Ron Rivera, Cast Out of Carolina, Lands With the Washington Redskins

Rivera takes over a Washington team hoping to rebound from one of the worst seasons in franchise history.

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Only Three N.F.L. Head Coaches Are Black. ‘It’s Embarrassing.’

N.F.L. insiders say it will take more than the Rooney Rule to diversify the league’s leadership. Their immediate goal: Increase offensive coaching opportunities for minority candidates, who are often overlooked.

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For N.F.L. Rookie, the 12th Man Is the Friend He Lost

On the night Corey Ballentine was drafted by the Giants, his college teammate and buddy was killed in a shooting. But Ballentine, who was wounded in the incident, has persevered.

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The Giants Begin Another Rebuild, but Keep the Same Architect

Prioritizing stability, the team released Coach Pat Shurmur on Monday but elected to retain General Manager Dave Gettleman, who has been targeted for poorly managing the roster and player contracts.

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The Giants Begin Another Rebuild, but Keep the Same Architect

Prioritizing stability, the team released Coach Pat Shurmur on Monday but elected to retain General Manager Dave Gettleman, who has been targeted for poorly managing the roster and player contracts.

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The Lost Decade of New York Sports

Sure, the Giants won a Super Bowl, but the 2010s were mostly a time of anguish and exasperation for the area’s sports fans, especially those who love (and mourn) the Knicks.

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Serena Williams Wins AP Female Athlete of Decade – Peace Out Mondays with Bob Greene

Peace Out Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Ekaterina Alexandrova beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-1 6-3 to win the Open BLS De Limoges in Limoges, France Ana Bogdan beat Daria Snigur 6-1 6-2 to win the Al Habtoor Challenge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates   SAYING “Once you start winning, some get cocky, but she’s stayed true [...]

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Giants’ Pat Shurmur Is Out as N.F.L. Begins Coaching Purge

Shurmur and the Cleveland Browns’ Freddie Kitchens have been dismissed after disappointing seasons.

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Top Seed to the Niners … by Inches

“I thought we’d won in every type of way possible,” defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said, “but today was another first for us.”

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Can Murray Win a Grand Slam in 2020?

Andy Murray has already proven a massive point by returning from the brink of retirement after suffering a career-threatening hip injury, but he faces a huge challenge in 2020 to return to the top sport amid the presence of the big three and the rising stars in the game. Despite his withdrawal from the 2020 [...]

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Gracie Gold Embraces a Rugged Comeback Path

To rebuild her figure skating career after a reckoning with mental health struggles, the Olympian has focused on redefining what success means.

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L.S.U. and Clemson Reached the Championship on Opposite Tracks

L.S.U. had college football’s best offense this season. Clemson, the defending national champion, had the best defense. They’ll settle which one matters more in a title showdown on Jan. 13.

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 17

The 49ers hung on for a wild win in Seattle, the Packers and the Chiefs both secured first-round byes, and the Patriots were shocked by Miami.

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Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth

Philadelphia and a healthy contingent of their fans ended the Giants’ season — and perhaps Eli Manning’s career — with a dominant second half.

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In the Premier League, V.A.R. Has Exposed the Limits of the Laws

A weekend filled with exasperating video reviews showed how the sport’s rule book is simply incompatible with the scrutiny of the replay system.

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Trevor Lawrence Puts Clemson Back in the National Championship Game

The Clemson quarterback took the Tigers 94 yards in four plays late in the fourth quarter to defeat Ohio State, 29-23, in the semifinal of the College Football Playoff.

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Joe Burrow Threw 7 Touchdowns. And That Was Just L.S.U.’s First Half.

Louisiana State easily blew past Oklahoma in their College Football Playoff semifinal, 63-28, earning a spot in the Jan. 13 championship game.

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Concussion Lawsuit Against Pop Warner Is Dismissed

Two mothers blamed the youth football organization for the deaths of their sons, who were found to have a degenerative brain disease after a fatal motorcycle crash and suicide.

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The Process. The Decision. The Big Three. They Changed the N.B.A.

The league has been upended in fundamental ways over the past decade, from how teams see players to how players see themselves.

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College Football Playoff Offers Its Strongest Semifinals Yet

The four teams in Saturday’s games are the best field assembled in the six seasons of the playoff format.

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When Baseball Made a Cameo at the Berlin Olympics

In 1936, more than 100,000 spectators were, in the words of one sportswriter, “unbearably bored” by America’s pastime.

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L.S.U. and Oklahoma Both Seek to End Title Game Droughts

Louisiana State and Oklahoma are among the nation’s best teams, but they have struggled to win — or even reach — championship games in recent years.

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Can They Kick It? Yes They Can. Ohio State and Clemson Just Don’t.

The College Football Playoff contenders have often sidelined their punters as they chased first downs. But punting and field position will be important on Saturday night.

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A Soccer Decade Defined by Characters

Soccer has changed beyond recognition in the last 10 years, on the field and off, as what used to be a sport has become content.

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Eli Manning: Championship Quarterback, Hall of Fame Prankster

As he nears what may be his last game in the N.F.L., some of Manning’s Giants teammates recall a side of him fans never got to see.

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Kyle Korver on Shooting, Sleeping and Chasing an N.B.A. Title at 38

Playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, the veteran 3-point specialist could be on the path toward a goal he set as a rookie.

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A Swimmer Thrived After an Amputation. Then She Needed Another.

Morgan Stickney began training for the Paralympics after having her left leg amputated below the knee. But a familiar pain struck again.

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N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

There are two playoff spots up for grabs, and bye weeks to be earned in both conferences, so a jam-packed Sunday should have plenty of excitement.

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A Swimmer Thrived After an Amputation. Then She Needed Another.

Morgan Stickney began training for the Paralympics after having her left leg amputated below the knee. But a familiar pain struck again.

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Adding Football Saved One College. Dumping It Boosted Another.

Officials at tiny Anna Maria College say starting a football program was one of their best decisions. At Northeastern, it has been good riddance.

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Hitting the Road (or Trail) on a Guided Hotel Run

Hotels across the globe are organizing guided runs for guests, offering them a chance to maintain daily routines as well as explore a new destination.

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The Best N.B.A. Season of the Decade? Too Hard to Choose.

Linsanity, LeBron James’s reunion with Cleveland and “The Block” are some of the many extraordinary memories basketball fans took from the past 10 years.

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Larry Walker Played Like a Hall of Famer, Through Thick and Thin Air

Never mind the benefits of playing in Denver: Walker’s all-around performance is worth a pass to the Hall in his final year of eligibility.

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Joe Burrow and Jalen Hurts: Scouting Reports From Teammates and Rivals

As Louisiana State and Oklahoma prepare to play Saturday in a duel between two of America’s best college quarterbacks, it’s clear that no one will be surprised if the signal callers have dazzling moments.

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In Premier League, Everyone Is Talking Title Except Liverpool

A victory at Leicester extended its advantage atop the Premier League, but the team’s players and fans are reluctant to tempt fate this time.

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In a Year of Notable Deaths, a World of Women Who Shattered Ceilings

Their breakthroughs were in law, science, music and business, and, like the more famous who died this year, they left indelible legacies.

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In a Year of Notable Deaths, aWorld of Women Who Shattered Ceilings

Their breakthroughs were in law, science, music and business, and, like the more famous who died this year, they left indelible legacies.

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Notable Deaths in 2019: A World of Women Who Shattered Ceilings

Their breakthroughs were in law, science, music and business, and, like the more famous who died this year, they left indelible legacies.

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Instead of a Merry Christmas, Maybe LeBron Will Have a Happy Birthday

James turns 35 on Monday and should celebrate, even if his Lakers have lost two games in a row to the rival Clippers.

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FanHub Expands Relationship With ATP By Launching ATP Cup Bracket Challenge Game

FanHub, the largest provider of casual, free to play sports-focused digital gaming platforms in the world, today announced that they have expanded their relationship with the ATP, building and launching the first-ever bracket challenge game for the inaugural ATP Cup, which will be held in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, Australia from January 3 through 12. [...]

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Tighten Those Laces: It’s Time for League Play

It’s been a wide-open college basketball season and now the pace picks up for the six power conferences.

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A Football Player’s Mental Health Led Him Off the Field and Toward New Dreams

“I love playing the game of football, but not the other stuff that goes with it,” said Isaiah Woods, now considering a career in design. “I stress myself out way too much.”

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The Whistle-Blowers Next Door

Yuliya Stepanova and her husband, Vitaly, fled Russia with their son and a secret. Now they live a quiet life in America while the doping scandal they disclosed rages on.

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Why Stephen Curry (Not LeBron) Is the N.B.A. Player of the Decade

It had to be one or the other. But for as great as LeBron James was, Curry had the edge in one major way: He changed the game.

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Edward Aschoff, ESPN College Football Reporter, Dies at 34

Mr. Aschoff had contracted pneumonia, according to his social media posts, and died after a “brief illness,” the network reported.

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Serge Ibaka Can’t Stop Thinking About Being That Hungry Kid in Africa

The Toronto Raptors star returned home this summer, as he always does. But this time he did so as a world champion.

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Iraq’s New Election Law Draws Much Criticism and Few Cheers

Iraq’s Parliament voted to overhaul the country’s election laws in a bid to reduce the power of political parties. But many protesters, who had called for just such a change, were not impressed.

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Inquiry Into Michigan State’s Handling of Larry Nassar Case Is Suspended

The university’s former president and former gymnastics coach are facing criminal prosecution as a result of the investigation, while a former dean was sentenced to one year in prison.

