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Grand Slams respond to tennis stars' privacy concerns after Australian Open complaints
The three remaining Grand Slams in 2026 are putting measures in place to placate tennis stars’ privacy concerns following a series of complaints at January’s Australian Open.The French Open tournament director, Amélie Mauresmo, stressed her commitment to “maintain(ing) the respect for their privacy” in a news conference Thursday, and spokespeople for Wimbledon and the U.S. Open have detailed similar plans for the coming summer.Advertisement
Chiefs NFL Draft advice from a longtime analyst: Pay for premium
As additional research takes place each year, the NFL Draft has become more complicated than simply going with “Best Player Available” each pick.Perhaps there’s no one better to discuss that than Kevin Cole, a former data scientist at Pro Football Focus who now creates content through his Substack newsletter, “Unexpected Points.”Advertisement
How did Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles' first draft turn out? Grading the 2022 class
The vibes heading into the NFL Draft are frequently similar — no matter the year, the city or the franchise. The general manager openly praises the vision of the coaching staff and appreciates the work of the scouts. Open communication, it is stated, has created clarity inside the organization. And the team’s assembled draft board — built, rearranged, then tightened as the big event nears — feels like an answer key.Advertisement
Vikings NFL Draft big board: A plethora of options for Minnesota on each day
The Minnesota Vikings have reached crunch time in their preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft. Their primary focus? Setting the draft board with objectivity.Oftentimes, scouts and coaches can fall in love with players’ specific characteristics. This clouds judgment. This time around, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski is doing his darndest to remove bias from the equation. A player’s talent, he has maintained, would guide the evaluations.Advertisement
Northants coach Lehmann signs new contract
Lehmann extends Northants deal to end of 2029Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Darren Lehmann won the World Cup as Australia coach in 2015BySophie HurcomBBC Sport EnglandPublished9 minutes ago2 CommentsNorthamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann has signed a new two-year contract extension until the end of the 2029 season.The former Australia batter, 56, was appointed in October 2024 and led Northants to T20 Finals Day for the first time in nine years during his first campaign in charge, i...
Lions big board: O-line options, addressing needs, best-player possibilities
In a few days, the Lions will welcome their latest collection of talent to Detroit, as an increasingly important NFL draft awaits.It’s not easy to predict where the Lions might be leaning, but based on the current roster, their known preferences and approach to the draft, we might have an idea.Let’s take a look at some prospects who could intrigue the Lions this weekend, in our final big board.
Managing the Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft: What I would do if I am GM for the week
Many experts and fans believe they can do a better job of running a team than those with that actual responsibility. While that’s highly unlikely, it’s a common thought with a franchise like the Dallas Cowboys that hasn’t been to a conference championship game in 30 years.Critics often second-guess Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. He talked in January about the front office doing some “drastic things” to improve the roster after missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season....
FA fines Cardiff £15,000 for homophobic chants
FA fines Cardiff £15,000 for homophobic chantsImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Cardiff won promotion from League One to the Championship this seasonPublished8 minutes agoThe Football Association has fined Cardiff City £15,000 after the club's fans aimed homophobic chants at Chelsea.Premier League side Chelsea beat League One Cardiff 3-1 in an EFL Cup quarter-final at Cardiff City Stadium on 16 December.Cardiff say they have also been issued with an "action plan"...
