How Baku highlighted McLaren’s straight line weakness
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has explained why McLaren's performance was limited in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has explained why McLaren's performance was limited in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Laurent Mekies has praised Isack Hadjar’s performance in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as “outstanding”, after the Red Bull driver returned from a wrist injury to claim a podium.
New York brought back most of its championship roster, but lost backup center Mitchell Robinson. It's a loss for Knicks fans not just because Robinson is an excellent rotation big, but because he was the longest-tenured member of the team.
Liverpool beat their local rivals Everton at Anfield in a Women’s Super League fixture for the first time as Beata Olsson’s early header and Cornelia Kapocs’s late finish were enough to end their long run of derby pain.
Scotland fans appear to have mainly emerged positive from Sebastien Pocognoli's debut as head coach.
The Serie A side have lost three of their opening five league matches this season.
Tony Pulis has said his Stoke City team was “cheated” out of the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules. Pulis’ Stoke lost the 2011 Cup final 1-0 after Yaya Touré’s strike.
Chris Fagan kept faith in his Lions which meant they could thrive with the weight of the football world upon them – and rip out Fremantle hearts. There is no precedent for what happened at the MCG on Saturday.
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe United States faces a massive, virtually unprecedented challenge in this year’s Presidents Cup, needing a Sunday rally at Medinah Country Club to retain a Cup that the Americans have owned for almost the entire existence of the event.
The winger Pastrnak, who had been an alternate captain for the Bruins, set a career high with 71 assists last season.
Just nine points in contest leave them in danger of the drop if appeal for Grace Road sanction is successful.
Gwanzura, Mavunga and Chipare shared nine wickets as West Indies folded for 139, before Zimbabwe levelled the series.
Rain could have a major say, which means Pakistan will advance as the higher-ranked side if the match is washed out.
Visitors were 135 for 0 in the 20th over but finished with 295 for 7.
Third-wicket stand of 150 off 117 balls sets tone as Sri Lanka's bowlers go around the ground.
Glamorgan and Essex's final match is rained off after just 21 balls play on the fourth day.
Ellis suffered a side injury and bowled just four overs, leaving Australia's attack depleted.
David Miller paid tribute to his mother Jenny, a breast cancer survivor, on South Africa's Pink Day.
Visitors in Rajkot had done well to recover from 27 for 3, before India U-19 hit back.
The board is also predicting another loss in the 2026-27 summer despite hosting the Australia and England men's teams.
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains what he and all Stoke fans are thinking after Manchester City are found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges they faced.
Manchester City will fight on after being found guilty on almost all Premier League charges, but the future is uncertain for all parties.
His supporters say he is a hero, a moral crusader who was brave enough to shine a light upon football's shadowy hinterlands.
For almost 10 years, chef Dan Sargeant has helped the England captain tailor his eating habits to maximise output on the field.
Matt Slater explains who the key figures have been in Manchester City's fight against the Premier League.
Oasis will stage 11 concerts at Manchester City's stadium next summer. It is part of a trend as clubs maximise what their stadiums bring in.
Thomas Tuchel needed a strong performance from his players to shake off the World Cup hangover. They delivered.
Analysis as Thomas Tuchel's side take on the World Cup-winners in a Nations League group game at Wembley Stadium.
Manchester City had been found guilty of nearly all the 115 breaches of the Premier League’s rules that they were charged with.
Switzerland feel they did "a great job" of compensating for the loss of Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo as they head to face Scotland on the back of an impressive 3-0 win in North Macedonia.
Former Premier League forward Duncan Watmore swaps the matchday dressing room for international diplomacy after addressing delegates at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Robbie Ure explains why the back of his shirt read 'Robbie Ure' rather than simply 'Ure' against Slovenia.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak returns to his club after picking up a minor injury while on international duty with Sweden.
With a little over a year to go before he can officially join Manchester City, United States wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has taken his next step towards the big time.
Cavan Sullivan made his United States debut on Saturday aged just 16 - and produced a performance to show just why Manchester City moved to sign him.
Canada's men turned in a program-best World Cup this summer. Now they want more.
The 2030 World Cup is a long way off, but the road toward it for the United States began with a positive start and has a fresh look.
After a crushing World Cup exit, 11 debutants and two teenage scorers are giving the program renewed verve. The fans who witnessed the United States’ 4-1 thrashing of Peru in Orlando on Saturday did not have to wait long to get their flashbulb moment.
Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo is on trial with Hibernian while Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis admits joining Celtic would be of interest.
Content warning: The following article contains depictions of alleged domestic violence.The NFL has reportedly filed a Freedom of Information Act request to obtain footage of Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs' alleged assault, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported.