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The Decade’s Best and Worst (Sorry, Knicks)

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein looks back at the last decade in the N.B.A.

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Dellin Betances Joins the Mets on a One-Year Deal

Betances, who had spent his entire career with the Yankees, is a four-time All-Star but appeared in just one game last season because of injuries.

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Hayden Fry, Who Made Iowa a Football Powerhouse, Dies at 90

The Hawkeyes had foundered for nearly two decades when he took over in 1979. It took him three seasons to turn the team around.

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Marshawn Lynch Arrives to Give Seattle a Playoff Push

The running back known for his colorful personality signed this week to help the Seahawks in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers, as the teams compete for a division title and playoff bye.

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Green Bay’s Win Over Minnesota Opens Up the N.F.C. Seeding Race

The struggling Vikings are locked into the No. 6 playoff seed in the N.F.C. But four teams enter Week 17 with a chance to secure the top seed for the conference.

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Done Singing for the Blues, He Happily Wears Their Stanley Cup Ring

Multiple sclerosis forced Charles Glenn to step aside as the St. Louis Blues’ anthem singer just as they were winning their first championship. He has both moved on and held on.

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Countries Where You Can’t Bet On Tennis

Gambling is one of the most profitable industries but carries certain risks related to addiction to it. So, throughout the world, governments are trying to find a thin line of balance between profit and the wellbeing of their citizens and the perfect example of that are betting firms in Kenya. The following countries have banned [...]

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For the N.B.A., Christmas Showcases Its Best (and Some of Its Worst)

The Lakers’ battling the Clippers and the 76ers’ hosting the Bucks are the highlights of a five-game slate.

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He Won and Lost the Kentucky Derby. He Can’t Stop Watching the Replay.

With Maximum Security, Luis Saez had the greatest ride of his life on the first Saturday in May. Until he didn’t.

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Vero Beach’s Boulevard Tennis Club In Florida To Host Mardy Fish USTA Pro Circuit Event Through 2022

The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, Vero Beach’s long-time annual U.S. Tennis Association Pro Circuit tennis tournament, will be held at The Boulevard Tennis Club through 2022, the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation announced today. The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation and Vero Beach’s premier tennis club signed a three-year agreement last week where The Boulevard [...]

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Is Novak Djokovic The Greatest of the Lot?

by Bob Stockton There has always been a feeling that Novak Djokovic is playing third fiddle to Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal as he tries his best to keep up with the pace. The narrative focuses squarely on the titanic duel between Federer and Nadal with Djokovic getting an honorable mention from time to time. [...]

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Why Hiking Beats Surfing on Réunion Island (Hint: Sharks!)

The coast of this former French colony is plagued by sharks, but its interior is an outdoorsy paradise.

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In Fighting Over the Minors, What Might Baseball Lose?

M.L.B. says it needs to take a broad look at the structure of the sport, but its proposal to trim the minor leagues risks undercutting part of what makes it special.

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For the Sydney Hobart, an Indigenous Crew Puts to Sea

For the first time in the grueling event, Indigenous Australians are officially racing.

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How to Race the Sydney Hobart? Break It Into Its Parts

Experienced sailors say not to approach it as one event, but as several.

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Smoke on the Water and Other Sydney Hobart Challenges

The yacht race is marking its 75th year, but nearby bush fires may hinder the party.

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 16

The Ravens clinched the top spot in the A.F.C., the Eagles beat the Cowboys, the Cardinals beat the Seahawks and Michael Thomas broke a celebrated record.

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Eagles Finish Off Cowboys, in More Ways Than One

Philadelphia took control of the N.F.C. East and turned up the pressure on Dallas Coach Jason Garrett.

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Eagles Finish Off Cowboys, in More Ways Than One

Philadelphia took control of the N.F.C. East and turned up the pressure on Dallas Coach Jason Garrett.

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When the Monkey Chants Are for You: A Soccer Star’s View of Racist Abuse

As black players in Europe endure racist incidents with increasing regularity, striker Romelu Lukaku speaks out about what he has endured: “It’s crazy.”

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Daniel Jones and the Giants Return to Form in Washington

Jones threw a career-high five touchdowns and Saquon Barkley had a breakout running day in a win over the Redskins on Sunday.

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Jets Spoil Steelers’ Playoff View With a Win

Pittsburgh lost ground in the playoff race — and several key players — in the loss.

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For Women in Kabul, ‘It Is Just Me and the Water’

Since 2001, 23 public and private pools have appeared in Kabul, but only two allow women. They’re a welcome refuge from suicide bombings and the threat of a Taliban takeover.

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The Patriots Beat the Bills (Again) Behind Julian Edelman

Edelman, the New England wide receiver, missed some game time after faking an injury, but he provided critical playmaking and scoring when it mattered most.

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What’s Wrong With Manchester City? Nothing

Pep Guardiola’s City may not be a match for its recent history, but a thrashing of Leicester City shows it is hardly a broken team.

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For N.F.L. Mothers, ‘Injury Is at the Forefront of Your Mind’

We asked a handful of moms what it’s like to have a child in the league. They expressed support, excitement and anxiety.

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Soccer Is Politics, Whether It Likes It or Not

It is not possible for soccer to reap all of the rewards of its global ventures without acquiring some of the risk.

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Junior Johnson, Good-Old-Boy Auto Racing Star, Is Dead at 88

He competed on the NASCAR circuit for 12 seasons, became a successful team owner and was one of the first inductees in the organization’s Hall of Fame.

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The Game Was on TV. The Beer Was on Ice. So Why Were Fans Uneasy?

A global soccer championship has been a crucial test of Qatar’s tolerance for thousands of visiting fans accustomed to mixing matches with alcohol.

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LeBron’s Lakers Are Weary From the Road but Riding High

They may have lost an early showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks, but Coach Frank Vogel feels very good about his team.

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The N.F.L.’s Embrace of Black Players Has Always Been Conditional

A new guard of black quarterbacks is leading the N.F.L. but as 100 years of history have shown — from Fritz Pollard to Colin Kaepernick — the league has always needed a push to make progress.

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Women Dominate This Sport. Why Is the Coaching a Boys’ Club?

A female head coach has yet to win a national title in Division I women’s volleyball. This season’s semifinalists? All coached by men.

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The Old Man and the Greek: N.B.A. Tale Only Needs a Great Ending

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. LeBron James, young vs. old, was billed as a pass-the-baton moment. But don’t read too much into one game.

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The Old Man and the Greek: N.B.A. Tale Only Needs a Great Ending

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. LeBron James, young vs. old, was billed as a pass-the-baton moment. But don’t read too much into one game.

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N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Cowboys will try to save their up-and-down season in a week that could end with 11 of 12 playoff spots secured.

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Kelly Slater Misses Olympic Surfing Berth as John John Florence Qualifies

Slater’s loss in the semifinals of the Billabong Pipe Masters gave the last spot on the American men’s team to Florence, who has been Slater’s longtime protégé, rival and neighbor.

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Tom Coughlin Undone by Huge Fines, and the Calendar

Coughlin was supposed to revive the Jacksonville Jaguars. His stringent style was not a great match with 2019.

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California Prosecutor Finds No Crime in Santa Anita Horse Racing Deaths

An investigation found that deaths at the track during the 12-month period ending in June had occurred at a rate higher than the national average, but lower than in some years in the past decade.

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Beautiful. Violent. American. The N.F.L. at 100.

The N.F.L. has never stopped changing. But a few things remain constant, including the league’s popularity and brutality.

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Beautiful. Violent. American. The N.F.L. at 100.

The N.F.L. has never stopped changing. But a few things remain constant, including the league’s popularity and brutality.

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James Wiseman Says He Will Leave Memphis and Enter the N.B.A. Draft

The star freshman announced on Instagram that he was leaving college, where he had been serving a 12-game N.C.A.A. suspension.

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If the Chargers Score and No One’s There to Cheer, Does the Owner Care?

With a proud history in San Diego abandoned and a new home filled with opposing fans, the Chargers are a cautionary tale for rapacious N.F.L. ownership.

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Ashleigh Barty, Rafael Nadal Named ITF World Champions

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that Australia’s Ashleigh Barty and Rafael Nadal of Spain have been named 2019 ITF World Champions. Barty is the first Australian to be named ITF Women’s World Champion having become the first Australian woman to reach No.1 in the world rankings since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1976. She [...]

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He Can Have Any Job He Wants. Right Now, He Doesn’t Want One.

Massimiliano Allegri is one of soccer’s top free agents. But he says he will only coach again when he is ready, and only when the job is right.

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Herman Boone, Coach Portrayed in ‘Remember the Titans,’ Dies at 84

Mr. Boone led the T.C. Williams High School Titans to a state championship in 1971, his first season as head coach.

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Welcome to Qatar’s Falcon Hospital. Please Take a Number.

In a corner of Doha’s old city, a state-of-the-art facility offers scans, surgeries and a link to a centuries-old pastime. Members of the royal family get to cut the line.

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Jaguars Fire Tom Coughlin

The team has been struggling, and this week an arbitrator overturned millions of dollars in fines imposed by Coughlin, the executive vice president of football operations.

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With Nods to the Past, Gerrit Cole Embraces His Yankees Future

During his first news conference in the Bronx, Cole showed off both impressive knowledge of baseball labor history and the sign he carried to the 2001 World Series to cheer on the Yankees.

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Clásico Ends in Scoreless Draw Amid Independence Protests

Catalan separatists clashed with the police in streets in Barcelona ahead of a draw against Real Madrid.

