The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Is in the Finals. Here’s Why It Matters.
It’s not just about the game—these athletes are playing with something more to prove.
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What the Men Can Learn From the Women at Wimbledon
The young male players trying to unseat the “big three” of tennis should look to upstarts such as Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka for a lesson on how to translate talent into titles.
Why the Anthony Davis and LeBron James Pairing Will Be Different
Two of the NBA’s best players have teamed up in the league’s glitziest and most history-rich locale, each with a legacy to burnish and an unhappy narrative to reverse.
The Fitness Craze That Changed the Way Women Exercise
Fifty years after Jazzercise was founded, it is still shaping how Americans work out—for better or for worse.
A Historic NBA Championship for the Raptors
The Golden State Warriors were hampered by injuries, but the league’s newest victors were built to seize on the opportunity.
Photos: Fans of the 2019 Women’s World Cup
Less than a week into the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, 14 of the scheduled 52 games have already been played by some of the 24 national teams at stadiums in nine cities across France.
Kevin Durant’s Disastrous Comeback
After Golden State’s star forward injured his Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals, the team’s decision to let him play is facing scrutiny.
The Turbulent Journey of Metta World Peace
A new documentary about the athlete formerly known as Ron Artest moves beyond his—and the NBA’s—most notorious moment: 2004’s “Malice at the Palace” brawl.
Kevin Durant’s Inessential Greatness
The Golden State Warriors forward is an unstoppable scorer and matchup nightmare—and without him, the team is on the doorstep of another championship.
The Change That Could Make the NBA Playoffs Watchable
The postseason is lagging in action and viewership. A skunk rule could be the solution.