This article is from a special report on the Athens Democracy Forum, which gathered experts last week in the Greek capital to discuss global issues. Moderator: Serge Schmemann, editorial board, The New…
Rory McIlroy and the age-old question of what the Ryder Cup means to golf’s stars
ROME — Rory McIlroy has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 major championship appearances, including two solo runner-ups. Incredibly impressive stuff. And bru•ta•lly fruitless. This is a man…
Kenyan-Led Security Mission in Haiti: What to Know
In one attack, gang members opened fire on people called to a protest by a church leader. In another, they set seven people on fire. And after months of escalating violence in…
Ranking 133 college football teams after Week 5: Georgia’s close calls open door for new No. 1
Sign up for the Until Saturday newsletter | Jayna Bardahl and The Athletic’s college football staff deliver expert analysis on the biggest CFB stories five days per week. Get it sent to…
UN Approves Kenya’s Mission to Stabilize Haiti
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a yearlong multinational security mission for Haiti, led by Kenya, aimed at cracking down on rampant gang violence that has unraveled life for many…
Simone Biles brings her (seemingly) unbeatable vault to the world stage
Gymnastics star Simone Biles made more history Sunday, becoming the first woman to land the Yurchenko double pike vault at an international competition, meaning the extremely difficult vault will be named after…
Church Collapse in Mexico Kills at Least 10 During Baptism
Rescuers in northern Mexico recovered the bodies of 10 people who died after the roof of a Roman Catholic church collapsed during Sunday Mass in Ciudad Madero, an oil-refining city on the…
He Announces Baseball Games in Spanish. It is Not His First Language.
Bill Kulik is a longtime Spanish language radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies. But listeners tuning in wouldn’t always know that. Instead of calling baseball’s championship by its Spanish name, “La Serie…
Grizzly Bear Kills 2 People at Banff National Park in Canada
A grizzly bear is believed to have attacked and killed two people at a national park in southwest Canada, park officials said on Sunday. Parks Canada said it learned of the attack…
Xabi Alonso and why everyone wants Bayer Leverkusen head coach
From the relegation zone to being level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso has led Bayer Leverkusen on quite the ride in his 12 months…