Emma Hayes has become this World Cup’s must-watch pundit
"You can see already Haiti are playing with a back five, and that in…
The art of tennis commentary, where silence is golden and words become pictures
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — A ball kid scurries along the net before…
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Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind…
For Naomi Osaka’s latest Grand Slam fashion statement, Wimbledon white was no limit
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — The all-white dress code Wimbledon has enforced for…
Brazil outraged after red cards in USWNT defeat: ‘The players were disrespected’
"She wanted to be the main figure of the match!"Marta did not hold back…
Wimbledon recap Day 7: The point of the tournament on another day of drama
Follow The Athletic's Wimbledon coverageWelcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the…
French Open recap Day 3: 17-year-old rising tennis star gives Paris something to cheer
Follow The Athletic's French Open coverageWelcome to the French Open briefing, where The Athletic will…
Real Madrid sign Felicia Schroder from BK Hacken in ‘most expensive transfer ever’ from BK Hacken
Real Madrid have signed striker Felicia Schroder from BK Hacken for what the Swedish…
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev meet at Wimbledon, now both major champions. Will that change anything?
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — There is little doubt as to whether Alexander…
WNBA power rankings: Can the L.A. Sparks find cohesion to reach the 2026 playoffs?
I came across an interesting stat this weekend. Entering Sunday's game against the Portland…
‘I couldn’t stay silent’: Why Sacha Wall publicly accused David Sullivan of being a sexual predator
Sacha Wall is a forceful presence, speaking softly but pulling no punches.The first woman…
PWHL teams expand player protection lists during expansion: Who is still available?
The next batch of players protected from the PWHL's multi-phase expansion roster-building process has…
WNBA power rankings: Can the Atlanta Dream regain their footing after recent skid?
We have arrived at the midpoint of the WNBA season. The regular season itself…
Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm is living a dream, and she’s ready for one more championship chapter
She's 23 now, and much around her has changed since the last time Jordy…
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is a year away: Key questions for the USWNT
We are exactly one year out from the 2027 Women's World Cup.While we have…
Maple Leafs get underwhelming Gavin McKenna comparison from The Athletic
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