There has been a lot of speculation about Penn State's interest in potential coaches. One wild card in the mix: former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll: http://dlvr.it/TPGbfb

Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker faces a possible ban from boxing after returning an “adverse finding” in an anti-doping test before fighting Britain’s Fabio Wardley last month. 🔗 theathletic.com/6807008/?sou...

Can Steph Curry make sneaker collectors want a pair of Skechers? 🔗: http://dlvr.it/TPGW7R

This year's AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh was one of the more controversial debates in recent memory. Our writers broke down who got their vote and why: http://dlvr.it/TPGRwf

Drake Maye has taken a downtrodden franchise, stuck with back-to-back 4-13 seasons entering this one, and led the Patriots to eight straight wins. Is he the front-runner to win MVP? 🔗: http://dlvr.it/TPGKpF

This year's AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh was one of the more controversial debates in recent memory. Our writers broke down who got their vote and why.

With tonight's Jets loss, is the Justin Fields era over in New York? H/T @zackblatt.bsky.social

From @theathletic.com: The Yankees’ Aaron Judge won his third American League MVP. In the National League, the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won unanimously for a fourth time. nyti.ms/3JJmbdP

Stephen Curry and Under Armour have mutually agreed to part ways, ending a partnership that began when Curry signed away from Nike in 2013. Curry is now a sneaker free agent and can find a new retail partner for his Curry Brand.

ALL RISE (AGAIN).

 Aaron Judge has been named the AL MVP, the third of his career.

4x MVP SHOHEI OHTANI 🏆

 Ohtani becomes the second player in MLB history with at least four MVP wins trailing only Barry Bonds (7).

Charlotte Jones, co-owner and chief brand officer of the Dallas Cowboys, is pushing back on criticism of the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for its Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Giannis’ stats through 12 games 🦌 Should he be the MVP front-runner this season?

NEWS: Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges that he manipulated his outings for the Cleveland Guardians to allegedly aid two men to win wagers on his pitches.

BREAKING NEWS: MLS owners have officially voted to flip to a fall-to-spring season, aligning with top leagues around the world, per @paultenorio.bsky.social. The league will begin play in the new format in 2027.

BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027. Also voted on the regular season format. Details and quotes here from Palm Beach. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

NEWS: MLS will no longer be behind a separate paywall on Apple TV beginning in 2026. MLS Season Pass will no longer exist, and all MLS games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service. More details from @paultenorio.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

As of right now, who do you think should win Offensive Player of the Year in the NFL: Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Jonathan Taylor?

Seven weeks remain in the NFL regular season and it's time to decide who's for real. Here's a look at the contenders and pretenders: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown said he did not mean to offend anyone by doing President Donald Trump’s signature shimmy after scoring a TD Sunday against the Washington Commanders, a game Trump attended. 🔗: http://dlvr.it/TPFRXx

Matchroom Boxing say they are in talks with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) over a possible fight between the social media influencer and Anthony Joshua. Full story here ⤵️ 🔗 theathletic.com/6803716/?sou...

Eddie Hearn has built Matchroom’s boxing offering into a global enterprise that will have put on 43 fights in 10 countries this year. But that doesn’t stop the criticism and abuse. Hearn believes that boxing’s social media community is “the most toxic” he’s ever seen. @sarahshephard.bsky.social

Shane Warne took 708 wickets in 145 Tests for Australia and reinvigorated what had become the dying art of leg-spin bowling. But Shane Keith Warne was so much more than statistics. 🔗 theathletic.com/6787575/?sou...

England fast bowler Mark Wood will undergo a precautionary scan after complaining of stiffness in his left hamstring following his first bowl in a ‘competitive’ match since February. Full story from @michaeljbailey.bsky.social ⬇️

In three quarters of action, Nikola Jokić has put up... ◽️ 52 PTS ◽️ 11 REB ◽️ 6 AST ◽️ 17/22 FG ◽️ 5/6 3-PT FG

Sixteen steals in 28 minutes 🤯 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo set the Division 1 record for steals in a game in a 44-point night against Akron.

At just 23 years old, Paul Skenes captured the 2025 NL Cy Young Award by unanimous vote. To understand how Skenes reached the peak of the profession, The Athletic spoke with nine of his current and former catchers, covering every level from youth ball to the big leagues.

