Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Scott Bain proved unbeatable as he helped Falkirk defeat his former club, Celtic, just in time for the goalkeeper to push his case for inclusion in the latest Scotland squad.
"He's an exciting player, a fierce competitor and someone who will bring plenty of energy to our group," Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine says about Haris Rauf.
As Ireland prepare for the northern hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Andy Farrell's side is shaping up.
Dundee United are reportedly keen to keep Rangers' Lyall Cameron permanently, while Scott McKenna looks certain to miss Scotland's next Nations League games through injury.
Western Sydney chairman Paul Lederer has condemned the treatment of Wanderers fans by authorities, saying “excessive policing” is making the club’s supporters feel like “second-class citizens”.
BBC Sport examines the growing influence of Everton's youngsters on their chances of success this season.
Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Hayden Winks dive into their instant takeaways from Week 8 of NFL action. The duo start with their takeaways from a sloppy Sunday night win for the Washington Commanders over the reeling Philadelphia Eagles.
Western Sydney fans have lashed over-policing at their A-League Men's games, and now chairman Paul Lederer has had his say.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and B Sai Sudharsan batted out the 11 overs before close of play to reduce the deficit for India A to 46 runs.
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Scottish football is wrestling with a growing concern over the number of homegrown players who are making to the top of the game.
Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. roster announcement for the first official matches since the World Cup is days away, but beyond decisions common before every international window, he must also sort out whether his young prospects belong with the first team or the junior platoon with Olympic medal aspirations.
There has been no dramatic tactical overhaul - just incremental improvements to a formula that was already good enough to win the league.
Old assumptions about intelligence largely ignored the complexity of a profession that requires players to develop faster in so many ways.
The Portuguese's departure from Forest was confirmed in an email that landed two minutes before the expiry of a clause in his contract.
From magic Michael Olise to Harry Kane's unmistakeable technique, every player in Germany's showpiece fixture was reimagined in Playmobil.
The results have turned under De Zerbi, yet set pieces and long-range shots are still masking Tottenham's shortcomings in open play.
Even just nine games into the new season, some players are already proving better value for money than others.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Vincent Janssen had a goal and two assists, David Da Costa added one of each and the Portland Timbers moved into a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night.
Head coach Sean Lynn says Wales are not the finished product but he has been encouraged by their WXV Global Series.
BBC Sport Wales provides a recap of what has happened so far in the inaugural Nations Championship and what will occur during the next month?.
A desperate Zac Lomax prevents a USA try while playing for Australia A in New Jersey.
Steve Borthwick is urging his England players to act smarter and recognise the vital importance of keeping 15 players on the field before a pivotal month for the national team.
After months of talks, the rugby players’ union and Rugby Australia could not agree to terms for a CBA deal before deadline. Now the players are ready to act.
Wales centre Joe Hawkins says missing the previous World Cup has made him more determined to make the next global tournament in Australia in 12 months.
Cardiff lift themselves back into the top half of the United Rugby Championship (URC) by defeating Ospreys 26-0 in a scrappy Welsh derby at St Helen's.
Late tries from George Hendy and Rory Hutchison gift Northampton Saints victory over stubborn Gloucester.
England’s injury headaches are mounting before next Sunday’s autumn opener against Australia with the scrum-half Alex Mitchell a major doubt after limping out of Northampton’s hard-fought victory over Gloucester with another hamstring problem.
Edinburgh's unbeaten start to this season's URC ends as they lose 31-12 to Benetton in Italy.
Infielder Teruaki Sato won't be permitted to maximize his negotiating window the way outfielder Seiya Suzuki did.
This year's Gold Glove Award winners included nine first-time selections, one rookie and three each from Boston and Arizona.
With the 2026 MLB season coming to an end, the award season is underway. On Sunday, MLB announced the 20 recipients of the Gold Glove awards, with a number of big names and new faces taking home the hardware.
Koosman was a two-time All-Star and clinched the team's first World Series championship with a complete game at Shea Stadium.
A two-time All Star, in 1969 he joined with Tom Seaver in a pitching combo that propelled the team to an astonishing season.
The basis for Kay's appeal is ineffective assistance of counsel, and that a government witness lied under oath, depriving him of his rights.
In an era defined by advanced analytics and wins on the margins, teams have persisted with sticking anyone at first. That's not always good.
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is shaking up the team's front office after a second-place finish in the American League East and losing a three-game sweep to the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL division series.
