Pranks, friendships, huntin’ and the secret language of first base in the big leagues
Flames scouts are compiling their lists and checking them twice in preparation for the NHL Draft
Q&A with Mark Steinberg, agent to U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland (and someone named Tiger)
With one 6-foot-4 playmaker already on the roster, could the Avs look to add another in Kirby Dach?
What can college football coaches do to keep players happy in the NCAA transfer portal era?
How much has Lamar Jackson improved? How will the backfield shake out? Ravens mailbag, Part 1
With childlike enthusiasm and mature skills, Alex Verdugo is learning to balance highs and lows
Stars Mailbag, Vol. 48: Thoughts on defensemen, expansion and Nichushkin
The Hawks’ draft can go in any direction, so let’s spin through some scenarios
Sarris: What’s up with all of those home runs off Shane Bieber?
Sources: Wolves move up to No. 6 to draft Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver
Inside the pickup basketball games that showcase Louisville football coaches’ competitiveness
Way-too-early predictions for who will make the Jaguars’ 53-man roster
The Mercury, with Diana Taurasi nearing her return, are trying to find their fire
Development program: The skills each Raptor should focus on this summer
Isola: As draft arrives, Durant’s and Irving’s decisions loom over NBA landscape in New York
The return of Candace Parker won’t be a cure-all for the Sparks
Top of mind: For Gabe Kapler and struggling Phillies, no clear solution to fill void left by Andrew McCutchen
A drug suspension helped lead Thomas Davis back to the NFL, and to the Chargers
‘Hearing the words is like a jolt’: Corey Perry’s agent believes there’s a future after Ducks buyout
‘I was able to get him one time’: Reliving the 1994 Porter Cup through the eyes of those who beat Tiger Woods
What’s a scout to do? Blue Jackets own just two picks in draft
It’s not you, it’s the CBA: Why the Bucks traded Tony Snell
2019 NBA Draft: Kevin Porter Jr. is worth the gamble at No. 13 for the Miami Heat
Al Horford would make the Mavericks a playoff team. Then what?
Through the highs and lows, Kelsey Plum keeps putting in the work for the Aces
Yohe mailbag: Will the Penguins trade Kris Letang? And much more
Madison Bumgarner’s consistently brilliant performances against the Dodgers will be missed
Join the discussion: The Grizzlies take Ja Morant
Title Talk: Ian Rush on presenting Liverpool with the Champions League trophy, the gap with Man City and more
Homecoming for Storm’s Sami Whitcomb a ‘full-circle moment’ for a ‘far-fetched dream’
World Cup open thread: USWNT vs. Sweden
Seahawks who must step up to overtake the Rams: No. 10, LB Jacob Martin
Topic: The Tampa Bay Rays are exploring a potential timeshare with Montreal
Who is the ‘future of fighting’ really for?
Sound off: After trades, Sixers leave draft with Matisse Thybulle, Marial Shayok
Vecenie: Don’t forget about Goga Bitadze, my top international player in the 2019 NBA Draft class
Why the 49ers aren’t retiring Terrell Owens’ jersey — or any other numbers anytime soon
Kaboly’s mailbag: Should we expect to see more Big Ben during the preseason?
Q&A with Joe Banner: Carson Wentz’s contract, Eagles’ roster concerns and the ‘disappointing’ training camp decision
Penn State Mailbag: What’s the outlook for the O-line and receiving corps?
2 dozen lawyers, one symbolic copy of ‘League of Denial’: Scenes from the NFL battling insurers over concussion settlement coverage
Re-ranking the Rangers’ prospects: Part 2 of a three-part series
Way-too-early 53-man roster: What the structure of this Panthers team looks like before camp
In his own time: Dejounte Murray has grown and is ready to show the world who he is once again
Nassir Little’s improvement makes him a possibility for Wizards at No. 9
Three second chances: In this draft, the Kings have three attempts to get something from second-round picks
After a season of discontent, a look back at how the Celtics got to this point
Q&A: Jordan Romano used to come to Rogers Centre as a fan; now he’s on the mound — and striking out Mike Trout
Q&A recap: Tony Jones answered your Jazz and Draft questions on Thursday, June 20
Let’s make a deal: Rays have holes to fill if they hope to catch Yankees in AL East
How the Anthony Davis trade affects the West and Houston’s draft and free agency activity
Pelicans, David Griffin entering uncharted waters in 2019 NBA Draft
Comment le Canadien peut-il améliorer sa position au repêchage?
