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Q&A: Corey Maggette on Kobe Bryant nearly joining the Clippers, training together and great white sharks


The Baseball 100: No. 45, Bob Gibson


Commish for a day: What would Cleveland athletes change about their sport?


What does the best possible offseason look like for the Jets?


From whiff rates to wOBA: Digging deeper into David Price’s peripherals reveals a reason for optimism in 2020


Gheorghe Hagi exclusive: Everyone said ‘Hagi is crazy. He is going to lose all the money.’ Now, I am the best


The 5 North American major leagues will have 150 teams in 2020 — but only 1 black majority owner. Why?


As the Predators near a transition in goal, prospect Connor Ingram offers promise


Is Owen Tippett the next big thing for the Florida Panthers? His time may be coming soon


Sixty-five thoughts on the 65 players on the Red Sox’ spring training roster


‘They firmly see me as one of the best 26 broadcasters in the league’: ECHL play-by-play voice only wants to be heard


Kevin Warren, the elevator and the chance to change college sports


‘You wanted to work your way out of the dungeon’: Five A’s recall reporting to spring training for the first time


An ode to goalie fights: 5 reasons why they’re majestic — and the only worthwhile type of fighting in hockey


Next Big Thing: Radical proposals for the transfer market – salary caps, luxury tax and removing trading windows


Private zoo, VIP training, gold leaf steak and £25k champagne – joining the winter break in Dubai


Bubble Watch: Five more teams are locked in, and we have a clue what the committee truly cares about


Inside an alternate baseball universe the Nationals are forced to live in


Video Review: Jake Evans proves his worth in frustrating loss to the Coyotes


Recap: Q&A with Nick Kosmider on Thursday, Feb. 13


Could Philip Rivers and the Colts be a match? Breaking down the pros and cons of such a deal


Angels spring training guide: Who and what to look for in Tempe


Marshall: Analyzing how Jason Zucker fits in with the Penguins


The Pacers suddenly can’t close games — a breakdown of what’s gone awry


NHL Trade Grades: Jason Zucker is ‘a luxury player’ the Penguins can afford


Through the field: Sights and sounds from IndyCar’s 2020 media day


Inside the Battle: Recapping The Athletic Fantasy’s Clash of the Nerds


Fifteen and counting: The Raptors have forgotten how to lose


Neutral Zone: Coyotes get big win in Montreal despite setback for Darcy Kuemper


What does recruiting and NBA evidence suggest about Roy Williams’ ‘least gifted’ comments about these Tar Heels?


A new era: Behind The Ticket’s decision to shake up the lineup and how it came about


On LSU hiring Scott Linehan as passing game coordinator and why the scrutiny tells an even bigger story


Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are squashing potential drama over his contract, and NBA opponents, with aplomb


Submit questions for Jason Quick’s Trail Blazers mailbag


Submit a question for Mitch Sherman’s Nebraska Huskers Mailbag


What we know about Michigan State’s coaching search after a trustee’s unusual radio interview


‘I haven’t scratched the surface from the offensive side’: Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier on his new approach to hitting


Submit questions for Erik Horne’s Thunder mailbag


Inside the wild, topsy-turvy 24 hours that led James Krause to last-minute UFC 247 fight


Seth Jones’ injury provides Zach Werenski with a big test


How Megan Rapinoe ended up wearing a Dulwich Hamlet scarf


Who is Hyun-Jin Ryu? How the new Blue Jays ace became ‘a guy you can count on’


Why the Phillies are unlikely to trade for Kris Bryant


Oliver Kay: Criticism can be vicious but Pickford must rise above it to be England’s long-term No 1


The IkoSystem: Inside Robert Covington’s first week


If anybody’s going to convince Trent Williams to return, and why Washington needs him, it’s Ron Rivera


How bone broth, chickpea blondies and jelly beans have got Troy Deeney into the ‘best shape’ of his life


Bouchette’s mailbag: No, the sky is not falling on the Steelers. Yet


Matt Modica’s starting pitcher preview, usage analysis and fun facts (Part II)


Introducing Ivan Nova, who’s embracing the complications of experience


Examining the (scant) buyout options for the Lakers


Insiders break down Iowa State PG Tyrese Haliburton; is he worth a top-10 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft?


