SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " athletic " 2,689 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Skyhawk Sports Talk: Season 3, Episode 24
"Skyhawk Sports Talk" provides the most complete in-depth coverage of all Skyhawk athletic teams, including live weekly interviews with coaches and student-a...
Villanova Athletics Announces Strategic Revenue Partnership with NOCAP Sports
Villanova, Pa.—Villanova Athletics has partnered with NOCAP Sports to launch a new initiative focused on generating sustainable revenue through strategic business relationships.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 24, 2026, puzzle No. 519
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Accolades: UVA Health ranks among America’s great hospitals and top employers
Also in this roundup: a group salutes a Virginia Athletics communicator’s career, Yale lauds a president emeritus, and more.
Carolina Celebrates Successful National Girls & Women in Sports Day - University of North Carolina Athletics
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina Athletics spotlighted National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Sunday morning, hosted at the Bill Koman Practice Complex. The ann...
How Utah evolved into a sports boomtown — and MLB expansion frontrunner
The population of the Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem corridor, now nearly 3 million, has roughly doubled since MLB last expanded in 1998.
Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What's the science say?
The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims.
Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What's the science say?
The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims.
Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What's the science say?
The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 23, 2026, puzzle No. 518
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Alaska to highlight rich sports history with ‘Week of Dreams Kickoff’
Visitors to the Mountain View Library on Thursday will have a chance to both read and hear about the rich history of Alaskan athletics.
Players around NFL mourn Rondale Moore, urge mental-health awareness
Players around the league express grief over death of Moore, 25.
Brackets revealed: View the 2026 Boys State Basketball Tournament pairings here
MADISON (Allen Media Broadcasting) -- The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has released its 2026 State Boys Basketball Tournament seeds and pairings.
North London derby delayed for six minutes after issues with officials’ communication
Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville described the situation as an "absolute shambles" on the broadcast.
Politics and sport, connected since ancient times
The fact is that we can no more remove politics from athletics than we can remove athletics from humanity, R. Bruce Anderson writes.
USA vs. Canada live updates: Winter Olympics 2026 men’s hockey gold medal game start time, stream, lineups, Sidney Crosby status
Follow our live coverage as the men's hockey tournament culminates in a rivalry showdown between Team USA and Canada
What is the hardest coaching job in world sport? Our reader rankings revealed
Real Madrid? The New York Yankees? The England men's football job? Which role did you vote for as the hardest in world sport?
MLB’s anxious start, rating the Olympics and sports’ hardest coaching gig on ‘The Athletic Show’
As baseball is just beginning, the world's biggest sporting event is coming to a close.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Olympics-themed puzzle No. 517 on Feb. 22
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
I played with Steve Kerr in college. This is how he changed my life
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Harvey Mason Jr. played at the University of Arizona from 1986 to 1990, including two years with Steve Kerr, the current coach of the Golden State Warriors. Mason is now the CEO of the Recording Academy, the organization that awards the Grammys. In 1986, I arrived at the University of Arizona campus convinced I was destined to be the best player the school had ever had. Coming out of high school in California, I’d been recruited by almost every school in the...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 21, 2026, puzzle No. 516
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Russell Westbrook’s wife receives email wishing death upon family after Kings’ loss
The message expressed hope the Westbrooks would die in a car crash because the Kings point guard finished with fewer than 10 points.
Post-MLB, ESPN rebooting its Sunday night with ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’
ESPN replaces its longstanding Sunday night MLB game with WNBA and NWSL, both surging in popularity with TV audiences.
Alysa Liu’s defining Olympic night and a shine that bucks her sport’s expectations
Liu's gold medal, a first for an American woman in figure skating since 2002, challenges the sport's conventions about rigidity.
Wes Rucker, longtime Knoxville sports journalist, dies at 43
Wes Rucker, who spent decades covering Tennessee Athletics, died in a car crash Thursday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Knoxville sports journalist Wes Rucker dies at 43
Wes Rucker, a prolific sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for more than two decades, has died.
Everywhere at these Olympics, athlete moms are shattering a tired sports myth
Can't be an elite athlete and a mom at the same time? There's a long list of medalists from these Olympics who would beg to differ.
