The Islanders Are Saying Goodbye to Brooklyn

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Saturday that soon the team would again play all of its home games at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island until a new arena opens.

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Olympic Trials Marathon: Live Coverage From Atlanta

The best of the best in the U.S. are fighting for six slots on the Olympic team over 26.2 miles in the biggest trials field ever.

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Live Coverage of the Olympic Trials Marathon

The best of the best in the U.S. are fighting for six slots on the Olympic team over 26.2 miles in the biggest trials field ever.

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Maria Sharapova’s Future: Architecture and Candy, but not Coaching Tennis

A playing comeback is also a no: “I promise everyone.”

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Can David Ross Bring the Magic of 2016 Back to the Cubs?

He was the elder statesman on the roster when the Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series. Four years later, they’re counting on Ross, now the manager, to reverse their slide down the standings.

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Soccer Star Chicharito Is Closer to Mexico. But Maybe Not Close Enough

Javier Hernández’s decision to join the Los Angeles Galaxy was a coup for M.L.S., but back in his native Mexico, critics wondered why he hadn’t just come home.

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Johnny Antonelli, Star Pitcher for the Giants, Dies at 89

He helped them win the World Series in 1954, when they played in New York, and remained an essential part of the team after they moved to San Francisco.

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Tired of Chasing Astros, A’s Look Forward to a ‘Level’ Playing Field

Now that their division rivals have been punished for cheating, the Oakland Athletics hope to finally close the gap on Houston and make a deep run into the postseason.

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Justin Bieber Got an Unlikely Assist From a Los Angeles Laker

JaVale McGee has two N.B.A. championships to his name. Now, as a budding music producer, he also has a credit on a Bieber hit.

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Justin Bieber Got an Unlikely Assist From a Los Angeles Laker

JaVale McGee has two N.B.A. championships to his name. Now, as a budding music producer, he also has a credit on a Bieber hit.

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Punter With ‘Arms Like Logs’ Puts on a Show at the N.F.L. Combine

Arizona State’s Michael Turk, the only punter who participated, recorded 25 repetitions of 225 pounds on the bench press.

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Which League Is Best? The One Your Team Is In

Only Manchester City, of the Premier League’s elite, emerged victorious in the Champions League. But does that mean English soccer is now terrible? Not really.

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M.L.S. Hits Two Milestones: 25 Years and 26 Teams

Inter Miami and Nashville will debut this weekend, with four more cities right behind them, and the Los Angeles Galaxy hopes Javier Hernández can carry it past L.A.F.C.

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A French Revolution in New York: Indoor Soccer

Finding an available soccer field in the city is a blood sport. Enter the Europeans.

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Olympic Trials Marathon: ‘We Wanted to Give a Party, and Everybody Is Coming’

Organizers expected about 400 people to race in Atlanta on Saturday. There will be nearly 700, accompanied by some 4,000 water bottles.

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It’s a Bad Time to Be a Boxer in New York

Old fight clubs have been replaced by boutique gyms, and all the money has gone to Las Vegas. Can a heavyweight make a living in this town?

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Sun Yang, Chinese Olympic Swimmer, Gets 8-Year Doping Ban

The World Anti-Doping Agency brought the complaint after swimming’s national governing body declined to penalize him for refusing to cooperate with testing officials.

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For Silvio Berlusconi, New Colors and a New Cause

After crashing out of politics and selling his prized A.C. Milan, the former prime minister’s career in the spotlight appeared to have run its course. But he’s back in the game.

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Dear CAS: With Flurry of Letters, Russia May Delay Olympic Ban

Russia’s strenuous appeal of its four-year exile from global sports has raised the possibility that its punishment might not be enforced until after this summer’s Tokyo Games.

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Vivianne Miedema Lets Her Goals Do the Talking

The record-setting Arsenal and Netherlands striker is only 23. Next on her to-do list? Another English title, a second European title and maybe a rematch with the United States at this summer’s Olympics.

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Tired of Chasing Astros, A’s Look Forward to a ‘Level’ Playing Field

Now that their division rivals have been punished for cheating, the Oakland Athletics hope to finally close the gap on Houston and make a deep run into the postseason.

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Tired of Chasing Astros, A’s Look Forward to a ‘Level’ Playing Field

Now that their division rivals have been punished for cheating, the Oakland Athletics hope to finally close the gap on Houston and make a deep run into the postseason.

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Home 2, Visitor 1, Spectators 0

In Italy, where the coronavirus has infected more than 600 people, an important soccer match had to proceed. So it was played in an empty stadium.

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Kazuhisa Hashimoto, 61, Who Created the ‘Konami Code’ Video Game Cheat, Dies

The code — up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start — was a famous cheat for players who wanted to squeeze more lives out of their video game consoles.

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UEFA Warns Staff of Safety Concerns Amid Manchester City Backlash

European soccer’s governing body has ordered its employees to keep a low profile at matches involving Manchester City as fans fume over the club’s Champions League ban.

