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Anonymous MLB player poll: Shohei Ohtani? Bobby Witt Jr.? Here’s who players love watching most It is indeed June, which means it's once again time for The Athletic's annual MLB Player Poll.


Kaci Borowski and The Athletic MLB Staff187


MLB players make it clear they don’t want to play for the A’s, but which managers, teams do they like?


Dennis Lin215


For NBA coaches, every game is casual Friday. Will suits ever return to the sideline?


Josh Robbins130


MLB players on the impact of sports betting on fan interactions: 'People suck, dude"


Tyler Kepner214


Scottie Scheffler is now an elite putter — that's a problem for the rest of golf


Brody Miller23


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Rockets, Timberwolves, Mavericks deny Knicks' asks to talk to coachesJaylen Brown undergoes knee surgery, not expected to affect training campEight female athletes appeal House settlement,


claiming Title IX was ignoredScottie Scheffler says he deleted Venmo account due to bettors' requestsColorado Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy as top NHL defensemanU.S. group


including Jimmy Butler expected to make offer for stake in Crystal PalaceAngel Reese’s ‘crown is heavy,’ Sky's Ariel Atkins says, calls for respectPodcaster Alex Cooper accuses ex-BU coach


Nancy Feldman of sexual harassmentNBA FinalsLIVELive updates from 2025 NBA Finals Game 3 between Thunder, Pacers Follow live as the 2025 NBA Finals shifts to Indiana with the Pacers and


Thunder tied 1-1 in the series


• LIVEUpdated 27m ago


Tyrese Haliburton has shot at Indiana sports immortality, but an NBA ring will offer peace


James Boyd22


Thunder’s stay-or-switch mentality a key to slowing Pacers’ high-octane offense


Kelly Iko7


MJ, LeBron ... SGA? How the OKC star's playoff run has him on track with the greats


Sam Amick139


The history of the NBA Finals patch and why it moved from the front of jerseys to the back


Brooks Peck


In Game 2, Thunder flex depth around their superstar. They'll need that to continue


Anthony Slater18


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Stanley Cup FinalLowetide: Why are Oilers having trouble playing their game vs. Panthers? Through three games, the Oilers have yet to join the series against Florida offensively.


Allan Mitchell36


Stanley Cup checklist: How do Devils stack up to Panthers and Oilers?


Peter Baugh18


The Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett show just keeps rolling, much to the Panthers' advantage


Michael Russo34


For Connor McDavid and the Oilers, a new 'dig in' moment arrives: 'It's coming'


Chris Johnston156


The road to the Stanley Cup Final: Ranking the 14 playoff series that got us here


Sean McIndoe77


Sam Bennett's next contract and the price of playoff pedigree


Dom Luszczyszyn54


U.S. OpenLook, but hope to don't touch: Oakmont's church pew bunker helps give the course its bite The church pews — 13, long grassy tufts which act as islands within a seemingly endless pit


of sand — were never part of the original design


Gabby Herzig11


What to know about Oakmont’s top contenders


Justin Ray6


'Compliments of Mr. Fownes': The tall tale that tells all you need to know about Oakmont


Brody Miller79


U.S. Open 2025 big board: Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and other favorites, ranked


Gabby Herzig, Brody Miller and more18


U.S. Open long shots, sleepers and prop picks: Why Henley, Griffin have value


Dennis Esser3


Why Scottie Scheffler won't (but most likely will) win the U.S. Open


Jason Sobel18


Discover MoreOne year from a home World Cup, USMNT with fanfare has fear of being a flop Instead of hitting its stride at the perfect moment, the potential-filled USMNT is wobbling toward


the World Cup it's cohosting


Paul Tenorio114


2025 NHL Staff Mock Draft 2.0: Schaefer goes No. 1, but where do the rest land?


The Athletic NHL Staff185


From celebrity general manager to traditional riser, 4 types of college football GMs


Antonio Morales18


How the Orioles could approach the trade deadline, plus more MLB notes


Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon66


What does a five-and-a-half-hour French Open final do to players' bodies and minds?


Sarah Shephard28


Roger Federer's commencement speech wasn't just a viral moment. It was masterful


Rustin Dodd189


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World Cup SoccerWorld Cup 2026, one year to go: What still needs to be sorted? Visas, travel bans, transport costs, security and relationships with the government - there is a lot to


consider a year out


Adam Crafton60


The Athletic FC: World Cup 2026 - What you need to know with a year to go


Phil Hay33


Welcome to America, the ATM of world soccer


Asli Pelit16


Club World Cup Fantasy: How does the game work and what are the best strategies for success?


Holly Shand8


FIFA revenues projected to surpass $10bn with 2026 World Cup


Matt Slater24


World Cup 2026: Who's qualified, who's struggling and which underdogs have a shot at glory?


Nick Miller50


Transfer Window LatestThe Transfer DealSheet: The latest on your club and their plans this summer window Welcome to the second edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer


2025 transfer window


The Athletic UK Staff89


City close to agreement for Rosenborg midfielder Nypan


Jordan Campbell and David Ornstein94


Sane to leave Bayern, agrees three-year Galatasaray deal


David Ornstein67


Man City confirm Reijnders signing ahead of Club World Cup


Sam Lee and Jordan Campbell97


Chelsea omit Petrovic from CWCW squad, Paez to join Strasbourg on loan


Simon Johnson94


Liverpool and Leverkusen in final stages of Wirtz transfer negotiations


David Ornstein220


Jun 11, 2025Connections: Sports EditionGroup sports terms that share a common thread. A new puzzle is available each day.Play today's puzzle Advertisement


Most Popular 1 Roger Federer’s commencement speech wasn’t just a viral moment. It was masterful


2 2025 NBA Draft guide: Top 100 prospects, rankings, tiers and analysis


3 MLB Power Rankings: Guess who? A new team takes the top spot and we ask some big questions


4 Finding Jordon Hudson: What a New England road trip reveals about Bill Belichick’s girlfriend


5 2025 NHL Mock Draft 2.0: Scott Wheeler predicts the first 32 picks


6 NHL Draft 2025 ranking: Matthew Schaefer leads Corey Pronman’s top 125 prospects list


7 MLB trade targets to address the biggest need for each contending team


8 How Pep Lijnders, Klopp’s most trusted ally, became Guardiola’s assistant