Higa shot an even-par 71 and maintained a one-shot lead Friday in a suspended second round.
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Friday, May 31, 2019
What to Watch Saturday at the French Open
Day 7 at Roland Garros will feature Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, warmer weather and the end of the third round.
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Weary Red Sox Look to Stop a Yankees Squad That Just Keeps Rolling
Despite their many injuries, the Yankees have outpaced Boston and show no signs of slowing down with several stars on the road to return.
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Memorial Tournament: Bud Cauley Makes a Stunning Comeback 1 Year After an Alarming Car Crash
Cauley, who has never won on the PGA Tour, is in contention at the Memorial a year after he was badly injured as a passenger in a single-car accident near the tournament site.
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It’s More Than Nostalgia for Roger Federer at the French Open
The Big Three — Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Federer — are still in command and contention heading into the weekend at Roland Garros.
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The N.F.L. Has Been Consumed by the Concussion Issue. Why Hasn’t the N.H.L.?
The N.H.L., with a lower profile and fewer dead players than the N.F.L., has fought hard against mounting evidence of a connection between head injury and the degenerative brain disease C.T.E.
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It Takes Real Skills to Be a Fake Stephen Curry
Two basketball impersonators, Brandon Armstrong and Maxim Peranidze, give their insights into the fledgling world of sports comedy that has brought them fame.
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With Just 7 Points, Kyle Lowry Was Still the Raptors’ Steadying Force
Kawhi Leonard struggled a bit, but an injured Lowry’s shots were pivotal and his presence important in the Raptors’ 118-109 victory over the Warriors.
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Yoga’s Instagram Provocateur
Raised in bohemia at the Chelsea Hotel, Alex Auder now punctures the wellness world on Instagram. Can you blame her?
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2019 French Open: No. 2 Karolina Pliskova Falls in the Third Round
Pliskova was eliminated with a 6-3, 6-3 loss to No. 31 Petra Martic on Friday. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are also on the schedule.
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Where the Who’s Who of Horse Racing Celebrate the Belmont Stakes
It may seem strange that jockeys, trainers and owners all stay under the same roof for a race of such consequence. But during the Belmont Stakes, this is exactly what happens.
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Liverpool’s Champions League Waiting Game
Jürgen Klopp and his players waited a year for another shot at Europe’s biggest title. But first they had to kill three weeks.
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Does Marathon Running Increase the Risk of Cardiac Arrest?
Endurance exercise reduces the overall risk of heart troubles but can raise the risk in the short term, especially during a race.
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Hyun-Jin Ryu Caps a Dominant May With a Win Over the Mets
The left-hander pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning. Ryu went 5-0 in six May starts with a 0.59 E.R.A.
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Fresh Faces Surge to Top at the U.S. Women’s Open
Mamiko Higa of Japan led by a stroke after shooting the lowest round in an Open debut: a bogey-free six-under-par 65.
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Hank Haney Is Suspended From His Radio Show Over Remarks About Women’s Golf
Haney said on the show that he couldn’t name even six players on the L.P.G.A. tour and mocked the ethnicity of the sport’s stars from South Korea.
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N.B.A. Finals 2019 Game 1: Warriors vs Raptors Live Updates
DeMarcus Cousins is back, and Drake is already making waves. Follow along with our live coverage.
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What to Watch Friday at the French Open
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are among those playing third-round matches at Roland Garros.
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All the Yankees Need to Know Is Inside Their Caps (or Their Pockets)
As loads of data make playing each position ever more complex, several teams like the Yankees use paper cheat-sheets to keep their fielders where they need to be.
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China’s Soccer Push Takes a New Tack: Naturalizing Foreign Players
Nico Yennaris, a 26-year-old midfielder with little pedigree in Britain, became the first foreign-born player to be called up by China’s national team.
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What to Watch for in Game 1 of Warriors vs. Raptors
Golden State begins its quest for a third straight championship at 9 p.m. Thursday in Toronto. One big surprise? DeMarcus Cousins is back.
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Raptors vs. Warriors Game 1: What to Watch For
Golden State begins its quest for a third straight championship at 9 p.m. Thursday in Toronto. One big surprise? DeMarcus Cousins is back.
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Another Young American Prepares to Face the Serena Williams Aura
On Saturday, Sofia Kenin, 20, will get to experience Williams from the other side of the net for the first time.
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What to Watch for in Game 1 of the Raptors vs. Warriors N.B.A. Finals
Golden State begins its quest for a third straight championship at 9 p.m. Thursday in Toronto. One big surprise? DeMarcus Cousins is back.
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Facing Roger Federer: Surely Unforgettable for Casper Ruud, if Not His Father
Christian Ruud, whose son will play Federer in the third round of the French Open on Friday, was told he had practiced with him in Paris in 1999. “I don’t remember the one here,” the father said.
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Another Fan Is Injured; Does Baseball Need More Netting?
Baseball leaned on its teams to extend protective netting. Has it done enough to keep its fans safe?
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Tiger Woods Is Closing In on Sam Snead’s Record
At this weekend’s Memorial Tournament, Woods has a shot at tying Snead’s record of 82 PGA Tour titles. The two met when Woods was 6 and Snead 69.
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Tiger Woods Is Closing In on Sam Snead’s Record
At this weekend’s Memorial Tournament, Woods has a shot at tying Snead’s record of 82 PGA Tour titles. The two met when Woods was 6 and Snead 69.
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2019 French Open: Naomi Osaka Escapes Again
After losing the first set and being a break down in the second, the top-ranked Osaka rallied to beat the former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
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‘The Spy Behind Home Plate’ Review: Play Ball, Fight Nazis
A documentary tells the story of Moe Berg, a major-league catcher who went undercover during World War II.
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As Everest Melts, Bodies Are Emerging From the Ice
Climbers and the Nepalese government believe the recently exposed bodies are the result of global warming, which is rapidly melting the mountain’s glaciers.
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Adam Silver Says the N.B.A Is Flying, and He Is Sort of Right
A young fan base, big stars and little off-the-court controversy have the N.B.A. enjoying smooth sailing.
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Does the N.B.A. Peak During the Finals or Free Agency?
For a basketball writer, there is no avoiding discussion about the future in the modern version of the league.
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As Everest Melts, Bodies Are Emerging From the Ice
Climbers and the Nepalese government believe the recently exposed bodies are the result of global warming, which is rapidly melting the mountain’s glaciers.
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from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2W2DUxY
Dodgers Rally in the Ninth Against Edwin Diaz to Beat the Mets
The Mets hit four homers and took a three-run lead into the bottom of the ninth, but their closer couldn’t quiet the Los Angeles bats.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
The Superstar Hiding in Plain Sight
Persistent stereotypes about Asian players obscure the quality of Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min, a star by any metric.
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Blues Beat the Bruins and Get Their First Stanley Cup Finals Victory
The finals are now tied at one win apiece.
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What to Watch Thursday at the French Open
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, who struggled in their first-round matches, will be back in action.
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37 More Former Ohio State Athletes Sue the University in Sexual Abuse Case
The lawsuit is the fourth of its kind filed against the university and the first since Ohio State released a report detailing how a former team doctor repeatedly assaulted males athletes.
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In Kikuchi vs. Ohtani, Japan Sees Another Great Rivalry
Japanese baseball fans, more than those in North America, tend to focus on specific pitcher-batter showdowns. Yusei Kikuchi and Shohei Ohtani could offer a tantalizing one on American soil.
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In Kikuchi vs. Ohtani, Japan Sees Another Great Rivalry
Japanese baseball fans, more than those in North America, tend to focus on specific pitcher-batter showdowns. Yusei Kikuchi and Shohei Ohtani could offer a tantalizing one on American soil.
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from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2XaeDTW
37 More Former Ohio State Athletes Sue the University in Sexual Abuse Case
The lawsuit is the fourth of its kind filed against the university and the first since Ohio State released a report detailing how a former team doctor repeatedly assaulted males athletes.
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from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2EIL6JT
Kawhi Leonard Proves He Was Worth Risking It All
The Raptors star — and his future — is all anyone in the N.B.A. can talk about, even as he stays quiet. Toronto’s success this season shows why.
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Yankees Greet Padres Rookie With Two Homers Right Off the Bat
It was the 10th time in franchise history the Yankees began a game with back-to-back homers, and they came off Chris Paddack, who entered the game with a 1.93 E.R.A.
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These Are the Victims of a Deadly Climbing Season at Mount Everest
At least 11 people died this month climbing Mount Everest, amid crowds that led to dangerous delays.
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2019 French Open: Rafael Nadal Cruises Into Third Round
Chasing a record-extending 12th title at the French Open, Nadal posted a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over Yannick Maden on Wednesday.
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In Italian Tennis, It’s the Men’s Turn to Shine
The golden generation of Italian women has retired. Now, 23 Italian men are in the top 250 of the ATP rankings, the most of any country.
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For the Warriors, a Lack of Doubt Should Create Some Doubt
This N.B.A. season has been treated as a foregone conclusion, but Golden State will not want to get too comfortable against Kawhi Leonard and his loaded Toronto Raptors.
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Forging His Own Path, Dominic Thiem Eyes a Grand Slam Breakthrough
Thiem, ranked fourth, split with his longtime mentor this year, hoping to translate his tour success into a major title.
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Anthony Joshua, Knockout Machine. And He Can Box.
The British fighter, virtually a household name in England, brings his show to the United States.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Michael Conforto’s Grand Slam Lifts the Mets Over the Dodgers
It was Conforto’s 10th home run of the season and the first since he returned Sunday after spending just over a week on the concussion list.
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San Diego Tops Yankees With a Bullpen Parade
Padres Manager Andy Green burned through his bullpen to help his team hold off the Yankees, who got three runs in the seventh inning, in a stretch when Green used four pitchers to face eight batters.
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Metta World Peace Is Ready for His Closeup. Again.
World Peace, known as Ron Artest for much of his N.B.A. career, has become a strong voice on mental health and the subject of a documentary. But he knows many remember him for one thing: the brawl.
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As E-Sports Grow, So Do Their Homes
To provide fans with a richer experience, developers are creating arenas that are designed for pro gaming.
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After Much Effort, an ‘Unbreakable’ Record in Straight Pool Is Topped
If John Schmidt’s pocketing of 626 balls without a miss on Monday in Monterey, Calif., is certified, it will break Willie Mosconi’s mark of 526 set in 1954.
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2019 French Open: Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep Survive
Osaka, the world’s No. 1 player, fought back from the brink of a first-round upset, while Halep, the defending champion, also went three sets in her opener.
