Blue Jackets Get Edge on Bruins With Game 3 Win

Sergei Bobrovsky had 36 saves as the Blue Jackets took a two games to one lead in the best-of-seven series.

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Bucks 123, Celtics 102 | Series tied, 1-1: Bucks Rebound in a Big Way, Beating Celtics Easily in Game 2

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked far more comfortable, tallying 29 points and 10 rebounds overall. The Bucks ran away with the game in the third quarter.

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Judge Overturns Conviction of Ex-Penn State President in Sandusky Case

The president, Graham Spanier, had been convicted on a misdemeanor charge related to failing to report the abuse of a boy by Jerry Sandusky.

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End of the Line (in Print, Anyway) for ESPN: The Magazine

The lush, large periodical will continue as a digital-only publication, as print-focused sports media outlets struggle.

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On Soccer: Ajax, Unshakable on Champions League Stage, Inches Closer to Final

Cool and confident, Ajax beat Tottenham, 1-0, in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal in London.

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Sunny Garcia’s Suicide Attempt Rocks Surfing

The Hawaii native has long been a legend in the sport, but four years after opening up about his mental illness, Garcia’s struggles appear to have led to a suicide attempt.

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Sunny Garcia’s Suicide Attempt Rocks Surfing

The Hawaii native has long been a legend in the sport, but four years after opening up about his mental illness, Garcia’s struggles appear to have led to a suicide attempt.

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Sunny Garcia’s Suicide Attempt Rocks Surfing

The Hawaii native has long been a legend in the sport, but four years after opening up about his mental illness, Garcia’s struggles appear to have led to a suicide attempt.

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Seaweed Pods, Anyone? Marathons Get Creative to Stop Littering the Streets

Plastic bottles and cups fill the streets after marathons. But a more pressing problem from these events is something you can’t see: Your carbon footprint.

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For the First Time, Trump Gives a Women’s Championship Team Its Own Celebration

The Baylor Lady Bears were the women’s N.C.A.A. champions. Virginia, the men’s N.C.A.A. champions, declined an invitation from Mr. Trump.

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Halima Aden Will Be First Sports Illustrated Model in a Hijab and Burkini

Ms. Aden, a Somali-American, will be the first model to appear in conservative Muslim dress for a magazine famous for bikini-clad models in its annual swimsuit issue.

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The 76ers Beat the Raptors by Playing Like It’s 1999

In a surprise, Philadelphia evened the second round against Toronto by slowing down the game: a throwback to past styles of play.

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Aaron Judge Is Everywhere for the Yankees, Except on the Field

The Yankees’ slugger decided to stay with the team on its West Coast road trip even while rehabilitating his team, underscoring his status as a club leader.

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Islanders Face 2-0 Deficit to Team That Looks Familiar

The Hurricanes employ a similar defensive-minded style. “They play very structured, similar to the way we play,” Islanders forward Josh Bailey said.

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Video of Kraft at Spa Will Not Be Released Ahead of Trial

A Florida judge rules that authorities cannot release video of the New England Patriots owner or the other clients of the Orchids of Asia spa.

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N.B.A. Rules James Harden Was Not Fouled on 3-Point Attempt

The league’s Last Two-Minute Report stated the Houston guard would have landed safely if he had not extended his legs. It also cited three missed Warriors fouls.

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New York’s New Pro Rugby Team Lands a French Star

The fledgling Major League Rugby will soon say bonjour to an international superstar. Mathieu Bastareaud, 30, will join Rugby United New York on a loan from his French club.

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Dominic Thiem, Petra Kvitova Win Their Second Titles of 2019 – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Dominic Thiem beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-0 to win the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Barcelona, Spain Petra Kvitova beat Anett Kontaveit 6-3 7-6 (2) to win the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany Matteo Berrettini beat Filip Krojinovic 4-6 6-3 6-1 to win the Hungarian Open in [...]

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Horse Deaths are Threatening the Racing Industry. Is the Sport Obsolete?

A Kentucky family in the horse business for decades says action to address the health of the animals is overdue. The consequences of inaction could be catastrophic.

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Surfers Fight to Block Oil Drilling in the Great Australian Bight

Opponents of drilling in the pristine waters, home to some of the world’s most unusual marine life, are turning beaches into protest zones.

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Avalanche 4, Sharks 3 | Series is tied, 1-1: N.H.L. Playoffs: Reunited Top Line Leads Avalanche Past Sharks

Colorado changed the momentum on two goals scored with Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen back together. The tied series moves to Denver.

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Yankees 11, Giants 5: The Yankees’ Season of Injuries Continues to Find New Victims

D.J. LeMahieu and Gio Urshela were forced to leave the game on Sunday, but the Yankees won anyway. It matched a season-long theme.

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Warriors 104, Rockets 100 | Golden State leads series, 1-0: Warriors Start Hamptons Five, Showing Urgency in Win Over Rockets

Golden State struggled to close out the underdog Clippers in the first round. With two injured stars, Coach Steve Kerr went right to best unit against Houston.

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Hurricanes 2, Islanders 1 | Carolina leads series, 2-0: Clanging Metal May Haunt Islanders After Another Home Loss to Hurricanes

The Islanders, who hit the post or crossbar four times in the third period, will try to overcome a 2-0 deficit as the Eastern Conference semifinal series heads to North Carolina.

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Mets 5, Brewers 2: Mets Bid Travis d’Arnaud Adieu, Then Beat Brewers

D’Arnaud had struggled since returning to the majors less than a year since undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Mets’ win wasn’t without worry: Robinson Cano was hit by a pitch on his hand.

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Celtics 112, Bucks 90 | Boston leads series, 1-0: Al Horford Brings Giannis Antetokounmpo Down to Earth in Celtics’ Win

The veteran center combined with teammates to limit the Bucks’ M.V.P. candidate to a pedestrian game by his standards.

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With a Roster Full of Holes, the Jets Tried to Place Their Draft Bets Wisely

Quinnen Williams could be a big win as a first-round choice. The team’s other five draft picks offer potential for reward — along with plenty of risk.

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Giants Draft Pick Corey Ballentine Shot Hours After His Selection

Ballentine, picked by the Giants in the sixth round of the draft, was wounded early Sunday near Washburn University. A college teammate died.

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Your Turn: Does Norway Have the Answer to Excess in Youth Sports?

Most children play organized sports in Norway, but enjoyment is prized more than winning. And the manic drive for scholarships is alien. Are there lessons for the United States?

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On Pro Basketball: A Cloudy Future for the N.B.A.’s ‘Gold Standard’ Following Game 7 Loss

Gregg Popovich will coach the San Antonio Spurs for as long as he wants. But at 70, how much longer will he want to keep his Playoff School open?

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She Has Friends at FIFA. At Home, It’s Mostly Critics.

Isha Johansen of Sierra Leone, one of the few women ever to run a national soccer federation, is in the fight of her professional life to keep her post.

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London Marathon 2019: Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei Dominate

Kipchoge, of Kenya, won the men’s race on Sunday for a record fourth time, with Mo Farah of Britain in fifth. Kosgei, also of Kenya, topped the women’s field.

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U.K. Police Investigate Photo Said to Be of Soccer Striker Emiliano Sala’s Body

A picture said to be of the Argentine player, who died in a plane crash in January in the English Channel, was shared on social media.

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Virginia Men’s Basketball Will Not Go to the White House

A trip to the White House from a team based in Charlottesville would have been fraught, regardless of the head coach citing scheduling conflicts.

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On Pro Hockey: Islanders Give Up Only One Goal: The Winning One in Overtime

After losing to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders’ goalie, Robin Lehner, acknowledged that “small margins” make the difference, a theme for his team all season.

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Sporting: Hashtag United Is a Great Way to Fall in Love With Soccer

Watching the addictive weekly serial of the English team is much more fun than following the Premier League.

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Islanders Lose Game 1 in Overtime Against the Hurricanes

Jordan Staal scored 4 minutes 4 seconds into overtime to give Carolina a 1-0 victory over the Islanders on Friday night in the opener of an Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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Josh Rosen Is Traded to the Dolphins as the Cardinals Move On With Kyler Murray

Rosen was the 10th overall draft pick last year, but Arizona chose Murray at No. 1 on Thursday, making a trade inevitable.

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Best Bullpen Ever? After a Month, the Yankees Aren’t Even Close

Inconsistency and injuries have taken a toll on the Yankees’ vaunted relief staff. The good news is that the starting rotation has held its own.

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In Jones the Giants Trust, Even if Few Others Do

Who is Daniel Jones? That was the question at the N.F.L. draft Thursday night. The answer will determine whether he and the man who selected him have a future with the Giants.

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On Pro Football: N.F.L. Draft Favorites: A Mobile Quarterback and Defensive Linemen to Corral Him

There were no running backs, wide receivers, cornerbacks or safeties chosen in the first 20 picks on Thursday.

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N.B.A. Playoffs Hit the Second Round, Where the Real Fun Begins in the East

After a mostly underwhelming first round, the Eastern Conference semifinals offer two compelling matchups that will have consequences far beyond the playoffs.

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Dabo Swinney Becomes Highest Paid College Coach

A 10-year contract worth $93 million for the coach of the national champions.

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On Soccer: The Premier League’s Parity Problem

England’s Big Six clubs are dominating the Premier League again. Changes to the way television money is distributed could ensure things stay that way.

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In Comes Daniel Jones, but Eli Manning’s Not Done Yet

The Giants welcomed a new quarterback while reassuring the old one that he is not on his way out, at least not yet.

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Extra Bases: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Quandary of Promoting Young Stars

Is it worth starting the season with star prospects despite losing a year of club control over them? The Mets and the Padres decided it was.

