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What has been lost along the way?]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5933420/2025/02/26/nfl-coaches-sean-mcvay-age-trends/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5933420/2025/02/26/nfl-coaches-sean-mcvay-age-trends/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[By Mike Sando; graphics by Ryan Best]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/25173224/0226_NFLCoaching_YouthMovement.png"/><media:description type="html">Al Saunders, Brad Childress, Sean McVay, Kevin Stefanski,</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL agent poll: Best and worst owners, Connor McDavid's contract, future GMs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is the toughest team to deal with? Should the NHL have a play-in round? 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And the new coach is insinuating he’ll be aggressive in doing so.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6159182/2025/02/25/mike-vrabel-patriots-free-agency-nfl-combine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6159182/2025/02/25/mike-vrabel-patriots-free-agency-nfl-combine/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Graff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:35:10 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/25152711/GettyImages-2201927668-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL Player Cards: Atlantic Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to our NHL player cards page where you will find interactive player cards for each skater in the Atlantic Division.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6048291/2025/02/23/nhl-player-cards-atlantic/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6048291/2025/02/23/nhl-player-cards-atlantic/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dom Luszczyszyn and Shayna Goldman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/14140849/0109_NHL_PlayerCard_Atlantic.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we’re watching at 2025 NFL combine: Myles Garrett trade rumors, QB carousel and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[What will The Athletic's NFL reporters be following at the combine this week? 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But politics and name-calling aside, appreciate both sides of this rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6147625/2025/02/20/4-nations-united-states-canada-column/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6147625/2025/02/20/4-nations-united-states-canada-column/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Buckley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:02 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/19200154/GettyImages-2200092824-scaled-e1740020460690.jpg"/><media:description type="html">MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 15: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of Team USA and Brandon Hagel #38 of Team Canada fight during the first period in the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off at the Bell Centre on February 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Team USA defeated Team Canada 3-1. 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The Panthers won 3-2. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten MLB teams that should prepare to target Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who wants to land the next 26-year-old superstar free agent? 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Miller #10 of Team USA chat during the first period against Team Finland in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre on February 13, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 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LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Juan Soto #22 and Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets look on during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 17, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 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NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. 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NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots roster tiers: Assessing where the team stands before free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[By ranking the players into five tiers, we can explore just how bare the cupboard is for the Patriots as free agency approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6131659/2025/02/18/patriots-roster-tiers-free-agency-draft/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6131659/2025/02/18/patriots-roster-tiers-free-agency-draft/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Graff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:03:49 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13144814/GettyImages-2184804847-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 10: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots huddles with the offense against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. 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Auston Matthews and Charlie McAvoy are also out.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6143144/2025/02/18/usa-injuries-tkachuk-matthews-mcavoy-canada/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6143144/2025/02/18/usa-injuries-tkachuk-matthews-mcavoy-canada/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Russo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:20:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/18004254/GettyImages-2200282061-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 17: Erik Karlsson #65 of Team Sweden trips up Brady Tkachuk #7 of Team USA during the first period in the 4 Nations Face-Off game at TD Garden on February 17, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Tkachuk was injured on the play. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Devers has earned right to pout, but it's good business to move him to DH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devers replied with a firm "No" when asked if he's willing to give up third base, creating a spring training drama. But it will be resolved.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142645/2025/02/17/boston-red-sox-rafael-devers-alex-bregman-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142645/2025/02/17/boston-red-sox-rafael-devers-alex-bregman-2/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Buckley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:41:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/17173348/GettyImages-2161411979-scaled-e1739834023185.jpg"/><media:description type="html">BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 09: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox high fives his teammates after a game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park on July 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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After early reviews, is it here to stay?]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141353/2025/02/17/nba-all-star-game-victor-wembanyama-steph-curry-lebron-james/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141353/2025/02/17/nba-all-star-game-victor-wembanyama-steph-curry-lebron-james/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Harper]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:23:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/17072906/GettyImages-2200084654.jpg"/><media:description type="html">SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chuck&amp;#039;s Global Stars looks on against Kenny&amp;#039;s Young Stars during the 74th NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center on February 16, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential NFL salary-cap cuts for all 32 teams: From Cooper Kupp to Davante Adams and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which players could be salary cap-related cuts this offseason? 