Underperforming media deals have left the conference falling behind its peers off the field. That might be the root of its problems on it.
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Monday, December 31, 2018
On Pro Football: Firing of Several Black Coaches Puts N.F.L. Hiring Under Scrutiny
There are now only two African-American head coaches, after five others were fired. Newly revised rules compel owners to more seriously consider minority candidates.
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Wanted: A Jets Coach that Suits Sam Darnold
The quarterback won’t have a say in who will be his next coach, but the team is looking for a coach that can complement their future star.
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Kristi Toliver, an N.B.A. Assistant Who’s Paid Like an Intern
A rule limiting how much W.N.B.A. teams can pay their players in the off-season has the Mystics star making just $10,000 to be an assistant coach for the Wizards.
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Russia Misses Deadline to Provide Doping Data
The failure to comply with the request from the global antidoping regulator could mean renewing penalties that kept Russia out of international sport for cheating.
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Serena Williams and Roger Federer to Face Off for First Time Ever
The 37-year-olds have never played against each other before, but a New Year’s Day doubles exhibition in Australia changes that Tuesday in what Williams calls a “dream come true.”
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What Does Winning an Olympic Gold Medal in Curling Do? Crazy Things
“It is the world’s greatest coaster,’’ and other insights from the United States men’s curling team’s monthslong, wacky tour after the Pyeongchang Games in February.
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Four More N.F.L. Coaches Get the Axe, Including Marvin Lewis
Vance Joseph was fired by the Broncos, Steve Wilks by the Cardinals, Lewis by the Bengals, and Adam Gase by the Dolphins.
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12 Teams, One Goal: A First Look at the N.F.L. Playoffs
Recent history suggests the playoffs are stacked in favor of just a few teams.
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Sunday, December 30, 2018
Ravens and the Eagles Squeeze Through the Door to the Playoffs
In final week of the regular season, there was also good news for the Chiefs (home-field advantage in the A.F.C.) and the Patriots and Rams (first-round byes).
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On College Football: Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game
For the third time in four seasons, the two schools will meet in college football’s championship game. And the one time they didn’t, they met in the semifinal.
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Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss
The Cowboys scored with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter to earn a win that gave them some momentum ahead of their wild-card game next weekend.
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Premier League Is Left Flat-Footed as New Leader Suddenly Backs Out
Susanna Dinnage was named to the league’s top post just last month but has now reversed course and will not take the highly influential job.
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Patriots 38, Jets 3: Jets’ Season Ends With a Rout and Questions About Todd Bowles’s Future
Multiple reports indicated that Bowles would be on his way out regardless of the result on Sunday after an underwhelming fourth season.
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Lions 31, Packers 0: Aaron Rodgers Is Hurt and the Packers Are Humiliated in Loss to Lions
Rodgers left the game with a concussion to end what has been a trying season for the quarterback, and franchise, since Week 1.
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On College Football: How Long Can Oklahoma Be College Football Playoff’s Bridesmaid?
The sooners played Alabama close, but that was in the second half. Now it has made three appearances in the past four playoffs without making it to the title game.
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Saturday, December 29, 2018
Alabama 45, Oklahoma 34: Alabama Defeats Oklahoma to Advance to 4th Consecutive Title Game
The Crimson Tide fulfilled expectations in getting past Oklahoma and will face Clemson in the championship game for the third time in the last four seasons.
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Devils 2, Hurricanes 0: Devils’ Young Goalie Records First Shutout
It was the second straight victory for Mackenzie Blackwood, giving the Devils their first two-game winning streak since mid-November.
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Clemson Crushes Notre Dame to Reach Its 3rd National Title Game in 4 Seasons
The rout of the Fighting Irish solidified the Tigers’ status as an elite college football program.
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Clemson Crushes Notre Dame to Reach Its 3rd National Title Game in 4 Seasons
The rout of the Fighting Irish solidified the Tigers’ status as an elite college football program.
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College Bowl Games: Florida Trounces Michigan, Virginia Shuts Out South Carolina
The Gators’ Peach Bowl victory crowned a turnaround season under first-year coach Dan Mullen, while the Cavaliers won their first bowl since 2005.
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On Soccer: What Pressure? Liverpool Allows Itself to Smile and Its Fans to Believe
Liverpool has tossed away titles before, but its confidence is building. On Saturday, it beat Arsenal, remaining undefeated in the Premier League and increasing its lead over second-place Tottenham.
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Women’s Nordic Combined Struggles to Take Off
Competitors were supposed to have their shot at Olympic glory in 2022. Now 2026 looks more likely as the sport tries to reach a critical mass of quality.
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Friday, December 28, 2018
Can Cuba Baseball Still Be Great When Many of Its Stars Have Left?
An exodus to Major League Baseball and other countries’ leagues has depleted the ranks of strong players, as Cuba and M.L.B. strike a deal to regulate trades.
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Hornets 100, Nets 87: Hornets, Never Trailing, Avenge Overtime Loss
Charlotte lost in double-overtime to the Nets earlier this week.
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From Tree to Ski at the Fischer Family Factory
Many of the 480 workers have spent their entire careers at the factory.
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Louis Rudd Completes His Antarctica Trek 2 Days Behind Colin O’Brady
O’Brady and Rudd, a captain in the British Army, are the first people to cross Antarctica from coast to coast solo and unassisted.
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M.L.S. Reaches Agreement to Keep Crew in Columbus
An agreement in principle has been reached to transfer ownership of the Columbus Crew to new local owners who have pledged to keep the team in Ohio.
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My Space: A Tour of Rock Climber Tommy Caldwell’s Garage
The star of “The Dawn Wall” turned his garage into a practice gym.
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6 Athletes Who Changed Their Sport in 2018
Beyond spectacular achievement, these athletes managed to change how others viewed or played the game.
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Nick Saban’s Side Job: Rehabbing Careers
Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian and now Mike Locksley have all found a way to get their careers back on track with a stint on Saban’s Alabama coaching staff.
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At Notre Dame, Football Tradition Makes Room for Financial Reality
Facing an economic landscape that threatened to leave it behind, Notre Dame has begun to leverage one of its most valuable assets: its century-old mystique.
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The Self-Described Jets Owner-in-Waiting Will Tailgate for Now
The entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, a fan for now, would love to own the Jets someday. There are just two problems: The team isn’t for sale, and he isn’t rich enough. So here’s the plan. …
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Another Springsteen, Starring Way Off Broadway
Jessica Springsteen, 26, daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, is the seventh-ranked show jumper in the United States and has Olympic aspirations.
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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Bucks 112, Knicks 96: Kanter Is Ejected as Knicks Lose Their 6th Straight Game
The Knicks will now head west for five games that include teams with four of the six best records in the Western Conference.
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College Bowl Games: Wisconsin Routs Miami, and Duke Defeats Temple
The Badgers won a chilly Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, while Duke recovered from a slow start in the Independence Bowl.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Devils’ Rookie Goalie Gets His First Win
Beating the Bruins in Boston for the first time in five years, the Devils also won on the road for just the fourth time this season.
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N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Steelers can reclaim a playoff spot (with help from the Browns), while the Colts and the Titans face off with a wild-card berth on the line.
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Let Us Tell You What Else Clemson’s Christian Wilkins Does
The Tigers’ defensive lineman has a master’s degree, experience as a substitute teacher and the William V. Campbell Trophy, given to the college football player considered the ideal scholar-athlete.
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Keeping Score: Sacking the Quarterback Has Become an Inside Job
Outside linebackers used to get to the quarterback more often. But as play changes, interior linemen are taking down passers in growing numbers.
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In the U.S., Young Hockey Goalies Are Coming In From the Cold
For years, there was wasn’t much instruction available for youngsters who wanted to guard the net. Gradually, that has changed.
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On Pro Football: The Redskins Aren’t Very Good on the Field. Off It, They’re Even Worse.
