Alex Ovechkin is a bit of a beast

Plus: Judge ties Ruth...

In Major League Baseball, the rich keep getting richer

Plus: NFL rules are changing…

The Yankees are using torpedoes to hit torpedoes

Plus: Duke is upset with "The White Lotus"...

MLB Opening Day 2.0 has arrived

MLB Opening Day is here, March Madness is stacked with powerhouses, and the NFL might ban the tush push. Plus: rising stars, wild stats, and a figure skater using neurotherapy to win gold.

Warren Buffett’s $1M bracket pool has its first winner

A college manager with rap skills lands 10 NIL deals, March Madness lacks upsets, and Warren Buffett finally gives away his $1M bracket prize. Plus: buzzer-beaters, bizarre F1 disqualifications, and a heartfelt farewell to George Foreman.

The lawsuit that could change the game of tennis

A massive lawsuit backed by Novak Djokovic and Bill Ackman alleges tennis’s top governing bodies are operating like a “cartel,” risking players’ health and earnings. Meanwhile, March Madness heats up, EA Sports ups payouts, and MLB opens in Tokyo.

How to best pick upsets, according to data

March Madness is back, and the data is here to help your bracket survive the chaos. Plus: the longest road trip in college hoops history, NHL owner rankings, and a new record for Steph Curry. All that and more in 3.56 minutes.

Inside the growing women’s athletic shoe movement

From Steph Curry’s new front-office gig to early MLB breakout candidates and the booming women’s shoe industry, here’s what’s making noise beyond the box score this week in sports.

How one conference shapes the future of sports

Sports nerds took over MIT. From Sloan’s analytics influence to $100M media deals and wild March Madness odds, this one’s loaded. Also: Jokić rewrites the record books and we need a favor to keep our emails out of spam 🙏

The thinking on concussion recovery is changing

New thinking on concussion recovery is flipping the script. Experts now say light activity—not extended rest—may actually help healing. With millions of sports-related concussions each year, the shift could reshape how athletes bounce back.

Why some WNBA teams are shopping for new homes

Several WNBA teams are moving games to bigger arenas—and it’s not a coincidence they’re playing Caitlin Clark’s Fever. Record crowds, soaring viewership, and media deals are reshaping the league’s growth story in real time.

Should Pete Rose be eligible for the MLB Hall of Fame?

Pete Rose's family wants him off baseball’s ineligible list—opening the door to Cooperstown. MLB is reviewing the case, and for the all-time hits leader, the Hall of Fame debate is back on. Should his legacy be rewritten, or is the ban still deserved?