As Wimbledon Begins, Ashleigh Barty Is on Top of the World

Barty’s rise to No. 1 has been sudden — just 12 weeks in the top 10 before reaching the top spot, the fewest ever for a top-ranked woman.

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What to Watch Monday at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams are among those in action on the first day of the tournament.

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U.S. Reaches Gold Cup Semifinals for the 10th Straight Time

Weston McKennie scored on a header in the 25th minute, and the Americans survived a second half in which 79th-ranked Curacao controlled possession.

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Mets End 7-Game Losing Streak With a Rally Against the Braves

The Mets erased a deficit in the eighth inning with a solo home run by Todd Frazier, a two-run line drive by Jeff McNeil and a two-run double by Pete Alonso.

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Fritz, Sonego Win First Career ATP Singles Titles – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Karolina Pliskova beat Angelique Kerber 6-1 6-4 to win the Nature Valley International women’s singles in Eastbourne, Great Britain Taylor Fritz beat Sam Querrey 6-3 6-4 to win the Nature Valley International men’s singles in Eastbourne, Great Britain Lorenzo Sonego beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-7 (5) 7-6 (5) 6-1 to [...]

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Yankees Leave London With ‘Eye-Opening’ Wins over Red Sox

In the first M.L.B. games to be played in Europe, the Yankees and Red Sox combined for 50 runs. And the Yankees came away with two wins.

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Yankees Leave London With ‘Eye-Opening’ Wins over Red Sox

In the first M.L.B. games to be played in Europe, the Yankees and Red Sox combined for 50 runs. And the Yankees came away with two wins.

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Kemba Walker Commits to Celtics, Who Get Their Irving Replacement

The Celtics received a commitment from an All-N.B.A. point guard at the start of free agency on Sunday. Just not the one they expected months ago.

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Kyrie Irving Commits to Brooklyn, Cementing Nets as Kings of New York

The mercurial point guard will sign with the Nets, as will superstar Kevin Durant, making the franchise a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference.

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Kevin Durant to Join Nets in Free Agency

Durant had been with the Golden State Warriors for the past three seasons and was one of the most sought-after free agents this off-season.

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Kevin Durant to Join Nets in Free Agency

Durant had been with the Golden State Warriors for the past three seasons and was one of the most sought-after free agents this off-season.

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Yankees Acknowledge Missteps in Handling of Luis Severino’s Injury

In an injury-riddled season, the team allowed their ace to resume throwing without a precautionary M.R.I. In retrospect, they believe that was a mistake.

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Another First for Cori Gauff: A Must-See Match at Wimbledon

Gauff, 15, is the latest American tennis phenom to follow a path laid out by the Williams sisters. On Monday, she will play one of them.

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Conchita Martínez Learned in 1994 That Grass Was Not Just for Cows

She became the first Spanish women to win Wimbledon and did it on a surface she was not fond of.

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Maya Moore Left Basketball. A Prisoner Needed Her Help.

Moore, a W.N.B.A. star, said she wanted to translate social justice talk into action. Now she is on a sabbatical this season trying to help free a man she believes was wrongly convicted.

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Yankees’ Bats Are Too Much for the Red Sox in London

In M.L.B.’s first game in London, the Yankees and Red Sox put on a show of home runs in a matchup that stretched nearly five hours, including a 12-run first inning.

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With Little to Celebrate, Mets Honor a Title-Winning Team

Fifty years after a talented pitching staff carried the Mets to their first World Series title, the franchise must acknowledge that its current plan has failed.

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At World Cup, U.S. Team’s Pride Is Felt by Others, Too

The United States women’s team has been a source of inspiration to L.G.B.T. soccer players in France, who say they do not enjoy the same freedom to be themselves.

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Helicopters, Cap Spikes and the Decision: The N.B.A.’s Wildest Off-Seasons

As the league approaches what could be an unforgettable free agency period, a look back at recent feeding frenzies that defined the league.

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Paralympians See a Big Welcome in a Small Title Change

The United States Olympic Committee has become the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. “We’ve arrived,” a four-time Paralympian said.

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Megan Rapinoe Is a Leader for Her Team, and Her Time

The United States midfielder sees her outspoken nature as an obligation, and the World Cup as the perfect stage from which to speak her mind.

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Kevin Anderson Almost Won Wimbledon Last Year. He’s Back for More.

He played a marathon match against John Isner, but fell to Novak Djokovic in the finals last year. Anderson returns, but with a recurring elbow injury.

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Serena Williams’s Coach Says She Is Pain Free. Watch Out, Wimbledon?

If she is healthy, Williams can defeat any woman on grass, even at 37. But her health has been a persistent concern.

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The Best Gear for a Bird-Watching Trip

Five items that Wirecutter’s birders use to spot birds fast and record their memories.

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Move Over, Nevada: New Jersey Is the Sports Betting Capital of the Country

Bettors wagered more in New Jersey than in any other state in May, surpassing Nevada and its large Las Vegas sports books.

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Mets Lose to Braves and Reach a Season Low

The Mets fell to nine games under .500 for the first time this year.

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With an Abundance of Confidence, U.S. Gives an Advanced Class in Cool

It is hard to overestimate the confidence of the United States women’s team, the self-belief it has nurtured, its utter, all-conquering conviction.

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Cheers in the U.S. and Tears in France Over a Tense World Cup Quarterfinal

Here is a timeline of Friday’s match through fan reactions in Paris and Brooklyn.

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A Glimpse at the Future Excites the Rangers

At a prospect camp this week, the team saw their recent draft strategy coming to fruition.

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A Glimpse at the Future Excites the Rangers

At a prospect camp this week, the team saw their recent draft strategy coming to fruition.

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U.S.A. vs. France: Live Updates from Women’s World Cup

The most anticipated match of the World Cup — a showdown between the United States and France in Paris — will send one team to the semifinals and the other on its way home.

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At Wimbledon, Serena Williams and Ashleigh Barty Share a Tough Path

One quarter in the women’s singles draw includes the WTA No. 1, the defending champion, the 2017 champion and Williams.

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As M.L.B. Heads to London, Dominican Players Long for a Homestand

While the league sees economic opportunity in Europe, many Dominican players wait for meaningful games to be held in their baseball-crazed nation.

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The Volley, Once a Huge Part of the Game, Is in Decline

Serve-and-volley points among men went from 9,168 in 2002 to 1,980 in 2018, prompted by four decades of new developments, like the two-handed backhand.

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Born of a Boycott, a Women’s Ultimate Frisbee League Charts Its Own Path

Frustrated by a perceived lack of equality in a male-dominated professional league, a group of players broke off to establish a women’s competition and preserve their vision of the sport.

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Women’s World Cup Preview: United States vs. France

The United States faces France, the tournament host, in a highly anticipated World Cup quarterfinal on Friday. The winner will play England on Tuesday; the loser will face some difficult questions.

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Wimbledon 2019: Players to Watch

The biggest questions of the tournament may be about Serena Williams and Andy Murray, a pair of stars on the comeback trail, but here are some rising talents who could create surprises.

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For Cleon Jones, Baseball Was Only the Beginning

A son of the former baseball factory of Mobile, Alabama, Cleon Jones would become the de facto mayor of Africatown.

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Five Places to Visit in Houston

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and his wife, supermodel Kate Upton, are foodies at heart. So what better city to call home than Houston?

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Mets Go Ahead in 9th, but Lose on Home Run by Phillies

The Mets’ Todd Frazier hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Hector Neris with one out in the ninth, but the Phillies rallied in the bottom of the inning to win it.

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For Megan Rapinoe, Boldness in the Spotlight Is Nothing New

President Trump went after Ms. Rapinoe on Twitter this week over her comments about not visiting the White House, and she responded characteristically by doubling down.

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Yankees’ Homer Streak Breaks a Record, but Lacks the Power to Surprise

As Yankees blasts have become a daily affair, a few other teams have ended up on pace to surpass the major league home run record that the Bombers set last season.

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For Norway, One Star’s Presence Makes Up for Another’s Absence

Norway’s Caroline Graham Hansen hit all the milestones with Ada Hegerberg. Then their paths diverged.

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Yankees’ Homer Streak Breaks a Record, but Lacks the Power to Surprise

As Yankees blasts have become a daily affair, a few other teams have ended up on pace to surpass the major league home run record that the Bombers set last season.

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Following Davis Cup Reforms, Fed Cup Adopts a New Format

The finals of the top women’s team tennis competition will become a 12-country, one-site event beginning in 2020.

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Following Davis Cup Reforms, Fed Cup Adopts a New Format

The finals of the top women’s team tennis competition will become a 12-country, one-site event beginning in 2020.

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Megan Rapinoe Digs In After Trump Criticism: ‘I Stand by the Remarks’

The United States soccer star urged her teammates to “think hard” about sharing their platform with the White House after the World Cup.

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Along With Success, the Mets Have Had Their Share of Weirdness

The unpleasant — and sometimes downright odd — memories coexist with the few joyous ones.

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Megan Rapinoe Digs In After Trump Criticism: ‘I Stand By the Remarks’

The United States soccer star urged her teammates to “think hard” about sharing their platform with the White House after the World Cup.

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Bare Feet, Selfies and Silence: The World Cup Walk-Through as an Oasis

For 30 minutes the day before each game, World Cup squads get the stadiums to themselves.

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Four Takeaways From a 1-0 Victory for the U.S. Men

A listless game featured 11 new American players.

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‘Hot Dogs! Cold Beer!’ M.L.B. Will Bring the Familiar to London Stadium

The Yankees and Red Sox will bring the peanuts and Cracker Jack to an overseas series. But there will also be British twists, like appearances by Churchill and Henry VIII.

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Girl Hit by Foul Ball in Houston Had Serious Head Injuries, Lawyer Says

The lawyer said the Astros had been informed of the girl’s injuries but he was not sure whether the family would file a lawsuit against the club.

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Vanderbilt Wins Second College World Series Title in Five Seasons

Mason Hickman and Jake Eder combined for 14 strikeouts, and Vanderbilt knocked out Michigan ace Karl Kauffmann in the fourth inning.