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UEFA Warns Staff of Safety Concerns Amid Manchester City Backlash

European soccer’s governing body has ordered its employees to keep a low profile at matches involving Manchester City as fans fume over the club’s Champions League ban.

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Global Pro-Am Tennis Series Launched By GSE Worldwide

GSE Worldwide, a leading sports and entertainment marketing and management company today announced the expansion of its wildly successful Global Pro-Am Tennis Series to include stops in Indian Wells CA, London, England, and Southampton, NY in 2020.  The series launched in 2019 with the Hamptons Summer Tennis Classic and will continue to feature top ATP [...]

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Prodding Mets to Spend More, Fans Have a Message: We’ll Venmo You

In response to the thrifty team’s decision not to pursue costly players and coaches this off-season, fans bombarded the Mets’ general manager with small cash payments on the app.

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Grappling With Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Leaders Have No Good Options

The I.O.C. and the organizers in Tokyo have alternatives to holding the Olympics this summer in Japan. They just aren’t very appealing.

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Grappling With Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Leaders Have No Good Options

The I.O.C. and the organizers in Tokyo have alternatives to holding the Olympics this summer in Japan. They just aren’t very appealing.

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Australian Rules Football Confronts C.T.E.

For years, leaders of Australia’s national sport have tried to play down connections between their sport and degenerative brain diseases. Now one of the game’s legends was found to have had C.T.E.

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Deontay Wilder’s Costume Was Heavyweight Camp

The boxer’s elaborate entrance outfit was “Dr. Octagon Stages a Coup in Westeros.” It was “Daft Punk Jetpacks to Wakanda.” But he felt like it cost him the match.

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Leon Rose to Take Over as Knicks President Soon

Rose, known for representing high-profile players such as Carmelo Anthony, is expected to assume the new role on March 1 in a bid to revitalize a struggling franchise.

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Coping With Kobe Grief: ‘There’s No Giving Advice on This.’

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein explores coping with grief by talking with the Yankees great Reggie Jackson, a Kobe Bryant fan whose teammate died in a plane crash in the 1970s.

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Zion Williamson’s Time Is Now

Despite a loss to LeBron James and the mighty Lakers, the Pelicans rookie has his team in the playoff chase.

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Maria Sharapova Is Retiring From Tennis at 32

Sharapova won five Grand Slam singles titles, but had trouble managing injuries as she attempted a comeback after being suspended for taking a banned substance.

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Zion Williamson’s Time Is Now

Despite a loss to the mighty Lakers, the rookie has the Pelicans in the playoff chase.

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After Hitting a ‘Very Dark Spot,’ Angels Are Ready for a Reset

The death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs defined 2019 for the Los Angeles Angels. Now they have a new manager and reasons to hope that they will be up for the ordinary challenges of baseball.

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Coronavirus Spreads to Soccer’s Schedule, Closing Stadiums and Stranding Teams

Inter Milan will play its Europa League home game on Thursday without spectators. In China, South Korea and Japan, domestic leagues are not playing games at all.

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Yankees’ Luis Severino Needs Surgery and Will Miss Season

The 26-year-old pitcher will have Tommy John surgery, liking keeping him out until the beginning of next season.

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TennisONE Becomes Official Mobile App For World TeamTennis

The TennisONE App, a comprehensive new mobile tennis app created and run by sports tech start-up Bleachr LLC, has been named the Official Mobile App for World TeamTennis. The announcement comes just days before the WTT Celebrity All-Star Match kicks off the 2020 World TeamTennis season at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California on [...]

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Sabrina Ionescu Comes Up Big in Moments On and Off the Court

Oregon’s star point guard is quickly turning into the face of women’s basketball, and she appears to be up for the challenge.

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N.F.L. Players Aren’t Sold on Proposed 17-Game Season

Team owners voted last week to approve a new collective bargaining agreement. But the proposal’s increase in games and cap on revenue sharing have split the players, delaying their vote.

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Coronavirus Fears Lead to Closed-Door Soccer Game in Italy

Inter Milan will play its last-32 Europa League game without spectators amid a ban on public gatherings in northern Italy.

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Sabrina Ionescu Pulls Off an N.C.A.A. First Hours After Kobe Bryant Memorial

Ionescu became the first player in N.C.A.A. history to reach 2,000 points, 1,000 assists and 1,000 rebounds, leading No. 3 Oregon past fourth-ranked Stanford, 74-66.

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How Barcelona Lost Its Way

A club once praised for its methods on and off the field has recently descended into a drifting, crisis-riddled, backstabbing soap opera. That it still leads La Liga misses the point.

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Kobe and Gianna Bryant Mourned by Los Angeles in Star-Filled Tribute

Nearly a month after the Lakers star and his daughter died in a helicopter crash, thousands filled Staples Center to pay tribute.

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Jeanne Evert Dubin Dies at 62; Tennis Pro in Sister’s Shadow

But for a time, tennis fans speculated that her talent might one day eclipse that of her sister Chris, who went on to a Hall of Fame career.

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Michael Jordan: ‘When Kobe Bryant Died, a Piece of me Died’

The Hall of Famer wept openly while speaking of a relationship that evolved from annoyance to respect.

