For 2026 Winter Classic in Florida, Panthers and Rangers jerseys give nods to the past
Teams wearing themed jerseys became a big part of the equation that made the Winter Classic a winner for the league.
Memory and Novelty Converge for Manuela Solano, Who Adopted a New Process After Losing Her Sight
When Manuela Solano delineates a cheekbone or shapes the chiseled torso of a cowboy standing tall, precisely placed nails, tape, and pipe cleaners offer guidance. The artist, who is blind,…
IIHF says neck guards will be mandatory at 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina
In February 2024, 78.45 percent of NHL players who participated in an Athletic players poll opposed the idea of a neck-guard mandate.
Islanders coach Patrick Roy blasts Stars’ Mikko Rantanen for ‘disrespectful’ hit
Rantanen was given a five-minute major penalty and a 10-minute game misconduct for boarding Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov.
Meticulously Crocheted Tiny Vessels by Jeremy Brooks Test the Limits of Clay
One glimpse of Jeremy Brooks’ crocheted vessels, and you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re knotted with vinyl cord. These playful, colorful, and meticulously crafted pieces are actually made of porcelain.…
There’s something off about this red-light district building in Japan
Derelict brothel gets a new lease on life, opening the doors to its unchanged interiors and attracting a new type of visitor. Walk around any neighbourhood in Japan and you’ll…
Toilet rubber theft baffles, grosses out Japan
Dozens of rubber fixtures have suddenly gone missing from building’s toilet lids and seats. You have to be comfortable with a certain amount of uncertainty when stepping into a public…
NHL mailbag: Luxury tax debate, Matvei Michkov’s slump, 50-goal predictions and more
Why the NHL will never adopt a luxury tax, and other mailbag answers.
The best teenage defenseman of all time? Plus, CFP rankings
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Intro. At this point, the College Football…
Microsoft’s New Windows AI Feature Comes With Warnings About Malware and Data Theft
If you ask me, Microsoft has been one of the biggest driving forces behind Linux adoption in recent years. The way they've been handling Windows, with its forced updates, aggressive…