N.B.A. Suspends Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns 2 Games for Fighting

The league said the players’ “continued escalation” after the game — their taunts on social media — had factored into the punishment.

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The Sixers May Make Other Teams Wish They Were a Little Bit Taller

The last decade has seen the N.B.A. become more of a finesse league. But Philadelphia is trying to turn back the clock, with big men leading the way.

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Royals Hire Mike Matheny as Manager

Matheny, the former Cardinals manager, was hired by Kansas City as a special adviser last November, and on Thursday the club named him manager.

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Ron Fairly, Dodger Star Turned Broadcaster, Dies at 81

In his 20-year playing career, he was on three World Series championship teams. After his playing days, he spent more than 20 years at the microphone.

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A Different Result in This Houston-Washington Game

There was plenty of scoring, and some broken records, when the Rockets met the Wizards.

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What’s Another Marathon? Relentless Racing Fuels Sara Hall

The 36-year-old’s secret is stacking marathons on top of each other, with minimal recovery time. The surprise? She’s getting faster.

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A Different Result in This Houston-Washington Game

There was plenty of scoring, and some broken records, when the Rockets met the Wizards.

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Naomi Osaka’s 2019 Season Ends With A Withdrawal

  Naomi Osaka’s season to the WTA finals came to a disappointing end when she declared her withdrawal from the tournament due to shoulder injury. She took this decision with a heavy heart but also claimed to have more positives in mind and confidence to bounce back in the next season with full fervour and [...]

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For Astros, a Surprising Hook and a Sudden Fall

Houston won 107 times this season and led Game 7 in the seventh inning. But its hopes for a title disappeared in the blink of an eye after its starter was pulled.

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He Won the World Series? Anthony Rendon Is Still Nonchalant

The game comes naturally to a low-key superstar.

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49ers Try to Keep Win Streak Alive in Arizona

A rotating cast of characters contributes as San Francisco tight end George Kittle and the defense dominate.

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Stephen Curry Breaks Hand in Warriors’ Loss to the Suns

Golden State has lost three All-Stars to serious injuries within its last six games, extending to last season.

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The Nationals Stayed in the Fight, Then Delivered a Knockout

For a team that overcame a terrible start to the year and fought through a trying postseason, it was fitting that the Washington Nationals’ first World Series title required all seven games.

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Josh Hamilton, Former M.L.B. Star, Charged With Injuring His Daughter

According to a police affidavit, Hamilton’s teenage daughter told the police that he went on a rampage on Sept. 30. `

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In This World Series, It’s All About Home-Field Disadvantage

For the first time in World Series history, the road team won the first six games. The Astros will have to buck a quirky and inexplicable trend to win Game 7 and clinch another title.

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In This World Series, It’s All About Home-Field Disadvantage

For the first time in World Series history, the road team won the first six games. The Astros will have to buck a quirky and inexplicable trend to win Game 7 and clinch another title.

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Nationals vs. Astros: What to Watch for in Game 7 of the World Series

The 2019 M.L.B. season comes down to one game. Max Scherzer will start for the Washington Nationals and Zack Greinke for the Houston Astros in a winner-take-all finale.

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Seattle Ends L.A.F.C.’s Dream Season

A mix of postseason grit and veteran guile leads the Sounders to M.L.S. Cup for the third time in four years.

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Don’t Worry About Stephen Curry and the Warriors

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein calms the panic about Golden State and forecasts which soon-to-be free agent could take over next summer.

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The Great World Series Interference Debate

The game simply halted, lost in one of those Talmudic debates that enthrall hardball devotees and mystify everyone else.

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Stephen Strasburg Rewards Nationals for Their Trust

The Nationals drafted him first over all in 2009 and once kept him out of the playoffs to protect his arm, all because they believed there would be games like Tuesday night’s.

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Shalane Flanagan Was Not Surprised by Alberto Salazar’s Ban

One of the America’s greatest marathoners has retired to become a coach and a television commentator, and she is speaking her mind about her sport and her top sponsor.

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Shalane Flanagan Was Not Surprised by Alberto Salazar’s Ban

One of the America’s greatest marathoners has retired to become a coach and a television commentator, and she is speaking her mind about her sport and her top sponsor.

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The Best Places to Watch the New York City Marathon

With 26.2 miles stretching across the five boroughs, you’ve got plenty of options.

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UEFA Punishes Bulgaria for Fans’ Racist Behavior

The national team will have to play a European Championship qualifying game in an empty stadium.

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Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

The 2019 edition of the Fall Classic has lacked the can’t-miss story lines of several others this decade, but Game 6 (and possibly Game 7) offers an opportunity to change that.

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Deadspin Editor Fired Amid Pushback Over ‘Stick to Sports’ Memo

Deadspin, a sports news site, is the latest blog in the G/O Media universe involved in an escalating conflict with its new owner.

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Nationals vs. Astros: What to Watch for in Game 6 of the World Series

The Astros will send Justin Verlander to the mound with a chance to claim the title, while the Nationals will have Stephen Strasburg pitching to try to extend their season.

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N.C.A.A. Considers Loosening Rules for Athletes Seeking Outside Deals

The governing body for college sports appeared to soften its long-held stance that athletes should not profit from their fame. But it gave no details and said any rule changes required much more discussion.

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Just How Bad Are the Miami Dolphins?

Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers looked bad, as did the six before it. But are the winless Dolphins the N.F.L.’s worst team?

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Al Bianchi, Pro Basketball Coach and Knicks G.M., Dies at 87

He made his N.B.A. debut as a player in 1956, oversaw a promising but short-lived revival of the Knicks in the 1980s and remained active into the 21st century.

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Joel Quenneville Brings His Stanley Cup Pedigree to Florida

Quenneville, who won three championships in Chicago, was hired by the Panthers to coach them out of mediocrity.

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World’s 14 Highest Peaks in 6 Months: Nepali Smashes Climbing Record

The fastest previous ascent of all the mountains over 8,000 meters took nearly eight years, but Nirmal Purja did it in little more than six months.

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A Smoke-Filled Room, and One Last Champion

A trip to the Cigar Smoking World Championship confirms that competition, regardless of the discipline and the contestants, remains just a state of mind.

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Nationals Believe They Have Another Comeback in Them

Washington has been on the brink before this season. Losing three World Series games in row hasn’t put a dent in the team’s positivity.

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No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate

Major League Baseball staged a routine rehearsal of a World Series title celebration before a game had been played in Washington. Then social media erupted.

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His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know

T.J. Abraham played high school and college football, then became a doctor. He quit when his brain began to fail him.

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Vlatko Andonovski, the New U.S.W.N.T. Coach: ‘I Can’t Wait to Start’

Replacing Jill Ellis, who led the team to two World Cup titles, might seem daunting, but Andonovski knows what is expected of him.

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Microsoft Says Russians Hacked Antidoping Agency Computers

The Russians were supposed to turn over their own computer data to avoid further penalties. Then they went on the offensive.

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Running Into the Night — and Traffic

Running in New York City is about far more than the marathon. Each week, a growing group of running enthusiasts takes to the streets in an act of running rebellion.

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Yankees Part Ways With Larry Rothschild

Rothschild, the team’s pitching coach since 2011, will not return next season as the Yankees seek a new voice for their pitchers.

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Yankees Part Ways With Larry Rothschild

Rothschild, the team’s pitching coach since 2011, will not return next season as the Yankees seek a new voice for their pitchers.

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A Terrorist Is Defeated. Trump Is Jeered. We’ve Been Here Before.

Morning found the president on TV reliving a victory of the Obama years and evening, reliving one of its humiliations.

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Do the Celtics Spark Joy? Early On, Yes

Brad Stevens doesn’t think his players are underdogs. Whatever they are, they sure seem happy. Unlike last season.

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LeBron James Evacuates From Getty Fire in Southern California

The N.B.A. star said he and his family had to drive around looking for a place to stay after fires prompted mandatory evacuations in western Los Angeles.

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A National Title is Hard. Is an SEC Title Harder?

After beating Auburn, the Tigers took over the top spot in the A.P. Top 25 poll and will next play No. 2 Alabama in two weeks.

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 8

With convincing victories all around, the 49ers, the Patriots and the Saints made it clear they are the N.F.L.’s best teams.

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Roger Federer Wins Basel for 10th Time; Dominic Thiem Wins First Vienna Title – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Dominic Thiem beat Diego Schwartzman 3-6 6-4 6-3 to win the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria Roger Federer beat Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-2 to win the Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland Aryna Sabalenka beat Kiki Bertens 6-4 6-2 to win the Hengqin Life WTA Elite Trophy in [...]

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With Mahomes on the Sidelines, Chiefs Lose to Aaron Rodgers

The version of the Chiefs that lost, 31-24, to Green Bay is formidable and yet a modest imitation of what they thought they were.

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 8

With convincing victories all around, the 49ers, the Patriots and the Saints made it clear they are the N.F.L.’s best teams.

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The Wreaths for the Marathon Winners Come From My Grandmother’s Backyard

And it has been this way for almost 50 years.

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On These Astros, Who Isn’t the M.V.P.?

Bottomless depth has lifted Houston to three straight road victories and put it on the cusp of its second World Series title.

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One Week Before Breeders’ Cup, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita

The track’s death toll since December rises to 36.

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Tiger Woods Ties Sam Snead’s Career Wins Record in Japan

Woods got his 82nd tournament victory at the Zozo Championship.

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Max Scherzer’s Neck Pain Gives Nationals’ Joe Ross a Surprise Start

Scherzer, one of the most durable pitchers in baseball, woke up with extreme discomfort on Sunday, forcing the Nationals to use Ross as their starter in his stead.

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North Carolina Courage Win N.W.S.L. Title

It was the Courage’s second consecutive title, and it capped an eventful few days in the National Women’s Soccer League.

