CRAIG HOPE: It's a good time to play Crystal Palace. That, at least, is the crumb of comfort being nibbled at on Tyneside. The more uncomfortable truth is that it's also a good time to play Newcastle.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez moved closer to her second WTA title of the season with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 win over Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in quarterfinal action Friday at the Ningbo Open.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak isn't happy to see the constant hype around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the chatter that he "must play" isn't good for his career.

Antonio Conte insists any negotiations to manage Manchester United are not at an advanced stage - but denies he is making off-putting demands of them or any other clubs.

Leon Draisaitl praised Connor McDavid’s development after the Edmonton Oilers captain recorded five points against Carolina, reached 31 points in 10 games and surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s franchise record for that span.

CM Punk is estimated at $12 million in 2026 and Sami Zayn at $2 million. Here is how the two WWE title rivals built their money and how they spend it.

Analysts on Daily Faceoff’s Leafs Morning Take praised Gavin McKenna’s composure and growing confidence, comparing the rookie’s mental makeup to Auston Matthews after a strong early start with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Anton Harrison is in the fourth year of a fully guaranteed $13.2 million rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, with a fifth-year option at $19 million already exercised for 2027.

CM Punk’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at $12 million. Discover his WWE career, salary, UFC fights, championship achievements, marriage to AJ Lee, and personal life.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be fully supported to feature in the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, as the two greats have earned the right to decide when to call time on their illustrious playing careers, said former New Zealand assistant coach James Pamment