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Through a thorough vetting process, he found that.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141176/2025/02/17/red-sox-alex-bregman-signing-details-pedroia-epstein/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141176/2025/02/17/red-sox-alex-bregman-signing-details-pedroia-epstein/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jen McCaffrey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/16235637/GettyImages-2199861795-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Alex Bregman #3 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during a Spring Training workout at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on February 15, 2025. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to try the other football? 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NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum lead team of veterans to win in first-ever All-Star tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curry named MVP of the event as his squad defeated a team of mostly international players, including Victor Wembanyama, 41-25.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141068/2025/02/16/all-star-tournament-steph-curry-jayson-tatum/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141068/2025/02/16/all-star-tournament-steph-curry-jayson-tatum/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Vardon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:21:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/17001044/Curryagain-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Shaq&amp;#039;s OGs poses with the 2025 KIA Kobe Bryant MVP trophy during the 74th NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center on February 16, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green says the NBA All-Star Game format stinks. 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NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Canada hockey game draws whopping 4.4 million viewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heated 4 Nations Face-Off contest between rivals drew a hockey audience not seen since Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final last year.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6140877/2025/02/16/u-s-canada-hockey-game-draws-huge-audience/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6140877/2025/02/16/u-s-canada-hockey-game-draws-huge-audience/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Deitsch]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:40:02 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/16193334/GettyImages-2199903596-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 15: Fans celebrate a Team USA win against Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off game at the Bell Centre on February 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 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(Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Red Sox, Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers, it's as much about what isn't being said]]></title><description><![CDATA[Until we find out who's playing third and what Devers is thinking about it, it’s hard to say what’s going on with Boston's infield.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6140587/2025/02/16/boston-red-sox-alex-bregman-rafael-devers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6140587/2025/02/16/boston-red-sox-alex-bregman-rafael-devers/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Buckley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:09:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/16164312/GettyImages-2199973734-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox speaks to the media during his introductory press conference at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on February 16, 2025. 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(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox need another inspirational David Ortiz pep talk, this time with Rafael Devers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Alex Cora should probably have Alex Bregman playing at third base, but getting Devers to sign off on DH-ing is a tough ask.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6138910/2025/02/16/boston-red-sox-rafael-devers-alex-bregman/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6138910/2025/02/16/boston-red-sox-rafael-devers-alex-bregman/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Buckley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/09/21153530/GettyImages-2172404597-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. 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(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the world of NHL goalie equipment: Free custom gear, new sticks every game, 'kid in a candy store']]></title><description><![CDATA[What's important to NHL goalies when selecting their glove, blocker, pads and sticks? Here's what they say.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6112679/2025/02/15/nhl-goalie-gear-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6112679/2025/02/15/nhl-goalie-gear-guide/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fluto Shinzawa]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:00:54 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/12122118/0212_NHL_GOALIE-EQUIPMENT-1-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which hockey hometown can create the best forward line? 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NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bregman Bump gets Red Sox back in contention with Patriots and Celtics]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the moves the Sox and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow have made this offseason, it’s clear they want a bigger piece of the action.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137626/2025/02/15/boston-red-sox-alex-bregman-patriots-celtics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137626/2025/02/15/boston-red-sox-alex-bregman-patriots-celtics/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Buckley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:00:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/12/20202611/GettyImages-1747122416-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros looks on prior to Game Five of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 20, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Topps Series 1 baseball cards discussion: 1990 throwbacks bring the nostalgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look through the set that marks the unofficial start to baseball season ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137879/2025/02/15/2025-topps-series-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137879/2025/02/15/2025-topps-series-1/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooks Peck and David Betancourt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:00:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/14190604/s-l1600-94.jpeg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kutter Crawford, Brayan Bello injuries might test depth; Alex Bregman arrives for physical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crawford has knee pain, Bello was shut down for a few days with shoulder soreness, and there was a Bregman sighting at Red Sox camp.