Hockey in 2026 starts with a bang: World Juniors, Winter Classic and a race to the Olympics
If you're just coming out of your holiday hibernation, let’s get you up to speed on everything happening across the hockey world.
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
2026 nengajo drawing comes with a never-before-seen photo of the legendary anime director. There are many things we look forward to at the start of a new year in Japan,…
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
A round-up of the best limited-edition drinks Starbucks served up in Japan this past year. Starbucks released a lot of bold drinks last year, but for us there were some…
Team USA women’s hockey roster for 2026 Olympics: Snubs, surprises and expectations
As the No. 1 team in the IIHF rankings, Team USA is the favorite to win its first Olympic gold medal since 2018.
Team USA announces men’s hockey roster for 2026 Olympics: Snubs, surprises and expectations
The U.S. men’s hockey roster was officially unveiled Friday morning with 21 4 Nations returnees and four new faces.
2026 World Juniors predictions: Quarterfinal matchups, who medals and who’s relegated
Prospect experts Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler and Max Bultman analyze our staff's updated picks ahead of the tournament's quarterfinals.
NHL trade matchmaker: Predicting where top targets go by the deadline, part 3
Where could Alex Tuch, Blake Coleman, Justin Faulk and Andrew Mangiapane end up by the deadline? Our insiders' picks.
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
The colorful displays and activities make Tamagotchi feel a lot less stressful than what we remember. If you grew up in the late ‘90s or early 2000s, it’s quite likely…
Mark Scheifele holds head high despite Team Canada snub: ‘Don’t know what else I could have done’
The Jets center ranks sixth among all Canadian skaters in points per game.
Will Ferrell, NHL referee? Actor dresses up in full gear at Kings game and makes calls in stands
The actor and longtime Kings fan wore full referee attire and was "ready to go at a moment’s notice" in case he was needed on the ice.