By Powering Past Astros, Yankees Find Some Catharsis

Amid mounting injuries and losses, the Yankees displayed a potent offense. Brett Gardner hit a grand slam, and seven starters recorded at least one hit.

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Sports Briefing: Katie Ledecky Wins Her Third Title at U.S. National Championships

Ledecky broke her own record in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 3 minutes 58.44 seconds. Leah Smith finished second, more than five seconds behind.

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As Mets Surge, Sandy Alderson Envisions a Repeat of 2016

The Mets edged the Phillies behind another exceptional effort from Jacob deGrom.

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Paul George Is Said to Be Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

George joins reigning M.V.P. Russell Westbrook as the Thunder look to compete against the Golden State Warriors in the West.

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Elizabeth Beisel Sets an Example in Extending a Swimming Streak

Beisel kept pushing to the finish of the 400-meter individual medley and was moved up to second, qualifying for worlds, after a disqualification.

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He’s 16, He Throws 94 Miles an Hour, and He’s From Brazil

Eric Pardinho is No. 5 on MLB.com’s list of world prospects to watch. Starting Sunday, major league teams can begin signing international players.

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Wesley Bryan’s Greatest Trick Shot Was Rapid Rise to PGA Win

Bryan was originally known for making homemade trick-shot videos with his brother. But after a blistering 16-month run, he won the RBC Heritage in April.

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Dustin Fowler’s Injury Evokes Another Brief Call-Up, 112 Years Later

Drawing a parallel between a Yankees outfielder and Moonlight Graham, who provided an inspiration for the novel on which the movie “Field of Dreams” was based.

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Wounded Yankees Limp Into Showdown With Astros

After Dustin Fowler’s season-ending knee injury and 12 losses in the past 16 games, the Yankees now have a three-game road series against powerful Houston.

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Baseball’s Analytics Society Sees a Problem: Avg. Age, Members

Like baseball itself, the Society for American Baseball Research is having trouble gaining a foothold with the 18-to-30 crowd.

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Venus Williams Faces Wrongful-Death Suit in Crash

Williams has been found at fault in the accident that killed Jerome Barson in Florida.

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Brittney Griner’s Big Leap Takes the Phoenix Mercury Forward

A cornerstone of a rebuilt roster, the 6-foot-8 Griner has become more of an offensive threat, and she and her coach believe there’s no limit to how much better she can get.

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Sports of The Times: A Late Debut in the Tour de France: The Scars Tell Why

Taylor Phinney, one of only three Americans in this year’s race, suffered leg fractures and other injuries in a cycling crash in 2014.

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The Saturday Profile: From N.B.A. Washout to Cult Hero in Turkey

Ekpe Udoh led his team to this year’s Euroleague title, but he is revered primarily for what he does off the court: embrace Turkish culture.

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N.B.A. Free Agency: Blake Griffin and Gordon Hayward Lead This Year’s Class

This year’s free-agency period, which begins on Saturday, could be wilder than usual. Here’s a look at the big names and rumors.

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N.B.A. Free Agency: What to Watch For

This year’s free-agency period, which begins on Saturday, could be wilder than usual.

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Wimbledon Draw Reveals a Tough Path for Andy Murray

The top seed and defending champion, who has had a disquieting lead-up to his country’s biggest tournament, faces a tricky path on the way to the finals.

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Wimbledon: 6 Players to Watch

These contenders for the third Grand Slam tournament of the year could emerge thanks to Serena Williams’s absence and Andy Murray’s cold streak.

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Mayans Weave Their Identity Into Their Soccer Team

C.S.D. Xejuyup of Guatemala incorporates traditional clothing into its uniforms, a decision that echoes its founder’s desire to have his team reflect its community.

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Yankees Prospect Dustin Fowler Is Called Up, Then Carted Off

Fowler crashed into a wall in the first inning of his major league debut. The Yankees said he ruptured his right patella tendon, and was taken to a Chicago hospital for surgery.

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Heads Up: Where the Ping-Pong Scene Never Sleeps

In Portland, Ore., a city that takes its leisure seriously, several bars feature table tennis as a central attraction.

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Mets 6, Marlins 3: The Mets Need Pitching, and Bartolo Colon Is Available

The Braves parted ways with a pitcher who was once a fan favorite at Citi Field. Despite Colon’s 8.14 E.R.A., his former team could be interested in picking him up.

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Knicks Again Find Themselves at a Crossroads for Free Agency

With Phil Jackson gone, the team has many options for the roster that center on how quickly they need to move on from Jackson’s play style.

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Wimbledon’s Qualifying Tournament Is 3½ Miles and a World Away

Amenities? Aura? For players trying to make the main draw, no such pleasures exist.

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On Pro Basketball: Jeff Hornacek Tries Being Tactful About the Triangle

A day after Phil Jackson’s exit, Hornacek said the team’s offense would be a blend of last year’s plus some new things.

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Aaron Judge Stays Focused and Consistent for the Yankees

The majors’ home run leader has a revolving-door supporting cast, and faces opposing fans’ jeers. But to him, “it’s just about taking care of your job.”

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Even With Olympic Roots, Dakota Luther Forges Her Own Path to Worlds

Luther is the daughter of the three-time Olympic medalist Whitney Hedgepeth, with a six-time Olympic medalist, Brendan Hansen, as a coach.

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Astros Create Successful Recipe by Mixing Power With Contact

Houston’s batters hit lots of home runs, and strike out rarely. The unusual combination has propelled the team to the best record in the majors.

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Germany 4, Mexico 1: Germany Beats Mexico to Reach Confederations Cup Final

Taking advantage of Mexico’s defensive lapses, the young German squad struck early and will face Chile in the final on Sunday.

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Dave Semenko, Gretzky’s On-Ice Bodyguard, Dies at 59

The forward was one of the toughest players in the N.H.L. in an era of hulking enforcers. And he fought three rounds against Muhammad Ali.

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Venus Williams Involved in Fatal Crash in Florida

The police confirmed that they are investigating the crash involving Williams, who is expected to play at Wimbledon next week.

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Newsbook: During Wimbledon, 3 Books Give Insight Into World of Tennis

These 3 books explore the culture, personalities and politics of the sport.

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Improbable Return Makes Defense of Senior Open Title Possible

Gene Sauers, the winner of last year’s United States Senior Open, has found success after nearly losing his life to a rare skin condition in 2011.

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On Pro Basketball: Phil Jackson’s Beloved Triangle: A Symbol of Hubris

The offense became more than just a system of basketball; it became a three-sided prison.

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The Interpreter: Why Britain Is Consumed With a 28-Year-Old Stadium Disaster

The deaths of 96 people became a flash point in the public debate over class, poverty and government’s responsibility to its citizens.

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M.L.B. Umpire Coaxes Woman Off Bridge Before Pirates-Rays Game

John Tumpane was strolling near the Roberto Clemente Bridge when he saw a woman climb over the railing. What followed were chaotic moments of panic and grace.

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The Bond Between Two Teenage Swimming Stars, Decades Apart

Chris Olmstead, 73, remembers her success as a teenage swimming star when she watches Katie Ledecky, 20, a five-time Olympic champion.

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On Baseball: Tyler’s at the Plate, and on the Mound, and in the Field ...

The Yankees have four Tylers on their roster and there are now enough Tylers to create a full team, though it probably wouldn’t be very good.

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Herve Filion, for Many Years Harness Racing’s Top Driver, Dies at 77

Mr. Filion would have won even more races were it not for a seven-year suspension that resulted from charges that were ultimately dropped.

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Yankees 12, White Sox 3: Unusual Yankees Lineup Has Extraordinary Night Against White Sox

As the Yankees’ processional to the disabled list continued with Matt Holliday’s illness, the lineup included some fresh faces: Tyler Wade and Miguel Andujar.

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Usain Bolt Wins 100 Meters at Golden Spike Meet

The Jamaican star held on to win in 10.06 seconds, short of his season best of 10.03, in the first race of the European leg of his final season.

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Rafael Nadal Hopes to Regain Past Success on Wimbledon Grass

Nadal is playing some of the best tennis of his life at age 31. But to conquer Wimbledon, which he last won in 2010, he must recapture his youth.

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The Knicks’ Triangle Offense, 2014-2017

The existential basketball strategy reportedly collapsed under the weight of its own pretension in the front office of the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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With Another Injury, Mets’ Training Program Again Comes Into Question

Despite Robert Gsellman being placed on the 10-day disabled list and the team’s numerous injuries, the Mets have full faith in their regimen.

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Anthony Young, Who Lost 27 Consecutive Decisions for Mets, Dies at 51

The pitcher maintained his dignity after breaking the major league record for futility, which made him a national celebrity in the early 1990s.

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Chile Beats Portugal to Reach Confederations Cup Final

Claudio Bravo made three saves in the penalty shootout, and Chile will now seek its third straight international title.

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Sports of The Times: Zen Phil Is Gone, but All Is Not Lost for Knicks

The Knicks’ landscape is not as hopeless as it may seem, but the future requires years of rebuilding without interference.

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Chris Paul Traded to the Houston Rockets

According to multiple reports, the Los Angeles Clippers point guard will join James Harden in Houston.

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On Soccer: FIFA Pulls Back the Curtain, but Will It Ever See the Light?

In 430 pages, a report on a tainted World Cup bidding process shed some much needed light on corruption in soccer’s leadership. But it cannot be the end of the story.

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Timeline: How Phil Jackson Failed With the Knicks

He was part of the Knicks’ only championship era, and won a mind-boggling 11 titles as a coach of the Bulls and Lakers. But even Phil Jackson couldn’t resurrect the Knicks. He was dismissed as team president on Wednesday. It was a rocky three-year ride.

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Phil Jackson Is Out as President of New York Knicks

Jackson, who won 11 N.B.A. titles as a coach with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, never translated that success to the front office with the Knicks.

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Six to Be Charged in 1989 Hillsborough Stadium Disaster in England

A former senior police officer will be charged with manslaughter. The catastrophe killed 96 fans, who were crushed or trampled.

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Some Ultramarathons Now Test for Endurance — and Drugs

A handful of ultramarathons now drug test top finishers, a stark change for a sport known for its free-spirited athletes and grass-roots organization.

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Plan to Combine Fed and Davis Cup Finals Could Alter Tennis Landscape

The I.T.F.’s board approved a plan to stage the final phases of the Davis Cup men’s team competition and the Fed Cup women’s team tournament together the next three years.

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Sports Briefing: Florida Wins Its First College World Series

The Gators defeated Louisiana State to complete a two-game sweep of the finals in Omaha.

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With Loss and an Injury, It’s Just Another Day for the Mets

Robert Gsellman strained his hamstring and could become the sixth of the Mets’ seven main starters from spring training to go on the disabled list.

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The Mets Brought Them Together, and May Pull Them Apart

The realities of baseball and a subpar season could lead to the separation of three close friends: Yoenis Cespedes, Asdrubal Cabrera and Jose Reyes.

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Nico Hischier, the N.H.L.’s Top Draft Pick, Takes a Long Route From the Alps to the Devils

Hischier, a multisport athlete growing up, said he was drawn to hockey because of its speed, intensity and action.

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The Yankees Place Starlin Castro on the Disabled List

The second baseman becomes the latest member of the team to be sidelined by an injury.

