Sports Briefing: Chapecoense Vows to Rebuild Club After Plane Crash

Chapecoense, the Brazilian soccer club that lost 19 players and many of its coaches in a plane crash in Colombia that killed 71 people this week, will try to take the field again.

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Knicks 106, Timberwolves 104: Knicks Outlast Timberwolves as Carmelo Anthony Hits Late Jumper in Win

Anthony missed two critical shots in the final stretch before making a shot with 2.3 seconds remaining to lift the Knicks.

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Yoenis Cespedes Wanted to Stay. Mets Wanted Him to Stay. Done Deal.

This time, the Mets’ courtship of Yoenis Cespedes was different. It was mutual and featured a lot of communication.

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Thursday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Dallas Cowboys (10-1) at Minnesota Vikings (6-5)

The rookie quarterback Dak Prescott of the Cowboys faces a sack-happy, ball-hawking Vikings defense in a clash of N.F.C. teams.

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He Works Day and Night for the Nets. And the Other Nets.

Chris McCullough’s dual career with two Brooklyn teams is unusual, but a split existence is not. 45 N.B.A. players have been assigned on 103 occasions this season to D-League stints.

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Magnus Carlsen Overwhelms Challenger in Tiebreakers to Win World Chess Championship

On his 26th birthday, Mr. Carlsen beat Sergey Karjakin in a series of high-speed tiebreakers, securing his reputation as a player with no weaknesses.

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Tyreek Hill, Rookie Receiver for Chiefs, Tries to Put Abuse Episode in Past

Hill was not a particularly popular draft pick after being involved in a domestic violence episode in college, but he has performed well on and off the field in Kansas City.

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Derek Jeter Takes a Swing, and Steps Into Tiger Woods’s Spotlight

Tiger Woods’s return is the main event at the Hero World Challenge, but the pro-am golf debut of Derek Jeter, the retired Yankees shortstop, is also making waves.

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Harvard Becomes an East Coast Water Polo Power, Thanks to Its West Coast Coach

Ted Minnis, a 47-year-old Californian, had never coached college water polo when arrived at Harvard in 2010, but he has helped the program achieve a once-unlikely goal.

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The Tomas Berdych Timepiece By Felio Siby Celebrates World Class Performance On And Off The Court

Luxury design house, Felio Siby, has announced its first brand ambassador and the start of a unique endorsement campaign by one of the world’s top ranked tennis professionals for the launch of the company’s first in a series of luxury sports watches. The Tomas Berdych Watch by Felio Siby is redefining timeless elegance for the [...]

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Baseball Officials Negotiate With Labor Deal Set to Expire

Issues standing in the way of a new collective bargaining agreement include the competitive-balance tax and free-agent compensation.

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Mind Over Body: Playing in the N.F.L. at 38

Vikings cornerback Terence Newman is a step slower, so he tries to outsmart opponents to stay on top of his game.

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8 Reasons the Detroit Lions Won’t Win a Playoff Game

The Lions are 7-4 and lead the N.F.C. North, but haven’t won a playoff game since 1991.

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Ohio State Holds On to No. 2 in College Football Playoff Rankings

The Buckeyes, who did not reach the Big Ten title game, have a chance to become the first team to make the final four without winning a conference title.

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Peyton Manning Visits the Giants and Offers Some Wisdom

Manning, in his first visit to the Giants’ complex, sat in on a quarterback meeting and gave tips on how the team’s offense might attack the Steelers on Sunday.

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On Baseball: Keeping Yoenis Cespedes, Mets Step Up to the Plate

Considering how desperately the Mets needed their most productive hitter back, the four-year, $110 million deal looks reasonable.

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Former English Youth Soccer Coach Faces Eight Counts of Sexual Abuse

Barry Bennell, 62, was accused of assaults suspected of occurring between 1981 and 1985 and involving a boy under the age of 14. Bennell was to appear in court on Dec. 14.

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Tiger Woods, With Nerves but No Back Pain, Is Poised to Return

Woods, sidelined from competitive golf for 15 months because of a back injury, is set to play in the Hero World Challenge starting Thursday.

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Mets Re-Sign Yoenis Cespedes for Four Years, $110 Million

Cespedes’s $27.5 million average annual salary will be the highest in Mets history, and the second highest for a position player in baseball.

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Opponent in Final Requests Chapecoense Be Awarded the Title

Atlético Nacional, the Colombian team that was to play Brazil’s Chapecoense in the final of the Copa Sudamericana, has asked organizers to award the trophy to the Brazilian club.

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Russell Westbrook: The Triple-Double Machine

Westbrook, the Thunder guard, is dominating opponents this season with double-digit averages in points, rebounds and assists.

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Sports Business: Houston’s Ambition Cut by What It Can’t Offer: A Spot in the Power 5

As Coach Tom Herman departs, the University of Houston is left to grapple with how it can truly be a football power if it is not a member of a Power 5 conference.

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Bruce Arena Outlines Vision for U.S. Team in Which He Does the Analyzing

‘I’m not a person that digs deep into analytics, because I don’t think the sport of soccer is an analytic sport,’ Arena said.

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Chapecoense Grief: 'I Just Want to Go Back to Yesterday’

A scrappy upstart team from a humdrum industrial city, now devastated by a plane crash, was a remarkable modern success story in Brazilian soccer.

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Toronto F.C. Pursues a Title, and Relevance in Its Own City

The Maple Leafs are the center of attention, and the Raptors and the Blue Jays have recently made playoff runs. A championship for Toronto F.C. could change the story.

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A History of Air Disasters Involving Sports Teams

The crash of a plane carrying the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense to a game in Colombia is one of several similar accidents stretching back decades.

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Plane Carrying a Brazilian Soccer Team Crashes in Colombia, Killing Scores

Few survivors have been found among the 81 people on the chartered flight taking the Chapecoense club to a game in Medellín. Electrical problems had been reported.

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Sports Briefing: As Tiger Woods Returns to Competition, Focus Is on His Mind-Set

Woods has had two back operations since he last played in a tournament. As he takes the course for the Hero World Challenge, Ernie Els wonders what’s going on inside Woods’s head.

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Packers 27, Eagles 13: Green Bay Packers End Losing Streak Behind 2 Touchdowns From Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers threw for more than 300 yards and had two scoring passes to Davante Adams in the win at Philadelphia.

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Harry Flournoy Jr., Part of First All-Black Starting Five to Win N.C.A.A. Title, Dies at 72

The 1965-66 Miners were the first team to win the national championship with five black starting players, defeating an all-white Kentucky team.

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Thunder 112, Knicks 103: Despite Flash of Rose’s Prime, Knicks Are Dazed by Westbrook and Thunder

Derrick Rose finished with 30 points, but his Oklahoma City counterpart, Russell Westbrook, had 27 in recording his eighth triple-double of the season.

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TV Sports: ESPN Pays Top Dollar for Football, but Audience Isn’t Buying

ESPN pays $1.9 billion annually for its N.F.L. rights, nearly twice what NBC shells out, but “Monday Night Football” is not the powerhouse it once was.

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On Tennis: In Year of Bright and Bleak Spots, Room for Surprise in Tennis

The tennis year — an uncommon brew of the troubling and the reaffirming — included Maria Sharapova’s suspension and Juan Martín del Potro’s return to prominence.

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Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin Head to Tiebreaker in World Chess Championship

The two chess grandmasters finished the final regulation game in a draw, setting up a sudden-death game on Wednesday in the tournament being held in Manhattan.

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At 41, Henry Burris Adds an Exclamation Point to a Great Canadian Career

The quarterback, from Spiro, Okla., was named the Grey Cup’s M.V.P. for a second time as the Ottawa Redblacks beat heavily favored Calgary for the C.F.L. title.

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Sports of The Times: Most Valuable Person? The Title Belongs to Curtis Granderson

The veteran outfielder and three-time All-Star is a tireless worker for charities and youth programs in and around the Chicago region, where he grew up, and New York.

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N.B.A. Schedule: Here’s What to Watch This Week

In an exciting television doubleheader on Thursday night, the Rockets visit the Warriors after the Clippers visit the Cavaliers.

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Everyone Has an Opinion After Broncos’ Overtime Gamble Fails

On fourth-and-10 near the end of overtime, Coach Gary Kubiak could have punted or gone for it, but he opted to try a 62-yard field goal.

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Holocaust-Themed Ice Dance in Russia Draws Condemnation

The televised act, performed by Tatiana Navka, a skater married to an aide of President Vladimir V. Putin, was based on the film “Life Is Beautiful.”

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Argentina Wins Its First Davis Cup Title – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Catherine Bellis beat Zhang Shuai 6-4 6-2 to win the Hawaii Open in Honolulu, Hawaii   DAVIS CUP Final Argentina beat Croatia 3-2 at Zagreb, Croatia   SAYING “I was calm, I hoped all the time that I could win and I did it. I’m very happy to hand [...]

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Argentina Rallies Against Croatia to Win First Davis Cup Title

After Juan Martín del Potro beat Marin Cilic to even the match, Federico Delbonis defeated Ivo Karlovic in straight sets.

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Senators 2, Rangers 0: Rangers Go Cold on Their Home Ice, Again

After going undefeated in their first nine games at home, the Rangers are winless in their last four at Madison Square Garden after being shut out by Ottawa.

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England’s Football Association Investigates Claims of Sexual Abuse in Youth Leagues

The association announced an internal investigation into the claims after several former players came forward with accusations that they were molested as boys in youth programs.

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Under Fidel Castro, Sport Symbolized Cuba’s Strength and Vulnerability

Success in baseball and boxing infused Cubans with a sense of pride and helped give Mr. Castro grounds to taunt and defy the United States, but also exposed financial problems and led to defections.

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Patriots 22, Jets 17: Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Steady Hand Is Upended in Jets’ Loss to the Patriots

Fitzpatrick, attempting to rally the Jets with two minutes remaining, was stripped of the ball. New England recovered and went on to win, 22-17.

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Injury Doesn’t Slow Derek Carr in Raiders’ Shootout Win Over Panthers

Carr missed one series after he hurt his pinkie finger, but he still threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns.

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José Mourinho Loses His Temper as Manchester United Stumbles

Mourinho was ejected in United’s 1-1 tie with West Ham, and United has zero wins in its last four home games in the Premier League.

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East or West, Hometown Favorite Mikaela Shiffrin Draws Cheers in World Cup Race

Shiffrin, who won her 10th consecutive World Cup slalom on Sunday, has ties to both sides of the United States.

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On College Football: In College Football, Getting the Right Coach Is the Top Priority

The sport’s playing field has been leveled by the amount of money more and more universities are willing to spend. So choosing a competent leader has become critical.

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At World Chess Championship, Familiar Overtones of East-West Politics

A Russian and a Norwegian are battling in a contest that is once again taking place during escalating tensions among Russia, the United States and Western Europe.

