A wacky oral history about the origin of the Pistons’ teal jersey, horse logo and Hooper
My Club – Suzi Perry: ‘I would have loved to have met Billy Wright’
Can the Bucks overcome the loss of Malcolm Brogdon to achieve 58 wins?
Gomez deserves to be cut some slack. At his age Van Dijk had only just left Groningen and Maguire was at Hull
Meisel: 10 things I’ll remember about the Indians’ 2019 season
Road trip: Preseason preparations take Pacers on historic journey to India
‘He needs to come out of his shell’ – Walcott is no longer fastest in training but is still fighting to earn Silva’s trust
‘We are used to storms here. But we survive them. I’m confident Ole Gunnar will too’
Pick on Arkansas’ Greg Brooks Jr. at your own risk. ‘You can quote Mawmaw saying that.’
State of the Franchise: Florida Panthers are out of excuses, ready to become contenders
Blue Jays current situation is one symptom of what’s wrong with MLB
‘We were 3-0 down after 22 minutes and there were fans who were calling for Dyche to go. That’s how low it got’
NFL Biz: NFL exec says London ready for full-time team, but logistics remain an impediment
‘High press? We did that in 1989’ – the making of Graham’s fabled back four, as told by the men themselves
‘I do everything’: In Kladno, Jaromir Jagr, the player, can’t let down Jaromir Jagr, the owner
How post-young core Lakers can benefit from a reconstructed roster of veterans
‘It’s our life:’ Cowboys players appreciate passionate fandom, but want you to understand their perspective
Bruins predictions: What we expect to see in the 2019-20 season
How soon is now for the Colorado Avalanche?
After a year of highs and lows, a glimpse inside the mind of Matthew Boyd
Eric Young’s fantasy hockey mailbag: Justin Faulk’s power play prowess, Carter Hart’s playing time and more
How SMU used the transfer market to fuel a long-awaited return to the Top 25
‘We’re going to get challenged’: Why an improved LSU offensive line might be rounding into form at just the right time
‘He’s going to be great’: How Jack Sanborn quickly became a difference-maker for the Wisconsin defense
Do Sabres players use themselves in the EA Sports ‘NHL’ video games? Depends who’s playing
The Nationals’ season is still alive thanks to a resurgent Dominican presence, something that was once rocked by scandal
‘Shoot, daggum, come on, darn it’: How Philip Rivers’ lexicon has infiltrated the Chargers’ locker room
Dodgers’ depth tops Nationals across the board, but the month of judgment has arrived
Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz maintained positive vibe while dealing with crisis at home
Fantasy baseball futures: Sleeper prospects for each MLB team
22 things you (maybe) didn’t know about the Flames opening-night roster
After three tumultuous years, Devonte Green is set to captain Indiana’s ship
‘Don’t forget who you are:’ A’s console, continue to believe in Sean Manaea after wild-card loss
Stars locker room survey: The overwhelming favorite poised for big year, plus most impressive player
Georgia is blowing out more teams than ever before. What does it mean?
Mirtle: 2019-20 starts with a new captain, new faces, a new style of play – and more soup – for the Maple Leafs
Outside the Box: Allen Robinson, Josh Jacobs and four more trade targets with great matchups in the weeks ahead
‘I worked my butt off’: A Q&A with Albert Pujols on staying healthy, hitting and his drive to keep playing
Four things to know as Arizona State opens Bobby Hurley’s fifth season
No need to temper expectations after Connor McDavid’s season debut for Oilers
Submit a question for Tony Jones’ Jazz mailbag
Live Q&A: Chat Watford with our reporter Adam Leventhal | Thur 3rd Oct – 5pm BST, 12pm ET
Recap: Q&A with Rob Rossi ahead of the Penguins’s season opener on Oct. 3
This Week in Bengals: Breaking down the potential trade pieces
Mind Games mailbag: Buy, sell or hold OBJ, Chubb, novelty bias, floor vs. ceiling, and more
Don’t worry, be happy? Packers defense expects to rebound after getting ‘punched in the mouth’ by Eagles
5 takeaways from Alex DeBrincat’s Blackhawks contract extension
With UNC up next, Georgia Tech’s secondary readies for another challenge
Recap: Jared Weiss chatted about new Celtics season
Rockets Film Room: Russell Westbrook is Houston’s ‘5%,’ plus preseason clips
Roundtable reaction: Mickey Callaway is out. Where the Mets might turn to find his successor
Recap: Q&A with Detroit senior writer/columnist Nick Baumgardner on Friday, Oct. 4
Storm before the calm? Farhan Zaidi must make two crucial hires ahead of a likely slow-developing offseason
At UFC 243 workouts, waiting through the national rivalry that isn’t
Submit a question for James Fegan’s White Sox mailbag
Recap: Giants Q&A with Dan Duggan on Friday 10/4
NBPA head Michele Roberts’ pay surges; now more than NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith
Thank you, San Antonio: You’ve helped a young sports journalist grow
The impossible odyssey of Aqib Talib
Ted’s Film Room: How the Lions frustrated Patrick Mahomes … and how he prevailed anyway
Comment: 21 games and counting since their last top-flight away win – can Villa turn it around in their bogey month?
