How to fuel Nick Woltemade (and other footballing ectomorphs)
When Nick Woltemade was spotted eating a banana on the substitutes’ bench against Barcelona last month it sent the internet into a meme-making frenzy. Since then, the 6ft 5in forward — already a cult hero on Tyneside after scoring four goals in his first seven games, and possibly soon in Germany after scoring his first […]
How to buy World Cup 2026 tickets: Prices, dates and everything to know
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now on sale, but that doesn’t mean you can simply go buy them. The World Cup ticket process is a labyrinth of lotteries, long waits, fluctuating prices and frustration. So, the following is an attempt to explain it. The first lottery opened in September. The next route to […]
How to buy World Cup 2026 tickets: Prices, dates and everything to know
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are not yet on general sale, but soon, the yearslong wait will end. After months of confusion and silence, FIFA on Wednesday revealed timelines, basic ticketing details and some initial prices for the tournament, which begins next June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The opening of a […]
How to watch NFL games in 2025: RedZone, streaming, TV channels, broadcast info and more
Few forces known to humankind can put eyes on screens like the NFL does. America’s relationship with its pro football stage floats between fixation and faith. By now, ardent NFL fans know the main times to block off. Some things have held steady across the past two decades — Sunday is the all-day affair with […]
Seven new sports documentaries are out. Here’s how to watch them and what we want to see next
It’s a (relatively) down period across the sports multiverse, but this week counters with documentary and series premieres in football, basketball and soccer. It will depend on what you’re partial to or which streaming subscriptions you have, but there should be something for everyone on this slate. If not, we offer a few suggestions for […]
Champions League final: How to watch, dates, kick-off times – and the teams analysed
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal in the second semi-final on Wednesday night to set up a Champions League final against Inter at the end of this month. The Serie A club were beaten finalists two season ago, while PSG have never been European champions. Here The Athletic brings you all the information on the final, the […]
Women’s March Madness 2025 Selection Sunday: How to watch, who will be No. 1 seeds?
One of the most exciting times in sports is almost here. The 2025 NCAA Tournament starts next week with 68 teams readying for college basketball’s showcase event. South Carolina is looking to repeat as champions, but entering this year’s tournament, there is no single dominant team. Four schools have been No. 1 in the Associated […]
How to brand (or re-brand) a Premier League club: Names, locations, kits and crests
What is the best way for a Premier League club to promote its brand? And what is the thinking behind changes to approach? After Jack Pitt-Brooke revealed Tottenham had emailed Premier League broadcasters asking not to be referred to as Tottenham, but rather “Tottenham Hotspur” or “Spurs” for short, The Athletic spoke to experts to […]
Streaming and gleaming: How to watch the New York Knicks amid broadcast and schedule changes
For the first sustained chunk of time in two full decades, rooting for the New York Knicks is a generally rewarding endeavor. After what’s felt like a lifetime of ignominy, the Jalen Brunson-led Knicks are winning games and fun to watch. Cue the music! Brunson is balling at an All-NBA level. Karl-Anthony Towns has unlocked […]