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A Tech Executive Brings His Savvy to Soccer

Dennis Crowley, a founder of Foursquare, has a vision of hundreds of clubs, of promotion and relegation that will reward investment and success, and punish failure.

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Report on Sexual Abuse in USA Gymnastics Urges ‘Culture Change’

The sport’s governing body said it was adopting recommendations in a report commissioned last year following an investigation into sexual abuse of young gymnasts.

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Yankee Stadium Charity Is Called Into Question

A fund created as an olive branch to the communities around the stadium has disbursed millions. But some of that money has gone elsewhere.

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FIFA Publishes Garcia Report, Which Detailed World Cup Bidding Investigation

FIFA on Tuesday published an American investigator’s top-secret report into the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, acting, it said, “for the sake of transparency.”

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On Sports: Picking a Baseball Team for My Baby Daughter

Will rooting for the Mets or the Dodgers or the Red Sox help a new dad bind generations together?

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Sports Briefing: Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya Head Hockey Hall of Fame Class

Selanne and Kariya, longtime Anaheim Ducks teammates, will be joined by, among others, fellow players Mark Recchi and Dave Andreychuk.

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A Welcome Payday for Obscure Teams in the Champions League

Even teams that have little chance of reaching the group stage get a sizable participation payout, which they can use to dominate their domestic leagues.

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Russell Westbrook Wins M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards

Westbrook received the honor after a season in which he set a record with 42 triple-doubles.

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Roger Federer, Petra Kvitova Show Strength For Wimbledon – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene STARS Roger Federer beat Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-3 to win the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany Feliciano Lopez beat Marin Cilic 4-6 7-6 (2) 7-6 (8) to win the Aegon Championships in London, Great Britain Petra Kvitova beat Ashleigh Barty 4-6 6-3 6-2 to win the Aegon Classic in Birmingham, [...]

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Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury Returns to the Yankees

Ellsbury is back after suffering a concussion on May 24. His replacement, Aaron Hicks, is now on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique injury.

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D’Angelo Russell, Happy for a Fresh Start, Is Ready to Lead the Nets His Way

Criticized by the Lakers executive Magic Johnson for not playing a greater role in Los Angeles, Russell said he would lead by example in Brooklyn.

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On Baseball: For Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger, the Sky’s Not Only the Limit, It’s a Target

Bellinger, a rookie and the son of the former major leaguer Clay Bellinger, leads the National League in home runs and possesses speed, a strong arm and defensive acumen.

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Saints’ Nick Fairley Will Miss 2017 Season With Heart Problem

Fairley, a first-round draft pick in 2011, is coming off a career-best season but could be done with the sport.

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The Wacky Hats of Ascot

Wearing a hat is a tradition kept by many, and the wackier, the better. Here are some of our favorite looks from this year’s Royal Ascot race meeting.

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N.B.A. All-Rookie Team Includes Four Foreign-Born Players

Dario Saric and Malcolm Brogdon were unanimous selections to the first team.

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Emirates New Zealand Routs Oracle Team USA to Reclaim America’s Cup

It was a day of redemption for the Kiwis, who blew a seemingly insurmountable lead against Oracle in the last America’s Cup in 2013 in San Francisco.

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8 Reasons the Big3 Might Succeed, and 6 Reasons It Might Fail

Attendance at Barclays Center for the debut event in the professional three-on-three basketball league was promising, but the rosters were full of journeymen.

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No Frills, No Crowds, No Money: The Lonely Road to Tennis Glory

For two players at distinct points in their careers, the path to the lucrative WTA Tour begins in small towns on the humbling Pro Circuit.

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Sports Briefing: Jordan Spieth Wins the Travelers in a Playoff

After having led the Travelers Championship in the first three rounds, Spieth defeated Daniel Berger on the first playoff hole with a 60-foot birdie putt.

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France’s Golf Dreams Take Form With 2018 Ryder Cup

France beat out other European bidders to win the coveted games. But the country has not embraced golf as warmly as its enthusiasts still hope.

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Thomas Levet Discusses the State of French Golf

The 2011 Open de France winner describes as “bizarre” the fact that France has many male players in the European Tour, but none in the PGA Tour.

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Thomas Pieters Works Hard to Make His Swing Look So Natural

Pieters, one of golf’s rising stars, has all the skills, but its his dedication and determination that may take him all the way to the top.

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Mets 8, Giants 2: Progress in a Sweep for the Mets, and in a Win for a Shaky Pitcher

Rafael Montero, once a well-regarded prospect, struck out seven to record his first victory in more than two years.

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Carrying a New Kidney, an American Hurdler Returns to Worlds

Aries Merritt finished second in the 110-meter hurdles at the United States track and field championships, giving him a spot at the world championships.

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Essay: At the Pride Parade, the N.B.A. Embraces Hard-Won Victories

The league entered a float in the parade for a second straight year, making it the only major sports league taking part in the gay pride event.

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Team New Zealand Move a Win From Capturing the America’s Cup

The innovative Kiwis have left the well-heeled defenders, Oracle Team USA, so far behind that its star skipper is considering stepping aside.

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Mets Promote Tim Tebow to a Higher Class A League

With the major league debut of shortstop Amed Rosario seemingly imminent, General Manager Sandy Alderson instead informed reporters of Tebow’s progress in the minors.

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Pineda Evokes His Forgetful Form of 2016 as the Yankees Lose to the Rangers

Pineda, who allowed 20 home runs in the Bronx last season, gave up three home runs at home on Sunday.

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Germany 3, Cameroon 1; Australia 1, Chile 1: Germany and Chile Advance to Confederations Cup Semifinals

Germany gained a 3-1 victory against a Cameroon side that was reduced to 10 men after further confusion with video replays.

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Petra Kvitova Wins Her First Title Since Being Attacked

Kvitova, who was wounded six months ago by a knife-wielding intruder at her home in the Czech Republic, beat Ashleigh Barty of Australia in the Aegon Classic in Birmingham, England.

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Essay: In Pursuit of Millennials, More Fun in Sports. But Still No Twerking.

Sports officials and leagues that have been flailing about to get young adults to care about their games are reaching out to them.

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Briefing: Mexico Ousts Russia in Confederations Cup

Russia, the host nation, fought valiantly but could not avoid early elimination at the Confederations Cup, losing to Mexico, 2-1.

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Mets 5, Giants 2: Jacob deGrom, Mets’ Solo Stalwart, Stymies the Giants

While others have been on the disabled list, deGrom has not missed a start, even though he has been uneven. In San Francisco, he went eight innings and gave up just one run.

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Keni Harrison Wins National Track Title in 100-Meter Hurdles

Harrison, who holds the world record but did not make the team for the 2016 Olympics, predicted an American sweep at the world championships in London this summer.

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L.S.U. Eliminates Oregon State to Reach College World Series Finals

The Tigers allowed only three hits as the Beavers lost their second straight game, finishing the season with a 56-6 record.

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N.Y.C.F.C. 2, Red Bulls 0: Red Bulls Herald Robust Rivalry, Then Cower Before N.Y.C.F.C.

The Red Bulls mustered one weak shot on goal while losing for just the second time in seven regular-season meetings with N.Y.C.F.C.

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N.H.L.’s Connor McDavid, M.V.P. at 20, Is Still Pursuing His Idol

Despite his individual honors, McDavid knows he has a long ways to go to match Sidney Crosby’s team accomplishments.

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New Zealand Wins a Race but Oracle Then Breaks Through

The challengers held a 4-1 lead in the America’s Cup after Team U.S.A. managed an 11-second victory, its first in this year’s competition.

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Q&A: Red Auerbach Told Bill Russell, ‘I’m the Coach and You’ll Fit’

Russell, the Boston Celtics star, recalls in a Q. and A. how he and his peers transformed basketball and perceptions of blacks in professional sports.

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Islanders, in Revamp Mode, Send Travis Hamonic the Flames

The team received several high draft picks in return for the popular defenseman.

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Mexico 2, Russia 1: Mexico Eliminates Host Russia From Confederations Cup

The winners secured a place in the semifinals of the World Cup warm-up tournament, and Portugal also advanced after beating New Zealand.

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For W.N.B.A.’s Oldest Rookie, a Lot of Persistence Goes a Long Way

After playing for years overseas, Yvonne Turner of the Phoenix Mercury is still coming to grips with the fact that she has finally reached her goal, at age 29.

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Yankees Give Up on Chris Carter and Name Tyler Austin as First Baseman

Carter, last year‘s National League home run co-leader, was designated for assignment after striking out for the 70th time in 167 at-bats over 57 games.

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Extra Bases: Philadelphia Phillies’ Rebuild Is a Slow Process

The Phillies’ general manager says his team, which has the worst record in the majors, is going through what other teams did in working their way back.

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Global Sports: For the Kiwis, a Chance to Shape the Next America’s Cup

Should it hold on to win, Emirates Team New Zealand could set the rules for what type of boats to race and realize its desire to bolster the nationality rule for crews.

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Israeli Competitor Is a First for Nascar’s Cup Series

Alon Day, 25, who specializes in road courses, will drive the No. 23 Toyota for BK Racing on Sunday in Sonoma, Calif.

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South Korea Leader Hopes for Unified Olympic Team With the North

If the North and the South form a team for the Winter Games next year, it would represent a major milestone in inter-Korean relations.

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Keeping Score: That Was Hit a Country Mile, or 495 Feet if You’re Into Hard Data

Home run mythology must now compete with cutting-edge efforts to quantify mighty blasts from “pitch delivery to the conclusion of the event.”

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A Key Challenge for America’s Cup Crews: Don’t Fall Overboard

On the race’s high-speed multihulls, crosses are especially tricky. A coach said one man who fell off his boat was “massively lucky” to have survived.

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Sports Briefing: Stolen Plans Might Mean a Win on Race Day for Jimmie Johnson

Notes about this weekend’s race at Sonoma were stolen from his crew chief’s rental car. But Johnson could be better off without them.

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Mets 11, Giants 4: Humbled by a Rough Season, the Mets Let Their Bats Boast

The struggling Mets acknowledged they may be sellers at the trade deadline but then went out and toppled the equally underachieving Giants.

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Yankees 2, Rangers 1 | 10 innings: Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka Prevails in a Duel With a Japanese Flavor

Tanaka, who has been struggling, threw eight scoreless innings and outlasted the Rangers’ Yu Darvish. Tanaka allowed just three hits and struck out nine.

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Asked to Switch Positions, Asdrubal Cabrera Asks to Switch Teams

The Mets wanted Cabrera to move from shortstop to second base after returning from the disabled list. He was not happy about the request.

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Devils Take Nico Hischier No. 1, Defying N.H.L. Draft Predictions

Hischier, surprised that the Devils picked him over Nolan Patrick, becomes the first Swiss-born player to be selected first over all in the draft.

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Mexico Hopes to Make Statement Against Russia in Confederations Cup

Mexico would not only reach the semifinal with at least a draw but could also reverse its trend of losing to the host team in major tournaments.

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Sporting: In Defense of the One-and-Done

Fans who question players entering the N.B.A. after a year of college ball is the height of selfishness.

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Knicks Sign Canyon Barry, a Student of Triangles

Barry, a physics major at Florida and the son of the Hall of Famer Rick Barry, will join the Knicks’ summer team league.

