Serena Williams passed another stage on the path to a possible comeback to professional tennis, being listed as eligible to return to competition on Feb. 22, though the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has not announced any plans to make a return.
Rob Gronkowski and his family have been getting back into collecting.
The Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez on Monday, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with the right-hander, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The White Sox are nearing an agreement on a one-year contract with free agent pitcher Erick Fedde, sources tell ESPN.
Right-hander Chris Paddack and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Holders Hull KR will visit Huddersfield Giants in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup, while Wakefield Trinity host Leeds Rhinos in a West Yorkshire derby.
Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka on Sunday, reversing a decision to boycott the game citing geopolitical tensions.
The upcoming reveal of the Aston Martin AMR26 in Saudi Arabia will mark a new chapter for the team under legendary designer Adrian Newey, as well as signifying the conclusion of the 2026 launch season.
Payton Westcott will represent Mercedes in F1 ACADEMY for the 2026 season.
Cadillac made headlines on Sunday night when the F1 newcomers showcased their 2026 livery with simultaneous launches at Times Square and around coverage of the Super Bowl.
Harry Sheezel has revealed his positional plans for the season and shed light on the area of his game he went about improving most in the summer.
Carlton might have recommitted to Michael Voss, but he’s under more pressure than anyone as we enter the new season. Coaches, of course, rate highly among those under the pump, but they’re not the only ones under heavy scrutiny.
Dustin Martin could be set for a return to football in Western Australia.
Scans have confirmed the severity of George Wardlaw's hamstring injury.
AFL superstars Nick Daicos and Bailey Smith are among those who’ve been snubbed of their usual player numbers for the return of State of Origin.
The guernsey numbers for Victoria and Western Australia in AFL Origin have been revealed.
A record number of $1m salaries were paid to AFL players in the past financial year, and the wage creep is bound to escalate when Tasmania starts splashing its cash around. Meanwhile, Tigers coach Adem Yze had a warning for his players about their off-field conduct.
Ivan Soldo has been ruled out for the 2026 campaign in a cruel blow for the Power ruck.
The AFL has confirmed the medal and trophy presenters for the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match between Western Australia and Victoria.
Former WA captain Graham Moss believes pride could lift the Black Swans past Victoria.
Do players get too much annual leave? According to Darren Burgess, one of the world’s top high-performance experts, the problem is how their time off is structured.
Before players, coaches and officials from across the AFL gather in Perth, the banter has already begun ahead of the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game.
The AFL has forwarded its 2025 financial results to the Presidents and Chairs of the 18 clubs, ahead of next month’s Annual General Meeting.
Jeremy Cameron has been ruled out of AAMI AFL Origin due to an injury sustained during September's Grand Final.
Max King's availability for Opening Round is under a cloud after suffering yet another injury.
An ACL blow has ended a Port Adelaide’s ruckman season before it started.
The AFL is about to reboot the State of Origin concept, with the clash between Western Australia and Victoria at Perth Stadium next Saturday — on Valentine's Day — set to show if there's any love left for the idea. .
AFL player pay has again surged off the back of the league’s collective bargaining agreement, with a record number of players taking home $1 million-plus last year.
The number of million-dollar AFL players doubled in 2025, with two players earning $1.6m-plus.
Swans star Errol Gulden is set for a major feat in a burgeoning hobby.
The Seahawks' dominant Super Bowl win already has them as the early betting favorite for next year's title.
Timothy T Ludwig via Getty ImagesAdam Gase will be back on the sidelines after five years away from the game. The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly hired Adam Gase in an offensive assistant coach role, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Being in Puerto Rico watching the Super Bowl and the Bad Bunny halftime show was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are some takeaways.
A free, but ticketed trophy celebration will be held at Lumen Field before a two-hour parade through downtown Seattle.
Kuper replaces Stoutland, who had the job for 13 years.
The London Warriors has yielded some of Britain's brightest American football talents - and now a Super Bowl-winning coach.
Seattle Seahawks running back and Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III had a breakout season in 2025 and saved his best performance for last, which happened to be his dad’s first NFL game.
The New England Patriots had massive expectations when they selected offensive lineman Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbell was supposed to serve as Drake Maye's blindside protector, keeping the future of the franchise safe from opposing pass rushers.
The Seattle Seahawks’ resounding 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX was spearheaded by their defense. Mike Macdonald was brought in because of his defensive expertise, and he had the Patriots on the ropes pretty much all 60 minutes at Levi’s Stadium.
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, according to the criminal complaint obtained by ESPN.
