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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
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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
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