Well, that was a less-than-ideal start to an NFL career for New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold. His first play from scrimmage was a pick-six. …

Read More Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold throws pick-six on first pass in NFL debut vs. Lions

Thanasi Kokkinakis is hoping his knee will hold firm through a late season swing designed to catapult him into the 2019 Australian Open. The South…

Read More Kokkinakis eyes late season tennis surge

Kevin Walters has warned Brisbane they will get "beaten up" again in the NRL finals if they don't address their worrying defensive record. Former Broncos…

Read More 'Beaten up' Broncos must fix defence to break title drought: Walters

Martina Navratilova applauding Serena Williams after Williams’ victory in the 2015 French Open women’s singles final.  (Getty/EMPICS Sport, File) Eighteen-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina…

Read More Martina Navratilova criticizes Serena Williams’ behavior at US Open final

Back in August, a Big Baller Brand account shared a tough-to-decipher video of Lonzo Ball shooting with what appeared to be a new technique. Given…

Read More Lakers share look at Lonzo Ball’s refined shooting form

Defender Papy Djilobodji, 29, and midfielder Didier Ndong, 24, failed to return to training with the League One club in the summer. Black Cats owner…

Read More Sunderland forced to pay £6.4m in transfer fees for AWOL Papy Djilobodji and Didier Ndong

The highly anticipated Sam Darnold era will begin for the New York Jets tonight in Detroit. Can he finally deliver a Super Bowl trophy to…

Read More Carson Palmer: No doubt Jets’ Sam Darnold ‘good enough to win the Super Bowl’

Colin Kaepernick's new football jersey may not have an NFL team's name on it, but it certainly carries a message. Kaepernick on Monday tweeted a picture of…

Read More Colin Kaepernick selling ‘#IMWITHKAP’ jerseys, with some proceeds going to his foundation

Romano Fenati has been let go by his team over his ‘unsporting, dangerous and damaging conduct’ during a race Sunday.  (Getty) A motorbike racer who…

Read More Motorcycle racer fired from team after grabbing rival’s brake at 130 mph

View this post on Instagram Somewhere on a beach…@paulinagretzky @jakeowenofficial A post shared by Dustin Johnson (@djohnsonpga) on Sep 15, 2016 at 2:28pm PDT View…

Read More Meet Yassie Safai the woman 'at the centre' of the split between Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky

Larry Probst will step down as U.S. Olympic Committee chairman at the end of the year after a decade leading the board, the organization announced…

Read More U.S. Olympic Committee chair Larry Probst to step down at year’s end

Cook finally nicked one just shy of his 150 and deservedly had The Oval crowd on its feet to applaud him off the field following…

Read More Alastair Cook steals the show with 147 in final Test innings as England close to wrapping up 4-1 series win

During his time on the Chiefs staff, Brad Childress may have had the most unique job of any NFL coach. His official title: Spread game…

Read More The Chiefs gave us a peek at the future of NFL offenses

From Week 1 in the NFL, here are five things I think: 1. The Bills might not win a game this season. En route to…

Read More The NFL has a new Browns, and this could get ugly

Left-back Shaw was due at Carrington for treatment after suffering concussion when his head thudded onto the Wembley turf in Spain's 2-1 Uefa Nations League…

Read More Manchester United stars arrive back for training but Luke Shaw nowhere to be seen after suffering concussion on England duty

The 37-year-old former Chelsea captain posted a picture of himself in a Chelsea kit with former team-mates Michael Essien and John Harley today at the…

Read More John Terry back training with Chelsea with Michael Essien and Jon Harley at Cobham as he waits for Spartak Moscow move

This is the incredible moment a Moto2 star grabbed his opponent’s brake lever during a high-speed race. Romano Fenati was disqualified from the event in…

Read More Motorcycle racer grabs rival’s brake at 140 mph

It’s not an emotion that should be associated with winning your first grand slam. But this was not your usual final. Boos rained down from…

Read More Naomi Osaka: ‘Little bit sad’ after Serena Williams’ meltdown

Does signing Jamal Crawford make sense for the Golden State Warriors? After suffering an early exit in the Western Conference Playoffs, veteran shooting guard Jamal…

Read More NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors May Consider Signing Jamal Crawford, ‘Blue Man Hoop’ Suggests

September is not lacking for drama, with three division races separated by 2 1/2 or fewer games, and a National League wild-card chase with the…

Read More MLB power rankings: For now, Cubs fending off Brewers as showdown looms

Alabama and Clemson swapped spots in this week’s USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank, with the Crimson Tide ascending to No. 1 after another easy…

Read More NCAA 1-130 Re-Rank: Alabama and Clemson swap top spots after Week 2

Wrestling fans of a certain age stand by the fact that the nWo remains one of the greatest superstar factions of all time, and it…

Read More Hulk Hogan Makes nWo Reunion Official, Takes Shots At The Shield

There were encouraging signs in the 2-1 defeat to Spain, but a change of tactics should be in order for boss Gareth Southgate. Meanwhile, the…

Read More Jose Mourinho falling over himself to be seen in public because he knows Manchester United job is under serious threat

After Sunday's final round was postponed due to a few inches of rain, the BMW Championship is set to come to a conclusion on Monday…

Read More Tiger Tracker: Follow Tiger Woods’ final round shot-by-shot at the BMW Championship

Khalil Mack paid immediate dividends for the Bears on Sunday night, but Aaron Rodgers, his counterpart, was priceless under the lights at Lambeau Field. Let…

Read More Aaron Rodgers showed new rival he’s division’s big-money player

As anyone playing tennis today will tell you, facing Serena Williams on court is more than just a match – it is a career milestone.…

Read More The umpire was right to give Serena Williams a serve

Manchester United’s recent record in the transfer market has come in for some criticism. Jose Mourinho appealed for more signings this summer, though United failed…

Read More Man United fans think they know why Ed Woodward is hiring a new analyst

Back-rower Pete Samu may have had to avoid eye contact with Crusaders teammate Joe Moody during a recent Bledisloe Cup haka but says he is…

Read More Facing haka might have been awkward, but Samu's feeling right at home

Kurtley Beale says Matt Toomua's return to the Wallabies starting XV will create healthy competition in Australia’s playmaking stocks that has not existed since Matt…

Read More Beale: Toomua return creates healthy playmaking competition for spots

The weather looks pretty decent in Sydney on Friday and Saturday. Temperate days, lovely cool evenings, perhaps the chance of a light shower to keep…

Read More Enough excuses, it's time to fill stadiums for Sydney finals showdowns