Although there are few Latinos playing in the N.F.L., organizers have sought to capitalize on the region’s Latino vibe.
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Friday, January 31, 2020
Alberto Salazar Is Suspended by SafeSport After Accusations of Verbal Abuse
The famed running coach was already barred from his sport for four years because of doping violations. He is now temporarily banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, an action that could produce a lifetime ban.
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Kobe Bryant’s Death: Live Updates as the Lakers Prepare to Play the Blazers
The Lakers resume their schedule on Friday night with their first game since Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash. LeBron James will play, but Carmelo Anthony is out.
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The Australian Open’s Icy Embrace of Margaret Court
Court, the 24-time Grand Slam winner, has alienated many in tennis and beyond with her homophobic comments.
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Aston Villa, Cup Competitions and the Relativity of Meaning
The hand-wringing about the value and the burden of cup competitions has grown as tiresome as some of the matches. But try telling Shrewsbury Town fans that the F.A. Cup doesn’t matter.
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Nike Vaporfly Shoes Avoid Olympics Ban
Track and field’s world governing body has ruled that the next-generation running shoes could be worn in the Tokyo Games, but issued new rules that would outlaw certain modifications.
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Super Bowl Prediction: Why the 49ers Will Beat the Chiefs
San Francisco can beat a team in several ways, but Kansas City has the ultimate weapon in Patrick Mahomes. The game could come down to a single mistake on either side.
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Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl? It’s the Role She Was Born to Play
The halftime show demands a pop unicorn. Twenty-one years into a music career that doesn’t always get enough credit, J. Lo is ready to take center stage.
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Dominic Thiem Earns an Australian Open Final With Djokovic
Thiem beat Alexander Zverev in four taut sets.
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A View of Brexit From the Soccer Field
Political turmoil may have roiled Westminster. But on wet fields across Britain, a fourth-tier team shows what it looks like to just get on with it.
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The Style of Sofia Kenin, Australian Open Finalist: ‘She Goes for the Jugular’
Kenin, a fiery and driven young Floridian, will seek her first Grand Slam singles title on Saturday against Garbiñe Muguruza, a two-time major champion.
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Have You Seen This Trophy?
We tried tracking down the holy grail of American sports memorabilia — the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Cup, given to the first pro football champions — which has been missing since 1920.
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Why the 49ers Play Hide-and-Seek Before Every Snap
The San Francisco 49ers reached the Super Bowl in part because of a counterintuitive strategy: Instead of giving the ball to their best players, they use them as human decoys.
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Australian Open 2020: Matches to Watch on Friday Night (Into Saturday)
Sofia Kenin and Garbiñe Muguruza will meet in the women’s final in the early hours of the morning, followed by the mixed doubles final.
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
U.S.A. Gymnastics Offers $215 Million to Larry Nassar Victims
A lawyer for more than 200 women and girls who accused Mr. Nassar of abuse called the offer “unconscionable.”
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N.B.A. Suspends 3 Players Over Knicks-Grizzlies Squabble
The league also fined Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr., in part for comments he made after Wednesday’s game, saying a Memphis player had “female tendencies.”
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The Super Bowl Is Problematic. Why Can’t We Look Away?
The halftime show, the ads, the parties: The Super Bowl is more than a game, and 100 million of us tune in despite the sport’s uglier controversies. Our culture journalists discussed the reasons and implications.
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They Heard Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Go Down. Then They Prayed.
At a church down the hill from a disaster, Sunday played out in small moments: a low-flying helicopter, a note slipped to the pastor, a driver looking for nine clients who never arrived.
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Before Patrick Mahomes Was Patrick Mahomes, He Was Patrick Mahomes
A training camp for the ages: When the Kansas City quarterback was a rookie, tapes of his play went viral within the coaching staff. Mahomes rode the bench that season. Then came decision time.
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The N.B.A. All-Star Game Gets Major Changes, and a Kobe Tribute
The teams will be competing for $100,000 for charity each quarter and targeting a Kobe-themed score to win the game over all.
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The Perfect ’72 Dolphins and Football’s Ultimate Toll
The N.F.L. is celebrating its only team to go through an entire season without losing. That glory came at a cost as several of the team’s prominent players were found to have C.T.E.
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Djokovic vs. Federer, a Rivalry for the Ages, Is One-Sided This Time
Novak Djokovic prevailed in straight sets, extending his lead in head-to-head matches with Roger Federer, to earn a place in the Australian Open final.
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Snakes on a Field: The 1995 Super Bowl Halftime Served Up a Spectacle
Chasing a “moment,” the show verged on being a circus act. And scared the “bejeebers” out of Patti LaBelle.
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Australian Open 2020: Matches to Watch on Thursday Night (Into Friday)
The women’s doubles final will take place Thursday evening for fans in the United States, and Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem will meet in the men’s semifinal in the early hours of the morning.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Sofia Kenin Upsets Ashleigh Barty to Reach Australian Open Final
Kenin, the 14th seed, ended the top-seeded Barty’s bid to become the first singles champ from the host country since 1978.
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M.L.B.’s War of Words With the Minors Hits a Boiling Point
Major league officials, dismayed by a public back-and-forth with the minor leagues over a proposal to significantly overhaul their joint system, delivered a pointed letter on Wednesday.
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Chris Doleman, Hall of Fame Scourge of Quarterbacks, Dies at 58
In 15 N.F.L. seasons, mostly with the Vikings, Doleman was a 290-pound juggernaut, recording 150½ sacks. He died of brain cancer.
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To Truly Move On, the Astros Needed Dusty Baker
The Houston Astros have been chastened after their cheating scandal, but they remain talented. Their new manager brings an element that they were clearly missing: integrity.
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Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Army’ Fans Were as Relentless as He Was
Bryant’s fans channeled his tenacious persona to defend him against criticisms, big and small, and to proclaim his superiority over all other superstars.
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Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Army’ Fans Were as Relentless as He Was
Bryant’s fans channeled his tenacious persona to defend him against criticisms, big and small, and to proclaim his superiority over all other superstars.
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Astros Agree to Hire Dusty Baker as Manager
Baker, one of the most experienced managers in baseball, is Houston’s choice to help guide the club after an illegal sign-stealing scheme tarnished the team’s reputation.
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The Super Bowl Is the Biggest Art Show in Miami Right Now
Vibrant murals, tropical-colored tickets and one giant, flamboyantly bright Lombardi Trophy: Exuberant street art takes over the big game this year.
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Central Michigan’s Left Tackle Factory (Some Assembly Required)
San Francisco’s Joe Staley was a track star and a tight end. Kansas City’s Eric Fisher was as skinny as a wide receiver. A small program built them into blind-side monsters.
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Central Michigan’s Left Tackle Factory (Some Assembly Required)
San Francisco’s Joe Staley was a track star and a tight end. Kansas City’s Eric Fisher was as skinny as a wide receiver. A small program built them into blind-side monsters.
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Bleachr’s TennisONE App Wins Fifth Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge
Bleachr LLC’s TennisONE App, which is a mobile hub for all things tennis, providing live scoring, AI “ball tracer” technology, player stats, social games and other tennis content, is the winner of the 2020 Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge. The fifth edition of the Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), was held [...]
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A Young Fan’s Selfie Captured Kobe Bryant a Day Before Fatal Crash
Coaches and players say Mr. Bryant, who had partnered with a sports academy, nurtured many young talents while leading his daughter Gianna’s team.
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Where Do Tennis Players Keep Their Balls?
by Bob Stockton Playing tennis is one of the most exciting activities in the world. You’ll have a great time while getting some exercise. Nevertheless, you have to make sure that you’re prepared before heading out the door. You’ll need various equipment to ensure that you’ll be able to enjoy the game to the fullest. [...]
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Dominic Thiem Beats Rafael Nadal in Australian Open Quarterfinal
Thiem won in a thrilling four sets and will face Alexander Zverev in one semifinal. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are in the other.