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
The Seattle Seahawks completed an unlikely Super Bowl run on Sunday, beating the New England Patriots 29-13 in a game that wasn't as close as the final score and securing a title from long-shot preseason odds of 60-1. Those are the longest odds for a champion in 25 years ... since the Patriots (60-1) beat the Los Angeles Rams in 2001. One bettor cashed in to the tune of nearly $4.5 million on Seattle's Super Bowl 60 win, including a $50,000 wager on the Seahawks at 60-1 odds at BetMGM that was placed last August.
After the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots Sunday night, the offseason has officially arrived for all 32 teams. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold became the first quarterback to start for at least four teams (he’s started for five) and then win a Super Bowl.
We captured the plays that secured the Seahawks their second Super Bowl win.
The Seahawks are tied with the Rams at +950 to win Super Bowl LXI, followed by the Bills at +1100, and the Eagles, Ravens and Patriots tied at +1300, according to DraftKings odds.
The Seahawks are Super Bowl champs! Let's size up Seattle's defensive wrinkles, an explosive RB, great special teams and Sam Darnold's performance.
The superstar showcased Puerto Rican pride during a 13-minute set that turned a global opportunity into an intimate, personal performance.
Paul described Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist, as "a fake American citizen ... who publicly hates America.".
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
The Patriots and Seahawks will hold picks Nos. 31 and 32, respectively, after Seattle's win in Super Bowl LX.
Second-tier rugby league side Halifax Panthers are placed into liquidation because of money owed to HMRC.
Brisbane prop Payne Haas is set to arrive in England for the World Club Challenge where his teammates will try to convince him not to honour his deal with South Sydney.
Nine's Ben Dobbin reports the Broncos will counter the Rabbitohs' offer to Payne Haas.
Star winger Zac Lomax now faces an excruciating wait for approval to play for the Melbourne Storm in Round 1 after his legal showdown against the Parramatta Eels was officially delayed.
Brisbane Broncos players reveal their surprise to learn that teammate Payne Haas has decided to part ways with the club at the season's end.
Josh Patston didn’t need any extra motivation stepping onto Crozier Field in Lismore yesterday.
Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year.
Jamal Fogarty has spoken of his immense pride after being selected to represent the Indigenous All Stars for a second time.
The retiring Brisbane captain admits the news of Haas’ move to South Sydney blindsided the club – but insists it wasn’t motivated by a split with the coach.
Tallis Duncan was scrolling on Instagram when he saw the Payne Haas bombshell break on Sunday, while Jack Wighton had just woken from a nap and thought it was April Fool’s Day when he received endless calls and messages asking if the world’s best prop had joined South Sydney.
Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova and qualifier Camila Osorio both advanced in Doha on Monday after their opponents -- defending champion Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu -- retired in the third set of their respective matches.
Behind 20 aces and 43 winners, Zheng Qinwen came back to beat Sofia Kenin in a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in her first match since September. Afterward, she addressed the media with an insight to her recovery and return to tennis. Here are the top questions.
Sara Bejlek had the week of her career, winning Abu Dhabi for her first career title. Sorana Cirstea prevailed at home, Katie Boulter added a fourth title, Alexandra Eala had an incredible comeback and more highlights from last week on tour.
Tereza Valentova scored her second win over Alexandra Eala in the past six months to set a second-round meeting with Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open.
Abu Dhabi champion Sara Bejlek has jumped from outside the Top 100 into the Top 50 for the first time after capturing her first title, while Cluj-Napoca semifinalist Oleksandra Oliynykova is up to a new career high.
Alycia Parks overcame a first-set shutout to defeat Diana Shnaider while Magdalena Frech saved three match points to upset Liudmila Samsonova. Plus, Vera Zvonera earned a statement singles win. Here are the best moments from Day 1 of the main draw in Doha.
For Sara Bejlek, a quiet moment at match point opened the door to something much bigger in Abu Dhabi, where an eight-day run reshaped belief, confidence, and the season in front of her.
Amanda Anisimova enters the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open as the reigning champion after her first career WTA 1000 title in Doha last year. At media day, she reflected on that 2025 win while Elena Rybakina discussed riding the momentum following her second Grand Slam title.
Lilli Tagger’s bold decision to switch to a one-handed backhand as a preteen is now paying off, with the Austrian rising rapidly through the ranks. Coached by 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, Tagger reached her first WTA 125 final in Mumbai and is dreaming even bigger.
In a final between players ranked outside the top 100, Great Britain’s Katie Boulter came from a set down to beat Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch in three sets. It was the Briton’s fourth career WTA singles title and her first since Nottingham in 2024.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard announced the end of his partnership with long-time coach Emmanuel Planque on Sunday. Since beginning their work together, Mpetshi Perricard captured his first two ATP Tour titles, triumphing in Lyon and Basel in 2024, and climbed to a career-high No.
