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The story of David Reinbacher's NHL debut and his father's long journey to witness it
ELMONT, N.Y. — It was roughly 6 p.m. when David Reinbacher stepped off the Place Bell ice in Laval on Saturday after a big AHL win for the Rocket, or an hour before the Montreal Canadiens would take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets about 20 minutes south at the Bell Centre.As he made his way home, Reinbacher spoke to his father, Harald, who was at home in Switzerland. It was around midnight for him, but he never misses one of his two sons’ games, and this one was no different.Or at leas...
The Verdict: As MLS teens relish their opportunities, Cavan Sullivan keeps waiting for his
Jude Terry knew it when the ball left his foot. He connected on a shot that was headed for the far upper 90, and with it, his first MLS regular season goal. In fact, he started drifting towards the corner flag to start his celebration in that split second.Talk about confidence and feel for a 17-year-old midfielder making his first MLS start.Advertisement
Guardians mailbag ... sort of: José Ramírez, blossoming starters, Travis Bazzana and more
It’s a good time for a mailbag, and my inbox just so happens to be full of questions from some familiar sources. (These questions were not lightly edited for clarity because they are fictitious.)Did you see the movement on my sinker? The only thing moving more is my name up the list of Cy Young candidates, right? — Gavin W.You told me everyone has been sending you the video of the pitch you’re referencing, but in case others haven’t seen it, here it is: Gavin Williams, Crazy 95mph Two Seamer. 😲...
Scouting NHL prospects at the Frozen Four: What we saw and heard in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The Frozen Four featured more than 40 NHL prospects at T-Mobile Arena this week, from top drafted players like Michael Hage, to top draft-eligibles like Keaton Verhoeff and top college free agents like T.J. Hughes, Ben Dexheimer and Jake Livanavage.Here are some of the players’ insights, plus game notes on every player of note from prospects writer Scott Wheeler.Advertisement
If the NHL playoffs started today: Matchups take shape in season's final days
Only a handful of playoff spots and seedings remain in doubt, with the NHL playoffs set to begin in five days. But there is still much to play for, even for teams that have already secured their playoff spots, as we enter the final week of the regular season.By Thursday night, we’ll know the entire playoff picture. But until then, here’s what it would look like if the playoffs began today.Advertisement
K'Andre Miller proves doubters wrong in first season with Carolina Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two years ago, the New York Rangers were flying high. They won a franchise-record 55 games and advanced to the Eastern Conference final before losing in six games to the Florida Panthers, who went on to win their first of two straight Stanley Cup championships.K’Andre Miller was a big part of the Rangers’ success. Only Adam Fox logged more average ice time than Miller’s 21 minutes, 34 seconds, that season, and concerns began to mount over how New York would find the cap room to p...
Joe Mazzulla and some unheralded Celtics reserves find meaning in short-handed win
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard were sidelined by phony injuries. Jayson Tatum sat next to them in street clothes on the bench. A group of lesser-known players wore the home whites in their places.At the beginning of the regular season, some critics suspected the Boston Celtics would wrap up their schedule in similar fashion. It’s a testament to everything they have already accomplished that, with the Eastern Conference’s second seed wrapped up, they were able to do it...
Redrafting 2025 NFL Draft: Jaxson Dart jumps into top 5, but does Cam Ward stay No. 1?
How did everyone do last year?With all eyes fixed on the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh (April 23-25), this time of year presents an opportunity to look back at how NFL teams handled themselves in 2025. So, let’s redo the 2025 first round.(Note: The order is as it was when the first round opened, before any draft-day trades.)
Ranking 10 options for Eagles in NFL Draft first round: Why TE Kenyon Sadiq is best outcome
Before offering the Philadelphia Eagles’ 10 best options with the No. 23 pick, it’s important to establish that the Eagles are unlikely to draft at No. 23. General manager Howie Roseman has traded up or down in the first round in seven of their past 10 drafts. That trend does not make this a futile exercise, because the Eagles can sometimes trade up 1-3 spots just to ensure they land a desired player. And they’ll trade down if there are multiple players in a given tier.
