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…
U.S. rugby needs more players. The answer could lie in basketball
Gary Gold was sitting courtside at Crypto.com Arena in February 2022 when he had an epiphany. The South…
College basketball rosters now start at $10 million. And one league is spending 3 times that
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — If you want to be a competitive college basketball program next season — maybe…
These college basketball players will make more money than LeBron James next season
At least 18 men’s college basketball players will earn more than LeBron James next season. The last time…
Tennis at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games: A Wimbledon race against time in Carson
If Venus and Serena Williams want to represent the U.S. in their hometown at the 2028 Los Angeles…
Wimbledon’s tennis expansion explained: Why plans for 39 new courts are again in limbo
A version of this article was originally published in December 2024. It has been updated to reflect the…
After Wimbledon showcase, the future of doubles in men’s tennis is on the line
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — Standing on Centre Court at Wimbledon after winning a second men’s doubles…
Seeking draft changes, union wants smaller penalties on MLB teams that exceed their bonus pools
In a strong illustration of how far apart Major League Baseball’s players and owners are in the early…
Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among those laid off by ESPN in latest round of cuts: Sources
ESPN was expected to let go of Karl Ravech, one of its most prominent on-air voices for more…
The Angels fired ‘The Baseball Spy’ after he filmed Rockies coaches
A pro scout for the Los Angeles Angels who calls himself “The Baseball Spy” was fired earlier this…
A tennis ball rule change trial that could have a big impact on the ATP Tour
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
ESPN cuts ties with NFL analyst Ryan Clark, wider layoffs expected Tuesday: Sources
ESPN has cut ties with NFL analyst Ryan Clark, sources briefed on the move told The Athletic. Clark…