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Live Updates on Death of Kobe Bryant: Helicopter Lacked Key Warning System
The aircraft wasn’t equipped with the voluntary terrain avoidance warning system that regulators have long recommended. But it was unclear whether it could have prevented the crash.
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Australian Open 2020: Matches to Watch on Wednesday Night (Into Thursday)
Both women’s semifinals will be played, and Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will play for the 50th time, in the early hours of the morning for fans in the United States.
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Celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chop Divides
Chiefs fans have relished doing the tomahawk chop since the early 1990s. But to many Native Americans and others, the gesture is an offensive mockery of the nation’s first people.
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A Few Etiquette Tips for Getting Around Japan
Heading to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics? Here are some lesser-known tips on avoiding faux pas and other cultural missteps while there.
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‘There’s No Playbook’: Recalling the Pain of Lost Teammates
Kobe Bryant’s death brought back difficult memories for those close to Thurman Munson and Roberto Clemente, two other athletes who died in accidents near the peak of their fame.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Kobe Bryant Saw His Greatness Mirrored in Gianna
In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein talks with God Shammgod about the time Kobe called in the elite ballhandler to teach Gianna his signature move.
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Kobe Bryant, Philly Guy
He became an icon in Los Angeles and spent part of his childhood in Italy, but Kobe Bryant had Philadelphia in his bones. His high school team was set to play Tuesday night.
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No Australian Has Won an Australian Open Singles Title Since the ’70s. Can Barty?
Ashleigh Barty is two wins away from winning a Grand Slam title in her home country, as the top-ranked player left in a draw without Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and other big names.
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After a Great Escape, Roger Federer Will Face Djokovic
Federer saved seven match points against Tennys Sandgren in the fourth set of their Australian Open quarterfinal and will now play Novak Djokovic for the 50th time.
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Australian Open 2020: Matches to Watch on Tuesday Night (Into Wednesday)
The second day of quarterfinals, starting on Wednesday in Australia, will be live for United States audiences starting Tuesday evening. Here’s what to watch for.
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Live Kobe Bryant Death Coverage: No 'Black Box' on Helicopter
Investigators, who recovered an iPad, said they would explore all possible causes of the crash, including mechanical failure.
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Trans Athlete Chris Mosier on Qualifying for the Olympic Trials
Mosier is the first transgender athlete to qualify for and participate in an Olympic trials event in the gender with which he identifies.
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Live Updates on Death of Kobe Bryant: Helicopter Didn’t Have ‘Black Box’
Investigators, who recovered an iPad, said they would explore all possible causes of the crash, including mechanical failure.
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Roger Federer Wins Tough Quarterfinal, Beating Tennys Sandgren
Sandgren, the 100th-ranked player, lost in a drawn-out Australian Open match that saw Federer at the brink of defeat several times.
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Monday, January 27, 2020
How Kobe Bryant Helped the N.B.A. Conquer the World
The N.B.A. has had many stars but few global icons on the scale of Kobe Bryant, whose career coincided with the league’s international expansion.
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For UConn, a Matchup Against U.S.A. Basketball Was Also a Reunion
Five former Connecticut players dressed for the national team’s exhibition game against their alma mater.
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The Bridge Between Michael Jordan and LeBron James: Kobe Bryant
Bryant became the new giant after Jordan and then passed the torch to James, who developed a special bond with the retired Lakers star.
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Kobe Bryant and the Sexual Assault Case That Was Dropped but Not Forgotten
A 2003 rape accusation changed how many saw the Lakers star, but it did not change the trajectory of his career.
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Kobe Bryant Always Believed in His Own Greatness
Perhaps he couldn’t quite match Michael Jordan’s résumé, but Bryant managed to create — and make good on — a mystique of his own.
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World Mourns The Loss Of Legendary Basketball Player Kobe Bryant
Sports fans around the world are struggling to reconcile with the sudden loss of American basketball icon, Kobe Bryant. The 41-year-old died on January 26, 2020, when his private helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California — about 30 miles away from Los Angeles. The crash also killed the chopper's eight other occupants — Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna, her middle...
Kobe Bryant Up Close: Ferocious and Flawed, Gruff and Gracious
“This is different for me,” the Lakers legend once said of being showered with love from opposing fans. “I’m used to being hated.”
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Wimbledon Champions Goran Ivanisevic, Conchita Martinez To Be Inducted Into Tennis Hall of Fame In 2020
Croatia’s Goran Ivanišević and Spain’s Conchita Martínez, each a Wimbledon champion and former world No. 2, among their many career accolades, have been elected to receive tennis’ ultimate honor in 2020 – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The new inductees will be celebrated tonight in a special ceremony in Rod Laver Arena [...]
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Australian Open 2020: Matches to Watch on Monday Night (Into Tuesday)
The quarterfinals, starting on Tuesday in Australia, will be live for United States audiences starting Monday evening. Here’s what to watch for.
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For an Online Generation, Kobe Bryant’s Death Is a Shared Experience
Older Americans remember where they were when they learned about J.F.K.’s death. Now basketball fans their own terrible moment.
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The 9 Victims of the Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant
A baseball coach. A pilot. Teenage girls and their parents. Here is what we know so far about those on board.
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The N.B.A. and the World React to Kobe Bryant’s Death in Helicopter Crash
Bryant, 41, was traveling with his 13-year-old daughter when they and seven other people perished in the crash.
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A Look At The 2020 Australian Open
It’s official, the 2020 Australian Open Tennis Championship is underway. As the first “Grand Slam” event of the 2020 tennis season, this is the one the top players covet if they have any designs of capturing the Grand Slam of Tennis (winning the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open in same season). About [...]
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Rafael Nadal Holds Off Nick Kyrgios to Advance in Australian Open
The world No. 1 claimed a four-set victory over his unpredictable opponent in a fourth-round duel full of emotion, athleticism and entrancing shots.
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Steps From the Australian Open, Anger and Activism Have Their Day
On Australia Day, a short walk from the tennis arenas at Melbourne Park, a large gathering protested the holiday for its celebration of colonialism.
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Chasing Soccer’s Secrets, Hacker Found Those of Africa’s Richest Woman, Too
The Portuguese man behind the Football Leaks website, which pulled back the curtain on world soccer’s finances, unearthed an even bigger scandal by accident.
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Sunday, January 26, 2020
Leishman Cards 65 to Win at Torrey Pines as Rahm Falters
Australian Marc Leishman won the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego on Sunday when the death of basketball great Kobe Bryant cast a shadow over the final round.
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For Decades, Kobe Bryant Defined the Los Angeles Lakers. He Shaped Their Future, Too.
The Lakers star charted a path as an athlete and in retirement that others in the league, including the new face of the Lakers franchise, LeBron James, have looked to as an example.
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Kobe Bryant’s Brilliant and Complicated Legacy
Bryant, who died with his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash on Sunday, was an unquestioned basketball great, but his legacy is not so straightforward.
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For Decades, Kobe Bryant Defined the Los Angeles Lakers. He Shaped Their Future, Too.
The Lakers star charted a path as an athlete and in retirement that others in the league, including the new face of the Lakers franchise, LeBron James, have looked to as an example.
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Bond Over Beethoven Led to Kobe Bryant’s Oscar for ‘Dear Basketball’
A shared love for the master composer connected the Lakers legend who died on Sunday and the illustrator of the short film based on Bryant’s retirement poem.
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Kobe Bryant, Transformational Star of the N.B.A., Dies in Helicopter Crash
Bryant, 41, who won five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, was traveling to a basketball game with his 13-year-old daughter when they and seven other people perished in the crash.
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Ahead of Grammys, Kobe Bryant Is Mourned at Staples Center
News of the retired Lakers star’s death broke during the lead-up to the awards show being held at the team’s home arena.
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How Science How Impacted And Further Evolved The Game Of Tennis
Tennis might not be a sport that is for everyone, but regardless of your preference, there is no denying that it is a well-received sport. Heck, it is nearly one of the most-watched sports in the world. This is because it is not only exciting and entertaining, but there is a lot of science behind [...]
