As figure skating honors victims, it also readies its youth for ‘a lifelong process’
As communities grieve and offer prayers for those killed in the crash, there’s an entire generation of young skaters trying to sort it out.
Mark Madden: A brief history of highs, lows of international hockey ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off
With the 4 Nations Face-Off beginning Wednesday, here’s a brief, informal history of international hockey. Disclaimer: Hockey players do not “represent their country.” The armed forces do. Grab a gun, ...
Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model ...
Alex Ovechkin’s 2026 Olympic hopes dim as IIHF extends Russian ban
The ban, a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, means it’s decreasingly likely the Capitals star will get to play in the ...
A Plane Crash Devastates The Figure Skating Community—Again
Sarah Hughes explains how the plane crash near Washington DC has impacted the tight-knit figure skating community.