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Kyler Murray Makes N.F.L. Draft History at No. 1

The Oklahoma quarterback was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the first pick. No team has ever invested so much in a quarterback of his size.

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Spurs 120, Nuggets 103 | Series is tied, 3-3: N.B.A. Playoffs: Spurs Force Nuggets to a Seventh Game

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and DeMar DeRozan added 25 for San Antonio, overcoming the 43 points Nikola Jokic scored for Denver.

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John Havlicek, a Dynamo in Two Eras of Celtics Glory, Dies at 79

“Hondo,” as he was called, was a relentless, clutch and consistently proficient player on eight championship teams in a 16-season Hall of Fame career.

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Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Accused of Striking Son in a New Recording

A Kansas City television station obtained audio in which the fiancée of the Chiefs star receiver said he had punched his young son and used a belt on him.

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N.F.L. Draft 2019: The Cardinals Pick ... ?

Will Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray go first? Or will it be Ohio State’s Nick Bosa?

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College Basketball Trial Reveals a Shoe Box Full of Cash and Other Recruiting Secrets

Still in its first week, the trial has already lifted the veil over the shadowy world of recruiting — offering detail that is rare and, because of video surveillance by the F.B.I., remarkably vivid.

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Jacob Rhame of Mets Gets 2-Game Ban for Throwing at Rhys Hoskins

M.L.B. announced the decision on Thursday, but Hoskins had already gotten his retaliation with a two-run homer off Rhame on Wednesday.

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Owner of Golden Knights Says N.H.L. Apologized for 5-Minute Penalty Call

Joe Pavelski, who was knocked out of Game 7 on the hit by Cody Eakin, is not expected to play in Game 1 of the Sharks’ second-round series against the Avalanche.

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N.F.L. Draft 2019: What to Expect in the First Round

Will Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray go first? Or will it be Ohio State’s Nick Bosa?

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Times Insider: Who Would Run 140 Miles Through the Sahara?

I’ve followed athletes up a volcano and down into a gold mine. Then came the Marathon des Sables, and an amputee’s 6-day desert trek in Morocco.

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Finding Lonzo Ball’s Missing $1.5 Million, and Himself

The Uganda-born financial whiz who blew the whistle on the possibility of fraud in the basketball star’s accounts traveled a long, emotional journey to success.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: All the Right Moves

The first round will be remembered for surprises. The roots of the upsets were in off-season moves and trade deadline strategy.

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Olympic Athletes’ Feud Goes Public, With Claims of Hotel Theft and Gym Attack

Two legends of long-distance running, Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie, found themselves embroiled in a very public war of words.

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N.B.A. and Kings Will Investigate Claim Against Luke Walton

The Kings coach was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit. He has denied any wrongdoing.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: Second-Round Schedule

Upsets abounded in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here are the matchups for the second round.

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Yankees Win, but Lose Another Player

Clint Frazier, one of the team’s best hitters, is headed to the I.L. with an injured ankle.

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The Rise of Live-Streamer Style

Professional gamers are more visible than ever, and the athletic apparel industry has taken notice.

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Draft Day and Labor Talks Share a Focus: Rookie Contracts

N.F.L. players and their union could press for changes to rookie contracts that would speed up the wait for a second, larger payday.

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Phillies 6, Mets 0: Jason Vargas Makes a Promising Start for the Mets, but the Phillies Own the Night

In the finale of a three-game series at Citi Field, Rhys Hoskins and a long home run trot made a statement about the teams’ rekindling rivalry.

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Adding More Competitive Spice to Show Jumping

The Riders Masters Cup is trying to do for equestrian events what the Ryder Cup has done for golf, pitting Americans against Europeans.

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Before Those Beautiful Jumps, a Travel Scramble

A rider often travels around the world nearly every weekend of the year. The logistical challenges of all of that travel are daunting.

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On Soccer: Manchester City Sweeps Aside United and Its History, Inching Closer to Premier League Title

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer understands Manchester United’s past, but risks venerating it at the expense of the present, and the future.

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The Nets’ Glow-Up Came Early, and It May Fade Too Soon

The Nets were better than anyone expected this season, but the potential loss of key players like D’Angelo Russell in free agency this summer could curtail development.

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2019 N.F.L. Draft Preview: Kyler Murray’s Stature Adds Intrigue Right at the Start

The Oklahoma quarterback turned out to be taller than many expected when he was officially measured ahead of the draft. He leads a 2019 rookie class that is long on talent.

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On Pro Basketball: Damian Lillard From 37 Feet ... and the Blazers Eliminate the Thunder

Lillard and the Trail Blazers waved goodbye to the Thunder.

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Phys Ed: After a Knee Injury, Be Wary When Returning to Sports

Athletes who pass return-to-play tests after an A.C.L. injury remain just as likely to experience a subsequent knee injury as those who fail the tests.

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On Baseball: C.C. Sabathia Nears 3,000 Strikeouts in a Triumph of Reinvention

As dominant as Sabathia was early in his career, he has piled up statistics worthy of the Hall of Fame by finding a different gear well into his 30s.

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Sharks 5, Golden Knights 4 in OT | San Jose wins series, 4-3: A Stunning Comeback for the San Jose Sharks, Who Get 4 Goals on a Power Play

The Sharks clinched a first-round playoff series victory in overtime, after trailing the Vegas Golden Knights by 3-1 midway through the third period.

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Damian Lillard’s Deep Buzzer Beater Gives Him 50 Points and Portland a Series Win

With the game tied, Lillard dribbled just inside half-court near the Blazers logo and then pulled up and hit the game-winner, which eliminated the Thunder from the playoffs.

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Zack Wheeler, With His Bat and Arm, Carries the Mets Over the Phillies

Wheeler hit his first major league home run and struck out 11 in seven sharp innings as the Mets handed the Philadelphia Phillies their fifth loss in six games.

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Leonard Leads Raptors to Victory, Eliminating the Magic

Toronto’s stifling defense prevailed as the Raptors defeated Orlando, 115-96, on Tuesday night, winning their first-round playoff series in five games.

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Bruins Take Down the Maple Leafs in Game 7

Boston advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where it will meet the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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On Soccer: Twisted Loyalties as Liverpool Looks to Manchester United for Help

Few fixtures in recent history have been as disorienting for fans as Wednesday’s Manchester Derby, where a United win or draw would boost Liverpool’s title chances.

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76ers 122, Nets 100: The Nets’ Season Ends, but They’re Just Getting Started

A first-round playoff series loss to Philadelphia is the postscript to a season that saw a young team overachieve and build for its future.

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The Islanders Are Happy to Wait for Their Next Playoff Opponent

The Islanders finished a sweep of their first-round playoff series on April 16. They still don’t know their opponent for the second round.

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Justin Gimelstob’s Criminal Case Is Settled. Now He Awaits a Verdict From His Tennis Peers.

Gimelstob, one of the most influential men in tennis, may lose his position in the ATP after pleading no contest to felony battery.

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U.S. Soccer Rejects Relevent’s Bid to Host Ecuadorean Match

A fight between the soccer federation and the promoter escalated, with U.S. Soccer claiming its hands were tied by a FIFA rule regarding official games in foreign countries.

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On Pro Football: Nick Bosa Comes With The Kind of Baggage That Doesn’t Matter

Nick Bosa has been scrubbing his Twitter account ahead of the N.F.L. draft. But will teams care what he has said when he can rush the quarterback so well?

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Luke Walton, Coach of Sacramento Kings, Is Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit

Kelli Tennant, a former sports broadcaster and college athlete, filed a lawsuit alleging that he aggressively groped her in a hotel room. He denied the accusation.

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A Second Judge Says Robert Kraft Videos Cannot Be Released

In a victory for the Patriots’ owner, a Florida judge said the videos could not be released until a jury was sworn in or the case was concluded in some way.

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A Bitter Finish for Slow Runners: Get on the Bus

Being corralled for a ride off the course is a particularly sad ending for those who end up on a ‘shag bus’ during the seven-mile race across a bridge in the Florida Keys.

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On Everest, a Trail of Old and Faulty Oxygen Equipment

Illicitly recycled gear has fueled profits for some expedition companies for years. But after some harrowing failures, Nepal is taking action as Everest climbing season begins.

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Four Strikeouts Later, the Yankees Win the Game

Clint Frazier sprained his ankle, but gutted through it to stay in the 14 inning game.

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On College Basketball: Who’s on Trial in the College Basketball Scandal? Not the Big Names

Two low-level operators will stand trial for bribery this month, but prosecutors have yet to expose “the dark underbelly of college basketball” as promised.

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Hurricanes Stay Alive Against the Capitals

Carolina beat Washington, 5-2, on Monday night to force Game 7 in their first-round playoff series.

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Bucks Sweep Pistons, Advancing to the Second Round for the First Time Since 2001

Detroit set an N.B.A. record with its 14th consecutive playoff loss, a skid that began in 2008.

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Test on Jacob deGrom’s Elbow Shows No Injury

Before the Mets defeated the Phillies on Monday, the team said DeGrom was set to come off the injured list and make his scheduled start on Friday.

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Justin Gimelstob Pleads No Contest in Battery Case

Gimelstob, the tennis commentator, coach and ATP board member, was sentenced to three years’ probation and 60 days of community service after a felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.

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The Nets’ Joe Tsai Is Fined $35,000 for a Tweet About Officiating

Tsai, a part owner of the team, posted support for General Manager Sean Marks, who was suspended a game without pay and fined $25,000 for entering the referees’ locker room after Saturday’s loss.