What will Utah miss if Britain Covey decides to take a redshirt year this season?
The rise of Haydon Roberts: from kicking his dad in the shins to shunning summer trips to Zante
What NHL scouts are saying about the 2019-20 Blackhawks
Comment: Pochettino is by no means blameless but solution is a shake-up of the squad, not the manager
The redemption of David Backes: How the veteran right wing made his way back to Bruins roster
Manny Breland’s journey to becoming one of Syracuse’s first African-American scholarship athletes
What NFL scouts will be watching: Auburn, Florida edge play showcases four possible top-100 picks
The Steelers are getting unconventional in preparing for Lamar Jackson
The five most intriguing players on the 2019-20 Nashville Predators
Why your team should hire Joe Maddon, the hottest managerial free agent on the market
Panthers’ Dontari Poe is a quiet guy who makes a big difference — and Carolina needs him now more than ever
The Steelers face a decision on Donte Moncrief, who says he has heard nothing about his demotion
Serge Ibaka’s face turn has been a roaring success for Raptors
Dear Andy: Can Notre Dame rack up enough style points to be a Playoff team?
Containing the Braves’ power and running at will: Cardinals’ keys to winning the NLDS
The Athletic L.A. NHL predictions: Will the Ducks and Kings make the playoffs?
‘They expect so much’: Kemba Walker wants the pressure
A.J. Brown is ‘like a linebacker out there,’ leaving defensive backs in his wake
Raiders in London: Derek Carr is upset with Vontaze Burfict’s suspension; Jon Gruden learns from last year’s mistake
Clemson Mailbag: On finding the Tigers’ offensive identity and a boost from the bye week
Here’s why Red Sox jettisoned hitting coach Andy Barkett and what they’re looking for in his replacement
‘I’ve got to give them better plays’: Chiefs target their first-quarter scoring drought as a sizable area for improvement
Jacob Trouba is more focused on his Rangers debut than facing former Winnipeg teammates to start the season
Next man up: John Ross’ injury puts onus on young receivers to spark offense
Week 5 fantasy football matchup rankings | DFS picks, pivots and fades
South Carolina’s Javon Kinlaw came back for one more special season, and he’s having it
Feldman: How Jeff Hafley’s emphasis on tackling has vastly improved Ohio State’s defense
‘We believe we will build a postseason team for 2020′: Dick Williams talks Reds’ future
Everything I don’t know about the 2019-20 Winnipeg Jets
To get past the Dodgers, the Nationals might need to get creative with their pitching staff
After the A’s bats go silent in an elimination loss, Matt Chapman says: ‘I’m sorry to our fans that we let them down’
Rangers fans: discuss the Young Boys game with our reporter Jordan Campbell after the final whistle
Wolves fans: discuss the Besiktas game with our reporter Tim Spiers after the final whistle
Live Q&A: Chat Everton with our reporter Greg O’Keeffe | Thur 3rd Oct – 3pm BST, 10am ET
The key for IndyCar in 2019? The next generation is here, both in drivers and technological innovations
This Week in Bearcats: Does UC need a signature win under Luke Fickell?
