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SAN QUENTIN, Calif. — Chris Paul went straight to the domino table. He took a seat on a steel bench bolted to the concrete, the connected tabletop covered by a white cloth.Sitting...

Editor’s note: This story addresses mental health and addiction and may be difficult to read or emotionally upsetting. AVALON, N.J. — Phil Martelli eases back into his chair and sighs. He has been scrolling...

“We feel like we’re built for these moments.” — Phillies catcher J.T. RealmutoPHILADELPHIA — He was puffing on a cigar that looked to be about the size of the Walt Whitman Bridge....

Antonio Vacca can remember the moment well.In truth, the Italian is unlikely to forget it anytime soon, given he not only gets to see his “little theory put into practice” every time...

The NBA’s 180 on load management is giving me whiplash.Five seconds ago, every available piece of science the NBA told us it had in its possession from its teams said – screamed...

If you’re a Los Angeles Dodgers fan, how exactly are you going to get fired up about the 2024 regular season?Two words: Shohei Ohtani. Yet, even if the Dodgers sign the two-way...

The Athletic’s first NHL Power Rankings for the 2023-24 season are now live.Brian Bellows has a philosophy that has served him well over the years. It’s about handling the pressures and demands...

The NFL trade deadline is quickly approaching, and teams are browsing the league in hopes of finding the one missing piece that could help elevate their rosters.Last year, we saw a plethora...

It’s already Week 6 in the NFL. Some things are clear. The San Francisco 49ers are very good. The Miami Dolphins are very fast (and probably very good). And some things are...