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The Jaw-Dropping Numbers Behind the Two Best Golfers in the World
Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda are no longer just the No. 1 players in their sport. They are becoming two of the greatest ever.

Michael Jordan or LeBron James? We Asked N.B.A. Players.
The greatest basketball player of all time is an age-old discussion. And in our poll of the league, the gap is closing.

Could Salt Lake City Be the Unicorn the Winter Olympics Are Seeking?
Climate change and spiraling costs made it difficult to find a host for the Winter Games. The answer may be in Utah.

The 6-Year, 204-Day Wait for a Pitcher’s Return to M.L.B.
The Baltimore Orioles’s unconventional approach to scouting is paying off with Albert Suárez, a pitcher who last played in the majors in 2017.

The Arizona Coyotes Are Gone. The Former Team Owner Is Still in Denial.
Even after being forced to sell his team, Alex Meruelo remained defiant, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The N.F.L. Teams Feeling Increased Pressure to Draft a Franchise Quarterback
The Commanders, the Patriots and the Broncos are among the teams said to be seeking a marquee passer in this year’s N.F.L. draft.

What Do N.B.A. Players Think of Their Peers? We Asked Them.
Athletes from around the league vote on everything from Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James to the head coach they wouldn’t want to play for.

The Celebrity Referee at the Heart of a Team’s Campaign Against Officials
Nottingham Forest’s appointment of Mark Clattenburg as the first refereeing “match and performance analyst” in England led to widespread surprise.

The Story of One of Soccer’s Most Horrific Injuries
Ten operations followed in the 12 days after David Busst fractured his leg — those involved relive a moment they will never forget.

Coco Gauff Is a Master of Winning Ugly. Now, She’s Winning Quickly.
Gauff, like her coach Brad Gilbert, is a master of winning ugly. In 2024, she’s finding it easier winning quickly.