Sports Briefing: Celtics Open Conference Semifinal by Beating Wizards

Isaiah Thomas, a day after attending his sister’s funeral, scored 33 points as Boston won Game 1.

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Orioles 7, Yankees 4 | 11 innings: Entertaining Loss Doesn’t Dim Luster of Yankees’ Opening Month

The Yankees tied the score in the ninth inning against the Orioles but came undone in the 11th. They now share the second-best record in the majors.

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Jazz 104, Clippers 91 | Jazz win series, 4-3: Jazz Top Clippers in Game 7 and Advance to Face Warriors

Utah, led by Gordon Hayward’s 28 points, sent Chris Paul and Los Angeles to its sixth first- or second-round exit from the playoffs in the past six seasons.

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Wimbledon Cinderella Marcus Willis Gets To Play On Another Famous Grass Tennis Court – At The Jack Nicklaus Home

Ten months after playing all-time great tennis player Roger Federer on Centre Court at Wimbledon, Marcus Willis almost got a chance to play another grass-court tennis match against an equally legendary figure from golf – Jack Nicklaus. While in Florida to compete in the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships USTA Pro Circuit “Futures” event [...]

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On Pro Hockey: Trying to Prevent a Third Loss, Rangers Embrace Second-Guessing

After the Rangers blew a late two-goal lead in Game 2 against the Senators, Coach Alain Vigneault says, “Minutes are based on how you’re playing, not experience.”

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Meet Toronto’s Gavel-Wielding, Puck-Shooting Madam Justice

Mara Greene, who took up hockey shortly after being appointed a judge in 2009, is helping redefine the the work-life balance in Canada’s justice system.

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Nationals 23, Mets 5: Mets Are Crushed by the Nationals as a Pained Noah Syndergaard Exits Early

Syndergaard was holding his right side as he left with one out in the second inning after giving up five earned runs. The team said he had a “possible lat strain.”

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Ueli Steck, Record-Breaking Mountain Climber, Dies Near Everest

The 40-year-old Swiss climber was preparing to traverse some of the Himalayas’ highest peaks when he died in an accident.

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Famed Swiss Climber Killed Near Mount Everest in Nepal

A Swiss climber acclaimed for his rapid ascents — including scaling dozens of peaks in the Alps in a little more than two months — was killed Sunday in a mountaineering accident near Mount Everest in Nepal, expedition organizers said.

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Noah Syndergaard, Mets’ Ace, Leaves Game Early With Apparent Injury

Syndergaard was holding his right side as he left with one out in the second inning after giving up five earned runs against the Nationals.

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Tottenham 2, Arsenal 0: Tottenham Keeps Arsenal in Its Wake and Chelsea in Its Sights

Dele Alli and Harry Kane kept Tottenham in the Premier League title hunt with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in White Hart Lane’s final North London derby.

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On Soccer: Chelsea Cruises, and It’s All Over but the Critiquing

Chelsea under Antonio Conte is ruthless and it is clinical and that is why it will be the Premier League champion.

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The Power and the (Dubious) Glory of Baseball’s Save Stat

The closer is the swaggering star of many a bullpen. They are measured and rewarded by a statistic that may be overrated or mysteriously appropriate.

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Chelsea 3, Everton 0: Chelsea Beats Everton to Move Closer to Premier League Title

A 3-0 win extended the Blues’ advantage over second-place Tottenham, which faced Arsenal later Sunday, to seven points with four games to play.

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Kuwaiti Sheikh Resigns FIFA Role Amid Investigation

Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah of Kuwait, a power broker in soccer and the Olympic movement, said he would quit amid allegations that he bribed Asian officials.

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On Soccer: Arsène Wenger Reaches the End of the Road at Arsenal. Or Maybe Not.

Some observers say the Arsenal manager has seemed weary lately, leading to speculation that he may leave the position he has held for 21 seasons.

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The Jets Double Down on Several Positions, but Pass on a Quarterback

The Jets loaded up in the defensive secondary and at wide receiver, and announced that Devin Smith had torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

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Senators 6, Rangers 5 | Two overtimes | Ottawa leads series, 2-0: Rangers Crumble at Hands of Senators’ One-Man Wrecking Crew

Jean-Gabriel Pageau erased Ottawa’s 5-3 deficit in the final four minutes of regulation, then scored his fourth goal of the game in double overtime.

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Mets 5, Nationals 3: As Injuries Mount, Mets Executive Says Team Needs to Regroup

Before the Mets beat the Nationals for a second straight day, Alderson, the general manager, spoke of taking a look at how the team’s players — many of whom are hurt — are trained.

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Yankees 12, Orioles 4: Brett Gardner’s Sudden Power Surge Carries Yankees Past Orioles

Gardner, who had not hit a home run since last July, delivered two on Saturday as the Yankees took a one-game lead in the American League East.

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Sports Briefing: Andy Murray Loses in a Semifinal at Barcelona Open

Murray, the top-ranked player in the world, was upset by Dominic Thiem, who will face the defending champion Rafael Nadal in the final.

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On Pro Basketball: 6-Foot-10 and a 3-Point Shooter. Just What the Rockets Want.

Kyle Wiltjer averaged just over 10 3-point attempts in the D-League this season as he tries to develop at a position vital to Houston’s success.

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Maria Sharapova, in Return, Falls in the Semifinals in Stuttgart

In her first tournament since serving a 15-month ban for doping, the former world No. 1 missed 13 break-point chances in losing to Kristina Mladenovic.

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Giants Look to 2020 and Beyond in Drafting a Quarterback

Davis Webb of California can expect to sit behind Eli Manning for three years, but General Manager Jerry Reese says the third-round pick “has a high ceiling.”

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Extra Bases: For Brewers’ Eric Thames, Stint in South Korea Goes a Long Way

Thames, who entering Friday led the majors in home runs, rejuvenated his career by deciding at age 27 to play in the Korean Baseball Organization.

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Keeping Score: Joe Johnson, a Taciturn Veteran, Speaks Volumes for the Jazz

Johnson, a 16-year veteran, has unexpectedly become a key for the offense off the Utah bench in the playoffs, especially with the game on the line.

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Andy Roddick Wins PowerShares Series Title In Return To Birmingham

Returning to the scene of his first career PowerShares Series event in 2014, Andy Roddick defeated John McEnroe 6-4 Friday night in the one-set championship match to win the Champions Shootout at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. The win was the 15th career title for Roddick on the PowerShares Series, the North American tennis [...]

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Last in the N.F.L. Draft, but Getting More Relevant All the Time

As the league has ratcheted up its annual picks into a big television show, even Mr. Irrelevant is gaining stature.

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Sports Briefing: Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray Advance in Barcelona Open

Nadal, the defending champion, eased past Hyeon Chung, and Murray fought hard to beat Albert Ramos-Viñolas.

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Wizards and Celtics Both Clinch Series and Will Meet in the Next Round

John Wall led Washington with 42 points; Avery Bradley scored 23 to lead Boston; and Larry Bird stepped down from the Pacers’ front office.

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Bengals Draft Joe Mixon, Who Was Suspended for Punching a Woman

Mixon, an All-Big 12 running back in 2016, had been suspended by the University of Oklahoma for one season after the altercation.

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Giants Select a Defensive Lineman and a Quarterback

The Giants under General Manager Jerry Reese have a habit of picking talented defensive linemen when they become available.

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On Baseball: In Early Going, the Yankees Steal the Mets’ Thunder

Before the season, the Mets were regarded as the team of today, while the Yankees were seen as building for the future. So far this season, it has not worked out that way.

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Theo Epstein, Conquering Hero, Returns With Chicago Cubs to Fenway Park

Epstein, the architect of the Red Sox’ championship in 2004, was back at Fenway for the first time since he left in frustration after the 2011 season.

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New Jets Safety Jamal Adams, Praising Tight Ends, Plans to Thwart Them

Adams, whom Coach Todd Bowles described as an “alpha dog,” praised Ron Gronkowski of the Patriots, someone whom Adams will soon be lining up against on the field.

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With the Yankees on a Roll, a Healthy Didi Gregorius Rejoins the Team

Gregorius missed the first 19 games of the season. Manager Joe Girardi said he was not worried about Gregorius’s return altering the team’s momentum.

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With All the Injuries, Mets Manager Terry Collins Is Doubling as a Juggler

The latest in a long line of setbacks came on Friday, when Yoenis Cespedes landed on the disabled list with a strained hamstring. “It’s been a little frustrating,” Collins said.

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On Pro Football: Misgivings Diminish the Mighty N.F.L.’s Swagger

Holding its draft in the home of the underdog, Philadelphia, the league is faced with an undercurrent of worrisome trends, including a startling decline in TV viewership.

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Sporting: (It’s Great to) Suck at Something

I’m terrible at surfing. Then why do it? Because the freedom to fail without caring is revelatory.

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This Postseason, Penguins’ Marc-Andre Fleury Is Having Success, and Fun

With the starting goalie Matt Murray injured, Fleury is excelling, including a Game 1 victory against the Capitals in which he made several late saves.

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N.F.L. Draft Becomes a Popular Road Show

The show in Philadelphia has drawn large attendance, and 22 clubs and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have expressed interested in hosting a draft in the near future.

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Nastase Calls His Comments on Serena Williams Inexcusable and Apologizes

Ilie Nastase said in a Facebook post on Friday that his remarks about the pregnant tennis great were “spontaneous.”

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N.F.L. Draft Round 2: Here Are the Best Available Players

A look at some of the best players still on the board, including Dalvin Cook, Cam Robinson, Kevin King and Quincy Wilson.

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In British Soccer, Teams Change Logos at Their Peril

Even the smallest changes in a team’s designs can cause rifts with fans, which often multiply when shared on social media.

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Maria Sharapova Reaches the Semifinals of Her Comeback Tournament

Sharapova, in her first event since returning from a doping suspension, defeated Anett Kontaveit, 6-3, 6-4, in the quarterfinals.

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N.F.L. Draft Grades: Experts Pick Round 1 Winners and Losers

It could take a few years to know the true success of the draft picks, but some grades came in less than 24 hours after the first round was over.

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Russian Hooligans’ Toughest Opponents? Russia’s Police

As their nation prepares to host next year’s World Cup, hard-core fans — in top fighting shape from organized brawls and mixed-martial-arts training — are facing a crackdown.

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Sports Briefing: Maria Sharapova Advances to Quarterfinals in Germany

In her second match back from a doping suspension, Sharapova defeated Ekaterina Makarova, 7-5, 6-1, at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

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In N.F.L. Draft’s First Round, Offense Is Back in Favor

Cleveland took defensive end Myles Garrett with the top pick, but eight of the first 12 selections were offensive players, bucking a trend.

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Senators 2, Rangers 1 | Ottawa leads series, 1-0: Rangers Lose Opener to Senators. Don’t Blame Henrik Lundqvist.

Lundqvist, continuing his strong play, stopped 41 shots, but Erik Karlsson’s goal with 4 minutes 11 seconds left lifted Ottawa.

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Yankees 3, Red Sox 0: Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka Shuts Out Red Sox and Beats Chris Sale

Tanaka threw a three-hitter in the first complete game for a Yankee since he had one in August 2015, and Matt Holliday drove in two runs to help defeat Boston.

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On Soccer: In Manchester, Calm Before a Stormy Summer

At some point, United and City, who drew, 0-0, on Thursday, will have to reflect on why a season that promised so much has delivered so little.

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At Jackie Robinson Museum, a Timeless Mission Will Live On

A groundbreaking took place for the museum, which founders hope will inspire a new generation to battle barriers. It is set to open in spring 2019.

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Travis Green, New Canucks Coach, Will Focus on Youth and Offense

Green, with no N.H.L.-level coaching experience, will have to develop Vancouver’s roster after the club set a franchise low for goals this season.

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A Texas-Size Prospect Lifts the Rangers

Joey Gallo — all 6 feet 5 inches and 235 pounds of him — has been filling in admirably for the injured Adrian Beltre.

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Knicks’ Joakim Noah Has Surgery to Repair Rotator Cuff

No timetable was given, but Coach Jeff Hornacek said late in the season that if Noah had the operation, the recovery time could be five months.

