athletes

At 41, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Is Retiring From Professional Soccer

A singular career full of physics-defying moments

Once a Marathon Runner, Now the World’s Strongest Man

Mitchell Hooper, a 27-year-old athletic chameleon who won the event in just his second appearance, could usher in a new strongman era

Russian NHL Players Offer Mixed Signals on Pride Jerseys

Ilya Lyubushkin cited fear of reprisal for declining to wear an LGBTQ kit, while Sergei Bobrovsky donned rainbow colors

Ja Morant Is Getting the Mental Health Treatment He Needs

The point guard has reportedly engaged in a number of unsettling acts, involving violence and guns

Does the Four-Minute Mile Matter Anymore?

In the age of hydraulic tracks and super spikes, some say no

Retirement Is Hard. Roger Federer Will Make It Look Easy.

Everything comes naturally to the Swiss tennis legend, even stepping away from the game

All-Time Great Serena Williams Will Step Away From Tennis

Williams, 40, announced she plans to retire after playing the U.S. Open

In a Stunning Announcement, Sir Mo Farah Reveals He Was Trafficked to the UK as a Child

The British long-distance legend shared his real name in a new BBC documentary

Swimming's Governing Body Issues Controversial Ruling on Trans Athletes

The new guidelines will restrict many trans women from competing in women's events

Surf Legend Chuck Patterson Picks His Favorite Breaks in California

Plus, his best advice for all you paddle-happy newcomers

See Joey Meyer Mash Baseball’s Longest Home Run 35 Years Ago Today

Meyer hit the longest verified homer in professional baseball history for the Triple-A Denver Zephyrs in 1987

The Best US Men’s Soccer Player We’ve Ever Seen Is Sick of American Disinterest

Christian Pulisic definitely has a point. But should a Wednesday-night friendly in Cincinnati cost $100?

Why Good Things Happen When Adults Pretend They're "Athletes"

It's customary to laugh at gung-ho weekend warriors. But they might be onto something.

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At 41, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Is Retiring From Professional Soccer

A singular career full of physics-defying moments

Once a Marathon Runner, Now the World’s Strongest Man

Mitchell Hooper, a 27-year-old athletic chameleon who won the event in just his second appearance, could usher in a new strongman era

Russian NHL Players Offer Mixed Signals on Pride Jerseys

Ilya Lyubushkin cited fear of reprisal for declining to wear an LGBTQ kit, while Sergei Bobrovsky donned rainbow colors

Ja Morant Is Getting the Mental Health Treatment He Needs

The point guard has reportedly engaged in a number of unsettling acts, involving violence and guns

Does the Four-Minute Mile Matter Anymore?

In the age of hydraulic tracks and super spikes, some say no

Retirement Is Hard. Roger Federer Will Make It Look Easy.

Everything comes naturally to the Swiss tennis legend, even stepping away from the game

All-Time Great Serena Williams Will Step Away From Tennis

Williams, 40, announced she plans to retire after playing the U.S. Open

In a Stunning Announcement, Sir Mo Farah Reveals He Was Trafficked to the UK as a Child

The British long-distance legend shared his real name in a new BBC documentary

Swimming's Governing Body Issues Controversial Ruling on Trans Athletes

The new guidelines will restrict many trans women from competing in women's events

Surf Legend Chuck Patterson Picks His Favorite Breaks in California

Plus, his best advice for all you paddle-happy newcomers

See Joey Meyer Mash Baseball’s Longest Home Run 35 Years Ago Today

Meyer hit the longest verified homer in professional baseball history for the Triple-A Denver Zephyrs in 1987

The Best US Men’s Soccer Player We’ve Ever Seen Is Sick of American Disinterest

Christian Pulisic definitely has a point. But should a Wednesday-night friendly in Cincinnati cost $100?

Why Good Things Happen When Adults Pretend They're "Athletes"

It's customary to laugh at gung-ho weekend warriors. But they might be onto something.