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David Blatt, Cavaliers’ Ex-Coach, to Consult for Knicks

In accepting the job as a basketball operations consultant with the team, Blatt said in a statement that he was officially retiring from coaching.

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5 New N.B.A. Truths

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein looks at what makes LeBron James and James Harden like Wilt Chamberlain.

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Woman Beats Man at Darts Championship for the First Time

Fallon Sherrock won the first-round match, earning more than she would winning the women’s championship.

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Our Lives in the Time of Extremely Fancy Axes

What does the artisanal ax craze say about what we’re chopping?

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The Mental Lessons Tennis Players Can Learn From Poker

Boris Becker recently named the players he thinks have what it takes to become greats of the sport. These are the young stars with the physical attributes, skill level and mental toughness to make it at the top. And while it’s perhaps easier to scope out a player’s potential in terms of skill and physicality, [...]

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Sports Moments 2019: From Triple-Doubles to Teammates Colliding

Some of the best athletes walked away from their games, while others staged comebacks and improbable victories.

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‘We Have to Be Better’: Megan Rapinoe and the Year of Victory and Advocacy

With her play and her talk, did the soccer star inspire us to redefine the meaning of sports? She tried.

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End of the Year Means Another Contrived College Football Playoff

A reawakened fan loves the regular season, but says the playoff is more arbitrary invitational than actual tournament.

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UConn Who? In Women’s Basketball, the West Emerges From the Shadows

In a shift of power, four of the top 10 teams in the Associated Press poll are from the Pac-12. That includes No. 1 Stanford, one spot ahead of long-dominant Connecticut.

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LeBron James Is 🔥🔥🔥 Online

He was wary at first, but now James’s Instagram is the most candid glimpse into his likes and lifestyle. (Hint: Don’t disturb his naps.)

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LeBron James Is 🔥🔥🔥 Online

He was wary at first, but now James’s Instagram is the most candid glimpse into his likes and lifestyle. (Hint: Don’t disturb his naps.)

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Amid Blackface and Abuse Allegations, Hockey Wonders Why Young Canadians Don’t Play

A new round of racist incidents made public has forced the N.H.L. to confront its culture while the sport’s popularity — especially among diverse youth — continues to dive.

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5 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays With The New York Times

Seasonal suggestions for things to read, watch, write about and create.

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At the Top, It’s Just Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Or Is It Brady and Brees?

Two veteran stars are at the top of most of the relevant N.F.L. career lists.

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Coaching Legends Were Accused of Abuse. Will Someone Finally Pay?

Since New York lifted the statute of limitations on sexual abuse lawsuits, scores of victims have come forward.

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The N.F.L.’s Favorite Helmet Maker Is in Financial Trouble

Vicis, which has won more than $1 million in grants from the N.F.L. and makes helmets used by star quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes, is running out of money.

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Drew Brees Dethrones Peyton Manning as King of Touchdown Passes

Brees threw four touchdown passes on Monday to surpass Manning’s career record by two TDs. In a Saints rout of the Colts, Brees also broke the N.F.L.’s single-game record for completion percentage.

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Manchester City Draws Real Madrid in Champions League Round of 16

The pairings were announced on Monday. Madrid, a runner-up in the group stage, will be seeking its 14th Champions League title, while City, the winner of its group, will aim for its first.

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Seahawks’ Josh Gordon Is Suspended Indefinitely

Gordon, who was released by the Patriots earlier this year, has served four previous suspensions for violations of the N.F.L.’s substance abuse policy.

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Peter Snell, Record-Breaking Runner in the 1960s, Dies at 80

A middle-distance runner from New Zealand, he set world records in five events and won three Olympic gold medals.

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Italian Soccer’s Anti-Racism Campaign Features Paintings of Monkeys

Faced with a series of incidents in which black players were racially abused, Italian soccer officials unveiled initiatives to fight the problem. One was immediately labeled racist itself.

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Italian Soccer’s Anti-Racism Campaign Features Paintings of Monkeys

Faced with a series of incidents in which black players were racially abused, Italian soccer officials unveiled initiatives to fight the problem. One was immediately labeled racist itself.

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College Basketball Is Wide Open, and Could Stay That Way

Four of the top five teams in men’s hoops lost last week.

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Lakers and LeBron James Can Tie Road Wins Record This Week

Winning at the Indiana Pacers and at the Milwaukee Bucks won’t be easy. But if the Lakers do, they will tie the N.B.A. record of 16 consecutive road wins.

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The Patriots’ Season of Chaos

New England has won plenty of games this year, but an unfamiliar uneasiness has surrounded the team amid several controversial episodes and a handful of concerning losses.

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This Intersex Runner Had Surgery to Compete. It Has Not Gone Well.

Annet Negesa, Uganda’s 800-meter Olympic hopeful, says she was advised to undergo an irreversible surgery because of naturally elevated testosterone levels. Her career has never been the same.

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Soccer Broadcast Pulled After Arsenal Star Criticized China as Anti-Muslim

A state-run television network pre-empted an English Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal after Mesut Özil denounced the mass detention of Uighurs.

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N.F.L. Week 15: What We Learned

The Falcons stunned the 49ers, the Texans held on to beat the Titans and the Patriots broke out of a scoring funk with (a lot of) help from their defense.

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N.F.L. Week 15: What We Learned

The Falcons stunned the 49ers, the Texans held on to beat the Titans and the Patriots broke out of a scoring funk with (a lot of) help from their defense.

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James Kennedy, High School Football Fixture Who Inspired ‘Radio’ Movie, Dies at 72

“Radio” starred Cuba Gooding Jr. as Mr. Kennedy and chronicled his friendship with a football coach in South Carolina.

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Soccer Broadcast Pulled After Arsenal Star Criticized China as Anti-Muslim

A state-run television network pre-empted an English Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal after Mesut Özil denounced the mass detention of Uighurs.

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Eli Manning Closes With a Flourish. Will There Be an Encore?

In perhaps his final start at MetLife Stadium, Eli Manning ended the Giants’ nine-game losing streak by staving off the Miami Dolphins.

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As the Raiders Exit Oakland, Las Vegas and a $2 Billion Stadium Await

Fans are already starting to see the shift of Raider Nation from California to southern Nevada. Can the team really boost the economy in a city built around tourism?

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Tiger Woods Leads by Example in Presidents Cup Comeback Win

The player-captain set the tone on Sunday by winning the team’s first singles matchup and then guiding the United States team to a come-from-behind victory that left Woods in tears.

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Military Investigating Suspected ‘White Power’ Hand Gestures Flashed at Game

The Army and Naval academies said they were looking into whether hand symbols by cadets and midshipmen at a football game on Saturday were related to hate groups.

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Bronny James Is Clutch in Victory, With LeBron Cheering on the Sidelines

LeBron James Jr. hit the go-ahead shot for Sierra Canyon, his high school basketball team, on Saturday against St. Vincent-St. Mary, his father’s alma mater.

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Joe Burrow Wins the 2019 Heisman Trophy

Three of the four Heisman finalists, including Louisiana State’s Burrow, transferred to their current teams from other schools.

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Joe Burrow Wins the 2019 Heisman Trophy

Three of the four Heisman finalists, including Louisiana State’s Burrow, transferred to their current teams from other schools.

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Trump Tells Army-Navy Athletes Relaxed Rules Could Help Them Go Pro

A Department of Defense memo issued last month allows athletes who play for military academies to seek to delay their service obligations if they pursue professional sports.

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Fire Breaks Out at New Texas Rangers Stadium

The blaze was quickly contained and there were no injuries reported, a fire official said.

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Liverpool Still Has a Long Way to Go

Next week’s trip to the Club World Cup comes amid a grueling few weeks for the Premier League leaders.

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An Arsenal Star Criticized China’s Detention Camps. Fury Soon Followed.

The soccer club distanced itself after Mesut Özil condemned China’s mass detention of Uighurs. But Chinese state media, and sports fans, were not mollified.

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Congrats on the Heisman Trophy. Now Sign Here and Promise to Not Sell It.

Since 1999, winners of college football’s top award have been prohibited from selling their hardware. At least 11 Heismans from older winners have been sold in the last 20 years.

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The Patriots’ Season of Chaos

New England has won plenty of games this year, but an unfamiliar uneasiness has surrounded the team amid several controversial episodes and a handful of concerning losses.

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Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes Is Said to Take a Pay Cut After Ranch Injury

Cespedes, who has not played in a game since July 2018, agreed to an amended contract because of an injury he sustained in May at his ranch in Florida.

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Chasing for Years, Ernie Els Has Tiger Woods Right Where He Wants Him

Els has been in Woods’s shadow all week at the Presidents Cup, just as he was for much of his playing career. But he has also has built a team that might help him beat his old rival.

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Giants Cut Janoris Jenkins After He Used Slur in Twitter Exchange With a Fan

The team said the cornerback’s refusal to acknowledge his “offensive” language factored in his release.

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As the Raiders Exit Oakland, Las Vegas and a $2 Billion Stadium Await

Fans are already starting to see the shift of Raider Nation from California to southern Nevada. Can the team really boost the economy in a city built around tourism?

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The Work Diary of ESPN’s Mina Kimes (and Her Dog, Lenny)

A pioneer in sports podcasting relies on spinach feta wraps from Starbucks, a Linus blanket and Busta Rhymes on repeat.