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Jay Bruce’s Double Leads the Phillies Over the Mets

The Phillies overcame a 4-0 deficit against the Mets’ bullpen, spoiling a strong start from Jason Vargas, who tied a career high with 10 strikeouts before being pulled after only 77 pitches.

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Yankees Hold Off Complacency, and Blue Jays, to Secure Sweep

The Yankees earned a walk-off victory after coming back twice against Toronto. They next head to London to face the Red Sox.

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U.S. Soccer, Amid an Outcry, Announces a New System for Employee Complaints

The announcement came after a New York Times article reported employees’ concerns that the federation’s headquarters was a “toxic” workplace.

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ESPN Host Bob Ley Retires After Nearly 40 Years With the Network

Ley was described as the conscience of ESPN and pushed for hard news and sober reporting on the leagues.

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Trump Criticizes Megan Rapinoe Over Refusal to Visit White House

The American soccer star had used an obscenity to dismiss the idea of a White House visit if her team won the Women’s World Cup.

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Baseball in London? It’s a Real Thing, Even When the Yankees Aren’t Visiting.

Britain’s rare baseball devotees hope the visit from the Red Sox and Yankees this weekend will make the sport more than a niche activity in their country.

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How Horse Racing Went Horribly Wrong at Santa Anita

There were 30 horse deaths in six months. Many blame a culture of chasing profits and a racing surface trainers say was unsafe.

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Could a Gut Bacteria Supplement Make Us Run Faster?

Running a marathon ramps up levels of a gut bacteria that made mice run faster, but it’s unclear whether it would work in people.

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For U.S. Men’s Soccer Team, Gold Cup Offers Path Back From the Abyss

Trinidad, which sent the Americans crashing out of the last World Cup, has been vanquished. Now Panama poses the first real challenge for a new-look team.

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As the Twins Stay Hot, La Tortuga Earns a Warm Embrace in Minnesota

Willians Astudillo, a.k.a. la Tortuga (or the Turtle), doesn’t look like most major leaguers. And with a rare ability to make contact, he doesn’t hit like them, either.

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Tempers Flare as the Phillies Strike Late Against the Mets

Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead two-run homer for the second straight game, and the Phillies beat the Mets, 7-5, on Tuesday night.

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Yankees Break a Record With Home Run in 28th Straight Game

D.J. LeMahieu hit a home run in the Yankees’ first at-bat of the game to break the record held by the 2002 Texas Rangers.

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Far From World Cup, Hints of Rebellion Inside U.S. Soccer

Current and former employees have been excoriating the federation’s top executives online in an effort to alert leaders to what they called a “toxic” culture.

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‘If You Don’t Have It, You’re Behind’: College Baseball’s Tech Arms Race

The technological wave that swept M.L.B. has reached college baseball, but the price of high-tech devices has created a bigger gulf between the haves and have-nots.

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In Women’s World Cup Origin Story, Fact and Fiction Blur

FIFA recognizes a France-Netherlands encounter in 1971 as the first women’s international match. It was no such thing, but that doesn’t diminish the women who took part.

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For U.S. Goalkeeper, a Moment to Forget and a Lesson She’ll Remember

Alyssa Naeher faced her first big test at the World Cup against Spain, and got one thing very wrong. But she survived, and the U.S. advanced.

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Tennis Travails, Not Triumphs, Gain a Spotlight in an Instagram Series

Through “Behind the Racquet,” players are opening up about anxieties regarding injuries, finances and mental health.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Named M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards

Antetokounmpo, a 24-year-old from Greece, beat out Paul George of Oklahoma City and James Harden of Houston, who won the award last year.

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Yankees Hit Home Run in 27th Straight Game, Tying Major League Record

Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton each had three-run shots, moving the Yankees into a tie with the 2002 Rangers, who had Alex Rodriguez.

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After Fan Is Hit by a Cody Bellinger Foul, Dodgers Say They Are Studying Extra Netting

The team said it would put the recommended changes into effect and extend the netting but provided no timeline or details on possible changes.

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Mets’ Mickey Callaway, on His 2nd Try, Apologizes for a Confrontation

After a clubhouse episode on Sunday in which Callaway and Vargas had harsh words for a reporter, neither was eager to admit fault.

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The Knicks Are Fined $50,000 For Barring The Daily News

The team and the newspaper have a long-running feud over coverage. But the league said the Knicks violated a policy requiring access to some events.

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Italy Is Chosen to Host 2026 Winter Olympics

Milan and the ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo beat a Swedish bid that included Stockholm and the ski resort in Are for the Games.

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How the U.S. Beat Spain at the Women’s World Cup

Live updates and analysis of the United States’ game against Spain in the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup.

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Italy Is Chosen to Host 2026 Winter Olympics

Milan and the ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo beat a Swedish bid that included Stockholm and the ski resort in Are for the Games.

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Painting the Town Orange: A Day Out With the Dutch at the World Cup

The Netherlands has a team capable of challenging for the World Cup title. Its fans are winning wherever they go.

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USWNT vs. Spain Live Score: Updates from Women’s World Cup

Live updates and analysis of the United States’ game against Spain in the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup.

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Italy Is Chosen to Host 2026 Winter Olympics

Milan and the ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo beat Stockholm, Sweden, for the Games.

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USWNT vs. Spain: Live Score and Updates

Live updates and analysis of the United States’ game against Spain in the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup.

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L.P.G.A. Has an Abundance of Stars but Scarcely a Stage

With limited television exposure, the L.P.G.A. is failing to capitalize on its young, charismatic players from around the world.

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L.P.G.A. Has an Abundance of Stars but Scarcely a Stage

With limited television exposure, the L.P.G.A. is failing to capitalize on its young, charismatic players from around the world.

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Ashleigh Barty Wins Birmingham, Becomes WTA Number One; Roger Federer Captures Record 10th Title in Halle, Germany – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Roger Federer beat David Goffin 7-6 (2) 6-1 to win the Noventi Open in Halle, Germany Feliciano Lopez beat Gilles Simon 6-2 6-7 (4) 7-6 (2) to win the Fever-Tree Championships in London, Great Britain Ashleigh Barty beat Julia Goerges 6-3 7-5 to win the Nature Valley Classic in [...]

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The Giants Changed Corey Ballentine’s Life. Hours Later So Did a Bullet.

Ballentine was drafted by the Giants in April. Hours later, he was struck by gunshot in a tragic moment that took the life of his best friend.

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England Beats Seething Cameroon 3-0 to Advance in World Cup

As the Cameroon players protested and play was delayed, England's staff and players watched in disbelief.

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With Loss to the Cubs, the Mets Implode on the Field and in the Clubhouse

Staked to a lead with Jacob deGrom on the mound, the Mets could not hold on. Manager Mickey Callaway then lashed out at a reporter.

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With Loss to the Cubs, the Mets Implode on the Field and in the Clubhouse

Staked to a lead with Jacob deGrom on the mound, the Mets could not hold on. Manager Mickey Callaway then lashed out at a reporter.

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Justin Verlander Shows Yankees What They’re Missing on the Mound

Verlander dominated the Yankees over seven innings while J.A. Happ struggled against the Astros, highlighting the lack of a true ace in the Bronx.

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Astros Offer Yankees a Potential Glimpse of the Postseason

Houston was missing two of its best hitters for this series. But Justin Verlander was on the mound Sunday and the Astros won the season series between the teams.

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France Survives, Sending Marta and Brazil to the Exit

Amandine Henry’s goal in extra time saved the hosts, and kept alive the chances for a quarterfinal showdown against the U.S.

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Green Goes Wire to Wire to Win First Major at LPGA Championship

Green became the first wire-to-wire winner of this major since 2011 and the first Australian woman to win a major since 2006.

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Sailing Into Uncharted Waters

SailGP boats send out live data and video on every aspect of the boat and crew movements, a new technology used for the first time in a professional series.

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In First World Cup, Rose Lavelle Is Driving U.S. Forward

‘The strength of this team is we have a lot of strengths,’ says a midfielder who has emerged as one of the most important ones.

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Murray Returns From Hip Surgery With a Title

Murray capped a remarkable week 146 days after undergoing what he hopes was career-saving hip surgery. In January he had indicated he was planning to retire after Wimbledon because of the severe pain he felt on a daily basis.

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For Spain, Investment Pays Off at the World Cup

Dozens of countries have embraced women’s soccer in recent years. Few have done so quite as completely as Spain, which faces the United States on Monday.

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Sailing Into Uncharted Waters

SailGP boats send out live data and video on every aspect of the boat and crew movements, a new technology used for the first time in a professional series.

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Santa Anita Park’s Death Toll Reaches 30 Racehorses

American Currency’s death on Saturday, the 30th this meeting, prompted the park owners to bar the horse’s Hall of Fame trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer.

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Santa Anita Park’s Death Toll Reaches 30 Racehorses

American Currency’s death on Saturday, the 30th this meeting, prompted the park owners to bar the horse’s Hall of Fame trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer.

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Pete Alonso Continues His Torrid Pace as Mets Win in Chicago

Alonso hit his 26th home run, setting a National League record for most homers by a rookie before the All-Star Game.

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Santa Anita Park’s Death Toll Reaches 30 Racehorses

American Currency’s death on Saturday, the 30th this meeting, prompted the park owners to bar the horse’s Hall of Fame trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer.

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Santa Anita Park’s Death Toll Reaches 30 Racehorses

American Currency’s death on Saturday, the 30th this meeting, prompted the park owners to bar the horse’s Hall of Fame trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer.

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UConn May Return to the Big East and Some Familiar Rivals

The move for the 2020-21 academic year could be announced as soon as next week, according to a conference official who was not authorized to speak about it publicly.

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Devils Acquire P.K. Subban From the Nashville Predators

Just hours after taking the American center Jack Hughes with the No. 1 pick of the N.H.L. draft, the Devils landed a star defenseman.

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Corinne Diacre and the Game of Her Life

France’s coach has given decades to soccer as a player and pioneer, and she has spent the last two years building a World Cup contender. Is her reward — and France’s — finally within reach?

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American Players Rise to the Top in the N.H.L. Draft

The first round of the N.H.L. draft on Friday was one of the strongest showings ever by American-born players — and not just because of the No. 1 pick, Jack Hughes.

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Does Fluffy Really Want to Be an Adventure Cat?