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Kobe Bryant Feared Dead in Helicopter Crash
The retired N.B.A. star, 41, was believed to be among the passengers in a helicopter that crashed in Calabasas, Calif., according to reports.
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How Under Armour Lost Its Edge
Once heralded as the next Nike, the sportswear giant has been hurt by slumping sales and unflattering revelations about its corporate culture.
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Russell Okung Wants to Disrupt the N.F.L. Establishment
The Chargers’ offensive linemen wants the Players Association to be far more confrontational with owners and he is saying so, even if that gets him into trouble.
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Russell Okung Wants to Disrupt the N.F.L. Establishment
The Chargers’ offensive linemen wants the Players Association to be far more confrontational with owners and he is saying so, even if that gets him into trouble.
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Sofia Kenin Emerges as a Fierce Counterpuncher Against Coco Gauff
Reaching her first Grand Slam singles quarterfinal had the No. 14 seed in tears.
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Japan’s Skateboarders Roll, Warily, Out of the Shadows
A culture long seen as a disruptive and dangerous presence on Tokyo’s streets wonders if Olympic success this summer might finally bring everyday acceptance.
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The Stories Their Skateboards Could Tell
An artist, a photographer, a writer and a skate-shop owner pull back the curtain on a culture about to have its moment at the Tokyo Olympics.
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How the W.N.B.A. Deal Got Done
When the league’s new commissioner took the reins, she worked to build trust with players and their union, knowing they shared an important goal: women’s empowerment.
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Saturday, January 25, 2020
Round of Upsets at Australian Open as 6 of Top 10 Women’s Seeds Lose
Pliskova, Svitolina and Bencic joined Osaka, Serena Williams and Wozniacki among the high-profile casualties in a previously placid tournament.
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It’s Time to Ask What Africa Needs
Yes, Europe’s interests are important. But they shouldn’t be allowed to drive every decision in soccer.
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For Novak Djokovic, the Goal Is Still Titles, but ‘More Than That’
Of the Big Three in men’s tennis, Roger Federer is the pleaser and Rafael Nadal is the fighter. Call Djokovic the searcher.
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6 Items to Stuff in Your Ski Jacket Pockets
Sure, you’ll remember gloves and a helmet. But there’s other important gear to bring along for a successful day on the slopes.
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Friday, January 24, 2020
Gracie Gold Skates to 12th Place and a Standing Ovation at U.S. Championships
Gold, the Olympian whose career was sidetracked by mental illness, was moved to tears as the audience saluted her in a significant comeback performance.
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A Tribute to Eli Manning: ‘No Giant Will Ever Wear No. 10 Again’
Former Giants players and coaches gathered as Manning, 39, formally announced his retirement from the N.F.L.
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Wang Qiang, Fresh From Upsetting Serena, Now Believes She Belongs
The Chinese player, seeded 27th and headed for the fourth round of the Australian Open, has spent months building up her strength — and confidence.
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Luis Rojas and the Mets Embrace Their Second Chance
Passed over last fall in the Mets’ search for a manager, Rojas will take over the team now that Carlos Beltran is gone.
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Juan Martin del Potro Career Remains In Serious Doubt After Delray Beach Open Withdrawl
The tennis career of Juan Martin del Potro continues to be showered in doubt as it was announced that the 2009 U.S. Open champion has withdrawn from the 2020 Delray Beach Open in Florida. Del Potro has not played a match since he fractured his kneecap at the grass-court event in Queens last June in [...]
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The Good, the Bad and the Bizarre for the Knicks and the Nets
Just past the halfway point of a season marking new eras for New York men’s basketball, both N.B.A. teams have floundered. But yes, we’ve found bright spots.
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The Pro Bowl’s Onside Kick Alternative: Just Gain 15 Yards
The game for the N.F.L.’s all-stars doesn’t use kickoffs. That means no onside kicks, but there’s an option to keep the ball if a team can gain 15 yards on a single play.
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WTA Salutes The Career of Caroline Wozniacki
The WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) today pays tribute to Danish star Caroline Wozniacki as she retires from professional tennis, having firmly established herself as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Wozniacki made her professional debut as an unranked wildcard at the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) in 2005, eight days after her 15th birthday. She [...]
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Roger Federer Fights Off Upset at Australian Open
John Millman of Australia took the No. 3 seed to a fifth set tiebreaker.
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Coco Gauff Defeats Reigning Champion Naomi Osaka at Australian Open
Gauff, the 15-year-old phenom, won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
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The N.C.A.A. Says It’s Working to Change. Next Year, at the Soonest.
At a meeting in California, top officials in college sports mulled how to change the rules that would allow athletes to profit from their fame. But new standards won’t happen until at least 2021.
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Zion Williamson Is Back. Will His Knee Hold Up?
The phenom made an encouraging N.B.A. debut, but concerns remain about health risks from biomechanical flaws and from his decision to specialize in basketball from a young age.
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Nick Kyrgios Holds His Temper, and Australia Holds Its Breath
He has wins over Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, but he’s known more for losing his cool. Can he pull it together?
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Women Get a Spotlight, but No Prize Money, in New N.H.L. All-Star Event
Hoping to build on buzz from last year, the N.H.L. All-Star skills competition will add a U.S.A. vs. Canada three-on-three game.
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Eli Manning Always Chose New York
Manning’s 16-season N.F.L. career began with him orchestrating a draft-day trade to the Giants and ended with him choosing to retire rather than play elsewhere.
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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Serena Williams Loses at Australian Open
Williams, the eighth seed, fell in three sets to China’s Wang Qiang. Caroline Wozniacki also lost, bringing an end to the former Grand Slam champion’s career.
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Rafael Nadal Is Closing In on His 20th Slam. He Isn’t Counting.
Tennis fans are obsessed with the chase for the most career Grand Slam titles. Rafa, not so much.
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UConn, Tennessee and the Gamesmanship of Auriemma and Summitt
Geno Auriemma, the UConn coach, has said he doesn’t see why the two-year resumption of its Tennessee rivalry is “such a big deal.” Tennessee Coach Kellie Harper sees past that. Let the games begin (again).
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A Rare Good First Week at a Grand Slam for the American Men
Upsets for Tennys Sandgren and Tommy Paul help put five U.S. players in the third round.
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In 18 Minutes, Zion Williamson Shows Flashes of the Future
A blitz of 17 points in about three minutes has New Orleans fans thrilled.
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Eli Manning Won Two Super Bowls. Is That Enough for Canton?
As Manning’s career officially ends, the debate over his Hall of Fame résumé is only just beginning.
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Las Vegas Doubles Down on Sports, Live and Broadcast
The arrival of professional hockey and football teams dovetails with a surge in sports betting nationally that has inspired local casinos to redesign their betting areas.
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Coco Gauff, Facing Osaka Again, Plans to Be ‘More Aggressive’
Gauff once again finds herself playing Naomi Osaka in the third round of a major. Still just 15, Gauff is drawing praise for adapting to stardom so quickly.
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The Making, and Remaking, of Adama Traoré
The story of why the speedy Wolves forward is just now hitting his stride illustrates how soccer handles — or, rather, tends to mishandle — players with unique skill sets.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Mad at the Voter Who Left Jeter Off the Ballot? He’s Not.
Jeter fell one anonymous vote short of being unanimously elected into the Hall of Fame, but he said he would “focus on the ones who did” name him.
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Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot, Is Accused of Punching a Boy in the Back
The police are investigating.
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Eli Manning Set to Announce His Retirement
The Giants’ two-time Super-Bowl-winning quarterback will be remembered for leadership and championships.
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W.N.B.A.’s Maya Moore to Skip Another Season to Focus on Prisoner's Case
The Minnesota Lynx star said she does not plan to retire yet, but the case of Jonathan Irons, a man she believes was wrongfully convicted, has consumed her.
