McAndrew five vaults SA back into title race with win over Queensland
McAndrew took 5 for 32 to set up seven-wicket win and move South Australia within a point of second-placed Queensland on the Shield table.
McAndrew took 5 for 32 to set up seven-wicket win and move South Australia within a point of second-placed Queensland on the Shield table.
English Premier League club Chelsea’s players have been blasted on social media for appearing to snub children mascots before their FA Cup clash at Hull City on Saturday.
"We will remain tolerant and flexible on them," Bangladesh sports minister Aminul Haque says.
As he prepares for his second and final game in England, Adam Reynolds has revealed how it could have been dozens more, while the Broncos captain also considered retiring after last year’s grand final triumph.
Our resident guru Lone Scout has you covered for a few more players to keep an eye in this weekend's final round of the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.
Brisbane hosts Carlton on Wednesday night in the clubs’ first unofficial hitout of the pre-season at Springfield’s Brighton Homes Arena.
Bayliss was out of contract and it was mutually agreed that his tenure would end after Thunder finished last in BBL.
South Africa have brought in Anrich Nortje, George Linde, Jason Smith and Kwena Maphaka for their last T20 World Cup group-stage game and rested Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, David Miller and Lungi Ngidi.
Michigan passed its first test this week by dispatching No. 7 Purdue to reaffirm the Wolverine's status at the No. 1 team in the country.
On Tuesday night, in the debut of Kansas State interim coach Matthew Driscoll, the Wildcats improved to 11-15, 2-11 in the Big 12, never trailing in a dominant 90-74 win over Baylor at Bramlage Coliseum, days after previous coach Jerome Tang was fired.
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Mourinho was, in effect, telling Vinicius that he didn’t hear what he says he heard, which was alleged racist abuse from a Benfica player.
Eddie Howe's team are used to doing things the long way domestically, but their trip to face Qarabag will be something else.
Who's leading after MD26? And what do our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see from Wolves vs Arsenal?.
The division's best players are manufacturing the space they need to make long-distance goals an increasingly reliable source of joy.
From Carlos Baleba to Mamadou Sangare, The Athletic looks at players who may fit the bill to take over from the departing Brazilian.
As Tottenham, Forest and West Ham fans contemplate a worrying end to 2025-26, The Athletic looks at when each top-flight club last went down.
Referees have taken on three new roles over the past year or so, making them a more prominent part of broadcasts than ever before.
There were ugly scenes in Benfica's play-off first leg against Real Madrid as Vinicius Jr alleged racist abuse by Prestianni that he denies.
Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially abusing Vinicius Jr during Tuesday's Champions League match but Mourinho's comments drew criticism.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé's frustrating season continued when he came off with an apparent injury during the first half of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Tuesday.
Three weeks after Benfica's shocking win over Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa's team returned to Lisbon and proved lightning couldn't strike twice.
Trent Alexander-Arnold calls the alleged racist abuse of team-mate Vinicius Junior a "disgrace to football", while opposition manager Jose Mourinho is criticised for his comments.
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior accuses an opponent of racially abusing him during a Champions League game against Benfica, leading to the game being halted for nearly 10 minutes.
Vinícius Júnior declared that “racists are above all cowards [who] need to put their shirts in their mouth to demonstrate how weak they are” and attacked the failure of the referee to act after he was allegedly abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon.
José Mourinho criticized Vinícius Júnior's goal celebration after the forward scored in Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League win at Benfica, before a confrontation in which the player said he was racially abused.
Ivan Toney leaves the door open for a move back to the Premier League, Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai, Nick Woltemade is eyeing a move back to the Bundesliga, plus more.
The USMNT's first-choice striker was on target against the Champions League holders.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "happy" to interact with fans but there are times where he has felt "exposed" and "not very comfortable".
Bristol City denied Wrexham a fifth successive Sky Bet Championship away win as Max Bird’s spectacular late volley secured a 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate. Wrexham twice led through Ollie Rathbone and a Joe Williams own goal, but City were rewarded for a spirited second-half performance.
Queensland lost six wickets in the first hour of day three as South Australia claimed a significant away victory in the Sheffield Shield.
For the first time since 2009, Australia won't advance from the group stage of a cricket World Cup and some of the game's greatest ever players are demanding answers.
A stunning collapse ensured Queensland slumped to defeat against South Australia at the Gabba, a result that could have major implications in the race for a Sheffield Shield final berth.
When Steve Smith strides to the crease in Balagolla on Saturday morning, Australia’s kit bags and suitcases will already be packed, their flight tickets home from a diabolical failure confirmed.
A Big Bash season opener in India? .
Tasmania could only claimed two wickets in the play that was possible to remain a long way behind in the game.
