defensive unit and coordinator Bryant Haines as he's seen a defense-dominated spring that is deeper and further along than his previous two teams.
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Zac Lomax might just have arrived in Super Rugby, but already the code-hopper has made a giant impression.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has ended in heartache against the Drua in Fiji – but the former NRL star showed more than enough to suggest he could wear a Wallabies jersey by the time Australia hosts next year’s World Cup.
Zac Lomax’s Super Rugby debut has been delayed after the former NRL star was a late withdrawal from the Western Force’s big win over the Queensland Red on Saturday night.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.