Maurizio Sarri and the ghosts of Juventus’ past
The NBA Draft is here: What can ASU’s Luguentz Dort and Zylan Cheatham expect?
Joe Thornton returning is good news, but Sharks still have some holes to fill
A word about Georgia’s quarterback recruiting, and recruiting in general
Injury severity index: Yandy Diaz’s breakout hits a snag; Rich Hill awaits MRI results
My First Year: UNC-Asheville coach Mike Morrell on leading the nation’s youngest roster
Connolly’s Tap Room: Is baseball breaking? If so, what can unbreak it?
The Florida Panthers’ best NHL Draft picks by round: Aleksander Barkov still rules
Projecting the Jets’ 53-man roster after the recent offseason program
State of the Program: Offensive line improvement the key for Willie Taggart in Year 2 at Florida State
Smashed backboards and fragile egos: Drafting a basketball team of Browns
Let’s analyze drive killers — and the enormous effect they had on the Cowboys offense
How Duke’s RJ Barrett is trying to fix his shot ahead of his NBA debut and more Knicks news leading up to draft
Biertempfel: Three trades I’d propose if I were Pirates GM for a day
Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on UC’s culture change and 2019 outlook
What if NASCAR had a driver draft? Our experts gave it a go
Grizzlies, in transition and now holding two first-round picks, have some fortifying to do
Tua Tagovailoa can cut through NFL noise with help of loaded receiving corps
A looming concern: How Bruins are preparing for life after Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci
With a thinning cupboard, pressure mounts on Elton Brand and the Sixers to find contributors late in the draft
Recap: Q&A with Cardinals analyst Joe Schwarz on June 20
Grading the Pistons’ trade for Tony Snell and the 30th overall pick in the draft
As the Pirates’ rotation slowly regroups, Jameson Taillon waits and wonders
NHL Awards continue healing process for humbled Lightning: ‘It’s like a death in the family’
The Notre Dame freshmen who could be factors on the field this fall
Brian McCann’s Braves feel-good homecoming has exceeded all expectations
Lloyd: The Indians’ offense isn’t as bad as you think
If the Cardinals are winning, should their fans care that they appear offensively inept?
Red Sox get the last laugh vs. Twins, but another imposing road trip looms
Jon Gray is a different pitcher, a more reliable arm for the Rockies and a far cry from his Phoenix past
As Nets pursue Kyrie Irving, Ed Davis considers his own free agent priorities
Alex Bentley heads to EuroBasket, opening door for rookie Natisha Hiedeman
In the midst of their most challenging homestand of the season, Yankees find themselves ‘in a good place’
Louisville Mailbag: 2020 commitments, NCAA timelines and a smorgasbord of summertime wackiness
What makes NHL Draft prospect Alex Turcotte tick? ‘I just want to be the best’
Vecenie’s NBA Draft Live blog: Instant analysis from The Athletic’s draft expert
Jay Glazer’s NFL mailbag: Which superstar player doesn’t get enough credit?
Stoeten: Could the Rays really come to Montreal, and what would it mean for the Blue Jays?
On and off the field, the Rams can be the ‘next big thing’ in L.A. sports
Kawakami: The Warriors’ offseason begins now — here’s what to expect, here’s everything that’s different
Wheeler: Five final 2019 NHL Draft thoughts, projections and predictions
Recap: Indians Q&A with Zack Meisel
Pistons Mock Draft, version 5.0: Final predictions on who Detroit takes with its picks
Analysis: We’re on the precipice of seeing a version of Kyle Busch without any statistical weaknesses
Which Ducks players will thrive most under new coach Dallas Eakins?
