Alex Smith Trade Starts a Domino Effect for N.F.L. Quarterbacks

Kansas City’s trade with Washington indicates that Kirk Cousins will be looking for a new team, and that could affect several other quarterbacks.

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All 30 M.L.B. Teams Will Have Extended Netting Next Season

Each major league team has announced that its netting behind home plate will stretch to at least the far end of the dugouts, exceeding a mandate set by Commissioner Rob Manfred.

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Pelvic Massage Can Be Legitimate, but Not in Larry Nassar’s Hands

A form of physical therapy called pelvic floor physical therapy uses internal vaginal soft tissue manipulation to relieve pelvic pain and other problems.

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Nick Foles Can Beat You at Football, Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee

Known as a pocket passer, Foles, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, is brimming with confidence created by his underrated athleticism.

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Justice Department Solicits Information Pertaining to FIFA, I.O.C. and U.S.O.C.

Federal prosecutors are investigating executives involved with bids for major global sporting events.

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Geoff Cameron’s Car-Pool Confessional

“Bruce Arena made decisions that cost us going to the World Cup,” says Cameron.

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Russian Athletes Call Olympic Selection Process a ‘Lottery’

Russian athletes said the process of receiving an invitation was random, putting the blame away from the Russian authorities.

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Fox Gets N.F.L. Thursday Night Games

The N.F.L. is moving its slate of Thursday night games from CBS and NBC to Fox next season.

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Five Things About James Harden’s Triple Double

On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets guard scored the most points in a triple double in N.B.A. history, 60, in a victory over the Magic.

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Larry Nassar, Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case, Heads Back to Court

The former doctor for U.S.A. Gymnastics and a Michigan State University clinic faces sentencing for similar crimes against three girls in another case.

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Hut! Hut! Hut! What?

The distinctive command of football, no matter how complex it gets, is not Now! or Go! It is Hut! But even players are not sure why.

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A Soccer Tournament Breaks Through the Boycott of Qatar

The Asian Football Confederation, which oversees the region’s Champions League, ruled clubs from Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Qatar would play each other in their respective countries.

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The More Things Change, the More Brady and Belichick Stay the Same

Since the Patriots and Eagles played in Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005, the N.F.L. has changed dramatically. Except for the two guys at the top.

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New England Patriots And Tom Brady Hope To Make More History At Super Bowl 52

Last year, the over 110 million football fans tuned in to watch the Super Bowl witnessed the New England Patriots make history — once again! After trailing 28-3 against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter, the Patriots made a nail-biting comeback ending the game with a 34-28 win in overtime. This was not only the first game in the fifty-one-year history of the Super Bowl to go to overtime but also the first to feature a comeback of more than ten points. On Sunday, February 4, the New England team, along with their star quarterback Tom Brady, hope to continue their winning streak, and shatter more records, as they face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52!

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Will Larry Nassar’s Trial Change Gymnastics?

We invite members of the gymnastics community to a conversation about the future of the sport and what changes they expect in the wake of the Nassar trial.

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Texas Police Will Investigate Sexual Assault Allegations at Karolyi Ranch

Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate accusations by scores of women that they were sexually assaulted by Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar.

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On Pro Basketball: What the Blake Griffin Trade Means for the Clippers and Pistons

Los Angeles is creating salary cap space to sign free agents this summer. Detroit is trying to be relevant in the East and sell some tickets.

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On Pro Football: Football’s True Believers Circle the Wagons and Insist the Sport Is Just Fine

At the USA Football convention, the discussion is all about the vitality of the sport. Can the Republic survive without it? No, it cannot, they tell one another.

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The Eagles Crushed Vikings Fans’ Hopes. Now They’re Crashing Their Super Bowl Party.

Minnesotans who envisioned a hometown championship party for the Vikings now must host fans of the team that knocked them out of the playoffs.

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‘The Zo’ Relishes Being the Belichick Whisperer

Scott Zolak, a former Patriots backup quarterback and Boston radio personality, has the ear of Bill Belichick. And that means a lot of people want to hear what Zolak knows.

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Clippers Trade Blake Griffin to Pistons

The Clippers will receive Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic and two draft picks in the deal.

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Former ATP Pros, Senior Aspirants Invited To Compete at Jack Kramer Club in Los Angeles March 1-4

Former ATP World Tour ranked tennis professionals and aspiring competitive players age 40 and over are invited to participate in a special senior prize money tennis tournament March 1-4 at the Jack Kramer Tennis Club in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The Jack Kramer Club Past Masters Challenge will feature [...]

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For N.H.L. Stars, the Olympics Remain a ‘What if?’

Many N.H.L. players are still bitter about not being allowed to play in the Pyeongchang Games, and it is only starting to give way to national pride and curiosity for some.

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Chief Wahoo Is Out, But Other Controversial Logos Remain

The Cleveland Indians will phase out the Chief Wahoo logo. But other teams continue to face controversy for the use of Native American imagery that is considered racist by many.

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Jaromir Jagr Returns to the Czech Republic to Continue His Career

Jagr, 45, may have played his final game in the N.H.L., after being waived by the Flames and reassigned to Kladno Knights, a team he owns near Prague.

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Until New Arena Is Done, Islanders Will Play Part-Time at Nassau Coliseum

The team will split time between Barclays Center and Nassau Coliseum for the next three seasons as their new arena at Belmont Park is being built.

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On Tennis: Serena Williams Is Set to Reclaim Her Leading Role in Tennis

Roger Federer is out and Williams in as the men’s and women’s tennis tours march forward seamlessly again.

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Argument with Hornacek Led to Noah’s Leave From Knicks

The Knicks and Noah agreed to a cooling-off period after an emotional exchange with Coach Jeff Hornacek.

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Indians Will Abandon Chief Wahoo Logo Next Year

The team was under pressure from baseball’s commissioner to stop using the logo, which is deemed racist by many.

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For David Beckham and M.L.S., a Miami Marriage at Last

Four years after Beckham exercised an option to buy a team in M.L.S., and months after his long search for a stadium site ended, the league prepared to welcome him back as an owner.

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Windfall for Super Bowl Hosts? Economists Say It’s Overstated

Officials like to promote the economic boost a Super Bowl provides the hosting city. But do the numbers add up?

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Russia Is Banned From Paralympics, Again, for Doping

The International Paralympic Committee said that it would not restore the nation’s team to compete at the Pyeongchang Games, but that some athletes could compete as individuals.

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Jamaica Has Never Had Olympic Synchronized Swimmers. These Girls Want to Change That.

Meet Ajoni, Katana, Joydayne, Laila, and Nyouka: the girl squad that makes up the Island Aquatics Synchro Club.

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The Big Game Isn’t as Super for Its Hosts as Is Thought

Officials like to promote the economic boost a Super Bowl provides the hosting city. Economists say their numbers don’t add up.

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Roger Federer. Caroline Wozniacki Australian Open Champions – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS                        Australian Open Men’s Singles: Roger Federer beat Marin Cilic 6-2 6-7 (5) 6-3 3-6 6-1 Women’s Singles: Caroline Wozniacki beat Simona Halep 7-6 (2) 3-6 6-4 Men’s Doubles: Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic beat Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 6-4 6-4 Women’s Doubles: Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic [...]

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Tiger Woods Leans on Short Game for Strong Finish at Torrey Pines

Woods played four rounds at par or better for just the third time in his past 20 PGA Tour events. “Overall, I’m very pleased,” he said after finishing 23rd.

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Steve Yzerman Keeps Adapting, and the Lightning Keep Winning

Yzerman, Tampa Bay’s general manager, has shrewdly navigated plenty of turnover on his roster and built a team that is leading the N.H.L. this season.

