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The world’s most expensive losers: the New York Mets are very rich … and very, very bad
The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball. They also own the worst record in the major leaguesA franchise once known as baseball’s lovable losers are, for the moment, merely baseball’s most expensive losers.The New York Mets wrapped a shocking April by losing 5-4 to the Washington Nationals on Thursday, dropping to a major league-worst 10-21 and burrowing even deeper into last place in the National League East – making them somehow even worse than their old rivals the Philadelphia Phi...
Ime Udoka balances intensity, patience as Rockets hope to stage historic comeback
LOS ANGELES — As anyone who has sat courtside at a Houston Rockets game knows, Ime Udoka tends to hurl insults in the heat of a basketball battle as if he’s Eddie Murphy on the “Raw” stage.At his players. The refs. The opponent. No one is safe.The 48-year-old Houston Rockets coach is as intense, direct and confrontational as they come in the Association, and his rivals often wonder why he doesn’t face tougher consequences for having the sideline style of an MMA fighter at his own pre-bout press...
Phillies notes: Bohm's play, Stott's approach, 2 walk-off wins and more
PHILADELPHIA — There was one man left in the Phillies’ bullpen Thursday in the 10th inning of the second game of a doubleheader.Chase Shugart had already thrown four pitches in Game 1 against the San Francisco Giants. But there he was, warming up once more before throwing 16 pitches to help the Phillies seal their second walk-off win of the day. Half an hour later, dressed for the team’s flight to Miami, he could still feel it coursing through him.“There’s a lot of adrenaline,” Shugart said. “It...
What is the NFL supplemental draft? How would it work if Brendan Sorsby enters?
The NFL supplemental draft is suddenly a popular talking point in light of the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal. It’s a mechanism that gives draft-eligible players who did not enter the regular NFL Draft a chance to be selected by teams for the upcoming season.The first supplemental draft was held in 1977. Normally, players who declare for the supplemental draft do so because of unexpected eligibility issues in college (academic or disciplinary) that prevent them from returning to college footbal...
What we heard around college football this spring: Optimism in Alabama, Miami reloads and more
While Alabama fans ponder whether it was prudent to give head coach Kalen DeBoer a contract extension with a raise after the Crimson Tide went 20-8 in his first two seasons as Nick Saban’s replacement, there is plenty of optimism inside the program.Coaches are especially excited about the direction of the defense. The Tide have gotten bigger on that side of the ball, and we’re told it now looks more like what Alabama had been accustomed to under Saban, especially on the interior of the line. Las...
College basketball coaches react to NCAA Tournament expansion, focus on how field should be picked
When the news broke this week that the NCAA Tournament is closing in on expanding from 68 teams to 76, most coaches were like fans.“My knee-jerk reaction is you shouldn’t do it,” Purdue coach Matt Painter said. “I just think we have something that’s pretty special.”Not every coach is against expansion. Some follow the NCAA’s company line that college basketball has the smallest percentage of its teams playing in its postseason tournament of any Division I sport, so increasing the percentage of p...
The MLB season is nearing the quarter mark. What has surprised you so far?
This week, The Athletic's MLB Mailbag will delve into the surprises of 2026. What has caught you off guard so far this season?
A brief history of the playoff penalty shot, suddenly the NHL's hottest new trend
Something weird happened in the NHL last week. And for a change, it was something fun.Specifically, it happened four times: in Game 2 between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins last Monday, later that same night in Game 2 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators, the next night in Game 2 between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche, and then again two nights later in Game 3 between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins.Advertisement
How Red Sox castoff Kyle Harrison is finding the best version of himself in Milwaukee
Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of the game.Kyle Harrison got the news as he took his annual spring training physical for the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla. Someone told him to see the manager, Alex Cora, and Harrison had a feeling he was gone. He’d been through it before.Advertisement
Renegade Goes For History At The 2026 Kentucky Derby. Here's How You Can Watch
How to Watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby: TV, Streaming Info, and Renegade’s Bid to Make History
Yankees’ Former Starter Cut By NL Contender Shortly After Perfect Inning
The New York Yankees received news that their former veteran starter has been demoted by his new team right after a strong performance.
Arsenal and Aston Villa were fuming in Europe - the same must not happen in the Premier League
As the season reaches its crescendo, controversial officiating decisions are once again dominating the headlines with managers left furious at perceived injustices against their teams
Mohamed Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Slot
Egypt international Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool before the season ends as Anfield exit looms.
What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.
Aston Martin expects no Miami F1 'miracles' despite steps to fix vibration issues
Aston Martin says it “cannot expect miracles” at the Miami Grand Prix despite further steps to resolve the severe vibration issues that have blighted its start to the new Formula 1 season.Following a late arrival to preseason testing in Barcelona, Aston has struggled for reliability throughout the early stages of this year due to a vibration issue that caused damage to the battery on the engine, as well as leaving the drivers fearing permanent nerve damage at one stage.Advertisement
Football blackout loophole to be used this weekend with Sky Sports showing Saturday 3pm kick-offs
In a break from the norm, all 3pm kick-offs in the Football League will be available to watch live
What I’m hearing about the Nationals’ farm system: From Miguel Sime to Dylan Crews
Individual wins and losses do not define a farm system, but they’re a decent indicator of institutional health and how well an organization has raised its floor. Entering Thursday, the Nationals’ four affiliates held a .589 winning percentage, up from last year’s mark of .452.That’s due, in part, to standouts and changes within the system. We zeroed in on seven players who have made meaningful changes on the farm, and what it means for their future.*Stats as of start of play ThursdayAdvertisemen...
Is the Eastern Conference the Knicks' to lose? It feels that way
ATLANTA — Update: The New York Knicks are serious. Very serious.Could the Knicks do it again? That’s what I asked, and many fans wondered, as New York went into Game 6 after two convincing wins over the Atlanta Hawks to come back and take a 3-2 series lead. This team’s focus fluttered from week to week during the regular season. So did its attention to detail. If the playoffs had trap games, Thursday’s felt like one of those. To avoid it, the Knicks’ Dr. Jekyll-and-Mr. Hyde split personalit...
Kentucky Derby history shows 'real' 2026 favorite and 2 long shots with upset potential
Everyone loves a longshot, but here’s an underappreciated fact about the Kentucky Derby: It’s kinda chalky.No doubt “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” can live up to its nickname. In 2024, Mystik Dan half-nosed out Sierra Leone and Forever Young to win the Derby’s first three-horse photo finish since 1947. In 2022, Rich Strike pulled off a win at 80-1 odds, the second-steepest in the race’s history, which is now 152 years old. And as we approach this weekend, you’ll find plenty of pundits...
Jack Grealish fires back at critics as Man City star and Everton loanee shares new update
Jack Grealish was pictured asleep at a table in a rooftop bar in Manchester last weekend – but he has appeared to hit back at his critics in a message on social media