The World Series No One Wanted
Brady Brickner-Wood on the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series.
The Sporting Scene
admin Kimi Antonelli Has Always Been (Really) Fast
Sam Knight writes about Kimi Antonelli, of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team, who may soon become the sport’s youngest-ever…
What Is the Jameis Winston Experience, Really?
The New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston has spent more than a decade wowing crowds with his daring and charisma—when…
Baseball Is Better with a Little Risk
Analytics have transformed how teams manage pitching, unlocking new approaches and fantastic creativity. But the experience of playing and watching…
Ben Shelton Comes Into Full Focus
Louisa Thomas on the semifinal match between the Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 aU.S. Open.
The Strange Case of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers
Louisa Thomas on the N.B.A.’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, which found that the team circumvented…
Why Isn’t Everyone Talking About Olivia Miles?
Louisa Thomas on the basketball player Olivia Miles, of the Minnesota Lynx, and the debates and controversies surrounding the W.N.B.A.,…
The Red Sox Cannot Be Made to Make Any Sense
Louisa Thomas on how the Boston Red Sox’s 2026 season has been both far better and far worse than the…
Did the Dodgers Ruin Baseball?
Already the title favorites, Los Angeles acquired the league’s best pitcher at the trade deadline—and may have insured a lockout…
The World Cup Is Not for Sale
Louisa Thomas on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposed plan to sell off the World Cup, which was scrapped after…