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The Eight Best Under-the-Radar Players in the Champions League
The Champions League gets serious this week as the round of 16 begins.To get to this point, 160 games have been completed — now there are just 29 left to p […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
N.F.L. Quarterbacks Say ‘Blue 42.’ Most of Them Don’t Know How It Began.
Quarterback Tyler Bray faced a steep learning curve when he joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. An undrafted free agent, he had to memorize a thick […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ilona Maher’s Time In England Has Transformed Women’s Rugby
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR), England’s elite league for women’s 15-a-side rugby union, is still semi-professional.A large number of the players who will […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ranking the Best N.F.L. Free Agents at Each Position
Last week, we released The Athletic’s top 150 free agents, a player-by-player look at the best of the class.GO DEEPER2025 NFL free-agency rankings top 150: W […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
What We’re Hearing About the N.F.L.’s Biggest Looming Decisions
INDIANAPOLIS — After speaking with numerous teams and league sources throughout last week at the NFL Scouting Combine, here’s a rundown of some notable thi […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How Fast Should a Tennis Court Be? The Sport’s Stars Are Divided.
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, illness […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Biggest Stars in Women’s College Basketball
With the regular season in the rearview, The Athletic’s team of dedicated writers and contributors got together to take stock of everything they’ve wit […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When a Brutal Sport Descended on Las Vegas
“We’ve been to some places together us lads, haven’t we?” Matt Peet, head coach of the Wigan Warriors, asks his players.It is half an hour before a landmar […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why a Rare Women’s Hockey Fight Happened and Forced a Rule Change
For almost a decade, Jill Saulnier was an energy line forward for the Canadian women’s national team, winning two Olympic medals and a world c […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
N.F.L. Players Grade the Working Conditions of Their Teams
INDIANAPOLIS — After receiving poor grades for the 2023 campaign, the Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders made the most s […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why U.S. Women Skiers Are So Much Better Than the Men
Not to be too cheeky, but it’s getting a little awkward for the American men who make their living on Alpine and Nordic skis.At the recently completed A […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How a Basketball Player’s Dreams Shifted From the N.B.A. to the Academy Awards
Allen Iverson driving to the basket for a layup. Steph Curry draining a deep 3-pointer. To RaMell Ross, this is basketball at its best. Speed, motion and […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The ‘One in a Million’ N.F.L. Draft Prospect Most People Haven’t Seen Play
When Thomas Perry turned 16, he asked his parents for a very specific birthday gift: one oversized truck tire.Not four tires. Or an actual truck. Scott and […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Rickey Henderson Set the Tone for Grant McCray. But They Never Got to Meet.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Grant McCray led off the San Francisco Giants’ exhibition game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at Camelback Ranch and he hob […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How One Athlete’s Simple Act of Kindness Changed a Teenager’s Life
Jim Marquardt was 16 and seeking some privacy. He had an important letter to write and his short attention span couldn’t compete with the TV in the living r […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
He Was Accused of Baseball Betrayal. Now He’s Ready to Talk About It.
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Every once in a while, Derek Bender will send a text to one of his former teammates. Or he’ll call, and leave a voicemail.But, after wha […]The New York Times wrote a new post 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Chicago Is on a Path to N.H.L. Failure, and It Must Find a New Direction
It’s entirely possible that four or five summers from now, Connor Bedard’s name will be etched on the Stanley Cup.He’ll have won the Conn Smythe Trophy that […]
