Roundup: M.L.S. Playoffs: N.Y.C.F.C. and Timbers Survive Knockout Round

N.Y.C.F.C. easily dispatched the Philadelphia Union, while Portland defeated F.C. Dallas despite losing a man to a red card.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Derrick Rose Scores Career-High 50 Points in Timberwolves’ Win

Rose, the 2011 M.V.P. who has struggled with injuries, left the court in tears after his personal-best performance.

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Willie McCovey, 80, Dies; Was Hall of Fame Slugger With the Giants

A revered figure in San Francisco who hit 521 home runs in 22 seasons.

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D.J. Durkin Is Fired by Maryland a Day After Being Reinstated

On Tuesday Durkin was reinstated and the president announced he would resign, but the university reversed course and fired the coach.

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Overlooked No More: Miki Gorman, Women’s Marathon Pioneer

Gorman, who won the New York City Marathon for women in 1977, was the last American female winner until Shalane Flanagan took the title in 2017. She also broke several records in running.

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Blake Griffin Isn’t Bitter. Detroit Has Made Him Better.

Broken promises made him a Piston, but a fresh start and a 50-point stunner have the former Clippers superstar looking forward.

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Roundup: Another Injury to Rafael Nadal Allows Novak Djokovic to Return to No. 1

Nadal pulled out of the Paris Masters on Wednesday because of an abdominal problem, meaning Djokovic will reclaim the No. 1 ranking.

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working it out: Whoa, Whoa, Whoa. Leggings That Cost $300?

A startling new industry standard.

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The Bay’s Final Battle

A pair of teams going nowhere in the standings will play one last time in the Bay Area before the Raiders leave for greener pastures (again).

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Keeping Score: N.F.L. at the Half: Who’s Better, Who’s Worse?

With eight weeks in the books, it’s good to be a Packers fan. The Bills? Maybe not so much.

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Where Training for the New York City Marathon Is a Reality Show

At NAZ Elite, there is no secrecy. From training logs to workout videos, nearly everything is public. Want advice about something? Just ask.

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Matt Wallace Finds Success After Altering Technique

He had been considering leaving the sport, but after hiring a new coach, Wallace made some changes and started winning.

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Rising Stars Make Their Mark in Golf’s Rolex Series

This second-year series has helped identify a lineup of talent on the verge of joining the top tier.

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In M.L.S. Playoffs, Plenty of Contenders but Only One Trophy

As Major League Soccer’s postseason opens Wednesday, several teams are aware that it may be now or never for their championship ambitions.

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Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1

After a lackluster opening period by the Nashville Predators, Ryan Hartman and Kevin Fiala went to work.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Jordan Eberle scored two goals to lead the Islanders to a 6-3 victory. The Devils lost to the Panthers, 8-3, despite scoring the first two goals.

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Mets Introduce Brodie Van Wagenen, Their New G.M. (and a Recovering Agent)

Van Wagenen, 44, has represented stars like Jacob deGrom and Yoenis Cespedes, and he has never worked in a team’s front office.

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First College Football Playoff Rankings: No Surprises but a Few Conundrums

Top-ranked Alabama leads the way, and three conferences may be facing battles to put teams in the final four-team field.

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Giants Quarterback Kyle Lauletta Accused of Almost Hitting Officer With Car

The rookie, first in line to replace Eli Manning, was arrested in New Jersey on several charges after having made an illegal turn, the authorities said.

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N.F.L. Roundup: At N.F.L. Trade Deadline, Eagles and Texans Pick Up Star Receivers

Golden Tate went to Philadelphia from Detroit, and Houston got Demaryius Thomas from Denver. The Rams (Dante Fowler) and the Redskins (Ha Ha Clinton-Dix) sought to bolster their defenses.

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Maryland Football Coach and Athletic Director Get Recommendations to Stay

D.J. Durkin may keep his job as Maryland head coach, but President Wallace Loh is expected to retire in June.

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FIFA, Hacked Again, Braces for New Revelations

Embarrassed by earlier leaks, officials from soccer’s world governing body and their counterparts at UEFA are preparing for the release of more private information.

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U.S. Gymnasts, Led by Simone Biles, Win a 4th Straight World Team Title

Despite a kidney stone, Biles led the American women, who finished well ahead of Russia, the silver medalist.

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news analysis: Who Says Allie Kieffer Isn’t Thin Enough to Run Marathons?

Success that shows we might be able to achieve even more when we break all the rules.

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On College Football: Kentucky and Northwestern Become Surprise Contenders

Divisional play in college football doesn’t always produce the best conference title games, but don’t tell that to schools like Utah and Virginia.

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On Soccer: Julen Lopetegui Is Fired, and There’s Plenty of Blame to Share

The coach, who led Real Madrid to as many losses as wins, was blamed for leaving Spain’s World Cup effort in chaos in service of his personal ambitions.

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Golden State’s Klay Thompson Sets 3-pointer Record in Blowout Win

The Warriors guard hit 14 3-pointers in a huge win over the Chicago Bulls, topping a record set by his teammate, Stephen Curry, in 2016.

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Knicks 115, Nets 96: The Knicks Surge Past the Nets to End a Five-Game Skid

Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way for the Knicks, who outscored the Nets by 59-41 over the middle two quarters.

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On Baseball: Red Sox Fans, With a Title to Cheer, Choose the Yankees to Jeer

Sure, Boston beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. But in a rivalry between two cities, it is always about the Yankees.

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Sports of The Times: Baseball’s Minority Management Problem

Commissioner Rob Manfred talks about baseball requiring a certain analytical expertise to explain the lack of minority managers. He should stop.

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Hue Jackson Finally Won a Few Games, but the Browns Fired Him Anyway

Jackson’s record with Cleveland was 3-36-1. He never won a road game.

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On Baseball: David Price Gets His Championship

Price beat the Dodgers in Game 2, collected two outs in relief in Game 3 and then beat them again with seven dazzling innings in Game 5.

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Scrabble’s World Champion Masters the Tiles in 2 Languages

Nigel Richards of New Zealand and Malaysia clinched the World Scrabble Championships in London. (His latest winning word? “Groutier.”)

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After Another Weak Post-Season, Clayton Kershaw May Be Leaving the Dodgers

One of the best pitchers of his generation is 9-10 with a 4.32 E.R.A. in the playoffs.

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N.F.L. Week 8: With Half a Season to Go, Here’s What We Know

The Los Angeles Rams are going to be tough to top in the N.F.C. and the Steelers still have some life in the A.F.C.

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Across New Jersey, the Friday Night Lights Grow Dimmer

New Jersey has long been one of the top high school football states, sending stars to top college programs and the N.F.L. Now participation is dropping significantly.

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Red Sox 5, Dodgers 1 | Boston wins series, 4-1: World Series: Red Sox, Unhittable and Unstoppable, Win It All, Beating Dodgers

David Price throttled Los Angeles batters for seven innings and Boston smacked four home runs, including two by Steve Pearce, giving the Red Sox their fourth Series title in 15 years.

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Elina Svitolina Wins In Singapore, Roger Federer Wins No. 99 In Basel – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Elina Svitolina beat Sloane Stephens 3-6 6-2 6-2 to win the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global in Singapore Kevin Anderson beat Kei Nishikori 6-3 7-6 (3) to win the Erste Bank Open 500 in Vienna, Austria Roger Federer beat Marius Copil 7-6 (5) 6-4 to [...]

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On Baseball: The Red Sox Appreciate History (Even a Historic Loss)

Contagious chemistry, a relentless lineup and a shrewd manager have the Red Sox on the verge of their fourth championship in 15 years.

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Warriors 120, Nets 114: Nets Use Stephen Curry’s Favorite Weapon, but Warriors Hold On

Curry set a record for consecutive games with at least five 3s. The Nets made 20 3-pointers to cut a 19-point deficit to two.