Ugo Humbert delivered a clutch deciding-set performance on Monday to earn his maiden win at the ABN AMRO Open, where he upset former champion Daniil Medvedev 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3. Relying on his slippery left-handed serve and rock-solid defence under pressure, Humbert saved all six break points he faced in the final set, according to Infosys ATP Stats.
Mark Hodgkinson, the former tennis correspondent of The Daily Telegraph from 2005 to 2011 and an award-winning author, has died unexpectedly at the age of 46. Hodgkinson was taken ill at his home on 4 February and passed away in hospital the following day.
Arthur Fils’ smile said it all in Rotterdam. After months of rehab, doubt and patience-testing days away from the Tour following a stress fracture in his lower back, the Frenchman is back where he belongs and ready to compete, chase wins and feel the buzz of the sport once again.
Novak Djokovic is no stranger to excellence, and on Sunday evening he found himself appreciating it from a different perspective. Just seven days after reaching his 11th Australian Open final, where he fell to World No.
Felix Auger-Aliassime has climbed in the PIF ATP Rankings after he successfully defended his title at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier. ATPTour.com looks at the movers of the week as of Monday 9 February.
It is rare that you will find a Croatian and a Frenchman in a barbecue restaurant in Dallas, Texas.
The world’s biggest celebrities often gather at the Super Bowl. On Sunday, Roger Federer was one of the global icons in attendance for the Seattle Seahawks’ win against the New England Patriots. This was not the first time the ATP No.
India pulled off a massive Davis Cup upset on the back of DK Suresh's heroics, beating the Netherlands 3-2.
Australia has suffered the embarrassment of crashing out of the Davis Cup in the first round of qualifying with a disappointing loss to Ecuador on clay in Quito.
This marks then ninth time that the Los Angeles area has hosted the Super Bowl, joining I, VII, XI, XIV, XVII, XXI, XXVII and LVI.
The Patriots promoted their Color Rush uniforms to full-time status and added a matching road design rather than adopting a modernized version of their previous set.
One of the most audacious bids for an Olympic medal in recent memory ended in heartbreak Sunday. Just 13 seconds into her run, Lindsey Vonn appeared to catch her pole on a gate, causing her to crash and break her left leg. That’s the same leg Vonn tore her ACL in less than two weeks ago.
For the second year in a row, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets in the Eastern League, will base an alternate identity on an obscure Blue Law from their home state. Last year, the team played as the Bathtub Donkeys, commemorating a law that makes.
Teal jersey uses elements from Marlins' original identity, which was used from 1993 to 2011; will be worn for Sunday home games throughout 2026 MLB season.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods, High A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays in the South Atlantic League, will try to bring their team a little luck this season with an alternate identity based on the rare white squirrel. Since they were first spotted in Kentucky about a century ago,.
The Wichita Wind Surge, Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in the Texas League, will play select games in 2026 as the Wichita Honkers. The alternate identity recognizes the city’s “unofficial traffic controllers,” Canada geese.
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League, will wear uniforms that celebrate their female mascot character, Nutasha, on Mother’s Day weekend this season.
MLB has released every 2026 World Baseball Classic uniform and cap set for all 20 nations ahead of the March tournament, from extremely standardized Nike templates to Japan's distinct look.
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t get traded, but he is taking a position elsewhere. The Bucks superstar is investing in Kalshi through his company Ante Inc., the two announced Friday.
The latest Top 25 poll is out, with a reshuffled top 5. What's next for the ranked teams?.
Let's examine the familiar faces in new places and how rotations and chemistry may be affected going forward.
Multiple teams contacted the LA Clippers about Kawhi Leonard during the final hour before last Thursday's trade deadline, league sources told The Stein Line. The inquiries arrived after news spread leaguewide that Los Angeles had agreed to send Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers.
The NBA's Competition Committee made tanking a primary discussion topic at its late January meeting, according to league sources from The Stein Line. Commissioner Adam Silver will address the issue Saturday during his annual All-Star Weekend press conference in Los Angeles.
We will track all 31 men's college basketball 2026 conference tournaments and auto-bids ahead of March Madness.
I thought we would at least get beyond the All-Star break before Tanking Talk overtook the NBA. I was wrong. We barely moved 48 hours beyond last week's trade deadline when Utah's refusal Saturday night to play Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkić and newly acquired Jaren Jackson Jr.
The post-deadline action shifts back to the floor as Nate and Danny analyze James Harden and Jaren Jackson, Jr. debuting with their new teams. Then we careen around the league, catching up on news while providing scouting reports on Hugo Gonzalez and new Thunder guard Jared McCain.
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Aari McDonald has been ruled out for the remainder of the Unrivaled season after suffering a right lower extremity injury.
With the NBA trade deadline behind us, it feels like a good time to check back in on the Eastern Conference. To start the season, I had a sneaking feeling the East would be more fun than many expected. I think we can agree they have overdelivered on those expectations.
