What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
If you’ve ever felt irritated around this part of Tokyo, this might be the reason why. The area around Shibuya Station is one of the busiest places in all of…
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
No Face, Catbus and Totoro come to life as unique puppets for your feet. Studio Ghibli is world-famous for its creativity, which isn’t just limited to its stable of animated…
Ducks’ Jackson LaCombe opening eyes vs. Oilers. Is it the birth of a franchise defenseman?
The 25-year-old LaCombe is having an eye-opening playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers.
Wild’s Matt Boldy stays unrattled in big moments: Slew-foot, cross-check, hit to head
Boldy is a player who rises to the big moments when the heat turns up, and he did so Saturday, scoring the OT winner for the Wild.
Hurricanes storm into second round with Senators sweep, look poised for long run
Carolina won a playoff series for the eighth straight year, only the third NHL team ever to do so. How much further can it go?
After playoff sweep, Senators left to wonder how far they are from contender status
The Senators must lick their wounds after a first-round exit and consider what's next in their evolution.
Vancouver Goldeneyes secure No. 1 pick in 2026 PWHL Draft, right to select Caroline Harvey
With an overtime win on the final day of the regular season, Vancouver won the Gold Plan after collecting 5 draft-order points.
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
We pit the convenience store challenger against Tokyo’s favorite maker of Japan’s beloved octopus dumplings. Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) are one of Japan’s best kinds of street food. Now, though, there’s…
NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Penguins vs. Flyers Game 4: Key takeaways as Sidney Crosby comes alive to extend series
Crosby had a goal and an assist to force a Game 5 with a 4-2 win on Saturday in Philadelphia.