Richmond are reportedly investigating the club’s players Mad Monday celebration in which players appeared to mock the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations.
The AFL’s inaugural wildcard weekend is upon us, as 10 — yes, 10 — teams prepare to go into battle for the 2026 premiership.
Broncos fans, teammates and rival players have criticised Michael Maguire’s decision to deny Adam Reynolds a farewell appearance at Suncorp after 15 seasons in the NRL.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will begin their US Open mixed doubles campaign against qualifiers Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool on Tuesday.
Behaviour we once might have shrugged off now makes us deeply uncomfortable. But discomfort alone cannot define the standard The public response to the Sydney Swans scandal has been fascinating. Before we knew very much at all, people were ready to be outraged.
Sydney reassured Essendon the Bombers’ incoming coach Mark McVeigh was not embroiled in the scandal surrounding the Swans and the events that unfolded at the Pullman East Melbourne a week ago.
Even before Mark McVeigh’s first media conference as Essendon coach, a board challenge was being spruiked.
NBA training camps don't start for another month or so, but those of you missing NBA basketball have something quite imminent and interesting to look forward to:. Some of your favorites will be playing in actual game conditions very soon. As in: As soon as Thursday.
Tweaked session times and a shift in language around pitch preparation introduced to aid Sheffield Shield batters in 2026-27.
Thousands of fans have had their say to pick their All Australian teams for 2026.
When Deshaun Watson booed the boos that rained down from fans on Saturday, the Cleveland Browns quarterback questioned not only his fan base's actions but also their intentions.
Police in Texas have closed the case in the drowning death of Buffalo Bills defensive end Ed Oliver's 1-year-old son with no criminal charges.The Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas announced the findings of their investigation on Monday via a statement provided to the Associated Press.
A second-round draft pick out of Penn State, Robinson played for the Jaguars, Bears, Rams, Steelers and Lions.
The Arizona Cardinals have waived former third-round running back Trey Benson on the heels of two injury-riddled seasons. The Cardinals announced the move Monday by placing Benson on the waived/injured list.
The shortest honeymoon period in Browns history is over. When Monken named Watson the starting QB, fans had evidence to turn against him.
Monken, in his first year as Cleveland's head coach, is taking a chance on Watson. The pressure is now on the veteran QB to perform.
As the preseason starts to reach a close, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is tackling a major challenge: working alongside his little brother. The Packers are in joint practices this week with the Arizona Cardinals, led by LaFleur's brother, first-year head coach Mike LaFleur.
A season after each team won at least nine games, the NFC North appears wide open again in 2026. On the latest episode "Football 301," Nate Tice and ESPN's Mina Kimes broke down each team's impact players and X factors and ultimately predicted each team's win totals.
Boutte had reportedly been unhappy with his role in New England after the team traded for A.J. Brown and siged Romeo Doubs in free agency.
Deshaun Watson was named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on Monday.Hours after the news went public, Watson attempted to mend fences with the fan base that he chastised two days prior for booing him during a preseason game.
Watson received backlash from Cleveland fans after reacting to the boos he heard during the Browns' preseason loss to the Bills.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Deshaun Watson is going to be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns at the beginning of the 2026 season. It’s an indefensible, inexcusable act of incompetence and cruelty.
The 2026 Cleveland Browns engaged in the most depressing position battle of the summer to ultimately choose Deshaun Watson. The once-superstar talent has had a rough go of it since joining the franchise in 2022, but will get one more opportunity to prove himself.
York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution before pleading no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
The former Raider will compete for the starting job with Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown.
San Francisco 49ers owner John "Jed" York was arrested by the East Palestine Police Department in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest to two charges, per KRON4 News in San Francisco.
Every team has some level of optimism coming into the season. Then there's the Cleveland Browns, who voluntarily signed up for having their starting quarterback booed mercilessly throughout their home opener. The Browns know embarrassment.
Watson beat out Shedeur Sanders for the job and will start Week 1 when Cleveland travels to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars.
Here's what we learned from what tends to be the most informative week of the NFL preseason calendar.
