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There’s No Sinister Script. The Super Bowl Isn’t Rigged.
The real conspiracy is that a significant slice of the populace refuses to accept outcomes it considers loathsome, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The (Other) Big Game Is Here. Introducing Connections: Sports Edition.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.
Super Bowl Predictions: Why N.F.L. Experts Are Leaning Toward Kansas City
Philadelphia has the best team. But Kansas City has the best player, one columnist for The Athletic writes.
The Significance of 2 Black Quarterbacks Starting in the Super Bowl
As they face off on Sunday, perhaps Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes can serve as symbols of hope, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Josh Allen Named N.F.L. Most Valuable Player for First Time in Career
The Bills star is just the second quarterback to win the award without being named a first-team Associated Press All-Pro that season, joining John Elway.
Antonio Gates and Jared Allen Lead N.F.L.’s Smallest Hall of Fame Class Since 2005
The former Chargers and Vikings stars, respectively, are joined by Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe in a streamlined class.
If All He Does Is Win, Why Do Eagles Fans Hate Nick Sirianni?
Is the Philadelphia coach intense, bombastic and, at times, juvenile? You can certainly make the case, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Moves Were Wild. Who Were the Big Winners?
An unprecedented week has reshaped the league for years to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Was Sentenced to 57 Months
Mizuhara was convicted of defrauding the Los Angeles Dodgers star after formally being charged in April.
As the Jimmy Butler-Heat Saga Devolved, There Was Only One Solution
In January, Miami team president Pat Riley met with the disgruntled star. It “didn’t go well.”