The Houston Astros have found a new general manager: The team announced Friday it is hiring Randy Flores to fill the position. Flores, 51, will become the 15th GM in the franchise's history after a decade with the St. Louis Cardinals' front office.
The Seattle Mariners haven't chosen a manager for next season yet, but the team has hired a hitting coach for whoever will be the new skipper. CJ Gillman is returning to the organization as the Mariners' hitting coach, The Athletic reports.
Matt Kleine, a longtime Brewers executive, looked like the frontrunner for the job. The Astros pivoted, and went with a former MLB reliever.
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The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series celebrations continued Friday as the team held its championship parade. We can safely say some people came in from out of town to join them.
The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series celebrations continue on Friday as the team holds its championship parade.To ensure students don't miss out on the memorable day, Milwaukee Public Schools announced that all schools and district offices are closed.
The humor is not for show. With Murphy — from pregame press briefings to player conversations — there is always purpose to the prose.
Baseball history doesn't collect itself. When a memorable moment occurs, staffers at the Baseball Hall of Fame spring into action.
A trial with little precedent in baseball history begins in early November, with wide implications for MLB and its future with betting.
The Brewers’ top homegrown position players are all under club control for at least a couple of years.
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their first World Series title this Friday. Here's how to catch the action on TV and streaming.
Bo Bichette is ready to run it back with the New York Mets. The two-time All-Star infielder intends to exercise a $42 million player option to return to the Mets for the 2027 season, The Athletic reports.
"The way they've shown maturity and responsibility, it's all progress," Daren Sammy says about the West Indies players' performance in the first Test in Dhaka.
Australia's batting flopped in the final two Tests in South Africa, but coach Andrew McDonald says the output from new faces means it is in a better spot.
Test captain Pat Cummins and fellow quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will be rested during Australia’s upcoming one-day and T20 series against England.
The 23-year-old has gone from captaining NSW to a potential debut in Australia's T20 team within the space of a few weeks.
New Zealand are determined to ensure key batter Rachin Ravindra is fit to play Australia, as he sits out the upcoming ODIs against India.
Australia have unveiled their ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming series against England, with as many as eight players in line to make their international debuts on home soil.
Former wicketkeeper Ian Healy says Test coach Andrew McDonald is “in the gun” after Australia’s series defeat in South Africa, which he believes should cost chief selector George Bailey his job.
A local cricket club in the south-western suburbs has expressed dismay after its turf pitch was destroyed by suspected vandals on e-bikes. .
On an early evening in Durban in mid-October, Australia’s premier attack were all smiles as they returned to the team hotel in the up-market suburb of Umhlanga after a brilliant win.
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has challenged claims the national selectors played a role in “crucifying” Marnus Labuschagne, whose Test career is in peril after he endured a torrid tour of South Africa.
Defeat to Arsenal showed Andoni Iraola's Liverpool for what they are — a work in progress with deficiencies that still need addressing.
Brighton’s strengths in attacking crosses lie in their positioning, timing of their runs inside the area, and the occupation of defenders.
Andoni Iraola says that he will tell his players to go down in future after Liverpool were denied a penalty in Sunday's defeat by Arsenal.
Arsenal bounce back from the low of defeat at League Two Fleetwood to secure their first win in 14 years at Anfield - and open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Sunderland fan Lowery died in 2017, aged 6.
How Liverpool and Arsenal's players rated in their Premier League match at Anfield, as the champions of the past two seasons went head to head.
Our writers break down the action as Arsenal go top of the Premier League with a big win over Liverpool at Anfield.
The Albion manager fostered a tight team spirit to recover from midweek disappointment in the Carabao Cup and achieve an eye-catching win.
There have been false dawns before but, under the Portuguese, Milan feel like they're on a better track towards mounting a title challenge.
Liverpool fans are finding joy at Anfield again with a feel-good factor around the club before the visit of reigning champions Arsenal on Sunday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, defender Cherrion Valerius scored the first of his career and Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Lionel Messi had a second-half assist before scoring the winner as Inter Miami came from behind to beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday night.
Inter Miami relied on none other than Lionel Messi to win their head-to-head clash with the New England Revolution this Sunday (1) in the MLS regular season. The No. 10 secured a 2-1 win with a stunning goal, beating three opponents at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
The Red Bulls’ disappointment comes less than 24 hours after New York City FC was knocked out of playoff contention after they blew a lead at Citi Field to Montreal and were done in by the Columbus win.