With a leash and a harness, any feline can safely explore the great outdoors. But owners need to be mindful of signs of stress.

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An IndyCar Champion Was Formed by Teaching Others to Drive

Pagenaud said he would not have won an Indy 500 or a series championship if he had not started his own racing school in his native France.

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U.S. Women’s Team and U.S. Soccer Agree to Mediation Over Gender Discrimination Claim

The mediation is to begin as soon as possible after the women finish playing at the Women’s World Cup in France.

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Hannah Green Leads by 3 Strokes at the Women’s P.G.A. Championship

Green, a 22-year-old Australian, held onto her opening-round lead.

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2019 N.H.L. Draft: Devils Take Jack Hughes at No. 1

The pick was no surprise. Hughes, 18, has topped draft lists all year and was named the top North American prospect by N.H.L. Central Scouting.

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Aaron Judge Returns to a Yankees Lineup That Hasn’t Skipped a Beat

The Yankees have managed to keep winning despite a makeshift lineup, and now they have welcomed back several stars from the injured list, including Judge.

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Jeff McNeil Fills a New Outfield Role but Keeps Fueling the Mets at the Plate

McNeil started in right field for the first time in his career and drove in three runs in the Mets’ win at Chicago.

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Stephen Curry Finally Gets Some Rest (but Only From Basketball)

In a wide-ranging interview, Curry, the Warriors guard, spoke about the brutal postseason, possibly campaigning in 2020 and what he wants for himself, next season and after the N.B.A.

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A’s Pitcher Frankie Montas Is Suspended 80 Games

Montas tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and became the sixth player suspended this year under the major league drug program.

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The N.B.A.’s Hot Stove Has Burned Down the League

Two-thirds of Thursday’s draft picks were traded, and the real drama hasn’t even begun. The N.B.A. is in for an extreme makeover this summer.

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The N.B.A.’s Draft Show Goes On, With Style — Even if It Shouldn’t

This year’s class wore gold chains, purple pinstripes and a snakeskin suit. But, as stars, will they be allowed to feel as good as they looked?

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What the Knicks Need Is Out There, but the Nets Can Snatch It Away

The signing of Kevin Durant this summer in free agency was expected to fix New York basketball. Too bad for the Knicks that also could mean the Nets.

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Richmond Is at a Crossroads. Will Arthur Ashe Boulevard Point the Way?

On Saturday, the city will rename a major thoroughfare after Ashe. It will slice across Monument Avenue, known for its outsized statues of Confederate generals.

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World Cup: England Defeats Japan While Scotland and Argentina Draw

Argentina overcame a three-goal deficit in the final 30 minutes for a draw that eliminated the Scots.

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Trevor Bauer, Baseball’s Imperfect Evangelist

Bauer is insistent on driving the sport forward through technology and engagement with fans. His toughest task might be staying out of his own way.

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N.H.L. Draft: The Devils, Sooner Than Expected, Have the No. 1 Pick Again

The team is expected to select Jack Hughes, an 18-year-old American center, or Kaapo Kakko, an 18-year-old right wing from Finland.

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Yankees Defeat the Astros for Their 6th Win in a Row

A six-run fourth inning powered the Yankees past the visiting Houston Astros, 10-6.

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N.B.A. Draft Live Updates and Round 1 Pick Analysis

Williamson was taken No. 1 overall as expected, but now anything can happen. Stay here for live updates.

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Rui Hachimura Is Ready to Make History for Japan in the N.B.A.

Hachimura was drafted in the first round on Thursday, making him the first Japanese player to be selected that soon.

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Rays to Explore Making Montreal a Part-Time Home

The team received approval to look into an unusual proposal: playing half its home games in the Tampa Bay area and half in Montreal.

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Michelle Wie, in Pain After a Shooting an 84, Suggests Her Career May End Soon

“I’m not entirely sure how much more I have left in me, said Wie, who missed two months of competition to injuries and had to ice her wrist during the first round of the Women’s P.G.A. Championship.

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Andy Murray Makes a Satisfying, if Not Rousing, Return in London

Murray played his first competitive match since he raised the possibility of retiring at the Australian Open, winning a doubles match at Queen’s Club.

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Robert Kraft Steps Back Into the Limelight, Thousands of Miles Away in Israel

The New England Patriots owner, who has been under legal scrutiny in a Florida prostitution case, accepted one of Israel’s most prestigious awards for his philanthropy there.

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N.B.A. Draft 2019: Live Pick-by-Pick Updates and Analysis

After the top three picks, including Zion Williamson at No. 1, anything could happen. Stay here for live updates.

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What to Expect in Round 1 of the 2019 N.B.A. Draft

The top three picks, including Duke’s Zion Williamson at No. 1, are a virtual lock. But after that? Anything could happen.

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USWNT Leads Sweden, 1-0: Live Score and Updates

Live updates and analysis of the United States-Sweden game at the Women’s World Cup.

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USA Leads Sweden, 1-0: Live Updates

Live updates and analysis of the United States-Sweden game at the Women’s World Cup.

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Mets Said to Fire Pitching Coach Dave Eiland

The pitching staff had high expectations this year but has struggled so far, carrying a 4.67 E.R.A. into their upcoming series against the Cubs.

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When War Turned My Country Into Chaos, Tennis Gave Me a Home

The fighting in Yugoslavia forced my family to immigrate to Canada, where I found solace on the court.

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With Darius Garland, the N.B.A.’s ‘Three-Player’ Draft Now has Four Stars

The Vanderbilt point guard has forced his way into a conversation that for months has included just three names: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and R.J. Barrett.

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Can Ashleigh Barty Carry French Open Form Into Wimbledon Championships?

Ashleigh Barty surprised many by reaching the final of the 2019 French Open, where she beat Marketa Vondrousova 6-1, 6-3 to claim her maiden Grand Slam crown. The Australian had never gone beyond the quarter-finals of any of the sport’s four major events before and had just four WTA titles to her name. Tipped for [...]

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At 103, She Just Ran the 100-Meter Dash. It’s Only the ‘Icing on the Cake’ of Her Life.

“As I get older, I feel like I only have so many 100-yard dashes left, and I don’t want to waste them in practice,” Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins said.

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Zion Williamson Is The Choosing One

LeBron James was The Chosen One, a gift to basketball. As the heir to James’s cultivated power, Williamson can decide what the N.B.A. gives to him.

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U.S. Might Be the World Cup’s Best Team. It Is Definitely the Best Draw.

Fans have flocked to games featuring the U.S. women’s team at the World Cup, to the delight of cities fortunate enough to host them.

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Her Tears of Joy Celebrated the Resilience of a Battered Team

Nualphan Lamsam is known in Thailand as Madam Pang. The general manager’s emotional response to her team’s first goal in this World Cup is one of the tournament’s memorable moments so far.

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N.H.L. Awards: Nikita Kucherov Wins M.V.P. Honors, and Barry Trotz Is Named Top Coach

Barry Trotz of the Islanders won his second Jack Adams Award as the best coach.

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U.S. Faces Sweden at the World Cup With Something to Gain but Even More to Prove

The Americans, who have clinched a spot in the round of 16, will end the group stage against the team that knocked them out of the 2016 Olympics.

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For China’s ‘Steel Roses,’ World Cup Is Only the Latest Letdown

China’s women’s national team was once one of the world’s best. Now it hopes to regain its glory as part of Xi Jinping’s effort to make China a soccer superpower.

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Mets Road Woes Continue With Pummeling by Braves

The Mets have dropped 13 of 18 games on the road and fell even farther behind the N.L. East-leading Braves.

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After 3 World Cup Games, England Sees Itself With a Few More to Run

The team is not afraid to say that it is a title contender this year.

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C.C. Sabathia Bounces Back for 250th Win as Yankees Crush Rays

Sabathia rediscovered his form and held the Rays to one run. But the Yankees’ power provided more than enough cushion in a dismantling of Tampa Bay.

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FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos

Wary of bigger problems, FIFA sends its No. 2 official to take charge of African soccer temporarily.

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David Ortiz Was Not Target of Shooting, Authorities Say

The authorities in the Dominican Republic said the target was another man who was sitting at the same table as Ortiz.

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In Laos, Women Rule Rugby

Despite substantial obstacles, the Lao federation keeps growing at a fast pace, and the majority of players are women. The national team tends to surprise a lot of confident opponents.

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Adidas Sells Diversity. Black Employees Say It Doesn’t Practice It.

Fewer than 4.5 percent of the workers at the company’s North American headquarters identify as black. Members of that small group say they feel ignored and sometimes discriminated against.

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With a Lift From Jacob deGrom, the Mets Trounce the Braves

DeGrom took a shutout into the ninth inning, and Pete Alonso homered to highlight the first four-hit game of his career as the Mets routed the first-place Atlanta Braves, 10-2.

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Track Officials Called Caster Semenya ‘Biologically Male,’ Newly Released Documents Show

The governing body of track used that language as it argued in court that Semenya must suppress her natural testosterone to be allowed to compete in certain women’s races.

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Jeremy Lin, ‘Reppin’ Asians With Everything I Have,’ Is Bigger Than an N.B.A. Title

The Toronto Raptors guard became the first Asian-American to win an N.B.A. championship, but the moment meant more than the sport or its trophy. Lin always has.

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Giancarlo Stanton Returns, as Yankees’ Offense Continues to Power Up

Stanton saw hurdle after hurdle in his recovery from what was initially a biceps tear, but he brought his powerful bat back to the lineup on Tuesday.

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Phil Neville Had to Win Over England. Can England Now Win for Him?

England’s coach never applied for his job, and he got off to an inauspicious start coaching women. But after two wins, expectations are rising.

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Authorities Identify Man Suspected of Ordering Hit on David Ortiz

Officials in the Dominican Republic said the man, identified as Alberto Miguel Rodríguez Mota, is a fugitive but that they were closing in on him.

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Will Cool Clothes Make Young People Love Golf?

Malbon, an apparel brand with a streetwear sensibility, wants to get teens and 20-somethings onto the green.

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Michel Platini Is Detained in France Over Qatar World Cup Vote

Investigators were also said to have questioned the former European soccer president about the awarding of the 2016 European championship to France.