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Sports of The Times: From Combine to Draft, N.F.L. Prospects Are Treated Like Pieces of Meat

The league weighs, measures and pokes its aspiring employees, whose medical histories and genes are analyzed as if they were Wagyu cattle.

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U.S.A. Hockey Names a New Executive Director

Pat Kelleher has developed youth programs for the sport’s national governing body, which last month faced a boycott by the national women’s team.

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N.F.L. Draft: What Will the Cleveland Browns Do With the Top Pick?

The draft begins at 8 p.m. Eastern tonight. Stay here for live updates and analysis of every pick.

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Giants Start to Think About Eli Manning’s Eventual Replacement

Manning, 36, has been remarkably durable at quarterback, but the Giants have not forgotten the lean years after Phil Simms’s retirement.

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In N.F.L. Draft, Jets Want More Picks and Maybe One More Quarterback

With needs at quarterback, cornerback and safety, the Jets were set to enter the draft with seven picks, and coveted more.

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Noah Syndergaard Is Latest Met to Go Down

The ace of the Mets’ pitching staff was scratched from his start on Thursday due to discomfort in his pitching arm.

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Maria Sharapova Stays on a Roll at the Porsche Grand Prix

In her second match after a 15-month doping suspension, Sharapova beat Ekaterina Makarova, 7-5, 6-1, to advance to the quarterfinals.

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On Pro Basketball: From the Start, Porzingis Made It Clear He Wouldn’t Be Timid

After two seasons of Knicks dysfunction, can anyone be surprised that Kristaps Porzingis has publicly grown tired of team leadership?

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In N.F.L. Draft, Jets Want More Picks and Maybe One More Quarterback

With needs at quarterback, cornerback and safety, the Jets were set to enter the draft with seven picks, and coveted more.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: The Oilers Survive a Wild Third Period to Beat the Ducks

Edmonton blew a two-goal lead in the third but took Game 1 of its second-round series in Anaheim. Nashville also won Game 1 on the road, beating St. Louis.

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Myles Garrett: Praise, and Disapproval, for the Projected No. 1 Pick

Many scouts rate Myles Garrett as a future All-Pro, but there are people who question his durability and commitment.

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Praise, and Disapproval, for the Projected No. 1 Draft Pick

Many scouts rate Myles Garrett as a future All-Pro, but there are people who question his durability and commitment.

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A Business Deal and a Murder, Seen Through the Rearview Mirror

It seemed like the beginning of a good relationship. It ended in a murder trial and a suicide.

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Letter of Recommendation: Letter of Recommendation: ‘Pistol Pete’s Homework Basketball’

Released in 1987, the videos offer some rather esoteric lessons.

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Sports Briefing: Tottenham Wins Eighth Straight to Keep Pressure on Chelsea

Christian Eriksen’s goal in the 78th minute lifted Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace and within 4 points of first place in the Premier League.

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Braves 8, Mets 2: Mets’ Fog Still Doesn’t Lift in a Loss to the Braves

The Mets have lost nine of their last 10 games after Robert Gsellman gave up a career-high five earned runs.

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Yankees 3, Red Sox 1: Aaron Judge Powers Yankees Over Red Sox

In his first trip to Fenway Park, Judge hit the first pitch he saw for a homer and tumbled into the stands for a highlight-reel catch.

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Zurich Open Turns to Team Play as a Jolt to PGA Tour Routine

A tour staple since 1938, the event has switched from a traditional stroke-play event to a two-man team format as a way to increase player and fan interest.

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Rangers and Senators Captains Lead by Different Examples

In a contrast in defensemen, Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson is an offensive force known for his passing, while Ryan McDonagh has a more physical style.

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Warriors Have Hope, but No Timetable, for Steve Kerr’s Return

General Manager Bob Myers said he expected the coach to find a solution for his back problems, but did not know if that would happen soon.

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An African Player Reaches the Majors

Gift Ngoepe, who was born and raised in South Africa, was promoted to the big leagues by the Pirates. Dovydas Neverauskas, the first Lithuanian in the majors, was optioned.

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Marshawn Lynch Coming Out of Retirement to Play for Raiders

Lynch grew up in Oakland, where the Raiders are expected to play for two more seasons.

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Maria Sharapova Returns From Doping Ban With a Victory

In her first match after a 15-month suspension, Sharapova defeated Roberta Vinci, who had criticized Sharapova’s receiving a wild card into the event.

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Entrepreneurship: Travel Agents for Youth Sports Teams? Not All See It as a Perk

A specialized type of travel agent coordinates travel arrangements for youth sports teams. But not all parents and coaches are thrilled.

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ESPN Layoffs Target On-Air Personalities

Longtime television analyst Ed Werder is among the many personalities to be laid off.

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Serena Williams Says Posting of Pregnancy Picture Was an Accident

Williams told Gayle King at the TED 2017 Conference in Vancouver that the mishap wasn’t a big deal because she planned to share the news shortly.

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2017 N.F.L. Draft: Here’s What to Expect in the First Round

Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett is likely to go first as teams try to divine who will be the pro football stars of the future.

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Eric Thames (Who?) Is on Pace to Hit 89 Homers.

After three years in South Korea, he returned to the U.S. and now hits a lot of dingers for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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What to Look For in the N.F.L. Draft

Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett is widely expected to go first as teams try to divine who will be the pro football stars of the future.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: What to Watch in the Second Round

The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who had the two best records in the league, will square off in the main event.

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On Soccer: Cybernetics, Cesarean Sections and Soccer’s Most Magnificent Mind

Managers beat a path to Vítor Frade’s door at the University of Porto. What they find behind it is an education in just about everything.

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Rockets 105, Thunder 99 | Houston wins Series, 4-1: James Harden Scores 34 as Rockets Oust the Thunder

Houston won the first-round Western Conference playoff series, 4-1. Oklahoma City had plenty of chances late in Game 5, but it missed shot after shot.

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Sports Briefing: Diego Costa Stars as Chelsea Extends Premier League Lead

Costa ended a seven-game drought by scoring two second-half goals in a 4-2 victory over Southampton.

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Rainout Gives the Battered Mets Another Day Off

Yoenis Cespedes and Travis d’Arnaud were originally back in the lineup for a team that has been struggling.

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Sports of The Times: Without Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nascar Faces an Uncertain Future

Earnhardt Jr., a buoyant personality compared to his famous, and gruff, father, served as a bridge between Nascar eras and was a huge hit with racing fans.

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On Pro Basketball: Bucks, a Youthful Bunch, Are Facing a Bright Future

Even if it is eliminated by the Toronto Raptors, a team with more playoff experience, Milwaukee has budding stars like Malcolm Brogdon, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Thon Maker.

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Chuck Wielgus, 67, Who Empowered U.S. Swimming and Apologized in a Scandal, Dies

Mr. Wielgus oversaw great Olympic success but was criticized for his response to accusations of sexual abuse by coaches.

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Yankees’ Game at Boston Red Sox Is Rained Out

The game, scheduled for Tuesday evening, has been rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 16.

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Derek Jeter and Jeb Bush Move Closer to Purchase of Marlins

A group including Jeter and Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor and presidential candidate, has reached an agreement in principle to buy the Miami Marlins.

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Greg Marius, Who Sought Profit in Street Ball in Harlem, Dies at 59

Mr. Marius’s Entertainers Basketball Classic at Rucker Park in Harlem featured playground legends, professional basketball players, corporate sponsors and exuberant crowds.

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Derek Jeter and Jeb Bush Move Closer to Purchase of Marlins

A group including Jeter and Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor and presidential candidate, has reached an agreement in principle to buy the Miami Marlins.

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One Certain Projection in Mock N.F.L. Drafts This Year: Uncertainty

An unclear No. 2 pick and a number of players whose draft position is anybody’s guess are making the task, never easy, a particular test of mettle.

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With Baby in Tow, Victoria Azarenka Returns to Tennis — and Her Roots

After an extended break from competition, Azarenka is training in her native Belarus with a new coach and a new traveling companion: her infant son.

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Golf’s Ruling Bodies Limit Influence of Video Evidence

The governing bodies will favor a player’s “reasonable judgment” over the precision of video evidence in making rules decisions.

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In St. Anthony’s Final Days, a Scramble to Recruit Its Best Talent

The closing of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City means that the best players from its famed basketball team are free to switch high schools.

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Adrian Peterson Agrees to 2-Year Deal With Saints

Peterson, whose last full season was in 2015, has spent his entire 10-year N.F.L. career with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Retire From Racing

Earnhardt, one of the most popular drivers in Nascar, will retire at the end of the season.

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Serena Williams Fires Back at Ilie Nastase Over ‘Racist’ Comment

“It disappoints me to know we live in a society where people like Ilie Nastase can make such racist comments.”

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A Surfer Is Killed, and Australia Asks: Do More Sharks Need to Die?

The death of a 17-year-old surfer, the 14th person killed by a shark in Australia since the start of 2012, has renewed a debate over what can be done.

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On Sports: Could Legalized Gambling Save Us From the Insufferability of Fantasy Sports?

Sports betting offers the prospect of restoring an older, purer version of fandom — rooting for teams over players.

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Sports Briefing: Jimmie Johnson Wins Rain-Delayed Nascar Race at Bristol

Johnson, the reigning Nascar champion, prevailed at Bristol Motor Speedway for just the second time, with Clint Bowyer finishing second.

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Yankees-Red Sox, a Grizzled Rivalry, Gets a Fresh-Faced Makeover

Mainstays such as Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz are gone, providing the next generation of players an opportunity to write a new chapter in an old feud.

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In Absence of Steve Kerr, Warriors Are Helmed by Veteran Presence

Mike Brown, Golden State’s assistant coach, is no stranger to leading an N.B.A. team in the postseason. He coached the Cavaliers and the Lakers.

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A Formula One Driver in the Indianapolis 500 Is No Longer Blasphemy

Fernando Alonso, of McLaren, is being allowed to skip the Monaco Grand Prix in favor of the Indianapolis 500. It’s a move past executives would have blocked.

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Distracting or Dirty, N.H.L. Agitators Can Provide Spark in Playoffs

Some players help their teams by being major irritants. Bloody or illegal hits can be part of the package.

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Bill Murray and His Brothers Venture Into Golf Wear

Their spring line harks back to the wild polyester looks of the 1970s.

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Aaron Hernandez’s Family Will Get His Suicide Notes

His fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins, had asked for three notes found in Mr. Hernandez’s cell, where he hanged himself last week.

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Welcome to the World’s Coolest Kindergarten

“My God, my kid needs to go here”: In Hamburg, Germany, a professional soccer stadium is also home to an early-education program.

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Sports Briefing: Orlando City Stops N.Y.C.F.C.’s Home Unbeaten Streak

Cyle Larin scores two goals as Orlando City moves into first place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference standings.

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Daniel Murphy’s First-Inning Grand Slam Powers Nationals Past Slumping Mets

Murphy continued to torture his former team, as his homer off Zack Wheeler gave Washington all the runs it needed to complete a three-game sweep at Citi Field.

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Rafa Nadal Collects Incredible 10th Title In Monte Carlo

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Rafael Nadal beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters in Monte Carlo, Monaco Yen-Hsun Yu beat Tatsuma Ito 6-1 7-6 (4) to win the Santaizi Challenger in Taipei, Taiwan Janko Tipsarevic beat Oscar Otte 6-3 7-6 (9) to win the International Challenger 2017 Qingdao [...]

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On Baseball: Homer-Hitting Mets Can Blast, but Fail to Bloop

The major leagues’ second-best team at hitting home runs hasn’t been able to put enough runners on base for its sluggers.

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He Said ‘I Do’ at a Golf Tournament a Year Ago. His Game Has Never Been Better

Scott McCarron had three wins in his entire PGA Tour career. Since a spur-of-the-moment, golf-centric wedding, he has three wins on the senior circuit.

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On Pro Basketball: LeBron James Issues a Timely Reminder of His Greatness

Cavaliers sweep the Pacers, again, thanks to the return of the game’s most dangerous player: Playoff LeBron.

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Young Pole-Vaulter’s Career Path Looks Like His Soaring Vault

Mondo Duplantis is the only high school vaulter to have cleared 19 feet, and he has done it twice this year. At just 17, he aims to elevate his sport.

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Pirates 2, Yankees 1: An Ex-Yankee, Ivan Nova, Spins a Win for the Pirates

Nova has flourished since he was traded to Pittsburgh last summer.

