After experiencing firsthand the nuances of flag football, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that he would be "surprised" if there are any NFL players on the United States team in the near future.
As speculation swirls, coach Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of the Patriots acquiring receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered another positive update on Patrick Mahomes as enthusiasm continues to grow around the star quarterback's injury recovery.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak had nothing but high praise for potential top overall pick and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza on Tuesday, calling him a "winner.".
Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith is "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land.".
There isn't any lingering animosity between Liam Coen and Robert Saleh from the sign-stealing dustup the two coaches had last September.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter is unsure about quarterback Lamar Jackson's level of participation in the team's voluntary offseason workout program, which begins next week.
The Augusta National Women's Amateur gets things started this week ahead of the Masters. Who are some players to watch?.
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Robert De Zerbi to replace Igor Tudor.
Iran will play at the World Cup and there is no plan to suggest otherwise despite the ongoing conflict with tournament co-hosts the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated to Univision on Monday.
FIFA's proposal to change the offside law hugely in favor of the attacking team starts trials in the Canadian Premier League this weekend after failing to win support from European soccer officials.
Romelu Lukaku is facing potential disciplinary action at Napoli after failing to return to training.
Arsenal's 16-year-old prodigy served another reminder of his brilliance for England's under-19s in Portugal.
Spain continues to prepare for the World Cup by taking on Egypt in a friendly. Spain is expected to be one of the favorites to win the World Cup after it starts in June. Spain has an 82.5% chance of winning this friendly, according to betting odds.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as planned.
A Tottenham fan who has threatened to stop attending matches said it would be "unforgivable" to name Roberto de Zerbi as the club's new manager.
There will be two water breaks during England's friendly against Japan as Thomas Tuchel's side attempt to mirror World Cup conditions.
Wales winger Rabbi Matondo has joined SK Brann from Rangers on a permanent deal.
Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach. The London club have given him a five-year contract but all eyes are on the remainder of this season when he has been charged with keeping them in the Premier League.
Ignacio Buse is quickly turning Matteo Berrettini into a familiar victim and he did it again Tuesday with another hard-fought win at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech.
Ben Shelton arrives as the top seed in Houston this week with a double prize on offer on home soil. If the 23-year-old wins a single match at the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, he will move ahead of Taylor Fritz and return to American No.
What if you could build a team featuring stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, and earn points based on how they perform on the ATP Tour? With the ATP Fantasy Game, fans can step into the role of a team manager and pick the players they believe will shine each week.
Three months into the 2026 season and just 50 points separate Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin. Alcaraz began the year with title runs at the Australian Open and at the ATP 500 in Doha, building a 16-match winning streak that ended in the Indian Wells semi-finals.
Hamad Medjedovic is back in the winner’s circle. The 22-year-old Serbian, who won the 2023 Next Gen ATP Finals, triumphed on Sunday at the Guerri Napoli Tennis Cup, an ATP Challenger 125 event in Italy.
Mackenzie McDonald spoiled Jenson Brooksby’s title defence with an early exit at the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship on Monday, when he defeated the 25-year-old 6-4, 6-2 in the opening round.
Morocco had been waiting eight years for an ATP Tour match winner — and two arrived in the space of a few hours on Monday at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech.
Rafael Jodar and Martin Landaluce are setting the early pace in the Next Gen Race.
Neither Jannik Sinner nor Aryna Sabalenka will forget March 2026 in a hurry. On Sunday at the Miami Open presented by Itau, the No. 2 player in the PIF ATP Rankings Sinner overcame Jiri Lehecka to clinch the trophy at Hard Rock Stadium.
The ATP has launched its official fantasy game, ATP Fantasy, in collaboration with Deltatre.
Belinda Bencic brings her daughter Bella to every tournament, and the soon-to-be 2-year-old took up ball girl duties ahead of this week's Credit One Charleston Open.
From maternal health initiatives to inclusive clinics in Riyadh and Women’s History Month lessons rooted in the Original 9, the WTA Foundation’s first quarter of 2026 shows how its global efforts are reaching beyond the tour to expand access, awareness and opportunity.
As the BNP Paribas Open unfolded, Raquel Giscafre and Jane Stratton were recognized with the WTA Foundation’s Champions for Change Award, honoring their lasting influence on the sport well beyond their playing days.
During Women’s History Month at the BNP Paribas Open, Kathy Rinaldi, Trish Bostrom and Ann Austin brought the story of the Original 9 into local classrooms, connecting tennis history to lessons on confidence, leadership and standing up for opportunity.