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W.N.B.A.’s Maya Moore to Skip Another Season to Focus on Prisoner's Case
The Minnesota Lynx star said she does not plan to retire yet, but the case of Jonathan Irons, a man she believes was wrongfully convicted, has consumed her.
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Mets Set to Hire Luis Rojas as Manager
Rojas, who has spent more than a decade rising in the organization, spent last season as the Mets’ quality control coach.
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Brace for Zion vs. LeBron
In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein explores what’s at stake for the New Orleans Pelicans as Zion Williamson makes his much-anticipated debut.
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Kansas and Kansas State Brawl in a Blowout
There is discipline expected for a fracas that spilled from the court into fan seating. No one appeared to be hurt.
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TennisONE Launches Groundbreaking Mobile App For Tennis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — TennisONE, the most comprehensive mobile app for tennis fans created by Minneapolis-based mobile sports app developer Bleachr LLC, was formally launched today to coincide with the start of the 2020 Australian Open, the first major tournament of the new decade. The TennisONE App, available for download in the App Store & on [...]
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Who Could Be The Breakout Stars On The ATP Tour In 2020?
You would assume that most players on the ATP tour will start a new season with optimistic objectives and wild dreams. Not everyone will be able to meet their expectations, but there are a few players who look destined to keep building on impressive starts to their tennis careers. Here is a nod to three [...]
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Morgan Wootten, Acclaimed High School Basketball Coach, Dies at 88
He had one of the best winning streaks, and was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Sharapova Uncertain About Future After Loss at the Australian Open
After losing in the first round, Maria Sharapova said she couldn’t predict where her career was headed. Caroline Wozniacki, who is set to retire after this tournament, won in the second round.
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Two Decades of Stubbornness Kept Derek Jeter on Top
He was talented and driven, sure. But Jeter was defined more by an unyielding ability to play the game, and carry himself, on his own terms.
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Derek Jeter and Larry Walker Elected to Hall of Fame
Jeter came up a single vote short of being the second person to be named on 100 percent of the Baseball Hall of Fame ballots. Walker was also elected in his final year of eligibility.
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Zion Williamson Nears Return From ‘Frustrating’ Knee Injury
The Pelicans rookie forward said he wanted to “punch a wall or kick chairs” sometimes during his extended rehab from a preseason knee injury.
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Zion Williamson Nears Return From ‘Frustrating’ Knee Injury
The Pelicans rookie forward said he wanted to “punch a wall or kick chairs” sometimes during his extended rehab from a preseason knee injury.
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The Quiet Confidence of Naomi Osaka
Osaka, the reigning Australian Open champion, was 14-1 going into the tournament after losing in the United States Open last year.
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Mexico’s ‘Chicharito,’ Javier Hernández, Joins Los Angeles Galaxy in M.L.S.
The striker will enter the league as its highest-paid player and raise the stakes in a nascent Los Angeles rivalry with L.A.F.C.
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Javier Hernández Joins Los Angeles Galaxy in M.L.S.
The Mexico striker, known as Chicharito, will enter the league as its highest-paid player and raise the stakes in a nascent Los Angeles rivalry.
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In a Game of Stars, Derek Jeter Distinguished Himself With a Flip
Six players on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot were part of a crucial 2001 playoff game. After divergent careers, only one has a strong shot at induction this year.
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Monday, January 20, 2020
Envisioning a Champions League on Tour, a Soccer Promoter Issues an Ultimatum
The International Champions Cup, which brings Europe’s top clubs to North America, has been lucrative for the teams but not the organizer. Now there is a threat to end the event unless teams agree to make the competition more serious.
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A Grieving Young Tennis Star Finds Solace on the Court
Just as Amanda Anisimova’s career was soaring last summer, her father’s sudden death changed everything, except her deep love of the sport and its connection to her family’s history.
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3 Horses Die in 3 Days at Santa Anita, Prompting Fresh Criticism of Racetrack
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has called on California racing officials to suspend racing at the track.
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N.B.A. Midseason Power Rankings: The Clippers Have Room to Improve
Their two stars, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, have played just 18 games together.
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Sunday, January 19, 2020
What We Learned in the N.F.L.’s Conference Championships
The Chiefs came back to beat the Titans and the 49ers crushed the Packers. The matchup is set for Super Bowl LIV.
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San Francisco’s run game is too much for Packers.
The 49ers ride Raheem Mostert’s four scores to return to Super Bowl.
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Baylor’s Handling of Rape Cases Still Follows Ken Starr
At Baylor, Mr. Starr correctly surmised that the university’s sexual assault crisis stretched far beyond the football team. What he did, or did not do, about that cost him his job.
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George Kittle’s quiet night has had a huge impact.
He has been San Francisco’s most dangerous target this season.
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Packers aren’t done yet.
Aaron Rodgers isn’t conceding anything.
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Rodgers finds Graham to set up Packers’ second score.
The Packers may have found a rhythm, even if it’s getting late.
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Mostert’s fourth score makes it look easy.
Did we say running back Raheem Mostert is having the game of his life?
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Packers come out firing.
Aaron Rodgers hits Aaron Jones for Green Bay’s first score of the game.
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First half: All Niners.
Running back Raheem Mostert carries his team to a 27-0 lead over the Packers.
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Aaron Rodgers throws an interception.
Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley picked off Aaron Rodgers on second-and-15.
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Packers mistakes dig a deeper hole.
Things are going from bad to worse for the Packers.
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Tevin Coleman carted off.
The San Francisco running back took a hit to the shoulder. His return is questionable.
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Niners go up 17-0 as Mostert runs for another score.
The Packers have been unable to contain San Francisco’s running game
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Aided by a penalty, 49ers finish field-goal drive.
Robbie Gould converted from 54 yards out.
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Nick Bosa torments the Packers.
Packers’ second drive ends with another punt as Aaron Rodgers faces pressure.
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San Francisco strikes first.
Raheem Mostert’s 36-yard touchdown run opens scoring.
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The 49ers aren’t counting on a repeat.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers, 37-8, in November.
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Matt LaFleur and Aaron Rodgers have Green Bay’s offense clicking.
The first-year coach has helped reignite the Packers’ offense.
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Kansas City’s firepower proves too much for Tennessee.
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to Super Bowl LIV in Miami after ending the Tennessee Titans’ Cinderella-like run in the playoffs with a 35-24 victory.
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Frank Clark sack all but guarantees Kansas City victory.
The Titans failed to convert on fourth-and-6 from their own 35-yard line.
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The playoffs come to Santa Clara. Finally.
The 49ers are on the cusp of returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2012 season.
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Tennessee not giving up just yet.
Tennessee answered Kansas City’s latest touchdown by going 80 yards on eight plays.
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Can Henry wear down the Chiefs?
Derrick Henry averaged 188.5 yards rushing in the first two games of the playoffs, wearing down the Patriots and the Ravens with his bruising running style.
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Aaron Rodgers is looking for revenge against the 49ers.
The 49ers had a chance to draft Rodgers in 2005 but opted for Alex Smith.
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Patrick Mahomes’s touchdown run changed the game’s momentum.
Patrick Mahomes capped Kansas City’s 86-yar drive by thundering into the end zone himself.
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Game slipping away from Titans at halftime.
Patrick Mahomes is up to 172 passing yards and 36 rushing yards.
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Patrick Mahomes’s run gives Kansas City its first lead.
Patrick Mahomes pulled off a run that looked like something from the Lamar Jackson playbook.
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Kelly is the heaviest player to catch a postseason touchdown pass.
The 1-yard touchdown pass to tackle Dennis Kelly to put Tennessee ahead, 17-7, early in the second quarter.
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Chiefs quickly answer with Tyreek Hill’s second touchdown.
No one answers a scoring drive better than Patrick Mahomes.
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Titans take advantage of penalty to extend lead.
Tennessee was handed a huge gift in the form of a pass interference penalty against Kansas City on a third-and-22 play.
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Titans lead, 10-7, at end of first quarter.
Going into the second quarter, Tennessee has the ball, and a distinct advantage in both total yards and time of possession.
