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Behind the Scenes of N.B.C.’s Premier League Coverage
The broadcast crew averaged 820,000 viewers across six matches, which makes it the most-watched opening weekend on record in America.

Why Some Tennis Players See a Double Standard With the Jannik Sinner Ruling
The International Tennis Integrity Agency determined that the men’s world No. 1 “bore no fault,” but some fellow players are still furious.

Why Brett Gardner Won’t Attend the Yankees’ 2009 World Series Celebration
On a list of guests that includes Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and CC Sabathia, Gardner’s absence remains notable.

Projecting the 12-Team College Football Playoff Bracket
According to The Athletic’s model, these teams have the best odds of making the new expanded postseason.

The Inside Story of How the Premier League’s Best Young Talent Was Discovered
The scout who unearthed Cole Palmer reveals how he always looked like a talent destined for the top.

Could Bobby Witt Jr. Reach a Baseball Milestone Unseen in the Past Two Decades?
The Royals’ star shortstop is on track to be the first major leaguer in 20 years to bat .400 at home.

One of America’s Biggest Field Hockey Stars Wasn’t Playing at the Olympics
Erin Matson won four national titles with North Carolina before claiming another as its 24-year-old coach. Her absence from the U.S. team was complicated.

The Basketball Magazine That Disrupted the Sports Media Landscape
SLAM was unlike anything in modern journalism. Thirty years later, the “outcasts” were honored by the Basketball Hall of Fame.

What We Learned From Watching Four Premier League Games in Four Days
Opening weekend brought optimism, anger, disconnect and pleasant surprise.

Olympic Basketball Star Signs With W.N.B.A. Team
Gabby Williams led France in points and assists en route to earning a silver medal.