Michigan 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara made the first two 3s of his collegiate career Sunday during an 82-61 victory over Ohio State. He is only the fourth Division I player at that height since 2002-03 to have at least two in a game.
The ACC fined North Carolina $50,000 on Sunday, the result of the university violating "the league's event security policy" at the end of a chaotic win over rival Duke a night earlier in Chapel Hill.
The Big 12 has fined Oklahoma State $50,000 over an anti-Mormon chant directed at BYU during the teams' game Wednesday.
Kevin Willard called out Maryland fans who heckled the Villanova coach throughout Saturday's game at Georgetown.
Jeremy Fears capped a tumultous week by scoring a game-high 26 points to lead Michigan State to an 85-82 overtime win over Illinois, but his play was called into question again when the Illini accused him of intentionally tripping one of their players.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he had staff members "that got punched in the face" as North Carolina fans stormed the court to celebrate a late winning shot in the famed rivalry.
Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish.
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry said it was his call to bench Kiyan Anthony, who isn't injured and was available to play, for his team's 72-59 loss at No. 18 Virginia.
St. John's landed its first marquee win of the season Friday night, knocking off No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies' 18-game winning streak in front of an electric crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Alabama's Charles Bediako is expected to play Saturday at Auburn after County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet did not rule immediately following Bediako's lawsuit hearing against the NCAA on Friday.
Also from the Games on Monday: How the U.S. and Canada asked players to prepare for tournament, and who starts in goal for Sweden?.
The Maple Leafs, Panthers and Oilers are among teams that may be sending out their first-round picks this year if conditions are met.
MacKinnon is not in Milan to soak up the Olympic experience. He is focused on one thing: leading Canada to men's ice hockey gold.
Here's why it makes sense -- and why it would help the sport more than another Canadian win.
With the NHL season on hiatus and only a partial week of games to cover, it's a good time to take stock of the rankings season so far.
There should be no question who Canada’s starter is at the Olympics. That it’s even up for debate feels like the country is being gaslit.
Some of the best players in the world are just now experiencing the Olympics for the first time, and the reality is sinking in.
Lukáš Dostál has heard plenty about Dominik Hašek's gold medal in 1998. Can he help his country pull off the upset this month?.
Crosby is no stranger to pressure, but captaining Team Canada in possibly his final Olympics is new. Here's how he handles it.
For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are heading to the Olympics. Here are our picks for the men's hockey tournament in Milan.
The NHL doesn't have the monopoly on players to watch at the Olympics. These three are ready to upset the big names in Milan.
Tom Wilson and Macklin Celebrini were not at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Now they are on Canada's top line at the Olympics. It says a lot.
Coach Mike Sullivan said foward lines and defense pairings are still a work in progress on Sunday as his team practice in Milan.
From dealing with a swollen face to preparing for Thursday's game, McAvoy chronicles his time with Team USA for The Athletic.
Auston Matthews has been named captain for Team USA's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics.
It's the fourth straight best-on-best men's tournament at which Crosby has captained Team Canada, and they've won the previous three.
Defender Kati Tabin took a winding path to the national team, becoming the oldest player since 2002 to debut for Canada at the Olympics.
In two weeks, the American GM will either be the man who built the perfect roster or the one who squandered the golden age of U.S. hockey.
The Canadians finally began their Olympic tournament on Saturday after a norovirus outbreak on Team Finland postponed their first game.
The Americans took a decisive 5-0 win Saturday in their second game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Some WSL teams are monitoring the evolving social media landscape and will take action accordingly.
Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche dismisses talk about his future.
Tuesday's Edinburgh derby could go a long way to deciding whether Heart of Midlothian will end a 66-year wait to win another Scottish title.
Erling Haaland said he needs to "improve" his performances for Manchester City after scoring just two penalties in his last eight Premier League games.
Thomas Frank has acknowledged Tottenham are "desperate" to win at home to Newcastle on Tuesday, but conceded he does not know if Dejan Kulusevski will play this season.
Ben Foster has hailed Wrexham's "ridiculous" journey as Hollywood owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds celebrate their fifth anniversary in charge of the Welsh club.
Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to end his boycott of Al Nassr games, sources have told ESPN Brasil.
Watford appoint Edward Still as head coach following the resignation of Javi Gracia after only three months in charge.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on golf superstar Ian Poulter plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures.
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is a "leader" but has more to learn, manager Thomas Frank says following the defender's second sending-off of the season.
Unruly spectators at Twickenham felt the force of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour at the match between England and Wales last Saturday, with Richmond council issuing 24 fixed-penalty notices for public urination, the Guardian can reveal.
Gareth Rees writes that money and size are now all important; John Marriott calls for the sport to be brought back into state schools, plus a letter from Steffan Parry.
