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N.F.L. Insiders Share Predictions for the Conference Championship Games
Kansas City is two wins away from football immortality. But one coach believes “it’s Josh Allen’s year.”

Thanks to Ichiro Suzuki, the Baseball Hall of Fame Is Forever Changed
No one has ever walked through these doors with the sport-changing, Hall-changing, planet-changing possibilities of Ichiro, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The N.B.A. M.V.P. Award Could Have a New Winner
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the engine for the team atop the Western Conference.

Novak Djokovic Retires From Australian Open Semifinal
After losing the first set in a tiebreak, Djokovic immediately embraced Zverev before shaking hands with the umpire and walking off the court.

Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Impersonated Him in Call With Bank, Prosecutors Say
An audio recording revealed that Ippei Mizuhara attempted to push through a $200,000 wire transfer from one of the player’s accounts.

6 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.

Who Left Ichiro Suzuki Off Their Hall of Fame Ballot? We Don’t Know, but We Should.
Baseball writers have a daunting task. But the Hall of Fame should begin making all the ballots public, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The College Basketball Siblings Who Made Buzzer-Beater Shots in the Same Weekend
The biggest moments in the careers of Jaylen and Mikayla Blakes came on consecutive days.

Netflix Is the Anti-ESPN, and the Strategy Is Working
Sports programming has transformed the streaming service’s financial outlook, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The N.B.A. Stars Most Likely to Be Traded This Season
Jimmy Butler isn’t the only superstar who could be on the move within the next two weeks.