How the D.C. Open found a tennis sweetspot, from Naomi Osaka’s cookout to popcorn matches
WASHINGTON — Scenes from a mid-summer tennis tournament. A former world No. 1 who remains one of the…
Terry Rozier’s attorneys claim 2023 text message should ‘end’ federal case against him
Terry Rozier has asked a federal judge to throw out two of the four charges brought against him…
Markéta Vondroušová’s doping test refusal, case and four-year ban explained
Editor’s note: This explainer has been updated on July 31, 2026, following the publication of the full decision…
Blue Jackets part ways with broadcaster Bob McElligott, move to simulcast model
After 17 years as the radio voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Bob McElligott will no longer be…
In battle over MLB salary cap, players and owners spar over the meaning of ‘50-50’
In baseball, going halfsies is a really controversial idea. A formal revenue split between players and owners is…
Amazon Prime to broadcast Wednesday night NHL games, playoff series in deal with Rogers
The 12-year deal includes at least 26 national regular-season games and gives Amazon select early Stanley Cup playoff…
A year after the Clase gambling scandal, some players still question MLB’s safeguards
Last July, for 25 days, Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase walked around the halls of Progressive Field, reclined…
Cam Smith and Nelly Korda’s agent in $3.4bn takeover battle
Follow us on Google Discover Golfers are generally among the most business-savvy sportspeople. However, they still need representation…
U.S. Open mixed doubles: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka enter but no Alcaraz or Sinner yet
The U.S. Open’s mixed doubles competition, which has become a chess piece in negotiations between tennis stars and…
Stanford football players move toward creating collective bargaining unit, with long way to go
Stanford football players have formed the first chapter of the College Football Players Association led by active athletes,…
Here’s an idea for MLB, MLBPA: Negotiate the next labor deal at the Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — There they were, side by side, for just a moment, in the middle of the…
Will the Australian Open’s ground pass cap see other Grand Slams make crowding concessions?
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…