Becoming unemployed just two weeks before becoming a father was a nightmare. Until it helped me wake up.

"Not to be missed." —Stephanie Howes, Booklist (starred review)A Town & Country Must-Read Book of Summer 2026The candid, definitive biography of professional tennis’s first openly transgender player, ...

A lot of people in and around the WNBA are talking about trans women. In the aftermath of Indiana Fever role player Sophie Cunningham’s negative comments about trans people playing sports in an ESPN p...

There’s a type of public relations exercise that unfolds like a joke. In it, a notable figure who has chosen to sit for a longform profile, declined to answer a sensitive question through her represen...

When I was 24, a stranger on the internet called me a white man, and it sent me into such a tailspin that I changed my byline. Before then, I was going by “Alex Laughlin,” just my first and last…

Ivan Demidov's rookie success with the Montreal Canadiens comes as a result of a life-changing decision his parents made 13 years ago.

Half an hour into the Nitehawk Workers Union’s winter rally, 50 or so people had gathered across the street from the Nitehawk Prospect Park Theater to chant, hold signs, and shiver on a Friday too col...

We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…

On diapers, writing and baseball.

Today is Dan McQuade’s funeral. To celebrate our friend, we wanted to give the people he worked with a place to explain what they loved so much about him. If you would like to support Dan’s widow Jan,...

Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his…

A Washington Post analysis of videos sheds light on the encounter that left 37-year-old Alex Pretti dead.

Once every week or two, I swim molasses-slow laps at the YMCA. I’ve been on something of a fitness journey this year, testing out different forms of exercise to see what sticks—what feels the least to...

Once every week or two, I swim molasses-slow laps at the YMCA. I’ve been on something of a fitness journey this year, testing out different forms of exercise to see what sticks—what feels the least to...

Tkachuk hopes to lead Ottawa back to the playoffs for the second consecutive year — and to build his own NHL legacy.

West, a first-round pick in June's draft, is playing out his final season as Edina High School's quarterback before focusing on hockey.

The players carry significant baggage, and signing them could come at a cost for teams that goes beyond finances.

Past teams used long-term injury reserve to stash salary. GMs must find new loopholes to exploit under the new CBA.

Senators owner Michael Andlauer spoke to The Athletic about his team's new arena deal, the rising salary cap, Steve Staios and more.

On the first anniversary of the tragedy that took the lives of the Gaudreau brothers, their memory continues to live on in many ways.

The eye-popping size makes Alexander Karmanov a first for his sport. But it is far from the only unique thing about the defenseman.

Everyone has an opinion on where the NHL most needs to improve. Let's get competitive about it.

A ragtag, small-town Quebec team made it to the Little League World Series in 1982. Some of those players grew up to be pro hockey stars.

A lifelong friend of the famous comedian, Kyle McDonough starred on the ice at Vermont and served as motivation for the fictional golfer.

The eight-week trial proved challenging to manage, leading to two jury dismissals and eventually the judge-only decision.

The eight-week trial proved challenging to manage, leading to two jury dismissals and eventually the judge-only decision.

The Athletic looks back at the biggest trade of the NHL offseason, featuring Matthew Tkachuk, Jonathan Huberdeau and more.