Belinda Bencic, Elina Svitolina and Tatjana Maria add their voices to “Rally for Her,” linking the game’s global reach with a push for better care, nutrition and outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide.
Former World No. 2 Petra Kvitova announced Tuesday that she and husband Jiri Vanek welcomed twin daughters on March 30.
Another tournament, another star of the week for Aryna Sabalenka, who completed a perfect March with a second Miami Open title. Plus, Coco Gauff had her best result in Miami and the doubles team of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova completed the Sunshine Double.
The Sunshine Swing is complete -- who are the big winners? Who surprised? We break it all down.
Jessica Pegula accidentally took Diana Shnaider's bag to the court in Miami last week. To prevent that from happening again in Charleston, Shnaider has taken extra precautions.
At her Charleston media day roundtable, defending champion Jessica Pegula explained why she enjoys how her all-around, balanced play-style makes her an 'outlier' on the WTA Tour.
LeBron James wasn't letting a younger Bronny James have a shot at a win, and he broke a backboard in the process.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers! After a 6-21 start, they've gone a ridiculous 33-15 over their last 48 games.
Playing without Trae Young and Anthony Davis, the Washington Wizards were on the verge of a breakthrough. On Friday night, the 17-55 team entered the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors with a two-point lead.
Roger Ayers, the official involved in a bizarre interaction with Dan Hurley near the end of UConn's NCAA tournament victory over Duke, is not among the referees assigned to officiate the men's Final Four.
The NBA regular season enters its final stretch this Tuesday, March 31, as the Portland Trail Blazers travel to Southern California to face the LA Clippers at the brand-new Intuit Dome.
The NBA regular season enters its final stretch this Tuesday March 31 as the New York Knicks travel to Houston to face the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. New York (48-27) has already clinched its postseason berth and is now jockeying for the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
The NBA's late-season drama shifts to Hollywood this Tuesday, March 31 as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
The NBA regular season winds down this Tuesday as the Dallas Mavericks visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum.
Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process.".
Olivier Rioux, the Florida Gators' 7-foot-9 center and the tallest player in NCAA in college basketball history, has entered the transfer portal.
The Eastern Conference season moves toward its conclusion this Tuesday as the Detroit Pistons host the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit (54-21) enters the contest as one of the league's elite squads, battling for the top overall seed.
Following a brief interruption to present to you our annual Tanking Rankings, we return to our regularly scheduled bi-weekly programming: The world’s most accurate NBA power rankings.
The New York Knicks just clinched a playoff berth while the Houston Rockets are trying to improve their own seeding in the Western Conference. New York is slightly favored with a moneyline of -118.0, compared to Houston's -102.0.How to watch New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets.
The Eastern Conference season moves toward its conclusion this Tuesday as the Brooklyn Nets host the Charlotte Hornets at the Barclays Center. Charlotte (39-36) enters the contest in a battle for postseason positioning, currently sitting fourth in their division.
The Los Angeles Lakers can clinch the Pacific Division title and a playoff berth with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luka Doncic is returning from his one-game suspension for the Lakers, who are favored by 1.5 points with a -135 moneyline in a matchup against the Cavaliers.
The longtime Toronto Raptors executive, who was fired in 2025, will become a principal owner of the WNBA expansion franchise.
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From Thunder-Clippers to a classic Celtics-76ers matchup, we look at the concerns across potential first-round series.
Former NBA front office executive Masai Ujiri may be out of the league, but that doesn't mean he's been away from the game.
Ravi Bopara reveals that he will not be playing in this summer's T20 Blast, bringing to an end a 23-year county cricket playing career.
England cricketer Ben Duckett was caught speeding at 93mph as he drove along the A50 in August.
PBKS chipped away regularly at the wickets, as three of GT's top four got to 25 without any of them getting to 40.
A total of 18 men's and 15 women's contracts were awarded, as well as a hybrid contract for offspinner Simon Harmer.
Replacement players will be allowed in county cricket in England and Wales this season and will cover illness and significant life events as well as injuries.
England's "jam-packed" schedule means involvement in mooted Asia Cup-style tournament unlikely.
"If teams start pushing at the edges of the regulation, it risks a chance that we'll have to backpedal".
Seattle Orcas co-owner S. Somasegar says the chance to invest in a franchise in The Hundred was a "special" opportunity which could not be missed.
Managing director Rob Key and coach Brendon McCullum retain the backing of ECB chief executive Richard Gould despite criticism from recent players.
Australia allrounder available for first eight games in April and May.
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Valero Texas Open because of a lingering back injury, putting his status for next week's Masters in jeopardy.
