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President Donald Trump imitates a golf swing after speaking at a campaign event in Park City, Kansas, US, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (Nick Oxford/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

When good enough is good enough

Timothy P. Carney · October 24, 2026 8:00 am

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks.

LeBron James has ‘zero appreciation for what he has’: Joe Concha

Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka strikes a prayerful pose as he watches the team workout, Jan. 26, 1986 in New Orleans before the start of NFL football's Super Bowl XX. (AP Photo/Rob Kozloff)

Mike Ditka, 1939-2026

Descendants of tribe chief who inspired Washington Redskins image fight to restore name and logo

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks before the WNBA basketball draft.

WNBA says Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ‘both men’ — but still won’t define what a woman is

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) is fouled by Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) while going for a layup during the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

Players ‘intentionally trying to destroy’ WNBA as national anthem controversy erupts: Joe Concha

Britta Miller October 20, 2026 12:43 pm

Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

Airman dies in rappelling accident before Navy-UTSA football game

Mackenzie Chase October 18, 2026 3:34 pm

CBS broadcasters Tony Romo, left, and Jim Nantz call the NFL football wild card playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos on Jan. 12, 2025. (Adrian Kraus/AP)

With Tony Romo gone from CBS, should we brace for more changes in NFL broadcasting?

Daniel Ross Goodman October 17, 2026 7:57 am

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell watches during a second-round NBA basketball playoff game on May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles.

NBA strikes deal with sportsbooks to ban multiple types of betting

Molly Parks October 16, 2026 1:19 pm

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the World Cup final.

FIFA considers scrapping controversial peace prize less than a year after Trump was handed inaugural award

Emily Hallas October 16, 2026 12:41 pm

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On gambling, the NFL has no integrity

Conn Carroll October 16, 2026 8:06 am

President Donald Trump and Mike Tyson shake hands.

Trump taps athletes to help turn out low-propensity male voters for GOP

Naomi Lim October 16, 2026 7:00 am

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark takes the ball upcourt during the first half in Game 3 of an WNBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces.

Caitlin Clark is Batman, Sophie Cunningham is Robin, and the WNBA is missing it: Joe Concha

Britta Miller October 9, 2026 11:02 am

Trump said he would like to avoid a Major League Baseball lockout before the Dec. 1 expiration of the owners’ current collective bargaining agreement with players. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Newscom)

Could Trump play hardball to prevent an MLB lockout?

David Mark October 9, 2026 7:15 am

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham runs up the court during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx.

Athletic piece calling for Fever to ditch Sophie Cunningham is most ‘stupid column of the year’: Joe Concha

Britta Miller October 8, 2026 11:03 am

President Donald Trump greets Roger Clemens at a campaign rally at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Trump to award Medal of Freedom to former pitcher Roger Clemens

Emily Hallas October 7, 2026 10:32 pm

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin warms up before an NHL hockey game

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin confirms he will retire after 2026-27 season

Molly Parks October 5, 2026 1:26 pm