The Suddenly Hot ‘Coco and Jessie Show’ Is Ready to Open in New York
A little more than a month ago, the idea that Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula might enter the U.S. Open as the two hottest players...
Novak Djokovic, Back in New York and Loving It as Never Before
For two years, Novak Djokovic has been dreaming about New York. He has had plenty of success here, winning the U.S. Open three times. It’s...
U.S. Open Draws Pave the Way for a Rematch of Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in Final
After a marathon match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Ohio, Djokovic said...
The U.S. Open Is King of New York. Could It Do More for Queens?
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will celebrate the 50th anniversary of equal prize money for men and women in the event, part of a legacy...
A Mongolian Marathoner’s Secret Weapon? Staying Power.
Long before Ser-Od Bat-Ochir became one of the most prolific distance runners in the world, he planted himself on the start line of the Hong...
Spanish Soccer Chief Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss
The head of the Spanish soccer federation, under fire after he grabbed and kissed a member of the winning team fully on the lips at...
Not All Tennis Balls Are Equal
Keep your eye on the ball. That’s the mantra for tennis players, from beginners to whoever lands in the finals at this year’s United States...
MLB Hitters and Batting Gloves: A Love Story
One day this month, Jake McCarthy, an outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, slid open a large drawer inside his locker and attempted a quick accounting...
In Tennis, It’s the Haves and the Have-Nots
Eric Butorac played in the doubles main draw at the United States Open from 2007 to 2016. He vividly recalls his warm-up sessions on practice...
Jessica Pegula Is Learning to Use Her Claws
Jessica Pegula strode into Wimbledon’s cavernous interview room, bucket hat perched on her head, and stared at the empty room. When she realized that there...
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Is Uncertain
Giannis Antetokounmpo carried around a small, black portable fan, which looked minuscule as it whirred in his 12-inch-wide hands. He was trying to counteract the...
Shohei Ohtani Won’t Pitch Again This Season
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the most brilliant baseball players in memory, and the first in generations to both pitch and hit at a...
The Unusual Legal Agreement Behind ‘The Blind Side’
In August 2004, Michael Oher was living with Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy and their two children in Memphis. Oher, who had bounced around several...
A’ja Wilson’s 53-Point Game Ties the W.N.B.A. Record
After her heroic individual effort, Wilson chose to spread the credit. “I didn’t do this alone,” she said. “My teammates get all the glory because...