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NASCAR’s partnership with Amazon Prime Video has earned rave reviews, with CEO Steve O’Donnell noting the platform’s appetite for additional Cup Series events. As the current broadcast contracts near expiration, industry observers consider new arrangements that could expand the schedule.
NASCAR’s streaming partnership with Amazon Prime Video has earned fan acclaim, prompting discussions about expanding race coverage beyond the current contract horizon.
Recent whispers from the hockey world suggest major moves could be on the horizon, with the Pittsburgh Penguins targeting Jason Robertson and Elias Pettersson, while the Colorado Avalanche eye Connor Hellebuyck, each transaction weighed down by contract complexities.
Two of the nation's most promising 2026 draft prospects, Landon Thome and Kaden Waechter, have pledged to join Florida State's baseball class, drawing praise for their offensive and pitching arsenals.
FIFA is selling fragments of the 2026 World Cup final pitch, sealed in resin and priced between $450 and $3,000, while players voice concerns about the surface and other sports entities follow suit.
A dynamic debut by AJ Dybantsa, coupled with a historic matchup against Darryn Peterson, signals a potential long‑term narrative for the Wizards and the league.
After early setbacks at top clubs, Michael Olise flourished under Brendan Flanagan’s eye at Reading, earning a move to Bayern Munich and a starring role for France in the 2026 World Cup.
Norway's talisman Erling Haaland has dazzled at the World Cup with crucial goals, a charismatic presence and a growing digital following, positioning his team within striking distance of a historic semi‑final.
NASCAR’s decision to spare Shane van Gisbergen and Zane Smith while penalizing Ryan Preece has ignited a debate over fairness, intent, and the league’s disciplinary consistency.
A look at the clues, solutions and the journalist behind the daily soccer puzzle.
Training‑camp invites, contract talks and a deep forward pool shape the Bruins’ opening‑night lineup, while the team eyes a competitive playoff race.
Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture in his right leg during the World Cup loss to Belgium, and while U.S. Soccer and his club AC Milan will collaborate on his recovery, no return date has been set.
A collision with Belgium’s Youri Tielemans left Christian Pulisic with a fractured right leg, sidelining the American forward for weeks and putting his debut Serie A appearance in jeopardy.
A look at how the Devils and Ducks are navigating offer sheet negotiations, the historical prevalence among Hall of Famers, and the high‑risk tactic of pulling the goalie in the closing minutes of a game.
Projected as a top‑15 pick, Curiel’s collegiate résumé and recent national championship have placed him at the center of draft discussions.
An exploration of how media personalities balance insightful analysis with the risk of controversy during major football tournaments.
The Athletic FC Podcast brings together Hannah Vanbiber and James McNicholas to dissect the USMNT’s loss to Belgium, the ripple effects on English football’s top tier, and the rise of chants that bridge continents.
Predictive analysis highlights France’s favored attack, Morocco’s historic surge, Spain’s youthful flair and Belgium’s resurgence, while diverse voices from analysts to a six-year-old fan add color to the quarter-final landscape.
For the fifth straight year, Appalachian State has sold out its football season tickets, a feat that has propelled Kidd Brewer Stadium into the national conversation. With record‑breaking attendance, a marquee 2026 schedule and a roster assembled by head coach Dowell Loggains, the program is reshaping the economic landscape of Boone, North Carolina.
The latest daily puzzle for the 2026 World Cup‑themed game offers four categories with word‑play hints, and the senior editor at The Athletic reveals the answers.
Topps is testing unsealed boxes of sports cards to prevent profit‑driven resale, a move that could change how collectors buy and experience trading cards.
The latest Deloitte study shows European soccer generated $45.8 billion in the 2024‑25 season, with the Premier League leading the pack and Ligue 1 experiencing its steepest commercial drop. Analysts caution that cramming more matches may not solve the underlying revenue pressures.
Celebrating its sixth anniversary, Florida Hockey Now reflects on 5,300 stories, deep playoff coverage, and the Panthers' ascent, highlighting the dedicated team behind the reporting.
Celebrating six years of relentless coverage, Florida Hockey Now reflects on its evolution alongside the Florida Panthers' ascent to back‑to‑back Stanley Cup championships.