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Warriors Coach Steve Kerr to Miss Game 4

Kerr still has lingering symptoms from two back operations he had after the team won the 2015 championship.

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Lionel Messi’s Late Goal Lifts Barcelona Over Real Madrid

Messi scored from inside the penalty area two minutes into stoppage time at Madrid, leaving the Spanish league’s title race up for grabs.

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Before Crouching Behind Yankees’ Plate, Austin Romine Brushes Away Adversity

Romine, a second-round draft pick in 2007, surprised himself by making the big-league roster last season. Now he’s awed others with his play in Gary Sanchez’s absence.

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Rangers Ride Henrik Lundqvist Into the Second Round

“I’m going to have a glass of wine tonight, maybe two,” Coach Alain Vigneault said after his team eliminated the Montreal Canadiens.

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Sports Briefing: Raptors Rebound Against the Bucks to Even Their Series

After an embarrassing 27-point road loss in Game 3, Toronto turned up its intensity in a defensive battle. DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points for the Raptors.

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Rangers 3, Canadiens 1 | Rangers win series, 4-2: Rangers Beat the Canadiens in Game 6 and Advance to the Conference Semifinals

They will play the Boston Bruins or the Ottawa Senators in the next round.

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Steve Kerr Will Not Coach Warriors’ Game 3 Against Portland Because of Illness

The team announced that Kerr would be replaced by Mike Brown on Saturday night and did not specify what sort of illness Kerr had.

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Yankees 11, Pirates 5: Yankees Get First Taste of Chris Carter’s Tantalizing Power

A pinch-hit three-run homer by Carter was his first of the season, one year after he tied for the N.L. lead with 41. He’s on a one-year deal with the Yankees.

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Listless Mets Drop Another One to the Nationals

The high point for the Mets’ offense came in the sixth inning, when the monumentally struggling Jose Reyes worked out a walk.

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Chelsea 4, Tottenham 2: Chelsea Defeats Tottenham to Advance to F.A. Cup Final

In a battle of the Premier League’s top teams, Tottenham dominated at times, but its hopes of a first F.A. Cup final since 1991 were sunk by two late moments of magic.

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Swiss Teenager Nico Hischier Raises His Standing for N.H.L. Draft

Hischier, 18, who starred at the under-20 world junior hockey championship, is poised to become the highest Swiss-born player selected in the June draft.

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Letters to the Editor

Readers weigh in on comparing male and female athletes, and other issues in sports.

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On Pro Basketball: Celtics Regain Confidence, With an Assist From Kevin Garnett

A colorful message from Garnett before Game 3 on Friday night resonated with a team that had a difficult week.

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Extra Bases: From Red Storm Backcourt to Reds’ Rotation

Amir Garrett, who has made three quality starts for Cincinnati this season, honed his competitiveness playing basketball for St. John’s.

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Ilie Nastase Punished for Abusive Remarks

The ex-champion, 70, is being investigated by the I.T.F. over an alleged racist comment about Serena Williams and was ejected from a Fed Cup tie after other outbursts.

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Want to Improve Your Tennis Game? Then Grab The Natural Astaxanthin Advantage

By Dr. Mark Miller   Every tennis player understands the importance of physical endurance. The sport is often ‘stop-and-go’ and one that can last for hours at a time. Developing muscular endurance is key for keeping physically equipped to maintain this feverish pace, especially so in producing a series of serves in rapid succession throughout [...]

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The Celtics Bounce Back Against the Bulls

The top-seeded Celtics pulled away in he second half and have a chance to tie their first-round playoff series on Sunday.

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Sports Briefing: Giants’ Bumgarner on Disabled List After Dirt-Bike Accident

The San Francisco left-hander was put on the D.L. for the first time in his career after a motorcycle mishap resulted in bruised ribs and a sprained shoulder joint.

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Patching Together a Lineup, Mets Come Apart Against the Nationals

With players dealing with injuries up and down the roster, the Mets held their own against Washington until Jeurys Familia walked in the winning run in the 11th inning.

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The Yankees Stumble Against the Pirates

In the unfamiliar and unfriendly setting of a National League park, the Yankees lost in Pittsburgh to blunt some of their recent momentum.

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On Tennis: Grand Slam Run Ends Early for Serena Williams’s Driven Coach

Hoping Williams could make another run at a true Grand Slam, Patrick Mouratoglou got a surprise when he learned she was pregnant.

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Tom Fleming, 65, New York City Marathon Winner, Dies

Mr. Fleming, a contemporary of Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers who preferred to train 140 to 150 miles a week, won New York in 1973 and 1975.

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Vero Beach’s Fed Cup Near Miss Provides Future Hope For Bigger Tennis Events

By Kevin Craig   Vero Beach, Fla., is known as the site of what is regarded as the best “Futures” level professional tennis tournament in the world. Now the tennis-crazed hamlet town just north of West Palm Beach, Fla., is starting to be considered for higher grade tennis events. As the annual Mardy Fish Children’s [...]

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On Baseball: Daniel Murphy’s Keen Eye Bolsters a Nationals Pillar

Murphy, an expert in the analytics of hitting, saw that Ryan Zimmerman was getting too many ground balls after hard hits. A slight change in Zimmerman’s launch angle did the trick.

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Rangers at Home Aim to Eliminate the Canadiens in Game 6

After falling behind in the best-of-seven series, the Rangers have turned the tables on Montreal and are returning home for Game 6.

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A Tennis Makeover in Cuba, With an American Assist

A nonprofit group rehabilitated the Cuban National Tennis Center, emphasizing the humanitarian aspect of overhauling the courts and propping up the sport.

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Arnold Palmer’s Hometown Golf Course Adjusts to Life Without Him

At Pennsylvania’s Latrobe Country Club, where Palmer grew up and which he eventually bought, reminders of him are everywhere as it begins its first season following his death.

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Alex Ovechkin Briefly Leaves Game 5 After a Hard Hit

Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals star, took a hard check from Nazem Kadri of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period on Friday but was back on the ice for the second.

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Barclays Center Slugs It Out With Madison Square Garden for Fights

The Brooklyn arena is taking aim at one of the signature sports of the longtime Mecca of Boxing.

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Suspect in Borussia Dortmund Plot Hoped to Profit Off Attack, Officials Say

A German-Russian man has been charged with carrying out the bombing, which has been attributed at various times to Islamist extremists and political groups.

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Keeping Score: Golden State Gets a Boost From an Unlikely Source: JaVale McGee

The Warriors have raced to a 2-0 series lead against the Portland Trail Blazers, and McGee appears to be a key cog on the star-laden team.

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Smokeless Tobacco Is Gone From the Ballpark, but Not the Clubhouse

Major League Baseball supports local bans on smokeless tobacco, but a number of players said they viewed them as an invasion of personal rights.

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For F.A. Cup Semifinals, the Long Shots Are Long Gone

This weekend’s semifinals — Chelsea versus Tottenham, and Manchester City versus Arsenal — feature wealthy powerhouses.

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Champions League Draw: It’s Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid

In the other semifinal, Monaco will play Juventus.

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Sports Briefing: Cavaliers Erase 25-Point Halftime Deficit to Beat Pacers

LeBron James had 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists as Cleveland set an N.B.A. postseason record while taking a 3-0 lead in the series.

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Rangers 3, Canadiens 2 | Overtime | Rangers leads series, 3-2: Rangers Grab Series Lead With Overtime Victory Over Canadiens

The Rangers came back twice from one-goal deficits before winning on a Mika Zibanejad goal more than 14 minutes into overtime in Montreal.

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Eli Manning Denies Claim Regarding Fake Game-Used Memorabilia

The Giants quarterback addressed accusations related to a 2014 lawsuit, saying an email to a team equipment manager was taken out of context.

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New England Patriots to Host Kansas City Chiefs in N.F.L. Opener

The champion Patriots will begin the season Sept. 7 in a Thursday night game, while the team they beat for the title, the Atlanta Falcons, starts on the road.

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Aaron Hernandez’s Brain Will Be Donated to C.T.E. Research Center

Hernandez’s family may be interested in whether he had a degenerative brain disease that can only be diagnosed in autopsies.

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Jeurys Familia Returns to Mets, Who Can Sure Use Him

With his 15-game suspension for a domestic-violence incident over, Familia rejoins an overtaxed bullpen.

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In N.H.L. Playoffs, Stopping Superstars Is Paramount

Bottling up and frustrating the game’s top players becomes the focus of opposing coaches, defenses and even offensive leaders.

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Tiger Woods Has a Fourth Back Operation

With typical recovery time from single-level fusion surgery said to be six months, Woods will go another year without playing in a major.

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On Pro Basketball: James Harden Can Pass the Ball (Just Make Sure You Catch It)

Harden again showed off an undervalued part of his game as the Rockets took a 2-0 series lead against the Thunder.

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It’s a Nice Night for ... Surfing

Why paddle out under the stars? To get away from the crowds, mainly.

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Ducks 3, Flames 1 | Ducks win series, 4-0: Ducks Defeat Flames on Road to Sweep Series

Anaheim will face Edmonton or San Jose in the second round of the playoffs.

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Sports Briefing: Monaco Advances to Champions League Semifinals

Two early goals lifted Monaco to a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their quarterfinal, giving it a 6-3 aggregate victory.

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Meet the Tea Ladies

The tea lady, once a fixture at British soccer clubs, endures mostly as a mythical image from a simpler time. Only a few remain, and not all are ladies.

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Rockets Survive Russell Westbrook’s Onslaught to Beat Thunder Again

Westbrook had 51 points in the highest-scoring triple-double in playoff history, but the Rockets took at 2-0 lead in the series.

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Jay Bruce Homers Twice and Drives In Five Runs as Mets Edge Phillies

Bruce tied a career high for R.B.I., hitting home runs in the sixth and eighth innings, and Robert Gsellman struck out seven batters in seven strong innings.

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A Night After Being Shut Down, the Yankees’ Power Returns

A season-high four home runs erased any memories of the Yankees’ futility in Tuesday night’s 4-1 loss.

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On Baseball: As Pirates’ Starling Marte Begins Suspension, Mets’ Jeurys Familia Returns

Marte, an All-Star outfielder, started serving an 80-game punishment for steroid use the same week that Familia, a closer, is due back from 15-game domestic violence penalty.

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Rangers Looking Forward to Game 5 After a Flashback Win in Game 4

A 2-1 victory over Montreal in Game 4 was a product of the speed and puck- control game the Rangers displayed in Game 1, and it left the teams’ first-round playoff series tied at two games each.

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No Longer an Analyst, Phil Simms Joins CBS’s ‘The NFL Today’

Simms, a game analyst at the network for two decades, was replaced by Tony Romo and will move to the studio instead.

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The Final Fall of Aaron Hernandez

Hernandez was once the youngest player in the N.F.L. and a star for its best team. But he remained tangled in his roots.

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On Soccer: For Barcelona, the End of a Campaign, but Not of an Era

Juventus sends Barcelona out of the Champions League, and the temptation is to declare that the sun has set on a golden era. That would be a mistake.

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Was Serena Williams Pregnant When She Won the Australian Open?

Williams, who announced her engagement to the Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in December, published a photograph of herself in a mirror with the words, “20 weeks.”

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Tom Brady and Six Others Will Skip Patriots’ White House Visit Today

Some of the players, though not Brady, have explicitly cited politics as their reason.

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Aaron Hernandez Hanged Himself in Prison, Officials Say

The former tight end with the New England Patriots, who was convicted of first-degree murder in 2015, was found in his cell on Wednesday morning, officials said.

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China’s Stone Age Skiers and History’s Harsh Lessons

Cave paintings in the Altai Mountains may show the cradle of skiing is in China. But the ethnic minorities who live there worry the old ways are in danger.

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Sports Briefing: Columbus Staves Off Elimination

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-4, avoiding a sweep in the teams’ best-of-seven playoff series.

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Rangers 2, Canadiens 1 | Series tied, 2-2: The Rangers Finally Win a Playoff Game at Home

In a closely fought content, the Rangers ended a six-game postseason losing streak at Madison Square Garden by defeating the Canadiens.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Raptors Even Series With Bucks at a Game Apiece

Kyle Lowry, who was shut down in Toronto’s Game 1 loss, scored 22 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23, and the Raptors improved to 5-1 when a playoff Game 2 is played on their home floor.

