Indiana coach Cignetti sends message to star transfer with pre-practice dress code lesson

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti said his staff has more work to do with its transfer class, noting he called out wide receiver Nick Marsh over gold shoes prior to spring practice.
Published: March 27, 2026, 1:54 am
Former Eagles star Brent Celek’s ex-wife reveals relationship with another ex-Philadelphia player

Susie Celek, ex-wife of retired Eagles tight end Brent Celek, went public on social media with her relationship with former Philadelphia player Hollis Thomas.
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:49 am
Trump speaks out on Iran's execution of 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi

President Donald Trump addressed Iran's reported execution of 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, saying he was killed for speaking against the regime.
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:57 pm
Olympians react to the IOC's policy change to protect women's sports

Olympians, including Martina Navratilova and Nancy Hogshead, are responding to the IOC's decision to bar biological males from women's sports, calling it a step toward fairness.
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:07 pm
Mets national anthem singer, who played George Washington in 'Hamilton,' forgets 'Star-Spangled Banner' words

From a national anthem flub to knocking out Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, the New York Mets' season opener was a wild, eventful night full of surprises.
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:41 pm
Pirates ace Paul Skenes has nightmare opening day start vs Mets, leaves before first inning ends

NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes lasted just two-thirds of an inning on opening day, allowing five runs against the New York Mets in a start to forget.
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:10 pm
NHL star's fiancée makes emotional return after undergoing harrowing heart transplant ordeal

Rasmus Dahlin's fiancée, Carolina Matovac,returned to a Sabres game months after suffering major heart failure and receiving a transplant in France.
Published: March 26, 2026, 6:36 pm
Tom Brady inquired about NFL comeback as a Raiders owner, but the league 'didn't like the idea'

Tom Brady said he inquired about an NFL comeback, but the league was not keen on the idea since he is a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Published: March 26, 2026, 6:33 pm
Trump reacts to IOC policy change to ban males from women's sports as activists celebrate

The IOC updated its policy to limit women's Olympic events to biological females, using a one-time SRY gene screening for enforcement starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Published: March 26, 2026, 6:25 pm
WWE to induct Bad News Brown into Hall of Fame

WWE announced Thursday that Bad News Brown will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 42 weekend. He is a part of the legacy class.
Published: March 26, 2026, 5:43 pm
Lindsey Vonn keeping return to skiing on table despite injuries: 'I don't like to close the door on anything'

Lindsey Vonn said she's not ready to call it a career after five surgeries and a near-amputation following her Milan Cortina Olympics crash.
Published: March 26, 2026, 4:18 pm
Blue Jays stars caught sitting in wrong seats at Maple Leafs game in hilarious moment

Toronto Blue Jays stars George Springer and Ernie Clement were asked to move seats by an usher during the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday in a viral moment.
Published: March 26, 2026, 4:04 pm
Kylie Kelce reveals her 'dos and don'ts' of talking to postpartum women: 'Oh, I'm so serious'

Kylie Kelce shared her postpartum dos and don'ts, urging people never to ask new mothers about pre-baby weight or when they plan to have another child.
Published: March 26, 2026, 4:02 pm
Melvin Foster, former college football star who later served as Texas deputy sheriff, dead at 59

Melvin Foster, a former star with the Iowa Hawkeyes who later served as a Texas sheriff's deputy, has died at the age of 59. His death was described as "unexpected."
Published: March 26, 2026, 2:45 pm
Yankees shortstop José Caballero makes MLB history, becomes first player to use Automated Ball-Strike System

New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero made MLB history as the first player to use the Automated Ball-Strike System, losing his challenge on opening day.
Published: March 26, 2026, 2:06 pm
Barry Bonds reveals George Steinbrenner's ultimatum that kept him from joining Yankees

Barry Bonds revealed he almost joined the New York Yankees, but a contract ultimatum from George Steinbrenner pushed him to sign with the San Francisco Giants.
Published: March 26, 2026, 2:04 pm
Rams, 49ers to meet in Australia for historic NFL game as league reveals date and time

