For your consideration: The case for the Eagles’ Nick Sirianni as NFL coach of the year
Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu doesn’t back down from anyone: ‘It’s impressive as hell’
Manchester United’s 2021: Decline, big signings and the end of Woodward (maybe)
Twenty-two reasons to be optimistic about the Maple Leafs in 2022
Saddiq Bey is finding his groove, Hamidou Diallo has the blueprint: Pistons observations
Confessions of a fantasy sports analyst: Madden NFL fed a fascination that became a profession
Five questions with Keith Law about the Blue Jays’ top prospects
Breaking down Mavericks’ game-losing play to Kings, and how it happened
Stephens: 8 takeaways from the Ducks’ return, including the fallout from Cam Fowler’s injury
Nine prospects who can help the Mets in 2022
Graced by his presence: NFL coaches and players cherished their visits with John Madden
Duke’s Mayo Bowl expert predictions, odds, betting trends for North Carolina vs. South Carolina
Two-time NBA champion Mario Chalmers signs 10-day contract with Heat: Source
Wild sign coach Dean Evason, staff to multiyear extensions
Bob Stoops returns to sideline, leads Oklahoma to rout of Oregon in Alamo Bowl
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell says his operation on knee injury was a success
Burnley fans: Discuss the Manchester United game with our writer Andy Jones
Jazz victory in Portland continues a theme for high-scoring Utah team that’s better on the road
Manchester United fans: Discuss the Burnley game with our writer Phil Buckingham
Celtics get shots, miss many, make history in loss to Clippers: 12 thoughts
Examining the Saints’ path to the playoffs and why they still have a good shot at getting there
LeBron James turns 37: On basketball mortality, the future and ‘fine wine’
Law: Why Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez are on my 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
Nuggets’ Michael Malone unplugged: On Nikola Jokic disrespect, Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray and thriving in adversity
DeMarcus Ware, Devin Hester among NFL’s 15 finalists for 2022 Hall of Fame class
Leicester vs Norwich postponed due to COVID-19 cases and injuries at away side
Taylor Gardner-Hickman signs new contract with West Brom until the summer of 2026
Aaron Connolly set to join Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the season
Chinese authorities ban footballers from getting tattoos and ask inked players to remove them or cover them up
Atletico’s Simeone, Koke, Griezmann, Herrera and Felix isolating after positive COVID-19 tests
Schultz: College Football Playoff trip gives Georgia, Kirby Smart an opportunity to change narrative
Music City Bowl expert predictions, odds, betting trends for Tennessee vs. Purdue
Aston Villa’s 2021: Goodbye to two legends, McGinn and Martinez magic and Old Trafford glory
Nottingham Forest fans: Discuss the Huddersfield game with our Paul Taylor
NFL picks against the spread: Sheil Kapadia has the Bengals, Cowboys, and Packers in Week 17
Shinzawa: Five things I still haven’t figured out about the 2021-22 Bruins
Fulham will miss Seri at AFCON but his absence could force a much-needed reshuffle
Oklahoma Alamo Bowl takeaways: A cathartic night for Bob Stoops-led Sooners, but Caleb Williams says of future, ‘we’ll see’
‘That bond will still be there’ – What Chris Wilder should expect when returning to Sheffield United
Dear Andy: Do the bowls need saving? What’s their entertainment value? Plus signing day questions and a smashing debate
What is the biggest key for Georgia to beat Michigan in the Orange Bowl? Bulldogs mailbag
MLB lockout mailbag: Major sticking points, potential spring training delays, minor-league players and more
Long-awaited debuts leave Sabres, their fans dreaming of better days to come
Man marking and a low block – how Brentford’s tweaked tactics so nearly shut out Manchester City
In return against Flyers, Kraken continue to struggle with a lack of secondary scoring
Padres year in review: 12 defining moments from a roller-coaster season
NBA trade season primer: Ben Simmons, Collin Sexton and other players who’ll dictate the 2022 deadline
Football needs a new era of great players and teams to move the sport forward
Gary Megson, Paul Ince and Bobby Robson: The Wolves managers that could have been
John Pender on his battle with MND: ‘I can’t play with my grandchildren – but that’s life, I’m getting on with it’
Which current Rangers jersey would be the best long-term investment? A forward-thinking exercise
Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt on his elbow injury, his rehab progression, his offseason program and more
Intense sessions, meticulous preparation and the ‘funny uncle’: What’s it like to play for Steve Cooper
Mariners mailbag: Trying to peg a closer, Evan White’s future and more
Leicester City’s 2021: Dominated by two moments in eight days
Arsenal transfer mailbag: The centre-forward dilemma, finding a Xhaka successor, no approach for Sanches
Nationals player development director on his plans for Washington’s system, what he learned with the Dodgers and more
Which Brewers minor leaguers could break into majors in 2022?