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As Yankees’ Offense Ends, So Does Their Winning Streak

The Yankees managed just four singles through eight and a third innings against White Sox starter Miguel Gonzalez in a 4-1 loss.

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On Pro Basketball: For Russell Westbrook, and His Orange Pal, It’s Time to Get Serious

Oklahoma City’s Westbrook, a mercurial superstar, said his relationship with the basketball on the court is no joke as he and the Thunder prepare for Game 2 against the Houston Rockets.

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David Wright Is Ready for Another Comeback Try

General Manager Sandy Alderson said the Mets’ captain and third baseman will resume baseball activities as early as Wednesday.

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In Replacing Productive Players, N.F.L. Teams Walk a Fine Line in the Draft

The goal is to look three years ahead, but with more players worried about serious injuries and leaving the game early, and a short shelf life at some positions, the task is difficult.

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Cameroonian Siblings Find a New Interest (Tennis) in a New Land

The four Ntongas have shown a remarkable aptitude for tennis after stumbling upon the Leeds Center and New York Junior Tennis and Learning.

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N.H.L. Playoffs More Topsy-Turvy Than Usual

Blown leads, overtime games and unlikely stars have been the hallmarks of the opening round of Stanley Cup action.

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Real Madrid 4, Bayern Munich 2: Champions League: Real Madrid Eliminates Bayern Munich

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat trick gave Madrid a 4-2 victory — and a 6-3 win on aggregate — amid several controversial decisions.

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Leicester City 1, Atlético Madrid 1: Atlético Madrid Ends Leicester City’s Champions League Run

Leicester City, the defending Premier League champions, fell by 2-1 on aggregate after failing to overcome a 1-0 series deficit at home.

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Pirates’ Starling Marte Suspended for 80 Games for Steroid Use

Marte, an All-Star for the first time in 2016, tested positive for nandrolone, the league said.

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As It Embraces Las Vegas, N.F.L. Is Awash in Gambling Contradictions

The decision to move the Raiders to Las Vegas from Oakland presents conflicts for a league that has long opposed gambling.

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N.C.A.A. Restores Championship Events to North Carolina

The sports association’s action follows the state’s decision to repeal a law that many had viewed as anti-gay.

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FIFA Confederation Agrees to Support U.S.-Led World Cup Bid

Oceania’s support is a sign of the growing momentum for approval of the bid, perhaps as soon as next year — two years ahead of schedule.

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‘Take That for Data’ Punctuates Fizdale’s Officiating Rant

The Memphis Grizzlies coach let his displeasure with the refs be known in a news conference after the team lost to the Spurs, 96-82, on Monday night.

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‘Take That for Data’ Punctuates Fizdale’s Officiating Rant

The coach of the Memphis Grizzlies let his displeasure with the refs be known during a postgame news conference after the team lost 96-82 on Monday night.

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Sports Briefing: Maple Leafs Rally and Defeat Capitals in Overtime

Tyler Bozak’s goal 1:37 into overtime won Game 3 for Toronto after it had rallied from 2-0 and 3-1 deficits against Washington.

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Yankees 7, White Sox 4: Yankees’ Mishmash Lineup Produces Common Result: Another Win

Hobbled by injuries, the Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox to extend what is now their longest winning streak since 2012.

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Cavaliers Hold Off Pacers to Take a 2-0 Lead

Kyrie Irving had 37 points, and Cleveland prevailed despite nearly squandering an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter against Indiana.

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On Pro Basketball: Camp Lockdown? Rockets’ Patrick Beverley Puts On a Clinic

Beverley, who is staging a summer basketball camp for children that emphasizes defense, thwarted the Thunder’s star, Russell Westbrook, in Game 1 on Sunday.

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Mets’ Bullpen Has Floundered, but Help Is on the Way

After three losses to the Marlins in which Mets relievers collapsed in the late innings, there was some good news: Jeurys Familia was set to return after serving a suspension.

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Global Sports: In America’s Cup Waters, a Robot Takes On an Invasion of Lionfish

On the sidelines of the sailing race off Bermuda, one team and its partners are backing tests of a new way to capture a destructive nonnative species.

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Heat’s Season Is Over, but They’re Not Ready to Stop Working

In a change from its routine, Miami invited players, including impending free agents, to stick around in the coming weeks, and hopes are already high for next season.

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Baseball’s Data Revolution Is Elevating Defensive Dynamos

It’s not just sluggers earning fat contracts anymore. Outfielders like Kevin Kiermaier, whose great defense is highlighted by new technology, are newly getting their due.

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Boston Marathon 2017: Kenyans Sweep the Main Events

Edna Kiplagat won the women’s race in her Boston Marathon debut on Monday, and Geoffrey Kirui posted his first marathon victory.

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Mats Zuccarello Urges Rangers to Show Some Desperation in Game 4

The Rangers, trailing the Canadiens in the series, 2-1, have scored only six goals so far and need to snap out of their home-ice malaise on Tuesday.

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First Woman to Run in Boston Marathon Is Doing it Again — 50 Years Later

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer registered as K.V. Switzer and had to avoid an official who tried to force her from the course.

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Francesca Schiavone Wins First Match of 2017 and Tournament – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Steve Johnson beat Thomas Bellucci 6-4 4-6 7-6 (5) to win the Fayez Sarofim & Co. US Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas, USA Borna Coric beat Philipp Kohlschreiber 5-7 7-6 (3) 7-5 to win the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco Francesca Schiavone beat Lara Arruabarrena [...]

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“FAST4″ Scoring Format To Be Used For Doubles Wild Card Event For Mardy Fish USTA Pro Circuit Event In Vero Beach, Florida

The “FAST4″ scoring system, the new tennis scoring format introduced by Tennis Australia, will be used  in special doubles wild card tournament at the $15,000 USTA Pro Circuit event, the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships in Vero Beach, Fla., starting April 22. The doubles tournament will start Saturday, April 22, the day after the [...]

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A Court Used for Playing Hoops Since 1893. Where? Paris.

A Y.M.C.A. in France claims the oldest basketball court in the world. But it is in no shape for regular basketball games.

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Sports Briefing: Eighth-Seeded Bulls Upset Celtics in Opener

Jimmy Butler had a big second half as Chicago knocked off top-seeded Boston, who got 33 points from the grieving Isaiah Thomas.

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Rockets 118, Thunder 87 | Houston leads series, 1-0: Rockets Trounce the Thunder in Game 1

James Harden had 37 points and Patrick Beverley added 21 as Houston took the first game of their first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City.

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Yankees 9, Cardinals 3: Behind a Resurgent Greg Bird, Yankees Win Their Seventh Straight

Bird, who started the season 1 for 26, had three hits, including a two-run home run to give New York an early lead over St. Louis.

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Canadiens 3, Rangers 1 | Canadiens lead series, 2-1: Rangers’ Struggles on Power Play and Home Ice Give Montreal Series’ Edge

Henrik Lundqvist was solid in goal, but got little help as the Canadiens rode two power-play goals to a 3-1 win at Madison Square Garden and a 2-1 lead in the teams’ first-round playoff series.

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On Baseball: Yankees’ Prospects Hinge on Those Who Have Earned Their Stripes

While Gary Sanchez and Greg Bird have faltered, the Yankees have stayed competitive by relying on players with eight or more seasons of experience.

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On Soccer: Mourinho’s Insight Adds to Chelsea’s Pain in Loss to Manchester United

Against José Mourinho’s Manchester United on Sunday, Chelsea suffered a setback that could only have been fashioned by one who had been on the inside.

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Union Complains to N.B.A. About Phil Jackson’s Comments on Carmelo Anthony

The union called the Knicks president’s comments on Anthony’s future “inappropriate.” A player could be disciplined for similar statements, the union said.

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Marlins 4, Mets 2: Mets Avoid a No-Hitter and Stage a Late Rally, but That Isn’t Enough

After breaking up a potential no-hitter in the eighth inning and rallying for two runs to tie the game in the top of the ninth, the Mets lost on a J.T. Riddle home run.

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Sparky Lyle in Monument Park? Fans Say Yes, but He Disagrees

Lyle insists he doesn’t belong with those honored at Yankee Stadium. But on the 40th anniversary of his Cy Young season, and a Yankees title, many say he does.

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The Thickly Accented American Behind the N.B.A. in France

George Eddy began his sportscasting career on Canal Plus in 1985, and his exuberant Frenglish soon won him, and American basketball, fans.

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On Pro Basketball: ‘That Got Ugly in a Hurry’: More Playoff Pain Delivered by the Spurs

In San Antonio’s first postseason game since Tim Duncan’s retirement, signs of continued dominance were everywhere.

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Manchester United 2, Chelsea 0: Manchester United Defeats Chelsea to Open Up Premier League Race

The loss left Chelsea, the current league leader, four points ahead of Tottenham with six games left.

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Sports Briefing: Cavaliers Hold Off Pacers to Open Playoffs With a Win

LeBron James, playing in his 200th playoff game, had 32 points, 13 assists and 6 rebounds for Cleveland while winning his 18th straight first-round game.

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Marlins 5, Mets 4: Mets’ Bullpen Wastes Stellar Effort by Jacob deGrom in Loss to Marlins

DeGrom went seven innings and struck out 13 batters, tying a career high. But Fernando Salas gave up a two-run homer to tie the game and a go-ahead solo shot.

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Chyna Thomas, Sister of Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas, Is Killed in a Car Crash

The Washington State Patrol said that Chyna Thomas, 22, died at the scene on Interstate 5 after a single-car crash at about 5 a.m. Saturday.

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Mets Work to Get Jose Reyes Back Into a Groove at the Plate

Reyes, a career .289 hitter entering the season, is off to the worst start in his major league tenure. Mets hitting coaches are busy seeking an answer as to why.

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Yankees 3, Cardinals 2: Yankees Outlast a Jekyll-and-Hyde Starter to Beat the Cardinals

St. Louis pitcher Carlos Martinez neutralized his 11-strikeout performance with eight walks, throwing 118 pitches in New York’s sixth straight victory.

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On Golf: For L.P.G.A. Commissioner Mike Whan, Politics Become Part of the Game

A series of contretemps, including a player’s boycott and a rules imbroglio, have placed the tour squarely in the intersection of politics and sport.

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The One That Got Away: Theft of Fishing Guide’s Ashes Becomes a Whodunnit

It was the last time anyone saw what’s left of Capt. Bill Curtis, who changed saltwater fly-fishing and inspired characters in books.

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NBC’s Fixture Between the Benches Begins His Playoff Sprint

Pierre McGuire, who originated the “Inside the Glass” role on NBC, is broadcasting eight games in eight days in six cities to open the playoffs.

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Extra Bases: A Baseball Battery That Hasn’t Lost Its Charge

No current combination of catcher and starting pitcher has lasted longer than the Cardinals’ Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright.

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Rangers’ Challenge Is to Match the Canadiens’ Decibel Level

The best road team in the N.H.L. continues its playoff series at Madison Square Garden, where the crowd noise hits impressive levels only on occasion.

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‘I Own Players’: How West Ham’s Transfer Scandal Upended English Soccer

A deal that brought Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham in 2006 was unprecedented in having offshore companies control the players’ rights.

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Marlins 3, Mets 2: Fatigued Mets Bullpen Lets One Slip Away Against the Marlins

Worn out by a 16-inning victory over Miami the day before, the Mets’ relievers couldn’t come through on Friday night. Josh Edgin gave up a run-scoring double in the bottom of the ninth.

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Sports Briefing: Hall of Famer Rod Carew Now Has the Heart of a Jet

Carew, 71, received the heart and kidney of a former Jets player, Konrad Reuland, in December. It is believed to have been the first such transplant involving professional athletes.

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Canadiens 4, Rangers 3 | Overtime: A Rangers’ Lead Vanishes With 18 Seconds Left. Then a Loss Appears.

The Montreal Canadiens evened their first-round playoff series with the Rangers at one game apiece with a late regulation goal and an overtime winner.

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Yankees 4, Cardinals 3: Yankees Place the Best Bet in Baseball: Aroldis Chapman vs. the Cardinals

Chapman, who faced the Cardinals often with the Reds and the Cubs, had not given up a run to St. Louis in more than five years.

