Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever star, named Indianapolis 500 grand marshal
To find a star worthy enough of filling one of the Indy 500’s most iconic roles, the Indianapolis…
Inside Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea appointment and why Liverpool did not turn to manager seeking ‘mentality monsters’
The Athletic has live coverage of Chelsea vs. Tottenham and Bournemouth vs. Manchester City. It is rare for…
Udonis Haslem was a candid NBA player. Now he’s bold and authentic as an analyst
Udonis Haslem, if nothing else, has always been unapologetically candid. His outspoken, straightforward nature works well for television…
Carlos Alcaraz’s Vanity Fair shoot and the art of being a transcendent tennis star
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
An NBA wake-up call? Why coaches are giving smelling salts a try
Smelling salts have been around for centuries, common around sports to give athletes a quick jolt of adrenaline.…
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…
MLS 2026 player salaries revealed: Messi earns more than all other clubs’ entire wage bills except LAFC
The MLS Players Association released 2026 salary information Tuesday, giving a first look at how much money new…
MLB, union begin negotiations over new labor deal
Baseball’s march to a likely lockout is underway. Representatives from the commissioner’s office at Major League Baseball and…
Atlanta Braves say new TV setup thriving in early going but offer few details
Atlanta Braves chairman Terry McGuirk said Monday that the in-house broadcast operation the team started this year, BravesVision,…
When the oldest and youngest ranked men’s tennis players met in the sport’s minor leagues
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
J.R. Smith won NBA titles. He’s now a college graduate with a different message
J.R. Smith gleamed with pride as he watched the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia…
Trump administration strikes deal to renovate East Potomac, other D.C. golf courses
President Donald Trump’s plan to turn East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., into a “championship-level course” took…