It’s been 33 years since F1 saw a female driver compete. When will the next one come along?
This article is part of our 75 Years of Speed series, an inside look at the backstories of…
A classic New York golf course vanished. 80 years later, it reappeared in the Midwest
Before all this, the seaside stretch of Lido Beach, a mere hour outside Manhattan, clung to a fading…
Why McLaren F1 finally said yes to Mastercard after a decade without a title sponsor
Mastercard will become the naming partner of McLaren’s Formula One team from 2026, The Athletic can reveal. In…
The catfishing scam putting fans and female golfers in danger
Meet Rodney Raclette. Indiana native. 62 years old. Big golfer. A huge fan of the LPGA. On Aug.…
The epicenter of stalking in sports? Why tennis stands apart
In April of 1993, Monica Seles and Steffi Graf were dueling for supremacy at the top of women’s…
The ‘fifth Grand Slam’ in tennis and the Cincinnati Open’s bid for prestige
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
Inside Benjamin Sesko’s Manchester United transfer – and how they beat Newcastle to the deal
As recently as a few weeks ago, some influential figures at Manchester United still felt signing Benjamin Sesko…
Are pro golfers getting angrier, or are we just always recording?
A recent major champion stands on the third tee at Riviera Country Club. It’s the second round of…
The Cincinnati Open’s $260M tennis bet on the future of a format under fire
MASON, Ohio — Ben Navarro was sitting on one of the most valuable properties in sports: A license…
How Manchester United can afford to spend big on Benjamin Sesko and explore more signings
Manchester United fans have a favoured refrain, often given prominence during leaner times, one that ends with the…
U.S. Open announces mixed doubles direct entries, wild cards include Alcaraz and Raducanu
Now the U.S. Open mixed doubles fun can really begin. Heavy on glitz and singles stars, the 16-team…
Naomi Osaka splits with coach Patrick Mouratoglou as tennis hard-court swing begins
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has split with coach Patrick Mouratoglou after just shy of a year…