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Giants 27, Browns 13: Giants Add to the Winless Browns’ Misery

The Giants sent the Browns to 0-12. Four more losses, and Cleveland will join the 2008 Lions as the only 0-16 teams in N.F.L. history.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-5)

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has to overcome both the Eagles’ tough defense and his ragged one.

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Rosberg Takes F-1 Drivers’ Title Despite Hamilton’s Win in Abu Dhabi

After racing, and losing to, Hamilton when they were children, and after finishing second to him in the drivers’ competition the past two seasons, Rosberg finally came out on top.

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Hornets 107, Knicks 102: Hornets Take Their Revenge and Stop the Knicks’ Streak

Charlotte avenged an overtime loss from a night earlier with a over the Knicks that halted their winning streak at three.

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South Carolina Romps Over No. 18 Syracuse in Brooklyn

Also, Duke routed Appalachian State even with Grayson Allen leaving early because of an injury.

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Penn State Rallies to Beat Michigan State and Advances to Big Ten Title Game

The Nittany Lions, who trailed at halftime, exploded for 35 points in the second half and will meet Wisconsin in Indianapolis next Saturday, with a conference title on the line.

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Alabama 30, Auburn 12: Alabama Stays Undefeated Behind a Defensive Wall Auburn Can’t Breach

The Crimson Tide captured a third straight win over their in-state rival and have now allowed no touchdowns in more than 14 quarters.

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Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin in Dead Heat in Chess Championship

Karjakin continued to show himself as equal to Carlsen, the reigning champion and the heavy favorite, as he forced a draw in the 11th game of the match.

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Tessa Worley of France Wins Giant Slalom in Vermont

Worley has now won nine World Cup giant slaloms. Mikaela Shiffrin, the hometown favorite, finished fifth.

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Ohio State 30, Michigan 27: No. 2 Ohio State Defeats No. 3 Michigan in Overtime Thriller

If Michigan State beats No. 8 Penn State on Saturday then Ohio State will play No. 5 Wisconsin next Saturday for the Big Ten title.

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Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines in Sports.

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After Stops and Starts in College, a Rookie Receiver Latches on With the Jets

Robby Anderson temporarily quit Temple’s football team and later was ruled academically ineligible. But he has thrived in the N.F.L. as an undrafted rookie.

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One City. Two Soccer Clubs Split by War.

Depending whom you ask, either KF Trepca or FK Trepca is the rightful owner of the decades of soccer history that came before war tore apart the former Yugoslavia.

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Texas Fires Charlie Strong After Three Straight Losing Seasons

The Longhorns finished the season 5-7, missing a bowl game for the second straight year.

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One City. Two Soccer Clubs Split by War.

Depending whom you ask, either KF Trepca or FK Trepca is the rightful owner of the decades of soccer history that came before war tore apart the former Yugoslavia.

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Peggy Kirk Bell, a Top Amateur Player and Gifted Teacher in Women’s Golf, Dies at 95

Bell won amateur championships in the 1940s and 50s and became considered one of the nation’s best teachers.

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Pitsburgh Steelers Put Themselves Back in the Playoff Hunt

After a month teetering on the brink of being left behind, the Steelers appear to be primed for another late playoff push.

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Stan Huntsman, Track and Field’s Mentor and Passionate Defender, Dies at 84

Huntsman coached at the college level, led United States Olympic teams and fought financial reductions that threatened the very existence of the sport.

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Sports Briefing: Newcomer’s Goal Helps the Rangers Defeat the Flyers

Matt Puempel scored in his first game with New York and Henrik Lundquist made 40 saves as New York defeated the host Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2.

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The Mercedes Saga: From the Top, to Out, to Back at the Top

The Formula One team has known victory, tragedy and a long withdrawal. But as this season ends, the road car manufacturer has earned a unique record.

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At Mercedes, Racing Is ‘Business on Steroids’

The team chief has a passion for the blend of finance, the races and the challenge of beating other teams.

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A Roller Coaster of a Track That Demands Precision

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix offers a challenging course that does not favor any style of driving. And there is racing under the stars.

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A Final Contest for Two of Racing’s Most Experienced Drivers

Felipe Massa and Jenson Button have similar records, though only one of them won a drivers’ series. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is their final race.

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Formula One Turns the Corner on a Troubled Era

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks the end of a formula that brought quieter, more efficient and faster cars, and a steady stream of complaints.

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Grand Prix chronicles: Double Points in Racing? Not After What Happened Last Time

Trying to build suspense, the series changed the points system at Abu Dhabi in 2014. No one seemed to like the result.

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Knicks 113, Hornets 111 | Overtime: Carmelo Anthony’s Game-Winner Serves Notice That Knicks Are Still His Team

Anthony scored a season-high 35 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, carrying the Knicks past the Hornets in overtime at Madison Square Garden.

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Islanders Moved to Brooklyn, but the Players and Their Dogs Stay on Long Island

Team members found the suburban lifestyle, with plenty of space for their pets to roam, more suitable.

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Two Black Women Embrace Their Chance to Be Hockey Role Models

Kelsey Koelzer of Princeton and Sarah Nurse of Wisconsin were both selected in June by teams in the National Women’s Hockey League. Koelzer was the first overall pick.

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Released From Prison, Former Bayern Munich President Is Re-elected

Uli Hoeness is back in charge of Bayern Munich, 270 days after his early release from a 42-month prison term for tax evasion.

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New Designs in Vendée Globe Offer More Speed, and Danger

For the first time, skippers in the around the world race are using hydrofoils, which can lift nearly out of the water and reach speeds of more than 30 miles per hour.

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Racers Depart for the Open Ocean

Sailors in the Vendée Globe race left Les Sables d'Olonne, France, to the cheers of fans. It’s one of the most difficult ocean races, with skippers helming their boats solo for three to four months as they sail around the world.

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In Auburn vs. Alabama, Kicking Game May Come Into Play Again

Some call Auburn’s Daniel Carlson the best kicker in college football. His grandfather, an Alabama alumnus, calls him Turncoat.

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Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh, an Update From the Bo Schembechler Line

No. 3 Michigan faces No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday in a game emotionally similar to one in 1986 when Harbaugh was quarterback and Schembechler was coach.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 12

The Chiefs visit the Broncos; both teams are 7-3 and pursuing the 8-2 Raiders in the A.F.C. West.

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C.F.L.’s Grey Cup Gets Lost in Toronto’s Crowded Sports Scene

In a major city that features M.L.B., N.H.L. and N.B.A. teams, the Canadian Football League’s championship game has barely created a ripple.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 12

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has returned to his high-scoring form and the Giants’ Rashad Jennings has emerged as a lead back.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Has One Gold Medal, and Four to Go. At Once?

Shiffrin, a 21-year-old gold medalist in the slalom, is determined to prove herself as a champion in other events, as soon as she possibly can.

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On Soccer: U.S. Men’s Soccer Has an Ally in Misery: England

As crisis has engulfed soccer on both sides of the Atlantic in recent months, there remains some common ground between the two nations.

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Sports Briefing: Manchester United Keeps Its Europa League Hopes Alive With Rout

Wayne Rooney scored in United’s 4-0 win over Feyenoord, leaving him one goal short of tying Bobby Charlton’s franchise record.

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Rangers Hit the Road the Day After Thanksgiving, as Usual

Since NBC began presenting an N.H.L. game billed as the Thanksgiving Showdown each Black Friday, the Rangers have appeared in all but the first one.

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Late Interception Sets Up Lions’ Kick to Beat the Vikings

Darius Slay picked off a Sam Bradford pass with 30 seconds left and the score tied, and Matt Prater drilled a 40-yard field goal as Detroit claimed first place in the N.F.C. North.

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With a Fixer-Upper in the Nets, Kenny Atkinson Starts by Building Rapport

Atkinson, in his first year as a head coach, learned the importance of conversation as an assistant. He envisions his team as a democracy, though he holds veto power.

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He Fished Every Morning of Summer. And Was Home by 7 A.M.

An angler’s daily pursuit of striped bass leads to lessons, and puzzle-solving, about wildlife and nature.

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Sports Briefing: Kevin Love’s Hot Start Sends Cavaliers Over the Trail Blazers

Love scored 40 points, including 34 to set an N.B.A. first quarter-record.

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Penguins 6, Rangers 1: Penguins Pay Back the Rangers With a Rout

Two days after the Rangers beat the Stanley Cup champions on their own ice, the Penguins asserted themselves with a stunning second-period flurry.

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An Appraisal: ‘Why Me?’ Echoes Through Ralph Branca’s World, Beyond a Doomed Pitch

Before giving up the home run that would haunt his career, Branca often wondered aloud at his physical blessings.

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Up for Grabs on Thanksgiving: A Top N.F.C. Spot

The Lions and the Vikings will duel on Thanksgiving for first place on top of the N.F.C. North. Here’s a look at several Thanksgiving Day matchups and who we think will win.

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Alex Stewart, Who Fought Tyson, Holyfield and Foreman, Dies at 52

Stewart was a heavyweight contender who was never able to win the big fights.

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Joakim Noah Is Still Finding His Way With the Knicks

Noah, who signed a four-year, $72 million deal during the summer, has struggled early on, but his value to the team cannot be weighed on statistics alone.

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Kenya Drops Doping Charges Against a Top Manager

Federico Rosa, a leading manager of distance runners, had been accused of abetting the doping of Rita Jeptoo of Kenya, once a top marathoner.

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Soccer in the Philippines Scrambles for a Toehold

The Azkals, as the national team is known, are competing in the Suzuki Cup and a strong showing could help their sport compete with basketball.

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The 10 Most Important N.F.L. Games (One of Them Is on Thursday)

Only a few games are likely to be crucial for the playoff hopes of both teams, and The Upshot’s Playoff Simulator in The New York Times quantifies them.

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Five Years After Scandal, Jim Tressel Is Still a Buckeye

Now in his third year as president of Youngstown State University, the former coach reflects on his time at Ohio State.

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Pitches Pitchers Would Like to Take Back

Batters are often celebrated for their one big hit, while pitchers are often recalled for the pitch that went wrong.

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Ralph Branca, Who Gave Up ‘Shot Heard Round the World,’ Dies at 90

The Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher threw the ninth-inning pitch that Bobby Thomson drove into baseball legend with a pennant-clinching home run in 1951.

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Who’s Likely to Make the College Football Playoff (Besides Alabama)

With a week left in the regular season plus conference championships, plenty could change. But here’s a look at categories of contenders.

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Sports Briefing: Top Four Spots Are Unchanged in the Playoff Rankings

Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson held the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week.

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Knicks 107, Blazers 103: Kristaps Porzingis Scores 31 Points as Knicks Top Trail Blazers and Reach .500

Porzingis also had 9 rebounds as the Knicks defeated Portland for their fifth straight home victory and evened their record at 7-7.

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Bruce Arena Adopts More Inclusive Tone on Foreign-Born Players

Back as the coach of the U.S. men’s team, Arena distanced himself from his remarks in recent years questioning the patriotism of foreign-born players.

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Pay Cuts Jolt Women’s Pro League and Leave Its Future Uncertain

After players learned their salaries would be cut by about 38 percent to keep the National Women’s Hockey League afloat, they called for more transparency from the league office.

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Odell Beckham Jr.’s Rare Fumble Is a Ring Lost in a Bronx Strip Club

The Giants receiver’s loss of jewelry in his visit to Sin City Cabaret with the Broncos’ Von Miller inspires suggestions of other attractions in the borough.

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On Soccer: For U.S. Soccer’s President, Decision on Men’s Coach Is a Small Part of the Job

It’s easy to envision the job of the federation’s president, Sunil Gulati, as akin to a professional general manager, but he has a much wider mandate.

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Notre Dame to Appeal Ruling on Academic Cheating by Football Players

The N.C.A.A. said the university must vacate its football team’s wins from the 2012 and 2013 seasons after eight players received prohibited assistance.

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Northwestern Basketball Team Becomes Good Enough to Dream

After a 20-win season, the men’s program, which has never made the N.C.A.A. tournament, is eager to shed its reputation as a lovable loser.

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Sports of The Times: Bruce Arena, Replacing Jurgen Klinsmann as U.S. Coach, Keeps Things Simple

Arena, who has won five M.L.S. titles and five N.C.A.A. titles, will lead the Americans for the balance of this World Cup cycle after having coached them in the 2002 and 2006 Cups.

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Olympic Swimmers, Past and Present, United by Views on Doping

American Olympians victimized by cheaters over the years bond at an award ceremony.

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N.H.L. Is Set to Take Its Place on the Las Vegas Strip

The league’s newest expansion franchise will reveal its name and logo Tuesday night in a ceremony outside the new T-Mobile Arena.

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In Turnaround, Raiders Close In on Winning Season, Maybe More

Defying expectations, Oakland is now 8-2 after beating the Texans on Monday night in Mexico City.

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Where Novak Djokovic Can Regain His Mojo

If there’s one place where Novak Djokovic can get back his Grand Slam tournament momentum, it’s the Australian Open. The hard courts at Melbourne Park has been the friendly environment where the Serbian has won six of his 12 major singles titles. With a win at the 2017 Australian Open in January, Djokovic will move [...]

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“Let’s Party Naked” – A Tennis Rivalry From 1986 Revisited

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Rivalries are what make tennis – and sports in general – great. John McEnroe vs. Ivan Lendl. Martina Navratilova vs. Chris Evert. Pete Sampras vs. Andre Agassi. In my high school playing days, the big rivalry was my team, the Rams of New Canaan High School, against the Blue Wave [...]

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For Rising Deaf Tennis Player, Sound Is No Barrier

Lee Duck-hee, 18, of South Korea, is ranked 143rd in the world in a sport in which hearing the ball is considered crucial.

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Raiders 27, Texans 20: Oakland Raiders Rally Past Houston Texans in Mexico City

Oakland’s Derek Carr threw touchdown passes to fullback Jamize Olawale and receiver Amari Cooper in the fourth quarter.

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Sports Briefing: Mackenzie Hughes, a PGA Tour Rookie, Wins on Third Playoff Hole

Hughes sunk an 18-foot par putt from off the green to win the RSM Classic.

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On Tennis: Argentina to Face Croatia, and History of Heartbreak, in Search for First Davis Cup

Juan Martín del Potro will lead Argentina, the only nation in the Cup’s 116-year history to reach four finals without winning. Marin Cilic will have home-court advantage in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb.

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With Eyes on the Iron Bowl, Top-Ranked Alabama Plays in the Present

In all likelihood, the only title Alabama has on the line against Auburn this week is of the statewide variety, but that is typically more than enough.

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On Baseball: Even if First Time on Hall of Fame Ballot Is Their Last, Memories Will Remain

All 19 first-time candidates made an impression, even if few will ever be enshrined in Cooperstown.

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Jurgen Klinsmann Promised a Lot for U.S. Soccer. But Did He Deliver?

Klinsmann had mixed success developing young talent and changing the American style of play.

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‘Made in Sporting’: Lisbon Club’s Youth Academy Sets It Apart

The story of how Ronaldo came to Sporting Lisbon is a case study in how to recruit and development players.

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Jurgen Klinsmann Fired as U.S. Soccer Coach

Mounting criticism and recent defeats in World Cup qualifying lead U.S. Soccer to change course.

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Olympics History Rewritten: New Doping Tests Topple the Podium

Officials have found scores of violations from the 2008 and 2012 Summer Games in Beijing and London.

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N.B.A. Schedule: Here’s What to Watch This Week

Luke Walton’s Lakers meet Steve Kerr’s Warriors in a home-and-home series this week.

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Andy Murray Beats Novak Djokovic, Clinches Year-End Number One Ranking – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to win the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London, Great Britain Ekaterina Alexandrova beat Caroline Garcia 6-4 6-0 to win the Engie Open de Limoges in Limoges, France Evgeniya Rodina beat Chang Kai-Chen 6-4 6-3 to win the OEC Taipei WTA [...]

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Sports Briefing: No. 1 Duke Hands Rhode Island Its First Loss

Luke Kennard lead the Blue Devils with 24 points as they won the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament in Uncasville, Conn. over the No. 21 Rams.

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Jimmie Johnson Ties Record With Seventh Nascar Championship

Johnson won the Ford EcoBoost 400 to join Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt as the only seven-time series champions.

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On Pro Basketball: Phil Jackson Perches Atop the Knicks, and a Soapbox

The Knicks president has appointed himself the arbiter of N.B.A. propriety despite his stumbles, and those of his team.

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Russian Athletes’ Tools to Avoid Testing: Radio Silence and Secure Perimeters

The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency said he was eager to restore Russia to good standing, but athletes remain elusive to the authorities.

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Knicks 104, Hawks 94: Knicks Patch Things Up, Then Fix Some Problems Against the Hawks

The Knicks aired their grievances in a team meeting on Saturday and then put together the kind of defensive performance that had been a rarity for them.

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Perseverance Pays Off for Andre Ward, a New Boxing Champion

Ward’s come-from-behind victory against Sergey Kovalev in a light-heavyweight title bout may position him as the sport’s next big star.

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Dak Prescott, a Backup No More, Keeps Cowboys’ Streak Alive

Tony Romo, after yielding the starting job to the rookie, was back in uniform for the first time since last Thanksgiving as the Cowboys beat the Ravens.

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As U.S. Soccer Weighs Firing Jurgen Klinsmann, He Says, ‘I’m Not Afraid’

Klinsmann, whose tenure as the United States national team coach could end this week, claims progress and preaches patience.

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The Penguins’ Steady Ascent Shows the Way for the Rest of the N.H.L.

After getting demolished by the Penguins in the first round of last season’s playoffs, the Rangers followed their lead by getting younger and faster.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Houston Texans (6-3) vs. Oakland Raiders (7-2)

For the N.F.L.’s first trip to Mexico City since 2005, it is exporting a marquee matchup, with two teams that entered the weekend in first and have connections to Derek Carr.

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Giants 22, Bears 16: Giants Rally Past Bears for Their Fifth Straight Win

The Giants did not look their best on offense, defense or special teams, but they still improved to 7-3, their best record after 10 games since 2008.

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Andy Murray Beats Error-Prone Novak Djokovic to Retain No. 1 Ranking

Murray, who took over the top spot from Djokovic two weeks ago, took advantage of Djokovic’s 30 unforced errors to capture his first ATP World Tour Finals title.

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N.F.L. Scores: No Controversy for the Cowboys, Unless the Ravens Say There Is

Dak Prescott is the Dallas quarterback, but a tough Baltimore defense could make Tony Romo look like an attractive alternative.

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Home, for Manchester United, Is Where the Draw Is

United has dominated its last three home games in league play — against Stoke, Burnley and, on Saturday, Arsenal — and come away from all of them with draws.

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Andre Ward Defeats Sergey Kovalev and Takes the Light Heavyweight Crown

In a unanimous decision, Ward remained undefeated and handed Kovalev his first loss.

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Top 25: Ohio State and Michigan Eke Out Wins Before a Showdown

The No. 2 Buckeyes survived a 2-point conversion that would have given Michigan State the lead, and the No. 4 Wolverines prevailed in a hard-fought game against Indiana.

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Yale Denies Harvard a Fourth Straight Ivy League Title

The Bulldogs went ahead for good with 4 minutes 14 seconds left on a touchdown pass from Kurt Rawlings to Reed Klubnik. Penn and Princeton each won their games to claim shares of the conference title.

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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic Aim for ATP Title and No. 1

The top-ranked Murray, who outlasted Milos Raonic, and Djokovic, who cruised past Kei Nishikori, will meet Sunday in London.

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Jimmie Johnson Goes for History as a Nascar Season Full of Uncertainty Concludes

Johnson will be seeking his record-tying seventh series championship Sunday, as Nascar faces a number of issues, including finding a new title sponsor.

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Off to Flying Start, Patrik Laine Lifts Spirits in Winnipeg

Laine, a rookie, has 12 goals in his first 18 games and the Jets are playing with an easygoing attitude that befits their youth.

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On Baseball: M.L.B.’s Prosperity Comes With Labor Peace, and Only Quiet Complaints

The collective bargaining agreement that has helped Major League Baseball to revenues of more than $9 billion will most likely receive only minor tweaks.

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Men’s Tennis Wants to Crack Down on Tanking. But What, Exactly, Is Tanking?

Odd tactics can be interpreted as a lack of effort, depending on the observer. “It’s a difficult one to police,” Andy Murray said.

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With Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey, Braves Look to Contend Now

Atlanta, after a promising finish to last season, is hoping it has found a short-term fix for its starting rotation.

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In Vermont’s Bid to Lure Pro Skiers, a Warm Welcome Is Trouble

Climate change has already complicated elite ski racing for several years as reduced snow has forced the cancellation or relocation of some events.

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Sports Briefing: Villanova Stays Undefeated; Josh Hart Scores 30

Josh Hart of third-ranked Villanova scored a career-high 30 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Wildcats to a 96-77 victory over Wake Forest.

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Adam Ondra Expected a Short, Hard Climb. Now He’ll Be Happy Just to Finish.

A 23-year-old Czech speed climber considered by some to be the world’s best climber had hoped to ascend the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in five or six days, but it may take 10 or more.

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The Mets Middleman Who’s on Always on Call

John Ricco, the team’s assistant general manager since 2004, has moved up the ranks by advising executives on navigating baseball’s rules and contracts.

