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Michigan final thoughts: Blake Corum’s catches, punt return anxiety and Rose Bowl lessons


Ex-Yankees slugger Greg Bird raking in Australia, rediscovering his ‘drive’ after break


A productive Tigers offseason sets the tone for a promising 2024


Fantasy Football Matchup Rankings Week 18 | Strength of schedule by position matchups


Submit your questions for Until Saturday’s college football podcast mailbag


Fantasy basketball roundup: OG Anunoby trade fallout, planning for the playoffs and more


Canadiens’ Christmas trip was example of progression they were hoping for this season


Third quarter dooms Celtics against Thunder in battle of ‘2 great teams’


Rangers’ thrashing at home against Hurricanes exposes a few concerns


Depleted Blue Jackets taken to school in loss to savvy, veteran Bruins


West Ham’s Thilo Kehrer set for Monaco in loan-to-buy deal


Bird, ‘The Wire,’ a life sentence paroled and a Colts game 40 years in the making


LSU football fires DC Matt House, 3 defensive assistants: What’s next for Tigers?


Scouting notebook: One last look at 2023, with an eye towards fantasy football 2024


Grambling State women’s basketball sets DI record with 141-point margin of victory


Wheeler: Why Canadians shouldn’t panic about Team Canada’s world juniors failure


Browns to rest Joe Flacco, start Jeff Driskel vs. Bengals with playoff seed locked


Alabama football transfer portal update: Finding a center is priority No. 1


Cincinnati’s Brandon Vazquez close to CF Monterrey move


Penn State lands Julian Fleming: What will Ohio State transfer WR bring to Nittany Lions?


Why are Matt Patricia and the Eagles using edge rushers in pass coverage?


Joe Flacco’s improbable story could get even juicier as he leads Browns in playoffs


Georgia TE Brock Bowers declares for NFL Draft: His legacy and how Bulldogs will replace him


NFL defends call that nixed Lions 2-point conversion in video sent to all teams


NFL Week 17 best and worst coaching decisions: Matt LaFleur deciphers Vikings’ defense


Giants’ Saquon Barkley says he wants ‘fair’ contract as RB approaches free agency


Mandel’s Mailbag: Why a Michigan national championship would be an undisputed achievement


The NFL bungles Lions-Cowboys again, plus Aaron Rodgers’ celebrity feud


Premier League transfers in January 2024: All the deals completed in winter window


Ravens to sit Lamar Jackson, start Tyler Huntley against Steelers


Women’s college basketball power rankings: Stunning dominance keeps South Carolina No. 1


Bulls rookie Julian Phillips has simple goal amid sporadic playing time: ‘Go hard’


McAfee apologizes for being ‘part of’ Rodgers’ comment alleging Kimmel has link to Epstein


Michigan’s win over Alabama and the death of the super team


Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to sit vs. Chargers, Blaine Gabbert to start


Does late-season momentum matter for NFL playoff success?


Jets QB Zach Wilson out vs. Patriots: Is his time in New York over?


Mueller: Has Kyler Murray shown the Cardinals enough, on and off the field?


Recruiting confidential: High school football stars dish on NIL deals, arrogant coaches and more


Predicting F1’s 2024 narratives and reviewing Haas’ moribund season: Prime Tire


After trading Chris Sale, adding Vaughn Grissom, Lucas Giolito, what’s next for Red Sox?


Everything you need to know about the Michigan Wolverines


Caitlin Clark’s buzzer-beating logo 3 carries Iowa to win over Michigan State: What it adds to her legacy


Maple Leafs’ William Nylander has never been an All-Star. There’s no denying him now


Washington-Michigan CFP championship first look: Previewing a fascinating on-field battle


Chelsea recall Andrey Santos from Nottingham Forest loan


The Seahawks’ run defense, once among the best, has collapsed at the worst time


One glaring Broncos stat illustrates a major offseason need beyond new QB


Rosenthal: Why the Braves concluded Chris Sale is worth the risk


Jaire Alexander’s future, Rich Bisaccia’s job status and more: Packers mailbag


Bobby Okereke and 2 more Giants react to their NFL Draft scouting reports


Lowetide: Stuart Skinner, Ryan McLeod and the Oilers’ development system


Cleveland Guardians’ 9 most interesting people in 2024


Newcastle’s pressing has caught up with their midfield – Howe must adapt


Oilers’ Connor McDavid notches 900th point in 602nd game: How Edmonton’s captain achieved the feat


Blues’ Dalibor Dvorsky shows big-game mettle despite WJC disappointment: ‘He’s got some Ryan O’Reilly qualities’


Duke’s 5-minute (or less) run finishes off Syracuse


USMNT center back Miles Robinson signs with FC Cincinnati: Sources


UNC football, defensive coordinator Gene Chizik part ways: Why the Tar Heels moved on


Colorado Rapids sign goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Manchester City: Sources