The Warriors have an emerging problem at the center spot, with injuries already forcing them to get creative
Askin’ Jackson: Are the Browns the AFC North favorites?
Howe: 14 thoughts on Patriots turning to Mike Nugent at placekicker
‘It’s going to hit you’: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya, and the aftereffects of life-changing wars
For Becky Sauerbrunn, upbringing in St. Louis set the stage for a long U.S. career
Watch out, Astros: Diego Castillo is becoming a shut-down option in the Rays’ bullpen again
The origins of the budding bromance between Grant Williams and Tacko Fall
Tracy McGrady issues captivating message to the Magic. Will the message endure?
Two questions answered: Where is Andy Isabella and why so many problems in the red zone?
2019 Rookie Scale Rankings: No. 28 Milwaukee Bucks
‘It ain’t like it used to be’: Crew chiefs weigh in on the notion of peaking for the playoffs
Behind the scenes with the Flyers’ stacked coaching staff
‘You live through all of it’: Why Larry Rothschild is such a steadying force behind the Yankees’ pitching staff
‘When you have a loss of form or an injury you bury it away, but it has to come out at some point’
Iowa Mailbag: Will the Hawkeyes’ next two games against Michigan and Penn State make or break the season?
How can Bubba Starling take the next step? Royals hitting coach Terry Bradshaw offers his perspective
Grumors: The complex, evolving relationship between Tennessee fans and Jon Gruden
‘It was a long summer, but it’s time to play hockey’: Rangers players describe the feelings that come with opening night
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is confident he can create more iconic moments in Texas to defeat Cowboys … again
The Altitude TV problem is dire. So how will fans consume the Nuggets and Avalanche?
McDonald: Six red flags the Bruins need to watch for this season
Yes, the Yankees have been resilient. They’re also hungry. ‘They want it more than anybody else that’s walking this planet’
Revisiting Khalil Tate’s ‘unstoppable’ performance, and UA’s challenge Saturday against Colorado
A top-secret assignment: Making the Blues’ Stanley Cup banner
Mom would be so proud: Orioles players send handwritten ‘Thank You’ notes to fans after 108-loss season
An exclusive visit with Rangers’ youngest front-line prospects as they cap off season in big-league park
Smith, Gross, Delhomme and Walls: Untold stories from the 4 Panthers’ Hall of Honor inductees
Instant impact: In the first start of his career, Florida State’s Amari Gainer showed off his skill set
Stewart Mandel’s Week 6 College Football Picks
Lukan: 10 metrics to watch in evaluating the Blue Jackets
Minnesota Mats: Funny and focused, Zuccarello begins his new life with Wild
Five things we learned watching the Penguins in training camp
How two months in Miami transformed Bulls center Daniel Gafford
Kawakami: It was another bitter loss, but this is not the end of an A’s era, it’s actually barely the beginning
IDP Quarterly Report: Exercising patience with Aaron Donald, pursuing Robert Quinn and more
Since 1980, only six 0-3 teams have gone on to make the NFL playoffs. The 1981 Jets were one of them
The new ‘GGG’: How Gennadiy Golovkin took control of his destiny
Some early warning signs as shorthanded Sharks get pummeled in opener
‘It’s about not disappearing’: How Michael Porter Jr. is adjusting to his role for the Nuggets
1 to 53: Ranking the Cowboys’ roster a quarter of the way through the 2019 season
Manchester United fans: discuss the AZ Alkmaar game with our reporter Laurie Whitwell after the final whistle
Celtic fans: discuss the Cluj game with our reporter Kieran Devlin after the final whistle
Live Q&A: Chat Spurs with our reporter Jack Pitt-Brooke | Thur 3rd Oct – 3pm BST, 10am ET
For two pro women’s hockey players, boycott has brought new (and refreshing) opportunity
Bourne: From Tavares creating space to Matthews calming the puck, how little plays lead to big moments
The first hero of ‘Monday Night Football’: How one interception changed the life of Billy Andrews
Welcome to ‘Point Breakaway,’ The Athletic’s Kings and Ducks (and everything SoCal hockey) podcast
‘We’ve got the ball rolling in the right direction’ — A season-opening Q&A with Ducks coach Dallas Eakins
A closer look at Hurricanes’ final eight opponents and the chase for the Coastal Division crown
Texans rookie report: What each draft pick has shown during the season’s first quarter
Kolton Miller, Trent Brown and the Raiders offensive line prepares for the challenge of containing Khalil Mack
In Rays pitching staff, the juggernaut Astros lineup faces its stiffest challenge yet
‘All-time great group’: How three moves in 2009 set the 2019 Twins on their way
Chat recap: Talking Stefon Diggs and all other things Vikings with Chad Graff
Ali Krieger’s century celebration has been a long time in the making
‘She’s built for this’: The road map Celtics’ Kara Lawson followed to NBA coaching ranks
How a British figure skater is helping Jamie Benn and the Stars find an edge
The Lakers’ backcourt presents a lot of questions — and options — for Frank Vogel
Ryan Poehling has arrived in Laval, and he plans to visit, not stay
What’s Grayson Allen’s deal? It’s complicated, but he’s been working on getting his mind right
Are Liverpool really back on their perch?