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137372/2025/02/14/red-sox-kutter-crawford-brayan-bello-injuries-alex-bregman/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137372/2025/02/14/red-sox-kutter-crawford-brayan-bello-injuries-alex-bregman/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jen McCaffrey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:27:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/14150949/GettyImages-2175356759-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Kutter Crawford #50 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout after pitching against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Fenway Park on September 28, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Yankees, Phillies 1-2-3 as spring training starts, season beckons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s look ahead to the season, taking stock of the league landscape and the rosters of all 30 teams, from the elite to the bottom dwellers.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135930/2025/02/14/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-dodgers-yankees/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135930/2025/02/14/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-dodgers-yankees/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Bowden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:43:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13232823/0214_PowerRankings_SpringTraining.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: A lot of defense, OL and a few quarterbacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From pass rush to offensive line and more, The Athletic's beat writers pick the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132212/2025/02/14/nfl-all-32-biggest-offseason-needs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132212/2025/02/14/nfl-all-32-biggest-offseason-needs/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Athletic NFL Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13193034/0214_NFLOffseasonNeeds-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB insiders predict the players most likely to get traded in 2025 spring training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which players could be on the move this spring? Here's what our survey of 32 executives, former executives, coaches and scouts revealed. ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135826/2025/02/14/mlb-players-trade-predictions-2025-spring-training/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135826/2025/02/14/mlb-players-trade-predictions-2025-spring-training/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayson Stark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13205145/0214_MLBTrades_SpringTraining.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With 'alpha dog' Bregman on Red Sox, the American League East surges back to prominence]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Bregman deal, another American League power was let off the leash, and the AL East is in for a dogfight.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135575/2025/02/14/al-east-alex-bregman-red-sox/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135575/2025/02/14/al-east-alex-bregman-red-sox/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Jennings]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13192718/GettyImages-2155526796-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 31: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros reacts in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on May 31, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA report cards: Grading every team's season at the 2025 All-Star break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before a two-month sprint to the end of the season, let's assess how each team has performed so far.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6131639/2025/02/14/nba-grades-all-star-break-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6131639/2025/02/14/nba-grades-all-star-break-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Athletic NBA Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:30:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13144613/GettyImages-1762054262-scaled-e1739476006623.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder posts up against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 27, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 108-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA All-Star Weekend participants tracker: 3-point shootout, dunk contest, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The player pool for the Rising Stars has been revealed, while Mac McClung will try to win a third straight dunk contest.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6095316/2025/02/14/nba-all-star-weekend-dunk-3-point-tracker-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6095316/2025/02/14/nba-all-star-weekend-dunk-3-point-tracker-2/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob Harkins]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:30:17 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/02090939/GettyImages-2191400766.jpg"/><media:description type="html">NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 25: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 'fired up' as they await Alex Bregman's arrival, plus other notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Sox players are excited to add Bregman’s on-field talents and clubhouse leadership to the mix.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135395/2025/02/13/alex-bregman-red-sox-player-reaction/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135395/2025/02/13/alex-bregman-red-sox-player-reaction/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jen McCaffrey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:43:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/11/17171348/GettyImages-2175935811-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 01: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros looks on prior to playing the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Bregman signing signals Red Sox are back and baseball may be past cheating scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Cora addressed sign-stealing topic again, taking responsibility and saying, “We made a mistake in ’17, and some of us paid the price."]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135218/2025/02/13/boston-red-sox-alex-bregman-column/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135218/2025/02/13/boston-red-sox-alex-bregman-column/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Buckley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:53:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/11/18124749/GettyImages-2171851833-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates his two run home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 13, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Bregman finds a new home, plus Anthony Rendon out for 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Alex Bregman is the latest Astro to leave — he’ll be in a Red Sox uniform this year. Nick Pivetta won’t be; he signed with the Padres. And Anthony Rendon might never wear an Angels uniform again. Plus: Ken updates us on Terry Francona’s health as he returns to managing in Cincinnati. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal. Welcome to The Windup! Around 10 p.m. ET last night, I wrote, “Alex Bregman is doing a one-man adaptation of last year’s...]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6134352/2025/02/13/alex-bregman-red-sox-astros-the-windup/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6134352/2025/02/13/alex-bregman-red-sox-astros-the-windup/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:21:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13102019/USATSI_24225963.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item></channel></rss>