Get every sports story that matters.https://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mldodflyh22yWelcome to the 30th season of the WNBA‼️ In the more crowded landscape of 15 franchises, thanks to an expansion explosion in the league, we have questions for each team. Let’s start with the Indiana Fever.08 May 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldodflyh22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mldjosq55c2lAfter going down 2-0 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick spent much of the night visibly upset with the officiating crew during a game filled with constant whistles, emotional swings and visible frustration from both teams.08 May 2026 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldjosq55c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mldhdapuzw2xIn 2017, Keeron Wilson was working on a boat in Bermuda when a fleet of America’s Cup AC50 catamarans came shrieking past. Almost a decade later, Wilson is now building those very same 50ft catamarans for SailGP. Andrew Rice speaks to the specialist boat builder. bit.ly/49CIono08 May 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldhdapuzw2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mldcnwf6dw2tFabio Wardley was once viewed as a bit of a novelty act. But now he is world heavyweight champion. Ahead of his fight against Daniel Dubois, Ipswich-born Wardley talks Oleksandr Usyk, Ed Sheeran and why he's not sure he has ‘a ceiling’. ✍️ @cmckennasport.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4wi9UjU08 May 2026 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldcnwf6dw2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlcvbbppm72eThe Thunder stay undefeated in the postseason with a 125-107 Game 2 win over the Lakers. ◽ SGA | 22 PTS ◽ Chet Holmgren | 22 PTS ◽ Ajay Mitchell | 20 PTS08 May 2026 04:26 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcvbbppm72ehttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlb6gf3sis23“It was a dream of his to be an NBA player for as long as I could remember. Just trying to honor him in that way. I’m living this dream for me, obviously, but also for him.” @jxlorenzi.bsky.social on how Ajay Mitchell is carrying the dreams of his late father: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7256473/2026/05/07/ajay-mitchell-thunder-father-barry-nba-playoffs/?unlocked_article_code=1.glA.2NmF.au5n7Qek4n7a&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta07 May 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb6gf3sis23https://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlcqizn3nc2xSeven games in, the Carolina Hurricanes are still perfect in the playoffs. Carolina can complete the sweep on Saturday in Philadelphia. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7261760/2026/05/07/hurricanes-flyers-nhl-playoffs-game-3-score-result-takeaways/?source=bsky_hq08 May 2026 03:01 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcqizn3nc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlcm3kdbq22fThe Cavs' rally falls short, and the Pistons take a 2-0 series lead.08 May 2026 01:42 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcm3kdbq22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlbxqd5ra226NEWS: The men’s and women’s tournaments will grow from 68 teams to 76 next season, the NCAA announced Thursday. 24 of the 76 teams participating will play in an expanded “March Madness Opening Round.” https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7261356/2026/05/07/ncaa-tournament-expansion-76-teams-2027?unlocked_article_code=1.glA.DUOp.HSPUe9-ckk78&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta07 May 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbxqd5ra226https://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlbwe256uc26In the latest installment of our NBA anonymous player poll, we asked more than 150 players for the league’s biggest controversies this season. The players spoke on: ◽ Playing less games ◽ Penalties for referees ◽ Rule changes in favor of defense07 May 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbwe256uc26https://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlbtznvvds2vIs Gavin McKenna a lock to the Maple Leafs at No. 1? Mock draft via @scottcwheeler.bsky.social: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7259219/2026/05/07/nhl-mock-draft-2026-first-round-mckenna-maple-leafs?source=bsky_hq07 May 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbtznvvds2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlbncyjy222vEXCLUSIVE: How did the Commanders pull off one of the unlikeliest wins in D.C. sports history? Washington’s pursuit of landing a new stadium spanned nearly a decade, and @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social and @nickijhabvala.bsky.social have all the details. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7255146/2026/05/07/washington-commanders-stadium-rfk-site/?unlocked_article_code=1.glA.5yKp.KbBsqyYpbdxj&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta07 May 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbncyjy222vhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlblqsb5uk2kElite athletes have quirks that’d raise eyebrows anywhere else. Justin Verlander swore by the same Taco Bell feast. Jason Giambi would pull on a gold lamé, tiger-stripe thong for luck. It’s not unhinged. If anything, the science suggests they’re doing something smart.07 May 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlblqsb5uk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlblksfpkk2n🇧🇬 Get ready for the start... in Bulgaria ⭐️ Why Jonas Vingegaard is a huge favourite to win 🇮🇹 Will Giulio