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Tyreek Hill put the Chiefs on the board with a touchdown catch.
Kansas City responds early this week.
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Titans take 3-0 lead with rare field goal.
Promising opening drive stalls out.
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Titans extend lead with Henry’s touchdown run.
Running back’s 4-yard run is the game’s first touchdown.
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Liverpool Races Away, Leaving United Grasping for Moral Victories
A plan foiled by an early header and a late Mohamed Salah winner exposes the growing chasm in quality that separates two bitter rivals.
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As Australian Open Begins, Pollution From Fires Is in Play
Organizers of the year’s first Grand Slam tournament say they will suspend play outdoors if pollution levels become too hazardous.
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Chris Jones Will Be Active for Chiefs
The star defensive tackle is coming back from a major calf injury but was not on Kansas City’s final injury report.
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Head Coaches Have Plenty of Conference Championship Experience
This is Andy Reid’s tenth time coaching in this round of the playoffs. Mike Vrabel appeared in this round six times as a player.
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Damien Williams Views the Chiefs as Underdogs
The running back had a fumble returned for a touchdown in a Week 12 loss to Tennessee. He is determined to not lose again.
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Las Vegas Expects a High-Scoring Game
The teams combined for 67 points in Week 10, and Las Vegas set the over/under for this matchup at 52.5.
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Frank Clark Gives Derrick Henry Some Extra Motivation
A Kansas City defender chose to mock the Tennessee running back’s ability to break tackles.
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Does the Australian Open Come Too Early?
Some players say that the first Grand Slam of the year arrives before they are at their best.
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Barbara Jordan Once Won the Australian Open. Really.
Many do not recall her 1979 victory in the tournament, which is about to begin this week in a country ravaged by fire.
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Rising Tennis Stars for the New Decade
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic still dominate, but here come the youngsters.
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Australian Open 2020: What to Expect
The reigning champions, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, have been playing well, but there is a lot of potential for drama.
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Saturday, January 18, 2020
Odell Beckham Jr. Won’t Face Battery Charge for Backside Slap
The Louisiana security guard who accused the N.F.L. wide receiver of hitting his buttocks has dropped the charge.
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What to Watch From U.F.C. 246: Cowboy vs. McGregor
Conor McGregor, the U.F.C.’s biggest star, is back in the octagon after spending all of 2019 away from mixed martial arts.
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The Rise and Sudden Fall of the Houston Astros
Aggressive and innovative strategies pushed the club to the pinnacle of baseball. But a cheating scandal has tarnished its accomplishments and left the sport reeling.
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A Grieving Young Tennis Star Finds Solace on the Court
Just as Amanda Anisimova’s career was soaring last summer, her father’s sudden death changed everything, except her deep love of the sport and its connection to her family’s history.
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Lakers and Clippers: The Back-to-Back to Beware
Rarely have the two Los Angeles N.B.A. teams been good at the same time. Now they are both great — and visiting opponents are struggling.
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Technology Throws a Curveball to a Sport Built on Cheating. Or Gamesmanship?
Baseball’s sign-stealing scandal reflects a blurred line between being clever and breaking rules, a distinction that baseball and its unique codes of behavior have long wrestled with.
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Friday, January 17, 2020
Conor McGregor and U.F.C. Attempt a Shift Away from Heel Status
With some selective spin, the mixed-martial arts promotion has been billing its biggest star as past most of his legal troubles since a loss in October 2018.
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The N.B.A. Embraces a ‘Trash’ Defense
Zone schemes draw their share of cynicism, but pro teams are using them more often and finding success.
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The Raiders Left Oakland. The 49ers Want to Take It.
Winning over another team’s fans can be a delicate exercise, even when you are on the doorstep of the Super Bowl and the other franchise has abandoned the region.
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The Ballad of Danny Drinkwater
The fall of a Premier League champion shows just how precarious a soccer career can be, and the damage that can be inflicted by one bad choice.
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A Rival’s Advice Put the 49ers on a Super Bowl Path
San Francisco’s success this season is rooted in a process initiated three years ago by Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, but also in a tip from the Ravens’ John Harbaugh.
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N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks for the Conference Championships
The 49ers host the Packers and the Chiefs host the Titans, with a trip to Super Bowl LIV on the line.
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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Carlos Beltran Lost His Best Asset: Credibility
With no official punishment from M.L.B. for his role in the Astros’ cheating scandal, Beltran could have continued as the Mets’ manager. But his reputation had sustained too much damage.
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Carlos Beltran Lost His Best Asset: Credibility
With no official punishment from M.L.B. for his role in the Astros’ cheating scandal, Beltran could have continued as the Mets’ manager. But his reputation had sustained too much damage.
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Carlos Beltran Lost His Best Asset: Credibility
With no official punishment from M.L.B. for his role in the Astros’ cheating scandal, Beltran could have continued as the Mets’ manager. But his reputation had sustained too much damage.
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Jessica Mendoza Speaks for the Mets. Or Is It for ESPN? It Depends.
When ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza said M.L.B. should have come down hard on players involved in the sign-stealing scheme, she was also criticizing the manager of the team she works for.
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Kevin Love, Amid Trade Talk, Is Finding a Way to Fit In
The Cavaliers forward is a prime candidate to be traded soon, but in the meantime he said he is trying to be a better leader for his younger teammates.
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Derrick Henry Leads the Titans’ Run-More Rebellion
Tennessee’s success, behind a power running game and a quarterback who keeps teams honest, runs counter to football’s modern aerial show, but they have shown that teams can win in different ways.
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Tagliabue’s Missteps on Concussions Don’t Impede Entry to Hall of Fame
The crisis in brain damage believed tied to head hits in football soared on his watch, but he did little to acknowledge it and, some say, tried to hide it.
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Carlos Beltran Resigns in Wake of Astros Cheating Scandal
M.L.B. named Beltran as one of the central figures in a sign-stealing scheme that started in 2017, when Beltran was a player with the Houston Astros.
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Police Seek to Arrest Odell Beckham Jr. After Video Shows Backside Slap
Video of the star Cleveland Browns receiver showed him smacking the backside of a security officer while celebrating his former university, Louisiana State, winning college football’s national championship.
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George Nicolau, Arbitrator in Baseball’s Collusion Cases, Dies at 94
He found that team owners had twice conspired to impede the market for free agents in the 1980s. As a result of his rulings, owners had to pay $280 million.
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Louisiana Authorities Seek to Arrest Odell Beckham Jr. for Backside Slap
Video of the star Cleveland Browns receiver showed him smacking the backside of a security officer while celebrating his alma mater, Louisiana State, winning college football’s national championship.
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Coco Gauff Will Have a Familiar First-Round Opponent: Venus Williams
The 15-year-old American, who beat Williams in the first round at Wimbledon last year, will face her again at the Australian Open.
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When Titles Are Tarnished but Not Taken Away
The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scheme could be the apex of the cheating era. Or maybe that’s just the way things are now in sports.
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N.H.L. Draft Pick Inspires Dreams as Big as the Yukon
Dylan Cozens became only the fourth Yukon-bred player drafted to the N.H.L. last year, giving juniors in his remote hometown a path to follow.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Conor McGregor Silent When Asked About Sexual Assault Investigations
At a news conference, the U.F.C. star got help turning aside a question about two investigations in Ireland.
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Rocky Johnson, Professional Wrestler and Father of Dwayne (the Rock) Johnson, Dies at 75
Mr. Johnson battled racism early in his career and later helped train his son, introducing him to the world of professional wrestling years before he became a famous actor.
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L.S.U. Examines Whether Odell Beckham Jr. Gave Cash to Players
After the Tigers won the national championship, Beckham, a former L.S.U. player, was recorded counting “apparent cash” on the field and giving bills to at least one player.
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Zion Williamson Seems Just Days From His Official N.B.A. Debut
The former Duke star, who is in his rookie season for the Pelicans, is set to play his first regular-season N.B.A. game on Jan. 22.