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For a Fast-Rising Chilean Player, French Open Success Has Been a Long Time Coming
Just over a year ago, Cristian GarÃn, 22, was ranked outside the top 200. He is now 37th and has won 20 matches on clay courts, the second most on tour.
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For a Fast-Rising Chilean Player, French Open Success Has Been a Long Time Coming
Just over a year ago, Cristian GarÃn, 22, was ranked outside the top 200. He is now 37th and has won 20 matches on clay courts, the second most on tour.
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Odubel Herrera of Phillies Arrested in Domestic Violence Case
Herrera was placed on administrative leave by M.L.B. a day after he was arrested at an Atlantic City casino.
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A Trove of FIFA Secrets, Locked Inside a New Jersey Storage Locker
Chuck Blazer, whose cooperation led to the arrests of top FIFA officials, died in 2017. But he left behind materials that could implicate officials who have so far escaped punishment.
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How a Fourth-String Goalie Led the Blues to the Stanley Cup Finals
Goalie Jordan Binnington, a 25-year-old rookie, was not part of the Blues’ “master plan.” But he stabilized a team careering out of contention.
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How a Fourth-String Goalie Led the Blues to the Stanley Cup Finals
Goalie Jordan Binnington, a 25-year-old rookie, was not part of the Blues’ “master plan.” But he stabilized a team careering out of contention.
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from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2HEOXt2
N.F.L. Begins Moves to Avoid Another Labor War
Getting a new collective bargaining agreement with the Players Association will help the case for lucrative new media contracts.
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Monday, May 27, 2019
Mets Rally Falls Short in Los Angeles
Leading 3-2 in the 6th inning, the Mets surrendered six runs and never recovered.
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Sports Illustrated, the Brand, Is Sold for $110 Million
Meredith will continue to run the magazine and website, but Authentic Brands Group, a marketing company, will control the rights to images and the name itself.
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Bruins Rally at Home for Game 1 Win
The Bruins were down 2-0 but ended up with 4-2 win over St. Louis that puts them three wins from a Stanley Cup.
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Fighting Rust, Serena Williams Has a Rocky Start in Paris
Williams has barely played on clay and was terrible in the first set of her opening match before a sharp turn to winning form. Then she faced questions about Nike and mothers.
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Bill Buckner Got Over It
He will always be remembered for a bad error at a crucial moment, but Buckner moved on and ultimately lived out his life with grace.
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Yankees Give Padres a Rude Welcome in First Visit to New Stadium
Clint Frazier, Brett Gardner and Gary Sanchez homered, and Manny Machado was booed, as San Diego became the last opposing team to play in the Yankees’ decade-old stadium.
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Bill Buckner, All-Star Shadowed by World Series Error, Dies at 69
A veteran of the Cubs and Dodgers, he was at first base for the Red Sox when Mookie Wilson of the Mets hit a grounder to him. Disaster came next.
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NCAA Tennis: Kat Jokic, Estrela Perez-Somarriba And The Greatest Broken-String Point Ever Played
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher The 2019 NCAA women’s singles final where Estela Perez-Somarriba of the University of Miami defeated fellow sophomore Kat Jokic of the University of Georgia 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-3 at the U.S. Tennis Association National Campus in Orlando was not only one of the most dramatic in the history of the event, [...]
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For Sandy Alderson, a Reinvigorating Reunion With the A’s
A year after leaving his job as the Mets’ general manager, Alderson is relishing working with his former protégé, Billy Beane, in Oakland.
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French Open: Caroline Wozniacki Loses; Petra Kvitova Withdraws
In a performance emblematic of a difficult season, Wozniacki fell Monday in the first round to Veronika Kudermetova. Kvitova pulled out because of an injured left forearm.
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French Open: Caroline Wozniacki Loses; Petra Kvitova Withdraws
In a performance emblematic of a difficult season, Wozniacki fell Monday in the first round to Veronika Kudermetova. Kvitova pulled out because of an injured left forearm.
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‘It Was Like a Zoo’: Death on an Unruly, Overcrowded Everest
This has been one of the deadliest climbing seasons on the world’s highest peak. Veteran climbers blame increased permits for climbers, including many who are inexperienced.
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Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Bruins and Blues Flash Back to 1970
Boston will seek its seventh N.H.L. championship, while St. Louis pursues its first.
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Sunday, May 26, 2019
Angelique Kerber Upset on Opening Day at Roland Garros – Mondays with Bob Greene
Mondays with Bob Greene STARS Alexander Zverev beat Nicolas Jarry 6-3 3-6 7-6 (8) to win the Banc Eric Sturdza Geneva Open in Geneva, Switzerland Benoit Paire beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4 6-3 to win the Open Parc Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes Lyon in Lyon, France Yulia Putintseva beat Tamara Zidansek 4-6 6-4 6-2 to win the Nürnberger [...]
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There Wasn’t a Before or an After. There was Only Bart Starr.
Stuck between eras of the N.F.L., Starr won more titles than any quarterback not named Tom Brady.
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Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita Park
A 9-year-old gelding named Kochees, injured in a race on Saturday, became the 26th fatality at the racetrack since Dec. 26, and the third in nine days.
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There Wasn’t a Before or an After. There was Only Bart Starr.
Stuck between eras of the N.F.L., Starr won more titles than any quarterback not named Tom Brady.
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from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2K43wYU
Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita Park
A 9-year-old gelding named Kochees, injured in a race on Saturday, became the 26th fatality at the racetrack since Dec. 26, and the third in nine days.
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A Rare Defensive Miscue by Gio Urshela Dooms Yankees to Defeat
A bad hop in the 10th inning got past the sure-handed third baseman and the Yankees, who had come back from a six-run deficit, lost to the Royals.
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A Head’s-Up Play and Another Unlikely Hero Fuel a Win for the Mets
Todd Frazier bunted against a shift to start a rally, and Adeiny Hechavarria put the team ahead with an unlikely homer. Business as usual for the injury-hampered, depth-fortified Mets.
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Indianapolis 500: Simon Pagenaud Holds Off Alexander Rossi to Win
The red-hot driver capped off what his team’s owner, Roger Penske, called “the perfect month for us.”
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French Open: New Courts See Upsets on First Day
Fifth-seeded Angelique Kerber lost to Anastasia Potapova, and 16th-seeded Marco Cecchinato, a semifinalist last year, fell to Nicolas Mahut.
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Same Old Roger Federer Shines at the New-Look French Open
In his first French Open match in four years, Federer breezed through in straight sets. He walked on court to a standing ovation and finished the same way.
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U.S. Women’s Team Collects One Last Win on Road to the World Cup
A 3-0 defeat of Mexico capped a pre-Cup schedule that offered the variety of tests and displayed the U.S.'s depth and power.
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Craft Brewers Lighten Up and Take Aim at the ‘Sweaty Consumer’
Smaller breweries are responding to the demands of consumers more concerned with health and active lifestyles than they are with hops or high alcohol content.
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With Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors Find Success That Endures
The Raptors have been abandoned by their biggest stars, and they traded the one who wanted to stay. But Leonard has kept a successful run going longer than anyone before.
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With Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors Find Success That Endures
The Raptors have been abandoned by their biggest stars, and they traded the one who wanted to stay. But Leonard has kept a successful run going longer than anyone before.
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Bart Starr, Quarterback Who Led the Packers to Greatness, Dies at 85
The son of a strict military man, he became the fierce in-the-huddle incarnation of Coach Vince Lombardi.
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Bart Starr, Quarterback Who Led the Packers to Greatness, Dies at 85
The son of a strict military man, he became the fierce in-the-huddle incarnation of Coach Vince Lombardi.
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Green Bay Packers’ Quarterback Bart Starr
Bart Starr, as the earnest and determined leader of the great Green Bay teams of the 1960s, became one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in history.
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Bart Starr, Quarterback Who Led the Packers to Greatness, Dies at 85
The son of a strict military man, he became the fierce in-the-huddle incarnation of Coach Vince Lombardi.
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Bart Starr, Quarterback Who Led the Packers to Greatness, Dies at 85
The son of a strict military man, he became the fierce in-the-huddle incarnation of Coach Vince Lombardi.
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“I Wouldn’t Deny It” – Britain’s NCAA Champ Paul Jubb On Wimbledon Wild Card
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher Paul Jubb of the University of South Carolina, the first ever player from Britain to win an NCAA singles title, will likely not get a main draw wild card entry into the U.S Open. While the winner of this event had traditionally earned this right, over the last 15 years, [...]
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Saturday, May 25, 2019
Mentoring His Much Younger Bruins Teammates Is Vintage Zdeno Chara
At 42, Chara is 14 years older than Boston’s next oldest defenseman, and he will be seeking his second title with the Bruins when the Stanley Cup finals start on Monday.
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Mets End Wild Week With Comeback Win Over the Tigers
The Mets have won five of six games at Citi Field in the past week despite having trailed in all but one of those games.
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Toronto Raptors Eliminate Bucks for First Trip to the N.B.A. Finals
Kawhi Leonard has the Raptors within reach of the franchise’s first championship in just his first season with the team.
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Yankees Open Doubleheader With Sixth Win in a Row
Luke Voit hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and J.A. Happ threw six strong innings, striking out 10.
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At Monaco, It’s First All Work, and Then Play
Its grand prix takes place over a weekend, but the work to get the event ready starts months before. And then it has to be all torn down.
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For Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, It’s a Home-Field Advantage
The Formula One driver grew up in Monaco watching the races there and is about to become one of the few Monegasques to actually compete in one.
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Mercedes Has Moved From Dominant to Invincible
The Formula One team just won’t lose and its drivers have finished one-two in every grand prix this season. Some drivers think it’s made the sport “not as much fun.”
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British Climber Dies on Everest as Traffic Jam’s Toll Rises to 10
Robin Haynes Fisher, 44, of Britain, died at about 28,215 feet on Saturday, the authorities said, in a year of record attempts this season and the worst toll in decades.
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‘Not Just a Maid’: The Ultra-Running Domestic Workers of Hong Kong
Trail running has emerged as an unlikely equalizer for some foreign domestic workers in a city that often discriminates against them.
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How the Math Behind Roger Federer’s Clay Season Helps His World Ranking
Just by playing in clay-court tournaments, Federer has earned ATP ranking points that fended off his young challengers for the No. 3 spot.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
A Buzzer-Beater Sinks the Liberty in Their Opener
A layup by Teaira McCowan at the buzzer lifted the Indiana Fever to an 81-80 win over the host Liberty on Friday night.
