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Luka Doncic Shows Dallas How It Could Have Made a Grave Mistake
Doncic’s transcendent talent is so rare that it should be given every opportunity to be maximized, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Why M.L.B.’s Worst Hitter Remains Such a Coveted Player
In a sport that quantifies virtually every aspect of a player’s performance, Austin Hedges’s contributions are immeasurable.

Which N.H.L. Star Will Be Traded Next?
One month after shocking the hockey world by trading for Mikko Rantanen, the Hurricanes could consider dealing him again.

How the N.B.A.’s Best Team Botched a 25-Point Lead
Oklahoma City had only lost 10 games this season before Minnesota pulled off a miraculous comeback on Monday.

He Pulled a Card With a $200,000 Bounty. Then It Sold for More.
Bounties for the rarest trading cards have become increasingly common.

Predicting the First Round of the N.F.L. Draft, With a Quarterback at No. 1
The Titans have their pick between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, while the Cowboys could land an electrifying running back.

The Tallest N.B.A. Player Who Has Never Dunked
Caleb Houstan can throw it down with ease in practice, but why hasn’t he dunked in a game?

The Best Young M.L.B. Star at Every Position
In 2024, Bobby Witt Jr. joined a group that had only included Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Jimmie Foxx, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker.

The ‘One in a Million’ N.F.L. Draft Prospect Most People Haven’t Seen Play
After starring at Middlebury, Thomas Perry has established himself as arguably the strongest player in the class.

Why a Golfer’s First Career Win Shocked Everyone, Including Himself
Brian Campbell, one of the shortest hitters on the P.G.A. Tour, defeated the 20-year-old prodigy Aldrich Potgieter.