Sports reporter Wes Rucker, who covered Tennessee athletics, dies at 43
Longtime sports reporter Wes Rucker, who covered University of Tennessee athletics, died in a car crash in Knoxville on Feb. 19.
Bobsled costs are skyrocketing. Can the U.S. keep up in a bedrock Olympic sport?
You think everyday items have gotten more expensive in recent years? Imagine how much it costs to send a bobsled around the world.
After Vonn’s Winter Olympics crash, sports stars explain what it’s like to be injured on a global stage
Following skier Lindsey Vonn's broken leg at the Olympics, other athletes share their stories of being badly hurt with millions watching
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 20, 2026, puzzle No. 515
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Tennessee bill would let some private school students play sports at zoned public schools
A bill that is still making its way through the Tennessee House and Senate would allow private school students to participate in athletics at public schools the
Marshall women’s swimmers compete as team is cut: ‘They are devastated’
Swimmers and divers were blindsided by the decision, which takes effect after this weekend's championships. Marshall will add a STUNT team.
Ski Mountaineering’s Olympic debut: Beautiful races, beautiful place and a sport that belongs
Ski Mountaineering made its Olympic debut on Thursday. For fans and competitors alike, it was a day to remember.
Lights, camera, sports: Student athletics productions put learners at the center of the action
Students take leading roles in Marquette athletics productions, gaining valuable professional experience along the way.
This Week in Sports Trivia: February 19, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
UK plans to buy prominent corner property near campus, possibly for entertainment district
Coliseum Plaza purchase could pave the way for UK athletic fan district and future development projects.
UK plans to buy prominent corner property near campus, possibly for entertainment district
Coliseum Plaza purchase could pave the way for UK athletic fan district and future development projects.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 19, 2026, puzzle No. 514
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Abby Schnable: Though outside the spotlight, some of Pitt's other sports teams shine bright
If your entire view of Pitt athletics centers on Saturdays in the fall and weeknights in the winter, it probably feels like everything is on fire. The...
Build Athletic Skills at Sports-Focused Camps
Photo credit: McDonogh Summer Camps Independent schools throughout the region offer summer camps that help young people get to the next level in the
Evolv Expands Presence In College Sports With Addition Of Carolina Athletics - University of North Carolina Athletics
Evolv Technologies Holdings, a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announced that its fla...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 18, 2026, puzzle No. 513
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Skyhawk Sports Talk: Season 3, Episode 23
"Skyhawk Sports Talk" provides the most complete in-depth coverage of all Skyhawk athletic teams, including live weekly interviews with coaches and student-a...
University of Toledo Athletics launches program for youth sports
RYSL is a university-led platform, and the UToledo said it's believed to be the first of its kind in NCAA Division I athletics
Tony Reno steps down as head football coach due to ‘health situation’
Yale Athletics announced Tuesday morning that Tony Reno was leaving his position as head football coach. In his 14 years leading the Bulldogs, the program won five Ivy League championships.
Ball State Student-Athletes and Sports Teams Support Muncie Mission's "Walk A Mile In My Shoes 2024" on Feb. 17 - Ball State University Athletics
MUNCIE, Ind. – With the leadership of Ball State's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), student-athletes and staff representing Ball State Athletics and ...
UK Sports Network Coverage of Kentucky Men’s Basketball vs Georgia
Listen to UK Sports Network Radio Coverage
UMass Lowell Athletics Hosts Career After Sports Workshop for Student-Athletes
LOWELL, Mass. - UMass Lowell Athletics hosted its first-ever Career After Sports Workshop, a panel discussion designed to help student-athletes better understand the transition from college athletics to the workforce.
Norway is a Winter Olympic giant. Why isn’t it better at ice hockey?
While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.
Bucknell Athletics Expands Partnerships with adidas and BSN SPORTS
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Bucknell Athletics and adidas have announced another multi-year extension to their product and sponsorship agreement. The Portland, Oregon ...
Civic and business leaders invest in the future of UTSA student-athletes
A shared commitment in Roadrunner Athletics is elevating San Antonio’s visibility, economic vitality and national reputation.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 17, 2026, puzzle No. 512
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Top UA astronomy professor was also a women's sports pioneer
Marcia Rieke is recieving an honor from the Big 12 athletic conference Wednesday.