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5 Home Runs Aren’t Enough for the Mets Against the Tigers
JaCoby Jones homered and drove in four runs as the visiting Detroit Tigers halted their nine-game losing streak with a wild victory over the Mets.
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Nike Says It Will End Financial Penalties for Pregnant Athletes
In response to criticism, the company said it would waive performance-pay reductions for 12 months for athletes “who decide to have a baby.”
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Nike Says It Will End Financial Penalties for Pregnant Athletes
In response to criticism, the company said it would waive performance-pay reductions for 12 months for athletes “who decide to have a baby.”
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Rocco Commisso, Cosmos Owner, Is Said to Be Close to Buying Italy’s Fiorentina
Commisso, the billionaire chairman of Mediacom, has owned the Cosmos since 2017 but has long sought to be involved with a club in a top-tier league like Serie A.
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An Andretti Is Still Driving for Another Indy 500 Win, 50 Years Later
Mario Andretti’s Indianapolis 500 win in 1969 remains the only one for three generations of Andrettis. Marco Andretti, who nearly won his debut, is the family’s last active driver.
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Kiki Bertens Tries to Get Used to a New Label: French Open Contender
Bertens, ranked fourth, is the oddsmakers’ second favorite to win at Roland Garros, behind only the defending champion Simona Halep.
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Bucks Owner Is in the Best Bind: His Soccer Team Also Has a Big Game
It could be a crazy weekend for Wes Edens, who owns the N.B.A. Eastern Conference finalists and soccer’s Aston Villa, which will play for Premier League promotion on Monday.
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The Women’s World Cup’s Other Inequality: Rich vs. Poor
Pay is not the only notable gap in women’s soccer. There is also the matter of federation support. Fund-raising in Florida, Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz know this as well as anyone.
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Kawhi Leonard or Kevin Durant: Who Is Free Agency’s Biggest Prize?
Checking in with a longtime N.B.A. scouting star to ask if Leonard’s youth might put him ahead of Durant.
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Can This Man Keep the A’s in Oakland?
Dave Kaval, the Athletics’ president, has become the face of the franchise by campaigning for a new stadium. But not everyone is lining up behind him.
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What Causes Stress Fractures in Runners? Can Diet Contribute?
Overtraining is the most common cause, but diet and other factors can play a role.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Kawhi Leonard Helps the Raptors Control of Their Series With the Bucks
Leonard scored 35 points and showed no obvious signs of the leg soreness that bothered him in Toronto’s wins in the previous two games. He hit the 30-point mark for the fourth time in the series.
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Steady as He Goes: Roger Federer on Success, Staying Power and 20 Years at the French Open
Of the 128 players who took part in the 1999 French Open singles tournament, Federer is the last one still playing singles on tour.
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French Open: Players to Watch
For the men, keep your eyes on Stefanos Tsitsipas, Guido Pella and Felix Auger-Aliassime. For the women, it’s Kiki Bertens, Belinda Bencic and Anett Kontaveit.
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Daniil Medvedev Looks to Come Back at the French Open
His clay season has been mixed. He reached the semifinals in Monte Carlo and the finals in Barcelona, but lost his opening matches in Madrid and Rome.
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The French Open Spruces Up, and Shows Players the Money
In an attempt to better compete with other Grand Slam tournaments, the French Open is renovating and reaching out to young fans, and has increased the prizes.
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The Stresses of Playing on the French Open‘s Clay Courts
European red clay courts demand peak physical conditioning, the dexterity to slide across the baseline and the perseverance to sustain 30-stroke points.
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Mary Pierce Finds Peace in Mauritius
The tennis champion, the last Frenchwoman to win the French Open, has settled on the island after a career that is putting her in the Hall of Fame.
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For the Mets, Carlos Gomez’s Blast Caps a Fraught Stretch on a High Note
Gomez hit a three-run homer in the eighth that gave the Mets a four-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, but two new injuries tempered the positivity.
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Utah Man Dies After Climbing Mt. Everest, His Seventh Mountain on 7 Continents
The man, Donald Cash, 54, told his family he would rather die on a mountain than in a hospital bed.
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French Open Draw May Allow Serena Williams to Ease Into the Tournament
Williams, 37, who is seeded 10th and has played only nine matches this year, would not have to face a seeded player until the third round.
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The Yankees Show Off Their Depth, Beating the Orioles Once Again
The red-hot Gleyber Torres and Gary Sanchez did not enter the game until the ninth inning, but the first-place Yankees still managed to walk away with a win.
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Covering a Mother’s Love at 20,000 Feet
Isabella de la Houssaye learned she had Stage 4 lung cancer. She wanted to climb a mountain with her daughter. A reporter joined them on their two-week trek to the roof of the Americas.
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Can the W.N.B.A. Be a Model for Women’s Hockey?
Women’s hockey players want a league molded in the image of the W.N.B.A. But will the N.H.L. follow a model the N.B.A. concedes isn’t working?
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Which Sloane Stephens Will Show Up at the French Open?
Stephens, a finalist in Paris last year, is one of tennis’s most unpredictable talents.
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Kenny Smith Wasn’t a Star. TNT’s ‘Inside the N.B.A’ Made Him One.
Don’t call Kenny Smith the straight man of the “Inside The N.B.A” crew. He prefers you call him the listener.
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ATP, WTA Ranking Points Restored For ITF World Tennis Tour
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) has announced an agreement with the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) to optimise the structure of men’s and women’s professional tennis. This will provide additional competitive opportunities and a clear and fair pathway for talented players. The agreement includes the allocation of ATP and [...]
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NCAA Tennis Now Wedged Perfectly Before Roland Garros
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher College Football has its post-season presence with its National Championship game. College basketball has its March Madness. College golf is featured prominently on Golf Channel. Now, college tennis and its NCAA Championships has its proper platform. Starting with this year’s NCAA tennis championships at the U.S. Tennis Association National Campus, [...]
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Bicycle Diaries: Two Centuries of New York City History
An exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York traces the vehicle’s complex past and present.
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A Novel Idea in the Majors: Using Batting Practice to Get Better
B.P. has been a baseball tradition for more than a century, but there is evidence that the usual methods might make batters worse. So some teams are experimenting.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Mets Wait Out Max Scherzer and Rally Against the Nationals’ Bullpen
Juan Lagares hit a go-ahead, three-run double off Washington closer Sean Doolittle, and Rajai Davis capped the six-run eighth inning with a three-run homer in his first at-bat for the Mets.
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Yankees Blast 5 More Homers Against the Orioles
Gleyber Torres hit two of the Yankees’ five home runs, and the team survived a shaky outing from C.C. Sabathia in a victory over Baltimore.
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Keeping Score: Gleyber Torres Follows a Tradition for Young Yankees by Bashing the Orioles
The second-year infielder is dominating a bad pitching staff in a way that has rarely been seen, but that has some precedent.
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The Last, Best Press Agent
Sy Presten, who turns 95 on May 23 in New York, remembers when the publicity business was fun.
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Michigan Hires Juwan Howard as Basketball Coach
Howard was officially hired by his alma mater on Wednesday, accepting a five-year deal starting at $2 million annually.
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Back With the Rangers, John Davidson Has Unfinished Business
As a goalie, Davidson came up just short of winning a Stanley Cup in New York. Now, he will try to bring a championship as team president.
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Carter Stewart, 19, Chooses Japan Over the M.L.B. Draft
Stewart, who was drafted by the Braves last year but did not sign, has chosen to start his career abroad, which would allow him to become a major league free agent more quickly.
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FIFA Drops Plan for 48-Team World Cup in 2022
Abandoning a proposal championed by its president, FIFA concluded that it could not host the larger tournament in Qatar or come up with a solution to share the event with the tiny gulf emirate’s neighbors.
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I.O.C. Schedules Vote to Remove Boxing’s Governing Body
The I.O.C. has set up a vote next month on removing the sport’s governing body, AIBA, from organizing bouts at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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Could A Youngster Win Roland Garros?
The Grand Slams have been dominated by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray for over a decade now, with very few tennis players being able to break the stranglehold they have on the men’s game. But in recent months, we’ve started to see several young up-and-comers start to break the big four’s [...]
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Qatari Executive Is Charged With Corruption in I.A.A.F Scandal
Yousef al-Obaidly, chief of the beIN Media Group, was accused of making a payoff to secure hosting rights for the track and field world championships.
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How the Blues Went From Last Place to the Stanley Cup Finals
On Jan. 3, St. Louis had the worst record in the N.H.L. On Tuesday, the Blues became the Western Conference champions.
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Power Players Learn to Love — Well, Like — the Clay
Karolina Pliskova, Madison Keys and Petra Kvitova won tournaments this spring on clay — their least favorite surface.
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Sports of The Times: Free LeBron from Laker Land
LeBron James is too good to spend his final years with a franchise that is circling the drain.
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She Had Stage 4 Lung Cancer, and a Mountain to Climb
Isabella de la Houssaye raised her five children on adventure. Then came a brutal diagnosis, and a burning desire for a final journey with each one.
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W.N.B.A. Season Preview: Does a Ring Await Elena Delle Donne?
Four of the league’s biggest stars — Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi — are out for opening night and beyond. Liz Cambage and some promising rookies can fill the void.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Yankees Continue to Pummel Orioles Pitching
Clint Frazier homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs as the Yankees kept up their assault on Baltimore pitching in an 11-4 rout Tuesday night.
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Blues 5, Sharks 1 | St. Louis wins the series, 4-2.: Blues Rout the Sharks to Reach the Stanley Cup Finals
St. Louis, in the finals for the first time since 1970, will face the Boston Bruins for its first title.
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Mets 6, Nationals 5: The Third Comeback Was the Charm as Mets Beat Nationals
The team is 2-0 since General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Mickey Callaway will remain the team’s manager “for the foreseeable future.”
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Robert Kraft Trial Is Postponed
Judge Leonard Hanser agreed Tuesday to postpone the trial indefinitely while prosecutors appeal his decision blocking their use of secretly shot video. Kraft is accused of paying for sex acts at a massage parlor.
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Caster Semenya Plans to Run 3,000-Meter Race, Which Doesn’t Require Her to Limit Testosterone
Semenya, the two-time Olympic champion at 800 meters, is expected to race in the Prefontaine Classic next month in California. The 3,000 is not covered by a new rule restricting intersex athletes.
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Ex-Partner of Deceased Figure Skater John Coughlin Says He Sexually Abused Her
Coughlin, who died by suicide in January after being suspended from the sport, was accused by Bridget Namiotka, who said in recent Facebook postings that she was abused in her teens.