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To Hire Diverse Leaders, M.L.B. Looks Inward

After objections over an outside firm’s dual role in diversity recruiting and finding executive candidates, M.L.B. dismissed the company, Korn Ferry, and is relying on in-house efforts.

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Album: At Gleason’s Gym, Years of Sweat and Grime

Thierry Gourjon spent thousands of hours at Gleason’s, in Brooklyn, and his black-and-white photos portray the sport’s intoxicating swirl of violence and grace.

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Andy and Jamie Murray, Once Sibling Rivals, Now Have the Same Quest

Andy Murray (singles) and Jamie Murray (doubles) are each in step to finish the season with No. 1 rankings at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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On a New Jersey Speedway, a Thanksgiving Tradition Takes Another Lap

At a high-banked asphalt track in Monmouth County, the Krause family keeps a beloved weekend of auto racing going, despite challenges the raceway has faced.

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Sporting: I Get Knocked Down by the Hill, but I Get Up Again

Fell running might seem like a masochistic peculiarity of Northern England, but it kept me sane through decades of life on the road.

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Devils Look for Offense in Taylor Hall’s Absence

The Devils are looking for ways to supplement their offense after a knee injury to their leading scorer.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 11

The Cowboys begin to play some quality opponents, starting with the Ravens; the Browns’ path to 0-16 remains clear.

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Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev to Meet in a Title Fight Long Overdue

Two of the sport’s best fighters will square off on Saturday night in Las Vegas for the light-heavyweight world title.

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DraftKings and FanDuel Agree to Merge Daily Fantasy Sports Operations

The merger must be approved by regulators. The companies said they expected the deal to close in the second half of 2017.

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Columbia Wrestlers Apologize for Texts in Open Letter

A week after lewd and racist messages posted by team members were revealed, the athletes wrote that “we are prepared for any deserved repercussions from our actions.”

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Will the Carolina Panthers Survive Their 1-5 Start? Uh, No

The Panthers are now 4-6, and while four of their six remaining games seem winnable, they face long odds to make the playoffs.

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The Saturday Profile: The Aging Fighter Who May Be Russia’s Favorite American

Jeff Monson, a mixed martial arts fighter known as “The Snowman,” is admired for his tenacity and his belief that Moscow is right about most things.

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On Pro Basketball: Russell Westbrook, Honorary Son of Oklahoma, Calls for Unity

A black player in a red state tells a well-heeled crowd, “I can be better, you can be better, and we can be better together.”

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Sports Briefing: Houston Dashes No. 3 Louisville’s Playoff Hopes

The Cougars harassed the Heisman hopeful Lamar Jackson, sacking him 11 times, and routed the Cardinals, 36-10.

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Bob Gain, Star Defensive Lineman on Browns Title Teams, Dies at 87

Gain, who played under Bear Bryant at Kentucky, was an eight-time All-Pro and a member of three Cleveland championship teams.

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A Longtime Japanese Sailor Takes Another Shot at the Cup

SoftBank’s Kazuhiko Sofuku leads the team hoping to dethrone Oracle. At 51, he aims to keep up with and inspire Japan’s next sailing generation.

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Yachting’s Urgent Race to Barely Touch the Water

When the America’s Cup begins in Bermuda next year, the goal will be to float as little as possible. Teams are making final design updates now.

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Third-Ranked UConn Women Top No. 2 Baylor for 77th Straight Win

The freshman point guard Crystal Dangerfield scored 19 points and had 5 assists as the four-time defending champion Huskies won their second game of the season.

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Sports Business: Charlie Engle Runs for His Life, Once Again

Charlie Engle has run extreme distances for many reasons: to test his limits, to build his celebrity, to serve penance and to keep himself sane.

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Yankees Trade Brian McCann to the Astros

The Yankees reportedly shed $23 million of McCann’s contract over the next two years, while paving the way for Gary Sanchez to be the everyday catcher.

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Once Scraping By, Florida State’s Dalvin Cook Is Chasing A.C.C. Records

Two years after he was a third-stringer, Cook is 19 yards short of becoming the program’s career leading rusher.

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Mike Trout Voted American League M.V.P.; Kris Bryant Wins in National League

Trout won despite his Los Angeles Angels finishing 74-88 this season, and Bryant was a member of the championship-winning Chicago Cubs.

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Now a Two-Time M.V.P., Mike Trout May Be the Angels’ Greatest Player Ever

A case can be made that Trout, five years in, is already the best player in franchise history.

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Anthem Protests Won’t Come Between Mother and Son

Alan Williams, a reserve center, is in his second season with the Phoenix Suns. His mother, Jeri Williams, is in her first month as the leader of the city’s police force.

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On Soccer: On Rivalry Weekend in Europe, the Real Battle Is for Viewers Elsewhere

The big weekend, which includes Atlético Madrid versus Real Madrid and Manchester United versus Arsenal, is a chance for four European leagues to battle globally for fans and sponsors.

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Smarter Football: The New York Times N.F.L. Playoff Simulator (3rd Annual)

A new feature allows you to use the simulator backward, to see who will finish last and secure the No. 1 draft pick.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 11

Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor has a favorable matchup in the Bengals; playing receiver DeAndre Hopkins is worth the risk.

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Johnny Manziel Nears Deal for Dismissal of Charge

Manziel is close to finalizing a deal with prosecutors for the conditional dismissal of a domestic assault case involving his former girlfriend.

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The Longest-Serving USTA President….James Dwight

by Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   The United States Tennis Association just officially announced that Katrina Adams will serve a rare second term as President of the organization. Who is the longest serving President in the history of the USTA? He is James Dwight, who is known as “The Father of American Tennis.” Dwight served as [...]

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Running With Sherman: How a Donkey Became My Running Partner

We’d agreed to take this donkey because we figured he’d be fun and trouble-free. I didn’t know he’d set my life on an entirely new course.

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N.F.L.’s Thursday Showcase: Mediocrity Rears Its Ugly Head, Over and Over

Any sense of anticipation for the league’s midweek game has been lost after a string of routine matchups, contributing to lower ratings for “Thursday Night Football.”

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Like the Crimson Tide, This Mexican Football Team Rolls, Too

The Rams of Tec de Monterrey are a college football power. Ask Cam Newton.

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A Football Hotbed in Mexico

With a long history, the Tec de Monterrey Borregos Salvajes (Rams) are a powerhouse in a country where football is gaining in popularity.

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Sports Briefing: Chiefs Excuse Long Snapper James Winchester After His Father Is Killed

Winchester’s father, Michael, was fatally shot outside an Oklahoma City airport. The gunman, whom the police identified as Lloyd Dean Buie, was found dead in his pickup truck.

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Knicks 105, Pistons 102: Knicks Edge Pistons as Kristaps Porzingis Scores 35 Points

Porzingis displayed an array of skills and shots as the Knicks won their third straight home game and improved to 5-6. Carmelo Anthony added 22 points, and Joakim Noah had 15 rebounds.

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Stan Van Gundy Reflects Uncomfortably on His Own Words

Van Gundy, who speaks his mind on social issues, said he, like Knicks President Phil Jackson, had used the word “posse” in a way that would offend black players.

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On Pro Basketball: The Ball Is Moving, and the Lakers Are Rolling

With its new coach, Luke Walton, emphasizing teamwork and passing, the team is off to a 7-5 start in its first season without the retired Kobe Bryant.

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U.C.L.A. Women’s Coach Cori Close Follows John Wooden’s Example

Close, whose Bruins were the preseason favorite to take the Pacific-12 title, knew Wooden, a legendary men’s coach, for 15 years and has taken ideas like his Pyramid of Success to heart.

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Super Bowl Reunion Can Wait. Colts Duties Beckon.

Adam Vinatieri and Robert Mathis will not attend the 10th anniversary of Indianapolis’s Super Bowl title: They have a game.

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Cy Young Award: Max Scherzer Wins in N.L. and Rick Porcello Wins in A.L.

Scherzer is the sixth pitcher to have won the award in both leagues, and Porcello won for the first time.

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Cy Young Award: Max Scherzer Wins in N.L. and Rick Porcello Wins in A.L.

Scherzer is the sixth pitcher to have won the award in both leagues, and Porcello won for the first time.

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Herb Brooks’s Miracle in Minnesota: Believing in Division I Hockey

The Miracle on Ice coach’s legacy touches all five universities playing Division I hockey in the state.

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Lens Blog: Overtime With American Football in Russia

Vasiliy Kolotilov was so taken by American football in Russia that he immersed himself in its world, where an opening-day game might attract only a handful of spectators.

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Inside College Basketball’s Most Political Locker Room

Three University of Wisconsin basketball players discuss the challenges and opportunities of athletes agitating for change.

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Still Running at 119? Not So Fast.

Dharam Pal Singh, a cow herder from India, credits herbal chutney and fruit for his sustained fitness. Sports officials do not believe his age.

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On Sports: What’s the Matter With College Basketball?

It isn’t the low scoring or the quality of play.

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Rangers 7, Canucks 2: Rangers Continue to Roll With Rout of the Canucks

Kevin Hayes an J.T. Miller scored two goals each, and Henrik Lundqvist registered 36 saves as the Rangers recorded their eight win in their last nine games.

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Sports Briefing: Dave Roberts and Terry Francona Named Managers of the Year

Roberts, of the Dodgers, and Francona, of the Indians, guided their teams through injuries, with Francona taking his team to the World Series.

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Costa Rica 4, United States 0: Costa Rica Humiliates U.S. Men in World Cup Qualifier

The Americans, who for the first time have lost their first two games of the six-team final qualifying round, showed little rhythm, energy or resilience against the Ticos.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State, at No. 2, Isn’t Sitting Pretty

With Alabama safely No. 1, the Buckeyes jumped ahead of Michigan (No. 3) and Clemson (No. 4) but face a tough road to the Big Ten championship game.

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Butch Davis Returns to Coaching in Miami, at Florida International

Davis, who went 51-20 at Miami from 1995 to 2000, received a five-year contract, worth about $1 million annually, to transform a program that is 3-7 over all.

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Father of Kansas City Chiefs Player Killed at Oklahoma City Airport

Michael Winchester, an airline employee and a former University of Oklahoma football player, was fatally shot near a parking lot at Will Rogers World Airport.

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Tony Romo Concedes Cowboys’ Starting Job to Dak Prescott

Dallas had said that Romo, who has been working his way back from a back injury sustained during the preseason, would reclaim his starting job when he returned.

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LeBron James Fires Back at Phil Jackson for ‘Posse’ Comment

James, the Cavaliers star, took exception with the Knicks president’s description of James’s friends who travel and work with him as his “posse.”

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Gardnar Mulloy, a Tennis Champion Who Later Championed Senior Tennis, Dies at 102

Mulloy, a brilliant doubles player inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972, was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in 1952 and won more than 125 national tournaments, most of them in senior play.

