Behind the scenes of how the Grizzlies throwback uniform and vintage court came to life
Local 9: Ejection dejection, Phillies’ minor-league staff changes, Alec Bohm and Spencer Howard’s paths to the bigs
Valencia’s return to Stamford Bridge offers Lampard a reminder of how not to run a Chelsea revolution
‘Who would have believed that?’ an oral history of the day Norwich humbled the champions
11 observations from the first weekend of the Blues’ training camp
Five noteworthy quotes from the first four days of Predators training camp
‘We called him John in training, then Glenn turned up on a Saturday’ – the reinvention of Glenn Murray
Soyuncu is learning to speak Brummie and loves putting team-mates in a headlock but he is still prone to an error
Leicester win wasn’t pretty – but has Solskjaer fixed United’s foundations?
Like Stranger Things, Wolves seem to be descending into a nightmarish parallel universe
Matt Slater: From live-tweeting in a Portsmouth toilet to being banned by Ken Bates, money talks in football
State of the Hoops Program: Do Kentucky, Cal 2.0 have the pieces to contend for a national title?
Preseason 2019-20: The Oilers’ journey to respectability begins
Michael Cox: Emery’s Arsenal are defensive without actually being able to defend
MLB Tiers: The A’s and Rays are hot, the Brewers are doing it again
‘I Feel Like Myself’: How José Altuve recovered from a first-half slump and made Houston’s lineup even scarier
From lineup changes to Kelly Bryant’s deep ball: Six Missouri observations ahead of SEC play
‘We’re not where we thought we’d be’: What we saw, and what it actually means, for South Carolina
Flores deploys ‘fire’ and four at the back to reignite Watford’s season
Five Texas Takeaways: From Jake Smith’s emergence to Sam Ehlinger’s continued high-level play
Mason Rudolph Time could be good for the Steelers
Numbers don’t lie: 10 key stats from Arizona’s 28-14 win over Texas Tech
The Athletic 130: UCF commands respect with a statement win
Five observations: Offense does the heavy lifting and the 49ers look right at home in Cincinnati
How a third-down call in the fourth quarter exemplified how much faith the Ravens have in their passing game
After years of missing, the Redskins have finally drafted a stud wide receiver in Terry McLaurin
Snap Judgments: Five observations from resilient Seahawks’ road victory
‘It feels like everything is against us’: The Diamondbacks are grappling with another September slump
‘We’re always going to be the underdog’: After 2-0 start, Bills will have to learn to block out a different kind of noise
Mandel’s Forward Pass: Notre Dame, Georgia and a chance to prove something
The Chiefs’ D showed how effective it can be vs. Raiders, and Chris Jones was at the center of it all
‘Stay tuned’: Brent Venables’ Clemson defense might be ahead of schedule, and it’s only getting better
Schultz: Even after Falcons’ late escape, Matt Ryan knows he has to be better
Burning Questions: How should the Nuggets incorporate rest into their title pursuit?
As we celebrate our two-year anniversary, we at The Athletic St. Louis want to thank you, our dear readers
‘Can’t let them catch me’: What Julio Jones, Falcons were thinking on game-winning touchdown
13 thoughts on the Mets with 13 games left to play
Submit questions for Peter Baugh’s Missouri Mailbag
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Speed Rankings: Welcome to the timeline wherein Martin Truex Jr. and Cole Pearn win everything
Submit a question for Jason Kersey’s Oklahoma Sooners Mailbag
Recap: Yankees Q&A with Lindsey Adler on Tuesday 9/17
Recap: Q&A with Lions writer Chris Burke on Tuesday, Sept. 17
LeBrun: How lack of comparables affected RFA defensemen this year and why next offseason should be different
Mike Babcock is holding open tryouts for remaining spots on Maple Leafs defence: ‘I want them to decide’
Browns fans: Discuss the Monday night game with Zac Jackson and the rest of our Browns writers
What does Jerry Kill’s ‘special assistant to the head coach’ mean for Virginia Tech?