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will make NFL history on Sept. 11 in Melbourne, Australia, playing the league's first-ever regular-season game on Australian soil.
Published: March 26, 2026, 1:53 pm
Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher goes in depth how ABS system will improve offense, how arms have to adjust

CC Sabathia praises the MLB pitch clock for bringing fans back to ballparks and says the new ABS ball-strike challenge system will help get every call right.
Published: March 26, 2026, 1:49 pm
Bills star Dion Dawkins explains his 'counter' to potential NFL 18th game: 'Careers are only getting shorter'

Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins said an NFL 18th game may be inevitable, but warned that one extra game can change a player's entire career trajectory.
Published: March 26, 2026, 1:44 pm
IOC announces new policy to ensure only females compete in women's competitions

The IOC announced a new policy limiting women's Olympic competition to biological females, using SRY gene screening, effective for the LA28 Games onwards.
Published: March 26, 2026, 1:27 pm
8th-grader stands alone with last perfect women's NCAA basketball bracket

A Pennsylvania eighth-grader is the lone person with a perfect NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament bracket out of millions of entires, and he's not even a hoops fan.
Published: March 26, 2026, 1:14 pm
Tom Brady reveals why majority NFL team ownership may not be for him

NFL legend Tom Brady was asked Thursday on FOX Business' "Mornings with Maria" whether he would consider becoming a majority owner in the league.
Published: March 26, 2026, 12:45 pm
Paige Spiranac offers crucial golf tips for busty women

Paige Spiranac just wants to help. The famous golf influencer posted a video trying to help big-breasted women with their swing game on Wednesday.
Published: March 26, 2026, 12:37 pm
Patrick Mahomes throwing football again three months after ACL tear

Patrick Mahomes sparked hope and optimism for Kansas City Chiefs fans on Wednesday when he was seen throwing the football three months after tearing his ACL.
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:39 am
Shaq shoots down salacious rumors surrounding alleged Sabrina Carpenter messages

