Section
Sports
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and the athletes defining the season.
Women's Basketball Rides a Surge in Popularity to New Heights
Record attendance and television audiences are propelling the women's game into a new era of visibility and investment.
The NFL Doubles Down on Global Growth With More International Games
An expanding slate of games played abroad reflects the league's ambition to turn American football into a global product.
Sports Science Extends Careers as Veteran Athletes Defy the Clock
Advances in training, recovery, and nutrition are helping athletes compete at a high level later into their careers than ever before.
American Track Athletes Sharpen Their Form on the Road to the Games
A deep pool of sprinters and distance runners is building toward the next Olympic cycle, with trials looming as the ultimate test.
NHL Parity Reaches New Heights as Any Team Can Beat Any Team
A salary structure that rewards depth has produced a league where upsets are routine and dynasties are hard to sustain.
Youth Sports Grapple With Rising Costs and Uneven Access
The growth of expensive travel leagues has widened gaps in who gets to play, prompting a push to keep youth sports accessible.
A Wave of Young Stars Energizes Professional Golf
A generation of talented players in their twenties is reshaping the professional game and drawing new fans to the sport.
American Tennis Enjoys a Resurgence on the Professional Tour
A crop of rising players is restoring American presence at the top of the game after years in the wilderness.
Major League Soccer Deepens Its Roots in the American Sports Landscape
Rising attendance, new stadiums, and homegrown talent are cementing soccer's place in the country's crowded sports market.