They missed the finals, but Brisbane Heat coach Johan Botha couldn't be prouder of the resilience his group showed in BBL|15.
Nicola Carey joined The Scoop podcast ahead of Australia's second T20I against India to chat about her international return and a wild six months of franchise cricket.
Party atmosphere at the Wankhede as Dipendra Singh Airee's fast fifty sealed dead-rubber victory.
Airee scored an unbeaten fifty to seal a high-octane chase in Mumbai.
Washington offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty is out after two seasons on staff and five total under head coach Jedd Fisch.
Four-star Michigan quarterback commit Peter Bourque decommitted from the Wolverines, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.
A settlement was reached in the lawsuit filed by journeyman quarterback Jaden Rashada against former Florida football coach Billy Napier and a school booster over a failed NIL deal.
A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore.
Maryland is set to hire Arkansas quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett as its offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died two days after he collapsed during an offseason workout.
Yale football coach Tony Reno is stepping down from his role in charge of the Bulldogs due to health reasons, the school announced Tuesday.
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth.
The MAC presidents have voted to add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia, who also served as assistant head coach to Matt LaFleur, announced that he has stepped down.
Kuhr's defense was a major reason the Patriots had so much success in the playoffs, including reaching Super Bowl 60.
Bisaccia, who had been an NFL special teams coordinator since 2002, just finished his fourth season with the Packers.
Wide receiver Robert Woods announced his retirement Tuesday and signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the team.
Wide receiver Mike Evans, the Buccaneers' all-time leading scorer, will play a 13th season in 2026 with the destination to be determined, his agent, Deryk Gilmore, told ESPN.
The New England Patriots are hiring inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr as their defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Zak Kuhr is interim no more. The New England Patriots have promoted Kuhr to be their full-time defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
Ric Tapia via Getty ImagesRobert Woods is calling it a career after nearly a decade and a half in the NFL. The veteran wide receiver announced his retirement Tuesday via Instagram, following a season he spent out of the league after the Pittsburgh Steelers released him in August.
Kuechly also celebrated his friend and former teammate JJ Jansen signing another one-year deal with the Panthers at age 40.
Long snapper JJ. Jansen is returning for an 18th season with the Panthers.
The Newcastle Knights have named their 23-man touring squad for the opener, in Las Vegas.
Storm and New Zealand star Jahrome Hughes has ruled himself out of playing State of Origin even if he is able to, despite changes to the eligibility rules.
Las Vegas Combine winner Marcus D'Acre has set his sights on an NRL debut as he looks to inspire emerging American and Canadian athletes to take up rugby league.
While players and coaches always talk up how seriously they are taking the WCC, in the case of Thursday night's game it's actions and what is not being said that prove the point.
The Brisbane Broncos are attempting to break a 34-year-old curse and become the first NRL team to claim the World Club Challenge title since 2020.
The World Club Challenge is a rugby league institution, and this year the Broncos will face Hull KR in the showcase clash that unofficially began in 1976.
A day after the new State of Origin eligibility rules were confirmed by the NRL, Queensland Rugby League (QRL) CEO Ben Ikin has revealed that players will not be selected unless they are “genuinely committed” to the state.
Jason Ryles arrived at Parramatta with an uncompromising mindset:.
Reigning Dally M Props of the Year Addin Fonua-Blake and Payne Haas could link up in the front row for NSW under new State of Origin eligibility rules.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has sought advice and perspectives from members of the club's 1992 World Club Challenge winning team as the NRL premiers prepare to face Hull KR. .
Lafo Titmuss, the mother of the late Manly Sea Eagles player, says no amount of money will ever soothe the impact of the “preventable” death of her son.
Sharks duo Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora have both publicly declared their desire to one day compete in the State of Origin arena after eligibility rules were lifted.
Addin Fonua-Blake confirms his interest in representing the NSW Blues.
He was born in Brisbane and played junior football with Logan Brothers, but Addin Fonua-Blake is desperate to be unleashed with Payne Haas for NSW.
Sharks gun Siosifa Talakai is set to become the latest signing of the Perth Bears in what would rate as the expansion’s club biggest coup to date.
The big names will come out to play in the final week of the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge with a host of off-season recruits turning out for the new clubs for the first team.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 3 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.
England playmaker Mikey Lewis has been cleared to play in the World Club Challenge, as the mind games between Broncos coach Michael Maguire and Hull KR counterpart Willie Peters begin.
Canterbury’s start to the season has been rocked by confirmation marquee signing Leo Thompson has a grade 3e calf tear that will sideline him for 10 weeks.