As Jameis Winston starts in place of injured quarterback Jaxson Dart for the New York Giants in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, the team continues to look at other potential options for the position.
Los Angeles Rams star wideout Puka Nacua is unlikely to play when the team takes the field for Week 3's game against the Denver Broncos.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury and could potentially be out up to a month, ESPN reported.
The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have inquired about Joey Porter Jr. as a potential trade market for the Pittsburgh Steelers star cornerback begins to take shape, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
Welcome to Week 3's Sunday slate! We've got another exciting day of games on deck, including a mid-afternoon international matchup, as the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys travel Among the key injuries for Week 3: Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) and QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) have already been ruled out for their respective games.
The Minnesota Vikings play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 of the NFL season this Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox. The Vikings are 2-0 this season, while the Buccaneers are 0-2. Needless to say, the NFL game odds favor Minnesota over T.
Los Angeles Rams star pass rusher Myles Garrett could remain sidelined from knee surgery until nearly the halfway point of the season, NFL Network reported.Garrett was given a six-week timeline after his knee surgery, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
The Denver Broncos will host the Los Angeles Rams for tonight’s Sunday Night Football game. Both teams were humbled in defeat during Week 1 of the NFL season, only to come back in Week 2, so both sides have momentum on the line this weekend.The Rams vs.
The Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos are both 1-1 after the first two weeks of the NFL season, both suffering losses in Week 1 (after losing their respective conference title games last season) and coming back to prevail during their Week 2 games.
It's already time for the second international game of the NFL season. The Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys will face off today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Viewers will also be treated to a halftime show starring Ricky Martin and Brazilian musician Pedro Sampaio.
AFC North rivals the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers will meet on Sunday for the first of their two scheduled matchups this season (they're also scheduled to play on Nov. 15).
The Carolina Panthers play the Cleveland Browns in Week 3 of the NFL season this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on F.
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (1-1) will head to Florida this Sunday where they'll face Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) at EverBank Stadium for Week 3 of the NFL. The game will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.
Seahawks veteran Drew Lock went 2-0 in Sam Darnold's absence. Can the Giants and Commanders have similar success with backup QBs?.
Baugh has a rare combination of strength, contact balance and agility. Which other prospects helped themselves this week?.
Coleman shined in his first true NFL action in Week 2, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in Denver's comeback victory.
The performance no doubt will boost Simmons' standing, but Manning couldn't sustain his hot start.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning started hot Saturday at Tennessee, and edge rusher Colin Simmons tied a single-game program record with five sacks.That hardly tells the story of a near collapse that would have been bigger than the Lone Star State.
The New York Knicks signed big man N'Faly Dante to an Exhibit 10 contract. Dante will join a group competing for a roster spot. The 6-foot-11 forward/center is eligible to have his deal converted to a two-way contract.
The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Ryan Nembhard. The Hornets also signed guard Jarkel Joiner to a training camp contract. Charlotte will take on $2.1 million in dead money for Nembhard for this season, unless the point guard is claimed off waivers.
From the opening monologue, Brunson proved himself to be a game participant as the Saturday night staple started its 52nd season.
It should surprise no one that Jalen Brunson came to "Saturday Night Live" as part of a package deal.The New York Knicks star took the stage as "Saturday Night Live" host this weekend, the natural result of his team's NBA championship in June.
The LA Clippers have signed guards Jason Preston and Hunter Sallis to Exhibit 10 contracts. After the preseason, Preston and Sallis are expected to join the San Diego Clippers for the G League season. Preston played in 16 games for the G League Clippers last season.
Hield gives the Bulls an extra veteran shooter on a youthful roster while Dillingham will play for his third team in two seasons.
Dallas rebuffed trade offers for Irving over the summer, believing he'll be an excellent on-court fit with the team's young star.
The Chicago Bulls are trading point guard Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for shooting guard Buddy Hield and cash considerations. The acquisition of Hield will push Chicago over the salary cap. The Bulls had been operating with about $1.9 million in remaining cap space.
The Memphis Grizzlies made a series of transactions designed to acquire player rights for the Memphis Hustle of the G League. The Grizzlies signed and waived Brendan Hausen, Yuri Collins and Eric Dixon to/from Exhibit 10 deals. The Grizzlies also signed guard Kira Lewis Jr.
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed a trip of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. Andrew Holifield, Robert McCray V and Zhaire Smith all signed training camp deals. Holifield went undrafted out of Lamar at the 2026 NBA Draft.
All the moments that mattered from Round 2 of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, thanks to Mitsubishi Motors.