Another price increase for the 2026 World Cup… Sensing strong demand, FIFA raised the cost of many tickets to record-setting heights — the first large-scale implementation of its “variable pricing” strategy. Details from @henrybushnell.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

MLS owners are expected to vote Thursday on changing to a fall-spring calendar that syncs up with many top European leagues, according to multiple sources briefed on the agenda. More details from @tombogert.bsky.social and @paultenorio.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Flag football will be played at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. As soon as the NFL voted to let its players participate, the pros crowed with great interest. Not so fast.

AJ Dybantsa is projected to be one of the top three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, largely because of his physical skills. But as his BYU coaches have come to learn, he also possesses an intellectual curiosity that sets him apart.

From @theathletic.com: A toothless smile is iconic to NHL players. It's not just for looks. Players and dentists explain why they don't get their teeth fixed. nyti.ms/47BT59n

MLS owners are *expected* to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Changes to competition format also expected. Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous. Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

NEWS: There is potential momentum for a YouTube TV-ESPN deal to be finalized as the sides move closer, The Athletic has learned. Details here: Including the sticking point. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

For most of the past decade, the USMNT striker position has been a weakness. A hole to be filled. Now, at least temporarily in November, the script has flipped. Ricardo Pepi is here. Folarin Balogun is here. Haji Wright is here.

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk will become the first active NHLers to have their own podcast/talk show when “Wingmen” debuts on Thursday. The brothers are both currently on injured reserve.

With a possible announcement of Jameis Winston getting the start for New York on Sunday, the Giants' starting quarterback revolving door keeps turning. The G-Men will have seen eleven different QBs start for them through just five seasons.

The Dallas Mavericks have finally followed through on what their fans have been chanting. Nico Harrison is gone. So what now? How do you repair the relationship with the fans? 🎧 More on the latest NBA Daily: podfollow.com/nba-daily

It’s not like the Dallas Mavericks can undo the Luka Dončić trade. Firing Nico Harrison was a necessary first step. But more dominoes must fall, starting with Anthony Davis. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

The sport of tennis now demands more from athletes than it ever has before. Watch a new episode of The Athletic Show on Amazon Fire TV.

It has been a season of recovery and redemption for Visma–Lease a Bike's Wout van Aert. The Belgian became the only man in two years to drop Tadej Pogacar on a climb up Montmartre in Paris on the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France. 🔗 theathletic.com/6797429/?sou...

Josh Hazlewood has joined up with the Australia squad ahead of the first Ashes Test after initial scans indicated a hamstring problem was not serious. Fellow pace bowler Sean Abbott, however, has been ruled out of the first Test in Perth, after suffering a moderate grade hamstring injury.

On Tuesday, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman officially welcomed Atlanta as the league’s 17th club. The expansion team will debut in 2028 and play its matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

The NBA will change its All-Star Game format in 2026: ◻️ Round-robin tournament ◻️ Three teams: Team USA A, Team USA B, Team World ◻️ Eight players per team ◻️ 12-minute games More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Looks like NBA just revealed the All-Star Game format this season. Two teams of American players and one World team. Same selection process for the All-Stars but they will not be picked based on position. So positionless All-Stars selections.

Antonio Brown’s lawyer filed a not guilty plea on his behalf on Tuesday. The former NFL wide receiver returned to Miami to face an attempted murder charge resulting from a shooting in May, according to court records. Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Which potential matchup do you hope comes true in the latest CFB Playoff bracket reveal? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social has the new CFB Top 25 and a glance at the matchups in the weeks ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

NEWS: Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has completed his 10-game suspension for violations of the league’s personal conduct policy. He is now eligible to sign with any team. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Fans with "right to buy" World Cup ticket tokens have a Thursday deadline to act. There's just one problem: they haven't been told how much tickets will cost, but the least-expensive tickets are hardly available, leaving those impacted feeling scammed. ✍️ @henrybushnell.bsky.social

HUGE shakeup in the NFL MVP odds for Week 10 ‼️ Jonathan Taylor had the best rushing performance of the season, catapulting him from 10th to third. Matthew Stafford continues to dominate, with 25 TDs and just two INTs this season to reach the number one spot.