England and Harlequins centre Oscar Beard faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his injured shoulder.
Ulster back row Bryn Ward rejoins the Ireland squad while prop Tadhg Furlong resumes full training before Saturday's Six Nations game against Italy (14:10 GMT).
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has decisions to make about the back three, at hooker and at lock before Saturday's match against England.
With Wales reeling from another thrashing by England, BBC Sport pundits analyse the areas they must improve against France.
Connecting to his Wiradjuri-Burray culture through painting lets the Western Force player ‘get the balance right’ between rugby and life. Where once dark clouds swarmed, Dylan Pietsch now closed his eyes and saw dots.
Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is described as a "huge talent" after his Prem Rugby Cup hat-trick at Bristol.
Meet Alan Goggin, former waterskier and local politician, who is still playing club rugby at the age of 78.
Championship risks becoming a two-tier affair as Ireland, Wales and Scotland all lose on the opening weekend. Few competitions in the world have the capacity to turn wine into water quicker than the Six Nations.
The new Cadillac F1 team launches a split livery in an advert costing a reputed £7.3m broadcast during the Super Bowl - and are being sued over it by Hollywood director Michael Bay.
Lando Norris' confidence is "even higher" for the 2026 Formula 1 season after winning his first drivers' title last year, McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown says.
Zak Brown believes that the early signs indicate McLaren will be “competitive” in 2026, with the CEO also expecting that there could be some “fascinating” effects from this season’s new technical regulations.
McLaren became the penultimate team to unveil the livery that will adorn their 2026 challenger in an event hosted at the Bahrain International Circuit.
McLaren have unveiled their new livery for the 2026 season in a live event broadcast from the Bahrain International Circuit.
With the first pre-season test in Bahrain fast approaching, McLaren are set to be the penultimate team to unveil their 2026 livery in an event held at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Reigning Formula 1 champions McLaren have revealed their 2026 livery at a launch event in Bahrain ahead of this week's resumption of preseason testing.
The Cadillac Formula 1 team is confident it will be able to resolve a dispute with film director Michael Bay after a $1.5 million civil lawsuit was filed over the team's Super Bowl commercial.
Ahead of pre-season testing getting underway in Bahrain, Lawrence Barretto has the lowdown on what to expect.
With Adrian Newey's maiden Aston Martin design emerging at the end of the Barcelona Shakedown, its dramatic looks have gotten plenty of people talking.
Assuming he gets the official go-ahead of being passed fit, the #89 will be back on track soon.
New bikes, new faces, new circuits – and one big question hanging over the paddock: can anyone stop Marc Marquez?.
Your ultimate guide to what the 2027 grid may well look like with what's been said and, more importantly, what hasn't...
Cadillac have become the latest team to unveil the livery for their 2026 challenger.
Cadillac has showcased the livery that will adorn their first-ever F1 car.
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has launched its 2026 race livery during a commercial break at Sunday's Super Bowl.
Cadillac is unveiling its first F1 livery in a Super Bowl commercial Sunday night, revealing just how big America's team ambitions are.
To build up to tonight’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, let’s unpack all the crossovers between F1 and American Football.
Off the back of the team winning both championships in 2025, here is everything you need to know about McLaren ahead of the 2026 season.
Walee Technologies made the purchase with CD Ventures and Particle Igniter the other interested participants.
BCB president Aminul Islam, meanwhile, has officially requested the PCB to play the match against India.
Ansh Patel took three wickets and Navneet Dhaliwal hit a fifty, but Canada were never really in the contest.
Pakistan's fixture against rivals India at the T20 World Cup is set to go ahead as scheduled after the Pakistan government ends its order for a boycott.
The Emirates Cricket Board has said more "details will be provided in due course".
There was significant movement in Grade B, with Radha, Amanjot, and Reddy earning promotions, while Rawal, Gaud, and Chetry are the new entrants.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who only play one format now, are now in Category B.
Netherlands allrounder says the team has moved on from the heart-breaking defeat against Pakistan.
There was no room for Anrich Nortje even as South Africa picked four quicks, with Keshav Maharaj as their spin option.
Namibia's head coach and captain spoke about the impact Gary Kirsten has had on the team.
Dhakshineswar Suresh pulled off a perfect weekend to propel India to its best Davis Cup result in recent history on Sunday in Bengaluru. The No. 457 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, Suresh upset No.
ATP Tour action will be across three continents this week, with play in Europe, North America and South America. Alex de Minaur headlines the field at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, while Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz take the court at the Nexo Dallas Open. Both are ATP 500 hard-court events.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, back to raising the roof. The top seed downed home favourite Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 7-6(4) on Sunday afternoon to successfully defend his crown at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier.
