Lauri Markkanen is reminding basketball fans that he can be one of the best players in the world at EuroBasket this summer. Markkanen scored almost 26 points per game for the Utah Jazz three seasons ago and made the NBA All-Star team. However, injuries have disrupted his last two years with the Jazz, and he needed to remind everyone what he is capable of sooner rather than later. Well, the Finnish international has starred at EuroBasket this summer as only two players have outscored him. Former NBA player Tim Legler has been impressed by Markkanen’s performances, but another Finnish player has...

The 2026 MotoGP grid looks all set with one more seat left to confirm. The MotoGP rider market has been fairly quiet this season after Dorna stepped in to prevent several riders from breaking contracts. Jorge Martin was denied a move away from Aprilia, while others, such as Pedro Acosta and Enea Bastianini, also could not leave their deals. Subsequently, those out of contract in 2025 have found themselves with new deals. Franco Morbidelli will stay at VR46, while Luca Marini and Johann Zarco will stay at Honda HRC and LCR respectively. Somkiat Chantra is set to lose his seat in 2026 as LCR hav...

Yuki Tsunoda knows he’s a man under pressure, and the Italian Grand Prix is likely to be another event where he’s under the microscope. Red Bull Racing are fighting a losing battle in the constructors’ championship this season, despite Max Verstappen’s best efforts. The Dutchman has nicked two wins off McLaren this season at Suzuka and Imola, and finished on the podium a further four times. However, he’s had very little support from the other side of the garage, with first Liam Lawson, and then Yuki Tsunoda, failing to get to grips with the RB21. Lawson and Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar sit...

Amanda Anisimova has achieved her best ever result at the US Open this year after reaching the semifinals. Anisimova reached the Wimbledon final two months ago, but suffered a shock 6-0 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek. Despite enjoying a breakout season in 2025, it appeared that Anisimova was going under the radar at the US Open. However, everyone is now talking about Anisimova after she got revenge over Swiatek to reach the US Open semifinals. Justine Henin admits she stopped believing in Amanda Anisimova two years agoMany had doubted whether Anisimova could beat Swiatek after the US Open, especially...

Shane Lowry made a bright start to the Irish Open at The K Club on Thursday, with the 38-year-old posting a three under par round of 69 in his first appearance since being confirmed as a member of the European Ryder Cup team. It appeared that it may prove to be a frustrating day for Shane Lowry in County Kildare. He found himself at one over par after eight holes having started his round on the 10th tee. However, Lowry found some momentum from there, with four birdies in his final 10 holes to put himself in the mix early on in the event he famously won as an amateur back in 2009. Lowry arguabl...