Tony Currie: ‘I smashed up the manager’s car but he still gave me a contract’
Pronman’s NHL prospect impressions: Who is already raising their stock?
The football love story of Boise State nose tackle Sonatane Lui
At the NFL season’s quarter mark, what’s for real? What might be meaningless?
Q&A recap: Chad Dundas answered all of your MMA questions on Thursday, Oct. 3
Despite famous name, Montel Williams Jr. insists on blazing his own trail
It’s a league-worst 218 days and counting since Manchester United scored from a set-piece
Ray Searage is happy for Gerrit Cole, is wary of analytics, and has no regrets after being fired by the Pirates
‘Proof is in the pudding’: Missouri could finally be playing the level of defense expected under Barry Odom
All eyes on Juwan Howard
Q&A with Terrance Ferguson: On fatherhood and furthering his role in the OKC offense
Not becoming captain of the Maple Leafs shouldn’t change much for Auston Matthews
Twelve players to watch on defense in the Division Series
10 observations from Islanders camp: Contract talk, Lou-isms and more
Stefon Diggs’ unexplained absence rekindles the fire under the Vikings’ feet
Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill leaves a complicated legacy including bad jokes and generosity
‘Those guys are hungry’: New assistant Steve Blake talks point guards, player-to-coach transition
Three quick observations from the Rays’ American League wild-card win over the A’s
How the Senators earned those little moments of success crucial to a rebuild vs. the Leafs
Three days in Nigel Bradham’s life: His brother is released from prison, a game-clinching INT and a long-awaited hug
Recap: Jake Kaplan previewed ALDS Game 1 on Oct. 4
Thompson: The future is indeed bright for the A’s, but that’s why they’ve got to fix their issues with pressure
Yandy Díaz’s power is on display as home run-happy Rays cruise to a 5-1 wild-card victory
46 for 46: How Oregon punter Blake Maimone has developed into a viable weapon
Live Q&A: Chat Crystal Palace with our reporter Matt Woosnam | Thur 3rd Oct – 5pm BST, 12pm ET
Vaccaro’s Views: A DeAndre Hopkins explosion, Adam Thielen’s Week 5 breakout, Top 10 running backs ROS and more
Phillies roster rundown: Looking forward, and back, for all 51 players
ALDS Game 1 discussion thread recap: Talking Twins-Yankees during Friday’s Game 1
A 2019 MLB postseason rooting guide for Giants fans
Why DeAndre’ Bembry feels the best he’s ever felt as he enters contract year
Rookie ball: Colts are playing lots of first-year players on defense, which is just fine with them
‘Time to move forward’: How the Lightning can exorcise the demons of their first-round playoff sweep
‘Don’t tell me the score’: How the Flames’ sports fanatics follow their own favourite teams during the season
Open thread: Braves host Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS
Kepa has learned English and become more of a leader. Now he just needs more clean sheets
Revealed: The battle for supremacy in Premier League kit wars
‘We didn’t win anything, but everyone remembers that team’: Dacourt recalls Leeds rollercoaster – and not talking to Batty
Discuss: The Mets have fired Mickey Callaway
Looking back at the Raiders’ Vontaze Burfict during his college years at Arizona State
Yohe: Ten bold (and not so bold) predictions for the Penguins’ season
Schultz’s Weekend Predictions: Of Georgia’s future, Fulmer’s follies, Pruitt’s blunder and Falcons’ marketing
Overlooked in a loaded Astros lineup, Yuli Gurriel continues to defy the aging curve
Doug Glanville: On Trent Grisham’s misplay, and the calculations players must make