Ranking the Blackhawks’ 20 best goals of the 2021 calendar year
Depth for days: A look at the lesser-known Colts who have shined in recent weeks
Beating Chiefs could give Bengals a whole lot more than the division title
Michigan takeaways: The latest on Daxton Hill, final thoughts from Jim Harbaugh before the Orange Bowl
Derby’s 2021: A continuous fight for survival – on and off the pitch
A close friend remembers John Madden: ‘Everything he did, he exceeded expectations and was the best’
Is Davante Adams a future Hall of Famer? Here’s why he should already be in the discussion
EFL transfer targets: Mathew Stevens – the boxer-turned-striker out to make his granddad proud
Inside the mixed emotions of Iowa State’s Cheez-It Bowl loss and the expectations that come with progress
The Athletic’s best TV shows of 2021
Josh McDaniels’ stock soars again despite scars of Broncos, Colts debacles
‘He’s going to be one of the best to ever do it’: Mark Andrews carrying Ravens offense and threatening team records
Already one for the ages, Michigan’s offensive line keeps paving the way
James Franklin’s contract, Penn State football spending and more takeaways from AD Sandy Barbour
Lions mailbag: The 2022 quarterback plan, roster needs and why a two-win season still feels fun
‘Dollars and sense’ presents the year in Chicago sports media
The Armies: The Canucks are agents of chaos
Jets mailbag: 2022 NFL Draft priorities and a theory on Zach Wilson’s improved short accuracy
Wheeler: The World Junior Championship that wasn’t — how a half-bubble burst and a hockey tournament fell apart
‘He’s special’: Why Chimere Dike is ready to be Wisconsin’s No. 1 receiver next season
Stewart Mandel’s college football picks against the spread: New Year’s bowl games edition
The Cowboys dial up more pressure as the sacks and turnovers continue to stack up: Dan Quinn report
Connolly may leave but Welbeck’s timely return strengthens Brighton resolve to not sign a striker
Clemson Cheez-It Bowl thoughts: Defense, fittingly, leads Tigers to 10th win. What’s next for DJ Uiagalelei?
Connolly’s Tap Room: What will you most remember about 2021 from an Orioles’ perspective?
Cincinnati football has come a long way — just ask those who witnessed the journey
Ricky Rubio’s ACL injury will end his season, and the Cavs are once again ‘completely gutted’
How Sportsnet and TSN will have to navigate a tricky windfall of sports betting in 2022
Lakers, Cavaliers, Knicks finalize 3-team deal sending Rajon Rondo to Cleveland
Michigan safety Daxton Hill questionable for Orange Bowl, Jim Harbaugh says
Jamie Vardy set to be out for three to four weeks with hamstring injury
Raptors, Leafs to go fan-less at Scotiabank Arena for 3 weeks due to COVID-19
Seven NBA coaches now in COVID-19 protocols after 76ers’ Doc Rivers, Nuggets’ Michael Malone enter: Sources
Vic’s picks, Week 17: Matt Ryan runs for his life, while the Chargers limp to the finish
Derby fans: Discuss the Stoke game with our writer Elias Burke
Not at their best but patient Manchester City showed why they are champions against Brentford
Why getting Mike Smith back now is important to the Oilers’ present and future plans
Cordarrelle Patterson, Hunter Renfrow headline the 2021 fantasy football all-waiver wire team
Leeds’ 2021: Pablo’s farewell, Dallas’ winner and a rollercoaster Premier League ride
Vannini: Cincinnati doesn’t need to prove it belongs in the College Football Playoff — the Bearcats are here to win
‘He taught us the game’: Andy Reid cherished learning about football from John Madden
Frustration is mounting for Hawks as they play with makeshift roster: ‘It’s kind of crazy’
The mayonnaise bath heard ’round the world: Shane Beamer, the Duke’s Mayo Bowl and a moment years in the making
How the Falcons unlocked Cordarrelle Patterson’s offensive potential when others couldn’t
Why Michigan’s Hassan Haskins continues to run with a purpose: ‘It’s always all or nothing’
LeBrun: NHL’s Bill Daly weighs in on schedule shifts, protocol changes and what comes next. ‘It’s been quite the storm’
Five thoughts after the Rangers let one slip away in Florida
Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love and the ominous sense of deja vu that just hit the Cavs
Lowetide: Can the Oilers fix their defence with the current personnel? Analyzing the deployment and pairings
Derek Lalonde’s short stint as Lightning coach hit home with the wisecracking buddies who saw his rise
It’s personal: Isn’t it fitting that the Browns are the opponent for Ben Roethlisberger’s last home game?
