Chiefs thrilled about the return of Travis Kelce, who is ‘training like crazy’
PALM BEACH, Fla. — One of the first people to learn of Travis Kelce’s decision this offseason was Andy Reid, the only head coach Kelce has played for in his … Read More
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MLB Power Rankings: Rangers, Yankees on the rise; Dodgers are right where you think they are
By Tim Britton, Johnny Flores Jr. and Andy McCullough Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank the teams from first … Read More
Men’s March Madness Final Four power rankings: Why all four No. 1 seeds have a title shot
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s & women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments. One … Read More
Meet the MIT physicist turned Marlins coach behind the ‘torpedo’ bats used by the Yankees
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 … Read More
Getting the ball in Chloe Kitts’ hands was key to South Carolina’s return to the Final Four
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 … Read More
A Final Four of No. 1 seeds? Love it or hate it, just understand — one is a cut above
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 … Read More
As Athletics begin their Sacramento residency, a city tentatively opens its arms
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, … Read More
Weekend NHL rankings: The Wild, the Canadiens and the 10 teams we haven’t ranked yet
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. … Read More
Funfairs, river walks and Hugh Grant – welcome to Fulham (away)
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 … Read More
Jannik Sinner’s tennis ban does ranking no harm as rivals falter in Sunshine Double
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, … Read More