Deshaun Watson blamed Browns fans for booing him, again dodging accountability. Here's why that is no surprise.
Stars skipper Annabel Sutherland will be reunited with the Leeds Sunrisers assistant as the club locks in another piece of the puzzle for WBBL|12.
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.
Sonny Baker replaces Brydon Carse in England's second Test squad after an incident involving police in Derby.
Australia’s selectors are back where they started a little more than a year ago.
India are eyeing a series sweep after Sri Lanka lost two quick wickets before the close of day two.
Prolific one-day quick Bryce Jackson is out to prove he can be just as effective with the red ball too.
England have removed Brydon Carse from the squad for their second Test against Pakistan, after the fast bowler was detained and handcuffed by police following an incident at a Derby nightclub.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby.
"These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said.
Players are under more scrutiny from general public than ever before - and they only have themselves to blame.
The former St Kilda captain has been rejuvenated on and off the field at his new home.
New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh says he understands why Bombers fans wanted James Hird to get the senior coaching job — and revealed he plans to explore bringing his close friend into the club.
James Hird left his coaching interview with the Bombers buoyant on two fronts, and having changed the perception that he was bigger than the club.
Steven King is considering including Jack Viney for the wildcard final, with Jake Melksham also a chance.
New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh on fans calling for James Hird.
Geelong could land both Toby Greene and Zak Butters in this year's trade period.
The image that has stayed with me from Sunday wasn’t a goal, a tackle or a celebration. It was Dean Cox embracing his daughter in the Sydney rooms after the game.
Mark McVeigh and Andrew Welsh are set to approach James Hird about a role at the club after he was overlooked to return as the senior coach for a second time.
AFL journalist Damian Barrett says the Essendon coach criteria should have "precluded" James Hird from the process months before a decision was made.
Two days after their season ended, the Tigers players were caught on camera at a pub in country Victoria.
Scarlett Johnson says the Giants support for their cross-town rivals was about women supporting women.
Essendon president Andrew Welsh and new coach Mark McVeigh have offered an olive branch to James Hird, declaring they intend to speak with the club great about a role at the Bombers.
A late twist has left the door open for a key Demon to play Carlton in their sudden-death clash, while the Bulldogs and Collingwood are nervously monitoring the fitness of several stars.
Several Richmond AFL players were caught on video behaving in an intriguing way during their Mad Monday celebrations.
Port Adelaide has grappled with a turbulent year, navigating the 2026 season with a newly-appointed coach and the poorly-kept secret that one of its key talents would seek a trade.
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Eleven potential first-timers have made AFL.com.au's All Australian team, as voted by our reporters.
Essendon has named Mark McVeigh as senior coach one day after a 10-point loss and worst season in club history. .
The final offers for a star restricted free agent have been submitted, as he weighs up a move interstate during Brisbane’s push for a historic three-peat.
Fox Footy’s Premiership Window has returned on the cusp of the AFL’s inaugural wildcard round, and it says four teams are in the box seat for a premiership tilt.
Jai Arrow will be named in South Sydney's team and run out onto the field for two more games so he can reach 100 for the club.
Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has delivered a blunt response to the critics who believe he has failed to live up to his big-money deal at the club.
The Rabbitohs successfully petition the NRL to change the league's interchange rules to allow Jai Arrow to take the field for his 99th and 100th games for South Sydney in the last two rounds of the year.
Jai Arrow is set to notch up 100 games for the Rabbitohs, with the club receiving the green light from the NRL and the RLPA for a touching gesture.
As the season comes to a close, NRL clubs have began confirming the players who are set to depart their squads ahead of the 2027 season.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs and Jai Arrow have received support from the NRL the Rugby League Players' Association for him to ‘play’ two further NRL matches this year, meaning Jai will record 100 NRL games for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in his career.
South Sydney have received the NRL’s blessing to allow Arrow to “play” the final two matches of the regular season. This is how it will work.
PNG Chiefs general manager Michael Chammas says the 19th NRL team plans to play finals in its inaugural season in 2028.
