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2026 NBA playoffs first-round series odds: Celtics, Spurs favored for close-out wins
The first team to advance is the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder finished off a sweep of Phoenix…
James Coles on England, Sussex and a £390,000 fee at auction: ‘I know there will be a target on my back’
The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join.James Coles is adamant. “I always want to play for Sussex,” he…
Magic take 3-1 series lead, have No. 1 seed Pistons on the brink of elimination: Takeaways
The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead and move one win away from…
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon (hamstring) to miss Game 5 vs. Timberwolves
Aaron Gordon already missed Game 3 with tightness in his hamstring David Berding / Getty ImagesApril 27, 2026Updated 10:46 pm…
Penguins vs. Flyers Game 5: Key takeaways as rejuvenated Pittsburgh stays alive
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins just won’t die.For a second consecutive game facing elimination, the Penguins scratched and clawed their…
Three best NFL draft classes of 2026, plus some behind-the-scenes insights
As someone who came into The Athletic from a non-traditional background (securities regulatory lawyer, anyone?), I have the upmost respect and admiration…
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