Hyrox, a PR crisis and the battle for the multi-billion-dollar CrossFit market
It is already a multi-billion-dollar industry and one of the fastest-growing sectors in sports. And now a new…
Elena Rybakina, world No. 1 for the first time, is not resting on any laurels
NEW YORK — Women’s tennis has a new world No. 1 — but she is not satisfied with…
For Frances Tiafoe, the U.S. Open semifinals are the destination of a journey into the unknown
NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe knew that he had lost just about all credibility concerning his commitment to…
U.S. Open quarterfinal recap: Women’s semifinals are all chalk as men’s draw opens up
Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day…
How Bill Ackman’s journey into tennis left him stranded on one of its most famous courts
A little more than a year ago, one of the world’s wealthiest financiers spent 67 minutes on a…
Why the U.S. Open’s nights leave fans in the dark as tennis goes later in the earlier rounds
NEW YORK — The U.S. Open is known for its late finishes, but there’s never been a year…
USWNT’s Trinity Rodman and tennis star Ben Shelton lean on each other at the top of their sports
The Athletic has live coverage of Shelton vs. Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinal. When U.S. women’s national team…
In the history of men’s tennis fashion, the tank top is no deep cut
This article is part of the Winning Style series, a collection of articles that explore the methods elite…
Novak Djokovic’s tennis longevity is extraordinary. The passage of time does not care
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Winning Style series, a collection of articles that explore the…
How the U.S. Open showcases the depth of women’s tennis in America, win or lose
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 U.S. Open. NEW YORK — They don’t have big trophies…
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…
They are the best doubles players in the world. Why did they have to qualify for the U.S. Open?
What do you give a tennis star who has done everything in their discipline? In the case of…