Why haven’t the WNBA and players union reached a deal?
With only nine days until the Oct. 31 deadline to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, the tension…
Trump threatens World Cup host cities over ‘safety’ concerns as White House announces visa scheme for fans
FIFA secured a concession from the White House as President Donald Trump announced that match ticket-holders for next…
As a season of tennis calendar discourse ends, ATP Tour Finals looks into the future
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
Tom Brady walks away, WNBA ratings soar, and ESPN snags CP3: 2025 Sports Media Predictions
The famous wrestler Sting, in describing his character change in 1996 from a clear babyface to a darker,…
Will the Cincinnati Open final’s move back to Sunday start a tennis calendar climbdown?
Iga Świątek lifted the Cincinnati Open trophy on a Monday this year. Dylan Buell / Getty Images The…
Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese seeks ‘mebounds’ trademark in response to online criticism
By now, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has heard the criticisms of her game. A lot of it…
Steph Curry honors Kobe Bryant as shoe free agency begins: ‘I’m excited about the future’
SAN ANTONIO — Stephen Curry is a free agent. He’s not leaving the Golden State Warriors anytime soon,…
YouTube TV, Disney reach deal to restore access to ESPN networks after two-week standoff
YouTube TV and Disney have reached a deal that will restore ESPN, ABC and other channels to the…
Padel is growing in the U.S as investment booms. Is its mission to rival tennis realistic?
“I live in a community in Delray Beach, Florida. We had 14 tennis courts, two padel courts and…
How the kingmaker of men’s tennis sent the sport into turmoil by trying to save it
In March 2021, a tour pro from Canada became the avatar for the problems in professional tennis. During…
Why Michigan and the Big Ten disagree on the next move with $2.4 billion on the table
By Ralph Russo, Austin Meek and Stewart Mandel For the second time in the last three years, Michigan…
Key NBA off-court moments of the 21st century: The Decision, the Bubble and the Process
Why do we care so much about the NBA? Sure, the feats of athleticism on the court are…