Nashville SC has laid claim to a pair of MLS records after a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over Red Bull New York at Geodis Park on Nov.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville used two own goals and a stoppage-time score by Sam Surridge to erase a two-goal lead and beat New York 3-2 on a rainy Sunday, ending the Red Bulls' postseason hopes.
ATLANTA (AP) — Miguel Almiron and Alexey Miranchuk each had a goal and an assist, Cooper Sanchez also scored and Atlanta United beat Toronto FC 3-1 on Sunday. Atlanta (9-18-6) ended a six-game winless run at home.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored two goals, Ryan Gauld finished with a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Jonathan Bamba scored two goals, Robert Lewandowski and Puso Dithejane each added a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Colorado Rapids 4-2 on Saturday night.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — João Klauss and Hirving Lozano each scored in the first half, Robert Taylor and Sergi Roberto added second-half goals, and the LA Galaxy beat Austin 4-1 on Saturday to keep alive their playoff hopes.
Roosters captain James Tedesco says the club must ensure Sam Walker is at Bondi in 2027 after speculation about his immediate future following a breakdown in contract negotiations.
You could not wipe the smile from Sheridan Gallagher’s face after Australia’s record-breaking win over Wales after running on in the 33rd minute to make her Jillaroo #187.
Superstar fullback Reece Walsh says Australia’s forwards have been “disrespected a lot” during the World Cup.
The changing of the guard at the NRL continues, with a former Dragons premiership winner and Test centre brought in to fill a senior role.
Bulikula star Taina Naividi is proud to be representing her nation on the big stage and showing the way for 'little kids who wish they could be a part of this'.
With the knockout stage looming, here's everything you need to know from week three of the Rugby League World Cup. .
Josh Addo-Carr has reportedly returned a negative secondary sample after allegedly testing positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test in September.
By Tamika Upton’s standards it’s been a lean World Cup as far as tries are concerned with gun No.1 scoring just two of the Jillaroos' 43 tries across the three pool games.
All the highlights and fallout from Round 3 of the IRL Rugby League World Cup men's tournament.
It just doesn’t add up that players from Tonga and Samoa are being paid less per game at the World Cup than what a good bush footballer can earn playing local A grade in front of family and friends.
All the highlights and fallout from Round 3 of the IRL Rugby League World Cup women's tournament.
Paul Gallen has urged Nelson Asofa-Solomona to quit the fight night schtick that involves wearing a balaclava into arenas – saying he looks like “a d***head” -- while also slamming the new crossover star’s infamous Bali street fight video as “f***ing embarrassing”.
A fountain of youth has helped propel Fetu Samoa to its first World Cup semi-finals in their third attempt at the premier international women’s tournament.
The group stage is over. Bring on the semis.
Move over, Alexander Volkanovski. There’s a new ‘Volk’ in town, and Samoan coach Ben Gardiner has backed rising five-eighth Ronald Volkman to step up against the Kangaroos despite losing a star to injury.
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 is culminating with epic semi-finals in Newcastle and Sydney across the men’s and women’s tournament, featuring teams from across the Pacific.
Tonga have prevailed 20-18 over Samoa in an epic World Cup contest in front of a record crowd of 29,411 at CommBank Stadium.
France national coach Laurent Frayssinous has been left devastated after his side’s heartbreaking golden-point loss to Lebanon in their final World Cup match, with a controversial escort penalty proving decisive in the dramatic finish.
The CommBank Stadium crowd erupts as Robert Toia darts over the try line to score first points for Tonga against Samoa.
Lebanon and France have produced one of the wildest games in World Cup history with the Cedars scoring a game-winner in golden point in the most dramatic of fashion.
Toto Wolff has reflected on Kimi Antonelli's journey with Mercedes after the Italian claimed his maiden Formula 1 title at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Drivers across the Formula 1 grid gave their reactions to Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest ever World Champion.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
The Mexico City Grand Prix once again delivered a memorable weekend, culminating in Kimi Antonelli being crowned F1’s youngest World Champion.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly have lost their top-10 finishes at the Mexico City Grand Prix after receiving penalties following the race.
Charles Leclerc picked up a five-second time penalty after passing his team mate off track during an opening lap battle for the lead.
Marco Antonelli has opened up about his son’s historic World Championship success at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri has lost his points from the Mexico City Grand Prix after he was deemed to be at fault in a collision with Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad.
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari "easily had a car to have P1 and P2" during the Mexico City Grand Prix, as an opening lap battle with team mate Charles Leclerc potentially cost the team victory.