Overperforming Real Madrid? Underperforming Barca? Analysing how La Liga season could unfold
Did Ben Roethlisberger leave the door cracked open for a return, or he is done for good?
EA Sports working on plans to honor John Madden, whose video game came to rule the industry
December’s best NBA photos: 20 images you might have missed
The Athletic’s 2021 MLB quiz: Facts, photos and more from a semi-normal season
Predictions, best bets and odds for every Week 17 NFL game: The Athletic’s model makes its picks
The rise of Declan Rice: From being released by Chelsea to 150 games for West Ham and being ‘a bargain at £100m’
Alamo Bowl expert predictions, odds, betting trends for Oregon vs. Oklahoma
What’s next for Iowa State? Examining the Cyclones’ task ahead with several key players moving on
Celtics fall to Clippers after shooting 4-of-42 from 3-point range
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to miss Arsenal vs Manchester City, travels for Gabon AFCON duty
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly addresses Olympics, Winter Classic and if a full 82-game NHL season is feasible
Barcelona trio Dest, Coutinho and Ez Abde test positive for COVID-19, with 10 players now self-isolating
Las Vegas Aces hire Spurs assistant Becky Hammon as new head coach
Romelu Lukaku ‘not happy’ about his situation at Chelsea
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger on future: ‘All signs point to this could be it’
Thursday’s Nuggets-Warriors game postponed with Denver unable to reach 8 players
Blue Jackets activate Patrik Laine, Adam Boqvist off injured reserve
Golden Knights F Max Pacioretty out indefinitely after wrist surgery
EFL scrap game-day COVID-19 testing in bid to limit last-minute postponements
Everton resume talks with Lewis Dobbin over new contract but agreement not close
Ja Morant scores 41 points, makes career-high six 3-pointers in Grizzlies’ win over Lakers
Isaac Hayden to miss next two months after Newcastle midfielder has knee surgery
Chelsea post pre-tax loss of £148.8m for last financial year
Which Alabama offensive line will show up against Cincinnati? The answer could decide the Cotton Bowl
Rangers’ 2021: Aribo goes to next level, running to gates as title loomed and a Champions League dream
Clippers win in Boston goes beyond gift of rock-bottom shooting by Celtics
Dormant for 2 weeks due to COVID-19, Blue Jackets will look different when they return
Will Manchester City be caught in the Premier League title race?
Losing players like Lookman and Vlasic is a pertinent lesson for Everton
The Eagles’ defensive emergence: An improved unit or just facing inferior QBs?
Evaluating Virginia Tech’s blowout loss, the future at QB, rebuilding in 2022, more: 5 thoughts after the Pinstripe Bowl
Wild notes: On Dean Evason’s extension, Jonas Brodin’s Winter Classic status and where’s Marco Rossi or Matt Boldy?
