Why do we love football? Chuck Klosterman’s new book explores America’s obsession
George Plimpton is credited with the “Small Ball Theory,” which he expounded upon in a 1992 essay for…
How college tennis became a Grand Slam incubator and took over the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ben Shelton used to be a lonely man after the first couple of rounds at…
Australian Open recap: Stan Wawrinka waves goodbye with aplomb on scorching Day 7
Follow The Athletic’s Australian Open coverage Welcome to the Australian Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories…
‘Heated Rivalry’ effect? Interest surges in Boston-Montreal NHL game
BOSTON — It doesn’t take much for fans to get excited about a matchup featuring the Montreal Canadiens…
Islanders plan to relocate AHL affiliate from Bridgeport to Hamilton: Sources
Professional hockey has a long history in Hamilton, Ontario, and the city could soon be home to the…
How the CFP will be different in 2026: Changes for Notre Dame, auto-bids and money distribution
While the College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season after SEC and Big…
College Football Playoff set to stay at 12 teams for 2026: Why SEC-Big Ten remain stalemated
The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season after the Big Ten and…
The point-guard mentality didn’t just make Sam Darnold better. It’s a useful mental trick
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for…
WNBA releases 2026 schedule amid CBA negotiations
The WNBA released its 2026 schedule on Wednesday, marking the league’s 30th season. The timing is a little…
I tried Curt Cignetti’s Chipotle order. It should enter the transfer portal
I’m sitting in a Chipotle, staring down at a burrito bowl, which is a pretty familiar place for…
Tom Brady knew he needed to improve on TV. So he channeled his ‘quarterback’ days
Tom Brady is on the other end of the phone line from Miami, going behind-the-scenes of his daunting…
Why the Charles Bediako case could unleash chaos on college basketball, NBA Draft
Charles Bediako is a center for the Alabama basketball team for the first time in nearly three years.…