As football season approaches, many Americans are planning to take on debt to pay for tickets, memorabilia, parlays and more.

For decades, football and baseball have defined the U.S. sports landscape. But new data shows the balance is starting to ...

A bettor wagered $3.46 million against Patrick Mahomes? Yes, it is one of the five biggest reported wagers that cashed in ...

The NBA Finals just scored some of its biggest viewership numbers in decades, on both TV and social media, according to the league. Leagues and rights holders are increasingly using social media as a ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Walk into any sports bar on a Sunday in America and you'll witness something that defies ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Michael Santiago/Getty, Diamond Images/Getty, Angela Weiss/Getty For the last eight months, The Athletic has been investigating the threat of fixing to the ...

Malik Tillman and the U.S. were knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium Monday night. Alex Grimm / Getty Images The U.S. men’s national team might be finished at the 2026 World Cup, but not before ...

The Folarin Balogun controversy continues to garner discussion a month after the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended . The current head of referees for the Premier League was the latest to chime in with his ...

When Mauricio Pochettino agreed to sign on as head coach of the U.S. men's national team, he was getting an opportunity to experience a sporting culture that he had never participated in firsthand. It ...

It's time for a game of "Let's argue about which U.S. sports star was better – winter edition." OK, it's not a game. It's a poll. And we want your input on the best American-born athletes who've ever ...