It was a battle between the last two NBL champions, but the Sydney Kings continued their hot start to the championship defence, keeping the Illawarra Hawks winless to open NBL27 with a 121-100 victory.
Six-time MVP Bryce Cotton added another 25 points, and Nick Rakocevic continued to take on extra responsibility with 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Adelaide 36ers proved too strong for the Cairns Taipans, winning 83-69. The Sixers were playing their first home game of NBL27 at a sold out Adelaide Entertainment Centre after being so close to last season's championship and coming off a heartbreaking last second loss in Perth on Thursday night.
The Denver Nuggets signed a trio of players to training camp contracts. Dane Goodwin, Coleman Hawkins and Emanuel Miller all signed Exhibit 10 deals with Denver. Goodwin appeared in 50 G League games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season.
The Phoenix Suns set their roster for training camp with a series of moves. Phoenix signed center Duop Reath, guard Kennedy Chandler and forward Phillip Wheeler to Exhibit 10 contracts. To create room for the three signings, the Suns waived John Camden, Corey Camper Jr.
The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Tristen Newton to an Exhibit 10 contract. Newton will compete for a spot on the Kings roster. If unsuccessful, Newton is expected to join the Stockton Kings of the G League.
The Miami Heat have signed forward Ian Schieffelin to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Schieffelin is expected to land with the Sioux Falls Skyforce for the G League season. Schieffelin was eligible to be drafted at the 2025 NBA Draft.
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride wants to stay with the only NBA teams he's ever played for. That desire is why McBride wishes extension talks with the Knicks were going better. "I love being in New York.
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Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland women's all-time record try scorer as they hold off a late comeback from Japan to register a 31-24 win in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium.
Wales may have suffered another Test defeat, but Sean Lynn's new-look side has given fans plenty to be optimistic about before next month's trip to Japan.
Perth's Optus Stadium was a sea of gold as the Wallabies clashed with the reigning world champion Springboks. Catch all of the tries and highlight moments from the big Test!.
The Wallabies claim a miraculous four-point victory after four cards.
Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii is given a yellow card for a 'harsh' offside call.
The Wallabies claim a miraculous four-point victory after four cards.
Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.
A year out from the World Cup, Australia have sent a huge warning shot to the competition, upsetting the two-time trophy winners South Africa with an extraordinary 42-38 win in Perth.
Max Jorgensen sends Wallabies fans wild with a crucial try in Perth.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii throws the final pass to put the No.10 over in the left corner.
The gray jerseys and pants, which are paired with the first royal blue helmets in franchise history, are a nod to Buffalo's nickname and will be worn twice this season.
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is set to play his final international match next month, and the Argentine Football Association and adidas are teaming up to give him a sartorial sendoff.
The National Hockey League has rewritten its history books, uniting the current iteration of the Winnipeg Jets with the franchise that played in the city from 1979 to 1996. The NHL announced on Thursday, September 24, that the Jets’ statistical history would now include their first stint in Winnipeg, as The post NHL Rewrites History Books, Unites Both Winnipeg Jets Eras into One appeared first on SportsLogos.
Three players per team on the court. The league’s third season. And now, three stripes on the uniforms.
The stars of the Professional Women’s Hockey League will shine bright next March when the league hosts it’s first-ever All-Star tournament.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is in advanced talks to sell a 20% stake in Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix to private equity firm Otro Capital, Front Office Sports has learned.
Albert Pujols has stayed in close contact with Major League Baseball since his 2022 retirement, commentating for Netflix and NBC, serving as a special assistant to commissioner Rob Manfred, and even being linked to the Angels and Mets manager jobs.
Draymond Green is fully supportive of LeBron James’s Polymarket partnership. The four-time All-Star told Front Office Sports he thinks “it’s great” that James, known to be one of his closest friends in the NBA, has a deal with the prediction-market company.
The Hurricanes unveiled home and road versions of the uniforms, which were worn by arguably the most talented team in college football history. The post Miami Hurricanes To Honor 2001 National Champions With Throwback Uniforms appeared first on SportsLogos.Net News.
adidas and Germany‘s national soccer teams may be parting ways at the end of the year, but their swan song is still a pretty sweet symphony.
Alpine have issued a statement speaking out against the “hate and abuse” posted online following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, in which their driver Franco Colapinto triggered a multi-car incident.
Christian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by "looking for a job", team principal Frederic Vasseur says.
Lando Norris has been the victim of a wave of online abuse, having stated that the Alpine driver Franco Colapinto should not be in Formula One, after the Argentinian caused an accident that knocked the defending world champion out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.