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Wayne Hardin, Hall of Fame Football Coach at Navy, Dies at 91

Hardin led the Midshipmen to five straight victories over Army and later helped Temple to its first bowl game win. He joined the College Football Hallf of Fame in 2013.

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Quest for On-Ice Equality Echoes a Fight From 30 Years Ago

Justine Blainey-Broker opened the doors for girls and boys to play together. She said the American players’ bid for better pay shows progress must still be made.

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On Pro Basketball: Knicks’ Phil Jackson Breaks the Silence, but the Turmoil Is Intact

Speaking to local reporters he had avoided since September, Jackson, the team’s president for three seasons, said the Knicks were still several years away from being a contender.

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To David Robinson, the Harden-Westbrook Matchup Feels Familiar

Two elite players set to go head-to-head in the N.B.A. playoffs: Robinson recalls his battle with Hakeem Olajuwon in the 1995 Western Conference finals.

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Sporting: Why I Love Ugly Uniforms

Nothing brings this sports designer joy and inspiration like the blinding outfits of some 1970s baseball teams.

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Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Tebow’s Test of Faith

For an athlete switching sports, his best years are behind him before they were ever in front of him.

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An Appraisal: Dan Rooney: Pittsburgh and N.F.L. Royalty, and an Ordinary Guy

The Steelers’ longtime chairman helped shape modern pro football but remained grounded. He stayed in touch with old friends and former players.

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Aaron Hernandez Is Found Not Guilty of 2012 Double Murder

Hernandez, the former Patriots player accused of killing Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado in a drive-by shooting, is already serving a life sentence for a 2015 murder.

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Phil Jackson on Carmelo Anthony: ‘He Would Be Better Off Somewhere Else’

Jackson, the president of the Knicks, addressed the New York media for the first time this season.

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On Soccer: If You Don’t Want to Know What This Article Is About, Please Look Away Now

At the BBC, polite consideration for those who follow sports the old-fashioned way.

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5 Hours, 38 Minutes and 16 Innings: Mets Grind Out a Win Over Marlins

The victory took so much more than normal to accomplish: The game featured 509 combined pitches thrown and 43 combined players.

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With Power From the Mets’ Bench, Michael Conforto Conserves His Role

When outfielder Juan Lagares returned from injury on Thursday, the Mets sent reliever Paul Sewald, not Conforto, to Class AAA Las Vegas.

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Sports Briefing: More Than 15 Years Later, Stars Bring Back Ex-Coach Hitchcock

Ken Hitchcock, who led Dallas to its only Stanley Cup title in 1999, once led the Stars to five straight division titles.

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Yankees Edge Rays Behind Luis Severino and Aaron Hicks to Sweep Series

Severino pitched seven dominant innings, striking out a career-high 11 batters, and Hicks drove in all three of the Yankees runs, with two homers, one from each side of the plate.

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Latest Series Against Cubs Reminds Dodgers of World Series Drought

After winning their fourth straight National League West title, the Dodgers fell to the Cubs in the postseason. This year, Los Angeles hopes to get past Chicago and into its first World Series since 1988.

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Kelsey Plum Is a Lot Like James Harden. But Is It a Sinister Comparison?

Plum, the top pick in the W.N.B.A. draft on Thursday, is a prolific lefty like Harden. But she hopes that female players will soon be a measuring stick.

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Bob Cerv, Three-Time Yankee and One-Time All-Star, Dies at 91

Cerv, an outfielder and slugger who was a backup in three stints with the Mickey Mantle-era Yankees, also played for the Athletics, with whom he was an All-Star in 1958; the Angels; and the Colt .45s.

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After Season of Silence, Phil Jackson Is to Address Local News Media

Jackson is scheduled to talk with New York reporters on Friday after conducting exit interviews with the team’s players.

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Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney, an N.F.L. Force and Link to Football’s Past, Dies at 84

Rooney began his time with the team as a water boy at age 9 and helped build one of the most successful franchises in N.F.L. history.

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Hall of Fame to Chicago Cubs: Where’s Our Stuff?

The Hall of Fame usually collects game-used equipment immediately after the final game of the World Series and is still seeking items to display from the Cubs.

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A Spur Takes His Game (and Flannel Shirts) to the TV Studio

Matt Bonner, a fan favorite in San Antonio for 10 seasons, has moved quickly into his new role as a studio analyst for Spurs’ broadcasts. The cheap ties? They’re new.

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Notebook: The Unreasonable Genius of Russell Westbrook

The end of the N.B.A. season proved that the Oklahoma City Thunder player is a maniac of historic proportions.

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Blue Jackets’ Cam Atkinson Rebukes Naysayers With Standout Season

Atkinson, who said he had been told repeatedly that he was too small to make it in hockey, sent Columbus into the playoffs on a high note.

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Sports of The Times: Knicks vs. 76ers: A Battle of Losing Philosophies

Although the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, the victory meant nothing. It was the contrast in team philosophies that was striking.

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N.B.A. Playoffs 2017: Who We Think Will Win

Will the Cavaliers and Warriors meet in the finals again? Who will win the superstar battle between Russell Westbrook and James Harden?

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James Kaprielian, Yankees Top Pitching Prospect, Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Kaprielian, who has pitched well this spring, complained of elbow pain last week and will be shut down for the rest of the season.

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In Sports, Boston Is Now Second to None

It’s a good time to be a sports fan in the city. But it wasn’t always that way.

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Vegas Golden Knights, N.H.L. Expansion Team, Hire Head Coach

The team hired Gerard Gallant, most recently the head coach of the Florida Panthers, who fired him on Nov. 28 after they stumbled to an 11-10-1 start.

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Is Russell Westbrook’s Season the Best Ever? Some Apples and Oranges to Pick From

Westbrook's rather outrageous regular season must be considered the single greatest season by any athlete ever, right? No? Here are some other contenders.

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Commissioner Starts to Press Cleveland Indians About Logo

In a statement, Rob Manfred was said to have expressed a desire “to transition away from the Chief Wahoo logo,” a smiling caricature the team uses that many find offensive.

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Capitals See Players Behind the Stars as Keys to Playoff Success

Goals contributed by players like Jay Beagle, a fourth-line center, will make the difference. That’s the hope, anyway.

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Tech We're Using: The Apps That Make Keeping Up With Soccer Easier

The video-streaming apps Virgin Anywhere and Sky Sports Mobile TV are a boon for a soccer reporter, or a fan.

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In Sports, Boston Is Now Second to None

It’s a good time to be a sports fan in the city. But it wasn’t always that way.

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N.B.A. Playoffs 2017: Who We Think Will Win

Will the Cavaliers and Warriors meet in the finals again? Who will win the superstar battle between Russell Westbrook and James Harden?

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Sports of The Times: Knicks vs. 76ers: A Battle of Losing Philosophies

Although the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, the victory meant nothing. It was the contrast in team philosophies that was striking.

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Wimbledon Cinderella Marcus Willis To Play First Event As A Dad In Vero Beach, Florida

Marcus Willis, the inspiring Cinderella story from Wimbledon last summer, leads the list of entries into the 2017 Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the $15,000 USTA Pro Circuit event to be played April 21-30 at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club. Last summer, Willis, inspired by meeting a new romantic partner Jennifer Bate at [...]

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Knicks 114, 76ers 113: Knicks, in What Could Be Carmelo Anthony’s Finale With Team, Top 76ers

Anthony scored 17 points but sat out the final 15 minutes of a 1-point victory as the Knicks finished the season 31-51 and faced the potential loss of their star.

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Celtics Edge Cavaliers for Eastern Conference’s Top Seed

Boston beat Milwaukee and Cleveland lost to Toronto on the final day of the N.B.A.’s regular season, for which several teams rested their best players.

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Sports Briefing: Borussia Dortmund Loses a Day After Explosions

The club fell to Monaco, 3-2, in the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal a day after three explosions targeted its bus.

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Mets 5, Phillies 4: Zack Wheeler’s Solid Start Helps Mets Edge the Phillies

Wheeler shut out Philadelphia before loading the bases in the sixth inning, and although his relief gave up a grand slam, the Mets’ one-run advantage held up.

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Henrik Lundqvist Stands Firm as Rangers Win Playoff Opener

Lundqvist made 31 saves and Tanner Glass provided all the support he needed with a first-period goal against the Canadiens in Montreal.

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Cubs Receive First World Series Rings in Team’s History

The first championship Cubs since 1907 and 1908 (when the players received gold pendants) were awarded rings featuring diamonds for each of the 108 years of the club’s drought.

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Forgettable Knicks’ Season Ends, but Bonds Remain

Despite a poor won-loss record, and intrigue about Carmelo Anthony may end up, New York has been an interesting experience for the team’s new players.

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For Knicks’ Joakim Noah, a Fitting End to a Bad Season

The team said that Noah, suspended last month for a positive drug test, had had a rotator cuff problem since January and that doctors had recommended surgery.

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A Look At The 2017 Monte Carlo Open

The Monte Carlo Open marks the official start of the clay court season on the ATP World Tour. The luxurious haven for the rich and famous along the Mediterranean coast will be an early indicator of who will be in early clay court form leading into the French Open in May. Monte Carlo is one [...]

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Dortmund Manager Criticizes UEFA for Quick Rescheduling After Bomb Attack

Thomas Tuchel, Borussia Dortmund’s manager, said his players had wanted more time to recover from the attack on Tuesday, but UEFA said the team had agreed to play the next day.

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St. Louis Sues N.F.L. Over Rams’ Departure

St. Louis and groups in the city say the league violated its own relocation policy when N.F.L. owners voted to let the team leave for Los Angeles.

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Capitals See Players Behind the Stars as Keys to Playoff Success

Goals contributed by players like Jay Beagle, a fourth-line center, will make the difference. That’s the hope, anyway.

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Yankees 8, Rays 4: Brett Gardner Sends Yankees to Win With a Play That Leaves Him Hurt

Gardner collided with the Rays’ Rickie Weeks at first base on a ground ball that produced the go-ahead run. Gardner then left with a bruised jaw and a strained neck.

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Letter Found After Borussia Dortmund Bus Attack Demands Pullback in Syria

Two people with an “Islamist background” were held after the attack on the soccer team’s bus, the German Federal Prosecutor’s Office said.

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Didier Drogba, Famous Soccer Player, Joins Phoenix Rising, Not a Famous Soccer Team

Drogba, one of the most decorated players of his generation, will try to help the franchise move up to M.L.S.

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It’s Permanent: Doug Weight to Stay On as Islanders Coach

Weight, who became the team’s interim coach in January, was 24-12-4 and nearly led the team to the N.H.L. playoffs.

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Think Baseball Is Boring? Maybe a Cat Will Help

On Tuesday, the Miami Marlins had to stop playing baseball for a bit, as a stray cat evaded capture in the outfield.

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Tech We're Using: The Apps That Make Keeping Up With Soccer Easier

The video-streaming apps Virgin Anywhere and Sky Sports Mobile TV are a boon for a soccer reporter, or a fan.

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Is Russell Westbrook’s Season the Best Ever? Some Apples and Oranges to Pick From.

Russell Westbrook's rather outrageous regular season must be considered the single greatest season by any athlete ever, right? No? Here are some other contenders.

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Richard Sherman and the Seahawks May Be Ready to Part Ways

In recent days, team officials have openly discussed at least considering a trade of Sherman, who has been a Pro Bowler or first team All-Pro in five of six years.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: What to Watch in the First Round

The postseason begins Wednesday, and there will be several interesting clashes early on, including the Penguins-Blue Jackets series.

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Commissioner Starts to Press Cleveland Indians About Logo

In a statement, Rob Manfred was said to have expressed a desire “to transition away from the Chief Wahoo logo,” a smiling caricature the team uses that many find offensive.

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Sports Briefing: Juventus Puts Barcelona in Another Big Champions League Hole

Paulo Dybala scored twice in outshining his compatriot Lionel Messi as Juventus took the first leg of the teams’ Champions League quarterfinal, 3-0.

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Mets 14, Phillies 4: Yoenis Cespedes Hits Three Homers as Mets Rout the Phillies

Cespedes had a chance to join an elite club: only 16 players have hit four in a game. Though he didn’t, Lucas Duda added two homers, while Asdrubal Cabrera and Travis d’Arnaud had one each.

