NFL’s Brazil bet hinges on cultivating uncharted football landscape, capitalizing on niche passion
SAO PAULO — Thiago Souza emerges from the barricades a man making history. A single-file line spirals the Ibirapuera mall…
Keegan Bradley makes Team USA’s Presidents Cup roster but Justin Thomas excluded
By going chalk, United States captain Jim Furyk has created intrigue ahead of this month’s Presidents Cup. Furyk selected Nos.…
WNBA power rankings: Will the Chicago Sky slip out of playoff contention?
After focusing on the top half of the playoff bracket last week, it’s time to check in on a surprisingly…
Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 1, from Georgia to Temple
Editor’s note: The Athletic 134 is a weekly ranking of all FBS college football teams. Week 1 is complete, and…
NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Who can challenge the Chiefs for the throne?
The NFL season is mere days away, and the Power Rankings are here to check in on the vibes of…
What we learned from CFB’s Week 1: Georgia sets the tone and Billy Napier’s seat gets hot
The days were long, but the months were short. Finally, college football has returned full tilt. The opening week of…
Baseball slang 101: A guide to talking like you’re in an MLB clubhouse
So you want to talk like a baseball person? Then you’ll have to curse a lot. At least, that’s how…
Andy Roddick, the U.S. Open’s last American male champion, sees himself a tennis schlub
The basic arc of Andy Roddick’s life goes something like this: One day you’re a chirpy, hot-shot teenager with a…
The Athletic’s NFL QB stock report, Week 1: It’s Patrick Mahomes, then everyone else
Quarterbacks have never been more valuable in the NFL, and that’s now true on multiple fronts. Not only do teams…
Every NFL team’s biggest concern as 2024 season begins: O-line play, health, rookie QB
It’s Week 1 of the NFL season, a time for optimism. After all, every team is undefeated. But the reality…