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The U.S. Open mixed doubles field’s biggest stars might be its unknowns
The U.S. Open mixed doubles field rounded into form Monday, as the U.S. Tennis Association handed five wild card entries…
Top tennis players target U.S. Open’s star-studded mixed doubles event in prize money push
With the start of the year’s final Grand Slam a little more than a month away, the group of top-20…
Fanatics Fest 2026: The coolest things we saw, including Justin Bieber’s sports dominance
The third annual Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York City wrapped up on Sunday, completing four days…
The sadness of Lionel Messi’s last tango
Lionel Messi found himself surrounded.Tens of thousands of fans looked down on him at MetLife. Billions were watching around the…
What’s it like watching the World Cup from space – or Antarctica?
This World Cup has not been short of divisive moments. Beyond on-pitch disputes over refereeing calls, life and politics have spilt…
The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.Norway star Erling Haaland returned home from…
Dear Ismaël, I know the shock. I know the anger. I know the sadness. But know this: Bones heal
Dear Ismaël,First and foremost, I want to tell you how much my heart goes out to you.After being named Player…
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