The first D-I women’s flag football tournament just happened — and it’s only the beginning
TEMPE, Ariz. — They stood tall, looking to the west end of the stadium toward the Stars and…
The race to sell Seattle hockey: Inside the Kraken’s 5-year struggle as NBA looms
SEATTLE — Last week, having watched his team lose 10 of 11 games to crash out of the…
Explaining the NHL’s controversial Stanley Cup playoff format
At long last, after 1,312 games of regular-season hockey, the Stanley Cup playoffs are here. If you’re not…
How does the NHL’s new Stanley Cup playoff salary cap work?
When the Stanley Cup playoffs begin on Saturday, for the first time ever, teams will have to dress…
New Jersey Devils hire Sunny Mehta as general manager
The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as general manager, the team announced Thursday. Mehta, 48, is…
NHL agent poll: Best and worst-run teams, biggest contract, future commissioner
At The Athletic, we enjoy getting outside opinions. Whether it is our annual NHL player polls, front office…
To NHL players on ‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ a white towel is a holy grail
SEATTLE — Warren Foegele stepped off the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, celebrating alongside his new teammates. He…
What we’re hearing about PWHL expansion: Detroit has buzz, Hamilton on the rise
Amid the excitement of the PWHL’s sellout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday came a reminder: More PWHL…
The X account making NHL players rethink social media: ‘It’s pretty invasive’
Olen Zellweger was up early. The 22-year-old Anaheim Ducks defenseman had woken just before 5 a.m. PT on…
The Miracle on Ice U.S. hockey team felt pressure. Just not when you might think
This article is part of our Asking Under Pressure series, which looks at how duos performed together in…
Utah unveils the ‘Zammoth,’ a Mammoth-themed Zamboni based on 2002 Olympic ice resurfacer
The ice surface at the Delta Center will be getting a prehistoric polish between periods for the remainder…
Maple Leafs’ exec search to be led by Neil Glasberg, who also reps potential candidates
Facing the most important hire of his career with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, company president and CEO…