Live Q&A with Andy McCullough, Tuesday Sept. 17 from 3-4 p.m. ET
How ‘North American studies’ major Evan Gold came to be Don Sweeney’s right-hand man
‘I can almost sense him’: Why the Ducks are (wisely) pairing Hampus Lindholm back with Josh Manson
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A growing political controversy was this week’s one weird thing in MLS
The Raiders defense struggled against Chiefs, but Gruden is aware of the offensive shortcomings as well
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What does Che Adams have to do for a goal?
Pat McManamon: After 20 years, a fresh start for the Browns. And myself
A conversation with Tilman Fertitta: On the Westbrook-Harden reunion, CP3, Tucker’s deal and those pesky Warriors
West Ham fans: discuss the Villa game with our reporter Roshane Thomas after the final whistle
Why the Astros are sending slugger Colton Shaver to the AFL as a catcher
Very Serious Journalism: I raced Tim Dillard in the Rangers’ Dot Race
Fantasy Hockey: Ranking the Top 20 Calder Trophy candidates for 2019-2020
Officially a Sharks scout, former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti offers new employer much more than that
‘I pull no punches, I kiss nobody’s ass’: Rick Renteria believes he’s the man to lead the White Sox
‘Misunderstood’ Grabban puts smile on Lamouchi’s face as he proves critics wrong
Season preview: For Shake Milton’s future with the Sixers, it comes down to making shots
Rexrode: Marcus Mariota and the Titans show again why it’s so hard to commit to them
Mariners week in review: Historic debut for KLew, final farewell for Ichiro and more
Dayton Moore and J.J. Picollo discuss refined front-office roles, use of technology and analytics
Point guard has always been the position of choice for the Heat’s Justise Winslow
Long division: Washington’s efforts against the NFC East continue not adding up
‘I’ve never seen anything like it.’ Looking back at the Coors Field series that wrecked the Rockies’ season
Lakers Best Case/Worst Case: Danny Green … a 3-point ace or a free agent miss?
‘Stay positive’: As Tim Mayza awaits Tommy John surgery, teammates prepare him for the mental test
‘Something we can believe in’: Jaguars’ rally comes up inches short after daring two-point conversion try
Chat recap: An afternoon with The Athletic St. Louis staff on our 2-year anniversary
As preseason games come in a rush, a look at several levels of expectations for the Sabres
Life without Drew Brees? Saints got a taste of that much sooner than expected, and it wasn’t pretty
LSU Film Room: What we learned about the Tigers’ depth in Saturday’s rout and why it was so encouraging
Mike Trout is done for the year, but are his MVP chances also finished?
At Second Glance: Georgia is on a roll, but Notre Dame presents a much different challenge
Have the Dolphins gone too far in shedding talent in the name of their rebuild?
Who is the best heavyweight in boxing?
7 observations from the Bills’ victory over the Giants: Josh Allen is seizing control
Eddy Piñeiro’s emotional game-winner serves as early validation for their kicking competition
Fishbain: It came down to the last second, but what a second it was for the Bears
5 key plays that decided the Cowboys’ 31-21 Week 2 win over Washington
Media Circus: What is it like to call your first NFL game on TV? GameDay’s visit to Ames
The stories behind the players fighting the longest odds to make Hawks’ G League team
Has Kenley Jansen rediscovered his cutter and his confidence? He thinks so
Are the Avalanche finally a four-line team? It appears that way
MSD’s morning after: Seahawks establish identity in attitude-setting win
Five observations from the Eagles’ Week 2 loss: A rash of injuries, Zach Ertz falls short, Nelson Agholor’s drop and more
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Upon Further Review: How those final five minutes doomed Michigan State
Schultz: Sonny, Kirby Smart shared emotions of moment when Georgia’s journey was launched at Notre Dame
Drew Brees might be lost but the Saints’ season isn’t: Dunc’s Saints-Rams deep dive
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marquise Brown and going for it on 4th down: Ravens observations after Week 2
The explosive rise of esports – will it continue?