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WNBA Games to Air on CBS Sports Network in New Deal

The league recently unveiled a new logo and color scheme, and made clear that they reflected heightened ambitions. But growth in its TV audience has so far has been modest.

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On Pro Basketball: Trail Blazers Push the Thunder to the Brink

Eager to atone for last season’s playoff failure, Portland has come together and found its rhythm and taken a 3-1 lead against Russell Westbrook and Oklahoma City.

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Relevent Sports Sues U.S. Soccer, Escalating Fight Over Sanctioning

A proposed league match between Ecuadorean teams in Miami has become a proxy in a fight between Relevent and a U.S. Soccer partner, Soccer United Marketing.

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Surprising Fabio Fognini Snares Monte-Carlo Crown – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Fabio Fognini beat Dusan Lajovic 6-3 6-4 to win the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in Monte-Carlo, Monaco Jay Clark beat Prajnesh Gunnesharan 6-4 6-3 to win the Kunming Open in Anning, China Tommy Paul beat Tennys Sandgren 6-3 6-4 to win the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open in Sarasota, Florida, USA [...]

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For Kenyan Runners, Winning Can Be a Road to Ruin

Success in a major long distance race can lift a Kenyan runner out of poverty overnight. It can also bring plenty of pitfalls, as fame and wealth often do.

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Michael Conforto Emerging as Homegrown Leader for Retooled Mets

Conforto has long had a majors-level game, but he is learning to be more vocal for a team with heightened expectations.

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Yankees 7, Royals 6 | 10 innings: Aaron Judge Hits Injured List, but the Depleted Yankees Win Again

Judge is the 13th Yankee on the club’s I.L. But the banged-up team got its fifth win in six games with an extra-inning victory over the Royals.

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Warriors 113, Clippers 105 | Golden State leads series, 3-1: N.B.A. Playoffs: Kevin Durant Leads Warriors to 3-1 Series Lead

Durant had 33 points and Klay Thompson added 32 in a road victory for the two-time defending champions against the Clippers.

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On Pro Basketball: The Celtics Sweep the Pacers. Now Comes the Hard Part.

With a strong performance against Indiana, Boston suddenly looks like the team many predicted would roll through the East. Can the Celtics sustain it against the Bucks?

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Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | Series is tied, 3-3: N.H.L. Playoffs: Bruins Top Maple Leafs to Force a Game 7

Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist for Boston, which will host the deciding matchup on Tuesday night.

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Cardinals 6, Mets 4: Mets Lose to Cardinals as Noah Syndergaard’s Hitting Outdoes His Pitching

Syndergaard, with St. Louis outfielder Dexter Fowler’s help, hit one of the Mets’ four homers. But on the mound, he had his second straight shaky start.

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Nets’ G.M. Suspended for Going Into the Referees’ Locker Room

Sean Marks, the Nets’ general manager, will be suspended without pay for Game 5 of the first-round series with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Carl Hagelin Made a Habit of Knocking Off the Capitals. Now He Is One of Them.

Hagelin, who has spent time on three teams this season, has been involved in eliminating Washington from the playoffs five times, three as a Ranger, two as a Penguin.

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76ers 112, Nets 108 | Philadelphia leads series, 3-1: Nets’ Tempers Flare, but Their Shots Don’t Fall, in Game 4 Loss to Sixers

The Nets were undone in the second half by turnovers and poor shooting after a shoving match between Jared Dudley and Philadelphia’s Jimmy Butler got both players ejected.

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Nuggets 117, Spurs 103 | Series tied, 2-2: N.B.A. Playoffs: Second-Seeded Nuggets Pull Even With Spurs

Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 12 rebounds for Denver, which made a couple of successful defensive adjustments.

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Stars 5, Predators 3 | Dallas leads series, 3-2: N.H.L. Playoffs: Stars Move One Win From Ousting Predators

Alexander Radulov scored two goals in the second period for Dallas against the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed.

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Cardinals 10, Mets 2: In Mets’ Loss, Good News: Jacob deGrom’s Arm Is ‘Much Improved’

The ace, who is on the injured list with a sore right elbow, might not need an magnetic resonance imaging test after all, Manager Mickey Callaway said.

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Yankees 9, Royals 2: In Yankees’ Win, Bad News: Aaron Judge Leaves With Oblique Injury

The right fielder left the game after injuring himself on a swing in the sixth inning. The Yankees hit four home runs in support of pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.

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Fabio Fognini Stuns Rafael Nadal to Reach Monte Carlo Final

Nadal’s last defeat at the clay tournament was also in the semifinals, against Novak Djokovic in 2015.

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Arena Football Takes Yet Another Shot

New Yorker Corey Galloway has big dreams for a football team called the Streets. History is not his friend.

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N.H.L. Roundup: N.H.L. Playoffs: Maple Leafs Win to Put Bruins on the Brink

Auston Matthews and Kasperi Kapanen scored in the third period of a 2-1 victory that gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.

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Santa Anita, Losing Horses to Other Tracks, Reduces Race Days for Now

The track will hold racing three days a week instead of four for the next four weeks as several stables have sent horses to run at tracks like Keeneland and Churchill Downs.

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Raptors 98, Magic 93 | Toronto leads series, 2-1: N.B.A. Playoffs: Raptors Hold Off Magic to Take Series Lead

Pascal Siakam had 30 points and 11 rebounds for Toronto, which had led by 17 points in the fourth quarter.

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St. John’s Hires Mike Anderson as New Men’s Basketball Coach

The former Arkansas coach, taking over for Chris Mullin, said he wanted the Red Storm to be a team that opponents “don’t know what we’re going to do.”

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An Underappreciated Tobias Harris Steals the Show as the 76ers Take a Playoff Lead

Harris has been traded five times in eight seasons, but his latest stop, Philadelphia, may finally be a place he can call home.

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Concerned About Aroldis Chapman’s Slowing Fastball? He Isn’t

"My objective now isn’t to throw as hard but to pitch,” said the Yankees’ closer, who is adjusting his approach as age takes away some of his trademark velocity.

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Jacob deGrom Leaves Mets to Have ‘Barking’ Right Elbow Examined

DeGrom, who struggled in his last two starts, was scratched from his scheduled start in St. Louis on Saturday and will return to New York for an M.R.I. exam.

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N.C.A.A. Proposal to Curtail Graduate Transfers Is Voted Down

The measure, which would have applied only to football and men’s and women’s basketball, could have severely restricted graduate transfers.

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Breanna Stewart Shows the Toll of Pro Women’s Basketball’s Never-Ending Grind

Stewart, like many women, plays overseas in the W.N.B.A.’s off-season to earn more money. But the endless season takes a mental toll and, as an injured Stewart shows, a physical one.

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Sports of The Times: The 76ers Dash the Evolving Nets’ Dream

Something grand is happening in Brooklyn, though probably not this season.

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‘Hockey in Heaven’

In a remote Himalayan town in northern India, a women’s ice hockey team comes together.

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Extra Bases: C.C. Sabathia and the Rotation of Starters Tossing Out Questions on Podcasts

Sabathia, along with his fellow pitchers Collin McHugh and Trevor Williams, have “way more time” to share and record relaxed conversation with other players.

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Yankees and Flyers Will Stop Playing Kate Smith After Discovering Racist Songs

Songs she recorded in the 1930s contained disturbing lyrics that demean black people.

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On Pro Basketball: The Warriors Return to Looking Inevitable

Golden State obliterates the Clippers, but the years ahead are uncertain.

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Knicks Fans Dream of Durant and Irving. Will Dolan Be the Nightmare?

The Knicks could be a superteam next season. Or their owner, James L. Dolan, could mess it all up. What’s a fan to believe?

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North Carolina Coach Sylvia Hatchell Resigns After Investigation

Ms. Hatchell led U.N.C. women’s basketball for 33 years, but an investigation ordered by the university supported accusations that the coach had made racially insensitive remarks in front of her team.

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76ers 131, Nets 115 | Philadelphia leads series, 2-1: Leaning Into His Role as the Villain, Ben Simmons Leads 76ers’ Rout of Nets

Criticized by Jared Dudley and taunted by Nets fans, Philadelphia’s second-year guard responded with 31 points, easily making up for the absence of Joel Embiid.

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Royals 6, Yankees 1: After Scorching the Red Sox, the Yankees Wilt Against the Royals

Domingo German had a decent start, and he and four Yankees relievers combined for 14 strikeouts. But he allowed two homers, while the Yankees offense managed only four hits.

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Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 | Series tied, 2-2: Hurricanes, With Goals Early and Late, Pull Even With Capitals

Teuvo Teravainen scored the go-ahead goal with less than 30 seconds left in the second period for Carolina against the defending champions.

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M.L.S. Announces Plans to Expand to 30 Teams

The league is at 24 teams with three more set to join in the next two seasons. Sacramento and St. Louis will give presentations to the league’s expansion committee.

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U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament (The Best Fan Secret of the Event) Extended To Five Days

The USTA announced that the 2019 US Open Qualifying Tournament will begin on Monday, August 19 and run through Friday, August 23.  This will mark the first time that the tournament will begin on Monday, as opposed to Tuesday, extending the event to five days, from four days in previous years. The move to a [...]

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Under Pressure, Leaders in Horse Racing Industry Move to Limit Medication Use

The tracks that host the Triple Crown races created a coalition that proposed banning the use of medication on race days, starting next year.

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Three Mountain Climbers Missing After an Avalanche in Canada

The three climbers — Jess Roskelley, an American, and David Lama and Hansjörg Auer, both Austrian — were in Banff National Park in the western province of Alberta.

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Tiger Woods and President Trump Seem Tight. Does It Matter to You?

Most black athletes have distanced themselves from the president. Not Tiger Woods.

