Sports

Why removing FA Cup replays hurts lower-league teams, ruins magic

Tom HamiltonFeb 6, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a
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Channing Tatum on his Wrexham Super Bowl ad: ‘They were

Channing Tatum, newly converted Wrexham AFC fan and star of a Super Bowl commercial that
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PSG, Villa win transfer window; Man United, Arsenal biggest losers

For Europe’s biggest clubs and leagues, the time for transfers in the 2024-25 season has
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16 stats: Can Connor McDavid become the NHL’s first $20

Last week the NHL announced massive jumps to the salary cap coming over the next
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New Portland training center will serve NWSL, WNBA clubs

The Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League and the city’s as-yet unnamed WNBA
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Why the Warriors decided to trade for Jimmy Butler: ‘He

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline.  SALT LAKE CITY — At
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Real Madrid legend Marcelo announces retirement

Former Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement at the age of
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How a Super Bowl blackout in New Orleans nearly altered

“This is Steve Tasker, sideline reporter for the Super Bowl 47. If you’re expecting to
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Newcastle have clear path to silverware, while Arsenal don’t

NEWCASTLE, England — The “never” men beat the “nearly” men. Newcastle United now stand a
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NHL player poll: Best/worst facilities? NBA-style tournament? Season too long?

Everyone’s allowed to complain about their job from time to time, even those who are
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