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In Talk of a Tennis Union, Women Seek a Leading Voice

Novak Djokovic has emerged as a leading organizer for player rights, but many are calling for someone from the women’s tour to step up as well.

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At African Soccer Event, Games of Cat and Mouse

The 16-team African Nations Championship may be a second-tier event, but for young players and the agents and scouts who stalk them, it is also a lucrative marketplace for talent.

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“The Fairy Tale Continues” As Roger Federer Wins His 20th Major Title In Australia

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   “The fairy tale continues,” said a teary Roger Federer in his post-match speech after once again making history at the 2018 Australian Open. Federer’s 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 final-round victory over Marin Cilic marked his men’s record-extending 20th major singles title and his record-tying sixth singles title in [...]

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Roger Federer Wins the Australian Open for His 20th Grand Slam Title

At 36, Federer became the oldest man to win the Australian Open since Ken Rosewall in 1972, defeating Marin Cilic, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.

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Tiger Woods Moves Up at Torrey Pines, but Calls His Round ‘Gross’

Woods posted a two-under 70 in the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open, and is tied for 39th, even though he hit only 3 of 14 fairways and 9 of 18 greens in regulation.

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A Brooklyn Family’s Long March Finally Reaches the N.B.A.

Dakari Johnson, a rookie center for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is a result of generations of hard work and big dreams.

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Sebastian Korda Takes a Trip in His Father’s Shoes but Finally Stands Apart

Korda, 17, won the Australian Open boys’ singles title on Saturday, 20 years after his father, Petr, won the men’s title. Petr Korda stayed home so as not to be a distraction.

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“A Classic, Not Quite An Epic” – Steve Flink Reviews Wozniacki vs. Halep Australian Open Thriller

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   As becomes a tradition for me, whenever there is a hallmark mark in professional tennis, I email tennis journalist and historian Steve Flink to get his take on where the match measures up in the history of tennis. In 2012, I published Flink’s book “The Greatest Tennis Matches of All [...]

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In Nassar Case, Michigan State Wanted Famed Ex-Prosecutor to Both Examine and Defend It

Patrick J. Fitzgerald said he found no evidence university employees knew the doctor was molesting patients. Critics say his review was tainted by his dual role.

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“The Golden Retriever” Caroline Wozniacki Uses Defensive Skills In Key Moments To Win Breakthrough Aussie Open Crown

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   The last two points of the 2018 Australian Open women’s singles final were perfectly emblematic of why legendary tennis journalist and personality Bud Collins labeled Caroline Wozniacki with the nickname “The Golden Retriever.” Collins, the most colorful media personality the sport has ever seen, was known for his fun and [...]

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Caroline Wozniacki Defeats Simona Halep to Win Australian Open

Wozniacki, 27, won her first Grand Slam title after faltering in two previous finals.

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In Tahoe, a Wild Intersection of Golf and Celebrities

The American Century Championship has never been your usual, tame golf tournament. Reports about President Trump’s visit in 2006 have brightened the spotlight.

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Sporting: A Minor Miracle on Ice at the Olympic Games?

The N.H.L.’s decision to pack up its pucks and go home has left an opportunity for underdog stories.

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Remaining Members of U.S.A. Gymnastics Board to Resign After Nassar Scandal

The organization said Friday that it would comply with the demands of the United States Olympic Committee, which called for the entire board to step down.

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Tiger Woods Birdies Final Hole to Narrowly Make Cut

Woods had a tap-in birdie on the par-5 ninth hole at the Farmers Insurance Open and made a PGA Tour cut for the first time since 2015.

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By Looking to Asia, the Australian Open Found Itself

The Australian Open has grown to be the largest annual sporting event in the southern hemisphere and is considered the Grand Slam of the Asia Pacific.

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Helio Castroneves Steps Away From IndyCar and Into a New Role

At 42, Castroneves, one of IndyCar’s most popular drivers, will race full time on the SportsCar circuit this year.

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A Teenager’s Basketball Dream Is Size XXXXXL

What’s life like at 7 feet 7 inches? Robert Bobroczkyi, a 17-year-old basketball prospect, gives us a view of his world.

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How to Keep Children Safe From Abuse at the Pediatrician’s Office

We encourage kids to trust doctors, but we should teach them that they can say no to something that makes them uneasy.

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Michigan State Athletic Director Mark Hollis Resigns

Hollis, the Spartans’ athletic director since 2008, is the latest top university official to step down in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.

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A Tennis Coach Is a Reluctant Passenger on the Road

Elise Tamaela’s playing career ended after she was knocked unconscious by another player’s father. But she has returned to tennis as a coach.

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Australian Open: Roger Federer Eases Into Final as Chung Retires

Chung, the emerging South Korean star, quit with a blister on left foot with Federer leading, 6-1, 5-2. Federer, 36, will play for his 20th major title.

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Jose Reyes Is Said to Return to Mets on One-Year Deal

Reyes, 34, will continue to play in a utility role next season, though he was used heavily last season because of injuries and underperformance.

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With Nassar Put Away for Sex Abuse, Focus Turns to What Michigan State Knew

Federal and state authorities began investigations of what the university knew about Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar’s abuse while he was employed there for two decades.

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Tiger Woods Returns to PGA Tour With ‘Tempered’ Expectations

Woods finished the first round tied for 84th in his first PGA Tour event since undergoing a fourth operation on his back.

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On Baseball: Why Are There So Few Third Basemen in the Hall of Fame?

Chipper Jones became just the 17th player from the position to be voted into the hall this week, and no one can quite explain the underrepresentation.

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Stephen Curry and LeBron James Reveal All-Star Rosters

As captains in the N.B.A.’s 2018 All-Star draft, Curry and James took turns picking from their fellow All-Stars from both conferences.

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The Nassar Case Presents Difficult Parenting Questions

How much should parents discuss about such an abhorrent sex crime?

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Vince McMahon Says He Will Revive the X.F.L., With a Very Different Look

The league is expected to start play in 2020, McMahon said, emphasizing that it would be a lot tamer than the original X.F.L.

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The Larry Nassar Case and What Comes Next

The string of events that ended this week in a Michigan courtroom began nearly two years ago. Here’s a look at the scandal as it continues to unfold.

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Russia Is Barred From the Winter Games, Yet Sending 169 Athletes

Despite penalties for its doping scheme, Russia has used a side door to get a full delegation of athletes into the Pyeongchang Olympics.

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On Olympics: Will Larry Nassar Take Down the U.S. Olympic Committee?

The sexual assault case of Larry Nassar has felled the president of Michigan State and the leaders of U.S.A. Gymnastics. Is the U.S.O.C. leadership next?

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American Sprinter Uses ‘Passionate Kissing’ Defense in Doping Case. And It Worked.

A court exonerated Gil Roberts, ruling that his impassioned exchange of saliva with his medicated girlfriend probably caused his violation.

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In a Busy Year, Malcolm Jenkins Raised a Fist and Checked All the Boxes

He led protests, was called a traitor, persuaded the N.F.L. to spend nearly $100 million on social causes, made the Super Bowl and had another child.

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On Pro Basketball: Does an N.B.A. All-Star Draft Held in Private Make a Sound?

A novel approach to this year’s N.B.A. All-Star game, with captains picking the teams, has been undermined in an effort to protect players’ feelings.

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In Atlanta, Concessions Prices Go Down and Revenue Goes Up

Mercedes-Benz Stadium last season offered affordable food options, like $2 hot dogs, and the average amount spent by fans increased by 16 percent.

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Marin Cilic Reaches Final of Australian Open

Cilic, rebounding from a rough start, defeated Kyle Edmund and became the first Croatian — man or woman — to reach the singles final of the tournament.

