Louisa Thomas
Louisa Thomas, a staff writer at The New Yorker, is the author of three books, including “Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams.”
Daniel Bard Made an Improbable Comeback. Then He Had to Do It Again
The Rockies pitcher overcame mysterious control problems to return to the major leagues, but the problems weren’t gone for good.
Iga Świątek Triumphs at the French Open with Power and Grace
In the final moments of her match against Karolína Muchová, the defending champion regained control of the points, using speed to cover the court.
Nikola Jokić Got Here Patiently
The Denver Nuggets and their M.V.P. big man took their time getting to the N.B.A. Finals. It paid off.
What Jayson Tatum Did and Didn’t Learn from Kobe Bryant
The Boston Celtics forward grew up idolizing the late N.B.A. legend. But beneath the influence and adulation there is a fundamental difference.
What Does It Mean, Now, to Be the World Chess Champion?
Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi to take the title. But the game has changed, and the old status markers may not carry the same weight they once did.
The N.B.A.’s Supernova Era
The more good players there are in the league, the more central the great ones have become.
The Spectacular At-Bat That Ended the World Baseball Classic
One moment, between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, made baseball feel, once again, like the most dramatic, joyful sport that there is.
Super Bowl LVII Was a Story of Two Great Quarterbacks, Until the End
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts put on a terrific show, right up to the moment when the officials intervened.
Tom Brady Got Old
The N.F.L.’s greatest quarterback seemed ageless right up until his first retirement. Then he came back. And now he is retiring again, presumably for good.
How Aryna Sabalenka Reworked Her Powerful Game and Won the Australian Women’s Open
Once known for her meltdowns, she had to learn to fix her problems on the court.
The N.F.L. Playoffs Offer a Thrilling, Troubling Reminder That Football Hasn’t Changed
The Bills and Bengals met again, shadowed by what happened to Damar Hamlin just a few weeks before.
The Terrifying Collapse of Damar Hamlin and the Everyday Violence of Football
Hamlin’s cardiac arrest has shown us again what we always should have seen about the risks of America’s most popular sport.
2022 Was a Year of Endings in Sports
A new era may be on the horizon. In the meantime, there’s a lot of reconsidering, retiring, and saying goodbye.
How Grant Wahl Changed the Place of Soccer in America
The indefatigable sportswriter from Kansas knew that the power of the global game extended far beyond the field of play.
World Cup 2022: The Agony and the Promise of the U.S. Elimination
Despite Saturday’s 3–1 loss, against the Netherlands, the American team has drawn an exciting blueprint for the future.
World Cup 2022: The U.S. Flashes Potential in a Disappointing Draw with England
A young American squad outplayed one of the pre-tournament favorites but now needs a win in its final match to advance.
The Dispiriting Saga of Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets
Since sharing an anti-Semitic movie on Twitter, Irving has alternated unconvincing apologies with defiance, and other parties—from his fellow-players to Amazon executives—have avoided saying much at all.
What a “Winning Culture” Really Means
After the Warriors’ Draymond Green punched a teammate, the team’s season was recast as a test of the organization’s culture. But what would it mean to pass that test?
Tua Tagovailoa’s Injury Wasn’t Just a Failure of Protocol
The N.F.L. has amended its rules for allowing players back on the field, and a medical specialist has reportedly been fired, but some of football’s problems aren’t fixable.
Aaron Judge Is a Home-Run King
He didn’t break the record set by Barry Bonds, but he did accomplish something remarkable.
Daniel Bard Made an Improbable Comeback. Then He Had to Do It Again
The Rockies pitcher overcame mysterious control problems to return to the major leagues, but the problems weren’t gone for good.
Iga Świątek Triumphs at the French Open with Power and Grace
In the final moments of her match against Karolína Muchová, the defending champion regained control of the points, using speed to cover the court.
Nikola Jokić Got Here Patiently
The Denver Nuggets and their M.V.P. big man took their time getting to the N.B.A. Finals. It paid off.
What Jayson Tatum Did and Didn’t Learn from Kobe Bryant
The Boston Celtics forward grew up idolizing the late N.B.A. legend. But beneath the influence and adulation there is a fundamental difference.
What Does It Mean, Now, to Be the World Chess Champion?
Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi to take the title. But the game has changed, and the old status markers may not carry the same weight they once did.
The N.B.A.’s Supernova Era
The more good players there are in the league, the more central the great ones have become.
The Spectacular At-Bat That Ended the World Baseball Classic
One moment, between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, made baseball feel, once again, like the most dramatic, joyful sport that there is.
Super Bowl LVII Was a Story of Two Great Quarterbacks, Until the End
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts put on a terrific show, right up to the moment when the officials intervened.
Tom Brady Got Old
The N.F.L.’s greatest quarterback seemed ageless right up until his first retirement. Then he came back. And now he is retiring again, presumably for good.
How Aryna Sabalenka Reworked Her Powerful Game and Won the Australian Women’s Open
Once known for her meltdowns, she had to learn to fix her problems on the court.
The N.F.L. Playoffs Offer a Thrilling, Troubling Reminder That Football Hasn’t Changed
The Bills and Bengals met again, shadowed by what happened to Damar Hamlin just a few weeks before.
The Terrifying Collapse of Damar Hamlin and the Everyday Violence of Football
Hamlin’s cardiac arrest has shown us again what we always should have seen about the risks of America’s most popular sport.
2022 Was a Year of Endings in Sports
A new era may be on the horizon. In the meantime, there’s a lot of reconsidering, retiring, and saying goodbye.
How Grant Wahl Changed the Place of Soccer in America
The indefatigable sportswriter from Kansas knew that the power of the global game extended far beyond the field of play.
World Cup 2022: The Agony and the Promise of the U.S. Elimination
Despite Saturday’s 3–1 loss, against the Netherlands, the American team has drawn an exciting blueprint for the future.
World Cup 2022: The U.S. Flashes Potential in a Disappointing Draw with England
A young American squad outplayed one of the pre-tournament favorites but now needs a win in its final match to advance.
The Dispiriting Saga of Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets
Since sharing an anti-Semitic movie on Twitter, Irving has alternated unconvincing apologies with defiance, and other parties—from his fellow-players to Amazon executives—have avoided saying much at all.
What a “Winning Culture” Really Means
After the Warriors’ Draymond Green punched a teammate, the team’s season was recast as a test of the organization’s culture. But what would it mean to pass that test?
Tua Tagovailoa’s Injury Wasn’t Just a Failure of Protocol
The N.F.L. has amended its rules for allowing players back on the field, and a medical specialist has reportedly been fired, but some of football’s problems aren’t fixable.
Aaron Judge Is a Home-Run King
He didn’t break the record set by Barry Bonds, but he did accomplish something remarkable.