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Now for a Few Words About Drake: More Please
The Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan annoys some N.B.A. watchers. But do they outnumber those who can’t get enough of his courtside trolling?
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Now for a Few Words About Drake: More Please
The Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan annoys some N.B.A. watchers. But do they outnumber those who can’t get enough of his courtside trolling?
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Texas Men Win N.C.A.A. Tennis Title After Coach’s Arrest in Admission Scandal
Two months later after losing their coach, Michael Center, the Longhorns were national champions.
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Statement Win For Nadal In Rome Provides For French Open Confidence
“He needed this. He wanted this and he had to play his best tennis today to get it.” This is what former world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport said on Tennis Channel as Rafael Nadal finally won his first clay-court title of the year in Rome, defeating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 in [...]
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Stephen Curry, Fully in the Swing
The league’s ultimate team-first franchise player has given up golf, but not scoring and winning on the court.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Niki Lauda, Formula One Road Warrior Who Pushed Limits, Dies at 70
While driving Porsches, Ferraris, McLarens and other high-tech torpedoes, Lauda won three world championships and survived a devastating crash.
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Warriors Sweep Blazers to Reach Their 5th Straight N.B.A. Finals
With an overtime victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, Golden State moved on to seek a third consecutive title and its fourth in five years.
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Big Question at the Hockey World Championship: Who’s No. 1 (in the Draft)?
Jack Hughes of the U.S., the top-rated North American prospect, and Kaapo Kakko of Finland, the top European prospect, are under the microscope as they play for their national teams.
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Going to the Women’s World Cup? You Might Not Sit With Your Family and Friends
FIFA released thousands of tickets to the Women’s World Cup this week, but some fans were surprised to learn they would not be sitting together.
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On Baseball: Mets’ Brodie Van Wagenen Isn’t Ready to Give Up on His Roster, or His Manager
Firing Manager Mickey Callaway would be admitting flaws in the Mets’ plan, but Van Wagenen opted to double down on the team he assembled in his first off-season as a general manager.
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Yoenis Cespedes Fractures Ankle in ‘Violent’ Fall at His Ranch
Cespedes, who has not played for the Mets this season while recovering from heel surgery, added to the club’s recent woes with a bizarre injury.
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Yankees Injury Update: Didi Gregorius Takes a Big Step in Recovery
In his first game action since Tommy John surgery last fall, Gregorius played in front of Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and against Detroit Tigers minor leaguers.
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Edwin Drummond, 73, Who Turned Climbing Into Activism, Dies
A poet as well as a mountaineer, he climbed the Statue of Liberty and Nelson’s Column in London to draw attention to causes.
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Damian Lillard’s Impossible Burden
The Trail Blazers guard was having a career-defining postseason before running into the Golden State buzzsaw. Injured and on the verge of elimination, he somehow remains confident.
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Trilobites: Peering Beneath a Source of El Capitan’s Deadly Rockfalls
Thermal imaging reveals surprisingly little “glue” between the famous rock’s face and sheets that are peeling off it.
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Magic Johnson Says G.M. Rob Pelinka Undercut Him
The Laker legend who abruptly resigned as team president said going to work had ceased to be fun.
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Raptors Need Double Overtime on an Off Night for the Bucks
Breaking down the last-second shots. (They mostly missed.)
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Rafael Nadal Dominates to Win Ninth Time in Rome – Mondays with Bob Greene
Mondays with Bob Greene STARS Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6-0 4-6 6-1 to win the Internazionali BNL d’Italia men’s singles in Rome, Italy Karolina Pliskova beat Johanna Konta 6-3 6-4 to win the Internazionali BNL d’Italia women’s singles in Rome, Italy Filip Krajinovic beat Arthur De Greef 63 6-1 to win the Neckercup [...]
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Sprinter Dutee Chand Becomes India’s First Openly Gay Athlete
Ms. Chand, a runner on India’s national track and field team with hyperandrogenism, had previously made headlines for fighting to compete against women.
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Sunday, May 19, 2019
On Tennis: At the French Open, Forehands in the Flora
A new court surrounded by greenhouses and a rebuilt main stadium are among the changes at Roland Garros for this year’s tournament.
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For Europe’s Soccer Chief, the Outrage Arrives in Waves
A Champions League restructuring and a looming fight with Manchester City have UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin sitting atop a soccer economy that feels as if it’s pulling itself apart.
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Raptors 118, Bucks 112, Two Overtimes | Milwaukee leads series, 2-1: N.B.A. Playoffs: Kawhi Leonard Carries Raptors to Finish Line in a Marathon
Leonard scored 36 points, including 8 in the second overtime, as Toronto won and gave itself a chance to pull even with the Bucks.
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Dustin Johnson Completes a Grand Slam of Runner-Up Finishes
“Yay,” Johnson said when told the news that he now had a second-place finish in each of the four majors. This time, he lost to his friend and training partner, Brooks Koepka.
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On Golf: Is Brooks Koepka Golf’s New King? His Competition Would Like a Word
Koepka is a back-to-back champion in two majors and has been on a Tiger Woods-like roll. But as Tommy Fleetwood said, “It’s not over yet.”
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P.G.A. Championship: Brooks Koepka Lets Lead Evaporate but Hangs On to Win
The understated late bloomer called the final round “stressful,” but he fought through windy conditions to hold off a charge by Dustin Johnson.
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Yankees 13, Rays 5: Yankees Beat Rays With a Taste of Their Own Medicine
With James Paxton injured, the Yankees employed a so-called opener to start the game. The strategy paid off thanks to a seven-run explosion in the sixth inning.
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Blues 5, Sharks 0 | St. Louis leads series, 3-2: N.H.L. Playoffs: Blues, With Hat Trick and Shutout, Move 1 Win From Finals
Jaden Schwartz scored three times and Jordan Binnington stopped 21 shots against the Sharks. Vladimir Tarasenko added a goal on St. Louis’s first playoff penalty shot in 51 years.
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Marlins 3, Mets 0: Mets Lose Fifth in Row, and Robinson Cano Joins Manager on Hot Seat
Mickey Callaway, whose job security may have become more tenuous, defended Cano, who failed to run out a grounder for the second time in three games against the Marlins.
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For Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Rome Offered Something Novel: A Bagel
In the 54th match between fierce rivals, the Italian Open final offered the first scoreless set by either player. Nadal hung on to win his first title of 2019.
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British Hockey Team Comes in From the Cold at World Championship
Ranked 22nd in the world, the British have yet to win a game in this year’s world hockey championships. But ice hockey has grown in Britain.
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On Pro Basketball: Draymond Green Has Never Been Better. Or This Quiet.
Golden State’s Green is known for his constant stream of chatter, but of late he has redirected it from the referees to the game with results a teammate could only describe as “ridiculous.”
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Joe Tsai Is Big in Business. Now He’s Taking on Women’s Basketball.
Tsai, the new owner of the Liberty and part owner of the Nets, has made a fortune as a founder of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group. He’s hoping his skills can produce needed revenue for the W.N.B.A.
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
Warriors 110, Trail Blazers 99 | Golden State leads series, 3-0: N.B.A. Playoffs: Warriors Rally to Put Trail Blazers on the Brink
Draymond Green had a triple-double and Stephen Curry scored 36 points for Golden State, which is one win from its fifth straight trip to the N.B.A. finals.
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Running Away With the P.G.A. Championship Is All in a Day’s Work for Brooks Koepka
Koepka, despite shooting only a par 70 in the third round, has a seven-shot lead amid a dominant run that smacks of Tiger Woods in his prime.
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On Golf: At P.G.A. Championship, Thailand Meets Farmingdale
Atiwit Janewattananond, better known as Jazz, is the only player using a local caddie. He is tied for second, having fun and going well beyond his original goal of shaking hands with Tiger Woods.
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At P.G.A. Championship, It’s Thumbs-Up for Phil Mickelson Despite Struggles
Mickelson had said on a video that, “As the putts go down, the thumbs are coming up.” He finished six over par on the day but still savored the crowd’s support.
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Marlins 2, Mets 0: Mets Get a Hit on the First Pitch Against the Marlins, and Zero After That
The Mets lost their fourth in a row as Steven Matz returned from the injured list and went three and two-thirds innings.
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2019 Preakness: War of Will Wins in Dramatic Rebound from Kentucky Derby Loss
War of Will, with Tyler Gaffalione riding once again, was not impeded this time.
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Rays 2, Yankees 1 | 11 innings: Rays, Behind Bat and Arm of Austin Meadows, Retake East Lead From Yankees
Meadows, who threw out a runner at the plate in the sixth, hit the winning homer in the 11th. Masahiro Tanaka pitched six scoreless innings for the Yankees but left after a ball hit his shin.
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Lyon Routs Barcelona to Win Fourth Straight Women’s Champions League Title
Lyon, the gold standard in women’s club soccer, scored four times in the first 30 minutes and earned its sixth European crown since 2011.
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Rafael Nadal Avenges Loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas to Reach Rome Final
Nadal had lost to Tsitsipas in Madrid only last week. Johanna Konta and Karolina Pliskova advanced to Sunday’s women’s final.
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Deer in Headlights? The Bucks Are Beaming After Another Playoff Romp
The Milwaukee Bucks are just two wins away from their first N.B.A. finals appearance since 1974. The Toronto Raptors have to come up with some answers.
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Friday, May 17, 2019
Horse Deaths at Santa Anita and Pimlico: Same Day, Same Track Owner
A filly died after a race at Pimlico, the site of Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. The fatality at Santa Anita, the 24th at the track since Dec. 26, occurred after a gelding broke down during training.
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Bucks 125, Raptors 103 | Milwaukee leads series, 2-0: N.B.A. Playoffs: Bucks Never Trail in a Rout of the Raptors
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 17 rebounds to lead Milwaukee to its 10th victory in its first 11 playoff games.
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Blues 2, Sharks 1 | Series is tied, 2-2: N.H.L. Playoffs: Blues Even Series as Jordan Binnington Stymies Sharks
The rookie goalie stopped 29 shots to set a franchise record for postseason wins, making two first-period goals by St. Louis stand up.
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Marlins 8, Mets 6: Marlins Beat Mets as Dormant Bats Wake Up Against Jacob deGrom
Miami, which scored for the first time in 27 innings, rocked deGrom for seven runs in five innings. Pete Alonso had two homers for the Mets.
