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This Was the Olympics of Teeth
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics gave us plenty of indelible images—including the wildly disparate, equally memorable dental situations of Jack Hughes and Alysa Liu.
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Laila Edwards Is About to Make Olympic Hockey History. It Hardly Fazes Her
“It’s what I signed up for,” says the 22-year-old Wisconsin star, who will become the first-ever Black woman to play for Team USA at the Olympics. “So it’s nothing crazy.”
Wellness
The Real-Life Diet of Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman, Who Did a Blood Panel That Changed Everything
The Swede is nearing two decades of life playing hockey in the states, which has deprived him of his favorite Nordic delicacy, but taught him to focus on shorter, explosive workouts.
Culture
The Naked Ambition of the Heated Rivalry Boys
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were both virtual unknowns when they signed up to star as on-the-DL hockey players in a boldly smutty gay romance shot for a Canadian streamer. Now that the series is 2025’s biggest surprise hit, they’re navigating unfamiliar territory (and negotiating unprecedented thirst)—but at least they have each other to lean on.
Style
Justin Bieber Had Wild Seats and an Even Wilder Fit to Watch the Maple Leafs Lose Game 7
Even though Bieber pulled up in an unforgettable outfit, his Leafs couldn’t put an end to their playoff woes.
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The Utah Mammoth Are Real—and Their Jerseys Are Spectacular
After playing its first year without an identity, Salt Lake City’s NHL franchise officially has a sick new name, logo, and uniform.
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Marc-André Fleury Knows He’s the Old Head of the NHL Playoffs: ‘I’m Closer to Their Parents Than to These Guys’
The soon-to-retire goaltending great has 21 seasons under his belt, the second-most wins in league history, and a lifetime of stories about playing video games with Sidney Crosby and hitting the bar with Evgeni Malkin.
Style
The Best and Worst Hockey Jerseys Ever Worn by the 4 Nations Face-Off Teams
The USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland have all worn their fair share of timeless classics and absolute clunkers on the ice.
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Auston Matthews Has the Best Jewelry Game in the NHL
The Toronto Maple Leafs dynamo has been wearing a delightful gold chain during games—and the rest of the hockey world should follow suit.
Wellness
Jonathan Toews Opens Up About His Healing Trip to India and Whether He’ll Ever Play Hockey Again
After a litany of health issues forced him to step away from his career, the former Chicago Blackhawks captain underwent a five-week Ayurvedic detox—enduring induced vomiting and daily enemas—in an effort to get his body and mind back on track.
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There Can Only Be One Stanley Cup. So Which One Is It?
Will the real Stanley Cup please stand up?
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“If You Don't Win the Cup, You Accomplish Nothing”: Bruins Captain Brad Marchand Isn't Messing Around
The Bruins star talks inheriting the captain's C from former teammate Patrice Bergeron, the dangers of getting comfortable, and why anything but a Stanley Cup is a failure.
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On the Road With L.A. Kings Vet Anze Kopitar, Who Has No Regrets About His Frosted Tips Era
His NHL career is nearly old enough to vote, and hockey has taken the Los Angeles Kings’ dignitary from Manitoba to Melbourne and back.
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Yes, That Is Retired Hockey Player Sean Avery in Oppenheimer
And this isn’t even his first appearance in a Christopher Nolan movie. What gives?
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Matthew Tkachuk Is Living in Hockey Paradise
The Panthers’ game-winning-goal machine is enjoying the perks of life in Florida. If all goes right, he’ll be bringing the Stanley Cup home for a tour soon.
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The 18 Best Live Sports Experiences on Earth
From a medieval horse race in Siena to a breathtakingly beautiful ultramarathon in a small French village, consider this the ultimate travel bucket list.
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Alexander Ovechkin and the Russian Hockey Team that Lost Its Chance at Gold
After the NHL decided to keep its players home from Beijing, the greatest goalscorer of his generation will have to wait another agonizing four years for a shot at Olympic redemption.
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The Greatest Living Antiheroes in Sports
From Iverson and Kyrgios to Vick and Zidane, we present the greatest male renegades, rebels, and mavericks in global sports.
10 Things Auston Matthews Can't Live Without
There are a few things Toronto Maple Leafs player Auston Matthews can't live without when he hits the road. From his hockey stick and sneakers to his Rolex GMT-Master II watch and golf clubs, these are the NHL star's travel essentials.
10 Things Evander Kane Can't Live Without
There are a few things San Jose Sharks star Evander Kane can't live without when he hits the road. From his golf clubs and Johnnie Walker to his Beats headphones and hockey stick, these are the NHL winger's travel essentials.