Trump Has a Funny Way of Protecting Women’s Sports
College programs are about to start paying athletes big money. Under new federal policy, women will see very little of it.
Sports
What College Football and the Oscars Have in Common
My father-in-law likes one; I like the other. They’re more similar than I realized.
Goodbye to Baseball’s Most Anachronistic Rule
I miss it already.
Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
Why Tom Brady Could Be Worth $375 Million in the Booth
Applying any normal ROI analysis to Brady’s broadcaster contract is difficult for at least four reasons.
How the Economists Took Over the NBA
The financialization of sports has hit pro basketball, where business regulations now rule.
Why States Took a Gamble on Sports Betting
States bet on sports gambling, but their residents could be paying the price.
What the Left Refused to Understand About Women’s Sports
Female athletes said competing against trans women was an injustice.
The Most Controversial Game on the Internet
Wyna Liu, the editor of the New York Times game Connections, discusses her process and the particular ire her puzzles inspire.
Climate Change Comes for Baseball
The summer sport is facing big questions about how it will adapt.