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Explosions Hit Borussia Dortmund’s Bus in Germany, Wounding a Player

As many as three explosions damaged the bus of one of the country’s most storied soccer teams, forcing the postponement of a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match.

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Knicks Fan Involved in Spat With James L. Dolan Says He Can’t Renew His Tickets

Mike Hamersky, a lawyer from Queens, said the Knicks were impeding his efforts to renew his season tickets after he yelled at Dolan, the team’s owner, to sell the franchise.

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Keeping Score: Goalies Are Pulled, but Not Out of Thin Air

N.H.L. teams put thought into five-on-six situations, preparing for them while protecting a lead or playing from behind. But finding time to practice their strategies can be difficult.

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Rangers Will Try to Forget Their Struggles in Montreal

The Rangers lost all three meetings this season with the Canadiens, who will host a playoff opener Wednesday at Bell Centre.

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Olympic Race Walking Is Faced With a Dilemma

In the name of gender equity, the men-only, 50-kilometer event may be discontinued for the 2020 Games. But athletes, male and female, say that wouldn’t be fair to those training for it now.

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Mike Conley Rewards Grizzlies’ Faith With a Breakout Season

Conley became the Memphis franchise’s career scoring leader and achieved his highest per-game scoring average in the first year of a five-year deal.

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Carmelo Anthony Is Expected to Miss Knicks’ Season Finale

Anthony, who has been hinting that it may be time to move on, will most likely sit out Wednesday’s game because of a lingering knee injury.

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With Rigor and Mystique, Nebraska Builds a Bowling Dynasty

Coach Bill Straub’s focus on fundamentals has helped the Lady Cornhuskers achieve an unparalleled dominance in N.C.A.A. women’s bowling.

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The Professional Tennis Tournament That Time Forgot

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the Long Island community of Uniondale, N.Y. is the new home of an ATP tennis tournament starting in 2018. The former home of the NHL’s New York Islanders and the then ABA’s New York Nets will be the new home of an ATP World Tour [...]

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Carmelo Anthony Plots His Team’s Future: His Soccer Team in Puerto Rico, That Is

His fate with the Knicks may be in doubt, but Anthony says he is committed to the team he owns in the North American Soccer League.

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Sports Briefing: Celtics Win and Cavaliers Lose While Jostling for Top Playoff Spot

Isaiah Thomas had 27 points to lead Boston to a 114-105 victory over the Nets. Miami stayed alive with a 124-121 win over Cleveland, which played without LeBron James.

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Mets 4, Phillies 3: Jay Bruce, His Slump Behind Him, Lifts Mets Over Phillies

The Mets outfielder hit his third and fourth home runs of the season, the second a two-run shot that gave the team the lead in the eighth inning.

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On Baseball: A First for Wrigley Field: Champions Take the Field

Chicago won the World Series in 1907 and 1908, but it was playing at a different ballpark. So emotions were high at Wrigley, which opened in 1914, when the Cubs prepared to play their home opener.

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A Yankees Home Opener, With a Crisp New Vibe

Renovations such as outfield terraces, picnic areas and a children’s playground, as well as fresh faces on the field, had fans in a good mood on Monday.

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Evan Longoria Ensures Rays Don’t Endure Another No-Hitter

Longoria, who has been on the wrong side of four no-hitters, doubled with two outs in the seventh against Michael Pineda to break up his perfect game.

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After Near Playoff Miss, Islanders Reluctantly Look Ahead

With John Tavares headed into the final year of his contract, goaltender Jaroslav Halak’s future a question mark, and rumors of a potential move, the off-season is already filled with intrigue.

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On Soccer: Dybala the Next Messi? ‘He Can Go as High as He Likes’

Paulo Dybala of Juventus will face off against Barcelona’s Lionel Messi on Tuesday — a chance to see how close the resemblance between the two Argentines has become.

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Michael Pineda Is at His Best as Yankees Win Home Opener

Pineda took a perfect game into the seventh and struck out 11 as the Yankees defeated the Rays, 8-1.

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Oscar De La Hoya Taunts Trump in Ad Promoting Cinco de Mayo Bout

The former world champion boxer said using an image of a wall to promote a bout between two fighters of Mexican descent was “a direct hit to Donald Trump.”

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Masters 2017: Europeans Dominated the Leader Board

Led by Sergio Garcia of Spain, golfers from Europe occupied five of the first eight places.

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Even Before N.H.L. Playoffs Start, Canadian Broadcaster Is a Winner

With five of Canada’s teams making the cut, a year after all seven were shut out, Sportsnet will see viewership jump and advertising dollars pour in.

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U.S., Canada and Mexico Launch Joint Bid for 2026 World Cup

A paradigm-shifting plan that will involve more cities, more teams and more profit. The event will be the first to include 48 teams instead of 32.

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Award Steeped in Tradition Meets the Modern Age

The Sullivan Award, which celebrates amateur ideals and sportsmanship, has butted against the changing definition of “amateur.”

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The N.B.A.’s Best Games to Watch as a Streaky Season Comes to an End

There are still some regular-season threads to tie up before the playoffs begin this month.

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Angelique Kerber Falls Again, This Time In Mexico – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Daria Kasatkina beat Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 6-1 to win the Volvo Car Open in Charleston, South Carolina Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat Angelique Kerber 6-4 2-6 6-1 to win the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico   DAVIS CUP World Group Quarterfinals Belgium beat Italy 3-2 at Charleroi, Belgium Australia beat [...]

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Brian Cashman, the Enduring Force Behind the Evolving Yankees

When a team changes course, it often does so with a new general manager. But the Yankees’ makeover has been directed by a man who has led them for two decades.

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Sports Briefing: Jimmie Johnson Claws His Way to a Nascar Victory in Texas

Starting at the back field because of a tire change during qualifying, Johnson passed Joey Logano with 16 laps to go and held on to win the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500.

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Noah Syndergaard Brings the Heat and the Mets’ Bats Begin to Warm

Syndergaard, whose opening day start was shortened by a blister, struck out nine and Jay Bruce and Michael Conforto hit solo homers against the Marlins.

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On Golf: Same Old Sergio Writes a New Script

Sergio García had long felt the disdain of fans put off by his attitude. But with a more mellow approach and an underdog’s charm, he won them over at the Masters.

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Galvanized by a Defender’s Injury, Denver Stands Firm in a Title Win

Denver held a 3-1 lead when Tariq Hammond sustained an ankle injury early in the third period. The Pioneers then held off Minnesota-Duluth for their eighth national title.

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Masters 2017: Sergio García Finally Wins First Major Title

Playing in his 74th major tournament, García, 37, outdueled Justin Rose in a playoff to win the green jacket.

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Damian Lillard Breaks a Trail Blazers Record With 59 Points

The Portland point guard said after the game that he thought he could do even better.

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10 Things to Know About Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Record

Thirteen of Westbrook’s triple-doubles this season have come by the fourth quarter, and he has accomplished the feat against 27 of 29 opponents.

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Yankees 7, Orioles 3: Yankees Rally to Defeat the Orioles

The Orioles issued 11 walks, but the Yankees did not take advantage until late in the game.

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Rangers Tradition Takes On Added Poignancy With Loss of ‘a Hero’

The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, which is named after a New York City police detective who was paralyzed in a 1986 shooting, will be presented for the first time since his death.

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Raptors 110, Knicks 97: Hope for Knicks’ Future, and a Reminder of a Messy Past, Bear Witness to a Loss

Markelle Fultz, the projected No. 1 pick in the N.B.A. draft, and Stephon Marbury, a former star during some of the team’s toughest times, watched as the Knicks fell to the Raptors.

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Tebow’s 2nd Act Has South Carolina Giving Him the 1st-Class Treatment

The Heisman winner arrived in Columbia as a hero with a bat — bringing star power to a region excited to embrace his baseball aspirations.

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Warriors 123, Pelicans 101: Warriors Win Their 14th Straight in Kevin Durant’s Return

Durant finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists while Stephen Curry was sidelined by a bruised left knee.

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Denver 3, Minnesota-Duluth 2 | Championship: Last Year’s Loss Propels Denver to Its Eighth Frozen Four Title

Jarid Lukosevicius notched a hat trick in the second period, and the Pioneers washed away memories of last season’s exit in the national semifinals by edging Minnesota-Duluth.

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Islanders 4, Devils 2: Islanders Defeat Devils but Are Eliminated From the Playoffs

Despite a 4-2 victory over the Devils, the Islanders were bumped from the postseason when Toronto rallied to beat Pittsburgh.

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Marlins 8, Mets 1: After the Mets Praise Robert Gsellman, the Marlins Bruise Him

Gsellman, the Mets’ fifth starter, has been compared to Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom, but he allowed one run in each of the first three innings.

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Islanders 4, Devils 2: Devils Send Off Patrik Elias, a Star From Brighter Days

Elias, the team’s career scoring leader, had not played at all this season, but he skated with the team during warm-ups for a final time before retirement.

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Favorites Fall Short in Three Kentucky Derby Prep Races

The long-shot Irap won the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, Irish War Cry claimed the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, and Gormley took the Santa Anita Derby.

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On Golf: Honoring a Departed Legend, Jordan Spieth Plays ‘Without Fear’

“What would Arnie do?” Spieth asked aloud on Saturday at the Masters, invoking a legend’s name in the midst of a third-round comeback from a 10-stroke deficit.

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Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia Top Leaderboard at Masters

Rose and Garcia stand at six under par after 54 holes at Augusta National. Rose shot a 67 on Saturday, while Garcia carded a 70.

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Roundup: Ex-Ranger Carries Ottawa Past His Old Team

Derick Brassard scored against his former team, and the Senators peppered Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist with 33 shots.

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U.S., Mexico and Canada Likely to Make Joint World Cup Bid

The three nations would be an overwhelming favorite to host an expanded field of 48 teams in the 2026 competition.

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Greg Bird of the Yankees Will Miss at Least Two Games

Bird, who has replaced the oft-injured Mark Teixeira at first base, has struggled at the plate while battling lingering soreness in his right foot.

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The Public Editor: Covering Sports. Including Smelt Fishing. And Bighorn-Sheep Hunting.

The Times tends to sacrifice routine game stories and coverage of the local teams for offbeat articles, investigative pieces and even bizarre features.

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Calgary Flames Come Together and Make a Fast Turnaround

The Flames, playing a faster game under a new coach, began a surge in late January that has lifted them to a wild-card spot.

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Extra Bases: Pitcher Charlie Morton Could Help the Astros, if He Stays Healthy

Houston gambled on Morton, 33, in free agency and the early returns are promising, including a strong start.

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N.H.L.’s Olympic Absence Opens Up a Russian Power Play

Russia may have an advantage at the 2018 Games after the N.H.L. refused to take an Olympic break. That could help its domestic league’s growth, too.

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La Liga Gets Tough on Piracy of Its Content

The Spanish soccer league, locked in a financial battle with the English Premier League, is aggressively going after the illegal broadcast and streaming of its matches.

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On Golf: A Note to Tiger Woods: Victory Isn’t the Only Path to Joy

Woods, a four-time Masters champion who has been battling back issues, could learn from an example set by Arnold Palmer.

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Grizzlies 101, Knicks 88: Grizzlies Beat Knicks to Lock Up a Playoff Berth

Mike Conley scored 31 points for Memphis, which clinched the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies will meet the Spurs in the first round.

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Sports Briefing: Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger Will Return for a 14th Season

Roethlisberger, who hinted that he would consider retirement after last season, promised Steelers fans his ‘absolute best.’

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U.S. 3, Canada 2 | Overtime: U.S. Wins Fourth Straight Women’s Hockey World Championship

Hilary Knight scored 10 minutes 17 seconds into overtime to give the United States a 3-2 victory over Canada.

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Orioles 6, Yankees 5: Luis Severino Stumbles Off the Mound, Then Falls Apart on It

Severino was cruising against the Orioles before a three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning. It was a worrying reminder of his struggles last year.

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Marlins 7, Mets 2: A Victory for Zack Wheeler, Though the Scoreboard Doesn’t Show It

Wheeler took the mound for the first time since September 2014, a nod to his perseverance after Tommy John surgery. But he gave up five runs in four innings, and the Mets were trounced by the Marlins.