Giants week in review: Johnny Cueto looks fabulous, and that’s all that matters
Submit your questions/comments for Ari Wasserman’s ‘Talk It Out’ feature
Demarcus Robinson replaces Tyreek Hill and dismantles the Raiders with a career-best showcase of his skills
A series of unusual QB predicaments cloud the NFL’s overall offensive outlook for 2019
Howe: 33 takeaways after watching film of Patriots’ win over Dolphins
‘I’m just going to quote Sean Payton’: Vic Fangio weighs in on officiating, Broncos’ sack drought, Garett Bolles and more
Ryan Fitzpatrick will start vs. Dallas — and other lessons the Dolphins learned in loss to Patriots
Jonathan Quick needs to get back to ‘playing big’ in order to rediscover his game
Submit your Hornets Mailbag questions to Roderick Boone
What really happened at Andrew Copp’s arbitration hearing — and what comes next for him in Winnipeg
‘You don’t need to grab that cop’s gun!’: The 2009-10 Blackhawks played hard and partied harder
Aston Villa fans: discuss the West Ham game with our reporter Gregg Evans after the final whistle
From A (Aminu) to V (Vucevic), the burning question each Orlando Magic player faces
Tim Spiers: I worshipped ‘God’ and it’s been a hell of a journey ever since
Fighters and Pain: In a national opioid addiction crisis, pro fighters may be an especially vulnerable population
Training camp questions: Will the Kings break out or get bumrushed in the wild, wild West?
Explained: How Lampard created the greatest youth movement in Chelsea’s history
Bielsa’s new deals show he believes Dallas and the core of this squad can cut it in the Premier League
Monk’s set-piece instructions chewed up and spat out as Wednesday start new era with a win
Down Goes Brown: The Bizarro-meter looks back on the Eastern Conference offseason
Lewis Cook applauded in the dressing room after Howe demanded more fight from Bournemouth
Al Riveron’s take on ‘clear and obvious’ pass interference not shared by Steelers
Gardy’s way: Stories from a year inside Ron Gardenhire’s office, and a look into the manager’s future
Tennessee takeaways: What we learned from the Vols’ first win vs. Chattanooga
Inside the Stars crease: Jake Oettinger on homesickness, football and mask design
Upon further review: On injury concerns, Maurice Washington’s burst and Scott Frost’s decision to cut it loose
The three bench players who helped the Sparks advance in the WNBA playoffs
Video Review: The ways West Virginia and QB Austin Kendall made themselves comfortable in win against N.C. State
Auburn Film Room: Why rhythm is so crucial for Bo Nix and the Tigers’ offense
Kravitz: Colts’ fourth-down sneak with Jacoby Brissett wasn’t a big risk, but it was a huge play
Seahawks safety duo makes plays in road win over Steelers
Chase Cord’s return to action changes Boise State’s definition of ‘full strength’
10 observations from the Titans’ 19-17 loss at home to the Colts
Final thoughts: One more look at Florida State’s stop-us-if-you’ve-seen-this-before loss to Virginia
Blowout loss to 49ers is hauntingly historic for troubled Bengals defense
‘It’s unbearable man’: Redskins CB Josh Norman surprised by defensive woes, angry with some media
Scouting Notebook: Drew Brees’ bum thumb, Chris Carson’s bad day, a ton of called-back big plays and more
Drew Brees’ injury, another officiating blunder: How the unthinkable derailed the Saints in Los Angeles
‘I’ve never been a part of an ending like that’: How one questionable call and a roller coaster ending left the Broncos in dismay
State of the Franchise: Oilers’ gradual build to contender status is set to begin
Sando’s Pick Six: Dak vs. Romo, how the Saints can win without Drew Brees and Morten Andersen on Adam Vinatieri
Submit your question now for Brian Bennett’s mid-major mailbag
Jason Witten is Top 5 in goal line looks… and four more interesting stats from Week 2
Submit questions for Grace Raynor’s Clemson Mailbag
Vikings Mailbag, Week 3: Submit your questions here for Arif Hasan
Submit a question for Kelli Stacy’s Arkansas Mailbag
Cub o’ coffee: Can the Cubs bring it back to 2015? Is Nico Hoerner the new Gregg Jefferies?