Charles Leclerc was left concerned by Ferrari’s deficit to their rivals in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Esteban Ocon scored for Haas in Azerbaijan amid doubts around his future as the team brought home double points in Baku.
Alpine saw their hopes of a big score in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix disappear in just one corner, when their two drivers collided and were both forced into retirement, something that left Flavio Briatore “extremely disappointed.”.
Michael Lamonato assesses Isack Hadjar's role in helping Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen to second in the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the team celebrating a double podium.
The Mercedes star has cut the deficit in the Drivers' Championship to 66 points after his third win of the season.
Azerbaijan marked 10 years on the F1 calendar with another action-packed weekend of competition – one that saw George Russell emerge victorious and cut team mate Kimi Antonelli’s advantage at the top of the championship.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Baku for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Gabriel Bortoleto has been handed a time penalty after the Audi driver was judged to have overtaken under a yellow flag.
Oscar Piastri admits that the lock-up which potentially cost the Australian driver a podium in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix "certainly took me by surprise", on a day where McLaren failed to score a point.
George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has issued a scathing criticism of Franco Colapinto, saying the Alpine driver does not deserve to be in Formula One and should face a ban after taking Norris’s McLaren out of the race.
Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad have given their thoughts on their collision in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli made clear that the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend “taught me a lot” after enduring his “worst weekend of the season” on Baku’s streets.
Max Verstappen admits he "was trying everything" to claim victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver eventually falling short by just one-tenth against George Russell.
Isack Hadjar was all smiles after completing his comeback from a “very long six weeks” on the sidelines with a podium finish at the Baku City Circuit.
From a statistical perspective alone, Rodriguez may have had the best season. When you add-in his age (19), it was even more remarkable.
MLB's official awards season isn't until November, but why wait until the end? Plus, awards for the best sequence and worst outing.
The Phillies are in danger of completing the worst final-week collapse in the divisional era (since 1969). Their stars have disappeared.
Wesneski went seven innings, giving the Astros exactly what they needed before a bullpen game to end the regular season.
The Philadelphia Phillies might really be doing this. We don't mean that in a good way.As MLB enters the final day of the regular season on Sunday, there is a single National League playoff spot up for grabs.
"We’re the best team in baseball right now, so bring it on,” new Padres owner José E. Feliciano said.
The Guardians held off the surprising White Sox, giving them a first-round bye and a spot in the ALDS.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their 99th game on Saturday and have an opportunity to reach 100 on Sunday. But during their 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers lost a key reliever for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Saturday that Christian Yelich would be the first official team captain in franchise history. OUR CAPTAIN ????Tonight and going forward, Christian Yelich will become the first player in franchise history to don the Captain's "C" on his jersey pic.
Yelich joins Aaron Judge and Salvador Perez as current captains of their respective teams.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been the most successful team in the American League this season. Years of good decisions and wins on the margins have yielded a 97-63 record going into the final weekend of the season.
Verlander fought through a hamstring injury to will this start into existence, the same way he did much of his Hall of Fame career.
The Detroit Tigers and their fans celebrated the career of longtime ace Justin Verlander on Friday night with a pregame ceremony and his daughter throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Detroit Tigers and their fans celebrated the career of longtime ace Justin Verlander on Friday night with a pregame ceremony and his daughter throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Detroit Tigers and their fans celebrated the career of longtime ace Justin Verlander on Friday night with a pregame ceremony and his daughter throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Yankees and Red Sox enter next week's Wild Card Series rematch with key questions about their rosters and their pitching plans.
One side of the bracket will feature an AL West winner right around .500, hosting the worst wild card.
Many front offices believe custom bats, like the ones Vullo Bats produces, are the next frontier in baseball technology.
The cratering Phillies are at a desperate point, having to thrust everything into the final two days just to qualify for the postseason.
The American League West, the worst division in baseball, got a little bit worse on Friday. It was enough to officially push the group into unprecedented territory.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Rookie Kimito Nono scored his first two goals, including the equalizer in the 80th minute, and D.C. United rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — João Klauss and Justin Haak scored following a second-half own goal by Colorado's Reggie Cannon and the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied to beat the Rapids 3-2 on Saturday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Preston Judd scored two goals, Eduard Löwen added a goal and an assist, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Portland Timbers 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to six games. Earl Edwards Jr.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans scored two goals, his second multi-goal game this season, Aiden Hezarkhani added a goal, and Real Salt Lake beat the New England Revolution 3-0 on Saturday night to snap a 13-game winless streak.
HOUSTON (AP) — André Luiz and Calvin Harris scored first-half goals to back the first career clean sheet from Stefan Cleveland and Sporting Kansas City stunned the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Saturday night.
