Jonathan McDowell is a go-to expert for all things spaceflight. Thousands of subscribers read his monthly Space Report, and far more people have seen him on cable news and other media platforms explaining unexpected events in orbit. But that has always been his side gig: For 37 years, Dr. McDowell has been a specialist in […]
Apr 12, 2025, 07:47 PM ET Manchester United are leading the race to sign Lyon’s Rayan Cherki despite interest from Liverpool, while Chelsea are willing to make a player-plus-cash deal for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | […]
The NHL regular season is almost in the books, and every team from the top to the bottom of the standings had individual performances worth highlighting. Before we get set to turn the page to the playoffs for some teams and the offseason for others at the end of next week, The Athletic asked its […]
President Trump’s whipsawing tariff policy has prompted bipartisan alarm on Capitol Hill, where Democrats are outraged and Republicans are caught between their deep opposition to tariffs and fear of criticizing Mr. Trump. The president’s abrupt announcement on Wednesday that he would halt most of his reciprocal tariffs for 90 days just a week after announcing […]
The US Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the Trump administration must try to release a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a mega-jail in El Salvador. In a 9-0 ruling, the justices declined to block a lower court’s order to “facilitate” bringing back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but they also said Judge Paula Xinis […]
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 12, 2025, 11:03 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has said Real Madrid’s “slump” in the last week is down to the team not performing as a unit, rather than disappointing displays from individuals like under-fire Vinícius Júnior. Vinícius — who was whistled by some fans in Madrid’s LaLiga defeat to Valencia […]
After more than a week of ratcheting up tariffs on products imported from China, the Trump administration issued a rule late Friday that spared smartphones, computers, semiconductors and other electronics from some of the fees, in a significant break for tech companies like Apple and Dell and the prices of iPhones and other consumer electronics. […]
WASHINGTON — Their unlikely friendship started under dire circumstances. Nitin Ramachandran, a 13-year-old boy fighting brain cancer, asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic to make one of his dreams come true: He wanted to meet Washington Wizards players. Ted Leonsis, the principal owner of the team and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, felt compelled to […]
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the […]
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 Masters Tournament. Golf Channel TV analyst Brandel Chamblee was on a Barstool Sports’ golf podcast earlier this week, and there is a fascinating clip where Chamblee reviews the words or phrases that TV broadcasters are given guidance on not to utter when covering the Masters. They are […]