It has been a stunning decline for Jaden Ivey, who went from a potential long-term duo with Cade Cunningham to being waived. Three of our reporters who chronicled his NBA journey outlined his career on and off the court:

A Category 1 ticket to the 2026 World Cup final now costs $10,990. FIFA has raised prices for dozens of matches, yet again, as the last sales phase begins. Story + details @theathletic.com:

NEWS: Bill Self announced he will return to Kansas to coach his 24th season at the school.

Umpire CB Bucknor left today's Rays-Brewers game after taking a foul tip to the face.

NFLPA executive director JC Tretter voiced disapproval of the league's potential use of replacement officials in 2026, citing concerns for player safety, in a joint statement released Wednesday. “Player safety requires trained, professional officials on the field." www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

In 2016, Villanova’s Kris Jenkins hit one of the greatest shots in men’s March Madness history to win the national championship vs. UNC. But it was far from random — the buzzer-beater was the product of years spent building chemistry and confidence as a team.

After the Maple Leafs announced that Keith Pelley would be the new team president, he said that his only goal was to win and win big. “The fans here not only deserve but demand a championship,” Pelley said. “We are not here to sell jerseys.”

After a 2-0 loss to Portugal, U.S. Soccer head coach Mauricio Pochettino had the figure 100 running through his thoughts, namely the players he considers to be among the best 100 in the world. And, according to him, there aren’t any Americans among them.

Over the past month of speaking to NFL coaches, scouts and agents, it’s time for @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social's annual mock draft 👀 Thoughts?

Basketball and sneakers will always be synonymous with one another. Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobes for big games. Jarrett Allen only wears the Kyrie 3 TB Black White. It’s one of those games within the game that drives interest in the league, writes @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.

Luka Dončić has passed Kobe Bryant's 578 points in March 2006 for the most in a single month in Lakers history. 🐍 x 🪄

The stage for the 2026 World Cup is set. See you on June 11 🗓️

Just three days removed from having six calls overturned via MLB’s ABS challenge system, umpire C.B. Bucknor’s judgment was again called into question. This time, it involved a base hit and whether the runner actually touched first base. He did.

Yoshi and Yoshi on Yoshi bobblehead night. Say that three times fast 😂

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said there “hasn’t been” any cause for action under the league’s personal conduct policy regarding Steve Tisch, the New York Giants’ former co-owner. www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

🚨 GOALIE FIGHT 🚨 Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markström drop the gloves. 🎥 Vince Z. Mercogliano/The Athletic

The USMNT drops both its March friendlies. ◽ L | 5-2 Belgium ◽ L | 2-0 Portugal

The Spurs are at the top of this week’s power rankings from @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social 🏀 One player per team is also recognized with the Power Rankings Frontier Award. Full list and analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

In his first public statement since his DUI arrest, Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he is “stepping away” for an undisclosed period of time to “seek treatment.” Read more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Italy have not played in a World Cup knockout match since the creation of the iPhone in January 2007.

NEWS: Tiger Woods has waived arraignment, entered a not guilty plea on both misdemeanor charges and demanded a trial by jury. The defense has 10 days to file motions. More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Group D has been finalized for the World Cup this summer: 🇦🇺 Australia 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States It’s a winnable group. Now, after Turkey’s win, it’s also a losable group, writes @henrybushnell.bsky.social.

NEWS: Jaden Ivey will receive his full $10.1 million salary this season even after the Chicago Bulls waived the guard for what they called “conduct detrimental to the team,” sources tell @mikevorkunov.bsky.social.

The good news: the USMNT has a chance to put Saturday’s 5-2 defeat to Belgium behind them. The bad news: they face Portugal next. Landon Donovan tells @adamcrafton.bsky.social that he’s worried whether this team has enough pride heading into the World Cup this summer.

From @theathletic.com: The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey for “conduct detrimental to the team” on Monday, hours after an Instagram livestream in which he delivered targeted comments about the NBA’s advocacy of the LGBTQ community.