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Thailand 2, Australia 2: Mourning Its King, Thailand (Respectfully) Cheers Its Soccer Team to a Tie

A World Cup qualifier against Australia was nearly canceled, and cheering was discouraged, by a host country still coming to terms with its longtime monarch’s death.

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N.F.L. Agrees to Stop Calling for ‘Price Floor’ on Resold Tickets

In a settlement with several state attorneys general, the N.F.L. agreed to let each team decide whether it sets minimum prices for tickets resold on online exchanges.

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Everyone Takes 3s Now. Even Brook Lopez.

After taking a total of seven 3s in his first six N.B.A. seasons, the Nets center has taken 38 this season, after only eight games.

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Suns’ Devin Booker Has a Knowledgeable Workout Guru: His Father

Booker’s father, Melvin, had a productive pro basketball career that included stops in Italy, Turkey and Russia, as well as a total of 32 games in the N.B.A.

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On College Basketball: Early-Season Showcases Are a Boon to College Basketball’s Blue Bloods

The exposure feeds into a never-ending cycle of winning, recruiting, coaching and money, making the richest programs even more wealthy and powerful.

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Sports Briefing: Andy Murray Wins First Match at ATP Finals as No. 1 in World

Andy Murray came out on top, beating Marin Cilic, 6-3, 6-2 in their opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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Giants 21, Bengals 20: Goal-Line Gamble Helps Giants Pull Off Fourth Straight Narrow Win

Eli Manning hit Sterling Shepard with a scoring pass on fourth-and-goal from the Cincinnati 3-yard-line early in the final quarter, and the Giants held on to a one-point lead to improve to 6-3.

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Michael Fulmer and Corey Seager Named Rookies of the Year

Fulmer, whom the Tigers acquired in the deal that sent Yoenis Cespedes to the Mets, routed the Yankees’ Gary Sanchez in the A.L. Seager, of the Dodgers, was a unanimous choice in the N.L.

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Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore Step Forward as U.S. Team Is Set Back

Wood, an emerging star, and Altidore, a veteran, stood out for their complementary efforts in the Americans’ loss to Mexico in a World Cup qualifier.

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TV Sports: NBC Takes Thursday Night Football Amid Promising Signs in TV Ratings

Strong ratings for Sunday’s Patriots-Seahawks and Cowboys-Steelers games provide hope in an N.F.L. season in which prime-time viewership has plummeted.

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Despite Knicks’ Struggles, Phil Jackson Vows to Stay the Course

Jackson, the team’s president, said he was sticking with the triangle offense despite the team’s 3-6 start to the 2016-17 N.B.A. season.

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Golfers Gain Zurich Classic, a Team Event on the PGA Tour

With 80 two-man teams, the Zurich Classic, to be held in April outside New Orleans, will be the first official team event since 1981.

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Neil Walker Accepts Mets’ Qualifying Offer; Yoenis Cespedes Rejects It

General Manager Sandy Alderson has made clear the Mets were still serious about re-signing Cespedes, who becomes one of the most attractive free agents in baseball.

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Columbia Suspends Wrestling Season After Lewd Text Messages Revealed

The Lions are barred from competing while university officials investigate text messages sent by team members that included the frequent use of racist, misogynistic and homophobic terms.

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N.B.A. Schedule: Here’s What to Watch This Week

There are no more undefeated teams, but plenty of intrigue remains, including a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals between Cleveland and Toronto.

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Frank Lampard Leaving N.Y.C.F.C.; Steven Gerrard May Also Exit M.L.S.

Lampard will leave New York City F.C. when his contract expires in December, ending his late-starting and largely exasperating two-year M.L.S. tenure.

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Ezekiel Elliott Keeps the Cowboys Grounded, and Winning

In an era dominated by passing, the rookie Elliott became the first N.F.L. runner to gain 1,000 yards and has put himself in the conversation about the league’s most valuable player.

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Unanimous No. 1 Alabama Perpetuates a Standard of Excellence

The Crimson Tide, who finally won over the last holdout Associated Press poll voter, have displayed remarkable consistency since Nick Saban became their coach.

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Eric Lindros Is Entering the Hall of Fame. His Legacy Isn’t Just Hockey.

In 13 seasons on the ice, Lindros was talented, controversial and often injured. Since then, he has become a symbol for concussion awareness.

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Sports Briefing: Amid Late Chaos, Nascar Whittles Title Field

Joey Logano advanced with a victory in an elimination race. He will race for his first Sprint Cup title against Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson.

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Dallas Cowboys‘ Victory Over Steelers Ends Quarterback Controversy

Dallas’s pair of rookies outmatched Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger and Le’Veon Bell in a back-and-forth game.

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Czech Republic Wins Third Straight Fed Cup – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Julien Benneteau beat Andrey Rublev 7-5 2-6 6-3 to win the Internationaux de Tennis de Vendee in Mouilleron Le Captif, France Zhang Shuai beat Dalma Galfi 4-6 7-6 (2) 6-2 to win the Ando Securities Open Tokyo 2016 in Tokyo, Japan Norbert Gombos beat Marius Copil 7-6 (8) 4-6 [...]

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Vancouver Journal: Canada’s Gay Curling Leagues Take Pride on Ice

Gay players have added campy humor and flamboyantly themed tournaments to a winter sport’s traditions of friendly competition and drinking.

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TV Sports: HBO Silences Show, Leaving Bill Simmons With a Weaker Voice

Simmons’s show, “Any Given Wednesday,” was canceled, and his new website, The Ringer, for which he has written infrequently, has struggled to draw an audience, too.

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Dawn Coe-Jones, Canadian Golf Hall of Famer, Dies at 56

Ms. Coe-James, who had three victories on the L.P.G.A. Tour, won more than $3.3 million and had 44 career top-10 finishes.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Bengals (3-4-1) at Giants (5-3)

With two top-12 pass offenses meeting two bottom-12 pass defenses, the analyst Jon Gruden could have quarterbacks Eli Manning and Andy Dalton on the Hyperbole Express to Canton.

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Rams 9, Jets 6: Bryce Petty Shows Promise, but Rams Deal Jets More Disappointment

Petty got the start in a surprise move and showed off a strong arm, but a late interception effectively dashed any last remnant of hope for the Jets to make the playoffs.

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On Soccer: A Fresh Face Reflects Danish Soccer’s New Methods

Jakob Michelsen is thriving as coach of SonderjyskE as teams in Denmark, amid a downturn, adopt changes in their hiring practices, their approaches and even the league structure.

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N.F.L. Scores: Packers Dominated by Titans’ Mariota in First Half

Here’s what’s happening, and what’s going to happen, in Week 10 of the N.F.L. season.

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UConn’s Geno Auriemma Looks Into a Mirror and Sees Gregg Popovich

Auriemma dropped in on San Antonio during training camp to learn from the culture that Popovich has created for the Spurs.

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Chinese Coaches Hone Their Skills in America

Junior high and high school coaches from China participated in a three-month residency as part of a partnership involving the Chinese government, the Pac-12 and the University of Utah.

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N.F.L.: Tony Romo’s Return to Cowboys Puts Pressure on Dak Prescott

Here’s what’s happening, and what’s going to happen, in Week 10 of the N.F.L. season.

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On an Arctic Surf Beach

Surfers are seeking isolated adventures, craggy nature and unexplored waves.

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Sports Briefing: Croatia Beats Iceland Before a Crowd of Zero

Marcelo Brozovic scored twice as Croatia beat Iceland, 2-0, in Zagreb on Saturday and opened up a lead at the top of European Group I in World Cup qualifying.

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Raptors 118, Knicks 107: Knicks Fall to Raptors and DeMar DeRozan, the N.B.A.’s Leading Scorer

DeRozan scored 33 points, the eighth time in nine games this season he has recorded at least 30.

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Pittsburgh Stuns No. 3 Clemson With Field Goal in Final Seconds

Despite a record-setting day for Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson, who threw for 580 yards, Panthers kicker Chris Blewitt drilled a 48-yarder for the victory.

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East Roundup: Notre Dame Trounces an Army Team With High Hopes

Army fell to 5-5 with a 44-6 loss, a setback in its pursuit for its first winning record since 2010.

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U.F.C. 205: With Conor McGregor Fighting Eddie Alvarez, Here’s What to Expect

The Ultimate Fighting Championship comes to New York for the first time, featuring a card stacked with champions. Stay here for live updates and analysis.

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Rosberg May Claim Formula One Title, but Hamilton Still Holds Spotlight

Nico Rosberg is poised to clinch the title at the Brazilian Grand Prix, but the brash three-time champion Lewis Hamilton remains Formula One’s favored frontman.

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With Federer and Nadal Sidelined, Some See the End of an Era

Both say they will return to play in January, but injuries to top players give tennis fans a glimpse of what’s to come.

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Letters to the Editor

Reader sound off on the latest headlines in Sports.

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Australia Emerges as the New Front in the College Recruiting Wars

Terrance Ferguson is spending a year — and earning a paycheck — overseas after picking the Adelaide 36ers over the Arizona Wildcats.

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Sports Briefing: 76ers Defeat Pacers, Ending Ignominious Streaks

The 76ers ended a 44-game losing streak in October and November that dated to Nov. 22, 2013.

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Emboldened N.B.A. Coaches Rip Donald J. Trump’s Rhetoric

Gregg Popovich, Stan Van Gundy and Steve Kerr have openly criticized Mr. Trump since he won the presidential election.

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Mexico 2, United States 1: Mexico Ends Its Soccer Frustration on U.S. Soil

After four losses to the host Americans by the same score, 2-0, during World Cup qualifying, Rafael Márquez buried a header in the second half that gave the Mexicans a 2-1 victory.

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Celtics 115, Knicks 87: Carmelo Anthony Is Tossed, and So Are the Knicks

Anthony was ejected from the game after arguing a call in the second quarter, and the Knicks’ hopes of winning the game soon followed.

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On Soccer: Solemnity and Defiance Dominate England-Scotland World Cup Qualifier

Fans of the bitter soccer rivals grew quiet to remember war dead on Armistice Day, but the before and the after was anything but reverent.

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Sports of The Times: Glimpses of Phil Jackson Come Into Focus at a Movie Night

The president of the Kicks said that “Chinatown,” “Hoosiers,” “Rear Window” and “The Searchers” were his four favorite films.

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A Newcomer Fits Rangers’ Prototype for the Fast Track

Michael Grabner, speedy winger, has enabled the Rangers to become the highest scoring team in the league.

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World Chess Championship Kicks Off With V.I.P. Treatment

The 12-game match pits the champion, Magnus Carlsen of Norway, against the Russian challenger, Sergey Karjakin. And Woody Harrelson was there too.

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Lindsey Vonn Fractures Arm, Putting Her World Cup Season in Question

Vonn announced on her Facebook page that she had “severely fractured” the humerus bone of her right arm in a training crash on Thursday.