‘It’s just a flawed system’: Players are speaking out about All-Star snubs. Here’s what they’re saying
‘He’s got a gift’: The big leg that gives Clemson confidence in BT Potter
Titans Mailbag: What to expect from Jack Conklin, the key stat for the offense and a team prediction
The complete package: Additions of two-seam fastball, changeup are helping the Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff excel
Stark: Home Run Madness — it can’t just be the baseballs… or can it?
A’s catcher Beau Taylor’s professional career hasn’t been picture-perfect, but the journey’s been worth the ride
Bloody but unbowed: Scherzer adds to his legacy with a gem a day after breaking his nose
The three scenarios that could play out for Senators in NHL Draft’s first round
The rebirth of former Rookie of the Year Allisha Gray
Wild’s Jason Zucker receives King Clancy trophy for humanitarian work
John Sickels’ Top 100 prospects (UPDATED)
Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller is proof that second chances can pay off
The Cubs’ Dominican super-scout on seeing Eloy Jiménez star at Wrigley Field for the White Sox
How T.J. Yates’ rookie year run to the playoffs revealed the type of Texans coach he hopes to be
Numbers don’t lie: As terrible as the Giants’ offense has been, the pitching has been worse
Offseason scenarios for the Wild: All the possible paths for a team looking to deal
Cap crunch could put crimp in Coyotes’ draft-day plans
Recap: Q&A with Max Bultman on the Red Wings and NHL Draft
André Burakovsky’s future, where the Capitals might go in the draft and free agency
Making sense of a busy day for Rangers pitching: Texas won’t bow out of 2019 playoff run
Breaking down the Redskins’ Dagger concept in the passing game
Pacers draft preview: Team’s approach, areas of need and players to watch
‘Sky’s the limit’: How Brayden Tracey went from off the radar to top NHL prospect
How Kawhi Leonard would fit on the court with the Clippers
It’s Kyle Dubas’ time to shine for the Maple Leafs
‘Rooks! Rooks! Rooks!’ Inside the busy 2016 NBA Draft that helped launch the Nuggets
Best of the broadcasters: Pete Weber on the 2017 conference final, ‘go ape’ and being careful with words
First-round draft targets for the Calgary Flames: Part two
Whom the Canucks could select with the No. 10 pick and where they fit into the lineup long term
Mayberry: Who will the Bulls take at No. 7 in the NBA draft? Our pick is in
For Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood, learning to lead is the first step in securing Auburn’s starting QB job
The 2019 draft is an opportunity for the Canadiens to put an exclamation mark on their prospect pool
Q&A with Auston Matthews: ‘Everyone is pretty confident’ a Mitch Marner deal gets done
Assessing Real Madrid’s first group of summer signings, and who could come next
A look at the Sabres’ best pick in each round through 49 drafts
Washington Mailbag: Which Chris Petersen-era defenders could have started for the 1991 title team?
The art of dealing Gerrit Cole, and looking to Trot Nixon as a cautionary tale of impatience
Lucas Giolito’s worst start of the year still had plenty to believe in
Rosenthal: Plans are fluid for the surprising D-Backs; things looking up for Angels; Kluber’s future; more notes
Cardinals offensive linemen: Pieces in place for big bounce-back season
As the Wolves work to trade up, don’t forget about the rest of the draft (UPDATE)
How an altered approach helped Dom Smith find success after a brutal 2018 season
Plunk rocker: How Diamondbacks rookie Tim Locastro keeps playing the hit-by-pitches
Hey, who’s the new guy?: The Oregon summer enrollee primer
Submit a question for David Ubben’s Tennessee Vols Mailbag
Live Q&A with Jonah Keri, Thursday June 20 at Noon ET
Recap: Blue Jackets Q&A with Aaron Portzline
Open Thread: The 2019 NBA Draft
Sporting KC’s 2019 struggles: How they happened, and why they may get better
Open thread: Bulls draft Coby White at No. 7. What do you think?