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Roundup: Red Bulls Clinch M.L.S. Regular-Season Title

With a 1-0 win over Atlanta United on the final day of the season, the Red Bulls clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference going into the playoffs.

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Redskins 20, Giants 13: Adrian Peterson of Redskins Leaves the Giants (and Tony Dorsett) in the Dust

Peterson, 33, rushed for 149 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown, and moved into No. 9 on the N.F.L.’s career rushing list.

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On Soccer: Dread, Then Grief, Engulfs Leicester After Owner’s Helicopter Crash

A day after Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died in a crash outside Leicester City’s stadium, fans gathered to pay tribute to a man known for his generosity.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Loses to Kings on Alec Martinez’s Goal With 55 Seconds Left

The Rangers’ 4-3 loss came with the Kings missing the injured goalie Jonathan Quick. The Islanders defeated the Hurricanes, 2-1.

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Bears 24, Jets 10: Jets Don’t Turn the Ball Over, or Do Much With It at All, vs. Bears.

The rookie Sam Darnold threw for a career-low 153 yards for the Jets (3-5), and the injury-riddled offense had only 207 yards over all.

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World Series 2018: Red Sox vs. Dodgers Live Updates

The Boston Red Sox are one win away from the franchise’s ninth World Series title. Stay here for inning-by-inning updates and analysis.

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Lewis Hamilton Claims Fifth Formula One Season Title, Finishing Fourth at Mexican Grand Prix

Max Verstappen of Red Bull rolled to the victory but could not stop Hamilton from gaining on Michael Schumacher, the career title leader with seven.

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Xander Schauffele Takes WGC-HSBC Champions in a Playoff

Schauffele rallied from three shots down and then birdied the first playoff hole to beat Tony Finau in Shanghai. Nelly Korda got her first L.P.G.A. win, by two strokes in Taiwan.

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N.F.L. Week 8 Live Scores: Eagles Feel at Home in London

Stay here for live scores, updates and highlights from around the league.

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Elina Svitolina Beats Sloane Stephens to Win the WTA Finals

Svitolina, a 24-year-old Ukrainian, secured the biggest title of her career on Sunday, winning the season-ending, eight-player event in Singapore.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Abruptly Fire Coach Tyronn Lue

The firing comes as a surprise, despite Cleveland’s 0-6 start to the season, because expectations were low after LeBron James left the team in free agency this summer.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Abruptly Fire Coach Tyronn Lue

The firing comes as a surprise, despite Cleveland’s 0-6 start to the season, because expectations were low after LeBron James left the team in free agency this summer.

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On Baseball: Dodgers Manager Second-Guessed in World Series Game Loss, Even by Trump

The president tweeted his criticism after the Dodgers pulled their starter with a lead in the seventh inning. They ended up losing to the Red Sox, 9-6.

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Leicester City Fans Wait and Hope After Owner’s Chopper Crashes

With no official word on the fate of the club’s owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, fans took to Twitter to express their gratitude.

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A Momentous Election in Brazil: What’s at Stake?

Concerns about crime, corruption and morality have given a far-right lawmaker the upper hand in Brazil’s presidential election. Here’s a primer.

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Red Sox 9, Dodgers 6 | Boston leads series, 3-1.: World Series: Red Sox Rebound From Marathon Loss to Defeat Dodgers in Game 4

Boston rallied late for an emphatic win and took a three-games-to-one lead in the Series.

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.: College Football: Fromm Leads No. 7 Georgia Past No. 9 Florida

In other matchups, No. 12 Kentucky beat Missouri on the final play, and No. 15 Washington, No. 16 Texas A&M and No. 20 Wisconsin were knocked off.

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Four Jaguars Players Detained Before London Game

A report said the players were accused of trying to leave a club without paying their tab. The team confirmed they were detained over “restitution of a bill.”

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On Baseball: How the Game 3 Plate Umpire, Ted Barnett, Went 18 Brutal Rounds

Barrett, a former sparring partner for champion boxers, had to stay upright and alert for all seven hours and 561 pitches. Prayer, and a ball boy bringing him liquids, helped him through.

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Helicopter Belonging to British Soccer Team Owner Crashes Near Stadium

A helicopter belong to Leicester City soccer team’s owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a billionaire Thai businessman, crashed outside team’s stadium.

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Devils 3, Panthers 2: Devils Sweat Out a Win and End a 3-Game Skid

Kyle Palmieri had a goal and an assist and Keith Kinkaid made 35 saves to lift the Devils over the Florida Panthers.

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How Weird Was Game 3 of the World Series? Let’s Take a Look

The Dodgers struck back against the Red Sox in one of the zaniest games in World Series history.

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Sloane Stephens and Elina Svitolina to Meet in WTA Finals

Both players posted 3-0 round-robin records before winning their semifinals on Saturday in Singapore.

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Red Sox Waste Nathan Eovaldi’s Sterling Relief Effort

Scheduled to start Game 4 against the Dodgers, he instead pitched six-plus sterling innings in Game 3, losing in the 18th.

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Mets Negotiating to Make Brodie Van Wagenen Their General Manager

Van Wagenen, 44, would be one of the few player agents ever to run a major league team’s front office.

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Encounters: Amanda Peet Struggles With Her Tennis Game

The actress, a star of the new series “The Romanoffs,” also tries not to spill secrets about the “Game of Thrones” finale.

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World Series: Dodgers Defeat the Red Sox in a Marathon Game 3

In the longest game in Series history, Los Angeles stopped a Boston team that had won its last six postseason games.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Durant Erupts for 25 Points in Fourth Quarter as Warriors Bury the Knicks

Kevin Durant put on a show in a 128-100 Golden State win at Madison Square Garden, where Knicks fans hope he will play next year.

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On Baseball: As Baseball Fills Leadership Jobs, Everybody Loves the Rays

Tampa Bay’s surprising 90-win season and its history of innovation has made its employees attractive to other teams. Two of them became managers this week.

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Baseball Has a Rorschach Test: The Checked Swing

Did the batter hold up in time? Did he actually swing and miss? It depends on your point of view. Well, actually it depends on the umpire’s point of view.

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In This World Series, the Ballparks Play a Starring Role

Fenway Park and Dodger Stadium are two of the oldest ballparks in baseball. That they have survived this long was hardly a given.

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Kirk Gibson’s Home Run Ball Is Still Gone, Probably Forever

The ball the injured Dodger sent into the stands in the 1988 World Series never turned up publicly. If it did now, who would believe it?

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Epic, Maker of Fortnite, Raises $1.25 Billion

The creator of the wildly successful video game gained investment firms like KKR, plus the owner of the e-sports company Team Liquid as backers.

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Brett Howden Stands Out in the Rangers’ Youth Movement

The rebuilding Rangers see a potential star in Howden, a rookie center acquired from Tampa Bay last season.

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FIFA Averts ‘Institutional Crisis’ by Delaying Major Vote

The organization’s president backed down from plans to hold a vote on the creation of two new competitions that would have meant profound changes for global soccer.

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Rafael Nadal Loves Paris, But Not The Suburb of Bercy

Rafael Nadal has enjoyed his best career achievements in the city of Paris. However, none of them have occurred in the Bercy neighborhood of the city. Bercy, in the 12th arrondissement, is the site of the “other” pro tennis tournament in Paris, the Rolex Paris Masters. Nadal will make his celebrated return to the ATP [...]

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On Pro Basketball: Behind LeBron James, Lakers Push the Pace to Victories

Back-to-back wins, including their first at home with James, come as the team ramps up running and scoring. “Speed kills,” James says.

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The Ivy League Becomes the Future of Football

Can football be made safer? The Ancient Eight are at the forefront of efforts to keep football from going the way of boxing.

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A British Tradition Is Challenged by a Soccer Insurgent

A streaming service wants to bring an end to the longstanding rule against showing soccer games on Saturday between 2:45 and 5 p.m. in England. Smaller clubs, who rely on attendance to their games during that window, could suffer.