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On Baseball: For the Yankees, Even the ‘Next Guy Up’ Is Plenty Dangerous

The team and its patchwork roster seem capable of weathering the crush of injuries and contending yet again.

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Sports of The Times: At Colorado, a Breach in Football’s Wall

The University of Colorado has come closer than most institutions to wrestling with an urgent question: Is running a college football program morally unconscionable?

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Bruins Defeat the Leafs to Even Their Series, and the Stars Pummel the Predators

Boston and Toronto, as well as Dallas and Nashville, are now tied at two win apiece in their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series.

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N.B.A. Playoffs: Kyrie Irving Powers Celtics to 2-0 Series Lead Over Pacers

Irving had 37 points, Jayson Tatum had 26, and Boston, which had been trailing by 11 entering the fourth quarter, protected its home court advantage.

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A Rams-Saints Rematch Is Among 2019 N.F.L. Schedule Highlights

The league released its schedule in a made-for-TV event, offering fans a chance to circle key games on the calendar.

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On Soccer: Its Joy Ripped Away, Manchester City Fades in Crushing Silence

Both City and Tottenham experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in a drama-packed quarterfinal that ultimately saw City fall short again.

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Luis Severino’s Injury Remains a Mystery. Detective Brian Cashman Is on the Case.

The Yankees’ general manager is doing his best to pinpoint how a significant back injury could happen to his ace starter. He is leaving no stone unturned.

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Phillies 3, Mets 2: Mets Rally in the 9th but Fall Short Against the Phillies

Down by a run with two outs in the ninth, the Mets had the bases loaded but couldn’t pull off a comeback. Starter Zack Wheeler lasted seven innings.

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Four Forgettable Years Later, Playoff Basketball Returns to New York

Derrick Rose. Jeremy Lin. Kristaps Porzingis. Dwight Howard. All came and went for the Knicks and Nets during the city’s tumultuous N.B.A. playoff drought.

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Powerful Sheikh Linked to Bribe Scheme Is Still a Soccer Power

Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah of Kuwait was supposed to step back from international sports after he was named in a probe. He has not.

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Kraft Video Could Be Released, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors say they are obligated to release the video under Florida law. The Patriots owner, 77, is accused of paying for sexual acts at the parlor in Jupiter, Fla., in January.

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On Pro Basketball: The Celtics Really Need Jayson Tatum to Soar Again

Whether he stays put or leaves as trade bait, much in Boston hinges on Tatum’s playing as well as he did in last year’s playoffs. Remember that dunk on LeBron James?

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Kraft Video Could Be Released, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors say they are obligated to release the video under Florida law. The Patriots owner, 77, is accused of paying for sexual acts at the parlor in Jupiter, Fla., in January.

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The Sharks Went All In for a Stanley Cup. Just Don’t Tell Them That.

Chasing its first Cup, San Jose added the star defenseman Erik Karlsson in the off-season and boasted as much versatility and depth as the franchise has ever had.

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Those Denver Upstarts Save Their Season Thanks to Jamal Murray

The Nuggets were considered a fluke No. 2 seed. They bounced back to even their series against the Spurs.

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NBC Will Lead Ad Sales for the Los Angeles Olympics

The Olympic media partner will dive into the sponsorship sales market usually handled by the local organizing committee to create one-stop shopping for advertisers.

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Sports of The Times: A Giant Laid Low by Too Many Blows to the Head

“Some days I feel like a young man, and some days not,” Ryan Miller said. What it’s like to visit a former football player trying to recover from head trauma.

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Islanders Move On With a Sweep of the Penguins

Jordan Eberle scored for the fourth straight game and Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots as the Islanders finished off Pittsburgh with a clinical 3-1 win in Game 4.

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Yankees 8, Red Sox 0: James Paxton Gives Yankees a Much-Needed Jolt Against the Red Sox

Paxton limited the Sox to two hits over eight innings and recorded 12 strikeouts, while the Yankees lineup feasted on Boston’s struggling ace, Chris Sale.

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Phillies 14, Mets 3: An Inning to Forget: Steven Matz of the Mets Allows 8 Runs and Records No Outs

Matz established a new nadir for the struggles of Mets starting pitchers, exiting with his team down by 8-0. The Phillies made it 10-0 by the end of the first before winning 14-3.

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On Soccer: A Genius in Full Bloom, Lionel Messi Lifts Barcelona

He has remained soccer’s great, enduring constant, but Messi has subtly morphed himself on the field, perhaps now reaching the most complete version of himself.

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The Depleted Yankees Meet the Stumbling Red Sox

Tuesday night’s game was the first time in 27 years that these rivals were both under .500 when playing each other at least 15 games into a season.

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Stewart Tears Achilles, Could Miss Upcoming WNBA Season

Breanna Stewart landed awkwardly on the foot of fellow star Brittney Griner during the EuroLeague championship game. The reigning WNBA MVP grabbed her right ankle after she crumpled to the court.

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For Many Latino Players, Roberto Clemente’s Number Is Off Limits, Too

Only Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 has been officially retired across the majors, but many players have gone out of their way to not wear Clemente’s No. 21.

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Warriors‘ DeMarcus Cousins Is Out ‘Indefinitely’ With Torn Quad

Cousins, Golden State’s starting center, had returned to the N.B.A. in January after tearing his Achilles’ tendon the year before.

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Keeping Score: Who Owns the Worst Playoff Meltdown? It Could Soon Be the Lightning.

Tampa Bay had a regular season that ranks among the best ever in N.H.L. history. But this team will be remembered for a different reason if it’s swept by Columbus.

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Golf Looks to a Tiger Boom 2.0

Interest boomed and prize money skyrocketed after Tiger Woods burst onto the scene. In his absence it stagnated. Now comes another chance.

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Rare Fight by Ovechkin May Alter Series Against Hurricanes

In Game 3 of their playoff series, the Capitals star knocked out the Carolina rookie Andrei Svechnikov, who is expected to miss the next game with a concussion.

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A Small Town Bet on Sports Gambling. It’s Still Waiting.

A Supreme Court decision opened the way for states to allow sports betting, but some have moved slower than expected. One reason? Examples like Tunica, Miss.

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Russell Wilson Becomes N.F.L.’s Highest Paid Player

Wilson, the Seahawks’ quarterback, agreed to a $140 million, four-year extension with $107 million in guaranteed money. His per year average of $35 million tops Aaron Rodgers’s.

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On Pro Basketball: A Hunger Artist Off the Bench, Lou Williams Helps the Clippers Feast

A smaller guard keeps himself ready for games by staying away from pregame meals. His routines have helped make him a player other players love to watch.

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Boston’s 2018 Championship Has a Footnote: Steve Pearce’s Toe

It was Pearce who kept his foot on the base for the final out of the Yankees-Boston playoff series last season. After that, the Red Sox never looked back.

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76ers 145, Nets 123 | Series tied, 1-1: N.B.A. Playoffs: Philadelphia Steamrolls Its Way to a Game 2 Win Over the Nets

A record-tying 51-point third quarter evens the first-round playoff series at a game apiece. And just like that, no one was booing in Philadelphia.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Pick Alain Vigneault as Their New Coach

Vigneault, who led the Canucks and the Rangers to the Stanley Cup finals, takes over a team that has not won a championship since 1975.

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Where Have All the American Tennis Tournaments Gone?

The decline in the number of tournaments in the U.S. corresponds with the decline in the number of highly ranked Americans and the growth of tennis in Europe and Asia.

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Trump Says He Will Give Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom

The president has lavished praise on Woods, a golf and business partner, for winning the Masters on Sunday in a dramatic comeback.

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For Mets, Shaky Arms Are a Worry Entering Phillies Series

The starting rotation was expected to be a strength of the Mets’ 2019 roster, but so far the offense has carried the team.

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On Golf: Tiger Woods Shook Up Golf at the Masters. It Might Be Just the Beginning.

A favorable schedule could puts Woods in position for a serious run at winning all four majors this year, a feat never accomplished in the modern era.

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Tiger Woods’s Masters Win Joins the Ranks of Great Sports Comebacks

When athletes begin to fade, it’s usually all over. But a select few, including Michael Jordan and Monica Seles, have returned in triumph.

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Boston Marathon: After 26 Miles, a Win by a Step

Lawrence Cherono of Kenya edged Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia. Worknesh Degefa of Ethiopia ran away from the field in the women’s race.

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What’s Next for Tiger Woods?

After his Masters triumph, fans began looking ahead. Is he back, after a decade of injury and personal adversity? Or was the comeback a last hurrah?

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L.S.U. Reinstates Coach Implicated in Recruiting Scandal

The head basketball coach, Will Wade, “answered all questions and denied any wrongdoing,” the university said.

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Amanda Anisimova Wins First WTA Tour Title – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Benoit Paire beat Pablo Andujar 6-2 6-3 to win the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco Christian Garin beat Casper Ruud 6-7 (4) 6-4 6-3 to win the Fayez Sarofim & Co. US Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston, Texas Polona Hercog beat Iga Swiatek 6-3 3-6 6-3 [...]

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A Boxing Promoter’s Trickiest Move Is Observing the Sabbath

The rare Orthodox Jew in the promoting ranks, Dmitriy Salita juggles fight preparation with the required hours off the grid just around prime fight time. His fighter just won a big match.

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College Scholarships for Middle Schoolers? N.C.A.A. Plans Vote to Limit Early Recruiting

A proposal before the 40-member N.C.A.A. Division I Council would ban all recruiting contact until June 15 of the student’s sophomore year in high school.