Premiership-winning Canterbury winger hit in stomach and leg in Greenacre shooting. Former NRL star Matt Utai is in hospital fighting for his life after being shot multiple times on his front lawn, in what police are treating as an ambush attack with no clear motive.
No. 22 Miami of Ohio won its 26th straight game to remain the last unbeaten team in Division 1, defeating UMass 86-77 on Tuesday night thanks to 23 points from Peter Suder.
Keyshawn Hall, Auburn's leading scorer who ranks fourth in the SEC in scoring, averaging 20.7 points per game for the Tigers, was not listed on Tuesday's injury report, and is set to play on Wednesday night against Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum.
Five-star senior Dylan Mingo, the No. 9 recruit in the 2026 boys' SC Next 100, committed to North Carolina during an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" on Tuesday.
Jon Scheyer said he "could have said even more" in response to a local DA's claims that there was "zero evidence" to support the Duke coach's initial claim that staffers were punched in a recent court storming at UNC.
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson is learning to play with a cast on his non-shooting hand and is inching toward returning "soon" after suffering a fractured left hand.
With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.
Hours after sister Taylor Heise scored to help the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 in Milan, Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's thrilling 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.
Bill Donovan, the father of Bulls coach Billy Donovan and whose own basketball exploits propelled him to the Boston College Hall of Fame, has died.
Michigan is No. 1 in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona's nine-week reign at the top.
After nine straight weeks at the top, the Wildcats fall after back-to-back losses, making way for the Wolverines.
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained Tuesday while at an airport in the Bahamas on suspicion of being in possession of a "very small amount of marijuana," according to his lawyer.
Chris Paul's NBA career is over after 21 seasons, and the way he went out is going to be remembered for quite some time. Officially, Paul retired last Friday, shortly after his release by the Toronto Raptors.
The Women's National Basketball Players' Association submitted a counterproposal to the WNBA on Tuesday that included compromises on revenue sharing and housing provisions, sources told ESPN. The move represents a retreat from the union's previous demands as negotiations continue.
Cade Cunningham emphatically reassured Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon of his commitment to the franchise after years of losing, setting the stage for the team's remarkable turnaround.
Mason Plumlee and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a 10-day contract. Plumlee was traded by the Charlotte Hornets to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the trade deadline and was subsequently waived. Plumlee appeared in 14 games with the Hornets, averaging 1.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes.
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is adapting to playing with a cast on his non-shooting hand and could return to action soon, coach Hubert Davis said Monday.
Jalen Brunson says he hopes the New York Knicks will reciprocate his team-friendly contract extension when he becomes eligible for a maximum deal in 2028. The All-NBA guard left $113 million on the table by signing early in 2024 rather than waiting for a larger payday in 2025. Brunson signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension instead of waiting to pursue a five-year, $269 million maximum contract.
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league on Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue share and housing, sources told ESPN.
Free agent center Mason Plumlee is signing a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
Mike Conley is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves two weeks after he was traded in a deadline move, the team announced Tuesday.
Super Rugby Pacific got underway with a bang last weekend, and there's plenty more to come in Round 2. We have it all covered here!.
Ioane Moananu is set to debut for the Waratahs off the bench after being specially recommended to the team by James O’Connor after playing together at the Crusaders.
Outgoing Blues coach Vern Cotter has called for "better alignment" in New Zealand Rugby, after All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali'i became the latest player to head overseas.
Steve Borthwick’s response to stinging defeat in Scotland is to hand a first start to English rugby’s young tyro. A week can be a long time in the Six Nations, never mind in politics.
Johnny Sexton says the racist abuse directed at Munster second row Edwin Edogbo will have marred his Ireland debut.
Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he does not think Edwin Edogbo "paid too much attention" to the racist abuse following his international debut.
Henry Pollock gets his first Test start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to his XV for England's Six Nations game against Ireland on Saturday.
Pete Horne revealed that Jamie Ritchie, Jamie Dobie and Jack Dempsey are unlikely to play any further part in Scotland's Six Nations campaign.
Danny Wilson says it was never going to be a "smooth ride" for Wales in the Six Nations.
Henry Pollock will make his first start for England on Saturday after being named in the starting XV for the Six Nations match with Ireland.
Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here. Lachie Neale has what boxers call “ring geometry” – an intrinsic, spatial understanding of safe spots and danger zones. He has fast feet that can dance, decelerate and drive out of a stoppage.
Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor is set to join other AFL and AFLW stars on the Melbourne Fashion Festival catwalk.
Hawthorn have locked in the prized signature of Josh Weddle ahead of the season as they prepare for another tilt at the flag.
Josh Weddle has rejected interest from Essendon to stay at the Hawks.
Young Roo Colby McKercher has had surgery after suffering a finger injury.