Theo Arribage and Albano Olivetti continued the fruitful start to their partnership on Sunday by claiming an ATP 250 title on home soil at the Open Occitanie.
A rematch of the Australian Open showdown between Americans Sebastian Korda and Michael Zheng is among the highlights of the Nexo Dallas Open draw, revealed on Saturday for the ATP 500 event. The winner of that matchup is seeded to meet another American, eighth Frances Tiafoe, in the second round.
Felix Auger-Aliassime ended the breakout run of French qualifier Titouan Droguet with a finishing flourish Saturday at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier. The top seed and defending champion raised his level in the deciding set to earn a 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 victory in the ATP 250 semi-final.
Tommy Paul and Ethan Quinn put the United States in the driving seat on the opening day of its tie against Hungary in the first round of the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.
Alex de Minaur will face Arthur Fils in a blockbuster first-round match at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, with the winner potentially facing Stan Wawrinka, who is competing at the event for the final time. The draw for the ATP 500 took place on Saturday.
Martin Damm and Titouan Droguet both used big-serving performances to advance to their first tour-level semi-finals with milestone wins Friday at the Open Occitanie.
Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie guided Great Britain to victory against Norway in the first round of the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.
The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Malaki Branham. The Hornets acquired Branham at the trade deadline in a three-team trade that sent Tyus Jones to the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis and three others to the Washington Wizards.
The Milwaukee Bucks are not giving up on this season, despite sitting in 12th place in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games out of the final spot in the Play-In Tournament. Milwaukee expects star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to return soon to aid in the team's postseason push.
The Denver Nuggets are interested in signing veteran point guard Lonzo Ball. The Nuggets have two open roster spots following the trade deadline, and sit far enough under the luxury tax line to add fill both openings.
Veteran guard D'Angelo Russell will not be required to report to Washington Wizards after they acquired him at the trade deadline. The Wizards will work with Russell on what happens next, as far as a buyout or staying on the roster into the offseason.
All-Star Weekend is almost here. Is that still a good thing?.
An interesting plotline as Giannis and the Bucks stick together for now: The team's best path is to tank. The star likely won't accept that.
The trade deadline passed Thursday, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the Bucks. What's next for Milwaukee and its superstar?.
Much to the irritation of some league insiders, the trade deadline was more than just a flurry of moves: It showed the next evolution in teams racing to the bottom.
To examine the Knicks' final stretch of the season, James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz discussed the franchise’s last 20 games.
“I didn’t think I’d play in the NBA,” the Hornets rookie says. Right away, though, it was abundantly clear: He's right where he belongs.
North Dakota State, which has won 10 of the last 15 FCS national titles, has joined the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers teammates at a pro day.
Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
Arizona has signed football coach Brent Brennan to a two-year contract extension through the 2030 season that will pay him $4.7 million annually.
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled.
The SEC is distributing more than $1 billion -- an increase of more than $200 million -- to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August.
The LA Bowl is shutting down after five years of play.
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.
The Athletic's data writers break down the key storylines from the weekend's action.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says it would be "boring and pointless" if his players did not celebrate victories.
Arsenal were dreaming of a nine-point lead in the Premier League title race. Then Erling Haaland made his late intervention at Anfield.
Arne Slot's Liverpool just want to play, they don’t want to think. That's great news for neutrals.
The co-owners reflected on their five years in charge of Wrexham — and the importance of building a sustainable future.
Today in TAFC: Man City leave it late to keep title race alive. Plus: Five years of Hollywood at Wrexham, and Madonna's Spurs interest.
Eddie Howe says there is "no doubt in my mind" he is still the right manager for Newcastle despite one win in eight games.
James Milner is poised to equal the record for most Premier League appearances.
Tottenham Hotspur are in a relegation battle, says former England captain Wayne Rooney.
Stuart James analyses the main talking points from a dramatic Premier League weekend.
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With the AL East lists publishing earlier today, we now have top 20 prospects lists up for all 30 teams, as well as the top 100 prospect list, the “Just-missed” list and the 2026 farm rankings.
With the AL East lists publishing earlier today, we now have top 20 prospects lists up for all 30 teams, as well as the top 100 prospect list, the “Just-missed” list and the 2026 farm rankings.
The Red Sox filled a need at third base with the acquisition of Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers that sent left-hander Kyle Harrison to Milwaukee.
The Boston Red Sox are pivoting after losing third baseman Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. Perhaps in response to that move, the team reportedly made a trade for Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin on Monday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The Boston Red Sox are pivoting after losing third baseman Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. Perhaps in response to that move, the team made a trade for Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin on Monday, the team announced Monday. Durbin, 25, hit .256/.334/.387 as a rookie.
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The Pirates targeted multiple options this offseason to improve their league-worst offense before landing Ozuna.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to win during Paul Skenes' prime. The team continued its offseason spending spree Monday, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12 million deal with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman.