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Schmaltz Makes Key Play as Blackhawks Beat Rangers 4-1

Nick Schmaltz waited and waited until he saw an opening.

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Texans 42, Dolphins 23: Deshaun Watson Throws Five Touchdown Passes in Texans’ Win

A huge night for Houston’s offense gave them five straight wins, erasing an 0-3 start to the season.

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On Pro Basketball: Can a Billboard-Size ‘Baby, Please’ Bring Kevin Durant to the Knicks?

Many fans have their hearts set on snagging Kevin Durant to be their latest savior. One fan is betting on a billboard to seal the deal.

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Caroline Wozniacki Reveals That She Has Rheumatoid Arthritis

Wozniacki, 28, said that symptoms like fatigue and joint soreness began appearing this summer. She did not receive a diagnosis until after the United States Open.

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N.F.L. Week 8 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Rams will try to get to 8-0 against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, and the streaking Saints will face the Vikings.

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A Spanish Voice That Cries Out for the Hall of Fame

René Cárdenas spent 38 years calling games for the Dodgers, the Astros and the Rangers. He was the first Spanish-language radio announcer at each stop.

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When Alex Cora Speaks, the Red Sox Listen. The Result Is Pure Magic.

As Boston’s first-year manager, Cora has earned the trust of his team by delivering the news about lineup changes — good and bad — quickly and directly.

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Twins Hire Rocco Baldelli as Their New Manager

Minnesota made Baldelli, 37, the youngest manager in the major leagues. Baldelli, a former Tampa Bay player, spent the last four years on the staff of Rays manager Kevin Cash.

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Dominant Doubles Tennis Player Adjusts to the Spotlight

Working with four partners, Demi Schuurs won a WTA-leading seven titles this year in women’s doubles.

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On Baseball: Convincing Win No. 2 for a Red Sox Team Looking Inevitable

If you book a return flight to Boston for Games 6 and 7, make sure it is fully refundable.

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A Bat Dies, and a Half-Dozen Chopsticks Are Born

The Japanese, meticulous in their approach to baseball, recycling and reuse, have figured out how to make good use of splintered bats.

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On Tennis: In-Match Tennis Coaching Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Women’s tennis allows in-match coaching once a set in its regular tour events, and it is banned at all events on the men’s tour. But coaches find a way.

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Alex de Minaur, at 19, Is Still Learning

It’s only his second year on tour, and he’s already Australia’s top tennis player, topping Nick Kyrgios.

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Novak Djokovic Can Regain the No. 1 Ranking in Paris

The 31-year-old has had a challenging couple of years since he last held the top spot in 2016.

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French Soccer Hunts for American Money

The World Cup champions have a so-so league at home. The league’s chief executive wants to change that with American owners who have experience in sports.

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Red Sox 4, Dodgers 2 | Boston leads series, 2-0: World Series: David Price Leads Red Sox Past Dodgers in Game 2

Price continued to rewrite his difficult postseason history with another strong October outing, leaving Boston two wins from a World Series title.

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Heat Roll Past the Knicks, and the Nets Keep the Cavaliers Winless

Miami outscored the Knicks by 76-38 in the middle quarters, and the Nets broke a 10-game losing streak in Cleveland.

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Panthers 3, Islanders 2: Islanders Squander 2-Goal Lead in Loss to Panthers

Mike Hoffman scored a power-play goal 33 seconds into overtime to give Florida it second victory of the season.

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Roundup: Champions League: Barcelona Tops Inter Milan Without Messi

Barcelona got a goal from Rafinha to take control of Group B, while P.S.G. and Napoli battled to a draw.

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Dodgers vs. Red Sox: World Series Game 2 Live Updates

Down 1-0, the Dodgers need a win at Fenway in Game 2 to carry some momentum back to Los Angeles.

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FIFA Says Saudi State Funds Won’t Pay for New Tournaments

FIFA faces opposition from European soccer leaders over plans for a World Cup for clubs and a new league for nations.

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Three Found Guilty in N.C.A.A. Basketball Recruiting Scheme

Two Adidas executives and an aspiring agent had funneled $100,000 to a top high school prospect, who ended up losing his college basketball eligibility.

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A Rejuvenated Blake Griffin Scores 50 Points in Pistons’ Win

Griffin tied career highs in 3-pointers made (five) and attempted (10), and looked more like a point guard than a power forward at times in a victory over the Sixers.

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Boston’s Other Baseball Treasure

A stadium at Boston University, the former home of the Braves (and for two World Series, the Red Sox), connects the sports-crazy city’s bountiful present to a glorious past.

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On Baseball: Call It the Bullpen World Series

Aces Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale started Game One. But they didn’t come close to finishing it.

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Baseball Has a Great World Series Matchup. Now It Needs a LeBron.

Major League Baseball has a dearth of high-profile stars. Is the problem a down cycle, or is it the sport itself?

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Red Sox 8, Dodgers 4 | Boston leads series, 1-0: World Series: Red Sox Outmaneuver Dodgers and Finally Outdistance Them

Eduardo Nunez’s pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning was the key blow in a Game 1 that seemed to be more a chess match at times.

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Rangers 5, Panthers 2: Rangers, Behind 2 Goals Each From Zibanejad and Zuccarello, Top Panthers

The backup goaltender Alexandar Georgiev added 36 saves for the Rangers, who ended a two-game losing streak.

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On Soccer: Amid a Cloud of Allegations, Cristiano Ronaldo Basks in Adulation

As Ronaldo enjoyed the praise of the fans of his old club in Manchester, he did so against a backdrop of a rape accusation that has recently surfaced.

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On Soccer: Amid a Cloud of Allegations, Cristiano Ronaldo Basks in Adulation

As Ronaldo enjoyed the praise of the fans of his old club in Manchester, he did so against a backdrop of a rape accusation that has recently surfaced.

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On Baseball: The Dodgers’ David Freese Is the Guy Who Owns the Postseason

The hero of the 2011 World Series for the Cardinals makes it back to the biggest stage, playing a familiar role.

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City went to the top of Group F after the victory, while Real Madrid struggled to get past Viktoria Plzen in a 2-1 victory.

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The Dodgers and Red Sox meet in the World Series for the first time since 1916. Stay here for live updates and analysis from Fenway Park.

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Giants Said to Trade Eli Apple to Saints

The Giants will receive draft picks for Apple, who was a first-rounder in 2016.

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How The New York Times Covered the 1916 World Series

“The Superbas, pride of Brooklyn and of the National League, and the carmine-hosed Boston warriors scrambled for the petals of the first blossom.”

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A brawl with spit. Suspensions. Bad defense. Misses by James. This is the Lakers, 2018.

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Google Turns Over Identities of Bloggers on Benfica.

The anonymous writers who disclosed proprietary information about the storied club may not be able to remain anonymous for much longer.

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Bucks 124, Knicks 113: Knicks’ Late Rally Falls Short Against Bucks

The Knicks, after trailing by 19 at halftime, briefly led in the fourth period but Giannis Antetokounmpo’s lone 3-pointer of the game put Milwaukee up to stay.

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FIFA’s president remains determined to push a $25 billion proposal that would revamp the global soccer calendar, but UEFA remains fiercely opposed.

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Giants vs. Falcons: Ridley and Sanu Active for Atlanta

A pair of struggling teams come into a Monday Night Football matchup hoping they can change their recent fortune.

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Fresh off a controversial turn in the N.L.C.S., Machado returns to a park where he has frequently hit the ball well while angering plenty of Boston players.

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A World Series Matchup That’s a Long Time Coming

The Dodgers and the Red Sox share big payrolls, rich histories and many players who have worn both uniforms. But they last faced each other for the championship more than a century ago.

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Raiders Trade Amari Cooper to the Cowboys

Dallas made a bold move for the present Monday, sendinga first-round pick for Cooper in Raiders Coach Jon Gruden’s latest play for the future.

