Coaches don’t get an Olympic medal? U.S.’s John Wroblewski says he’d have it no other way
The U.S. women's coach: "My satisfaction was watching those women last night fulfill their dream and get the gold medals that they earned."
There’s no defending Finland’s defensive mindset in come-from-ahead loss to Canada
Finland took a 2-0 lead in the Olympic men's hockey semifinal with well-timed aggression. They lost it with constant conservatism.
Itamar Gov Draws on History and Legend for ‘The Rhinoceros in the Room’
You’ve probably heard the idiom, “the elephant in the room,” to describe when there’s some uncomfortable and obvious problem that no one is addressing—the kind of issue that feels as…
Canada to play for gold in Olympic men’s hockey with semifinal win over Finland
Team Canada defeated Finland in the Olympic men's hockey semifinal on Friday to punch its ticket to the gold medal game.
A Quilted Ice Hut on a Minnesota Lake Celebrates Community, Agriculture, and Craft
For residents of the Upper Midwest and Canada—the land of lakes—ice shanties are ubiquitous winter fixtures. From the huge temporary villages that emerge on Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago for sturgeon-spearing season…
Inside the Havana School for Cuban Circus Performers
While balancing atop a precarious stack of bolsters and tables, a young juggler sends four bright balls up into the air. A fellow performer stands on the floor nearby, observing…
Starbucks Japan complexly raises prices, will now charge for takeout bags
Ecological goals and economic concerns mean no more free bags and more by-location price variations. There’s been a lot for Japanese Starbucks fans to be happy about over the last…
Marie-Philip Poulin didn’t win another Olympic gold. She’s still the greatest of all time
Canada came up short in the Olympic women's hockey finale, but make no mistake, Poulin's legacy as the GOAT is cemented.
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Minor changes to majorly congested Tokyo train station are good to know before you go. Shibuya Station is one of the most crowded stations in Tokyo, and arguably the most…
Charlie McAvoy’s Olympic diary: On U.S. women’s gold and preparing to face Slovakia
Ahead of Team USA's semifinal matchup with Slovakia, McAvoy chronicles his latest Olympic adventures for The Athletic.