GWS coach Adam Kingsley unleashed on the playing group at half-time in Round 20 of 2025.
An Adelaide star has had a training scare, with the Crows waiting on further assessment after he pulled up sore on Wednesday.
We take a look at which players have pulled on the jumper the most times for each club.
The 2025 AFL season didn’t finish the way Tom Stewart planned.
The Bombers will continue to be aggressive with offers to rival stars, coach Brad Scott tells AFL.com.au.
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases.
Jack Ginnivan is hopeful of playing in a practice game next week, but is also enjoying some time in the coaches' box while injured.
Suns recruit Christian Petracca has hit back at critics of his cooking pursuits. We spoke to four other athletes whose struggles highlight why off-field activities are so important.
Justin McInerney is set to sign a long-term deal with the Swans.
The squads for Wednesday's match simulation game have been announced.
One of St Kilda’s greatest stars opens up about the frustration he feels for a key Saint, as Channel Seven revealed one of the club’s biggest supporters and a pop superstar could perform before the Sunday night opening round match.
A long-running saga in country women's football is set to close as a central Victorian team that had been left without a competition will now be allowed to play in 2026.
From welcoming past greats, to sharing personal stories and inspiring the next generation, state pride was at the heart of the WA squad's Origin mission.
The president of the women’s football club that on Tuesday won a long battle to take the field in 2026 said she would go to police after she was sent abusive messages by the former vice-president of a major country league.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said her father, Jerry, would've approved of selling the franchise he made famous, citing the need for more resources.
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Alex Morales to a Two-Way contract. Morales has played and started in 18 regular season games this season with Osceola of the NBA G League, averaging 19.2 points., 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.17 steals.
Jayson Tatum has yet to make a decision on whether he will return from his Achilles injury this season. There has been speculation that Tatum could return as early as March 1st as NBC has flexed the Boston Celtics' game on that day against the Philadelphia 76ers to Sunday Night Basketball.
Pistons, only to hit dead ends and frustration. The 2025-26 season amplifies this challenge with a completely revamped broadcast landscape.
Doug Moe, who engineered one of the best offenses of its era as coach for the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s, died at 87.
Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee.
Moe, a three-time ABA All-Star as a player, coached the Spurs, Nuggets and 76ers, winning Coach of the Year with Denver in 1988.
If you're eager to catch Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs dominate this season, but figuring out where to watch feels like navigating a basketball court blindfolded.
Utah Jazz center Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent successful left knee surgery, the team announced via social media Tuesday. Jaren Jackson Jr.
Utah Jazz center Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent successful knee surgery, the team announced via social media on Tuesday. Jaren Jackson Jr.
Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia.
The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement.
Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired.
Tasmania CEO Brendan Gale has indicated when he expects the Devils to enter the AFLW competition.
The AFLW's first pre-season draft is on the horizon, with players needing to meet one key criteria in order to be eligible.
The Power are searching for a new AFLW coach after Lauren Arnell made the decision to step down.
Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list.
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season.
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side is ready to return to finals in 2026.
From firefighting to fashion, DJ decks to design labels, see what AFLW players get up to away from the field.
The two-week window to use the franchise tag on players is open. We look at nine top candidates who could be tagged by March 3.
Subscribe to Football 301Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on the 8 most QB-needy teams in the NFL to determine who will be starting for them Week 1. The duo start with their reactions to the latest coordinator hires around the NFL, including the Seattle Seahawks finding their Klint Kubiak replacement in new OC Brian Fleury.
Bo Jackson’s 40-yard-dash time, said to be an otherworldly 4.12 seconds, might be the most told NFL scouting combine story of all time. Here’s the problem: It didn’t happen at the combine.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is about to hit free agency at the best possible time. Coming off arguably his best game in the NFL — after which he was named Super Bowl MVP — Walker will reportedly be allowed to explore other options.
Some familiar elements remain, but the Colts could overhaul both lines and revamp their secondary.
Which team makes the most sense for Alec Pierce? Where do Malik Willis and the QBs fit best? And where could defensive standouts excel?.
The Seahawks are unlikely to use either a franchise or transition tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, league sources told ESPN.
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Plus, sorting out a collection of free agents in the defensive backfield.
Mendoza's underdog story is well known. Here's how the quarterback worked with Indiana's coaches to make it happen.
As the knockout round rolls, here's how the bracket will play out -- including a star-filled final.
For the first time since 2014, Maple Leafs teammates Auston Matthews and William Nylander will play against each other.
Sweden avoided an early exit in this year's Winter Olympics, beating Latvia 5-1 to set up a quarterfinal matchup vs. the United States.
The Olympic men's hockey quarterfinals are set following qualifying-round action. Here's a look at all four of Wednesday's matchups.
Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers Tuesday after the San Jose Sharks waived him the day before.
Celebrini is being exposed to a new world at the Olympics, one in which he is thriving at age 19 and will soon come to dominate.
Plus, Tom Wilson reflects on his calculated fight against Pierre Crinon and a flashback to 1987 for Rick Tocchet.
Seeding could introduce some chaos, but we're on a very familiar collision course.
Heading into the knockout round, here's who has over- or underperformed for their nation.
Laraque was known for his fighting in the NHL, but a moment in February 2000 at the Skyreach Centre brought a new jubilation.
Five teams still have a realistic path to gold, but can anyone topple Canada or the United States before the gold medal game?.
The Tkachuk brothers are playing in their first Olympics. But 20 years ago, they were in Italy to watch their father compete for Team USA.
While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.
The Canadians and Americans, who will meet in a gold medal showdown on Thursday at the Olympics, have a long history of enmity.
Whether it's the predicted USA-Canada clash or a more unexpected matchup, here are potential storylines for the gold medal game.
The Hurricanes announced Brandon Bussi's deal Monday, the latest chapter in his unlikely rise to prominence for the Eastern Conference contender.
France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.
The hockey boards at Santagiulia Arena have been changed to a lighter color beginning Tuesday at the Olympics after getting feedback from teams and federations.
Marie-Philip Poulin passed Hayley Wickenheiser for career Olympic goals, and Canada will face the U.S. in Thursday's gold medal game.
The incident occurred in the last 10 minutes of the Canada-France preliminary-round game on Sunday.
Liberty star Breanna Stewart will join Fenerbahce ahead of the EuroLeague Women Final Six, which runs April 15-19. The WNBA season is scheduled to begin May 8.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is not prepared to set a deadline for a new agreement to ensure the WNBA season would start on the scheduled May 8 opening night.
After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.
Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.
Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will make their U.S. senior national team competitive debuts at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled for the remainder of the season, the 3-on-3 league announced Wednesday.
The PGA Tour heads back to the Riviera Country Club this week for the 100th playing of the Genesis Invitational. Here's how to catch the action.
“The best major” - they are the three words that have caused a stir in the world of golf.
Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for a return to golf, but the 15-time major champion hasn’t ruled out the 2026 Masters even as he ponders the over-50s Champions Tour.
Tiger Woods is not ruling out a return to professional golf as early as this year's Masters.
Ludvig ? berg and caddie Joe Skovron were the first to take advantage of a rules update that allows for a damaged club to be replaced on the spot.
Amid an outpouring of emotion following Anthony Kim’s extraordinary triumph in Adelaide on Sunday, the icon who helped the fallen star find a way back to the links described it as the greatest comeback golf has seen.
Sunday's win at Pebble Beach was the seventh PGA Tour victory for Collin Morikawa -- but his first since Oct. 22, 2023.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee fell one shot shy of a second PGA Tour victory as Collin Morikawa ended his three-year winner’s drought in a thrilling finish to the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Anthony Kim, who needed to play a qualifying tournament last month just to get another season on the LIV Tour, capped a remarkable career comeback by winning LIV Golf Adelaide.
Anthony Kim completed one of golf’s most incredible comeback stories, while the all-Australian Ripper GC were also victorious at LIV Golf’s Adelaide event at The Grange on Sunday.
There is no place quite like home to find some rhythm again. Following an injury setback and a series of early exits, hometown hero Joao Fonseca earned his first win of the season Tuesday at the Rio Open presented by Claro by defeating countryman Thiago Monteiro 7-6(1), 6-1 in the opening round.
Alex Eala delivers a statement win over No. 6 seed Jasmine Paolini in the WTA Tour Dubai Tennis Championships Round of 32.
#NextGenATP star Rafael Jodar is rising, and quickly. The 19-year-old Spaniard cruised past 21-year-old American Ethan Quinn 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Delray Beach Open, setting a showdown with top seed Taylor Fritz.
Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca is eyeing a return to next month's ATP Challenger 175 event in Phoenix, Arizona, where he is the defending champion. The 19-year-old is entered in the Arizona Tennis Classic, which is held during the second week of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz ensured he kept pace with rival Jannik Sinner's fast start at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, though the top seed was forced to dig deeper in his opening test on Tuesday in Doha.
It was a Filipino frenzy on Tuesday night in Dubai, as Alexandra Eala captured one of the biggest wins of her career to the delight of the Center Court crowd. She defeated Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the third round of the event for the first time.
Elena Rybakina continued her excellence in Dubai openers, improving to 6-0 with a second-round win over Kimberly Birrell. She needed just 60 minutes to dispatch the Australian, winning 6-1, 6-2 to set up a third-round meeting with Antonia Ruzic.