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Season Is Almost Over, but Marin Cilic’s Work Is About to Begin

After big wins and tough losses, his year ends with the ATP World Tour Finals in London and then the Davis Cup final at home in Croatia.

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Rejuvenated Army Senses an Opportunity in the Notre Dame Game

Army won its first three games and is 5-4 under the third-year head coach Jeff Monken entering Saturday’s game in San Antonio against the Fighting Irish.

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Two Would-Be Yankees Reacquaint Themselves With Baseball

After injuries, first baseman Greg Bird and pitcher James Kaprielian are using the Arizona Fall League to salvage a mostly lost year and prepare for 2017.

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On Soccer: Before U.S. and Mexico Play, Fans Push for Respect in a Charged Atmosphere

Unusual feelings surround this World Cup qualifier, the most significant sporting event involving an American national team since the charged presidential election.

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Bartolo Colon Leaves Mets; Agrees to a Deal With the Braves

After three solid seasons of pitching for the Mets, Colon, 43, will continue the final stages of his logic-defying career in Atlanta.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 10

The Patriots face a critical test against the Seahawks, and the streaking Chiefs will travel to meet the Panthers.

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Sports Briefing: Neymar Scores 50th Goal in Brazil’s Rout of Argentina

Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho also scored in a 3-0 victory that put Brazil atop the 10-team round-robin competition to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

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On Tennis: Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic: Old Friends in a Role Reversal

Athletes who first played each other as 13-year-olds enter the finals in a race for the year-end No. 1 ranking.

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Mets’ Jeurys Familia Pleads Not Guilty in Domestic Violence Case

Familia, baseball’s saves leader last season, made his first court appearance in connection with an Oct. 31 altercation with his wife.

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As Ratings Plummet, N.F.L. Considers Reducing Ads and Length of Games

N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league was looking at several options to shorten game broadcasts, including trimming advertising and speeding up video reviews by officials.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 10

Players like quarterback Carson Palmer and running back Jay Ajayi have favorable matchups this week.

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Workout Gear for When You’re Not Breaking a Sweat

High-performance sportswear has moved from the gym to the street to the world of high fashion. The mecca is in the Flatiron district in New York City.

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Put That Punt a Little to the Left of the Flutists

Amid the chaos of pregame pageantry on N.F.L. fields, kickers and long snappers use trial and error to select spots where they can warm up. It’s not always pretty.

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‘It Is America. But I Want to Play in Mexico.’

Soccer prospects near the United States-Mexico border face an early decision about their careers that comes with long-term consequences.

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R. A. Dickey Isn’t Done; Signs One-Year Deal With Atlanta Braves

Dickey, 42, the knuckleball pitcher who won a Cy Young Award with the Mets in 2012, had contemplated retirement.

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Venezuelan Soccer Official Pleads Guilty; Promises to Repay Millions in FIFA Case

Rafael Esquivel, a former top South American soccer official, was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.

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President of Boxing’s Governing Body Knew of Loan, Documents Show

After The Times reported on AIBA’s financial problems last week, the federation said the loan was largely the work of a deputy who was fired in 2015.

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Southern Football’s Rise Can Be Seen in Rock Hill, S.C.

A city of 70,000 produces an outsize share of top players, and an outsize share of dreams for the area’s youth.

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Carmelo Anthony and Others in the N.B.A. Try to Explain the Election

Anthony was joined by LeBron James, Steve Kerr and others around the league in expressing their disappointment over the election of Donald J. Trump.

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Sports Briefing: Foot Injury Ends Season for Darian Thompson, Giants’ Rookie Free Safety

Thompson will miss the rest of the 2016 season because of foot surgery.

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Knicks 110, Nets 96: Knicks Stumble at Start but Prevail as Intrigue Continues

Facing the struggling Nets and armed with a new defensive mind-set, the Knicks needed a second-half surge to win at the Garden.

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An Unusual Sight in Miami: Dwyane Wade in a Road Uniform

Wade is returning to Miami as an opponent for the first time, as the Chicago Bulls — his new team — visit Thursday for the only time this season.

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General Managers Revisit Picking Up the Pace on the Field

The length of games crept up this season after falling in 2015, and the game’s leaders are looking for ways to reverse the trend.

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Rest Assured: The Mets Are Focusing on Young Pitchers’ Health

With its rotation ravaged by injuries last season, the team is looking at measures such as a six-man rotation to protect its most important resource.

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New Iron in the Fire: Studio Aims to Hook Hipsters on Golf

Brooklyn Greens, just over the Brooklyn border in Ridgewood, Queens, is seeking to serve gentrifying neighborhoods now attracting young professionals and artists.

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On Soccer: A Once-Charming English Trophy Loses Its Luster and Its Fans

The Checkatrade Trophy, which had occupied a curious but cherished niche in England’s soccer firmament, has become its least loved competition.

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San Diego Voters Reject Funding of New Chargers Stadium

The Chargers now must decide whether to pay for the stadium themselves, look for an alternative site elsewhere in the city, or move to Los Angeles.

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Clemson Expects Deshaun Watson, and Others, to Depart for the N.F.L.

Watson, a junior quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate, and three other juniors will graduate in December and move on, Tigers Coach Dabo Swinney said.

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On Baseball: Brian Cashman: World Series Difference-Maker

By trading top-flight relievers to build his ball club, the Yankees’ general manager played a key role in helping the Cubs and the Indians.

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To Strengthen a Weak Defense, the Knicks Appoint Kurt Rambis as Czar

Rambis, an assistant coach, will become the team’s de facto defensive coordinator.

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Washington Joins College Football Playoff Rankings at No. 4

The unbeaten Huskies replaced Texas A&M in the second ranking, as Alabama, Clemson and Michigan held the top spots.

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Japan Uses Speed, Not Size, to Take Women’s Basketball to New Heights

The sport has gained popularity in Japan after the team’s eighth-place showing at the 2016 Olympics, especially with the 2020 Games set for Tokyo.

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Did Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Back Donald Trump? She Says No, and He’s Not Saying

Mr. Trump told a crowd that Mr. Brady was voting for him, but Ms. Bündchen wrote on Instagram that it wasn’t true.

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On College Football: Coach Gives Jabrill Peppers’s Uphill Heisman Climb a Big Push

Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh has used Peppers in various roles to make him more than just a defender in the eyes of Heisman Trophy voters.

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His Mojo Back, Stephen Curry Sets N.B.A. Record With 13 3s

After a recent 0-for-10 night on 3-point attempts, Curry made 13 of them in a 116-106 victory over the Pelicans on Monday night.

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Sports Briefing: Seattle Seahawks Stave Off Late Rally to Beat Buffalo Bills

Jimmy Graham caught two one-handed touchdown passes in the first half, but Seattle needed a defensive stand to preserve its 31-25 win.

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Mets Extend $17.2 Million Offers to Yoenis Cespedes and Neil Walker

Cespedes and Walker, two of the Mets’ best hitters, were among 10 players around baseball who received qualifying offers ahead of the Monday deadline.

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After the Champagne, Compliments Flow Theo Epstein’s Way

Baseball’s general managers are gathering for their annual meeting in Phoenix, allowing a Cubs executive to strut just a little. Not that he struts.

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South Korea Charges 21 With Match Fixing

Those charged included two professional baseball pitchers who were accused of deliberately walking batters in return for gifts and cash.

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China, Meet Hockey. Russia, Meet a Huge Untapped Market.

Kunlun Red Star, a new franchise in the Russian-based K.H.L., has faced challenges but been competitive as it tries to grow the sport in China.

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N.B.A. Schedule: Here’s What to Watch This Week

The Clippers meet the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Friday, and six N.B.A. games are scheduled for election night on Tuesday.

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Mannequin Challenge Is the New Viral Video Sensation You Probably Can’t Avoid

People are freezing themselves in place, often in elaborate poses and scenarios. It has become popular with teenagers and victorious football teams.

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Sitting the Rams’ Jared Goff Is Met With Growing Impatience

Rams fans chanted, “We want Goff,” in Sunday’s loss to the Panthers. No quarterback taken No. 1 over all hasn’t start a game in his rookie year since 2003.

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Up Next: A Baby-Faced Chess Grandmaster Meets His Match

Sergey Karjakin, who hold the record for world’s youngest grandmaster, arrives in New York to challenge the reigning world chess champion.

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U.S. Is Hosting Mexico Again? Road Trip to Columbus!

In football-crazy Ohio, the city that is home to the Crew of M.L.S. will host its fifth consecutive home World Cup qualifier between the United States and Mexico.

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Strangers Help a Wheelchair Racer (and Find Out Later She’s a Gold Medalist)

Three people came to the aid of the Paralympian Zou Lihong of China when she was halted by a flat tire in the marathon, using a translation app to communicate.

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He’s 106. And Knows the Score.

John Risher has been recording statistics as a volunteer at Virginia’s home football games since 1963, and he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

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Sports Briefing: Rod Pampling’s Decade-Long Journey Ends With a 30-Foot Putt

Pampling made a birdie putt on the final hole to close with a six-under 65 at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, his first PGA Tour title in 10 years.

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Rangers 5, Jets 2: Four Hot Minutes Give Rangers a Fifth Straight Win

J.T. Miller, Jesper Fast and Pavel Buchnevich all scored in a span of 4 minutes 4 seconds in the second period for the Rangers.

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Toronto F.C. 5, N.Y.C.F.C. 0 | Second leg | Toronto advances on aggregate, 7-0: Toronto’s Onslaught of Goals Finishes N.Y.C.F.C.’s Season

Toronto earned a 7-0 win on aggregate in the home-and-home series and will face Montreal for a spot in the M.L.S. Cup final.

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Lions 22, Vikings 16 | Overtime: With an Overtime Flourish, Detroit Lions Rally Against the Minnesota Vikings

Detroit’s Matt Prater kicked a 58-yard field goal as time expired in regulation, and Golden Tate caught a touchdown pass on the opening drive of overtime.

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N.F.L. Roundup: Ravens Stifle Steelers and a Rusty Ben Roethlisberger

Baltimore (4-4) ended a four-game losing streak and moved into a tie atop the A.F.C. North with the Steelers (4-4), who have lost three games in a row.

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Andy Murray Captures Paris and No. 1 Ranking – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Andy Murray beat John Isner 6-3 6-7 (4) 6-4 to win the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris, France Petra Kvitova beat Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-2 to win the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai in Zhuhai, China   SAYING “To get to this stage is about 12 months of tournaments … [...]

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Impact 2, Red Bulls 1 | Second leg | Montreal advances on aggregate, 3-1: Impact Top Red Bulls on Piatti’s Two Goals and Advance in M.L.S. Playoffs

Ianacio Piatti scored each of his goals in the second half, and Montreal moved on to the Eastern Conference finals after sweeping both legs of its series against the Red Bulls.

