Las Vegas Is Still a March Madness Mecca
The influx of fans during this month’s college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city’s casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.
By Ken Belson
Noah Lyles’ Master Plan, M.L.B.’s Opening Act, and the Death of Amateurism
The M.L.B. regular season officially kicked off Wednesday and we are getting you prepped.
By Robert Mays, Zena Keita, Jason Goff, Maggie Burbank, Jessie Burton, Craig Custance, Stephen Lorenzo and Andrew Liu
W.N.B.A. Players Getting Paid, N.B.A. Expanding & the Weight of the 1-Seed
Plus, which Western Conference team is getting shipped East?
By Robert Mays, Zena Keita, Jason Goff, Maggie Burbank, Jessie Burton, Craig Custance, Stephen Lorenzo and Andrew Liu
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Stephen Curry on Leaving the N.B.A. and Retiring His Dad’s Jersey
On “The Athletic Show,” the Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reveals the specific physical and mental signs he’s looking for before retiring, and his father, Dell, a former N.B.A. player, shares the emotional weight of a jersey retirement.
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Steph and Dell Curry on the Current Era of Basketball
Are the Currys the supreme basketball family in America? Steph and Dell Curry debate and weigh in on their friendly rivalry with the James household. They discuss legacy, intense workout regimens and what it takes for American basketball to dominate today.
- Tech Tip
How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can’t See It Live
When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone.
By J. D. Biersdorfer
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Why Tanking Doesn’t Work in the N.B.A.
Losing more games means a better odd to a No. 1 draft pick, but it doesn’t guarantee a successful rebuild. Zach Harper, a basketball writer for The Athletic, explains why.
The N.B.A.’s Curry Family Royalty, Market Moves and the Inside Scoop on N.F.L. Free Agency
Steph and Dell Curry sit down with The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson.
By Robert Mays, Zena Keita, Jason Goff, Maggie Burbank, Jessie Burton, Craig Custance, Stephen Lorenzo and Andrew Liu
It Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In.
The famous strip club is a symbol of the authentic city to many people in Atlanta. But others wondered whether the N.B.A. should be promoting it.
By Tania Ganguli and Jonathan Abrams
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Now’s the Time to Invest in Women’s Basketball
On ‘The Athletic Show,’ Napheesa Collier explains how Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 league she co-founded featuring the W.N.B.A’s biggest names that plays during the league’s offseason, is setting a new standard for professional women’s basketball by providing competitive salaries, benefits, and an equity stake without players needing to ask.
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