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle got goals from Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson and Paul Arriola to help the Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-1 on Saturday night, upping their unbeaten streak to seven and earning coach Brian Schmetzer his 150th MLS victory.
On a day of many firsts, the USMNT took a successful first step in its road to the 2030 World Cup.
The Philadelphia Union are simply one of the hottest teams in any league across football right now. After beating Orlando City this evening in MLS play, they moved to within four points of the Eastern Conference's top-four.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Johan Gómez scored his first career goal in the second half to back a clean sheet from Josh Cohen in his first start for Chicago, and the Fire finished a season sweep of Charlotte FC with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Milan Iloski scored three goals, his second hat trick this season, Indiana Vassilev added a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Union beat Orlando City 4-2 on Saturday night for their sixth consecutive win.
Matt Peet says Wakefield were "far too good" for his Wigan side in Saturday's Super League play-off semi-final, with defeat ending their treble hopes.
The Newcastle Knights weren’t supposed to be here.
Matty Johns fights through tears to praise the Knights and the Newcastle fans after a gripping and gritty preliminary final win over Penrith.
Ivan Cleary says his players made him emotional after they comforted son Nathan following his horror broken leg in the loss to the Knights on Sunday.
Nathan Cleary will miss the World Cup and team-mates Isaah Yeo and Dylan Edwards are in doubt, while the fate of Kiwis hooker Phoenix Crossland may rest in the hands of the judiciary.
Penrith and Newcastle were going hammer and tongs when Nathan Cleary's horror ankle injury turned the NRL preliminary final on its head.
The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in a split-second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle left fans stunned.
Penrith’s season is over after a dramatic preliminary final loss to the Knights.
The Newcastle Knights’ fairytale season continued on Sunday with a stunning 22-14 upset win over the Penrith Panthers on Sunday afternoon.
An emotional Matty Johns was in tears as he was asked about the upset win of Newcastle against red-hot favourites Penrith in the preliminary final at Accor Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Leylah Fernandez captured the Singapore Tennis Open on Sunday, defeating first-time finalist Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 after winning the final nine games. The title is the sixth of her career and caps a dominant week in which she dropped just one set.
Kimberly Birrell captured her maiden WTA Tour-level singles title with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over compatriot Maya Joint in Seoul, recovering from an early break in the opening set. Birrell converted six break points to win the first all-Australian WTA Tour singles final since 2017.
Alex de Minaur stunned US Open champion Alexander Zverev, but Europe hold a 7-5 lead over Team World going into the final day of the Laver Cup tennis tournament at London’s O2 Arena.
Leylah Fernandez recovered from a set down to defeat Maja Chwalinska 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach her first tour-level final of the season and her ninth career WTA final at the Singapore Tennis Open. The Canadian will face Australia's Talia Gibson for the title on Sunday.
Kimberly Birrell and Maya Joint advanced to the Seoul final Saturday, setting up the first all-Australian WTA Tour final since Strasbourg 2017. Birrell is seeking her first title in her third attempt, while Joint enters having won her first two finals.
Carlos Alcaraz helped Europe take a 3-1 lead on the first day of the Laver Cup as the Spaniard teamed up with Jakub Mensik for a doubles victory.
World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and defending champion Amanda Anisimova have withdrawn from the China Open in Beijing as a result of continuing injuries. Marta Kostyuk and Sorana Cirstea have also pulled out of the event.
We've rounded up the five best shots of the week from Seoul and Singapore. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your favorite below.
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and runner-up Karolina Muchova led Czechia to a 2-0 sweep of Spain on Friday. They'll play either Ukraine or Italy in the Billie Jean King Cup final on Sunday.
Alexandra Eala is the Star of the Hard-Court Swing after winning her first title in Washington, D.C. She beat out Elena Rybakina, who won the US Open, secured the No. 1 ranking and became the first player to qualify for the WTA Finals.
What were the longest matches of the Hard-Court Swing, who saved the most match points and who had the most dominant title run? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the 2026 Hard-Court Swing stats wrap.
Roland Garros finalist Maja Chwalinska ousted defending champion Elise Mertens for the loss of just four games in the Singapore Tennis Open quarterfinals, scoring her first career Top 20 win and advancing to her second career WTA semifinal.
World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova came from a set and 4-2 down to upset Alexandra Eala in the Singapore Tennis Open second round for her maiden Top 20 win, advancing to her first WTA quarterfinal in 3 hours and 9 minutes.
Defending champion Elena Rybakina leads the field at the WTA 500 Ningbo Open, and she'll be joined by fellow Top 10 players Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina, Iga Swiatek and Marta Kostyuk.