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For Aric Van Halen, a Steeplechaser, Jump Takes On a New Meaning

Van Halen, 27, the son of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer Alex Van Halen, has blazed his own trail by leaping over barriers and water as an elite racer.

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Frank Kush, Hall of Fame Coach of Arizona State, Dies at 88

Kush led the Sun Devils to six bowl victories, but his career was derailed in an assault investigation.

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Let the Waiting Begin: Calling Pitches, Slowly, in College Baseball

The dead time adds up when the call must go from coach to catcher to pitcher, but most coaches are loath to put the responsibility on a young catcher.

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Rangers Trade Derek Stepan to Coyotes Ahead of N.H.L. Draft

The team continued to restructure their roster and clear salary cap space only hours before the N.H.L. entry draft.

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On Pro Basketball: N.B.A. Drafts Come and Go, but Carmelo Anthony Always Remains

Even the Kings were able to reset their franchise this year — not so the Knicks, still shackled by Anthony’s no-trade clause.

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Bow Ties and Statement Sneakers at the N.B.A. Draft

A life-changing night for young basketball players, for whom dressing well has become a condition of stardom.

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In New York Soccer Rivalry, Cult Figures Outnumber Championships

The Red Bulls and New York City F.C. are known for splashy signings, but their fans seem to connect with a more local kind of hero.

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Dodgers 6, Mets 3: Mets Grimace Their Way Through Fourth Straight Loss to the Dodgers

The past two weeks have brought new lows for the Mets, culminating in the 6-3 loss on Thursday. In four games against the Dodgers, they surrendered 24 walks and 15 home runs.

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Sports Briefing: Jordan Spieth Shoots a 63 to Lead the Travelers Championship

Spieth had eight birdies and a bogey in his seven-under round, as he took a one-shot edge over Johnson Wagner and Brett Stegmaier.

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Bulls and Timberwolves Upstage Draft With Jimmy Butler Trade

There were no big surprises among the early selections in the draft, but Chicago sent Butler, a three-time All Star, to Minnesota.

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Everything Falls Apart as the Yankees Resume Their Losing Ways

A four-run lead for the Yankees fell apart as three errors and subpar outings from Luis Severino and Dellin Betances let the Angels score nine unanswered runs.

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Bermuda Hopes the America’s Cup Doesn’t Go Sailing Away

Residents, and turtles, feel the impact of the biggest international event in the archipelago’s history. One group hopes it will linger.

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Marc-Andre Fleury’s Second Act Is Illuminated by Las Vegas Lights

Fleury, the former No. 1 pick who won three titles with the Penguins, was the most prominent selection by the Vegas Golden Knights in the expansion draft.

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Knicks Choose Frank Ntilikina of France in the Draft, Avoiding a Dramatic Twist

The Knicks stuck with a plan to choose a guard and did not make a huge move that seemed possible just hours before Thursday night’s draft.

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Pete Flynn, Mets Groundskeeper for Almost 50 Years, Dies at 79

Mr. Flynn helped tend three homes of the Mets — the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium and Citi Field — beginning with the club’s founding in 1962.

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Stephon Marbury Stars as Himself in Chinese Hoops Biopic

The former N.B.A. player has become a beloved celebrity since decamping for professional basketball in China, and a sequel is in the works.

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‘Bizarre and Unusual’: Readers Respond to Helicopter Parenting

We asked readers to send us their stories about being a helicopter parent, having such a parent or seeing the phenomenon play out in their workplace.

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N.B.A. Draft 2017: What to Expect in the First Round

The 76ers have the top pick in the draft, followed by the Lakers. Stay here for pick-by-pick updates and analysis.

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Islanders Acquire Jordan Eberle From Oilers for Ryan Strome

Eberle, 27, a right wing, is expected to provide offensive help for the Islanders’ star center John Tavares.

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How a Golfer’s Wife Overcame Her Addiction to Alcohol

Brittany Horschel, whose husband, Billy, plays on the PGA Tour, decided to tell her story in the hopes of helping other people, especially mothers.

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A stellar performance over a two-year career may be enough to put Sean Dhooghe on the radar of N.H.L. executives heading into the draft in Chicago.

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It Happens Every 12 Years: Long-Awaited Rugby Series Set to Begin

The British and Irish Lions begin their Test series with mighty New Zealand on Saturday.

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N.B.A. Prospect Knows What It’s Like to Be a Pro (but in Baseball)

Donovan Mitchell Jr., the son of the Mets’ director of player relations, is a 6-foot-3 guard with a 6-10 wingspan, a cool nickname and a chance to be a lottery pick.

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Raiders and Quarterback Derek Carr Agree on a 5-Year Extension

The Raiders will add five years to Carr’s current rookie deal, keeping him tied to the team through 2022.

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Soccer’s Confounding Calculation: What’s a Player Worth?

Billions of dollars change hands and hundreds of players change teams during soccer’s summer transfer window. But does anyone know what’s a fair price?

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The Hitter Can Hurl. The Hurler Can Hit. Can He Do Both in the Majors?

Will one of these rare double threats become baseball’s first true two-way player? Historically it just hasn’t happened. But maybe now is the time.

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Sports Briefing: Nationals’ Max Scherzer Loses a No-Hitter, Then the Game

Scherzer, seeking his third no-hitter, gave up an infield single in the eighth inning and two unearned runs followed as the Marlins won, 2-1.

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Another Mets Pitcher, Zack Wheeler, Goes on the Disabled List

The right-hander was put on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday for right biceps tendinitis, continuing the season-long trend of Mets starting pitchers getting injured.

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On Pro Basketball: Lakers Appear to Have Plan With Lonzo Ball. Knicks Have a Triangle.

While the pieces seem to be falling into place in Los Angeles, turmoil surrounds the directionless Knicks and their president, Phil Jackson.

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On Baseball: The Yankees Risk Joining the Rest of a Middling League

A seven-game losing streak put the team’s torrid start at risk, and could push the Yankees back toward a large pack in the American League.

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French Point Guard Frank Ntilikina Actually Likes the Knicks

A presumptive lottery pick in Thursday’s N.B.A. draft even had kind words for Phil Jackson, the team’s embattled president.

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Mets, at 31-39, Have Little Time to Get Into Wild-Card Race

After grabbing a wild card last year with 87 wins, even fewer than it usually takes, the Mets would need to go 56-36 the rest of this season to tie their 2016 mark.

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I.O.C. Chief Says Russia Will Face Sanctions, Despite New Antidoping Efforts

“You cannot forget what happened in Sochi,” Thomas Bach said about evidence of widespread doping at the 2014 Winter Games.

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On Soccer: Ronaldo, Under Fire, Strikes Quickly Before Slipping Away

A goal, a win in the Confederations Cup and then a news conference — with no questions — as one of the world’s best players faces accusations about tax evasion.

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When Helicopter Parents Hover Even at Work

The father of the basketball star Lonzo Ball has taken an assertive role in his son’s career, reflecting a larger trend as millennials come of age.

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Op-Ed Contributor: Ryan O’Callaghan and Finding Life Beyond the Closet

Coming out as gay is a necessary first step, but dealing with it is an even bigger step to take.

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Victoria Azarenka Overcomes Slow Start in First Match Back

Returning from maternity leave, Victoria Azarenka survived to win in the first round at the Mallorca Open. She will face seventh-seeded Ana Konjuh on Thursday.

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The Kiwis’ Edge in America’s Cup: Drones

Nick Bowers uses drones to shoot spectacular sailing footage, which earned him a place with innovative Team New Zealand, an America’s Cup finalist.

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Blackhawks’ Marian Hossa to Miss N.H.L. Season Because of Skin Disorder

Hossa, 38, said severe side effects associated with medication to treat a progressive skin disorder will make it impossible to play during the 2017-18 season.

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2017 N.B.A. Mock Drafts: The Experts’ Picks

The 76ers and Lakers are expected to take Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball with the top two picks. After that, it gets interesting.

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The Mets have endured perhaps too many lopsided defeats, with a 12-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers pushing the team to a season low water mark.

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Angels 8, Yankees 3: Yankees Lose Their Seventh Straight as the Angels Roll

Despite home runs by Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, starter Michael Pineda and reliever Tyler Clipper faltered, and the Yankees lost their grip on first place in the A.L. East.

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Victoria Azarenka Returns to the Court, Accompanied by a Mother’s Patience

Out for six months after giving birth to her first child, Azarenka lost her first match at the Mallorca Open. But she has a newfound appreciation for what women can do.

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Trade Kristaps Porzingis? Knicks Seem Open to Listening

The Knicks, according to multiple reports, are at least receptive to inquiries about Porzingis, their most alluring asset, as draft night approaches.

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Nets Said to Be Trading Brook Lopez to Lakers for D’Angelo Russell

The Nets would also send the 27th pick in Thursday night’s N.B.A. draft to Los Angeles in return for the 21-year-old point guard and Timofey Mozgov.

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Chris Iannetta and Jeff Mathis arrived in the majors a day apart 10 years ago. Together in Arizona they’ve helped turn around an underachieving pitching staff.

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Aaron Judge Considers Invitation to Home Run Derby

The Yankees slugger, who led the major leagues in homers going into Tuesday’s game, said he hadn’t decided if he would participate in the event the night before the All-Star Game.

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Tony DiCicco, Popular Coach of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, Dies at 68

DiCicco, an easygoing and accommodating presence, led the team to a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics and a victory in the 1999 Women’s World Cup final.

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Tiger Woods Seeks Help for Dealing With Pain Medication

Woods’s agent says the 14-time major champion has checked into a clinic after his arrest May 29 on a driving-under-the-influence charge.

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UEFA Approves Entry of 2 Red Bull Teams in Champions League

Red Bull Salzburg, the Austrian champion, and RB Leipzig, the runner-up in Germany, persuaded European soccer officials that they were sufficiently independent of each other.

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Life as a Runway: What 9 Fashionable Fans Wore to Veuve Clicquot’s Charity Polo Match

The polo match in Liberty State Park has become an annual occasion to dress up for summer.

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PGA Tour to Add Blood Testing to Its Antidoping Measures

Blood testing will allow the Tour to detect human growth hormone, but it still plans to use urine samples for most of its drug testing next season.

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Twitter to Live-Stream Women’s Hockey

The partnership between the social media company and the National Women’s Hockey League includes 16 regular season games and the 2018 All-Star Game.

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Dodgers 10, Mets 6: Mets’ Home Run Barrage Can’t Overcome Wheeler’s Poor Pitching

Zack Wheeler coughed up seven runs in only two innings, and not even four home runs by the Mets against Clayton Kershaw could bridge the gap.

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Olympic Canoeing Prizes Balance, and Adds More Women to Provide It

Three men’s events were eliminated and three women’s contests added as the International Olympic Committee moves closer to its goal of gender equality.

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Criticized Team Names Get a Legal Lift, but the Price Could Be High

A United States Supreme Court ruling may help restore trademark protections for names such as the Redskins, which were removed by the federal government in 2014.

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In Raising the Bar, the Young Yankees Face a Trade Predicament

A team that was expected to be building toward contention is locked in a battle for the division lead. With the trade deadline approaching, does it become a buyer or stand pat?

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Gleyber Torres, a Top Yankees Prospect, Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre infielder will have an operation that is most commonly performed on pitchers and will miss the rest of the season.

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Larry Grantham, Defensive Captain of Champion Jets, Dies at 78

Grantham, an undersized linebacker, played 13 seasons with the New York Titans and the Jets, whom he helped upset the Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl.

