Goalie rotations, playoff Vasilevskiy and other NHL storylines to watch down the stretch
Ahead of the playoffs, an in-depth look at why teams typically stop rotating goalies, Celebrini's heroics and more.
How do the Panthers move on after a lost season? Catching up with Bill Zito
The Panthers GM isn't giving his team — or himself — a pass for a non-playoff season after three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final.
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Sanrio characters add sweetness to first-ever McDonald’s smoothie and frappe collaboration, complete with a Japanese idol commercial. As Japan’s hardest working feline, Hello Kitty’s work is never done, with a…
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
“Sakura saku” literally means “Sakura bloom” but it’s also code for something else. Japanese often feels like a deeply poetic language, where even everyday expressions carry layers of imagery and…
Wild sign top prospect Charlie Stramel after Michigan State’s exit
Charlie Stramel was deemed by many a bust at Wisconsin but thrived after a transfer to Michigan State.
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
This is one of 7-Eleven Japan’s rarest sweets, but is it worth tracking down? 7-Eleven is an ubiquitous part of Japanese cityscapes, but while you’re never too far from a…
New Jersey Devils part ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald had been part of the Devils front office since 2015 at varying levels, and GM since 2020.
Dallas Stars ban fan who made apparent Nazi salute at game
The incident took place during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 21.
Peter DeBoer, Islanders react to late-season coaching change: ‘Out of left field’
DeBoer, who takes over in New York with four games left in the regular season, is one of the most experienced coaches in the world.
12,000 Years Ago, Native Americans Were Playing Games of Chance with Handmade Dice
Archaeologists have long known that the ancient peoples of North America—not unlike us—played a lot of games. Going back millennia, cultures around the world developed myriad ways to keep entertained,…