Sean Gregory

Gregory is a TIME senior editor.

Recent Articles

Messi Follows the Money to Miami

Don’t be fooled by his decision to come to the U.S. rather than signing with Saudi Arabia.

By Sean Gregory

A Stunning Golf Merger Shows How Saudi Cash Could Change Sports

Critics call it "sportswashing"

By Sean Gregory

How a Texas High Jumper Has Earned Nearly $1 Million

Sam Hurley has built a massive following with his charisma, chiseled abs, and athletic prowess and parlayed it in NIL deals.

By Sean Gregory/Austin

Spanish Soccer Is Embroiled in Yet Another Racism Controversy

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. tweeted that "today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists”

By Sean Gregory

The NBA Draft Lottery Is All About Victor Wembanyama

The French phenom is unlike any prospect in league history

By Sean Gregory

Becky Hammon Isn't Waiting for the NBA to Call

'I'm not going to beg for a job anymore.'

By Sean Gregory/Las Vegas

Tennis Star Iga Swiatek Plays the Mental Game

The defending French Open champion talks about her unique psychological training regimen.

By Sean Gregory

Aaron Rodgers Can Only Do So Much in New York

The Jets regularly fumble all expectations.

By Sean Gregory

Ray Romano Made a Movie for Sports Parents

The 'Everybody Loves Raymond' star lived vicariously through his son's basketball career. He explores that dynamic in his directorial debut.

By Sean Gregory

Climate Change Increases Home Runs

According to new empirical research, global warming has played a role in recent MLB home run records—and will continue to do so for decades.

By Sean Gregory

Women’s Basketball Needs a Little Trash Talk

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are clever enough to know that rivalries drive interest

By Sean Gregory

Pickleball Skeptic Andy Roddick Will Play for $1 Million

Roddick, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang will compete in the Pickleball Slam on ESPN

By Sean Gregory

This Could Be the Year Baseball Is Cool Again

Rules changes, like a pitch clock, and one standout player in Seattle—Julio Rodriguez—should bring buzz back to baseball.

By Sean Gregory

The End of Princeton's Cinderella Run

The Tigers are out of the NCAA tournament after a loss to Creighton in the Sweet 16

By Sean Gregory/Louisville

Behind the Scenes With Princeton Ahead of the Sweet 16

Practices, team dinners, and karaoke with the team before last night's Sweet 16 game.

By Sean Gregory

Fairleigh Dickinson Wasn't Even Supposed to Be Here

The commuter school near the George Washington Bridge beat No. 1-seed Purdue to become just the second No. 16-seed in history to win a game in the men’s NCAA tournament.

By Sean Gregory

How Howard University Finally Made It Back to March Madness

Since 1992, the team has had three winning seasons. Coach Kenny Blakeney has engineered a turnaround

By Sean Gregory

Soccer Probe Shows How Not To Sports-Parent

After an investigation, Gregg Berhalter remains under consideration to coach the men's team at the 2026 World Cup, but U.S. Soccer still finds itself in a difficult spot.

By Sean Gregory

An Olympic Runner On Pregnancy in Sports

Runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre talks to TIME bout her decision to start a family while still pursuing Olympic dreams

By Sean Gregory

Megan Rapinoe Won Equal Pay. Now She Wants to Win Her Last World Cup

For Megan Rapinoe, reminders of dark moments from the U.S. women’s soccer team’s protracted fight for equal pay pop up from time to time. In February, when Rapinoe walked into the locker room at Toyota...

By Sean Gregory
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