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For Tiger Woods, the Love Is as Big as Ever
He was never all that lovable a figure, and he is hardly an exemplar of fine behavior off the course, but fans love golf’s past and current king.
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As the Blues Seek the Stanley Cup, a Hockey Hub Grows in St. Louis
The pipeline of American hockey, which snakes from Massachusetts west into Michigan and Minnesota, has meandered south, to Missouri.
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Brooks Koepka Makes History on Day 2 of the P.G.A. Championship
Koepka set a record for the lowest 36-hole score at a major on Friday as he surged to a seven-shot lead.
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Money and Modern Strategy: How the Depleted Yankees Kept Winning
Despite 17 players spending time on the injured list this year, the Yankees have kept pace in the A.L. East with smart moves rather than splashy ones.
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A Hotbed for Lacrosse? A School in Harlem Makes Its Case
Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem is playing for its third straight New York City boys’ lacrosse title. The team is a sign of progress for a sport seen as elite, suburban and mostly white.
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Rory McIlroy and the Fall of the Mighty
He was supposed to be the heir apparent to Tiger Woods. On Friday at the P.G.A. Championship, McIlroy was just happy to make the cut.
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On Golf: Tiger Woods Misses the Cut at the P.G.A. Championship by 1 Stroke
Woods, hoping to build on an exhilarating Masters win in April, missed the cut at the P.G.A. Championship on Friday after two rounds of bogey-filled golf.
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John Davidson Returning to Rangers to Be Team President
A former goaltender and television analyst for decades in New York helped turn around the Blue Jackets the past seven seasons.
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John Davidson Returning to Rangers to Be Team President
A former goaltender and television analyst for decades in New York helped turn around the Blue Jackets the past seven seasons.
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On Horse Racing: The Preakness Stakes Is Looking for a Star
The first four horses across the line in the Kentucky Derby aren’t here. Maybe a former schoolteacher can become the first female trainer to win.
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On Soccer: The World’s Most Dominant Team Isn’t Who You Think
Olympique Lyonnais will play for its fourth Women’s Champions League title on Saturday. There may not be a team on earth that can match its talent advantage, or its dominance of its sport.
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Ohio State Finds Team Doctor Sexually Abused 177 Male Students
In a report issued Friday, Ohio State said the doctor, Richard Strauss, groped students and asked intimate questions about sexual practices under the guise of providing medical treatment.
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Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka Withdraw From Italian Open With Injuries
Federer reported a right leg injury before his match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Osaka said her right hand was injured before she was to play Kiki Bertens.
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On Pro Basketball: Hope Is Slipping Away for the Trail Blazers
Andre Iguodala foils Damian Lillard, and the Warriors take a two-games-to-none lead.
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How Jose Alvarado, a Rays Original, Developed Baseball’s Nastiest Pitch
The left-hander taught himself a trick to achieve devastating action on his cutter, which has fooled batters all season.
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The Tiger Boom That Never Materialized
Tiger Woods has reclaimed golf’s spotlight heading into the P.G.A. Championship, but his stardom has not produced a diverse array of stars, which some had predicted.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Warriors Stage a Comeback to Beat the Blazers in Game 2
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, and Golden State rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit.
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U.S. Women’s National Team Beats New Zealand in World Cup Tuneup
Cari Lloyd scored twice, and Alyssa Naeher got the shutout.
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Bruins Sweep Away Hurricanes, Win 7th Straight Playoff Game
With their longest playoff winning streak in nearly half a century, the Boston Bruins return to the Stanley Cup finals after winning them in 2011 and losing to Chicago two years later.
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Warriors Say Kevin Durant Will Be Out Another Week
The team’s timeline would mean that Durant could not return until at least Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against Portland.
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Tiger Woods Opens the P.G.A. Championship With a Round Almost as Wild as His Galleries
Woods had two early double bogeys, a late eagle and a following that included David Wright, the retired Mets third baseman.
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Happily in the Shadows, Brooks Koepka Sets Bethpage Black Record
The crowd was there for Tiger Woods, but Koepka shot a 63 in the first round of the 2019 P.G.A. Championship. He believes he could have done even better.
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John Daly Is Still Driving, at the Tee and Wheel, After All These Years
Daly, granted a waiver to be the second golfer ever to use a cart to get around at a major championship, got a hero’s welcome at the P.G.A. Championship.
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Roger Federer Gets the Pope Treatment on a Chaotic Day at the Italian Open
While Federer was awed by the way fans responded to him at the Italian Open, other players were struggling to cope with poor conditions on and off the court.
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Keeping Score: If Brook Lopez Seemed to Be Everywhere, It’s Because He Was
The Bucks center starred on both ends of the court in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. To survive, Toronto will have to contain him.
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Expert Picks: Who Will Win the Preakness?
After a controversial Kentucky Derby, Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert weigh in on the contenders for the 144th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
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The Rays Are a Surrealist’s Delight
In an era of baseball’s richest teams dominating smaller-market clubs, Tampa Bay has managed a third way: spending less and winning more through ceaseless innovation.
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Nick Kyrgios Is Disqualified After Tantrum at the Italian Open
Kyrgios walked off the court in a fit of rage after throwing a chair onto the red clay and was defaulted from his second-round match against Casper Ruud.
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It’s Good to Be the Sharks: Another Big Refereeing Decision Benefits San Jose
On Wednesday, an apparent hand pass wasn’t called. In the last series, a goal was disallowed. In the first series, the Sharks benefited from a five-minute major.
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Manchester City Financial Inquiry Moves Closer to a Ruling
The club, one of the biggest in the world and the Premier League champions for the last two years, is accused of misleading officials about its income.
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Lebanon Dispatch: Basketball Is ‘War, Minus the Shooting’ in Sectarian Lebanon
The professional basketball season resembles an election campaign, with party colors adorning team jerseys and banners of political patrons hanging in stadiums. Then there are the insults and riots.
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Yes, the P.G.A. Championship Is Happening Now
The tournament that used to wrap up golf’s majors in August has moved to May. The players approve. Less sweat is better.
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At the P.G.A., Bethpage Black Has Everything Except Much Water
There is just one water hazard on this challenging golf course, at the eighth hole. For fans who know Bethpage well, it’s an oasis.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Sharks Beat the Blues on a Disputed Goal
Erik Karlsson scored 5 minutes 23 seconds into overtime after the officials missed a hand pass by Timo Meier.
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Brook Lopez Breaks Out for the Bucks in a Game 1 Win Over the Raptors
Lopez scored 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter as Milwaukee rallied in the final minutes.
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Gleyber Torres Hits 3 Homers in a Yankees Doubleheader Sweep
The 22-year-old Torres joined Joe DiMaggio as the only Yankees under 23 years old with three homers in a day.
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Star in N.B.A., Nonperson on Turkish TV: Enes Kanter Game Pulled
Kanter’s team, the Portland Trail Blazers, played a conference final on Wednesday, but Turkish fans had a hard time finding it.
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Yankees Say Miguel Andujar Will Have Season-Ending Surgery
Andujar tried to return from a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, but he struggled after returning from the injured list on May 4.
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Why Does a Bucks Security Guard Look Familiar? He Used to Play for the Team
Dick Garrett was part of the 1974 Milwaukee Bucks team that lost in the finals. Now, as a security guard, he has a front-row seat to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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How Tiger Woods Won the Back Surgery Lottery
Surgeons cured Tiger Woods’s back on the fourth try — with plenty of help from Woods himself. But fusion surgery provides no guarantees of success.
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Maximum Security’s Owners Take Their Derby Fight to Court
The horse crossed the finish line first but was disqualified for impeding the progress of his competitors. A federal court will consider the matter.
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Harold Lederman, Boxing Judge and HBO Personality, Dies at 79
As HBO Sports’ ringside fight scorer and rules expert, Mr. Lederman exuberantly explained the fine points of fights, usually off camera.
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On Pro Basketball: Losing the Lottery Might Be the Least of the Knicks’ Problems
The promise of Zion Williamson was ejected from Madison Square Garden, a reminder of how difficult it will be for the Knicks to return to the center of the N.B.A. universe.
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Sonya and Dell Curry Mastered Cheering for Their Sons. But Not at the Same Time.
For the first time in N.B.A. history, brothers — Stephen and Seth Curry — are up against each other in a conference finals. This is a problem — for their parents.
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Bert Cooper, Boxer Who Knocked Down Holyfield, Dies at 53
Cooper fought many of the top boxers of his day but was better known for his losses than for his victories. He also fought a serious drug problem.
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Jets Fire General Manager Mike Maccagnan
It was a curiously timed move, coming just after the N.F.L. draft and free-agency period, during which he was a key player.
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Cathy Engelbert Is Picked to Lead the W.N.B.A.
The chief executive of Deloitte will take over the women’s basketball league, which is rebranding and engaged in labor negotiations.
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Chris Sale Pitched a Masterpiece. The Red Sox Lost.
17 strikeouts in seven innings, but in the end, disappointment in Boston.
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N.B.A. Draft Lottery Recap: Pelicans Win No. 1 Pick, and the Right to Select Zion Williamson
New Orleans faces the decision of whether to select the N.B.A.’s most hyped prospect since LeBron James or to trade the pick for a king’s ransom of assets.
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As Minor Leaguers Try to Keep Their Careers Alive, Some of Their Neighbors Are Not
Players in the lower levels of professional baseball often settle for less-than-desirable living arrangements, but few residences are eerier than the funeral home where several Yankee prospects have lived.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
On Soccer: Manchester City and European Soccer Arrive at a Moment of Reckoning
Both a proposal to alter the Champions League and the news that Manchester City could be barred from playing in it were stories about the same thing: power, and who holds it.
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Noah Syndergaard and Wilson Ramos Power Mets to a Win Over the Nationals
Wilson Ramos hit a first-inning grand slam in the 6-2 victory, which was the Mets’ third straight win.
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Warriors Beat the Blazers in Game 1 as Stephen Curry Sinks Nine 3-Pointers
Opening the Western Conference finals, Curry shot 12 for 23 from the field in his fourth 30-point performance this postseason.
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The Pelicans Win the N.B.A.’s Draft Lottery and the Right to Select Zion Williamson
New Orleans now faces the choice of selecting the N.B.A.’s most hyped prospect since LeBron James, or trading the pick for a king’s ransom of assets.
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Joe Pavelski Sparks the Sharks, Whether He’s on the Ice or Not
After a terrifying crash to the ice in San Jose’s first-round playoff win, Pavelski needed staples to close a gash in his head and missed six games. His return has lifted the Sharks, and raised concern about brain trauma.