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Yankees Beat the Rays on a Shutout by Masahiro Tanaka

Tanaka pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts for his fourth major league shutout.

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World Cup Roundup: Germany and Norway Win

Germany played to its status as the world’s second-ranked team, routing South Africa, 4-0, on Monday to top Group B with a 3-0 record.

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Braves’ Mike Soroka Beats the Mets for 8th Straight Win

The 21-year-old Soroka’s winning streak is the longest in the majors by a pitcher under 22 since Dontrelle Willis won the same number for the 2003 Florida Marlins.

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Ken Ramsey Wants to Win Royal Ascot. Very Badly.

The owner has won many races, but never that one. “The Royal Ascot thing,” he said, “that’s going to stay on my bucket list until I kick the bucket.”

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Americans Storm the Gates of Royal Ascot

The U.S. trainer Wesley Ward has won 10 times, and more of his countrymen are now competing. All 14 starters from outside Europe came from the U.S. in 2017

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A Day at the Royal Races, in Song

In addition to top-quality horse racing at Royal Ascot, each day ends with thousands of people gathering around the bandstand for a singalong.

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Rangers Get Jacob Trouba in a Major Deal, Hastening Their Rebuild

To get Trouba, the Rangers traded defenseman Neal Pionk plus the 20th choice in Friday night’s first round of the N.H.L. draft.

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France Gets Big World Cup Assists From Video Review

The home team, which finished round-robin play with a 3-0 record, benefited twice from the Video Assistant Referee system in a 1-0 win Monday over Nigeria.

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M.L.B. and Players’ Union Set to Begin Early Labor Talks

Never before have the two sides attempted such a significant renegotiation in the middle of a contract’s term, underscoring the urgency felt in both camps.

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The Bronx Will Host a Pro Tennis Tournament in August

Professional tennis is returning to Crotona Park: a women’s event the week before the United States Open.

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Toronto Police Arrest 2 After Shooting Near Raptors’ Victory Parade

The Toronto Police said two people had suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries at the shooting, which took place not far from a celebration event that included Canada’s prime minister.

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Why Picking Second in the N.B.A Draft Might Be a Bad Thing

A look back at three decades worth of No. 2 picks, and how, outside of the 1990s, they have mostly resulted in disappointment.

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Why Picking Second in the N.B.A Draft Might Be a Bad Thing

A look back at three decades worth of No. 2 picks, and how, outside of the 1990s, they have mostly resulted in disappointment.

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Toronto Police Arrest 2 After Shooting Near Raptors’ Victory Parade

The Toronto Police said two people had suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries at the shooting, which took place not far from a celebration event that included Canada’s prime minister.

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Erik Karlsson Stays With the Sharks, Taking a Top Free Agent Off the Market

San Jose re-signed one of the N.H.L.’s most dynamic defensemen to a $92 million, eight-year deal, turning a one-year rental into a long-term commitment.

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Sports Illustrated Has a New Publisher, Digital Company TheMaven

The deal ends Sports Illustrated’s ties to its former owner, Meredith, a few weeks after the Authentic Brands Group bought the magazine’s intellectual property.

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For Renard and France, Focus Is Only on What’s Ahead

Wendie Renard’s World Cup started with two goals and continued with a blunder. She is hoping it ends with a trophy.

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Match-Fixing at Women’s World Cup? As Game Grows, Officials Are on Alert

As the profile of women’s soccer grows, games are drawing millions of dollars worth of bets. And FIFA and match-fixing officials say they are taking no chances.

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How Basketball and Baseball Helped Gary Woodland Master Golf

He was college basketball player and part of championship baseball teams growing up. Maybe that’s why Gary Woodland bloomed late on the golf course.

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Matteo Berrettini First ATP Player This Year To Win On Three Surfaces – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Matteo Berrettini beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4 7-6 (11) to win the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, Germany Adrian Mannarino beat Jordan Thompson 7-6 (7) 6-3 to win the Libéma Open men’s singles in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands Alison Riske beat Kiki Bertens 0-6 7-6 (3) 7-5 to win the Libéma Open women’s [...]

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U.S. Open: Long-Driving Gary Woodland Putts His Way to Victory

Woodland, a former college basketball player who had been 0 for 30 in golf’s four biggest events, outlasted Justin Rose, Adam Scott and the two-time-defending champion, Brooks Koepka.

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The Mets Get Plenty of Hits, and Not Enough Runs, in a Loss to St. Louis

On a bad day for the Mets, Jason Vargas left the game with hamstring tightness. Things could get worse as they head out on the road.

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Chile Goalkeeper Equal to the Task, if Not to the Team

The United States threw everything it had at Christiane Endler. She was prepared to stop almost all of it.

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The Best Team in the World. And the Second-Best.

Despite seven changes to the starting lineup that crushed Thailand, the United States won easily, qualifying for the knockout stage.

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Chile Goalkeeper Equal to the Task, if Not to the Team

The United States threw everything it had at Christiane Endler. She stopped almost all of it.

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LeBron James and the Lakers are All-in for a Wide Open 2019-20

A trade for Anthony Davis comes with enormous long-term risks, but Los Angeles has never been a place for patience.

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With Edwin Encarnacion Trade, Yankees Double Down on Power

Starting pitching is the team’s most glaring need, but General Manager Brian Cashman chose to bolster the team’s already-potent lineup first.

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Dale Greig, Early Women’s Marathoner, Is Dead at 82

Confounding the notion that long-distance running was too rigorous for women, she finished her first marathon in 1964; 19 of the men in that race didn’t.

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Chile’s Road to the Women’s World Cup Started With an Indignity

Dropped from FIFA’s world rankings three years ago because its federation had not scheduled a match in two years, Chile’s women’s team now has a players’ union and a lot to prove.

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2019 Women’s World Cup Live Updates: USA vs. Chile

Live coverage and analysis of the United States-Chile match at the Women’s World Cup in Paris.

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2019 Women’s World Cup Live Updates: USA vs. Chile

Live coverage and analysis of the United States-Chile match at the Women’s World Cup in Paris.

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2019 Women’s World Cup Live Updates: USA vs. Chile

Live coverage and analysis of the United States-Chile match at the Women’s World Cup in Paris.

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Andy Ruiz Jr. Shocked the Boxing World. But Not His Hometown.

The “chubby kid” from the rough-and-tumble boxing circuit on the Mexican border upset Anthony Joshua to claim the heavyweight crown. In Imperial, Calif., though, they knew all along he was a “dangerous dude.”

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Mets Defeat Cardinals as Jeff McNeil Saves Bullpen From Itself

After starter Noah Syndergaard left with a strained hamstring, Mets relievers almost blew a third straight game. But McNeil threw out a runner at the plate for the final out.

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Yankees on Verge of Adding Edwin Encarnacion, the A.L. Home Run Leader

A deal with the Mariners was near, according to multiple news media reports. Encarnacion was not on the field for Seattle during warm-ups for a game at Oakland.

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U.S. Open: Time Is Becoming Even Less on Phil Mickelson’s Side

Mickelson, who will turn 49 on Sunday, is facing the pressure of trying to win the only major title that has eluded him in a Hall of Fame career.

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New Orleans Pelicans Agree to Trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers

Davis, who asked to be traded in January, is headed to Los Angeles in exchange for young stars like Lonzo Ball and first-round draft picks.

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Jackie Chan’s Team Tries to Repeat 2017 Le Mans Success

His two teams topped the LMP2 class and finished second and third over all that year. The team did not fare as well in 2018.

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Ben Keating Goes From Selling Cars to Racing Them

The Texas automobile dealer turned the gift of a track day into a racing passion, which is about to play out again at Le Mans.

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For Fernando Alonso, a Career of Victories

He started in Formula One as a young man and went on to win two drivers’ titles. He also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018.

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Fernando Alonso Tries for a Repeat Victory at Le Mans

Still chasing motorsport’s elusive triple crown, he will return to Le Mans, where he was part of Toyota’s winning team last year.

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Le Mans Is the Season’s Premier Event. So It’s Being Held Twice.

The World Endurance Championship altered its 2018-19 schedule to have Le Mans, the most important race of the series, as the season finale.

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White Sox Rout Yankees Behind Lucas Giolito and Eloy Jimenez

Giolito had his eighth consecutive winning start and Jimenez hit a pair of three-run homers, helping keep C.C. Sabathia stuck on 249 career victories.

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Cardinals Take Care of Business Twice Against Mets’ Bullpen

After completing Thursday’s game by rallying against Edwin Diaz, St. Louis hit two homers in the eighth inning of the second game against Jeurys Familia. The Mets lead the majors in blown saves.

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U.S. Open: Tiger Woods, Ever the Grinder, Hangs In at Pebble

Woods is certainly not the dominant 2000 model, but he headed into the weekend at even par after repeatedly sidestepping trouble.

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Women’s World Cup: England and Italy Advance With Victories

England edged Argentina on a goal by Jodie Taylor off a pass from her roommate. Italy, in the event for the first time since 1999, had three goals from Cristiana Girelli in a rout of Jamaica.

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Masai Ujiri Could Be Charged in Altercation After Raptors’ Title Win, Authorities Say

The head of the Toronto Raptors’ front office was involved in an altercation with a sheriff’s deputy shortly after his team won the N.B.A. championship, the authorities said.

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Masai Ujiri Could Be Charged in Altercation After Raptors’ Title Win, Authorities Say

The head of the Toronto Raptors’ front office was involved in an altercation with a sheriff’s deputy shortly after his team won the N.B.A. championship, the authorities said.

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New Coach, New Star: The Raptors Made All the Right Moves

Nick Nurse and Kawhi Leonard paid off. And who would guard Stephen Curry in the finals? Fred VanVleet was up to the challenge.

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Suspect in David Ortiz Shooting Was Wanted in New Jersey, Police Say

Prosecutors in New Jersey said Rolfi Ferreira-Cruz, who is suspected of being the gunman in the Ortiz shooting, had been indicted in connection with two armed robberies.

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Risking Everything in Soccer’s ‘Red Zone’

An unending schedule of matches, competitions and championships is wearing out the world’s best players.

