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M.L.B. to Change Uniforms After Months of Player Complaints
A memo from the players’ union said the problems with the pants and the jersey letters have been “entirely a Nike issue.”Sports -
The Caitlin Clark Effect and the Uncomfortable Truth Behind It
It’s foolish to act as if basketball is the only thing fueling it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports -
The 6-Year, 204-Day Wait for a Pitcher’s Return to M.L.B.
The Baltimore Orioles’s unconventional approach to scouting is paying off with Albert Suárez, a pitcher who last played in the majors in 2017.Sports -
Why Some College Football Players Are Putting Their N.F.L. Dreams on Pause
Name, image and likeness payments have convinced many athletes to stay in school, where their earning potential is sometimes higher.Sports - College Football -
Soccer’s Worst Kept Secret: Why Goalkeepers Put Vaseline on Their Gloves
Manchester United’s goalkeeper was captured doing it and brought the trick to people’s attention.Sports -
Kansas City Kicker Says Pride Month Is Example of a ‘Deadly Sin’
Harrison Butker also criticized President Biden in a commencement speech at Benedictine College.Sports -
Bronny James Is Cleared by N.B.A. Medical Panel
The son of LeBron James suffered a cardiac arrest last summer. He is set to participate in the N.B.A. draft combine this week.Sports - NBA -
One of Hockey’s Best Teams Is Falling Apart When It Matters Most, Again
The Carolina Hurricanes are a team nobody wants to play. Then the playoffs come around.Sports -
Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Is Entering Territory Occupied by Michael Jordan
With four consecutive 40-point performances, Brunson joined Jordan, Bernard King and Jerry West as the only N.B.A. players to accomplish that feat in the playoffs.Sports -
Anthony Edwards Looks a Lot Like Michael Jordan Right Now
After another tremendous performance, the comparison has become inevitable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports -
Reasons for Every M.L.B. Team to Be Optimistic, and Pessimistic, This Season
From those at the top of the power rankings to those at the bottom, every team has cause for hope and concern in 2024.Sports -
The Woman Behind the Kentucky Derby’s Most Coveted Hats
With celebrity clients and design bound for the museum, one Manhattan milliner’s studio is brimming with the Derby’s biggest fashion statements.Sports -
How Knicks Fans Took Over Philadelphia’s N.B.A. Arena
The 76ers’ star Joel Embiid said turnout at his team’s Wells Fargo Center was “disappointing.”Sports - NBA -
A Former M.L.B. Player Honors His Son, a Marine Pilot: ‘He Was My Hero’
Steve Sax grieves the death of his son, John, by helping others pursue dreams in the sky.Sports -
The Arizona Coyotes Are Gone. The Former Team Owner Is Still in Denial.
Even after being forced to sell his team, Alex Meruelo remained defiant, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports -
The N.B.A. Franchise Stuck on the Doorstep of Something Special
One year ago, the Kings ended a historic postseason drought. But after missing the playoffs this year, a critical summer awaits.Sports -
These Are the Teams to Root For in the N.H.L. Playoffs
If you’re in search for a hockey team to support, this bandwagon guide has answers.Sports -
In the ‘Wild West’ Era of College Football, Agents Govern the Landscape
Some agents believe there’s more to success than landing a player at a school willing to give them the most money.Sports -
A Formula 1 Driver Is on the Brink of Being Barred From Races
Kevin Magnussen will spend the rest of the season trying to avoid a severe punishment for his driving behavior.Sports -
What Happened to 90,000 Pounds of Leftover Food From the Miami Grand Prix?
The race produced a food surplus that “was pretty comparable to the Super Bowl in terms of quantity.”Sports -
Will Caitlin Clark Make the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team?
Only 12 players will go to Paris, and putting Clark on the roster could be a polarizing decision.Sports -
Inside Real Madrid’s ‘Dystopian Dominance’ in Spain
The La Liga champions look destined for bold new heights, while their rivals languish.Sports -
A Tale of 2 Photos: What Pictures Tell Us About a Young Soccer Star’s Attitude
Jude Bellingham’s career has been on warp speed so far. His gamesmanship with his England teammate Harry Kane shows who he really is.Sports -
On Soccer’s Biggest Stage, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Shines Bright
He has become the team’s transformative star, but with a twist.Sports -
Candace Parker Never Cheated Basketball. She Changed It.
Even in retirement, Parker’s impact will be felt through the sport she helped grow, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports -
Kirk Cousins Stunned by Falcons’ Decision to Draft Michael Penix Jr.
Cousins’s agent said the quarterback is concerned the decision to select Penix won’t help Atlanta win this season.Sports -
Could Salt Lake City Be the Unicorn the Winter Olympics Are Seeking?
Climate change and spiraling costs have made it difficult to find a host for the Winter Games. The answer may be in Utah.Sports -
A Stunning Upset Shakes Up Boxing and Dents the Legacy of a Champion
Devin Haney had never been knocked down in a fight before losing to Ryan Garcia.Sports -
For a Storied N.H.L. Franchise, the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
The Oilers haven’t won a Stanley Cup since 1990. This team, with its future in limbo, could be Edmonton’s best chance.Sports -
The N.B.A. Strategy That May Be Robbing Fans of Iconic Moments
Free throws are among the least interesting parts of basketball, our columnist writes, and the nature of a rule is leading to more of them in pivotal situations.Sports -
Darryl Strawberry Wanted to Quit Baseball at 19. This Duo Stopped Him.
After signing a record-setting contract, Strawberry soon confronted failure on the diamond and heard racist slurs from the stands.Sports -
From the Met Gala to a W.N.B.A. Debut, a Week in the Life of Angel Reese
“I went to the Met Gala, slayed the Met Gala in New York, came back, slayed against New York,” Reese said.Sports -
Are There Enough Fans for the N.H.L.’s Smallest Market to Keep Its Team?
The Winnipeg Jets’ season was clouded by dwindling attendance and concerning comments made by ownership about the franchise’s future.Sports -
How Mystik Dan Won a Thrilling Kentucky Derby
The life-changing race lasted two minutes, but it took a million smaller moments to create this masterpiece.Sports -
The Unfortunate Reality Facing One of Baseball’s Best Players
Mike Trout seems destined to spend his entire career with the Angels. That’s horrifying, a columnist from The Athletic writes.Sports -
The Formula 1 Team That Mastered the Art of the 2-Second Pit Stop
More than 20 team members participate to win a game focused on efficiency with millimeters and milliseconds.Sports -
Rory McIlroy Is Finding The Fun In Golf Again
With a beer in hand and Mardi Gras beads around his neck, the Irish golfer celebrated more than just his Zurich Classic win in New Orleans Sunday.Sports -
Concern Over Visa Wait Times for Fans of the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. Department of State encouraged supporters in affected countries to start applying for visas now, over two years out from the tournament.Sports - World Cup -
Michael Jordan or LeBron James? We Asked N.B.A. Players Who the GOAT Is.
The greatest basketball player of all time is an age-old discussion. And in our poll of the league, the gap is closing.Sports - NBA -
The Story of One of Soccer’s Most Horrific Injuries
Ten operations followed in the 12 days after David Busst fractured his leg — those involved relive a moment they will never forget.Sports