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Harassment Toward W.N.B.A. Players Is Getting Worse. Can the League Fix It?
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert failed to acknowledge the issue in a CNBC interview. Now there’s a credibility problem, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Maggie Smith: A Life in Pictures
She had a long, award-winning career as a screen and stage actress, finally becoming a household name with her memorable turn in “Downton Abbey.”

The Complicated Legacy of Derrick Rose
When remembering Rose’s storied N.B.A. career, what happened off the court needs to be addressed too, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The Biggest Rule-Benders in the Premier League, Ranked From Worst to First
‘Dark arts’ have been a big talking point this week. Here are the biggest offenders.

Chicago Sky Fire Coach Teresa Weatherspoon After 1 Season
Angel Reese said that she was “heartbroken” about Weatherspoon’s firing, in a post shared to X on Thursday.

An N.F.L. Broadcasting Pioneer Is Back After Darkness Sidelined Him
Mike Pereira became the league’s first rules analyst in 2010. But at age 73 and in deep agony, his mind wandered: “I almost gave up.”

The Most Colorful College Football Kicker in the Country
Why Minnesota’s kicker Dragan Kesich is one of one: “He’s the most interesting guy I’ve ever met in my life.”

The St. Louis Cardinals Have Lost Their Way. Now They Must Fix Their Failure.
The team’s player development machine was once the envy of baseball. But it became a victim of neglect.

What Coaches and Evaluators Are Saying About Arch Manning
The Texas quarterback won’t be eligible for the N.F.L. Draft until 2026. But even his limited action has brought excitement.

As the A’s Leave Oakland, Good Riddance to an Inept Owner and M.L.B. Enablers
The team actively extinguished the adoration of a proven fan base and then blamed the absence for forcing them to leave, a columnist for The...