This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks and present stories about memorable rinks of the past and present. Modern NHL arenas might have all the bells and whistles. They certainly come with larger concourses, more leg room and an abundance of technological advances. “Barns,” … Read more
“Heated Rivalry” has catapulted hockey into popular culture on levels rarely seen outside of Canada. The steamy romance show, centered around two male hockey players, was recently renewed for a second season, has seen its lead actors appear at the Golden Globes and has been playfully spoofed by “Saturday Night Live.” Even NHL commissioner Gary … Read more
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks and present stories about memorable rinks of the past and present. What makes a great NHL arena? Is there a science to it? Or is there something intangible that makes a building special? Throughout my career, I’ve … Read more
BOSTON — It doesn’t take much for fans to get excited about a matchup featuring the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins, considering their long, storied rivalry. But a recent TV show’s eruption could be a factor in increased interest for the latest iteration of this Original Six rivalry. Ticketing giant StubHub says it received a … Read more
On the first day of the Australian Open, one of the best tennis shots of the year graced the Melbourne Park courts. Against Leolia Jeanjean of France, Maria Sakkari hit a squash-shot forehand return of serve so good that she could not believe her own genius. The shot, and her disbelieving reaction, wowed fans and … Read more
WASHINGTON — We know the hit TV show “Heated Rivalry” has created new hockey fans. The show has also captured a particularly high-profile one. “I’ve watched all six episodes. I binged it in one night,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters at Capital One Arena on Thursday. “I thought the storyline was very compelling and … Read more
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is expected to announce a new franchise in Vancouver next week, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Vancouver team will be the PWHL’s first expansion franchise. The team is expected to play in 2025-26. A news advisory released Thursday morning invited media members to an April 23 news … Read more
SAKHIR, Bahrain — The deputy president for sport at Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, has resigned over a “governance crisis” after claiming he has “witnessed a steady erosion of the principles we promised to uphold.” Robert Reid, who won the 2001 World Rally Championship as a co-driver to Richard Burns, issued a statement on … Read more
As if the hype accompanying Ivan Demidov’s pending arrival to the Montreal Canadiens wasn’t already going to be tough enough to contain under the roof at Bell Centre. Amid the euphoria of Tuesday’s announcement that the 19-year-old Russian winger had signed a three-year entry-level contract (ELC) came this delicious nugget: The deal includes a $525,000 … Read more
The NBA’s European Strategy: Cultivating the Next Generation of Talent Table of Contents The NBA’s European Strategy: Cultivating the Next Generation of Talent The Rising Tide of International Stars A Diffrent Approach to Youth Development The Appeal of direct Access A System Built on Fundamentals The Rise of European Basketball: A Blueprint for Player Development … Read more