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You’ve been busy and so have the teams in the seven months since Opening Day. Here is some help to catch up.

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On College Football: The Pac-12 Is Mediocre at Football, or Bad at Scheduling

Everybody is beating everybody out West, setting up the Pac-12 for another winter of discontent in college football.

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Darius Bazley, a top basketball prospect, is skipping college and charting a new path for draft prep: earning $1 million as an intern for New Balance.

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After almost 19 years, Carruth, the former Carolina Panthers player, is freed and says he hopes to have a relationship with his son.

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Mardy Fish Wins Invesco Series QQQ Los Angeles Final; James Blake Clinches Points Title

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Mardy Fish beat good friend and former U.S. Davis Cup teammate James Blake 6-3 Sunday to win the Socal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup at the Sherwood Country Club, the ninth of ten events on the 2018 Invesco Series QQQ tour. Despite the loss, Blake, the former world No. 4, clinched the [...]

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New Orleans went for it on fourth down four times in one possession.

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Larry Nassar Sexual Abuse Scandal: The Officials and Coaches Ousted or Charged

Hundreds of women came forward with accusations of sexual abuse by Nassar, a former American gymnastics team doctor sentenced to decades of prison. Here’s a look at many officials ousted or charged as the scandal widened.

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The Eli in the Room: Collapsing Giants Look to a Future Without Manning

With New Yorkers aching over a once-great team dwelling in the cellar, the Giants’ decision to keep their beloved quarterback has drawn ire.

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7 Takeaways From N.F.L. Week 7

The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. The Patriots find a way to win against young quarterbacks, and the Browns somehow end up in overtime. Here’s what we learned in Week 7.

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Flames 4, Rangers 1: Domination of Flames by Rangers at Garden Comes to End

Johnny Gaudreau and Garnet Hathaway scored twice each for Calgary, which had lost six straight road games to the Rangers.

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Eric Reid Calls Malcolm Jenkins ‘Sellout’ After Confrontation

Reid, who has criticized Jenkins for ceasing to protest after striking a deal with the N.F.L., exchanged words with Jenkins before the game and criticized him afterward.

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On Pro Basketball: N.B.A. Soft-Pedals Suspensions for Lakers and Rockets’ Fistfight

Almost doubling the penalty for Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram would make it a fair punishment.

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The rookie Sam Darnold, showing growing pains, was outplayed by Minnesota’s Kirk Cousins, who had been pursued by the Jets this off-season.

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Kimi Raikkonen Wins U.S. Grand Prix, Denying Lewis Hamilton a Title for Now

Hamilton finished third, behind Raikkonen and Max Verstappen, meaning he was unable to clinch a fifth Formula One series crown.

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Buccaneers vs. Browns: Chandler Catanzaro Nails 59-Yard Field Goal in Overtime for Tampa Bay

Catanzaro had already missed a 40-yard field goal attempt and an extra point, but Tampa Bay’s kicker made the kick when it counted in overtime.

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The Ravens are the only team Drew Brees has never beaten, and in this classic offense vs. defense matchup, he has his work cut out for him.

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Both teams have been inconsistent this season, but the winner here has a much better chance at reaching the playoffs.

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Philadelphia and Carolina were both considered to be top teams in the N.F.C., but neither has stood out so far this season.

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The Patriots are only 2-point favorites over the Bears, which is both an indictment of New England’s road struggles this season, and an endorsement for how much Chicago has emerged under Coach Matt Nagy.

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In “University of Nike,” Joshua Hunt examines the University of Oregon and Nike as a case study for the relationship between public institutions and corporate benefactors.

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A two-strike bunt single by a slugger and a circus catch by an outfielder who started the game at second base helped Los Angeles return to the World Series.

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The Lakers stars Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo, and Houston guard Chris Paul were ejected for fighting during the Saturday night matchup at Staples Center.

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Seeking their first world championship since 1988, the Dodgers will meet the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the Series on Tuesday.

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Jayson Tatum had 24 points and 14 rebounds in a 103-101 Boston win, but his late foul gave Trey Burke three free throws in the final seconds.

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College Football: No. 6 Michigan Has Road Breakthrough vs. No. 24 Michigan State

In other games, No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Clemson won in routs, and No. 18 Penn State ended a skid.

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He fell to the ground after a tussle in Barcelona’s win over Sevilla on Saturday.

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Voracek, who had been demoted from the top line, scored the go-ahead goal and had two assists. The Devils lost their second in a row.

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Modzelewski played on the line that transformed defensive players into glamorous pro football figures during the team’s glory years of the late 1950s and early ’60s.

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This season, nine coaches, 12 general managers and a third of the players have campus roots.

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Tuning Out Critics, the Red Sox Sing Their Own Praises

The most criticized and doubted 108-win team in baseball history has gotten it together ahead of the World Series, which begins on Tuesday.

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Braun’s career hit rock bottom in 2013, and at 34, he is no longer the superstar. But Milwaukee has been forgiving and the longtime favorite has found his hitting stroke.

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The winner will face the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.

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What Will It Take for the Knicks and Nets to Have a Real Rivalry?

“They have to be good at the same time. Being bad at the same time doesn’t help,” said Jeff Van Gundy, the former Knicks coach.

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Meadowlands Racetrack is usually home to thoroughbreds or harness racers. But on a recent Saturday, a different kind of horsepower was on display.

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On Soccer: England Still Doesn’t Know What to Make of Marouane Fellaini

Manchester United’s “warrior” midfielder is not artistic or subtle. But the scorn he often endures is not well deserved.

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On Baseball: For Dave Dombrowski, Another World Series on the Path to the Hall of Fame

Dombrowski, the Red Sox president of baseball operations, has now guided three franchises to the World Series.

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The All England Club says it will introduce tiebreakers at Wimbledon next year when a match reaches 12-12 in the fifth set for men and third set for women.

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The halfback or receiver option pass might be in vogue right now, but did you know the Cowboys pulled one off in the Ice Bowl?

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James worked hard in his first game with the Lakers to communicate with his teammates and build the chemistry they’ll need in the unforgiving Western Conference.

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The College Football Playoff Committee snubbed the undefeated Knights last year. Central Florida still hasn’t lost. The next dynasty?

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Blind since he was 13, the mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer has reached the highest peaks on all seven continents.

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In a 128-119 loss, James makes thrilling dunks but it was not enough against a strong finish by Portland.

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Denver returned two interceptions for first-quarter touchdowns on the way to a resounding victory.

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Price threw six shutout innings, exorcising some of his postseason demons, to send Boston to the World Series.

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Landeskog scored twice in the third period as the Devils fell to 4-1.

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Steve Penny, the former federation president who is charged with evidence tampering in the Larry Nassar sex abuse case, discussed a job possibility with an F.B.I. agent and asked for cover.

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Pioneer of Women’s Soccer in Mexico Is Found Dead

Marbella Ibarra was the driving force behind Mexico’s first professional women’s soccer team. She had been missing for a month before her body was found.

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On Baseball: Mookie Betts Has an M.V.P. Award Within His Grasp. No One Can Interfere.

With his bat and his glove, Betts has helped lift the Red Sox within one win of a World Series appearance.

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The Rams shoot for 7-0, the Chiefs try to get back to winning, and Dallas hopes to ride Ezekiel Elliott to victory in a key division game.

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N.B.A. G League to Offer Prospects $125,000 as Alternative to One-and-Done

Eighteen-year-olds who previously played for Duke or Arizona may now be suiting up for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

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Top-Ranked Simona Halep Will Miss WTA Finals Because of Back Injury

Halep withdrew from the eight-player, year-end tournament, which begins Sunday. She was replaced by Kiki Bertens.

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Interference or Not? One Fan Changes the Course of a Game

Fan interference on Jose Altuve’s potential home run for the Astros in the first inning of Game 4 kept the score, 2-0, in the Red Sox’ favor.

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After Brewers’ Misdirection, Wade Miley Will Pitch Game 6. For Real, This Time.