Max Verstappen picks up the Driver of the Day vote for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne reflects on Kimi Antonelli's staggering rise from promising rookie to Italy's first Formula 1 World Champion in seven decades.
Max Verstappen took advantage of an early tussle between Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to clinch victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari need "some serious talks behind closed doors" after fighting between their two drivers in Mexico.
Kimi Antonelli won his maiden Drivers’ Championship with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix, leaving him emotional as he reacted to his momentous achievement.
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion as third place in the Mexico City Grand Prix was enough for the Mercedes driver to claim the 2026 crown, with Max Verstappen taking race victory from Lewis Hamilton.
Having enjoyed a moment he said he would remember forever, an emotional Kimi Antonelli was moved to tears once more in remembering his grandfather after the Italian won the Formula One world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.
As Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion, we look at how his achievement compares with some of the drivers who previously held the record.
The Commanders scored 27 straight points to run away from the Eagles, potentially solidifying Philly as sellers at the trade deadline.
Lamar Jackson was back on Sunday. For one play.His return was marred by a shocking injury one play into Sunday's game, and his injury figures to have massive long-term ramifications for the Ravens.
As Jaylen Warren hit a center hole and then zigged to the right, 5 yards still stood between the Pittsburgh Steelers running back and the successful conversion of a third-and-13 in the first quarter.But Warren's teammates blocked Cleveland Browns pursuers downfield.
For a moment Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs thought they had a game-winning touchdown against the Denver Broncos.Patrick Mahomes hit Rashee Rice for a go-ahead score as the game clock hit zero for what looked like a 30-28 Kansas City victory.PATRICK MAHOMES TO RASHEE RICEFALSE START 77 pic.
Jonah Coleman's 5-yard touchdown run proved to be the game-winner for the Denver Broncos.
Maye and a resurgent defense carried the Patriots across the finish line for just their fourth win at Hard Rock Stadium since 2013.
Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins was a microcosm of the New England Patriots' season. Quarterback Drake Maye was terrible early, and the Patriots were trailing on the scoreboard. He then turned it on late to rally past the Dolphins to a 24-19 win.
The Rams overcame a sluggish start to beat the Chargers and earn consecutive wins for the first time this season.
It's not like the Washington Commanders are suddenly good, but they might still be in the playoff race. That's what happens when you play in the NFC East. The Commanders, who had one win as the calendar flipped to November, can't be counted out yet.
A bad sophomore NFL season got worse for Ashton Jeanty on Sunday. The No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft entered Sunday's game against the New York Jets averaging 3.1 yards per carry.
Most times when TV cameras cut to a team's owner, we get an unremarkable shot of a billionaire celebrating with a collection of family, employees and assorted hangers-on. It's an annoying but nearly mandatory backrub for the NFL's ruling class. And then there's Jerry Jones.
According to the case file obtained by NBC26, three women alleged to police that Jacobs physically abused them.
Mike Jones, Austin Mock and Ted Nguyen share their thoughts on the Ravens, Chiefs, Cowboys, Lions and Colts.
The Cardinals scored touchdowns on four straight possessions in the second half to a come back, force overtime and earn their third win.
Amani Hooker pulled off the hat trick on Sunday afternoon.Yet somehow, that wasn't enough to shake Joe Burrow.Despite throwing three interceptions to the same defensive back, Burrow still managed to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a wild 43-36 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans.
The Cincinnati quarterback outdueled Titans QB Cam Ward in a shootout that wasn’t decided until overtime.
It's stunning to think that the Baltimore Ravens could have almost a decade of one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and not make the Super Bowl once. But it might be headed that way. The Lamar Jackson era was summed up fairly well Sunday.
The Vikings' dominant defense carried them to a 6-0 start to the season but their struggling offense finally caught up to them.
Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and the Jaguars took advantage of three Colts turnovers.
Pittsburgh extends regular-season home winning streak vs. Cleveland to 23 games as defense sacks Deshaun Watson eight times.
Luka Doncic has continued his incredible start to the season, but it was a hilarious moment involving Austin Reaves and a fan that stole the show as the Lakers survived a late scare.
Lendeborg's two 30-point games this season match all Warriors rookies in the previous five years combined.
The Washington Wizards exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team options on Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George. Sarr is averaging 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds this season. Carrington is averaging 6.7 points and 2.2 assists, with George averaging 15.2 points and 4.3 rebounds.
The Atlanta Hawks exercised their $3.56 million rookie scale team option on Asa Newell for the 2027-28 season. Newell is averaging 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds this season.
