Team Europe using VR to prepare for Ryder Cup abuse, Rory McIlroy says
Rory McIlroy has revealed that Team Europe have been using virtual reality headsets which emulate the shouting of…
The fist pump is everywhere at the U.S. Open. It’s not just a celebration
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open men’s semifinals. Editor’s note: This story is part of…
The body language of tennis takes center stage in a U.S. Open semifinal of the mind
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open men’s semifinals. FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — When Carlos…
Netflix expanding live-sports portfolio with 6 Kings Slam tennis event in October
As the U.S. Open culminates this week in New York City, airing on ESPN’s networks, Netflix is prepping…
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…