Caitlin Clark welcomed to WNBA with reality check in Indiana Fever loss
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — As the seconds ticked down before her first WNBA game began, Caitlin Clark couldn’t stop moving. Waiting…
An A.I. Robot Named Sophia Tells Graduates to Believe in Themselves
When it comes to choosing a commencement speaker, colleges and universities take different approaches. Some go local, selecting well-known figures…
Life as an MLB catcher: Violet bruises, ballooned ankles — and now, broken arms
Catching was a family tradition, so when Red Sox backstop Reese McGuire was 8 or 9, as he recalled, he…
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says Pride Month is example of ‘deadly sin’ during commencement speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, speaking during a commencement speech at Benedictine College, referred to Pride Month, the events…
Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal
Netflix is no longer simply in the “sports-adjacent” business. On Wednesday, the streaming giant announced a three-season deal with the…
In college football’s version of free agency, where do NIL agents come in?
In Steve Smith’s third year as UCF’s director of player development, the school started prepping for the upcoming revolution. Soon,…
Manchester City’s dominance is distorting football fandom
And so, on May 14, 2024, modern Premier League football reached its logical next step: Tottenham Hotspur fans rooting against…
The take foul is ruining late-game excitement. It’s time for the NBA to make a change
On Monday night, Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren knocked down two free throws with 9.4 seconds remaining in Game…
How a Carolina Hurricanes comeback can reverse a decade-long trend
After starting the second round with three straight losses, the Carolina Hurricanes have officially made it a series with thrilling…
Can MLB save the starting pitcher? The search for solutions to baseball’s ‘existential crisis’
Who’s pitching tonight? For 100 years, that wasn’t just a casual question. It was the question that defined baseball. The…