The Charlotte Hornets exercised their rookie scale team options on Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley for the 2027-28 season on Sunday. Knueppel, whose option is worth $11.02 million, averaged 18.5 points and 5.3 rebounds last season.
Flemings was initially assessed a technical foul and ejected from the game in New Orleans with 3:04 remaining.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will pick up options on Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber for the 2027-28 season, the team announced on Sunday. McCain, whose option is worth $6.78 million, is averaging 10.8 points and 2.3 rebounds on the season.
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended for one game for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. The incident took place on Saturday night. Flemings will miss Monday's game against the Pacers.
Kerr said the championship is a source of pride for many throughout Chase Center because the Warriors and Valkyries share the same arena.
The NBA suspended rookie Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings one game for "intentionally elbowing" New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head, the league announced Sunday. The incident took place during the Pelicans' 121-99 win over the Hawks on Saturday.
Five-star center prospect Xavier Young committed to LSU on Saturday. Young will reclassify and join the Tigers for the class of 2027. "During my visit, [Will Wade] sat down with me, went through my game, and told me I have a chance to be an NBA player. He believes in me that much," said Young.
Angel Reese reflected on the Atlanta Dream's season following their Game 7 loss to the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals. "This is the most fun I've had with a group. It's the most competitive team I've been part of," Reese said after the 68-63 loss at Chase Center.
Victor Wembanyama finished with 43 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday night. Wembanyama took a career high 34 shots in the game.
The Philadelphia 76ers are flying to start the season, with their impressive form prompting one former NBA guard to put the rest of the league on notice.
Darius Acuff Jr. has been busy in his first couple weeks of NBA action.The Sacramento Kings rookie made history Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, posting 38 points on 12-of-25 shooting with 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Gabby Williams scored 30 points, leading the Golden State Valkyries to their first WNBA title with a 68-63 Game 7 win over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night. Williams scored 28 of her 30 points in the final 20 minutes as the Valkyries raised the trophy in just their second season.
The Golden State Valkyries are WNBA champions in just their second season in the league. Gabby Williams scored 30 points, 28 after halftime, as Golden State beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 on Saturday in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.
Jaylen Brown returned to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup in a 109-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday after missing Friday's NBA Cup opener with left patellar tendinopathy.
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 1.5 million viewers across USA Network, E!, and SYFY and Peacock. It is the fifth most-watched WNBA Finals game on cable. The Dream's win forced Saturday's Game 7, the first in league history.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown said that his team has to return to playing simple after a 98-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. They are now 2-4 on the season. "We're trying to get a home run every time we get the ball," Brown said.
West Coast have received confirmation of a horror injury to young superstar Ella Roberts.
Every club’s last chance to add to its playing list before the national draft has arrived, with the Delisted Free Agency Period opening to give a number of players a lifeline at senior level.
It feels like Cody Walker has been a Carlton player for quite some time.
Check out how many games of experience your club has lost after the 2026 season.
The 2026 AFLW finals are locked in, with the all-Victorian top four to make history.
The Cats' forward line will take some stopping, a Swan is in top form ahead of finals and more lessons from round 12.
All the headlines and major talking points from AFLW round 12.
Fremantle are adamant their controversial Wharfie Time will return in 2027, with plans to roll it out as early as Round 1 if necessary.
The Gold Coast Suns miss out on the AFLW top four by 0.2 per cent despite beating GWS in their final home and away match of the season.
The Suns are on the brink of the AFLW finals with a slew of young stars who were just kids when this rebuild began.
AFLW Pack & Play has launched for the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series.
Geelong still leads the race for the McClelland Trophy but a finals contender shapes as the best chance to steal the $1m prize.
The schedule for the first week of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been locked in.
Chloe Molloy claimed the AFLW Leading Goalkicker Award in Sydney's narrow win.
Swans star Chloe Molloy continued her fine form to win the AFLW's Leading Goalkicker Award.
Sam Wright and Natalie Wood coached their last games in charge of Collingwood and Essendon respectively.
Demons star Kate Hore received a heavy bump during the win over the Crows.
Kate Hore left the field late in the game with a painful shoulder injury.
The Bombers finished their season with a hard-fought win over the Magpies.
Gold Coast needed to score one more point against GWS to finish ahead of Carlton in the top four.
Ella Roberts is set for a stint on the sidelines after scans confirmed the extent of her knee injury.
A breakthrough off-season has helped Dockers midfielder Gabby Newton maintain her strong form.
