The Lakers Acquired Superstar Luka Doncic in a Trade for Anthony Davis

02 Feb 2025The stunning move sends Doncic, a five-time N.B.A. All-Star, to L.A. and Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.

Why the Lakers Couldn’t Say No to the Luka Doncic Trade

02 Feb 2025A stunning trade was absolutely a no-brainer for Los Angeles, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

A Kiss Shook Soccer. Now the Trial Begins.

02 Feb 2025The former head of Spanish soccer is charged with sexual assault and coercion after a scandal at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.

Grading the Blockbuster N.B.A. Trade That No One Expected to Happen

02 Feb 2025The Mavericks’ decision to trade a franchise player to the Lakers in exchange for a superstar rocked the N.B.A., a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Everyone Suddenly Hates Kansas City, and It Makes No Sense

02 Feb 2025The N.F.L.’s most dominant team is officially the Evil Empire, and for many fans, the rage has become blinding, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Former Fox Sports Host Details a Career Derailed by Alleged Sexual Assault

02 Feb 2025Julie Stewart-Binks filed a lawsuit in which she claims that an executive at the network assaulted her in 2016: “He held the power to everything.”

He Set an All-Time Scoring Record. Then the Basketball World Forgot Him.

02 Feb 2025If 55.6 points is the highest average ever by an American prep player, how do we know nothing at all about Finell White of Lowcountry Academy?

High School Basketball Twins Signed 7-Figure Deals. Now They Can’t Play.

02 Feb 2025The Bewleys were five-star prospects with N.B.A. dreams. But they’re ineligible for Division I college basketball.

Tips From Super Bowl Champions on How to Calm Nerves

02 Feb 2025Breathwork and visualization are key tactics.