On Saturday, Kayla Henderson arrived at McDonald Jones Stadium as a reserve with no expectation of seeing any game time.
Dolphins rookie Brian Pouniu announced himself as a player of the future with his breakout performance in the win over the Eels, looking more than comfortable in just his second game of NRL.
Michael Maguire’s coaching future at the Broncos has taken another intriguing turn with the club considering a unique change to his contract.
Watch Jake Duke go Face to Face with New Zealand Warriors star Te Maire Martin on Fox League at 7:30pm AEST on Tuesday!.
Former NRL prodigy Talatau Amone has continued to press his case for a return to the NRL, nearly three years after finding himself deregistered.
The Bulldogs star is well aware centres earn less money on average than five-eighths in the modern game. And he’s OK with that, if it means he’s enjoying his football again.
The Rugby Football League is exploring radically different terms to the funding deal initially offered by Australia’s National Rugby League with talks under way over seeking a £50m loan package to replace the guaranteed investment of £35m that was rejected last week.
Paul Gallen takes a dig at the Maroons as they look for Billy Slater's replacement.
The NRL has decided to trial a controversial kick-off rule this week that was knocked back by clubs in the pre-season and it’s set to make the game even more unpredictable.
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen react to the kick off rule change that will start late in the season.
Broncos star Ben Hunt has admitted his “shock” at the club’s confirmation that captain Adam Reynolds has played his final game in the NRL after failing to overcome an ongoing calf injury.
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds confirms he won't play again this season, ending his NRL career prematurely.
The NBL expansion conversation continues to gather momentum, and another contender has emerged alongside recent talk surrounding the Gold Coast, Canberra and a second Sydney team.
While the effects of heroin and cocaine are listed as the cause of death, the “ multiple prescription medications" also contributed.
The timetable for the 23-year-old guard’s absence remains unclear, but he will miss a key portion of next season.
Shaedon Sharpe has sustained a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to miss six months. Sharpe appeared in 50 games last season and averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 29.4 minutes.
The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe for a significant portion of the 2026-27 campaign.Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He is now expected to miss six months recovering.
The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe for a significant portion of the 2026-27 campaign.Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He is expected to miss six months recovering.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor continues his 'Entertainment Rankings' with Andrew Sharp.
The NBA has experienced a significant surge in franchise ownership changes compared to other major North American leagues. Thirteen NBA teams have changed control since 2017, more than double the total seen in the NFL, NHL or MLB over the same period.
When the exciting Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season tips off, Adelaide 36ers superstar Bryce Cotton will be aiming to win his third straight MVP. To date, the 34-year-old has six MVPs to his name, including arguably his best season statistically in NBL26. During that campaign, his first in Adelaide, Cotton averaged 26.1 points per game (second-highest figure) and posted career highs in assists (7.7) and steals (1.6).
The Australian Emus have gone unbeaten and untouchable, storming to the FIBA U18 Asia Cup title with an 89-79 gold medal win over China under South East Melbourne coach Luke Brennan.
The Wallabies coach has welcomed the selection migraine he is facing in the midfield ahead a clash with Argentina on Sunday morning, saying “good people [will] miss out”.
Winger Will Jordan's try double ices a famous All Blacks win over the Springboks at Ellis Park.
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.
Bath captain Ben Spencer will miss the start of the 2026-27 season but Will Stuart and Jaco Coetzee among those returning.
Hooker Jack Singleton is nearing the end of his rehabilitation from a cardiac incident but is leaving Gloucester.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
Kyle Tayler-Woolston feared rejection as a gay man in rugby, but is flourishing in Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to the support at Newport.
Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is looking forward to playing in one of rugby’s most hostile venues.
New Zealand All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea has emerged as a surprise left-field candidate to join the PNG Chiefs for the 2028 season.
The reigning MVP of the Wallabies is returning from an ankle injury, but with increased competition for a spot in the midfield. And he says that’s good news.
The match review is in for round two of the AFLW season.
The coaches' votes for the round two games are in.
Alannah Welsh is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star for round two.
The start time for round four's AFLW clash between Brisbane and GWS has been impacted by the AFL finals fixture.