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After Painful Divorces for Red Sox and Astros, Will the Mets Follow Suit?
Boston and Houston fired their managers over their roles in a cheating scandal. Carlos Beltran’s involvement gives his new employer a difficult decision.
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Luke Kuechly Joins N.F.L.’s Under-30 Retirees Club
The Carolina Panthers star linebacker joins a wave of stars — including Gronk, Luck and Megatron — who chose their health over football’s warrior culture.
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Iranian Chess Official Fears Going Home Over Hijab Images
Shohreh Bayat is at the top of her field, but she is afraid of returning to Iran after images of her at a chess tournament abroad seeming not to wear a hijab reportedly circulated online.
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Holy Cross Student Rower Killed in Florida Crash
According to the college, Grace Rett, 20, died when a pickup truck slammed into a van carrying about a dozen members of the team.
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Carlos Beltran’s Future Is Murky After Scandal Claims 2 Managers’ Jobs
M.L.B. found that Beltran was a key part of the Astros’ plan to steal pitching signs. But since he was a player, he wasn’t punished, and it could give the Mets a path toward keeping him.
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They Could Swim. They Even Dived. They Were Neanderthals.
Shell tools found in a Neanderthal cave may have been retrieved from water as deep as 13 feet.
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Don’t Be Mad at Alex ‘Bald Eagle’ Caruso
In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein talks to Lakers guard Alex Caruso about his All-Star votes, and explains whether N.B.A. players have to get a flu shot.
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Caddies Push for a Share of Sponsorship Money
They are on camera almost as much as the players and say that the exposure is valuable.
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For Golfers, Qualifying School Opens the Door
It is the fastest way for players to get into the European Tour, and some who passed the test will be at Abu Dhabi.
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Patrick Cantlay, Once a Star Amateur, Aims for the Top
A back injury waylaid him for years, and he now wants to be the best player in the world.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Alex Cora Parts Ways With Red Sox After Cheating Scandal
Cora, who was hired as the Red Sox’s manager in 2018, was the Houston Astros’ bench coach in 2017 and was implicated in an elaborate sign-stealing scheme.
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L.S.U. Won a Championship. Its Next Challenge Has Already Started.
College football’s national champions have found consecutive titles difficult to attain. Now, it’s L.S.U.’s turn to try.
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Alex Cora Helped the Astros Cheat. Will He Face Similar Penalties?
Cora, the Boston Red Sox manager, helped design the Astros’ cheating operation in 2017, when he was their bench coach. Now M.L.B. is turning its attention to his role in the scheme.
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Alex Cora Helped the Astros Cheat. Will He Face Similar Penalties?
Cora, the Boston Red Sox manager, helped design the Astros’ cheating operation in 2017, when he was their bench coach. Now M.L.B. is turning its attention to his role in the scheme.
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U.S. Davis Cup Team To Play Uzbekistan In Honolulu….Indoors!
The USTA announced that Davis Cup tennis, the world’s largest annual international team competition in men’s sport, will return to Hawaii for the first time in 28 years, as the United States Davis Cup Team will take on Uzbekistan in a 2020 Davis Cup Qualifying competition at the Blaisdell Center March 6-7 in Honolulu. Davis [...]
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Novak Djokovic, Ash Barty Are The Favorites To Win The Australian Open
by Bob Stockton The first Grand Slam of 2020 gets underway on January 20 as the world’s top tennis stars go head-to-head in the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic won a record seventh men’s title in 2019 with a straight sets victory over Rafael Nadal and he will fancy his chances of retaining his crown [...]
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Astros Fire Two, but That Won’t Clean Out Baseball’s Den of Thieves
One takeaway from the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal is the cheating is ignored until the moment it isn’t.
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Ernesto Valverde and the Prison of Barcelona’s Past
On top of La Liga and unbeaten in the Champions League, Barcelona fired its manager because its present cannot compete with its golden age.
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W.N.B.A. Makes ‘Big Bet on Women’ With a New Contract
The league and its players’ union have agreed in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement that would nearly double the maximum salary and provide paid maternal leave.
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Wildfires Mar First Day of Play at Australian Open Qualifiers
Smoke from the wildfires shrouded the courts and caused one player to double over in coughing fits.
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Monday, January 13, 2020
L.S.U. Wins the Title the Way It Won All Season: Behind Joe Burrow
The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback had five passing touchdowns Monday night against Clemson, delivering a national championship for L.S.U.
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What We Know About the Houston Astros’ Sign-Stealing Scandal
The team fired its manager, A.J. Hinch, and general manager, Jeff Luhnow, just after Major League Baseball handed them one-year suspensions.
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Technology, Once the Astros’ Ally, Helps Do Them In
Jeff Luhnow built a powerhouse in Houston by trying to gain every edge possible. In the end, he pushed the envelope too far.
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A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow Fired Over Astros Cheating Scandal
Hours after M.L.B. announced punishment for the club because of an elaborate sign-stealing scheme, the team’s owner announced that Hinch, the manager, and Luhnow, the general manager, had been fired.
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Clemson vs. L.S.U.: Live Updates From the National Championship Game
Clemson has the No. 1 defense and is the reigning champion. L.S.U. has the top offense and the Heisman Trophy winner, Joe Burrow, at quarterback.
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A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow Fired Over Astros Cheating Scandal
Hours after M.L.B. announced punishment for the club because of an elaborate sign-stealing scheme, the team’s owner announced that Hinch, the manager, and Luhnow, the general manager, had been fired.
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A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow Suspended One Year in Astros Scandal
Houston will also lose draft picks in 2020 and 2021 and will be fined $5 million as part of the punishment.
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Week of Upsets Shakes Up Women’s Basketball
The Nos. 1, 2 and 3 teams all lost, pushing South Carolina to the top of the poll.
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The Devils Have a New G.M., and a New Role for Martin Brodeur
Tom Fitzgerald was named interim general manager on Sunday. The team’s most famous ex-player may be getting a higher profile, too.
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After California Law, Statehouses Push to Expand Rights of College Athletes
More than two dozen states are expected to debate issues like whether college athletes can cut endorsement deals or hire agents. The N.C.A.A. says a patchwork of rules could jeopardize competition.
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Nelson Bryant, ‘Supreme Chronicler’ of Outdoor Life, Dies at 96
For nearly four decades, his lyrical columns for The Times brought readers to the banks of clear-running streams and the hushed glades of majestic forests.
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Back in A.F.C. Title Game, Patrick Mahomes Is Eager for More
After falling behind, 24-0, in the second quarter, the Chiefs rallied behind their quarterback.
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Kyrie Irving Is Back, as if He Never Left
After a 26-game absence, and just a week after talking about having surgery, Kyrie Irving was almost perfect.
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Back in the A.F.C. Title Game, Patrick Mahomes is Hungry for More
After falling behind, 24-0, in the second quarter, the Chiefs rallied behind their quarterback.
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Iran’s Only Female Olympic Medalist Defects Over ‘Lies’ and ‘Injustice’
Kimia Alizadeh, 21, announced her decision in an Instagram post featuring a photo from the 2016 Summer Games, where she won a bronze medal in taekwondo.
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Iran’s Only Female Olympic Medalist Defects Over ‘Lies’ and ‘Injustice’
Kimia Alizadeh, 21, announced her decision in an Instagram post featuring a photo from the 2016 Summer Games, where she won a bronze medal in taekwondo.
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Keys for the Clemson-L.S.U. National Title Game
The teams competing for a national title have two of the top quarterbacks, two of the top running backs and the luxury of rest.
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An Ice Skater’s Paradise in Quebec
It’s a skater’s dream: icy forest mazes and long, winding trails through winter landscapes. In Canada, the dream is real.
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As Joe Burrow Spoke of Hunger, His Hometown Felt the Lift
The L.S.U. quarterback’s comments after winning the Heisman Trophy resonated with a region that struggles with poverty.
