Jason Murray

Extremely excited to get started with this new opportunity with @TheAthletic. I also get to do it with some old friends while making a bunch of new friends. Let’s go! nytco.com/press/the-athl…

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Today's column is on the Carolina Hurricanes, how they've improved, and why this might finally be a breakthrough year. With some insight from GM Eric Tulsky nytimes.com/athletic/72901…

Free to all: Upon the completion of his masterpiece, Victor Wembanyama posed. A portrait of what’s to come. nytimes.com/athletic/72913…

Winner. Takes. All. Follow live as the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres face off in Game 7 with a spot in the Eastern Conference final on the line: nytimes.com/athletic/live-…

“Just fucking go.” No skate, a pointed video session and three words that helped keep the Sabres’ season alive. Lindy Ruff’s words and lineup changes sparked Buffalo’s most impressive game of the playoffs. Now it’s on to Game 7 Free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/72854…

"The deconstruction ... is over." Talked to Ted Leonsis about living through the tank, winning the lottery-- and what's ahead for the Wizards. nytimes.com/athletic/72775…

Jason Collins, first openly gay active player in NBA history, dead at 47 after cancer treatments. Story is unlocked and free to read @TheAthletic @TheAthleticNBA: nytimes.com/athletic/72744…

For the past four and a half years, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have been the dominant two forces in golf. But we’ve still never seen a true battle between both of them. Can this week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink be the one? Free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/72712…

NEW: The Lakers season is over. Now decisions need to be made. Here’s where things stand with Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and LeBron James as the Lakers enter a critical moment. With @sam_amick (Free link) nytimes.com/athletic/72720…

Joel Embiid pointed inward as the Sixers’ season ended. After another injury-riddled year and second-round exit, Philadelphia enters an offseason filled with questions about Embiid, Nick Nurse, Daryl Morey and the roster around them. Read for free 🎁: nytimes.com/athletic/72351…

The splitter is in vogue throughout baseball. So why don’t lefties throw it nearly as often as righties? Broke it down with @enosarris (free and unlocked): nytimes.com/athletic/72640…

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After the Knicks lost to DAL by 17 — their ninth loss in 11 games — they had a spirited practice spearhead by Jalen Brunson that started a turnaround in their season. Jalen Brunson’s NY legacy isn’t one he’s ready to, rightfully, talk about, but I will: nytimes.com/athletic/72687…

For the first time in a long time, the Wizards get a big win.

Allyson Felix hid her pregnancy for over five months because in track and field, it meant “the kiss of death.” Now she’s using her platform to speak about preeclampsia after surviving a traumatic birth experience herself. A Mother's Day reflection: nytimes.com/athletic/72617…

To sense where Ajay Mitchell is headed, to understand the composure he plays with, you need to know who he plays for. A look at the love and loss behind Oklahoma City’s breakout guard (free for all to read):  nytimes.com/athletic/artic…

Knicks fans are known for their "unhinged" celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden. So how did it become a thing?

Thirty-five days to tipoff: Inside the Toronto Tempo’s mad dash to opening night (via @_Brian_Hamilton) nytimes.com/athletic/72562…

FIFA, Predictstreet and the controversial rise of prediction markets. Just don’t call it gambling… nytimes.com/athletic/72052…

The salary cap has gone up. GMs are losing their minds. Role players will become millionaires overnight. NHL free agency season is officially here!! Read our early NHL free agent big board for free and unlocked. nytimes.com/athletic/72618…