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Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.Imagine the loudest stadium on earth suddenly falling quiet.That’s what happens when you score against Mexico at the legendary Estadio Azteca, known rightfully as the cathedral of world football.And I know, because I’ve done it.The stadium has been the site of some of the most iconic World Cup moments. Pelé won the tournament there with Brazil in 1970. Diego Maradona did the same with Argentina in 1986, as part of a run in Mexico City that included his Hand of God goal.This Thursday, the renovated venue will…
Follow us on Google Discover Nick Kyrgios has made a successful return to tennis with a win over Corentin Moutet at the Stuttgart Open.Kyrgios last played singles in Brisbane in January, before playing doubles and mixed doubles at the Australian Open.He has now made a significant comeback on grass in Stuttgart, where the wildcard defeated eighth seed Moutet 6-3, 6-4 in his first match on the surface in three years.Kyrgios now takes on qualifier Sho Shimabukuro at the ATP 250 event, but has first reacted to his impressive opening win against the world number 36. Nick Kyrgios is good for…
Add as preferred source on Google Down 0-2 in his first Finals, Victor Wembanyama didn’t reach for a cliché. He compared his young Spurs unfavorably to the Knicks and called his own group “spoiled kids.” The numbers behind the series say it’s less an insult than a diagnosis.Speaking after the Game 2 loss, Wembanyama said the Spurs are “like spoiled kids,” contrasting them with a Knicks team “who are experienced, who understand how lucky they are to be in the Finals, and who know it’s not guaranteed to happen again.”The age gap is the whole seriesSan Antonio’s rotation averages 24.4…
Porsche has unveiled three custom one-of-one 911 models inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie ahead of the release of Toy Story 5. Created through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch, or “special wishes,” division, the bespoke vehicles celebrate the upcoming film’s June 19 theatrical release while supporting a charitable initiative benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children’s Foundation. The three vehicles will make their public debut on the red carpet at the Toy Story 5 premiere in Los Angeles on June 9 before eventually being sold to raise money for…
The PGA Tour’s time in the motor city is coming to an end.On Tuesday morning, the Rocket Classic announced that it would be ending its tenure as a PGA Tour stop, ending an eight-year run for the tournament in Detroit. “After nearly 13 years as a PGA Tour title sponsor, including eight years in Detroit, 2026 will mark the final Rocket Classic,” tournament director Mark Hollis said in a statement reported by the Associated Press’ Doug Ferguson. “We are incredibly proud of what this tournament has meant to the city, from creating unforgettable moments for fans to raising more than…
Sean Strickland may not be attending the UFC White House card on Sunday but it’s not because he was banned from the event.That’s according to UFC CEO Dana White, who could only scoff at Strickland’s recent declaration that he was banned from attending for speaking out against President Donald Trump over the current war in Iran and his relationship with Israel among other issues raised by the always outspoken UFC middleweight champion.“The only male American champ banned at the White House because I said Trump is owned by [Benjaimin Netanyahu],” Strickland said on social media. “That’s not public opinion, it’s…
AUBURN, Ala. — Leo Messi has dazzled audiences around the world with his loping, graceful brilliance, inspiring and thrilling literally billions of soccer fans with feats that might never be equaled. But rarely has he ever entered a stadium where any magic spell he could possibly cast would be, at best, the field’s second-most-legendary kick.Right there on the same Jordan-Hare field where Bo Jackson and Cam Newton led the Tigers to glory, where Chris Davis ran past 11 Alabama defenders and into history, Messi and Argentina challenged Iceland Tuesday night in a World Cup friendly. It seemed strange — it…
Add as preferred source on Google Three nights after throwing away the end of Game 2, Victor Wembanyama walked into the loudest building in basketball and delivered the best game of his Finals. The Spurs beat the Knicks 115-111 to climb back into the series at 2-1, and Wembanyama looked exactly like the player San Antonio built around.Wembanyama finished with 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks with a single turnover, and afterward framed the night as a referendum on togetherness. “Here, it feels like five against six,” he said. “It really shows what teams…
Baristas at LA’s first bikini coffee shop say they’ve already had to deal with customers showing up in Meta smart glasses, raising concerns that they could be recording workers without permission. Tanlines Coffee opened in Los Angeles after Bikini Beans Coffee built a name in Arizona with its drive-thru coffee concept, where baristas serve drinks while wearing bikinis. The shop has quickly attracted attention online, but employees say not every customer is stopping by just for coffee.Article continues after ad Speaking with Mystery House on TikTok, a barista said the staff has already noticed customers wearing Meta glasses, which can…
Neal Shipley survived “Golf’s Longest Day” to qualify for the U.S. Open next week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, and is set to make his first appearance at his national open since he earned low amateur in 2004. So what better time to be featured in another edition of “Building a Bag.” It’s also a significant time for Shipley to have a breakdown of his setup featured here at GolfWRX, as the Ohio State alum has been through some substantial gear changes over the past few months to combat one thing – over-spinning the golf ball. So let’s dive into Shipley’s…