Two-time defending champion Italy beat home nation China in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals. They'll play Ukraine, which beat Belgium 2-1, in the semifinals.
With Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula returning to the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz in Beijing, here is the schedule, field, defending champions and what is at stake at the China Open.
Billie Jean King and John McEnroe will take the stage at The O2 for a live conversation that will explore their careers, their place in tennis and the lessons that came with both.
Czechia advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals with a 2-0 sweep of Great Britain. They'll play Spain, which needed the doubles rubber to edge Kazakhstan.
Mirra Andreeva and Leylah Fernandez advanced past Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Alycia Parks respectively in the Singapore Tennis Open second round, and will face each other for the fifth time in the quarterfinals.
The preliminary final between the Panthers and Knights descended into full-blown chaos midway through the second half when controversy erupted over the interpretation of a unique ruling.
Newcastle are through to their first grand final in 25 years after causing one of the great September boilovers.
Newcastle are through to their first grand final in 25 years after holding on to beat Penrith 22-14 with 12 men, after Panthers star Nathan Cleary sufffered an ankle fracture in a hip-drop tackle.
Knights' Sandon Smith ran the length of the field after taking an intercept, sending the stadium wild with emotion as Newcastle heads to their first grand final since 2001.
Andrew Johns couldn't find any words as Newcastle Knights book their spot in the NRL grand final, as players celebrate on the field.
The 2026 NRL Grand Final is here, with the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters battling it out for premiership glory at Accor Stadium next Sunday.
Penrith's Blaize Talagi has gone down with a Achilles injury and is helped off the field at Accor.
Sandon Smith did a quick tap when the backs of his rival Panthers were turned to bring the Knights back into the fight.
Dom Young fires over the tryline in hopes of starting a comeback display for the Knights.
Penrith’s premiership hopes might’ve been stretchered off Accor Stadium as Nathan Cleary was taken to hospital with fears of a possible compound fracture to his left leg.
The Red Wings' inability to lock up Simon Edvinsson is the latest example of how their summer without a GM continues to hurt them.
Players wore T-shirts and hats in honor of Matthew Mayich, who remains on life support after collapsing during an outdoor workout at ASU.
Flyers center Zegras received a penalty in a preseason game for “improperly wearing equipment,” a rule the NHL is cracking down on.
The Athletic’s Corey Pronman and Harman Dayal provide analysis of the most intriguing players placed on waivers during preseason.
From trades to awards to milestones and more, here’s one prediction for each team with the regular season around the corner.
The Athletic’s Corey Pronman and Harman Dayal provide analysis of the most intriguing players placed on waivers during preseason.
The 20-year-old superstar center is the youngest player in nearly a decade to serve as captain for an NHL team.
It's almost time to decamp from training camp. With only three days of preseason left, let's get you ready for the regular season.
The cap is $104 million this season and will grow to $113.5 in 2027-28. It could be as high as $127.5 million in 2028-29.
Shanahan, who was tabbed to lead the review by Hockey Canada in January, delivered 11 recommendations on Friday.
We're predicting the new NHL season by breaking the 32 teams into four divisions: The bottom feeders, mushy middle, contenders and unknowns.
The two-way substance of its lineup, from the top-line stars on down, make Vegas a true Stanley Cup contender.
Carolina's path to the Stanley Cup likely will be more difficult this season, but the team looks stronger than ever.
Unless the Wild's supporting cast improves, there are too many holes to put them in the same tier as the other contenders.
After splashy offseason acquisitions and with young players ready for a step forward, Washington is in a promising spot going into 2026-27.
From forced trades to offer sheets, NHL stars are shedding traditional deference to front offices and taking control of their futures.
Chytil's removal from Thursday night's game is concerning given his long and well-documented history of head injuries.
Trevor Zegras received a two-minute minor penalty for delay of game for “improperly wearing equipment.”.
As head coach of the PWHL’s Montreal Victoire, Cheverie led the franchise to its first Walter Cup championship in 2026.
Fantilli has been up and down through his first few NHL seasons, but he's still tracking to be an impact player for Columbus.
All the headlines and major talking points from AFLW round seven.
St Kilda held a half-time lead on the back of four goals from Jesse Tawhaio-Wardlaw, but then Gold Coast lifted three levels.
Not since Adelaide players lined up like Crowbots before the 2017 grand final has a gimmick gone so disastrously wrong.
Fremantle's AFLW side restores some joy to the Dockers' weekend with victory over Adelaide, while Collingwood claims its first win of the season over GWS.
Fans have greeted the Lions at the airport after an almighty night of celebrations following an epic grand final win, which cements their legacy as one of the greatest teams of all time.