From the GM’s Eye: The Bears’ defense is excellent, but it won’t solve their quarterback problem
‘Ah, he’s back for sure’: Cooper Kupp’s big play is great news for the Rams’ offense
Fever’s first order of offseason business? Hire a coach
In Eugene Brown III, Ohio State basketball gets a shooting wing and a full roster
Recap: Blue Jackets Q&A with Aaron Portzline from Tuesday, Sept. 17
The breakdown: What the Travis Konecny deal means for the Flyers on the ice and from a salary cap standpoint
49ers Minutia Minute: Shanahan says Pettis, Samuel are equal in his eyes; the production says something else
Redbird Reset: Cardinals’ lead narrows, but it’s too soon to hit the panic button
Recap: Q&A with Miami Hurricanes reporter Manny Navarro, Sept. 19
Five takeaways from the NHLPA not opting out of the current CBA
Class gap not hoodoo caused latest Anfield loss as Bruce admits Liverpool have ‘no weakness’
Dominic Fifield: Already Mr Crystal Palace to some in China, I’m now ready to do the best work of my career
2019-20 NHL Season Preview: San Jose Sharks
‘This can’t happen right here’: Mercury’s season ends how it started … with injury
‘Mauled the maps of the milklings’: A sort-of oral history of Utah’s only win at USC, in 1916
Q&A: Frederik Andersen on his ideal workload, the Leafs’ best golfer and why he has no use for save percentage
No longer the youngest Ranger, Filip Chytil is embracing expectations of growth in his game
The Lions are imperfectly unbeaten and that sounds about right
As Loons seek spark, dazzling potential of Quintero-Molino duo delivers one
Instant film review: What Antonio Brown can add to Patriots offense — if the NFL allows him to continue
Andrew Mangiapane gets his contract from the Flames, leaving only Matthew Tkachuk in the wind
‘You just can’t do that’: In the Lambeau spotlight, Kirk Cousins comes up empty
The right direction? After two games, the Giants instead find themselves on an all-too familiar course
Is this the end? Adam Vinatieri – and the Colts – have a decision to make
‘We can be an explosive group’: Once a mystery, Bills offensive line continues to make a name for itself
Texans have issues in close win over Jaguars, but Whitney Mercilus isn’t one of them
‘Mistake after mistake’: Chargers doomed by self-inflicted wounds in loss at Lions
The Day After: Carson Wentz nearly delivers signature win as Eagles fall inches short
Cy-Hawk Snapshots: What we learned from an Iowa victory that had a little bit of everything
‘That blows my mind’: Derek Carr is frustrated with the officiating in the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs
Canucks training camp: The Forsberg deke, Rafferty and the leadership group on Hughes and Pettersson’s emergence
Christian Vazquez was tired of being a No. 9 hitter. Here’s how he became much more
Upon further review: Takeaways from Penn State’s win against Pitt
Even after all their offseason moves, the Raiders are still no match for the high-flying Chiefs
The clutch performance off the bench that helped the Rams find their groove
Q&A recap: Dave DuFour answered your NBA questions on Sept. 16
Sky’s limit: One late turnover led to a heartbreaking playoff ending for the Chicago Sky
12 short stories from Islanders training camp: Mentorships, lessons and life on the bubble
Coyotes goaltending plan? There really isn’t one
What We Learned: Run defense needs work, ground game needs creativity
The Morning After: Cowboys’ new-look offensive machine faces minimal resistance in Washington
Gammons: The Dodgers’ ‘amazingly thorough’ development program fuels another successful season
Bye week update: Breaking down Georgia Tech’s to-do list with Temple looming
The Top Five: Breaking down the NASCAR Playoffs opener at Las Vegas
Live Q&A: Jesse Granger on the Golden Knights, Sept. 18 at noon PT
Ben Roethlisberger out for the year with an elbow injury
Kravitz’s Dopey Report Card: Running game and defense highlight Colts’ win
Submit a question for Scott Dochterman’s Iowa Mailbag
Training camp Day 4: The Hurricanes look as fast as advertised, but we’re still ‘talkin’ practice’
Nuggets Mailbag: Submit your questions to Nick Kosmider
Unsolved mystery: Why didn’t UC kick a field goal late in the win over Miami?