Tiger Woods told authorities that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before his rollover crash last week in Florida, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Hyo Joo Kim beat Nelly Korda for the second straight week, pulling away around the turn Sunday and closing with a 3-under 69 for a two-shot victory in the Ford Championship.
Gary Woodland, who weeks ago spoke about stress issues in the wake of 2023 brain surgery, won for the first time since the 2019 US Open by capturing the PGA Houston Open on Sunday.
Gary Woodland won the Houston Open by five shots Sunday, his first PGA Tour victory since undergoing brain surgery in 2023.
Alex Fitzpatrick made up a six-shot deficit with a blazing run of birdies to overcome Eugenio Chacarra with a 3-under 69 to win the Indian Open.
Hyo Joo Kim has a four-shot lead and a place in the LPGA record book.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee delivered the highlight of the day as brain surgery survivor Gary Woodland holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open.
Gary Woodland stayed one shot ahead of Nicolai Hojgaard at the Houston Open and has his first 54-hole lead since his 2019 victory at the U.S. Open.
Australians dominated the second round of the Houston Open, but America’s Gary Woodland holds the lead after another impressive outing at Memorial Park Golf Course.
The NHL has given teams a tool to calculate cap compliance with the new playoff rules.
As the NHL regular season intensifies down the stretch, Brad Treliving is out in Toronto and Tortorella starts a ticking clock in Vegas.
Vegas' new coach hopes to have his players playing faster, simpler, and unafraid. He also hopes to memorize all their names.
Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections, and more.
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.
The Panthers have hired former Amazon and Disney executive Michael White as the team's new business operations president.
Why should anyone in Toronto be left with the belief that MLSE CEO Keith Pelley is capable of saving this sinking ship?.
The class for the 2027 NHL Draft is headlined by Landon DuPont, Alexis Joseph and Nazar Privalov.
Go down the list of trades Sweeney has made involving players on the current roster. There’s not one dud.
A lot of things went wrong in Toronto to cause this season. It's time scrutiny went higher than the GM.
Plus a surprise entry in the Western Conference playoff race, and has the Vegas Golden Knights' luck finally run out?.
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
After less than three seasons, Brad Treliving leaves the Leafs in a much worse position than he found them when he took the GM job.
Toronto fired general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, with the team set to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17.
Sidney Crosby was back in the lineup for the Penguins on Monday night after missing the previous game because of a lower-body injury.
Celebrini has moved into league-wide stardom this season.
The players dropped gloves just after the opening faceoff.
The Leafs fired Treliving while set to miss the playoffs for the first time in 10 years.
General manager Kelly McCrimmon said that Golden Knights players had lost their spark, and that played into Sunday's surprising decision to fire coach Bruce Cassidy and hire John Tortorella in his place.
Tortorella quickly got in touch with former coach Bruce Cassidy and said he wants to see Vegas play faster.
Dartmouth named former Stanford assistant coach Brett MacConnell as the school's next head coach, it was announced Monday.
Syracuse officials Monday formally introduced former star guard Gerry McNamara as the program's ninth basketball coach at an event befitting the return of a conquering hero.
New Arizona State coach Randy Bennett had to reschedule his introductory news conference Monday as he's dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.
Will Wade shrugged off criticism for his departure from N.C. State and said his commitment is to win national titles at LSU.
Kentucky is targeting Jackson State coach and former NBA All-Star Mo Williams for an assistant coach position on Mark Pope's staff, sources told ESPN.
John Groce, who has gone 127-45 at Akron with four NCAA tournament berths over the past five seasons, will be the next head coach at Charleston.
St. Bonaventure is finalizing a deal to make Daemen University coach Mike MacDonald the school's next head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.
Arizona and Michigan will head into the Final Four deadlocked as the favorites to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament and at nearly a pick 'em for their head-to-head showdown, with Illinois and UConn battling it out as the underdogs.
Justin Gainey, who has spent five seasons as an assistant with Tennessee, is returning to NC State to be the Wolfpack's next head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.
From schedules to rosters, to the elite one-on-one matchups, everything to know about the boys' all-star game.
Exeter sign Sam Harris, who can play at full-back or fly-half, on a two-year deal from Bath from the 2026-27 season.
Premiership Women's Rugby is inviting clubs to show their interest in joining the league for potential future expansion.
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his squad must build on the positivity around their players who were involved in Ireland's Six Nations campaign as they prepare for the crucial stage of the season.
Leicester Tigers sign Argentina prop Joel Sclavi from French side La Rochelle and Bristol centre Joe Jenkins for the 2026-27 season.
