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Ben Simmons to be a full participant at Australian basketball minicamp ahead of possible NBA return
Ben Simmons is set to be a full participant without any restrictions at a player-led minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team this week, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. Simmons is an Australian native and is working to make the team for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The immortals: How Aussie quicks are fighting off Father Time
Even in an age of athletes competing well past their use-by dates, an ageing generation of Australian bowlers are defying what had been considered physically and medically possible.
Geelong Cats board holds crisis meeting over concussion deal
Geelong is about to reply to the AFL's please explain as the Cats brace for a potential massive penalty over the secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij.
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Padres manager Craig Stammen predicts Austin Hays' pinch-hit home run in debut with team
The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays to a Major League contract on Sunday afternoon. After San Diego signed Hays, Stammen almost predicted what would happen later in the game.
Two-time champ returns to Perth; Kings land big man as Europe beckons for free agent — NBL Daily
With pre-season fast approaching, several NBL clubs are continuing to put the finishing touches on their rosters.
Ricky hints at big Raiders changes; Wayne’s fresh Bunnies headache: Team Tips
The Panthers receive a huge boost this week with the expected return of fullback Dylan Edwards. The four-time premiership winner resumes his place in the starting side returning from an aggravated shoulder injury.
AFL Report Card: Game of the year prompts unavoidable question; ‘real concern’ over top contender
Three sets of perfect grades and two fails were assessed from the weekend’s action, as top contenders made statements across the competition.
Adelaide champion in tears after retirement announcement
Adelaide star Taylor Walker breaks down in tears amid retirement announcement.
‘Pretty good one’: Head’s hilarious endorsement of returning veteran as surprise claim explained
Travis Head has given Nathan Lyon the best possible endorsement ahead of the off spinner’s likely return, while opening up on his future at the top of the order ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin starting Thursday.
Penrith lose premiership star to rival team
Brian To'o announces he has inked a three-year deal to join the PNG Chiefs.
Cameroonian forward Joel falls into the tunnel during goal celebration in 2014
Cameroonian forward Diederrick Joel Tagueu-Tadjo who played for Corbita falling into the tunnel during a goal celebration in 2014.
Jacy Maranhão falls into tunnel during goal celebration
Jacy Maranhão fell into a tunnel during a goal celebration in the Brazilian league. It is not the first time its happened at his club Corbita's stadium.
Brazilian footballer falls in tunnel after scoring disallowed goal
A Brazilian footballer has fallen into a stadium tunnel after celebrating a goal before it was disallowed. Almost a decade ago, another footballer fell into the same tunnel.
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The two teams with a sneaky chance to snatch a wildcard
We explore the best and worst-case scenarios for all the contenders.
Why Wallabies coach Les Kiss was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balance
The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.
Cavan Sullivan, 16, scores and assists in Philadelphia Union's Leagues Cup win
The 16-year-old, who is bound for Manchester City, continues to show well for his MLS side.
Chiefs sign premiership winger To'o away from Panthers
Four-time premiership-winning winger Brian To'o has become the sixth player to sign with the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural NRL season in 2028.
Fresh details in PNG Chief’s bombshell Brian To’o coup as brutal Panthers roster reality sets in
A major domino has fallen in Penrith’s impending roster crunch, with superstar winger Brian To’o to depart the club for the PNG Chiefs at the end of the 2027 season.
Osaka extends quarterfinal streak with win over Fernandez in Toronto
Naomi Osaka reached the Toronto quarterfinals with a straight‑sets win over local favorite and No. 30 seed Leylah Fernandez on Sunday night. The former World No. 1 has now made the quarterfinals in each of her last four tournaments.
Yeo learns fate on pec in seismic moment for Panthers
Penrith's premiership charge has received a massive boost, with Isaah Yeo a chance to play again this year after avoiding surgery on his pectoral injury.
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PNG Chiefs poach star Panther Brian To’o on three-year deal
PNG have landed their latest big-name signing, with marquee recruit Jarome Luai playing a key role in sealing the deal.
Revealed: Waugh’s secret classy gesture to cricket minnows thrown to the wolves
Australia’s current batters will be licking their lips if this week’s first Test against Bangladesh at Darwin’s Marrara Stadium proves to be a run fest like 23 years ago.
Walker announces retirement after one last shot at AFL premiership
Adelaide Crows great Taylor Walker announces the 2026 AFL season will be his last, saying he hopes to end his career as a premiership winner.