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On Pro Basketball: Does an All-Star Draft Held in Private Make a Sound?

A novel approach to this year’s N.B.A. All-Star game, with captains picking the teams, has been undermined in an effort to protect players’ feelings.

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In Michigan State Investigation, N.C.A.A. Moves Beyond Its Comfort Zone

The N.C.A.A.’s inquiry into Michigan State over the crimes of Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar evoked comparisons to its involvement in the Penn State abuse scandal.

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Embattled Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon Resigns

Lou Ann Simon, who has come under fire because of the university’s ties to Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar, has worked at the school for more than four decades.

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Sports of The Times: In Larry Nassar’s Case, a Single Voice Eventually Raised an Army

Rachael Denhollander, the first former gymnast to go public about abuse by Dr. Nassar, received a standing ovation as the last person to speak at his sentencing hearing.

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Chipper Jones and Jim Thome Lead Large Class Into Baseball Hall of Fame

Jones and Thome, along with Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman and Edgar Martinez, were voted into the Hall by baseball writers.

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Reporter’s Notebook: ‘This Is the Beginning of Our Story’

How three victims of Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar developed a tight bond as they endured the pain and relief of preparing for and attending his trial.

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Helena Sukova, Michael Stich Elected To International Tennis Hall of Fame

Germany’s Michael Stich, a Wimbledon champion and former world No. 2, and Czech tennis legend Helena Sukova, a 14-time major champion in doubles and mixed doubles, have been elected to receive tennis’ ultimate honor this year-induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Stich and Sukova will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall [...]

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N.B.A. Pushes for Legal Sports Gambling Nationwide and a Cut of the Bets

A decade after one of its referees went to prison for betting on games, the N.B.A. is advocating a “safe and legal” way for fans to wager on sports.

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How Australian Open Champions Shape Tennis’ Past, Present and Future

by Marty Smith @MartySmithAT Marty Smith is the director of tennis at the New York Athletic Club and the author of the book “The Absolute Tennis: The Best And Next Way To Play The Game” for sale here http://ift.tt/2BygasH Watching the Australian Open on television this week I was struck by how much tennis has changed since [...]

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On Tennis: Hyeon Chung Surges Into the Spotlight at the Australian Open

Chung is the first South Korean tennis player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal and will become the country’s highest-ranked player ever next week.

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Dr. Larry Nassar Sentenced to 40 to 175 Years for Sexual Abuse

More than 150 women, including Olympic gymnasts, testified during an extraordinary seven-day hearing for the former U.S.A. Gymnastics and Michigan State team doctor.

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At Larry Nassar’s Sentencing, Parents Ask: ‘How Did I Miss the Red Flags?’

Over day after day of victim statements in a Michigan court, some parents have wondered how they could have missed signs that the sports doctor was molesting their children.

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New York Legislator Renews Effort to Bar Tackle Football for Children

The bill is a long-shot attempt by a state assemblyman who says he is responding to science that links football to long-term brain trauma.

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Australian Open: Angelique Kerber Overwhelms Madison Keys

Keys, a finalist at last year’s U.S. Open, couldn’t keep up with an in-form Kerber, who rolled to a win in just 51 minutes.

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N.C.A.A. Opens Investigation of Michigan State Over Nassar Case

Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar treated Michigan States athletes as well as dozens of American gymnasts.

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Serena Williams Will Play With U.S. Fed Cup Team in February

Williams, who has sat out of competitive tennis for nearly a year to give birth to her daughter, will be joined by her sister, Venus, on the team.

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Keeping Score: LeBron James Celebrates 30,000th Career Point Before He Scores It

James was so confident that he would score 7 or more points against the Spurs to reach the mark that he congratulated himself on Instagram hours before Tuesday night’s game.

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Opinion: U.S.A. Gymnastics Still Values Medals More Than Girls

Corporations like AT&T are doing more to reckon with the abuse than the sport’s governing body.

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Jeff Wilpon Makes Rare Appearance to Defend Mets’ Spending

Wilpon, an owner of the Mets and their chief operating officer, brushed aside complaints from some fans that the team’s payroll was not high enough.

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Op-Ed Columnist: The Existential Hell of This Year’s Super Bowl

It’s the Patriots — again — and a metaphor for Trump’s America.

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On Baseball: Chipper Jones Will Get Into the Hall of Fame. So Why Not Gary Sheffield?

A breakdown of the players who are showing up 10th on Hall of Fame voters’ ballots. (Kent, McGriff, Sosa, Vizquel ….)

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Mischa Zverev Is Fined After First-Round Retirement

Under a new rule intended to curb retirements because of pre-existing ailments, players can be penalized performing “below professional standards.”

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Rafael Nadal Loss Places Roger Federer As Even Stronger Australian Open Favorite

John McEnroe called it a “high probability.” The 2018 Australian Open seemed to be on a collision course for another Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal men’s singles final. However, Nadal failed to firm up his end of the bargain as a hip injury forced the No. 1 seed to shockingly retire after two games of [...]

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Early Betting Favors Underdog Eagles in Super Bowl

Do you like the Eagles? Here are some reasons to feel confident.

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Victims in Larry Nassar Abuse Case Find a Fierce Advocate: the Judge

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has let more than 100 young athletes testify against the former U.S.A. Gymnastics doctor Dr. Nassar, accused of sexually abusing them.

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Rafael Nadal Retires From Australian Open With Injury

Nadal, the No. 1 seed, retired down 0-2 in the fifth set of his quarterfinal match against Marin Cilic with an apparent leg injury.

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Young Fitness Fogies Ditch $40 Classes for Hoops, Laps and Jogs

The actor Ethan Hawke is among those who can afford pricey gyms but are eschewing them for the good ol’ Y.M.C.A. and its ilk.

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U.S.O.C. Chief Is Executive Diagnosed With Cancer

As he begins treatments for prostate cancer, Scott Blackmun will miss the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang and may not travel to South Korea at all.

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For Tennys Sandgren, Success Brings Scrutiny of His Political Views

Sandgren’s run to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open has drawn attention to social media activity that seemed to support alt-right ideas. Hundreds of his tweets were deleted Tuesday.

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Giants Hire Pat Shurmur in Hopes of Revitalizing Struggling Team

A former head coach, Shurmur found success as an offensive coordinator in Minnesota, leading the Vikings to the N.F.C. championship game.

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Oklahoma’s Trae Young, the Superstar Nobody Saw Coming

Freshman Trae Young began the year unheralded. Now he leads in points and assists and has single-handedly made Oklahoma-Kansas a marquee matchup.

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Shut Out in 2014, U.S. Speedskaters Modify Their Suits, Their Training and Their Expectations

Rather than drop the apparel company Under Armour, which made the suits the team wore without success in Sochi, U.S. Speedskating and the company deepened their relationship.

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Milwaukee Bucks Fire Jason Kidd

The underperforming Bucks had recently dropped into the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.

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Halep and Pliskova Claim Spots in Australian Open Quarterfinals

Top-seeded Simona Halep dispatched Naomi Osaka on Monday and will face sixth-seeded Karolina Pliskova in the next round.

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Women Confront Larry Nassar in Court: ‘My Silence Ends Today’

For the fifth day, young gymnasts and other athletes spoke about Dr. Nassar’s abuse.

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Several U.S.A. Gymnastics Board Members Resign

As more victims read statements about abuse at the hands of Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar, top officials for the federation step down.

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Madison Keys Surges Into Australian Open Quarterfinals

Keys, a 22-year-old American seeded 17th, overwhelmed Caroline Garcia to continue a dominant run in Melbourne. She will face Angelique Kerber next.

