The debate over who belongs on the short list of America’s greatest athletes has raged for decades, across barbershops, sports bars, and broadcast studios. And it should. The United States has ...
It’s the timeless hypothetical hovering over American men’s soccer. What if our best athletes played the sport? U.S. men’s national team and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards isn’t offended by ...
USA TODAY Sports is creating a "250 for 250" list of America's top homegrown athletes. The list commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. Weekly lists for ...
The last quarter century of New York sports has been enough time for us to witness an incalculable number of captivating moments, brilliant athletes, elite teams and, unfortunately, embarrassing ...
Selecting the greatest athletes to come out of Section 2 during the first quarter of the 21st century? That proved to be an arduous, yet enjoyable, undertaking for me over the past several weeks, with ...
After a disappoint performance, Ilia Malinin said the Olympics are "not like any other competition.” Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Tim Clayton / Getty Images This story is part of Peak, ...