Does David Culley return? Is Davis Mills the starter? Texans predictions for 2022
Chelsea are frazzled and running on empty – this team is unrecognisable
Jimmy Garoppolo is confident he can play, but Trey Lance runs 49ers practice
Ben Simmons in Cleveland? Replacing Ricky Rubio, Baker Mayfield’s future and a partner for the Guardians: Jason Lloyd’s mega mailbag
Ohio State in the Rose Bowl: 5 things I’m thinking as Buckeyes try to close out 2021 season with win vs. Utah
Virginia Tech Pinstripe Bowl takeaways: Missing pieces, coverage breakdowns and more from Hokies’ worst bowl loss
Blues’ Craig Berube joins a rare club for NHL players, coaches: ‘I love the game, and it’s been my life’
Vardy’s injury leaves Leicester in crisis – they may be forced into loan deals in January
An early look at Broncos unrestricted free agents: Predicting who stays and who goes
Big 12 rankings redo: A great league is on a collision course to Baylor vs. Kansas
Purpose, passion, profit: Sir Alex Ferguson, the businessman
Scottie Barnes’ growth, Fred VanVleet’s contract extension and more: Five questions that will define the Raptors in 2022
The fate of Nebraska’s special teams and sellout streak, decisions on transfer QBs: 10 predictions for 2022
Ryan Kelly returns to the Colts, gives needed perspective after daughter’s death
Behind the making of the 2022 Winter Classic: From heating the ice to recycling Christmas trees
Wheeler: My (incomplete) 2022 World Junior Championship notebook
Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils - December 30, 2021
Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks - December 30, 2021
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Tech Hokies - December 30, 2021
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks - December 30, 2021
LIU Sharks vs Sacred Heart Pioneers - December 30, 2021
Binghamton Bearcats vs Elmira Soaring Eagles - December 30, 2021
Indiana Hoosiers vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs - December 30, 2021
Merrimack Warriors vs St. Francis (BKN) Terriers - December 30, 2021
Elon Phoenix vs Northeastern Huskies - December 30, 2021
South Florida Bulls vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils - December 30, 2021
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons - December 30, 2021
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Delaware Blue Hens - December 30, 2021
Albany Great Danes vs Bucknell Bison - December 30, 2021
FDU Knights vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers - December 30, 2021
Morehead State Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers - December 30, 2021
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Ohio Bobcats - December 30, 2021
Samford Bulldogs vs Kennesaw State Owls - December 30, 2021
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs LIU Sharks - December 30, 2021
High Point Panthers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - December 30, 2021
Toledo Rockets vs Western Michigan Broncos - December 30, 2021
Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips - December 30, 2021
Providence Friars vs Seton Hall Pirates - December 30, 2021
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Toledo Rockets - December 30, 2021
UConn Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles - December 30, 2021
Rice Owls vs Texas College Steers - December 30, 2021
Indiana State Sycamores vs Midway Eagles - December 30, 2021
Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators - December 30, 2021
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers - December 30, 2021
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets - December 30, 2021
The Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears - December 30, 2021
Syracuse Orange vs Cornell Big Red - December 30, 2021
Oklahoma Sooners vs Wichita State Shockers - December 30, 2021
Western Carolina Catamounts vs UNC Greensboro Spartans - December 30, 2021
South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs vs Furman Paladins - December 30, 2021
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs FDU Knights - December 30, 2021
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Eastern Eagles - December 30, 2021
Georgia Bulldogs vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - December 30, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats vs Missouri Tigers - December 30, 2021
Dayton Flyers vs Howard Bison - December 30, 2021
Syracuse Orange vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets - December 30, 2021
St. Francis (PA) Red Flash vs Wagner Seahawks - December 30, 2021
Temple Owls vs La Salle Explorers - December 30, 2021
William & Mary Tribe vs Hofstra Pride - December 30, 2021
UMBC Retrievers vs Radford Highlanders - December 30, 2021
East Carolina Pirates vs Wichita State Shockers - December 30, 2021
Wofford Terriers vs VMI Keydets - December 30, 2021
Cincinnati Bearcats vs Lipscomb Bisons - December 30, 2021
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Bryant Bulldogs - December 30, 2021
Auburn Tigers vs LSU Tigers - December 30, 2021
Furman Paladins vs Samford Bulldogs - December 30, 2021
Indiana State Sycamores vs Coppin State Eagles - December 30, 2021
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Florida National Conquistadors - December 30, 2021
Campbell Fighting Camels vs Norfolk State Spartans - December 30, 2021
Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers - December 30, 2021
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins - December 30, 2021
New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings - December 30, 2021
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins - December 30, 2021
TCU Horned Frogs vs Davidson Wildcats - December 30, 2021
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks - December 30, 2021
Louisville Cardinals vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons - December 30, 2021