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Braves 7, Mets 3: Jacob deGrom Has Second Straight Rough Start as Mets Lose to Braves

The Mets ace yielded two home runs in five innings after giving up three in his previous outing. He struck out nine but walked four and gave up three runs.

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On Golf: Tiger Woods Showed He Was Back Not With a Shot, but With a Stare

As he stood on the 12th green, glaring at Francesco Molinari and Tony Finau, Woods found the killer instinct he — and golf as a whole — had been missing.

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James Paxton of Yankees, Already Struggling, Will Face Crucial Test in Red Sox

Boston has been slumping in April, but any meeting between these teams creates enormous pressure. For Paxton, who has been tipping his pitches, it offers a chance at redemption.

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N.B.A. Playoffs: N.B.A. Playoffs: Celtics Hold Pacers to 29 Second-Half Points in Game 1 Win

Damian Lillard scored 30 to lead the Trail Blazers past the Thunder, who got a triple-double from Russell Westbrook.

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He’s the Mets’ Mr. Mitt. But Jeff McNeil’s Most Important Possession Is His Bat.

Because he can play a number of positions, his locker has a bunch of gloves. But it is McNeil’s offensive prowess that has made him invaluable to the Mets.

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Sports of the Times: Mike Budenholzer Has Come a Long Way From Bucket of Blood Street

The coach of the N.B.A.-best Bucks learned basketball from his father and Native Americans while growing up amid a melting pot in the Arizona high desert.

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Hockey Roundup: N.H.L. Playoffs: Islanders Roll to 3-0 Series Lead Over Penguins

The United States women’s team, saved by a nullified goal in overtime, defeated host Finland in a shootout in the world championship final.

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Tiger Woods Takes the Masters in a Win for the Ages

After four back surgeries and nearly a decade of struggles on and off the golf course, Woods is back at the pinnacle of his sport.

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To Lead a Young Team, the Hurricanes Turn to Rod the Bod

Rod Brind’Amour brought a Stanley Cup to Carolina as a player. In his first year as coach, he helped end the longest playoff drought in the N.H.L.

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Braves 11, Mets 7: Mets Lose to Braves, Putting End to 3-Game Winning Streak

The Mets television analyst Ron Darling is taking a medical leave from SNY to have surgery to remove a mass in his chest.

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On Golf: How Do You Know Tiger Woods Is Coming? Listen for the Roar

Ropes and security kept the crowds at the Masters in place, but nothing could contain the sound of their cheers when Woods was around. Imagine if he wins.

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Tiger Woods, in Range of Masters Win, Displays His Dominance for New Generation

Woods is tied for second going into the final round at Augusta National. A win would be something no one thought possible by him as recently as two years ago.

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Nets 111, 76ers 102 | Nets lead series, 1-0: N.B.A. Playoffs: D’Angelo Russell Scores 26 in Nets’ Game 1 Win Over 76ers

Caris LeVert added 23 points against Philadelphia, whose lackluster effort drew the wrath of its fans, and questions about text reading on the bench.

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Hockey Roundup: More Bad News for Lightning: Nikita Kucherov Is Suspended for One Game

The league took action against its leading scorer for a hit late in a loss to Columbus that put Tampa Bay behind, 2-0, in the series.

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Yankees 4, White Sox 0: Yankees Hold White Sox to One Hit in C.C. Sabathia’s Return

Sabathia allowed one hit and no other base runners in his return from the injured list, and Domingo German (3-0) followed by striking out four in two overpowering innings.

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$2 and Some Pancakes Went Far at the 1969 Boston Marathon

Fifty years ago, George Hirsch recalls, all you needed to run Boston was a couple of bucks and a note from a doctor saying you were good to go.

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N.B.A. Photographers ‘Do It for the Gram,’ Too

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Once a year, Augusta National Golf Club opens its exclusive gates to the world for the Masters. The world is treated to a jewel of history and nature.

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Nimmo, who entered the game hitting .150, had a two-run homer as Pete Alonso was rested. Zack Wheeler, rebounding from a seven-run outing, struck out eight.

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Columbus will head back home with a 2-0 series lead over Tampa Bay, which had tied the league record for victories in the regular season.

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The Warriors’ quest for another title is the main story, but the postseason could also help determine which free-agent stars go where, shaping the league for years.

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The Australian has been ridiculed for always being hobbled by some pain or ailment. This time, his back issues helped him sharpen his focus on the way to a share of the lead.

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Plogging: A Fun Activity For Earth Day And Every Day

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Redskins’ Reuben Foster Is Fined by the N.F.L. but Will Not Be Suspended in 2019

Foster was accused of domestic violence in November and put on the commissioner’s exempt list. The case was dismissed in January, and after an N.F.L. investigation he has been fined two game checks.

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Los Angeles Lakers ‘Mutually’ Part Ways With Coach Luke Walton

Walton had coached the team for the past three seasons, but 2018-19, with LeBron James on board, was a disaster and brought the franchise’s sixth consecutive missed postseason.

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Francesco Molinari and Jason Day Take the Lead at the Masters

A crowded leaderboard included many big names, like Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson.

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The French sailors François Tolède and Luc Poupon created the event in 2010 and have since made it a popular regatta in a stunning location.

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Matt Cassidy, an America’s Cup Pro, Returns to St. Barths

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St. Barths, a Playground for the Rich, Gets Down to Business

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Gary Sanchez Becomes 12th Yankees Player to Join Injured List

Sanchez was added to the I.L. because of a left calf strain before the Yankees’ game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

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A Masters Plastic Cup Is Almost as Treasured as a Green Jacket

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British Rugby League Plans to Add a New York Team

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Extra Bases: Starting Pitching Thrives on the Team That Created the Opener

The Rays, bolstered by the signing of Charlie Morton, have surged atop the A.L. East with a shutdown rotation, beginning a game with a reliever only twice in their first 13 games.

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LeBron James Opened a School That Was Considered an Experiment. It’s Showing Promise.

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Sarah Sellers: Always on the Run or on the Clock

The surprising runner-up in last year’s Boston Marathon wants to be an elite runner while keeping her job as a nurse anesthetist. She insists that being busier makes her faster.

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Rosario and Alonso had home runs, helping end the team-record streak of starts without a decision by Steven Matz.

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The Capitals held off the Hurricanes in Game 1 of their series. In the Frozen Four, the defending champion, Minnesota Duluth, reached the final.

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Finau kept a ball signed by Billy Casper, the 1970 champion, in his bag during the opening round. Casper had offered encouragement to Finau when he was taking up golf in Utah.

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Tiger Woods led for much of the opening round at the Masters. He shot a two-under-par 70, the same first-round score he had when he won in 1997, 2001 and 2002.

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2019 N.B.A. Playoff Preview: The Warriors’ Biggest Rivals? Injuries and Boredom

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Armed with an algorithm, web-sleuthing skills and an army of tipsters, a vigilante nabs cheating distance runners and posts results of his investigations on his site.

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Magic Johnson Always Set His Sights Beyond Basketball

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A Dog Named Cactus is Dominating a Race Through the Desert

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Michael Avenatti Is Indicted in California on Financial Crimes Charges

Already facing extortion charges in New York, he is accused by California prosecutors of defrauding clients.

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Michael Avenatti Faces Indictment on Financial Crimes Charges

Already facing extortion charges in New York, he is accused of defrauding clients by California.

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The Sox got championship rings at their home opener this week and then, with another weak performance from their starting pitcher, lost the game, dropping their record to 3-9.

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The Islanders Return to Nassau Coliseum, and to Winning in the Playoffs

The Isles won in overtime as thunderous cascades of sound again filled the old-school arena.

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He could pass like a point guard. He was a solid team defender. He retires as the most prolific shot-blocking guard in league history.

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Sergio Garcia’s Hunt for the Perfect Caddie

He considered his wife and a former tennis star before settling on his brother. “He’s excited about caddying here, but it is not the holidays.”

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Australian Rugby Star’s Contract to Be Terminated Over Anti-Gay Comments

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Mitch Marner, the diminutive but explosive winger, has had a breakout year. At age 21, he’s the youngest Maple Leaf to record 90 points in a season.

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Josh Bailey scored on a rebound at 4:39 of overtime at Nassau Coliseum as the Islanders opened a postseason series at home for the first time in 31 years.

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The second baseman hit a towering blast off a light tower and ended up with four homers in a three-game series in which only one of the teams looked like a World Series contender.

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The big right-hander ran into trouble in the eighth inning, but his strong seven innings, and a wild six-run fifth by the Mets’ offense, ended the team’s losing streak at two.

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Arike Ogunbowale Is Ready for Her Next Shot

Ogunbowale’s star turn for Notre Dame in the 2018 Final Four was as stunning as her final moments in this year’s championship-game defeat. On Wednesday she got some red carpet treatment before becoming the No. 5 pick in the W.N.B.A. draft.

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On Soccer: Barcelona and Messi Leave Manchester With a Win, if Not Satisfaction

The Spanish side’s 1-0 victory gave them an advantage over Manchester United in their Champions League tie, but it didn’t match the club’s lofty standards.

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Most homes don’t have the backyard space or funds to build a tennis court, and many homeowners might find it easier and cheaper to install a swimming pool. However, large backyards often have plenty of space to construct a multifunctional sport surface. Community organisations often have funds dedicated to the construction of these fun, useful [...]

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Luke Heimlich, College Star Convicted of Sex Crime, Quietly Makes Pro Debut in Mexico

The Mexican baseball league had cast doubt as to whether Heimlich would be approved to play, but he started for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos on Tuesday.

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‘ZooMass’ No More, UMass Crashes the Men’s Frozen Four

Led by the star defenseman Cale Makar and Coach Greg Carvel, the Minutemen are in the national semifinals for the first time.