Inside Brian Kelly and Notre Dame’s bold vision to reach recruiting’s top tier


How do the Mets stack up against the rest of the NL East?


Michael-Shawn Dugar’s 10-step plan for a successful Seahawks offseason


‘It’s D-line U’: How Clemson started hoarding the nation’s top defensive line talent


Jimmie Johnson’s impact on the garage will continue long after he’s done driving


What cliff? Nick Ahmed’s extension and Mike Hazen’s efforts to keep Arizona’s window open


Discuss: Penguins acquire Jason Zucker in trade with Wild


This Week in Bengals: What would a trade for the top pick have to look like?


Portland RB Damir Collins, the top offensive player in state in 2021, is in no hurry to make college decision


Rockies 2020 roster projection 2.0: Locks, bubbles and trouble as spring starts, with a 60-deep look inside


It’s all in the handshake: Mike Norvell and the spark of a career and a coaching staff


A year in, trade for versatile, powerful Charlie Coyle a big success


After controversial call, Northeastern wins third straight Beanpot title on a double-OT power-play goal


As Tomas Hertl smiles through a tough time, the Sharks are reminded how much they miss him


Erik Bakich Q&A: How Michigan builds on its World Series run, and the growth of Big Ten baseball


Q&A: Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman talks trade deadline, cap space, Ja Morant and more


Assessing which free agents from the new coaching staff’s former teams could fit with the Giants


By the numbers: Why Jacob Trouba and Josh Morrissey have struggled without each other


Scott Cullen’s fantasy notebook: Jason Zucker to the Penguins; injuries to Seth Jones, Mark Giordano, and more


‘This is home’: Andre Iguodala isn’t a Warrior any more, but he’s a permanent part of this era


49ers mailbag: What are the top draft needs? Why don’t they throw deep? What’s going on with Jalen Hurd?


Change is coming, but the NCAA didn’t have answers for Congress on how soon it will happen


Drop your prospect questions here for John Sickels’ mailbag


How Karl-Anthony Towns, and many others, search for balance when the times are toughest


Submit a question for Will Guillory’s Pelicans mailbag


Mitchell Melton’s fit in Ohio State’s defense: Exploring the possibilities and his potential


The top 40 Twins prospects for 2020: Ranking the best, from Royce Lewis on


Next Big Thing: Liverpool’s new £50m training complex has been designed with input from Edwards, Inglethorpe, Klopp and Henderson


Ron Shandler: Here’s what’s wrong with everybody in 2020


Miles: How Chicago’s own Judd Sirott landed his dream job calling hockey games in Boston


Bird’s Eye View: Mike Bolsinger’s lawsuit, playoff format changes, and don’t expect Joc Pederson in Toronto


‘Am I sorry about the way things went down? 100 percent’: Ryan Kesler returns to Vancouver nervous and apologetic


Islanders begin pivotal week with a win and an impression for Lou Lamoriello ahead of the trade deadline


Super Bowl film review: Tackle Mitchell Schwartz’s absurd ‘win’ percentage proved vital for Chiefs


Egger: Luke Fickell’s decision is a testament to how good the UC gig has become


AL-only Rookies: Auction values, player capsules and playing time predictions


Moore: Picks against the spread for Penn State-Purdue, Rhode Island-Dayton and other top games


KenPom: The rules loophole that is the best way to foul up three


Portzline: Zach Werenski’s turnover ends OT, Liam Foudy debuts and other observations from the Blue Jackets’ loss


As pivotal stretch begins, Flyers prove confident, loose — and far better than they were three months ago


Michigan State is mired in predictable obstacles in its football coaching search


Leon Rose can have success as next Knicks president — New York just has to avoid these mistakes


Taps were overwhelmed, bettors lined up, fans and viewers showed as the XFL nailed it in Week 1. But so did the AAF