The left-hander’s start in Game 5 was a ruse to get the Dodgers to stack their lineup with righties. He faced one batter, a move consistent with the team’s push toward “bullpenning.”

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Keely O’Brien Prevails as a Tennis Tournament Director

O’Brien is in her second year in charge of the Citi Open, a combined ATP-WTA event in Washington, the type of job that tends to go to men.

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On Tennis: WTA Finals May Be Full of Surprises

The women’s game remains delightfully difficult to categorize with its rich multigenerational mix of genuine contenders and week-to-week suspense.

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Who Has the Best Shots in Women’s Tennis?

A poll of 20 coaches, players, former players and analysts narrow down the field. Ashleigh Barty’s name keeps coming up.

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Feature: The Culture Wars of Car Racing

Grimy, daring and deadly, dirt-track racing is has become a magnet for fans — and a threat to the Nascar status quo.

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Wednesday started with talk of sign-stealing and news of Chris Sale’s illness, and it ended with a spectacular catch that sealed Boston’s win over Houston.

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Penny is accused of interfering in an investigation of Lawrence G. Nassar, the national gymnastics team doctor who is serving 40 to 175 years in prison for sexual abuse.

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LeBron James Once ‘Hated’ Southern California. How He Came to Embrace It.

His first trip to Los Angeles was for a basketball tournament as a teenager. Friends say it planted a seed that reached full bloom when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Pistons 103, Nets 100: Nets Fall Just Short on Opening Night

Caris LeVert had 27 points, but he was unable to score with the game on the line in the closing seconds, sending Brooklyn to a frustrating loss.

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United States 2, Canada 0: U.S. Beats Canada as Focus Turns to 2019

The United States claimed the Concacaf women’s soccer championship, but both teams had already booked their places at next summer’s Women’s World Cup.

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Kershaw battled through seven innings, allowing one run and escaping a bases-loaded jam, to give the Dodgers the advantage in the N.L.C.S.

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On Baseball: In the Majors, the Postseason Is Paranoia Season

Why did the Astros send an employee to surveil the Red Sox’s dugout? Because it’s October, and with high stakes come high suspicions.

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On Pro Basketball: Jokes? At Knicks Camp? Maybe More Than the Coach Has Changed

The Knicks may be in for plenty of rough nights again this season, but their new coach, David Fizdale, could be the breath of fresh air they need to endure it.

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Amid an N.B.A. Boom, Success for New Agents Is a Long Shot

Salaries have never been higher and the glamour of the N.B.A. is at a fever pitch, which means representing players is brutally competitive.

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Canelo Alvarez Is Back, and He’ll Fight a Guy Named Rocky

Alvarez and his opponent, Rocky Fielding, spoke with New York Times reporters and editors.

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On Soccer: Their Arsenal. Their Shares. For Now.

When the billionaire Stan Kroenke moved to take full control of Arsenal in August, he was required to buy all outstanding shares in the club. For hundreds of fans who owned shares, the news that they would lose them changed a relationship irrevocably.

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On Pro Basketball: New Season Begins With the Celtics Still on Top of the Sixers

Boston’s depth wins out in a sloppy opener.

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Dodgers Even Series in Edgy and Exhausting Battle With the Brewers

Game 4 of the N.L.C.S. took 13 innings to complete and lasted more than five hours. And in the middle of it all was Manny Machado, the controversial Dodgers star.

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M.L.B. Looking Into Possible Surveillance of Red Sox Dugout

A person associated with the Houston Astros was said to be removed by security during Game 1 at Fenway Park after seemingly taking photos of the Boston dugout.

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On Baseball: Astros Believe Roberto Osuna Will Atone on the Field and Off

A closer acquired after being suspended for a domestic-violence violation gave up a grand slam on Tuesday. But, a teammate said, “You want him in the game.”

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N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Stay Unbeaten Despite Only One Goal From Kyle Palmieri

Palmieri, who had two goals in each of the first three games, set a record with his first-period score. The Rangers won in a shootout.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Jayson Tatum Scores 23 to Lead Celtics Past 76ers in Opener

The crowd in Boston saved their biggest cheers for the regular-season returns of Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving from injuries.

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United States 1, Peru 1: U.S. Ties Peru, Showing Promise and Inexperience

A Josh Sargent goal and a late defensive mistake left the men’s national team to settle for a tie against Peru in an exhibition.

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Red Sox 8, Astros 2 | Boston leads series, two games to one: Jackie Bradley Jr.’s Unlikely Grand Slam Buries the Astros

Bradley, a stalwart outfielder not known for his offense, delivered his second big hit of the A.L.C.S. to give Boston a two-games-to-one lead.

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On Baseball: The Brewers, Bucking Convention Again, Seek Coaches With College Experience

In a sport that rarely looks outside the pro ranks for coaches, Milwaukee has two prominent ones with a background mostly in college baseball.

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Giants Owner Wants ‘More Playing and a Little Less Talking’ From Odell Beckham Jr.

John Mara said he was disappointed in the Giants’ play this year, but that everyone on the team shared the blame.

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Our 2018-19 N.B.A. Predictions

The New York Times sports staff (and friends) agree Golden State probably will win another championship. But they disagree about everything else.

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Mary Bono Resigns After 5 Days as Chief of U.S.A. Gymnastics

Bono was appointed last week as interim president and chief executive of the federation, which has floundered since revelations of sexual abuse by its longtime national team doctor, Lawrence Nassar.

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Brewers 4, Dodgers 0 | Milwaukee leads series, 2-1: This Time, a Brewers Starter Is the Ace in a Win over the Dodgers

Jhoulys Chacin went five and a third scoreless innings, upstaging the bullpen, and the light-hitting Orlando Arcia homered again in Game 3 of the N.L.C.S.

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The Dodgers star infielder is a free agent in waiting.

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As a Team Owner, Paul Allen Liked to Do the Math on Winning

He was that kind of owner. He kept abreast of his teams and was even in the war room of the Trail Blazers’ draft day.

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The residents of the world’s third-largest economy know little about basketball. The league hopes to change that.

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Dave Sarachan, handed the reins after a World Cup qualifying debacle, was expected to coach for one game. A year later, he is still running the team, but for how much longer?

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France’s men’s national team is the world champion, but current and former players say French soccer at the amateur level is marred by racism and discrimination.

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Aaron Rodgers led Green Bay on an 81-yard drive in the final 67 seconds that was set up by an interception.

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Price was one out short of being able to claim the win, but he did enough over four and two-thirds innings to help Boston tie the A.L.C.S. against the Astros.

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Breeland Speaks grabbed Tom Brady. It looked like a sack was coming. But he let him go, and Brady scored a touchdown.

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On Pro Football: Helmet-to-Helmet Hits in N.F.L. Haven’t Diminished, but Penalty Flags Have

The N.F.L.’s new rule was put in place to protect players from dangerous hits to the head. It didn’t protect Amari Cooper on Sunday.

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On Pro Football: Tom Brady Has the Upper Hand on Patrick Mahomes, for Now

The Patriots beat the Chiefs in a battle of the A.F.C.’s best.

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On College Football: Are Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines Finally Good Enough to Beat the Best?

Matchups at Michigan State and at home versus Penn State are next. Expectations are high, and a coach’s big-game record in Ann Arbor has not met them.

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First, Marwin Gonzalez Cleared the Green Monster. Then He Ran into It.

A home run by Gonzalez gave his team an early lead in Game 2. But a short while later, he was left dazed after colliding with the wall.

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Jets 42, Colts 34: Jets Avoid Collapse Against the Colts and Claw Back to .500

The Jets built a large lead and held on in a win that Coach Todd Bowles said would have been a loss last season.

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On Baseball: The Astros Turn to a Throwback in Dallas Kuechel

Houston’s starter in Game 3 of the A.L.C.S. gets outs the old-fashioned way: with sinkers and ball movement, not blazing speed.

