Friday, August 27, 2021

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Is a Regatta of Heart-Stopping Challenges

In Bomb Alley, the winds can change in an instant. And then there are the rocks.

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Training the Rust Off for the Maxi Regatta

The pandemic has idled many of these big boats, so their crews must work hard to get ready for this complex race.

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In Sarasota Springs, Horse Racing's Troubles Cloud a Tradition

Will horse racing right itself so people can visit Saratoga Springs for another century or two?

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Andrew McIrvine Is on a Mission to Save the Maxi Association

He has been running the yachting race organization since 2013 and says he has made its regattas more professional.

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

At the BMW Championship, Sam Burns Is Steady Once Again

The American golfer has now shot 64 in four of his last eight rounds on the PGA Tour dating to early August.

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2021 U.S. Open: Draw Reveals Novak Djokovic’s Path to a Grand Slam

The only men besides Djokovic who have won Grand Slam singles titles are Marin Cilic and Andy Murray, but the women’s draw is brimming with major singles champions.

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Baltimore Orioles End Losing Streak With Help From Some Sage

Burning sage, a player with an unwanted mustache, a few homers off Shohei Ohtani and an eighth-inning rally were all it took to end Baltimore’s losing streak at 19 games.

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