“We’re a better ballclub,” Matthew Boyd said. “With the moves that were made, I think it’s obvious.”.
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
The Blue Jays' system is thin right now, but for a good reason — they used it to build a team that nearly won a World Series.
The Rays system lacks potential superstars at the moment but it is very deep with players who should be useful major leaguers.
The Yankees have a strong start to their prospect list, but the overall list is pretty thin thanks to several trades.
The Red Sox are one of the best organizations at developing pitching, and they have a nice balance in the system of hitters and pitchers.
The Orioles recently traded two prospects who likely would have been in their top 10 but the system still remains above average.
From stars in new places to rookies competing for roster spots to the ABS challenge system rollout, there's lots to watch this spring.
The Mets think Melendez, who came up as a catcher and has mostly played in the outfield in the majors, can occasionally handle first base.
Over 41 seasons as head coach, he won two national titles, and more than 200 of his players were chosen in the major league draft.
The Astros coveted Donovan, who ended up going to the team that broke Houston's streak of AL West titles.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes for the first time some concessions on housing but does not have significant updates to revenue sharing, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Which areas and leagues in North America have the most sports titles?.
The WNBA submitted its latest CBA proposal to the union Friday, a source told ESPN, ending a more than six-week wait from the players association for a counter to its last offer.
WNBA players' union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time, but she remains confident that games will be played in 2026.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Brionna Jones suffered a meniscus tear last week while playing for USK Praha but should be ready for the WNBA season.
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Philadelphia sports fans are known as some of the most passionate people around. Add in the progressive sensibilities of women’s basketball supporters, and it can create an impact that is truly unrivaled.
The WNBA and the players' union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward.
The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday morning in New York, sources close to the process told ESPN, a meeting many believe could be "pivotal" in whether a new collective bargaining agreement is reached or players decide to strike.
Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier said it was "unbelievable" to see a record 21,490 fans attend the 3-on-3 league's inaugural tour stop in Philadelphia.
The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
Time for takeoff: here’s the full rundown of what’s happening as MotoGP lands in Malaysia’s capital.
The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.
A day of two halves sees Honda and VR46 claim the top three as opposite fortunes for Yamaha see all their machinery stay in the pits on Wednesday.
Day 1 is in the books with a familiar #93 on top, but there’s drama elsewhere as Quartararo crashes and returns home to recover.
Stay up to date with all the action from the Sepang Test as MotoGP action in 2026 ignites.
Ahead of the Sepang Test getting underway, the Frenchman addressed the rumours that he’s signed for HRC in 2027.
New items, fresh faces and a return to action – three days of Malaysian testing await.
Mir and Marini pull the covers off their machinery for the season as Honda HRC Castrol conclude our 2026 Team Presentations in style.
"Marco Bezzecchi and the RS-GP say yes" - Aprilia confirm the #72's renewal in some style as the very first domino of 2027 silly season officially falls.
Duran cut short his season-long loan at Fenerbahce and will spend the second half of the season at the Russian club.
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has said that the scoreless draw at home to Oxford United was a "frustrating result". Despite the visitors being reduced to 10 men late on, the Sky Blues were unable to take advantage as their winless run in the Championship extends to three matches.
It is hoped the Colombian star's arrival can reenergize the Minnesota region.
The Canadian veteran is headed to MLS after a few years spent with the Portuguese power.
The move by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is designed to protect domestic clubs from losing young players to teams abroad.
After years of links and courtship, James Rodríguez to MLS is not that surprising. But to Minnesota?.
Today in TAFC: Online abuse and real-world fear in women’s football. Plus: Rodriguez on cusp of surprise Minnesota move, and the FPL cat.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City has signed 15-year-old midfielder Zamir Loyo Reynaga, putting him on a trajectory for a 2027 MLS debut. The MLS Next Pro deal will send Loyo Reynaga to Sporting KC II this season with the likelihood he joins the first team next year.
The San Jose Earthquakes have announced that head sporting strategist Vassili Cremanzidis has died at age 36. The Earthquakes did not specify a cause of death, but BPM Sports radio reported that Cremanzidis died of cancer.
The Colombian superstar appears headed to an unexpected landing spot as he aims to return to form before the World Cup.
Not since Glenn Lazarus left the Raiders for the Broncos in 1992 has there been a bigger transfer bombshell than Payne Haas joining the Rabbitohs and Wayne Bennett was behind both.
Dragons forward Hame Sele is planning a family reunion in Las Vegas as he looks to put two years of injuries behind him in 2026.
Wayne Bennett has revealed he “never thought he’d coach Payne Haas at Souths” after the Rabbitohs were able secure the star prop’s signature for 2027 in a bombshell coup.
