MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions
In a crackdown that has rankled some front offices across the league, Major League Baseball has effectively outlawed…
The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Norway star Erling Haaland…
Tennis player has match-fixing ban increased after appealing for reduction
Samuel Bensoussan’s ban of just under two years was increased to three. Julien de Rosa / AFP via…
Rob Manfred says MLB is looking into FanDuel video, Bryce Harper did not violate CBA
PHILADELPHIA — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said the league is reviewing what Bryce Harper alleged was…
How Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson built an NFL podcast that goes beyond football
Erin Andrews is used to running after Kyle Shanahan. Fox microphone in one hand, notebook in the other,…
NWSL added a free-to-stream partner ahead of a crucial season. The deal was about more than games
As the National Women’s Soccer League prepared for a season with 16 teams in 2026, up from 14…
Why are some golf courses like Birkdale called ‘Royal’?
Royal Birkdale hosts The Open this week, but that five-letter prefix opens up a much bigger golf quirk…
Football meets international football: Ranking every NFL soccer-style crossover jersey from 1-32
As the North America-hosted World Cup wraps up, another set of crossover jerseys have arrived and with it…
A Philly special for MLB’s All-Stars: The clubhouse cheesesteak craved by visiting players
PHILADELPHIA — Inside the visiting clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, they know the stars of Major League Baseball…
Wimbledon takeaways: The best match, biggest upset, and abiding memories from London
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past…
2026 NHL fan survey: Your thoughts on the current state of hockey and its future
Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 NHL fan survey. Nathan Ray Seebeck / Imagn Images By The Athletic NHL…
Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon title defense was a study in tennis resilience – and serving
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — All the greats have been in this spot before. The one where…