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber says it's "devastating" to lose second row RG Snyman for the rest of the season due to a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
Bristol Bears wing Millie David says she is taking her call-up to England Women's Six Nations squad "one step at a time".
Ireland will play a Test match in Canberra for the first time when they take on Australia in a World Cup warm-up at GIO Stadium on 18 September, 2027.
Pre-game incident has gone viral online and plays directly into broader debate of how the sport wants to be perceived. No prizes for guessing the most viewed rugby clip at the weekend.
Dragons lock Ben Carter is chasing more Wales opportunities after taking his chance in the Six Nations.
Veteran Kurtley Beale says he sees a bit of Israel Folau in Zac Lomax, who on Saturday night is set to play his first game for the Force since switching codes.
Denver's head coach said it was humbling to go against Team USA at the recent Fanatics flag football event.
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about the feasibility of expanding the schedule.
For the first time since 2001, the Super Bowl champions will be on “Hard Knocks.” The Seattle Seahawks will appear on the popular HBO show in 2026, just a few months after winning the franchise’s second Super Bowl, HBO Max announced Tuesday.
The Alabama product is regarded as the 2026 NFL draft's QB2 despite having far fewer starts (15) than most first-round signal-callers.
We took 20 NFL draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.
The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks will be featured on this summer's "Hard Knocks," with the Patriots taking center stage in summer 2027.
Kevin Stefanski had to juggle several QBs in Cleveland, and he's hoping that prepared him for Atlanta.
Jon-Eric Sullivan called extending Achane a priority, reinforcing his belief the RB is a foundational player.
Kraft addressed reporters in Arizona where the NFL's annual meetings are being held.
The series debuted in 2001 with the Baltimore Ravens as the team in the spotlight, the last time a defending Super Bowl champ was featured.
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?.
Content warning: This article contains depictions of alleged sexual assault. Without a clear No. 1 quarterback on the roster, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is placing faith in Deshaun Watson.
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At the league meetings on Monday, John Harbaugh and Joe Schoen addressed the potential for additions across the roster.
Ravens team president Sashi Brown said Monday that the rescinding of the Maxx Crosby trade won't negatively affect the team's reputation, chalking up the criticism to "a slow news cycle.".
The NFL announced a partnership with TMRW Sports, the company behind the TGL, to develop a professional flag football league for men and women that will be backed by all 32 teams plus a plethora of well-known names in and out of football.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Monday declined to rule out the possibility of quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. remaining with the Colts in 2026.
The Vikings will exercise the fifth-year option on receiver Jordan Addison's contract, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski said Monday.
One year after calling the trade for Deshaun Watson a "big swing-and-miss," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said the quarterback has a "fresh start" with new coach Todd Monken.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and owner Jed York delivered differing messages on Brandon Aiyuk's future Monday.
Mark Hughes examines the front wing, floor, and sidepod concepts that make Audi’s R26 one of the grid’s most distinctive designs.
Laurent Mekies watched his team score just four points in Japan, as Max Verstappen finished eighth and Isack Hadjar was outside the points in P12. The team have a best finish of sixth so far this season – not the return they hoped for from the first three races of the year.
Pierre Gasly finished seventh in Japan, as the Alpine man topped the midfield and even beat Max Verstappen’s Red Bull to the flag. That result leaves Gasly eighth in the standings, a fine return from the first three rounds of the season.
Franco Colapinto is set to become the first Argentinian to drive an F1 car on the streets of Buenos Aires, with the Alpine racer confirmed to take part in a historic road show in April.
Kimi Antonelli made it two wins from two Grands Prix at the Japanese Grand Prix – impressing our Power Rankings judges along the way. But who else reached the top 10 on our Suzuka list? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below…
Isack Hadjar has admitted that the mood inside the Red Bull camp after the Japanese Grand Prix was "not good" as he failed to reach the points last weekend.
Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer takes a close look at the performance from the man voted Driver of the Day in Suzuka.
Lando Norris has said there were moments during the Japanese Grand Prix when he was "at the mercy" of his McLaren's power unit.
Kimi Antonelli has identified the main area to work on following his victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix.
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers following the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.
Relive the action from the season opener at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix with plenty of off-track Formula 1 moments – Tokyo traditions, drifting delight, and more.
Kimi Antonelli made it back-to-back F1 wins with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, as the Mercedes man became the youngest driver to lead the World Championship.
Max Verstappen predicted F1's new rule set would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he might just quit the sport entirely.
Team Principal Fred Vasseur has offered up his thoughts on the Japanese Grand Prix following Ferrari’s third successive podium finish.