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal shot down rumors that he was sending pop star Sabrina Carpenter flirtatious messages on social media.
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:19 am
NCAA Tournament scores, winners and losers: Iowa's magical season, Purdue, Illinois, Arizona win in Sweet 16
A Purdue game-winner and an epic Iowa finish headlined Thursday's Sweet 16 action.
Published: March 27, 2026, 5:06 am
2026 March Madness TV schedule for Sweet 16: Tip times, announcers, where to watch NCAA Tournament games
The complete TV and streaming schedule for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament
Published: March 27, 2026, 4:28 am
Inside Purdue's put-back: Coaches detail tough decisions made as thrilling, heartbreaking play rocks Texas
Matt Painter and Sean Miller spoke exclusively with CBS Sports about the difficult calls that led to Purdue's Sweet 16-winning layup by Trey Kaufman-Renn
Published: March 27, 2026, 7:04 am
2026 March Madness TV schedule, announcers: Where to watch NCAA Tournament, tip times for Sweet 16 games
The complete television and streaming schedule for how to watch March Madness 2026 through the Final Four
Published: March 27, 2026, 4:27 am
2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: March Madness Sweet 16 schedule, scores and tipoff times by region
Get the latest updates on the 2026 March Madness bracket throughout the first and second rounds of the tournament
Published: March 27, 2026, 3:20 am
2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 schedule: March Madness bracket, game dates, tip times, TV channels
Check out the master schedule for the first and second rounds of the 2026 NCAA Tournament so you can watch all the March Madness
Published: March 27, 2026, 3:16 am
Fred Hoiberg shoulders blame for Nebraska having four players on floor for critical play in loss to Iowa
The Cornhuskers came out of a timeout with four players on the floor and Iowa got an easy basket
Published: March 27, 2026, 3:07 am
NCAA bracket 2026: Printable March Madness bracket for men's NCAA Tournament
Get ready for the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a blank printable men's March Madness bracket to fill in now that the 68-team field has been unveiled
Published: March 27, 2026, 2:50 am
Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo ready for 'full circle' moment in Sweet 16 showdown
The two New Jersey natives have faced off before, but never at the college level
Published: March 27, 2026, 3:08 am
Purdue survives upset bid from Texas after star Trey Kaufman-Renn's game-winning tip-in with 0.7 seconds left
The Boilermakers advanced to the Elite Eight with the win over the Longhorns
Published: March 27, 2026, 2:13 am
Phillies' Alec Bohm sues parents for mishandling his finances, accuses them of funneling his money
Bohm's lawsuit alleges that his parents cost him millions of dollars
Published: March 27, 2026, 1:10 am
Illinois vs. Houston odds, time, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks by top model
SportsLine's model simulated Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Houston Cougars and revealed its college basketball picks for this NCAA Tournament 2026 Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:37 am
Arkansas vs. Arizona odds, time, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks by top model
SportsLine's model simulated Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Arizona Wildcats and revealed its college basketball picks for this NCAA Tournament 2026 Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:28 am
2026 Houston Open leaderboard: Gary Woodland starts strong as Rickie Fowler makes push towards Masters invite
A 41-year-old Englishman is atop the leaderboard after Thursday's action in Houston
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:38 am
2026 World Cup European playoffs: Italy inch closer to spot; Ireland and Wales eliminated in PKs
Here's how the European path to the World Cup looks with so much yet to be decided
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:35 pm
Iowa State's T.J. Otzelberger, Alabama's Nate Oats address UNC coaching vacancy ahead of Sweet 16
What Otzelberger, Oats and Michigan's Dusty May had to say about their futures ahead of the Sweet 16
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:31 pm
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB Opening Day picks from advanced model
SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles vs. Arizona 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's Opening Day 2026 matchup
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:04 pm
Pirates ace Paul Skenes shelled in Opening Day start against the Mets: 'It's nice to get it out the way'
Skenes lasted just two-thirds of an inning Thursday in the shortest outing of his career
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:49 pm
How Chris Richards become USMNT's most important defender: 'I never wanted to be just a name on the teamsheet'
Richards has emerged as a key figure in the USMNT's back line under Mauricio Pochettino, both as a tactical and cultural fit in the team
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:44 pm
Cubs, Nico Hoerner agree to 6-year extension: Chicago reportedly locks up star infielder ahead of free agency
The Cubs have locked up Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong with long-term extensions this week
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:33 pm
Iowa vs. Nebraska odds, time, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks by top model
SportsLine's model simulated Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers and revealed its college basketball picks for this NCAA Tournament 2026 Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:32 pm
Boston College hires Luke Murray as coach: UConn assistant, son of Bill Murray, key to Huskies NCAA titles
Dan Hurley's top assistant is leaving UConn to be a first-time head coach
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:45 pm
Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong reportedly agree to $115M extension: How the All-Star outfielder found his power
Crow-Armstrong had a tale of two seasons in 2025, but the young outfielder has plenty of raw talent
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:21 pm
2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Sweet 16 games on Friday
Our experts give their opinion on Friday's Sweet 16 games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:01 pm
President Trump forms committees as push for college sports reform takes another step forward
These formations come on the heels of a college sports roundtable that took place at the White House earlier this month
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:46 pm
Knicks vs. Hornets odds, prediction, line, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 26 from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets predictions and Thursday NBA picks
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:07 pm
Billy Donovan's next move: Does he have patience for a Bulls rebuild? Will the North Carolina job tempt him?
Chicago has been stuck in the middle throughout Donovan's tenure
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:59 pm
2026 March Madness bracket: Sweet 16 predictions, NCAA Tournament picks from elite college basketball expert
SportsLine expert Thomas Casale has locked in his Sweet 16 bracket picks for March Madness 2026
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:56 pm
Texas vs. Purdue odds, time, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Texas Longhorns vs. Purdue Boilermakers and revealed its college basketball picks for this NCAA Tournament 2026 Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:47 pm
2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Sweet 16 predictions, March Madness second-chance picks from advanced model
SportsLine's model beat over 91% of all CBS Sports brackets in four of the past seven tournaments and just revealed its NCAA bracket 2026 picks for the Sweet 16 and beyond
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:31 pm
2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Sweet 16 games on Thursday
Our experts give their opinion for Thursday's Sweet 16 games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:30 pm
Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets for Hornets-Knicks, Dodgers-Diamondbacks, MLB Opening Day
DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly with a $5 bet for NBA, MLB betting on Thursday
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:24 pm
HQ PM Newsletter 3/26/2026
What to watch Thursday night: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers, NBA + more best bets
Published: March 26, 2026, 7:33 pm
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers, Knicks vs. Hornets and more
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts
Published: March 26, 2026, 7:31 pm
2026 March Madness live stream: NCAA Tournament TV schedule Sweet 16 games Friday, watch streaming
What you need to know and how to watch Friday's Sweet 16 action in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
Published: March 26, 2026, 7:19 pm
Best horse racing betting sites: How to bet on horse racing for the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby
Learn how to bet on horse racing online, including for big Road to the Kentucky Derby races Saturday at the UAE, Arkansas and Florida Derby. Discover top horse racing betting sites and tips.
Published: March 26, 2026, 7:14 pm
How every Sweet 16 game was won Thursday -- and each winner's keys to Elite Eight
Arizona, Illinois, Iowa and Purdue are moving on. Here's how they advanced -- and how they can do it again.
Published: March 27, 2026, 8:22 am
Arizona rolls, hands Calipari worst tourney loss
Arizona finally got over the Sweet 16 hurdle under coach Tommy Lloyd, getting 23 points from Brayden Burries and a dominant offensive effort in a 109-88 win over Arkansas on Thursday night in the NCAA tournament.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Tucker getting into groove as Dodgers win opener
Kyle Tucker padded the Dodgers' lead as Los Angeles drubbed the Diamondbacks to begin their three-peat quest.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Phils' Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, alleging they moved large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then used some of the cash to pay their own expenses.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Gervin irked QB Williams filed 'Iceman' trademark
Former NBA star George Gervin said he was "caught off guard" when he learned Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had attempted to trademark "Iceman," a nickname Gervin has used since his playing days.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Illini defense gets tough to oust No. 2 Houston
Illinois held Houston to just 34% shooting in its lowest-scoring game of the season, as the Fighting Illini won 65-55 to advance to the Elite Eight.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Huskers' Hoiberg shoulders personnel blunder
Coach Fred Hoiberg said a late-game blunder that left his team with only four players on the court before a critical three-point play in the final minute of Thursday night's loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16 was his fault.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Capitals' Ovechkin notches 34th career hat trick
Alex Ovechkin had his 34th career hat trick in the Capitals' 7-4 win over the Mammoth on Thursday.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Kaufman-Renn's tip-in sends Purdue into Elite 8
Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a bucket with 0.7 seconds left, giving Purdue a 79-77 win over Texas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
🏈 NFL draft: Biggest needs for all 32 teams
Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:55 am
Everything you need for Opening Day: Analysis, results from all of Thursday's games
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.
Published: March 27, 2026, 5:58 am
