An internal bench of talented individuals doesn’t automatically translate into a cohesive, high-performing team—strong personalities and individual goals sometimes clash.

Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. When Paul Azinger took over as ...

From potential breakout stars to injury-prone superstars, these are the players who will define all 30 NBA teams in the 2025–26 season.

Jordan Walsh has the tools to carve out a career as a high-level role player in the NBA and the 2025-2026 NBA season is his chance to seize that opportunity. In Walsh’s short NBA career, there have ...

Maral Torkaman discusses her footballing brother, IR Iran landing in the group of death and their FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup hopes.

The Houston Rockets are entering a critical season as they have their best collection of talent of the decade so far. However, the Rockets are becoming a strong team in an era with several other top ...

Chris Waddle has told Manchester United to sign AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo to become a ‘real team’ and get back to their best. Waddle believes Semenyo is the best winger in the Premier ...