Raptors Season in Review: Revisiting clutch performances, WOWYs and more
Finding some reasons for optimism amid the Lakers’ dreary season
A closer look: Cardinals jobs are on the line as Murray-Rosen decision looms
DeMarcus Lawrence has secured his bag. Here is why the deal was a no-brainer for Cowboys
How winning the draft lottery and drafting Jack Hughes could transform the Oilers
Dane Brugler’s Mock Draft 5.0: Projecting all seven rounds and all 254 selections
Exit interview: Keller Chryst on the QB competition, Jeremy Pruitt and what he learned at Tennessee
2019 NHL playoff preview: Sharks vs. Golden Knights
‘I’ve got a lot of great hockey coming my way’: Bounce-back seasons for Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith are cause for optimism
Does Isaiah Johnson’s upside make him worthy of a Cowboys Day 2 selection?
Carolina’s best and worst drafts: From Steve Smith and Dan Morgan to Jason Peter and Jimmy Clausen
‘Basketball saved my son’: Why the Final Four means a little more to Tariq Owens
Rosenthal: Would the Cubs think the unthinkable?; Kimbrel is a difference-maker; Yelich has lots to say; more notes
2019 NHL playoff preview: Flames vs. Avalanche
Five observations from the Warriors’ 131-104 win over the Clippers
Six observations from the Padres’ first three series of 2019
‘Unbridled joy’: The Magic soak in their first playoff berth in 7 years
How the Nets exceeded expectations in Year 3 of their rebuild with a trip to the playoffs
Fact or fluke? Nine pitchers with surprising early-season ERAs
Has the Mariners’ hot start changed your expectations for the season?
Submit your questions for Jay Glazer’s offseason mailbag
Shap Shots: The Zuccarello effect and final results for Montgomery’s Process
Melnick’s GBU: A call for peace and quiet and a look at a season that was always about next season
Pine tar cheater? Chris Archer says he simply had a wardrobe malfunction
Le Support Athlétique: Le potentiel de croissance du CH et les chances que Drouin en fasse partie (podcast)
John Tortorella fearlessly makes unconventional postseason lineup changes. See: Alexandre Texier
How their Greensboro connection has Devonte’ Graham and Dwayne Bacon balling
The unique skill set that makes Jesse Ylönen one of the Canadiens’ most promising prospects
The Weaver Wire, Chapter 2: A weekend in Nashville with the Rangers’ new AAA affiliate
Bowden: The three types of MLB extensions — and which players will be the next to sign
Bills-centric 2019 draft preview: 10 wide receivers Buffalo should consider in the early rounds
Stanley Cup odds: Wagering on hockey taking off in Las Vegas
Amid college football’s 1920s boom, central questions about the sport arise
Who is on the hot seat as the NHL playoffs begin?
How this Auburn team came together and did what had never been done before
It’s all about the routine: Behind-the-scenes look at how Royals ace Brad Keller prepares for a start
Jake Ciely’s 2019 NFL Draft prospect rankings plus fantasy spin
‘We don’t have enough consistency’: 10 things we learned from Flyers players exit interview day
Giants week in review: At least Madison Bumgarner can still hit dingers
‘He needed someone to believe in him’: Brock Nelson’s rise into the Islanders’ rock under Barry Trotz
Rangers prospects Chris Seise and Leody Taveras turning heads early in 2019 season
Assessing the Ravens’ depth chart as the NFL draft draws closer
Ten years later, Blue Jackets’ first trip to playoffs, though brief, conjures memories and smiles
Nuggets’ path to a No. 2 seed won’t be easy now, but is that even what they are chasing?