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Rapids 1, Galaxy 0 | Second leg | Colorado advances on penalty kicks, 3-1: Tim Howard’s Heroics Help Colorado Rapids Advance in M.L.S. Playoffs

Colorado moved on to the Western Conference championship and a shot at the M.L.S. Cup after Howard made two saves in a shootout against Los Angeles.

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Auburn Hopes a Close Call Is a Harbinger of Continued Success

The Tigers escaped with a victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday. In the recent past, when their teams have dodged a bullet, good things are on the horizon.

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When Gluttony Dons Racing Shoes

To conquer the world’s six major marathons, running’s extremists must balance their passion with everyday life.

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A Day of Finishes Both Dramatic and Determined

Kenya’s Mary Keitany won her third straight New York City Marathon and Tatyana McFadden became a five-time women’s wheelchair champion.

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Disappointed in Rio, Tatyana McFadden Returns to Form in New York City Marathon

McFadden won the women’s wheelchair race by almost two minutes, marking her fourth consecutive sweep of the world’s four major marathons.

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Dolphins 27, Jets 23: Given Reprieve on Kickoff, Dolphins Score and Beat Jets

The Jets slowed Jay Ajayi but hurt themselves with penalties, interceptions and squandered chances.

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Shadow Runners in the N.Y.C. Marathon

Join runners on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, near the start of the 40th New York City Marathon, which travels through all five boroughs of the city.

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Mary Keitany of Kenya Wins 3rd Straight New York City Marathon

The 34-year-old ran away from the field before the midway point and was never challenged. Ghirmay Ghebreslassie, 20, won the men’s race, becoming the youngest winner ever.

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Giants 28, Eagles 23: Giants Hold On to Defeat the Eagles

Quarterback Eli Manning had four touchdown passes, and the Giants’ defense made a late stand to preserve the victory.

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Jazz 114, Knicks 109: Defensive Lapses Cost Knicks Against the Jazz

Utah shot 50 percent from the field and took 35 free throws in rallying from double-digit deficits.

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Going the Distance Before They Reach the Starting Line

Entrants from Australia and other far-flung places endure long flights and jet lag on their way to the New York City Marathon.

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On Soccer: Romance Turns Sour for Swansea Fans, and Bob Bradley Is Caught in the Middle

Bradley, the club’s American manager, has become a lightning rod for supporters’ discontent as struggles follow a storybook rise in the Premier League.

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On Running: A Father and Son Behind Kenyan Runners’ Success Strive to Clear Their Name

Dr. Gabriele Rosa of Italy has guided many Kenyan marathon champions, but his son, Federico, has been caught up in the doping case of Rita Jeptoo.

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N.F.L. Scores: Cowboys and Browns Look at QBs in a Different Light

The rookie quarterbacks will both be in the spotlight today when the Cowboys face the Browns, but for different reasons. Stay here for live updates and analysis.

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New York City Marathon: Here’s What to Expect Today

About 50,000 marathoners will start the New York City Marathon Sunday morning. Stay here for live updates and images from the route.

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Sports Briefing: LeBron James Passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th in Career N.B.A. Points

James finished with 25 points, 14 assists and 8 rebounds as the Cavaliers held off the winless 76ers, 102-101.

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Nebraska’s Tommy Armstrong Jr. Carted Off After Hitting Head

Armstrong, who slammed his head on the turf while being tackled by an Ohio State player, lay motionless for several minutes and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

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Mississippi State Grinds Out an Upset of No. 7 Texas A&M

Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald scored on a 4-yard run late in the fourth quarter, and Mississippi State finished with a season-high 365 rushing yards.

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Breeders’ Cup: Arrogate’s Win Ends California Chrome’s Perfect Year

Chrome, widely regarded as the best horse in the world, finished a close second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, losing his first race in seven starts this year.

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East Roundup: Navy Stuns Notre Dame With Fourth-Down Success on a Stirring Final Drive

The Midshipmen converted two fourth downs on the drive for a rare win in the nation’s longest-running intersectional rivalry.

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In the Cubs’ New Kingdom, Bliss and Wonder Reign at Every Level

Five central characters in the team’s elusive title chase reflect on their experiences during the dramatic postseason.

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Western Michigan’s Perfect Record Could Give Way to Pain Off the Field

Western Michigan is 13-0, but the program’s success will most likely not provide a chance to play for a national championship and could result in the loss of its coach.

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Essay: The Curse Needs a New Home. Snow or Surf?

With the Cubs ending their 108-year title drought this past week, the Curse needs to reside somewhere else, and Buffalo and San Diego top the list.

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Spotlight Now Turns to Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes and Free Agency

Cespedes, who hit .280 with 31 homers last season, opted out of the last two years of his contract and may attract offers worth $100 million or more.

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Andy Murray Supplants Novak Djokovic as No. 1 After Milos Raonic’s Injury

Murray advanced to the Paris Masters final without playing a single point when Raonic withdrew on Saturday because of an injury to his right leg.

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James Blake Tops Andy Roddick In Oregon To Win Sixth Career PowerShares Series Title

James Blake won his sixth career PowerShares Series tournament title Friday, defeating Andy Roddick 7-5 in the one-set final to win the Champions Challenge Portland at the Moda Center. The win was the second title this year for Blake on the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30. Blake [...]

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Undefeated, With a Loss Looming on the Horizon

Western Michigan is 13-0 entering Saturday, but the program’s success will most likely not provide a chance to play for a national championship and could result in the loss of its coach.

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Canadiens Fall to Blue Jackets, 10-0, in Worst Loss Since 1995

Columbus set a franchise record for most goals in a game as it handed Montreal its first regulation loss of the season.

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Win Puts Andy Murray on Verge of No. 1 Ranking

Murray can pass Novak Djokovic, who lost in the Paris Masters quarterfinals on Friday.

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Hornets 99, Nets 95: Nets Fall to Hornets’ Newfound Might

Kemba Walker scored a season-high 30 points on Friday night as the Charlotte Hornets improved their best start in 16 years to 4-1 by beating the Nets.

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Louisiana State Aims to End Its Skid Against Alabama

The No. 15 Tigers, who have lost five straight to the Crimson Tide, enter Saturday’s home game with a powerful running back, Leonard Fournette, and a defense that is hitting on all cylinders.

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For Cubs Fans, a Parade Worth the 108-Year Wait (Plus a Few Hours)

The die-hards who had been hoping for this victory for decades said they could finally savor the moment to celebrate the World Series title over Cleveland.

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Harvard Men’s Soccer Team Is Sidelined for Vulgar ‘Scouting Report’

Assigning sexually demeaning rankings to incoming members of the women’s soccer team leads the prestigious university to cancel the remainder of the men’s season.

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Faster, Farther, More Frequent: Ultramarathon Runners Keep Pushing Limits

Pete Kostelnick, who recently set a record for running across the United States, is among Americans shattering marks in a historically reclusive sport.

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Lost in Game 7’s Dazzle, Another Fan’s Senseless Injury

This was the season Major League Baseball was going to get serious about reducing fan injuries, by extending protective netting. A woman’s injury in Game 7 of the World Series proved otherwise.

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For Former Bulls Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, Chicago Is Complicated

The oft-injured Rose, a Chicago native, and the fiery Noah, a transplant, are now with the Knicks. The city’s feelings blow hot and cold for them since they departed.

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What’s the Rodeo Circuit’s Most Fearsome Bull Afraid Of? You Name It

Inside the ring, Air Time — a 1,650-pound black-and-white compact car of an animal — lives up to his name, but outside it he is a timid creature easily spooked by even his own shadow.

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A Fast Riser and a Stalwart Headline the Breeders’ Cup

California Chrome was the early even-money favorite, with a chance to expand his career earnings of more than $13.4 million.

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Bob Miller, a Veteran Los Angeles Announcer Younger Than Vin Scully and Unready to Retire

Miller, after quadruple-bypass surgery, returned for his 44th season calling Kings games, though other broadcasters like Jiggs McDonald will fill in for some road games.

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Essay: Looking Back (Sigh) at the End (Sigh) of the Indians’ Great Season (Sigh)

An Indians fan looks back on the World Series, without rancor or second-guessing, and finds it will take time to recover.

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Bill Simmons’s HBO Program Is Canceled

HBO was eager to tap Mr. Simmons’s base of readers of his sports column, but that audience failed to materialize.

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Contributing Op-Ed Writer: United Loyalties

What a World Series — especially if you’ve played for both the Cubs and Terry Francona.

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The World Series Sports Page That Wasn’t

C’mon, man, these are the Cubs; they’ll surely cooperate, as they have for the past 108 years.

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On Soccer: A City Laid Low, Its Team Even Lower

In economically challenged Sunderland, the local side runs the risk of becoming the worst team the Premier League has ever seen.

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When Is a Field-Goal Attempt a Chip Shot? Never!

The ubiquitous football expression “chip shot field goal” has become despised by kickers, who recognize how wrongly and unfairly it is applied.

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The Best Sellers: Filed Under Sports

The best-selling sports books in October 2016, according to the New York Times best-seller list.

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Giving Special Section: Pro Teams and Players Sign On With Causes

Often the motivation for giving is personal experience.

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The Continuing Education of Patrick Vieira

New York City’s coach enjoyed a successful first season, but he and his team need a victory on Sunday to extend it.

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Breeders’ Cup 2016: Who We Think Will Win the Key Races

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert of The New York Times weigh in on Saturday’s Classic and Juvenile and Friday’s Distaff.

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Sunday Routine: How Domenica Ramos, Marathon Runner, Spends Her Sundays

For the 33-year-old waitress, athlete and single mother, running comes first (before the sun rises) so she can fit in as many hours as possible with her daughter.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Here’s Who We Think Will Win in Week 9

The Broncos visit the Raiders on Sunday night with first place in the A.F.C. West on the line. Here’s what to expect.

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Searching for Lady Kung Fu

Angela Mao was as famous as Bruce Lee when she was a martial arts film star during the 1970s. Then she seemed to vanish. It turns out she’s been in Queens this whole time.

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Russell Westbrook’s Hot Start Cooled by Kevin Durant’s Warriors

The Thunder’s Westbrook has reacted frostily to the departure of Durant, who scored 39 points in the former teammates’ first meeting of the new season.

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Sports Briefing: Fizzling Offense Hurts Manchester United’s Europa Hopes

United could be eliminated in the group stage after a 2-1 loss at Fenerbahce.

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Rangers 5, Oilers 3: Oilers Equal Rangers’ Speed but Can’t Match Their Stamina

Quick starts this season by two speedy squads led to a tense game Thursday, but the Rangers eventually pulled ahead in the third period with goals by Rick Nash and J.T. Miller.

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TV Sports: Cubs Clinched Title Before Baseball’s Largest TV Audience in Decades

Chicago’s decisive victory over the Cleveland Indians drew the largest World Series audience since Game 7 in 1991.