Submit your questions for Max Bultman’s Red Wings mailbag


Submit your questions for Kevin Fishbain’s Bears mailbag


Portland Thorns complete $63 million sale to Bhathal family


Iowa CB Jermari Harris returning in 2024: What this mean for the Hawkeyes


2024 Sentry odds, expert picks, sleepers: Collin Morikawa, Tom Kim among the best bets


What’s behind Stefon Diggs’ dwindling snaps? Bills still searching for answers


Real Madrid’s January window: Kylian Mbappe the only target – for now


Why is the NCAA proposing a new subdivision? Explaining the related legal battles


Andre Onana to join up with Cameroon for AFCON after Manchester United’s game against Tottenham


Fire at home of Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill extinguished, all family members safe


Nikola Jokić, Anthony Edwards and Dame: Remembering 2023 and predicting 2024


After missing on Ohtani and Soto, Blue Jays back to relying on core, incremental adds for 2024


Kevin De Bruyne and the rise of data and analytics in contract negotiations


Xavi confident on Vitor Roque’s Barcelona registration and says he is in ‘constant’ transfer discussions


Texas A&M hiring Alabama assistant Holmon Wiggins as co-offensive coordinator: Reports


Why Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham City – 15 games into ‘long-term project’


Yohe’s 10 observations: Sidney Crosby’s performance wasted in loss to Washington


Smith: Short-handed Wild have ‘no excuses’ heading into make-or-break point of season


Aston Villa’s winter transfer window: Marcos Acuna, Lucas Digne and Bertrand Traore


Fleury still chasing Roy, a third-period flurry and ‘vague’ injury timelines: Key takeaways vs. Flames


Behind the scenes with Curt Menefee, ‘leader’ and ‘therapist’ for ‘Fox NFL Sunday’


West Ham are already missing Kudus and Paqueta – they need reinforcements


Drance: How the Canucks earned their bounces in a dominant win over Senators


Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez back in Manchester United training


Colorado Rapids nearing deal to sign Djordje Mihailovic for club-record fee: Sources


Dillon Johnson expected to play in CFP national championship, coach says: How he impacts Huskies’ game plan


2026 World Junior Championship coming to the Twin Cities: Sources


The all-free-agent team: As offseason hits next phase, who’s still on the market?


Kaboly: Kenny Pickett deserves another chance as Steelers’ starting QB. Just not now


‘Mr. Consistent’ Brandin Cooks emerging at the perfect time for Cowboys


At what positions do the Vikings most need help this offseason? And how can they get it?


Dehner Jr.: Was 2023 the end of an era for Bengals? It had better be


Maple Leafs vs. Kings observations: Martin Jones stands tall in dominant win


Inside an NBA coaching duel featuring Spurs’ Gregg Popovich and Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins


Inside Ottawa’s record-breaking PWHL debut: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this’


How Jan Paul van Hecke helped Brighton finally keep a clean sheet


Marlies notebook: Working with Samsonov, injury updates on Leafs prospects, Gruden comments on Senators link


Swansea set to appoint Notts County’s Luke Williams as new head coach


Manchester United trigger option to extend Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contract


What to expect from The Athletic’s football podcasts in 2024


49ers to rest QB Brock Purdy vs. Rams with NFC’s No. 1 seed secured; Sam Darnold to start


Wisconsin football depth chart predictions for 2024: Tyler Van Dyke arrives to lead offense


Jaylon Johnson, Justin Jones, Darnell Mooney headline Bears’ key 2024 free-agent decisions


Ryan Donato has been Connor Bedard’s best linemate. Why isn’t he getting a longer look?


Barcelona want Aleix Garcia – but money trouble and relationships complicate move


Barcelona’s Pedri changes diet in bid to combat injury problems


Nottingham Forest’s profit and sustainability problems explained – and possible points-deduction risk


The best players in Premier League bottom half – our experts’ verdicts


Five observations: Warriors beat Magic; Klay Thompson gets introspective


Nebraska’s Nick Henrich reflects on his retirement, injuries and Matt Rhule’s first year


LIV Golf ‘exposed flaws’ within the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy says


Is Kyler Murray the Cardinals’ future at QB? Their first-year staff sure seems sold


The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led Thunder are officially a problem. Plus, best NBA Play-In ever taking shape?


NFL fines David Tepper $300K after Panthers owner throws drink at fans in Jacksonville


With Liverpool fighting on four fronts, Klopp should rotate against Arsenal


Dallas Stars fan survey results: Expectations sky-high, Matt Duchene shining, thoughts on trades


Flyers trade tiers: Who could get dealt, and who could be a part of the ongoing rebuild


Eric Bailly interview: ‘You feel helpless when injured – you don’t want to feel worthless’


Cubs’ new year begins with Cody Bellinger still looming over their offseason plans


World Darts Championship final preview, expert pick: 16-year old Luke Littler takes on Luke Humphries


USC scholarship distribution: Where the Trojans stand after the first transfer portal window


Which of the NHL’s worst teams could recreate the Blues’ worst-to-first miracle?