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Jaguars’ Defense Haunts Sam Darnold in Jets’ Loss

The Jets quarterback spent most of Sunday on his heels, throwing three interceptions and being sacked eight times.

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Daniel Jones’s Career Highs Can’t Help Giants Finish Off the Lions

The rookie quarterback threw four touchdown passes, going 28 of 41 win in the loss.

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Daniel Jones’s Career Highs Can’t Help Giants Finish Off the Lions

The rookie quarterback threw four touchdown passes, going 28 of 41 win in the loss.

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Alex Bregman’s Hitting Returns for Astros, Along With His Swagger

Feeling slighted after the Nationals walked a batter to load the bases for him in Game 3 of the World Series, he savored his payback, a grand slam, in Game 4.

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Nationals vs. Astros: Max Scherzer Out for Game 5 of the World Series

The Nationals received devastating news hours before first pitch: Max Scherzer will not be able to start on Sunday because of back spasms. Joe Ross will take the mound instead.

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2019 Rolex Paris Masters Tournament App Launched By Minneapolis Sports Tech Firm Bleachr

TennisONE, created and run by Minneapolis sports tech start-up Bleachr,  has announced the launch of the official tournament app of the 2019 Rolex Paris Masters.  Exciting new app features, including live scoring, interactive draws and social games, that will elevate the experience for tennis fans around the world. This is the second consecutive year that TennisONE [...]

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Rugby World Cup: South Africa Edges Wales to Reach Final

With a 19-16 semifinal victory, the Springboks will get a chance at their third title. England stands in their way.

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Bros to Pros: The N.F.L.’s Quinnen and Quincy Williams

The Williams brothers learned from each other growing up and now chase their shared dream of football stardom at the highest level.

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Jose Urquidy Emerges as the Astros’ Unlikely World Series Savior

Urquidy, a 24-year-old who was in the minor leagues just weeks ago, did what Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, and Zack Greinke could not: Earn a win in the World Series.

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It’s Overreaction O’Clock: Very Early Takeaways on the N.B.A. Season

Have you seen the Minnesota Timberwolves? And other things to keep an eye on in this new N.B.A. season.

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Tommy Haas Wins Invesco Series QQQ Title At Sherwood Country Club To Remain Unbeaten For 2019

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Tommy Haas won his fourth Invesco Series QQQ title of the year Saturday by defeating U.S. Davis Cup captain and defending champion Mardy Fish 6-2 in the one-set final of the SoCal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup at the Sherwood Country Club. Haas, the former world No. 2 and silver medalist at [...]

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A Player With Shoulder Pain, and a League Happy to Turn Its Back

Kelechi Osemele’s staredown with the Jets over a painful injury pulled back the curtain on the ugly reality of a league that views athletes as commodities.

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Nationals vs. Astros: What to Watch for in Game 4 of the World Series

Patrick Corbin will start for the Nationals as they try to take a three-games-to-one lead, while Houston will send the rookie Jose Urquidy to the mound.

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A Corner of Washington, United by the Nationals (and Blue Sharks)

As the World Series returned to the nation’s capital for the first time since 1933, many in the city rallied around the Nationals and their unofficial shark mascot.

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Zack Greinke Lays the Foundation for an Astros Comeback

Greinke battled the Nationals for nearly five innings to help Houston avoid a three-game deficit, giving the Astros new life in Washington.

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Rugby World Cup: England Defeats New Zealand in Stunner

The All Blacks, the defending champions, lost 19-7, and England will face either Wales or South Africa in the World Cup final.

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Rugby World Cup: England Defeats New Zealand in Stunner

The All Blacks, the defending champions, lost 19-7, and England will face either Wales or South Africa in the World Cup final.

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It’s a Battle to Nab the Last Spots at the ATP Finals

The big names are already in, but the fight for the final two slots remains tight.

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Karen Khachanov Has Been on a Tear

A few years ago he was ranked outside the top 50, but he had a winning streak that landed him at No. 8.

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Indoor Tennis Is a Different Type of Game

There are nuances, like increased crowd noise and echo, which can pump up or unnerve players.

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Nate Diaz Passed Drug Test and Can Fight Next Week, U.F.C. Says

Despite what the fighter himself suggested on Thursday, officials said he had not violated antidoping policy.

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Nets Edge Knicks in First New York Matchup of the Season

The Nets held off the hot-shooting Knicks to grab their first win of the season.

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For the Nationals, a Former Bat Boy Mixes Numbers and Tradition

Sam Mondry-Cohen, Washington’s 32-year-old assistant general manager, used his field-level understanding of baseball’s culture to modernize the club’s approach.

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Has M.L.B.’s Ball Lost Its Juice? Some Players Think So

The baseball seemed to fly faster than ever this regular season, but some have noticed a slowdown in October.

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PGA Tour, With Tiger Woods in Tow, Tries to Win Over Japan

This week’s Zozo Championship is the first official PGA Tour event in Japan, where golf’s popularity has dipped in recent years.

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Bernie Parrish, All-Pro Cornerback Who Took on the N.F.L., Dies at 83

A hard-hitting player who defended players’ rights, Parrish suffered from a cognitive decline late in life, presumably from concussions.

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Nationals vs. Astros: What to Watch for in Game 3 of the World Series

Zack Greinke will start for Houston and Anibal Sanchez will be on the mound for Washington as the Astros try to come back from their two-games-to-none deficit.

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The Long, Complicated Road to Nationals Fever

For older Washington fans, baseball came and went — for a long time. A Times editor who grew up in Washington reflects on the old teams and developing passion for the Nationals.

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Too Many Blowouts, Not Enough Competition

A Champions League group stage overrun by routs feels a little more worrisome than usual. So give thanks, then, for the Bundesliga’s competitive balance while you can.

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N.F.L. Week 8 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will take on the Chiefs, with Patrick Mahomes having yet to be ruled out. That and Drew Brees’s potential return make for an interesting week.

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For the Warriors, New Arena, New Players and a Shaky New Start

Stephen Curry is adjusting to life with fresh teammates.

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‘Let the Viejos Play’: In the World Series, Age Is an Asset

The Nationals have the oldest team in the majors by average age. The Astros are third. It might not be a coincidence that they’re contending for the title.

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Eyes on a Record-Breaking Prize at the WTA Finals

For years, women have been fighting for larger paydays, and this one is huge.

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The WTA Finals Settle Down in China

After years in Istanbul and Singapore, the tournament will be parked in Shenzhen for 10 years.

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It’s a Long, Tiring Road to the WTA Finals

This is the last big tournament of the season, and many players are staggering to the end.

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It’s North Versus South (Hemispheres) in the Rugby World Cup

New Zealand, the two-time defending champion, faces England, and Wales plays South Africa in the semifinals in Japan.

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Rockets Fall in the Premiere of a Reunited Harden and Westbrook

The Bucks took the victory as the Rockets began their season with a new star duo at the helm and their general manager under the cloud of a political fracas with China.

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Pence Says U.S. Companies Leave ‘Conscience at the Door’ Over China

In a speech on the United States’ China policy, the vice president said companies should adhere to American values. He criticized Nike and the N.B.A.

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Deandre Ayton Suspended 25 Games for Failed Drug Test

The Phoenix Suns center, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft, tested positive for a banned diuretic.

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For Brian Cashman, Yankees’ Sad Ending Won’t Mean a Roster Reboot

“We failed in our final game, but it wasn’t a failed season,” the general manager said in a wrap-up news conference for the 2019 season. Manager Aaron Boone was less sanguine about the A.L.C.S. loss.

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After Rebuking Daryl Morey, Rockets Owner Stays Quiet

Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets, had never been shy about politics. Then China happened.

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After Rebuking Daryl Morey, Rockets Owner Stays Quiet

Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets, had never been shy about politics. Then China happened.

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Astros Fire Brandon Taubman Over Clubhouse Outburst

The Astros said interviews revealed that Taubman had indeed made inappropriate comments directed at female reporters after a victory last weekend.

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Vlatko Andonovski Set to Be Hired as U.S. Women’s Soccer Coach

Andonovski, 43, will replace Jill Ellis, who led the American team to victory in the last two Women’s World Cups.

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Umpire Joe West Files Defamation Suit Against a Former Player

The lawsuit accuses Paul Lo Duca, a former catcher, of falsely stating on a podcast that West borrowed a pitcher’s car in return for an easier strike zone.

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Passed Over by Cubs, Joe Girardi Will Manage the Phillies

David Ross heads to Chicago, and San Diego picks Jayce Tingler. The Mets? They’re still shopping.

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In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights

After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.

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Patrick Day, Boxer, Dies After Suffering Brain Injury in the Ring

The 27-year-old Long Island native had been in a coma after he was knocked out by Charles Conwell, a 2016 Olympian.

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For Yankees, Rainout Complicates the A.L.C.S. Pitching Plan

With Wednesday’s Game 4 postponed a day, the Yankees and Astros could end up playing on four straight days — a stretch that could test the Yankees’ reliance on their bullpen.

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Who’s Contending for the Heisman Trophy?

Quarterbacks again appear to have the inside track for college football’s top award.

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The Internet Made Him More Famous Than the N.F.L. Could

After nine years of playing in obscurity for the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers, Spice Adams has become ubiquitous for his memes.

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Two Down, the Astros Retain Their Confidence

“Not a lot of teams win 107 games a year,” Carlos Correa said. “This is a special team; this is not just a random team.”

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M.L.B. Will Investigate Umpire’s Tweet About Trump Impeachment

In a tweet that was deleted, the umpire said he planned to buy a firearm because he believed the impeachment inquiry into President Trump could lead to a new American civil war.

