Spoelstra says LaMelo Ball needs no further punishment after Adebayo trip fine
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball does not need to be 'penalized more moving forward' following Ball's fine for tripping Bam Adebayo. Spoelstra's comments suggest ...
Chargers GM dismisses trade rumors surrounding WR Quentin Johnston
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz firmly shut down speculation on Thursday that wide receiver Quentin Johnston could be moved in a trade. Hortiz's comments appear to end any near-term uncertainty over Johns...
Dallas Wings shut down inquiry into Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers relationship at draft presser
The Dallas Wings declined to address questions about the relationship between Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers at their post-draft press conference. Bueckers had publicly confirmed Fudd was her girlfriend in a TikTok video l...
Ten Premier League Teams Could Still Qualify for Europe This Season
BBC Sport analysis examines how as many as ten Premier League clubs remain in contention for European qualification this season, a scenario described as sounding preposterous but not as unlikely as it seems....
Ellard Breaks S14 100m Freestyle World Record at Aquatics GB Championships
Paralympic champion William Ellard set a new world record in the S14 mixed class 100m freestyle final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, claiming gold in the process....
FIFA bans tailgating at 2026 World Cup stadiums in the US, drawing fan backlash
FIFA and local organizers have moved to ban tailgating at World Cup match venues in the United States. Football fans in the US have criticized the decision, which targets a deeply ingrained American sports culture tradit...
Forest and Villa Both Advance, Set Up All-English Europa League Semi-Final
Nottingham Forest secured a place in the Europa League semi-finals after Morgan Gibbs-White's early goal proved decisive in a 10-man Porto side that was reduced after Jan Bednarek's sending off, though Forest made hard w...
NRL Boss Says Super League Investment Talks Are a 'Partnership, Not a Takeover'
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo confirmed progress has been made in discussions about the southern-hemisphere body investing in Super League, stressing the NRL's interest is in forming a partnership rather than assuming ...
England Women Face Scotland With Growing Injury List Ahead of Test
England head coach John Mitchell says his squad will adapt as injury absences mount ahead of their clash with Scotland, with Kildunne shifting to the wing to cover for the shortfall....
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones set to be first to plead guilty in US basketball gambling scandal
Former NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling scandal that swept through professional basketball in the United States. The case is part of a broader betting scandal in...
LIV Golf's decline looks inevitable as challenge to PGA Tour falls short
An ESPN analysis argues that LIV Golf, despite generating significant attention and forcing some changes at the PGA Tour, ultimately never mounted a serious long-term challenge to the established tour. The piece suggests...
Sabres to face Bruins in first round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Buffalo Sabres are set to battle the Boston Bruins in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine has provided an overview of the Eastern Conference matchup....
Barcelona file UEFA complaint over refereeing after Champions League exit to Atletico Madrid
Barcelona have lodged a formal complaint with UEFA over refereeing decisions following their Champions League quarterfinal elimination by Atletico Madrid. The Spanish club lost 4-3 on aggregate, with a player sent off in...
Aston Villa host Bologna in Europa League quarter-final second leg with 2-goal lead
Aston Villa welcomed Bologna to Villa Park for the Europa League quarter-final second leg, holding a commanding 3-1 advantage from the first leg. The Guardian's live coverage noted that several Villa players were one boo...
Nottingham Forest host Porto in Europa League quarter-final second leg
Nottingham Forest faced Porto at home in the Europa League quarter-final second leg, with the tie level at 1-1 from the first leg in Porto. The Guardian provided live coverage of the match, which kicked off at 8pm BST....
NRL CEO Outlines Vision for Potential Super League Involvement
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has spoken publicly about the governing body's intentions regarding a possible role in Super League, stating the NRL wants the game globally to be strong and outlining what potential invol...
Cruiserweight Ryan Rozicki Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Zuffa Boxing
Hard-punching cruiserweight Ryan Rozicki has agreed a multi-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing, signalling the promotion's continued expansion into the heavyweight divisions....
2026 NFL Draft One Week Away with Mock Drafts and Trade Speculation
With the 2026 NFL Draft one week out, analysts are releasing mock drafts projecting a flurry of first-round trades, including the Cowboys potentially executing one of five trades. A separate satirical "worst mock draft" ...
Hull FC vs St Helens: Super League Match Underway
Hull FC and St Helens are in action in a Super League fixture, with Sky Sports providing live score updates from the game....
Cartwright 'a blubbering mess' after Hull FC sacking
John Cartwright has opened up about his emotional reaction to being sacked by Hull FC, describing himself as 'a blubbering mess'. The former head coach also revealed details of what has been happening behind the scenes a...