Poor play, muddled stadium plans and off-field controversies are distancing a once-proud fan base from the team. It shows in poor attendance numbers.
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Five Times the Internet Was Actually Fun in 2018
There were lots of bad things online this year. Let’s celebrate some of the exceptions.
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Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers.
Sports video games strive for realism by closely replicating real-life players, but digitally reproducing their tattoos has led to court fights over ownership rights.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Nets 134, Hornets 132 | Two Overtimes: Late Steal Gives Nets Thrilling Double-Overtime Win Over Hornets
Joe Harris had a season-high 27 points and the winning shot as the Nets survived a hectic ending for their ninth win in 10 games.
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Novak Djokovic Is The 2019 Australian Open’s Man To Beat
One thing is clear heading into the 2019 Australian Open – Novak Djokovic is the man to beat for the men’s singles title. Djokovic ended the 2018 season in top form by winning Wimbledon, the US Open as well as Cincinnati and Shanghai. At one point, he had a 22-match win streak during his late-season [...]
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First Responder Bowl Is Canceled Amid Severe Storms
The game between Boise State and Boston College is believed to be the first bowl to be called off because of weather.
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On Pro Basketball: There Are Lakers Not Named LeBron James — and They Are Not So Bad
When James went down against the Warriors Tuesday night, the Lakers were in trouble. But the team showed a resolve that suggests its biggest star is not its only one.
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roundup: Liverpool Extends Lead in Premier League as Manchester City Falls Again
Liverpool opened a six-point edge atop the Premier League table and Tottenham leapfrogged Manchester City to move into second place.
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Colin O’Brady Completes Antarctica Traverse With Final 32-Hour Push
O’Brady, 33, covered the final 77.5 miles of his 921-mile journey without sleeping to become the first person to ever traverse Antarctica from coast to coast solo, unsupported and unaided by wind.
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2019 Invesco Series QQQ Circuit To Kick Off At Oracle Champions Cup Challenger In Newport Beach, California
LOS ANGELES – The 2019 Invesco Series QQQ tennis circuit will kick off Saturday, January 26 with the new Oracle Champions Cup to be played at the Newport Beach Tennis Club in Newport Beach, Calif., during the Oracle Challenger Series event. Former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick, former world No. 2 Tommy Haas, 2018 Invesco [...]
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The Town Where the Shots Go Up, and the Records Fall
Joe Girard III is smashing scoring records at Glens Falls High School, recalling another favorite son of upstate New York who preceded him there.
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A Year of Amazing Sports Feats, Both Dazzling and Historic
There were great, game-winning shots, stunning plays and an unbelievable, no-look basket by Stephen Curry.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Lakers 127, Warriors 101: LeBron James Leaves Lakers’ Blowout of the Warriors With an Injury
James sustained a strained left groin and left during the third quarter of the Los Angeles’s win on Tuesday.
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Celtics 121, 76ers 114 | Overtime: Kyrie Irving Forces Overtime and Then Decides It as Celtics Top 76ers
Irving scored 40, putting in back-to-back 3-pointers that sent Boston ahead to stay in the extra period.
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Rockets 113, Thunder 109: James Harden and Rockets Keep Rolling With Win Over Thunder
Harden scored 41, his seventh consecutive game with at least 30 points, to lead Houston to its seventh victory in eight games.
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Alabama Suspends 3; Clemson Players Fail Drug Test
Nick Saban said three Crimson Tide players did not travel with the team to Miami for breaking team rules, and the Tigers could be without three players over a failed N.C.A.A. test.
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Bucks 109, Knicks: Bucks Overcome Jitters to Beat Knicks in Return to a Big Stage
Giannis Antetokounmpo, after overshooting on a dunk, finished with 30 points and 14 rebounds in Milwaukee’s first Christmas game since 1977.
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Lonzo Ball Strives to Be a Point Guard Fit for a King
Ball grew up idolizing LeBron James. Now they are teammates on the Lakers, one 21 years old and the other about to turn 34. It is all a work in progress.
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A Woman Takes the Lead, and 12 Others Follow
Finding 13 professional women to fill all the key slots in a Hobart crew would once have been quite a challenge. That is no longer the case.
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Sophie Ciszek and Her Exhausting Job on the Bow
She is one of the premier bowmen in racing after taking part in the last two Volvo Ocean Races and is tackling Sydney Hobart again.
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Libby Greenhalgh Keeps Her Eye on the Weather for Wild Oats X
The weather can be wonderful, but the race is also held in an area where things can turn nasty, and, as she said, ‘You can get three seasons in one day.’
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Monday, December 24, 2018
Raiders 27, Broncos 14: Raiders Turn Out Lights on Broncos, and Perhaps on Oakland
A 99-yard punt return for a touchdown by Dwayne Harris fueled a team that is to move to Las Vegas in 2020 and has no home for 2019.
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For Frank Ntilikina of Knicks, a Christmas Memory Shattered
A second-year defensive whiz trying to find his way on offense grew up near the Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, where a gunman killed five on Dec. 11.
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Seahawks Puff Out Their Chests and Turn Toward the Playoffs
An off-season overhaul produces a playoff team in Seattle, and Pete Carroll could not be prouder.
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For N.F.L., Curious Results Set Up a Wild Final Weekend
Even teams that are playoff locks suddenly face questions after a few surprises in Week 16.
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Sunday, December 23, 2018
Nets 111, Suns 103: In Beating the Suns, the Nets Give No Rest to the Weary
Spencer Dinwiddie led the way with 24 points against Phoenix, which had arrived in New York early Sunday after a triple-overtime loss in Washington.
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Late Fumble Costs Steelers a Win, and Maybe More, Against the Saints
JuJu Smith-Schuster coughed up the ball with less than a minute to go, handing New Orleans an improbable victory that gave the Saints home-field advantage through the playoffs.
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Times Insider: How We’re Covering the Race at the Bottom of the World
As Colin O’Brady and Louis Rudd vie to become the first person to cross Antarctica alone and unsupported, The Times is charting their journeys in (close to) real time.
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Colts 28, Giants 27: Andrew Luck’s Audible Lifts Colts Past Giants
Luck’s play-call change led to a go-ahead touchdown for Indianapolis, which stayed alive in the playoff race with the win.
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Packers 44, Jets 38 | Overtime: Aaron Rodgers, at Home in Clutch vs. Jets, Gives Packers First Road Win
The 14-year-veteran threw for 442 yards and two touchdowns, including the winner in overtime. He also ran for two scores in outdoing the rookie Sam Darnold, who threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns.
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Cowboys Clinch Second N.F.C. East Title in Three Years
Dallas expected to clinch last week but finally got it done Sunday despite a lackluster offensive performance from its stars.
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Eagles 32,: Nick Foles Keeps the Eagles’s Playoff Hopes Alive
Philadelphia edged the Houston Texans behind four touchdowns and nearly 500 yards from Foles.
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N..H.L. Roundup: ’Still Kicking’: Sabres Announcer Is O.K. After Health Scare in Press Box
Rick Jeanneret, 76, a Hall of Famer, was carried out on a stretcher and hospitalized on Saturday. In Sunday action, the Devils lost, 3-0, to the Blue Jackets.
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On Baseball: A Baseball Trivia Quiz for the Holidays (and Rickey Henderson’s Birthday)
One of the many stumpers: Who are the only three pitchers to throw a no-hitter and lead a league in saves at some point in their careers?
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Saturday, December 22, 2018
Wizards 149, Suns 146 | 3 OTs: Bradley Beal and Thomas Bryant Star in Wizards’ 3-OT Win
Beal had a triple-double, and Bryant made all 14 of his shots from the field and all three of his free throws.
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Arizona State 80, Kansas 76: Arizona State Beats No. 1 Kansas a Year After Beating No. 2 Kansas
With stars like Michael Phelps and Jason Kidd in the raucous crowd, the No. 18 Sun Devils rallied late against the Jayhawks for the second season in a row.
