Star edge rusher Myles Garrett is reportedly being traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams. The deal includes linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and other draft compensation.
England captain Meg Jones and Ireland's Aoife Wafer are among the nominees for the Women's Six Nations Player of the Year award. France's Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy's Francesca Sgorbini are also shortlisted. The winner will be decided by an online fan vote.
Juan Mata, a World Cup winner, has won the A-League Men's Johnny Warren Medal for player of the year after a career resurgence with Melbourne Victory. The 38-year-old playmaker, who struggled for game time at Western Sydney Wanderers, found renewed joy and form in his second Australian season.
Rugby league player Jai Arrow has retired from the NRL after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). The 30-year-old Souths player, who represented Queensland, will step away from the sport to focus on his health and treatment.
The Premier League season 2025-2026 is nearing its end, and fans are anticipating the announcement of the Player of the Year award. The Guardian reviews the top contenders: Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, David Raya, and Rayan Cherki.
Liverpool and Aston Villa face off with Champions League qualification at stake; a win for either guarantees a spot, while a loss complicates their chances.
Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, David Raya, and Rayan Cherki are highlighted as top contenders for the Premier League Player of the Year award, each contributing significantly to their teams' successes in unique roles.
Jérémy Doku finds the net again, Joshua Zirkzee struggles at Sunderland and Ismaïla Sarr is fulfilling his potentialOn Friday when Bruno Fernandes became the Football Writers’ Association player of the year, either Declan Rice or David Raya could have been forgiven for feeling a touch aggrieved. Both have been essential to Arsenal’s bid for a Premier League and Champions League double but it is Raya who showed why he may have been more deserving at the London Stadium as his technically pinpoint one-on-one save gave Arsenal the platform they so desperately needed to secure a vital three points late on. Mikel Arteta’s side were on the ropes as Mateus Fernandes exchanged a one-two with Pablo to run in with the goal at his mercy. Surely this was it for Arsenal: the title slipping again. Raya’s nerve held strong, making the most crucial of saves. Arsenal’s dream of winning a first title in 22 years remains in his hands. Graham SearlesMatch report: West Ham 0-1 ArsenalBarney Ronay: VAR offers up title-deciding momentMatch report: Manchester City 3-0 BrentfordMatch report: Liverpool 1-1 ChelseaMatch report: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester UnitedMatch report: Nottingham Forest 1-1 NewcastleMatch report: Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa Continue reading...
Bordeaux (Union Bordeaux Bègles) defeated Bath 38-26 in a thrilling Champions Cup semi-final at The Recreation Ground in Bath. The French side scored five tries to secure victory despite a competitive display from Bath, who led 12-7 at one point. Bath's Beno Obano admitted his side didn't take their opportunities, while Bordeaux prop Ben Tameifuna praised his team's season and home advantage.
Bath face Bordeaux Bègles in the Champions Cup semi-final at Stade Atlantique with kick-off delayed 10 minutes to 3:10pm BST due to undisclosed reasons. The reigning European champions Bordeaux emerged from a superb quarter-final victory over Toulouse, while Bath edged past Northampton 43-41 in a thriller. Both sides boast impressive squads with world-class players including Finn Russell, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Alfie Barbeary, with the benches likely to decide this pulsating affair.
Alfie Barbeary, the 25-year-old Bath No 8, is the surprise fifth nominee for the Champions Cup player of the year award. The uncapped Englishman, famous for his exuberant trophy celebrations in budgie smugglers, has overcome injury problems and a reputation for partying to become a key figure for Bath ahead of Sunday's final against Bordeaux Bègles. Known for his upright carrying technique and unusual matchday diet of only toast, Barbeary is set to join Saracens this summer but first aims to help Bath win silverware.
England's Red Roses secured their 36th consecutive win with an 11th straight victory over Wales in the Six Nations. Captain Meg Jones, born in Cardiff with Welsh fluency, scored twice at Ashton Gate while leading the team to the Triple Crown. Wales scored a record 24 points in the defeat, with England prevailing despite losing Sadia Kabeya to injury early on.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling resume.
After overcoming a debilitating injury, the Ireland captain is relishing the prospect of a grudge match against FranceTwelve months ago Erin King was not only told she may never play rugby again but faced the possibility of being unable to even run. Fast forward to now and the 22-year-old is ready to lead Ireland in their revenge mission against France this Saturday after their rivals knocked them out of last year’s Rugby World Cup in King’s absence.King, who transitioned from sevens rugby after the 2024 Olympics, had sustained a serious knee injury against England at the 2025 Six Nations which ruled her out of the global showpiece. It was a blow for Ireland’s campaign with the back row going from strength-to-strength in the 15s game. In 2024 she had been named the World Rugby breakthrough player of the year after standout performances that included scoring two tries in the team’s historic win over New Zealand at the WXV tournament.This is an extract from our weekly rugby union email, the Breakdown. To subscribe just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...
Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award's 43-year history after securing all 100 first-place votes. The 7ft 4in French center, 22, is the youngest player to win the award and the second to win it within their first three seasons, after Spurs legend David Robinson. The 2023 first overall draft pick led the league in blocks (3.1 per game) for the third straight season while averaging career highs of 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds.
Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their individual matchup, including three crucial stops in the final minutes, as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-114 in Game 2 to tie their first-round series. Gobert, who finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting the same day, called the performance lucky but expressed frustration at being snubbed. Anthony Edwards scored 30 points despite a right knee issue, while Jaden McDaniels sparked controversy postgame by calling Denver's defenders 'bad.'
Victor Wembanyama was announced as the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first unanimous winner in award history. The 22-year-old San Antonio center, who led the NBA in blocked shots for the third consecutive season, received all first-place votes. He is the youngest winner ever, surpassing the previous minimum age of 23, and the Spurs became the first franchise with four DPOY winners.
Victor Wembanyama becomes youngest NBA Defensive Player of the Year at 22, winning unanimously with all 100 first-place votes. The 7-foot-4 Spurs star led NBA in blocks for second consecutive season and is also an MVP finalist.
Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 San Antonio Spurs star, became the youngest and first unanimous winner of the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award at age 22. The French phenom earned all 100 first-place votes, leading the league in blocks (197) for the second consecutive season while anchoring a Spurs defense that finished with the league's second-best defensive rating (110.4). Wembanyama previously predicted as a rookie that fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert's DPOY reign was ending, saying 'Let him win it now, because after that, it's no longer his turn.'
