NFL, NFLPA to expand mental health benefits for players and dependents
The NFL and NFL Players Association plan to launch a Behavioral Health Network to expand mental health support…
Novak Djokovic film ‘The Wolf in Winter’ searches for a resolution its subject has not yet made
On the eve of his 20th appearance at the U.S. Open later this month, 39-year-old Novak Djokovic has…
U.S. Open mixed doubles: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka enter but no Alcaraz or Sinner yet
The U.S. Open’s mixed doubles competition, which has become a chess piece in negotiations between tennis stars and…
What happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it
Editor’s note: This article was first published in September 2025 and has been updated to reflect President Trump’s…
England win is most-watched World Cup quarterfinal in U.S. English-language TV history
A record-setting number of fans in the U.S. tuned in for England’s win over Norway. Mauro Pimentel /…
Justin Bieber to join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for World Cup final halftime show
FIFA has announced Justin Bieber as the final co-headliner for the World Cup final halftime show, which will…
Wimbledon recap Day 8: Alex de Minaur and the devastation that comes with elite sport
Follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic explains the stories behind the…
Wimbledon recap Day 7: The point of the tournament on another day of drama
Follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the…
Why a World Cup is the biggest event on planet Earth
The Athletic has live coverage of South Korea vs Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s…
FIFA U-turns on World Cup water bottle policy, bans fans from bringing them into stadiums
FIFA has performed a last-minute U-turn on its stadium policy for the World Cup, no longer allowing supporters…
Is the World Cup vulnerable to fixers? Fears grow as ‘every sport in every continent’ faces corruption
For the last eight months, The Athletic has been investigating the threat of fixing to the integrity of…
French Open recap Day 6: Sorana Cîrstea becomes oldest player to serve Grand Slam double bagel
Follow The Athletic’s French Open coverage Welcome to the French Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories…