NEW YORK — The New York Yankees’ bats were the story of the team’s franchise-record nine-home run day against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Then came the discussion about the actual bats used by some players in the 20-9 win. The uniquely shaped lumber is the result of two years of research and experimentation with…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Dawn Staley drew up South Carolina’s final offensive possession, the goal was simple: Get the ball to Chloe Kitts. Kitts, the 6-foot-2 junior post, was South Carolina’s best offensive weapon in the fourth quarter. She scored eight of her 14 points in that quarter, but for her final two, she didn’t…
Predictable. Compelling. Depressing. Exciting. Indicative of future tournaments that will lack the charm America has grown to love. Indicative of a weekend ahead that will thrill American basketball lovers. Take your pick and acknowledge two truths. One, the men’s NCAA Tournament Final Four will feature all No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008…
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The most glaring difference between a major- and minor-league stadium is in height. The newly renovated home of the Athletics, Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., carries just one main level topped by a second concourse of mostly suites, and in that way, it is still unmistakably the minor-league park…
With the calendar about to flip over to April, we’re down to three weeks left in the regular season. And that means we don’t have many of these columns left. The finish line is in sight. It’s safe to assume the last few weeks will be dedicated to breaking down the various playoff races, unless…
As the Tube doors jolt open at Putney Bridge, a gruff cry of “eaaaaagles” echoes down the platform. It is only 10am but the mood is of boisterous anticipation for what could lie ahead. By 2pm, these people could be having an unforgettable experience. A young couple bemoan not having remembered there’s a football match…
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the Miami Open crowned its champions, with Aryna Sabalenka and Jakub Menšík taking the singles titles. Elsewhere, men’s world No. 1 Jannik Sinner had a great hard-court swing while playing just one…
Listen to article The investigation into Australian cricket legend Shane Warne’s death has taken a startling new direction, with reports suggesting a possible cover-up. According to a Daily Mail report, an item was removed from Warne’s villa in Thailand where his lifeless body was discovered, raising new questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. The report claims…
Listen to article Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has voiced his concerns over the personal criticism players often face, particularly from former cricketers, following poor performances. In an Eid special video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Naseem, alongside players like captain Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman, discussed the pressure of being under constant scrutiny in the…
BARCELONA: Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s side won an entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu to put pressure on their bitter rivals, who host Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday. Mbappe put…