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Rick Jeanneret, Sabres Broadcaster, Leaves Broadcast Booth on a Stretcher
Jeanneret, 76, was said to be responsive before he got onto the stretcher. He was
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Ravens 22, Chargers 10: Lamar Jackson Fuels Ravens’ Offense. Their Defense Stymies the Chargers.
Jackson threw for 204 yards and a 68-yard score as Baltimore held on to a wild-card spot. Los Angeles, limited to 198 yards, is in danger of losing the A.F.C. West.
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Maple Leafs 5, Rangers 3: Rangers Fall Short as Offenses Roar in the Third Period
The teams combined for six goals in the final period, and the game wasn’t decided until Mitch Marner scored his second with 20 seconds left.
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College Bowl Games: Army Routs Houston, and Wake Forest Defeats Memphis
Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. ran for 170 yards and an Armed Forces Bowl-record five touchdowns.
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Titans 25, Redskins 16: Titans Keep Playoff Hopes Alive and Damage Those of Redskins
MyCole Pruitt’s 2-yard touchdown catch with 4:30 left won it for Tennessee, which needs a victory next week, and a little help.
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Soccer Roundup: Manchester United Romps in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Debut as Coach
United, with two goals from Jesse Lingard, won at Cardiff, 5-1. Manchester City had a shocking home loss to Crystal Palace, 3-2.
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The Forgotten Tennis Hot Head…. Former USC Trojan Earl Cochell
by Randy Walker @TennisPublisher There was a feature on Tennis Channel and Tennis.com that counted down the top 10 “Biggest Hot Heads In Tennis.” As with many of these polls and rankings, mainly recent players are featured, while many players prior to the 1980s are not mentioned. One “hot head” not featured was Cliff Richey, [...]
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Surfing Remade in the Rockaways
The Rockaways’ surf scene comes to reflect the area’s diversity and its history.
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Friday, December 21, 2018
N.B.A. Roundup: With Balanced Offense, Hawks Rally to Beat the Knicks
Seven Hawks players scored in double figures, while the Nets’ loss to the Pacers snapped a seven-game winning streak.
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Devils 5, Senators 2: Big Night by Taylor Hall Leads Devils to a Rare Win
Still in last place in the Eastern Conference, the Devils won for only the fourth time in their last 17 games.
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M.L.B. Prepares to Make Its Case to U.S. Government on Cuba Deal
Baseball officials were stunned by the swift and vehement objections to the agreement in a White House statement, but they believe they are on safe legal ground.
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Baseball Roundup: Dodgers Trade Puig, Kemp and Wood to the Reds
Cincinnati sent pitcher Homer Bailey, who threw two no-hitters before he underwent three major arm operations, to Los Angeles. He had a 1-14 record last season.
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On Soccer: Manchester United Thrives Off the Field. That’s the Problem.
Flush with money and staff, England’s former power has been hamstrung by bloat and mediocrity.
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Mom Sells Tomatoes as Her Son Seeks Tennis Titles
Chun Hsin Tseng is the No. 1 player in the junior boys rankings. Now that he’s turning pro, his family can close their Taipei food stand.
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C.C. Sabathia Had a Successful Heart Operation
Sabathia, 38, had a stent inserted during a procedure to unblock an artery last week, and he is expected to make a full recovery and join the Yankees in spring training.
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Knicks Update: Kristaps Porzingis Will Not Be Back Until February, at the Earliest
The team’s president, Steve Mills, said that the Knicks were happy with Porzingis’s progress from a knee injury but that he might not play at all this season. He will be re-evaluated in February.
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British Media Upstart May Exit
Andrea Radrizzani’s Eleven Sports is the latest business to try to disrupt the sports media in Britain. It is not going well.
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Even the Oakland Raiders Don’t Know if They’ll Be the Oakland Raiders Next Year
Their lease is up. The city is suing them. Las Vegas and a new stadium await them for the 2020 season. But for 2019, they officially have no home.
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Australian Open Will Begin Using Final-Set Tiebreaker
The Australian Open, which starts in January, joins Wimbledon in changing the format of deciding sets for next season.
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The Whalers Are Back in the N.H.L. Sort Of.
The new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes is celebrating the franchise’s past. Hartford Whalers fans aren’t sure how to feel about that.
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On Soccer: The Tiny Club, the Giant Stadium and the Deal Driving Them Apart
Queen’s Park is Scotland’s oldest soccer team and shaped how the sport is played. It has called the national stadium, Hampden Park, its home. But that is about to end.
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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Blue Jackets 2, Devils 1: With a New Goalie in the Net, Last-Place Devils Lose Again
Mackenzie Blackwood, making his first N.H.L. start, had 36 saves but let the Blue Jackets score two goals early.
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Buddy Hield’s Age Grew by 2 Years on Monday
The breakout star for the Sacramento Kings revealed he was turning 26, not 25. He says he never lied, and websites simply had it wrong.
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A Familiar Rebellion Spreads to International Swimming
The international swimming federation, like other sports federations, is trying to stamp out competition by threatening to penalize athletes who compete in unapproved events.
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J.A. Happ Fits In With the Yankees. Would Manny Machado?
After re-signing Happ to bolster the starting rotation, General Manager Brian Cashman will turn his attention to the bullpen and the middle infield.
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N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Saints can clinch home-field advantage throughout the N.F.C. playoffs, provided they find their offense, and the A.F.C.’s wild wild-card race continues.
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Rick Pitino Takes Head Coaching Job in Greece
Pitino, who won a national title at Louisville before being fired, has agreed to terms with Panathinaikos.
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LeBron, Dwyane, Zaza, Kyle, Carmelo Would Make a Pretty Good Team
The last five members of the remarkable 2003 N.B.A. draft class have all been standouts — some more than others.
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Josh Gordon Leaves Patriots to Focus on Mental Health
The wide receiver, who has had multiple suspensions for substance abuse, was the Patriots’ leading receiver this season.
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Christmastime in Naples: Jesus, Mary and Ronaldo
A pedestrian road in this Italian city is famous for its handmade nativity scenes, but its visitors are as likely to encounter well-known soccer figures as biblical ones.
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Saquon Barkley’s Rare Talent and Seriously Rare Name
The Giants’ rookie star has countless gifts and a rare name that sets him up perfectly for first-name fame.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
N.B.A Roundup: Nets Hold Off the Bulls for Their Seventh Straight Win
Spencer Dinwiddie’s 27 points and stout defense in the final moments delivered a win for the Nets.
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With ‘No Simple Solution,’ Tennis Panel on Match-Fixing Issues 12 Recommendations
A panel commissioned to address concerns over match-fixing in tennis published its final report on Wednesday after nearly three years of investigating the problem.
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On swimming: No Need to Mourn as Missy Franklin Retires From Swimming at 23
Chronic shoulder pain drove Franklin from the sport, but she had a rewarding career full of memories she will carry forever.
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Washington’s Montae Nicholson Seems to Knock a Man Out in Video
Nicholson, 23, is said to be the attacker in video of a late-night brawl in Virginia. The second-year safety was arrested and accused of assault.
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M.L.B. Working on a Posting System to Sign Cuban Players
The agreement, which would allow Cubans to play Major League Baseball without defecting, needs approval of the U.S. government, which is far from certain.
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Real Madrid, in a Tournament You Never Heard Of, Plays a Team You Never Heard Of
Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates somehow is playing for a world championship.
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For Mo’ne Davis, a Social Awakening and a Commitment to Hampton
Davis, the first girl to pitch a shutout at the Little League World Series, said she would play softball next year at Hampton, partly influenced by her appreciation for black history.
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A Year of Amazing Sports Feats, Both Heroic and Historic
There were great, game-winning shots, stunning plays and an unbelievable, no-look basket by Stephen Curry.
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Scooter Magruder Is Every Sports Fan You Have Ever Known
The 30-year-old actor has developed a social media cult following with videos that capture the pulse of any team’s fan base, with a T-shirt to match.
