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AFL1d ago

'Willing to trade first round pick': Blues open to Fagan role at Carlton

Carlton adds its name to the list of clubs interested in finding a role for the former Brisbane coach

AFL1d ago

Cat's move west 'unlikely' but Eagles not giving up the chase

Gryan Miers has had a medical at West Coast but is no certainty to leave Geelong

AFL1d ago

Highly-rated Dockers assistant set to land Roos coaching role

Jaymie Graham is set to be unveiled as North Melbourne's senior coach

AFL1d ago

'Bit of work to do' as Roos push Demons on Duursma deal

Small forward is seeking a trade to Melbourne but as a former No.4 pick, North is looking for a good return

AFL1d ago

Bombers pull out of race for former Demons co-captain

Essendon has withdrawn its interest in Jack Viney with a move west looking more likely for the veteran

AFL1d ago

From the horse's mouth: Your club's plans for trade period

Hear from all 18 clubs on the opening day of the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period

AFL1d ago

Trade agreed for games record holder, Suns' compo pick still intact

Games record holder Scott Pendlebury gets his wish to head to Gold Coast after 21 seasons at Collingwood

Cricket Australia1d ago

'As surprising as it is', Maddinson ready for Test return

After staring down a life-threatening illness, Kagiso Rabada on a green-top is hardly that intimidating for Nic Maddinson

AFL1d ago

Hawks shark water polo international as Category B rookie

Oliver Purcell was Australia's water polo goalkeeper in Japan just weeks ago and now joins Hawthorn

AFL1d ago

Hogan set to join exclusive club with move to Magpies

The veteran forward could become just the fourth player this century to achieve a rare feat if he takes the field for Collingwood in 2027

AFL1d ago

Pies complete deal with Giants for former Coleman Medal winner

Jesse Hogan has joined the Magpies in a trade from the Giants

BBC Sport1d ago

Hallgrimsson says Israel 'tried to intimidate' Republic of Ireland amid spitting row

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.

BBC Sport1d ago

No other team should go through this - Hallgrimsson

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is "delighted" this most trying of international windows is over and hopes "no national team to go through what we have gone through over the last two weeks".

AFL1d ago

The on-field strategy that's driving Blues' pursuit of veteran Giant

Blues footy boss Chris Davies on Lachie Whitfield, Cody Walker, the skipper's new contract and more

BBC Sport1d ago

Bellamy bemoans new schedule after Denmark loss

Craig Bellamy suggests the new four-match international window has counted against Wales after Sunday's Nations League defeat against Denmark.

BBC Sport1d ago

Portugal boss says door open for Ronaldo return

Cristiano Ronaldo could still return for Portugal, according to boss Jorge Jesus.

BBC Sport1d ago

Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell

World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final.

BBC Sport1d ago

Man City fight back to beat struggling Arsenal

Manchester City twice came from behind to beat Arsenal 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium and increase the pressure on Gunners manager Renee Slegers.

AFL1d ago

LISTEN: Nothing 'nice' about Merrett move, which Hogan will Pies get?

Join Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards for AFL Daily

BBC Sport1d ago

'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series

The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.

BBC Sport1d ago

Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders - is Slegers' job at risk?

It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under increasing scrutiny.

BBC Sport1d ago

Real Madrid join race for Scott - Monday's gossip

Bournemouth's Alex Scott at the centre of a transfer tussle, Arsenal show interest in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, Real Betis rebuff speculation linking Troy Parrott with a move away, plus more.

AFL1d ago

Trade Talk LIVE: Saints slammed for 'dumb' request, Trade Period officially begins

Follow all the news and live updates during the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period

Cricket Australia1d ago

Afrikaans Marnus feasts at home with tour-game century

After hosting teammates for braai, Marnus Labuschagne likely put to bed any doubt over his spot for the first Test

Formula 11d ago

Why Toto Wolff’s $102,000 IWC watch can survive almost anything

Toto Wolff has built up quite the reputation. He's a commanding character who oozes respect, class and swagger, and has a proven history in finance and the business of motorsport. But when he's sat in the Mercedes garage, his passion for the championship can be overwhelming with him being seen…

BBC Sport1d ago

London City hit Tottenham for six to end unbeaten run

Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani both scored twice as London City Lionesses put six goals past Tottenham to end Spurs' unbeaten start to the Women's Super League.

BBC Sport1d ago

'We fought for every ball' - Hemp on Man City's thrilling win

Two-goal Lauren Hemp says Manchester City showed passion and character in their 4-2 win over Arsenal in the WSL.

BBC Sport1d ago

Stewart's dilemma after fourth at Alfred Dunhill Links

Scotland's Michael Stewart is left with a dilemma after finishing tied fourth - the best of his career - at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship behind Polish winner Adrian Meronk.

BBC Sport1d ago

Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego race".

BBC Sport1d ago

Sale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red

Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.

Formula 11d ago

Emerson Fittipaldi on Jochen Rindt’s death and how he became Team Lotus’ F1 leader

Back in 1970, Brazil had never had a successful Formula 1 driver, but a 23-year-old named Emerson Fittipaldi was starting to make waves.After winning the Formula Vee title in his country, then moving to Europe to become a race winner in Formula Ford and a champion in Formula 3, Fittipaldi was…

BBC Sport1d ago

Wu wins first title since Crucible as Chinese snooker hits new high

Wu Yize claims his first ranking title since he became world champion - a result that means China will have the top two players in the rankings for the first time.

Formula 11d ago

Winners and losers from F1's bug-ridden Bahrain GP in Malaysia

On a day Formula 1 didn't cover itself in glory with its complicated set of 2026 regulations, the Malaysia edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix still delivered an absorbing race with a few standout performers.F1's one-off event in Sepang was marred from the start by significant logistical issues…

BBC Sport1d ago

Daryz claims rare back-to-back success in the Arc

Daryz repeats last year's success in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, becoming just the ninth horse to win Europe's richest Flat race more than once.

BBC Sport1d ago

Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semis

Novak Djokovic's quest to win a first trophy of 2026 continues with a hard-fought victory in the quarter-finals of the China Open.

Formula 11d ago

Max Verstappen reflects on emotional Jos Verstappen reaction after milestone win in Sepang

Max Verstappen has reflected on the emotional reaction of his father, Jos Verstappen, following the four-time champion's first grand prix win of the 2026 season and the first win for Red Bull's power unit project.Speaking to the media during the post-race press conference following the Bahrain…

BBC Sport1d ago

Drummond wins mixed doubles title on return to curling

Vicky Drummond marks her return to competitive curling in style, partnering Euan Kyle to an emphatic victory at the Scottish Curling Mixed Doubles Championship.

Formula 11d ago

“It’s a joke” – Isack Hadjar rues ‘disastrous’ race in “horrible” car with “no battery”

Isack Hadjar has labelled his Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia struggles as a “joke”, having experienced curious struggles with his Red Bull Formula 1 car on Sunday.Starting from eighth on the grid due to an engine penalty, Hadjar’s day was tricky from the get-go as he suffered a trip through the…

Formula 11d ago

Explained: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia

The start of the first wet-weather race of the 2026 Formula 1 season descended into chaos. Leader Max Verstappen was the first to suffer from a lack of power while driving slowly during the formation laps behind the safety car, after which Lewis Hamilton came to a standstill and several other cars…

BBC Sport1d ago

Evans claims dramatic WRC title after Solberg crash

Five-time runner-up Elfyn Evans is world champion for the first time after rival Oliver Solberg crashed in a dramatic finish to the Rally Italia Sardegna.