Opposing Fans Tried to Body Shame Him. Now, He’s a March Madness Hero.
North Carolina State’s DJ Burns has big moves and a bigger mouth. “He’s like a polar bear,” his strength coach says, “and a ballerina.”
North Carolina State’s DJ Burns has big moves and a bigger mouth. “He’s like a polar bear,” his strength coach says, “and a ballerina.”
A play developed by the league’s brightest minds became a hot trend. “We call it ‘Cheat’ because it’s cheating,” one coach said.
Iowa and L.S.U. could meet in the Elite Eight. But will both teams get there?
For Dan Hurley, watching Cam Spencer is “like looking in a mirror.”
An American Tennis Player Is on Fire, But She Still Plans to Retire
Danielle Collins, a 30-year-old from Florida, wants more from life than the sport can offer.
Is Caitlin Clark a Generational Talent? We Asked W.N.B.A. Executives.
The Iowa superstar headlines a draft class loaded with talented guards.
Aaron Rodgers and the Vice Presidential Candidacy That Never Was
The Jets have dodged one distraction. But knowing Rodgers, more are on the way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
In the Shadow of War, Ukraine Qualifies for Soccer’s Euro 2024
In a Polish city made home from home, Ukraine qualified for this summer’s European championships.
Ex-Jaguars Employee Who Hacked Jumobtron Sentenced to 220 Years in Prison
The team did not renew the former employee’s contract after learning he was a convicted sex offender.
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The Many Ways Men’s Sweet 16 Players Are Being Paid
Every team in the Sweet 16 round has been touched by “name, image and likeness” rules, which allow student athletes to be paid for endorsements, appearances and other work.
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The Japanese Sensei Bringing Baseball to Brazil
Once a semipro baseball player in Japan, Yukihiro Shimura has now become a baseball missionary.
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At Oakland University, Students and Alumni Bask in the N.C.A.A. Spotlight
Supporters of the little-known college on Friday celebrated its moment of fame after a shocking first-round win.
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More Teams in March Madness? Say Goodbye to the Cinderella Stories.
Expanding the men’s tournament could push small schools like Oakland, which upset Kentucky this week, out of the action.
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Is Germany Heading for Humiliation at the Euros?
A nation that was soccer’s gold standard a decade ago is now trying anything and everything to find its way. The clock is ticking.
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