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Phil Mickelson to Join Jordan Spieth in a Marquee Pairing

Mickelson and Spieth finished the second round of the Masters tied, so they will tee off together in a pairing that is sure to attract a following.

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The Nets’ Brook Lopez on Starting a Brooklyn Legacy

Lopez, who has played for the team longer than anybody else, is nearing the franchise record for career points. “I definitely think I’m lucky,” he said.

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On Golf: Chasing Golf History, Rory McIlroy Struggles With an Elusive Quarry

Only five men have won a career Grand Slam. To become the sixth, McIlroy must figure out how to ignore the distraction and concentrate on winning the Masters.

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When N.B.A. Coaches Rest Their Stars, the Owners Get Restless

With fans and league broadcast partners irked by stars’ sitting out, Commissioner Adam Silver said owners have discussed issuing “guidelines’’ for teams.

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William T. Walters, Famed Sports Bettor, Is Guilty in Insider Trading Case

Prosecutors said Mr. Walters made more than $40 million from 2008 to 2014 by realizing profits and avoiding losses based on inside information he received about Dean Foods.

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Around the N.H.L., a Wealth of Experience and Inside Stories

They shares tales about Michael Jordan, Bobby Orr scoring a goal to win the Stanley Cup and the curious charm of the old Boston Garden.

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2017 Masters: Sergio García Shares Lead After Scoring Mishap

For more than an hour Friday, García mysteriously lost two strokes from his second-round score, but he tied with Charley Hoffman for the clubhouse lead at four-under.

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3 Maple Leaf Ushers Have 139 Years of N.H.L. Memories

All in their 70s, they can talk about the team’s last Stanley Cup victory, in 1967, a brawl that spilled into the hall in the 1970s and a 1955 riot in Montreal.

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Charlotte Eligible to Host ’19 N.B.A. All-Star Game, Commissioner Says

The N.B.A. pulled the game from the city this year over the state’s “bathroom bill,” but a recent change to the law has put Charlotte back in the mix.

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Patrick Ewing’s Slip Shows Need to Learn N.C.A.A. Recruiting Rules

The new, eager-to-please basketball coach at Georgetown suggested contact with a recruit that would violate the rules.

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For a Toronto Rugby Team, Some Games Are an Ocean Away

This season, there is an incongruous presence in a British league: an expansion team from the largest city in Canada mixing it up with minnows of English rugby.

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Sports of The Times: Matt Harvey Is No Longer the Alpha Dog, but Still Has Bite

When he walked off the mound to a standing ovation in the seventh inning, he had given up just three hits and two runs to the Atlanta Braves.

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Behind Kevin Durant’s Jersey Number, a Cold-Blooded Murder

A beloved youth-league coach was gunned down at age 35 outside a bar in Maryland, just one more murder in a place where gunshot deaths were routine.

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On Soccer: Where Have All the Goals Gone in the Bundesliga?

Data-driven strategy is pushing teams away from the pressing that made German soccer so appealing and toward “packing,” a focus on moves that neutralize opponents.

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Sports Briefing: U.S. Soccer Cruises Past Russia in Exhibition

Allie Long and Crystal Dunn each scored two goals in a 4-0 win for the United States one day after the national team reached a new labor agreement.

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Matt Harvey Wins First Start of Season as Mets Top Braves

Harvey, who had an operation last year to address thoracic outlet syndrome after missing the 2014 season because of Tommy John surgery, pitched six and two-thirds innings, yielding two runs.

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Wizards 106, Knicks 103: Kristaps Porzingis Sits Out Again, and Knicks Fall to Wizards

Porzingis had hoped to play the last four games of the season after having missed a dozen, but he was a late scratch as Washington won at Madison Square Garden.

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Charley Hoffman Grabs Four-Stroke First-Round Lead at Windy Augusta

As gusts of up to 40 miles per hour bedeviled most players, Hoffman shot a remarkable seven-under-par 65, birdieing nine holes, including all four par-3s.

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On Golf: Jordan Spieth Discovers That Disaster Always Lurks at the Masters

In last year’s final round, Spieth was done in by a quadruple bogey on the 12th hole. He parred the hole Thursday but had a quadruple bogey on the 15th.

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Canada Advances to Final in Women’s Hockey World Championship

Canada avenged a loss to Finland with a 4-0 victory, and will face either the United States or Germany for the title.

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Tim Tebow Hits Home Run in First Minor-League At-Bat

Playing for the Mets’ Class A affiliate, the Columbia Fireflies, Tebow hit a two-run homer just over the left-field fence in his first trip to the plate.

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Yankees’ Top Pick in 2015 Is Sidelined Again by Elbow Pain

James Kaprielian, a right-handed pitcher who was the team’s highest pick in 22 years, was placed on the 15-day minor league disabled list.

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Slow Start by 2 Young Cornerstones Is Early Test of Yankees’ Faith

As the Yankees embrace a long-awaited youth movement, the opening series was a struggle for first baseman Greg Bird and catcher Gary Sanchez.

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What to Watch in the N.H.L.’s Final Weekend Before the Playoffs

As the regular season comes to an end, there is still plenty to be resolved before the playoffs begin on Wednesday.

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Woman Competes Against Men in World Snooker, and Advances

After beating the 57th-ranked men’s player, Reanne Evans is two wins from becoming the first woman to make the main draw of the world snooker championship.

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Warriors Clear Kevin Durant to Start Playing Again

Durant, out with a knee injury since Feb. 28, can practice on Friday and is expected to play on Saturday against New Orleans.

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Masters Tournament: Dustin Johnson Withdraws Moments Before His Tee Time

Johnson, the No. 1 ranked golfer, sustained a lower back injury in a fall down the stairs of his rental home near the course Wednesday.

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Sports of The Times: Patrick Ewing’s Most Important Recruits: Local A.A.U. Coaches

“The first 72 hours is important,” one influential youth coach says as Ewing, a legend at Georgetown for what he did on the court, starts trying to revive the Hoyas.

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Masters Tournament: Arnold Palmer’s Absence Is Felt at the First Tee

For the first time since 2006, Palmer was not alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player for the ceremonial tee shots at Augusta National Golf Club.

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Club Team Thrives in the Shadow of the Frozen Four

College hockey’s premier event is headed to the home turf of Robert Morris University Illinois, which has become a power in its own right.

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On Pro Basketball: In Boston, Cavaliers Make a Point: They’re Still the Cavaliers

A 114-91 victory over the Celtics showed that Cleveland remains fearsome, after many ups and downs this season.

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It Takes a Small Army to Equal Arnie

There will never be another Arnold Palmer. But many of his endearing qualities can be found in the men competing at the Masters. Together they form golf’s composite King.

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Sports Briefing: Cavaliers Rout Celtics to Retake First in East

LeBron James’s 36 points helped Cleveland win on the road, 114-91, and take a one-game lead over Boston with four games to play.

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Rays 4, Yankees 1: Mistakes Come Early for Michael Pineda as Yankees Fall to Rays

Pineda allowed a leadoff homer and continued to struggle in the second inning as the Yankees dropped their first series of the season.

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Braves 3, Mets 1 | 12 innings: Jacob deGrom Displays His Old Form, but the Mets Sputter

After an injury-marred 2016, deGrom hit 98 m.p.h. with his fastball in his first start of 2017. But eventually he did leave the game, and the Mets lost in the 12th.

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Dolan Acknowledges Confronting Knicks Fan Outside the Garden

James L. Dolan told Deadspin that he confronted the fan on Tuesday night after the fan shouted at him to sell the Knicks.

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New York City to Pay N.B.A.’s Thabo Sefolosha $4 Million to End False-Arrest Suit

Mr. Sefolosha, of the Atlanta Hawks, agreed to settle his federal lawsuit against five police officers he said had used excessive force against him outside a Manhattan nightclub in April 2015.

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On Baseball: Bartolo Colon Is Back in Town, and the Mets Sure Could Use Him

Colon, a 43-year-old fan favorite now with the Braves, could have helped a team that has suddenly lost its vaunted pitching depth.

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Ruben Amaro Sr., Infielder for Star-Crossed ’64 Phillies, Dies at 81

Amaro, a superb fielder, won a Gold Glove at shortstop for a team that endured one of baseball’s most stunning collapses.

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Canada Has Much to Prove Against Finland in World Championship Semifinal

After losses to the United States and Finland, Canada routed Russia to squeak into the semifinals. It faces the Finns again, with high expectations.

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Dustin Johnson Hurts His Back in a Fall, but Still Hopes to Play

The world’s top-ranked golfer slipped on a set of stairs in the house he is renting for the Masters. He landed “very hard” on his back, his agent said.

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Jason Day Enters Masters ‘a Little Bit Unprepared’ but With a Clearer Head

Day, a former No. 1 player who has had to deal with a back injury and his mother’s illness, has few external expectations this year at Augusta.

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On Soccer: With Steady Dominance, Chelsea Reaches Brink of Premier League Title

After Chelsea beat Manchester City, it was hard to avoid the suspicion that the Blues had overcome the last great obstacle on the road to the championship.

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After an M.S. Diagnosis, an Emotional Return to the N.H.L. Ice

Bryan Bickell returned to the N.H.L. after five months, and is believed to be the third person to play in the N.H.L. with multiple sclerosis.

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Masters 2017: Tee Times for the First and Second Round

Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson and Jimmy Walker are among the featured groups in the first two rounds at Augusta National.

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team and U.S. Soccer Ratify New Labor Agreement

The deal, which runs through 2021, guarantees the players improved pay and bonuses, but not the equal pay with the men’s team they had sought.

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Pursuits: Off Belize, a Hunt for Saltwater Fly-Fishing’s Top Prizes

An angling Grand Slam entails catching the coveted bonefish, permit and tarpon in the same fishery on the same day or trip. This is one attempt.

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Global Sports: A Body Blow the Winter Olympics Didn’t Need

The Winter Olympics had their problems even before the National Hockey League decided to bolt the 2018 Games.

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Knicks 100, Bulls 91: Suddenly Competitive Knicks Take Down the Bulls

No Derrick Rose or Kristaps Porzingis? No problem for an overachieving lineup that dominated a playoff contender.

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Sports Briefing: Justin Verlander and Three Homers Propel the Tigers to Victory

Justin Verlander had 10 strikeouts as Detroit ruined Rick Renteria’s debut as the Chicago White Sox’ manager in a 6-3 victory.

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Amazon Will Stream N.F.L.’s Thursday Night Games

The internet retailer agreed to pay about $50 million for the streaming rights to 10 games, according to a person briefed on the deal.

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Yankees 5, Rays 0: Small in Stature, Yankees’ Ronald Torreyes Makes a Towering Statement

Torreyes hit a two-run homer in the third inning, C.C. Sabathia had an impressive start, and the Yankees earned their first win of the season by shutting out the Rays.

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Russell Westbrook Ties Oscar Robertson’s Season Triple-Double Record

Westbrook clinched his 41st triple-double early in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.

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Lexi Thompson’s Four-Stroke Penalty Is the Talk of Augusta National

Golfers preparing for the Masters debated the L.P.G.A.’s move that cost Thompson a victory at the ANA Inspiration, with a number of different perspectives.

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On Golf: Rory McIlroy on Playing With Trump Again: ‘I’d Think Twice About It’

McIlroy, who needs a Masters title to complete a career Grand Slam, found himself answering questions about playing golf with President Trump.

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Roy Sievers, Slugging Washington Senator in the ’50s, Dies at 90

The winner of the American League’s first Rookie of the Year Award eventually became a favorite of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s.

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With a New Breed of Fans, Even the Yankees Must Adapt

Attention spans are shorter. The Mets are making inroads. To combat a slide in attendance, the Yankees, long New York’s darling, are offering family-oriented amenities and sliding-scale ticket prices.

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N.H.L.’s Olympics Stance Leaves Players Cold

The decision to prevent the league’s players from participating in next year’s Games creates the possibility of a showdown with some of the sport’s biggest stars.

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Harvard’s Seniors Have One Final Goal: A Hockey Title

Led by a class that has helped turn the program around, the Crimson are in the Frozen Four for the first time since 1994.

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Elbow Tear of Mets’ Seth Lugo Will Cost Him at Least Two Weeks

Lugo pitched 15 innings in the World Baseball Classic and then reported tightness in his throwing elbow after his one spring training start.