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N.F.L. Week 15 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Titans try to grab the A.F.C. South, the Bills and the Steelers get set for a defensive battle and Broncos quarterback Drew Lock tries to improve to 3-0 with a start against the Chiefs.

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N.F.L. Week 15 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Titans try to grab the A.F.C. South, the Bills and the Steelers get set for a defensive battle and Broncos quarterback Drew Lock tries to improve to 3-0 with a start against the Chiefs.

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The Yoga Master Who Might Be Chelsea’s Secret Weapon

Vinay Menon moved to London to work for Roman Abramovich. The owner soon introduced him to his most prized asset. And the players started to listen.

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College Teams Tout Stars. They Need Early Matchups to Brag About, Too.

Teams are looking for good nonconference games in November and December so when N.C.A.A. tournament selection time comes, they can say they deserve to be in.

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David Stern Undergoes Surgery for Sudden Brain Hemorrhage

Stern, the former N.B.A. commissioner, had the emergency operation on Thursday, according to the league.

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M.L.B. Updates Drug Policy to Include Opioid Testing

Major league players will now be tested for opioids and cocaine, but violators will be evaluated for treatment programs rather than immediately punished.

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The Biggest Winner of the Winter Meetings? Scott Boras

The high-profile agent negotiated three deals in three days worth a combined $814 million, part of a free-agent market that is much hotter than it was the last two years.

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Yankees Re-Sign Brett Gardner for a 13th Season

The 36-year-old outfielder was drafted by the team in 2005 and is now the last link in uniform to the 2009 championship team.

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In Offer to Investors, FIFA Angles for Bigger Role in Club Soccer

A document seeking financing and partners for a new Club World Cup suggests FIFA may have designs on controlling a larger share of soccer’s riches.

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‘Richard Jewell’ Review: The Wrong Man

Clint Eastwood’s take on the frenzied aftermath of the Olympic Park bombing is flawed and fascinating.

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The Surest Sign Toronto Loves Kawhi Leonard? It Let Him Go

A city that has rejected several of its former stars is embracing Leonard in his new life with the Clippers.

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Patrick Reed’s Club Hit the Sand. Now There’s a Dust-Up.

An accusation of cheating has roiled the Presidents Cup, pitting player against player and putting sparks in the air.

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The Astros Investigation Is Making the Off-Season Awkward for Everyone

As executives and managers gathered for baseball’s winter meetings this week, the sprawling inquiry into allegations of electronic sign stealing has led to plenty of uncomfortable questions.

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Clinton Portis, Other Ex-N.F.L. Players, Accused of Defrauding Health Program

Prosecutors said the players were paid $3.4 million in phony claims for things like medical equipment that was never purchased. Portis played seven seasons with the Washington Redskins.

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This Helmet Will Save Football. Actually, Probably Not.

At Stanford, David Camarillo chases the dream of a helmet that can prevent brain disease related to playing football. It’s filled with water. Really. Brain experts say he’s wasting his time.

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After Russia Doping Ban, a South African Speaks Up for the Innocent

Penny Heyns, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, said she had opposed a blanket ban on Russian athletes.

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This Helmet Will Save Football. Actually, Probably Not.

At Stanford, David Camarillo chases the dream of a helmet that can prevent brain disease related to playing football. It’s filled with water. Really. Brain experts say he’s wasting his time.

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Who’s Better at Image Management: Colin Kaepernick or the N.F.L.?

If anyone understands the power of video, it is the N.F.L. But in a triumph of guerrilla filmmaking, Kaepernick keeps seizing their narrative control.

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With Injuries Galore, the Ravens and Jets Matchup Could Get Ugly

Baltimore is favored by a comical margin at home, but there are enough players missing that the anticipated blowout may not happen.

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How the Yankees Wooed Gerrit Cole

Gift boxes, visits from team legends and a record-breaking pile of money lured Cole, the top free-agent pitcher on the market, to the Bronx after a pursuit that began 11 years ago.

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M.L.B. Sends Message: Pitchers, Not Baseballs, Must Adapt

Home runs are up and pitchers are grumbling but baseball said a study of its seemingly supercharged baseballs had led them to conclude they did not need to change a thing.

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John Newcombe: “The Pros: The Forgotten Era of Tennis” Book Is Compulsory Reading For Tennis Lovers

The following is the foreword for the book “The Pros: The Forgotten Era of Tennis” by Peter Underwood written by International Tennis Hall of Famer John Newcombe. The book chronicles and narrates one of the most misunderstood and little-known eras of world tennis, the Professional or Pro Era. The book is available here via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pros-Forgotten-Era-Tennis/dp/1937559912/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Pros+Peter+Underwood&qid=1574131803&sr=8-1) describes [...]

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In Champions League, the Rich Don’t Get Richer. They Get It All.

For the first time, all 16 teams in the Champions League knockout stages will come from Europe’s so-called Big Five leagues. The continent’s elite clubs like the sound of that.

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Some N.B.A. Draft-Night Snubs Are Turning Into Stars

From Bryn Forbes of the Spurs to the cult hero Alex Caruso of the Lakers, many undrafted players are staking their claim in the league that shunned them.

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The Knicks Can’t Fix It

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein gets to the heart of what ails the Knicks and discusses Giannis, Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson.

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France to Investigate How Qatar Got the World Cup

A meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy, Michel Platini and Qatar’s prime minister draws scrutiny.

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The Yankee Death Star Is Back

A record-smashing contract for Gerrit Cole will excite many fans, and enrage others.

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Player, Captain, Ambassador. In Australia, Tiger Woods Is Game.

Buoyed by a career renaissance and eager fans, Woods is relishing his stint as the player-captain of the Presidents Cup team for the United States.

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Gerrit Cole Agrees to Deal With Yankees

The top free agent on the market will sign the richest deal ever for a pitcher: $324 million over nine years.

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The Russia Ban That Isn’t Really a Ban Stokes Anger

Critics say the World Anti-Doping Agency’s banishment of Russia has too many loopholes.

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Champions League: Liverpool Is In and Napoli’s Ancelotti Is Out

Liverpool joined Chelsea and two other Premier League rivals in the knockout rounds. Napoli also advanced, but will move forward without Ancelotti, who was fired after Tuesday’s victory.

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Eli Manning Was, Briefly, Eli Manning Again

For a half, Manning resurrected the Giants. Then the Eagles reminded everyone that fairy tales are not real.

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Stars Dismiss Coach Jim Montgomery for ‘Unprofessional Conduct’

Montgomery is the second N.H.L. coach in recent weeks to lose his job for behavior unrelated to his team’s performance.

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From Vero Beach, Florida, An Olympic Dream Is Hatched For Tennys Sandgren

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Tennys Sandgren is sitting on a sofa in a back office at The Boulevard tennis club in Vero Beach, Florida signing photos prior to competing in a charity fund-raising exhibition and is discussing the upcoming 2020 pro tennis season. The world No. 70 and the quarterfinalist at the 2018 Australian [...]

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A Guide to the College Football Bowl Games

With 40 games total, there are a lot more postseason matchups than just the College Football Playoff.

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For UConn, a Transition Year to the Big East Helps Recruiting

The Huskies’ final year in the American Athletic Conference comes as the men’s basketball team, which won four national titles from 1999 to 2014, has struggled of late.

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Eli Manning Returns but Giants Lose to Eagles

Philadelphia rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and won on a Carson Wentz touchdown pass on the first possession of overtime.

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Marvin Miller Adds a Missing Piece of Baseball’s Story to the Hall of Fame

Though he wanted no part of the Hall, Miller has finally been recognized for showing players what they were truly worth.

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At Nike, Employees March to Protest Support for Alberto Salazar

Some employees wanted Nike to remove Salazar’s name from a building, just as it had for those honoring Joe Paterno and Lance Armstrong. Instead, the company held a ceremony to rededicate it.

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Stephen Strasburg’s Contract With Nationals Sets Market for Gerrit Cole

Strasburg got $245 million over seven seasons to return to Washington. Any team that wants Cole, who has the same agent, most likely will have to exceed that number.

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What the Russia Ban Means, and What It Doesn’t

Investigations concluded Russia cheated, then tried to cover up the cheating after it had been caught. Now it will pay a price for the cover-up. Or will it?

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Pete Frates, Who Promoted the Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies at 34

The former college baseball player’s involvement in the viral trend helped raise more than $100 million toward fighting A.L.S.

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Louisville and Ohio State Start to Rise Above Other Teams

The men’s college basketball season started without any truly dominant teams. But the Cardinals’ defense and the Buckeyes’ impressive wins have them among an emerging top tier.

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Virginia Is the National Champion. But It Can’t Seem to Make a Shot

Despite playing at a slow pace, Virginia has always had an effective offense. Not this season.

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Russia Banned From Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s unanimous decision, if upheld, would exclude Russia from the 2020 Olympics, and the Winter Games and World Cup in 2022.

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Ohio State Struggled in the Big Ten Title Game. Tougher Teams Await.

The Buckeyes needed a comeback to beat Wisconsin for the conference title. But Clemson and, potentially, Louisiana State in the College Football Playoff are much tougher matchups.

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N.F.L. Week 14: What We Learned

George Kittle dragged the 49ers to a win over the Saints, Patrick Mahomes finally beat the Patriots and the Ravens topped the Bills in a week that did not disappoint.

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N.F.L. Week 14: What We Learned

George Kittle dragged the 49ers to a win over the Saints, Patrick Mahomes finally beat the Patriots and the Ravens topped the Bills in a week that did not disappoint.

