An MLB pitcher walked away from $12 million. He has no regrets
Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the…
How UCLA landed Nico Iamaleava — and is banking its rebrand on college football’s lightning rod
On a typical sunny morning in late April, the UCLA Bruins began their last week of spring practice.…
The sports movie sequels we want to see after the release of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Almost three decades after his (fictitious) Tour Championship triumph, Adam Sandler is back on the links as Happy…
Ichiro is one of a kind, but anybody can learn these 4 lessons from his career
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through…
Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton, everyone’s best friend, gets his Hall of Fame moment
CLEVELAND — There’s a round, hazelnut brown table in the back of Booth 3 at Progressive Field with…
ESPN and NFL closing in on ‘Next Era’-defining media deal
In 1987, an eight-year-old cable network in just 41 million homes acquired the rights to eight NFL regular…
Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka among pairs hoping to compete in U.S. Open mixed doubles
The U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament keeps getting more intriguing. With the deadline for registration approaching next week,…
Why North Carolina is more valuable than you think in college football’s future
No power-conference program residing outside the Big Ten and SEC has a chance to boost its financial portfolio…
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Fever veteran Sydney Colson, the funniest WNBA player
INDIANAPOLIS — Sydney Colson, widely considered one of the funniest players in the WNBA, wasn’t fearful of any…
The most unforgettable fashion at WNBA All-Star Weekend, from ‘orange carpet’ to tunnel walks
INDIANAPOLIS — The narrative arc of the WNBA’s explosive growth can be traced in many ways: a positive…
Memphis’ Big 12 pitch, including $200 million in sponsorships, isn’t gaining traction: Sources
By Chris Vannini, Ralph D. Russo and Justin Williams The University of Memphis pitched itself to the Big…
Rob Manfred recruited a star-studded group of retired players. The union sees trouble
The Major League Baseball Players Association believes commissioner Rob Manfred is trying to use the clout of highly…