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On Pro Football: It’s the Patriots’ Stage; All the Rest Are Merely Players

New England and the Philadelphia Eagles will meet in Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4. Yet their dominance makes it feel more like a Patriots show.

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Novak Djokovic Upset by Hyeon Chung

A South Korean defeats his boyhood idol, who was not at his best.

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For South Korean Hockey Team, Unity With North Is a Sacrifice

The women of the South Korean ice hockey team have weathered grueling commutes, long training and blowout losses. Now they are being forced to give up spots to North Koreans.

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For South Korean Hockey Team, Unity With North Is a Sacrifice

The women of the South Korean ice hockey team have weathered grueling commutes, long training and blowout losses. Now they are being forced to give up spots to North Koreans.

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Top-Seeded Players Still In Race for Men & Women Australian Open Titles – Mondays with Bob Greene

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Protesters in Seoul Burn Image of Kim Jong-un During North Koreans’ Visit

Police officers quickly extinguished the fire as Hyon Song-wol, a famous North Korean singer, was visiting to plan events during the Olympics.

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Jelena Dokic Recounts Her Rise in Tennis With an Abusive Father

In recent months, Dokic, a former No. 4-ranked player, has opened up in interviews and a book about the beatings she says her father gave her that left her bruised and suicidal.

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On Pro Football: Eagles March Past Vikings to Super Bowl, Just as They Predicted

In a scenario that seemed far-fetched to anyone but the Eagles’ players, Philadelphia rode a huge game by Nick Foles to an appearance in Super Bowl XLII.

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Australian Open: Madison Keys Surges Into the Quarterfinals

Keys, a 22-year-old American seeded 17th, overwhelmed Caroline Garcia, 6-3, 6-2, to continue a dominant run in Melbourne.

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On Pro Football: Patriots End a Week of Hand-Wringing With Another A.F.C. Crown

Tom Brady’s injured throwing hand caused much concern for Patriots fans, but he engineered yet another comeback in a victory over the Jaguars that sent New England to the Super Bowl.

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On Pro Football: Patriots End a Week of Hand-Wringing With Another A.F.C. Crown

Tom Brady’s injured throwing hand caused much concern for Patriots fans, but he engineered yet another comeback in a victory over the Jaguars that sent New England to the Super Bowl.

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On Pro Football: Patriots End a Week of Hand-Wringing With Another A.F.C. Crown

Tom Brady’s injured throwing hand caused much concern for Patriots fans, but he engineered yet another comeback in a victory over the Jaguars that sent New England to the Super Bowl.

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N.F.C. Championship: Eagles vs. Vikings Live Updates

The Vikings are trying to become the first team in N.F.L. history to play the Super Bowl at home. But to get there, they’ll need to beat the Eagles in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Slathers Crisco on Street Poles to Keep Eagles Fans Down

Ahead of a big playoff championship game, the police in Philadelphia greased up poles to keep boisterous people from climbing them.

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When Running Is More Than a Sport

With running in a transitional period, an apparel company’s advertising campaign has favored images of people who use the activity to build a community.

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Jim Johannson, General Manager of U.S Men’s Hockey Team, Dies at 53

Johannson selected the American team that will compete at the Pyeongchang Games, which begin next month.

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A.F.C. Championship: Patriots vs. Jaguars Live Updates

The defending Super Bowl champions are heavy favorites at home, but the Jaguars’ defense could give Tom Brady trouble. Stay here for live updates and analysis.

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On Tennis: Momentum Builds Toward Grigor Dimitrov’s Grand Slam Breakthrough

Dimitrov, the No. 3 seed, put away Nick Kyrgios in four tight sets in a fourth-round classic at the Australian Open on Sunday.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal Survives Marathon Match

Nadal advanced to the quarterfinals by outlasting Diego Schwartzman in a nearly four-hour match. Grigor Dimitrov and Caroline Wozniacki also won Sunday.

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Rockets 116, Warriors 108: Chris Paul Scores 33 as Rockets End Warriors’ Road Streak

Paul also had 11 rebounds in a game that ended a 14-game win streak for Golden State.

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Avalanche 3, Rangers 1: Avalanche Beat Rangers for Ninth Straight Win

The Rangers had several chances to tie the score in the third period, but Colorado held on to win nine in a row for the first time since 2000.

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Four Teams Left. Four Different Approaches to the Anthem Protests.

The Vikings, the Patriots, the Jaguars and the Eagles have plenty in common, but how they handled the biggest issue of the 2017 N.F.L. season ran the gamut.

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Biggest Tests for Novak Djokovic’s New Serve Await in Australia

Changing your service technique in your prime is never easy, and success relies on commitment, say some players who have done it, like Maria Sharapova and Paul McNamee.

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Full Text of Aly Raisman’s Statement

Ali Raisman, an Olympics gymnastics star, read this statement during the sentencing hearing of a team doctor who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse.

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On Tennis: Angelique Kerber Is Learning How to Win Again

In a 6-1, 6-3 victory against Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open, Kerber looked more like the fist-pumping No. 1 of 2016 than the downbeat player of last year.

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Australian Open: Another Early Exit for Alexander Zverev

The fourth-seeded Zverev made yet another puzzling early exit at a Grand Slam tournament, losing to his fellow rising star Hyeon Chung in the third round.

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Volvo Ocean Race Yacht Involved in Fatal Accident Near Hong Kong

A Chinese man died after the fishing boat he was on collided with the Vestas 11th Hour Racing team during the around-the-world sailing competition.

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North Korea Cancels a Pre-Olympic Visit, and South Korea Wonders Why

Pyongyang abruptly called off a trip to the South by an advance team. Given the North’s unpredictability, there was much speculation about what that meant.

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Sporting: At the Australian Open, Too Hot to Be Good

The scorching temperatures at the year’s first tennis major are hurting players and cheating spectators.

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Cavaliers Pursue DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams Ahead of N.B.A. Trade Deadline

The team seems willing to give up some veteran players to better position itself for a title run.

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Jets Receiver Robby Anderson Is Accused of Threatening a Police Officer

A Florida police report said Anderson, 24, was stopped early Friday in a sport utility vehicle after it ran two red lights and was swerving while traveling about 105 m.p.h.

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Roy Halladay’s Autopsy Indicates Presence of 3 Drugs When He Died in Plane Crash

The Tampa Bay Times reported that an autopsy released on Friday showed that Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, had evidence of amphetamine, morphine and an insomnia drug in his system.

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Gymnasts Confront Larry Nassar Over Sexual Abuse

Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber were among several gymnasts who spoke during the sentencing hearing for Lawrence G. Nassar, the former team doctor, who pleaded guilty to molestation charges in November.

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I.O.C. Clears Nearly 400 Russians to Compete in Winter Games

Russia’s Olympic team has been barred from competing, but the number of individual Russian athletes competing under the Olympic flag could rival the size of previous delegations.

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Rangers’ Kevin Shattenkirk Is Out Indefinitely With a Knee Injury

Shattenkirk, the team’s prize free-agent acquisition last summer, announced on Friday that he would have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

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Calling All Designers: Make Olympic Logos for Russia and the Two Koreas

Can you design Olympic logos for Russia and the two Koreas?

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On Tennis: In Tennis, the Backward Cap Makes No Sense. Nevertheless, It Persists.

Lleyton Hewitt made the backward cap a thing in tennis, and though his era is over, members of the new wave have acquired the taste, too.

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To Get to the Blackhawks’ Net, Jeff Glass Took the Long Way

After 13 years of wandering from Binghamton to Belarus, Glass, 32, is an unlikely rookie goalie filling in for Corey Crawford in Chicago.