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On Horse Racing: Much Is on the Line for California Chrome at the Breeders’ Cup

Chrome is the even-money favorite to win the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic and retain his title: Baddest Horse in the World.

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Seeing the New York City Marathon From the Other Side of the Starting Line

Mary Wittenberg, former president of New York Road Runners, who directed the race for 10 years, will be running it for the first time.

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Harvard Cancels Rest of Men’s Soccer Season Over Lewd Ratings of Female Players

The action came after it was uncovered that male players had been sharing sexually explicit descriptions of recruits for the women’s team.

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Penn State Faces Record Fine in Sandusky-Related Case

The federal government said the university did not comply with a federal law requiring public alerts about safety threats and is seeking a $2.4 million fine.

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Obama Brings ESPN’s ‘C’mon, Man! to the Campaign Trail

The sarcastic slogan testifies to the president’s exasperation with an election season that has been defined by vitriol and name calling.

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An Old Hand Once Again Tries His Luck at an Around-the-World Race

Rich Wilson, a 66-year-old from Marblehead, Mass., will compete in his second Vendée Globe, which begins Friday from the French port of Les Sables d’Olonne.

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In Chicago, the Cubs’ Win Brings Baseball Unity, for Now

On the day after the Cubs won their first World Series title in 108 years in an epic, 10-inning game, loyalties were briefly scrambled in a two-team town.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 9

Look for a productive game from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott against the Raiders and roll the dice with the 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick against the Saints.

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In a Bar in Chicago, the Real M.V.P.s of the Series Got It Done

The bartender’s lucky walnut may not show up in the box score, but. ...

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Diary of a New York City Marathon, Now With a Finishing Kick

A 2012 examination of the route, published in one-mile increments, was truncated by Hurricane Sandy. The writer returns, four years later, for the final two miles (and 385 yards).

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Chicago Cubs End 108-Year Championship Drought With World Series Win

The last time Chicago Cubs fans had something to celebrate about was in 1908 when the baseball team won the World Series for the second consecutive year against the Detroit Tigers. Though the Cubs went on to appear in seven World Series thereafter, they came up empty, each time. The 108-year drought, the longest by any major American sports team, finally came to an end after an 8-7, 10-inning victory over the Cleveland Indians in a thrilling Game 7 that began on Wednesday night (Nov 2) and ended early Thursday morning (Nov 3).

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Russian Sports Agent and U.S. Marathon Officials Under Federal Investigation

Authorities are looking into whether Andrey Baranov conspired with American marathon organizers to allow athletes using banned substances to compete in their events.

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It Was 74-17 at Halftime. Then the Score Got Out of Hand.

Maryland, the No. 6 women’s basketball team in the country, won its preseason game against Bluefield State, 146-17.

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On Baseball: A Souvenir for Anthony Rizzo, a Gift for All Cubs Everywhere

The final out found first baseman Rizzo’s glove, and he would not let the ball go. “It happened. It happened,” he said. “We’re the champs.”

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Cubs Players React to Win

The Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year drought on Thursday when they won the World Series. The Cubs topped the Cleveland Indians, 8-7.

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Lead Plaintiff in N.F.L. Concussion Settlement Had Advanced C.T.E.

Researchers at the Boston University C.T.E. Center said Kevin Turner, who died in March, had the fourth and highest stage of the degenerative brain disease.

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Sports of The Times: Twitchy, Sweaty, but Triumphant: Cubs Go Home as Winners at Last

An insanely melodramatic, extra-inning affair in the World Series pushed both teams into the embrace of exhaustion before Chicago was crowned king.

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Carl Edwards Jr., the String Bean Slinger, Helps Cubs Get to the Finish Line

Edwards and Mike Montgomery combined to finish off the Indians in the pressure-packed final moments of Game 7, but not without a bit of unsteadiness.

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The Winning View From Chicago

Step into the crowd outside Wrigley Field in the bottom of the 10th inning, moments before the Cubs’ World Series win.

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On Baseball: Cubs’ Curse Is Cast Off in the Witching Hour

Cubs end 108 years of heartbreak with an extra-inning Game 7 victory that was worth the wait.

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After a Little More Torment, the Cubs End a 108-Year Wait

The Chicago Cubs shattered their 108-year championship drought in epic fashion: with an 8-7, 10-inning victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Sports Briefing: Real Madrid Fritters Away a Two-Goal Lead

Madrid squandered a 2-0 lead and allowed Warsaw to earn its first point of the campaign in what became an embarrassing 3-3 draw for Madrid, a Spanish powerhouse.

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Rockets 118, Knicks 99: Knicks, Lacking Coordination Against Rockets, Fall Again

The Knicks stand at 1-3 after the Rockets beat them, 118-99, on the second night of back-to-back games — both dispiriting double-digit losses.

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Not-So-Ordinary ‘Joe’: Final Round for an Arena Named for an Athlete

Joe Louis, which will be torn down after the Redwings move out next year, is one of a tiny number of high-profile stadiums or arenas named for an athlete.

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Kevin Durant to Face Former Team, the Thunder, for the First Time

Durant will be facing his former running mate Russell Westbrook, who signed an extension with the Thunder. Durant departed as a free agent in July.

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Collusion Caused Dodgers TV Blackout, Justice Dept. Says

The government accuses DirecTV of making moves that corrupted negotiations.

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David Ross, Oldest Player in World Series, Ends Career in Climactic Game 7

Cubs catcher Ross, 39, began his career in 2002 with the Dodgers and will end it after the Cubs attempt to end their 108-year championship drought.

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On Baseball: Reaching the Top, the Cubs and the Indians Are Poised to Stay There

It is easy to imagine a World Series rematch of the Cubs and the Indians. A lot can go wrong, but few teams are positioned better for sustained success.

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Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews Are Hockey’s Latest Legends-in-Waiting

The rivalry between McDavid and Matthews, like Gretzky-Lemieux and Crosby-Ovechkin before them, holds the hopes of a league.

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World Series Game 7: For Cubs and Indians, It All Comes Down to This

The Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians have waited a combined 176 years to win a World Series. Tonight, one will celebrate, the other will be brokenhearted.

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On Baseball: A Game 7, and Indians Ask Corey Kluber to Beat the Cubs Again

Cleveland is at home, with its best pitcher on the mound. The Cubs counter with Kyle Hendricks, who has a 1.31 E.R.A. in four postseason starts.

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Running a Marathon With a Daughter to Cheer Me on

After my struggle with postpartum depression, it’s not just a race. It’s a celebration of how far my family has come.

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Indians Would Like to Forget Their Adventures in the Outfield

Cleveland’s unraveling in Game 6 began early, when Lonnie Chisenhall and Tyler Naquin couldn’t decide who should catch a seemingly routine fly ball.

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Knicks Sputter in Fourth and Fall to the Pistons

Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Marcus Morris added 22 on Tuesday night to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 102-89 victory at home over the Knicks.

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On Baseball: 37th World Series Game 7 Represents a Rare Opportunity for Cubs or Indians

Chicago’s victory in Game 6 forced a decisive game in Cleveland, where one or the other long-suffering team will soon be able to celebrate winning baseball’s championship.

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Cubs 9, Indians 3 | Series tied, 3-3: After an Eternity, the Cubs and the Indians Will Have to Wait One More Day

With six R.B.I. from Addison Russell, the Cubs forced a Game 7, giving them a chance to become the first team to rally from a three-games-to-one World Series deficit since 1985.

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Andy Murray Gunning To Become First Brit To Secure ATP No. 1 Ranking This Week In Paris

Scottish tennis player Andy Murray is on the verge of achieving a lifelong dream of becoming the best tennis player on the planet. It is not going to be easy for the player from Scotland as he is trying to take the No. 1 ranked place from Novak Djokovic who is one of the greatest [...]

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On Soccer: With Win Over Barcelona, Manchester City Begins to Write Its Own History

The 3-1 victory does not mean that the mission set by Manchester City’s owners, to turn a once-unfashionable team into a member of the elite, is complete.

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John Hicks, Star Lineman at Ohio State, Dies at 65

An Outland Trophy winner under Woody Hayes with the Buckeyes, he played for the Giants in the N.F.L. after being drafted third over all.

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Indians’ Heavy Reliance on Bullpen Probably Won’t Resume in Regular Season

Cleveland Manager Terry Francona has been quick to turn to relievers like Bryan Shaw and Andrew Miller in the postseason, but over a 162-game schedule that tendency would soon wear them out.

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Real Madrid Preparing for Closed-Door Match at Legia Warsaw

Thirteen supporters of the Polish team were arrested before it lost at Madrid in October, and after crowd trouble at a Warsaw home game, UEFA barred fans from attending the club’s next game there.

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TV Sports: Fox Honors Ailing Director Who Makes All the Plays

Instead of being back in a production truck at the World Series, Bill Webb is dealing with injuries from a fall in addition to having been battling brain cancer.

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College Football Playoff Ranking: Texas A&M Is a Surprise No. 4

The first three teams were, as widely expected, Alabama, Clemson and Michigan. But the Aggies slid ahead of undefeated Washington in the selection committee’s first rankings.

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World Series Game 6: Cubs Try to Get Square With Indians

The Indians take a 3-2 Series lead back to Cleveland, where the Cubs will have to win two straight games to claim their first title since 1908.

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Mets’ Jeurys Familia Arrested in Domestic Violence Case

Familia, the Mets’ top reliever, was arrested in Fort Lee, N.J., earlier this week.

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In Exile From the Knicks, but Still at Home in Cleveland

In Cleveland, they recently unveiled a street sign for Charles Oakley, the retired N.B.A. power forward. In New York, he has been estranged from the Knicks organization for years.

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Wuhan: The Future of Tennis in China

Ever since Steven Simon became WTA CEO, ten events have been staged not only in Taiwan and Hong Kong but across Mainland China. The Elite Trophy Zhuhai is the eighth tournament on the women’s circuit to take place in Mainland China. The sportsbetting tennis odds of Mainland China hosting such events were never high, to [...]

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Can Andy Murray Win The ATP Tour Finals?

The season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals begin on November 13th at the O2 Arena in London and while two spots remain unfilled, it might not matter on the night. It’s hard to see past Novak Djokovic for this one, even despite his recent struggles on the court. Paris Masters Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray [...]

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Two Years After Last Game, Ray Allen Officially Retires From N.B.A.

Allen won N.B.A. titles in Boston and Miami, and made one of the most memorable 3-pointers in N.B.A. finals history.

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N.F.L.’s Best? All Signs Point to the New England Patriots

Record, point differential, passer rating, computer rankings ... the Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl, aren’t they?

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‘How Much Suffering Can You Take?’

Over 703 miles, a hardy band of pain enthusiasts tested the limits of both mind and body at the Quintuple Anvil Triathlon — five Ironman-length races in five days.

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