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Patriots Run Out of Comebacks in Testy Rematch Against Chiefs

Tom Brady and his offense’s continued struggles drew boos from New England fans as Kansas City avenged its A.F.C. championship loss.

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Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Miller, a former leader of the players’ union, and Simmons, a catcher, were selected by the modern baseball era committee. They are the first two members of the Hall’s class of 2020.

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Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Miller, a former leader of the players’ union, and Simmons, a catcher, were selected by the modern baseball era committee. They are the first two members of the Hall’s class of 2020.

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The N.F.C.’s Best Team? San Francisco Makes a High-Scoring Case

The 49ers’ win over New Orleans gave them the conference’s best record. They will have to defend their case as the N.F.C.’s best team while playing a brutal end-of-season schedule.

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Video Review Call Boosts Jets’ Winning Drive

After a sack took the Jets out of field-goal range, they benefited from pass interference called by video review officials, incensing Miami Coach Brian Flores.

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West Point Strips Racist Motto From Its Football Team Flag

The military academy used a flag with a skull and crossbones and “G.F.B.D.”, which stands for “God Forgives, Brothers Don’t.” The slogan has been associated with white supremacists.

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The College Football Playoff Is Set, and L.S.U. Is No. 1

The 2019 season delivered remarkable consensus about which teams should reach the semifinal games. The last mysteries were about seedings and pairings.

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Will Russia Be Thrown Out of the Olympics on Monday? A Primer

Failed drug tests, altered samples and full-throated denials. Here’s what you need to know as the World Anti-Doping Agency considers barring Russia from sports.

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Sania Mirza Announces Her Return To Tennis, Will Compete In Australian Open

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza has announced her return to the court following a two-year maternity break. The 33-year-old, who last played at the 2017 China Open, revealed this week that she will mark her return at a Mumbai tournament, after which she should take to the Hobart International in January, and then the Australian [...]

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Keep Undercutting Clemson. The Tigers Have Thrived on It.

Despite another conference title, Clemson stood little chance to edge L.S.U. or Ohio State in the College Football Playoff seedings. But it’s the semifinal matchup neither of those teams want.

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Anthony Joshua Takes Back Heavyweight Crown from Andy Ruiz

A no-nonsense decision victory put Joshua’s star career back on track. Ruiz acknowledged too much revelry after his previous win and not enough preparation for the rematch.

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L.S.U. Makes Case for Top Seed in Playoff With SEC Win

Louisiana State dominated fourth-ranked Georgia from the outset, and Joe Burrow made his case to lock up the Heisman Trophy.

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Lane Kiffin Hired by Ole Miss as Next Coach

The announcement came after Kiffin led Florida Atlantic to a win in the Conference USA title game.

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Manchester United Players Targeted With Racial Abuse by City Fans

A video appeared to show a man mimicking monkey gestures near Jesse Lingard and Fred during the second half of the Manchester Derby.

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Henrik Stenson Wins the Hero World Challenge

His 1-shot victory included an eagle on the 15th hole in the final round.

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Hall of Fame Takes Another Swing at an Underappreciated Era

Ted Simmons and Dale Murphy are among 10 candidates for election by the Veterans Committee, whose choices will be announced on Sunday. The former pitcher Ron Darling offered his thoughts on the seven he faced.

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Virginia Is the National Champion. But It Can’t Seem to Make a Shot

Despite playing at a slow pace, Virginia has always had an effective offense. Not this season.

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A Catastrophic Accident, Then the Gift of Learning How to Live

Fay Vincent, a former commissioner of Major League Baseball, writes of the blue mood that envelops him when the anniversary of his paralyzing accident approaches, and the lessons wrought from it.

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Utah Had a Shot at the College Football Playoff. Oregon Spoiled It.

Utah, ranked fifth by the committee that decides the playoff, was upended by Oregon in the Pac-12 Conference title game, 37-15.

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The Knicks Fired Their Coach. He Isn’t the Guy Who Needs to Go.

Is it too much to hope that the owner James Dolan will someday make the one move that might save his team?

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Eli Manning Is Ready for Another Chance

Manning, the longtime Giants quarterback, is in line for his first start in three months with Daniel Jones injured.

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The Wilpon Family Chronicles

The Wilpons had limited successes after becoming majority owners of the Mets in 2002. But the team’s dysfunction was mirrored by the family discord that ultimately forced a sale.

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Will the Next Great Male Ski Racer Please Come Down the Hill?

Mikaela Shiffrin dominates women’s ski racing. The retirement of Marcel Hirscher has left void on the men’s side.

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Knicks Fire Coach David Fizdale

The troubled team let go of its second-year coach after a 4-18 start, including blowouts in the last two games. The Knicks are on pace for their worst season ever.

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Gerrit Cole, the Yankees and the Value of the Long Game

Brian Cashman drafted Cole, and lost him. Tried to trade for him, and lost out again. Now, in free agency, is he finally in position to get his man?

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Everton and the Burden of History

The Premier League club is in crisis again. But it is more serious than just one manager’s failings: It is part of a fundamental reordering of the soccer world.

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Caroline Wozniacki, a Former Top-Ranked Tennis Player, to Retire

Though she had reached No. 1 as recently as 2018, her desire to start a family was among the reasons she cited in stepping away after the Australian Open next month.

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‘Black Friday’ Headline Is Condemned by Stars of Italian Soccer

A headline alongside photos of two black players in the Corriere dello Sport brought new condemnations of racism in Italy. The newspaper said it had suffered a “lynching.”

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N.F.L. Week 14 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs look for revenge against the Patriots, the Saints host the 49ers, and the Ravens and Seahawks try to stay hot on what should be a chaotic Sunday.

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Betting On Tennis: Five Tips For Winning Profits

  Tennis is one of the most widely followed sports in the world and it is also one of the most popular sports to wager on. Major tennis tournaments are played nearly 11 months out of the year and punters can wager on matches almost every weekend. Tennis fans can use this promotion code and [...]

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Are the Patriots Vulnerable at Last? Don’t Bet on It.

They have lost two of their last four games, and much of their 10-2 record was built against weak teams. But fears, and anticipation, of their decline seem misplaced.

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A Season on the Rez

A writer followed a Navajo high school basketball team for a season. Here is a tale from one road trip.

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Pirelli Is Working to Give F1 New Tires for 2021

They are jumping from 13 inches to 18 inches, and testing their effect on racing has already begun.

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Mercedes Dominated Formula One, but Not in the Second Half

The team was a winning machine at first, but then tailed off, giving its rivals hope for 2020.

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Chase Carey Pulls Formula One Out of the Past

The chief executive is presenting the motorsport to an audience savvy about social media.

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The Personal Toll of Photographing a Story About Euthanasia

I spent nearly three years photographing the Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort as she prepared to die by choice. It became one of the most emotional assignments — and friendships — of my life.

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The Personal Toll of Photographing a Story About Euthanasia

I spent nearly three years photographing the Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort as she prepared to die by choice. It became one of the most emotional assignments — and friendships — of my life.

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The Mets’ Would-Be Rescuer Is Far From a Hero

Steven Cohen’s bid for the team may thrill fans tired of the Wilpon era, but his billions come with baggage.

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Draymond Green Is Growing. But Some Things Never Change.

Green, the Golden State Warriors star, granted behind-the-scenes access for a trip into his past to show just how far he has come as a person and a player — and where he still needs to go.

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Will Real Madrid Abandon La Liga? Its President Maps a Way Out

Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez is shepherding a proposal that would reshape European soccer for the benefit of the Continent’s biggest clubs. And he may have the backing to pull it off.

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Lawsuit Against Luke Walton Is Dropped

The Sacramento Kings coach had been accused of sexual assault.

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Kentucky and Michigan to Play a Game in London Next Season

The deal comes as more American college sports teams play in Europe.

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Football Is Dying in Ohio. A Coach in This County Made It Thrive.

Demographics suggest football should be dying in Mercer County. Instead it’s booming and producing state champions.

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Frankie Dettori Deeply Knows His Horses

The jockey, who has won race after race in a long career, says you have to know “what makes them tick.”

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The Cowboys Look for Their Offense Against the Bears

Dallas is in a rut, and Chicago’s defense is hardly a pushover. Could an upset be brewing on Thursday night?

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Hong Kong Horses Ready for All-Comers in Hong Kong Races

While there will be stiff competition from around the world, the locals are making more of an impression.

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For William Nader, a Lifetime With Horse Racing

He got his start at his hometown track and now is an executive with the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

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Working for the high-end gym chain seems glamorous, but for many trainers the schedule is unforgiving, the pay low and the turnover high.

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Did FIFA Accidentally Confirm a World Cup Bribery Scandal?

Qatar has for years been dogged by accusations that a corrupt vote delivered the 2022 World Cup. Now, world soccer’s governing body may have inadvertently supported those claims.

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Steve Cohen in Talks to Buy Majority of Mets from Wilpons

The deal with Mr. Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager, would represent a major change in the New York sports landscape, with a team that has had the Wilpon family as major investors since 1980.

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Baseball Free Agency: Power Starts Shifting Back to Players

Two big deals were reached on Wednesday, part of a pattern that suggested a substantial change from the quiet market of recent winters.

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How the Devils’ Season Went Wrong

Blown leads, low scoring, goaltending woes and unmet expectations led to the firing of Coach John Hynes.

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Steve Cohen Moving to Acquire Bigger Stake in Mets

The deal with Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager, would keep Fred Wilpon, the controlling owner, and Jeff Wilpon, the chief operating officer, in their positions for five years.

