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How many games will Ohio State win? Who will take home awards? Our early 2026 predictions
The 2026 football season is less than three months away. Here are some early predictions from our Ohio State expert.
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VIP sightseeing, empty barstools: How NBA Finals Game 3 security affected this bar
O’Briens Bar & Grill is a popular spot before Knicks games. For Game 3, it was inside the security perimeter for Donald Trump’s visit.
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Soccer formations explainer: Breaking down the 4-2-3-1, the 4-3-3, the 4-4-2 and more
The strengths and weaknesses of some of the most common formations on show at the 2026 World Cup
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Bayer Leverkusen to sign 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin
Eichhorn was being pursued by top clubs in Germany and England.
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One scrambling NBA Finals defensive stand shows why Spurs-Knicks might be a classic
Let’s talk about why we have a series, and maybe show a little appreciation for these two teams and their high level of play.
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Wemby the Artist: How a trip to a New York park freed Victor Wembanyama’s mind and game
When Victor Wembanyama went to Gramercy Park to sketch a statue, it was more than just having fun in his free time. It was his process.
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With this Stanley Cup Final, no one knows what’s coming next — including the players
This is the first “last shot wins” Cup Final in more than a decade, and it’s both deeply stressful and incredible to watch.
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Can we get 3 more of those? Plus, pour one out for catchers
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Consider your stance today. Coming up: 🥅 Canes knot series 🗳️ Sorsby poll results ❌ A painful MLB trend In yesterday’s Red Light newsletter, Sean McIndoe pondered if this year’s…
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West Ham sponsor Boyle Sports ‘extremely concerned’ by David Sullivan allegations
Bookmaker says it supports football’s independent regulator in reviewing the claims against Sullivan, which he denies
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Serena Williams’ tennis comeback: What fans did and did not learn from a first win
Williams, 44, and Mboko, 19, delivered a strong performance, with some reminders of how hard bridging practice and competition can be.
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