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A Spotlight on the Upcoming WTA Finals 2019 Participants

  The 49th edition of the WTA Finals sees 2019’s eight top-performing women tennis stars do battle in Shenzhen, China. A prize pool of US$14 million is up for grabs for the inaugural WTA Finals to be hosted in Shenzhen’s Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. It’s become the tenth city to play host to the WTA Finals since [...]

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In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights

After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new event to China.

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No Wind. No Problem. The Sailing Race Must Go On.

The suspense mounted at the world’s largest regatta in Trieste, Italy: Which boat would come in last?

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It’s Campaign Season in Football, With the Heisman Trophy on the Line

A look at a ground game that plays out away from the field, yet is important for universities chasing college football’s top award.

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Kirk Cousins May Take a Back Seat Against the Redskins

The Vikings quarterback has been on fire over the last three weeks, but Minnesota can probably run its way to an easy win.

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Kyrie Irving Scores 50 Points in Nets’ Season-Opening Loss

Irving, the All-Star guard who joined the Nets in the off-season, was brilliant, but the Timberwolves got the win.

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N.Y.C.F.C. Out After Loss in Relocated Game

Toronto F.C. scored on a late penalty kick at Citi Field to eliminate New York City F.C., the top seed in the East.

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N.Y.C.F.C. Out After Loss in Relocated Game

Toronto F.C. scored on a late penalty kick at Citi Field to eliminate New York City F.C., the top seed in the East, from Major League Soccer’s playoffs.

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M.L.B. Working to Change Opioid Testing Rules

Commissioner Rob Manfred said his office was working with the players’ union to change its drug-testing policy. He also addressed M.L.B.’s inquiry into Brandon Taubman’s clubhouse outburst.

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M.L.B. Working to Change Opioid Testing Rules

Commissioner Rob Manfred said his office was working with the players’ union to change its drug-testing policy. He also addressed M.L.B.’s inquiry into Brandon Taubman’s clubhouse outburst.

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The Clippers Posed a Test, and the Lakers Didn’t Pass It

Stepping out from behind big brother’s long shadow in Los Angeles.

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Carlos Vela Just Wants to Go to Work

Does the Los Angeles F.C. star take soccer seriously enough? His critics, his former teams and even some of his rivals aren’t sure. Vela says he will win, or lose, on his terms.

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Nationals vs. Astros: What to Watch for in Game 2 of the World Series

Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for Washington, which holds a 1-0 advantage. Justin Verlander will start for Houston.

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8 Fearless N.B.A. Predictions

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein shares his best guesses for what happens this season to Stephen Curry, the Clippers’ new star duo and Ben Simmons' 3-point shot.

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David Ross Is Said to Be Cubs’ Next Manager

Ross, who helped Chicago to its first World Series title in 108 years in 2016, will replace Joe Maddon, who parted ways with the club after this season.

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Russia Doping Decision Faces Delay After WADA Cancels Meeting

Russia’s voluminous response to a list of 31 questions about manipulated drug tests is said to have overwhelmed investigators.

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Russia Doping Decision Faces Delay After WADA Cancels Meeting

Russia’s voluminous response to a list of 31 questions about manipulated drug tests is said to have overwhelmed investigators.

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World TeamTennis Announces Record-Setting Prize Money of $5 Million, Including $1 Million Playoff Bonus

A record amount of player prize money – including a new additional increase of $1-million for the postseason – will be at stake when the 45th World TeamTennis season hits the courts from July 12-Aug. 1, 2020, league officials have announced. The prize money will increase to a staggering $5 million for the season, with [...]

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ROKit Phones Activates Invesco Series QQQ Sponsorship With California Kids Tennis Clinic

ROKiT Phones, creators of the glasses-free 3D smartphones, announced today that it will host a special kids tennis clinic as part of the upcoming SoCal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif. As the official, mobile handset of the Invesco Series QQQ tennis circuit, the ROKiT Kids clinic will feature [...]

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Getting the N.F.L.’s Big Picture Out of Any Screen

There are many websites and tech tools for covering football nationally, Ken Belson says. (The beat doesn’t hurt his fantasy team, either.)

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The Nationals’ Bullpen, a Weakness, Is Turning Into a Strength

“In this locker room, we believe that we can do it.”

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The Clippers Posed a Test, and the Lakers Didn’t Pass It

Stepping out from behind big brother’s long shadow in Los Angeles.

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Calling Danger at the Grandview Speedway

The life and times of a stock-car-racing announcer.

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Stephen Strasburg: A King of the Hill Becomes a Lord of the Dance

The Nationals’ scheduled starter for Game 2 of the World Series has been a star for a long time, but he seems to be cutting loose and having more fun than ever before.

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Raptors Open Championship Defense With a Win Over the Pelicans

Toronto started the night with a ring ceremony, and ended it with a 130-122 win in overtime — without Kawhi Leonard.

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Zion Williamson Expected to Miss 6 to 8 Weeks of Rookie Season

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus on Monday, an injury expected to keep him out of his first N.B.A. season until at least December.

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C.J. McCollum’s ‘Healthy Habits’: Yoga, Wine and Podcasting

One of Portland’s N.B.A. star guards has found his lane for connecting with the world and, sometimes, escaping from his.

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Willie Brown, Hall of Fame Defensive Back With Raiders, Dies at 78

Named to nine Pro Bowls, he helped the Raiders win Super Bowl XI in 1977 with a memorable interception that became a 75-yard touchdown.

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Eliud Kipchoge Is The World's First Person To Run A Marathon In Under Two Hours!

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has been dominating the world marathon stage since winning the Chicago Marathon in 2014. The elite runner has won every marathon he has participated in since, including the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.  In 2018, Kipchoge made history when he crossed the finish line of the Berlin Marathon in  2:01:39, crushing the existing men's world record by a minute and 18 seconds.  On October 12, 2019, the 34-year-old further cemented his legacy by running the 26.2 miles in less than two hours, faster than any other person in history. His time of 1:59:40 required him to maintain an average pace of about 4:35 per mile!

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What to Watch for in Game 1 of the Nationals vs. Astros World Series

Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Nationals and Gerrit Cole will pitch for the Astros as a World Series laden with stellar starters kicks off in Houston.

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Nationals’ Juan Soto Goes From Tiniest Stage to Biggest

He committed to Washington in a rancid batting cage in Florida when he was 16. Four years later, the slugging outfielder was set to bat cleanup in Game 1 of the World Series.

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Jets to Rethink Wearing Microphones After Sam Darnold’s ‘Ghost’ Comment

ESPN’s decision to broadcast an unflattering in-game comment by the quarterback has come under fire.

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What to Watch for in Game 1 of the Nationals vs. Astros World Series

Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Nationals and Gerrit Cole will pitch for the Astros as a World Series laden with stellar starters kicks off in Houston.

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Nike’s Chief Executive, Mark Parker, Is Stepping Down

Mr. Parker will become executive chairman of the sportswear company.

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Willie Brown, Hall of Fame Defensive Back With Raiders, Is Dead at 78

Named to nine Pro Bowls, he helped the Raiders win Super Bowl XI in 1977 with a memorable interception that became a 75-yard touchdown.

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New Orleans Is Ready to Love Zion Williamson, Even if It Has to Wait

Williamson is the most-hyped N.B.A. rookie since LeBron James, but an injury will delay his Pelicans debut.

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Astros Executive Criticized for ‘Frightening’ Outburst at Female Reporters

Brandon Taubman, the Houston Astros’ assistant general manager, was said to have shouted at them while praising pitcher Roberto Osuna, who had been suspended for domestic violence last year.

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For Astros and Nationals, a World Series Flush With Aces

Sure, there are offensive stars in Houston and Washington. But the theme of this Fall Classic is clear: Two groups of dominant, durable starters will be going toe-to-toe on the mound.

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Sam Darnold Commits Five Turnovers as Jets are Crushed by Patriots

In his third game back after an illness, Darnold looked lost against New England’s top-ranked defense.

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The ‘Aura of Altuve’ Powers the Astros

Jose Altuve’s Game 6 homer not only sent Houston to the World Series, it gave his teammates a chance to gush about a player who persevered through the franchise’s nadir.

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Zion Williamson Expected to Miss 6 to 8 Weeks of Rookie Season

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus on Monday, an injury expected to keep him out of his first N.B.A. season until at least December.

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M.L.S. Adds Sacramento as League’s 29th Team

Major League Soccer announces that Sacramento will be home to the league’s 29th team.

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Andrés Gimeno, Who Broke French Open Age Mark, Dies at 82

With an aggressive forehand and an arsenal of lobs, drop shots and slices, he was one of Spain’s most prominent tennis players and the oldest man to win a singles title at the French Open.

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Replacement or Warm Body? Backup Quarterbacks Prove Their Worth

With marquee starting quarterbacks like Drew Brees, Patrick Mahomes and Ben Roethlisberger sidelined, their teams’ fortunes hinge on backups.

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Eric Cooper, Umpire in Yankees-Twins Series, Dies at 52

A Major League veteran, he was posted at second base when New York swept Minnesota two weeks ago. He died after having a blood clot following knee surgery.

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Michigan State Ranked No. 1 in Preseason A.P. Top 25 Poll

It’s the first time the Spartans have been ranked at the top of the men’s basketball poll to begin the season.

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Eat, Pray, Kevin Love

Coming off a losing season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Love found what he had been missing: time to travel.

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Fritz, Opelka, Querrey, Tiafoe, Sock Named To U.S. Davis Cup Team By New Captain Mardy Fish

The USTA and United States Davis Cup Captain Mardy Fish announced that Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, Sam Querrey, Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock will represent the U.S. in the 2019 Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals November 18-24 in Madrid. This year’s Finals – the first under the new, 18-team format featuring six groups of round-robin play followed by a knockout [...]

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Eat, Pray, Kevin Love

Coming off a losing season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Love found what he had been missing: time to travel.