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Pat Bowlen, Influential Owner of the Denver Broncos, Dies at 75

Mr. Bowlen, known for his personal flair, had one of the most successful runs of any team owner in American professional sports.

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Pat Bowlen, Influential Owner of the Denver Broncos, Dies at 75

Mr. Bowlen, known for his personal flair, had one of the most successful runs of any team owner in American professional sports.

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New Coach, New Star: The Raptors Made All the Right Moves.

Nick Nurse and Kawhi Leonard paid off. And who would guard Stephen Curry in the finals? Fred VanVleet was up to the challenge.

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New Coach, New Star: The Raptors Made All the Right Moves.

Nick Nurse and Kawhi Leonard paid off. And who would guard Stephen Curry in the finals? Fred VanVleet was up to the challenge.

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After the Injuries, What Next for the Warriors?

On Monday, Kevin Durant ruptured the Achilles’ tendon in his right foot. On Thursday, Klay Thompson tore the anterior crucial ligament in his left knee.

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The Raptors’ Journey to the Championship Began With Failure

Toronto’s defeat of the Golden State Warriors came after gambles that many basketball executives wouldn’t have been willing to take.

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Lindsey Horan Is Right Where She Wanted to Be

Pursuing a career in Europe probably kept the U.S. midfielder out of the last World Cup. As she returns to Paris on Sunday, those same choices have put her front and center in this one.

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In Exile on His Home Turf, Michel Platini Runs Out the Clock on His Ban

The Women’s World Cup is the latest major event in France to turn its back on Michel Platini, who was barred from soccer after the 2015 FIFA scandal.

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The Raptors’ Journey to the Championship Began With Failure

Toronto’s defeat of the Golden State Warriors came after gambles that many basketball executives wouldn’t have been willing to take.

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About the Warriors’ Excess Timeout: It Was Not a Tribute to Chris Webber

Golden State called a timeout it did not have at the end of Game 6, but don’t think of it as a mistake. It may have been the only chance to save its season.

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The Raptors’ Journey to the Championship Began With Failure

Toronto’s defeat of the Golden State Warriors came after gambles that many basketball executives wouldn’t have been willing to take.

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Pat Bowlen, Influential Owner of the Denver Broncos, Dies at 75

Mr. Bowlen, known for his personal flair, had one of the most successful runs of any team owner in American professional sports.

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About the Warriors’ Excess Timeout: It Was Not a Tribute to Chris Webber

Golden State called a timeout it did not have at the end of Game 6, but don’t think of it as a mistake. It may have been the only chance to save its season.

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Lucas Giolito’s Unprecedented Shift From Horrible to Unhittable

Last season, the White Sox right-hander had one of the worst seasons ever. A delivery change has him looking like a star.

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Stanton Could Be Back With the Yankees Next Week

The Yankees slugger has been sidelined for more than two months by a series of injuries.

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Raptors vs. Warriors Game 6 Live Score and Updates

Who gets the last-ever win at Oracle Arena: Golden State or Toronto? Stay here for live updates.

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N.B.A. Finals Updates: Raptors vs. Warriors Live Score

Who gets the last-ever win at Oracle Arena: Golden State or Toronto? Stay here for live updates.

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Graeme McDowell, After a Down Spell, Is in the Hunt for a 2nd U.S. Open Title

The 39-year-old McDowell was ranked as low as 257th in the world this year. But he has rallied of late, and his two-under-par first round left him in contention to repeat his 2010 Open victory.

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Hey, Raptors Fans, You Want Fries With Those 3-Pointers?

A season-long McDonald’s promotion tied to the Toronto Raptors’ shooting has resulted in more than two million orders of French fries being given away.

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I Don’t Go to Parties. I Go to Protests.

Who doesn’t love making signs and getting angry with other people? Rage is a stronger social lubricant than alcohol, and it’s free!

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Watching France’s Cascarino with France’s Other Cascarino

Delphine Cascarino is one of France’s top attacking threats. Her twin sister, a pro herself, can read her better than anyone.

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A Tolerable Redemption for Tiger Woods

His journey back has been morally and medically arduous. But here he is, basking in adulation, smiling with President Trump, defying his sport’s and society’s expectations.

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Formiga Isn’t Going Anywhere

The midfielder is playing in her seventh World Cup, both because she is good enough and because in two decades Brazil hasn’t developed a player worthy of replacing her.

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N.B.A. Finals Game 6 Preview: What You Need to Know About Kevin Durant

Durant is out with an Achilles’ injury, but he looms over what may be the Golden State Warriors’ last game of the season, and the Raptors’ championship-clincher.

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St. Louis Celebrates, Leaving Other Cities to Sing the Title Drought Blues

Longest championship droughts? Now it’s Toronto, Vancouver and Buffalo in the N.H.L.

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St. Louis Celebrates, Leaving Other Cities to Sing the Title Drought Blues

Longest championship droughts? Now it’s Toronto, Vancouver and Buffalo in the N.H.L.

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Brooks Koepka, Seeking a 3rd Straight U.S. Open Title, Could Be the Star Golf Needs

Unpackaged, unemotional and unabashedly himself, Koepka has become the game’s dominant player, with four major titles in two years. Yet he is also its Invisible Man.

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Rafael Nadal Had Difficulty Breathing During Roland Garros Final vs Dominic Thiem

Second-seeded Spaniard Rafael Nadal wasted no time in defeating Roger Federer to advance to the final of the French Open last Friday, going 6-3 6-4 6-2 to reach his 12th final at the famed Roland Garros. The two competitors met in their first French Open for the first time since 2011 but the third-seeded Federer [...]

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The Tour de France to Start in Denmark in 2021

The cycling race’s opening stages change location every year, but have never been held so far north.

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A Basketball Mecca That Just Needed a Name

The Golden State Warriors were at home in Oakland, but it took 40 years for their arena to find its identity: the Oracle.

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At the U.S. Open, Sam Snead Was Often a Bridesmaid

He was among the best to have played the game, but was unable to capture an Open. He came in second four times from 1937 to 1953.

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At Pebble Beach, It’s About the Lay of the Land

The officials getting the course ready must walk a fine line between making its conditions challenging, but also not unfair or unplayable.

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Brooks Koepka Was Forged in Europe

After his career stalled in the United States, he went to Europe and began opening some eyes.

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Blues Defeat the Bruins in Game 7 to Win Their First Stanley Cup

St. Louis sat in last place in the N.H.L. standings in early January and then soared to the first championship in the franchise’s 52-year history.

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At Santa Anita Park, Horses Must Now Be Evaluated by a Safety Team Before Racing

The park and state regulators announced the formation of a team of medical and racing officials after California’s governor called for changes at the track.

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At Santa Anita Park, Horses Must Now Be Evaluated by a Safety Team Before Racing

The park and state regulators announced the formation of a review team of medical and racing officials after California’s governor called for changes at the track, where 29 horses have died since late December.

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Grinding Instead of Gliding, France Takes Another Step

France’s 2-1 win over Norway showed a supremely skilled team is learning how to will itself forward in the World Cup.

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Golden State’s Kevin Durant Announces Achilles’ Rupture and Surgery ‘Success’

The superstar Warriors forward injured his right Achilles’ tendon during Game 5 of the N.B.A. finals against the Raptors after missing nine games with a strained calf.

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David Ortiz Shooting: Five Suspects Detained, Authorities Say

A man suspected of shooting Ortiz was among the five detained, and the authorities said the coordinator of the attack had been offered about $7,800 to carry it out.

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A 13-0 World Cup Rout? Thailand Is as Proud as Ever

The women’s loss to the United States produced the most lopsided score in World Cup history. But soccer fans in Thailand say they were just happy their team was there.

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Germany’s Math: Two Goals, Two Wins and One Big Loss

The Germans have survived their first two games, including Wednesday’s against Spain, but losing their best player could hurt.

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The Best Short Story of the 2019 U.S. Open? The No. 7 Hole at Pebble Beach

It barely stretches past 100 yards. But it hugs the Pacific Ocean and at this week’s United States Open it will enchant every viewer and challenge every golfer.

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A Rout Too Far? After 13-0 Win, U.S. Is Criticized and Defended

Everyone had an opinion after the Americans thrashed Thailand for the most lopsided win in World Cup history.

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Canada Edges Cameroon; Japan Stumbles in Opener

Kadeisha Buchanan scored at the end of the first half, and Canada held on to defeat Cameroon, 1-0, in Montpellier, France.

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Gabriele Grunewald, Runner Who Chronicled Journey With Cancer, Dies at 32

Grunewald competed in middle distances, reaching the Olympic trials multiple times, despite facing a rare metastatic cancer.

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Gabriele Grunewald, Runner Who Chronicled Journey With Cancer, Dies at 32

Grunewald competed in middle distances, reaching the Olympic trials multiple times, despite facing a rare metastatic cancer.

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Chris Froome Won’t Ride Tour de France After Injury in Crash

Froome sustained a suspected fractured femur in a 40 mile an hour crash.

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Chris Froome Won’t Ride Tour de France After Injury in Crash

Froome sustained a suspected fractured femur in a 40 mile an hour crash.

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Gabriele Grunewald Couldn’t Win This Race. But Oh Did She Shine.

Grunewald, who died of a rare cancer at 32, kept running as long as she could, despite surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and a haunting prognosis. “My scars,” she said, “teach me to embrace life.”

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Raining Goals on Thailand Wasn’t an Accident. It Was the U.S. Gameplan.

A World Cup contender and its coach make no excuses for a show of overwhelming force.

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The Mets Have Got Their Slugger; Now the Starters Must Jell

Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler have made 53 starts with a combined 4.22 E.R.A.

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The Mets Have Got Their Slugger; Now the Starters Must Jell

Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler have made 53 starts with a combined 4.22 E.R.A.

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Gabriele Grunewald Couldn’t Win This Race. But Oh Did She Shine.

Grunewald, who died of a rare cancer at 32, kept running as long as she could, despite surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and a haunting prognosis. “My scars,” she said, “teach me to embrace life.”

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How Running Helps a Sports Editor Do His Job

Matthew Futterman, the Times's deputy sports editor and an avid marathoner (23 and counting), reflects on the role that running plays in his writing and editing.