An emotional Alicia Eva opens up on why she stayed at GWS and what the future holds.
A change in mantra has seen several Swans transform their games this year.
Hawthorn has qualified for finals, while a knee injury to Ella Roberts came as an extra blow to West Coast.
Ella Roberts left the field in the hands of medical staff during the opening minutes on Saturday's game.
Brisbane looked like causing an upset before last-quarter heroics from Sophie McKey got Carlton the win.
Claudia Whitfort has been ruled out of the remainder of Saturday's game.
North Melbourne has finished on top of the ladder after the home and away.
Port Adelaide has kept its slim finals chances alive, likely condemning St Kilda to the wooden spoon in the process.
The former doubles World No. 1 completed the New York City Marathon, as she's found herself embracing a new challenge beyond the tennis court.
Harriet Dart rallied from a set down to defeat Lilli Tagger and claim her first career WTA singles title at 30 in Guangzhou. The British qualifier won three-set matches in six of her seven victories en route to the title.
Diana Shnaider overcame a comeback from Leylah Fernandez to win the Toray Pan Pacific Open final 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in Tokyo on Sunday. The victory gives the 22-year-old her first title of the season and the sixth singles crown of her career.
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini complete the doubles field for Indian Wells, where the Italian duo will make their third consecutive WTA Finals appearance.
Diana Shnaider and Leylah Fernandez overcame stern semifinal tests Saturday in Tokyo, with Shnaider saving herself from a deciding set and Fernandez rallying from early breaks in both sets. Their victories set up a compelling showdown in the final.
We've rounded up the five best shots of the week from Tokyo and Guangzhou. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
For the second week in a row, Diana Shnaider got the better of Alexandra Eala in a thriller, advancing to the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis semifinals in 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Coco Gauff returns to the WTA Finals for the fifth consecutive time. The World No. 5 went 47-15 in 2026 and won her fourth career WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati.
Elena Rybakina's injury withdrawal sends Leylah Fernandez into the Tokyo semifinals, where she will face Kamilla Rakhimova, who defeated Maya Joint in three sets.
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.
Over the course of their visit, WTA Foundation leadership explained how the organization harnesses the reach and influence of women’s tennis to create lasting change in communities worldwide and grow the game globally.
Now in its fourth year, the partnership between the WTA Foundation, Morgan Stanley and HJTEP has become a meaningful annual moment, one that reflects the WTA Foundation’s core belief that tennis can be a powerful gateway to opportunity.
Elena Rybakina becomes the 17th player in WTA history to secure the year-end No. 1 singles ranking, and the first player representing Kazakhstan -- male or female, in singles or doubles -- to achieve the year-end World No. 1 ranking.
Elina Svitolina had a resurgent 2026 season that saw her return to the top 10 after four-year hiatus, claim her third Rome title and book her spot at the WTA Finals, her fourth overall appearance.
Martina Navratilova spent five straight years at No. 1, so she has some thoughts on how Elena Rybakina can hold on to the spot now that the entire tour is lining up to knock her off.
Elena Rybakina has secured the 2026 WTA Year-End No. 1 Ranking presented by PIF after defeating Yulia Putintseva in straight sets to reach the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis quarterfinals.
Elena Rybakina earns the prestigious WTA Year-End No.1 Singles Ranking presented by PIF for the first time in her career. The Kazakhstan star becomes the first player from her country, male or female, in singles or doubles, to secure a year-end World No.1 ranking.
Mia Pohankova upset former champion Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-5 in Tokyo to reach her first WTA 500 quarterfinal and match her best tour-level result. The 18-year-old Slovak, a former Wimbledon junior champion, continues her rapid rise after climbing from No.
From a WTA 1000 breakthrough in Doha to an unforgettable Wimbledon final, Karolina Muchova transformed highlight-reel touch into her first appearance at the WTA Finals.
Diana Shnaider and Alexandra Eala will meet for the second time in as many weeks after the two seeds defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Talia Gibson respectively in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis second round.
A top-five draft pick in 2022, Wright subsequently struggled to find his footing with Seattle, registering just 27 points last season.
The new time zone is an additional complication for Vancouver while juggling the usual flow of the regular season.
Kucherov’s shocking trade request from the Lightning did not seem to impact his play or change how his teammates feel about him.
The roster includes 20 returning players from Team USA's gold medal Olympic team.
The messy situation between Kucherov and Tampa Bay changes the landscape of league, and where it goes from here will be beyond fascinating.