Chargers Q&A recap: Daniel Popper on Jalen Ramsey, Nasir Adderley and Philip Rivers’ speed
Five day-after thoughts from Texans’ win over the Jags, including why the offense struggled
Captain’s last ride? In final year of deal, Mikko Koivu out to ‘live in the moment’
Submit questions for Jason Quick’s Trail Blazers mailbag
Recap: Q&A with 49ers beat writer Matt Barrows
How a simple adjustment resulted in DK Metcalf’s first NFL touchdown
Good marks: Cardinals might be winless but there’s progress and, certainly, hope
A Q&A with Chris Shaw: On continuing a family legacy at Fenway, and a season of growth at the plate
Recap: Q&A with Jacksonville Jaguars reporter Phillip Heilman, Sept. 18
Recap: Q&A with Florida Panthers reporter George Richards, Sept. 18
Open thread: What do you think about Jaguars Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey requesting a trade?
Hero ball: How a last-second marriage may have saved a Jazz fan’s life
Liverpool and Naples: football meccas, underdog cities, political islands
Eight (or nine) position battles to resolve as the Flames preseason begins
Zaha must prove he has the mentality elite clubs require after paying price for off-field distractions
A fortnight to forget but McBurnie has the strength to put video nasty and VAR behind him
Q&A with Don Mattingly: Why is he convinced the Marlins’ rebuild will succeed? Will he manage next year?
Video scouting report: Breaking down Kaapo Kakko’s unique blend of skill and power
In a tight window, Baker Mayfield off the mark against better competition
‘Mr Tickle’ Joe Aribo showing the benefits of an unconventional path and playing style at Rangers
Shrewd signing Elyounoussi shows Celtic three is not a crowd in attack
Flyers training camp report: Increased pace the name of the game, Nolan Patrick rehabs, Travis Konecny still MIA
Bilic is the substitution king but why can’t Albion get it right from the start?
How close is Tarkowski to an England recall?
Failure on the flanks and shambolic defending — why City lost and what it really means
Q&A with Julien BriseBois: Assessing his first year as Lightning general manager
Keane could be man to lead Everton out of rut after latest bad break
Kawakami: Will the 49ers mortgage the future to replace Joe Staley? Can Shanahan and Lynch afford not to?
Five observations from Packers’ win over Vikings: Defense still stout, Rodgers-LaFleur ‘incident’ and more
Thompson: Reality, in the form of Patrick Mahomes, comes down hard on the Raiders
Dehner Jr.: Now we really learn about Zac Taylor
Canucks training camp: The Brock Boeser thing, Troy Stecher’s ‘black out’ debut and the importance of winning
Post-Luck Colts win with a group effort: ‘This ain’t no one-man team’
Ex-Maple Leafs welcome fresh start and larger roles with Senators
Cubs score 47 runs in weekend sweep of Pirates, but lose Anthony Rizzo to ankle injury
Recap: Tarik El-Bashir on the Capitals on Sept. 17
Penguins camp thoughts: Evgeni Malkin’s wingers are new, yet familiar
‘It’s time to go’: 10 thoughts on a series that has Twins on brink of Central title
‘That’s just Pat being Pat’: Patrick Mahomes connects on haymakers vs. Raiders in another historic performance
Suttles Thoughts: Takeaways from Alabama’s win at South Carolina
Drew Brees to undergo surgery for torn ligament in his thumb. What does this mean for the Saints?
Live Q&A with NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16
Heisman Straw Poll: Jalen Hurts leads Tua Tagovailoa in our first staff survey
The opportunity cost of trading Andre Iguodala — mapping out a decision timeline
Submit questions for Ben Fowlkes’ MMA Mailbag for post-UFC Vancouver
With Dearica Hamby’s heave and a little help from ‘the basketball gods,’ the Aces move onto the semifinals
USC Exit Survey: What we learned from the Trojans’ overtime loss to BYU
One final look at Oregon’s win against Montana — and how the Ducks stand going into Pac-12 play
Who does better against champ Khabib Nurmagomedov — Tony Ferguson or Justin Gaethje?
Submit questions for Allan Taylor’s West Virginia Mailbag
Bears remember they can run the ball and finally get a timely takeaway in win over Broncos
Submit your questions for our next Bearcats mailbag
National pub and uncommon poise: Final thoughts on ASU’s unexpected win at Michigan State