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Global Sports: For Women, a Year of Stunning Deeds and Wrenching Moments
It was a year of undeniable progress for women in sports, despite the revelations at the Larry Nassar trial.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
U.A.B. 37, Northern Illinois 13: Alabama-Birmingham, in Its Second Year Back, Gets Its First Bowl Victory
The Blazers, behind three touchdown catches from Xavier Ubosi, rolled to a win in the Boca Raton Bowl.
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Nets 115, Lakers 110: The Nets, Playing at Home, Wrestle the Spotlight From the Lakers
Jarrett Allen’s block of LeBron James set the tone, and D’Angelo Russell got some revenge against Los Angeles as the Nets won their sixth in a row.
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Jarrett Allen Refuses to Be on LeBron’s Poster
The second-year center for the Nets joined an exclusive club by blocking a dunk attempt by LeBron James. Blake Griffin knows just how James feels.
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Matt Harvey Joins the Angels on a One-Year Deal
Harvey, whose career with the Mets came apart before he was traded to Cincinnati this summer, agreed to an $11 million contract with Los Angeles for the 2019 season.
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N..H.L. Roundup: Rangers Beat Ducks on Short-Handed Goal With 40 Seconds Left
Kevin Hayes scored the winner on a breakaway in a 3-1 victory. John Tavares had the opening goal for the Maple Leafs in a 7-2 win against the Devils.
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On Baseball: In a Sea of Catching Options, Wilson Ramos ‘Commanded the Room’
The Mets considered trading for J.T. Realmuto or signing Yasmani Grandal, but a burly guy nicknamed the Buffalo seemed the right fit.
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Ninja Would Like to Get More Sleep
Tyler Blevins, the multimillionaire face of Fortnite, is aiming for LeBron James-level of fame. He probably lost 300 subscribers while talking to us.
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Flyers, at ‘Rock Bottom,’ Shake Up Their Organization
In the past three weeks, Philadelphia has fired General Manager Ron Hextall and Coach Dave Hakstol. The team began Tuesday with the worst record in the Eastern Conference.
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Lee Leonard, TV Sports Show Host Who Ushered in ESPN, Dies at 89
A former disc jockey, Mr. Leonard brought a sophisticated style to hosting TV sports programs in New York (“Sports Extra”) and on ESPN and CNN.
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José Mourinho Leaves Manchester United as Manager
The coach had long coveted a chance to work at the club, but his reign was a turbulent one.
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On College Basketball: Everyone Loves to Watch Zion Williamson Play. Maybe as Much as He Loves Playing.
The Duke freshman is earning comparisons to Charles Barkley, Shawn Kemp and, yes, even LeBron James and has everyone in basketball’s attention.
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Monday, December 17, 2018
Saints 12, Panthers 9: Saints Survive a Sluggish Performance to Beat the Panthers
Alvin Kamara’s 16-yard run in the fourth quarter provided New Orleans with the only touchdown it needed in a win that kept it atop the N.F.C. standings.
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Suns 128, Knicks 110: Suns Outscore Slumping Knicks by 24 Points in Third Quarter
Devin Booker had 38 points to lead Phoenix to a rare third win in a row. Emmanuel Mudiay scored 32 for the Knicks, who have lost seven of eight.
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In a Year of Growing Pains, the Rangers Try to Fix ‘Purposeless Hockey’
Inconsistency, which prompted Henrik Lundqvist to call out his teammates, has been the theme in an effort to integrate young talent under a new coach.
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Jeurys Familia’s Return to the Mets Was All About ‘Family’
A familiarity with the franchise that developed him was key in the reliever’s instructions to his agent to make a deal with the Mets if at all possible.
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WTA Changes Rule Book to Ease Comebacks for Mothers
Serena Williams’s return from pregnancy had forced officials to make on-the-fly adjustments. And catsuits like the one she wore at the French Open are now clearly allowed.
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Keeping Score: Which Quarterbacks Throw the Farthest? The Young Ones, Mostly.
The Bills’ Josh Allen leads the N.F.L. in “intended air yards,” how far each pass travels. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold are also among the leaders.
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W.N.B.A. Executive Kelly Krauskopf Joins Pacers’ Front Office
Krauskopf, who helped guide the Indiana Fever to 13 playoff appearances and one title, will be the first woman to be an N.B.A. assistant general manager since the 1970s.
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Reeling Flyers Fire Coach Dave Hakstol
Last-place Philadelphia, which got rid of its general manager less than two weeks ago, named Scott Gordon as the interim coach.
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Alabama-Birmingham Football Revived With Jolt of Cash and Civic Pride
The university shelved a debt-ridden program in 2014. Thanks to the efforts of area business leaders chastened by a city’s failures, the Blazers are back, and back in another bowl game.
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Manchester United to Face P.S.G. as Champions League Draw Is Made
Liverpool will face Bayern, and Barcelona takes on Lyon.
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Sunday, December 16, 2018
The Rams Have Misplaced Their Magic. Have the Eagles Have Found Theirs?
Nick Foles, the relief quarterback who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title last season, has Philadelphia looking like a contender after beating Los Angeles.
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On Pro Football: Steelers Come Out of Their Fog, Holding On to Beat Patriots
Three late collapses in a row had Pittsburgh on the ropes, but a win over New England reminded the A.F.C. how dangerous the team can be.
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Wilson Ramos Said to Reach Two-Year Deal With Mets
Ramos, an All-Star with the Rays last season, gives the Mets a veteran catcher who could be a potent right-handed batter in a lineup full of left-handers.
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On Pro Football: The Giants and Eli Manning Stumble Toward the End of an Era
Manning and the Giants were awful in a 17-0 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
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Nets 144, Hawks 127: Nets Keep Pouring On Points, Beating Hawks for Fifth Straight Win
D’Angelo Russell scored 32 to fuel an offensive effort that has led to several team scoring milestones the past two games.
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Golden Knights 4, Rangers 3 | Overtime: For Golden Knights, a Homecoming, Milestone and Win vs. the Rangers
Alex Tuch, a native of Syracuse, scored the winning goal, and Marc-Andre Fleury tied Tony Esposito for ninth on the N.H.L. goalie career wins list.
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Shaqiri’s Two Goals Lift Liverpool Past Manchester United
Xherdan Shaqiri came off the bench and scored twice off deflected shots as Liverpool rose to the top of the Premier League standings.
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Colts Blank Cowboys and Stay in Playoff Hunt
Indianapolis, behind a smothering defense and the running of Marlon Mack, won their seventh game out of their last eight.
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Bears Clinch N.F.C. North With Revenge Game Win Over Packers
Chicago kept the heat on Aaron Rodgers, who was sacked five times and threw his first interception in more than 400 attempts.
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A British Hockey Player Lands in Canada
Liam Kirk, 18, is from England and is playing in a junior league to pursue his N.H.L. dream. But he is already a commercial phenom in a sport that is growing back home.
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Canelo Álvarez Pummels Rocky Fielding to Win W.B.A. Super Middleweight Belt
The 28-year-old Mexican imposed his will from the opening bell, delivering punishing body shots and knocking down his outmatched British opponent a total of four times.
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Saturday, December 15, 2018
An N.B.A. Three-Way Trade Collapses on a First-Name Basis
The Wizards are set to reacquire Trevor Ariza from the Suns, according to sources. But the Grizzlies, picky about which Brooks it would give up, will not be part of the deal.
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Browns 17, Broncos 16: Browns, Yes the Browns, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With a Win in Denver
At 6-7-1, Cleveland is not yet eliminated from playoff contention. The Browns have the N.F.L.’s longest playoff drought.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Continue Their Dominance of the Red Wings
Mathew Barzal scored in the third period and had the only goal in the shootout as the Islanders beat Detroit for the fourth straight time, 4-3.
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Texans 29, Jets 22: Jets Can’t Hold Off Deshaun Watson and the Texans
Watson threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins with just over two minutes left for a comeback victory after the Jets took a fourth quarter lead.
