Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the ethics of hitting straight at your opponent, the ...

You go back and watch the moment the kick landed and it’s like you can feel the full-body wince. Late in the third round of the UFC 309 main event, after chipping away with repeated kicks to the body, ...

Justin Gaethje has earned his reputation as one of the most durable fighters in UFC history. Known as “The Highlight,” his ability to absorb punishment while dishing out devastating strikes has become ...