A1: Must-Read Stories - The Athletic (original) (raw)

Inside Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT deal: Hayes' role, Chelsea delays and Argentine steakInside Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT deal: Hayes' role, Chelsea delays and Argentine steakPaul Tenorio and Adam Crafton199

'Loyal to whom?' A coaching exit can trigger a player exodus, but two desert stars took a different path'Loyal to whom?' A coaching exit can trigger a player exodus, but two desert stars took a different pathBrian Hamilton61

How Aaron Rodgers earned his hometown's unconditional loveHow Aaron Rodgers earned his hometown's unconditional loveZack Rosenblatt396

Troy Aikman 'never lost at anything.' He’s just now starting to enjoy it.Troy Aikman 'never lost at anything.' He’s just now starting to enjoy it.Zak Keefer612

The story of the Chiefs' roller-coaster offseason as the ride for a Super Bowl three-peat beginsThe story of the Chiefs' roller-coaster offseason as the ride for a Super Bowl three-peat beginsNate Taylor and Dianna Russini83

NFL's Brazil bet hinges on cultivating uncharted football landscape, capitalizing on niche passionNFL's Brazil bet hinges on cultivating uncharted football landscape, capitalizing on niche passionBrooks Kubena132

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The secret of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid's creative partnership: 'Let's see how far we can take it'The secret of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid's creative partnership: 'Let's see how far we can take it'Rustin Dodd and Jayson Jenks148

In Deion Sanders' second year at Colorado, what will resonate most? ResultsIn Deion Sanders' second year at Colorado, what will resonate most? ResultsChristopher Kamrani229

Confronting his demons saved Dave Canales' marriage — and made Panthers coach an 'optimist bully'Confronting his demons saved Dave Canales' marriage — and made Panthers coach an 'optimist bully'Zak Keefer260

Scandal 'tore apart' Michigan State. A new coach leads the long climb backScandal 'tore apart' Michigan State. A new coach leads the long climb backBrian Hamilton176

How 'Beer and Tacos methodology' made the Twins one of MLB’s most entertaining teamsHow 'Beer and Tacos methodology' made the Twins one of MLB’s most entertaining teamsDan Hayes154

Emails reveal nixed hiring of Connor Stalions, ex-Michigan staffer accused of sign-stealingEmails reveal nixed hiring of Connor Stalions, ex-Michigan staffer accused of sign-stealingAustin Meek378

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Driven by the loss of his mentor, Naz Reid made the fight against cancer personalDriven by the loss of his mentor, Naz Reid made the fight against cancer personalJon Krawczynski107

The legend of Justin Verlander at Old Dominion: Vanity plates, house parties and high heatThe legend of Justin Verlander at Old Dominion: Vanity plates, house parties and high heatChandler Rome140

Passion propelled Laiatu Latu from medical retirement to NFL first-round pickPassion propelled Laiatu Latu from medical retirement to NFL first-round pickJames Boyd61

Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard, the small-town QB with big-time ambitionsNotre Dame’s Riley Leonard, the small-town QB with big-time ambitionsPete Sampson157

Before Brock Purdy was an NFL star, he 'transcended' Iowa State's football programBefore Brock Purdy was an NFL star, he 'transcended' Iowa State's football programDavid Lombardi165

How a new manager, an underappreciated star and 'something special' sparked an MLB surpriseHow a new manager, an underappreciated star and 'something special' sparked an MLB surpriseZack Meisel234

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Deion Sanders’ unrivaled legend at Florida State: ‘The best athlete ever known to man’Deion Sanders’ unrivaled legend at Florida State: ‘The best athlete ever known to man’Chad Graff370

From driveway 'King of the Court' to Patriots' future, Drake Maye was built to competeFrom driveway 'King of the Court' to Patriots' future, Drake Maye was built to competeChad Graff106

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