The champion midfielder posted a cheeky reply to Hawk Jack Ginnivan and a court sketch of himself in reference to the tribunal case that dominated grand final week.
Brisbane has fallen from last year's season decider to a 2-5 record, while Sydney builds to a finals return.
Cal Twomey takes a look at who will shape the 2026 trade and free agency periods.
After falling to Collingwood, Cam Bernasconi admits the Giants aren't good enough.
What a finish to the AFL season, for the Brisbane Lions and Scoop in September, after a near miss at the famous North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast.
Fremantle may be set for a minor consolation following its grand final devastation on Saturday.
Saturday's epic clash is the No.1 television program this year and most watched Grand Final on record.
Defender Ryan Lester's final-quarter heroics were as important as any in securing flag three peat.
Wharfie Time will go down in sporting folklore as the moment the 2026 grand final turned against the Dockers after they looked to have their first premiership sewn up.
The Sunday Footy Show panel unpacks a controversial Norm Smith Medal.
With his future still uncertain, Brisbane supporters have let their coach know how they feel on the matter.
In a game that Fremantle dominated on the stats sheet, Chris Fagan's men found a way to dominate in the moments.
They say a picture tells a thousand words. These tell even more.
The Fremantle Dockers return to Western Australia to cheers and love from a small group of fans, as supporters ponder what could have been after a dying-stages loss to Brisbane in the 2026 AFL Grand Final. .
Rory Sloane breaks down the biggest moments of the grand final.
Fremantle led from start to finish in a clash that could have repercussions for both clubs' finals chances.
The Magpies proved too good for the Giants to claim their first win of the season.
Lily Mithen's fresh start on the Gold Coast helped her reignite her love for footy.
St Kilda's list build wasn't easy from the start. But some calls still sting.
The Kangaroos have put last week's scrappy loss in Queensland behind them, putting Melbourne to the sword at Ikon Park.
Richmond offered little resistance as Carlton powered to a big win on Friday.
The teams for the Sunday games in NAB AFLW round seven are in.
The Western Bulldogs continued their strong form with a tidy victory over Port Adelaide.
Essendon tried valiantly to rein in a big difference against West Coast but ultimately fell short of snatching a first win.
Ahead of her 100th game, Kate Hore reflects on the advice that helped shape her journey from basketball convert to AFLW superstar.
With a day to play in the Presidents Cup, the Internationals are the closest they have been to victory since their one and only triumph at Royal Melbourne in 1998.
Australia’s Cameron Smith has revealed he holds doubts over whether he will remain with LIV Golf as the breakaway league faces an uncertain future.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee was pivotal in the International team hanging on to their Presidents Cup lead in a marathon penultimate day at Medinah in Chicago.
The International team have sparked the Presidents Cup to life with an incredible clean sweep on day two to take a 7-3 lead into the weekend at Medinah in Chicago.
The International team opened up a stunning 7-3 lead over the USA after winning all five foursomes matches on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago.
The Presidents Cup is well and truly alive after the Internationals fought gallantly to keep things tight on the opening day at Medinah in Chicago on Friday morning Australian time.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee and his playing partner Sungjae Im came up short in a tight battle with world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns as the USA opened up a 3-2 lead on the opening day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago on Friday morning.
Golf fans prepare to say goodbye to the Presidents Cup as we know it.
Australia’s Min Woo Lee has been handed the big task of leading out the International team and tackling world No.1 Scottie Scheffler to begin the Presidents Cup at Medinah in Chicago on Friday morning Australian time.
International team captain Geoff Ogilvy may have redesigned the course for this week’s Presidents Cup, but Medinah’s famous No.3 course is almost unrecognisable right now to the 2006 US Open champion.
Bryce Cotton turned down a lucrative off-season payday in China to chase unfinished business in Adelaide. Ahead of his first home game of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, the six-time MVP has revealed how he plans to help the 36ers go one step further than last campaign.
Bryce Cotton has won more games off his own bat than anyone could count, which is exactly why his teammates were stunned to hear him apologise after Thursday night's loss in Perth.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright is a rare talent, but New Zealand Breakers head coach Gordon Herbert insists he can't do it all, as he considers more help for his marquee man.
Brandon Knight is still to arrive in Australia, Jaron Rillie is yet to play a game and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr went down with a calf injury on Saturday night. Availability has been a major challenge for the Perth Wildcats, but right now only one thing matters: they're 2-1 and finding a way to get it done.
Dylan Windler and Thursday night's hero Elijah Pepper combined for 51 points as the Perth Wildcats overcame the loss of Jo Lual-Acuil Jr to win a hard fought battle with the New Zealand Breakers 97-93 at RAC Arena.