Roundtable reaction: Jason Zucker heads to the Penguins


Video breakdown: How UCLA stifled the Pac-12’s premier scoring offense — and how Arizona helped


Five compelling questions — not for the Giants, but for you — as a team under construction reports to spring training


The Armies: Benn’s skate jersey nostalgia, Marky’s Sedin tribute and Steamer’s Grit


Drellich: MLB wants to expand playoffs soon, but the Players Association might not bite


Eight Yankees storylines to watch in spring training and throughout the 2020 season


How a ‘front foot’ philosophy has turned Torrey Craig into an indispensable piece for the Nuggets


AL Central roundtable: Dissecting the three-team race as spring training opens


Duke gets staggered in another heavyweight fight but emerges a winner


How Donte Williams’ hire signals the way forward for USC recruiting


As South Carolina celebrates historic win, UConn refuses to panic


Sources: Nashville SC acquires Walker Zimmerman in trade with LAFC


How did Jack Campbell get his Leafs gear so fast? Inside the mad dash to get goalies suited after a trade


XFL players who did the most for their NFL chances during Week 1


Evaluating just how impactful Artemi Panarin has been to the Rangers this season


Tucker: The potential parting of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick has seemed inevitable for a while now


Submit your questions for ‘The Satchel,’ Tim Graham’s Buffalo sports mailbag


One weird thing: FC Dallas’ misguided attempt at marketing to Mexican fans


Recap: Q&A with Pistons writer James L. Edwards III on Wednesday, Feb. 12


Dear Andy: Ask Andy Staples your questions about college football and more


Not done yet? GM Bill Guerin: If Wild quit, ‘there will be more trades’


Seeking stability, Red Sox go with Ron Roenicke as next manager


Why the Vikings made Gary Kubiak the guy to get their offense over the hump


3-on-3 until score vs. shootout: Stars players explain their choice for hockey beyond regulation


Scott Wheeler’s 2020 NHL prospect pool rankings


What happened to Manchester City’s trademark goal?


Why Kyle Dubas invited a rock star on the Maple Leafs mentors’ trip


Wheeler’s 2020 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 2 Montreal Canadiens


Wheeler’s 2020 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 1 Los Angeles Kings


Death Stars and dynasty disasters: Ranking the offseasons of every MLB team


McGinn’s Grading the Packers: Lack of production by tight ends deserves offseason attention


Winning big: Cavs resist trend of small ball by acquiring Andre Drummond


Nichols: It’s time for Eugene Melnyk to open the wallet, keep his word and spend on the Senators


Teddy Bridgewater took a risk in 2019. Here’s why he should be rewarded in 2020


‘When am I going to score again?’: Even among the world’s best, crises of confidence can hit at anytime


Will Virginia get back to the NCAA Tournament? If Mamadi Diakite has a say


How the Bears can use the NFL Combine to find a rookie quarterback


Rangers trade tiers: Who’s untouchable, who’s unlikely and who could be on the way out?


Philip Rivers’ style made him beloved, but perhaps didn’t fit Anthony Lynn’s Chargers


Gentille: Jason Zucker is a Penguin because Jim Rutherford knows what matters


The Loading process begins for the Timberwolves and D’Angelo Russell


Wild ship Jason Zucker to Penguins and take another big step from past to future


NBA Style Power Rankings Week 16: Damn right scarves are setting the tone


With new dad Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Bucks continue to show they’re more than just a one-man show


NL-only Rookies: Auction values, player capsules and playing time predictions


Q&A with ex-Wild winger Jason Zucker: Minnesota ‘is going to be home forever’


Harrison Barnes is filling in wherever the Kings need him, even if that means playing center


Martin St. Louis Q&A: Why Lightning will be ready for ‘redemption’ in playoffs


‘Age is just a number, and that really applies to him’: Paul Millsap turns back the clock on his 35th birthday


‘This whole year has been pretty tough’: Losses pile up during taxing Rodeo Trip


Tyler Johnson’s departure illustrates Suns are not done tinkering with roster


‘He’s going to be there for us’: With upgrade options murky, Lakers put their trust in Rajon Rondo


Unai Emery has come out fighting – but is there any merit to his claims?