An electric final term has seen Hawthorn power past Port Adelaide.
Melbourne's Mia Austin and GWS's Georgia Garnett have been sent for scans after Sunday's clash.
Carlton has continued its red-hot start to the season, defeating Adelaide by 27 points on Sunday afternoon.
Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan is relieved and proud after his charges starred at the SCG after a tough week for the club.
After a tight first term, Melbourne has cruised to a 48-point win over GWS.
Fremantle has defeated Collingwood by 20 points as stars for both sides made successful returns to footy.
LIV Golf as we know it is over.
The golf world has been up in arms in recent days with the PGA Tour urged to “cut ties” with one of the sport’s biggest brands after a video showing a woman being pushed to the ground was deleted from their social media channels.
A nervy Wyndham Clark birdied the final three holes to dramatically win the BMW Championship, having earlier surrendered his five-stroke lead to Rory McIlroy.
Wyndham Clark surged into a commanding five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Saturday, bouncing back from an opening-hole double bogey to fire a superb round of 65.
A shock report has claimed Sergio Garcia’s infamous tantrum at the 2026 Masters led to LIV Golf’s disastrous predicament.
Bryson DeChambeau has issued a passionate defence of LIV Golf and urged the golfing world to give the breakaway league “one more shot”, declaring he hopes people can see the value it brings to the sport.
Rory McIlroy bounced back to form with a six-under par first round 64 to share the lead at the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever “brought value” to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.
Adam Scott will be the headline act for a blockbuster Australian summer of golf, after confirming his attendance at the country’s two most prestigious events.
The PGA Tour’s biggest names are heading to Bellerive Country Club for this week’s BMW Championship with everything on the line.
Mina Kim says she has tried to investigate "potential wrongdoing, mismanagement" and other issues in the recently launched league.
Seattle Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson will undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, according to several reports. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The rookie shortstop, 21, had been on the injured list since Aug.
"There's definitely a strategy to getting him back on the field," Lovullo said of Marte, who could return as soon as Aug. 31.
Espada missed Sunday’s game because of a family emergency but will manage Tuesday’s game in New York against the Yankees.
The Marlins are thinning their pro scouting department with an eye towards relying more on video to evaluate players.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAs the baseball world enters the final month of the regular season, teams are all ready to make their final push to try and lock in their spot for the postseason.
When shipping and logistics magnate Jim Crane purchased the Houston Astros for $680 million in 2011, the organization was in dire straits.Those Astros, still in the National League, still colored brick and black, were coming off a 56-win season.
Through another lost season, A.M. Gittlitz, the author of a new history of New York’s underdog baseball team, is trying to hold on to hope.
The Astros entered Monday tied for the American League West lead with the Texas Rangers.
The Houston Astros are moving on from general manager Dana Brown. Just hours after the team dropped below .500, Houston announced it has "mutually agreed to part ways" with Brown.Brown, 59, has been the team's general manager since 2023.pic.
It won't be easy, but the Pirates and Mariners have the talent to make a run for a playoff spot. Will their stars answer the bell?.
The recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers has prompted speculation that other Walter-owned sports properties may be next.
The Little League Classic will return next year for a matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs.
It's been a week to forget for Seattle, which also was on the wrong end of a 22-0 loss yet remains in postseason contention.
The Phillies, somehow, got five two-strike hits and a walk to score six runs with two outs in the ninth to capture their ninth straight win.
The Philadelphia Phillies nearly had their eight-game winning streak broken on Sunday versus the St. Louis Cardinals, trailing 4-0 going into the bottom of the ninth. With Cardinals closer Riley O’Brien and his 33 saves on the mound, the chances of a ninth consecutive victory looked grim.
The Philadelphia Phillies nearly had their eight-game winning streak broken on Sunday versus the St. Louis Cardinals, trailing 4-0 going into the bottom of the ninth. With Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien and his 33 saves on the mound, the chances of a ninth consecutive victory looked grim.
The Dodgers do not have a scheduled starter for Sunday’s series finale against the Tigers. Ohtani is the mix, per sources.