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The Aegon International In Eastbourne Provides Late Wimbledon Testing Ground For Top WTA Stars

The Aegon International at Eastbourne is one of the most historic events on the WTA Tour. It is the premier women’s Wimbledon grass-court preparatory event held at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club since 1974. The great Martina Navratilova, arguably the greatest grass-court tennis player of all time, won the event an amazing 11 times. The [...]

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On Golf: After U.S. Open Breakthrough, Brooks Koepka Thanks a Calming Force

Trey Jones, the golf coach at Florida State, says his former player’s great strength is accepting any criticism that will improve his game.

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76ers Get No. 1 Overall Pick From Celtics

Philadelphia will select first for the second straight year and is expected to take Markelle Fultz. Boston slid down to the No. 3 pick.

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The 7-Foot Question at the Heart of the Knicks’ Future

Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez are so close they’re like “a big family.” With Thursday’s N.B.A. draft approaching, they could turn out to be very tall pillars of the team.

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Kevin Durant Goes a Couple of Rounds With His Twitter Critics

The newly minted N.B.A. finals M.V.P. exchanged lighthearted jabs with fans, confronting talking points that are likely to dog him for seasons to come.

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Haunted by a Player’s Death, a Coach Walks Away From His Sport

Jeff Charles had been coaching football for 21 years, but his love of the sport diminished after a 16-year-old sustained a fatal blow to the head in a game.

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Sports of The Times: Chemotherapy, Then the U.S. Championships, for Gabriele Grunewald

Like any professional runner, Grunewald is competitive and fierce down the stretch. But a huge obstacle sets her apart: She’s battling cancer for the fourth time.

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Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, W.N.B.A. Stars, Keep Longtime Friendship

With Taurasi breaking multiple career records this season and Bird closing in on her own, their relationship — between teammates and then rivals — has endured.

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Sports Briefing: Rockie’s Game-Winning Homer Completes Cycle Against the Giants

Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth as Colorado rallied to defeat San Francisco and finish off a four-game sweep.

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On Golf: Rickie Fowler, a Major Within Reach, Leaves Empty-Handed Again

Fowler entered the final round of the United States Open in contention but secured only his fifth top-five finish at a major in the past four years.

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Brooks Koepka Wins U.S. Open for His First Major Title

Koepka’s winning score of 16-under tied Rory McIlroy’s U.S. Open record for lowest total under par, set in 2011.

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Athletics 4, Yankees 3: Yankees End West Coast Trip With Another Defeat in Oakland

Despite solo home runs from Matt Holliday and Didi Gregorius, the Yankees again could not crack through the Athletics’ pitching and lost their sixth straight game.

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Brooks Koepka Wins U.S. Open for His First Major Title

Koepka’s winning score of 16-under tied Rory McIlroy’s U.S. Open record for lowest total under par, set in 2011.

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Mets 5, Nationals 1: Behind Jacob deGrom’s First Career Homer, Mets Avoid a Sweep

DeGrom allowed three hits in eight innings and hit a solo home run with a bat he borrowed from David Wright. “I think I’ll hold onto it for a while,” deGrom said.

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Nolan Arenado Hits for the Cycle, Leading the Rockies Past the Giants

Arenado’s three-run homer in the ninth inning completed the cycle and a rally for a 7-5 Colorado win.

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Diana Taurasi Breaks W.N.B.A. Scoring Record

With a layup late in the first half of Sunday’s game between her Phoenix Mercury and the Los Angeles Sparks, Taurasi passed Tina Thompson’s record of 7,488 points in a career.

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British Cycling Cultivated ‘Culture of Fear,’ Report Finds

The organization behind Britain’s immense cycling success has become deeply tarnished after accusations of bullying, sexism and intimidation.

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Pakistan Upsets India to Claim Its First Cricket Champions Trophy

Pakistan, the eighth and lowest seed in the 18-day tournament, beat India, its fiercest rival, by 180 runs.

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Portugal and Mexico Duel to Tie in Confederations Cup Match

Cédric Soares scored on a deflected shot in the 86th minute to give Portugal a late lead, but Héctor Moreno tied the score with a header in stoppage time.

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Pakistan Defeats India in Cricket Final

The victory in London over their archrivals, who held the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy, produced intense emotions on the field and in South Asia.

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New Zealand Takes a 3-0 Lead at the America’s Cup

Peter Burling steered Emirates Team New Zealand to wins of 49 seconds and 1 minute 12 seconds over the two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA.

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Fleury and Neal Are Among the Top Players in the N.H.L. Expansion Draft

Vegas General Manager George McPhee will pore over the list of unprotected players and select one from each of the N.H.L.’s 30 teams by Wednesday.

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The Evolution of the N.B.A. Draft

Ten years after Portland selected Greg Oden over Kevin Durant, teams are placing greater value on big men who are nimble and versatile. Point guards will also attract attention in 2017.

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Moving Past Scandal, Oregon State Starts Strong at College World Series

The Beavers’ top pitcher dropped out of the event after his status as a sex offender was revealed, but the team won its opening game and remains the favorite.

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Briefing: Reds Honor Pete Rose With Statue Outside Their Stadium

Rose, who is banned from baseball for betting on the sport and is ineligible for the Hall of Fame, is the eighth Cincinnati player commemorated with a sculpture at Great American Ball Park.

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Nationals 7, Mets 4: Mets Lose Clash With Nationals in a Familiar Fashion

With the teams mirroring each other in light-blue uniforms, the Nationals again showed why they are the class of the N.L. East.

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On Golf: Jordan Spieth, Inside His Own Head, Struggles to Get Out

Spieth, one of golf’s best putters just a year ago, is questioning himself like any weekend duffer.

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Athletics 5, Yankees 2: As Masahiro Tanaka Continues to Flail, So Do the Yankees

Tanaka threw 10 strikeouts, but he allowed three long home runs in only four innings as the Yankees extended their season-long losing streak to five.

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Justin Thomas Breaks a U.S. Open Record With a 63 in the Third Round

With an eagle on the 18th hole, Thomas shot the best single round in relation to par, 9-under, in the history of the tournament.

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Extra Bases: 300 Wins? Today, Try 200 Innings

The Cubs’ Jon Lester thinks the milestone is out of reach of pitchers today because of the limits teams put on starters.

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New Zealand Wins First Two America’s Cup Races Against Team USA

The Americans went into the final series of the regatta with a one-point lead, but Saturday’s results put the Kiwis ahead.

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Essay: Still Chasing the Stratford Streak, 80 Years After He Left the Ice

Howie Morenz was an early N.H.L. great, before a shattered leg ended his career and broke his heart. Some still celebrate his beginnings and puzzle over his end.

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Russia 2, New Zealand 0: Under Putin’s Eye, Russia Wins Confederations Cup Opener

President Vladimir Putin had demanded that the 63rd-ranked Russia team play better, and the team responded with an easy win over New Zealand.

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U.S. Open Grass Is an Obstacle and a Potential Health Hazard

Erin Hills’s thick fescue presents a challenge to players, but is also a hospitable spot for ticks, prompting concern about Lyme disease.

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Athletics 7, Yankees 6: Yankees Lose Fourth Straight as an Athletics Novice Shines

The first hit of Matt Chapman’s career was a two-run, eighth-inning single for Oakland, and it trimmed the Yankees’ division lead to one game.

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Sports Briefing: McDonald’s Ends Olympic Sponsorship Deal Early

The fast-food giant’s contract with the International Olympic Committee was to have run through the Tokyo Games in 2020.

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The Prix de Diane Longines, a High-Fashion Picnic, Horse Race Included

One of France’s premier races, the Prix de Diane is an elegant gathering that provides the perfect excuse to dress up and picnic near a chateau.

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Fillies and Fashion Have Their Day at France’s Prix de Diane

The race for top 3-year-olds, also known as the French Oaks, has become a major social event since it was created in 1843.

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Harvey learned he had a stress injury to his right scapula on Thursday. With a standard recovery time of four to six weeks, he may not be back until August.

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U.S. Open Notes: Spectator, 94, Dies at the United States Open

The man died on Friday afternoon of what a law enforcement official said appeared to be natural causes.

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Sporting: A Grudge Match With the Big Man

I was a diplomat, not a boxer. Why did I agree to a match in Nairobi?

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Global Sports: America’s Cup Rematch Gets a Shot of Youth

Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand are back, but the Kiwis have a new 26-year-old helmsman after blowing an 8-1 lead in 2013.

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The America’s Cup: A Fierce Battle Ahead

America’s Cup boats are the fastest and hardest craft to sail in the world. But one thing is critical – for any team to achieve optimum performance, the helmsman and wing trimmer must be in total sync.

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On Golf: Golfer Known as ‘Beef’ Has PB&J and No Complaints

Andrew Johnston, who was two under after two rounds at the United States Open, has endeared himself to fans with his good-natured personality.

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Paul Casey Stumbles, Then Rallies to Challenge for the U.S. Open Lead

Casey started the second round one stroke off the lead, but a triple bogey nearly dropped him off the leaderboard before a run of late birdies put him back in second.

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How Baseball Brought Cancer Survivors Together at a Cubs-Mets Game

Sandy Alderson, the Mets’ general manager, invited a fellow cancer survivor, who is also a Cubs fan, to last Monday’s Mets-Cubs game.

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Mayweather-McGregor: 2 Fighters, Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

“I think this fight could generate somewhere in the neighborhood of $400 million,” a former HBO executive said.

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On Pro Football: Kaepernick’s Free Agency Shows Another Divide: Between N.F.L. and N.B.A.

If Colin Kaepernick were a professional basketball player instead of a football player, he might already have a job.

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Golf’s History, in Scotland and Beyond

The game has been around far longer than the U.S. Open.

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Russian Officials Dispute Report on Labor Abuses at 2018 World Cup Sites

A report by Human Rights Watch said that at least 17 construction workers for the 2018 soccer tournament in Russia had died and others had faced labor abuses.

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Let’s Settle This in Court: What, Exactly, Is Stand-Up Paddleboarding?

The international surfing and canoeing associations both want to control stand-up paddle and are headed to mediation with Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Athletics 8, Yankees 7: A 10th-Inning Blooper Adds Insult to the Yankees’ Many Injuries

The injury-prone Yankees came from behind four times to tie the score and another to take the lead, but couldn’t overcome a 10th-inning blooper by the Athletics’ Khris Davis.

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On Baseball: At Congressional Baseball Game, a Different Type of Victory on Display

“We won because we’re here,” Barry Loudermilk, a Republican, said after the loss to the Democrats. He was among those at the practice a day before, when a gunman opened fire.

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Yankees Stock Up on Pitchers in Draft Amid Rash of Elbow Injuries

The team used its top pick on a right-hander from South Carolina, and 10 of the first 11 picks were pitchers.

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Nationals 8, Mets 3: Mets’ Loss to Washington Brings Up Early Season Demons

Even with recent improvements, the Mets struggled mightily in the first game of a crucial four-game series against the Nationals.

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Phil Mickelson’s Caddie Says He Supports Decision to Withdraw From U.S. Open

Jim Mackay said he never considered trying to find another bag after Mickelson chose to attend his daughter’s high school graduation instead of playing at Erin Hills.

