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Ippei Mizuhara’s Gambling Case Exposes a Greater Problem in Sports
The texts from Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter have reminded former sports gambling addicts of a familar feeling of obsession.Sports -
The N.B.A. Postseason Is Beginning. Here’s What to Know.
In tonight’s games, the Los Angeles Lakers play the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Sacramento Kings face the Golden State Warriors.Sports -
Is Liverpool’s Premier League Title Bid Over?
A 1-0 defeat to the struggling Crystal Palace dealt a blow to Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of a second Premier League trophy.Sports - Premier League -
The Five Holes at Augusta National That Could Decide the Masters
One of the great and historic courses in golf is a critical character each April. We picked the five holes that best tell the story of the tournament.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 -
N.F.L. Teams Know the Best Way to Draft. So Why Aren’t They Doing It?
Only a few franchises are curious enough to think differently, and even fewer are disciplined enough to act differently.Sports -
In Verne Lundquist’s Final Masters Moment, the Hour Belonged to Him
At 83 years old, the CBS broadcaster called his 40th Masters.Sports -
Why a Group of Talented ‘Lads’ From Ireland Has the N.F.L.’s Attention
There is another sport, besides football, where athletes kick a ball and send it high through uprights. Why not recruit from it?Sports -
An ‘Avalanche’ Is Hitting the N.C.A.A., and Change Is Coming for Athletes
“If student-athletes become employees, what does that relationship look like?” one college professor asked.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 -
How LeBron James and the Lakers Earned a Meeting With the N.B.A. Champions
New Orleans’s Zion Williamson had a career night in his first postseason game. It wasn’t enough to get past the Lakers, as Los Angeles advanced in the play-in tournament after a 110-106 win.Sports - NBA -
After a Lap of Honor, Wrexham Moves On to Planning Its Next Promotion
Transfers and roster changes are already in the works, but how difficult will the next league up be?Sports -
In Mexico, Lionel Messi Faces Relentless Boos
Liga MX power Monterrey overwhelmed Inter Miami on Wednesday as fans taunted one of soccer’s all-time greats.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 -
A College Quarterback Switched Positions. It Changed His Career.
Luke McCaffrey is an intriguing N.F.L. prospect after making the move to wide receiver at Rice.Sports -
Is the Wrexham ‘Fairytale’ From Reynolds and McElhenney Good or Bad for Soccer?
Another promotion has led to criticism and questions from fans and owners of other clubs.Sports -
To Salvage Their Season, the Warriors Enter March Madness Mode
Finishing behind nine other Western Conference teams is a jarring conclusion for a team featuring such greatness, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports -
U.S. Women’s Soccer Took a Gamble. The Result Could Be a Lost Year.
In hiring Emma Hayes as manager, the program sacrificed a year of continuous preparation, a columnist from The Athletic writes.Sports -
The ‘Humbling Experience’ of Trying to Shoot Over a 7-Foot-4 Phenom
The N.B.A. rookie Victor Wembanyama isn’t just breaking the sport, but the perception of basketball physics.Sports -
Caitlin Clark’s W.N.B.A. Era Arrives
In Dallas for her first professional preseason game, Clark played in front of a sold-out crowd and proved to be just as impactful as she had been at Iowa.Sports