The Most Cursed Team in American Sports
Why Buffalo Bills fans are convinced this is finally their year
Sports
When Did Sports Get So Loud?
Athletes have become influencers. In-game production has become “storytelling.” And everything has gotten very, very stimulating.
Can Tennis Survive Its New Golden Age?
The next generation of elite players has arrived. On the court, they are delivering astonishing play. Off the court, they aren’t entirely happy.
As American as the Forward Pass
To understand the history of the nation, look to the history of its sports.
The Absurd World Cup
FIFA’s president calls football a great unifier, but is it a match for the chaos of 2026?
The Night My Marriage Fell Apart
In the span of about 20 minutes, I lost my wife, my best friend, and my grip on life. Finding it again took a lot longer.
Adam Silver Goes to War
The mild-mannered NBA commissioner has overseen a time of peace and prosperity for his league. Until now.
The Shot That Killed Duke but Saved March Madness
Nostalgists worried that giving players more rights would ruin the game. This year’s NCAA tournament is proving them wrong.
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The WNBA Players Got What They Wanted
A new labor agreement represents a breakthrough in women’s-sports history.
Mike Krzyzewski’s Final Insult to Duke’s Haters
The winningest coach in NCAA men’s basketball history picked a very good successor.