PNG Chiefs sign international star Brian To'o
The PNG Chiefs have secured one of rugby league’s most respected Pacific stars, with Samoan international Brian To’o joining the club as Chiefs Player #006 ahead of its inaugural 2028 NRL Telstra Premiership season.
Tysha's wild ride from the drop zone to the end zone three times over
When Warriors winger Tysha Ikenasio was summoned by coach Ron Griffiths early last week ahead of the impending team naming, she feared she was about to be dropped for the next round of NRLW.
‘White privilege’: WNBA star ignites fresh storm with locker room act after ugly ejection
Tensions boiled over between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on Saturday, with DiJonai Carrington ejected after a heavy foul on Sophie Cunningham.
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No-brainer recruitment call Eels must make; dire Madge reality only players can fix — Crawls
No wonder Ricky Stuart didn’t waste his energy trying to defend Corey Horsburgh’s latest brain explosion.
Mike Gansey Says Nick Nurse 'Excited' For Sixers Lineup Potential
The Philadelphia 76ers made a number of roster additions this offseason. Philadelphia added veterans LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The team also added rookie Labaron Philon Jr.
Athletics' Jacob Wilson sets MLB shortstop record with 111th consecutive game without an error
Jacob Wilson is still perfect. Wilson and the Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park, which actually gave them their first series win since mid-June.
Ex-LIV star slams ‘pathetic’ PGA return as clutch $2.15m finish seals playoff miracle — Wrap
Ex-LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka described his first season back on the PGA Tour as “pretty pathetic”, while Michael Brennan won final event of the regular season, the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina.
Frightening scenes as footballer plummets into tunnel celebrating disallowed goal
A moment of jubilation quickly turned into a heart-stopping moment as Coritiba star Jacy plummeted down a tunnel while celebrating a disallowed goal on Sunday (AEST).
José Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013
José Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 only to tearfully renege on the deal and return to Chelsea.
Explained: Why NRL made shock Munster call... only hours after banning him
Superstar Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster is free to face the Panthers in round 25 after fresh medical evidence saw the match review committee downgrade their initial charge that would have seen him banned for a game with an early guilty plea.
Yeo shock: Panthers hope skipper can return for premiership tilt
Penrith could yet welcome back Isaah Yeo before their premiership campaign is over after he avoided surgery on an injured pec.
AFLW double-header season opener left fans with 'lots of mixed feelings'
The AFLW opened its 2026 season with a double-header at Docklands Stadium, with fans enjoying the pizzazz of the bigger stadium and being sheltered from the rain, while missing some of the community element of the suburban grounds. .
‘Absurd’: Divisive golf pro fires back at dummy spit claims as walk off incident exposed
Michael Block, the veteran PGA professional who became famous with a hole-in-one on his way to a top 15 finish at the 2023 PGA Championship, has caused a stir with a walk-off incident at the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenal
With most of their rivals changing managers, can the champions go back-to-back for the first time in more than 90 years?. Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips). Last season’s position: 1st.
Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
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Roosters’ ‘kryptonite’ in title race; rookie coach’s ‘strange’ call backfires — NRL Talking points
The Panthers sit atop the ladder and in the box seat for the minor premiership. They have had some good news with reports that captain Isaah Yeo won’t require surgery on his injured pec and will rehab it in a bid to make a comeback ahead of the finals.
Blues fans chant for Josh Fraser as final berth looms
Carlton fans chant "we want Josh Fraser" as the club pushes towards finals.
'Football 301' predicts win totals for the AFC West, where the Broncos look to maintain, Chargers look to take a big step and Patrick Mahomes gets help
With the AFC West as intriguing as ever following a flurry of offseason moves and coaching changes, Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Hayden Winks broke down the division's spotlight players and X factors on a recent episode of "Football 301." The hosts see the AFC West as a two-team race — the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers as likely playoff teams, with Kansas City's fragility a new story and Las Vegas laying the groundwork for relevance in 2027. The division's winner will likely be decided by whether Jaylen Waddle and Ladd McConkey prove to be difference-makers for their respective teams, and whose offensive line stays intact deep into December.
The Roosters have their best title shot in years. Can they hold their nerve?
Brilliance with a fair share of blunders has long been part of the Roosters’ charm. A premiership may await if they can fix that.
