Martina Navratilova says Billie Jean King’s trans-athlete stance ‘doesn’t square’ with her own words
Martina Navratilova wants Billie Jean King to explain herself. King is one of the most important figures in…
The Serena Williams comeback is official. How will tennis receive it?
Tennis record books don’t contain decibel readings from big matches throughout the sport’s history. If they did, there’s…
French Open recap Day 8: Clay line-calling debate overshadows Casper Ruud vs. João Fonseca
Follow The Athletic’s French Open coverage Welcome to the French Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories…
SRAM vs the UCI: How a dispute over gear ratios could change global sport forever
It is a tiny component, in truth, a series of toothed metal cogs which connect to the chain…
French Open recap Day 4: How to hit the worst shot of the tournament, on match point — and win
Follow The Athletic’s French Open coverage Welcome to the French Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the…
NFL exploring which players want to compete in Olympics (at least 1 Bronco)
Last year, NFL owners voted in favor of allowing players to compete in the 2028 L.A. Olympics. After…
Marta Kostyuk was out of tennis patience. She found it in her hardest moments
After losing an exhibition match to fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina last December in India, Marta Kostyuk had had…
Cyclist Jaume Guardeno moved to specialist neurological injury centre after training crash
Caja-Rural rider Jaume Guardeno has been transferred from intensive care to a specialist neurological injury care centre after…
How Rousey and Carano fought ‘ring rust’ with saunas, red light therapy and brain scans
Usually, when ‘ring rust’ is mentioned around a fighter, it’s in reference to a year – two at…
Women’s tennis legend speaks out on California trans athlete controversy as Newsom faces criticism
Women’s tennis legend Martina Navratilova weighed in on the sudden trans athlete controversy in Gavin Newsom’s California, with…
Amber Glenn Opens Up About Mental Health, Milan-Cortina And Future Plans
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 19: Amber Glenn of Team United States competes in Women’s Single Skating – Free…
Athletes push back after Cycling Canada cancels women’s team pursuit program
At the 2016 Olympics, Canada stood on the podium in the women’s team pursuit. Allison Beveridge, Jasmin Glaesser,…