On the Tennis Court, Lefties Can Be ‘Annoying’

Some players say southpaws have an advantage, and many righties must prepare to play them.

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This Andrey Rublev Is a Master With a Racket

Andrei Rublev was a renowned 15th-century icon painter, but the tennis player is an artist in his own way.

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Remembering Cheryl White, the First Black Female Jockey

Fifty years ago, Cheryl White became America’s first licensed Black female jockey when she was just 17 years old. So why doesn’t the world know her name?

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Putting Women on More Equal Footing at the Olympics

Almost half of the athletes this year will be women, more than in any Games in history. And in some events, women and men will compete together.

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In Sailing, Women Are Taking More Than a Seat

They have waited years to earn respect, but now they are winning races and skippering and owning boats.

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Champions League: Pep Guardiola, City and the Ones That Got Away

One of soccer’s most successful coaches hasn’t been to the Champions League final in a decade. But as Manchester City meets Chelsea, he has a chance to reclaim the trophy he values most.

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The French Open Gets Closer to Normal

The tournament returns to its spring roots after the pandemic forced the event to be held last fall.

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