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On Golf: Struggling Ernie Els Knows Picture Can Change ‘Like That’

The man who won the United States Open 20 years ago finished two-under par in the first round of this year’s tournament.

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Sports of The Times: With Trophies Given Away, a High School Coach’s Legacy Remains

Bob Hurley, the accomplished basketball coach for St. Anthony High School, comes to terms with his program and his school shutting down.

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Seattle Storm Take a Progressive Tack With Planned Parenthood

The W.N.B.A. franchise, one of the few professional teams owned by women, will donate part of the proceeds from a July home game against the Chicago Sky to a chapter of the organization.

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Hein Verbruggen, Who Raised Cycling’s Profile, Dies at 75

Mr. Verbruggen helped to bring the sport to new countries but was accused of failing to confront widespread doping.

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With Expansion Draft Looming, N.H.L. Teams Try to Protect Their Own

With Las Vegas getting ready to poach a player from each team, the league’s general managers are adjusting their rosters.

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Matt Harvey and Neil Walker Join Mets’ Long List of Injured Players

Both could be out for weeks, as Harvey was found to have a stress injury in his right shoulder and Walker partially tore his left hamstring.

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Mets Will Extend Protective Netting at Citi Field

Along with the Yankees, the Mets have been pressured by a city councilman to better defend fans against foul balls and broken bats.

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Rickie Fowler Takes Early Lead at the U.S. Open

Conditions favored those with early tee times, and his seven-under-par 65 tied the lowest score to par recorded in a first round of the event.

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Blimp Crashes Near U.S. Open Golf Tournament

A pilot was being treated for unknown injuries.

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With Banker’s Conviction, FIFA Case Signals Shift to Financial Institutions

Jorge Luis Arzuaga pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy Thursday, the first banker charged in a case that has implicated dozens of soccer officials and marketing executives.

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N.C.A.A. Places Louisville on Probation and Suspends Pitino

The sanctions against Louisville’s basketball program are related to a scandal in which a former staff member provided strippers and prostitutes to players and recruits.

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Mayweather-McGregor Boxing Match Draws Hype, and a Clear Favorite

Could Conor McGregor step into the ring with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and come away with a victory? It’s hard to find a pundit or expert who believes that.

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Track and Field’s Oldest (and Most Suspect) Record Is in Danger

Jarmila Kratochvilova ran 800 meters in 1 minute 53.28 seconds in 1983, a mark that could be erased by a proposal to void all world records set before 2005.

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Trilobites: As Female Elk Age, They Learn to Evade Hunters

Older female elk are able to adjust their behavior and adopt more stealth strategies through life, scientists found.

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Letter of Recommendation: Letter of Recommendation: The Canadian Football League

Those same rules that make the Canadian game more Canadian also make it more dynamic.

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‘Claw’ and Cross-Handed Putting Styles Gain More Ground

An unorthodox grip on the club may look a bit feral, but some top players have made the switch.

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C.C. Sabathia Looks Headed to D.L. With Hamstring Strain

C. C. Sabathia, hurt on Tuesday, was found to have a moderate strain but wasn’t put on the D.L. because the Yankees couldn’t to call up a replacement quickly enough.

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Mets 9, Cubs 4: In Another Tense and Wacky Game, Late Home Runs Lift the Mets

Granderson hit his 300th career home run, breaking a 4-4 tie in the eighth inning, and Duda followed with a three-run shot to help secure the win over visiting Chicago.

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Dustin Johnson Is Favored at a Major Again. Just Watch the Stairs.

Johnson, who missed the Masters after injuring himself in a fall, is looking to defend his United States Open title.

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On Golf: Bunkers at U.S. Open Course Give New Meaning to ‘Sand Hazard’

Golfers will really want to avoid the 138 bunkers at Erin Hills in Wisconsin, site of the 117th United States Open.

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Central Florida Kicker Debates Choice: YouTube or Football?

Donald De La Haye makes some money from his YouTube videos. His university and the N.C.A.A. may have a problem with that.

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Kyle Shanahan Heartened by 49ers’ Progress, and a Chance to Relax

Shanahan, hired as San Francisco’s coach the day after the Super Bowl, has been implementing his systems and looking forward to his first break in nearly 11 months.

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The U.F.C. star McGregor, a mixed martial arts fighter, will box against Mayweather, who is considered a heavy favorite.

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W.N.B.A. Players Union Leader Takes a Thoughtful Approach

Players say Nneka Ogwumike, who ran uncontested, takes notes first, and takes action later.

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Rangers Are Buying Out Dan Girardi’s Contract

After the Rangers’ second-round playoff loss to the Senators, Coach Alain Vigneault hinted at changes to his aging defense.

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Why it matters that the shooting took place on a baseball diamond, one of the last places where bipartisanship survives.

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After Two-Month Hiatus, Roger Federer Loses to Tommy Haas

Federer, who had not played since April, fell to the 39-year-old Haas in the second round of the Stuttgart Open, a grass-court event.

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U.S. Soccer Fans Can Relax. The Team Should Make the World Cup.

The American team is currently behind Mexico and Costa Rica, with a comparatively easy schedule ahead in the fall.

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Asbury Park F.C. has devised a plan to maintain the perfect record. Forever.

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Angels 3, Yankees 2: Angels Snap Yankees’ 6-Game Winning Streak in Extra Innings

More troubling for the Yankees, C. C. Sabathia appeared headed for the disabled list with a strained hamstring.

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Dustin Johnson’s Brother: Buddy, Goad and Caddie

Austin Johnson was offered his brother’s bag on a lark in 2013, but it has been a winning partnership ever since.

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The elder Love wound up happy he missed a bid for his 24th U.S. Open: It gives him the opportunity to work with his son as he makes his pro debut.

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After Player Criticism, and Rain, Grass at Erin Hills Gets a Trim

The tall fescue along the fairways of four holes, which some players had said would lead to unplayable lies, was cut ahead of the United States Open.

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Cabrera first injured his left thumb on May 6. Meanwhile, Michael Conforto’s stiff back kept him out for a second straight game, but Yoenis Cespedes’s heel pain has subsided.

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Iguodala, a former All-Star, came off the bench to score 20 points as Golden State claimed the championship in Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Odell Beckham Jr. Defends Decision to Skip Voluntary Workouts

Beckham, one of the N.F.L.’s leading receivers, said he missed the Giants’ organized team activities so he could train on his own and reflect on life.

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Created as a quirky bonus hole, the diminutive-but-vexing ninth hole at Erin Hills is likely to be the most entertaining 135 yards of play.

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A sport with roots in Seattle entrances the men’s wear crowd at the Pitti Uomo trade fair.

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Will Warriors Visit the White House? First, They Have to Be Invited

On Tuesday, the N.B.A. champions said no decision had been made, despite unattributed reports to the contrary on Twitter.

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The U.S. Open at Erin Hills: One Man’s Dream, Realized

The selection of Erin Hills Golf Club could not have happened without the obsessive dream of its former owner, Bob Lang.

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Dennis Rodman, Frequent Visitor to North Korea, Is Back

Mr. Rodman, the ex-N.B.A. star who once held Kim Jong-un’s newborn daughter, announced his return to the North on Twitter but did not say what he was doing there.

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Inspiring Senior Tennis Players Profiled In New Book “Sport of a Lifetime – Enduring Personal Stories From Tennis”

New Chapter Press announced the release of the book “Sport of a Lifetime – Enduring Personal Stories From Tennis” written by long-time tennis enthusiast Judy Aydelott. Featuring enriching and motivational stories about those who love and participate in tennis over the age of 35, “Sport of a Lifetime” is a volume of senior tennis through [...]

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After Loss, LeBron James Faces the Future: The Warriors Are ‘Built to Last’

After Cleveland’s loss to Golden State in Game 5 of the N.B.A. finals, James acknowledged that the Warriors “don’t show any signs of slowing down.”

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Yankees 5, Angels 3: Aaron Judge’s Homer Lifts Yankees Past Angels

Judge broke a tie in the eighth inning with his fourth homer in three games, helping the Yankees to their sixth straight win.

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Warriors 129, Cavaliers 120: Warriors Win N.B.A. Title, and Avenge Themselves Against the Cavaliers

Golden State defeated Cleveland, four games to one, dominating the team that rallied to stun them in last year’s finals. Kevin Durant was named the most valuable player of the series.

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Top Baseball Draft Picks Serve as Beacon for Diversity

Only four aspiring major leaguers attended the M.L.B. draft, but a few considered it a platform to attract more African-American players to the sport.

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Yoenis Cespedes Departs Early From Mets Win Over Cubs With Sore Heel

Jacob DeGrom rebounded from two poor starts by pitching the Mets’ first complete game this year, and Asdrubal Cabrera hit two solo homers, but the recently returned Cespedes left in the fifth inning.

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Emirates Team New Zealand Earns Rematch of 2013 America’s Cup vs. Team Oracle USA

The skipper Peter Burling and the Kiwis defeated Artemis Racing of Sweden in the challenger playoff finals for the right to face the United States boat, which rallied from 8-1 down to win the 2013 Cup.

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On Baseball: Cubs Don’t Look to Glitter of Last Season as They Work to Polish This One

Manager Joe Maddon cited an inconsistent rotation and an inability to drive in runs as reasons the defending champions have struggled early. But there are signs the team is stirring.

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N.H.L.’s Salary Cap Aims at Parity, but the Penguins Keep Winning

Pittsburgh is the first team in nearly two decades to win a second consecutive Stanley Cup, and the roster is designed to keep contending next season and beyond.

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Tonya Harding, Tragic Muse? More Works Explore a Skating Scandal

A new play and a coming film are joining the various projects that have reconsidered the class dynamics of the Olympics figure skating controversy from 1994.

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N.B.A. Finals Game 5: Cavs vs. Warriors Top Story Lines

The Cavaliers looked strong in Game 4, but need three straight victories over the Warriors to repeat as N.B.A. champs. Stay here for live updates and analysis.

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An Inspiration To Latvians, No Pressure Ostapenko A Wimbledon Threat Too

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Jelena Ostapenko’s upset win at the French Open is the biggest story in the history of tennis in the nation of Latvia. Ostapenko is the first player from the small Eastern European country, once part of the Soviet Union, to win a major singles title. I only know a few [...]

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Keeping Score: All Should Rise for Yankees’ Gary Sanchez, Too

Aaron Judge has gotten the media hype and the jersey sales, but Sanchez, the team’s catcher, may yet be the team’s heart and soul.

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Players to Watch in the Baseball Draft

Two prospects who can pitch and also hit are in the mix as the major league draft begins on Monday.

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On Soccer: Coach Arena Rings the Changes, and Grabs a Point in Mexico

In four qualifying games since Arena’s return to the national team bench, the United States is 2-0-2.

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On Tennis: Something Old, Something New at French Open

As a new female star emerges, the classic male stars continue to dominate.

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Give Baseball Scouts a (Perfect) 80 for Tradition

It may not make sense to outsiders, but Branch Rickey’s quirky 20 to 80 scale for judging players’ skills remains the lingua franca in the major leagues.

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Sports Briefing: Daniel Berger Defends Title at the St. Jude Classic

Berger, 24, played a bogey-free round to become the fourth back-to-back winner at St. Jude and the first since David Toms in 2003-4.

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United States 1, Mexico 1: World Cup Hopes Revived, United States Ties Mexico

Michael Bradley’s long-range goal and a stout defensive effort produced a 1-1 tie in Mexico City.