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College Football Roundup: North Texas Star Quarterback Is Hurt in Loss to Utah State
Mason Fine severely strained his left hamstring and left for good early in the second quarter of a 52-13 defeat in the New Mexico Bowl.
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Sometimes the Road Less Taken Also Leads to the N.B.A.
Consider the Knicks: Their rookie center, Mitchell Robinson, took a year off rather than play in college, and a starting guard, Emmanuel Mudiay, skipped college to play in China.
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Trail Blazers’ Game-Day Posters Are Often First Shot Against Opponents
Sometimes playful, sometimes poignant, the posters drawn by local artists take aim at opponents and play up Portland’s aesthetic.
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Friday, December 14, 2018
N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers and Devils Both Go to Overtime. Only the Devils Win.
The Devils’ Nico Hischier scored 41 seconds into their overtime period for the victory, while the Rangers lost with just 32 seconds left on the clock.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Knicks Come From 21 Down for Overtime Win Against the Hornets
The Nets also beat the Washington Wizards on Friday night, 125-118, for their fourth straight victory, the team’s longest winning streak of the season.
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Salt Lake City to Seek Another Winter Olympics, With Little Competition
The 2002 host received approval from the United States Olympic Committee to bid for a repeat visit, likely in 2030. Few other cities seem to want it.
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Former Tar Heel Players Derail New Home for ‘Silent Sam’ Confederate Statue
Several of the University of North Carolina’s former stars signed a letter opposing a new history center for the toppled statue. The board of governors then scrapped the plan.
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On Soccer: First in Trophies, First in Revenue, Sixth in the Table
Manchester United has few rivals when it comes to history or cash flow, but clubs like Liverpool have now eclipsed it on the field, in part because United grew complacent.
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Senators Request F.B.I. Inquiry Into Whether U.S.O.C. Chief Lied to Congress
Two senators sent referral letters to the Justice Dept. and F.B.I. saying Scott Blackmun may have lied to their subcommittee about his response in the Nassar abuse case.
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Jack Nicklaus Encourages Mardy Fish To Pursue Pro Golf Career, Calls Him “The Best Non-Professional Golfer I’ve Ever Seen Play”
Jack Nicklaus, the greatest golfer and golfing mind who ever lived and holder of a record 18 major championships, has encouraged former U.S. Davis Cup star Mardy Fish to pursue a professional golf career. Speaking to tennis historian and “Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time” author Steve Flink on Tennis.com, Nicklaus called Fish “the best [...]
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On Pro Football: The Ravens’ Down-to-Earth Approach is Unnerving the N.F.L.
In an era when offenses emphasize the pass, Baltimore is now doing just the opposite, and its emerging ground game is leaving other teams flummoxed.
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Iowa Basketball Rivalry Fizzles as Big School Ducks the Upstarts
The Hy-Vee Classic, a mainstay of college basketball in the Midwest, is going away for now. It’s about money and avoiding upsets.
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ATP Board Votes Not to Remove Justin Gimelstob
The coach and television commentator has pleaded not guilty to a charge of felony battery.
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Another Very Good ‘Short’ Quarterback Rises From Oklahoma
Kyler Murray won the Heisman. Mason Fine of North Texas is about to be college football’s leading active passer. He’s two inches shy of six feet.
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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Chargers Get Bold and Beat Chiefs on 2-Point Conversion
Philip Rivers found Mike Williams for a 2-point conversion with 4 seconds remaining to upset Kansas City at home.
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Carlos Santana and Edwin Encarnacion Involved in Three-Team Trade
Encarnacion goes to the rebuilding Seattle Mariners — for now — and Santana goes back to the Cleveland Indians in a deal that also involved Tampa Bay.
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On Pro Hockey: Would Seattle Drink Coffee From Its Stanley Cup?
Just kidding. Our correspondent finds a hockey hotbed there and it already has in fact laid claim to a Stanley Cup. In 1917.
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N.F.L. Week 15 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
A week that could decide several playoff races is highlighted by Chargers-Chiefs, Cowboys-Colts and Bears-Packers.
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Remember The Grand Slam Cup? How About A 2.0 Version In New Tennis Landscape?
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher Simon Briggs with the UK’s Telegraph news outlet reported earlier this year that the International Tennis Federation and its new partner Kosmos, which Briggs describes as soccer star Gerard Pique’s “iconoclastic investment group” have come up with the idea for a new event, to be part of running events in [...]
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N.F.L. Injury Analysis as Fast as You Can Say Ouch
David Chao, a former team doctor for the Chargers, has become a popular in-game analyst on Twitter from his couch. But is it responsible for him and others to diagnose from a distance?
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Mets Re-Sign Reliever Jeurys Familia
Traded away to the A’s over the summer, Familia comes right back to New York.
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Five Russian Biathletes Accused by Austria of Doping
The authorities informed the accused at their hotel in Hochfilzen, where they are staying for this week’s World Cup event.
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Suicide, Quarterbacks and the Hilinski Family
Tyler Hilinski, a quarterback at Washington State, killed himself in January and was posthumously diagnosed with C.T.E. His brother is a star recruit at the same position. It’s raw and complicated.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
In Off-Season of Restraint, Yankees Close In on J.A. Happ
He doesn’t carry the wow factor of other options, but after a solid stint in the Bronx last season, Happ appears close to agreeing to a new contract.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Nets Survive Late Comeback Try From Depleted 76ers
The Nets got their second win in three games against Philadelphia, which nearly completed a late rally despite playing without the injured Jimmy Butler.
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On Soccer: The Champions League Group Stage Is Over. So, What Did We Learn?
A familiar lineup of teams, from a familiar list of countries, found their way to the knockout stages, though not all of them were impressive along the way.
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On Baseball: In the N.L. East, Slow Rebuilds Are Not in Vogue
Of the five teams in the division, only Miami is taking a pass on 2019, and beyond. Everyone else is trying to win now and it’s refreshing to see.
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Defending Kareem Hunt Inquiry, N.F.L. Says It Won’t Pay for Video Evidence
The league doubled down on its policy of not paying for surveillance videos like the one that showed Hunt attacking a woman in a hotel in February.
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Justin Gimelstob’s Career in Tennis in Doubt After Halloween Night Fight
A coach of John Isner, an ATP board member and a Tennis Channel commentator, Gimelstob was charged with felony battery. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Why N.B.A. Stars Are Trading In Their Nikes
An insurgency against the traditional basketball shoe powers is underfoot as companies like Puma, New Balance and Under Armour compete for a share of N.B.A. culture.
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Encounters: Wait Wait … for NPR Host Peter Sagal
Classic midlife crisis leads to obsessive running, a new book and a new marriage.
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Battling for the Denver Broncos, With Some Siblings in the Way
Beth Bowlen Wallace, Pat Bowlen’s daughter, says she is ready to take control of his N.F.L. franchise. The ailing owner’s trustees, who control the team, disagree.
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United Nations Dispatch: Runners Extend U.N.’s Reach, One Sweaty Huff After Another
United Nations representatives dispense with hierarchical diplomacy during runs in Central Park. It’s “a bit like going to the sauna — everyone is equal,” said one from Finland.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Soccer Match Set for Saudi Arabia Puts Its Organizers on the Defensive
Saudi Arabia’s role in the killing of a journalist is creating uncomfortable dynamics for sports officials eager to feed the kingdom’s growing appetite for sports events.
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On Baseball: For Brodie Van Wagenen, Everything Is on the Table in Vegas
The Mets’ hyperactive new general manager has helped kicked the rumor mill into high gear during his first trip to baseball’s annual Winter Meetings this week.
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Senator Asks F.B.I. to Investigate U.S.O.C. and U.S.A. Gymnastics
Senator Richard Blumenthal’s request came a day after a report that examined who knew what, and when, in the Larry Nassar scandal.
