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A Pole Vaulter Challenged a Gold Medalist Runner to a Race (and Won)

Men’s sprinting has never seen this depth of strength before. Even record-setting pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis is racing at a high level.

Why N.I.L. May Have Prevented the Biggest Upset in College Football History

Idaho nearly stunned Oregon. Instead, a close loss showed the realities of the sport in 2024.

New York City Used to Produce Basketball Stars. What Happened?

The city still has talent, but it’s leaving the five boroughs earlier than ever. Two locals hope to change that.

N.F.L. Predictions Before the 2024 Season Begins

Our experts have a clear favorite to win the N.F.C., and it’s not the 49ers.

Kansas City Won the Super Bowl. Then, Chaos Ensued.

The team’s championship parade was marred by a shooting, a rising star became embroiled in legal issues, and a player nearly died at the team...

Who Deserves to Win Soccer’s 2024 Ballon d’Or?

The nominees for the men’s award were announced and, for the first time since 2003, didn’t include Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

A Soccer Manager’s Trophy Boast May Say More Than He Means It To

Erik ten Hag’s constant references to his two Manchester United trophies are wearing thin, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

An M.L.B. Hitter Rages Over Dangerous Fastballs: ‘My Life on the Line’

Whit Merrifield became the latest in a string of Atlanta Braves players hit by a pitch when he was plunked in the back of his...

PGA Tour Stars Will Face Top LIV Golf Players in TV Special

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will represent the PGA Tour against the LIV Golf players Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.

How an Unlikely Quarterback Became the N.F.L.’s Highest-Paid Player

The Green Bay Packers have enjoyed long-term success thanks to Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers and, now, Jordan Love.