F1 has five weeks before the next race in Miami and they will need every minute to fix a hugely complicated problem. Oliver Bearman emerging unhurt from a huge accident at the Japanese Grand Prix was considered a lucky escape.
Toto Wolff has cast doubt over Christian Horner's return to Formula 1 by claiming his rival could be dealing with the "repercussions" of having "broken a lot of glass" in the sport.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes "the race went against" George Russell during the Japanese Grand Prix and has revealed the issues that meant he could only finish fourth.
McLaren might be reigning World Champions, but they have had a torrid start to the 2026 season which included neither car starting the second Grand Prix due to electrical issues.
Kimi Antonelli secured his second successive Grand Prix victory in Suzuka, having taken his maiden win two weeks prior in China.
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Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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It may not be long before the 20-year-old is given a chance to help the Mariners attempt to secure a second straight division title.
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Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson hasn’t made his MLB debut yet, but he’s getting paid like a seasoned veteran. Emerson reportedly agreed to a massive eight-year, $95 million extension with the team Tuesday, per multiple reports.
The Boston Red Sox are seeking their second victory of the season as they take on the Houston Astros. Houston's Hunter Brown, who looked strong in his first start, will face Boston's Brayan Bello, who has an ERA of 3.35.How to watch Boston Red Sox vs.
The New York Yankees (3-1) face the Seattle Mariners (3-2) in the second game of a three-game series. Cal Raleigh walked off the win for Seattle in the opening game. Max Fried (1-0, 0.00 ERA) starts for the Yankees, while Logan Gilbert (0-0, 5.06 ERA) pitches for the Mariners.
Shohei Ohtani makes his first start on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. Tanner Bibee will pitch for Cleveland. The Guardians won the first game of the series on Monday, handing the Dodgers their first loss.
From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams -- and showcasing their poise while doing so.
After a disastrous spring training, Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki showed promise in his first start of the season, limiting the Guardians to one run while striking out four.
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"Nobody knows anything," Trea Turner said this spring. The early days of this baseball season were another reminder that he's right.
This week’s installment will look at the ephemeral stats, the ones that could mean nothing at all ... or could indicate something major.
A stellar crop of young shortstops are now hitting the majors, driven both by talent and structural factors keeping them at the position.
The reigning National League Player of the Week accounted for the Reds' first hit, first run driven in and first home run of 2026.
The Diamondbacks roughed up three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander in his return to the Tigers during a 9-6 victory Monday night.
Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.
In his Cubs debut, Edward Cabrera pitched six crisp innings in Monday night's 7-2 victory over the Angels. The right-hander struck out five while throwing 80 pitches in the opener of a three-game series, 49 for strikes.
Iva Jovic played just two clay-court swing events on the WTA Tour in 2025. Ahead of her Charleston debut, she's poised to showcase her game's variety and unpredictability on her most foreign surface.
Held during Indian Wells' middle weekend, the ATP & WTA Alumni Golf Tournament has become a popular tradition during the BNP Paribas Open.
With her Sunshine Double sweep, Aryna Sabalenka sits atop the PIF Race to the WTA Finals Leaderboard. She's followed by Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina and Karolina Muchova.
In the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, Miami finalist Coco Gauff returns to the Top 3, while Hailey Baptiste and Talia Gibson reach new career highs.
Former World No. 4 Caroline Garcia is expecting her first child with husband Borja Duran, with whom she hosts her popular "Tennis Insider Club" podcast.
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend didn't let rain stop them from becoming the sixth women's doubles pair to complete the Sunshine Double, overcoming both the weather and the Italians Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini to do so.
First Indian Wells. Now Miami. For Aryna Sabalenka, the rare Sunshine Double is complete, and there is no sense she is slowing down anytime soon.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in three sets on Saturday afternoon to win the Miami Open and in doing so, become the first player since Iga Swiatek in 2022 to complete the Sunshine Double. It's her 24th career WTA singles title.
World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova has pulled out of the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open, citing an injury.
We've rounded up our five favorite shots from the Miami Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your pick.
De Zerbi becomes the third Spurs head coach of the season and succeeds Igor Tudor, who parted ways with the club on Sunday.
The 2024-25 accounts also detail that Spurs’ net transfer debt to other clubs was £242.8m ahead of last summer's transfer window.
Roberto de Zerbi is appointed Tottenham's third boss of the season - with a clear objective for the next two months.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella says it would be "hard to turn down" an offer to return to his former club Barcelona.
Cucurella is one of the most popular players at Stamford Bridge — and that status lends authority to his opinions.
Senne Lammens speaks of his World Cup ambitions with Belgium, how Man Utd have changed this season and the defender who is a 'beast'.