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Adam Sandler Is Betting the N.B.A. (and Knicks) Can Take a Joke

A new comedy uses an N.B.A. playoff as the backdrop for Sandler’s gambling character, a mix the league once would have run from.

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Ron Rivera Led the Panthers to a Super Bowl. The Owner Who Fired Him Wasn’t Around Then.

The timing of the move should give Carolina a jump on other teams looking to make a change.

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James Harden Dunked It. Ruling: No Basket.

The Rockets are up in arms about a dubious call in a loss to the Spurs.

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James Harden Dunked It. Ruling: No Basket.

The Rockets are up in arms about a dubious call in a loss to the Spurs.

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The Best N.F.L. Trade of the Season? Look to Pittsburgh.

After forcing his way out of Miami, Minkah Fitzpatrick has powered the Steelers’ surprising surge into contention.

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Pony Show Jumpers Deliver Big Thrills

The Longines Masters of Paris will feature a new pony class this year. Some of the top riders in the sport got their start on the little horses.

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Yes, Luis Scola Is Still Playing (Now in Milan)

This week’s newsletter catches up with Luis Scola, 39, to talk about how the N.B.A. has changed since he left two years ago and about his surprising World Cup silver medal as part of Argentina’s team.

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Edwina Tops-Alexander Knows It’s Not All About Her

She is one of the most successful show jumpers in the world, but she says 70 percent of her sport is the horse.

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For L.S.U., a Lot of Love in Polls, Not So Much in Playoff Rankings

A win over Georgia this weekend should be a strong argument for making the Tigers the playoff’s top seed, ahead of Ohio State, but will the committee see things that way?

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He Wants to Surf in the Olympics at 48. His Neighbor Is in the Way.

The veteran Kelly Slater and his friend John John Florence are both hoping to compete in the first Olympic surfing competition next year in Tokyo. The problem is there is only room for one of them.

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Wayne Merry, Climber Who Conquered El Capitan, Dies at 88

In 1958 he and two others became the first to scale a 2,900-foot granite wall in Yosemite National Park in California that many considered practically unclimbable.

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Devils Fire Coach John Hynes After Disappointing Start

With the No. 1 pick, a former most valuable player and high-profile free-agent acquisitions, the Devils had high expectations for this season. Instead, they sunk in the standings.

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N.H.L. Takeaways: 3 Moves That Reflect a Cultural Shift in the Sport

Two months into the season, the departures of Don Cherry, Mike Babcock and Bill Peters shook the league.

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Georgetown Loses 2 Players; One Is Accused of Threats

A woman, a fellow student, obtained a restraining order against Josh LeBlanc, who averaged 7 points for the men’s basketball team.

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A Welcome Funding Source for College Athletics: Women Investing in Women’s Sports

As the 50th anniversary of Title IX approaches, former female athletes are donating millions to build facilities and endow scholarships and coaching positions at their alma maters.

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The Ins and Outs of Tennis Betting

  Tennis has always been one of the most-watched sports of all time, but the recent crop of megastars has made it all the more popular. Federer, Nadal, Williams, are names that everyone now knows, and people are a lot more comfortable betting on them than before. However, betting on sports, any sport requires a [...]

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A Welcome Funding Source for College Athletics: Women

As the 50th anniversary of Title IX approaches, former female athletes are donating millions to build facilities and endow scholarships and coaching positions at their alma maters.

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Their Soccer Club Vanished. They Kept Coming.

After Bury Football Club was shuttered on the eve of this season, five employees chose to persevere without pay. Theirs is a story of loyalty, duty and hope.

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Rob Gronkowski Will Not Return for Patriots’ Playoff Run

The retired tight end did not meet the N.F.L.’s deadline to be reinstated.

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Russian Doping Blurs Innocence and Guilt, With Olympics Caught in Middle

The manipulation of a drug-testing database raised doubts about 145 Russian athletes suspected of cheating. But with their records altered, some may yet compete in next year’s Tokyo Games.

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Megan Rapinoe Wins Ballon d’Or as World’s Best Player

Rapinoe, who helped lead the United States to a World Cup title in July, beat Lucy Bronze and Alex Morgan to claim the prize. Lionel Messi won the men’s award for a record sixth time.

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What To Look For When Buying Tennis Shoes

  Are you in the market for new tennis shoes? Well, here are some of the things to consider when buying new tennis shoes. 1.       Lateral Support When playing tennis, you will make sudden changes in all directions. That’s why you need tennis shoes with adequate lateral support. Make sure the shoes hold [...]

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How Will The ‘Big Four’ Fare at the 2020 Australian Open?

The 2019 tennis season concluded in spectacular fashion, as Spain secured victory at the Davis Cup Finals in Madrid, largely thanks to typically impressive displays from Rafael Nadal, who was instrumental in the success of his country at the tournament. Currently the best male tennis player in the world, following his inspirational Davis Cup displays, Nadal [...]

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How KD Shoes Render Ultimate Comfort To Sports Enthusiasts?

Since their arrival, the canvas shoes for men are making quite a noise. If you too are interested in availing a pair of these designer sneakers, then you can always style them with a vivid variety of outfits. These shoes are always helpful if you are passionate on carrying out your early morning regime of [...]

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner’s Book “The Pros: The Forgotten Era Of Tennis” Released By New Chapter Press

by Bob Stockton   The latest tennis book to hit bookstores and book shelves was not written about by a Grand Slam tournament champion, a leading tennis journalist or master tennis coach. It was written by a Nobel Peace Prize winner! “The Pros: The Forgotten Era of Tennis” is the new book released by New [...]

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College Basketball: Who Gets the Spotlight This Week?

While teams like Duke falter, Michigan, Dayton, Maryland and others get a chance to shine.

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Saudi Arabia Embraces Western Sports to Rehabilitate Global Image

Critics accuse the kingdom of “sportswashing” as international entertainment businesses shrug off human rights concerns.

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‘It’s Going to Hurt’: A Football Playoff Without Alabama

The Crimson Tide faced a grim reality after losing to Auburn on Saturday. Penalty-prone and undisciplined, they will not make the four-team playoff for the first time since its inception in 2014.

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 13

Lamar Jackson powered the Ravens past the 49ers, the Patriots were upset by the Texans, and several of the N.F.L.’s basement dwellers enjoyed a day in the sun.

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Ravens Outlast 49ers With a Strong Finishing Kick

Quarterback Lamar Jackson converted two critical short-yardage runs on Baltimore’s winning drive, then Justin Tucker kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired.

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Steelers Cling to Playoff Hopes, the Browns to the Idea of a Rivalry

Playing without Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph, the A.F.C. North face-off played out more predictably than the teams’ last meeting.

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Green Bay Hands the Giants Their Eighth Loss in a Row

Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes in snowy conditions as the Packers extended the Giants’ losing streak, their longest in 15 years.

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Bengals Are No Longer Winless, Thanks to the Jets

Quarterback Andy Dalton, who was benched after the Bengals’ eighth loss, returned and gave Coach Zac Taylor his first win as a head coach.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Learns a New Way to Win: Without Her Mother as Coach

A personal loss has prompted Eileen Shiffrin to step away from coaching her daughter after the two decided “it was important for her to get back to her life.”

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Artemi Panarin Has Been the Player the Rangers Wanted and Needed

A marquee free-agent signing in the off-season, Panarin is on a pace to become the team’s first 100-point scorer in 14 years.

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Rutgers Returns to Greg Schiano to Rebuild Football Program

Schiano, who coached the Scarlet Knights from 2001 to 2011, agreed to come back after lengthy contract negotiations.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Learns a New Way to Win: Without Her Mother as Coach

A personal loss has prompted Eileen Shiffrin to step away from coaching her daughter after the two decided “it was important for her to get back to her life.”

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Justin Fields Has ‘Heisman Moment’ in Ohio State’s Win Over Michigan

The Buckeyes quarterback threw one of his four touchdown passes in a 56-27 win immediately after returning from an injury scare.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Learns a New Way to Win: Without Her Mother as Coach

A personal loss has prompted Eileen Shiffrin to step away from coaching her daughter after the two decided “it was important for her to get back to her life.”

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5 New Standout Ski Hotels

Forget the clichéd lodges full of Jägerbombs and Moncler puffer coats. Nowadays, there’s a resort to suit every style, from history buff to gastronaut.

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On the Road with Mikaela Shiffrin, the Olympic Gold Medalist

At the start of a competitive season, the world-class skier discusses travel, jet lag, music and the power of Mom.

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Soccer Can’t Avoid Climate Change Forever

UEFA has taken steps to counter the carbon footprint of a sprawling European championship next summer. But is the game avoiding a difficult question?

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Seymour Siwoff, Master of Sports Statistics, Is Dead at 99

As head of the Elias Sports Bureau, which he took over in 1952, he supervised record-keeping for baseball, football and other professional sports.

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The Nets Win One for Their Culture

After beating the Celtics on Friday, the Nets improved to 6-2 without Kyrie Irving. They’ve relied on some familiar faces to recover from a difficult start to the season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Called Amazing. Now in Sign Language, Too.

New this season at the Milwaukee Bucks’ postgame news conferences: a sign language interpreter.

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N.F.L. Suspends Cardinals Player for Betting

Josh Shaw has spent the season on the injured reserve list. The N.F.L. says he bet on games.

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A Good Problem for Stephen F. Austin: Distributing $137,000 in Charity

A pastor from the Bahamas and a mid-major university must deal with the ramifications of a surprise windfall.

