Month: January 2025
Inside the High-Wire Act of a 24-Hour Race at Daytona
Accidents happen, things break, the unthinkable occurs, and it all can happen at any time of the day.
Why Manchester United Hired a 78-Year-Old American Track and Field Coach
A team near the bottom of the Premier League table turned to a former decathlon coach for help.
After a Sudden Resurgence, This N.F.L. Quarterback Will Be Coveted
At least five teams could be interested in Sam Darnold this offseason, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Max Verstappen’s Illustrious Formula 1 Career Is Nearing a Crossroads
The reigning four-time world champion has made it clear he doesn’t want to race forever.
Adam Schefter Has a $9 Million Salary and an Uncertain Future
ESPN’s leading insider says he loves his job. But being a news breaker comes with a price.
An N.B.A. Team Was Shaken to Its Core. Now, a New Leader Is Emerging.
Jimmy Butler’s trade-related cacophony has set the stage for Tyler Herro’s emergence.
The Age-Old Problem Causing New Tensions in Golf
P.G.A. Tour players are hitting shots for their livelihoods. Fans want the sport to move at a faster pace.
He Set an All-Time Scoring Record. Then the Basketball World Forgot Him.
If 55.6 points is the highest average ever by an American prep player, how do we know nothing at all about Finnell White of Lowcountry [Read More…]
Patrick Mahomes’s Secret Weapon? His ‘Dad Bod.’
The common measurements humans use to calculate athleticism are woefully incomplete.
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.