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Sports of The Times: Who Has U.S.A. Gymnastics’ Back at This Point? The U.S.O.C., for Some Reason

The country’s national Olympics organization so far has chosen not to decertify the gymnastics federation, despite sexual-abuse claims from more than 150 young women.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood: America’s Sports Stadiums Are Moving Downtown

New sports arenas are altering the financial formula for building these behemoths by surrounding themselves with apartments, bars and office towers — not parking lots.

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On Soccer: On Sánchez, City Passes and United Strikes

Manchester United reels in a star, but it (and Arsenal, and Chelsea) still has far to go to catch Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

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One After Another, Women Face Larry Nassar and Recount Sexual Abuse

The Olympic gymnasts Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman are among dozens of women speaking in a Michigan court this week about sexual abuse from the former team doctor.

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Australian Open: Nadal and Kyrgios Win on a Sweltering Day

The temperature reached 104 degrees on Friday at Melbourne Park, but play continued uninterrupted.

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Who Can Beat the Patriots?

They lost three games this season, so they’re beatable. But do the Jaguars, the Vikings or the Eagles have what it takes?

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Do You Have a Sublet Available for a Squash Legend?

Ramy Ashour is one of the most gifted and unorthodox players in history. He moves around a lot. On Friday, he’ll be playing at Grand Central Terminal.

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McKayla Maroney, Describing Sexual Abuse, Calls Larry Nassar a ‘Monster of a Human Being’

The Olympic gymnast is one of over 100 victims who submitted impact statements about abuse by Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar, the former gymnastics team doctor.

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Vikings and Eagles Fans, Look Away

From Gary Anderson to Ronde Barber. From Blair Walsh to Ricky Manning Jr. These are the names that haunt your dreams.

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Adrian Gonzalez Is Officially a Met, With Plans to Tutor Dominic Smith

Gonzalez, who turns 36 in May, said one of his big goals would be to help guide Smith, a fellow left-handed first baseman who turns 23 in June.

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USA Gymnastics Cuts Ties With Karolyi Ranch Training Center

The ranch is one of the places where team doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused several members of the team.

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How Many Russian Athletes Will Get to Compete in the Winter Olympics?

It remains an open question as a panel works through an opaque process to decide who should be allowed to circumvent the ban on Russia’s Olympic team.

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On Tennis: Novak Djokovic Passes Heat Test at the Australian Open

Djokovic defeated Gaël Monfils in the second round as temperatures soared in Melbourne on Thursday.

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‘I, Figure Skating Reporter’: Full Circle With Tonya Harding

A sports reporter reflects on a quarter century of covering skating: “There is no sport more fun to write about in an Olympic year.”

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More Upsets as Tennys Sandgren Takes Down a Diminished Stan Wawrinka

Both ninth-seeded players lost on Thursday at the Australian Open: Wawrinka to Sandgren, ranked 97th, and Johanna Konta to Bernarda Pera, an American ranked 123rd.

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Olympic Détente Upends U.S. Strategy on North Korea

For the White House, the budding détente scrambles its strategy of pressuring the North, with sanctions and threats of military action, to give up its nuclear arsenal.

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A Tricky Reunion on the Ice for North and South Korean Hockey

The two countries, who played against each other to acclaim last year, are set to field a joint women’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics next month.

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WTA Finals Will Move to China for Next 10 Years

The elite-season ending event will leave Singapore and will be held in Shenzhen starting in 2019.

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Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green Suspended Over Rockets-Clippers Melee

Ariza and Green were barred for two games each, but no other players were punished, as a result of a contentious game that included a locker room invasion.

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Eric Wynalda Discusses His Financial Problems — and Everything Else

The former member of the United States national team is taking an aggressive outsider approach in his campaign to be president of U.S. Soccer.

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Eric Wynalda Discusses His Financial Problems — and Everything Else

The former member of the United States national team is taking an aggressive outsider approach in his campaign to be president of U.S. Soccer.

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Russian Investigators Deny Doping Whistle-Blower’s Claims

Russian investigators claim that Grigory Rodchenkov was managing a doping distribution scheme and blamed Russia to avoid prosecution.

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North and South Korean Teams to March as One at Olympics

The agreement is a milestone in inter-Korean sports relations, and Seoul has said in the past it hoped such a move could contribute to a political thaw.

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Marta Kostyuk, 15, Reaches 3rd Round of Australian Open

There’s no doubt the Ukrainian teenager can play at a high level, but she’s also learning to deal with the high expectations that come with early success.

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N.F.C. Championship Game Prediction: Eagles or Vikings?

Neither team has the quarterback they expected leading them, but the Eagles and Vikings have reached the conference championship just the same.

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A.F.C. Championship Game Prediction: Patriots or Jaguars?

Jacksonville was not expected to be here. New England always seems to be here. But the Jaguars’ defense gives them a chance in any game they play.

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Your PyeongChang 2018 Travel Guide

The 2018 Winter Olympics start on Feb. 9 in Gangwon Province, a resort region in the Taebak Mountains northeast of Seoul. Here’s what to see and how to see it.

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How to Plan a Last Minute Trip to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang

It’s not too late to plan a trip to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Here’s how to score a cheap flight, find a place to stay, and catch the games.

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Retirements Are Down at the Australian Open. Is Money the Reason?

Only one of the 128 singles matches in the Australian Open’s first round ended with a player retiring midmatch, tying the lowest total at a Grand Slam event in the last 10 years.

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Morocco Wants to Host the World Cup. Just Don’t Ask for Any Details.

Five months after declaring its interest in hosting the 2026 World Cup, Morocco hasn’t said much about how it proposes to stage the world’s most-watched sporting event.

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Angry Words and Ejections as Chris Paul Returns to Los Angeles

Confrontations on the court, and maybe later by the locker room.

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Roundup: Milos Raonic Is Upset in First Round of Australian Open

Raonic fell to Lukas Lacko of Slovakia in what was his earliest exit in a Grand Slam tournament since 2011.

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A Sports Rodin Works in Bronze, and in Volume

Brian Hanlon is a prolific sculptor of sports-related statues, the guiding hand behind an assembly line that starts in a New Jersey chicken coop.

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Australian Open: Djokovic and Wawrinka Win After Injury Layoffs

Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka spent the last six months off the tour with injuries, but both had a successful return to competition in the first round Tuesday.

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Knicks 119, Nets 104: Knicks Bring the Lone Star to a Battle of Stargazing Teams

Kristaps Porzingis outshined the competition in a battle between New York City teams that have failed to develop the rivalry once expected of them.

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Giants Focus Coaching Search on Pat Shurmur

Shurmur, the Vikings’ offensive coordinator, cannot be offered a job until Minnesota’s season ends, but he is the leading candidate to take over the Giants.

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Trade of Andrew McCutchen Ends an Era in Pittsburgh

McCutchen, who was named the National League’s M.V.P. in 2013, is on his way to San Francisco as the Pirates continue to rebuild their roster.

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Simone Biles Says She, Too, Was Abused by Larry Nassar

Biles, a four-time gold medalist, is the latest and most prominent gymnast to formally accuse Dr. Nassar, the former U.S.A. Gymnastics doctor, of sexual abuse.

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Dan Gurney, Driver and Builder of Racecars, Is Dead at 86

Gurney was the first driver to win races in all four of the major motor sports categories: Grand Prix, Indy car, Nascar and sports cars.

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On Baseball: What Is Baseball’s Equivalent to the Vikings’ Miraculous Victory?

From out one moment to advancing the next? Seeking baseball parallels in a football miracle.

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On Pro Basketball: N.B.A. Power Rankings: Warriors on Top at Midseason

The Warriors, the Celtics, the Raptors and the Rockets made up a pretty good top four in the first half of the N.B.A. season, but the Cavaliers cannot be counted out.