American tennis player Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel tasked with making improvements to the WTA's calendar, rankings system and event requirements.
Elina Svitolina advanced to the third round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after Paula Badosa retired after losing the first set Tuesday. The Ukrainian will next face Belinda Bencic, who moved through with a walkover after Sara Bejlek withdrew with an abdominal injury.
Fabio Fognini made a special appearance at the Tenerife Challenger 2 this past weekend, sharing smiles and laughs in front of a full crowd while playing in an exhibition match. The former No.
Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC in Acapulco. The Italian is still recovering from the psoas muscle injury that forced him to retire from his Australian Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic last month. The No.
Could Alejandro Tabilo be poised for a big week on clay in Brazil? The Chilean lefty made a good start to his Rio Open presented by Claro on Monday when he ousted American Emilio Nava 6-3, 6-3 in only 63 minutes.
Alex Michelsen marked his return to the Delray Beach Open with a composed performance Monday, navigating gusty winds and a testing opponent to advance at the ATP 250 hard-court event.
Jannik Sinner began to turn the sting of recent heartbreak into renewed purpose on Monday in Doha, where he thrilled the crowd with a striking debut performance at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
The battle for No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings has become a two-man chess match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent years, and right now every move could have major implications. Now having spent 59 total weeks at No.
Following a stop-start opening to 2026, can Joao Fonseca turbocharge his season in his hometown at the Rio Open presented by Claro? The No.
Much has been made about the work Carlos Alcaraz has done on his serve. But the Spaniard is not the only one focusing on the vital stroke. Jannik Sinner revealed on Sunday ahead of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open that he is emphasising his serve ahead of his first ATP 500 event of the season.
Alex de Minaur, Ben Shelton and Francisco Cerundolo all triumphed in a three-tournament week on the ATP Tour. ATPTour.com looks at the movers of the week as of Monday 16 February, following events in Rotterdam, Dallas and Buenos Aires.
Ben Shelton brought the thunder when it mattered most on Sunday at the Nexo Dallas Open, where he saved three championship points to defeat Taylor Fritz and capture his first title of the season.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline a busy week on the ATP Tour, with three tournaments unfolding across Doha, Rio de Janeiro and Delray Beach, respectively. The top two players in the PIF ATP Rankings spearhead a strong field at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, a hard-court ATP 500 event.
EVANSTON, ILL. — Northwestern’s new Ryan Field won’t be ready for the Wildcats’ first home game of the 2026 season. But Pat Ryan Jr. doesn’t classify it as a delay.
As the Canadian Premier League gears up for its eighth season starting in April, four more clubs have unveiled the main looks they’ll sport this year — although one is still unofficial — and one alternate kit made its on-pitch debut. Following kit unveilings for expansion team FC Supra du.
The PGA Tour’s massive schedule shakeup is not guaranteed to be fully realized next year, according to Tiger Woods.
Holy flurking schnit! The Springfield Thunderbirds have unveiled their annual Simpsons tribute jerseys, and this year’s edition honours the show’s favourite extraterrestrials. The American Hockey League affiliate of the St.
As the Royals near a long-awaited decision about where to pursue building a new ballpark, even team ownership has grown weary of the lengthy process. “I think it’s time to get on with it.
Jaylen Brown is calling foul on the Beverly Hills Police Department. The Beverly Hills Police Department shut down an event organized by the Celtics star on Saturday night during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
The Fort Wayne TinCaps, High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres in the Midwest League, will celebrate their hometown’s railroad heritage with an alternate identity in 2026. For select games, the team will play as the PufferBellies, a nickname for steam-powered locomotives.
Breanna Stewart will be playing in the EuroLeague in April—less than a month before the supposed start of the 2026 WNBA season. The two-time WNBA MVP signed a deal to return to Turkish team Fenerbahçe for the EuroLeague Women Final Six in April, the club announced Monday.
The new logo will be part of a uniform redesign in April that is heavily inspired by their Houston Oilers throwback uniforms.
Fans and players alike may need an extra dose of caffeine when the Reading Fightin Phils take the field for their annual morning game this summer. The team will do its part by playing as the Reading Iced Coffees with an alternate brand and customized uniform. The Fightin Phils, Double-A.
The Dodgers' first official workout Tuesday began with manager Dave Roberts picking on the new guys, asking Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to share with the team why they elected to sign with Los Angeles.
Welcome to the fourth edition of our MLB 26-and-under power rankings. This project began in 2023 at FOX Sports and has continued the past two seasons here at Yahoo.
Walker Buehler has signed with the Padres. The right-hander spent the first eight seasons of his major league career with their archrivals, the Dodgers.
