Tennis wild cards: A Grand Slam golden ticket and the sporting nationalism that powers it
There are few things Americans love more than a single-elimination knockout tournament. March Madness. The NFL playoffs. The…
Field of Dreams game on Netflix sees steep decline in audience viewership
The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins was the first at the “Field of Dreams” movie…
The U.S. Open mixed doubles field’s biggest stars might be its unknowns
The U.S. Open mixed doubles field rounded into form on Monday, as the U.S. Tennis Association handed five…
MLB owners unanimously approve Padres sale to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
Major League Baseball owners on Monday unanimously approved billionaire investors José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones as the…
LeBron James launches YouTube golf channel with video of 2016 Cavs reunion
LeBron James has made another decision: He has launched a YouTube golf channel. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer…
Portland approves Moda Center funds, but Trail Blazers lease battle looms
The Portland City Council approved $120 million in funding to renovate the Moda Center and attempt to keep…
DP World Tour prepared to fine LIV golfers again in 2027
Any members of the LIV Golf league hoping to balance out a pared-down 2027 schedule with more DP…
Dallas Cowboys are (again) the NFL’s most valuable franchise
For the seventh consecutive year, Sportico has the Cowboys and Dak Prescott sitting atop its ranking of most…
NBA 2026-27 schedule release: Knicks-76ers set for first night of NBA Cup action
The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup on Prime Video last season, then six months later won…
Yankees receive $2.6 billion in financing deal with Apollo Sports Capital
The Yankees have struck a $2.6 billion deal with Apollo Sports Capital. Hal Steinbrenner and his family will…
A 2000s tennis takeover at the Canadian Open as the ATP Tour evolves
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
The WNBA conversation is no longer about basketball, and Sophie Cunningham doesn’t get why
INDIANAPOLIS — This is a column about basketball. Just the way Sophie Cunningham would have wanted. On Thursday…