U.S. Open announces mixed doubles direct entries, wild cards include Alcaraz and Raducanu
Now the U.S. Open mixed doubles fun can really begin. Heavy on glitz and singles stars, the 16-team…
4 simple rules for navigating the MLB trade deadline — without irking your peers
This is the second in a three-part series exploring how the personalities of MLB executives impact baseball’s trade…
Why are football’s player unions so powerless compared with U.S. sports?
FIFA president Gianni Infantino spent much of the summer strolling around the U.S. at the Club World Cup,…
Scottie Scheffler or the S&P 500: Which has been more profitable over the last 4 years?
It’s no secret Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer in the world and has been for quite some…
After Bryce Harper-Rob Manfred confrontation, Mark DeRosa warned Phillies of commish’s power
After Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper got in the face of Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred during…
What I’m hearing about Mario Lemieux’s Penguins ownership comeback attempt
PITTSBURGH — And now, we wait. The secret’s out that a group led by Mario Lemieux is considering…
‘Real-life Happy Gilmore’: Meet the hockey player who inspired the Adam Sandler movies
One day, in early 1995, Kyle McDonough had a catch-up conversation with an old buddy. A star center…
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.…
Pat McAfee apologizes to Ole Miss student months after amplifying false rumor
Pat McAfee apologized to Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett on “The Pat McAfee Show” Wednesday, months after…