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Davis Cup Champion Cliff Richey Releases New Book On Depression “Your Playbook For Beating Depression”

New Chapter Press announced the release of the book “Your Playbook For Beating Depression: Essential Strategies for Managing and Living with Depression” written by former American tennis great Cliff Richey and licensed clinical social worker Mary Garrison. The book is designed as a tool to immediately educate and guide people who have or suspect they [...]

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Dortmund Journal: A Museum About Soccer, and About Germany

The popular new German Football Museum in Dortmund celebrates the sport but also portrays dark chapters in the nation’s modern history.

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U.N.C.'s Joel Berry II on Tar Heels Win

Joel Berry, a point guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels, spoke after guiding his team to victory over Gonzaga in the N.C.A.A. basketball championship in Arizona. He led all scorers with 22 points.

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N.C.A.A. Ends Boycott of North Carolina After So-Called Bathroom Bill Is Repealed

The organization said the decision was made “reluctantly.”

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Tony Romo Is Said to Be Planning to Retire

After losing his starting job with the Cowboys last season, he planned to retire after 13 seasons, although several teams were interested.

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The Issue With Davis Cup Not Many Talk About ….

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Boris Becker once had a famous description of Davis Cup. “It takes a week to prepare, a week to play and week to get over.” Davis Cup, the most historic international team competition in all of sport, is a different kind of competition than your every day tour event. That’s [...]

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Owner and Army Fight for a Soccer Club’s Name

Lawsuits and court rulings have stripped one of Europe’s best-known teams, Steaua Bucharest, of its badge and its name, and divided the club’s fans.

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On College Basketball: For U.N.C., Lows of Last Year Offered a Lift When It Counted

Previous defeat leading to present triumph was a common theme throughout the tournament, as the Tar Heels drew on their title heartbreak last year to get past Gonzaga.

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North Carolina Stops Gonzaga, Turning Heartbreak Into Joy

With a strong second-half defensive effort, North Carolina beat Gonzaga, 71-65, to claim the sixth national title in its program’s history.

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Sports Briefing: Indians Rally From 5-1 Deficit to Beat Rangers

Abraham Almonte hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run ninth inning, rallying Cleveland.

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Political Memo: Trump Declines First Pitch on Opening Day, Throwing Ritual a Curveball

White House officials cited a scheduling conflict as the president skipped a tradition rife with the potential for embarrassment and, in a heavily Democratic city, a hostile crowd.

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On Baseball: For Mets’ Noah Syndergaard, Goose Bumps Tower Over a Blister on Opening Day

Syndergaard pitched six solid innings before being pulled with a sore finger in a win over the Braves, but it was the chills he felt taking the field that stuck with him afterward.

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Cricket Draft Opens With an Unusual Question: ‘Who’ll Start the Bidding?’

It’s a relatively new concept: Top players are bid on by teams, which are bound by a strict salary cap. The result can be formal, or frenetic.

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On Future as a Knick, Carmelo Anthony Says, ‘I See the Writing on the Wall’

With five games left in a desultory season, Anthony, who has two years left on his deal, continued Monday to offer clues about his future.

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20 Years Ago, Tiger Woods Made His Grand Entrance

In 1997, everyone became a footnote to a player whose four victories in his first full season on the PGA Tour included a record win at the Masters.

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A Fast Start To A New Season

The Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-0.

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Mets 6, Braves 0: Mets Catch a Break, Then Power Past Braves on Opening Day

Wilmer Flores was called out at the plate in the seventh inning, but the call was reversed, and the play ignited a six-run rally.

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Georgetown Hires Patrick Ewing as Men’s Basketball Coach

Ewing, who led the Hoyas to the 1984 national title, has served as an assistant coach for four N.B.A. teams since his retirement as a player in 2002.

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N.H.L. Says Its Players Will Not Participate in 2018 Winter Olympics

N.H.L. players have participated in every Olympics since 1998, but owners do not want to shut down the league for a few weeks to cater to the Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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2017 National Championship Game: What Gonzaga and U.N.C. Need to Do to Win

Gonzaga attempts to win its first national championship in any sport, while North Carolina returns for another shot. Stay here for live updates and analysis.

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Yankees and Mets May Be Required to Have More Netting to Protect Fans

A New York City Council member alarmed by fan injuries from foul balls is preparing a bill that would force the netting to be extended at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.

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On Golf: Why the Masters Is a Chance to Savor Nonmodern Pleasures

With cellphones banned, patrons revert to face-to-face conversations and sharing the experience with neighbors, not followers.

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A Referee Marches On (Much to Kentucky Fans’ Chagrin)

John Higgins was harassed by fans for his performance in a game in which his bosses felt he performed well, illustrating referees’ often thankless task.

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Katy Feeney, Baseball Executive Who Oversaw Scheduling, Dies at 68

Ms. Feeney was hired by the National League in 1977 and became the point person on scheduling before she retired in December.

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Do Seas Make Us Sick? Surfers May Have the Answer

Researchers are studying the effects of antibiotic-resistant genes in the oceans.

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The Top Contenders for the 2017 Masters

The world’s top ranked player Dustin Johnson might be the favorite, but don’t count out Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy or even the rookie Joe Rahm.

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Pro Golfers Find Winning Rounds From Numbers Crunching

Data analysts use the sport’s vast statistics to create strategies tailored to individual players and their strengths, raising their earnings.

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Computer Hackers Again Gain Access to Athletes’ Private Medical Records

The I.A.A.F., track and field’s governing body, blamed the Russian cyberespionage group Fancy Bear for the attack.

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Back to the Professionals: The Best N.B.A. Games This Week

Can the Celtics beat the Cavaliers in a playoff series this year? Well, how about on Wednesday night in Boston?

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Roger Federer Continues “Dream” Season, Wins Miami – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene STARS Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-4 to win the Miami Open men’s singles in Miami, Florida, USA Johanna Konta beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3 to win the Miami Open women’s singles in Miami, Florida, USA   SAYING “The dream continues. What a start to the year. Can’t believe it.” [...]

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Rangers 4, Flyers 3: Rangers Win at Home and Hit a Milestone in Points

The team beat the Flyers and reached 100 points in a third straight season for the second time in franchise history.

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Cardinals 4, Cubs 3: Cardinals Snuff Out Cubs’ Late Rally in Season Opener

The defending champion Cubs tied the score in the eighth after trailing by 3-0, but St. Louis’s Randal Grichuk drove in a game-ending run in the ninth.

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Sports Briefing: Brad Keselowski Earns His First-Ever Victory at Martinsville

Keselowski got past Kyle Busch with 43 laps left in Nascar’s STP 500 and cruised to his second win in the season’s first six races.

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Lexi Thompson Loses L.P.G.A. Major After Surprise Four-Stroke Penalty

Thompson was penalized after the 12th hole of the ANA Inspiration’s final round when a TV viewer informed rules officials about a third-round infraction.

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On Pro Basketball: With Everyone in Tune, Boston Celtics Are a Virtuoso Rebuilding Act

Coach Brad Stevens and the top executive Danny Ainge have turned a mediocre franchise into a playoff contender. The Knicks should watch and learn.

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North Carolina’s Obsession With the Rebound Pays Dividends

Tar Heels Coach Roy Williams drills it into his players: box out. It played a key role late in a Final Four victory over Oregon. Now comes Gonzaga, another rebounding power.

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South Carolina Defeats Mississippi State to Win Women’s Title

Dawn Staley became the second African-American coach to win a title since the N.C.A.A. began sponsoring a women’s basketball tournament in 1982.

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Roger Federer Has Found His Form. Now He’ll Give the Clay a Rest

Federer won the Miami Open by beating Rafael Nadal for the third time in three months. To stay fresh, he plans a break before the French Open.

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After Another Knee Injury, Derrick Rose Faces Grim Future With Knicks

Rose, an impending free agent, has a torn meniscus in his left knee and will miss the final five games of the season.

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How Much Harder Can a Starter Throw? Syndergaard Could Find Out

An exceptional delivery and build helped Noah Syndergaard throw the fastest average fastball last year for a major league starter: 97.9 m.p.h. He may not have peaked.

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Pitcher Rafael Montero Claims Last Spot on Mets’ Roster

Montero, once a top prospect, pitched well in spring training. Seth Lugo will begin the season on the 10-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.

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Latino Players Welcome a Baseball Reporter Who ‘Speaks the Same Language’

James Wagner, a New York Times sports writer, has found that his native command of Spanish helps him report from dugouts and locker rooms.

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One Team, 406 Goals, a Million Stories: Mr. Ranger Is Still Making Fans

Rod Gilbert, the Rangers’ career scoring leader, can be found at home games traversing Madison Square Garden with the same zeal with which he played years ago.

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Negotiations Intensify Over New Deal for U.S. Women’s Soccer Team

Weekend talks with U.S. Soccer representatives over a new collective bargaining agreement faced one big obstacle: compensation.

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Rays 7, Yankees 3: Yankees Stumble Out of the Gate Again and Fall to the Rays

After the best spring training in team history, the Yankees lost on opening day for a sixth straight year.

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Now Batting: 14 New Baseball Books

Publishers have filled out this spring’s lineup of biographies, team histories and other scholarship about the national pastime.

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On College Basketball: Gonzaga Earns Chance to Prove It Belongs Among Basketball’s Elite

Playing in a weaker conference and defeating lower-seeded teams in the N.C.A.A. tournament has done it no favors. Now comes a No. 1 seed, and an opportunity to make a statement.

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North Carolina 77, Oregon 76: North Carolina Beats Oregon to Return to N.C.A.A. Final

Beaten at the buzzer by Villanova last season, the Tar Heels will face Gonzaga in Monday’s championship game.

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Lexi Thompson Leads by Two Strokes at the ANA Inspiration

Thompson’s 13-under total of 203 put her ahead of Suzann Pettersen at the ANA Inspiration, the L.P.G.A. Tour’s first major championship of the year.

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Blake Saves Two Match Points To Beat Philippoussis And Win PowerShares Series Title in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. — James Blake saved two match points – while finally converting on his fifth match point – and beat Mark Philippoussis 7-6 (10-8) in the one-set final at the PowerShares Legends Charleston as part of the WTA Tour’s Volvo Car Open. Blake saved two matches points trailing Philippoussis 4-6 in the tie-breaker, after [...]

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Gonzaga 77, South Carolina 73: Gonzaga Beats South Carolina to Reach Its First N.C.A.A. Final

Gonzaga (37-1) will play the winner of Saturday’s second national semifinal, between North Carolina and Oregon, in Monday’s championship game.

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Johanna Konta Wins Miami Open to Reach No. 7 in Rankings

Konta defeated Caroline Wozniacki, 6-4, 6-3, to attain the highest ranking of her career at age 25, seizing an opportunity with Serena Williams sidelined.

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Contract Fight With U.S.A. Hockey Over, Hard Work Begins for Women’s Team

Despite the success of a new four-year contract for the American women’s team, players realize that more work is needed to be done to ensure a future for women’s hockey.

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Qatar’s World Cup Résumé: Zero Games. 2022 Host.

Qatar, which was eager to qualify for the 2018 World Cup before hosting the 2022 event, is last in its qualifying group after a loss to Uzbekistan.

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Sharing the N.H.L. Experience, With a Roommate

In the N.H.L., where the average salary is just over $2.95 million, players on entry-level contracts still have to share a room during trips.

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What Does It Takes to Earn Respect? A Puck in the Face.

Postconcussion symptoms ended Ian Laperriere’s playing career, but his fearlessness in the face of slap shots helps him as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Sports Briefing: Chelsea’s Lead Narrows in the Premier League

League-leading Chelsea’s 2-1 loss at home to relegation-threatened Crystal Palace has provided an unexpected twist to a title race that most observers thought was virtually over.

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A Small Guard Upends UConn and ‘Breathes a Little Life’ Into Her Sport

Morgan William’s game-winning shot for Mississippi State was a rousing moment of liberation for the women’s N.C.A.A. tournament.

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Dazzling Free Skate Lifts Yuzuru Hanyu to World Title

Hanyu, the Olympic men’s figure-skating champion, and Shoma Uno created a one-two finish for Japan, and Jin Boyang of China finished third.

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