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On Soccer: Steady Amid Another Anfield Storm, Liverpool Advances in Champions League
Cool rather than chaotic, Liverpool beat Napoli by 1-0 to claim its place in the knockout round of Europe’s most exclusive club competition.
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Baseball Roundup: Winter Meetings: Red Sox Say They Aren’t Looking to Cut a Champion’s Payroll
Dave Dombrowski, team president, dismissed reports that Boston was trying to trade some high-priced players. Also, Toronto released Troy Tulowitzki.
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This Is the Most Important Week of the N.F.L. Season. Here’s Why.
The Patriots, Steelers, Cowboys, Colts, Chargers, Chiefs, Dolphins and Vikings play games with huge playoff implications this week.
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Flurry of Coaching Changes Add to Upheaval in Women’s Tennis
Many top players, including Venus Williams and Simona Halep, have changed their coaching arrangements as they prepare for the 2019 season.
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Thai Court Holds Bahraini Soccer Star Who Escaped Persecution
The Bahraini man, Hakeem al-Araibi, had been granted refugee status in Australia, but was detained in Thailand after a request from his home country to extradite him.
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Monday, December 10, 2018
Ada Hegerberg Would Prefer to Talk About Soccer
The best women’s soccer player in the world discusses her career, her crowning achievement and the controversy that overshadowed her big moment.
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Brian Cashman Says Yankees Want No Part of the Bryce Harper Sweepstakes
In a rejection of the strategies of George Steinbrenner, the Yankees do not feel inclined to add another outfielder just because one of superstar caliber is on the market.
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Penguins 2, Islanders 1 | Shootout: Islanders, at Nassau Coliseum Again, Fall to the Penguins
Jake Guentzel won it in the fifth round of the shootout for Pittsburgh, which gave up a goal to Anthony Beauvillier in the second period.
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Stephen Curry Doubts Moon Landings. NASA Offers to Show Him the Rocks.
The space agency invited the Golden State star to visit the Johnson Space Center, “perhaps the next time the Warriors are in town to play the Rockets.”
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Top U.S.O.C. Officials Failed to Act on Nassar Allegations, Report Says
A 233-page independent investigation detailed a lack of action by two top United States Olympic Committee officials. One, Alan Ashley, was fired on Monday.
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On Baseball: Harold Baines and the Election That Could Change Cooperstown
Baines was elected by a committee designed to take another look at modern players. His election could be good for other former stars on the outside looking in.
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The Sabres Are Restoring Hope in Buffalo, but for How Long?
A 10-game winning streak was followed by a five-game skid as Coach Phil Housley tries to change the team’s culture.
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On Pro Basketball: If Jim Boylen Doesn’t Soften on Bulls, Expect Another Change in Chicago
Boylen who replaced the fired Fred Hoiberg, has taken an old-school, hard-edge approach to coaching the young Bulls. It isn’t working.
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No, Mark Sanchez Was Not the Answer for the Redskins’ Quarterback Problem
Sanchez has not been good for Washington, putting up an adjusted yards per pass figure of 0.09, barely better than simply kneeling with the ball every play.
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The Original Ronaldo Adjusts to the Owner’s Box
Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima remains an idol to some of the game’s current superstars. Now he is setting up the model for a post-career life.
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What We Learned in (Wild) N.F.L. Week 14
No contender was safe on Sunday with several close games, a few major upsets, and a highlight-reel touchdown catch by an offensive lineman.
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Sunday, December 9, 2018
Ducks 6, Devils 5 | Shootout: Devils Score 5 Goals. They Also Score 3 for the Ducks.
Bounces off Devils players aided Anaheim in regulation. In the shootout, John Gibson, replacing the injured Ryan Miller, stopped Kyle Palmieri, who had two goals.
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Bears Humble Rams With Defense (and a Highly Unlikely Touchdown)
The lone touchdown on Sunday night came from Bradley Sowell, an offensive tackle, in a game that proved a great defense can beat a great offense.
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Hornets 119, Knicks 107: Kemba Walker Comes Home to Lead the Hornets Past the Knicks
Walker, a native New Yorker, had 25 points for Charlotte. Kevin Knox scored 26 for the Knicks, who have lost four in a row.
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Lee Smith and Harold Baines Tapped for Hall of Fame
The Cubs’ longtime closer and the White Sox’ longtime designated hitter were elected by the Hall’s Today’s Game Era committee.
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On Soccer: In a Transplanted Final, Even the Copa Libertadores Is Sanitized
The game, moved from Argentina after fan violence forced a postponement, retained its drama but not all the color of a true South American championship.
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Amari Cooper Lifts Cowboys to Fifth-Straight Victory
Cooper, whose midseason trade to the Cowboys was criticized at the time, caught three touchdown passes in the win over the Eagles.
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On Pro Football: Patriots Were One Step From the Top. Then the Unthinkable Happened.
The Patriots were winning. The Chiefs were losing. A miracle play turned it all upside down.
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Ravens Scare Chiefs, but Patrick Mahomes Saves the Day
Baltimore, behind a strong running game, pushed Kansas City into overtime. But as he has done all season, Mahomes willed the Chiefs to victory.
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Giants 40, Redskins 16: Giants Rout Redskins as Saquon Barkley Rolls to 1,000 Yards
Barkley rushed for 170 yards and a 78-yard touchdown, becoming the first Giants rookie to break 1,000 yards for a season. Mark Sanchez struggled as the Redskins lost their fourth in a row.
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Dolphins Shock Patriots With a Miracle in Miami
On the last play of the game, the Dolphins used multiple laterals to find an opening and score the game-winning touchdown.
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Jets 27, Bills 23: In Battle of Rookies, Sam Darnold Leads Jets Past Josh Allen and Bills
Darnold, who had missed three games, directed his first N.F.L. game-winning drive to help the Jets end their six-game losing streak.
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Stevie Johnson Says In “Trojan Tennis” Book That Hard Work, Character, Respect Makes The Difference In Tennis, Life
No matter what he achieves in professional tennis, Stevie Johnson will likely be most notable for his achievements in college tennis playing for the University of Southern California Trojans. Johnson won four straight NCAA team titles for USC and two NCAA singles titles, winning his last 72 college singles matches. Johnson is a true Trojan [...]
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Saturday, December 8, 2018
Nets 112, Knicks 104: Nets Win 2nd Straight While Knicks Continue Slide
The Nets were coming off an emotional overtime win over Toronto on Friday.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Rally From 2-Goal Deficit to Defeat Red Wings
Matt Martin scored the winner in a 3-2 victory. The Rangers beat the Panthers, 5-4, in a shootout.
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Kyler Murray Wins Heisman Trophy, and Will Face the Runner-Up
Murray, the second straight Oklahoma quarterback to win, beat out Tua Tagvailoa, who will lead Alabama against the Sooners in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
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College football roundup: Army Beats Navy Again, Putting Yet More Bounce in Its Step
With President Trump on hand, the No. 22 Black Knights prevailed, 17-10. It was their third consecutive win in the series, after 14 straight losses to Navy.
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On Soccer: Hold the Coronation: Manchester City Is No Longer Unbeaten
A 2-0 loss to Chelsea actually puts Liverpool atop the English Premier League, at least for the moment. And perhaps there will be a real battle for the title.
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U.S. Draws Sweden, Thailand and Chile at 2019 Women’s World Cup
The Americans, seeking their second straight World Cup title and fourth over all, will open the tournament against Thailand on June 11 in Reims.
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Sporting: The Tao of Gravity
All martial arts are a quest for beauty and transcendence. I found those not in doing karate but rather having karate done to me.
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In Buenos Aires, a Final Is Gone, and So Is Some of Its Fire
The rescheduled Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors will be played Sunday in Madrid. For the fans left behind in Argentina, that stings.
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Atlanta United Was an Instant Success. Now Comes the Hard Part.
In only its second season, the team will play for the M.L.S. Cup tonight. Whatever happens, its coach and some of its best players will be gone.
