The scariest walk in the NHL: Tales from the terrifying ceiling-high Calgary catwalk
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
Australian Open chief proposes best-of-5 set women’s matches from quarterfinals onward
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak…
NHL arenas of yore: Here are some of the fun quirks and features we miss
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
Government regulators approve ESPN’s billion-dollar acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets
Government regulators have approved ESPN’s billion-dollar blockbuster acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets, and the two sides closed…
Want to call an NHL game between the benches? Better get a helmet
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
Canadiens vs. Nordiques? Battle of Quebec returns as Avalanche wear throwback jerseys
MONTREAL — The last time the Montreal Canadiens played at home against a team wearing the classic Quebec…
Ranking all 32 NHL teams’ home rinks, from Montreal to MSG and more
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
Serena Williams refuses to rule out tennis comeback two months after firm denial
Serena Williams has refused to rule out a tennis comeback, just under two months after she definitively denied…
Basketball isn’t a priority in London. The NBA believes it can change that
LONDON — Lenz Balan was born to Haitian parents in Brookline, Mass., grew up an hour away in…
Federal government investigating more NBA games as part of illegal gambling probe
As federal prosecutors continue to investigate possible illegal sports gambling on NBA games, they are looking into additional…
‘Heated Rivalry’ effect? Interest surges in Boston-Montreal NHL game
BOSTON — It doesn’t take much for fans to get excited about a matchup featuring the Montreal Canadiens…
Football’s newest league crosses borders – and may set a blueprint for the sport’s future
Last weekend, a new international league kicked off. Eight clubs from seven nations across Oceania — the vast…