Predicting the 2026 season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions.
Published: March 27, 2026, 5:58 am
Updated NBA rookie rankings: Why the ROY race is all but over
Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10.
Published: March 27, 2026, 8:21 am
'Changing of the guard': Cole Hutson poised to take big role in next wave for the Capitals
When the new era of Caps hockey begins, the young defenseman will be at the forefront.
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:08 am
Ranking the 25 best players in the women's Sweet 16
Kymora Johnson from 10-seed Virginia is one of seven new players in our Sweet 16 ranking.
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:06 pm
'It's all or nothing': UCLA veterans ready for final NCAA title run
Lauren Betts and her teammates have unfinished business since falling short at the Final Four a year ago.
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:06 pm
Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor
The blame for Cinderella's demise is misplaced. Here's why we haven't seen her -- and how we can get her back.
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:26 pm
Spiky and unforgettable, Wales went 'full gas' but paid the price
Wales scrapped for every inch of the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but in the end, it wasn't enough to save their World Cup dream.
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:38 am
World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots?
The final six spots -- four from Europe and two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched this week.
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:38 am
How Arbeloa has won over doubters and reinvigorated Real Madrid's season
Whether it's the coach, the players, or both, Real Madrid have improved since Álvaro Arbeloa took over in January, and he could yet save their season.
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:38 am
Saudi Pro League, MLS or elsewhere: Where could Salah go next?
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool as a legend, but where could he go next? Here are his options.
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:38 am
Ranking coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
Published: March 26, 2026, 7:21 pm
Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026?
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.
Published: March 26, 2026, 7:21 pm
An early look at 2027 NFL free agency: Which playmakers could be available next March?
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 49 stars to keep an eye on.
Published: March 27, 2026, 8:22 am
Ranking all 32 free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures?
Published: March 27, 2026, 8:22 am
UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez breaking records amid changing landscape
Last month, Inouye-Perez became the winningest coach for the winningest program in softball history.
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:37 pm
The unexpected path that led Morgan and Frankie Price to Arkansas
The Price sisters have led the Arkansas gymnastics team in their final season of the sport -- and they hope it ends with an NCAA championship berth.
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:14 pm
Lineup advice for Friday: Houston welcomes Burrows to rotation
Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday's MLB action.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:12 am
Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:12 am
'The KING ... Shot by ME': Caitlin Clark photographs LeBron James at Lakers-Pacers
The Fever star was behind the lens as a credentialed photographer at Wednesday's Lakers-Pacers matchup.
Published: March 27, 2026, 8:22 am
Each MLB team's most interesting giveaway this season
Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here's each team's most creative offering for the upcoming campaign.
Published: March 27, 2026, 8:22 am
Men's tournament: Three bets and two Eliminator picks for the rest of the round of 16
How to bet on top-2 seed Houston and Duke in Friday's regional semifinal games.
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:36 am
Women's tournament: UConn still title favorite as Virginia upset shakes up the odds
Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.
Published: March 27, 2026, 12:36 am
'What I'm thinking is arena football but outdoors': How Mike Repole is remaking the UFL
Repole is the man behind many of the UFL's changes, including smaller venues and the four-point field goal.
Published: March 26, 2026, 1:23 pm
A closer look at every UFL team's new uniforms for 2026
All eight teams will debut updated uniforms, including three relocated franchises.
Published: March 26, 2026, 1:23 pm
25 trends to know before draft season begins
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026.
Published: March 26, 2026, 3:13 pm
'Definitely not my final chapter': A refreshed Israel Adesanya isn't done yet
He may have traded right hooks and calf kicks for DJ decks last year, but Israel Adesanya insists he is motivated to continue his UFC career -- starting this weekend against Joe Pyfer.
Published: March 26, 2026, 4:10 pm
Max Verstappen vs. F1's new rules: Every complaint this season -- and our verdict
Amid a wave of complaints from F1's four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN's Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on if they are warranted.
Published: March 27, 2026, 6:08 am
From IndyCar royalty to NASCAR dynasty: How Penske conquered American racing
Roger Penske's racing enterprises have long been synonymous with IndyCar, but now they've built the most decorated team in recent NASCAR history, too.
Published: March 26, 2026, 3:53 pm
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal in for PSG star Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal are exploring an approach for Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Published: March 26, 2026, 4:06 pm
Wales latest: Craig Bellamy gives update on future after devastating World Cup play-off loss