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Karl Mildenberger, German Heavyweight Who Fought Ali, Dies at 80

He was not seen as a serious threat to the champion, but after lasting 12 rounds against Ali, he saw the fight, though he lost, as a capstone to his career.

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With Ryan Pressly, Astros Can Now Put Positive Spin on Bullpen

The data-driven Astros covet Pressly’s talent for generating rotation on his fastball and curveball, a key for turning a relief corps that was a playoff liability last year into an asset.

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United States 6, Jamaica 0: United States Qualifies for World Cup With Rout of Jamaica

The defending champion U.S. had no trouble qualifying for a berth in next summer’s Women’s World Cup, reaching the final of the Concacaf qualifying tournament.

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Devils 3, Sharks 2: Kyle Palmieri’s Hot Streak Continues in Devils’ Win Over Sharks

Palmieri scored two goals for the third straight game as the Devils improved to 3-0.

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The Dodgers’ Edge? Their Lineup of Swiss Army Knives

Los Angeles has a deep roster stacked with All-Star caliber players. Some start the game; others sit on the bench. A lot of them can play multiple positions, too.

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Injuries Threaten ATP Tour Finals Once Again

The season-ending, ATP Tour Finals of 2017 were hit by injuries to three of the game’s star players and, with news of Juan Martin Del Potro’s potential absence, it seems we may be in for another subdued tournament this year.  The annual event is intended to be a prestigious tournament which ushers in the festive [...]

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Novak Djokovic Perfect in China; Juan Martin del Potro Hurt – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Novak Djokovic beat Borna Coric 6-3 6-4 to win the Rolex Shanghai Masters in Shanghai, China Caroline Garcia beat Karolina Pliskova 7-6 (7) 6-3 to win the Tianjin Open in Tianjin, China Dayana Yastremska beat Wang Qiang 6-2 6-1 to win the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open in Hong, [...]

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Dodgers 6, Braves 2: In Year of the Homer, a Single Is the Dodgers’ Biggest Hit

Los Angeles advances to meet Milwaukee, helped by a David Freese pinch hit.

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Behind Enemy Lines: The Red Sox Fan at Yankee Stadium

Smile a lot at the natives and monitor their beer intake. If someone begins to growl, back off, smiling. Maybe know where the security man stands.

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On Baseball: Aaron Boone’s Inexperience Shows in an Embarrassing Loss

The rookie manager’s decision to leave Luis Severino in too long, only to replace him with a starter rather than a reliever, was a huge factor in the game.

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Red Sox 16, Yankees 1: Red Sox Demolish Yankees in the Bronx to Seize Series Lead

The Red Sox clubbed starter Luis Severino and took advantage of Aaron Boone’s indecisiveness to run up the score in Game 3.

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Drew Brees Breaks Peyton Manning’s Career Passing Yards Record

In a year defined by eye-popping passing yardage totals, the longtime quarterback of the New Orleans Saints established himself at the top of the career list.

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Dodgers 6, Braves 2: They’re Back: Dodgers Stop Braves to Reach Third Straight N.L.C.S.

Manny Machado, Los Angeles’s midseason acquisition, drove in four runs as the Dodgers finished off Atlanta and set up a matchup with the Brewers.

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On Baseball: Yankees vs. Red Sox Is the Stuff of Movies. Just Ask Spike Lee.

Lee’s presence at Game 2 underscored what baseball has been missing in the 14 seasons since the Red Sox and Yankees met in a playoff series.

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In Boston, a Renewed Appreciation for the Babe

This is the 100th anniversary of the 1918 season, when Babe Ruth led the Red Sox to a World Series title and began transforming from a pitcher into a slugger.

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Defending Champion Astros Sweep Their Way to A.L.C.S.

Somewhat overshadowed by the Yankees and Red Sox, the Astros dominated the regular season and made quick work of the Cleveland Indians.

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Islanders 4, Sharks 0: A Shutout for Robin Lehner in His Islanders’ Debut

Lehner played for the first time since last March 29 for Buffalo, when suffered a panic attack during the game.

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On College Football: College Football’s October Illusions

Georgia and Alabama look unbeatable, but is Texas back? How about Kentucky? Mid-season is a time for questions, not answers.

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The Cowboys Punted on Fourth and 1. The Quarterback and Owner Disagreed.

An overtime punt has Cowboys fans tearing out their hair.

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Surprise Winners in Beijing and Tokyo – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Caroline Wozniacki beat Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-3 to win the China Open women’s singles in Beijing, China Nikoloz Basilashvili beat Juan Martin del Potro 6-4 6-4 to win the China Open men’s singles in Beijing, China Daniil Medvedev beat Kei Nishikori 6-2 6-4 to win the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis [...]

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On Pro Football: The Steelers Aren’t Quite Dead Yet

The Steelers have been a mess this season, but after a 41-17 thrashing of the Falcons on Sunday, they have another playoff run in their sights.

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How an American Basketball Player Became a Star in Australian Rules Football

Mason Cox was ready to be an engineer after playing for Oklahoma State University. Then Australian rules football won him over.

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Braves 6, Dodgers 5: Braves Hold Off Dodgers With a Grand Slam and a 9th-Inning Escape

Ronald Acuna Jr. became the youngest player to hit a postseason grand slam for the Braves, but it was still a nervy finish in Game 3 of their division series.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Lose the Lead Four Times and the Game to the Hurricanes

Jimmy Vesey and Chris Kreider each scored twice for the Rangers, who remained winless under their new coach, David Quinn.

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Jets 34, Broncos 16: The Jets Stage Another Reverse and Overwhelm the Broncos

Six plays on offense went for 35 yards or more. Two scoring plays exceeded 75 yards. So who are these Jets, anyway?

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With Overwhelming Pitching, Brewers Dispatch Rockies and Reach N.L.C.S.

Milwaukee allowed just two runs during their three-game sweep of the Rockies, capping the series with a shutout involving six pitchers.

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U.S. 5, Panama 0: Carli Lloyd Scores Three Goals as U.S. Takes Aim at World Cup

The dominating victory over Panama in the Concacaf qualifying tournament came despite nine changes in the starting lineup.

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Panthers 33, Giants 31: Giants Finally Score 30, but a 63-Yard Field Goal Does Them In

Graham Gano’s kick in the final seconds saved Carolina, which had fallen behind on a touchdown catch and leap by Saquon Barkley with 1:08 remaining.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Could Face Fine and Suspension After Brawl at UFC 229

A day after the melee following Nurmagomedov’s victory against Conor McGregor, U.F.C. President Dana White said punishment was most likely coming.

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On Soccer: Liverpool and Manchester City Leave Everyone Hungry for More

A scoreless draw at Anfield delivered tension but also confirmation that the Premier League title race is far from over.

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Keeping Score: For David Price, It’s the Wrong Month, Against the Wrong Team

In the regular season, Price has been a standout pitcher over the last decade. But in the playoffs, and recently versus the Yankees, he cannot win.

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Eric Reid Resumes Kneeling Protest During National Anthem

The newest member of the Carolina Panthers picked up where he left off last season in his protest to raise awareness of police brutality.

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N.F.L. Week 5: Live Scores, Highlights and Injury Report

Stay here for live updates and analysis from the around the N.F.L. in Week 5.

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Mo Farah Surges to Win Chicago Marathon

Farah finished in unofficial two hours five minutes and 11 seconds, breaking the European marathon record of 2:05:48.

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On Baseball: It’s October Baseball, When Relievers Are More Popular Than Pumpkins

In the current postseason, starting pitchers usually don’t last long, even if they are pitching capably. Like it or not, it’s another analytics-inspired trend.

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Melee at UFC 229 After Nurmagomedov Chokes Out McGregor

A few seconds after Conor McGregor tapped Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and submitted to the champion's choke, Nurmagomedov climbed the cage and leaped at the men in McGregor's corner, setting off a prolonged brawl inside and outside the octagon.