Jacob Young may not be the Washington Nationals' long-term answer in center field. But if the team wants to eventually supplant him with Dylan Crews, or perhaps move CJ Abrams there, management may have to take the position away from his cold, limp glove.
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Dario Vidosic has added nous and potential in a bid to build on a season that saw the club get to a first FA Cup final. Guardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips). Last season’s position: 7th.
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?.
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.
The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed in.
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap. Oliver Glasner wants two more signings before the transfer window closes a week on Tuesday.
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers’s debut goal and Joao Pedro’s strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.
The major talking points dissected from Chelsea's opening week win at their local rivals.
Morgan Rogers scores on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.
Manchester City emerge as surprise Cody Gakpo suitors, Newcastle agree to sign Nico Gonzalez, and Manchester United are confident of signing Myles Lewis-Skelly, plus more.
Manchester City have agreed a €37.5m plus €2.5m (£34m) deal for the Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, with the club also in advanced negotiations to sell Nico González to Newcastle.
Manchester City agree to sign winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
Aston Villa are working on a move for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after failing to agree a deal with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Talks with Chelsea for the winger have continued into this week, but Leeds have made it clear they will not be held to ransom on the deal.
Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.
Ollie Watkins has been an Aston Villa legend but it appears his time at the club is nearing a painful end amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
An analysis of Julian Alvarez's future with the transfer window closing on 1 September - and the Argentine's chances of a move from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal.
Players agitating to leave their clubs is hardly a new phenomenon but it rarely ends well for anyone.
David Ornstein will be part of The Athletic FC's weekly podcast on a Tuesday and answering questions from our readers.
Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Miami Heat wing Klay Thompson is already helping out his new team before even playing a game. Thompson reportedly signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract. That's $1.5 million less than the veteran wing was originally reported as getting from Miami.
We're still weeks away from players reporting to training camp, so it's time to rank paper. A snapshot of where all 30 teams stand.
Mark Mitchell committed to Kentucky after getting cleared to play a fifth season of college basketball last week. Mitchell averaged 18.3 points for Missouri last season. Mitchell was not selected in the NBA Draft and signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nuggets this summer.
The Miami Heat have continued their blockbuster offseason, adding a four-time NBA champion to an already stacked core featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo as their championship push gathers even more momentum.
Thompson, 36, will join forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the revamped Heat.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray understands that many thought he shouldn't have returned last season. Murray said despite the draw of getting ready for the 2026-27 season, he wanted to help the Pelicans chase a spot in the Play-In Tournament last season.
Boston Celtics controlling governor Bill Chisholm was a recent guest on WEEI radio in Boston. Chisholm touched on a number of topics, including his feeling that the Celtics need their own arena.
In a recent episode of the Game Over podcast, Klutch Sports agent detailed some of the free agency process for client Peyton Watson. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Watson in a sign-and-trade from the Denver Nuggets.
In his recent buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, veteran wing Klay Thompson reportedly gave up nearly $9.8 million. Thompson was waived by Dallas on Friday and is set to clear waivers on Sunday. After clearing waivers, Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat on a two-year, $13 million contract.
Veteran EuroLeague guard Sylvain Francisco thought he would be making the jump the NBA this season. However, transaction holdups around the NBA, while teams waited on LeBron James to make a decision, led to Francisco missing his window.
Power, touch, athleticism and creativity made the last WTA 1000 event before the US Open really shine.
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, former champion Bianca Andreescu and former junior No. 1 Julieta Pareja were among the winners on Day 1 of US Open qualifying.
While Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff remain at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, Cincinnati semifinalist Sara Bejlek makes her Top 30 debut in the latest PIF WTA Rankings.
Another WTA Finals appearance is already secured for Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend. Now the world’s top doubles team is thinking about what comes next.
Jessica Pegula showed stellar form across Washington DC, Toronto and Cincinnati, where she reached two finals and posted a 10-3 record. Still, that's in the past now as her attention shifts to next week's US Open.
Coco Gauff finished off a dominant week in Cincinnati by beating Jessica Pegula, winning her second title and joining Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka in select company.