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The Legend of Zion
The tales of Zion Williamson’s feats did not begin when he arrived at Duke. They probably won’t end when he heads to the N.B.A.
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Julio Urias of Dodgers Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence
Urias, 22, was arrested on Monday night for “intimate partner battery,” the police in Los Angeles said.
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Serena Williams Pulls Out of the Italian Open With a Knee Injury
It’s the third straight tournament that Williams, 37, withdrawn from because of physical problems. The French Open starts in less than two weeks.
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Girls Enter the Boys’ World of Flipping
Teen girls are claiming their place inside an emerging online community of extreme athletes who flip, freerun and defy expectations.
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With Frantic Stretch Looming, Mets Try to Regroup
The Mets are trying to shore up their inconsistent play as they face 20 games in the next 20 days.
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Western Conference Finals Preview: Hungry for Its Own Title, Portland Aims to Dent Golden State’s Dynasty
The Trail Blazers have run into the Warriors’ buzz saw in two of the previous three seasons, but led by Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum they believe they can compete.
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Kawhi vs. Giannis: Tired Raptors Head to Milwaukee for Slugfest
The Raptors, after one of the most memorable games in league history, have to immediately shift gears to take on the juggernaut Milwaukee Bucks. Here’s what to look for.
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Monday, May 13, 2019
Blues 4, Sharks 2 | Series is tied, 1-1: Blues Defeat the Sharks, Tying Their Series
Logan Couture scored two goals in a span of 1 minute 59 seconds for San Jose, giving him an N.H.L.-leading 13 this postseason, but that wasn’t enough.
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Robert Kraft Wins Critical Ruling on Video in Prostitution Case
A Florida county judge threw out evidence against the Patriots owner that had been obtained from surveillance videos and a traffic stop.
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Continuing the Theme: Yankees Get Aaron Hicks Back but Lose Miguel Andujar
After Hicks returned from a two-month absence, Andujar and Jonathan Loaisiga were placed on the injury list.
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In the N.B.A. Lottery, the Knicks Will Take Their 14 Percent Shot at Zion Williamson
Under the previous lottery system, the Knicks — by finishing with the league’s worst record — would have had a 25 percent chance at getting the Duke star.
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UEFA Investigators Set to Seek Manchester City’s Ban From Champions League
Manchester City, eager to add a Champions League trophy, could face a ban of at least a year from the competition for lying about violations of UEFA’s financial reporting rules.
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Condé Nast Sells Golf Digest to Discovery Communications
After putting three magazines up for sale last year, the publisher strikes a deal said to be worth $35 million. The longtime Golf Digest editor Jerry Tarde will stay.
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Maximum Security’s Jockey Suspended for Derby Incident
Luis Saez was suspended for 15 racing days. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission determined that he interfered with other riders.
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Clang. Clang. Clang. Clang. Swish! All About Kawhi Leonard’s Buzzer-Beater
Toronto’s star made one of the most remarkable shots in N.B.A. history to finish off the 76ers. Here’s how it went down.
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Novak Djokovic Ties Rafael Nadal Record with Masters 1000 Win – Mondays with Bob Greene
Mondays with Bob Greene STARS Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 to win the Mutua Madrid Open men’s singles in Madrid, Spain Kiki Bertens beat Simona Halep 6-4 6-4 to win the Mutua Madrid Open women’s singles in Madrid, Spain Ricardas Berankis beat Andrew Harris 7-6 (5) 6-2 to win the Busan Open [...]
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At Black Colleges, the Baseball Teams Increasingly Aren’t
As the number of African-American baseball players continues to decline, black players are often surprised to find themselves in the minority even at historically black colleges.
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Sunday, May 12, 2019
On Soccer: Liverpool Learns That Great Isn’t Always Good Enough
At Anfield on Sunday, it waited all afternoon for deliverance that never arrived, for a celebration worthy of a remarkable runner-up campaign in the Premier League.
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Yankees 7, Rays 1: The Yankees (and a Power Failure) Turn the Lights Out at Tropicana Field
A delay resulted in a single at-bat taking 45 minutes. But when play resumed, the Yankees got right back to business with a solo homer that helped seal the win.
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Trail Blazers 100, Nuggets 96 | Portland wins series, 4-3: N.B.A. Playoffs: Trail Blazers Rally Past Nuggets to Reach West Finals
C.J. McCollum scored 37 points for Portland, which overcame a 17-point first-half deficit.
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New Star, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Falls to a Familiar One, Novak Djokovic, in Madrid
Tsitsipas, 20, who had ousted Rafael Nadal from the event, could not get past another member of the old guard of men’s tennis.
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Bruins 6, Hurricanes 2 | Boston leads series, 2-0: N.H.L. Playoffs: Bruins Surge Past the Hurricanes Again
Matt Grzelcyk scored twice — his first career multigoal game — and Tuukka Rask made 21 saves for Boston, which scored the first six goals of the game.
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On Tennis: It’s Time for the ATP to Get Its Act Together
There is plenty of fallout to manage, plenty of potential friction to navigate, after Justin Gimelstob finally resigned from the board of the men’s tour.
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On Soccer: Manchester City Wins Premier League Title, Raining Goals to Leave No Doubt
Pep Guardiola’s team holds off Liverpool by a point, repeating as English champions and raising the bar for its rivals ever higher.
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Silver King, Mexican Wrestler, Dies in Ring During Lucha Libre Match
César González Barrón, who appeared in the 2006 movie “Nacho Libre,” became unresponsive during a bout in London. No cause of death has been released.
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On Soccer: Inside a Premier League Title Race in Which No One Dared to Blink
Manchester City hasn’t lost since January, and Liverpool only once all season. How two teams pursued perfection, and each other, to the season’s final day.
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Saturday, May 11, 2019
Frank Vogel Set to Be New Los Angeles Lakers Coach
Vogel, 45, did not coach this season, but he spent two years in charge of Orlando and six seasons coaching the Indiana Pacers.
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Novak Djokovic Beats Dominic Thiem to Reach Madrid Open Final
The victory set up a men’s singles final against either Rafael Nadal or Stefanos Tsitsipas, who play later Saturday.
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Putin Shoots, Scores and Falls Face First on Hockey Ice
President Vladimir V. Putin’s image of control slipped, just briefly, during a friendly game at the Bolshoi Ice Arena in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
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N.B.A. Playoffs: Seasons and Jobs in Jeopardy in Game 7 Double Dose
The Sixers, Raptors, Blazers and Nuggets are facing elimination on Sunday in matchups with stakes far beyond these series.
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On Pro Basketball: ‘This One Hurts.’ Rockets Despair After Warriors Eliminate Them From Playoffs
The Rockets had a chance to finally vanquish the Warriors, playing without Durant and — for the first half, it seemed — Stephen Curry. But Golden State found a way.
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Putin Scores, He Wins and Then Falls Face First on Hockey Ice
President Vladimir V. Putin’s image of control slipped, just briefly, during a friendly game at the Bolshoi Ice Arena in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
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Friday, May 10, 2019
Warriors 118, Rockets 113 | Golden State wins series, 4-2.: Warriors Finish Off the Rockets in Game 6
Making do without Kevin Durant, Golden State won another trip to the Western Conference finals by clinching its semifinal series on the road against Houston.
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Mets 11, Marlins 2: Mets Bury the Marlins Early
Amed Rosario hit his first major league grand slam during an eight-run first inning.
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Roger Federer’s Return to Clay Ends in a Quarterfinal Loss to Dominic Thiem
Federer squandered two match points while losing in the Madrid Open.
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W.N.B.A. Rookie Han Xu Brings Hope for a Deeper Connection to China
Han, a second-round draft pick of the Liberty, is one of the two tallest players in the league. She’s often compared to Yao Ming, the former N.B.A. All-Star, in terms of potential impact.
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The Marlins Are Sending Everyone to Spanish Class. Even Derek Jeter.
While English instruction for Latin American prospects have become standard in baseball, the Marlins are teaching Spanish at all levels of the organization.
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With an Ax Hovering, Don Mattingly Savors His Time as Marlins Manager
The rebuilding team has the worst record in baseball, and Mattingly is in the final year of his contract, but that does not appear to have dampened his spirit.
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Take Two Bike Rides and Call Me in the Morning: Cycling as Doctor’s Orders
Doctors in Wales can now prescribe free bike rides to encourage people to exercise under a pilot program, the first in Britain.
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The End of the Warriors as We Know Them
Win or lose against Houston, the Warriors will leave Oakland in a move that is quintessentially California, where reinvention has long been a state of mind and a force of nature.
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Help Wanted: Celtics Rebuild Unexpectedly Continues
After one of the most disappointing regular season campaigns in recent history, the Boston Celtics head into an off-season with more questions than answers.
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After Jacob deGrom and Corey Kluber, Stetson University Dreams Even Bigger
With the pair of Cy Young Award winners among its alumni, the small college in Central Florida has a potent recruiting pitch as it eyes the national stage.
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2019 N.H.L. Playoffs: In the Western Conference, Teams Known for Heartbreak Seek Glory
The St. Louis Blues are the only “Expansion Six” team left without a Stanley Cup. The San Jose Sharks came later, but have endured similar heartbreak.
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Bruins 5, Hurricanes 2 | Boston leads series,1-0: Bruins Take Game 1 Against the Hurricanes
Two power-play goals 28 seconds apart helped Boston to a third-period comeback in the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Sixers 112, Raptors 101: Jimmy Butler and the Sixers Force Game 7 Against the Raptors
The teams will meet Sunday in Toronto for the right to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Keeping Score: Golden State’s ‘Giants’ to be Tested After Injury to Kevin Durant
The Rockets are in a strong position, and Durant’s calf injury could tip the series in their favor. Could regular-season rest be the key to a dynasty’s survival?
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Cardinals Sign Top Draft Pick Kyler Murray to $35 Million Deal
The four-year contract for Murray, the Oklahoma quarterback who was also taken in the first round of the M.L.B. draft, includes a signing bonus of more than $23 million.
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After Passing All Tests, the Depleted Yankees Face Their Biggest Yet in the Rays
The Yankees have continued to win despite a still-lengthy injured list, but the division-leading Rays present a stiff challenge.
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Adam Silver Calls for More Gender Diversity in N.B.A. Officiating and Coaching
In a talk in Washington, the N.B.A. commissioner also said that the Golden State Warriors were “not ideal” for the competitive balance of the league.
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Roger Federer Grinds to Win on Clay, With Help From a Serve-and-Volley Play
Federer saved two match points on his way to a 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (3) win over Gaël Monfils at the Madrid Open.