Pellizzari star for the home nation? The Giro d'Italia starts on Friday. @jacobwhitehead.bsky.social previews one of cycling’s most-historic races ⤵️ bit.ly/4uyGP1Q07 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlblksfpkk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlbki7rikc26In an email obtained by The Athletic, PWHLPA executive director Malaika Underwood told players “the league intends to move forward with a four-team expansion.” Read more on what @haileysalvian.bsky.social is hearing: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7259852/2026/05/07/pwhl-expansion-teams-san-jose-womens-hockey/?unlocked_article_code=1.glA.X9JH.8weNQqluuKA5&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta07 May 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbki7rikc26https://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlbetknuov2nFor the past three years, Ferrari has been developing a 100ft hydrofoiling boat that it hopes will become the fastest craft to have ever sailed around the world. Andrew Rice went to Milan to find out why Ferrari is entering the world of sailing. bit.ly/48LuTS407 May 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbetknuov2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlbb6rkcgs2pAdidas released a short film ahead of the World Cup, featuring a star-studded cast of Timothee Chalamet, Trinity Rodman, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Bad Bunny and more.07 May 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbb6rkcgs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlb6gf3sis23“It was a dream of his to be an NBA player for as long as I could remember. Just trying to honor him in that way. I’m living this dream for me, obviously, but also for him.” @jxlorenzi.bsky.social on how Ajay Mitchell is carrying the dreams of his late father: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7256473/2026/05/07/ajay-mitchell-thunder-father-barry-nba-playoffs/?unlocked_article_code=1.glA.2NmF.au5n7Qek4n7a&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta07 May 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb6gf3sis23https://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlb3yogcws2v🇰🇪 Sabastian Sawe 🇪🇹 Yomif Kejelcha 🇪🇹 Tigst Assefa Three athletes ran extraordinary times at the London Marathon. All three raced in the Adidas Pro Evo 3. But what is it about this super lightweight shoe that delivered such exceptional results? ✍️ @liamtharme.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/3QTWPxa07 May 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb3yogcws2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mlaemz54mh2cThe Spurs obliterate the Timberwolves with a 38-point margin of victory, evening the series 1-1.07 May 2026 04:23 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlaemz54mh2chttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3mla62unujc2uIn a game that featured 14 ties and 25 lead changes, New York shut it down in winning time for a 2-0 series lead. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7259719/2026/05/06/knicks-76ers-nba-playoffs-game-2-score-result-takeaways/07 May 2026 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mla62unujc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3ml7njeltsa2yBrian Kelly thinks Lane Kiffin can do at LSU what he couldn’t. He believes that NIL money has now been adequately invested, whereas it was not during his tenure. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258765/2026/05/06/brian-kelly-lane-kiffin-can-win-championship-lsu/?source=bsky_hq06 May 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7njeltsa2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3ml7kkl2cd22mNEWS: Golden Tempo won’t race in the Preakness Stakes two weeks after a historic victory at the Kentucky Derby, according to a statement from Cherie DeVaux Racing. The decision means there will not be a Triple Crown winner for an eighth consecutive year.06 May 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7kkl2cd22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3ml77t4n3pc2mNEWS: Joel Embiid will not play in Game 2 vs. the Knicks due to a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258538/2026/05/06/76ers-joel-embiid-game-2-knicks-injury/?source=bsky_hq06 May 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml77t4n3pc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3ml74r4tea22nThe WNBA is on the verge of its most visible season yet. But the conversation around it? That’s at a crossroads. Fans can either elevate the discourse — or let it drift into the same noise that defines NBA spaces. Read for free: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7248266/2026/05/04/wnba-conversation-fans-social-media-content/?unlocked_article_code=1.gVA.7zKL.42-oddI5x02g&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta?source=bsky_hq06 May 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml74r4tea22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3ml72yjnpp22nNEWS: Houston Astros 3B Carlos Correa will undergo season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his left ankle, he announced. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258304/2026/05/06/carlos-correa-ankle-surgery/?source=bsky_hq06 May 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml72yjnpp22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathletic.com/post/3ml6x26ti222xNEWS: The Professional Women's Hockey League is welcoming Detroit as its ninth team, debuting in the 2026–27 season, it announced.06 May 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:b2kutgxqlltwc6lhs724cfwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6x26ti222x