Mets' Jeff McNeil to start season on IL with oblique strain as New York's injury woes continue https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200612/2025/03/13/jeff-mcneil-injury-mets-opening-day/ McNeil is expected to miss at least three to four weeks. Nearly 20 percent of New York's expected Opening Day roster is injured. #Sports #News
Browns agree to 2-year deal with DT Maliek Collins, beef up interior of defense https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200593/2025/03/13/browns-maliek-collins-free-agency/ Collins is the No. 87 player on The Athletic's list of the top 150 free agents. #Sports #News
Australian Grand Prix odds: Lando Norris favored over Aussie teammate Oscar Piastri https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200470/2025/03/13/australian-grand-prix-odds-lando-norris-favored-over-aussie-teammate-oscar-piastri/ Examining the favorites ahead of F1's opening race of the 2025 season. #Sports #News
2025 F1 futures odds project close race for drivers', constructors' championship https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6195375/2025/03/13/2025-f1-championship-odds-mclaren-ferrari-red-bull-verstappen-norris/ Lando Norris and McLaren start the 2025 F1 season as the betting favorites to win titles, but neither are clear favorites. #Sports #News
How an influx of elite youth players to NWSL is impacting the college soccer landscape https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6199487/2025/03/13/nwsl-college-soccer-youth-movement/ With more teenagers going pro, college soccer is left to soul search - and consider the risks #Sports #News
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder may need more close-game reps before NBA playoffs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200268/2025/03/13/thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-jayson-tatum-celtics-nba-the-bounce/ The Thunder had an impressive win over the defending champion Celtics, but they may need more late-game reps for an NBA Finals run #Sports #News
48 countries and 179 cities: Exploring the geography of Lionel Messi's career https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6199841/2025/03/13/lionel-messi-geography-career-goals/ Soccer's greatest star is poised to play in the Caribbean for the first time - adding a new region to a geographically-diverse career #Sports #News
Kylian Mbappe back in France squad for first time since September https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200373/2025/03/13/kylian-mbappe-france-squad-nations-league/ The 26-year-old missed the October call-up due to a thigh injury and was also left out of the squad for November's Nations League games. #Sports #News
Xavier Worthy's accuser granted protective order as investigation continues https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200194/2025/03/13/xavier-worthys-accuser-protective-order/ Any claims of the investigation being closed are “patently false," the woman's attorney told The Athletic on Thursday. #Sports #News
Nottingham Forest Q&A: Key challenges for Ipswich, England squad contenders, what did Nuno say? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200162/2025/03/13/nottingham-forest-england-players-ipswich-team-news/ Paul Taylor answers your questions ahead of Nottingham Forest's match with Ipswich Town. #Sports #News
Ravens' start to free agency has been typical. Yet, their toughest decisions remain https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6199674/2025/03/13/ravens-free-agency-decisions/ GM Eric DeCosta and company have assumed their place on the sideline in the high-stakes bidding for the top outside free agents. #Sports #News
Why Evan Engram is far more than a marriage of convenience with the Broncos https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200117/2025/03/13/evan-engram-broncos-free-agency-tight-end/ The Broncos were the NFL's most inefficient team on third down when targeting tight ends in 2024. Engram's history says he'll change that. #Sports #News
While the Rockets beat the Suns, Amen Thompson’s absence is still felt https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6199569/2025/03/13/amen-thompsons-rockets-win-phoenix-suns/ Even though the Rockets beat the Suns last night, Amen Thompson's defensive acumen was missing. #Sports #News
Julian Alvarez's 'two-touch' penalty: Should UEFA rethink rules after Atletico striker's miss? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200234/2025/03/13/atletico-madrid-julian-alvarez-two-touch-penalty/ Alvarez's penalty was disallowed by the VAR after the slightest double-touch as he slipped. Should it really have been disallowed? #Sports #News
Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons, 0 NCAA Tournaments https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200356/2025/03/13/minnesota-fires-ben-johnson-mens-basketball/ Johnson was 56-71 in four seasons and 22-57 in Big Ten games, with no NCAA Tournament appearances. #Sports #News
Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich signs new contract through to 2029 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6139571/2025/03/13/bayern-joshua-kimmich-contract-new/ The Germany international, 30, has agreed fresh terms on a new four-year contract with the Bundesliga giants. #Sports #News
Champions League winner predictions: Ranked outright bets for the remaining eight teams https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6200288/2025/03/13/champions-league-quarter-finals-betting-tips-predictions/ Julia Ranney discusses whether there’s been any seismic shifts in the Champions League winner markets ahead of the quarter-finals. #Sports #News
Knicks' assistant Maurice Cheeks watches national anthem singer nail performance 22 years later https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6199676/2025/03/13/national-anthem-performance-nba-maurice-cheeks-knicks/ On Wednesday, Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." #Sports #News
David Moyes' Real Sociedad memories: Beating Barcelona, free jamon and a football education https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6199967/2025/03/13/david-moyes-real-sociedad-memories/ Exclusive: The Scot reveals why managing in Spain was one of the happiest periods of his career - despite its abrupt end #Sports #News
Surging Timberwolves have rediscovered the edge that carried them last season https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6199788/2025/03/13/timberwolves-nuggets-winning-streak-edge-julius-randle/ In another win over the Nuggets, Minnesota displayed the tenacity and fire that helped it reach the West finals last season. #Sports #News