Last season, the Kings were further from the playoffs than it seemed; so they added winning players to close the gap
Baumgardner: Michigan State’s defense gets its Ric Flair moment in Columbus
Cocu says Lawrence and Bennett are not ‘off the hook’ but their return to action shocked some Derby fans
Introducing The Athletic’s ‘Yards Lost to Penalties’ database
Rexrode: On Jared Pinkney, a wobbly Vanderbilt team and a defining moment for Derek Mason
We meet again: Kansas coach Les Miles, Oklahoma’s former tormentor, is at his best with ‘blue-collar’ teams
At Tennessee and Michigan, out-of-town scores have a hometown feel
Finally healthy, John Henson contributing to Cavs in numerous ways
‘I feel like there is always room to improve’: How Martin Truex is thriving at the peak age of 39
How Marvin Williams, now a savvy vet, is naturally leading younger Hornets
How the Twins can beat the Yankees: A blueprint to win the ALDS showdown
Middlekauff: Are the 49ers really built to hang with the Rams and Seahawks?
How did the Ravens get into this mess defensively? It starts with the draft
Home-State Homecoming: How a Florida recruiting push bolstered the Auburn roster for years to come
Maple Leafs Report Cards: Auston Matthews stars, Ilya Mikheyev continues to impress in season opener
‘We’ve been very clear’: Why the Blue Jays expect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to be in better shape next year
Marshall: John Marino’s roster spot is well deserved
‘Jordan-esque?’ ‘Quiet storm?’ 52 thoughts on the Bears’ No. 52, Khalil Mack
The pessimist’s (and optimist’s) guide to the 2019-20 Canadiens
‘All of them are just plain athletes’: How three RBs have brought attention to Colorado
Bruce Feldman’s Week 6 College Football Picks
The Wizards say they want to play faster this season — and they might actually mean it
Five impressions after the Capitals’ banner night in St. Louis
Film review: A closer at look the Broncos’ second-half collapse against the Jaguars
‘We have so much potential’: After an injury-riddled season, Dillon Brooks has bought into the new-look Grizzlies
The Armies: 8 Alternate Captains, Quinn Hughes’ tribute to ‘the shift’ and the dawn of a new era
How Golden Knights rookie Cody Glass turned his nerves into a dream NHL debut
Arsenal fans: discuss the Standard Liege game with our reporter Amy Lawrence after the final whistle
Week 5 NFL picks against the spread
‘The lucky ones’: How quarterback target accuracy and depth have screwed with some wide receiver value this season
Live Q&A: Chat Sheffield Wednesday with our reporter Nancy Frostick | Thur 3rd Oct – 4pm BST, 11am ET
Ten takeaways from USC’s idle week ahead of the season’s biggest test
Week 5 fantasy football chat with Jake Ciely, Oct 3 recap
Posnanski: Billy Beane vs. Nietzsche, and the luck that would not turn in Oakland
The Wolves’ big question: What happens to the vibe when the going gets tough?
49ers lose Jason Verrett and Jalen Hurd to injured reserve; both are candidates to return after eight weeks
Buckley: Catching up with Scott Sisson, the last Patriots kicker who couldn’t stick around … back in 1993
NFL/Eagles Q&A with Sheil Kapadia on Thursday, Oct. 3
What to make of Josh Ho-Sang’s trade request and the Islanders honoring it
Why you should expect the Kings and Ducks to play faster this season … for real
Vic’s Picks, Week 5: Minshew Mania has a Linsanity feel to it — can the Jaguars quarterback deliver again?
New England Revolution to field USL League One side starting next season
Mickey Callaway and the lessons the Mets must discern from his tenure