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Proposal to Restructure Champions League Leaves Out Most of Europe
A proposal being pushed by some of Europe’s richest clubs would effectively seal off the Champions League, leaving as few as four of its 32 spots for teams from Europe’s 55 national leagues.
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2019 N.H.L. Playoffs: In the Eastern Conference, It’s the Upstart vs. the Mainstay
The Carolina Hurricanes had not made the playoffs since 2009. In the conference finals, they face a team with plenty of recent postseason experience: the Boston Bruins.
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When the Red Sox Go to the White House, the Team Picture Will Be Incomplete
Among those who have said they will boycott the meeting are Alex Cora, the manager, and two of the team’s stars, Mookie Betts and David Price.
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In All-English Champions League Final, Big Clubs Already Have Won
A competition increasingly dominated by rich teams from big leagues gets a final for its era: The Premier League powers Liverpool and Tottenham will meet in Madrid on June 1.
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Lessons From a Scandal: Colleges Quietly Tighten the Athletic Recruiting Process
Some prominent universities implicated in the admissions scandal swiftly announced new layers of oversight. Dozens more did the same out of public view.
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Sports of The Times: In This Season’s Playoffs, It’s the Bucks Making a Splash
The Milwaukee Bucks are legitimate contenders to grab an N.B.A. championship after a 4-1 series win.
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On Pro Basketball: With Durant Hurt, the Warriors Dynasty Could Suddenly Be Reeling
Golden State has seized a 3-2 lead, but there can be no further promises after a Kevin Durant injury scare.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Kevin Durant Pulled from Game 5 Against Rockets with Leg Injury
Durant left the game in the second half with what at first appeared to be an Achilles’ tendon injury. The Warriors later said it was a calf strain.
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Bucks Reach Eastern Finals With a Rout of the Celtics
This will be the first conference finals for Milwaukee since 2001.
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Mariners 10, Yankees 1: A Rookie Mariners Pitcher Stifles the Yankees
Manager Aaron Boone said he would look into images that TV cameras captured of a dark substance smudged under the brim of the cap worn by Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi.
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Padres 3, Mets 2: Robbery and a Late Homer Sink the Mets, Giving San Diego a Series Win
The Padres’ Hunter Renfroe hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the seventh inning, and center fielder Manuel Margot robbed Pete Alonso of a homer.
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Tyronn Lue Is Out of the Hunt for the Lakers’ Next Coach
Lue, who guided LeBron James’s Cleveland Cavaliers to three N.B.A. finals, was considered the favorite to replace Luke Walton, but negotiations broke down.
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On Soccer: A Dream Delivered, and Another Dashed, in One Unforgettable Moment
Tottenham stuns Ajax with three goals to earn a date with Liverpool in the Champions League final.
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N.C.A.A. Basketball Trial: Guilty Verdicts on Bribery Conspiracy
A prospective agent and a former shoe company consultant were convicted of conspiring to funnel money to coaches in exchange for help signing players to their agency.
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Keeping Score: Mike Fiers Records Baseball’s 300th No-Hitter (Besides the 31 They Took Away)
Taking a look back at the history of a delightfully random feat that has rewarded some unlikely players — Fiers included — while leaving out some legends.
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Sepp Blatter, Who Departed FIFA in Scandal, Wants the Watches He Left at the Office
The former FIFA president has demanded the return of dozens of luxury timepieces, and says he is ready to sue to get them back.
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St. Louis Blues Give Long-Suffering Fans Reason to Believe
After a double-overtime victory on Tuesday night in a Game 7, the Blues are in the conference finals, with the elusive Stanley Cup Finals within reach.
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StyleS Q. AND A.: Tyra Banks on Her Modeling Comeback and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover at 46
She was the first African-American model on the cover of the magazine’s swimsuit issue. Now she is among the oldest.
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On Baseball: Trying Something New to Finally Bring a Title to Seattle
The Mariners shed their best starter, their All-Star closer, and four everyday players, including designated hitter Nelson Cruz.
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Nurse Denied Guinness Record Because She Wore Pants at Marathon Finally Gets Title
Guinness World Records said its guidelines, which had specified a dress and cap, “reflected a stereotype we do not in any way wish to perpetuate.”
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Track and Field Tries to Understand New Rules for Intersex Athletes
The new regulations go into effect Wednesday and focus on a narrow subset of the female population with male-patterned chromosomes.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors Have 76ers on the Brink
A blowout win in Game 5 has Toronto just one win away from its second trip to the Eastern Conference finals in four seasons.
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Gio Urshela Is Creating Magic, and a Logjam, at Third Base
Urshela, who grew up as a soccer goalkeeper in Colombia before choosing to focus on baseball, has excelled at third base even as starter Miguel Andujar returns.
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On Tennis: Roger Federer Returns to Clay, Which Greets Him Like an Old Friend
Federer had not played on clay, his weakest surface, since 2016, but his first match at the Madrid Open could not have gone much better.
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On Soccer: Liverpool Takes Its Chances, and Barcelona Kicks Its Away
A thrilling 4-0 victory at Anfield sent Liverpool back to the Champions League final, and Lionel Messi off to wonder how it all went so wrong.
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The Kentucky Derby Winner Country House Will Skip the Preakness
Bill Mott, the horse’s trainer, said Country House has developed a cough and is “acting like he’s going to get sick.”
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On Pro Basketball: Kyrie Irving Is Off Target Again, and the Celtics Are on Life Support
He was 7 of 22 from the field in Game 4. “For me, the 22 shots, I should’ve shot 30,” he said. “I’m that great of a shooter.”
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Sports of The Times: Don’t Give the Title to the Warriors Yet
After 48 sweaty, tumbling, raucous minutes, the Rockets scored a 112-108 victory and knotted the series.
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As College Lacrosse Levels the Field, Its Former Powers Aren’t Cheering
The rapid growth of lacrosse has pushed the game far beyond the East Coast. And once dominant college programs like Syracuse have been swept aside as the competition has stiffened.
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Wally Backman, a Throwback in Baseball’s Testing Ground, Waits for Another Chance
Backman, a former minor-league manager who fell out of favor with the Mets in 2016, is working in the independent Atlantic League and hoping to return to The Show.
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Monday, May 6, 2019
A Wine-Soaked Ball Unites a Georgian Village, but Only After Dividing It
Every spring in Shukhuti, a black leather ball is sewn together to play Lelo Burti, a brutally physical folk game. The winners carry it straight to the cemetery.
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Bucks 113, Celtics 101 | Milwaukee leads series, 3-1: Bucks One Game Short of Conference Finals After Beating Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 39 points in Game 4, helping Milwaukee take a 3-1 lead in their semifinal series against Boston. Kyrie Irving’s shooting woes continued.
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Yankees 7, Mariners 3: Yankees Top the Mariners as C.C. Sabathia Bests Felix Hernandez
In a pitching showdown between two acclaimed veterans, Sabathia rode an early 6-0 lead to a win.
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‘I’ve Battled,’ Tiger Woods Says as He Accepts Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump offered the honor to Mr. Woods soon after the golfer won the Masters last month for his 15th major championship — and his first in almost 11 years.
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The Isles Reinvented Themselves. Can They Keep the Important Pieces?
With several pending free agents, the team will try to build on one of its best seasons in recent memory.
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Eliud Kipchoge Will Try Again to Run a Two Hour Marathon
His time will not be considered a world record because of the support he will receive, but the running world will still likely be fixated.
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Manager Alex Cora Won’t Attend White House Ceremony
Cora said he was uncomfortable celebrating the World Series victory when his native Puerto Rico was still recovering from Hurricane Maria.
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Maximum Security Will Skip Preakness; Owner to Appeal Disqualification
“I think this is something that’s big enough that the entire racing world is looking at this,” Gary West said.
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Tommy Haas Grabs Another Invesco Series QQQ Title In Hawaii
MAUI, Hawaii – Tommy Haas defeated Mardy Fish 6-4 Sunday to win the Hawaii Champions Cup at the Royal Lahaina Resort, the fourth of ten events on the 2019 Invesco Series QQQ tennis circuit. Haas, 41, successfully defended his title that he won last year when he beat John McEnroe in the final on the [...]
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Greece Is The Word As Tsitsipas, Sakkari Win Titles – Mondays with Bob Greene
Mondays with Bob Greene STARS Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Pablo Cuevas 6-3 7-6 (4) to win the Millennium Estoril Open in Estoril, Portugal Cristian Garin beat Matteo Berrettini 6-1 3-6 7-6 (1) to win the BMW Open by FWU in Munich, Germany Maria Sakkari beat Johanna Konta 2-6 6-4 6-1 to win the Grand Prix [...]
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A Dying Craft, Made to Order
On the outskirts of Mexico City, a cobbler makes handmade soccer cleats in a family workshop, preserving a tradition all but extinct in the era of mass production and NAFTA.
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Sunday, May 5, 2019
Nuggets 116, Trail Blazers 112 | Series is tied, 2-2: N.B.A. Playoffs: Nuggets, With Another Triple-Double From Jokic, Top Blazers
Jamal Murray made all 11 of his free throws on his way to scoring 34 points and helping Denver hold off a Portland rally.
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On Pro Basketball: The Future Is Uncertain, but Kawhi Leonard is Clearly the Raptors’ Present
The star forward led his team to a huge win against the 76ers, proving he’s the player Toronto hoped for. And the one it hopes to keep.
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The Yankees’ James Paxton Has a Sore Left Knee, and a Theory as to Why
The oft-injured lefthander had plenty of aches and pains in Seattle but his knee wasn’t an issue until he encountered the hard dirt at Yankee Stadium.
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While Enes Kanter is Observing Ramadan, the World Will Be Watching Him
Kanter, the outspoken N.B.A. star, will be fasting for Ramadan as usual this year, but, in a first, he will be competing in the playoffs at the same time.
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Blues 4, Stars 1 | Series is tied, 3-3: N.H.L. Playoffs: Blues Knock Out Stars Goalie and Force Game 7
Jaden Schwartz and Sammy Blais scored 33 seconds apart in the third period for St. Louis after Ben Bishop was stunned on a high shot. The goalie left the game after Blais’s goal.
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Brewers 3, Mets 2: Christian Yelich Returns With Homer to Cap Brewers’ Sweep of Mets
Yelich, who had been out of the lineup five games with lower-back soreness, hit a two-run shot in the third inning against Jason Vargas.
