For Russia, Repelling Incursion Matters Less Than Advancing in Donbas
Despite its overwhelming firepower, Russia has been unable for weeks to push Ukrainian troops back across the border, with the…
Month: August 2024
With Hezbollah-Israel Conflict Contained, Stage May Be Set for Limited Iranian Retaliation
After weeks of bracing for retaliations that could spark a broader regional war, Hezbollah’s strikes on Israel indicate that Iran,…
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?
The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set…
Off Spain’s Coast, Orcas Ram a Sailboat
A pod of orcas damaged a boat and left its two-person crew stranded. It was the latest in a string…
Welcome to Everton, the Premier League’s Most Miserable Club
Fan fury, financial chaos and terrible results have made an English soccer institution utterly joyless.
We Know More About Quarterbacks’ Arms Than Ever. Can Teams Take Advantage?
With a growing number of quarterbacks using biomechanics to guide training, teams are now figuring out how to implement the…
At Their Home Grand Slam, the American Players Take Care of Business
Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima delivered on expectations on the opening day.
The Man Behind Michigan’s Scouting Scheme Recounts His Abrupt Exile
Connor Stalions offers his side of the story in a new Netflix documentary. But he’s not a victim or a…
Which N.F.L. Rookies Thrived in August?
The draft’s No. 1 pick Caleb Williams shined for the Chicago Bears in preseason.
Scandal ‘Tore Apart’ Michigan State Football. A New Coach Leads the Long Climb Back.
The program slipped from Rose Bowls and playoff appearances to next to nowhere. Now, the Spartans are digging their way…