In the modern NRL, we are told that data is king. We are told that GPS metrics, spew buckets and marathon video sessions are the only way to climb the mountain.
Haas was close to signing with South Sydney in 2016 – until Sam Burgess “brushed” the young prospect. Now he’s Redfern-bound at last, and can emulate the Englishman by leading the club to a title.
From next season, the Broncos will need to cover two huge voids. How will the club keep their premiership window open?.
All of a sudden, Michael Maguire has a headache on his hands.
Veteran playmaker Adam Reynolds has confirmed he will retire at the end of the 2026 season, hanging the boots up after a stellar career.
The first trials of the 2026 NRL Pre-season Challenge threw up some starring displays that have only made things harder for the coaches to settle on their Round 1 sides.
Almost 19 years to the day after suffering a heartbreaking loss to St Helens in the 2007 World Club Challenge, the Broncos head to Hull hell bent on emulating their 1992 success.
Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season.
We take a look back at some of the best off-season moves that paid off in 2025.
Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot into the water.
Hideki Matsuyama endured a gut-wrenching collapse with unruly crowd behaviour in the spotlight as Chris Gotterup won the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.
Patrick Reed continued his impressive cruise round The Gulf as he won the Qatar Masters by two strokes on Sunday.
Patrick Reed capped off his remarkable month in the Middle East by winning the Qatar Masters.
Hideki Matsuyama was thrilled to play with fellow Japanese player Ryo Hisatsune in the final pairing at the Phoenix Open and hoped they could do it again.
A back nine surge has kept Min Woo Lee’s hopes of winning the Waste Management Phoenix Open alive with one round left to play at TPC Scottsdale.
Australia’s Elvis Smylie made quite the entrance to LIV Golf, winning his debut event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning AEST.
Patrick Reed boosts Qatar Masters lead as he goes for his second European tour title in three weeks.
Ryo Hisatsune shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 on Friday to surge into the lead in the second round of Phoenix Open, where Scottie Scheffler rallied to make his 66th straight cut.
Aussie golfer Cam Davis has gone desperately close to recording an incredibly rare feat, not achieved on the PGA Tour in 25 years.
Andrew Bogut has come to the defence of Brian Goorjian, likening the heated exchange with Owen Foxwell to what he described as an “everyday thing in the NBA”. The former Boomers centre took to Instagram to share his view on the second-quarter confrontation between the Sydney Kings coach and the South East Melbourne Phoenix young gun, during which Goorjian was clearly heard on the broadcast directing expletives at the 22-year-old.
Things heated up between the Phoenix and the Kings in Round 20, and NBL Overtime is on deck to break it all down - plus who’s leading the MVP race, Sydney’s Finals credentials, Adelaide’s bounce-back, Melbourne United’s slide, and plenty more. Watch Overtime, every Monday from 7pm AEST..
AAP. Australian guard Johnny Furphy faces a nervous wait for further assessment on his knee injury after a nasty landing in Indiana's NBA loss to Toronto. Furphy drove to the basket and dunked but hurt himself on the landing, immediately clutching at his right knee as he fell to the floor.
The New Zealand Breakers have announced, via a statement, the appointment of Troy Georgiu as the club’s new chief executive officer.
Round 20 saw Sydney and Perth continue to surge, while other Finals-bound sides suffered mixed results. Pete Hooley looks at some key talking points from the round just gone.
Sunday’s blockbuster between South East Melbourne and Sydney was one of the fieriest contests of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26. On the hardwood, there were numerous altercations between the likes of Kendric Davis and Owen Foxwell, Davis and Nathan Sobey and Foxwell and Brian Goorjian.
Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Motors. Jack and Derek break down all the chaos and drama from a wild Round 20, headlined by the heated clash between South East Melbourne and the Sydney Kings.
By Damon Lowery. Author’s note – “HOOYAH” is the battle cry of the Navy Seals and is given out to celebrate great efforts & achievements. A “HARDEN UP” is given out when a performance has not been at the expected level.
One of the main storylines to come out of Sunday’s emphatic win by Sydney over South East Melbourne was the war of words between Brian Goorjian and Owen Foxwell.
Brian Goorjian believed the South East Melbourne Phoenix had outmuscled and worn down his Sydney Kings across their earlier meetings this season. So the message ahead of Sunday was simple: flip the script. His team did exactly that.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.
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.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
The ugly half-time spat between A-League teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners has had an even uglier fallout, with Brisbane seeking legal advice after Mariners interim coach Warren Moon’s stinging post-match comments.
Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon has blasted his former club Brisbane for the “conduct” of their staff, which led to police involvement during Wednesday night’s 2-1 loss in Gosford — earning an angry response from the Roar, which said Moon’s spray was “inappropriate, irresponsible, and unsupported by any facts”.