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Does a Soccer Ball Really Make a Difference to Performance? It’s Complicated.

The manager of Arsenal complained about the ball after his team lost.

The 4 Players That Could Decide the College Football Playoff

Opinions vary on which team has the best quarterback remaining.

Fun Things to Do in NYC in January 2025

Looking for something to do in New York? Groove to the textured folktronica of Pahua, or make the rounds during the Winter Jazzfest marathon.

Baseball’s Most Coveted Free Agent Could Land in an Unexpected Destination

Will the Brewers be the pick for Roki Sasaki? At the very least, they can make a compelling sales pitch.

Is Artificial Intelligence About to Transform Soccer?

In coaching, scouting, tactics, injury prevention and more, A.I. may have the capacity to transform the sport.

The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The Best Moments of the N.F.L. Season

A jaw-dropping hurdle and a game-winning Hail Mary are just two of the plays that defined the regular season.

Two Football Lifers Became Outcasts. With the Vikings, They’re Revered.

The Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and the senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson have become each other’s allies.

N.B.A. Greats Think He’s a Genius. Why Don’t You Know Who He Is?

In a sport full of copycats, a former math teacher has become a college basketball coach unlike any other.

A ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ Reality: Notre Dame Football Is Likable Now

The closest you’ll get to America’s college football team at the moment is the Fighting Irish, a columnist for The Athletic writes.