‘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…
Ichiro is one of a kind, but anybody can learn these 4 lessons from his career
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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…
Wimbledon gets expansion boost as UK court dismisses appeal from protest group
Wimbledon secured a major victory in its bid to triple the size of its grounds after the High…
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…
Richard Jefferson agrees to return to ESPN; Doris Burke’s spot still in question: Sources
Richard Jefferson has an agreement in place to return to ABC/ESPN, where he is expected to continue on…