No. 4 seed Coco Gauff ended the Cinderella run of Czech Sara Bejlek in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open, advancing to a title match against fellow American Jessica Pegula.
World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and World No. 4 Coco Gauff will square off in the first All-American Cincinnati Open women's singles final since 1970. From order of play to prize money and more, here's everything you need to know about Sunday's final.
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula came from a breakdown in the third set to beat defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open.
All-Czech duo Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova defeated Magali Kempen and Alexandra Panova 6-1, 6-2 to capture their first title together at the Cincinnati Open.
The most impressive moment from Coco Gauff and Marta Kostyuk's Cincinnati quarterfinal arguably came well before the two played an official point on Stadium Court with possibly the highest-launched coin toss in the WTA history.
Coco Gauff has won six straight sets to reach the Cincinnati Open semifinals, fueled by restored confidence and a tactical adjustment that has her charging the net more often. Her 6-2, 6-2 win over Marta Kostyuk in 70 minutes underscored both.
In the semifinals in Cincinnati, Iga Swiatek faces Jessica Pegula for the 13th time in their careers while Coco Gauff takes on an unseeded Sara Bejlek in the night session. Here's the case for the final four.
Unseeded Czech Sara Bejlek followed up an upset of World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Cincinnati Open with a three-set comeback against former champion Madison Keys.
From a first-round exit in their first tournament two months ago to reaching their second final of 2026, Magali Kempen and Alexandra Panova have improved each moment they've stepped on the court. They'll place in the Cincinnati Open doubles final on Saturday.
American duo Iva Jovic and Caty McNally have reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open doubles with three consecutive match tiebreak wins. Plus, Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei stand as the last seeded team remaining.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina retired from her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open with a left ankle injury, ending her chance to take the World No. 1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka for now.
Jessica Pegula took a medical timeout while trailing in the second set, but she dug deep to prevail in a third-set tiebreak against Amanda Anisimova and reach the Cincinnati semis. With the win, she improves to 6-0 against her compatriot.
Sara Bejlek scored the biggest win of her career, upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Czech overcame an early deficit in both sets and will next face 2019 champion Madison Keys.
Coco Gauff battled through a series of long, pressure‑filled games before defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals. She saved all eight break points she faced to set up a meeting with Marta Kostyuk.
This is arguably the most important week in Rays franchise history, with the MLB club’s stadium future once again hanging in the balance.
Deshaun Watson will open the season as the Browns’ starter at quarterback, even after a calamitous preseason outing over the weekend after which he called boos from Cleveland fans “disrespectful.”.
The Atlanta Gladiators are turning to a colour scheme from their past to inspire their future.
The Cincinnati Open has always been the warmup to the US Open, a stopgap in the Midwest before the glamour of the calendar’s final Grand Slam in New York City. But after last year’s $260 million renovations, the Cincinnati Open has turned into a player favorite.
MLB players are wearing a Players' Weekend logo patch on their caps this weekend, the tamest look yet for an event that once gave us nickname jerseys and all-black uniforms.
The uniforms prominently display blueprints of the Volunteers’ stadium, as drawn by their legendary head coach, who is the stadium's namesake. The post Tennessee Volunteers To Wear Neyland-Inspired “Smokey Grey” Alternate Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
After a flurry of voting over the past week and a half, a winner has emerged from the fog in the New York Islanders' third jersey design contest. The post Navy Blue Lighthouse Design Emerges as New York Islanders’ Third Jersey Contest Winner appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
The best men’s tennis player in the world is missing the final Grand Slam of the year. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner announced Friday that he will miss the US Open due to a right knee injury.
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, a baseball team in the collegiate summer level Northwoods League, will pay tribute to one of their home state’s favorite pastimes when they play select games next season as the Wisconsin Pull Tabs.
The English Premier League side's black-and-white striped home kits turned out to be too similar to the German club's mint green away kits with a blue pattern on the sleeves. The post Newcastle United Change Kits Midway Through First Half of Friendly vs.
With very little to choose between drivers at the top teams, backing both drivers together within a team could prove to be the smartest move.