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton feels his Yankees career is lacking and will be "incomplete" without winning a World Series title in pinstripes.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and infielders Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty won't play early in games this spring, manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday.
The Atlanta Braves added veteran Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp on Tuesday as a non-roster invitee.
Báez tested positive for marijuana in a 2023 screening test for that year's WBC and his WBC suspension runs through April 2026.
Twins ace Pablo Lopez has a "significant tear" in the UCL of his right elbow, GM Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday, and will likely need season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Pablo López's season could be over before it even begins. The Minnesota Twins starting pitcher has “significant tearing” in his ulnar collateral ligament, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday via MLB.com's Matthew Leach, and Tommy John surgery “is very much on the table.
Each nation will have a white home jersey as well as an away jersey of a solid base color.
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MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigned Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.
Union left scrambling to determine new leadership while heading into what is expected to be a lengthy labor dispute this winter.
The dominance of San Diego's Mason Miller is undeniable, but who else makes the grade?.
Willy Finnegan was a replacement player in the odd spring of 1995. Now his son, Kyle, is fulfilling his father's Tigers dream in Lakeland.
At 22, Witt Jr. soaked in his teammates' expertise at the previous tournament. Three years later, he's Team USA's starting shortstop.
The Mets and Braves made a flurry of moves, but is it enough to get them past the Dodgers?.
How many different national packages MLB sells come 2029 could matter greatly in MLB’s quest to make it easier for fans to watch games.
What's it like to hit a crucial World Series home run in Game 7? Pull up a chair as Rojas explains his thought process pitch by pitch.
Buehler is one of several low-cost acquisitions procured in the last week by president of baseball operations A.J. Preller.
Coco Gauff got back to winning ways with a straight-sets defeat of Anna Kalinskaya in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships second round.
In her first match in nearly 20 days, Jessica Pegula cruised past Varvara Gracheva 6-4, 6-0. The World No. 5 landed 94% of her first serves and won the final nine games to advance to the third round, where she awaits Iva Jovic.
Mirra Andreeva and Belinda Bencic both advanced to the third round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships via walkover after Daria Kasatkina and Sara Bejlek withdrew due to injury.
Ahead of the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on media day, Coco Gauff discussed her experience currently serving as a global brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, the premier partner of the WTA.
The new Tour Architecture Council will recommend actionable improvements to the Tour framework that can be implemented as soon as the 2027 season.
Iva Jovic has zoomed from outside the Top 100 to inside the Top 20 in just eight months. On her debut at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, does she see herself as a rookie or as a top name to beat?.
Karolina Muchova won her first WTA 1000 title, Maria Sakkari surged to the semifinals, Victoria Mboko reached yet another final and more from a jam-packed week in Doha.
Victoria Mboko makes her Top 10 debut in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, meaning there are two teenagers in the Top 10 for the first time in 17 years. Meanwhile, Doha champion Karolina Muchova and semifinalist Maria Sakkari are among the players boosted.
Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships because of a right-elbow injury. Mboko entered Dubai after a run to her second WTA 1000 final at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha.
Victoria Mboko becomes the fourth Canadian woman to reach the elite tier and joins fellow 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva in marking the first time since 2009 that two teenagers sit inside the Top 10.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur is “convinced” that most teams will “bring huge upgrades” to the second pre-season test in Bahrain, with the Frenchman also setting out his expectations for how the development race could initially unfold.
Red Bull have estimated that they are sitting behind Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari in terms of outright performance after the opening pre-season test in Bahrain, despite the “remarkable job” done by the team’s new power unit division.
Cadillac have shared an update on when they expect to debut their own power unit in F1, with the new team still focused on their original target of 2029 whilst acknowledging that they will “speed up” the process if there are ways to do so.
Red Bull's Chief Designer Craig Skinner has left the Formula 1 team with immediate effect, the six-time World Champions have confirmed.
Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport's new regulations.
Aston Martin have admitted they are not where they want to be following the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, but there's still plenty of hope for the team's future ambitions.
F1 has announced a multi-year extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to host a Grand Prix in 2028, 2030, and 2032, in addition to the event scheduled in 2026. From this year, the race will also be re-named as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Barcelona will continue to host Formula One races until 2032 as it strikes a deal that means it will alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 has confirmed an extension of its race contract with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
‘Top Gun’ has enlisted the help of the three-time World Champion ahead of the 2026 campaign, as he looks to become one of the most feared riders on the grid once more.
Fernando Alonso remains convinced that Adrian Newey's technical leadership will ensure Aston Martin ends up with the best car on the grid.