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Sebastian Telfair, Former N.B.A. Guard, Is Arrested on Gun Charges

The police said Mr. Telfair, 32, had a bulletproof vest and several handguns during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.

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Penguins 2, Predators 0 | Pittsburgh wins series, 4-2: Pittsburgh Penguins Beat the Predators to Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions

No other N.H.L. team has won back-to-back titles since 1998. It was the fifth Stanley Cup title for the Penguins and the third for their star, Sidney Crosby.

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On Pro Basketball: J.R. Smith Is a Dangerous Man on a Team With Nothing to Lose

One loss from losing in the N.B.A. finals, the Cavaliers cannot compete without contributions from role players like Smith, who has shone in wins over the Warriors.

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Essay: The U.S. Tycoon Who Battled Canadian Elitism (in Hockey)

Frederic McLaughlin, the owner of the Chicago Black Hawks, was suffering through a losing season when he announced in 1937 that he would form an all-American team.

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Aaron Judge Hits Two Homers, One Very Far, as Yankees Crush Orioles

Judge had a 495-foot solo shot, the longest home run in the major leagues this season, and a two-run homer for his 21st of the year, which also leads the majors.

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Mets 2, Braves 1: Another Return, and Another Win, for the Reviving Mets

Seth Lugo won his season debut, pitching seven strong innings in a 2-1 win over the Braves in Atlanta, after rehabilitating a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament.

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Rafael Nadal Wins His 10th French Open Title, Dominating Stan Wawrinka

Nadal became the first player to win 10 Grand Slam singles titles at the same tournament in the Open era.

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On Pro Basketball: Way Below N.B.A. Powerhouses, It’s Still High Picks and Distant Hopes

The Warriors and the Cavs, both seasoned teams, are the latest lesson to others: There is little chance to move up via the draft anytime soon.

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Rafael Nadal Wins His 10th French Open Title, Dominating Stan Wawrinka

Nadal became the first player to win 10 Grand Slam singles titles at the same tournament in the Open era.

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On Golf: For Those Who Curse Their Play at U.S. Open, There’s Holy Hill

A Catholic basilica looms on the horizon of the event’s final hole as if floating in the clouds, and its friars have invited contestants to attend Mass.

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Yankees 16, Orioles 3: Blazing Home Run by Aaron Judge Sets Tone for Yankees

Judge’s first-inning blast came off his bat 121.1 miles per hour, the highest exit velocity on record for a home run. The Yankees didn’t slow down after that.

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Tapwrit Wins the Belmont in a Field More Barren Than Most

Tapwrit overtook Irish War Cry late to win the 149th Belmont Stakes. But with no Triple Crown on the line, the Derby and Preakness winners took a pass.

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Mets 6, Braves 1: Yoenis Cespedes, Back From the D.L., Smacks a Grand Slam to Lift the Mets

Robert Gsellman pitched six and two-thirds scoreless innings, and Cespedes’s ninth-inning home run broke open a tense game.

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Briefing: Swedish Crew Ties America’s Cup Series

Sweden’s Artemis Racing sailed a near-perfect race to beat Emirates Team New Zealand and level their America’s Cup challenger final at one apiece on Saturday.

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Keeping Score: In Cavs’ Game 4 Victory, the Early Minutes Mattered Most

Cleveland scored 49 points in the first quarter, throwing a haymaker from which Golden State could never quite recover.

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In Video Snippets, a Collector’s Mission: Get Hockey History Right

In Toronto, archivist Paul Patskou has provided visual research for documentaries like “Red Army” and for the likes of the N.H.L., CBC, ESPN and HBO.

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Sports of The Times: Freshening Up the Olympics. Sorry, Men’s Weight Lifters.

Tokyo in 2020 will have some entertaining new events, like skateboarding, three-on-three hoops and mixed-gender relays, while some others will be pruned.

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Australia’s Casey Dellacqua Chases Elusive Title With Persistence and Pride

Before the French Open, Dellacqua critiqued a legend’s views. Now she’s in her seventh women’s doubles final at a Grand Slam after losing the previous six.

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Extra Bases: Before Scooter Gennett, a Slugging Show on a Smaller Stage

Gennett had a four-homer game for the Reds last week. The previous professional player to do so was Mike Ford, for the Class A Charleston RiverDogs.

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Jelena Ostapenko, an Unseeded Power Hitter, Rallies to Win the French Open

Ostapenko, a 20-year-old Latvian, beat third-seeded Simona Halep with a dazzling comeback. The Grand Slam title is her first win on the WTA Tour.

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Sports of The Times: Cavaliers Offer a Glimpse of an Alternative Universe

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led Cleveland to an utterly dominating victory in Game 4 of the N.B.A. finals, but it may not be enough to breathe life into their title hopes.

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Sports Briefing: Artemis Racing of Sweden Advances in America’s Cup

The yacht won its fourth straight race against SoftBank Team Japan and will face Emirates Team New Zealand in the challenger finals.

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Cavaliers 137, Warriors 116 | Golden State Leads Series, 3-1: Cavaliers Explode, Refusing to Go Quietly Against the Warriors

Cleveland, the defending N.B.A. champion, put up 49 points in the first quarter and ended Golden State’s undefeated playoff run.

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Watch April Ross Playing Beach Volleyball in Manhattan

Professional volleyball player April Ross has one of the fastest and most accurate jump serves in the world. Watch up close in 360 degrees as the AVP New York City Open runs through this weekend in Manhattan.

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Roland Garros In The City Gives French Open Feel To Lower Manhattan

by Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   As part of an effort to enhance its Roland Garros brand in New York City, the French Tennis Federation has created a “Roland Garros in the City” promotion at Brookfield Place in lower Manhattan, in the shadow of the Freedom Tower. The French Tennis Federation, working with Brookfield Place and [...]

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Yankees 8, Orioles 2: Surprises Turned Stalwarts Power Yankees Past Orioles

Aaron Hicks hit two homers and Jordan Montgomery pitched seven solid innings, the kind of performances the Yankees have lately come to expect from them.

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Sporting: El Capitan, My El Capitan

The rock climber Alex Honnold is a peerless outdoor performance artist.

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Mets to Get a Welcome Boost as Yoenis Cespedes Makes His Return

Cespedes, an All-Star outfielder and the team’s highest-paid player, will be activated from the disabled list and will play in one game during Saturday’s doubleheader against the Braves.

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Yankees Push Masahiro Tanaka’s Start Back by a Day to Try to End His Slump

Tanaka, amid the roughest stretch of his career, won’t start Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, who have hit him hard twice this season.

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On Tennis: Stan Wawrinka Endures a Marathon to Reach a Crucible

Wawrinka outlasted Andy Murray over five sets on Friday. Now in the French Open final he will face Rafael Nadal, who has looked as dominant as ever.

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Amid Defensive Woes, Mets Try to Avoid Fumbling Top Prospect’s Call-Up

Shortstop Amed Rosario was hitting .340 at Class AAA Las Vegas, but the Mets have development, roster and financial reasons to delay his arrival.

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Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Jimmy Piersall’s Raw and Memorable Coaching

Sometimes he would hide in orange groves near the ball field to make sure we were “executing.”

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The Rays Are Playing a Traditional Doubleheader. By Choice.

A common practice for a good part of the 20th century, almost all doubleheaders these days take place only as a way to make up a rained-out game.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Released by Manchester United After One Season

Ibrahimovic, 35, sustained a devastating knee injury during an impressive season with United.

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Amateur Soccer in New York, Built on Immigrant Pride

Cosmopolitan League teams like the Pancyprian Freedoms may draw smaller crowds than in their heyday, but their history and (now friendly) rivalries endure.

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N.B.A. Finals Game 4: Cavs vs. Warriors Top Story Lines

After stunning the Cavs at the end of Game 3, the Warriors are one win away from hoisting the trophy. Stay here for live scores, updates and analysis.

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I.O.C. Paves Way for Paris and Los Angeles to Host Summer Games

Olympic leaders recommended Friday that hosting rights for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics be awarded together, virtually assuring the rival bidders Paris and Los Angeles would host the Games.

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Stan Wawrinka Bests Andy Murray to Reach French Open Finals

Wawrinka, a 32-year-old from Switzerland, reached the fourth Grand Slam final of his career and became the oldest French Open finalist in 44 years.

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A Knack for Scoring, and He’s Only 18

Christian Pulisic is leading the United States men’s soccer team in the World Cup qualifying matches with his ability to score goals in international competition.

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Stan Wawrinka Bests Andy Murray to Reach French Open Finals

Wawrinka, a 32-year-old from Switzerland, reached the fourth Grand Slam final of his career and became the oldest French Open finalist in 44 years.

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A Knack for Scoring, and He’s Only 18

Christian Pulisic is leading the United States men’s soccer team in the World Cup qualifying matches with his ability to score goals in international competition.

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Olympics Adds 3-on-3 Basketball and Mixed Gender Relays

The new events come in addition to five sports added last year: karate, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and baseball/softball.

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Golden State Warriors Are Closing In on History

If the Warriors win on Friday, they would complete back-to-back memorable seasons. Their playoff run would stand as probably the greatest in any sport.

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Belmont 2017: Our Predictions to Win, Place and Show

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert weigh in on the contenders for the 149th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

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Oracle Arena vs. Quicken Loans: Like Night and Day (or Warriors and Cavs)

Oracle Arena in Oakland and Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland reflect the character and ethos of two very different cities and teams, and their passionate fans.

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Sports Briefing: New Zealand Ousts Britain at America’s Cup After Capsizing

Emirates Team New Zealand had seriously damaged its boat when it overturned two days earlier, but it caught a lucky break with the weather.

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Penguins 6, Predators 0 | Pittsburgh leads series, 3-2: Penguins Need One Win to Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions

Pittsburgh defeated the Nashville Predators in a chippy game. The Penguins have a chance to become the first franchise in 19 years to win back-to-back titles.

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Christian Pulisic Gives U.S. a Needed Win Over Trinidad and Tobago

After a frustrating first half, Pulisic scored twice in the second half and took some of the pressure off the United States for its match in Mexico on Sunday.

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Draymond Green, Heart of the Warriors, Has a Quieter Beat

The forward has not seemed as visible as he was in last year’s N.B.A. finals, but that is because he has learned to refine his leadership.

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Rugby Club Pokes a Hole in the N.C.A.A. Bubble

Kutztown University, which has teams in Division II, has found that certain club sports can bring unexpected benefits like national recognition.

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I.O.C. Expected to Announce 2024 and 2028 Host Cities Simultaneously

In an unusual turn of events, one of the Games will likely be awarded to Paris, and the other will go to Los Angeles.

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On Tennis: At French Open, a Coach Whose Legacy Keeps Visiting His Table

Gunter Bresnik, whose pupil Dominic Thiem will face Rafael Nadal in the semifinals on Friday, has guided 26 players to the top 100 through the years.

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Doctor for Nike Oregon Project Runners Is Notified of Doping Allegations

Dr. Jeffrey Stuart Brown, an endocrinologist in Texas, is accused of violating antidoping rules and colluding to cover it up.

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Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko Makes French Open Final

On her 20th birthday, Ostapenko beat Timea Bacsinszky, who lost in the semifinals for the second time in three years.