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Australian Open: Within Hours, Three Top Americans Fall

Sloane Stephens, Venus Williams and CoCo Vandeweghe — all U.S. Open semifinalists — did not make it out of the first round on Monday in Melbourne.

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A Pass. A Catch. A Missed Tackle. What Went Wrong for the Saints?

It is a play that will haunt the Saints and their fans for a long time.

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Doug Harvey, Hall of Fame Umpire Whom Players Called God, Dies at 87

Harvey was considered firm and fair during a 31-season career spent entirely in the National League. He worked five World Series and six All-Star Games.

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Vikings Shock Saints on Last-Second Touchdown by Stefon Diggs

The Vikings gave up a 17-0 lead before Case Keenum found Diggs open on the final play of the game.

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Angelique Kerber Is a Winner Again – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS                        Angelique Kerber beat Ashleigh Barty 6-4 6-4 to win the Sydney International women’s singles in Sydney, Australia Roberto Bautista Agut beat Juan Martin del Potro 6-1 4-6 7-5 to win the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand Daniil [...]

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Diamond Resorts Celebrity Pro Golf Win Enhances Mardy Fish’s Status As No. 1 Golfer Among Tennis Pros

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Mardy Fish may not have been the No. 1 tennis pro in the world, but he’s certainly the No. 1 golfer in the world among tennis pros. The former U.S. Davis Cup team standout and 2004 Olympic silver medalist won the celebrity golf championship at the Diamond Resorts Invitational in [...]

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Jaguars 45, Steelers 42 | Divisional round: Jaguars Stun Steelers to Reach A.F.C. Championship Game

Leonard Fournette scored three touchdowns to help offset five passing touchdowns by the Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger as the Jaguars advanced to a matchup against the Patriots.

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On Soccer: Liverpool Beats Manchester City, Dealing Blow to Its Invincible Aura

Liverpool ensured Manchester City would not go unbeaten through its Premier League schedule by edging the league leaders, 4-3, in a thriller at Anfield.

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On Pro Football: Patriots Stick Together the Way They Know Best, Ruthlessly

By routing the Tennessee Titans and securing a seventh straight trip to the A.F.C. title game, the Patriots ended a week of turmoil that followed a report of rifts among their leaders.

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On Pro Football: Vikings’ Case Keenum Isn’t a Star, but He Is Playing Like One

Pressed into duty all season because of Sam Bradford’s injury, the undrafted and unheralded quarterback has led his team to the divisional playoffs.

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Patriots 35, Titans 14: Patriots Rout the Titans to Reach Their 7th Straight A.F.C. Title Game

Tom Brady passed a milestone — Joe Montana — by throwing for three touchdowns.

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Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on recent sports articles.

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Eagles 15, Falcons 10: Eagles Hold On Against the Falcons to Reach the N.F.C. Title Game

The Philadelphia defense stopped Atlanta near the goal line to clinch the win.

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Astros Acquire Gerrit Cole in a 5-Player Trade With the Pirates

In exchange for their ace, the Pirates got the right-handers Joe Musgrove and Michael Feliz, third baseman Colin Moran and outfielder Jason Martin.

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Remembering Keith Jackson: A Visit to Michigan With the Broadcaster

In 1998, when Jackson was making what turned out to be premature retirement plans, a Times reporter chronicled a game day with him in Ann Arbor.

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U.S. Open Loss Behind Her, Madison Keys Accentuates the Positive

As the Australian Open begins Monday, Keys has a chance to use what she learned from her humbling loss in the U.S. Open final in September.

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Julio Rocha, Jailed FIFA Official From Nicaragua, Dies at 67

Rocha, a former president of the Nicaraguan soccer federation, was convicted in the United States in a corruption scandal at FIFA and awaiting sentencing at the time of his death.

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Islanders 7, Rangers 2: Islanders Give Rangers a Scoring Clinic After a 5-Day Break

Mathew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier each had two goals against the Rangers, who pulled goalie Ondrej Pavelec in the second period after he allowed five goals.

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Australian Open 2018: Players to Watch

Not all of the tennis stars who were expected to return from long absences will be in Melbourne when the Australian Open begins on Monday. Who can take advantage and make a run?

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Keith Jackson, Voice of College Football, Dies at 89

Mr. Jackson was synonymous with Saturday college football for millions of fans through five decades.

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Vital Figure Excludes Family From N.F.L. Settlement: Date of Death

Mike Webster was the first N.F.L. player to receive a diagnosis of C.T.E., but his family has been left out of the $1 billion N.F.L. concussion settlement so far.

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Tom Coughlin’s Return Coincides With Jacksonville’s Revival

Let go by the Giants as he neared his 70th birthday, he got a chance to help build another championship team with the Jaguars this season. He took it.

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On Baseball: Winter Drags On, With Free Agents Still Waiting by the Phone

In an off-season of few signings, teams leery of overpaying seem content to wait for prices to drop in the spring.

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Mets, Playing Catch Up, Hire Specialist to Avert Injuries

After a rash of injuries undermined the season, a fitness expert will join the medical and training staff to improve players’ health with new ideas.

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New Sound at Saudi Soccer Game: Women Cheering From the Stands

Saudi women have long had to content themselves with watching their favorite teams on television. But on Friday, women were allowed into public sports stadiums for the first time.

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Rafael Nadal’s Return to Sender

Nadal‘s position behind the baseline has helped him become one of the most effective returners in the game.

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On Tennis: Wishes for Tennis in 2018

A better use for wild-card picks, unbiased scientific research on injuries, more gender equity in the scheduling at Wimbledon.

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N.F.L. Playoffs: Eagles Are a Rare Top-Seeded Underdog

Philadelphia was once a Super Bowl favorite, but Nick Foles’ poor play at quarterback has them expected to lose at home in the divisional round.

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Billie Jean King Says Margaret Court Arena’s Name Should Change

Court has made derogatory comments about gay and transgender people.

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Hockey’s Golden Knights, Named to Avoid Trademark Dispute, Face Trademark Dispute

The U.S. Army has filed paperwork formally opposing the Las Vegas hockey team’s attempt to trademark the name because its parachute team has long used it.

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Without Carson Wentz, Eagles Are a Rare Top-Seeded Underdog

Philadelphia was once a Super Bowl favorite, but Nick Foles’ poor play at quarterback has them expected to lose at home in the divisional round.

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Messi’s 2 Goals Help Barcelona Advance in Copa del Rey

Lionel Messi also added an assist to Jordi Alba as the defending champions rolled to the quarterfinals with a 6-1 aggregate victory over Celta Vigo.

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James Blake Named Miami Open Tournament Director

The Miami Open announced former professional tennis player James Blake as its new tournament director. In the role created for him, Blake will focus on player relations, media, broadcast, as well as tournament improvements and innovations. “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the Miami Open team that has been putting on one of [...]

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Hockey Canada Gets ‘Geography Lesson’ in Forming Men’s Olympic Team

Without N.H.L. players, Canadian hockey officials, seeking a third gold medal in a row, drew talent from seven leagues in North America and Europe.

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On Pro Football: Tom Brady’s Midlife Crisis

With a book, a website and a new documentary series, an all-business All-Pro seems to be pivoting toward a post-football life.

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Australian Open Begins a Challenging Season in Tennis

Familiar names on and off the court will be missing at the first Grand Slam of the year.

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Alex De Minaur Is The Hope For Australian Tennis

Australia may have a new tennis star on its hands. His name is Alex De Minaur. The 18-year-old has been an unlikely semifinalist at an ATP World Tour event for a second straight week at the Sydney International after reaching the final four the week before in Brisbane. A week after reaching the Brisbane semifinals, [...]