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Sunday, January 12, 2020
What We Learned in the N.F.L.’s Divisional Round
The Titans pulled off a stunning upset, the Chiefs won in a blowout, the 49ers got healthy and the Packers survived a comeback attempt. The conference championship field is set.
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Arizona State Completes Oregon Sweep
The unranked Sun Devils took down No. 2 Oregon and No. 3 Oregon State this weekend.
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Texans vs. Chiefs: Live Updates of the A.F.C. Divisional Round
Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City host Deshaun Watson and Houston, with a trip to face the Titans in the A.F.C. championship game on the line.
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Texans vs. Chiefs: Live Updates of the A.F.C. Divisional Round
Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City host Deshaun Watson and Houston, with a trip to face the Titans in the A.F.C. championship game on the line.
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What to Watch in the Seahawks-Packers Divisional Game
Snowy conditions could lead to both teams leaning heavily on their running backs. For once, that’s not an issue for Green Bay.
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What to Watch in the Texans-Chiefs A.F.C. Divisional Game
Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City host Deshaun Watson and Houston, with a trip to face the Titans in the A.F.C. championship game on the line.
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Serena Williams Gets First Singles Tournament Win in Three Years
No. 10-ranked Williams beat fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-3, 6-4, on Sunday in New Zealand.
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Lamar Jackson’s Dream Season Ends With a Startling Loss
The N.F.L.’s presumptive Most Valuable Player could not lead the Baltimore Ravens past the Tennessee Titans.
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In Competition for Top Jobs, in the N.F.L. and Beyond, It Pays to be a White Man
Only one of five head coach openings in the N.F.L. this off-season has been filled by a person of color, which is how it often goes at the country’s elite organizations.
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Saturday, January 11, 2020
49ers Vs. Vikings Live Score: They Are Tied 7-7 After Early Touchdowns
The 49ers went up 7-0 on their first possession and the Vikings came right back with a touchdown of their own.
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49ers Vs. Vikings Live Score: They Are Tied 7-7 After Early Touchdowns
The 49ers went up 7-0 on their first possession and the Vikings came right back with a touchdown of their own.
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C.T.E. and a Loved One’s Death Haunt a Clemson Player’s Family
Nolan Turner caught a game-clinching interception to send Clemson to college football’s title game. Kevin Turner, his father, played in the N.F.L. and died after battling a disease associated with blows to the head.
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What to Watch in the Titans vs. Ravens A.F.C. Divisional Game
The Baltimore Ravens are the top seed in the A.F.C. and fresh from skipping the wild-card round. But the Tennessee Titans beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots last week.
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What to Watch in the Vikings vs. 49ers N.F.C. Divisional Game
The 49ers are the top seed in the N.F.C. and have a strong offense and stout defense (usually), but the Vikings are coming off an upset of the Saints driven in part by a strong passing game.
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The 8 N.F.L. Stars Who Powered Their Teams to the Playoffs
A field of 32 teams is down to its final eight in the quest for a championship. Our experts pick the players most instrumental to each team’s success.
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And The Decade’s First WTA Tournament Champion Is….
Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova become the first WTA Tour champion of the new decade as she defeated Kazakh rising star Elena Ryakina 6-2, 6-4 in 73 minutes to win the Shenzhen Open and claim her maiden title on the Centre Court of the Shenzhen Longgang Sports Centre. The No. 5 seed, who won a 125K [...]
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Officials Called ‘Redmen’ a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.
The symbol was removed in a Connecticut town. Now, newly empowered Republicans are restoring it.
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What Makes Nick Bosa So Good? Let the Experts Explain
The best rookie defender in the N.F.L. dominates with speed, power and technical expertise amplified by a sophistication rare for his age.
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Friday, January 10, 2020
Dabo Swinney Has a Vision to Sell You
Clemson’s coach can win a third national title in four seasons by beating L.S.U., but he has been winning over players, fans and boosters since his first day.
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The Lion in Twilight: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Perception and Reality
The striker blended world-class talent with cartoonish charm for a decade, but as he returns to Milan, the schtick is wearing thin.
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The Lion in Twilight: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Perception and Reality
The striker blended world-class talent with cartoonish charm for a decade, but as he returns to Milan, the schtick is wearing thin.
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N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks for the Divisional Round
Lamar Jackson is back, the 49ers are healthy, the Chiefs have built a surprising defense and the Packers are more than Aaron Rodgers.
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Is There a ‘Road Team Advantage’?
Of course there isn’t but the home team advantage sure isn’t what it used to be.
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Alabama Cemented L.S.U. as a Betting Superteam
Oddsmakers predict Louisiana State will easily beat Clemson in college’s national title game. They acknowledge some of that is based on “public pressure” rather than hard data.
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With the Nets in Limbo, Caris LeVert Returns Right on Time
The N.B.A.’s injury bug has affected the Nets as much as any team, but LeVert is finally healthy and ready to help his teammates “right the ship.”
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
UConn Loses to Baylor, and Home Winning Streak Ends at 98
It was the second consecutive year that the Bears (12-1) ended a long UConn run. Last season, Baylor stopped the Huskies’ 126-game regular-season winning streak.
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Pete Dye, Picasso of Golf Course Design, Is Dead at 94
“His courses built for tournaments are hard,” Tiger Woods once said, “ but there’s a good reason for everything.”
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Olympic Protest Rules: Tweets Are Fine, Kneeling Is Not
Walking a fine line on politics and free expression, the International Olympic Committee published guidelines for how competitors can make statements at the Tokyo Games.
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Olympic Protest Rules: Tweets Are Fine, Kneeling Is Not
Walking a fine line on politics and free expression, the International Olympic Committee published guidelines for how competitors can make statements at the Tokyo Games.
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Pete Carroll Wants to Change Your Life
The Seattle Seahawks’ coach is shaping his locker room talks about self-discovery and finding meaning in life for corporate America.
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Ed Orgeron Becomes the Cajun Yogi Berra
The L.S.U. coach lifted his football team to No. 1 with his skill and challenged cultural stereotypes with his colorful voice.
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The Titans Slayed a Giant. Can They Take Down Another?
Tennessee’s combination of power running and a few deep passes does not look particularly modern — but it just might give the Baltimore Ravens a taste of their own medicine.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
George Perles Dies at 86; Coach Revived Michigan State Football
Inheriting a moribund program, he led the Spartans to Big Ten titles and a Rose Bowl victory and later coached the Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense.
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A Great Goaltending Hope Arrives With a Win
Igor Shesterkin of the Rangers got his chance, as Henrik Lundqvist, the longtime goalie and perennial fan favorite, watched from the bench.
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The N.B.A. Elite Are Now From Everywhere
In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein looks at how the biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic — are coming from all over the world.
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The Knicks Were 0-for-Los Angeles, but There May Be Signs of Hope
There’s Barrett and Robinson and Ntilikina and Randle. And a little less despair than usual.
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Even NASCAR Drivers Need a Stylist
It’s not just celebrities on the red carpet who can use help getting dressed.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Bloomberg and Trump Buy Super Bowl Ads at $10 Million Each
Michael R. Bloomberg’s presidential campaign has secured 60 seconds’ worth of advertising during the game on Feb. 2. President Trump’s re-election campaign announced it had done the same.
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When Is the N.C.A.A. National Football Championship Game?
A 16-day gap between the College Football Playoff semifinals and the title game was not exactly by design.
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Former Ryder Cup Star Luke Donald To Join U.S. Davis Cup Captain Mardy Fish’s Golf Fundraiser
Former world No. 1 golfer Luke Donald, a winner of 17 pro tournaments around the world, will join U.S. Davis Cup captain and Vero Beach native son Mardy Fish as one of the special guest competitors at the 2020 Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Golf Fundraiser Monday, January 13 at the Windsor Club in Vero Beach, [...]
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Giants Agree to Hire Joe Judge as Head Coach
The Patriots assistant had not been considered a top target, but he emerged after an interview on Monday.
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Tom Brady and the Patriots Have to Part Ways Someday. Is It Too Soon?
