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Nikola Jokić and the Phenom of 'Positionless' Basketball

By Anna Gordon

Spanish Soccer Is Embroiled in Yet Another Racism Controversy

By Sean Gregory

Why Brittney Griner Will Stand for the National Anthem

By Lindsay Kagawa Colas

These Photos Show the Deadly Impact of Floods in Italy

By Simmone Shah
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F1 Cancels Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Due to Deadly Flooding

At least five people have died in Italy's flooding and 5,000 have been evacuated.

By Associated Press

The Biggest Highlights and Controversies of the 2023 SEA Games

The regional sporting event is often overshadowed by controversy. This year was no exception—but there were also notable moments of inspiration and achievement

By Chad de Guzman

The NBA Draft Lottery Is All About Victor Wembanyama

The French phenom is unlike any prospect in league history

By Sean Gregory

Silencing Period Talk Hurts Athletes

Gender bias around periods has impacted women’s participation in sports and their long-term health and well-being, writes Christine Yu.

By Christine Yu

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

Brittney Griner Plays in First WNBA Preseason Game Since Detainment in Russia

“I'm grateful to be here, that's for sure,” Griner said

By Associated Press

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

Misty Copeland Wants to Bring the Power of Ballet to a New Generation

Misty Copeland was named to the TIME 100 list in 2015. A rising star with the American Ballet Theater, Copeland made history as the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the company’s 75 year history. Copeland is the author of eight books; a co-founder of athletic-wear line, Greatness Wins; and president of The Misty Copeland Foundation, where she is working to expand access to ballet and art to empower a new generation.

By TIME Video

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

The Fallout in Indonesia From Its FIFA Fracas

Staging the FIFA Under-20 World Cup was meant to be a badge of pride for Indonesia. Now, it’s costing billions of dollars in lost investment.

By Chad de Guzman / Singapore

More Women’s Soccer Teams Ditch White Shorts

New Zealand player Hannah Wilkinson called the move “fantastic for women with any kind of period anxiety” and a “recognition and appreciation of women’s health.”

By Low De Wei / Bloomberg

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
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