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Yankees 6, Red Sox 2 | Series is tied, 1-1.: Yankees Flex Muscles and Even Series With the Red Sox

With two homers from Gary Sanchez and one from Aaron Judge, the Yankees won in Fenway Park to head home with their division series tied at 1-1.

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Astros 3, Indians 1 | Houston leads series, 2-0: In A.L.D.S., Astros Have the Indians’ Number: 3, as in Hits Allowed

Gerrit Cole followed Justin Verlander’s solid effort with a 12-strikeout, no-walk performance, helping leave Houston a win from advancing.

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College Football Scores: Texas Rallies to Shock No. 7 Oklahoma

In other games, Florida upset No. 5 Louisiana State, and No. 3 Ohio State held off Indiana.

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Devils 5, Oilers 2: Devils, Led by Palmieri and Zajak, Open With Win in Global Series

Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac scored two goals each to help the Devils defeat Edmonton in Sweden.

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Alavès 1, Real Madrid 0: Real Madrid Offense Hasn’t Been This Futile in More Than 30 Years

Madrid’s loss to a small club on the final touch was its fourth consecutive game without a goal, the first time it has had such a streak since 1985.

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Mighty Red Sox Have a Blemish: Their Bullpen

The team won a franchise-record 108 victories in the regular season and has two M.V.P. candidates in its lineup. But the Red Sox relief corps is another story.

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James Blake Edges John McEnroe In Electric Invesco Series QQQ Final In Houston

HOUSTON – James Blake edged John McEnroe 7-6(3) Friday night in an electric one-set final at the Camden Wealth Advisors Champions Cup in front of an raucous standing-room-only crowd of 4,500 at the Tudor Fieldhouse on the campus of Rice University. The tournament victory is the third title for Blake this year on the North [...]

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On Baseball: In Home Run Era, Red Sox’ J.D. Martinez Is More Than ‘Just Dingers’

With a .330 average to go with his 43 home runs, Martinez, Boston’s star off-season acquisition, has become a complete hitter.

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Dodgers 3, Braves 0: Dodgers, Behind Clayton Kershaw, Roll to Another Shutout of the Braves

Kershaw threw eight innings of two-hit ball in the Dodgers’ second straight playoff shutout.

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Red Sox 5, Yankees 4 | Boston leads series, 1-0: Red Sox Hang On to Beat Yankees in Game 1

The first part of the game was pure bliss for Boston: a quick 5-0 lead. The last part of the game was pure anguish as the Yankees drew closer and closer.

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Alex Cora Manages the Red Sox and Inspires Boston’s Puerto Ricans

Cora, 42, is the team’s first Latino manager, and in his first year at the helm he led the Sox to a franchise record 108 regular-season wins.

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Brewers 4, Rockies 0 | Milwaukee leads series, 2-0: Brewers Pitchers Again Dominate, Putting Rockies on Brink

Five pitchers held Colorado to six hits, and Mike Moustakas again led the Milwaukee offense. The series shifts to Coors Field on Sunday.

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Astros 7, Indians 2 | Houston leads series, 1-0: Astros Blast Four Home Runs to Beat the Indians

George Springer, Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve and Martin Maldonado went deep, and Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the sixth inning.

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Gwen Jorgensen Tries to Solve the Marathon

The world’s top female triathlete was sick of swimming every day. Now she wants to win a marathon gold medal in Tokyo. A husband who takes care of the baby should help.

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On Soccer: The Voices in José Mourinho’s Head

The Premier League’s vast punditocracy has had plenty to say about José Mourinho. But some criticism hits too close to home.

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When Interference Occurs Before the Ball Is Snapped

The N.F.L.’s reliance on wireless communication between coordinators and players is littered with the potential for disruption.

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Where Babe Ruth Still Draws Fans (and Liquor, Cigars and Hot Dogs)

Mr. Ruth’s grave has always been a pilgrimage spot for Yankees fans — especially during the playoffs, and especially against the Red Sox.

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Family of Junior Seau Settles Case Against N.F.L.

The family of Seau, who was found to have C.T.E., reached a settlement with the league for an undisclosed sum, their lawyer said.

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Dave Anderson’s Columns: An Introduction to a Legend’s Voice

Dave Anderson, who died on Thursday at 89, covered the entire landscape of sports for The New York Times over nearly three decades. Here is a sampling of some of his more memorable pieces.

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McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov: Notorious Is Back

After two years away, Conor McGregor jumps right into a bout against the U.F.C. lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Sports of The Times: The Food on a Table at the Execution

After the 1980 baseball season, columnist Dave Anderson wrote about an uncomfortable transition in the Yankees’ organization.

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White Kickers and Punters at Black Colleges Are a Thing

There are not many black kickers and punters in the country, even at the nation’s historically black colleges and universities.

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Philippoussis Beats Courier For True Champions Classic Title In St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – Mark Philippoussis blitzed Jim Courier 6-1 Thursday night in the one-set singles final of the True Champions Classic at the Chaifetz Arena, the seventh of 10 events on the 2018 Invesco Series QQQ “champions” tennis circuit. The win was the second this season for Philippoussis on the North American tennis circuit for [...]

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A Link to Yankee Glory in the Dugout: Aaron Boone

Bench coach Josh Bard and broadcaster Tim Wakefield played their parts in baseball history too.

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The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Returns to ParisLongchamp

The ParisLongchamp Racecourse officially reopened in April, but the true test of the redesigned facility comes when the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe returns home.

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Enable Is Back, and So Is Her Joy of Running

This is a lady who doesn’t like being left in the stable, especially after extended time off because of a knee problem. But she does like Polo Mints.

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Brewers Rally to Beat Rockies and Dodgers Crush Braves

The divisional round began in earnest, with Christian Yelich powering Milwaukee and Hyun-jin Ryu dominating for Los Angeles.

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Patriots 38, Colts 24: Tom Brady Throws 500th Touchdown Pass in Patriots’ Win

The Patriots won their second straight, with Brady reaching the milestone on a pass to the newly acquired Josh Gordon.

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NHL Roundup: Islanders Begin Barry Trotz Era With Victory Over Hurricanes

The new Rangers coach, David Quinn, was not as fortunate, losing to the Nashville Predators in his N.H.L. regular-season debut.

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What U.S. Prosecutors Say 7 Russian Spies Did to Attack Antidoping Efforts

Fuller details of the Russian government’s cyberattacks on various sports and antidoping organizations.

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Sports of The Times: Dave Anderson: Colleague, Friend, Role Model

They say he was the last reporter to leave Ebbets Field. More than three decades later, he got a tip about blackjack, Michael Jordan and Atlantic City during the playoffs.

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Sports of The Times: The Burden of Being Mr. October

Reggie Jackson’s postseason performances earned him the nickname, as well as harsh criticism from George Steinbrenner when he didn’t live up to it.

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Dave Anderson, Award-Winning Times Sportswriter, Dies at 89

Rare for a sports journalist, he won a Pulitzer Prize, crowning a long career as a columnist and author that began when he was a teenager in Brooklyn.

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N.F.L. Week 5 Picks: Can the Jaguars Slow Down Patrick Mahomes?

The N.F.L.’s best defense gets a crack at Kansas City, the Rams are heavy favorites in Seattle and the Eagles try to get back on track.

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M.L.B. Playoffs 2018: Our Picks to Win the Division Series

Baseball is hard to predict, but we’re going to do it anyway. Here’s how the final eight teams stack up.

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After the Braves Let the Kid Play, Ronald Acuña Jr. Soared

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s youthful exuberance and power hitting have helped rejuvenate the Braves.

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On Pro Football: Most Passing Yards: It’s an N.F.L. Record Made to Be Broken, Again and Again

Drew Brees will probably pass Peyton Manning on the all-time list Monday night. But that record probably won’t last long in today’s pass-happy N.F.L.

