nhl
Alex Ovechkin is a bit of a beast
Plus: Judge ties Ruth...
MLB
A modern take on America’s pastime—covering top games, stats, and storylines.
MLB
In Major League Baseball, the rich keep getting richer
Plus: NFL rules are changing…
MLB
The Yankees are using torpedoes to hit torpedoes
Plus: Duke is upset with "The White Lotus"...
MLB
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.
Tennis
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.
NCAA Basketball
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.
MLB
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.
MLB
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?
Technology in Sports
Drones and Sports: Why Pro Leagues Want New Defense Laws
Drones are disrupting pro sports, and leagues want action. A new bipartisan bill would let local officials take them down—before fans or players are put at risk.
MLB
MLB and ESPN are getting a divorce
MLB and ESPN are parting ways after 35 years. With broadcast rights talks breaking down, the league is eyeing streaming options—while ESPN plots its next digital move. Here's what it means for the future of watching baseball.
MLB
Behind Steve Cohen’s $8B push to turn Citi Field into an entertainment district
Steve Cohen wants to turn Citi Field’s parking lots into an $8B entertainment hub—complete with parks, restaurants, and a casino. The plan could reshape how sports teams grow off the field…if he can get past the red tape.
MLB
One of MLB’s best umpires fired after gambling investigation
MLB ump Pat Hoberg, once praised for a perfect World Series game, has been fired over a gambling rules violation involving 141 bets—eight during games he worked. No game-fixing found, but the league says integrity matters.