Hollinger: After NBA trade deadline dust settles, the 2020 free agency market picture becomes clearer


The Answerman offers a Flames reality check, how to cope with blue line injuries and identifies a deadline target


Leeds fans: discuss the Brentford game with our reporter Phil Hay after the final whistle


Perkins: Tua Tagovailoa’s injury update is good news and bad news for the Dolphins


Shut down last summer, Casey Mize is on the verge of the majors in 2020


‘Still use it as motivation’: Collin Sexton earns Rising Star spot as injury replacement


Next Big Thing: Meet Crystal Palace’s teenage hopes who beat Chelsea and ran Barcelona close


Sam McCallum is different. How Norwich signing went from non-League to Premier League in two years (via Jamie Vardy’s academy)


Next Big Thing: Wolves’ plan to unearth and profit from the game’s best under-23s


Next Big Thing: ‘I looked up to Mourinho for years’ – West Brom’s 35-year-old assistant coach and translator Danilo Butorovic


The Lions need Darius Slay more than Darius Slay needs them


Trent Williams news, GM talk, Quinton Dunbar drama, free agency vs. draft, Cam Newton: Redskins mailbag, Part II


Meet Chelsea’s Armando Broja: the teenage forward given new deal last month who is starring in FA Youth Cup


Iowa Mailbag: Can the Hawkeyes ever consistently sign top-25 recruiting classes?


Scouting report: How 4 of NASCAR’s top prospects fared in the opening events of Speedweeks


Classement 2020 des bassins d’espoirs de la LNH : le Canadien en deuxième place


How a 9-year-old football player from Tampa made it on the field at Super Bowl LIV in Miami


NFL Mailbag: Looking ahead to free agency, offseason rules changes and the future of NFL streaming


Royals spring training guide: What’s new, what’s needed and what to watch for


NHL Trade Big Board 2.0: 23 players who could move before the deadline


Position of need: 10 edge-rushers the Titans could target in free agency and the draft


The confounding case of Chris Archer


An autobiography in ink: The stories and sentiments behind Gary Trent Jr.’s tattoos are more than skin deep


Five observations: The Marquese Chriss lob dunks, the Andre Iguodala tribute, the Warriors’ 42nd loss


Hurricanes road trip confidential: First line Svech, Justin Williams is a bad, bad man and Waking Up in Vegas


Jason Zucker is the new Jake Guentzel for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins


2020 trade value rankings: From No. 56 to 1, who are the Devils’ most coveted assets?


When Kris Bryant gets to Mesa, he’ll be the center of attention for a Cubs team in flux


Preaching the ‘sustainability’ of the future, Red Sox brass admit the compromises of the present


‘I’m going to come out with energy’: James Ennis III provides needed spark in his Magic debut


The Jazz had to take Emmanuel Mudiay out of the rotation, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need him


The American Airlines Center may be haunted, and six other takeaways from Dallas’ loss to Utah


Jonathan Drouin ne semble pas à l’aise de tirer… et son coach ne semble pas à l’aise de l’utiliser


The Canadiens’ playoff push requires a mental state that might have reached a breaking point


‘I’m trying to be a nuisance’: The importance of Danny Green as the Lakers’ defensive pest


The Split Decision: Should the UFC book an immediate Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes rematch?


El Paso’s Mark Lowry showing that different styles of play can succeed in the U.S. lower divisions


Yohe: The future for the Penguins isn’t as bleak as many believe


Five questions for the A’s as they head into spring training, with the second base battle leading the way


How serious is Connor McDavid’s injury and what do the Oilers do now?


Marwin Gonzalez addresses Astros scandal: ‘I wish I could take it back’


Details emerge about Carlos Beltrán’s role in the 2017 Astros clubhouse and the team’s sign-stealing scheme


PECOTA thinks the Cardinals are a third-place team, but it has underestimated them before. Why?


Recap of our live Q&A: Arizona Wildcats writer C.J. Holmes answered your questions