With playoffs looming, Kyrie Irving finally right where he wants to be
Larry Drew’s done ‘great’ for the Cavaliers, with likely one game left as their coach
Submit a question for Sara Civian’s Hurricanes Mailbag
Leroux 2019 Offseason Team Previews: New Orleans Pelicans
‘To say I’m not thinking about it would be a lie’: Whit Merrifield closing in on franchise-record hitting streak
Drawing charges is an art. The Mavericks are the NBA’s best in this respect
Redbird Reset: Three alarming early trends that could sink the Cardinals if they aren’t improved
2019 NHL playoff preview: Islanders vs. Penguins
Giants end the failed Connor Joe experiment, acquire Tyler Austin from Twins
Back in Chicago to face former teammates, Avisaíl García is hungry for big season with Rays
Reshaping Real Madrid’s squad presents a new challenge for Zidane
Shep Harder, Andrew Brunette out as Paul Fenton begins Wild shakeup
Submit a question for Stewart Mandel’s College Football Mailbag
Pronman: Why Jack Hughes is an elite NHL prospect
‘How do you guys get along so well?’: The unusual bond among Boston’s uber-popular teams
What is wrong with the Rockies’ offense? ‘We’re just as frustrated,’ Nolan Arenado says
What Jack Hughes playing alongside his brother would look like should Vancouver win the draft lottery
The 49ers’ best and worst draft picks of the 21st century (and, yes, A.J. Jenkins is at the bottom)
Recap: David Aldridge and Fred Katz answered your Wizards/NBA questions on April 11
The big change that has Cody Bellinger crushing the ball, and other weekend takeaways
Big-league study hall: How the Tigers’ catchers prepare for games
The A’s need to take advantage of their head-to-head matchups with the Astros moving forward
How Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas looked to the Cubs for innovation while chasing the Stanley Cup
An oral history of the Penguins and Islanders in the playoffs
Twins Takeaways: That close to a great series win in Philadelphia
Mike Trout keeps getting better, David Fletcher’s versatility and the art of a home run catch
DGB weekend power rankings: Why every playoff team will (and won’t) win the Cup in a season-ending top 16
Power play: Brewers reliever Josh Hader’s dominance continues
Ryan Kesler explains how his hip broke down this season, clouding his hockey future
Jeff Gorton’s plan accelerates but doesn’t change in a critical summer for the Rangers
The 30: In the second week of the season, it’s sunny in Philadelphia — but even sunnier in L.A.
It’s all about family: Baylor claims its third national championship
Brock: Encouraging first start shows Félix Hernández’s best-possible final chapter with Mariners
By being ready for anything, Jafar Armstrong is ready for everything at Notre Dame
Vlade Divac was a bridge-builder for European players, a leader and now a Hall of Famer
Giants and A’s minor-league notes: Joey Bart debuts in San Jose; Daulton Jefferies and Grant Holmes return
What winning the NHL Draft lottery (or finishing second) could mean for the Red Wings
Submit a question for Scott Dochterman’s Iowa mailbag
Money Motivation: A player’s reaction to a huge contract can be the difference between success and failure in the NFL
Behind the Curtain, Day 1: Sid makes the kids feel welcome
Submit a question for Christian Caple’s Washington mailbag
Kawakami: Warriors owner Joe Lacob on the bumpy regular season, Durant’s free agency and much more
‘It kept coming back to him’: Virginia Tech goes for experience with hire of Mike Young
The Maple Leafs’ under-pressure rankings: Who’s under the biggest microscope in the playoffs?
Liquid courage, smartphones and social media: Why NBA players say personal attacks from fans are soaring
‘It’s almost like a part of you dies’: Retired players on hard choices and life after baseball
Best of the 1920s: The Four Horsemen, a Galloping Ghost and college football’s first Golden Age
Georgia’s incredible depth and how it may pay off
Steelers have glaring needs on offense, but quarterback isn’t one of them
Imposing, athletic and eager: Why DT Keeanu Benton could see the field at Wisconsin sooner rather than later
‘You gotta put in years. Not just one good year’: Broncos’ 2018 class embrace Year 2 expectations
The WTW: Francisco Cervelli’s sexy, swashbuckling style on the bases provides a boost
2019 NHL playoff preview: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs
One shining prediction: My ATS and over/under picks for the NCAA championship game
With spring complete, what’s next for Clemson football?