Adam Vinatieri's tie during his Hall of Fame speech belonged to Jim Irsay, was given to him by Carlie Irsay-Gordon
Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The kicker split time during his career between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He honored the latter in a unique way during his enshrinement speech.
Dogs star’s partner hits out at club over Indigenous Rd snub; shock All-Blacks link in expansion race — NRL Daily
The rugby league World Cup is just two months away and a shocking difference in what players will be paid has been revealed.
Transfer roundup: Digne returns to PSG from Villa, Fulham agree £30m deal for Charles
France defender Lucas Digne has completed his return to Paris Saint-Germain from Aston Villa on a three-year contract.
African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Carlton fans chant 'we want Fraser', talks on coaching future imminent
Carlton fans are chanting Josh Fraser's name and a similar endorsement from the club's hierarchy for the Blues' interim coach to take the reins full-time could follow as soon as this week. .
Bartel calls out Geelong over concussion waiver stance
Jimmy Bartel has not held back on his old side Geelong, following their strong defence of the concussion waiver clause saga.
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‘Damage control’: Bosses grilled over scandal of the year; birth of an accidental flag contender — AFL Talking Points
The Geelong concussion contract clause scandal has rocked the AFL, with serious questions being asked of the game’s biggest names.
Caretaker’s most selfless answer yet to biggest AFL coaching question after fans’ telling act
Carlton caretaker coach Josh Fraser has confirmed he will make a call about whether he will throw his hat in the ring for the job permanently this week.
Marsh, Litchfield shine as Aussies step up in Hundred
Australian stars Mitchell Marsh and Phoebe Litchfield both hit half centuries to guide their teams to big wins in the Hundred.
By the numbers: Gauff advances to 25th career WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Toronto
For the first time in three years, Coco Gauff is back in the last 8 of the National Bank Open. She will next face Belinda Bencic in the last eight on Tuesday.
Dirk Nowitzki, Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, NBA world mourn loss of Don Nelson
The NBA world mourns the loss of one of the winningest coaches in league history and a five-time champion as a player with the Celtics.
McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to season
Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.
Villa interested in Endrick loan - Monday's gossip
Aston Villa interested in Endrick loan, Harry Kane expected to extend Bayern Munich deal and Arsenal make Bradley Barcola contact, plus more.
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Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball left
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.
Were signs always there that Vrancken's Hearts would come good?
Heart of Midlothian have at last secured their first win under new head coach Wouter Vrancken, but statistics suggested it was only a matter of time.
Pies want All-Australian recognition for unheralded defender
Craig McRae says Billy Frampton deserves to be in consideration for All-Australian recognition.
Livingstone haunts old side Phoenix with matchwinning 66 off 30
Spirit captain adds 103 in partnership with Dewald Brevis to end Lord's losing streak.
Nellie Ball
It was the end of a long, stormy night in Oklahoma City in June 2025 and Don Nelson, freshly honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the NBA Coaches Association, wanted to start unwinding.
Every club's run home, ranked from hardest to easiest
Check out your club's run of fixtures for the rest of the season.
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Jacob Misiorowski becomes second-fastest pitcher in history to tally 200 strikeouts in a single season
Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski became the second-fastest pitcher to reach 200 strikeouts in a season on Sunday. The Brewers ace managed the feat in 129 1/3 innings this season. He entered Sunday's start against the Minnesota Twins with 195 strikeouts.
Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale
A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
'Celtic fans are going to fall in love with him' - Hogh makes his mark
Kasper Hogh earns rave reviews after his first goals - and first hat-trick - for Celtic in Saturday's 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.
Bonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season
Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?.
San Diego Padres sign OF Austin Hays to a major-league deal
When he’s healthy and at his best, Hays is a quality right-handed bat, particularly facing lefties.
Andy Gorvin clinches thriller for Glamorgan
Jake Libby century goes in vain as home skipper holds his nerve for last-ball victory over Worcestershire.
NRL clubs split on playing Alameddine brothers over gang war concerns
Escalating gangland tensions see a junior member of the Alameddines benched from playing rugby league, but his brother has been given the green light to play.
Seesaw draw in Malaysia gives Xabi Alonso food for thought at Chelsea
Chelsea’s problems mounted as their pre-season tour came to an end in a strangely fiery draw against the Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim.
