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Before Becoming the Bears Coach, Ben Johnson ‘Created a Monster’ in Detroit
The offensive minds that worked with Johnson reveal what makes the 38-year-old “different.”
Ichiro Suzuki Got to Cooperstown by Silencing the Early Skeptics
Rarely has there been such universal agreement about a hitter’s status among the all-time greats. But when he made his debut, he was a curiosity.
Ranking 134 College Football Teams After the 2024 Season
Ohio State is the No. 1 team. Then the surprises start.
Travel 2025: ‘Friend-Finding Tours,’ Private Islands and a Mixed Bag of Prices
The year is shaping up to be a record-breaker, with an increasing number of travelers setting out for destinations around the world. Here’s what they...
A New Women’s Basketball League Is an Instant Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Unrivaled filled its rosters with W.N.B.A. All-Stars and found deep-pocketed investors. Up next: a bigger audience.
When Real Madrid Signed a Soccer Prodigy and It Did Not Work Out
Ten years ago, the team presented Martin Odegaard to the media after beating Europe’s biggest clubs. But he made little impact.
Why a Pitcher Purposefully Cost Himself $500,000 With an Ejection
To CC Sabathia, being a great teammate meant everything — even if it meant defying a manager’s orders.
Final Thoughts From the Last Night of the First 12-Team College Football Playoff
Ohio State’s $20 million roster did exactly what it intended and kept it interesting along the way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The Chicago Bears Nailed a Big Decision, and It’s Hard to Believe
No one knows what the future holds after the hire of Ben Johnson, but it’s a lot more promising now, a columnist for The Athletic...
Coco Gauff Is Upset by Paola Badosa in the Australian Open Quarterfinals
The American tennis star fell victim to a once-again-shaky forehand.