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Friday, December 7, 2018
Nets 106, Raptors 105 | OT: Nets End 8-Game Skid With Win Over Raptors
D’Angelo Russell scored 29 points in the game and made all but one of the Nets’ baskets in overtime.
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New Format for Basketball’s World Cup Has Very Good Players Feeling Very Frustrated
A format change means N.B.A. players like Slovenia’s Luka Doncic are unable to participate in most of the qualifying games, likely costing their countries a slot.
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You Again? Yankees Open Exhibition Schedule Against the Champion Red Sox
The Red Sox kept celebrating at Yankee Stadium last season on their way to a championship. Now the Yankees can watch Boston have some fun again — on Feb. 23.
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The N.F.L. Questioned Kareem Hunt, But Not About Cleveland
A start-and-stop investigation, and then an interview with Kareem Hunt, but nothing about violence against a college student.
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For M.L.S., Atlanta-Portland Final Is a Perfect Fit for Its Stage
The game is a dream matchup for Major League Soccer: two of its model franchises meeting for the title before a crowd expected to exceed 70,000.
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2019 Women’s World Cup Draw: a Primer
The United States women’s national team and the rest of the field will learn their first three opponents at Saturday’s draw in Paris.
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On Baseball: The Mets’ New G.M. Prefers Boldness to Bargains. Now Comes His Big Chance.
Not long ago, Brodie Van Wagenen was an agent, grumbling about a lack of offers for free agents. Now he is a general manager, maybe ready to do some gambling.
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A Quarterback Will Win the Heisman. But Which One?
Here is how Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray and Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa stack up, along with Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins.
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The Knee’s Better. Deshaun Watson’s Better. And the Texans Are Better.
A torn A.C.L. ended DeShaun Watson’s rookie season after seven games. Now he’s back and, with a few tweaks to his game, he has led the Texans to nine straight wins.
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The Heisman Vote is Filled With Homers
Heisman voters may think they are not biased toward players from their own regions. The numbers say they are.
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Mardy Fish Wins 2018 Invesco Series QQQ Finale At USTA National Campus In Orlando
Mardy Fish defeated good friend and former U.S. Davis Cup teammate James Blake 6-3 in the one-set championship match Thursday to win the Champions Challenge at the USTA National Campus, his fourth career title on the Invesco Series QQQ tennis circuit. The tournament, played in front of a sold-out crowd at the hard court stadium [...]
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Luis Valbuena and José Castillo, Former Major Leaguers, Killed in Car Crash
The infielders died in Venezuela where they were playing winter ball.
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At Ease: An Old Army-Navy Score Has Been Settled
In 1964, an Army cadet made a wager with a Navy midshipman about the outcome of the annual game. But the bet was never paid off. Until now.
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Beauty Generation to Defend His Hong Kong Title
The gelding won last year and continues to improve. He is now the darling of the Hong Kong racing industry, and all eyes will be on him on Sunday.
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The Impact of the Hong Kong International Races
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s chief executive, discusses the success of the marquee event of its racing season.
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Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo Are Killed in Car Crash
Valbuena and Castillo, former M.L.B. players who were playing for a winter league team in their native Venezuela, died Thursday in a car accident in Yaracuy.
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
V.A.R. at the Women’s World Cup? FIFA Still Won’t Say
After hailing the performance of video-assistant review technology at the men’s World Cup, FIFA still won’t commit to having it for the women’s event next year.
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Celtics 128, Knicks 100: Celtics Get Revenge With Easy Win Over the Knicks
Boston won its fourth straight, avenging a home loss in November, while the Knicks have now lost four of their last five games.
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Derrick Henry’s 99-Yard Touchdown Ties N.F.L. Record
The Tennessee Titans running back had topped 200 rushing yards and four touchdowns in just three quarters, and he tied Tony Dorsett's record for longest touchdown run.
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On College Football: The Beginning Was a Blur, the Ending May be Unforgettable
Kenneth Brinson, a senior linebacker at Army, and his teammates were 2-10 as freshmen. With a win over Navy, they can close their senior season at 10-2.
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Deontay Wilder, Over Steak and Fries, Relives His Biggest Fight
Wilder, the heavyweight champion who fought to a draw with Tyson Fury on Saturday, watched a replay of the fight with a group of reporters.
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Knicks Owner James Dolan Fined for Violating F.T.C. Rules
He failed to tell government agencies of his acquisition of additional voting securities in the Madison Square Garden Company, the government says.
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How I Got the Shots: Drive, Hike, Wait, Repeat. What Could Be So Hard About Photographing a 200-Mile Ultramarathon?
After careening over rocks and slaloming through pines to keep up, I had to refine my strategy.
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Allegation of a Doping Cover-Up by Agents Exposes a Hole in Baseball’s Authority
A dispute involving two prominent agents has been a source of deep frustration for Major League Baseball, which sees the players’ union as unwilling to police them.
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U.S. Soccer Team Maps Out Six-Month Schedule Ahead of Women’s World Cup
The team will also learn its first three World Cup opponents when the draw for the tournament takes place in Paris on Saturday.
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Soccer Player’s Plea: ‘I Am Afraid if I Go to Bahrain, I Will Be Tortured Again’
Bahrain wants Hakeem al-Araibi extradited from Thailand. The case is seen as a test of how well the international soccer can protect its players.
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N.F.L. Week 14 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Bears will try to spoil the Rams’ fun, the Ravens will try to run over the Chiefs, and the Colts will try to end the Texans’ winning streak.
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Christmas Music, Twizzlers and Long Walks: The N.F.L.’s Obsession With Superstition
Players (and officials) still cling to the pregame rituals they think will bring them success on the field.
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Kevin Durant Says Environment Around LeBron James Is ‘Toxic’
Durant says media attention and the way James controls a game are reasons other players stay away.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
N.B.A. Roundup: Paul George’s Late Surge Lifts Thunder Past the Nets
George scored 25 points in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with 3 seconds left, in Oklahoma City’s comeback win.
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Cardinals Acquire Paul Goldschmidt Hoping He Can Fill Albert Pujols’s Shoes
St. Louis finally has another right-handed slugger manning first base. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, continue to downsize.
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Amid Ongoing Reorganization, U.S.A. Gymnastics Files for Bankruptcy
Looking to avoid decertification, the organization said this was not a liquidation and that the move could help facilitate payments to Larry Nassar’s victims.
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On Soccer: At Arsenal, a Little Less Bumbling, and a Lot Less Grumbling
A 2-2 draw at Manchester United yielded some signs of the same old Arsenal, but also a few hopeful ones.
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Kemba Walker Is Becoming a Superstar in Case You Haven’t Noticed
Years of losing pushed Walker and the Charlotte Hornets to the side. But a resurgent season by the 28-year-old backcourt star is shifting more attention his way.
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Redskins Want an Out-of-Work Quarterback. It’s Not You-Know-Who.
Washington is ready to sign Josh Johnson, who hasn’t started a game in the N.F.L. since 2011.
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The Woman Who Outruns the Men, 200 Miles at a Time
Courtney Dauwalter specializes in extremely long races. But her success in winning them has opened a debate about whether men’s innate strength advantages apply to endurance sports.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Jets 3, Islanders 1: Islanders Give Up 2 Goals in 22 Seconds in Loss to Jets
Jacob Trouba and Adam Lowry erased the Islanders’ lead early in the third period.
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‘We Came Here to Win’: Mets Unveil Cano and Diaz
Robinson Cano, 36, and Edwin Diaz, 24, were introduced after a deal that signaled the Mets’ intentions to compete for a playoff spot in 2019 after two losing seasons.
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On Baseball: Nationals’ Signing of Patrick Corbin Proves Yankees Can Be Outbid
The Yankees were in on this season’s top free-agent pitcher, but Washington’s willingness to add a sixth year to Corbin’s contract got that team a third ace.