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Abnormal Levels of a Protein Linked to C.T.E. Found in N.F.L Players’ Brains, Study Shows

The research is the first step toward developing a diagnostic test that could identify brain-related injuries in living players.

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Robert Kraft Seeks Evidence in Solicitation Case

Mr. Kraft’s lawyers want information on people who were secretly recorded inside a massage parlor, but were not charged with a crime.

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Michigan State Discouraged Reporting of Rape Allegation Against Athletes, Woman Says

A woman who accused three basketball players and sued the university speaks publicly about her case for the first time.

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Michigan State Discouraged Reporting of Rape Allegation Against Athletes, Woman Says

A woman who accused three basketball players and sued the university speaks publicly about her case for the first time.

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A Decade After Crash, Tiger Woods Hunts for Another Masters

Tiger Woods’s life came apart 10 years ago. Then came surgeries on his back, battles with painkillers. Another green jacket would be nice.

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With a Flurry of Shots, Dirk Nowitzki Wraps Up His Time in Dallas

Nowitzki is credited with ushering in the era of the modern era of power forward, who is expected to shoot proficiently from long range.

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With a Flurry of Shots, Dirk Nowitzki Wraps Up His Time in Dallas

Nowitzki is credited with ushering in the era of the modern era of power forward, who is expected to shoot proficiently from long range.

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No Playoffs for LeBron James, No Job for Magic Johnson. Why the Lakers Fell Apart

Nearly a year ago, the Lakers upended the N.B.A. by signing James, with Johnson engineering the deal. Now, the team ends the season in chaos and far from its championship era.

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Magic Johnson Steps Down as Lakers’ Team President

The Hall of Famer helped recruit LeBron James to Los Angeles, but after a disastrous season in which the team failed to make the playoffs, he is stepping down.

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Magic Johnson’s Biggest Moments While Running the Lakers

In his two years as president of basketball operations, Johnson presided over a team as chaotic and playoff-free as the one he’d inherited.

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What’s for Dinner? The Masters Winner Decides

It’s a tournament tradition that last year’s champ picks the menu for the next Champions Dinner. Patrick Reed chose rib-eye.

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Ed Sneed Looks Back on a Near Miss

The golfer seemed to be a shoo-in to win the Masters 40 years ago — until it all went wrong.

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Rory McIlroy Is Poised to Grab a Career Grand Slam

Only five golfers have achieved the feat of winning the Masters, United States Open, British Open and P.G.A. Championship. McIlroy could join them.

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Magic Johnson’s Biggest Moments While Running the Lakers

In his two years as president of basketball operations, Johnson presided over a team as chaotic and playoff-free as the one he’d inherited.

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Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki Each Net 30 in Home Finales

Both players will end their careers Wednesday on the road.

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Devils Win No. 1 Pick in the N.H.L. Draft; Rangers Get No. 2

For the second time in three years, the Devils claimed the first pick in the draft lottery. The Rangers have their highest draft position since 1966.

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Twins 14, Mets 8: Jacob deGrom Gives Up 6 Runs, and a Piece of History, Against the Twins

It was deGrom’s worst outing since Sept. 5, 2017, and it came five days after he struck out 14 batters in a dominant win over the Marlins.

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Magic Johnson Steps Down as Lakers’ Team President

The Hall of Famer helped recruit LeBron James to Los Angeles, but after a disastrous season in which the team failed to make the playoffs, he is stepping down.

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A Lat Strain Complicates Luis Severino’s Return From Shoulder Trouble

A test revealed the Yankees’ ace has a Grade 2 strain of his right latissimus dorsi muscle. He will likely be out until late June or even early July.

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Magic Johnson Steps Down as Lakers’ Team President

The Hall of Famer helped recruit LeBron James to Los Angeles, but after a disastrous season in which the team failed to make the playoffs, he is stepping down.

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For Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, Another Confounding European Trip

For all of City’s success under Guardiola, Champions League away matches have proven difficult, and there were signs of uncertainty in a first-leg loss at Spurs.

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Keeping Score: How a Hitless Chris Davis Is Like a $15 Dessert

The Orioles first baseman is 0 for his last 49. Why is he still in the lineup? A Nobel Prize-winning economist explains the flawed logic behind letting Davis’s contract dictate his playing time.

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The Lightning’s Record-Setting Season Seeks a Stanley Cup Capper

Tampa Bay had a historically good regular season. But in the N.H.L., being the best regular-season team is far from a guarantee of postseason success.

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Chris Mullin, Citing a ‘Personal Loss,’ Gives Up His Coaching Job at St. John’s

Mullin, 55, the greatest basketball player in the university’s history, held the coaching job for four years and had just completed his first winning season. He had two years left on his contract.

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This Is Who Should Win the 2018-19 N.B.A. Awards

Giannis or Harden for M.V.P.? Who makes the Warriors better: Steph or K.D.? Marc Stein considers these questions and more in the latest edition of his newsletter.

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in her words: Abby Wambach’s Leadership Lessons: Be the Wolf

In her new book, “Wolfpack,” the retired soccer superstar applies lessons of failure and triumph learned on the field to empower women.

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Kyle Korver, a White N.B.A. Player, Speaks Out on White Privilege

The Utah Jazz guard wrote in The Players’ Tribune that he was oblivious to racial bias and is seeking to change. His words have resonated in the league.

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For U.S. Women’s Team, Higher Bonuses Raise the Stakes for Each Match

The U.S. women’s national team negotiated higher performance bonuses into their contracts in 2017, but collecting the money is not always in their control.

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Bundesliga’s Chief Executive Isn’t Keen to Join Premier League

Christian Seifert was approached about replacing Richard Scudamore, and briefly thought about the idea before dismissing it.

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On College Basketball: Virginia’s Historic Defeat Was Fundamental to Its Title.

Braxton Key, a transfer, plays a vital role in erasing bad memories.

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For Texas Tech Fans, N.C.A.A. Men’s Final Is Already in the Past

After the Red Raiders lost to Virginia, many who had shared the ride were looking ahead. “We’re going to get it done by the time I graduate,” one freshman said.

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The Most Unwelcome Fan in Patrick Reed’s Gallery — His Dad

The defending Masters champion is estranged from his parents. They live six miles from Augusta National. His father keeps showing up at tournaments.

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N.C.A.A. Men’s Final: Virginia Beats Texas Tech in OT to Claim Its First Title

The Cavaliers completed a yearlong march to redemption after ending the 2018 season as the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 in the men’s tournament.

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Yankees Lose to Astros and Send Luis Severino for More Tests

Severino, who has been out since March 5, has not healed enough from shoulder inflammation to throw off a mound.

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Olympic Cyclist Kelly Catlin Seemed Destined for Glory. Why Did She Kill Herself?

Catlin was lining up for a shot at Olympic gold. And an elite mathematical mind would open opportunities off the track. But torment lurked behind the success.

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Trump Ends Deal Between M.L.B. and Cuban Baseball Federation

The Trump administration declared that the deal violated trade laws because the Cuban federation was part of the government in Havana.

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Olympic Cyclist Kelly Catlin Seemed Destined for Glory. Why Did She Kill Herself?

Catlin was lining up for a shot at Olympic gold. And an elite mathematical mind would open opportunities off the track. But torment lurked behind the success.

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Joel Quenneville Lands in Florida to Coach the Panthers

Quenneville, who is second on the career wins list and has won three Stanley Cups, was fired by the Blackhawks in November and has been a sought-out commodity since.

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Texas Tech’s Perfect Storm Started on a West Texas Ranch

Coach Chris Beard, a veteran of junior college and semipro basketball teams, knew he needed to work fast if he was going to build a winner.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First-Round Schedule

The defending champion Capitals are among the 16 teams in the first round of the N.H.L. playoffs, which begin Wednesday.

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After ‘Draining’ Season, Henrik Lundqvist Tries to Regroup

The Rangers’ longtime goalie endured the worst season of his career, failing to reach 20 wins and finishing with a losing record.

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N.C.A.A. Men’s Final Preview: New Faces and a Slow Pace

Virginia (34-3) and Texas Tech (31-6) will tip off in the N.C.A.A. final about 9:20 p.m. Eastern on Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

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N.C.A.A. Women’s Final: Baylor Is Champion With Win Over Notre Dame

The Lady Bears, despite losing a top player and then having the Irish’s best player at the line in the final seconds, beat Notre Dame with the title at stake for the second time in eight years.

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Virginia vs. Texas Tech: Don’t Expect Much Scoring

The over/under set by bookmakers for Monday night’s N.C.A.A. final will be the lowest for the title game since at least the early 1990s.

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Two Events, Two Victories For Lleyton Hewitt On The Invesco Series QQQ Circuit

It’s been two events and two victories for Lleyton Hewitt in his Invesco Series QQQ career. The former world No. 1, Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion and still part-time doubles specialist on the ATP Tour won his second career title on the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30 [...]

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Madison Keys Solves Caroline Wozniacki, Wins Volvo Car Open – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Madison Keys beat Caroline Wozniacki 7-6 (5) 6-3 to win the Volvo Car Open in Charleston, South Carolina, USA Garbiñe Muguruza beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1 3-1 retired to win the Abierto GNP Seguros women’s singles in Monterrey, Mexico Alexander Bublik beat Emilio Gomez 6-3 6-2 to win the Abierto [...]

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On College Basketball: Players Can End N.C.A.A. Exploitation, if They Feel the Hunger

College athletes, who have had to settle for hollow victories in court, have the leverage to overhaul a system of sham amateurism and reap their share of the riches they bring.

