Why tennis players apologize for net cords – the strangest piece of tennis etiquette
The Athletic has live coverage from Day 6 of the 2025 U.S. Open. FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Of…
Salt Lake City? Nashville? How six cities are faring in the race for an MLB expansion team
The intense interest in Major League Baseball expansion and realignment last week surprised those inside the league office…
A classic New York golf course vanished. 80 years later, it reappeared in the Midwest
Before all this, the seaside stretch of Lido Beach, a mere hour outside Manhattan, clung to a fading…
Michael Jordan ‘fighting for all’ race teams in antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A bitterly contentious federal court hearing between NASCAR and two race teams — Michael Jordan’s…
Donald Trump to attend Ryder Cup in New York next month, PGA of America CEO confirms
FRISCO, Texas — Keegan Bradley may not have given Donald Trump his wish, but the United States Ryder…
ESPN replacing Doris Burke with Tim Legler on NBA Finals broadcast team: Sources
ABC/ESPN has demoted Hall of Fame broadcaster Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted network commentator…
As Savannah Bananas pursue ‘a billion fans,’ are they real competition for MLB?
ANAHEIM, Calif. — On a Friday night this summer, the New York Yankees packed Dodger Stadium in Los…
Timberwolves’ new owners hire Florida Panthers president Matthew Caldwell as CEO
MINNEAPOLIS — The first big move by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez since the pair took over the…
YouTube TV, Fox locked in carriage dispute ahead of big football weekend
YouTube TV and Fox are locked in a carriage dispute that could leave subscribers to the streaming platform…
Michael Phelps, Jay Glazer bonded over mental health. It became a star-studded support system
Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the…