She’s One of the Fastest Women Ever. All She’s Missing Is a Gold Medal.
Marie-Josée Ta Lou has often been unlucky on days when she needed to be perfect. At the 2016 Olympics, Ta Lou, a 34-year-old sprinter from...
Studying the Limits of Human Perfection, Through Darts
Michael Smith, the world’s No. 1-ranked darts player, has won the equivalent of $1.5 million since the start of 2022. In January, he won the...
After Transitioning, Gabbi Tuft Pays a Visit to Smackdown
During the pandemic, she said, she had time to reflect on her identity, and she began to cross dress. As a wrestler, she had put...
The Big Ten Lands Oregon and Washington, Leaving the Pac-12 Bereft
Two weeks ago, George Kliavkoff, the commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference, stood on a Las Vegas nightclub stage and — after a video montage celebrating...
Eagles’ Josh Sills Acquitted on Rape and Kidnapping Charges
A Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman who was accused of rape and kidnapping was found not guilty on Friday by a jury in Guernsey County, Ohio....
Spot the Ball: Women’s World Cup
Spot the Ball: Women’s World Cup...
‘Winning Time’ Is Back. Here’s What to Know Ahead of Season 2
Fictionalized shows drawn from real life don’t always satisfy the people depicted. But when the subjects are superstars accustomed to speaking for themselves, their criticism...
Inside U.S. Team, a Campaign to Avert Disaster Gets Personal
In the days since the United States team narrowly avoided an embarrassing early elimination from the Women’s World Cup, Lindsey Horan, its co-captain, has been...
Japan’s Enduring ‘Sound of Summer’
In addition to being a starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Yusei Kikuchi is an accomplished karaoke crooner who is proud of his spirited...
Japan’s Enduring ‘Sound of Summer’
In addition to being a starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Yusei Kikuchi is an accomplished karaoke crooner who is proud of his spirited...
Simone Biles Set to Compete for First Time Since Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles, who over the past decade has revolutionized what is possible in gymnastics, is set to compete Saturday for the first time since 2021,...
Jan Frodeno Begins His Triathlon Farewell Tour. Up Next? More Risky Sports.
The end of an athletic career arrives for everyone, even Jan Frodeno, who is widely recognized as the greatest male triathlete ever. Frodeno, who won...
At the World Cup, the Field Thins and the Contenders Expand
There are a few things that can be known for certain. Canada, the Olympic champion, will not add a Women’s World Cup to its list...
Orlando Magic’s Political Donation Is ‘Alarming,’ Players’ Union Says
The N.B.A. players’ union criticized the Orlando Magic on Thursday for its $50,000 donation to a super PAC supportive of Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida,...