Wimbledon’s tennis expansion explained: Why plans for 39 new courts are again in limbo
A version of this article was originally published in December 2024. It has been updated to reflect the…
Tennis at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games: A Wimbledon race against time in Carson
If Venus and Serena Williams want to represent the U.S. in their hometown at the 2028 Los Angeles…
After Wimbledon showcase, the future of doubles in men’s tennis is on the line
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — Standing on Centre Court at Wimbledon after winning a second men’s doubles…
Aston Villa part ways with chief operating officer Ben Hatton
Hatton joined Villa in September 2023, having worked at Manchester United, AS Roma and, most recently, as managing…
Top tennis players target U.S. Open’s star-studded mixed doubles event in prize money push
With the start of the year’s final Grand Slam a little more than a month away, the group…
A tennis ball rule change trial that could have a big impact on the ATP Tour
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
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…
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…
They’re the best-dressed golfers in the world, and they’re just getting started
The year is 2026, and the driving range at Riviera Country Club is packed with the best female…
Some of the best golfers in the world have done this mental exercise
Peak newsletter 🧠 | This is an excerpt from The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of…
Analysing the Trionda: The science behind the 2026 World Cup ball
The ball is a defining feature of every World Cup. It’s the game’s equivalent of the artist’s paintbrush…
Why is cricket-style ‘Snicko’ technology being used at the World Cup?
Mattias Svanberg’s impact could barely have been more immediate when he came off Sweden’s bench on Sunday night.…