Nice’s Youcef Atal given eight-month suspended sentence for inciting religious hatred


Hodgson on Olise and duty of care as Crystal Palace digest latest injury blow


Warriors’ Gary Payton II to miss multiple weeks with hamstring strain: Sources


Submit your questions for Pete Sampson’s Notre Dame football mailbag


Reds are spending in offseason, but is it enough?


Packers CB Jaire Alexander takes ownership for suspension: ‘That won’t happen again’


DeAndre Hopkins, Baker Mayfield and more players with contract incentives to know ahead of Week 18


Chelsea agree BingX sleeve sponsorship deal, will appear on front of training kits next season


Middlesbrough set to sign Aston Villa’s Finn Azaz in permanent deal


Rams to start Wentz against 49ers while resting Stafford, Kupp, Donald and others


Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy guesses 80 percent of college football teams steal signs — including Ohio State


Mercer Bears vs Kennesaw State Owls - January 03, 2024


Temple Owls vs North Texas Mean Green - January 03, 2024


Bowling Green Falcons vs Eastern Michigan Eagles - January 03, 2024


Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls - January 03, 2024


Tennessee Volunteers vs Norfolk State Spartans - January 03, 2024


New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes - January 03, 2024


Wisconsin Badgers vs Iowa Hawkeyes - January 03, 2024


Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers - January 03, 2024


Boston College Eagles vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons - January 03, 2024


Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels - January 03, 2024


Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls - January 03, 2024


Georgetown Hoyas vs Creighton Bluejays - January 03, 2024


Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Western Michigan Broncos - January 03, 2024


Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets - January 03, 2024


Harvard Crimson vs Albany Great Danes - January 03, 2024


Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ball State Cardinals - January 03, 2024


Alabama State Hornets vs Johnson (FL) Suns - January 03, 2024


Brown Bears vs Vermont Catamounts - January 03, 2024


Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins - January 03, 2024


Florida Atlantic Owls vs East Carolina Pirates - January 03, 2024


Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights - January 03, 2024


Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals - January 03, 2024


Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Tulane Green Wave - January 03, 2024


Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Our Lady of the Lake Saints - January 03, 2024


Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning - January 03, 2024


Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips - January 03, 2024


Baylor Bears vs Cornell Big Red - January 03, 2024


Murray State Racers vs UIC Flames - January 03, 2024


Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames - January 03, 2024


Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics - January 03, 2024


Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks - January 03, 2024


Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs - January 03, 2024


Kansas State Wildcats vs Chicago State Cougars - January 03, 2024


Southern Illinois Salukis vs Belmont Bruins - January 03, 2024


Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens - January 03, 2024


New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets - January 03, 2024


St. John's Red Storm vs Butler Bulldogs - January 03, 2024


Wyoming Cowboys vs San Jose State Spartans - January 03, 2024


Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders - January 03, 2024


SMU Mustangs vs Charlotte 49ers - January 03, 2024


Arizona Coyotes vs Florida Panthers - January 03, 2024


Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers - January 03, 2024


Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans - January 03, 2024


UTSA Roadrunners vs UAB Blazers - January 03, 2024


Auburn Tigers vs Penn Quakers - January 03, 2024


Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange - January 03, 2024


Drake Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds - January 03, 2024


Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats - January 03, 2024


Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets - January 03, 2024


Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators - January 03, 2024


Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic - January 03, 2024


Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs - January 03, 2024


Colorado State Rams vs New Mexico Lobos - January 03, 2024


San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings - January 03, 2024


Fordham Rams vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies - January 03, 2024


Providence Friars vs DePaul Blue Demons - January 03, 2024


Granada vs Cádiz - January 03, 2024


Central Arkansas Bears vs Champion Christian College Tigers - January 03, 2024


Real Madrid vs Mallorca - January 03, 2024


Celta de Vigo vs Real Betis - January 03, 2024


Boston University Terriers vs Navy Midshipmen - January 03, 2024


Girona vs Atlético Madrid - January 03, 2024


Howard Bison vs Yale Bulldogs - January 03, 2024


Morgan State Lady Bears vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils - January 03, 2024


Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks vs Lancaster Bible Chargers - January 03, 2024


Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs American Eagles - January 03, 2024


UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs USC Upstate Spartans - January 03, 2024


George Washington Revolutionaries vs Fordham Rams - January 03, 2024


Army Black Knights vs Lafayette Leopards - January 03, 2024


Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Southern Miss Lady Eagles - January 03, 2024


Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes - January 03, 2024


UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowgirls - January 03, 2024


Richmond Spiders vs VCU Rams - January 03, 2024


Providence Friars vs Seton Hall Pirates - January 03, 2024


Youngstown State Penguins vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies - January 03, 2024


Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers - January 03, 2024


Winthrop Eagles vs Longwood Lancers - January 03, 2024


La Salle Explorers vs George Mason Patriots - January 03, 2024