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The Analytics Guy Failed to Compute One Thing: How to Be Accepted in Mexico

A Mexican baseball team brought in an analytics expert. But in a clash of tradition and modernity, a manager ended up fired and the data is now hardly used.

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Serena Williams to Play at Madison Square Garden in March

Williams has not played tennis in almost a year, but the new mother committed to playing a tiebreaker tournament in New York on March 5

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Rafael Nadal Gets an Easy Draw; Novak Djokovic Does Not

Serena Williams is out; Venus Williams has a tough opening match.

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For Serena Williams, Childbirth Was a Harrowing Ordeal

The tennis champion opened up to Vogue about her severe postnatal complications. Her experiences underscore a wider problem for new mothers in the United States.

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52 Places to Go: Where to Watch Sports in 2018

The roster includes the Winter Olympics in South Korea, the World Cup in Russia and the World Equestrian Games in North Carolina.

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The Lightning, the All-Star Host, Lead the N.H.L. All-Star Rosters

The four top stars from league-leading Tampa Bay will be participate when the city hosts N.H.L. All-Star Weekend later this month.

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Yankees Announce Details of Extended Netting at Stadium

Protective netting at Yankee Stadium will stretch beyond the ends of the dugouts and far down the foul lines in the hopes of preventing fans from being struck by foul balls.

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Works in Progress: Chelsea Fitness Culture in Brooklyn

Keeth Smart, an Olympic fencing medalist, is helping Chelsea Piers ready its first expansion into Brooklyn.

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Russian Hackers Release Stolen Emails in New Effort to Undermine Doping Investigators

A group tied to Russia’s main military intelligence unit published private emails Wednesday in an apparent attempt to retaliate against antidoping investigators.

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Keeping Score: ‘The Last Thing You Want to Do Is Hit the Ball to Center Field’

Andruw Jones was a singular talent on defense, but in his first year on the Hall of Fame ballot he is on the verge of being eliminated from future consideration.

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North Dakota’s Loss of Division I Women’s Hockey Leaves a Void

More than a decade of gains in the state’s youth and high school girls’ programs are endangered, and players who aspired to the team are heartbroken.

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Tonya Harding Would Like Her Apology Now

In the movie, “I, Tonya,” the disgraced figure skater looks back on the 1994 Nancy Kerrigan scandal and her struggles to tell her side of the story.

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How Tua Tagovailoa Stepped Up, Dropped Back, and Saved Alabama

Confident and capable, Tagovailoa arrived just in time to deliver Alabama’s latest national championship.

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A Chris Mullin and Patrick Ewing Reunion, This Time on the Sidelines

They faced off as players with St. John’s and Georgetown in the 1980s, and on Tuesday they returned to Madison Square Garden, both as coaches of their alma maters.

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Back in Traditional Time Slots, College Football Thrives on ESPN

The semifinals were on New Year’s Day and the championship was just nine days later. Guess what happened? Ratings rose. (A great game helped, too.)

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On Olympics: North Korea Makes Peace with the Olympics

North Korea announced it will participate in the Olympics next month, easing tensions with South Korea and providing a boost for the Olympic movement.

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Maggie Nichols Says She Was First to Report Dr. Larry Nassar to U.S.A. Gymnastics

Ms. Nichols, who is now competing on the collegiate level, announced Tuesday that she reported Dr. Nassar’s abuse in 2015.

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Tom Brady Gave a Filmmaker Unusual Access to His Private Life

It is unclear how much Bill Belichick and the Patriots know about the project.

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North Korea Is in Winter Olympics Without Any Star Athletes

Although nuclear tension may ease, it is unclear how many athletes will participate and they will probably struggle to win any medals.

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On College Football: Why Nick Saban Is the Ultimate Masochist

Nick Saban may scowl, even through another national championship, but he’s got it made.

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After Pledging Reform, FIFA Pays Millions to Ruling Council

Soccer’s scandal-marred governing body pays nonexecutive board members more than some of the biggest companies in the world, a concern to governance experts.

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Alabama 26, Georgia 23 | Overtime: Alabama Wins National Championship With a Halftime Twist

The true freshman Tua Tagovailoa replaced Alabama’s starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts, at halftime, and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia in a thrilling comeback.

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National Championship Game: Alabama vs. Georgia Live Updates

Alabama and Georgia, two titans of the Southeastern Conference, square off to decide the national champion. Stay here for live updates and analysis.

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On Pro Basketball: Team Unity or Dad’s Rants: Lonzo Ball’s Hard Decision

LaVar Ball has created another uproar, this time by saying the Lakers’ coach “has no control” of the team. Shouldn’t his son draw some kind of line?

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Andy Murray Has Hip Surgery and Hopes to Return in June

Murray, 30, has not played a competitive match since Wimbledon last July. He is targeting a return to the court in time for this year’s Wimbledon.

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A Hoya Again, Patrick Ewing Learns Value of Knowing When to Pivot

Patrick Ewing had spent years positioning himself for an N.B.A. coaching job when a phone call suggested his future might be back at Georgetown.

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Richie Incognito Accused of Using Racial Slurs in Game

The Buffalo Bills guard is accused by an opponent of “some weak racist slurs.”

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Recognize That Tune? It’s the Northern Accent of Georgia Football

Georgia’s unofficial fight song borrowed its melody from “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” which was a rallying cry for the North during the Civil War.

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Season Begins Down Under With Missing Stars – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS                        Gael Monfils beat Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-3 to win the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, Qatar Elina Svitolina beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 6-1 to win the Brisbane International women’s singles in Brisbane, Australia Simona Halep beat Katerina Siniakova [...]

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On Pro Football: In Win Over Panthers, Saints Turn Back to Drew Brees to Lead

Brees has had a diminished role this season behind two stellar New Orleans running backs, but on Sunday he pulled the Saints to victory as the running game sputtered.

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On Pro Football: After a Slogging Win, Jaguars Cling to Lone Bright Spot: Defense

After an ugly game that seemed more suited for the N.F.L. of the 1960s, Jacksonville took heart from a stifling performance by its defensive unit.

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Nathan Chen Leads Olympic Figure Skating Team; Ross Miner Is Bumped

Chen, Vincent Zhou and Adam Rippon will compete in the Winter Games. Miner, second at nationals, was overlooked.

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Falcons 26, Rams 13: Falcons Hang On Against the Rams for a Tough Playoff Win

Trying to shake memories of their Super Bowl collapse, the Falcons protected an early lead as the Rams’ potent offense came to life.

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Titans 22, Chiefs 21: Marcus Mariota, With a Play for the Ages, Leads the Titans Past the Chiefs

The Tennessee quarterback ignited a rally from an 18-point deficit to give his team a playoff victory. With the help of a deflection, Mariota completed a pass to himself and sprinted to the end zone.

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North Dakota State 17, James Madison 13: North Dakota State Reclaims F.C.S. Title From James Madison

The championship was the Bison’s sixth, tying them with Georgia Southern for the most F.C.S. titles.

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Top 3 Women at Figure Skating Nationals Earn Olympic Spots

Bradie Tennell, Mirai Nagasu and Karen Chen were selected on Saturday to the United States team for the Pyeongchang Olympics.

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The Look: A Place for Us to Skate

Unity is a queer skateboarding collective in California, designed as a haven from the sometimes-hostile environment the sport has fostered.

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ESPN Fires Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis After Lawsuit

The two former N.F.L. players have been accused of sexual misconduct in a suit against the NFL Network, their previous employer. ESPN had said it was investigating the allegations.

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Jon Gruden to Be Introduced as the Raiders’ Coach on Tuesday, Reports Say

Gruden, 54, has been out of coaching for nine years, serving as the lead analyst for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” telecast.

