Lukas Weese

Lukas Weese

Associate Editor, News

Lukas Weese is a Staff Editor of News at The Athletic. Before The Athletic, Lukas was a freelance sports journalist, working as an associate editor at Sportsnet, an OHL reporter for the Toronto Star and had bylines in outlets such as ESPN's Andscape, USA Today, Complex, Yahoo Sports, GOLF Magazine, Just Women's Sports and Raptors Republic. Lukas also does freelance play-by-play broadcasting.

Lukas Weese is a Staff Editor of News at The Athletic. Before The Athletic, Lukas was a freelance sports journalist, working as an associate editor at Sportsnet, an OHL reporter for the Toronto Star and had bylines in outlets such as ESPN's Andscape, USA Today, Complex, Yahoo Sports, GOLF Magazine, Just Women's Sports and Raptors Republic. Lukas also does freelance play-by-play broadcasting.

Vladimir Tarasenko, Red Wings agree to 2-year, $9.5 million deal: Why this makes sense for Detroit

Vladimir Tarasenko, Red Wings agree to 2-year, $9.5 million deal: Why this makes sense for Detroit

In 76 regular-season games played in 2023-24, Tarasenko recorded 23 goals and 32 assists.

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Klay Thompson to join Mavericks, Warriors get 2 second-round picks in sign-and-trade: Sources

Klay Thompson to join Mavericks, Warriors get 2 second-round picks in sign-and-trade: Sources

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Immanuel Quickley intends to return to Raptors on 5-year, $175 million deal: Source

Immanuel Quickley intends to return to Raptors on 5-year, $175 million deal: Source

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Why is the 2024 NBA Draft happening over 2 days?

Why is the 2024 NBA Draft happening over 2 days?

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Pavel Datsyuk, Shea Weber selected to Hockey Hall of Fame: Takeaways on the 7-member 2024 class

Pavel Datsyuk, Shea Weber selected to Hockey Hall of Fame: Takeaways on the 7-member 2024 class

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Oilers' Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe after historic playoff despite Stanley Cup Final loss

Oilers' Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe after historic playoff despite Stanley Cup Final loss

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Lakers officially name JJ Redick as coach: Why storied franchise pursued the former player-turned-analyst

Lakers officially name JJ Redick as coach: Why storied franchise pursued the former player-turned-analyst

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Five-star prospect Will Riley commits to Illinois over Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky

Five-star prospect Will Riley commits to Illinois over Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky

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Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for violating MLB performance-enhancing drug policy

Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for violating MLB performance-enhancing drug policy

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Yankees trade for infielder J.D. Davis, place Giancarlo Stanton on 10-day IL

Yankees trade for infielder J.D. Davis, place Giancarlo Stanton on 10-day IL

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Antwann Hill, 4-star QB prospect from Georgia, commits to Memphis

Antwann Hill, 4-star QB prospect from Georgia, commits to Memphis

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A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark headline first-round fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game

A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark headline first-round fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game

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Michael Phelps rejoins NBC's Olympic broadcast team for swimming coverage in Paris

Michael Phelps rejoins NBC's Olympic broadcast team for swimming coverage in Paris

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Charlie Woods qualifies for U.S. Junior Amateur after finishing first at qualifier

Charlie Woods qualifies for U.S. Junior Amateur after finishing first at qualifier

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Flames trade Jacob Markström to Devils for Kevin Bahl, protected 2025 first-round pick

Flames trade Jacob Markström to Devils for Kevin Bahl, protected 2025 first-round pick

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Chiefs' Isaiah Buggs allegedly dragged woman down stairs before his arrest Sunday

Chiefs' Isaiah Buggs allegedly dragged woman down stairs before his arrest Sunday

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USC-Ole Miss home-and-home series scheduled for 2025 and 2026 canceled

USC-Ole Miss home-and-home series scheduled for 2025 and 2026 canceled

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Hurricanes name Eric Tulsky general manager after being with team for 10 seasons

Hurricanes name Eric Tulsky general manager after being with team for 10 seasons

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Blue Jackets fire coach Pascal Vincent after 1 season: What this means for Columbus

Blue Jackets fire coach Pascal Vincent after 1 season: What this means for Columbus

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Ludvig Åberg holds 36-hole lead at U.S. Open after second-round 69; Scottie Scheffler makes cut

Ludvig Åberg holds 36-hole lead at U.S. Open after second-round 69; Scottie Scheffler makes cut

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Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy lead U.S. Open with first-round 65 scores on Day 1

Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy lead U.S. Open with first-round 65 scores on Day 1

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Darvin Ham joining Bucks as lead assistant coach, per source: Why the reunion makes sense

Darvin Ham joining Bucks as lead assistant coach, per source: Why the reunion makes sense

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Xavien Howard accused of sending sexually explicit photo to minor, court records say

Xavien Howard accused of sending sexually explicit photo to minor, court records say

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At 17, swimmer Summer McIntosh is ready to be a breakout star at Paris Olympics

At 17, swimmer Summer McIntosh is ready to be a breakout star at Paris Olympics

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WNBA rescinds second technical foul on Angel Reese that resulted in ejection vs. Liberty

WNBA rescinds second technical foul on Angel Reese that resulted in ejection vs. Liberty

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