What has been each team’s biggest surprise so far, good, bad or ugly? Here’s what The Athletic's NHL staff said.
After a flight to Seattle, the Leafs' Dakota Joshua came to the helpless realization many travelers come to: His luggage was not coming.
If the Kings can't find sustained success or chart a new path, perhaps it's time for big changes.
The first event the CAS has ordered the IIHF to allow Russia to participate in is the upcoming World Juniors in Alberta.
The annual Halloween party is a marquee event on the social calendar for most NHL teams.
The incident occurred in the second period of Thursday night's game, a 6-5 overtime win for the Kings. Hodgson was ejected from the game.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov has reportedly requested a trade, becoming the latest high-profile NHL player to ask to leave his longtime home.
The two-time Hart Trophy winner and three-time scoring champion is set to hit unrestricted free agency after this season.
The CAS ruled on Friday that the IIHF must allow Russia back into its international hockey events immediately.
The 2026-27 season has crossed the 200-game mark, meaning we're already 16 percent of the way through. So, what's changed?.
The Hurricanes, Wild and Canadiens are on the rise in our very special Treehouse of Horror Power Rankings.
The International Ice Hockey Federation had banned Russia from its competitions following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
In surveying the sports month ahead, we did our best to cover the major events and promote some sleepers.
As counterintuitive as it may seem for hockey players and coaches, feeding the puck in the slot can be more dangerous than shooting.
Which teams on Dylan Larkin's trade list are realistic and which are most interested? Here's what I'm hearing.
SAN FRANCISCO — Throughout the 2026 season, there were silly arguments and bitter debates about which player is the face of the WNBA, and what each of the options means for the future of the ascendant league. The better question is whether the W actually needs a face in order to prosper.
Veronica Burton has helped the Golden State Valkyries navigate a postseason of franchise firsts — from their first playoff victory to their first series win. Now, they turn their attention to the WNBA Finals.
On the afternoon of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals last week, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard warmed up on a stationary bike just outside the visitors’ tunnel of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
NEW YORK — During a stoppage in Game 2 of the New York Liberty’s first-round WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx last week, the jumbotron showed Liberty legend Tina Charles, prompting a roar from the sellout crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the second quarter of a July game against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray defended forward Cecilia Zandalasini as she tried to cut across the court.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
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.
By Damon Lowery.Round 7 Edition. Author’s note: These opinions are mine and mine alone.
When a culture is built right, it stands up when things get tough. That remains the calling card of the Tasmania JackJumpers, and it’s why coach Scott Roth was so proud of all seven players he sent out on Sunday. The JackJumpers continue to be a marvel.
Dash Daniels, Yannis Morin and D’Shawn Schwartz gave Josh King what he wants from his South East Melbourne Phoenix players. He doesn’t think he’s asking too much of the rest: to play with energy, toughness and pride, and to fight and compete.
Losing star import Arnas Velicka to injury could have derailed the Brisbane Bullets’ season. Instead, their swift move to sign Raul Neto has paid off handsomely.
The Adelaide 36ers will be looking in the mirror this week after splitting their Round 7 games. They first secured a gritty road win over the Breakers in New Zealand on Friday, but backed it up with a tough loss on their home court against Brisbane on Sunday.
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The National Basketball League (NBL) on Monday announced a new partnership with Movember, the world’s leading men’s health charity, which joins the league as its first Impact Partner.
Will Weaver has preached the identity he wants his Brisbane Bullets to play with and that was fully on show on Sunday when they upset the homecoming of the Adelaide 36ers with a standout all-round performance to win 96-89. The Bullets arrived at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre having lost by 22 points at home to the Cairns Taipans on Thursday night and losing Lat Mayen and Max Mackinnon in the process.
Every team preaches a next-man up mentality, but the Tasmania JackJumpers live it and despite losing two more key players, they put in a standout performance with all five starters starring in a 98-89 win against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
It was a painful day in the NBA for Boomers teammates Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale, with injury adding to the disappointment of a loss for their Atlanta Hawks. However, it wasn't all doom and gloom for the Aussies, with fellow Boomer Tyrese Proctor saluting with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The full statements published on Sunday of the Malaysian GP.
The #93, in the absence of Martin, inflicts maximum championship damage to take a giant stride towards the title as Acosta and Alex Marquez complete the Sepang rostrum.
Acosta joins the Ducati duo on the front row in Malaysia as Bezzecchi gears up for a second-row start in the absence of teammate Martin.
It was a heroic attempt, but the Aprilia Racing rider won’t be able to race at Sepang.