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has offered an early assessment of the pecking order in the build-up to the 2026 season, arguing that Ferrari and Mercedes appear to be the most competitive outfits as things stand.
It’s almost time for the final pre-season test of 2026, as teams continue their preparations for next month’s curtain-raising Australian Grand Prix. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening, and how to follow the action…
The new name signals the organisation's global ambition, expanding MotoGP’s position as a world leading sports entertainment platform built on world innovation.
Alpine have created a “much better” car for the upcoming season and F1’s overhauled regulations, according to Managing Director Steve Nielsen, who has also noted “big gains” with their new Mercedes power unit.
Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win.
Thanks to a buzzer-beater move befitting of boss Michael Jordan, Tyler Reddick won the biggest race in NASCAR: the Daytona 500.
A 20-car crash just past the midway point of the Daytona 500 on Sunday involved leader Justin Allgaier, three-time race winner Denny Hamlin and several other contenders.
Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley has admitted to an early feeling of pride over the operation’s progress ahead of their maiden F1 season, highlighting the “ambition, boldness and creativity” he has seen so far.
With the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season about to transition into its post-season, four of the competition’s teams will be starting to focus on the next campaign. That pre-agency period will continue to build momentum ahead of the official tip-off on the Free Agency period in April.
The New Zealand Breakers have received a massive boost ahead of their final two matches of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season.
This six-game slate features numerous blockbusters, headlined by Sunday's historic Ignite Cup Final on the Gold Coast.
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The final round of NBL26 has arrived, and with the top five places still yet to be determined, there is still plenty of exciting basketball to be played out.
Interest in basketball and the NBL continues to grow in South East Queensland. From two of the most recent NBL Blitz's being played there to now, the Gold Coast hosting the inaugural Ignite Cup Final, the region continues to prove its love for the sport.
He’s become one of the pillars of the Tasmania JackJumpers organisation, and now star big man Will Magnay is keen to extend his stay on the Apple Isle.
Ever since Bryce Hamilton first landed in Tasmania, he’s been a revelation for the JackJumpers. During his first season with the Apple Isle club, the American produced an All-NBL quality season while producing averages of 18.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
While he missed out on making his potential NBA All-Star debut this season due to injury, one of the all-time greats has recently sung the praises of former NBL Next Star Josh Giddey.
The Kendric Davis MVP train continues to gain momentum after yet another incredible performance for the Sydney Kings on Sunday. The American point guard put up 30 points and 10 assists, marking the ninth-straight fixture in which the 26-year-old has scored 20+ points in a game.
A slick, intelligent American side gave their England counterparts a scare in Cyprus, and it has not gone unnoticed by the many agents there.
As always, the fresh jersey designs for the new MLS season are destined to polarize opinions. Here are ours.
These are the key dates for the 2026 MLS season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s an important year for soccer in the U.S. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, momentum and excitement will be needed to optimize the world’s biggest tournament coming on home soil.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner continues to be under investigation by Major League Soccer and remains on administrative leave with no resolution expected to come soon, multiple sources told the Guardian last week.
Before MLS kicks off season No. 31, we look back at three decades of champions and rank them all with their place in league history.
Two weeks ago, few could’ve expected that the most notable international acquisition of the MLS offseason would be made by Minnesota United.
ICE's involvement and impact on the 2026 World Cup has been the subject of conjecture and confusion.
New Bristol City defender Noah Eile said there was "no way" he was turning the club down when the offer to sign came two weeks ago. The Swede joined from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on deadline day, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.
James Rodríguez has heard it all, but for Minnesota United's unlikeliest signing, his sense of duty to Colombia has never waned.
Nevertheless, the inconsistencies hurt him, and he went without a goal over his final 16 contests of the 2025 campaign.
Heading into the new campaign, hopes are high at HRC as the factory targets victories with a more competitive 2026 package.
The Gresini rider is out of the season opener as he continues his recovery from injury.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
Assuming he gets the official go-ahead of being passed fit, the #89 will be back on track soon.
A delve into a few notable topics ahead of MotoGP landing in Thailand for Round 1 of what's set to be another compelling campaign.
New bikes, new faces, new circuits – and one big question hanging over the paddock: can anyone stop Marc Marquez?.
Your ultimate guide to what the 2027 grid may well look like with what's been said and, more importantly, what hasn't...
The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
Time for takeoff: here’s the full rundown of what’s happening as MotoGP lands in Malaysia’s capital.
The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.
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.
The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.
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.
Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It's a condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in female athletes.
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.
Brodie Taylor has changed the game of netball by overturning disability preconceptions to become the first person in a wheelchair to attain national netball umpiring accreditation.
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
From regional Queensland to state level, boys' netball is gaining momentum and reshaping the future of the sport.