As Shohei Ohtani Pursues Uncharted Territory, M.L.B. Legends Are in Awe
The Dodgers star could be the first player in league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases: “It’s just not fair.”
The Quarterback, Now 84, Who Was the Patrick Mahomes of His Era
More than 63 years after his N.F.L. debut, Fran Tarkenton is still scrambling. These days, it’s in the business world.
Are Premier League Players About to Go on Strike?
Manchester City’s Rodri said that industrial action is being considered. Were his words a genuine threat or an idle bluff?
Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci, Italy Soccer Star Who Wowed Italia '90, Dead At 59
The Italy striker was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup that his country hosted and epitomized a player exceeding expectations on soccer’s biggest stage.
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Brock Purdy’s Detractors Are Lining Up. It’s Time to Prove Them Wrong.
As San Francisco’s injuries pile up, the quarterback needs to lead his team through this rough patch, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
How Ohio State Brings a 100,000-Seat College Football Stadium to Life
Every home game provides a new challenge at the fifth-largest football stadium in the world.
Why David Beckham Turned Up to Watch Birmingham City vs. Wrexham
Tom Brady was also in attendance for the third-division English soccer game.
Bjorn Borg Went Off the Tennis Grid. Now He’s Back for a Proper Farewell.
Ahead of his final Laver Cup in Berlin, Borg opened up about about his post-tennis life and what he’s learned from the modern greats.