F1 ACADEMY has today announced that their Rookie Test will return this year, alongside the launch of a new Rookie Training Camp, supported by Loughborough University.
Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
The Dutch GP weekend was always going to be difficult for Liam Lawson after he was parachuted into Red Bull Racing at the last minute, but to his great credit the New Zealander did the job that he was asked to do.
Here are the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.
In finishing P11 at Zandvoort he might not have made the points, but nevertheless Yuki Tsunoda was able to use his one-off appearance with Racing Bulls to put himself back on the radar of the Formula 1 pitlane.
After eight hit seasons, a ninth series of Formula 1: Drive to Survive is heading to Netflix.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies feels that the squad took a "step back" during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with Max Verstappen crashing out while substitute Liam Lawson claimed P7.
Charles Leclerc finished fifth in the final Dutch Grand Prix but was only 1.3 seconds away from the podium in Zandvoort, with Ferrari demonstrating plenty of race pace on Sunday.
Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari's strategy during the Dutch Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton criticised the team's decisions over the radio.
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton are genuine contenders for the Formula One world championship, according to the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, who watched Norris take a decisive win at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lando Norris made it back-to-back Grand Prix victories in 2026 with his triumph in the Dutch Grand Prix.
After a promising start, McLaren's Oscar Piastri slipped backwards to a lonely P6 finish in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Nico Hulkenberg admits that he was "a passenger" in his near-miss with Audi team mate Gabriel Bortoleto following the Brazilian's high-speed spin in the Dutch Grand Prix.
The McLaren star made it back-to-back wins in 2026 after also winning in Hungary before the summer shutdown.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has shared an insight into Mercedes' decision to switch Kimi Antonelli and George Russell during the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton was heard voicing his frustrations during the Dutch Grand Prix, a race in which he just missed out on a podium in fourth place.
Carlos Sainz holds himself responsible for the contact that forced his Williams team mate to retire from the Dutch Grand Prix.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.
There were plenty of big moments during Zandvoort’s final Dutch Grand Prix, an event won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.
A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.”.
Fans at MLS games in Montreal and Vancouver booed the U.S. national anthem over the weekend after trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down. Boos were audible at Stade Saputo in Montreal ahead of CF Montreal's match against the LA Galaxy on Saturday, Aug.
Keys and Andy Gray departed beIN Sports at the end of the 2025-26 season and have since set up a new YouTube show.
As the postseason draws nearer, Nashville shows no sign of loosening its grip.
HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 08: Julian Hall #16 of the New York Red Bulls looks on during player introductions prior to the match against the CF Montréal at Sports Illustrated Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Saturday's incident was the third time since 2021 that a toddler has found their way onto the pitch and into the fray of an MLS match.
Sands tied the game roughly 10 minutes later when he fired a shot from close range after Talles Magno headed the ball to him off a corner kick. Magno appeared to have been hurt at some point just before the goal and was subbed out in the second half.
ATLANTA (AP) — Tomás Jacob and Fafà Picault both scored goals with an assist from Miguel Almirón and Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Sunday night for its first three-match MLS win streak in five years.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help New York City FC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
You may have followed soccer for years, watched matches from all over the world, seen all the highlights... But I DOUBT you've ever seen a BABY INVASION! This "cute alert" happened in MLS, in the United States, during Saturday’s (22) San Jose 1-5 Minnesota United match.
It's the Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings facing off from the Snakepit on Tuesday night, as the countdown to the CODE Sports NBL Blitz continues.
Torrey Craig says Xavier Cooks is one of the best people in the NBL, pledging not to judge his Sydney Kings teammate over a second positive drug test in as many years.
Former Orlando Magic guard and Melbourne United's brightest new star Cole Anthony talks to media following his first week in Australia.
Sparks flew between one former NBA guard and one chasing that dream, during Saturday night's pre-season fixture at the State Basketball Centre. South East Melbourne pulled off an impressive comeback win over crosstown rivals Melbourne, but the scoreline wasn't the only story.
