Saudi Arabia’s coveted men’s tennis event set for unbuilt, futuristic venue at new megaproject
Saudi Arabia’s coveted top-tier men’s tennis tournament is taking shape. The first edition of an ATP Masters 1000…
Why does America call it soccer? Where does the word come from?
The word ‘soccer’ remains at the heart of one of the most enduring, if comparatively low-key and petty…
Serena Williams’ tennis comeback: Next tournament, Wimbledon doubles with Venus, how to watch
Editor’s note: This explainer has been updated June 16, 2026, to reflect news of Serena Williams playing at…
Why is cricket-style ‘Snicko’ technology being used at the World Cup?
Mattias Svanberg’s impact could barely have been more immediate when he came off Sweden’s bench on Sunday night.…
‘Go ahead and cry!’ The inspiration behind Mike Breen’s Knicks call of a lifetime
“It’s over! It’s over! Knick fans, this is not a dream! Your long, long wait has ended! Go…
Once seen as harmless, cases of potential nepotism in baseball now stand out
On July 21 of last year, two longtime teammates each took their turn sitting down at a table…
Serena Williams’ tennis comeback: Next tournament, first win, and how to watch
Editor’s note: This explainer has been updated June 10, 2026, to reflect news of Serena Williams’ first match…
Dana White vows bad weather won’t stop White House bouts. Just don’t expect UFC to go outdoors again
WASHINGTON — UFC CEO Dana White has had his fill of outdoor events, saying Friday night he has…
With another Sun Belt Stanley Cup Final, why are Canada’s NHL teams getting left behind?
The annual milestone passed without much fanfare this NHL season. Perhaps that’s because, after all this time, it’s…
Spurs-Knicks Game 3 is the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 in 28 years
Game 3 of the NBA Finals drew the largest television audience for a finals Game 3 in more…
Everton’s £35m legal bill to Burnley could be a ‘watershed’ for football. This is why
All eyes are being drawn to Mexico City on the eve of the World Cup but, across the…
Serena Williams and the coming reckoning with GLP-1s and performance enhancement
Serena Williams is back. Teaming up with rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko for a straight-sets win over the…