Kyle Shanahan and Klay Kubiak are trying to reverse the script against a stingy Seahawks defense. Meanwhile, could Fred Warner return?
Vic Tafur8
How Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors drifted apart — and why a split maybe isn’t imminent
M. Thompson II, S. Amick and N. Friedell162
NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in each NFC divisional game
Ted Nguyen3
Eric Kendricks suddenly became the 49ers' glue. How the heck was he still available?
Matt Barrows13
My 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot — change is coming to Cooperstown
Jayson Stark233
Advertisement
With the midway point of the season upon us, it's time to start thinking seriously about these individual races.
Zach Harper30
The NFL divisional round features two teams hanging on by what must be some form of magic. Will those teams survive to live another day?
J.J. Bailey73
What do Dawn Staley, Andy Reid, Emma Hayes and Steph Curry have in common? They all finished in the top 10 in our leadership survey.
The Athletic Peak staff77
Hernandez, 17, is ranked by several outlets as the top prospect in this year's international amateur signing class.
Andrew Baggarly90
Who are the other longest tenured coaches after Erik Spoelstra?
Devon Henderson49
Indiana football's dramatic turnaround is reminiscent of several other notable teams in sports history.
Devon Henderson212
The March event, held at Kingdom Arena, will be a round-robin tournament with three teams made up of current and former NFL players.
Nicki Jhabvala31
The mark eclipsed two previous games in which 20 players hit from long range as Golden State blew out Portland.
Nick Friedell83
Green has been thinking about what he's going to do after his playing career ends. One option? Coaching.
Nick Friedell84
Fred Warner's return to practice was a much-needed surprise — and a boost — for 49ers teammates amid a grueling five-week stretch.
Matt Barrows65
Williams showed a ton of moxie for his first NFL playoff start, which could bode well for the Bears moving forward.
Derrik Klassen23
Corey Pronman highlights five of the fastest-rising young players based on their play so far this season.
Corey Pronman105
49ers-Eagles was the most-viewed game of wild-card weekend, but a dramatic matchup of NFC North rivals attracted 31.6 million viewers.
Jordy Fee-Platt76
Warner likely won't play against the Seahawks, but if the 49ers win, he has a chance to return just over three months after ankle surgery.
Vic Tafur and Matt Barrows35
The Bills are the only preseason favorite remaining in the postseason. Their odds just improved.
Scott Phillips68
Here's how to watch the NBA's upcoming games on national TV. Friday opens a new broadcast window for ESPN.
Steven Louis Goldstein2
Eric Kendricks hasn't missed a tackle in his first two starts for the 49ers. Meanwhile, Niners rookies played their most snaps since Week 8.
Matt Barrows51
Twelve of The Athletic's Hall of Fame voters reveal their ballots and discuss the thinking behind some of their selections.
The Athletic MLB Staff460
At the midpoint of the 2025-26 season, Corey Pronman updates his list of the top U23 NHL players and prospects.
Corey Pronman724
Here are a few news items that have Jim Bowden taking notice and, in some cases, shaking his head.
Jim Bowden297
See More