Far from a smooth day of running for the defending World Champion but P1 nonetheless whereas arch-rival Martin called it a day early as he battles his broken wrist pain.
Gold goes to the Shark as wet-dry conditions in Malaysia see the front group get their elbows out – and Ogura just lose out.
After his review on Friday morning, the #89 has been passed fit to race in Sepang.
The championship leader heads into Practice 0.4s clear of the Aprilia and KTM stars, while the #89 finishes 1.8s off the pace in a promising start to the Malaysian GP.
The #25 won’t be taking part in the rest of the Malaysian GP as he continues to suffer with his fingers, broken in Lombok.
Our first catch-up with Jorge Martin post-crash, the Championship pendulum swinging and Malaysia ever-inclement weather make Round 19 more unpredictable than ever.
The Lions will wear blue helmets over gray jerseys and pants for just the third time in franchise history, joining victories over the Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. The post Detroit Lions To Wear Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms Against Minnesota Vikings appeared first on SportsLogos.
The Jaguars' "Bold City" uniforms feature the first teal helmets in franchise history, alabaster jerseys and black pants with sublimated spots. The post Jacksonville Jaguars Debuting Nike “Rivalries” Uniforms On Sunday appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
One thing is certain at youth hockey tournaments: Between games, players will pick up mini-sticks in hotel halls.
When it comes to women’s hockey, Canada and the United States are bitter rivals, but a dispute with the International Ice Hockey Federation may bring them together ahead of the upcoming Women’s World Championships.
Dylan Larkin is seeing $41,237 of his $8 million base salary this season slip away each day—and there’s no concrete end to his losses yet.
About two and a half weeks before she was due to line up at Sunday’s New York City Marathon, elite runner Fiona O’Keeffe had to share a change of plans.
NEW YORK — Three days before the 2026 New York City Marathon, British distance runner Patrick Dever stood on a small stage in an air-conditioned media tent in Central Park, and he accepted a third-place trophy.
One of the Women’s National Basketball Association‘s original franchises is streaking back into the league with the launch of the new logos they’ll use when they take the court next year.
With the baseball season in the rearview mirror, the season of Minor League Baseball rebrands and alternate identities is upon us.
The Pirates are the latest college football program to unveil mascot-themed helmets for the Halloween weekend. The post East Carolina Pirates Unveil New White Alternate Helmets Featuring “Marching PeeDee” appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
A deadline, by definition, is hard and fast … unless you’re trying to stop a multi-billion dollar disruptor golf league from going down the drain, it seems.
As debate raged over Australia’s Test make-up in South Africa this week, another national selection has caused a stir — this time, on the golf course.
Min Woo Lee has officially confirmed he will compete for the Stonehaven Cup at the Australian Open from December 3-6.
Adam Bland broke an 11-year win drought on the PGA Tour of Australasia on the weekend, taking out the Players Series: South Australia in what was a highly popular win, witnessed by fellow local Greg Blewett.
DP World Tour player Sean Crocker was trying “not to break out in tears” after shooting a six-under par back nine 29 in the final round of the Genesis Championship in Korea to keep his card on the number.
It’s been 21 years since his first PGA Tour of Australasia win, but part-time lefty Adam Bland has a second professional victory at home – before returning to coaching weekend warriors on Monday morning.
Australian Lucas Herbert is one of three new players leaving LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Daniel Gale has promised former NRL champion Ryan Papenhuyzen will be back on his bag for the Australian majors as he continued his fast start to the new season.
Standing at a pro shop counter in Sydney’s southern suburbs, collecting $48 per player on a busy Saturday, is a bit different to vying for a share of US$6 million (A$8.5m) on the PGA Tour.
Back in Australia after commentary duties in South Africa — a trip that disappointingly didn’t include any golf — Greg Blewett’s game was showing a little rust Wednesday at the Willunga Golf Course.
The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.
Australia loses game three of the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich under pressure ahead of next year's Netball World Cup.
Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. .
Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.
Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do.
It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
The Diamonds launch a late challenge but it is not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from recording a 56-50 win in the first Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia.
A-League star Sam Cosgrove has bizarrely threatened to cut off a reporter’s access in a press conference meltdown over questions about him circumventing a red card suspension.
South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup. It was remarkable. It was incredible.
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept. One club represents new football, a keystone entity in the contentious reboot of Australia’s round ball game 21 years ago.
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches . The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednesday’s launch of the Australian domestic season in Sydney.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
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.