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks - December 30, 2021
Baylor Bears vs North Texas Mean Green - December 30, 2021
Kansas State Wildcats vs North Florida Ospreys - December 30, 2021
Houston Cougars vs Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions - December 30, 2021
Texas A&M Aggies vs Central Arkansas Bears - December 30, 2021
Texas Longhorns vs Alcorn State Lady Braves - December 30, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers - December 30, 2021
Baylor Bears vs Houston Christian Huskies - December 30, 2021
Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois State Redbirds - December 30, 2021
Tulane Green Wave vs Memphis Tigers - December 30, 2021
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Alcorn State Braves - December 30, 2021
St. Thomas Tommies vs North Central (MN) Rams - December 30, 2021
Bradley Braves vs Bellarmine Knights - December 30, 2021
Kansas Jayhawks vs Harvard Crimson - December 30, 2021
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs - December 30, 2021
Kansas Jayhawks vs Nevada Wolf Pack - December 30, 2021
Texas Tech Lady Raiders vs Incarnate Word Cardinals - December 30, 2021
St. John's Red Storm vs Marquette Golden Eagles - December 30, 2021
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Millsaps Majors - December 30, 2021
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Western Illinois Leathernecks - December 30, 2021
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Wartburg Knights - December 30, 2021
Kansas State Wildcats vs Morgan State Bears - December 30, 2021
St. Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers - December 30, 2021
San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat - December 30, 2021
Villanova Wildcats vs Temple Owls - December 30, 2021
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder - December 30, 2021
Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs North Carolina State Wolfpack - December 30, 2021
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers - December 30, 2021
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Florida A&M Rattlers - December 30, 2021
BYU Cougars vs Westminster (UT) Griffins - December 30, 2021
Oklahoma Sooners vs Oregon Ducks - December 30, 2021
Seattle Kraken vs Philadelphia Flyers - December 30, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz - December 30, 2021
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars - December 30, 2021
Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks - December 30, 2021
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks - December 30, 2021
San Jose State Spartans vs Nevada Wolf Pack - December 30, 2021
Washington State Cougars vs Washington Huskies - December 30, 2021
South Carolina Gamecocks vs North Carolina Tar Heels - December 30, 2021
Georgia State Panthers vs Little Rock Trojans - December 30, 2021
McNeese Cowboys vs Ecclesia Royals - December 30, 2021
Missouri State Bears vs Evangel Valor - December 30, 2021
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Maine Black Bears - December 30, 2021
Youngstown State Penguins vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons - December 30, 2021
Penn Quakers vs Ursinus Bears - December 30, 2021
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Utah Valley Wolverines - December 30, 2021
Georgia Southern Eagles vs Arkansas State Red Wolves - December 30, 2021
Morgan State Lady Bears vs Penn Quakers - December 30, 2021
Liberty Flames vs Shepherd Rams - December 30, 2021
NJIT Highlanders vs Stony Brook Seawolves - December 30, 2021
Liberty Flames vs Lee Flames - December 30, 2021
AFC Bournemouth vs Cardiff City - December 30, 2021
Nottingham Forest vs Huddersfield Town - December 30, 2021
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday - December 30, 2021
Bristol City vs Queens Park Rangers - December 30, 2021
Stoke City vs Derby County - December 30, 2021
Penn State Lady Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes - December 30, 2021
Stetson Hatters vs Point University Skyhawks - December 30, 2021
Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers - December 30, 2021
Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers vs Jarvis Christian Bulldogs - December 30, 2021
Purdue Boilermakers vs Tennessee Volunteers - December 30, 2021
Manchester United vs Burnley - December 30, 2021
USC Upstate Spartans vs Columbia International Rams - December 30, 2021
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange - December 30, 2021
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Lipscomb Bisons - December 30, 2021
George Washington Revolutionaries vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies - December 30, 2021
Hartford Hawks vs Albany Great Danes - December 30, 2021
Northwestern Wildcats vs Prairie View A&M Panthers - December 30, 2021
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UTSA Roadrunners - December 30, 2021
Pepperdine Waves vs Pacific Tigers - December 30, 2021
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters - December 30, 2021
SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs Belmont Bruins - December 30, 2021
Murray State Racers vs SE Missouri State Redhawks - December 30, 2021
Austin Peay Governors vs Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks - December 30, 2021
Charlotte 49ers vs Florida Atlantic Owls - December 30, 2021
Vermont Catamounts vs Maine Black Bears - December 30, 2021
Florida A&M Rattlers vs North Florida Ospreys - December 30, 2021
New Hampshire Wildcats vs UMass Lowell River Hawks - December 30, 2021
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Chattanooga Mocs - December 30, 2021
Old Dominion Monarchs vs Florida International Panthers - December 30, 2021
Tennessee Lady Volunteers vs Alabama Crimson Tide - December 30, 2021
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns - December 30, 2021
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles - December 30, 2021