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When Golf Is Nothing but Rough

Some slumping players stand on their head to make a bad round sound good. Some just avoid other golfers. Or other golfers avoid them.

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Gabriele Grunewald, Runner Who Chronicled Journey With Cancer, Dies at 32

Grunewald competed in middle distances, reaching the Olympic trials multiple times, despite facing a rare metastatic cancer.

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Newsom, Citing 29 Horse Deaths, Calls for Hold on Racing at Santa Anita Park

The California governor said no horse should race at the park until it is examined by an independent veterinarian and found fit to compete.

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What a 13-0 U.S. Win Over Thailand Looked Like at the Women’s World Cup

The United States faced Thailand in their first game at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. What ensued was a record and an annihilation.

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Yankees Top Mets in Error-Riddled Opener to Subway Series

There were several miscues on both sides in the first game of a doubleheader, but the big bats of several replacement Yankees made all the difference.

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They Knew Stephen Curry When. His N.B.A. Evolution Has Them Asking ‘How?’

Will Archambault and Max Paulhus Gosselin, two of Curry’s former teammates at Davidson, have called the N.B.A. finals from Montreal together for the last two years.

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David Ortiz ‘Resting Comfortably’ After 2nd Surgery in Boston

Ortiz’s wife, Tiffany, said he was expected to remain at the hospital for several days while investigators in the Dominican Republic continued investigating the shooting.

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Women’s World Cup Live Updates: USA vs. Thailand Score

The United States women's soccer team finally plays its first game at the World Cup on Tuesday. Live updates and analysis of their game against Thailand from Times reporters at the match in Reims, France.

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Another Stanley Cup Game 7 Looms. They Don’t Happen Often.

They’re usually low-scoring. Home teams have the edge. Overtime is even rarer. The spectacle of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals awaits Boston and St. Louis.

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Big-League Baseball’s First Woman, on a Stage of Her Own

A new Off Broadway play aims to make sure Toni Stone, who played for the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953, is no longer a footnote to history.

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David Ortiz Is Celebrated, and Now Wounded, in His Homeland

Ortiz has described growing up surrounded by violence in the Dominican Republic, and he became a victim this week despite being one of the country’s most beloved figures.

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Warriors Win Is Overshadowed by Loss of Kevin Durant

“I don’t believe there’s anybody to blame,” said Bob Myers, the team president, “but I understand this world, and if you have to, you can blame me.”

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The Raptors Had a Title in Their Grasp. Now They Must Regroup.

With three minutes left, the Raptors looked in full control of Game 5. But then the Splash Brothers showed up, leading to a devastating loss for Toronto.

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Warriors Win Is Overshadowed by Loss of Kevin Durant

“I don’t believe there’s anybody to blame,” said Bob Myers, the team president, “but I understand this world, and if you have to, you can blame me.”

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David Ortiz Is Celebrated, and Now Wounded, in His Homeland

Ortiz has described growing up surrounded by violence in the Dominican Republic, and he became a victim this week despite being one of the country’s most beloved figures.

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For U.S. and Its Coach, a Low-Key Start to a High-Stakes Month

The United States women’s soccer team enters the World Cup as the defending champion, which only means it has more to lose than anyone else.

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Kellen Winslow Jr. Is Convicted of Rape

The former N.F.L. tight end was also convicted on two lesser charges Monday, and jurors will continue deliberating other rape charges on Tuesday. Winslow faces up to life in prison.

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N.B.A. Finals Live Updates: Warriors vs. Raptors Score

Yes, he’s Kevin Durant. But is his return enough for the Warriors to win? Stay here for live updates from Game 5.

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Raptors vs. Warriors Score: Live Updates of Game 5

Yes, he’s Kevin Durant. But is his return enough for the Warriors to stave off elimination Monday night? Or will Toronto win it all?

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Thailand Got a Boost From a Patron and Another Country’s Steroid Ban

How exactly did the Thai team end up in a meeting with the United States at the Women’s World Cup? That’s a long story.

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David Ortiz to Be Transferred to Boston After Shooting

Ortiz, who was shot in the back by a gunman in his native Dominican Republic Sunday night, had serious injuries but was stable enough to be transported, the Red Sox said.

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Tony Parker, Former Spurs Star, Retires From NBA

Parker, 37, was a six-time N.B.A. All-Star and the Spurs’ point guard during their run of four championships. He was the first European-born finals MVP.

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Raptors Fever Takes Toronto, Especially in Immigrant Neighborhoods

It’s is not just about the basketball. The ethnically diverse Raptors reflect Canada’s largest city in the 21st century.

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While the Women’s Game Is in Chaos, the Big 3 Men Still Dominate

Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are still crushing in their thirties. But who knows who will win the next women’s event?

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When the Boston Bruins Won Their First Stanley Cup. Twice.

Confusion reigned over the Stanley Cup when the Bruins notched their first N.H.L. title. During a transition from an old era to a new one, Boston claimed a double win.

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Crossing Over to the N.B.A. Beat

For Sopan Deb, a onetime politics reporter, getting a job to write about basketball — something he’s followed passionately since he was 6 — feels like discovering a Golden Ticket.

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What to Expect if Kevin Durant Returns. It’s Far From a Lock for the Warriors.

Durant had 51 points against Toronto in one game this season. But the Raptors beat the Warriors both times they met.

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Rafael Nadal Wins 12th French Open, Ashleigh Barty Her First – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene     STARS French Open   Men’s Singles: Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 Women’s Singles: Ashleigh Barty beat Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-3 Men’s Doubles: Andreas Mies and Kevin Krawietz beat Jeremy Chardy and Fabrice Martin 6-2 7-6 (3) Women’s Doubles: Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic beat Duan [...]

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When Japan Lost Its Crown, It Found a Reason to Start Over

How the 2011 World Cup champions, humbled by the United States for years later, rebuilt themselves into a title contender.

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Pete Alonso, the Giddy Star Rising in Queens

Amid another largely frustrating season for the Mets and their fans, the 6-foot-3 rookie slugger has provided both awe-inspiring and lighthearted moments.

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Marc Gasol Turns Memphis into Jurassic Park South

Instead of burning Gasol’s jerseys or booing him, Grizzlies fans want to host a parade for their team’s former center if the Raptors win a title.

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Suiting Up Hockey’s Stars, One Stitch At a Time

A diminutive 86-year-old Italian immigrant in Montreal stands tall among the many hockey players he’s dressed.

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David Ortiz, Retired Red Sox Slugger, Is Shot in Dominican Republic

Ortiz, 43, was in stable condition at a hospital on Sunday night after being shot once in the back at a club, the police said.

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Stanley Cup Finals Headed to Game 7 After Bruins Wallop Blues

Needing to survive an elimination game on the road in St. Louis, Boston led for most of the game and ended up with a blowout.

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Italy Storms Back Into the World Cup, Stunning Australia in Injury Time

Barbara Bonansea’s second goal gave Italy a 2-1 victory in its first World Cup match in 20 years.

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With Another Win, Mets Riding High Ahead of Subway Series

Noah Syndergaard and Todd Frazier led the way in an easy win over the Rockies, the Mets’ fourth victory in five days.

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Another Key Yankee, Domingo German, Heads for the Injured List

German, who has emerged as a stalwart for the battered Yankees and entered the day tied for the major league lead with nine wins, landed on the injured list with a strained left hip flexor muscle.

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Love Long Rallies? That’s Not What the French Open Is About.

Fans expect clay-court tennis to be full of long rallies capped by tremendous winners. But short rallies are the norm.

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Rafael Nadal Wins His 12th French Open Title

It was the second consecutive year Nadal had beaten Dominic Thiem in the final. Nadal is now 12-0 in finals at Roland Garros.

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With or Without a Stanley Cup, the Blues Will Lose Their Voice

After 19 years of singing the national anthem at Blues games, Charles Glenn is retiring because his multiple sclerosis commands more of his attention.

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Afghanistan Moves to Arrest Soccer Chief on Sexual Abuse Charges

The Afghan authorities issued a warrant for Keramuddin Keram, a powerful former warlord, a day after FIFA barred him for life and fined him about $1 million.

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Australia vs. Italy: 2019 Women’s World Cup Live Updates

Live coverage and analysis of Australia’s group-stage match against Italy at the Women’s World C

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Mets Defeat Rockies Behind Steven Matz and Pete Alonso

Matz struck out 10 in six innings, and Alonso hit his 21st home run, five behind Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record for a rookie.

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Sir Winston Wins the 2019 Belmont Stakes

Sir Winston, a 10-1 shot ridden by Joel Rosario, won the 151st running of the Belmont, the final leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.

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C.C. Sabathia Prepares for His Goodbye to Cleveland. Or Maybe Not.

Saturday loomed as his last start ever in the city where he began his career. Still, this year’s All-Star Game is in Cleveland. And what if Sabathia takes part?

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Germany Adds a 1-0 Victory Over China to Its Run

The teenage midfielder Giulia Gwinn scored in the second half as Germany, a two-time champion, opened its Women’s World Cup campaign.

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Bunny Shaw, the ‘Zion Williamson of Soccer,’ Mixes Size and Spontaneity

Jamaica striker Khadija Shaw has an uncommon blend of tools that could make her the World Cup’s breakout star.

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Ashleigh Barty Wins the French Open for Her First Grand Slam Singles Title

Four years ago, Barty of Australia quit tennis and played pro cricket. Now she has a surprising major title and will rise to No. 2 in the rankings.

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Dominic Thiem Ends Novak Djokovic’s Run of Major Titles

In a semifinal that lasted four hours over two days, Thiem defeated Djokovic, who had won the last three Grand Slam events. Thiem will play Rafael Nadal in the final.

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Canada Becomes a Basketball Factory

Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario, are sprouting youth hoops prospects. Sorry, New York and other hotbeds. These players might be better.

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Canada Becomes a Basketball Factory

Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario, are sprouting youth hoops prospects. Sorry, New York and other hotbeds. These players might be better.

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The Warriors Finally Meet Their Match: A Raptors Team With Their Playbook

The Toronto Raptors are one win from halting Golden State’s dynastic run, thanks to injuries, yes, but mostly because they’re beating the Warriors at their own game.