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The Cheerleader Who Blew the Whistle on the N.F.L. Soldiers On

Bailey Davis started a national conversation about how cheerleaders are treated. Things have been rocky for her ever since.

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Jin Young Ko Continues Her Surge With Win at ANA Inspiration

A fortunate pairing with David Brooker, a top caddie, has led to Ko dominating the L.P.G.A., even if her goal is simply happiness.

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N.C.A.A. Women’s Final: Baylor Is Champion With Win Over Notre Dame

For the second time in eight seasons, the Lady Bears defeated the Irish with the title on the line.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Nets, With Win Over Pacers, Make Playoffs for First Time in 4 Years

D’Angelo Russell scored 20 points and Joe Harris added 19 for the Nets, who will also not finish with a losing record for the first time since their last playoff season.

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Nationals 12, Mets 9: Mets’ Bats Awaken Too Late in Loss to Nationals

Trailing 7-1 when starter Zack Wheeler left after what he called an “embarrassing day,” the Mets managed to score five runs in the seventh. But it wasn’t enough.

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Yankees 15, Orioles 3: Yankees, With 3 Blasts by Gary Sanchez, Cap Homer-Driven Sweep of Orioles

Clint Frazier added two home runs for the Yankees, who went deep seven times on Sunday and 14 times in the three-game series.

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In Barry Trotz, the Islanders Trust

Heading for the playoffs in his first season behind the Islanders’ bench, Trotz has been a tonic for players and the team’s fervent fans.

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On College Basketball: In First N.C.A.A. Title Game, Virginia Savors Shot at Redemption

The Cavaliers have pulled off two consecutive narrow victories. Who is to say they don’t have one more in them?

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The Yankees’ Painful Opening: 8 Games, 4 Losses, and an $87 Million Injury List

An extraordinary run of players being hurt has put a cloud over the beginning of the season, testing the team’s carefully constructed roster depth.

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N.C.A.A. Final Four: Texas Tech Upsets Michigan State

Texas Tech’s visit to its first Final Four will continue after a victory over Michigan State sent it to the final against Virginia.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Blank Capitals and Head to Playoffs with Home Edge

Valtteri Filppula scored twice in his return from injury for the Islanders, who will face Pittsburgh. Carolina clinched the top East wild card, and the Devils closed with a win.

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At Santa Anita, at Least for One Day, the Racing Goes Off Safely

Bob Baffert put two horses into the Kentucky Derby with a 1-2 finish in the Santa Anita Derby. But the California track and the sport will again face more tough questions in the coming week.

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N.C.A.A. Final Four: Virginia Stuns Auburn to Reach Title Game

A year after becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 in the men’s tournament, the Cavaliers will play for the national championship.

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Nets 133, Bucks 128: Nets Inch Up in East Playoff Race With Win Against Bucks

Eight players scored in double figures for the Nets, who moved into a tie for sixth with Orlando and a game and a half ahead of ninth-place Miami.

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On Golf: Big Week for Women’s Golf, but Perhaps Not for Progress

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur having a bigger stage and audience than the L.P.G.A.’s first major this week may not best serve the cause of equality.

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Mets 6, Nationals 5: Mets Rally in Eighth to Defeat the Nationals

Pete Alonso and Robinson Cano homered to tie it, and then Keon Broxton singled home what proved to be the winning run. J.D. Davis added two homers for the Mets.

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N.C.A.A. Women’s Final: How Baylor Intends to Stop Notre Dame

DiDi Richards, Baylor’s 6-foot-1 defensive specialist, has been called a gnat and a fly in the postseason. But she really wants to be called a champion.

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UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell Faces a Reckoning

Players and their families have accused the longtime coach of racially insensitive remarks.

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Will Naomi Osaka Pick Japanese Citizenship or American? Her Deadline to Choose Is Looming

Under Japanese law the tennis superstar must soon pick between her American and Japanese nationalities. Her choice comes as Japan is under pressure to loosen its longstanding insularity.

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A Fire Killed 10 Boys in Brazil, and Exposed the Underbelly of the Soccer Business

Young players with dreams of glory think elite training programs lead to riches. They do. Just rarely for them.

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Extra Bases: The Science of Building a Better Pitcher

Wes Johnson, the first pitching coach to jump from college to the majors, is part of a tech-savvy generation that eschews the eyeball test.

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Psst. Kid. Wanna Teach Some Yoga?

Capitalism won’t rest until every single American has taken yoga teacher training. CorePower is leading the way.

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N.C.A.A. Men’s Final Four Preview

A top seed, a past champion and two first-time visitors will play for the national title this weekend.

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Putting the Michigan in Michigan State

The Spartans draw more in-state players than almost any elite college basketball program, a consequence of strict high school rules and an abundance of state pride on the coaching staff.

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Bruce Pearl at Auburn: Rebirth of a Salesman

The coach’s checkered N.C.A.A. past has followed him to the Final Four, but his all-in persona leads colleges to keep hiring him, and players to keep winning for him.

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N.B.A. Roundup: James Harden, on Relatively Leisurely Night, Leads Rockets Past Knicks

Harden, who played less than 30 minutes for just the sixth time this season, had 26 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds. The Magic won, passing the Nets and the Pistons in the East.

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Blue Jackets 3, Rangers 2 | Shootout: Blue Jackets Clinch Final Playoff Spot With Win Against Rangers

Artemi Panarin scored the only goal in the shootout for Columbus, which moved to a point behind Carolina for the first wild card in the East.

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Women’s Final Four: Notre Dame Knocks Out UConn Again

The Irish, the defending national champions, also eliminated the Huskies in last year’s semifinals.

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Golf Roundup: ANA Inspiration: In-Kyung Kim Takes Lead 7 Years After a 1-Foot Miss

The South Korean shot a seven-under-par 65 to take a three-shot second-round lead over Katherine Kirk in the first L.P.G.A. major of the year.

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Women’s Final Four: Baylor Survives a Battle with Oregon to Reach the Title Game

The Lady Bears, who had crushed their other tournament opponents, are seeking their third national championship.

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Ex-Sports Radio Host Craig Carton Sentenced in Ticket Resale Scheme

Carton, from WFAN’s “Boomer and Carton” show, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a longtime listener — the judge.

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Carlos Beltran Embraces a Role He Trained His Whole Career For

After a 20-year career, Beltran has approached his role as a Yankees special adviser with unusual dedication.

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This Teenager Drives Very Fast. And Nobody Is Telling Colton Herta to Slow Down.

Herta, who still lives at home with his parents, became the youngest winner in the history of IndyCar Series at 18. And he made George M. Steinbrenner IV the youngest owner to ever win at 22.

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David Quinn’s Rangers Get Many Teachable Moments, but Few Wins

The rebuilding Rangers “were close,” their coach said, “but that doesn’t cut it in this league.”

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Times Insider: Building a Book on Baseball, With 10 Pitches and 300 Interviews

Tyler Kepner’s new book, “K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches,” is the culmination of a three-year scavenger hunt across the baseball landscape.

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In Soccer’s Biggest Elections, Accusations Are Common but Challengers Are Not

Asian soccer’s governing body will re-elect its president, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa of Bahrain, on Saturday. But as usual, voters will have only one choice.

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Keeping Score: The Stat That Turns Mike Trout’s .312 Average Into .626

You’re probably familiar with batting average, a staple of baseball statistics. But a Bill James creation, secondary average, offers another way to measure offense.

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Gang Green? Now the Jets Are Gang (Gotham) Green

New uniforms, a new logo and some color shifts for a franchise that has struggled.

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North Carolina Women’s Basketball Coach Faces Complaints of Racially Insensitive Comments

Sylvia Hatchell was placed on leave after players’ families complained to university officials, according to two people with direct knowledge of the accusations.

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Golf Roundup: Ally McDonald Takes First-Round Lead in ANA Inspiration

McDonald, who birdied the final hole, leads four other players, including Lexi Thompson, by a stroke in the first L.P.G.A. major of the year.

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On A Post Miami Open High, James Blake Wins Invesco Series QQQ Title At Innisbrook Resort

PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Just four days after presiding over the final day of the Miami Open tennis championships as the event’s tournament director, James Blake quickly made the transition from tennis administrator to tennis player. Blake defeated Jim Courier 6-3 in the one-set final Thursday to win the ADT Champions Classic at the Innisbrook [...]

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N.C.A.A. Women’s Final Four Preview

Three perennial powerhouses and an exciting interloper will seek spots in the national final.

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More Restrictions Are Placed on Youth Football in Canada

Starting in 2022, Canadian children age 12 and younger will no longer be able to play the fullest version of tackle football, which is 12-on-12.

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Mets Go Cold, but Noah Syndergaard Brings Heat Over Scheduling

“I don’t think we were in the proper situation to win a ballgame based on the rest of the guys’ sleep and travel,” Syndergaard said after the Mets fell to the Nationals.

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Yankees 8, Orioles 4: Gleyber Torres Muscles Up Against Orioles, Ending Yankees’ Skid

The infielder, who will be the team’s primary shortstop for the time being, had a career-high four hits. His second home run of the game put the Yankees on top to stay.

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Glen Sather Steps Down as President of Rangers After 19 Years

The Hall of Fame executive will become a senior adviser to the owner James L. Dolan.

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At Final Four, Muffet McGraw Makes a Forceful Case for Women in Power

The Notre Dame coach, who recently said she wouldn’t hire another male assistant, spoke out against the trend of fewer women being head coaches.

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Arike Ogunbowale Strives for Greater Fame. But First, Another Title.

The Notre Dame star has a title in her pocket and another in her sights. Women’s basketball could use more players like her.