2019 NHL playoff preview: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets
Missouri vs. Manitoba: The Athletic breaks down the Blues-Jets first-round playoff series
Gary Sánchez and Clint Frazier power the Yankees to a sweep coming off a forgettable 2018 campaign
Media Circus: Gene Steratore boosts the Final Four broadcast, Masters coverage plans, more notes
‘We’re ready for our fans’: Cubs hope a return to Wrigley Field can change their early fortunes
Jennings: The Red Sox can’t really be this bad, right? We’ll soon find out
With spring practice over, here are 5 things we still don’t know about Florida State
Ten games in, the Diamondbacks feel good about starting pitchers — theirs and everyone else’s
One weekend, 78 pitches, and the clues of Rhys Hoskins’ confidence are everywhere
In ‘results-driven business,’ Jason Botterill is out to find a coach who can get them after firing Phil Housley
Reds Review: Bullpen blues, Senzel progress and a Twitter masterpiece
‘Our Superwoman’: Mother’s cancer fight gives new purpose to life and basketball for Tyus, Tre and the Jones family
Cub o’ coffee: An open letter to Theo Epstein after a 2-7 start
Oilers Report Cards: Few passing grades remain in season full of failure
LeBrun: Breaking down and predicting the Eastern Conference matchups, with the help of two head coaches
Recap: Fantasy baseball Q&A with Chris Meaney on 4/8
Recap: NHL playoffs Q&A with Tampa Bay Lightning reporter Joe Smith, Apr. 10
A tactical look at why LAFC is the class of MLS so far; more trends from Week 6
The Providence pipeline: How the Bruins affiliate has become an incubator for NHL head coaches
Think you need NBA talent to win an NCAA title? Here’s seven decades of evidence to prove it
Submit your questions/comments for Ari Wasserman’s ‘Talk It Out’ feature
At last the Senators front office will grow and a modernized hockey ops department should be a priority
Answering five major questions about the Blackhawks’ offseason
Isola: LeBron James’ first season as a Laker was a bust and a cautionary tale for Kevin Durant joining the Knicks
Tyler Austin makes the Giants incrementally better, but the roster carousel is exhausting
Uniquely among Premier League sides, Liverpool’s creative production comes largely through their fullbacks
Recap: Q&A with Nick Kosmider on Tuesday, April 9
NYCFC’s awful field conditions are this week’s one weird thing in MLS
Terrell Bynum continues to show up, and other observations from Day 4 of Washington spring practice
After the road trip from hell, Cubs get back to winning ways at Wrigley Field
The Blue Line podcast: Blues-Jets playoff preview, Binnington’s first postseason and lineup projection
As Sabres court Todd McLellan, a look at the philosophy he could bring to Buffalo
The five questions that will determine how far the Predators go in the postseason
Pronman: Why Kaapo Kakko could be considered with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft
Stimson: How do we measure the Sabres’ culture now?
Reassessing the roster, which positions should the Bears prioritize in the draft?
The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings: Season highs and season lows
Flames Playoff Roundtable: Dissecting the goalie conundrum, keys to a lengthy run and Calgary’s secret weapon
Carlos Rodón isn’t planning on throwing 50 sliders per game, but he’s showing that he could
The 2019 NBA Player Poll: MVP? The GOAT? Most overrated? Players weigh in on the best and worst in the game
‘If they deserve to play, we’ll find room’: Why Bruins are NHL’s best at identifying undrafted collegians
Q&A: Lane Kiffin on his first two years at FAU and bouncing back from a drop-off
Storylines and predictions for the Hurricanes vs. Capitals Round 1 matchup
Buffalo sauce, blue cheese and me: How a picky eater challenged herself at a White Sox game
Nationals Thoughts: The Trevor Rosenthal solution, extending Anthony Rendon, lineup moves and Mad Max
‘Like Rudy in reverse’: Meet Jordan McMillan, the walk-on safety who continues to climb the USC depth chart
Source: Falcons to hold private workout for Houston cornerback this week
How Salah Mejri out-tanked the tank and Dirk Nowitzki achieved his last milestone ever
Notre Dame’s Arike Ogunbowale: Missed free throws, back-to-back title chance ‘doesn’t define me’
Bradley Beal on super-max possibilities: ‘I already have one max contract … money is not the problem’
Recap: Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft Q&A on April 8
Thompson: Remembering Oracle Arena and the dreams it inspired for those growing up in Oakland
Forget those four homers he allowed in Buffalo, Clay Buchholz says he’s ready for Blue Jays’ rotation
In a short time, Jerry Stackhouse left an impact on the Grizzlies and he will at Vandy, too
Leroux: A close look at the Warriors’ possible playoff matchups and overall bracket as the regular season wraps up
Dépenser pour dépenser? Pourquoi Marc Bergevin aurait intérêt à garder la poudre au sec
What happens if the Avalanche don’t win the NHL Draft Lottery?
How our Colorado Rockies writer crushed my love for Raimel Tapia
Recap: Arpon Basu answered your Montreal Canadiens questions
Adrift on home ice: Fixing St. Paul woes is critical to Wild’s path back to playoffs
Recap: Q&A with Panthers reporter George Richards, Apr. 9
Jeff Carter won’t retire, so what are the Kings’ options with him?