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LAFC to hire Crew scouting director Neil McGuinness as technical director: Sources

McGuinness will make the move after helping the Crew win MLS Cup 2023 over LAFC

Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio10

Nacho, Sergio Ramos, Marco Reus and more: Europe's free agents who could land in MLS

Tom Bogert35

2024 NHL Mock Draft: After Macklin Celebrini, who goes in the first round?

Scott Wheeler260

Derby Days, Dublin: Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers

Michael Walker36

NHL Mock Draft 2024: Macklin Celebrini to Sharks as we pick for every lottery team

Corey Pronman452

Ranking the best players in the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal

The men's basketball transfer portal is more crowded than ever, so we're here to help you determine the names you most need to know.

Sam Vecenie and CJ Moore350

What's at stake at the NHL Draft Lottery? Why Macklin Celebrini will go No. 1, and who goes next

Everything you need to know about the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, including the odds, the rules, and what Celebrini brings to the winning team.

Corey Pronman185

NHL Draft lottery power rankings: Who needs it, who deserves it, who is it rigged for?

Hockey fans have learned to love lottery day… right up until they don’t. Let’s get calibrated with our annual draft lottery power rankings.

Sean McIndoe301

College football post-spring top-25 teams: Does Notre Dame deserve to be in the top 5?

Where is Alabama ranked in the first season of the Kalen DeBoer era? How far will Michigan fall after losing Jim Harbaugh?

Ari Wasserman424

NHL second-round predictions: Avalanche vs. Stars, Bruins vs. Panthers, conference champions and more

The Athletic polled its staff on who would win each second-round series, plus the conference champions, Stanley Cup winner and Conn Smythe.

The Athletic NHL Staff170

2024 NHL Draft top 32 prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s post-U18 worlds ranking

Scott Wheeler breaks down the top 32 prospects eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft.

Scott Wheeler130

Macklin Celebrini NHL lottery breakdown: Which team deserves the No. 1 pick? Where would he fit on each?

Eleven teams have a chance to win the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft lottery. How would Celebrini impact each franchise?

The Athletic NHL Staff175

How Ohio State unlocked its NIL potential and won the college football offseason

Inside Ohio State's newfound aggressive approach to talent acquisition and retention after three consecutive losses to rival Michigan.

Cameron Teague Robinson296

How did each NHL team get its name? From Avalanche to Wild, the history of every nickname

With Utah pondering a handful of potential names for its team, here's a look at how each NHL franchise ended up with its nickname.

Ian Mendes608

Big Ten football spring update: 10 thoughts on new coaches, transfers and more

Identifying key transfer portal additions and losses for each Big Ten school.

Scott Dochterman111

Columbus Crew reaches Champions Cup final: Takeaways from a commanding win over Monterrey

Columbus overcame an early setback in Monterrey to advance in convincing fashion

Paul Tenorio59

How did the spring transfer portal window impact Ohio State football?

How will six transfer portal losses impact the Buckeyes, and who's a name to watch for the offensive line?

Cameron Teague Robinson10

Quarterback recruiting: Where things stand with the top prospects in the 2025 cycle

Signing day is still eight months away, yet 21 of the top 25 quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle have already issued a pledge.

Antonio Morales14

Cardinals listen to offers but take Marvin Harrison Jr., sticking with perhaps the draft's best prospect

"Sure things" are rare in pro sports. College stardom does not always translate. Marvin Harrison Jr., however, looks an exception.

Doug Haller7

Cardinals draft Marvin Harrison Jr.: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

The Arizona Cardinals selected Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft. Here's how he fits.

Doug Haller and Amos Morale III9

Ohio State football depth chart projection: Who emerged as starters? What's next at QB?

Ohio State's defense looks deep coming out of spring practice.

Cameron Teague Robinson16

The best and worst dealings of the MLS primary transfer window

Our writers share their superlatives for a busy winter transfer window

Tom Bogert and Jeff Rueter62

From top prospects to the NFL Draft — revisiting the recruitment of projected top-10 picks

Not long ago, these soon-to-be top NFL Draft picks were wrestling with the decision about where to play college football.

Grace Raynor37

Bryce Young, Brock Bowers, Reggie Bush: The California all-state team in the modern recruiting era

Who did Young edge out at quarterback? Which running back joined Najee Harris? Who are the best receivers to come out of California?

Manny Navarro30

Where deals stand on MLS transfer deadline eve: New deal for Puig, Cincy's U-22 forward and more

The latest on transfer and trade moves before the league's primary window shuts

Tom Bogert31