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Nadal’s Strategy in Paris: Body Blows, Then a Knockout Punch

The key to Nadal‘s success in baseline rallies at this year’s French Open has been the sudden appearance of his fearsome forehand.

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On Pro Basketball: Kevin Durant Outplays, Outlasts and Outmaneuvers LeBron James

Durant’s much-debated and derided move to the Warriors from Oklahoma City dramatically rewrote the sport’s competitive equation.

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The Warriors’ Stunning Finish, Shot by Shot

With two and a half minutes left in Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, Cleveland led by 6 points and was poised to get back in the series. Then it all went wrong.

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Warriors 118, Cavaliers 113 | Golden State leads series, 3-0: Warriors Are Almost Perfect for a Postseason. Cavs Almost Were for a Night.

Kevin Durant’s go-ahead 3-pointer gave Golden State the victory over the Cavaliers. If the Warriors win Friday, they will finish the playoffs with a 16-0 record.

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Mets 4, Rangers 3: Bullpen Surrenders Zack Wheeler’s Lead, but the Mets Prevail

Wheeler, who missed the last two seasons with injuries, has emerged as the Mets’ best starter and lowered his E.R.A. to 3.45.

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Sports Briefing: Irish War Cry Moves Up to Belmont Favorite

Graham Motion’s colt became the 7-2 favorite for Saturday’s Triple Crown race, after the expected favorite, Classic Empire, was forced out because of a hoof abscess.

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Yankees 8, Red Sox 0: Pitching Like an Ace, a Resurgent Sabathia Propels the Yankees

C. C. Sabathia shut out Boston over eight innings to win his fifth straight game in his longest outing since April 20, 2015.

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U.S. National Team Faces 2-Game Stretch as Crucial as It Is Grueling

The United States will play Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday before flying to Mexico to play in the hostile Estadio Azteca — and the Americans are desperate for points.

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Despite Struggles, Yankees’ Tanaka Is on Track for Next Start

The team’s nominal ace was charged with a loss for a fifth straight start on Tuesday, and the coaches are toying with the idea of giving him more rest.

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French Open Women’s Semifinals: What the Statistics Tell Us

In Ostapenko-Bacsinszky, it’ll be a battle of forehand vs. backhand. In Halep-Pliskova, the length of rallies will be a determining factor.

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With Help From Mike Trout, Mets Fix Lucas Duda’s Swing

Kevin Long, the team’s hitting coach, noticed that the two players had a similar style at the plate, so he made Duda watch video of Trout’s at-bats.

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Cyclists Chase Glory for Colombia, and, Some Say, in Spite of It

Top Colombian riders, triumphing on the world stage, say officials in their country must do more to foster new talent, root out doping and organize the sport.

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Bob Stoops, Oklahoma’s Football Coach Since ’99, Steps Down on a High Note

Bob Stoops, 56, with more wins than any other coach in Sooners history, will be replaced by the offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley, 33, set to lead a team that went 11-2 last season.

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Simona Halep’s Comeback at French Open Preserves Hopes of a Top Ranking

Halep was down by 3-6, 1-5 in the quarterfinals against Elina Svitolina before winning 12 of the final 13 games to reach the semifinals.

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Rivals Chase the “Buzz You Can't Get Anywhere Else”

With the help of a former winner, two young men prepare to compete in the biggest and most dangerous motorcycle road race of their lives – a furious time trial around an island in the Irish Sea.

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Meet the Coach Who Devotes His Life to a Deadly Motor Race

The Isle of Man TT, a deadly road race around an island in the Irish Sea that has claimed the life of three racers this year, draws motorcycle riders seeking a buzz they can’t get anywhere else. Former winner Richard Quayle experienced its dangers first-hand.

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N.B.A. Finals Game 3: Cavs vs. Warriors Top Story Lines

The finals have been all Warriors so far. Back in Cleveland for Game 3, the Cavs have little margin for error.

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The Warriors Won’t Slow Down Soon. But What Bumps Could Arise?

Golden State has given the N.B.A. finals a lopsided quality, and its future is bright. Here’s a look at what the team must do to maintain its dominance.

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In World Cup Qualifiers, U.S. Soccer Team Faces an Old Foe: Altitude

Experience has taught the United States team to prepare for the high altitude, but also not to think too much about it.

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Novak Djokovic Ousted by Dominic Thiem at French Open

A year ago, Djokovic won a fourth consecutive major championship at Roland Garros. But his form has dipped considerably.

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Sports Briefing: Oklahoma Defends Its Softball Title

Shay Knighten hit a three-run double in the second inning and was selected the World Series’ most outstanding player.

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Struggles of Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka Deepen Against Red Sox

Tanaka gave up three homers to Boston, which had accounted for the fewest in the American League, and departed after five innings and only 62 pitches.

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Keeping Score: Scooter Gennett Hits Four Home Runs, Joining an Exclusive Club

Gennett, who entered the game in a 1-for-20 slump, also had 10 R.B.I. in the Cincinnati Reds’ win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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With Injured Starters Returning, the Mets Contemplate a Six-Man Rotation

Stephen Matz and Seth Lugo are coming back from rehab assignments, so the Mets may try to reduce the workload of their battered pitching corps.

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How the Cavaliers Might Scrape Together a Win in the Finals

The Warriors’ overwhelming victories in Games 1 and 2 might suggest that they are unbeatable, but the Cavaliers did climb out of just such a hole last year and won the title.

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On Baseball: Just Like Old Times for Yankees and Red Sox, but With New Players

The traditional rivals are back atop the American League East, although familiar names like David Ortiz are missing.

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Jets Set to Release or Trade Eric Decker

Mike Maccagnan, the Jets’ general manager, said on Tuesday that they would cut Decker if they could not deal him away.

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In Rainy Paris, Ostapenko and Bacsinszky Advance to French Open Semifinals

Timea Bacsinszky and Jelena Ostapenko, the youngest player in the tournament, will celebrate their birthdays by playing each other in the semifinals on Thursday.

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‘They Thought I Was a Boy’: Short-Haired Girl Barred From Soccer Tournament

Mili Hernandez’s hair prompted a complaint that a boy was on a girls’ team, leading her and her teammates to be disqualified from a tournament.

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Three Michigan State Football Players Charged With Sexual Assault

Prosecutors said the three men, who were dismissed from the football team on Tuesday, assaulted a woman on campus in January.

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California Today: California Today: An ‘Incomprehensible’ Climb in Yosemite

Tuesday: Questions for Alex Honnold, charges in the Ghost Ship fire, and pigeon abuse in San Francisco.

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Sure, He’s Good at Basketball, but How Are His Twitter Skills?

More than other sports leagues, the N.B.A. has hooked the coveted millennial audience by projecting its players’ off-court personalities.

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Stanley Cup Finals: Pekka Rinne Holds Off Penguins as Nashville Ties Series

Sidney Crosby scored his first goal in the finals since 2009, but it was not enough to stop the Predators.

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Toronto’s Kevin Pillar Is Using an Ugly Word as a Catalyst for Change

Pillar, who uttered a homophobic slur after an opposing pitcher struck him out, said he wanted to use the moment to be much more than an apology.

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Dueling Frenchwomen Show Signs of a Thaw After a Chilly Match

After Caroline Garcia ended her doubles partnership with Kristina Mladenovic in March, a divide grew between Garcia and other players.

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On Olympics: A Jilted Paris Has Pined for the Olympics, but the Long Wait May End in 2024

The International Olympic Committee may award the 2024 and 2028 Games simultaneously, and Los Angeles, the only other bidder for 2024, might settle for 2028 if the committee makes some concessions.

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Cleveland, Now a Foe, Is Familiar Terrain to Mike Brown

Brown, the assistant coach who filled in this postseason while Steve Kerr dealt with back trouble, led the Cavaliers to the N.B.A. finals in 2007.

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Jack O’Neill, Surfer Who Made the Wetsuit Famous, Dies at 94

Mr. O’Neill changed the surfing industry with suits that were advanced enough to defy frigid waters, and he helped surfers be recognized as serious athletes.

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Canadian Women’s Hockey League to Add a Team From China

The expansion team opens women’s hockey to Asian marketing opportunities as China begins a push to field a competitive team at the 2022 Beijing Games.

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What’s in Your Attic? Baseball Cards May Help a Collection Fetch Nearly $1 Million

The 1948 cards are part of a larger collection of sports trading cards that could garner a giant bid at auction, an auction company president said.

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Hank Williams Jr. Is Coming Back to Monday Night Football

The country singer’s song “All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night” was removed in 2011 after Williams made intemperate remarks about President Obama.

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Andy Murray and Simona Halep Reach the French Open Quarterfinals

Murray, the top-seeded man, and Halep, the No. 3 seed in the women’s draw, were among the winners Monday in Paris.

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On Baseball: Another Gloomy Monday for the Mets and Their Fans

A team playing its worst baseball since September 2014 finds there’s no substitute for decent pitching.

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On Pro Basketball: The Warriors Are Simply Too Great

Did someone predict the Cavaliers in seven? Must have been a hacker.

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Margaret Court, Voice of a Pulpit, Defends Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage

Ms. Court, at a morning service on Sunday, also expressed regret over comments made to a radio station but said that she had received emails supporting her views.

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In N.B.A. and N.H.L. Finals, Gold Cloth Is the Standard

For decking out the fans of the four finalists, the color has become a hot commodity, except in Cleveland. Keeping the shirts coming can be tricky.

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Sports Briefing: Jimmie Johnson Climbs Career Ranks With a Victory at Dover

By winning Nascar’s AAA 400 Drive for Autism, Johnson moved into a tie for sixth on the career wins list. It was also his 11th victory on the same track, making him one of only three drivers to accomplish the feat.

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Warriors 132, Cavaliers 113 | Warriors lead the series, 2-0: Warriors Handily Defeat the Cavaliers in Game 2

Golden State took a two-games-to-none lead in the N.B.A. finals as Coach Steve Kerr returned to the team and Stephen Curry had the first playoff triple-double of his career.

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Jason Dufner Cools Off and Wins the Memorial

After setting the 36-hole tournament record and then shooting a 77, Dufner vented steam at the practice range and made a strong finish.

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In Rout by Pirates, Even Seventh-Inning Stretch Goes Badly for Mets

Pittsburgh won by 10 runs after Mets starter Tyler Pill surrendered five in five innings, but an overturned call delayed the middle of the seventh and contributed to the margin.

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Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2: Justin Smoak Gets Latest Word in Rivalry With Yanks’ Luis Severino

Severino hit the Blue Jays’ Smoak last season, starting a brawl, but Smoak got his revenge with a two-run homer off Severino on Sunday that tied the score and set up a Toronto win.

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New French Open Women’s Champion To Be Crowned – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS (French Open – First Week) Kristina Mladenovic beat fourth-seeded Garbiñe Muguruza 6-1 3-6 6-3 Pablo Carreno Busta beat fifth-seeded Milos Raonic 4-6 7-6 (2) 6-7 (6) 6-4 8-6 Ons Jabeur beat sixth-seeded Dominika Cibulkova 6-4 6-3 Hsieh Su-Wei beat seventh-seeded Johanna Konta 1-6 7-6 (2) 6-4 Caroline Wozniacki beat [...]

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Steve Kerr Returning to Coach Warriors in Game 2 of the N.B.A. Finals

Kerr, who sought treatment for pain stemming from a back operation, stepped aside from his usual duties after the Warriors’ first two games of the playoffs.