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Andy Murray Wins Title Since Getting New Hip – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Belinda Bencic beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-2 6-1 to win the VTP Kremlin Cup women’s singles in Moscow, Russia Andrey Rublev beat Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-0 to win the VTB Kremlin Cup men’s singles in Moscow, Russia Denis Shapovalov beat Filip Krajinovic 6-4 6-4 to win the Intrum Stockholm Open [...]

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 7

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers exploded against the Raiders, the 49ers stayed undefeated and Lamar Jackson outplayed Russell Wilson in the Ravens’ huge win.

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Can Colleges Police Sports Betting? Some Are Trying

Purdue, St. Joseph’s and Villanova have banned students from betting on their schools’ teams, but other universities are seeking more of a middle ground. No one is sure whose approach is right.

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Our Predictions for the New N.B.A. Season

For once, it’s hard to gauge what is possible and who — Ben Simmons? Anthony Davis? Russell Westbrook? — will wow us all.

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In the N.F.L., Change Is Inevitable. Just Not Atop the Standings.

Many of last season’s division winners are leading yet again after reinventing themselves.

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North Carolina and Chicago Advance to N.W.S.L. Final

The Courage will look to retain their N.W.S.L. title when they host the Red Stars in next week’s final.

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Even With Saquon Barkley, Giants Cannot Outrun Mistakes

The Giants gave up three rushing touchdowns to Arizona running back Chase Edmonds.

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U.S.A. Triathlon Embraces CBD

The national governing body for triathlon will become the first organization of its type to sign a deal with a company that sells products containing cannabidiol.

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Yankees Are Left to Wonder How to Clear That Final Hurdle

The franchise’s bullpen-centric formula and plans at other positions could face review this off-season as the team decides on players like Aroldis Chapman, Brett Gardner and Didi Gregorius.

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Andy Murray Wins First ATP Tournament Since Hip Surgery

Murray got emotional after beating Stan Wawrinka in the European Open final.

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Andy Murray Wins First ATP Tournament Since Hip Surgery

Murray got emotional after beating Stan Wawrinka in the European Open final.

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FIFA Set to Reward China With World Cup for Clubs

Overcoming European opposition, world soccer’s governing body plans to send the first edition of its expanded world club championship to China in 2021.

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For the Yankees, Good Is Not Good Enough in the Age of the Astros

The 2010s will end without a pennant for the Yankees, the first time that has happened since the 1910s.

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The Center of the N.B.A. Universe Moves to Los Angeles

The Golden State Warriors’ reign is challenged by the Lakers and Clippers and their collection of superstars who could take over the N.B.A.

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With Room at the Top of the East, the 76ers Could Soar

Toronto lost Kawhi Leonard, Milwaukee lost Malcolm Brogdon, and Philadelphia lost Jimmy Butler. But Ben Simmons could be the key to The Process giving way to The Finals.

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Jimmy Butler and Neymar: a Bromance Among Superstars

Butler, new to the Miami Heat this season, has found in soccer a new friend and inspiration for his game in the N.B.A.

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Chinese State Television Vows ‘Retribution’ Against N.B.A.’s Adam Silver

The state-run network accused the N.B.A. commissioner of lying when he said that the Chinese government asked him to fire a team executive.

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Yankees vs. Astros Game 6: Live Score and Updates

It will be a bullpen game for both teams — neither will have a true starter on the mound — as the Yankees try to force a Game 7 at Houston’s Minute Maid Park.

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After Breakthrough Season, What’s Next for Coco Gauff?

The Australian Open and then a 16th birthday await Gauff, who has already captivated audiences at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

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After Breakthrough Season, What’s Next for Coco Gauff?

The Australian Open and then a 16th birthday await Gauff, who has already captivated audiences at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

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Andy Murray Reaches First Final Since Return From Surgery

In January, Murray was contemplating retirement. On Sunday, he will play Stan Wawrinka for a title.

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At Minnesota United, a Late Substitution for the Playoffs: New Turf

A college football game could put a freshly sodded field to the test a day before Minnesota United hosts its first M.L.S. playoff game.

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What’s Next For Coco Gauff?

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   The success of Coco Gauff at the age of 15 has, for the first time in about a decade, rekindled conversations regarding the WTA’s Age Eligibility Rule. Gauff, who turns 16 years old on March 13, 2020, can only play three more official WTA tournaments until that special birthday. According [...]

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Nutrition Tips to Maximize Your Table Tennis Performance

Table tennis is a game just played for fun for most, often found in people’s homes or at the office. If you’ve ever seen top-tier players at the Olympics play, though, it becomes clear that table tennis is a sport played by elite athletes with lightning-fast reactions, fast footwork, and just as much power and [...]

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‘Let’s Flush It’: How Boone’s Calm Kept the Yankees’ Season Alive

After a Game 4 loss, the players thought they might be berated by Manager Aaron Boone. But he maintained his typical anxiety-free demeanor.

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A Tale of Two Cities

The funny thing about rivalries, even those that run as deep as Liverpool-Manchester United, is how often the rivals have more common than they would like to admit.

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Conor McGregor Faces Second Sexual Assault Investigation in Ireland

A second complaint came as the mixed martial arts star waited to see whether prosecutors would charge him in another case.

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Conor McGregor Faces Second Sexual Assault Investigation in Ireland

A second complaint came as the mixed martial arts star waited to see whether prosecutors would charge him in another case.

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Another N.H.L. First for Jack Hughes: A Game Against His Brother

On Saturday, the Devils’ Hughes and his older brother, Quinn Hughes of the Canucks, will meet in an N.H.L. game for the first time in their young careers.

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James Paxton Delivers Ace-Like Night in Yankees’ Moment of Need

With his team’s season hanging in the balance, Paxton threw six steely innings and validated the Yankees’ new pitching model — at least for one night.

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James Paxton Delivers Ace-Like Night in Yankees’ Moment of Need

With his team’s season hanging in the balance, Paxton threw six steely innings and validated the Yankees’ new pitching model — at least for one night.

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Patrick Mahomes: Chiefs Unsure How Long He Will Be Out

The Chiefs quarterback had a magnetic resonance imaging test on his dislocated right kneecap on Friday, and the team said it was preparing to go on without him for now.

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Steeped in Astros’ and Yankees’ Ways, Joe Espada Is a Hot Commodity

Espada, the 44-year-old bench coach for Houston, has impressed in roles with both American League juggernauts, and now his name is popping up in M.L.B. manager searches.

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Yankees vs. Astros Game 5: Live Score and Updates

Facing elimination, the Yankees are sending James Paxton to the mound while the Astros will start Justin Verlander at Yankee Stadium.

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Zion Williamson, Star N.B.A. Rookie, Out Indefinitely With Knee Injury

Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans big man, is known for his explosive dunks, but he also dealt with knee issues in college at Duke.

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Columbia Reinstates Marching Band in Time for Homecoming

The reversal comes amid an outpouring of support from alumni band members. The university largely got what it wanted — more control over the band’s performances.

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A Look Back at One Reporter’s Bad N.B.A. Predictions

A Times reporter says it is time to hold him accountable for his errant N.B.A. takes. Carmelo Anthony for Sixth Man of the Year?

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‘He’s Given Everything’: C.C. Sabathia’s Career Ends in Pain

Sabathia, one of the Yankees’ most respected veterans, walked off the mound for the final time in less-than-ideal circumstances: with an injured arm during a dreary postseason loss.

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Saquon Barkley Return Raises Hopes for Giants Offense

The Pro Bowl running back had spent four weeks rehabbing a high ankle sprain.

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Liverpool’s Opponents: So Close, So Far, So Frustrated

Liverpool is unbeaten and has led the Premier League race all season. So why do so many of its beaten rivals feel they could have fared better?

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Liverpool’s Opponents: So Close, So Far, So Frustrated

Liverpool is unbeaten and has led the Premier League race all season. So why do so many of its beaten rivals feel they could have fared better?

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7 Podcasts for the Sports Fan

Every sport needs a good commentator, and these shows offer everything from postgame analysis to historical storytelling.

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M.L.B. Said to Be Pushing for Overhaul of Minor Leagues

Major League Baseball officials have proposed a restructuring of several lower leagues, which could sever some teams’ ties with M.L.B. clubs.

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The Hapless Expos Gave Birth to the Nationals, and a Lot More

The heritage of the Expos includes a devastating end to their brilliant 1994 season, but also spectacular players who made good elsewhere while never forgetting Montreal.

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N.F.L. Week 7 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens; the Patriots and the 49ers try to stay undefeated; and the Cowboys try to figure out what’s gone wrong.

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Why Are the Astros 3-1 Up? It’s All About the Ks.

The Astros’ pitchers had the most strikeouts in the majors this season, and their hitters had the fewest.

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In New M.L.S. Playoff Format, Every Game Is a Must-Win

A revamped postseason has raised the stakes for Major League Soccer’s top teams and given others a fighting chance.

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Those Superfast Nike Shoes Are Creating a Problem

The people who oversee track and field have to give serious thought to how much running shoe technology is too much.

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For the Nationals, Howie Kendrick’s Resilience Says It All

The Nationals’ 36-year-old infielder rebounded from an injury that ended his 2018 season, then saved his biggest comeback for a playoff journey to the World Series.

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Japan’s Success at World Cup Buoys Hopes for Rugby at Home

Can a World Cup do for Japanese rugby what an earlier one did for Japanese soccer?

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Patrick Mahomes Knocked Out of Game by a Knee Injury

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who had been battling an ankle injury for weeks, hurt his knee on a sneak.

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Parents Should Limit Sports Participation for Children, Trainers Say

Young athletes are practicing too hard in just one sport, increasing the risk of injuries and burnout. New guidelines urge parents to reduce the intensity.

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N.B.A. Commissioner: China Asked Me to Fire Daryl Morey

Adam Silver, the N.B.A. commissioner, also said the financial fallout from Morey’s tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters has been “substantial.”

