Shohei Ohtani has won three straight MVP awards. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the ...

Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from ...

Erling Haaland reclaimed his status as the No. 1 finisher in the Premier League in the 2025-26 season, winning his third Golden Boot in four tries. The 25-year-old Norwegian's Premier League Golden ...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 25: Oguz Aydin #24 of Turkiye is challenged by Timothy Weah #21 and Giovanni Reyna #7 of the United States during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and ...

Even those who end up as defenders and shot-stoppers started with the same dream: to score for their nation at the World Cup. It’s the pinnacle of the sport, with goals on soccer‘s grandest stage ...