Wales’s World Cup dream is over after Bosnia and Herzegovina won on penalties on a dramatic night in Cardiff
Published: March 27, 2026, 7:40 am
Inside Kirsty Coventy’s transformation of the IOC – and the Trump problem which looms over the LA Olympics

A year after she was sensationally elected as the first woman and first African to hold the most powerful office in sport, the IOC president retains plenty of internal support, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But far bigger challenges lie ahead
Published: March 27, 2026, 7:13 am
The devastating symmetry of how Wales and Ireland missed out on 2026 World Cup

Both Wales and the Republic of Ireland were minutes from hosting a World Cup play-off final on Tuesday – only for near-post headers and penalties to be their undoing
Published: March 27, 2026, 7:04 am
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned from Olympics, speaks at United Nations

Vladyslav Heraskevych was shunned by the Olympics, then invited to the United Nations
Published: March 27, 2026, 5:05 am
Craig Bellamy says Wales will ‘let it hurt’ after World Cup play-off loss

Bosnia and Herzegovina prevailed 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 draw following 120 tension-packed minutes at Cardiff City Stadium.
Published: March 27, 2026, 3:12 am
Heimir Hallgrimsson says ‘only pain’ for Republic of Ireland after penalty loss

Ireland led 2-0 at the Fortuna Arena before conceding a late equaliser.
Published: March 27, 2026, 2:24 am
Sammie Szmodics ‘knocked out cold’ in horror collision during Ireland’s World Cup playoff loss

Towards the end of extra-time, Szmodics collided with Stepan Chaloupek and was knocked unconscious before being stretchered off
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:47 pm
Michael O’Neill proud as young Northern Ireland side lose to Italy in play-off

Second-half goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean sealed the win for the four-time World Cup winners.
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:22 pm
Kylian Mbappe closes in on France’s all-time scoring record after superb chip in win over Brazil

The Real Madrid forward scored the 56th goal of his international career to move within one of Olivier Giroud’s record for Les Bleus
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:15 pm
Wales endure more penalty heartbreak as World Cup hopes crushed by Bosnia

Wales 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia win 4-2 on pens): Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams missed in the shootout after Edin Dzeko’s late equaliser in normal time
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:11 pm
Penalty anguish ends Ireland’s World Cup dream as Czech Republic advance to play-off final

Czech Republic 2-2 Ireland (4-3 on penalties): Finn Azaz and Alan Browne missed in the shootout as Ireland failed to reach the World Cup
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:07 pm
Luke Littler wows German crowd with stunning finish to take Premier League win

Littler produced back-to-back 170 finishes in Berlin.
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:17 pm
Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Michael O’Neill’s youthful side fought valiantly in Bergamo but Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean’s goals moved Italy within one victory of the World Cup
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:07 pm
Ben White must ‘clear the air’ with England teammates, says Thomas Tuchel

Arsenal defender White left the 2022 World Cup squad in controversial circumstances but has now been recalled by Thomas Tuchel
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:49 pm
Prem Rugby confirms major change to salary cap rules amid expansion plans

Clubs will now have to meet a minimum spend as the league looks to add two new teams by 2030
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:48 pm
Thomas Tuchel ramps up pressure on Cole Palmer with place in World Cup squad on the line

Chelsea playmaker Palmer has been told to prove himself in an England shirt under Tuchel
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:01 pm
Noni Madueke explains how Arsenal must respond to Carabao Cup setback

Man City beat their title rivals 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley last week and Arsenal star Madueke knows what his side must do to bounce back
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:31 pm
PSG get wish of free weekend in between Liverpool tie despite Lens fury

PSG’s clash with second-place Lens has been moved to allow them more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final
Published: March 26, 2026, 6:18 pm
Baller League USA chief aims to redefine soccer for new generation of fans

Baller League USA launched in Miami last week
Published: March 26, 2026, 6:12 pm
Rams receiver Puka Nacua sued after being accused of antisemitism and biting a woman

Nacua has been accused of making an antisemitic remark and biting a woman on her shoulder
Published: March 26, 2026, 5:50 pm
LSU rehires Will Wade years after university fired him for recruiting violations

Will Wade expressed his excitement over the move and to be able ‘to go home’ to LSU
Published: March 26, 2026, 5:28 pm
Tom Brady reveals NFL’s response to his comeback idea

Tom Brady has revealed he asked the NFL about potentially making a comeback
Published: March 26, 2026, 5:28 pm
Friday horse racing tips: Best bets for Wetherby and Newcastle

Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge picks out his best bets for Wetherby and Newcastle.
Published: March 26, 2026, 5:13 pm
Moses Itauma sees Jermaine Franklin as ‘final piece of puzzle’ to seal world title shot

The 21-year-old Briton is already being touted for a world title fight against Oleksandr Usyk or Fabio Wardley
Published: March 26, 2026, 4:04 pm
Ukrainian tennis star’s mental abuse lawsuit against WTA over Russian players dismissed

Lesia Tsurenko sued the WTA over its handling of Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine
Published: March 26, 2026, 3:44 pm
Transgender women banned from female Olympic events in new IOC ruling

The International Olympic Committee has ruled that eligibility for the women’s category will now be limited to biological females
Published: March 26, 2026, 3:40 pm
Masters fans to get unprecedented Amen Corner coverage with Prime Video

