An AFL employee who wrote a glowing character reference for a footballer later jailed for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl is no longer employed by the organisation

Victor Wembanyama was the unanimous pick as Defensive Player of the Year this season, and the only unanimous All-Defensive team selection as well.The San Antonio star as expected, given how the DPOY voting went appeared on all 100 first-team ballots and made first-team All-Defense for the second time in his three NBA seasons. The team was announced Friday night.Oklahoma Citys Chet Holmgren, Detroits Ausar Thompson, Minnesotas Rudy Gobert and Bostons Derrick White rounded out the first team. Gobert is now a nine-time All-Defensive team pick, while Holmgren, Thompson and White were all first-time selections to the first team.The second team was Torontos Scottie Barnes, Oklahoma Citys Cason Wallace, Miamis Bam Adebayo, New Yorks OG Anunoby and Atlantas Dyson Daniels.Gobert and Daniels are the only players that have made the All-Defensive team in each of the last two seasons.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba

As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.

Eine Woche nach Ende der Bundesligasaison findet das Finale im DFB-Pokal statt. In diesem Jahr stehen sich der Titelverteidiger, der VfB Stuttgart, und Meister Bayern Mnchen gegenber.[mehr]

Vainqueur de Nice ce vendredi (3-1) au Stade de France, le Racing Club de Lens remporte la Coupe de France pour la premire fois de son histoire et boucle une saison 2025-2026, avec une 2e place en Ligue 1 et un retour en Ligue des champions.

The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with four teams vying for the final spot. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a win but missed a top-two finish. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners, needing a win against Mumbai Indians. Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals face uphill battles, requiring specific results and strong Net Run Rates to qualify.

Virat Kohli and Travis Head didn't shake hands after the conclusion of the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers match in IPL 2026. The foundation of the conflict was laid when Kohli was batting in the middle.

Cole looked like his usual sharp self against the Rays on Friday in his first MLB outing in 569 days

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to struggle with putting together consistent hitting performances from game to game, and Fridays game vs. the Brewers was only the latest example.The Dodgers lost 5-1 to the Brewers, a game where the team always looked like a long shot to win. Los Angeles only totaled three hits compared to the nine hits from Milwaukee. A lot of the damage from the Brewers came from the first inning, where Justin Wrobleski struggled. Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out during the fifth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, May 22, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Shohei Ohtani was the best hitter on the squad with a hit and a walk, alongside a sacrifice fly. It was good to see him have a good amount of success, even if the team could not do the same. The only other two hitters to get hits were Teoscar Hernandez and Dalton Rushing, who ended his 0-for-19 hitless streak. The Dodgers did have moments with runners in scoring position, which came from walks. They had six total, including two from Freeman. However, the team finished 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation)The Dodgers pitching keeps the team in gamesHe gave up six hits and a walk, totaling 38 pitches, and gave up four runs. After that, for the next four innings, he only gave up two more hits, a walk, and one run. Wrobleski finished the night with just four strikeouts and a 3.07 ERA, marking his second poor start over his last three outings. Justin Wrobleski, after the 1st: 4 IP, 2 hits, 1 walkThis was always a bad matchup for him, considering Wrobo invites contact and the Brewers thrive on a high BABIP.He will need better stuff vs. teams like this, but it does not erase his effectiveness so far this year. pic.twitter.com/LBAB2dcrD5 Nelson Espinal (@nelson__espinal) May 23, 2026He had a bounce-back against the measly Angels, but after his first inning against the Brewers, the southpaw has adjustments to make.The bullpen continued their scoreless streak with Paul Gervase pitching well, allowing just a hit and a walk, while Jonathan Hernandez had a clean inning in the 8th. Saturdays game vs the BrewersOn Saturday, the Dodgers will roll out Roki Sasaki, who is coming off two strong starts.The Japanese pitcher will be tested against the contact team similarly to Wrobleski, but his stuff has the ability to get those whiffs and chases and keep him out of harm, as long as his command is there. Max Muncy, who was hit in the wrist, will not play on Saturday, with Santiago Espinal taking over.May 20, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) throws out San Diego Padres right fielder Bryce Johnson (not pictured) at first base during the seventh inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.