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Travis Hunter Is a Star on Offense, Defense and in the Boat as a Fisherman
The top N.F.L. Draft prospect plays on both sides of the football. His greatest talent might be what he does when he’s not on the...

24 College Basketball Experts Pick the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
The Duke Blue Devils emerged as the championship favorite, but what about the rest of the Final Four?

College Basketball Has a Problem the N.C.A.A. Tournament Will Expose
A painful end to the Big Ten tournament on Sunday showcased the need for change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Can March Madness Still Soar Without Caitlin Clark?
Women’s basketball is as hot as ever and includes stars in every corner of America. But it will be “nearly impossible” to replicate Clark’s effect.

The N.F.L. Has a New Rags-to-Riches Phenomenon at Quarterback
Sam Darnold and Geno Smith overcame early career struggles to become the face of a franchise.

The Dodgers Beat the Cubs to Win M.L.B.’s First Game of 2025 in Tokyo
The Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings of one-run ball to earn a win.

Inside One School’s Quest to Buy Its Way to College Football Relevance
South Florida is making a $340 million bet on joining the national conversation.

Japan Is Obsessed With Baseball. M.L.B. Sees a Massive Business Opportunity.
M.L.B. has had a consistent presence in the country for more than 25 years, but Shohei Ohtani has become its accelerator.

He Was at a Tennis Crossroads. Now He’s a Top 10 Player.
Jack Draper went against coaching advice to embrace his natural variety and athleticism.

Women’s Basketball Is Increasingly Popular. Why Is It So Hard to Bet On?
The March Madness gambling boom masks regular-season inequities, a columnist for The Athletic writes.