Sam Mennenga comes into the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season as the reigning Next Generation Award winner, following a huge 2025-26 campaign.
Fresh off making his Perth Wildcats debut, rising star Anthony Dell'Orso will make his long-awaited Australian Boomers debut later this month.
The business end of FIBA World Cup qualification has arrived, and the Australian Boomers have selected their squad, headlined by 11 current NBL players, for this month's fixtures.
The Gold Coast Rollers (men) and Knox Raiders (women) have been crowned the 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Champions, capping off a thrilling three-day tournament at the State Basketball Centre at the Adelaide Showground.
When the Brisbane Bullets tip off their season against the New Zealand Breakers in Round 1, they could field four new faces in their starting five. "They're the biggest question mark of the off-season for me," Pete Hooley said on NBL Now Roundtable.
The breathless run to Valencia really begins this weekend as MotoGP's enthralling 2026 title fight arrives in Aragon.
Round 13 is loading… Check out the full schedule as MotoGP enters Aragon at full throttle!.
The Italian is confirmed at the squad for the next two seasons, partnering Raul Fernandez.
The #5 aims to return to action at the Aragon GP, pending a medical review on Thursday!.
Get to know our next MotoGP prodigy as Daniel Holgado prepares to jump into the premier class, joining the grid in 2027!.
There’s a fresh face on the block. Get to know Honda’s latest signing, who already has an impressive CV!.
12 rounds in the books and already seven winners: 2026’s winner list continues to grow, matching 2025’s total tally!.
Botafogo Beach prepares to welcome MotoGP at the start of a new era.
12 different winners from the last 12 British GPs: you couldn’t write the script at Silverstone. Check out the incredible list of names that Raul Fernandez joins!.
Need a recap from a memorable visit to Silverstone? We’ve got you covered with the hottest topics from the British GP!.
Draisaitl takes The Athletic inside the no-holds-barred meeting players had with Babcock before he was hired.
To kick off a week-long look back at recent NHL Drafts, we start with the 2025 draft class.
Chris Fiscus, vice president of ASU media relations, declined to name the student due to privacy laws.
The NHL deputy commissioner said the team could be announced by the "end of this calendar year," with Houston the most likely landing spot.
Each championship team is issued its own version of the Cup, and now Montreal’s is missing.
Detroit’s GM search and Dylan Larkin’s trade request have prompted Seider, the team’s best player, to turn his focus inward.
Tim Stützle wishes ex-teammate Brady Tkachuk nothing but the best, but he is "happy that we have a lot of guys who want to be in Ottawa.".
This assessment is mostly based on every team's young roster core combined with their current roster strength.
The Blue Jackets' news release did not specify which procedure was done on the shoulder, and the recovery time is unclear.
The league and soccer giant on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership and four more regular-season NHL games on German soil.
Corey Pronman has dropped his annual rankings of each team's pipeline of players 22 and younger.
Some of the 33 names in the club might be a surprise, but the all-time greats still waiting for a seven-figure sale could be a bigger shock.
Players drafted after the first round can become major difference-makers for top NHL teams.
In our annual survey, over 10,000 NHL fans weighed in on front offices around the league. Who's doing it right? Who's on a downward spiral?.
Let’s find out how bad your favorite team has really had it when it comes to these punk kids.
Corey Pronman ranks the best young players affiliated with NHL teams, from 1 to 156.
An in-depth look at the NHL's future with a ranking of every team's under-23 core.
A common playground maneuver could be hockey’s most important movement.
The television program was a spinoff of "Hockey Night in Canada," broadcasting NHL games in Punjabi on Saturday nights.
Coming off three Olympic gold medals, USA Hockey is using the momentum to help galvanize American goaltending.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When Teresa Weatherspoon agreed to be a general manager for this week’s WNBA All-Star Game, it wasn’t a case of the league calling in a Basketball Hall of Famer out of touch with today’s stars.
NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYS history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica’s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.
Diamonds fans are disappointed to discover Australia's dominant netball team's Glasgow Commonwealth Games matches are only being aired live on Seven's online streaming service.
The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. .
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side. .