NHL awards watch: A final look at each race, with Norris, Hart as tight as ever
Throughout the season, I’ll be breaking down the numbers behind the race for each major player award: the Hart, the Norris, the Calder, the Selke, the Vezina, the Art Ross and the Rocket Richard. Numbers, of course, aren’t everything, but they add much-needed context to the awards race and can help shine a light on players deserving of more recognition while adding caveats to other players that may have some warts. This post will present the top 10 for each category based on a set criteria of gu...
New York Giants NFL Draft 2026 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
The New York Giants have the fifth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 23 in Pittsburgh. Heading into this year’s draft, the Giants have seven picks.Giants’ draft picks RoundPickOverallNotes1
Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft 2026 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
As Pittsburgh plays host to the NFL Draft, the Steelers are well-positioned to make a splash. The Steelers have the 21st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 23. Heading into this year’s draft, they have 12 total picks.Steelers’ draft picks RoundPickOverallNotes1
Mets quickly look and sound like the 2025 version
“Periods of happiness are empty pages in history.” —“Introduction to the Philosophy of History,” G.W.F. HegelSixteen games into the season, the 2026 Mets look and sound a lot like the 2025 Mets.A 1-0 loss to the Athletics on Sunday punctuated a putrid sweep and pushed New York’s losing streak to five. The Mets are 7-9 and flying west for arguably their toughest trip of the season, with three at Dodger Stadium followed by three at Wrigley Field.Advertisement
The Raptors are back in the playoffs having followed Darko Rajaković's lead
TORONTO — The yelps and “ooohs” came in loud and clear from the Toronto Raptors’ video room.After crushing the Brooklyn Nets, the Raptors’ playoff fate relied on a game between the Boston Celtics’ B team and the Orlando Magic. If the Celtics won, the Raptors would play the Cleveland Cavaliers. If the Magic won, it would be the New York Knicks. As Boston’s backup centre Luka Garza hit a shocking turnaround 3-pointer to break the tie for good, the assembled crew erupted.Advertisement
Chris Pronger's great mistake: Negotiating under the influence, signing long-term in Edmonton
From the book “Earned: The True Cost of Greatness From One of Hockey’s Fiercest Competitors“ by Chris Pronger. Copyright © 2026 by Chris Pronger. Published by Mission Driven Press, an imprint of Forefront Books. All rights reserved.I know some of you have been waiting for this one. Here’s the full story.Advertisement
New York Jets NFL Draft 2026 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
The New York Jets have the second and 16th picks in the 2026 NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 23 in Pittsburgh. Heading into this year’s draft, the Jets have nine picks.Jets’ draft picks RoundPickOverallNotes1
NHL agent poll: Best and worst-run teams, biggest contract, future commissioner
At The Athletic, we enjoy getting outside opinions.Whether it is our annual NHL player polls, front office surveys or having subscribers chime in for arena or owner rankings, building stories around the wisdom of crowds can be a powerful tool, especially when the group you’re asking has specialized insight.Advertisement
Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft questions, Part 1: What happens at pick No. 10?
This is the first of a five-part series assessing the outlook of the most important Bengals’ questions of the 2026 NFL Draft.• Monday: What happens at pick No. 10? • Tuesday: Can they build the future at CB? • Wednesday: When’s the best time to add pass rush? • Thursday: Who fits best at linebacker? • Friday: Where will they supplement the offense?Advertisement
New England Patriots NFL Draft 2026 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
The New England Patriots have the 31st pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 23 in Pittsburgh. The Patriots own 11 total picks in the seven-round draft.Patriots’ draft picks RoundPickOverallNotes1
NBA playoffs schedule 2026: Updated matchups for Play-In Tournament and first round
And so begins the NBA postseason, gauntlet of champions for the game of runs. This is where legends are minted and historical records get updated.The first round ushers in a specific, fevered excitement. The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder launch their official defense of the Larry O’Brien Trophy; Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets lead the opposition in a deep Western Conference.Advertisement