Jessie Diggins, the best U.S. cross-country skier ever, is ready for a last Olympic stand

In Sochi, Russia, in 2014, Jessie Diggins was an Olympic baby, a 22-year-old newbie who still…

How Alex Hall, U.S. freeski Olympic star, found happiness and success in letting go

Alex Hall knows what’s supposed to scare him, same as anyone who makes their living launching…

The Australian-American who won the Big Bash League: ‘I’ve got a vision of Major League Cricket expanding’

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. The ball flew for six to signal…

Mikaela Shiffrin fell under an Olympic hex in 2022. Can she escape it this time?

For Mikaela Shiffrin, the season is setting her up for the ultimate redemption narrative. After all…

Jay Vine wins Tour Down Under after two kangaroos cause mass crash

UAE Team Emirates rider Jay Vine won the Tour Down Under after two kangaroos jumped into…

England’s Next Gen: Who are the bright young things offering hope for the future?

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. England’s Test team are still licking their…

Baltimore to host South Africa versus New Zealand rugby union test match in September

South Africa will play a test match against New Zealand in Baltimore, Maryland, in September as…

Harry Brook ‘lucky’ to remain England captain and pledges to regain trust of his players

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. Harry Brook has admitted he is fortunate…

Meet the U.S. Olympic bobsled, skeleton and luge teams: Medal hopes in all 3

The Americans have medaled in all three sliding sports at an Olympics just twice since skeleton…

Breaking down the $2.3trillion global sports economy

Anyone who went to any live sport over the holidays, has booked a skiing holiday recently,…