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Flames Coach Bill Peters Resigns After Being Accused of Using Racial Slur

Akim Aliu said Peters “dropped the N bomb” against him a decade ago while Aliu was playing in the minor leagues. Peters apologized in a letter to the team manager on Wednesday. He resigned on Friday.

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Brad Gobright, a Throwback Climber on the Fringes ofa Sport

Gobright, who was known for the simple life he led and the risks he took, fell during a descent on Wednesday.

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Brad Gobright, a Throwback Climber on the Fringes ofa Sport

Gobright, who was known for the simple life he led and the risks he took, fell during a descent on Wednesday.

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From the Hospital to an Old Navy: Thanksgiving at Work

Millions of people spent the holiday on the job, and many workplaces have forged holiday traditions out of the shared obligation.

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With Olympic Doors Open, a 14-Year-Old Skateboarder Enters a New World

When the International Olympic Committee decided to admit skateboarding without setting age requirements, the game changed for a lot of young girls.

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Will Jim Harbaugh Ever Beat Ohio State?

Like all Michigan coaches, Harbaugh, at the helm since 2015, is largely defined by his lack of success against his program’s chief rival.

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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ juggernaut of an offense will get their stiffest test against the San Francisco 49ers in a game that feels like a regular season Super Bowl.

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Andy Murray Says He Can Compete In Major Tournaments Without Having To Worry About His Hip

Andy Murray has said that he’s no longer worried about his hip following what could be considered a career-saving operation he had in January. The former world No.1 appeared to be close to calling it quits at the beginning of the year on the back of a first-round Australian Open defeat but made his way [...]

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Brad Gobright, Renowned Rock Climber, Is Dead After Fall in Mexico

The American free solo climber, one of the world’s best, fell nearly 1,000 feet on Wednesday. He was 31.

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Families of Hillsborough Victims Are Again Left Without Answers

A not-guilty ruling related to the 1989 disaster presented a difficult reality: The 96 who died were unlawfully killed, but nobody, most likely, will ever be held responsible.

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Families of Hillsborough Victims Are Again Left Without Answers

A not-guilty ruling related to the 1989 disaster presented a difficult reality: The 96 who died were unlawfully killed, but nobody, most likely, will ever be held responsible.

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Bears Drive 90 Yards to Complete Comeback Over Lions

Mitchell Trubisky engineered an impressive go-ahead drive, and Chicago’s defense sealed the win with an interception.

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Flames Coach Bill Peters Apologizes After Being Accused of Using Racial Slur

Akim Aliu said Peters “dropped the N bomb” against him a decade ago. On Wednesday, Peters apologized in a letter to the team manager and said he “regretted the incident since it happened.”

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Billie Jean King Talks Equality To Tampa Bucs Coach Bruce Arians On EPIX

Everyone knows the wars Billie Jean King has waged for equality in areas from professional tennis to unions over the years. However, the Tennis Hall of Famer, entrepreneur and activist turned her sights to the National Football League, when she sat down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians for a segment of “The Grind,” [...]

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The College Football Playoff System Solved From A Tennis Perspective

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   I’m obviously a big tennis fan and follow the sport closely, but being a University of Georgia graduate, I also am a huge fan of college football and follow that, in season, just as closely. There is much debate in college football about their structure – and politics – of [...]

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Police Commander Not Guilty in Hillsborough Soccer Disaster

A crowd crush at a 1989 match in England killed 96 people, and officials initially faulted the fans. Investigations later showed poor crowd control was to blame.

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Uphill Skiing: Subtract Crowds and Lift Lines, Add Cardio

The practice of uphill skiing — better known as skinning or alpine touring — is everywhere in snow country these days.

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Thanksgiving N.F.L. Guide: Which Outcomes Help Your Team Most (Even if It Isn’t Playing)

Giving fans of every team someone to root for — or at least something to do.

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For Fans, by Fans, Against the Club

Arsenal Fan TV is a YouTube sensation. But what makes it a success is not the same thing as what makes Arsenal a success — in fact, it’s often the opposite.

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On a Military Base in Japan, Football as a Tie to Home

Football and homecoming weekend are among the comforts of home at Zama Middle High School. “You can take the Americans out of America, but we are still going to bring football with us.”

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Messi Leads Barcelona, but Liverpool and Chelsea Settle for Ties

Messi had a goal and two assists in his 700th game for Barcelona, which beat Dortmund to advance to the knockout stages.

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More Accusations Emerge Against Flames Coach Bill Peters

Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind’Amour said Peters, who is under investigation for using racial slurs 10 years ago, had punched and kicked players when Brind’Amour coached under him.

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Chasing Tim Duncan

Duncan is back with the San Antonio Spurs, as an assistant coach. Yet little has changed besides his title: He’s a force on the court — and he’s not saying much.

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N.F.L. Thanksgiving: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Saints can clinch the N.F.C. South and the Bears have a good chance of winning, but the matchup of the day will be the Cowboys’ offense against the Bills’ defense.

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Swimmers Beware of Deep Brain Stimulation

The electronic implants reduced Parkinson’s symptoms, but also erased some patients’ ability to swim.

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Pirates Hire Derek Shelton as Manager

Shelton, who is the third high-profile hire by the Pirates since the end of their disappointing season, filled the final major league managerial opening this off-season.

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The Secret to the Bills’ Playoff Hopes? A Dash of Offense

With their defense looking forceful again, a modest improvement on the other side of the ball is making a huge difference.

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Why Nerds Rule the N.B.A.

In this week’s newsletter: a look at analytics, what Andre Iguodala has to offer and the team whose record obscures its success on offensive.

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Manchester City Owner Sells $500 Million Stake to U.S. Investor

Silver Lake bought about 10 percent in the parent company of the Premier League champion, making it one of the most valuable franchises in sports.

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The Snowiest Mountains: Where to Ski, and When

Planning a ski or snowboarding vacation? Data can direct you to the mountains most likely to have the best snow, either around the holiday season or in the spring.

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St. Thomas Attempts a Leap From Division III to Division I

The Tommies, considered too good by their conference in Division III, found a potential home in the Division I Summit League. Will the N.C.A.A. allow such a large jump to happen quickly?

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He landed a seat with Williams after his 2011 accident, but had little success with the team.

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The team won the constructors’ championship in a walk, wrapping it up with four races to go.

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The Mercedes driver just won his sixth championship, and he says he’s still not at his peak

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In his first season with the team, he has outperformed its top driver, Sebastian Vettel, and is fourth in the drivers’ championship.

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Duke, the Nation’s No. 1 Team, Loses to Unranked Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin became the first non-Atlantic Coast Conference team to beat Duke at home in nearly 20 years.

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Ohio States Replaces L.S.U. Atop College Football Playoff Rankings

The Buckeyes’ victory over Penn State seemed to sway the selection committee.

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Navas made several crucial saves to keep Paris St.-Germain in the game before two late goals secured a 2-2 draw.

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A World Anti-Doping Agency report outlines how Russia fabricated evidence to try to discredit a whistle-blower.

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The former longtime Los Angeles Clippers broadcaster has retired to Oregon with his wife, “Sweet Jo,” but the team is still on his mind.

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The National Hockey League said it was also looking into a player’s allegations that a decade ago, the coach, Bill Peters, had targeted him with racist language.

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Steelers Will Start Devlin Hodges Over Mason Rudolph

Rudolph, who was involved in a brawl with the Browns this month, was benched after two straight underwhelming starts at quarterback.

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The league responded to an egregious non-call in the playoffs by making the penalty, or absence of it, reviewable. But the rarity of successful challenges has been confounding.

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For millions of Americans, watching college football is akin to breathing, especially on rivalry weekend. Do they worry about the physical price its players pay?

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Jackson made his “Monday Night Football” debut against the Rams and kept his team on a roll.

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Ms. Blanchard, a 19-year-old college student, was last seen alive about a month ago in Auburn, Ala., and her car was found in Montgomery days after her disappearance, the police said.

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A panel at the World Anti-Doping Agency has recommended that Russia face a four-year ban from global sports and new restrictions on its athletes and teams at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.

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The 49ers crushed the Packers and the Patriots won ugly against the Cowboys. But the week belonged to Frank Gore.

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Duke is the top team in college basketball even though three players from last season went as top N.B.A. draft picks.

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He’s won the Japanese Triple Crown, the Japan Cup four times and has more than 4,000 victories.

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U.C.L.A. and Arizona appear to be strong again for a conference that put only three teams in each of the past two N.C.A.A. tournaments.

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Houston is trying to forget last week’s embarrassing loss and Indianapolis is dealing with several injuries in a game with huge playoff implications.

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James Wiseman of Memphis Can Return From Suspension in January

The N.C.A.A. had declared Wiseman, potentially a top N.B.A. draft pick, ineligible after his family improperly accepted moving funds while the player was still in high school.

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Maple Leafs Fire Coach Mike Babcock

Babcock has won a Stanley Cup and Olympic gold medals, but he could not end Toronto’s championship drought.

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Maple Leafs Fire Coach Mike Babcock

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The victim was a spectator at a Friday night playoff game in New Jersey.

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Johnson, 44, joins an exodus of popular drivers that began when Jeff Gordon left the circuit in 2015.

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Charles Barkley Is Accused of Threatening a Female Reporter

Alexi McCammond, a political reporter for Axios, said the Turner Sports analyst told her he would hit her — if he hit women.

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He never won the Tour de France, cycling’s most important race, but a series of near misses made him a favorite of French fans.