The 2024-25 accounts reveal the sale of the stadium and adjacent land to another company owned by the club’s shareholders.
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".
David Hopkinson, Newcastle's chief executive, sat down with journalists to discuss the club's latest accounts.
Cucurella has become a key player for both Chelsea and Spain. He speaks frankly to The Athletic about what's going wrong for his club side.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: A detail view of the MLS and Apple TV logo before the match between Houston Dynamo FC and Chicago Fire FC at Shell Energy Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
John Thorrington must be the luckiest general manager in MLS. Just consider the evidence: In his 10 years with LAFC, Thorrington has hired three coaches and each one has been better than the last. How many other executives have a track record like that? Then again, maybe it’s not luck.
In an interview with the Guardian, MLS commissioner Don Garber suggested that the Egyptian soccer executive who urged Mohamed Salah to avoid the league should watch Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami.
The new regulations will be tested when the CPL begins its season this weekend.
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Turner was in goal for the United States for Saturday's friendly against Belgium, raising the possibility he has a chance to regain the Americans' starting job from Matt Freese at the World Cup.
An already-thin position for the U.S. just got even thinner heading into two showdowns vs. top European opponents.
Miami's first game at the Nu Stadium will also be the official unveiling of the "Leo Messi Stand".
The USA has a dismal World Cup record against European opponents - and the chance to change it.
Two years ago, Atlanta learned its lesson. Now, the World Cup – and USMNT friendlies – host has a new and improved playing surface.
The midfielder confirmed his intention to leave the club on January 22, but has seen a recent upturn in form under Michael Carrick.
Hull Kingston Rovers veteran Dean Hadley urges Willie Peters' replacement not to change too much at the club.
The Dragons’ decision to give coach Shane Flanagan a two-year extension in August last year has been put under the microscope given the club’s horror stretch since the deal was signed.
Reaction to Kieran Foran’s shock appointment as Manly interim coach has mostly been positive, but one expert disagrees with it, labelling the move as a “PR stunt”.
Stand-in captain Jackson Hastings warns rivals Wigan not to judge St Helens by their crushing 52-10 defeat last time out at Hull KR.
The South Sydney legend, who has stage four cancer, will ring the club’s Legacy Bell before the Good Friday clash against Canterbury.
Watch Yvonne Sampson go Face to Face with Broncos and All Blacks legend Brad Thorn on Fox League at 7:30pm AEDT on Tuesday!.
A month of rugby league is behind us and some clear contenders are already emerging, while a few surprise packets have also put the competition on notice.
Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika says a bench demotion was the wake-up call he needed to cast off doubts affecting his form in the early rounds of the season.
A heated altercation in a Valley nightclub has seen a Bronco axed from an upcoming clash with the Titans – and opens the door for a teammate to have a chance at redemption.
Recently retired coach Gus Malzahn, who won a national title in 2010 as Auburn's offensive coordinator, will join former Cal head coach Jeff Tedford on the College Football Playoff selection committee this spring, the CFP announced Monday.
Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren set the bar high last year, and Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq has a shot to reach it.
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
Neff Giwa, a 20-year-old Irishman who has never played American football, has committed to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman.
A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.
The first SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, for the 2026 season.
Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes, who has overseen the school's new paradigm in the wake of the collapse and rebuild of the Pac-12, is retiring, the school announced.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti ripped transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh for wearing gold cleats on the first day of spring practice for the defending national champs.
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
Isaac Smith and James Hird analyse whether Michael Voss sitting on the bench is the best tactic for him.
Footy Classified's Cal Twomey reveals Bailey Smith is set for a bumper upgrade.
Two well-respected former AFL players have been dealt a devastating blow in their bid for a concussion reparation, after the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) sided in favour of an insurance giant with their most recent claim.
Bailey Smith's deal at Geelong will be re-worked after his standout 2025 campaign.
A key factor is reportedly going to determine whether an out-of-favour Hawk entertains rival interest this year.
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore.
Already it’s clear the league’s new ruck rules are favouring a certain type of ruckman and threatened the future of some others.
Laura Kane will head a bolstered AFLW administration team that will include former Queensland boss Trish Squires.
History shows that brutal list culls rarely result in premiership glory, writes Damian Barrett.
The Magpies are relishing a huge test against two-time reigning premiers the Lions.
Matthew Nicks says he's expecting some big names back as Adelaide prepares for Fremantle.
The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.
Nick Larkey hopes Tristan Xerri will learn from suspension, but won't curb his aggressive nature.