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N.B.A. Commissioner: China Asked Me to Fire Daryl Morey

Adam Silver, the N.B.A. commissioner, also said the financial fallout from Morey’s tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters has been “substantial.”

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What to Watch in Yankees vs. Astros Game 4

Both teams got an extra day of rest when the game was rained out on Wednesday, allowing Zack Greinke to start for Houston and Masahiro Tanaka to take the mound for the Yankees.

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The Liberty Are Moving to Brooklyn

The W.N.B.A. team, which played in Westchester County, N.Y., for two seasons after years at Madison Square Garden, will join the Nets at Barclays Center.

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For the Chiefs, Stopping a Slide Starts With the Run

As quarterback Patrick Mahomes copes with an ankle injury, Kansas City will need help from the rest of the offense to defeat the resurgent Denver Broncos and end a losing streak at two games.

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Patrick Day, Boxer Who Suffered Brain Injury in Bout, Dies at 27, Promoter Says

The Long Island native had been in a coma after he was knocked out by Charles Conwell, a 2016 Olympian.

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Astros Play the Long Game, and So Far It’s Working

The Yankees’ fearsome lineup is learning what the statistics show clearly: Houston’s three aces get better as the innings pile up.

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For Yankees, Rainout Complicates the A.L.C.S. Pitching Plan

With Wednesday’s Game 4 postponed a day, the Yankees and Astros could end up playing on four straight days — a stretch that could test the Yankees’ reliance on their bullpen.

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In Fight Against Racism, Soccer Can Choose the Playing Field

There is no reason that any player, white or black, should have to go to a country or a stadium with a history of racist abuse.

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Gerrit Cole Imposes His Will on the Yankees

For a brief moment, it appeared the Yankees had an opening against Cole. But he was still on the mound in the seventh inning, still dominating New York’s fearsome lineup.

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How China Changed Jaylen Brown

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein talks to the Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and answers questions about LeBron James and the W.N.B.A.

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Joe Maddon Is Hired as Angels Manager

Maddon, who spent the first three decades of his career with the Angels, will return to Los Angeles after parting ways with the Chicago Cubs.

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A Conversation with TGA Premier Tennis CEO Joshua Jacobs

Los Angeles – TGA Premier Tennis (TGA) is growing youth participation in a sport primed for a generational resurgence. The innovative, franchise-driven youth sports “delivery system” is helping narrow the glaring age gap the tennis industry faces while reversing the national trends of child obesity and inactivity. Through TGA’s innovative in-school, after-school programs and local [...]

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The Buffalo Bills running back, 36, may soon climb to No. 3 in career rushing yards, surpassing Barry Sanders. It would be a testament to an improbable career that just keeps chugging along.

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An Astros Ace Imposes His Will on the Yankees

For a brief moment, it appeared the Yankees had an opening against Houston’s Gerrit Cole. But he was still on the mound in the seventh inning, still dominating New York’s fearsome lineup.

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I.O.C. Moves Tokyo Games’ Marathon Site Because of Heat Concerns

The 2020 men’s and women’s marathons and walking races are now scheduled to take place in Sapporo, 500 miles north of Tokyo.

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Nationals Continue the Sports Joy in D.C.

The Capitals and Mystics won, and now the World Series is coming to town.

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An Astros Ace Imposes His Will on a Potent Yankees Offense

For a brief moment, it appeared Gerrit Cole might have an early exit. But he was still on the mound in the 7th inning, dominating New York’s fearsome lineup.

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Finally, the Nationals Are in the World Series

With a sweep of the Cardinals, the Nationals advanced to their first World Series, and the first for a Washington team since 1933.

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Jalen Ramsey, All-Pro Cornerback, Traded to Rams

After a three-game losing streak, Los Angeles made aggressive roster moves in an attempt to save its season.

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LeBron James Faces Backlash Unseen Since ‘The Decision’

The issues of China and protests in Hong Kong are far different from N.B.A. free agency. But nine years later, James, himself, has also changed.

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In the American League Championship Series, the Astros are relying on an overwhelming starting rotation, while the Yankees are leaning heavily on their bullpen.

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The 49ers Are Undefeated. Yes, Those 49ers.

The N.F.L. has two remaining unbeaten teams: the reliably talented New England Patriots and the underdogs in San Francisco.

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What to Watch From A.L.C.S. Game 3: Astros vs. Yankees

With the series tied, both teams will have aces on the mound: Gerrit Cole for Houston and Luis Severino for New York.

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An Equestrian Was Shot by Her Olympic Trainer, Then Pummeled Online

After she survived the attack, her struggle to recover has been overtaken by commenters who say she deserved it.

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Sexual Abuse Cases Test U.S.A. Swimming Leader

A trial starting this week in California is expected to focus on U.S.A. Swimming’s handling of sexual abuse cases at a time of intensifying scrutiny for Olympic sports.

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Sexual Abuse Cases Test U.S.A. Swimming Leader

A trial starting this week in California is expected to focus on U.S.A. Swimming’s handling of sexual abuse cases at a time of intensifying scrutiny for Olympic sports.

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Bulgarian Premier Demands Soccer Chief Resign After Racist Abuse

The sport was roiled anew after Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and yelled monkey chants at England’s players in Sofia on Monday.

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Nationals Bowl Over the Cardinals Again in the N.L.C.S.

Washington won Game 3 to pull within one victory of its first National League pennant and a trip to the World Series.

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LeBron James Says Executive Was ‘Misinformed’ in China Tweet

The Lakers star said he believed Daryl Morey’s choice to post about protests in Hong Kong could have endangered traveling players.

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The 10 Strongest Tennis Players In History

  Who are the 10 strongest tennis players in the history of this discipline? Those who you could be able to bet on for an almost certain victory on MI Sports Betting? We tried to make this list, even though it’s never easy to make a selection among the giants of this amazing sport… 10 [...]

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For Yankees, Extended Game 2 Showed Limits of Their Bullpen

Unlike the Astros and their workhorse starters, the Yankees are leaning heavily on relievers — a strategy that was tested as their second A.L.C.S. game went to extra innings.

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Simone Biles Shatters More Records At The 2019 Gymnastics World Championships

Any doubt that Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of all time was laid to rest at the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. The 22-year-old dominated the competition, which took place from October 4 to October 13, 2019, winning gold in five of her six events. Biles' career total of 25 medals, which include 19 gold, now exceed Belarus gymnast Vitaly Scherbo's 23 medals, making her the most decorated gymnast — male or female — at the World Championships.

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England’s European Championship Qualifier Marred by Racist Abuse

Play was stopped twice in England’s 6-0 win, as fans in Bulgaria engaged in racist chants and made Nazi salutes.

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Russian Doping Chief Says Thousands of Drug Tests Were Manipulated

An admission by the top Russian antidoping official could complicate his country’s bid to avoid severe penalties from the World Anti-Doping Agency.

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An Academic Take on Sports Rivalries

Which rivalries are most intense? Can a team have more than one rival? What if the hatred isn’t returned? Two professors wanted answers.

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L.S.U., Known for Defense, Riding Offense for Title Hopes

The Tigers, with the best scoring offense in the game, leapfrogged Ohio State and Clemson to No. 2 in the country after an impressive dismantling of Florida.

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Lucky Loser Teenager Coco Gauff Captures First WTA Title – Mondays with Bob Greene

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 6

Lamar Jackson rolled over Cincinnati, the 49ers stayed undefeated, and the Jets, Redskins and Cardinals all, somehow, won.

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Read the Polls. Debate Them. Definitely Don’t Count on Them.

The first College Football Playoff ranking is still three weeks away. Players and coaches say the other polls are intriguing, but mostly potentially season-crippling distractions.

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Sam Darnold’s Comeback Rescues the Jets’ Offense

In his return from mononucleosis, the quarterback led the Jets to their first win of the season, against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Miami Out-Bungles Washington in Race to the N.F.L.’s Bottom

The two winless teams met and anyone who watched lost.

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What to Watch for in Game 2 of the A.L.C.S.

The Yankees will try to take a commanding 2-0 when they face the Astros in Houston.

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Coco Gauff, 15, Wins Her First Singles Title

Gauff, the American tennis phenom, defeated Jelena Ostapenko, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2, in Linz, Austria, to add another highlight to her breakout season.

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Cardinals’ Hit or Miss Offense Is Missing Again

St. Louis heads to Washington after scoring a total of one run on four hits in the first two games of the N.L. Championship Series.

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Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei Breaks Marathon World Record

A record that seemed untouchable for years fell in 2:14:04 — a flawless run that whacked 81 seconds from the previous mark.

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Nationals Pitching Puts an Old-School Tactic on the Cutting Edge

Washington, now 2-0 against St. Louis in the N.L.C.S., has shown that durable starters can still be a reliable route to winning in October.

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Nationals Pitching Puts an Old-School Tactic on the Cutting Edge

Washington, now 2-0 against St. Louis in the N.L.C.S., has shown that durable starters can still be a reliable route to winning in October.

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Simone Biles Becomes World Championships’ Most Decorated Gymnast

Golds in the vault and floor exercise Sunday gave Biles 25 career world championship medals, the most among men and women.

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Nationals Pitching Puts an Old-School Tactic on the Cutting Edge

Washington, now 2-0 against St. Loui in the N.L.C.S., has shown that durable starters can still be a reliable route to winning in October.

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China Conflict Mutes N.B.A.’s New-Season Buzz

Games that count are days away, but the political and financial fallout of a preseason clash with China threatens to reshape the league’s future.

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South Carolina Upends No. 3 Georgia in Double Overtime

The upset by South Carolina, an underdog by 24½ points to one of the top teams in the Southeastern Conference, reshuffles the landscape for other national championship contenders.

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What to Watch for When the Yankees and Astros Play in the A.L.C.S.