The end of a Penguins era might be imminent after another loss to the Flyers
PHILADELPHIA — And now, the Pittsburgh Penguins go into the lion’s den.If they survive, they live to fight another day. If they don’t, their season ends. So, too, does an era.The Penguins have been stymied and slowed by the younger, faster Philadelphia Flyers through two games of their series at PPG Paints Arena. Their latest futility came in Game 2 on Monday, when they fell 3-0 to their cross-state rivals.Advertisement
CSK top-scorer Ayush Mhatre ruled out of remainder of IPL 2026
Panthers big board: Is there a 'must-have' player like a year ago with T-Mac?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On the morning the NFL Draft was starting last year, general manager Dan Morgan said he walked into Bank of America Stadium and told Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper they had to get Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth pick.The way the board fell in front of them — and after a potential trade with the Los Angeles Rams fell through — the Panthers took McMillan, and the angular wideout known as T-Mac went on to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.Advertisement
Buffalo shining as a hockey town in playoff spotlight, and more Sabres notes
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo doesn’t need palm trees after all.The Sabres played an exhilarating Game 1 against the Boston Bruins on Sunday night, ripping off four goals in the final eight minutes of the game to win 4-3 and take a 1-0 series lead. In the process, the Sabres took the energy from their rabid fans and helped create a memorable scene that was the talk of the hockey world Sunday night and into Monday morning.Advertisement
Q&A: New Balance CMO Chris Davis on athlete strategy, the NIL roadmap and Kawhi
At a time when the sneaker and apparel industry is in a state of change, from towering Nike to newcomers like On, the privately held New Balance seems to be making it work. It has focused on a tightly curated selection of megastar athletes (including Shohei Ohtani, Josh Allen, Coco Gauff and Cooper Flagg) and remains a company known for its classic “dad shoe” model. That’s led to steady year-over-year revenue growth.Advertisement
David Squires on … Manchester City, Arsenal and an epic clash of the titans
Our cartoonist looks back at Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad as the title race got even hotterBuy a cartoon | David’s favourite works of 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
Who has time for a rebuild when your rival just broke college football? Purdue does
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue’s football performance center sits at the intersection of Joe Tiller Drive and John R Wooden Drive, and the streets tell a story about the university’s relationship with its two highest-profile sports.Tiller Drive, named for the football coach who revolutionized passing offense in the late 1990s and early 2000s with a style Boilermakers opponents called “basketball on grass,” runs the width of a Ross-Ade Stadium parking lot. Wooden Drive, which honors the iconic UCL...
Eagles 2026 NFL Draft big board: Potential Howie Roseman targets for eight picks
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the NFL Draft with eight picks over six rounds, including four picks in the top 100. That will offer general manager Howie Roseman a chance to replenish the roster. The Eagles’ biggest need in the starting lineup is at safety and potentially wide receiver if A.J. Brown is traded after June 1, but Roseman likes to anticipate down-the-road needs when he drafts. That makes offensive line a priority for the Eagles, with edge rusher also a position to watch.
Three reasons Bruins are optimistic after blowing Game 1: 'Still feel really good'
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Boston Bruins did not practice on Monday. Marco Sturm did not believe they needed on-ice repetitions. The Bruins coach was pleased with how his team played for more than 80 percent of Game 1.“As long as we’re going to stick with the game plan we have and how we’re supposed to play, I do like our chances. Our chances were pretty damn good after 50 minutes,” Sturm said on Monday, the day after his team handed away a two-goal third-period lead. “There’s a lot of good things that...
The Vancouver Whitecaps are MLS’s best team this season. Why are they on life support?
The Canadian side have the league’s best record, the best defender, a global superstar, and a ‘for sale’ sign in the windowWhen the Vancouver Whitecaps went up for sale, the club was already bruised and bloodied. It was December 2024, and Vancouver had just limped to an eighth-place finish in the MLS Western Conference, which cost beloved coach Vanni Sartini his job. Facing the uncertainty of new ownership, the last rites were performed, the death knell was sounded and the club’s obituary was pr...
NFL draft questions: what should the Jets do at No 2, is Love worth it and will the Cowboys trade up?
Fernando Mendoza is a lock to go No 1, but what happens after is less certain. From a difference-making running back to a polarizing QB, we look at the biggest questions entering draft nightThe draft begins with the second pick this year. We know Fernando Mendoza will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ selection at No 1 overall. With the second pick, the Jets have a decision to make: edge-rusher David Bailey from Texas Tech or the hybrid defender Arvell Reese from Ohio State. Continue reading...
Mike Brown and the Knicks played with fire in Game 2, and got badly burned
NEW YORK — For 11 minutes and 22 seconds in Monday night’s Game 2 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown had neither Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns on the court.That is essentially one quarter of basketball that New York played without its two All-Star players. In the playoffs.Advertisement