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FIFA Bars Afghan Soccer Chief for Life After Sexual Assault Accusations

Soccer’s governing body said Keramuddin Keram had been found guilty “of having abused his position and sexually abused various female players, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics.”

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German Soccer Star Is the Groom. Turkey’s President Is the Best Man.

Mesut Ozil whipped up a political storm in Germany over his first meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in May 2018.

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Rape Accusation Against Neymar Captivates News Media and Spooks His Sponsors

Nike and other companies have expressed concern about the allegations, which threaten to unravel the player’s carefully crafted business empire.

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What to Watch Saturday at the French Open

Though the day will be dominated by the women’s singles final, there is a lot more happening at Roland Garros.

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Jets Hire Joe Douglas as Their General Manager

Douglas was widely considered the top candidate because he had experience working with Jets Coach Adam Gase.

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Raptors vs. Warriors Game 4: Live Score and Updates

Golden State is in trouble, but Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney are back. The Raptors have been on fire, but can that last? Stay here for live updates.

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France Revels as It Opens the World Cup With a Victory

The host country’s team dominated South Korea, 4-0, and validated its status as a favorite to win the whole tournament.

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Golden State is in trouble, but Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney are back. The Raptors have been on fire, but can that last? Stay here for live updates.

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Oh the Stories Hubie Brown Can Tell, About the N.B.A. and More

Brown, the 85-year-old ESPN analyst and former coach, has a lot to say. Pay attention. You might learn something about basketball and life.

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Brown, the 85-year-old ESPN analyst and former coach, has a lot to say. Pay attention. You might learn something about basketball and life.

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Didi Gregorius Brings His Swing, and New Musical Skills, Back to the Yankees

Gregorius returned on Friday after spending the last eight months recovering from Tommy John surgery. He also taught himself piano.

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France vs. South Korea: Live Score and Updates from Women’s World Cup

Live updates and analysis from the opening match of the 2019 Women’s World Cup: France vs. Korea.

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Rafael Nadal (Again) and the Wind Confound Roger Federer at the French Open

In their much-anticipated semifinal, the amicable rivals got the chance to experience something new — gust after gust of shot-altering wind.

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For War of Will, the Belmont Is About What Might Have Been

The colt was gaining ground before getting cut off in the Kentucky Derby then won the Preakness.

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The Warriors’ Room Where It Happens

Golden State’s video room is the team’s nerve center.

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Ashleigh Barty and Marketa Vondrousova Make the Final

Vondrousova lost the first 10 points against Johanna Konta before claiming a 7-5, 7-6(2) win. Barty recovered from an early collapse to beat Amanda Anisimova, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-3.

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Women’s Soccer’s Big Moment, Big-Footed by Indifference and a ‘Clerical Error’

Women’s World Cup supporters were disappointed, but hardly surprised, when two major men’s finals were scheduled against theirs.

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French Open: Federer vs. Nadal Live Score and Updates

The longtime rivals will play in the semifinals of the French Open on Friday afternoon in Paris.

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No Surprise: Officiating Takes Center Stage at Stanley Cup Finals

An official appeared to miss a penalty by a St. Louis Blues player, setting off a sequence that allowed them to score the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.

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The Great Endurance of the Brooklyn Red Caps, One of the City’s First Black Cycling Groups

Not just anyone can ride with this peloton, which has been around since the 1970s; its long-distance, competitive trips are grueling.

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Belmont Stakes Experts’ Picks: Who Will Win?

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert weigh in on the contenders for the 151st Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

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J.A. Happ, in His Return to Toronto, Helps the Yankees Avoid a Sweep

Happ pitched seven strong innings in a 6-2 victory over his former team.

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Rafael Nadal Owns Roger Federer at Roland Garros

The longtime rivals, who meet in the semifinals on Friday, have played five other times at the French Open. Here’s how The Times covered those matches.

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What to Watch Friday at the French Open

If the threatening skies show mercy, all four singles semifinals will be played. Only one of them involves Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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Blues Beat the Bruins in Game 5 and Sit a Win Away From the Stanley Cup

The Blues’ 2-1 victory in Boston gave them a 3-2 lead in the finals.

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Dallas Keuchel Is Returning to the Majors as an Atlanta Brave

The Braves landed Keuchel, who missed more than a third of the season, after signing free agents like him and Craig Kimbrel no longer meant giving up a draft pick.

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Amanda Anisimova, Playing Fearlessly, Nears an Early Breakthrough

The 17-year-old from Freehold, N.J., is the latest in a long line of teenagers on the women’s tour who have gotten the better of their elders.

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27 Racehorses Have Died at This Track Since Dec. 26

The latest fatality was a 2-year-old colt who was injured in training at Santa Anita on Wednesday.

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Zion Williamson Invited to U.S.A. Basketball Training Camp

The Duke star — and the presumptive No. 1 pick in this month’s N.B.A. draft — will be part of a 10-man “select” team of up-and-coming players.

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Todd Frazier, and the Mets, Dig In for a Series Win Over the Giants

Frazier got underneath an eighth-inning curveball to help the Mets to a 7-3 win, delivering a positive end to a series that began with criticism of Mickey Callaway.

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27 Racehorses Have Died at This Track Since Dec. 26

A 2-year-old colt who was injured in training at Santa Anita on Wednesday became the latest fatality.

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Warriors Minority Owner Barred for Shoving Toronto’s Kyle Lowry

Mark Stevens, a Golden State minority investor, cannot attend the rest of the N.B.A. finals after shoving Lowry after Lowry dived into courtside seats in Game 3.

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Ahead of a Friday semifinal at the French Open, Carlos Moyá explained the challenges Rafael Nadal has faced in recent years and how, like Roger Federer, he had revived his career.

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2019 French Open: Djokovic and Thiem Complete a Top-Heavy Final Four

By winning on Thursday, No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 4 Dominic Thiem joined No. 2 Rafael Nadal and No. 3 Roger Federer in the semifinals.

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In Craig Kimbrel, Cubs Find an Anchor for Their Latest Run

The Cubs have learned this season that they are still very good, but also flawed. Picking up Kimbrel locks down their bullpen — and gives him a chance at another ring.

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FIFA Vice President Detained by the French Police

Ahmad Ahmad, the president of Africa’s soccer confederation and a vice president of FIFA, was detained by the police in a corruption investigation.

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Give This One to the Raptors, but the Series Isn’t Over

What is the significance of a victory over a Warriors team that had lost to injury two Hall of Fame players – Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant?

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2019 French Open: Amanda Anisimova and Ashleigh Barty Reach the Semifinals

Anisimova, a 17-year-old American, and Barty, a 23-year-old Australia, are among the last four at a Grand Slam event for the first time.

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Rocco Commisso, Cosmos Owner, Buys Italy’s Fiorentina

The cable magnate called his purchase of the Serie A club the “quickest closing in soccer history.”

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Rocco Commisso, Cosmos Owner, Buys Italy’s Fiorentina

The cable magnate called his purchase of the Serie A club the “quickest closing in soccer history.”

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New Racing Rules Remove Some Barriers for Transgender Runners

In June, competitors in the Western States 100-mile run will be governed by new guidelines seen as a step forward for transgender athletes.

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Jason Vargas Pitches Like an Ace for the Mets, Shutting Out the Giants

Vargas pitched his first shutout in two years, and Amed Rosario hit beat the San Francisco Giants, 7-0, Wednesday night.

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Blue Jays Use a Late Power Surge to Beat the Yankees, 11-7

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Zack Britton in a five-run eighth inning.

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France’s Men Won the World Cup Last Summer. Its Women Want a Title to Match.

“We have seen so many emotions in the country last year,” the French captain said. “We want to experience something similar.”

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These Girls’ Soccer Players Joined Boys’ Leagues. And Dominated.

Spanish clubs like Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao are increasingly testing their girls’ teams in leagues filled with boys’ teams. Is this the future of women’s soccer development?

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Can the injured Warriors withstand another push from Toronto and Kawhi Leonard? Stay here for live updates.

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Can the injured Warriors withstand another push from Toronto and Kawhi Leonard? Stay here for live updates.

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Yankees’ J.A. Happ Wrestles With Being a Fly-Ball Pitcher in a Home-Run Era

Happ has thrived on inducing fly balls over his 13-year career, but that tendency has become hazardous as baseballs fly farther and farther.

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The N.B.A. finals shift to Oakland tied at one game apiece. Can the injured Warriors withstand another push from Toronto and Kawhi Leonard?

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A Day of Rain Shuffles the Schedule at the French Open

The first rainout at Roland Garros in three years forced the postponement of the four quarterfinals in men’s and women’s singles before they began.

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Commissioner Rob Manfred Says More Netting Is Not Likely This Season

After a little girl was injured by a foul ball last week, Manfred said conversations about protective netting would continue into the off-season.

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Nations League Seeks Foothold in Crowded Soccer Landscape

The new European event, which concludes on Sunday, is expected to be held every two years, and the 2020-21 event may even be a part of World Cup qualifying.

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For U.S. Women, a Rare Question Mark Comes With a Ready Answer

Alyssa Naeher has big shoes to fill as the United States’ goalkeeper. Her coaches and teammates have no doubt she is up to the job.

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For the Warriors, Injuries Seem to Be Rolling Through the Roster

The latest trouble has ruled out the reserve forward Kevon Looney for the rest of the N.B.A. finals and raised questions about whether Klay Thompson, who has a strained hamstring, will play in Game 3.

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FIFA Approves New Term for Gianni Infantino as President

The Swiss-born lawyer’s rise to the top came after a major corruption scandal removed a generation of soccer’s top leaders in 2015.

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‘This Is My Life!’ Why the Philippines Is a Hoops Haven.

Basketball has been in the Philippines since the sport’s earliest days. And it’s everywhere you go, from churches to jails to the slums.

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‘This Is My Life!’ Why the Philippines Is a Hoops Haven.

Basketball has been in the Philippines since the sport’s earliest days. And it’s everywhere you go, from churches to jails to the slums.

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In 2003, Steve Kerr Created the Perfect Shooter. In 2019, He Coaches Him.

Right after retiring as a player, Kerr wrote a column for Yahoo describing his ideal shooter. Sixteen years later, he revisits his creation.