The Yankees have a strong bullpen and a stacked lineup. The Astros have proven clutch hitters, two top starters and a big advantage playing at home in Game 1 with a World Series berth at stake.

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Real or Imagined, Baseball Spying Causes Angst in the Playoffs

There will always be suspicions when one team seems to know too much about what the other has planned.

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There will always be suspicions when one team seems to know too much about what the other has planned.

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Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Two-Hour Marathon Barrier

In Vienna, the Kenyan achieved a milestone once believed to be unattainable. But his time, 1:59:40, will not be recognized as a world record.

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For Nationals, an Old Tactic Proves a Good One

Washington’s deep pitching lineup has shown that durable starters working deep into playoff games can still be a reliable route to winning in October.

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The Only Women’s Pro Hockey League in America Plays On

Olympians and other top stars are boycotting the N.W.H.L. this season, but that has made the league more accessible for those who thought pro hockey was not an option.

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Pitchers’ Duel: Yankees and Astros Meet in a Series Both Saw Coming

“I heard it from Day 1,” Houston’s manager said about predictions of a playoff showdown against the Yankees. Now it’s here, and many expect this rematch to be decided on the mound.

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In Chicago, Salazar’s Runners Stick to a Script

Galen Rupp, Mo Farah and Jordan Hasay trained with Alberto Salazar. In Chicago to run the marathon there, they didn’t want to talk much about the banned coach.

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Alex Bogomolov, Victor Estrella, A Pair of Stinky Adidas Sneakers and How Randy Walker Got A Bud Collins Nickname From The 2003 Pan Am Games In The Dominican Republic

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   They say that before you judge a man, you should walk a mile in his shoes. However, can you judge a man after playing a big-time tennis match in his shoes…. literally? Former top 40 pro Alex Bogomolov can certainly be the fairest judge of yours truly after one of the strangest circumstances, certainly in [...]

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A Big Step by Coco Gauff, Huge Leaps for a Tennis Youth Movement

On Friday, Gauff reached her first singles semifinal, and the next generation upset Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

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Masaichi Kaneda, Japan’s ‘Emperor’ of Baseball, Dies at 86

A swaggering player with a quirky warm-up routine, he set pitching records for wins (400), strikeouts (4,490), innings (5,526⅔) — and losses (298).

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N.B.A., China Spat Shows Sports Isn’t (and Shouldn’t be) Just About Games

The idea of sports being mainly about what happens on the courts and fields has always been a myth.

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Padres Pitcher Charged After Trying to Enter Wrong Home Through Doggy Door

Jacob Nix was charged with criminal trespassing after being kicked and tased for trying to climb through the door of someone else’s home in a Phoenix suburb, according to the authorities.

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Please Take Them Home. Please Just Take Them Home.

Pubs and police and problems: sometimes the worst thing about England hitting the road for matches in Europe is that its fans go along.

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Can the Rebirth of a Negro League Stadium Revive a Distressed City?

Paterson, N.J., plans to restore Hinchliffe Stadium, which once played host to Negro leagues baseball, and turn it into a museum and a multisport facility.

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Twins Don’t Know What Hit Them. (Hint: It Was the Yankees Again.)

Minnesota improved from 59 wins three years ago to 101 this year. It wasn’t enough.

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Ryan Zimmerman and Max Scherzer Lift Nationals Past Dodgers

The teams will return to Dodger Stadium to decide their division series after Zimmerman hit a three-run homer and Scherzer delivered a strong seven innings.

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How the Yankees Won Game 3 to Sweep the Twins

The Yankees continued their postseason dominance of Minnesota, clinching their series with a win in Minneapolis and advancing to the American League Championship Series.

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The Most Incredible Disqualifications In Tennis History

  The history of tennis is full of legends, anecdotes, incredible stories and even absurd disqualifications that have resulted in truly unimaginable victories or defeats even for the most experienced players of Maine Sports Betting or other similar specialized portals. The most recent event concerns the tennis player Bernabe Zapata Miralles. The Spaniard, currently number [...]

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42 Beats 22, This Time at Least.

Age didn’t stop Tom Brady and his Patriots from beating Daniel Jones and the Giants.

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42 Beats 22, This Time at Least.

Age didn’t stop Tom Brady and his Patriots from beating Daniel Jones and the Giants.

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N.F.L. Week 6 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Are the 49ers one of the league’s best teams? We’re about to find out as they face the Rams in an N.F.C. West showdown.

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Mark Allen, Giant of the Ironman, is Not a Magician

Thirty years after he won the first of his six Ironman World Championships, Mark Allen still feels the spiritual power of Kona.

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The Inevitable Cardinals Meet the Suddenly Clutch Nationals

One team is playing in its 10th N.L.C.S. in the last 20 seasons. The other is playing in its first ever.

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For Yankees’ Gary Sanchez, Being in the Moment Has Led to Big Ones

The catcher credits being mindful for his improvement at the plate and behind it: He more than halved his passed ball total from last year, and his slugging percentage is back up.

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For Speed, Chicago’s Marathon Is Second to None

How the Chicago Marathon became known as one of the fastest marathons in the world.

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Patriots Wobble for a Bit, Then Demolish the Giants

A tie in the second quarter did not last long as New England forced a series of turnovers that turned the game into a blowout.

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In Tennis, Another Battle Over Prize Money Looms

The players’ fight for a bigger piece of the pie at Grand Slam events is not a new one. What distinguishes the latest campaign is that it is a joint effort by men and women.

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Astros Oust the Rays and Earn Another A.L.C.S. With the Yankees

Houston needed all five games of its division series against Tampa Bay to seal a meeting with the Yankees for the pennant.

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Nike to Shutter Salazar’s Oregon Project

After the United States Anti-Doping Agency barred Salazar for four years, Nike had stood by him.

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Mystics Capture Their First W.N.B.A. Title

Washington beat the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the finals, the culmination of a process that took a leap forward with the 2017 acquisitions of Elena Delle Donne and Kristi Toliver.

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An Iranian Soccer Fan’s Dream Comes True Without Her

For years, Zeinab Sahafi disguised herself as a man to slip into soccer matches in Iran. But when the government finally opened stadiums to women, she was left out.

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Simone Biles Breezes to 5th World All-Around Title

“Sometimes I wonder how I do it,” the world’s greatest gymnast admits after winning the all-around competition at the world championships.

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Errol Spence Jr., Boxing Champion, Is Hurt in Dallas Car Crash

Spence, a welterweight champion, was expected to survive after a crash involving a Ferrari, the authorities said.

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Rugby World Cup in Japan Disrupted by Super Typhoon

With a super typhoon bearing down on Japan, for the first time ever, organizers canceled two pool matches, citing safety concerns.

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Japan Braces for Typhoon, Canceling Rugby World Cup Games and Flights

The cancellations were announced as cities, railways and airlines scrambled to prepare for the incoming storm, which is expected to make landfall over the weekend.

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Sixteen-Year-Old Zach Svajda Gets Attention of ESPN, New York Times, Andy Roddick In U.S. Open Loss

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Sixteen-year-old Zach Svajda of San Diego joined the likes of Aaron Krickstein, Jimmy Arias and Michael Chang as American men to play in the main draw of the U.S. Open as a 15 or 16-year-old when he played what was a quintessential opening day U.S. Open drama. Svajda, the winner [...]

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Lamar Jackson Doesn’t Want to Run

The Baltimore Ravens are pinning their hopes on their second-year star breaking free of the “mobile quarterback” tag.

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Lamar Jackson Doesn’t Want to Run

The Baltimore Ravens are pinning their hopes on their second-year star breaking free of the “mobile quarterback” tag.

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China’s N.B.A. Fans Feel the Tug of Loyalty — Toward Beijing

An exhibition game tipoff between the Lakers and the Nets may signal a thaw. Still, even longtime fans said they would choose patriotism over their love of the game.

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Typhoon Wreaks Havoc With Rugby World Cup

With a super typhoon bearing down on Japan, for the first time ever, organizers canceled two pool matches, citing safety concerns.

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China Blows Whistle on Nationalist Protests Against the N.B.A.

China has clamped down on state media coverage and online discussion of an American basketball executive’s tweet about the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

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October Ghosts Come Early for Dodgers

The Nationals seized Game 5, leaving the Dodgers dazed and discouraged.

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Iranian Women Allowed to Attend Soccer Game for First Time Since 1981

The few ticket holders expressed joy at finally being able to share in the passion for the national soccer team.

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Japan Braces for Typhoon, Canceling Rugby World Cup Games and Flights

The cancellations were announced as cities, railways and airlines scrambled to prepare for the incoming storm, which is expected to make landfall over the weekend.

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Gymnastics’ Latest Twist? Robot Judges That See Everything

Gymnastics officials are making artificial intelligence technology available to judges at this week’s world championships. The humans, for now, have the final say.

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Giants Throw Daniel Jones to the Wolves (a.k.a. the Patriots)

The rookie quarterback will be without most of his team’s skill players while facing the N.F.L.’s best defense on Thursday night.

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Tokyo Braces for the Hottest Olympics Ever

In 1964, the Tokyo Olympics were held in October. There was a reason for that. It was hot then. It’s hotter now.

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Cardinals Crush Braves to Reach the N.L.C.S.

In Game 5 of their division series, the Cardinals scored 10 runs in the first inning, a postseason record, and now will play for a pennant.

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For the N.B.A., a Sticky Situation in China Will Linger

Debates about on-court chemistry will have to wait as the league works its way through an international issue.

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Russia Wins Men’s Team Title at the World Gymnastics Championships

It was the team’s first victory at worlds since 1991, when Russians still competed as part of the Soviet Union.

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Braves Pivot from ‘Tomahawk Chop’ Chant After a Cardinal's Criticism

Just days after St. Louis pitcher Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee Nation, spoke out against the chant, Atlanta said it would curb its use during Wednesday’s playoff game.

