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Lionel Messi Is TIME's 2023 Athlete of the Year

By Sean Gregory

Bills' Von Miller Faces Arrest for Assault

By Associated Press

Adam Johnson's Hockey Team Return to Ice After Player's Tragic Death

By KEN MAGUIRE / AP

Charissa Thompson Addresses Statement About Making Up Sideline Reports. Here’s What to Know

By Simmone Shah
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Man Arrested Over Death of Hockey Player Adam Johnson Is Released On Bail

South Yorkshire Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was in police custody.

By BRIAN MELLEY / AP

What Fuels Formula One's Max Verstappen

As he heads into the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the three-time world champion shows no signs of slowing down

By Sean Gregory / Austin

Tamirat Tola Sets NYC Marathon Course Record to Win Men's Race

Tamirat Tola broke the 12-year-old mark, finishing the race in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds. Hellen Obiri won the women's race.

By DOUG FEINBERG / AP

Caster Semenya Isn't Just Fighting for Herself

"It’s a reminder to those out there who feel rejected that they belong."

By Sean Gregory

Saudi Arabia Hosting World Cup 2034 Was Grimly Inevitable

All the same criticisms that dogged the Qatar World Cup regarding labor rights, the provision of alcohol, and the lack of inclusiveness for the LGBTQ+ community will be resurrected and turbocharged.

By Charlie Campbell

Why Saudi Arabia Will Host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the tournament after the Australian soccer federation declined to enter the bidding contest.

By Graham Dunbar / AP

FIFA Bans Luis Rubiales for 3 Years

Rubiales forcibly kissed a player on the lips at the trophy ceremony of the Women's World Cup final.

By Associated Press

Philly Sports Fans Are Suddenly the Best

How Eagles and Phillies supporters are rewriting their reputation

By Sean Gregory

Flag Football Could Be an Olympic Sport

The International Olympic Committee will vote on the proposal at meetings in Mumbai, along with proposals for baseball, squash, and cricket, among others.

By Eddie Pells / AP

The Unwavering Confidence of Deion Sanders

How Coach Prime is changing college football forever

By Sean Gregory / Boulder, Colo.

Golden State Warriors Granted WNBA Expansion

The WNBA is finally coming to the bay in 2025.

By JANIE McCAULEY / AP

Europe Beats the U.S. to Regain Ryder Cup

Europe won back the Ryder Cup, with Rory McIlroy leading the way and Tommy Fleetwood delivering the winner.

By DOUG FERGUSON / AP

NASCAR to Return All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro

North Wilkesboro was one of NASCAR's original venues, hosting more than 90 Cup races before it closed in 1996.

By GARY D. ROBERTSON / AP

Magic Johnson Would Considering Owning Knicks

“I think it would be intriguing,” Johnson said Tuesday. “

By BRIAN MAHONEY / AP

Jalen Hurts Is Fueled by the Doubters

The Eagles quarterback is featured on the 2023 TIME 100 Next list

By Sean Gregory

Spain’s World Cup Win Highlights Fight for Progress

TIME's Rebecca Gitlitz and Sean Gregory discuss Spain's World Cup win and how women athletes are underrepresented changemakers.

By TIME Video and Jeannie Kopstein
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