Author: The Athletic

For the second straight season, the three promoted sides have been swatted aside with worrying ease

Florida wins an instant classic for its first title since 2007 and third overall

Villa have posted another substantial loss but success on the pitch under Emery has raised revenue — PSR remains a significant issue, too

Our writers pick who they would start in arguably the most important game of Ruben Amorim’s tenure so far

The former West Ham and Palace centre-back reflects on his career, his decision to retire and his breakthrough in east London

One of Arsenal’s greatest strengths is also Madrid’s biggest weakness as their Champions League quarter-final gets started tonight

As Aston Villa’s Marco Asensio faces PSG, a look at the history of loanees playing against their parent clubs

PSG have transformed attitudes both within and towards the club over the last two years. Luis Enrique has played a pivotal role

Ivan Juric is the latest Premier League casualty but there are many ways for a manager to be dismissed

Reaching the top is one thing, but staying there is another – here’s how Arne Slot’s side can improve on his incredible first year in charge

Real had a star-studded team, Arsenal were reeling from injuries, but across both legs in 2006, Henry, Fabregas et al put on a masterclass.

Florian Wirtz may be a long-standing target, but the cream of the German league have options these days rather than just a move to Bavaria

Through 10 games, Twins starters have an unseemly 6.90 ERA over 45 2/3 innings. And there’s little relief from an exhausted bullpen.

James sat down with The Athletic at Leeds’s Thorp Arch training ground to discuss his game and how it has developed

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

Houston opened as the favorite to win the 2026 men’s college basketball national title on BetMGM, just ahead of Duke.

After a weekend sweep, the Red Sox had a cold start to the week, losing a game to Toronto and a valuable player to the IL.

Florida produced a slew of defensive stands in crunch time to secure the school’s third national championship in men’s basketball.

How should you fill out your men’s NCAA Tournament bracket? Here are every team’s odds to advance through each round of March Madness.

One disastrous stretch is enough to sink a game. Too many can sink a season.