The Mets and the Magic of Baseball
In an analytics-driven era, the New York team has defied statistics and predictions to tell a more compelling story.
Sports
Another FIFA Own Goal
Soccer’s governing body says it has “released” Secretary General Jérôme Valcke from his duties amid allegations he was part of a scheme to sell World Cup tickets at three times their value.
Novak Djokovic, the Best Player in Men’s Tennis
He deserves the title for his consistency and his defeat of Roger Federer in the U.S. Open men’s final.
Why Doesn’t Serena Williams Have More Sponsorship Deals?
The tennis player is arguably the era’s greatest athlete, but she has fewer endorsements than other less-successful players.
Gone Swimmin’
How public swimming pools show you the heart of a town
The Tragic Legacy of Junior Seau
The dominant linebacker, who took his own life in 2012, is elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame under controversial circumstances.
The Best Week of Summer in D.C.
Seeing in person what TV dulls or conceals
The Aging Stars of Major League Soccer
A flood of highly paid, past-their-prime European players are coming to the U.S., raising questions about whether their star power helps the American game or hurts it.