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Japan Prepares for Possible Hit by Super Typhoon Hagibis

The center of the storm was in the Pacific Ocean, and could hit Tokyo this weekend.

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Asked About N.B.A., China Spat, Trump Instead Blasts Kerr and Popovich

The president said the league and Beijing “have to work out their own situation” in a dispute over a team executive’s tweet supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

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Asked About N.B.A., China Spat, Trump Instead Blasts Kerr and Popovich

The president said the league and Beijing “have to work out their own situation” in a dispute over a team executive’s tweet supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

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N.F.L. Upholds Suspension of Vontaze Burfict

The Raiders linebacker, who hit a defenseless player in the head, had his appeal denied and is out for the rest of the season.

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An Entire College Team Gives Up Football

Down to 28 players, the Grinnell team voted to call it quits with seven games left, out of concern for its own welfare and as a protest over the administration’s level of support.

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Penn State Defends Football Player After a Letter Called His Hair ‘Disgusting’

The letter called Jonathan Sutherland’s dreadlocks “awful” and “unattractive.” The athlete said that the message was “rude, ignorant and judging” but that he had forgiven the writer.

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It’s Winner-Takes-All in the W.N.B.A.

The Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun have alternated wins so far in the finals. Game 5 is Thursday night.

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Everyone Made Money Off My N.C.A.A. Career, Except Me

California’s initiative to allow college athletes to profit from their talent is a boon especially for women and competitors in sports without pro leagues.

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Chinese Media’s Attacks on Apple and N.B.A. Help Inflame Nationalism

Outlets are trying to intimidate multinational companies into toeing the party line while Beijing tries to rein in the Hong Kong protests.

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Coleen Rooney, Soccer Star’s Wife, Says Rebekah Vardy Leaked Details to Tabloid

Ms. Rooney ran her own sting operation, planting fake stories on her Instagram page that she limited to just one account — that of the wife of another soccer star.

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Paul Casey Is Still Aiming for a Major, and the Olympics

But he is comfortable with his success of having won 20 tournaments and played in the Ryder Cup four times.

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Shane Lowry Went From Tears to the Claret Jug

After missing the cut four years in a row, he changed his approach and won the British Open this year.

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For young players, and even experienced ones, deciding where and when to play is crucial.

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The Rays Bullpen Their Way Past Justin Verlander and the Astros

Tampa Bay’s committee of relievers — with help from one starter — outdid the Houston ace, forcing a decisive Game 5 in this division series.

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The Sun forward nearly had the first triple-double in finals history, and she helped force a decisive Game 5.

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The Yankees’ 22-year-old infielder delivered big hits and highlight-reel defensive stops in a sweep of the Twins. His improvement started with grueling off-season workouts.

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Simone Biles Breaks a Record at World Championships as the U.S. Wins Another Team Title

The team gold gave Biles her 21st world championship medal, the most ever for a female gymnast.

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I Won Olympic Gold. Now a Word From My Sponsor.

A new interpretation of a much-loathed marketing rule will allow American athletes to thank their sponsors during the Tokyo Games.

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For All Their Slugging, Twins-Yankees Came Down to Pitching

The teams combined to hit 613 home runs in the regular season, but the Twins’ relievers failed in key spots during their division series.

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Sam Darnold Cleared to Return for Jets

Quarterback’s return should bolster his 0-4 team against the Cowboys on Sunday.

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Adam Silver Offers Defense of Daryl Morey as Chinese Companies Cut N.B.A. Ties

At a news conference on Tuesday, Silver acknowledged that the backlash over a Twitter post might not end anytime soon.

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Twins Don’t Know What Hit Them. (Hint: It Was the Yankees Again.)

Minnesota improved from 59 wins three years ago to 101 this year. It wasn’t enough.

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Twins Don’t Know What Hit Them. (Hint: It Was the Yankees Again.)

Minnesota improved from 59 wins four years ago to 101 this year. It wasn’t enough.

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For Gymnasts, Getting a Grip Is Sweeter Than … You Know

Honey will be a critical tool for many of the gymnasts at the world championships this week. Do you know how it became an essential part of the sport?

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Nationals Defeat Dodgers to Force a Game 5

The teams will return to Dodger Stadium to decide their division series after Ryan Zimmerman hit a three-run homer and Max Scherzer delivered a strong seven innings.

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Twins vs. Yankees Game 3: Live Score and Updates

The Yankees can sweep their way to the American League Championship Series if they win in Minnesota.

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Cardinals Even Series With Braves Behind Another Late Rally

Six outs from being eliminated, St. Louis tied the game before winning it in the 10th inning, pushing Atlanta to a decisive Game 5 on Wednesday.

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Nets Owner Joe Tsai Didn’t Seem Political. Until Now.

In response to an N.B.A. executive’s Twitter post, Tsai called pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong a “separatist movement,” further inflaming a geopolitical controversy.

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Daryl Morey’s tweet, quickly deleted, caused a stir mostly because it rattled the league’s access to a billion-dollar market.

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Rays Top the Astros and, for Once, Fill Their Stadium

Tampa Bay has struggled to pack Tropicana Stadium despite success on the field, but their first home postseason game in six years drew a lively crowd.

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Both teams are cruising past opponents toward a rematch of the 2017 league championship series the Astros won on their way to their first World Series win.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan State Brings an Uncomfortable Undercurrent

For some, the matchup on Saturday brought to mind the massive sexual assault scandals at the two universities, and their problematic responses to them.

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When Biking and Bears Don’t Mix

Conservationists worry that the popularity of recreational mountain biking and e-bikes in public lands leads to unsafe conditions for humans, as well as for bears and other wildlife.

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Players With C.T.E. Doubled Their Risk With Every 5.3 Years in Football

New study is the first to quantify the number of years linked to measurable brain disease.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Mobile Start-Up, Quibi, Makes a Deal With ESPN

With $1 billion to work with, the veteran Hollywood executive finds more material for his short-form video platform.

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N.F.L. Players Association Files Grievances on Behalf of Antonio Brown

The union will try to help the receiver recoup over $40 million in salary from the Patriots and the Raiders.

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‘Stand With Hong Kong’? Not When N.B.A.’s Chinese Fortune Is on the Line

A single tweet catapulted one of China’s favorite sports leagues into a tiptoe act familiar to many companies doing business in the autocratic country.

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A single tweet catapulted one of China’s favorite sports leagues into a tiptoe act familiar to many companies doing business in the autocratic country.

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2 Outs? 2 Strikes? No Problem for Dodgers

The Dodgers seized Game 3 of their series with the Nationals by scoring seven times in the sixth.

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The Dodgers seized Game 3 of their series with the Nationals by scoring seven times in the sixth.

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A single tweet catapulted one of China’s favorite sports leagues into a tiptoe act familiar to many companies doing business in the autocratic country.

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Redskins Fire Jay Gruden

An 0-5 start ends the coach’s tenure in Washington.

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 5

The Packers got a big win in Dallas, the Patriots and the Texans were dominant and the Chiefs finally lost. But Sunday offered some reminders of what’s wrong with the N.F.L.

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After Three Starts, Yankees’ Luis Severino Says, ‘I Am My Best’

A shoulder injury kept the former staff ace out for nearly all of 2019, but he can help close out the division series against the Twins on Monday night.

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Delle Donne Returns; Mystics Are on Cusp of W.N.B.A. Title

The league M.V.P., playing with a herniated disk, took only six shots, but made five, putting the Mystics one win from the W.N.B.A. title.

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Giants’ Improvement Plan Hits a Snag

The rookie quarterback Daniel Jones has one learning curve. The team’s defense has another.

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Jets Can’t Get Up Off A.F.C. East Floor

The Eagles’ defense generated 10 sacks, and the Jets fell to 0-4.

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Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, posted a tweet supporting protesters in Hong Kong, upsetting the Chinese Basketball Association led by Hall of Famer Yao Ming.

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They lost money, jobs and friendships. Yet they said they had to speak up about the running coach now suspended for doping violations.

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Both teams are cruising past opponents toward a rematch of the 2017 league championship series the Astros won on their way to their first World Series win.

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Masahiro Tanaka of the Yankees and Minnesota’s Randy Dobnak will take the mound as the Yankees seek a second straight win over the Twins.

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California Tells the N.C.A.A. to Share, and It Pitches a Fit

The state’s new law, which lets college athletes profit from endorsements, sends the defenders of a failed model of amateurism to the ramparts.

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Jones is stacking points for Connecticut, hitting 3s and calling into question what some expected to be a coronation for Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics.

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Max Scherzer Stifles the Dodgers in a Rare Relief Outing

The Nationals treated Game 2 of their National League division series as a must-win, calling on their 35-year-old starter to pitch out of the bullpen and help tie the series.

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In Qatar, Track and Field’s Championships Limp to the Finish

Overwhelming heat and underwhelming crowds have created a memorable world championships, but not for the right reasons.

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For Braves and Cardinals, the Managers Are Company Men

Brian Snitker has been in Atlanta’s system since the Carter administration, and Mike Shildt has never worked for another pro baseball organization — rarities in the modern game.

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The Rays Got ‘Verlandered.’ Join the Club.

Justin Verlander set the record for wins in the division series, improving to 8-0 after Houston’s 6-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Friday.

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The Twins’ hierarchy is more democracy than monarchy, with Baldelli leaning heavily on the bench coach Derek Shelton, and Thad Levine sharing front-office duties with Derek Falvey.

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Naomi Osaka beat Bianca Andreescu in Beijing on Friday in the first of what tennis fans hope will be many matches between the young stars.

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Dalilah Muhammad Breaks Her Own World Record in the 400-Meter Hurdles

With her performance at the world track and field championships, Muhammad, a 29-year-old American, bested a record she set in July.

