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Meet the Accidental High School Football Superstar Who Just Started Playing
On Aug. 30, Tobi Haastrup apppeared in his first football game. Within a week, he had more than a dozen college scholarship offers.8 hours ago - Sports -
Rafael Nadal Is the King of Clay, but He’s So Much More Than That
Nadal possessed shotmaking talent, tennis IQ, finesse and flair too often lost in the brick-red dust, a columnist for The Athletic writes.8 hours ago - Sports -
The Sudden Fall of the N.F.L.’s Best Kicker
Justin Tucker has been the gold standard at his position for years. Now he’s one of the reasons Baltimore is losing games, a columnist for The Athletic writes.8 hours ago - Sports -
Could the N.B.A. Return to Seattle?
Ever since the Sonics left in 2008, the city has been waiting for another franchise. There’s an overriding sentiment that now is the time.4 hours ago - Sports -
A Shocking Tragedy Took the Life of a Hockey Star and His No. 1 Fan
Matthew and John Gaudreau were killed after being struck by a car on Aug. 29. For some, the sense of loss still hasn’t sunk in.8 hours ago - Sports -
Lionel Messi’s Coach Resigned, Leading to Questions About the Star’s Future
Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through 2025.8 hours ago - Sports -
ESPN to Air Mickey Mouse Broadcast for Christmas Day N.B.A. Game
The network and the league will continue the trend of presenting alternative broadcasts when the Knicks face the Spurs.8 hours ago - Sports -
Ray Lewis Wants to Follow in Deion Sanders’s Footsteps as a College Coach
Lewis’s friend and fellow Hall of Fame inductee Cris Carter works at Florida Atlantic, which has a head coaching vacancy.8 hours ago - Sports -
The Novelty Factor Is Gone and a True Test Awaits Formula 1 in Las Vegas
Developing goodwill with the local community is a much bigger emphasis for race organizers this year.8 hours ago - Sports -
Jets Owner Was Said to Suggest Benching Aaron Rodgers in September
People close to the discussion said Woody Johnson proposed that New York should start Tyrod Taylor at quarterback instead.16 hours ago - Sports -
Rafael Nadal’s Illustrious Professional Tennis Career Is Officially Over
Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup, ending the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career.20 hours ago - Sports -
Rafael Nadal May Have Just Played the Final Match of His Tennis Career
Should Spain lose its Davis Cup match to the Netherlands, Nadal’s illustrious career will officially be over.Yesterday - Sports -
The Balance of Power Has Officially Shifted in the N.F.L.
Week 11 was all about the A.F.C.’s top contenders trying to bully one another, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 days ago - Sports -
What We Learned in Week 11 of the N.F.L. Season
The Bills got gutsy, the Steelers made a statement, and the top spot in the A.F.C. is officially up for grabs.2 days ago - Sports -
What N.F.L. Week 11’s Classic Rivalry Games Revealed About Potential Contenders
Sunday brought a few blowouts and some key missed kicks, but it was highlighted by the Packers surviving in Chicago and the Steelers outlasting the Ravens.3 days ago - Sports -
This N.F.L. Coach Hiring Cycle Is Going to Be Huge. These Are the Names to Watch.
Conversations about the next wave of coaches are already brewing among owners and their front-office staffs.4 days ago - Sports -
These Bad N.F.L. Decisions Are Coming Back to Haunt Teams This Season
With a whopping 16 teams holding losing records, plenty of franchises are paying the price for moves made in the off-season.5 days ago - Sports -
She Announced Her Retirement, but Endometriosis Kept Her on the Tennis Court
Medical experts told Danielle Collins it would take her longer to get pregnant than she hoped.6 days ago - Sports -
The Michael Strahan National Anthem Controversy Shouldn’t Make You Mad
Criticizing Strahan’s conduct becomes a more difficult exercise when taking his family history into account, a columnist for The Athletic writes.November 13 - Sports -
Georgia Plummets, Indiana Climbs in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings
The Bulldogs, who won the national championship in 2021 and 2022, would be left out of the 12-team playoff if it started this week.November 13 - Sports -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a New No. 1
Kansas City is back on top, and that’s not the only change in the top five.November 12 - Sports -
N.F.L. Week 10 Takeaways: Steelers Could Be Super Bowl Contenders
Under Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh’s offense is as good as it has been in years, a columnist for The Athletic writes.November 10 - Sports -
Halfway Through the N.F.L. Season, One Star Finally Returns
The San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey will make his season debut after dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs. Will he make a difference?November 9 - Sports -
Colorado and Deion Sanders Suddenly Have a Lot at Stake
The Buffaloes are tied for second in the Big 12 and quietly have a path to the College Football Playoff.November 9 - Sports -
Has Kansas City Supplanted Dallas as America’s Top TV Team?
The Cowboys have long been the golden goose for viewership. But the franchise is also struggling.November 8 - Sports -
One Midseason Prediction for All 32 N.F.L. Teams
Who will win the league’s major awards? Experts from The Athletic preview the second half of the season.November 7 - Sports -
The N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprises, and Disappointments, at the Halfway Point
Despite losing their quarterback, the Vikings are on the rise thanks to an outstanding coach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.November 7 - Sports -
N.F.L. Trade Deadline Grades
The Commanders, Lions and Steelers made moves to solidify their rosters. But were they the right ones?November 5 - Sports -
The Latest N.F.L. Trade News Ahead of Tuesday’s Deadline
Teams have until 4 p.m. Eastern to make their moves.November 5 - Sports -
What We Learned in Week 9 of the N.F.L. Season
One of the best plays of Saquon Barkley’s career put the Eagles running back in the Offensive Player of the Year conversation.November 4 - Sports -
These Are the Takeaways From Week 9 of the N.F.L. Season
The best teams in the N.F.L. took care of business. The Cowboys did not.November 3 - Sports -
Amid Great Change in College Football, One Thing Remains the Same
Penn State’s history of struggling against Ohio State continued on Saturday, a columnist for The Athletic writes.November 3 - Sports -
The Players and Teams to Watch Closely at the N.F.L. Trade Deadline
Many franchises are still deciding whether to be buyers or sellers.November 2 - Sports -
Why the Dodgers’ Game 5 Win Was the Craziest World Series Clincher Ever
A championship trophy is a work of art. But the game that gets you that trophy? Sometimes that’s not the case, a columnist for The Athletic writes.October 31 - Sports -
Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win Their 8th World Series
Los Angeles came back from a five-run deficit to beat New York in the Bronx and claim its second championship in five years.October 31 - Sports -
Can the Yankees Stave Off World Series Elimination Again in Game 5?
The Dodgers are one win away from their eighth championship.October 30 - Sports -
Yankees Keep World Series Hopes Alive by Beating the Dodgers in Game 4
Shortstop Anthony Vople’s grand slam in the third inning sparked New York’s offense in the 11-4 win.October 30 - Sports -
The Dodgers Are Seeking a World Series Sweep of the Yankees
No M.L.B. team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the Fall Classic.October 29 - Sports -
M.L.B. Got Its Ideal World Series. But Only One Team Has Shown Up.
When a team takes a 3-0 lead in the World Series, there’s an overwhelming sense of finality, a columnist for The Athletic writes.October 29 - Sports -
Dodgers Beat Yankees to Take a Commanding Lead in the World Series
Los Angeles has won the first three games against New York to move within one win of the championship.October 29 - Sports