LSU Unveils Jersey Patches, New Revenue Stream for Athletic Departments
Programs can soon begin cashing in on the recently approved uniform sponsorship patches, with LSU being the first to unveiled its partnership.
Thrive Athletic Center in New Hartford Announced Upgrades
Thrive Athletic Center has announced major upgrades to its facility.
UVA Athletics celebrates girls and women in sports
Attendees were invited to participate in a youth sports festival before tip-off and get posters signed by the team afterward.
If the NBA is serious about looking at everything to end tanking … it’s about time
The lottery and draft are corporate welfare for sports teams. How should the NBA go about correcting tanking in efforts to win the lottery?
‘I blew it’: What happens when you fall short on the biggest sporting stage?
From Lindsey Jacobellis to Ilia Malinin, perceived failure on the world stage is public and permanent - but it's how you react that matters
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 16, 2026, puzzle No. 511
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
NBA All-Star Weekend shows what happens when sporting events become too corporate
There is a buzz at All-Star Weekend. Unfortunately, it doesn't often make it into the arena.
What is the hardest coaching job in world sport?
From Real Madrid to the New York Jets via the USWNT, our writers pick out the most unforgiving coaching roles
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Olympics-themed puzzle No. 510 on Feb. 15
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver: ‘Every possible remedy’ on table to stop tanking
The NBA commissioner also addressed an expected vote on expansion later this year and said relocating a team is not being considered.
Noah Hiles: This year won't be a fun one for Allen Greene, Pitt athletics
In the summer of 2023, I crafted an extensive profile on then-Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke. At that time, she could do no wrong. The football program...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 14, 2026, puzzle No. 509
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Former Senate League schools forming a new high school conference
Eight Stark County-area high schools are forming a new athletic conference. Here's who is in the new league and when they'll start competing.
Alabama college pauses cuts to sports programs amid budget strain
Prior to the athletics report, the board voted to remove nine low-performing minors and seven concentrations.
Spring sports physicals for grades 7-12
All student-athletes interested in trying out for a spring sport must have an up-to-date physical submitted to FinalForms in advance of the March 9 start to the season for high school sports and in advance of the March 23 start to the season for modified sports. Families are encouraged to schedule a visit with their child's provider to secure a completed physical form. If this is not possible, the district physician will offer sports physicals at Albany High School, William S. Hackett Middle School, North Albany Middle School and Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School. The schedule is outlined below. No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Athletics Office at (518) 475-6310. Let's go Falcons! Sports physicals schedule: Albany High March 4 10:30 a.m. Room 1130 Albany High March 5 10:30 a.m. Room 1130 Myers March 17 10:30 a.m. Health Office Hackett March 18 10:30 a.m. Health Office North Albany March 19 10:30 a.m. Health Office
Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman leaves club
The departure is a board of directors’ decision to move forward without him.
How Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sparked a political storm
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's claims that the United Kingdom has been “colonised by immigrants” drew a reaction inside and outside Old Trafford
Lindsey Vonn injury footage: How do sports broadcasters cover serious accidents?
When competitors suffer horrific, or even life-threatening, injuries, broadcasters are faced with making difficult ethical choices
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 13, 2026, puzzle No. 508
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Disqualification of Ukraine’s Heraskevych includes dismissal of his sport by Olympic leaders
IOC comments that they wanted Heraskevych to hold back for "one minute" run was reductive of his sport, our columnist Steve Buckley writes.
Business students learn from Southern Land Company CEO Tim Downey at Real Estate Luncheon
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga welcomed alum and CEO of Southern Land Company Tim Downey back to campus. Downey served as the keynote speaker at the annual Real Estate Luncheon hosted by the student-run UTC Real Estate Club on Monday, Feb. 9, at the Wolford Family Athletic Center.
Potential candidates to succeed Syracuse AD John Wildhack: 8 early names to know
John Wildhack is set to retire in July as Syracuse's athletic director.