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On Soccer: For Van Dijk and Liverpool, a Winning Start

Virgil van Dijk scored the winning goal on a late header in his debut for Liverpool, helping the Reds beat city rival Everton, 2-1, in the F.A. Cup.

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On Pro Basketball: When the Knicks Visit Dallas, Only One Thing Will Be Missing

Sunday’s game will match two rookie guards who have been a source of intrigue, fed in part by LeBron James. There will also be a retirement ceremony, and Mark Cuban without his longtime soapbox.

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At Minnesota, Another Athlete Is Suspended in a Sexual Assault Case

Reggie Lynch, a star basketball player, was suspended from competition after a university investigation found him responsible in a sexual misconduct claim.

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New Pregame Trickery: Distract the Visiting Team With Bad YouTube Videos

Rutgers is out in front with the latest form of gamesmanship. Just watch the Mr. Trololo video to understand how this tactic might work.

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Minnesota’s Reggie Lynch Suspended in Alleged Assault

A second woman accused him of sexual assault, according to newspaper reports.

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What Makes a Nick Saban Quarterback

Alabama has been the dominant team in college football for a decade, and yet the Crimson Tide have not produced an elite N.F.L. quarterback recently.

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The Rams Bank on Playoff Football to Win Over Los Angeles

Los Angeles has greeted the N.F.L.’s return with ambivalence. Will the playoffs make a difference?

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On Soccer: At Barcelona, Coutinho Deal Isn’t the Only Ticking Clock

Barcelona banked tens of millions of dollars when it sold Neymar. But five months later, the money is almost gone and the team’s core is five months older.

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Serena Williams Withdraws From Australian Open

Williams, who gave birth to a daughter in September, said she was not at the level she wanted to be to return to tournament play.

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Sixers’ Throwback Anthem Becomes the Soundtrack of a Comeback

The star turns of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have Philadelphia fans cheering again — and dancing to the disco sounds of “Here Come the Sixers.”

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‘Not the Old Jags’: Defense Brings the Playoffs to Jacksonville

Fruitful drafts and free-agency binges have finally produced the desired results for the Jaguars, who earned their first postseason berth since 2007.

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Does the N.F.L. Have a Usain Bolt? Here Are the League’s Fastest Players

The fastest times at the N.F.L. combine do not always translate to top game speed, data from wearable technology shows.

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We Won! Wait, Maybe Not.

A cricket team learns the hard way that it ain’t over till it’s over.

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Andy Murray Out of Australian Open

Murray has a hip problem that has kept him out of competitive tennis since Wimbledon.

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The Greatest Figure Skater Ever Is Michael Jackson on Ice, Surrounded by Winnie the Poohs

“People see Hanyu for the first time and they become hysterical or they’re moved to tears. It’s like their lives are complete.”

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Who Needs Trade Talks? These Days, General Managers Just Use Emojis

Face-to-face bargaining still occurs, of course, but more often than not general managers don’t feel the need for it. Even if they are staying in the same hotel.

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On College Football: Central Florida Claims a National Title. Want to Fight About It?

The 13-0 Central Florida Knights, the only undefeated top-tier college football team, aren’t in the national championship game. But they’re still calling themselves champs.

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Q&A: Ken Dryden Says Change Can’t Wait: End N.H.L. Head Hits Now

Dryden — the Hall of Fame goalie and the author of “Game Change” — also says that the N.H.L.’s commissioner, Gary Bettman, is the one person who can do what needs to be done.

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Encounters: Working Out With Charles Glass, a Trainer to the Stars

In the 1980s, Mr. Glass was a champion bodybuilder. Now he helps sculpt celebrities and bodybuilders at the Gold’s Gym in Venice, Calif.

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On Pro Basketball: A Plan for the Knicks’ Future? Look to the Spurs’ Past

Like the Spurs, the Knicks have a talented international core. But do they have the patience to build it into a winner?

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Kansas Is Suddenly Vulnerable at Home, and in the Big 12

The Jayhawks have won or tied for 13 straight Big 12 regular-season basketball titles, but that run could be in jeopardy this year.

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Critics Say FIFA is Stalling a Doping Inquiry as World Cup Nears

In failing to contact a key witness FIFA faces accusations of slowing its inquiry into allegations of failed doping tests by Russian soccer players.

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Andy Dalton Saved the Bills, and Their Fans Flocked to His Charity

Last-minute heroics by the Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback gave Buffalo its first playoff appearance since the 1999 season. Bills fans responded with a flood of donations to his foundation.

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Arizona Fires Rich Rodriguez After Investigation Into Misconduct

The university said it could not substantiate claims of harassment made against Rodriguez, but that it had uncovered other information during the investigation that led to the firing.

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Isaiah Thomas Helps End Losing Streak in His Cavaliers Debut

The All-Star guard, who missed 36 games with a hip injury, came off the bench to score 16 points in Cleveland’s 127-110 victory over Portland on Tuesday.

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The U.S. Hockey Team’s Mystery Men

With no N.H.L. players available, the American roster features many players who have taken an unusual path to the Olympics.

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On Olympics: Nathan Chen Has Taken the Quad to a New Level. Is It Good for Figure Skating?

Chen, the 18-year-old American sensation, is the first to complete the difficult jump five times in a four-and-a-half-minute routine, but some worry it is dulling the sport.

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Andy Murray Could Miss Australian Open With Lingering Hip Problem

Murray withdrew from the Brisbane tournament and said he was considering surgery, and Garbiñe Muguruza retired from her Brisbane match with cramps.

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On College Football: Saban’s Great. We Get It. But Can We Pause to Embrace Georgia?

While the Alabama machine keeps chugging, there’s something charming about this Bulldogs team.

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On College Football: An Unrelenting Georgia Wears Down Oklahoma in a Clash of Styles

After climbing back from a deep first-half deficit, the Bulldogs had reason to be confident as they closed out a semifinal victory in double overtime.

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Alabama 24, Clemson 6: College Football Playoff: Alabama Returns to the Title Game

The Crimson Tide topped Clemson, the defending champion, and will play Georgia in their sixth national championship game appearance under Coach Nick Saban.

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On Soccer: In a Top-Heavy Premier League, More Teams Rush to the Bunker

The dominance of the league’s top six teams this season has led to a pattern of dull matches in which their opponents sit back and desperately try to defend all game.

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Keeping Score: How Much Will Isaiah Thomas Improve the Cavaliers?

The key player acquired for Kyrie Irving, Thomas is a tremendous offensive talent, but he might not do much for Cleveland’s defensive shortcomings.

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Georgia 54, Oklahoma 48 | Two overtimes: College Football Playoff: Georgia Outlasts Oklahoma in Rose Bowl

Sony Michel’s 25-yard touchdown in the second overtime sent the Bulldogs to the national championship game.

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Rangers 3, Sabres 2 | Overtime: Rangers Beat the Sabres to Stay Perfect in Outdoor Games

Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers improved to 4-0 in outdoor games, defeating Buffalo in overtime at Citi Field in the Winter Classic.

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USA Hockey Announces Rosters for the Olympics

Without the ability to use N.H.L. players, the United Olympic men’s hockey team features three A.H.L. players, four collegians and 15 playing in Europe

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On Pro Football: National Anthem Protests Sidelined by Ambiguity

An oddly quiet end to a season of debate over the national anthem and N.F.L. players kneeling, sitting, raising fists and making other gestures during it.

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Several N.F.L. Coaches Fired as Regular Season Ends

The Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears are among the teams looking for new leadership.

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On Pro Football: For the N.F.L. Playoffs, Much Has Changed. Then There Are the Patriots.

The regular season mocked the status quo, yielding several playoff teams that had been left out for a long time. But can anyone prevent another New England coronation?

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