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India, Pakistan and Something Deeper Than Cricket

Once dominated by Pakistan, a rivalry considered to be among the fiercest in sports is now firmly in the control of India, which won Sunday’s match by 124 runs.

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Celebrities Flock to Warriors. And We’re Talking About Practice.

Golden State has invited many boldface names to watch the team work out. Some expected to see more, but for one author, “It was just plain WOWWWW!!!!”

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Sports of The Times: From the Cradle of Innovation Comes a Self-Driving Team

The players of the Golden State Warriors, a squad run more like a start-up than a sports team, set the destination and choose the best route.

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Jimmy Piersall, Whose Mental Illness Was Portrayed in ‘Fear Strikes Out,’ Dies at 87

The often outrageous player and broadcaster was a top center fielder and a two-time All-Star, but a breakdown almost ended his career as it was starting.

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Rafael Nadal Easily Reaches French Open Quarterfinals

Nadal reached the round of eight for a record-tying 11th time. Caroline Wozniacki also advanced, defeating the 2009 champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova

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Predators 5, Penguins 1 | Pittsburgh Leads Series, 2-1: While Nashville Parties, the Predators Cut Loose

Hosting its first Stanley Cup finals game, Nashville was in a festive mood. And the Predators responded by blowing out the Penguins to climb back into the series.

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Sports Briefing: Oracle Team Wins America’s Cup Qualifier

Oracle Team USA ensured that it would start its defense of the America’s Cup with an extra point by beating Emirates Team New Zealand.

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Mets 4, Pirates 2: Mets Win With Bats as They Wait for Their Pitching to Heal

With Seth Lugo and Steven Matz nearing their returns from the disabled list, the Mets hit three home runs in putting away the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.

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Yankees 7, Blue Jays 0: Yankees’ Jordan Montgomery Bends Blue Jays to His Will

Montgomery, whose lanky frame once drew comparisons to Gumby, has muscled his way into a spot in the Yankees’ rotation.

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On Soccer: Real Madrid Gains Champions League Immortality, but Remains Elusive

Madrid defeated Juventus to become the first team to repeat as the Champions League title winner, despite its ambivalence to soccer’s high-concept strategizing.

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Marlins 3, Diamondbacks 0: Marlins’ Edinson Volquez Throws First No-Hitter of 2017

Volquez struck out 10 against the Diamondbacks on just 98 pitches for the sixth no-hitter in Marlins’ franchise history.

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Phil Mickelson Says He Will Skip the U.S. Open to Attend His Daughter’s Graduation

Mickelson needs a victory in the United States Open to become the sixth man to win a career Grand Slam. His daughter Amanda’s high school commencement ceremony comes first.

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Devils, Needing an Answer, Query the Top N.H.L. Prospects

A sports psychologist’s interviews with Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier may help the Devils determine which player they should draft first over all.

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The Tennis Mom Who Put the Blemish in Martina Navratilova’s 86-1 Record

Kathleen Horvath, whose teenage son is eyeing a pro career, has been there herself: Her upset victory at the 1983 French Open kept Navratilova from having a perfect year.

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Essay: How the Stanley Cup Wound Up in a Canal, or Didn’t

Legends say hockey’s greatest trophy was once kicked across or into an Ottawa waterway (probably not true) and was once left by a roadside (possibly true).

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Extra Bases: For Brewers’ Travis Shaw, Trade Was a ‘Blessing’

Shaw, a former Red Sox third baseman, looks more like the budding star from the first half of last season than the hitter who struggled down the stretch.

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For David Griffin, a Cavaliers Architect, the Future Is Uncertain

David Griffin, Cleveland’s general manager, has walked a fine line in building a powerhouse while trying to make LeBron James happy. With his contract set to expire, he’s keeping a low profile.

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Andy Murray Gets Past Juan Martín del Potro at the French Open

Murray, the world’s top-ranked player, took advantage of a key double fault by his opponent. On the women’s side, Caroline Wozniacki beat CiCi Bellis.

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Champions League Final: Real Madrid vs. Juventus Top Story Lines

Stay here for live score, updates and analysis from the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff, Wales.

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Pirates 12, Mets 7: This Time, Matt Harvey Struggles Against the Pirates

After looking sharp against Pittsburgh in his last start, Harvey allowed six runs in five-plus innings as the Mets lost their third straight game.

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Sports Briefing: New Zealand Leads America’s Cup Qualifiers

Emirates Team New Zealand sailed two near-perfect races on Bermuda’s Great Sound to take the lead. Team New Zealand has a showdown on Saturday with Oracle Team USA.

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Blue Jays 7, Yankees 5: With Murphy’s Law in Effect, Yankees Can’t Catch the Blue Jays

Despite two-run homers by Aaron Judge and Starlin Castro, mistakes and some bad luck resulted in a 7-5 setback in Toronto.

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Sporting: You Don’t Know Tiger Woods

He’s not out of control. He just got old — it happens to everyone.

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Jack McCloskey, Architect of Detroit Pistons’ ‘Bad Boys’ Teams, Dies at 91

By drafting and trading for rugged players like Dennis Rodman and Bill Laimbeer, Mr. McCloskey built a pugnacious squad that won two N.B.A. titles.

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If Octopi Can Fly, Predators Fans Imagine That Catfish Can, Too

Nashville fans took the tradition of the Detroit Red Wings faithful and gave it a Southern twist: Instead of throwing octopi onto the ice, they prefer catfish.

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Two Filipino Movie Stars Earn Meeting With an Idol (Jack Nicklaus)

Derek Ramsay and John Estrada, amateur golfers, this week won the Jack Nicklaus International Invitational for recreational players worldwide.

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French Open Women’s Draw Highlights an Age of Thirtysomethings

The three oldest players left in the draw — Venus Williams, Samantha Stosur and Svetlana Kuznetsova — all advanced in third-round matches on Friday.

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W.N.B.A. Players’ Overseas Obligations Cramp Their Teams

The Liberty will be losing two stars, Kia Vaughn and Epiphanny Prince, for most of June because they will be playing in the EuroBasket tournament.

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Eric Broadley, Acclaimed Designer of Championship Racecars, Dies at 88

Mr. Broadley, a onetime cabinetmaker from Britain, created Lola cars and similarly speedy machines that won the Indianapolis 500 and numerous other races.

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Oakley Rejects Plea Bargain and Demands Day in Court

Charles Oakley, the former Knicks star, declined a plea offer to dispose of assault charges stemming from an altercation at Madison Square Garden, insisting he wanted to go to trial.

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Rihanna vs. Apple Outshines Warriors vs. Cavs

The pop sensation stole the spotlight Thursday night, drawing the attention of Kevin Durant, Jeff Van Gundy and Apple Music’s Eddy Cue.

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Jerry Stackhouse: A Life in Movies (Hours and Hours of Movies)

The former N.B.A. player uses the latest video gear to record all, even the team he just coached to a championship. To what end? That’s a good question.

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David Goffin Exits French Open After Injuring Ankle on Tarp

In a third-round match against Horacio Zeballos on Friday, Goffin, the No. 10 seed, was injured while returning a deep shot.

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At the French Open, Novak Djokovic Struggles and Rafael Nadal Rolls

Djokovic, the defending champion, needed five sets to get past Diego Schwartzman in the third round. Nadal, the nine-time champion, lost only one game.

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National Spelling Bee Winner Cements Victory With ‘Marocain’

Told she had won, Ananya Vinay remained virtually expressionless except for the slightest movement in one cheek.

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Premier League Proving Grounds

Ball courts and cages in London are a hotbed of soccer talent, the kind that could change the way England plays the game.

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Chinese Billionaire Adds Rock ’n’ Roll Marathons to Growing Ironman Empire

Wang Jianlin, one of China’s richest people, has turned his conglomerate Dalian Wanda into one of the largest endurance sports organizations in the world.

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On Pro Basketball: Switching, Swarming and Suffocating: Warriors Defense Dominates

The Warriors’ one-for-all activity and athleticism has been a less-celebrated constant during an extraordinary three-season run.

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Champions League 2016 Final: Real Madrid and Juventus

This year’s final, on Saturday in Cardiff, Wales, looks like a classic offense-defense matchup.

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Warriors 113, Cavaliers 91 | Golden State leads series, 1-0: The Warriors Drub the Cavaliers in a Defeat for Parity

Kevin Durant, the new guy to the rivalry, leads Golden State to victory in yet another lopsided N.B.A. playoff game.

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Yankees 12, Blue Jays 2: Yankees Crush Blue Jays as Gary Sanchez Homers Twice

Sanchez, who has taken a back seat to Aaron Judge as a power threat, hit home runs in the second and fourth innings to help C. C. Sabathia earn the victory.

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N.B.A. Commissioner Is Ready for Change in ‘One-and-Done’ Rule

Adam Silver said of the draft-eligibility rule, “My sense is it’s not working for anyone,” though he isn’t sure how it should be modified.

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Lyon Wins Champions League on Goalie’s Penalty Kick

Lyon and Paris St.-Germain traded penalty shots to a 6-6 tie in the shootout before Sarah Bouhaddi hit the sudden-death winner.

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Sharmila Nicollet Enters a Tournament With an Assist From Social Media

Nicollet, a 26-year-old from India with big followings on Twitter and Instagram, gained an exemption to the ShopRite L.P.G.A. Classic thanks to a poll.

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Tunisian Woman Achieves Victory, and a Milestone, at the French Open

With her victory over Dominika Cibulkova, Ons Jabeur became the first woman from an Arab country to reach the third round of a Grand Slam singles event.

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Jake Guentzel, Penguins Rookie, Rides a Playoff Hot Streak

Guentzel, who was once too embarrassed to shoot, scored two goals in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals and leads the N.H.L. in playoff goals.

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N.B.A. Finals: Cavs vs. Warriors Game 1 Live Updates

Stay here for live updates, scores and analysis from Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

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On Pro Basketball: Against Warriors, Cavaliers Could Render the Regular Season Meaningless

After beating a Golden State team that had 16 more wins in their second N.B.A. finals matchup a year ago, Cleveland is looking to repeat that feat.

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Roberto De Vicenzo, Victim of Golfing Gaffe, Dies at 94

Signing an incorrect scorecard cost De Vicenzo a chance at a playoff for the 1968 Masters title.

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Back for More! Mr. Met Returns to the Scene of the Crime.

After the mascot’s obscene gesture on Wednesday, a different Mr. Met was on hand for a Thursday afternoon game at Citi Field.

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2017 N.B.A. Finals: Game 1 Story Lines for Cavs and Warriors

Stay here for live updates, scores and analysis from Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

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Inside the (Very Big) Head of Mr. Met

A man whose oversize head has stitches that just coincidentally match those on a baseball gets his say.

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Juan Martín Del Potro Advances at French Open

In an emotional scene on the court, Nicolas Almagro was forced to retire with a knee injury in the third set against del Potro.

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Et Tu, Mr. Met? Another Mascot Behaving Badly

On Wednesday night, Mr. Met joined a list of mascots who have gone rogue.

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Gianluigi Buffon’s Last Hurdle: A Champions League Crown

The Italian goalkeeper, who kicked off a rarefied career with a stunning debut at 17, has twice lost league finals. But he gets a third shot on Saturday.

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