Brady, 42, is set to become a free agent after he and his team finished a season that was subpar by the standards of their dynasty.
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How Cassius Winston Greets His Late Brother Before Every Michigan State Game
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The Government Is Reining In Youth Sports. The Adults Are Worried.
Puerto Rico is introducing far-reaching regulations on organizers of youth sports in an attempt to protect children from excessive competition.
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Monday, January 6, 2020
Justin Thomas Wins Tournament of Champions in Playoff
Thomas hung on to win in a three-way playoff as Patrick Reed again faced heckling from fans.
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Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama’s Star Quarterback, Will Enter the N.F.L. Draft
Tagovailoa, who started the 2019 season as a top candidate for the Heisman Trophy but was injured in November, could have played for the Crimson Tide next season.
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Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama’s Star Quarterback, Will Enter the N.F.L. Draft
Tagovailoa, who started the 2019 season as a top candidate for the Heisman Trophy but was injured in November, could have played for the Crimson Tide next season.
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Dallas Cowboys, After a Long Divorce, Commit to Mike McCarthy as Coach
The longtime Green Bay Packers coach had been interviewed for a number of N.F.L. openings, including the Giants’.
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Holding Tight to a Racing Tradition
Indian Relay, a type of bareback horse racing practiced by Native American tribes in the plains states, blends heritage and danger. For one family, it’s a shared passion that means everything.
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Sunday, January 5, 2020
As Fires Spread, So Do Player Concerns Ahead of the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic, the president of the ATP player council, said he planned to put air quality considerations on the agenda for a pretournament meeting in Melbourne.
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What We Learned in the N.F.L.’s Wild-Card Round
The Titans, the Vikings and the Seahawks all won on the road in a weekend that included two overtime games and the exit of Tom Brady and Drew Brees.
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What We Learned in the N.F.L.’s Wild-Card Round
The Titans, the Vikings and the Seahawks all won on the road in a weekend that included two overtime games and the exit of Tom Brady and Drew Brees.
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Jason Garrett Is Fired by Cowboys After Week of Uncertainty
Dallas had an 85-67 record in nine-plus seasons under Garrett, but made the playoffs only three times. On Sunday, the owner Jerry Jones confirmed the team and the coach had parted ways.
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Vikings’ Overtime Touchdown Upsets Saints’ Plans Once Again
Minnesota’s 75-yard touchdown drive ended New Orleans’s season, adding a fresh wound to their postseason rivalry.
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Seahawks Knock Out Carson Wentz and the Eagles
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson passed for 325 yards and a touchdown and Philadelphia struggled after its starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, left the game with a head injury.
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Vikings Upset Saints in Overtime
Minnesota’s 75-yard touchdown drive ended New Orleans’s season.
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Tom Brady’s Last Pass Puts His Patriots Future in Doubt
After throwing an interception on his final attempt in a playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady offered little insight into whether his career with the New England Patriots was over.
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Saturday, January 4, 2020
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Russell Wilson
Once derided as a goody-goody, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback has had to be perfect for his team to win this season. Can he keep it up and exorcise a Super Bowl ghost?
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Tom Brady and the Patriots Are Upset by the Titans in a Stunner
A wild-card defeat stifled New England’s pursuit of a record-breaking seventh Super Bowl title. Did it also spell the end of the Belichick-Brady era?
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Texans Complete Comeback, Beating the Bills in Overtime
Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson scored two touchdowns in regulation and avoided a sack on a crucial play in overtime in the first round of the N.F.L. playoffs.
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Kyrie Irving Says He May Need Shoulder Surgery
Irving, the Nets point guard, has not played since November with a right shoulder injury. On Saturday, he said he was taking steps to avoid surgery.
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Lonzo Ball Finds His Shot, and a Fresh Start, in New Orleans
The Pelicans guard was drafted by the Lakers, but he is playing his best basketball now, six months after they traded him.
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Lonzo Ball Finds His Shot, and a Fresh Start, in New Orleans
The Pelicans guard was drafted by the Lakers, but he is playing his best basketball now, six months after they traded him.
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Friday, January 3, 2020
Believe in Giannis Antetokounmpo. But the Milwaukee Bucks?
The N.B.A. season hasn’t gone as expected, calling into question what we thought we knew — including Milwaukee’s status as a finals contender.
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After Year of Uncertainty, Cowboys’ Jason Garrett Seems Out of Time
The team has an 85-67 record in nine-plus seasons under Garrett, but made the playoffs only three times, with little success. Now Dallas appears to be moving on without him.
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Sam Wyche, Who Led Cincinnati to the Super Bowl, Dies at 74
He was praised as a hard-driving coach willing to go against the grain. He was also fined for keeping a female reporter out of the team’s locker room.
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The N.F.L. Wears Patriotism on Its Sleeve. And Its Head. And Its Feet.
Displays of the flag have become essential to the league, but a push for patriotism has not come without controversy.
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N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks for the Wild-Card Round
In the first round, all but one home team is favored. Could red-hot Tennessee pull off an upset at New England?
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The Sages of College Basketball: Older Coaches Helping Glory Day Hires
Juwan Howard, Patrick Ewing and Aaron McKie were big players in college and the N.B.A. Now, as coaches, they have help from assistants who were hired for their coaching experience.
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Thursday, January 2, 2020
Mario Balotelli’s Italian Homecoming
The soccer star returned to his hometown last summer, and to Italy’s Serie A. The city had changed. But so had he.
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Why David Stern Will Be Missed
Stern was known for his dictatorial management style, but he also built a rapport with many of those around him.
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Don Larsen Became an Unlikely Legend in 9 Perfect Innings
Larsen’s singular accomplishment, a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, is a testament to the whims of the baseball gods.
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Domingo German Suspended 81 Games for Domestic Violence
The suspension includes 18 games German missed in 2019 while M.L.B. conducted an investigation, so he will be out for 63 games in 2020.
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N.H.L. Takeaways at the Season’s Midpoint
At the halfway mark of the season, five head coaches have been fired, and the St. Louis Blues are thriving as the reigning champions.
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Carmelo Anthony Scores, and Loses, at the Garden. Sound Familiar?
The former Knick had 26 points and 7 rebounds, but his Trail Blazers fell.
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David Stern Earned His Tough Reputation in Battles of Labor and Race
Stern was known as a fierce negotiator who was considerate of the racial implications of overseeing a mostly black league, though he also faced criticism for some of his decisions.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Don Larsen, Yankee Who Pitched Only Perfect Game in World Series, Dies at 90
When Larsen took the mound against the Brooklyn Dodgers on the afternoon of Oct. 8, 1956, he was in the fourth season of an unremarkable career.
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In Rose Bowl Victory Over Wisconsin, Oregon Shows Rebuild Around Trenches
These Ducks would rather win with power than high-flying speed.
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N.B.A. Superstars, Growth and Lockouts: the David Stern Years
The longtime commissioner received acclaim for building the league into a vital global business, but he also was at the center of contentious disputes.
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David Stern Saw Where the Sports World Was Headed Long Before It Got There
Stern was a visionary who understood that pro athletes were seeking more power in their sports. While other commissioners tried to stop the effort, he used it to his advantage.
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David Stern Saw Where the Sports World Was Headed Long Before It Got There
Stern was a visionary who understood that pro athletes were seeking more power in their sports. While other commissioners tried to stop the effort, he used it to his advantage.
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Fearless Predictions for the N.B.A. in 2020
Breaking out the crystal roundball for some (almost) fearless predictions for the N.B.A. in 2020.
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Fearless Predictions for the N.B.A. in 2020
Breaking out the crystal roundball for some (almost) fearless predictions for the N.B.A. in 2020.
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David Stern, Transformative N.B.A. Leader, Dies at 77
His marketing vision turned the world’s premier professional basketball league into a global brand with its biggest stars as its ambassadors.
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Taking a Glimpse Into the Future
Breaking out the crystal roundball for some (almost) fearless predictions for the N.B.A. in 2020.
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