Most NFL Players Understand What Cam Newton Doesn’t
Remaining unvaccinated is bad for a pro football player’s prospects—as it should be.
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How Novak Djokovic Became an Accidental Villain
As he tries to make history at the U.S. Open, can he finally make friends with the fans?
Photos: The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
A glimpse of some of the 4,500 athletes representing 163 countries as they compete in Tokyo, Japan.
Why More Americans Aren’t Happy for Gregg Popovich
The basketball coach who in recent years has questioned the soul of America brought home the gold for Team USA.
Where Did ‘Synchronized Swimming’ Go?
More than 30 years after its Olympic debut, the sport was rebranded as “artistic swimming”—a controversial move that athletes fear could backfire.
The Olympics Have Lost Their Appeal
More and more, the international spectacle has become synonymous with overspending, corruption, and autocratic regimes.
Watching Olympic Skateboarding Among 20 Skeptical, Aging Skaters
Skateboarders like myself feared that the activity’s mainstream debut would change our culture. Instead, we left our mark on the Games.
Tokyo 2020: Photos From the Summer Olympics
Images from the past week of Olympic competition in Tokyo
The Gymnast Who Won’t Let Her Daughters Do Gymnastics
Gymnast Rachael Denhollander is one of many people who can no longer watch the Olympics with casual enjoyment.
It’s Almost Impossible to Be a Running Fan
Doping controversies are just the start of what spectators have to worry about in this year’s Olympics.