Welcome to our very early first official ranking for the 2027 NHL Draft class. This initial top 25 is predominantly made up of 2009-born (yes, you read that correctly) prospects.

For the third straight postseason, Jon Scheyer’s Duke team is done in stunning fashion. Another collapse. Another double-digit lead gone. Another ending that adds to a growing pattern. At some point, it’s no longer a one-off. It’s the narrative.

BREAKING: More details on Tiger Woods' DUI arrest were released Tuesday morning. Officers described Woods' condition at the time of the crash, saying he was "sweating profusely" and had bloodshot and glassy eyes.

EXCLUSIVE: The 2026 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will be announced this week, and Dick Motta is a nominee yet again. But one of the winningest coaches in NBA history doesn’t concern himself with the acclaim — only the work matters.

GM Brad Treliving is out in Toronto. Most of his moves and non-moves simply did not work. The Maple Leafs are older, less talented, and facing a playoff-less spring for the first time in a decade.

All-NBA becoming position-less now has resulted in double-digit surefire members. Do you agree with these picks? Who should receive the remaining two spots?

The NCAA #MarchMadness Final Four groups are set 🏀 All four No. 1 seeds on the women's side advanced, while the men gave us a couple of surprises. Who ya got?

The Gamecocks’ dominance continues with their sixth consecutive Final Four appearance. South Carolina will face UConn on Friday 🍿

NEWS: The Toronto Maple Leafs fired Brad Treliving on Monday, ending his run as general manager after just under three seasons.

HOOK 'EM 🤘 The Longhorns will appear in back-to-back Final Fours for the first time since 1987.

NEWS: The NFL is planning to launch two professional flag football leagues — one for men and one for women — some time in 2028 in the run-up to the summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jaden Ivey hours after an Instagram livestream in which he delivered targeted comments about the NBA’s advocacy of the LGBTQ community.

When was the last time we had this much talent at the top of the MVP ballot? Four candidates are at the front of the race: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić. Here’s how our experts think they stack up. 🎁 Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

While Grant Hill was thrilled to be courtside, a similar moment 34 years ago was still a little more fun for him. @andrewmarchand.bsky.social spoke to Hill about what it was like being on the call for Braylon Mullins’ shot to beat Duke.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won six Olympic gold medals in 16 days at the Winter Games. Now he is experiencing a precious window of New York anonymity before heading back to Europe. This part, where he can finally breathe, has been a long time coming.

Playing Division I basketball is a hectic, all-consuming job. Add in school, NIL partnership duties, media sessions and the daily challenges of being a college student, and you have a life that is always teetering on overwhelming. Reading allows players to get away.

Caitlin Clark called Nikola Jokić the best player in the world. His response 😂

Vegas fired Bruce Cassidy 20 days before the playoffs, continuing a pattern of removing emotion and loyalty in its unrelenting pursuit of winning. For the Golden Knights, this is business as usual. Bold move. But is it the right one?

More than 11,000 fans participated in our fifth annual MLB Hope-O-Meter. Overall, 72 percent reported they are optimistic about their favorite team this season, compared to 66 percent in 2025.

It took all of five days for MLB's ABS challenge system to show why it might have a bigger impact on the sport than the pitch clock, bigger bases or the extra-innings “ghost” runner. Here’s a look at the umpires with the highest overturn percentages.

Was Braylon Mullins' game-winner last night the best shot in the history of March Madness? Bob Hurley Sr. believes it even surpasses Christian Laettner's 1992 buzzer-beater.

Though Cayden Boozer is certainly not solely responsible for Duke’s latest stunning postseason collapse, his turnover against UConn will endure forever as one of the all-time bungles in the history of the NCAA Tournament.

In back-to-back seasons, Duke falls apart late in the NCAA Tournament. UConn overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat No. 1 Duke and make a trip to the Final Four.

Braylon Mullins' magical March Madness moment sends UConn to the Final Four 🪄

UCONN FROM THE LOGO TO HEAD TO THE FINAL FOUR 🤯