Boxing has become a country for old men. Where’s the future in that?
The announcement that Floyd Mayweather Jr would be returning to professional boxing later this year was far from…
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: Everything we know about MMA ‘superfight’
It is, according to Ronda Rousey, “the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history.” And while nobody would…
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open final and the weight of tennis history
MELBOURNE, Australia — Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have already played one memorable match in Melbourne, but Sunday’s…
Basketball isn’t a priority in London. The NBA believes it can change that
LONDON — Lenz Balan was born to Haitian parents in Brookline, Mass., grew up an hour away in…
Baltimore to host South Africa versus New Zealand rugby union test match in September
South Africa will play a test match against New Zealand in Baltimore, Maryland, in September as the battle…
Novak Djokovic’s split with the PTPA marks his next chapter of tennis disruption
There was a time when Novak Djokovic relished serving as tennis’ disruptor-in-chief. He had handled the job on…
England to investigate Noosa trip as Rob Key concedes team have played ‘dumb’ cricket on Ashes tour
The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. England have not even played the Boxing Day Test…
Australia’s Alex Carey and a poignant glance to the heavens: ‘Dad played the biggest role in my cricket’
The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. There was a quick glance to the heavens, and…
Should cycling start charging fans for access to iconic climbs and race finishes?
“Without a bicycle, my horizon wouldn’t have been much further than the hedge at the end of the…
Simon Harmer and South Africa’s historic win in India: ‘If the grim reaper of cricket said it’s over, I’d be content’
The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. Simon Harmer is a delighted, delirious, and — without…
Geraint Thomas appointed INEOS director of racing after retiring in September
Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images Geraint Thomas has been appointed director of racing at INEOS Grenadiers after his…
Mick Jagger. Rolling Stone. Cultural icon. And cricket streaming pioneer
You’ll know a lot about Mick Jagger. Singer from the Rolling Stones. Half of, along with Keith Richards,…