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At Kentucky Derby, ‘Sometimes You Win and You Lose All in the Same Race’
A year like no other in horse racing became even more unsettling for the sport when the Derby champion was disqualified. What happens next is anybody’s guess.
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Trump Says Kentucky Derby Ruling Was ‘Not a Good One’
The president tweeted that to disqualify the first-place finisher and name a different winner could happen “only in these days of political correctness.”
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Nurse’s London Marathon Record Is Rejected Because She Didn’t Wear a Dress
Wearing her scrubs, Jessica Anderson crossed the finish line in 3 hours 8 minutes 22 seconds. Guinness World Records said it didn’t qualify as a nurse’s uniform.
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Saturday, May 4, 2019
Rockets 126, Warriors 121, Overtime | Golden State leads series, 2-1: N.B.A. Playoffs: James Harden and Rockets Outlast Kevin Durant and Warriors
Harden, who finished with 41 points, made a key 3-pointer in overtime for Houston, which overcame a 46-point effort from Durant.
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Upon Further Review: How Maximum Security Was Disqualified From the Kentucky Derby
Stewards, who usually stay in the background, moved to the forefront and made race history by going to the video.
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Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 3 | Boston leads series, 3-2: N.H.L. Playoffs: Bruins Spoil Comeback Bid by Blue Jackets
David Pastrnak scored two third-period goals for Boston, including the winner with 1:28 left in regulation after Columbus had scored twice to tie the score.
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2019 Kentucky Derby Live Updates: Parade to Paddock Begins
Without an overwhelming favorite in the field, a number of horses have a solid chance to win the 145th Kentucky Derby. The race is set to begin Saturday about 6:50 p.m., Eastern time.
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Twins 7, Yankees 3: Miguel Andujar Returns With Hit and Two Errors as Yankees Lose to Twins
Jake Odorizzi gave up two hits in six shutout innings for his fourth straight winning start for Minnesota, which had lost nine in a row at Yankee Stadium.
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2019 Kentucky Derby: Odds and Live Updates
Without an overwhelming favorite in the field, a number of horses have a solid chance to win the 145th Kentucky Derby. The race is set to begin Saturday about 6:50 p.m., Eastern time.
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Trail Blazers 140, Nuggets 137, 4OT: Trail Blazers Go Up, 2-1, After Beating Nuggets in Four Overtimes
Rodney Hood hit a key 3-pointer with 18.6 seconds left in only the second four-overtime playoff game in N.B.A. history.
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Friday, May 3, 2019
brewers 3, Mets 1: Ryan Braun Blast Beats the Mets
Braun hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Hurricanes 5, Islanders 2: Islanders on Wrong End of Sweep This Time
The Hurricanes completed a four-game whitewash of the New York Islanders.
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With Miguel Andujar Returning, Yankees’ Injury Nightmare Starts to Fade
Andujar, who is set to start on Saturday, could soon be joined by Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier and D.J. LeMahieu as the Yankees face a difficult homestand.
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76ers Assistant Monty Williams Will Coach the Suns
Williams will become the fifth coach in five seasons for Phoenix, which fired Igor Kokoskov last week.
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Sinclair Buys Regional Sports Networks From Disney in $10.6 Billion Deal
The broadcast TV giant is buying networks that broadcast the games of dozens of professional sports teams.
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On Tennis: Roger Federer Returns to His Roots: Clay-Court Tennis
The Madrid Open next week will be Federer’s first tournament on clay in three years. He grew up playing primarily on the surface.
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On Horse Racing: At the Kentucky Derby, Prayers for a Safe Race
The past months have been fraught for horse racing. Now, with the Kentucky Derby set for Saturday, fears of a breakdown have never been higher.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is the Pride of a Greece That Shunned Him
As the son of African immigrants, Antetokounmpo was unwelcome in Athens. Then he showed promise as a basketball star.
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Sports of The Times: The Most Honest Man in College Basketball Is Going to Prison
In mob trials, prosecutors flipped the underlings to nail the bosses. In college basketball’s corruption trial, the small players are taking big hits.
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Book Excerpt: A Yankees Courtship: How George Steinbrenner Tried to Win Back Buck Showalter
The Yankees owner fired Showalter in 1995 and hired Joe Torre as manager. Then angry fans weighed in, and Steinbrenner ended up in the Showalters’ living room trying to reverse everything.
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On Pro Basketball: Joel Embiid Is Having Fun, Making the Sixers Look Unstoppable
A joyous windmill dunk capped a virtuoso performance that has made the Sixers, who lead the Raptors by 2-1 in their series, the most intriguing and entertaining conference contenders.
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in her words: How Larry Nassar ‘Flourished Unafraid’ for So Long
A new HBO documentary explores the rise and fall of the disgraced Olympic doctor and the institutions that gave him access to girls.
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Whatever James Harden Needs, There’s a Rockets Coach for That
Mike D’Antoni is the head coach , but a crew of seven assistants with specialized duties work alongside — and behind — him.
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Expert Picks: Who Will Win the Kentucky Derby?
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert weigh in on the contenders for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Thursday, May 2, 2019
N.B.A. Roundup: N.B.A. Playoffs: Joel Embiid Leads 76ers Past the Raptors
Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds as Philadelphia took a 2-1 series lead. James Harden of the Rockets said he would play in Game 3 against the Warriors despite his eye issues.
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Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 1 | Series is tied, 2-2: N.H.L. Playoffs: Bruins Pull Even With the Blue Jackets
Patrice Bergeron scored twice and Tuukka Rask made 39 saves for Boston, which peppered Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky with 46 shots.
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Readers Respond: Does It Matter That Tiger Woods and President Trump Seem Tight?
Most black athletes have distanced themselves from the president. Not Tiger Woods.
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Expert Picks: Who Will Win the Kentucky Derby?
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert weigh in on the contenders for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Female Hockey Players Say They’ll Boycott
More than 200 female hockey players say they will not compete professionally in North America next season in an effort to establish a single sustainable league.
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Mets 1, Reds 0: It’s All Noah Syndergaard: Mets Pitcher Homers and Throws a Shutout
He became the first pitcher in 36 years to do so, and the Mets needed every bit of the performance to win.
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After Semenya Ruling, Sports Federations Ponder What’s Next
The decision on intersex athletes was narrow. But for sports federations, new complaints of unfair advantages seem likely.
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Lens: Disability Didn’t End Their Athletic Dreams. It Started Them.
At a gym in Queens, Donahue Fields is training people and laying the foundation for a new sport: wheelchair boxing.
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Tiger Woods to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday
After winning the Masters last month, his first major in a decade, Woods will become the fourth golfer to be given the nation’s highest civilian honor.
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Familiar Look for Women’s World Cup Team
Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath, Becky Sauerbrunn and Kelley O’Hara will all be part of the team in France.
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Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics President, Has Mild Heart Attack
Ainge, 60, also had a heart attack in 2009. The Celtics said he is expected to make a full recovery.
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Running in Bolivia
At just shy of 4,000 meters, my wheezing lungs and leaden legs remind me that I’m in foreign territory in every sense.
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At the Back of the London Marathon, an Obstacle Course of Insults and Sewage Trucks
A volunteer who led a small group of people aiming to complete the race in 7.5 hours said cleanup crews hindered their progress and made unkind comments.
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On Pro Hockey: At 35, Curtis McElhinney, a Journeyman Goalie, Gets His Moment
The Carolina Hurricanes are on the cusp of sweeping the Islanders behind McElhinney, who has saved 45 of 47 shots after replacing the injured starter.
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On Baseball: No Win, but Mets Get What They Hoped For: Vintage DeGrom
“When he’s executing his pitches like that,” catcher Tomas Nido said, “I can’t even imagine how hard it is to be in the batter’s box.”
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Golden State’s Klay Thompson is a Different Kind of Dangerous
Thompson, the Golden State Warriors’ All-Star guard, is known for his long-range 3-point shooting, but his defense keeps opponents on their heels and bricking shots.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Hurricanes 5, Islanders 2 | Carolina leads series, 3-0: Hurricanes Young and Old Push Islanders to Brink
A 35-year-old goalie and a teenage draft pick proved to be key as Carolina took a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
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Screenland: ‘King James Goes Down!’: How the Internet Turned on LeBron
There’s a distinct glee people find in watching a hero brought low.
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Reds 1, Mets 0: Jacob deGrom Returns to 2018 Form. So Does the Mets’ Offense.
After three straight losses, deGrom looked like himself throwing seven shutout innings. The Mets lost when Edwin Diaz allowed a solo homer in the top of the ninth inning.
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Diamondbacks 3, Yankees 2: Against Quality Competition, the Yankees Just Can’t Win
The injury-depleted team is 17-8 against teams with losing records; after Wednesday’s loss to Arizona they are 0-5 against teams above .500.
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Omaha Beach, Kentucky Derby Favorite, Is Scratched
The talented colt was scratched on Wednesday after developing a cough which will require a procedure to correct.
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On Soccer: Two Goals and Too Good: Messi Carries Barcelona Past Liverpool
Liverpool executed Jürgen Klopp's plan just as he had drawn it up. But Lionel Messi had other ideas, and there was no stopping him or Barcelona when the teams met in the Champions League.
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Does Testosterone Really Give Caster Semenya an Edge on the Track?
Probably so, medical experts say. But whether that means athletes like her should be barred from competitions is a fraught question.
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Caster Semenya, Hero in South Africa, Fights Hormone Testing on a Global Stage
The 28-year-old runner, who holds two Olympic gold medals, has been lauded for her resistance to international sports officials’ limits on female athletes.
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On Pro Basketball: Warriors Are Rolling and Rockets Are Rocked After Game 2
A series that threatened to devolve into complaints about a referee picked up when Stephen Curry and James Harden fought through injuries to inject some much-needed nobility into proceedings.
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Justin Gimelstob Will Leave Tennis Board
After an assault conviction, he said he would resign from the ATP board of directors immediately instead of seek another term.
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Diamondbacks 3, Yankees 1: Yankees’ Sabathia Reaches 3,000 Strikeouts by Fanning an Old Friend
Sabathia became the 17th player, and only the third left-hander, to reach the milestone. No. 3,000 came against a former teammate, John Ryan Murphy.
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On Pro Basketball: Giannis Antetokounmpo Wanted More. That Was Bad for the Celtics.
Emerging from a short-lived funk to help defeat Boston in Game 2, the Bucks star also showed the continuing growth of his game.
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Court Bars Women With High Testosterone From Some Track Races
Most notably affected will be Caster Semenya of South Africa, a two-time Olympic champion at 800 meters, who had challenged the rule.
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