At least four NFL starting quarterbacks Sunday can learn a lesson from fictional character Jonathan Moxon. The Brown University-bound rebel who turned down whipped-cream advances from beautiful women didn’t try to imitate star jock Lance Harbor when Harbor’s injury bumped Moxon from backup quarterback to starter in the high-school football classic “Varsity Blues.” Just like Jake Browning shouldn’t try to …
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The Portland International Airport has been riding high lately, topping best airport lists and even earning a prestigious international honor. Now, it’s time for a slice of humble pie. A 2025 ranking by J.D. Power released Wednesday ranks North American airports based on its Overall Customer Satisfaction Index and, perhaps to the shock of PDX super fans, the Portland airport …
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With statement victories over the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, the Green Bay Packers have looked incredible through the first two weeks of the NFL season and solidified their status as Super Bowl contenders. The Lions and the Commanders were top offenses last season who made a lot of explosive plays, but the Packers made both look stagnant and one …
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The rate of reaching the postseason after an 0–2 start is roughly 11%. If you’re an NFL team, that basically means it’s effectively the bottom of the ninth inning and you’re up to bat trailing by one run. Over the past 10 years, about one team per season has reached the playoffs after losing its first two games. It’s not …
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Do you want to share your predictions, analysis or thoughts on Saturday’s Week 4 college football games? Get involved with our coverage at live@theathletic.com. This college football season might be as wide-open as any we’ve seen in years. The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the …
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umitc/Shutterstock Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives and a substantial part of world economics. Whether it’s communication, entertainment, or productivity, we rely on our smartphones for almost everything. However, choosing the right smartphone can be overwhelming, especially when several brands are vying for your attention. With premium designs, groundbreaking …
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Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wrested the title of the world’s richest man from longtime holder Elon Musk early Wednesday, according to wealth tracker Bloomberg, as stock in his software giant rocketed more than a third in a stunning few minutes of trading. A college dropout, the 81-year-old Ellison is now worth $393 billion, Bloomberg says, several billion more than Musk, …
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Is there a more automatic source of NFL schedule excitement than a rematch of the last Super Bowl? The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs meet up again Sunday afternoon — as America’s Game of the Week, with Tom Brady and crew on the call on FOX (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET) — and against the odds, it’s the third year …
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In Fantasy football, which team a player is up against often plays as big a role as the skill of that player. Josh Allen is a perennial MVP candidate, but against a Ravens defense rounding into elite form, maybe not so much. Matchups are critical in Fantasy Football. Each offseason, Hall of Fame Fantasy analyst Dave Richard dissects how the …
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America’s wealth is more concentrated than ever. This morning, Forbes released its annual Forbes 400 list ranking the 400 richest Americans—who are worth a record $6.6 trillion. But nearly half of that wealth is held by the 20 richest people. Elon Musk remained on top, as he became the first person on the list to surpass $400 billion, placing him …
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