The NBA’s yucky tanking problem, plus an American speedskating gold
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Protect your hamate bone today. Inside: 📉 Tanking, everywhere 📧 Tisch’s Epstein emails exposed 🏅 Another packed Olympic day Tanking has always been a part of the modern NBA, because the math is too simple: forfeit a season now for a better return (an elite draft prospect) later. Elite players win championships and bring about every form of success this league has to offer. At its base, the logic is flawless. The product,...
Northeast Ohio sports teams turn to AI for stats and athletic advantage
On Northeast Ohio’s professional and collegiate sports teams, artificial intelligence is used to shape rosters, design plays and enhance the fan experience.
This Week in Sports Trivia: Winter Olympics edition
Think you know a little bit about the Winter Olympics? Test your knowledge in this special edition of The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Husky Heritage Sports Museum To Be Open Before Two Men’s Basketball Games - University of Connecticut Athletics
STORRS, Conn.- The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum , located in the UConn Alumni Center on the UConn Storrs campus, will be open to the publi...
Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: The latest from day six of the Games including Chloe Kim in women's snowboarding halfpipe
Follow our live coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 12, 2026, puzzle No. 507
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
SailGP anchors in Pensacola. Its state-of-the-art training base could transform the sport
With a six-year deal in place with SailGP, this high-tech center in Pensacola, Fla. is going to be very busy indeed.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic Connects Young Athletes with Seawolves Role Models
Stony Brook University Athletics hosted more than 120 young athletes in the Pritchard Gymnasium for its annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic. The February 1 clinic is a free community event designed to introduce girls to a wide range of sports while connecting them with the university’s Division I student athletes.
Syracuse AD Wildhack to retire after 10 years
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after 10 years at the school.
Syracuse AD John Wildhack will retire, remain at school until July
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack will retire and remain with the school through July 1.
Get to Know a Mid-Major: Coastal Athletic Association
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Coastal Athletic Association.
Mavericks hiring CAA Sports to help find naming-rights partner for future arena
Amid a season of change, the Mavericks are continuing to look ahead to the next decade and their potential future home.
'Be HER' Event Celebrates Women In Sports On Friday, Feb. 13
Marshall Athletics is excited to host the 'Be HER' event, starting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the Dutch Miller Deck of Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Presented by Bul...
The sports bar Athletic Club Oakland has closed
A game-day destination for Oakland sports fans poured its last beers on Super Bowl Sunday. The bar is the latest in a string of closures in in the city over the past few months.
Amid staffing changes, Sports Information shifts away from student writers
The College’s Athletic Department has undergone significant changes following the retirement of former Director of Sports Information, Dick Quinn, last spring. Quinn held the position since 1989, overseeing a team of student writers who documented the College’s athletic events. Since Quinn’s retirement, the athletic department has navigated a leadership transition while reassessing how athletic content...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Feb. 11, 2026, puzzle No. 506
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Chelsea Women in crisis: A critical exit, player confusion and the role of the men’s sporting directors
The departure of Paul Green as head of women's football is a major moment for the club, who have endured an unusually difficult season
Clinic Connects Young Athletes with Seawolves Role Models
Stony Brook University Athletics hosted more than 120 young athletes in the Pritchard Gymnasium for its National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic.
Skyhawk Sports Talk: Season 3, Episode 22
"Skyhawk Sports Talk" provides the most complete in-depth coverage of all Skyhawk athletic teams, including live weekly interviews with coaches and student-a...
Fantastic Turnout for Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Event
WASHINGTON - More than 80 local youths participated in an annual event held by American University Athletics to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Bender Arena was the site of the February 7 free clinic for kids, following a game for the AU women's basketball team against Navy.
The day Manchester United and the New York Yankees teamed up – and the missed opportunity
Two of the world's biggest sports franchises teamed up — but the relationship could have gone much further
UC Berkeley brings data science to the field with Cal Athletics' Winning Analytics summit
The inaugural conference brought data experts from across campus together with Cal Athletics staff and student-athletes.
Watch Brands Increasingly Turn to Sports for Spark
In a cooling market, makers have been putting more emphasis on sponsorships and famous athletic ambassadors, especially in the United States.
Red Wings, Tigers partnering with MLB for post-FanDuel TV, streaming broadcasts
FanDuel Sports Network has carried Red Wings and Tigers games since October 2024, but the teams are moving on.