Essendon and Carlton were once mainstays when it came to the business end of the AFL season. Over the last quarter century, both clubs have fallen on hard times. Here's why.
Welcome back to The 25, where AFL.com.au's team of experts rank the best players in the game.
The Collingwood hero needs just five more appearances to break Brent Harvey's record.
Justin Longmuir says while his star forward is kicking the goals, it's due to the work of all around him.
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Garry Lyon isn't happy with Jordon Butts after he came back onto the field after a head knock.
Clubs have been put on notice over the last-touch rule; Kane, who was the AFL’s first female head of football, will now take over executive control of AFLW. This follows last year’s major restructure in which her role was split.
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of the city's new WNBA franchise.
Following TCU's loss to South Carolina in the Elite Eight on Monday night, guard Olivia Miles said she is "ready for the W at this point.".
The soon-to-be Houston Comets have hired former ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton for a front office role, sources told ESPN.
According to Jokic, the explanation behind Clark's high praise for him Sunday night is simple: The two share an agent.
The Connecticut Sun have reached an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and will move to Houston in 2027.
The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million to bring the WNBA back to Houston, sources confirmed to ESPN.
After a coin toss Friday, the Tempo chose to pick sixth in the first round of the upcoming WNBA draft on April 13, giving the Fire the first pick in the expansion draft.
The CBA permanently and positively changes the WNBA's landscape. These are the wins, biggest strides and areas of compromise.
The Indiana Fever star was behind the lens as a credentialed photographer at Wednesday night's Lakers-Pacers matchup.
The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for its new franchises in Portland and Toronto on April 3, the league announced Wednesday.
The Eels will take part in another battle against their rivals from the west, this time taking on Wests Tigers in a special Easter Monday clash.
The Titans are looking to build momentum as they seek to shut down the in-form Broncos in the latest edition of the South-East Queensland rivalry. .
The Sharks are looking to put on a show in the Sunday afternoon sunshine when they host the Warriors in an early clash between two premiership contenders. .
The Good Friday showdown between the Rabbitohs and Bulldogs has become one of the most highly anticipated games on the calendar and rarely fails to deliver on the hype.
These two great rivals find themselves poles apart on form heading into a Good Friday blockbuster at CommBank Stadium.
Last year's minor premiers Canberra and wooden spooners the Knights go head-to-head in Round 5 - but the form line has completely switched places.
The Dragons remain winless heading into Round 5 and a piece of unwanted history is staring them in the face on Easter Saturday.
The Kieran Foran era kicks off with a tough away trip to Kayo Stadium as the Sea Eagles try to turn around a disastrous 0-3 start to the season.
The Rabbitohs have welcomed the return of one star, but another gun hasn’t been named.
Young halves Kade Reed and Joey Walsh have plenty of admirers at St George Illawarra and Manly – but their respective coaches know it is too soon to play them.
The Charlotte Knights, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox in the Triple-A International League, will play three games in 2026 as the Guacamayas de Charlotte.
The brand new 2026 NFL Draft caps are here, and joining them is a new LA Rams logo! Although the caps are simple on the outside, they feature unique designs on the inside and confirm details of some other upcoming unveilings.
The Texans previously celebrated their inaugural season in 2002 and 10th anniversary in 2012 with a jersey patch.
Players on the United States and Belgium national men’s soccer teams were “a bit shocked” when they took the field over the weekend in uniforms that turned out to be too similar to each other.
The second fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is starting to look a little fishy.
The Houston Comets could be back in the Women’s National Basketball Association‘s orbit with the sale of the Connecticut Sun to a group from Houston. The Sun confirmed the sale in a press release on Monday, March 30. The team has been sold to the Tilman J. Fertitta family, owners.
The Charleston Open’s tournament director says its record-setting, equal prize money is not just for show.
It’s been less than two months since the Lynchburg Hillcats rebranded as the Hill City Howlers, and while the team has yet to play a game with their new principal identity, they have already announced two alternate identities.
If you go to the beach at the Jersey Shore, you’ll need an umbrella, towels, a portable cornhole set, sun screen, and, of course, a beach badge. For the uninitiated, beach badges (or as some Shore-goers call them, beach tags) are small buttons that you purchase and pin somewhere visible.
The Minnesota Twins quietly debuted a new "MIN / SINCE 1961" road jersey sleeve patch on Opening Day, the logo replaces their state-shaped Minnesota patch they wore from 2023-25.
One of the architects of Brisbane's AFLW dynasty is joining Adelaide as the club's new women's football boss.
Sarah Black looks at the leading prospects to be selected early at this year's draft.
Ashburton's junior girls program has attracted five AFLW stars to help guide the next generation of players.
