NBA proposes new ‘3-2-1’ draft lottery system, sources say. Here’s how it works
The NBA’s pursuit of an effective anti-tanking strategy took a significant step forward on Tuesday when league officials…
Jose Mourinho Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favoured head coach candidate
Jose Mourinho is Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favoured candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach. Arbeloa…
Top transfer QB Brendan Sorsby taking leave of absence from Texas Tech for gambling
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will take an “immediate indefinite leave of absence” from the football program as…
Utah’s NHL playoff moment: Mammoth try to sever Vegas ties as a rivalry grows
SALT LAKE CITY — Hours before the first NHL playoff game in the Delta Center, Utah Mammoth fans…
Amid Alex Ovechkin uncertainty, ticket prices surge for Capitals’ home finale
There are several reasons why hockey fans should want to attend Sunday’s game between the Washington Capitals and…
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…