Lamar Jackson’s Ability to Handle Pressure Is Fueling the Ravens’ Surge Blitzes aren’t having the same impact on the Baltimore quarterback that they once did.

U.S.C. Snaps Its Losing Streak With a Win Over Rutgers When it seemed like a collapse was inevitable, the Trojans pushed forward and cruised to a 42-20 victory.

Jim Donovan, Longtime Cleveland Browns Broadcaster, Dies After Cancer Battle Donovan became the full-time voice of the team upon its return to the N.F.L. in 1999 and held the job until the start of this season when he retired for his health.

Freddie Freeman’s Grand Slam Changed the Game and Made World Series History The first walk-off grand slam in World Series history delivered a 6-3 extra-inning Dodgers victory over the Yankees.

In an N.F.L. Slate Full of ‘Ifs,’ Much Hangs in the Balance at Midseason It feels like a sudden shift could take place for more than a few teams in Week 8, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The Early Stars and Unexpected Starts From the N.H.L. Season Each team has had a surprise this season, but some are better than others, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Ranking College Football’s Week 9 Slate, Featuring an SEC Showdown for First Place It’s a compelling slate of games this weekend, including five ranked matchups, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

This Formula 1 Star Has Had a ‘Terrible’ Season. Driving at Home Could Save It. Another podium finish in Mexico could carry incredible weight for Sergio Pérez.

Cost-Cutting at Manchester United As the team begins the process of “right-sizing,” workers explain the realities of and reasons for it.

Young, Gifted And Cheap: Why English Soccer Is Plundering France Ligue 1 has become the Premier League’s shopping mall of choice — and with good reason.

How Andy Murray Made Tennis Fans Care The three-time Grand Slam champion’s open disdain for his shortcomings made him one of the most relatable players, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Thom Brennaman Is Getting Another Broadcasting Chance. Will People Listen? After much reflection and communication with the gay community, Brennaman will call college football games this fall.

Saquon Barkley Shares His Side of the Giants Saga The running back discussed his free agency experience and how negotiations were portrayed on “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants.”

Before She Was a 6-Time U.S. Olympian, She Was ‘Free Diana’ Diana Taurasi is the oldest player on Team U.S.A.’s women’s basketball roster this summer. Her 2004 teammates recalled when she was the youngest.

The Track and Field World Records That Could Fall at the Olympics

Why Are So Many Young Soccer Players Using Snus? Players see the smokeless tobacco product as a way to relieve anxiety, but its impact on health and performance is unknown, and might come with risks.

The $34 Million Soccer Transfer That Has Divided a City A mayor tried to block Mason Greenwood’s move to Marseille and the club’s president wants to talk about the future after off-field allegations.

Shohei Ohtani’s Team Seemed Impenetrable. Then the Unthinkable Happened. The insular relationship among Ohtani, his interpreter and his agent was marked by immense trust despite a severe language barrier.

LeBron James to Carry U.S. Flag at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

One Major Question for Every N.F.L. Team Ahead of Training Camp