Bess Keaney will remain on the inactive list for the Bombers.
It was a long but rewarding road to becoming Geelong's general manager of women's football for Dom Condo.
Tess Craven thought she'd have a few quiet games of cricket over summer but a social media post blew the secret.
After several pre-seasons scuppered by injury, Mua Laloifi is raring to go for 2026.
Four rule alterations have been confirmed for the 2026 AFLW season.
Danielle Smith has been appointed as Brisbane's new head of women's footy, replacing the departing Bree Brock.
The League has plenty to consider ahead of next season as clubs submit fixture requests.
Through the first three games of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, most of the headlines have rightfully surrounded stars Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis.
Down 2-1 in the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series and with their backs against the wall, the Adelaide 36ers are willing to do whatever it takes to extend their season.
In a tale of resilience and faith, the Tasmania JackJumpers have re-signed guard Sean Macdonald to a one-year deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season.
Despite the Sydney Kings holding a 2-1 lead and just one win away from the title, Bryce Cotton has played down the narrative, saying the Championship Series remains firmly in the balance heading into Game 4. Speaking on SEN SA on Tuesday, Cotton kept the message simple: win at home, then roll the dice in a decider.
Heading into the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series, one of the main storylines was whether Bryce Cotton had enough help around him to bring a title back to Adelaide. Through the first three games, the likes of Zylan Cheatham, Flynn Cameron and Nick Rakocevic have had their moments.
There’s no doubt the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Championship Series has been one of the fiercest in recent history.
The NBL has teamed up with Dabble to give one lucky fan and a mate the chance to experience a U.S. Basketball Finals Experience. The prizeThis is the trip of a lifetime.
Adelaide 36ers v Sydney KingsWednesday, April 1, 7.30pm AEDTAdelaide Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every Championship Series game live on ESPN. Wednesday night's game will also be on 10 Drama in Adelaide and Sydney.
Keep tabs on how the stars of NBL26/27 are faring during the off-season, with our weekly off-season wrap, covering action from the local NBL1 competition to all corners of the globe.
One of the most dramatic Championship Series in NBL history continues to build, with the Sydney Kings now just one win away from the title heading into Game 4. NBL Overtime breaks down how the series has unfolded, what to expect next, and all the latest news from around the League.
World Cup-winning Diamond Kiera Austin remembers having to learn to use a tampon earlier than she was ready in order to play netball. Now she's developed a period undershort she hopes will address the alarming rates of Australian teens dropping out of sport.
Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has been contacted after a number of junior netball teams were axed from the Ballarat Football Netball league due to a lack of footballers.
Coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a refreshed Diamonds squad has found its "identity" ahead of attempting to become the first Australian netball team to defend Commonwealth Games gold.
Kate Moloney celebrates her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds post a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.
The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
Martin makes it an Aprilia 1-2 in Austin, Acosta joins the Noale duo on the podium as Marc Marquez claims P5 following his Long Lap penalty.
Post-race penalty reshuffles results as Acosta loses P3, with Bastianini stepping up to claim bronze.
Championship leader Bezzecchi drops to the second row for Sunday's GP after being deemed to impede Marc Marquez during qualifying.
The reigning World Champion’s Sunday just got harder as he’ll have a penalty to serve.
A dramatic qualifying session sets up a tantalising grid – with Acosta third and Marc Marquez sixth in Texas.
The #89 attacks Bagnaia on the last lap, Marc Marquez clashes with Diggia and Bezzecchi slides out on an eventful Saturday.
The #12 will undergo a minor procedure to remove a displaced screw fitted after his 2025 German GP crash.
The #93 ends the day fastest at a signature track despite his FP1 tumble – with the Aprilia charge led by Ogura in Texas, just 0.053 off the top.
The #37 was back to the top straight out of the crate on Friday whilst the reigning Champion suffered a far from smooth session.
The #93 ends the day fastest at a signature track despite his FP1 tumble – with the Aprilia charge led by Ogura in Texas, just 0.053 off the top.
Zac Lomax’s immediate playing future has been decided, with the former NRL winger signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by Auckland FC, prompting coach Giancarlo Italiano to dramatically announce his resignation in the post-match press conference.
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.
Veteran winger Craig Goodwin’s hopes of being chosen in the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup squad are in tatters, with the Adelaide United skipper set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after injuring his groin.
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
The Australian football community is mourning the death of former Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic.
Adelaide United teenager Brody Burkitt announced his A-League arrival with a second-half hat-trick to sink Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.
Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic — but the club’s captain has hit back.
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England where he now plays non-league football.