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The team hopes the acquisitions of Subban and Jack Hughes will make the Devils successful and relevant again.

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What to Watch for in A.L.D.S. Game 1 of Yankees vs. Twins

The Yankees open their 2019 postseason against the American League Central champion Minnesota Twins.

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When My Louisiana School and Its Football Team Finally Desegregated

In 1969, 15 years after Brown v. Board of Education, a Japanese-American football coach and an African-American player formed a bond that resonates today.

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Eight years after a World Series title slipped away from him, Cruz remains one of the majors’ best power hitters, in a surprisingly powerful Minnesota Twins lineup.

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How the Yankees Became Baseball’s Hardest-Hitting Team

They missed several of their top batters for much of the season, but still sent balls flying faster than any team in the majors. It wasn’t an accident.

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For amateurs and professionals, this annual event captures the spirit of the sport ahead of its debut at the 2020 Tokyo games.

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Sam Darnold Out of Jets Game

The quarterback has missed the team’s last two games because of mononucleosis.

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The quarterback has missed the team’s last two games because of mononucleosis.

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Red-hot backup quarterbacks will battle in Carolina, Patrick Mahomes gets a spotlight in prime time, and something has to give when hapless Cincinnati hosts winless Arizona.

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Time’s Up for the N.C.A.A

A new California law sends the people of the N.C.A.A. a message that they are going to have to share some of the loot in their coffers. They don’t want to. Shocking.

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Aaron Boone: The Savage in the Yankees’ Dugout

In his second year as the team’s manager, Boone has learned from his missteps and complemented his upbeat demeanor with bursts of intensity.

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How a Mid-Season Revelation Revived James Paxton’s Season

Paxton, the Yankees’ starter for their postseason opener on Friday, was struggling until the team’s brain trust delivered a message: Stop using your fastball so much.

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Seahawks Win a Wild Showdown With the Rams

Russell Wilson had a memorable night, throwing four touchdown passes, as Seattle lost an early lead and then rallied.

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Dodgers Cruise Past the Nationals in Game 1

The Nationals made several mistakes that helped the Dodgers win the opener of their division series.

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Buehler, Muncy Lead Dodgers Past Nats 6-0 in NLDS Opener

The Dodgers overpowered the Nationals on the mound and at the plate, extending the dominance that led to a franchise-record 106 victories in the regular season right on into the playoffs.

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Cardinals Ride Big Ninth Inning to Series-Opening Victory

Game 1 of this division series was tied, 3-3, in the ninth, but things got wild from there, extending Atlanta’s run of postseason futility.

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Kaapo Kakko Leads the Youth Movement for the Rangers

The team is young, but not as young as it could have been, as it opens the season Thursday night against the Jets.

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Washington Arena to Offer Hockey, Hoops and Sports Betting

The Capital One Arena, home to the N.B.A.’s Wizards and N.H.L.’s Capitals, will be the first major team sports facility in the United States to have a betting parlor.

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Washington Arena to Offer Hockey, Hoops and Sports Betting

The Capital One Arena, home to the N.B.A.’s Wizards and N.H.L.’s Capitals, will be the first major team sports facility in the United States to have a betting parlor.

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Vivek Ranadive Hopes for Kings 3.0

The team owner is a key figure in bringing the N.B.A. to India and reshaping Sacramento’s downtown. Does all that matter if the Kings continue to miss the playoffs?

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Mickey Callaway Fired as Mets Manager

The team had a combined record of 163-161 over Callaway’s two seasons in charge.

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Mickey Callaway Fired as Mets Manager

The team had a combined record of 163-161 over Callaway’s two seasons in charge.

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Japan Wants to Prove Win Over Ireland Was No Fluke

Japan’s 19-12 victory over Ireland has people asking: How far can the Brave Blossoms go?

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Wisconsin Looks to Rise in a Big Ten Seeking Contenders

The Badgers started the 2018 season as a favorite. Then they stumbled in September and wound up going 8-5. This season is looking different — so far.

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Can the N.B.A. Find a Basketball Superstar in India?

The league thinks India could be its next billion-dollar market. But first it needs to convince young Indians to fall in love with the game.

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Rays Power Over the A’s to Win the Wild Card

The victory earned the Rays a trip to Houston’s Minute Maid Park, where the mighty Astros await in an American League division series that starts Friday afternoon.

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Rams Head to Seattle for Clash With Seahawks

Fresh off a 55-40 disaster against Tampa Bay, Los Angeles has little time to figure out its issues.

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The Braves, the Cardinals and an Infamous Infield Fly: An Oral History

The last time the Braves and the Cardinals faced off in the postseason, a seemingly routine pop-up transformed Turner Field into a caldron of rage and confusion.

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Clayton Kershaw Steps Beyond Sandy Koufax’s Footprints

Kershaw has long been compared to Koufax, but he is still evolving at age 31, older than the elder Hall of Famer was when he retired.

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Bill Bidwill, Dynastic Owner of N.F.L.’s Cardinals, Dies at 88

He moved the team from St. Louis to Arizona and presided over five playoff appearances, but never won a Super Bowl.

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An Eagles Fan Made a Heroic Catch. ‘Unlike Agholor.’

Hakim Laws rescued a family from a Philadelphia fire. But it was his potshot at an Eagles wide receiver that made him an internet sensation.

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Robert Kraft Case Hinges on Appeal of Video Evidence Decision

The Florida attorney general appealed a lower court’s May decision to throw out surveillance footage captured as evidence.

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Robert Kraft Case Hinges on Appeal of Video Evidence Decision

The Florida attorney general appealed a lower court’s May decision to throw out surveillance footage captured as evidence.

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The League They Told You Not to Worry About

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein has scoops on Kobe and player height, plus a special guest explains why he is so glad the N.B.A. season is starting.

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An Eagles Fan Made a Heroic Catch. ‘Unlike Agholor.’

Hakim Laws rescued a family from a Philadelphia fire. But it was his potshot at an Eagles wide receiver that made him an internet sensation.

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An Eagles Fan Made a Heroic Catch. ‘Unlike Agholor.’

Hakim Laws rescued a family from a Philadelphia fire. But it was his potshot at an Eagles wide receiver that made him an internet sensation.

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A Hidden Yankees Yearbook Got Plenty of New Signatures This Year

Any player to appear in a game for the Yankees — whether one game or several hundred — can sign a wall nestled in the Yankee Stadium clubhouse. This season, it has become much more crowded.

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N.C.A.A.’s Defeat in California Shows Limits of a Besieged Juggernaut

A California law that will allow college athletes to cut endorsement deals may be just the beginning of the political problems for the N.C.A.A. and universities across the country.

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Juan Soto Was the Right Man in the Right Spot

“This guy’s hitting 30 and 100 in the big leagues at 20 years old, playing in the postseason. He’s a joke.”

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A’s vs. Rays: A Wild Card Playoff Between Mirror Images

Oakland and Tampa Bay will meet Wednesday night in a showdown of creative perennial contenders from the low end of baseball’s payroll list.

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Seeing the World, 26.2 Miles at a Time

Running a marathon abroad is a built-in way to experience a place with a group of like-minded people.

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The Beauty of America’s Ugliest Ballpark

What does baseball lose if the Oakland A’s leave the Coliseum?

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N.H.L. Preview: Five Story Lines to Watch This Season

The N.H.L. season begins Wednesday, with top players and coaches in new places and another infusion on young talent.

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Vero Beach, Florida Stadium Court Debut Not Unlike Arthur Ashe Stadium Debut For Randy Walker

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Every Tuesday night, the beautiful Boulevard tennis club in Vero Beach, Florida hosts an advanced men’s night where some of the best tennis players in this tennis-loving beachside paradise are invited to play in a social but competitive two-hour round robin outing. On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 during this twilight [...]

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W.N.B.A. Finals: Delle Donne Injured as Sun Tie Series

The Mystics were crushed in the paint after losing the team’s star forward to back spasms in the first quarter.

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Champions League: Tottenham Humiliated by Bayern

In other action, Paris St.-Germain and Manchester City won.

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Even after Bryce Harper’s departure, Washington was left with a fearsome rotation and potent sluggers. Will it be enough to finally advance to a championship series?

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Alberto Salazar Has Always Lived on the Edge

He nearly died as a competitive runner because he ran so hard. Did his competitive fire lead him to step over the edge of antidoping rules?

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Alberto Salazar Has Always Lived on the Edge

He nearly died as a competitive runner because he ran so hard. Did his competitive fire lead him to step over the edge of antidoping rules?

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With a Strong Foundation, the Nationals Seek a Crowning Achievement

Even after Bryce Harper’s departure, Washington was left with a fearsome rotation and potent sluggers. Will it be enough to finally advance to a championship series?

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‘This Game Is My Life’

Thousands gathered in Philadelphia for the Overwatch League Grand Finals, an e-sports tournament that draws a hugely diverse and rabid fan base.

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Doping Scandal Includes a Direct Link to Nike’s C.E.O.

Email to and from Mark Parker, the company’s top executive, show he was briefed on experiments being conducted involving performance-enhancing drugs.

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Minnesota Boy, 9, Misses a Turn and Wins a 10K He Didn’t Mean to Run

Kade Lovell intended to participate in a five-kilometer run. Instead, he came in first in a different race after being directed to the wrong route, his mother and a race official said.

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The Tokyo 2020 Olympics: What You Need to Know

Whether your flights are booked or you’re just now considering going, here are some insider hints and helpful advice to ensure a memorable time in Japan.

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World Track Moves to Cut Off Alberto Salazar After Doping Allegation

At the international track and field championships, he was barred from facilities and his athletes told they could not communicate with him.

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Columbia Silences Its Marching Band

The university has prohibited its scramble band, often irreverent and sometimes funny, from performing at athletic events, and plans to form a more traditional band after the football season.

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