Naomi Osaka Is Part of a Larger War Within Sports
The tennis star’s fight with the French Open is a disagreement over who should make the rules—and how much power athletes have to protect themselves.
Sports
Athletes Will Never Be Quiet Again
A year of activism after George Floyd’s murder reframed the role of sports in American public life.
The Real Win, Place, and Show Are the Friends We Made Along the Way
“We’re not the typical kind of horse owners.”
The Original Kings of Esports
Black players pioneered what we now call esports. The industry hasn’t paid them back.
How America Ruined Soccer
Plans to form a breakaway tournament highlight a political moment.
The Title IX Loophole That Hurts NCAA Women’s Teams
A little-known Supreme Court ruling makes it legal for the league to promote its men’s and women’s teams unequally.
The Best Losers in America
Forget the Lions or the Clippers or even the Knicks. No team in all of American sports is better than the Mets at being the worst.
Move the All-Star Game Out of Georgia
Major League Baseball can get the attention of conservative politicians who are indifferent to civil rights.
Scenes From the 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
COVID-19 precautions forced the trail to be altered, but the 49th running of the Iditarod still took place.
Conservative Donors Have Their Own Cancel Culture
University of Texas athletes have pushed their school to disavow its past. Wealthy alumni have other ideas.