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N.C.A.A. Clock May Be Running Out on Graduate Transfers

In two weeks, the N.C.A.A.’s primary legislative body, the Division I Council, will vote on a measure that could severely restrict graduate transfers.

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Beyoncé and Adidas Team Up to Make Shoes and Money

The high-profile partnership was announced on Thursday.

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On Tennis: Will Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal Be Ready for the Clay-Court Season?

Is Nadal truly healthy? What about Serena Williams? The tennis season has moved to clay, and it is unclear how the dust might settle.

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20 Years Ago, Jim Courier’s Most Inspired Davis Cup Performance

by Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Twenty years ago on April 4, 1999, marked the conclusion of one of the most exciting Davis Cup matches ever and probably the most exciting I was part of during my nine years as the U.S. Davis Cup team press officer. It was the opening round of the “Centennial” Davis [...]

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On Tennis: Tennis Season Transitions to Clay, With Plenty of Unanswered Questions

Is Rafael Nadal truly healthy? What about Serena Williams? The clay-court season is underway, and it is unclear how the dust might settle.

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College Sports 101: A U.N.C. Class Reviews a Scandal at Its Source

A history professor at the University of North Carolina has been teaching a course on big-time college sports, with an emphasis on an academic fraud case involving Tar Heel athletes.

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Raptors Defeat the Nets for a 5th Straight Win; Knicks Fall to the Magic

The Nets dropped to 39-40 and missed another chance to improve their playoff situation.

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Rangers Lose to the Lowly Ottawa Senators

It was the second straight defeat for the Rangers.

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Mets 6, Marlins 4: Jacob deGrom Dominates Marlins on the Mound and at the Plate

The Mets’ ace struck out a career-high 14 batters in the win over Miami, and for good measure he hit a solo home run in the third inning.

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Tigers 2, Yankees 1: As Yankees Stumble Out of the Gate, Aaron Boone’s Optimism Endures

Boone’s upbeat nature and ability to motivate players is what earned him the manager job in 2017, and the Yankees are hoping he can steady the team through an early rough patch.

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On Soccer: On Opening Night, Spurs Tests Stadium’s Seats, Its Grass and Its Roar

Back in its old neighborhood at last, Tottenham Hotspur christened its new billion-dollar arena with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

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On Golf: Will Augusta National’s New Event for Women Upstage L.P.G.A. Stars?

Augusta National officials have trumpeted their amateur invitational as a grand stage for women’s golf, even though it conflicts with the first major of the year.

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Bryce Harper With the Epic Bat Flip (and, Oh Yeah, a Homer)

Harper’s bat flip on Tuesday night sparked conversation and calls to mind some other memorable bat flips over the years.

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Russell Westbrook Dedicates His ‘20-20-20’ Triple-Double to Nipsey Hussle

The Oklahoma City Thunder star joined Wilt Chamberlain on Tuesday when he became only the second player in N.B.A. history to have at least 20 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a game.

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A Juventus Striker Faced Racist Abuse. His Teammate and His Coach Said He Provoked It.

The incidents directed at Moise Kean, a young black striker, came hours after the UEFA president said he would instruct referees to halt games marred by racial abuse.

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‘Long Way to Go’: U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Still Seeks a Bigger Spotlight

Two years after threatening a boycott to gain better pay and benefits, the American women wonder whether the future of women’s hockey is as bright as the present.

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Screenland: Lionel Messi’s Goals Go Viral Like No Other Player’s

Instant online video highlights change the way we watch every sport, but none more so than soccer.

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On Soccer: A Gleaming Stadium Opens With a Question: Is There Room for Everyone?

Tottenham Hotspur will open its billion-dollar stadium on Wednesday, an arena the club hopes will be a catalyst for the revival of its entire neighborhood. But not everyone is certain they will be included in those plans.

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Mets 6, Marlins 5: Mets Go Up Big in First, Then Sweat a Little in Win Over Marlins

The Mets barely hung on after going up by 5-0 in the top of the first inning. One of the brighter spots was the way Dominic Smith filled in for Pete Alonso.

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Russell Westbrook Dedicates His ‘20-20-20’ Triple-Double to Nipsey Hussle

The Oklahoma City Thunder star joined Wilt Chamberlain on Tuesday when he became only the second player in N.B.A. history to have at least 20 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a game.

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The Intricacy of Judging the F.E.I. World Cup Finals

Judges determine the winners in these equestrian events, of course, but also must ensure that the competition is fair and that the horses are safe.

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Beezie Madden, the U.S. Star, Tries for a Repeat

Madden, who has four Olympic medals, and her horse Breitling LS won the World Cup show jumping finals last year. They are back again.

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N.W.H.L. Moves to Unify Pro Women’s Hockey as its Rival Fades Away

After the sudden departure of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, the National Women’s Hockey League is getting a big boost from the N.H.L. And it’s moving into Canada.

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Keeping Score: Ronald Acuna Jr. Is a $100 Million Bargain

The 21-year-old outfielder for the Atlanta Braves agreed to a record-setting extension for a player his age. But based on historical precedent, he should be worth far more.

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An Early Crush of Injuries Tests the Yankees’ Spring Optimism

A potentially season-ending injury to Miguel Andujar added to an already long list of injuries for the Yankees less than a week into a season of high expectations.

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Winning Tennis Titles Again, Bob Bryan Is Inspiring Athletes With Hip Injuries

Last spring, Bryan thought his career was over. But after an operation on his right hip, he has reunited with his twin brother on the tennis court and resumed winning doubles championships.

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Another Football League Is on the Edge of Folding

It looks like the Alliance of American Football will become the latest N.F.L. alternative to fail.

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Porzingis and Mavericks Project Business as Usual, Even if It Is Not

As Dallas routed the Philadelphia 76ers and Kristaps Porzingis cheered his new team, an investigation of a rape claim against the former Knick proceeded in New York.

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Can The Miami Open Go For The BIGGEST Attendance Record?

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   The 2019 Miami Open set 15 different attendance records in its first year at Hard Rock Stadium, including a record 17,373 fans who attended the men’s singles final between Roger Federer and John Isner. In years to come, the Miami Open will likely continue to set more and more tournament [...]

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North Carolina Women’s Coaches Put on Leave

A brief news release said that the move was prompted by “issues raised by student-athletes and others.”

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One and Done? Yes, but Done Before the Final Four

The only players in this year’s Final Four who are likely to be drafted by N.B.A. teams in June are upperclassmen, an anomaly in the one-and-done era.

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Bryce Harper Thanks Nationals Fans Ahead of Return to Washington

On Tuesday night Harper will play his first game in Washington since signing with the Phillies as a free agent in March.

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From the Boxing Ring to ‘Dumbo’: Michael Buffer Is Still Ready to Rumble

You might not recognize his name, but you definitely recognize his voice. Michael Buffer came up with one of the most recognizable catchphrases in history and has continued cashing in since.

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Less Pizza, More Yoga: E-Sports Embraces Traditional Training Methods

The professionalization of e-sports has been accompanied by an increasing adherence to training aids long common in older sports.

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Bucks Top the Nets. Knicks Beat the Bulls.

Milwaukee was unable to clinch the best record in the Eastern Conference because Toronto also won.

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John Tavares Lifts Leafs Past the Islanders

A Tavares goal helped Toronto to a 2-1 win and a playoff spot.

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Mets 7, Marlins 3: Pete Alonso Delivers a First in the Ninth as the Mets Escape the Marlins

Alonso, the rookie first baseman, hit his first career home run in the top of the ninth inning. To celebrate, his teammates doused him with condiments in the clubhouse.

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Top-Seeded Baylor Routs Iowa to Cruise to Final Four

The Bears won their 27th straight game by shutting down the nation’s best shooting team. They next face Oregon in their first Final Four since 2012, when they won the championship.

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U.S.A. Basketball Is Said to Be Eyeing Zion Williamson for the World Cup

The 2019 World Cup, which runs Aug. 31 to Sept. 15 in China, will be the first major competition for the United States since Krzyzewski was succeeded as coach by Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs.

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Death of Another Horse at Santa Anita Rocks Industry

It was the 23rd fatality since late December, an unusual spate that has baffled track officials and could embolden a campaign to end horse racing.

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Giancarlo Stanton Joins List of Yankee Injuries

In a surprising move, the already bruised Yankees placed Stanton on the injured list Monday with a left biceps strain.

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In Europe, a Bitter Battle Between Clubs and Leagues Is Taking Shape

Proposals to restrict access to the Champions League and shift some of its matches to weekend dates long reserved for domestic league play have raised hackles.

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“Cattle To Courts: A History of Tennis In Texas” Book Released By New Chapter Press

New Chapter Press announced the release of the book “Cattle to Courts: A History of Tennis In Texas” written by Ken McAllister, long-time Executive Director of the USTA Texas Section. In this comprehensive volume, anecdotes and personal observations explore how Texas became a leader of America’s “Tennis Boom” through national and international events. In addition [...]

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Roger Federer Beats John Isner For Fourth Miami Open Title

by Bob Stockton Roger Federer has known victory throughout his career at the Miami Open and this year was no exception. The 37-year-old Swiss defeated defending champion John Isner  6-1, 6-4 in a remarkably one-sided final. The title was Federer’s fourth in Miami and his 101st career title – and it lasted only 64 minutes [...]

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On College Basketball: Final Four Preview: a Weekend of Classics, and the Promise of More

A disappointing first week of the N.C.A.A. tournament yielded a compelling set of regional finals. The Final Four might be just as good.

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On Baseball: How the Slugging Catcher Became an Endangered Species in the Majors

As teams emphasize better defense behind the plate, everyday catchers with big bats are becoming increasingly hard to find.

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