Braves SP Chris Sale gets tossed before Sunday's series finale vs. Yankees, still arguing controversial balk call
Four umpires were walking to the plate ahead of Sunday's series finale between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees. On their journey, Dan Merzel stepped back, pointed toward someone in the Braves' dugout and tossed them from the game before it even got underway.
Australians will be paid $40,000 at the World Cup. The rest will get $850 a game
Kangaroos players will earn at least 10 times what their rivals are paid at the tournament in a deal struck between the ARL Commission and Rugby League Players’ Association.
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Braves ace Chris Sale ejected before first pitch vs. Yankees, argues with umpire
This is Sale's fourth career ejection and his first since Aug. 3, 2019.
Arteta expects Guimarães to ‘ignite’ Arsenal and help take team to new level
The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has backed “warrior” Bruno Guimarães, who to “ignite something different” in the Premier League champions.
James Bracey's hard-hitting hundred leads Gloucestershire win
He posts 103 off 85, dominates second-wicket stand of 153 with Ollie Price, while Joe Phillips raises unbeaten 61.
Albert belts six sixes in six balls as Hampshire overpower Sussex
Struggling Sussex fall well short after Ali Orr and Ben Mayes hit hundreds for Hampshire.
Don Nelson, Second Winningest Coach In NBA History, Dies At 86
Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday.
Jani keeps Bears alive as Lancashire miss chance
21-year-old batter hits 88 as Warwickshire chase down 312 at Rugby School.
Ben Geddes century sees Middlesex into knockouts
Skipper hits seven sixes in a 93-ball 109 against Derbyshire, sharing third-wicket stand of 156 with Max Holden.
Email 'hoax' nearly ended Falconer's Hundred hopes
How concerns over phishing online, rather than fishing outside off stump, nearly scuppered Caleb Falconer's hopes of a contract in The Hundred.
Luther Burden III set to miss time with groin injury, depleting Bears' already-thin WR depth
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss some time as he recovers from a groin injury, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Burden went down awkwardly in practice Saturday and was seen leaving early with a trainer.
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Lions backup QB Teddy Bridgewater leaves team, to be replaced by Josh Dobbs
Bridgewater signed with Detroit again in 2026 and was expected to help fill a leadership void. He might have played his final NFL game.
Como sign defender Chalobah from Chelsea
Como have signed defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m.
Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costly
Andoni Iraola told his Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly.
Gay sits out as precaution as Durham boost knockout hopes
Essex eliminated after failing to chase 230 in rain-shortened 38-over game.
Don Nelson, 5-time NBA champion and pioneer of 'Nellie Ball' as coach, dies at 86
Nelson's 1,335 regular-season wins are second all-time in NBA history, behind only Gregg Popovich.
Daniel Bell-Drummond century keeps Kent hopes alive
Captain scores 133 not out as hosts defeat Leicestershire with two-and-a-half overs remaining.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson, 3-time NBA Coach of the Year and 5-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86
Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86. His family issued a statement on Sunday, according to reporter Marc Stein.
Hibernian stun Rangers at Ibrox while O’Neill misses Høgh treble in Celtic win
Derek McInnes suffered a damaging home debut as Rangers manager with a 2-1 Premiership defeat to Hibernian compounded by striker Youssef Chermiti being carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola
After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".
Kapp's all-round showing caps win over struggling Phoenix
South Africa allrounder ensures comfortable win for London Spirit in final home game.
Sunrisers stay perfect at Headingley to put one foot in knockout stages
Marsh and Rickelton set up fourth home win out of four before bowlers squeeze hard.
Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa
France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.
Veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions, NFL
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in a press conference on Sunday that veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater let the franchise know he would be stepping away from the team. The QB has already been placed on the reserve/retired list, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
La Liga president Javier Tebas says ‘Infantino era is over’ at Fifa
Javier Tebas says Gianni Infantino’s position as Fifa president is untenable, claiming he is “destroying the very essence of football” while calling for reform at the highest levels of the game.
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Luke Procter 85 delivers crushing win for Northants
He shares 136-run stand with Nathan McSweeney, after spinners Rob Keogh and Yuzi Chahal run through Somerset line-up.
Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.
Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta
Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.
Coleman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now
Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.
Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv
Former NBA guard Keaton Wallace has signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Wallace reportedly signed a two-year, $2.4 million contract with the Israeli Premier League and EuroLeague power. Wallace spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.