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How a Tiny Brazilian Soccer Team Fooled North Korea
This is the unlikely story of Atletico Sorocaba, a club who may or may not have been presented to the public as the Brazil national...

How Larry Bird Helped Klay Thompson Embrace His New Role on the Warriors
Thompson, who had recently been asked to come off the bench, received an unexpected motivational message at the perfect time.

A Loss for the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, and a Jarring Reminder That the Mystique Is Gone
This team has lost its reputation and a mentality that the soccer world once feared, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The Chapters Before the 7-foot-4 Zach Edey Became a Basketball Star
The N.C.A.A.’s reigning national player of the year began his sports journey in skates. He scared everyone.

NASCAR’s Vilified Track Delivers an Epic Race
Drivers have come to almost loathe Atlanta Motor Speedway. But Sunday, it brought an instant classic.

Can a Cycling Revolutionary Help Transform a Struggling Soccer Giant?
Dave Brailsford has been called “the best high-performance thinker in the world.” He has a lot to think about at Manchester United.

A Former Nightclub Security Guard Wins His First PGA Tour Event
Jake Knapp, 29, turned pro in 2016 but didn’t earn his PGA Tour card until 2023.

The Potential Domino Effect of Cody Bellinger’s Deal With the Cubs
It would not be surprising for the other members of the Boras Four to settle for similar “bridge” contracts, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

What to Watch at the N.F.L. Scouting Combine This Week
Teams will put prospects under a microscope during private interviews, news conferences and workouts.

A Uniform Saga Has Taken Over Baseball. Here’s What We Do and Don’t Know.
It’s been 10 days since the new Nike jerseys made headlines for the wrong reasons, and the groans have only grown louder.