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Simona Halep Tries to Heal Before the WTA Final

She won the French Open, she’s ranked No. 1, but a herniated disk has intruded. She discusses the injury and her mental approach to the game.

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U.S. Women Enter as Favorite in World Cup Qualifying Tournament

The top three teams in the Concacaf championship that begins Thursday will qualify for next year’s Women’s World Cup in France.

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The A’s Tried Baseball’s Hot New Tactic, but the Yankees Foiled It

Bringing in an “opener” to briefly start the game did not work for Oakland.

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On Baseball: Heavyweights on the Undercard: Get Ready for Yankees-Red Sox

The storied rivals will play the first division series between 100-win teams.

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Yuki Kawauchi Is Distance Running’s Elite Oddball

Kawauchi, the Boston Marathon winner, is known as Citizen Runner and combines racing with a government job. He is about to compete in his ninth marathon of the year. Most top runners do two.

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Yankees 7, Athletics 2: Yankees Blast Away Nerves, and the A’s, for a Wild-Card Win

Aaron Judge’s first-inning homer set the tone, and Luis Severino steadied the Yankees early as they cruised past the A’s and into a showdown with the Red Sox.

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Orioles, After 115 Losses, Part Ways With Showalter and Duquette

Manager Buck Showalter and the executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette were fired Wednesday after Baltimore finished with the worst record in the majors.

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Roundup: Champions League: Neymar’s Hat Track Powers P.S.G. in Rout

Paris St.-Germain thumped Red Star Belgrade, and Barcelona overpowered Tottenham at Wembley.

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On Soccer: Kazu Miura and the Never-Ending Soccer Career

Still going at age 51, the former Japan star represents the possibilities of aging productively in a country with an average life expectancy of 83.8 years.

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M.L.B. Playoffs 2018: Yankees vs. Athletics Wild Card Updates

It’s win or go home for the Yankees and Athletics, who face off in a one-game wild-card matchup to advance in the playoffs. Stay here for inning-by-inning updates and analysis.

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M.L.B. Suspends Cubs’ Addison Russell 40 Games in Domestic Violence Case

Russell can return on May 3 after accepting a ban for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy after a series of allegations made by his ex-wife.

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N.H.L. Suspends Capitals’ Tom Wilson for 20 Games

On the day of Washington’s season opener, forward Tom Wilson received his fourth suspension for a dangerous hit in less than 13 months.

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Umpire in Serena Williams Dispute Was a Stickler From the Start

Carlos Ramos was an average tennis player from humble beginnings, but his knack for following rules propelled him to the highest ranks of the sport. He even got rid of a lisp to have more authority.

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On Baseball: For the Cubs, the Playoffs Aren’t Good Enough Any More

The Brewers swiped the Cubs’ division title, and the Rockies snagged their spot in the division series.

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Welcome to Right Field. Beware the Yankee Fans.

Visiting right fielders often get an earful from fans at Yankee Stadium. In October, it only gets worse.

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N.H.L. Preview: Splashy Moves and Shifting Powers

Plenty of stars and coaches have new addresses following a busy off-season, and the balance of power may have tilted west with a reinforced Pacific Division.

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Rockies 2, Cubs 1 | 13 innings: Rockies Outlast Cubs With a Clutch Hit From an Unlikely Source

Tony Wolters, a backup catcher, broke a 1-1 tie in the 13th inning of a game that lasted nearly five hours, sending Colorado to the N.L.D.S.

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40 Years and Counting: Which N.H.L. Team Will Break Its Stanley Cup Drought?

Washington earned its first championship last season. Will one of these long-suffering franchise have its turn next?

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Athletics’ Bob Melvin Is Rooted in Oakland but Was Refined in New York

Melvin has spent plenty of time in Manhattan, where he developed both a taste for fine foods and, perhaps, a willingness to adopt new ideas.

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W.N.B.A. President Lisa Borders Steps Down for Time’s Up

During three seasons, Borders has overseen a surge in attendance and TV ratings, and the league’s shift to having a stronger imprint in liberal social causes.

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Roundup: Champions League: Manchester United Shows Up Late, Then Draws

United got stuck in traffic and then couldn’t muster much in a scoreless draw against Valencia. Elsewhere, Manchester City won and Real Madrid fell.

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N.F.L. Suspends Mychal Kendricks Indefinitely for Insider Trading

The team was aware of the linebacker’s legal issues when he was signed last month. He had received $1.2 million in profits based on illegal information.

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After Meeting With N.H.L., Seattle Group Is Optimistic About Expansion Team

The next step in the process to add a 32nd N.H.L. team in Seattle will be a vote by the full N.H.L. Board of Governors, possibly as soon as December.

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Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record

Maya Gabeira set the women’s biggest-wave surfing record. Her biggest challenge? Creating a women’s category she could compete in.

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Rugby Meets Red Rover: Kabaddi Has Captured the Heart of India

With a professional league and television coverage, the sport is now second only to cricket in popularity in India.

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Twins Fire Paul Molitor, Creating Fourth Managerial Opening in Baseball

Molitor won the American League Manager of the Year Award in 2017. A year later, he is out of the job in Minnesota.

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Luis Severino Will Start for the Yankees in the Wild-Card Game

Severino was chosen over J.A. Happ and Masahiro Tanaka to face Oakland on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

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Ivy League Football Saw Large Reduction in Concussions After New Kickoff Rules

The Ivy League adjusted its kickoff and touchback lines by just five yards. The number of concussions per 1,000 kickoff plays dropped from 11 to two, a new study found.

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Q&A: Andy Murray Has a Place for You to Stay

The three-time Grand Slam winner and his family have bought and renovated a hotel that dates back to the era of Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Patrick Mahomes Rallies Undefeated Chiefs Past Broncos

The second-year quarterback exploded for a huge second half, directing two touchdown drives in a fourth-quarter comeback.

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On Baseball: Trevor Story Took One Opportunity, and Has Led the Rockies to Another

Story seized the shortstop job after Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado’s franchise shortstop, was traded, and now has helped the Rockies back to the postseason.

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Las Vegas Police Reopen Investigation Into Sexual Assault Claim Said to Involve Ronaldo

The renewed investigation comes after the woman who said Cristiano Ronaldo raped her, Kathryn Mayorga, spoke to a German magazine about her allegations.

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New Deal Brings More Women’s Tennis to Tennis Channel

The WTA decided to cut short the United States portion of its worldwide rights deal with beIN Sports, which was often criticized for intermittent coverage.

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Jemele Hill Is Joining The Atlantic and Ready to Talk Politics

After 12 years at ESPN, and a controversial 2017, Ms. Hill will be a staff writer at The Atlantic.

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Brewers 3, Cubs 1: Brewers Claim N.L. Central With Win Over Cubs in Game No. 163

Singles by Lorenzo Cain and Ryan Braun completed Milwaukee’s climb to the top of the division. The Brewers advance to a league division series.

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On College Football: The College Football Playoff Picture Just Got Scary for the Big Ten — Again

Ohio State escaped Happy Valley. Now it has to hope Michigan and Penn State keep winning so the Buckeyes don’t get left out of the playoff again.

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Was It 50 Years Of “Open” Tennis At The US Open? Not For American Players

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N.F.L. Quarterbacks Are Throwing Passing Yardage Off the Charts

It’s not your imagination. There is a ton of passing so far this season, with multiple QBs racking up 400-yard games.

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On Pro Football: Beware N.F.L. Fans: The Patriots and Cowboys Are Alive and Well

Two teams some thought (and hoped?) were buried have improved to 2-2.

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Bernard Tomic Ends Three-Year Title Drought – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene STARS Aryna Sabalenka beat Anett Kontaveit 6-3 6-3 to win the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open in Wuhan, China Bernard Tomic beat Fabio Fognini 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7) to win the Chengdu Open in Chengdu, China Yoshihito Nishioka beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-5 2-6 6-4 to win the Shenzhen Open in Shenzhen, China [...]

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