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In Paris, Naomi Girma Has Been Crowned a Defensive Queen
The U.S. women’s soccer team star has flourished at the Olympics, leading the Americans to the gold medal match.
7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Will the Chicago White Sox Go Down as the Worst M.L.B. Team Ever?
The 1962 Mets are infamous for losing 120 games. The 2024 White Sox are on pace to surpass the record-setting level of futility.
Can the Cowboys Pay Dak Prescott $60 Million Per Year and Still Be Great?
The quarterback is uniquely positioned to leverage Dallas into paying him an astronomical amount of money, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Stop Arguing About This U.S. Women’s Basketball Team and Savor What We Have
The U.S. women’s basketball players may not marinate in the history, but they understand the standard set before them, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The American Grant Holloway Gets Redemption in Men’s 110-Meter Hurdles
After taking silver in Tokyo, Holloway won gold in Paris to seal his place among the greatest U.S. hurdlers ever.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Sets World Record to Win Women’s 400-Meter Hurdles
The American won her third gold medal as teammate Anna Cockrell took silver.
Noah Lyles Raced the 200-Meter Final With Covid-19
The American sprinter revealed his diagnosis after a bronze medal finish.
A Big Name Emerges as a Top Target in the U.S. Men’s Soccer Coaching Search
Hiring former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino would be a huge splash, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
For Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, the Best Olympic Memories Came In the Stands
Some N.B.A. stars just want to feel like one of the Olympians. At the Paris Games, they can finally have fun being a fan.