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What to Watch Wednesday at the French Open

A lot of rain is in the forecast, but if there are enough breaks in the weather, the last of the semifinalists will be determined.

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Bullpen Woes Follow Mets Back Home From the Road

Bruce Bochy won his 1000th regular season game for the Giants thanks to a poor relief outing from the Mets’ Robert Gsellman

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Yankees’ Clint Frazier Defends His Silence After a Rough Outing

“I didn’t feel like I needed to stand in front of everyone and explain myself,” Frazier said of avoiding reporters on Sunday, when he struggled defensively. His decision clashed with team standards.

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Please Don’t Call Him Iggy. But Author? Andre Iguodala Likes That.

Iguodala always seems to be ready when Golden State needs a big play. He’s almost ready for his last major move: retirement.

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Women’s World Cup Preview: Meet the Teams

There will be 552 players representing 24 countries at the World Cup in France. Some are household names. Many are not. Here’s a primer before the tournament begins Friday.

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Le Anne Schreiber, Groundbreaking Sports Editor, Dies at 73

She was the first woman to run a major American daily newspaper’s sports section — that of The New York Times. She was later an ombudswoman for ESPN.

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It Will Be Federer vs. Nadal in the French Open Semifinals

Federer earned his spot by defeating his Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4, while Nadal routed Kei Nishikori, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.

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It Will Be Federer vs. Nadal in the French Open Semifinals

Federer earned his spot by defeating his Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4, while Nadal routed Kei Nishikori, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.

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With or Without a Stanley Cup, the Blues Will Lose Their Voice

After 19 years of singing the national anthem at Blues games, Charles Glenn is retiring because his multiple sclerosis demands his full attention.

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When a Tennis Match Goes Five Sets, Count on Kei Nishikori

After his victory over Benoît Paire in the fourth round at Roland Garros, Nishikori had a 23-6 record in five-set matches, one of the top marks of the Open era.

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2019 French Open: Johanna Konta Routs Sloane Stephens to Reach Semifinals

Konta had not won a match at Roland Garros before this year. Now she’s a semifinalist after beating Stephens, 6-1, 6-4.

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Running to the Edge

A new book about the running coach and guru Bob Larsen shows how, long before he made Meb Keflezighi a champion, he honed his approach to running and life with a group of hippie runners known as the Toads.

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Finding an Oasis at Tennis’ Most Crowded Major

Amid the human traffic at the French Open, a few sanctuaries can be found — for fans, players and even bees.

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What to Watch Tuesday at the French Open

The quarterfinals begin with a Roland Garros reunion for old friends from Switzerland.

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Stanley Cup Finals: Blues Navigate a Messy Thriller and Defeat the Bruins

“It’s anyone’s game now,” Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist said after St. Louis tied the series at two games apiece.

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At the French Open, Novak Djokovic Is Aiming to Rewind to 2016

Djokovic held all four singles Grand Slam titles simultaneously after he won at Roland Garros three years ago, and he looks capable of doing the same this year.

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Caster Semenya Can Race After Swiss Court Ruling

Semenya won an interim ruling and for now will be able to run in her favorite 800-meter event without taking any hormone suppressing medication.

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In Tennis, Choosing a Woman as a Coach Is Still a ‘Bold Move’

Only four of the top 100 players in the WTA rankings have a woman as a coach.

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Qatar May Buy Into English Team Leeds

The gas-rich Gulf state has gained an outsized influence in global soccer, and the move for Leeds would be its first foray into English soccer.

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Sofia Kenin and Katerina Siniakova Follow French Open Upsets With Letdowns

The women who beat Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka bowed out in the fourth round. Instead, Ashleigh Barty and Madison Keys reached the quarterfinals.

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Sofia Kenin and Katerina Siniakova Follow French Open Upsets With Letdowns

The women who beat Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka bowed out in the fourth round. Instead, Ashleigh Barty and Madison Keys reached the quarterfinals.

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Who Is Andy Ruiz Jr.?

He’s 29 years old, born in California near the Mexico border. He’s 6-foot-2 and 268 pounds. And he’s the heavyweight champion of the world.

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Navy Pitcher Awaits the M.L.B. Draft, Weighing Fastballs and Flight Training

“In my mind, I’m not worried about it,” Noah Song said, “because I have two Plan As.”

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The Golden State Warriors Are ... Alive!

Stephen Curry listless and ill? Andre Iguodala banged his head? No problem.

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8 Missing Climbers in Indian Himalayas May Have Died in Avalanche, Officials Say

The officials cited aerial photographs taken during a helicopter flight on Monday that they said showed at least five bodies.

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Boston’s Latest Would-Be Champs Are Truly Boston’s

The Bruins have won several championships in the 21st century, but unlike the others, a title this year would mean a duck boat parade with some hometown heroes.

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In M.L.B. Draft, Diamondbacks Hope a Wealth of Picks Pays Off

Rule changes have made it harder to stockpile selections, but Arizona has seven of the first 75 picks and hopes to reshape its future in one swoop.

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Yankees Lose to Red Sox as Answers, and the Ball, Elude Clint Frazier

The outfielder’s defensive struggles returned, helping blunt the Yankees’ chances of a rally against Boston.

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N.B.A. Finals: Throwback Night for Golden State Warriors Ties Series

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 48 points and the Warriors, still without Kevin Durant, stole home-court advantage despite Thompson being injured.

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Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams Knocked Out of French Open – Mondays with Bob Greene

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The Diamondbacks Keep the Mets Reeling on the Road

Merrill Kelly struck out 10 and Ketel Marte hit a 482-foot home run, helping Arizona give the Mets their 17th loss in their past 21 away from Citi Field.

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U.S. Women’s Open: A South Korean has the Winning Number

Jeongeun Lee6, who had a numeral added to her name because she was the sixth Jeongeun Lee on the South Korean tour, prevailed by two shots to win the event’s first $1 million check.

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American Tennis Gets an Infusion of Talent From Immigrant Families — Again

Sofia Kenin and Amanda Anisimova are following Maria Sharapova’s footsteps in many ways, but not in representing the country of their parents.

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What to Watch Monday at the French Open

The last of the fourth-round matches will determine the slate of quarterfinalists at Roland Garros.

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2019 French Open: Roger Federer Reaches the Quarterfinals

Federer has not yet dropped a set playing at Roland Garros for the first time since 2015. Three women became first-time quarterfinals in Paris on Sunday.

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Anthony Joshua’s Upset Loss to Andy Ruiz Scrambles Heavyweight Boxing

The heavyweight division was poised for a mainstream comeback with exciting matches among three contenders not named Andy Ruiz Jr., who scored a shocking seventh-round TKO over Joshua on Saturday.

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Warriors Alumni Hold Tight to Their Place in a Dynasty

Golden State has cycled through 38 players over a five-year stretch of dominance. Those who have left, like Leandro Barbosa and David West, try to explain the experience.

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Marco Trungelliti charmed the French Open last year as the luckiest lucky loser. But he has spent much of the year since isolated and ostracized.

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Anthony Joshua Upset by Andy Ruiz Jr. in Stunning Seventh-Round Knockout

Joshua, the previously unbeaten heavyweight world champion, was left staggering by Ruiz in a humiliating loss.

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Stanley Cup Finals: Bruins Chase Jordan Binnington and Rout Blues

Boston’s top line came alive and helped spoil St. Louis’s first home game in the finals in 49 years.

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Yankees Defeat Red Sox on Gary Sanchez Home Run

The catcher hit his 18th homer, matching his total from last season and helping give the Yankees their fifth victory in a row.

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What to Watch Sunday at the French Open

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and a fourth-round meeting of Grand Slam champions highlight Day 8, expected to be the hottest of the tournament.

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U.S. Women’s Open: Former Duke Teammates Tie for Third-Round Lead

Yu Liu of China and Celine Boutier of France, who helped the Blue Devils win the 2014 N.C.A.A. title, are at seven under par, a shot ahead of three others, including Lexi Thompson.

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Soccer Star Neymar Accused of Rape

A woman, who said she met the soccer star on Instagram, is accusing Neymar of raping her in a Paris hotel room last month.

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When Detroit Was on Top of the Sports World

Boston is attempting to join 1936 Detroit as the only American city to hold titles in three major sports at once.

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Fading Memories of When Motown Was No. 1

All four of Detroit’s major sports teams reside within the city limits now. They have something else in common: They’re all trying to recapture championship glory.

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2019 Champions League Final Live Updates: Liverpool vs. Tottenham

Liverpool plays Tottenham on Saturday in the Champions League final at Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

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2019 Champions League Final Live Updates: Liverpool vs. Tottenham

Liverpool plays Tottenham on Saturday in the Champions League final at Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

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Champions League Final Live Updates: Liverpool vs. Tottenham

Liverpool plays Tottenham on Saturday in the Champions League final at Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

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Tsitsipas and Wawrinka Win Two-Day Battles at the French Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas, the No. 6 seed, is the first Greek man since 1986 to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.

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2019 French Open: Naomi Osaka Loses in the Third Round

In her first two matches in Paris, Osaka escaped with wins. She couldn’t pull it off a third time, falling to Katerina Siniakova.

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Former N.F.L. Player Keith Mumphery, After Settling Lawsuit, Plots a Comeback

Cleared, then convicted of relationship violence in absentia, then cut from the N.F.L., Mumphery has once again been cleared. Now he needs a job.

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José Antonio Reyes, Spanish Soccer Player, Dies in Car Crash at 35

Mr. Reyes’s car ran off the highway south of the Spanish city of Seville on Saturday, according to local news reports.

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A Foul Ball, an Injured Little Girl and Another Cycle of Anguish Without Answers

Despite additional netting at baseball parks, spectators remain vulnerable, and some players and fans are wondering what it will take to spur more change.

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A Golf Lesson With Bridget Moynahan

The actress and co-author of “Our Shoes, Our Selves” teed up at Chelsea Piers.

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Champions League Final Preview: Liverpool or Tottenham?

The Premier League rivals meet Saturday in the Champions League final in Madrid. Rory Smith makes the case for each side.

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Mets Get a Win, and Key Pitchers Get Some Rest

Carlos Gómez snapped a tie with a pinch-hit double during the Mets’ two-run eighth inning, sending them to a victory in Arizona on Friday night.

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