Golf fans will get more comprehensive coverage than ever at next month’s Masters
Published: March 26, 2026, 3:18 pm
With Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua has found solace in the unlikeliest place

Comment: As Usyk shows ‘AJ’ around Kyiv, three months after the deaths of two of Joshua’s close friends, their bond is a refreshing union in a time of division
Published: March 26, 2026, 2:53 pm
West Ham pioneer Clyde Best opens up on tackling racism in new documentary on his remarkable journey

Clyde Best confronted racism after arriving at West Ham as an 18-year-old in 1968
Published: March 26, 2026, 2:46 pm
England’s World Cup 2026 squad: Who’s on the plane, who’s almost there and who has work to do?

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer
Published: March 26, 2026, 12:47 pm
The show-stopping Arthur Fils is back and making up for lost time

The 21-year-old Frenchman missed eight months due to a stress fracture in his lower back but is through to his first Masters semi-final at the Miami Open in explosive style
Published: March 26, 2026, 12:34 pm
Harry Maguire on Tuchel’s England phone call, Carrick’s future and his one problem with Amorim

The Manchester United defender is back in the England squad nearly two years after his last international cap and dreaming of a third World Cup
Published: March 26, 2026, 12:19 pm
Senegal football chief vows to launch ‘crusade’ after Afcon title ‘robbery’

Senegal officially lodged an appeal against the Afcon title ruling with the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:38 am
Michael Johnson to give back alleged $500,000 ‘secret’ payment from Grand Slam Track

Johnson is said to have advanced ‘millions’ while Grand Slam Track confirmed the former Olympic champion will return a disputed $500k ‘reimbursement’
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:28 am
Wayne Rooney explains why Thomas Tuchel can lead England to World Cup glory

England will look to end 60 years of hurt when they head to this summer’s World Cup with Thomas Tuchel at the helm
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:20 am
Ange Postecoglou ready to bounce back after bruising Premier League spells

Postecoglou lasted only 39 days at Forest before being sacked in October
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:06 am
Adesanya vs Pyfer: Start time, card and how to watch UFC Seattle fight

Former middleweight king Israel Adesanya faces a dangerous foe, as he takes on rising contender Joe Pyfer
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:49 am
Itauma vs Franklin: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight

Young British heavyweight Moses Itauma faces Jermaine Franklin in Manchester this weekend
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:48 am
Man City’s Rodri opens door to Real Madrid move in bombshell interview

Rodri’s contract at Man City expires in the summer of 2027
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:40 am
Jamie Carragher predicts Mohamed Salah’s next destination — and it’s not Saudi Arabia

The 33-year-old announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:39 am
Liverpool supporters ‘extremely disappointed’ by increase in ticket prices

Liverpool said they will raise ticket prices in line with inflation over the next three years
Published: March 26, 2026, 10:16 am
Dejan Kulusevski allays fears of injury setback after 11 months on Tottenham sidelines

Kulusevski has not played for Spurs since last May due to a serious knee problem
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:45 am
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina set up latest ‘battle’ in Miami Open semi-finals

Sabalenka and Rybakina will meet for the third time this season with the World No 1 still on course for the ‘Sunshine Double’
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:32 am
Conor Benn highlights the moment he considered leaving Matchroom

Benn made the shock decision to ditch Eddie Hearn in favour of UFC president Dana White’s new venture Zuffa Boxing
Published: March 26, 2026, 9:12 am
Keely Hodgkinson roasts West Ham’s trophy cabinet over London Stadium row

West Ham insist their matches at the London Stadium should take ‘priority’ over a bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:54 am
Man Utd concede late winner in five-goal first leg against Bayern Munich

United were beaten by an 84th-minute strike from Momoko Tanikawa
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:47 am
TNT Sports given new streaming home as HBO Max launches in United Kingdom

Subscribers will be able to login to the new service with their existing details
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:36 am
Gareth Barry: No asterisk should be next to James Milner’s Premier League record

Milner surpassed former team-mate Barry’s record of 653 appearances during Brighton’s win at Brentford last month despite playing 13,874 minutes less.
Published: March 26, 2026, 8:00 am
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