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On College Football: For Urban Meyer and Ohio State, a Parting Months in the Making
From the moment the university suspended the coach in August for three games, a special relationship was irrevocably severed.
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Sixers Guard Markelle Fultz Out Indefinitely With Nerve Disorder
The No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft will receive physical therapy for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, an issue more associated with baseball players.
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For U.S. Soccer, a Coach Who Fit the Profile
U.S. Soccer created a list of requirements as part of the search for its new national team coach, and that guide led them directly to Gregg Berhalter.
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From Roses to Cheez-Its, Your Guide to All 40 College Football Bowls
With the legalization of sports betting in many areas of the country, you can find a reason to care who wins the Camping World Bowl.
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Seattle Is Awarded an N.H.L. Expansion Team
The new franchise, which is expected to begin playing in 2021, will give the league 32 teams and balance the conferences at 16 teams apiece.
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Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Accuses Officials of Sexual Abuse
The government is investigating allegations that players on the national team were abused, including by the head of Afghanistan’s soccer federation.
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Urban Meyer Retiring From Ohio State After Rose Bowl
Meyer will be replaced by Ryan Day, the 39-year-old offensive coordinator who served as Ohio State’s interim coach earlier this season.
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Monday, December 3, 2018
Eagles 28, Redskins 13: Redskins Fall to Eagles and Lose Colt McCoy to Broken Leg
Colt McCoy sustained a fractured fibula just weeks after Alex Smith, Washington’s starting quarterback, was sidelined for the season with a broken right leg.
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Ada Hegerberg Won a Top Soccer Prize. Then She Was Asked About Twerking.
The athlete made history on Monday as the first woman to win the Ballon d’Or. Critics saw the question as yet another example of sexism in sports.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Bulls Fire Fred Hoiberg, Citing Lack of ‘Energy and Spirit’
The Wizards beat the Knicks at the Garden for the eighth straight time, 110-107, and the Cavaliers topped the Nets, 99-97, on a late dunk.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Lightning, With 4 Points From Kucherov, Rout the Devils
With a 5-1 victory, Tampa Bay became the first to reach 20 wins. The Flyers hired Chuck Fletcher, a senior adviser for the Devils, as general manager.
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A 2012 Olympic Gold Medal, Finally Awarded in 2018
The Canadian weight lifter Christine Girard had won bronze in London. But the two who had beaten her tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2016, giving Girard the gold.
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Golden Knights Try to Recapture the Magic of Their Inaugural Season
Vegas, which reached the Stanley Cup finals last season, has spent most of this season near the bottom of the standings before heating up in the past few weeks.
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New York’s N.B.A. Teams Don’t Have Much to Celebrate. These Fans Cheer Anyway.
In Brooklyn, a section of rowdy Nets fans is treating the games like soccer matches, encouraged by the team. For the Knicks, a new fan site provides blanket coverage.
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The N.F.L. Coaching Carousel Takes a Big Turn. Who’s Next?
For the first time in 98 seasons, Green Bay fired a coach midseason. The search is on for Mike McCarthy’s replacement.
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Luka Modric Wins Ballon D’Or, Ending Decade of Ronaldo and Messi Triumphs
Modric, the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder, ended a 10-year streak in which either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi took home the award. The results were leaked online before the announcement.
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On Pro Football: Chargers Defeat of Steelers Tilts A.F.C. Power Structure to the West
The streaking Los Angeles Rams may be getting more attention but game by game the other team in L.A. has climbed to the league’s upper echelon.
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On Baseball: At Heart of Mets’ Trade, a Bold Bid on Now
The Mets hired General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen to be bold. Raiding the farm system for a closer and an aging, expensive infielder is the ultimate win-now move.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
Jets 4, Rangers 3 | Shootout: Rangers Lose 3-0 Lead and Fall to Jets for First Shootout Defeat
Mark Scheifele, who defeated the Devils with an overtime goal on Saturday, beat Henrik Lundqvist for the deciding score.
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Titans 26, Jets 22: Jets Lose Sixth in Row, Blowing 16-Point Lead Against Titans
Marcus Mariota’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Corey Davis with 36 seconds left did in the Jets, who had only 128 yards passing from Josh McCown.
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Giants 30, Bears 27 | Overtime: For the Giants, a Tricky Path to a Signature Win Over the Bears
The Giants, who were helped and hurt by novelty plays, blew a 10-point lead in the final minute before winning in overtime on a Aldrick Rosas field goal.
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Mike McCarthy Fired by Packers After Loss to Cardinals
McCarthy was in his 13th season in Green Bay, but the team had a disappointing 4-7-1 record under him this season.
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No. 2 UConn Beats No. 1 Notre Dame
The Huskies, who avenged a loss in last season’s Final Four, will return to the top ranking nationally this week.
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Bill Snyder, a 2-Time Rebuilder at Kansas State, Retires Again
Snyder in 1988 took over a team that had not won in 27 games, and eventually led it to 11 straight bowls. After a three-year retirement, he returned in 2009 to turn the Wildcats around again.
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On Pro Football: A Soaring N.F.L. Is Disrupted by a Familiar Demon: Off-Field Abuse
A season that seemed focused on exciting players and thrilling games has once again come under scrutiny players’ abusive conduct outside of games.
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Green Bay Packers Hit Rock Bottom in Loss to Cardinals at Lambeau Field
Mason Crosby’s game-tying 49-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right as time expired. It was Packers’ fifth loss in their last six games.
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Rams Clinch N.F.C. West With Win Over Struggling Lions
Two touchdowns by Todd Gurley helped the Rams overcome a bit of bye-week rust to clinch the division and get one step closer to securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
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College Football Playoff: Oklahoma Joins Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame
For the second season in a row, the Big Ten was left out of the playoff despite being represented by a strong Ohio State team.
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Expect a Rematch After Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder Draw
Wilder and Fury fought to a split draw, with Wilder retaining his WBC heavyweight title after knocking down his British challenger twice.
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Saturday, December 1, 2018
College Football: Oklahoma Wins Big 12 to State Its Playoff Case
Ohio State won the Big Ten but is unlikely to make the national semifinals. Clemson rolled to the A.C.C. title, and Central Florida stayed unbeaten.
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On College Basketball: Is UConn’s Dominance of Women’s Basketball Over? Cue Eye Rolls, for Now.
Top recruits are choosing other schools. The Huskies have gone two seasons without a national title, and they are ranked No. 2 nationally, behind Notre Dame, their opponent on Sunday.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Canadiens, With 2 Goals From Shea Weber, Keep Rangers Reeling
Arttturi Lehkonen also scored twice in a 5-2 victory over the Rangers, who have lost four of five. The Devils rallied against the Jets but lost, 4-3.
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U.S. Soccer Hires Gregg Berhalter as Coach of National Team
The long-rumored hiring is now a done deal, ending a search that began with a World Cup qualifying humiliation and dragged on for more than a year.
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Alabama 35, Georgia 28: Alabama Wins SEC Title in an Eerily Familiar Rematch With Georgia
Reminiscent of last season’s national championship game, Alabama substituted for its quarterback and roared back to beat Georgia in Atlanta.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Knicks Rally to Overcome a Big Lead by the Bucks
They were down by 14 points in the fourth quarter before forcing overtime.
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For the Islanders, a Homecoming to Thrill Fans and Players Alike
The team is splitting its games between Nassau Coliseum, where it played for 43 years, and Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where it moved in 2015.
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Sporting: Why I’ll Enjoy Reflecting on Tennis in the Off-Season
The 2018 season is over. Will the Big 3 still stand tall next year, or will we finally get a long-awaited youthful sea change?
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Athlete to Activist: How a Public Coming Out Shaped a Young Football Player’s Life
In a very public speech last year, Jake Bain, now a college athlete, became an accidental activist determined to change the national conversation about gay teenagers.
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And the Beat Goes On
“Skating goes deep for us,” said a regular at the Sunday night party in Newark. Despite rink closures, the mostly black skate scene thrives underground.
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