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Luc Longley, former Fremantle No.1 ticket holder, is in the awkward position of having helped motivate the side tackling his beloved Dockers in the AFL grand final.
Thirty-one points and six three-pointers would headline most nights. For Brisbane coach Will Weaver, Max Mackinnon's 12 rebounds were the real story. Doing whatever it takes to win is exactly what the rookie sensation is focused on too.
The Brisbane Bullets continued to build momentum to open NBL27, with rookie gun Max Mackinnon breaking out with 31 points and six three-pointers to secure back-to-back wins over the Illawarra Hawks, 103-95. The Bullets opened their season at Pat Rafter Arena on Monday night coming from behind to beat the New Zealand Breakers while the Hawks opened the new campaign with a road loss to the Breakers on Sunday.
Will Weaver talked Arnas Velička into a 30-hour flight and a leap of faith, signing on as one of the first pieces of a new era at the Brisbane Bullets.
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton’s friendships with teammates — particularly fellow guard Kaitlyn Chen – have become an important part of her second season with the franchise.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For former Norfolk State standout Diamond Johnson, every game she played over the summer in Upshot, a new domestic professional women’s basketball league, offered a chance to show she belongs in the WNBA. The Upshot League, which finished its inaugural season late last month, includes a mix of international players, WNBA alums and former college stars such as Johnson.
NEW YORK — Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga prefer not to talk too extensively about what’s on the horizon for the Seattle Storm. They would rather focus on what they can see, even as they endure a disappointing 8-31 season, as if to temper their excitement about what comes next.
Long before Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton became a professional basketball player, her family taught her the value of discipline and hard work. She grew up with a sports legacy that spans multiple generations.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, it’s that she doesn’t play about her family.
The first trait many people notice about Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is her fiery red hair, which makes her easily identifiable on a basketball court. After a conversation with Austin, the second, surely, is her unwavering confidence. “I just know the type of player that I can be.
While warming up for a home game with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, forward Alysha Clark couldn’t believe who was sitting courtside. “I stopped and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Mychal,’” said Clark, now a member of the Dallas Wings.
CHICAGO — WNBA All-Star Weekend may last only a few days, but for broadcasters such as ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt, there’s little downtime.
More than 3,000 miles from her roots in Newton, Massachusetts, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has made San Francisco her second home. Over the past two years, she has spent much time learning the city, embracing its quirks and discovering hidden gems.
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… New York Liberty center Kym Hampton remembers feeling exhausted before even stepping on the basketball court.
One of the great cities of the world welcomes MotoGP back with open arms as we get set to land in La Ciudad de la Furia.
22 Grands Prix. Five continents. Two new venues. Welcome to 2027 as a new era begins!.
The Algarve International Circuit will host the Portuguese Grand Prix for a further three years.
The future of MotoGP at one of the championship's most iconic venues is now locked in for another five years.
The latest GPC is short and sweet, with a few updates for 2027 and beyond.
The Thai rider will replace Mir at Honda HRC Castrol for the Japanese GP.
Four executive appointments announced as MotoGP continues to build the team to drive the sport's next phase of global growth.
Circuit Ricardo Tormo to host the final round of the 2027 MotoGP World Championship on 26-28 November.
The #36 will remain on the sidelines for the next two races, with a replacement TBC.
The championship leader won’t need to undergo arm pump surgery before a trip to Motegi after feeling much better in Austria than he did in Misano.
There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season. There is a common saying that the best refereeing performance is the one nobody notices.
Macarthur FC has been rocked by a major coaching change on the eve of the new A-League season, with long-time head coach Mile Sterjovski departing the club by mutual agreement.
Two A-League clubs have been sent packing on a shocking evening of Australia Cup action, continuing a disastrous run for the country’s most powerful teams.
A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest pay offer, as the players’ union said the conduct “continues to erode … trust”. The men’s and women’s competitions remain without a bargaining agreement two months before the start of the new season.
Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford.
The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence.
Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run . The heartbreak from the Socceroos’ penalty shootout defeat to Egypt and exit from the World Cup is still raw, but normal programming in Australian football is starting to resume.
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
Netball has long lacked Indigenous representation at the elite level. The introduction of the First Nations Tournament and Black Swans are some measures the code is taking to address cultural safety.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau is handed a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the incident prior to the Commonwealth Games. But she'll still be eligible to play at the Constellation Cup.
An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week.
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica, in front of a crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
Surf Coast Suns players say their safety and dignity are at stake without change rooms and toilets closer to the court.