Michael Phelps, Jay Glazer bonded over mental health. It became a star-studded support system
Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the…
When NHL’s contract limits will change, Hockey Canada defendants’ status, expansion update: Bill Daly Q&A
MILAN — As part of the NHL player media tour last week, deputy commissioner Bill Daly made the…
Netflix to stream 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan
Netflix has its first agreement with Major League Baseball to stream the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan.…
College athletic departments need to find every dollar. The search is on for new ways to do it
As a young apprentice at the University of Missouri, Ross Bjork first learned the phrase “alternative revenue sources”…
SEC adopts 9-game conference schedule after years of debate
The SEC will move to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026, it said Thursday, ending years of debate…
If MLB expands, could its 162-game schedule shrink? It very well might
The commissioner of baseball sat in front of the ESPN microphones in Williamsport, Pa., last weekend, and all…
MLB, ESPN have agreement for network to sell all out-of-market and some in-market games: Sources
Major League Baseball and ESPN have a framework agreement that would give the network the exclusive rights to…
The Penguins could soon be sold to the Hoffmann family. Who are they?
There’s a saying employees of the Pittsburgh Penguins have long considered an inside joke, invokable whenever something strange…
Alexander Isak, Newcastle and Liverpool: What happens next?
The Alexander Isak saga took another twist on Tuesday, with the Newcastle United striker issuing an incendiary statement…
U.S. Open mixed doubles: Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori take singles stars to school
The Athletic has live coverage of the U.S. Open tennis tournament’s new mixed doubles format. FLUSHING, N.Y. —…