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Brooks Koepka Withdraws From Presidents Cup Team

Player-captain Tiger Woods selected Rickie Fowler as Koepka’s replacement.

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Key moments in Kaepernick’s protests during the national anthem and the league’s response.

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He won the Masters in 2016, but after injuries, his game just seemed to disappear. Not anymore.

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Jamal Crawford Wants His Melo Moment

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In José Mourinho, Tottenham Takes a Leap of Faith

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The Rebooted Carmelo Anthony: Same as He Ever Was

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Tottenham Hotspur Taps Mourinho as New Manager

Spurs had fired Mauricio Pochettino as manager a day before after five years.

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Pochettino transformed Tottenham into a club that could not afford to fail, and in doing so guaranteed that he would.

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At New Davis Cup Finals, a Quiet Reception for Some Longtime Powers

Spain, the home team, drew a great crowd to the main court, but the United States and Australia — winners of more Davis Cups than any other nations — played on much smaller, quieter stages.

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In Astros Inquiry, Rob Manfred Raises Possibility of Big Penalties

The M.L.B. commissioner signaled that the Houston Astros could be subject to serious penalties if they were found to have electronically stolen signs.

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Felipe Vazquez of the Pirates Faces 21 New Charges in Child Sex Case

Vazquez, who was arrested in September and charged with statutory sexual assault, is now facing counts of child pornography and unlawful sexual contact with a minor.

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George Morris, Equestrian Legend, Is Permanently Barred From the Sport

Accusations of sexual abuse led to the expulsion of Mr. Morris, a former coach of the United States Olympic team.

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Tottenham Fires Mauricio Pochettino

Five months after he led Spurs to the Champions League final, the Argentine manager and his entire staff were dismissed.

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Dolphins Cut Mark Walton After Battery Arrest

The Florida police charged the running back with aggravated battery of a pregnant person on Tuesday morning.

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Carmelo Anthony Officially Joins the Portland Trail Blazers

The former Knick and 10-time All-Star joins a team off to a disappointing start after a run to the Western Conference finals last season.

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Getting Hockey Referees Ready for the Big Leagues

The N.H.L.’s method for keeping the league supplied with officials was never systematic. So it started to treat potential referees like potential draft picks.

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At the top men’s tennis team event, the emotions were real, even if the crowds were underwhelming.

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Philadelphia Eagles Offer to Host High School Football Game After Shooting

Five men were charged in connection with a shooting at a game that left three people wounded.

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Though thousands of adventurers have scaled Mount Everest, the highest and most famous of the world's 14 tallest mountains, only 40 climbers have conquered them all.  Located in Asia's Himalayan and Karakoram ranges, the "eight-thousanders" each stand over 8,000 meters (26,247 feet)  tall,  above the so-called "death zone," where the amount of oxygen is insufficient to sustain human life for an extended period.

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Vera Clemente, Flame-Keeping Widow of Baseball’s Roberto, Dies at 78

After her husband’s death in a plane crash in 1972, she carried on his humanitarian and philanthropic legacy.

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When honeybees fall into water, they generate their own ripples then glide to dry land, a study found.

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Several teams and players are ahead of expectations, just as early season holiday tournaments roll around.

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Jeter could follow Mariano Rivera as the second unanimous inductee in January, but the rest of the new candidates may have more trouble getting into Cooperstown quickly.

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Its athletic program was criticized as unprepared to enter the Big Ten and it seems to encounter a crisis a day. With Rutgers, it always comes back to money.

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An Instagram post by Emily Smith, a professional cricket player, led to the penalty.

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The Vikings, the 49ers and the Patriots all overcame double-digit point deficits, and the Ravens obliterated the Texans in a week that kept people guessing.

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A Hall of Fame Induction Isn’t Slowing Down Hayley Wickenheiser

The Canadian hockey legend on Monday will become the seventh woman to join the Hockey Hall of Fame, but she has stayed busy as a Maple Leafs executive and medical student.

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Busch benefited from pit-road errors from the other contenders as he won his second career championship.

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University of Colorado Retiring Its Mascot, a Buffalo Named Ralphie V

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Lamar Jackson, Delaying the Spectacular, Shows an M.V.P.’s Steadiness

Baltimore proved itself a complete team long before its quarterback unleashed another highlight run against the Houston Texans.

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The N.F.L.’s Tug of War With Colin Kaepernick’s Didn’t Resolve Anything

The two parties did not trust one another before Saturday’s workout fiasco. Not much has changed.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Outlasts Dominic Thiem to Win ATP Finals

Tsitsipas, 21, became the youngest champion at the year-end event since 2001, winning a back-and-forth title match that extended to a third-set tiebreaker.

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Darnold’s 4 Touchdowns Power Jets to a Rout in Washington

The Jets eclipsed 400 yards of offense for the first time in 20 games.

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For Sale: Serena Williams’s Broken Racket. Yes, That One.

The racket Williams broke in her chaotic United States Open final against Naomi Osaka in 2018 has become an unusual piece of sports memorabilia.

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Colin Kaepernick Moves Workout Amid Dispute with the N.F.L.

Kaepernick was set to try out in front of several scouts at the Atlanta Falcons’ practice facility, but, he said, the league denied his request to allow media access.

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Tua Tagovailoa Is Carted Off With Injury Against Mississippi State

A tackle left the Alabama quarterback favoring his right leg.

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The Minor-League Teams That Could Lose M.L.B. Ties

Under a new proposal, 42 minor league teams would have their affiliations with major league clubs severed. Here is a list of the teams that would be affected.

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A Look Back At The 2019 Australian Open

  The festive season is fast approaching which means that the Australian Open is only round the corner. While locals will be welcoming cooler temperatures as autumn approaches, tennis fans travelling down under will be more than happy to feel the sun on our frozen faces. The Australian Open signifies the start of the Grand [...]

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These Farm Teams Fear an End to Feeding the Majors

M.L.B. says its proposal to sever parent-club ties with 42 teams in its minor league system is necessary to improve conditions over all, but targeted clubs are worried about survival.

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A Small Town Gave Up Tackle Football. It Came Storming Back.

A community’s struggle with when children should play tackle football reflects a broader debate over the sport and who is left playing it.

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He Crossed Antarctica Alone. Now He Plans to Row There.

Colin O’Brady ended up winning an unintended race across the frozen continent last year. He wants to go back in a boat.

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Teams to Watch During the College Basketball Season

They’re not all ranked at the top of the polls. But any could make a deep run at the N.C.A.A. tournament in March.

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Will the Yankees Chase a Big-Name Starter This Winter?

The Yankees have been more restrained in their spending recently. But with the elite pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg on the market, they just might open their wallet.

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U.S. Men Defeat Canada in Nations League Match

The victory put the Americans in a position to reach the semifinals, if they beat Cuba on Tuesday.

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Kristaps Porzingis Can Breathe for the First Time

Porzingis may have lost in his return to New York with the Mavericks, but he won by getting away from the Knicks.

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Why Roger Goodell and Jay-Z Want Colin Kaepernick to Get a Shot

The former 49ers quarterback will show off his talents in Georgia on Saturday. The commissioner and Jay-Z, the music star who became an N.F.L. ally, had a lot to gain by arranging the tryout.

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Dominic Thiem Makes a Habit of Winning

Thiem has won five titles this year and reached the semifinals of the ATP Finals, where only one member of the so-called Big Three stands in his way.

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Irv Noren, a Bridge Between DiMaggio and Mantle, Dies at 94

After a strong rookie year with the Washington Senators, he joined the Yankees to fill an outfield gap. He won three World Series rings with the team.

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Hamlin Fights Off One Rival, but Has Three More to Beat

Denny Hamlin ensured that Joey Logano would not repeat as the NASCAR champion and now has a chance to claim his first title.

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A Star Swimmer’s Doping Hearing Gets Lost in Translation

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will determine whether Sun Yang of China will compete at the Tokyo Olympics. But fact-finding proved difficult on Friday.

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Ithaca-SUNY Cortland Rivalry Leads to Division III Attendance Record

The game between two football teams in central New York is expected to draw 50,000 fans when the Division III universities play at MetLife Stadium.

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Who Is Myles Garrett? A Fearsome Rusher With a History of Penalties

The star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns is known for stellar play and occasionally questionable conduct.

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Browns’ Myles Garrett Suspended Indefinitely for Hitting Quarterback With Helmet

Garrett yanked off the helmet of Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and bashed him on the head. He was suspended for at least the rest of this season and must reapply for reinstatement next year.

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Who Is Myles Garrett? A Fearsome Rusher With a History of Penalties

The star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns is known for stellar play and occasionally violent conduct.

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Ignore the Confusion, Embrace the Romance

If you think there are a lot of meaningless international games in soccer, you’re right. If you think that’s terrible, you’re wrong.

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N.F.L. Week 11 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens host Deshaun Watson and the Texans, while the Patriots, the Saints and the 49ers all try to get back to winning.

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N.F.L. Week 11 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens host Deshaun Watson and the Texans, while the Patriots, the Saints and the 49ers all try to get back to winning.

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Manchester City Appeal Rejected at CAS

City, the Premier League champion, had tried to block an investigation into its finances by appealing to sports’ highest court even before a punishment was handed down.

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Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals To Be Broadcast In More Than 171 Countries; FS2 To Air U.S. Matches

  The Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals will be broadcast live on more than 41 television channels around the world reaching more than 171 countries and territories. Matches from the Finals will be broadcast from 80 cameras across the venue, allowing fans from across the world a chance to experience the event both on- [...]

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