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What’s It Like to Be an Emergency Goalie in an N.H.L. Game?

After the Carolina Hurricanes lost two goaltenders to injury in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Ayres, 42, stepped in and got the win.

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A New Phillie Phanatic Is Unveiled Amid Fight Over Rights to Mascot

The new mascot appears to have bushier eyebrows and a bigger rear end, among other changes. Its debut came as the team is embroiled in a legal battle over the mascot.

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FIFA, Seeking $1 Billion for Club World Cup, Hires U.S. Firm to Find It

Europe’s top soccer teams, which once opposed an expanded club championship, recently held talks with FIFA about becoming partners in the event.

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A 42-Year-Old Zamboni Driver Wins in His N.H.L. Debut

David Ayres, an emergency goaltender in Toronto, got the call when Carolina’s starter and backup both went down with injuries.

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What Time is the Kobe Bryant Memorial: Where to Watch, Location and More

“A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant” is expected to run on Monday from about 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pacific time.

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Can Players’ Bosses Control Cheating in Baseball? ‘It’s Tough’

After the Astros scandal, managers and general managers know that a similar scheme could jeopardize their jobs. They explained how they try to reinforce baseball’s rules.

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What to Watch for During the Kobe Bryant Memorial Service

“A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant” is expected to run on Monday from about 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pacific time.

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Tyson Fury’s Solid Victory Doesn’t Close the Door to Another Rematch

Fury and Deontay Wilder fought to a draw in 2018, but both fighters’ teams have signaled an openness to extending the rivalry.

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At U.C. Irvine, to Honor Kobe Bryant Is to Instill a ‘Mamba Mentality’

The Lakers star was a fixture at the college, not far from his home, in the off-season. The Anteaters think the best way to honor him is by winning.

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A 42-Year-Old Zamboni Driver Wins in His N.H.L. Debut

David Ayres, an emergency goaltender in Toronto, got the call when Carolina’s starter and backup both went down with injuries.

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U.N.L.V. Ends San Diego State’s Unbeaten Streak

With 26 consecutive wins, the fourth-ranked Aztecs had been the final undefeated men’s team.

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The Winter Surfers of Rockaway Beach

On an icy break at the end of a subway line in Queens, freezing waves don’t deter the die-hards. For the hardiest, a wet suit is optional.

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Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal No. 700 in a Loss to the Devils

Ovechkin, 34, became the eighth N.H.L. player with 700 goals, and has Wayne Gretzky’s career record in his sights.

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The Trials of Rob Manfred

When baseball’s commissioner decided not to punish the players involved in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, he brought the wrath of rival teams and fans down on himself.

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In Canada, the Cost of Youth Hockey Benches the Next Generation

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At Burnley, Bricks and Mortar Secure a Premier League Future

Burnley has invested the bulk of its Premier League riches in facilities instead of players, believing that approach is its best bet to avoid relegation. Not every club follows the same plan.

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A Polish Olympian Aimed to Join Team U.S.A. Things Got Ugly.

Aleksandra Shelton, a four-time Olympic fencer, grew frustrated by what she considered age and gender discrimination in her home country. But when she sought to compete for the United States this summer, Polish officials stood in her way.

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Back on the Field, Yoenis Cespedes Is Mum About What Kept Him Away

The Mets hope the two-time All-Star outfielder, sidelined by injuries since 2018, can return to form.

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Back on the Field, Yoenis Cespedes Is Mum About What Kept Him Away

The Mets hope the two-time All-Star outfielder, sidelined by injuries since 2018, can return to form.

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Yankees’ Pitching Depth Is Already Proving Crucial, but It Will Cost Them

Acquiring Gerrit Cole and keeping J.A. Happ may mean the Yankees incur steep luxury tax penalties, but they’re erring on the side of caution after last year’s nightmarish rash of injuries.

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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury Are Fighting, but Also Bringing Rivals Together

Promoters and networks cooperate for a bout they hope will transcend boxing.

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As Kobe Bryant’s Memorial Nears, Many Struggle to Process His Death

His former teammate Shaquille O’Neal has some regrets. His former coach Del Harris, 82, is struck by the death of a man half his age who was early in his retirement.

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The Perils of Having Your Dreams Come True

Manchester City’s fans are the most vociferous defenders of their club’s reputation. But that does not mean they are not victims, too.

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Sets Price for Ending Lawsuit: $67 Million

In court filings ahead of a looming gender discrimination trial, the players and U.S. Soccer proposed resolutions to a long-running equal pay fight.

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A Reporter Remembers the Miracle on Ice 40 Years Later

The Times wasn’t going to send anyone to cover hockey at the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid. But one sportswriter had a feeling.

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Kyrie Irving to Miss Rest of Season for the Nets

The star point guard, who had already missed much of the season, will have an operation on his right shoulder.

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N.F.L. Owners Approve Bargaining Agreement and Await Vote by Players

The proposed deal would expand the playoffs to 14 teams and extend the regular season to 17 games, among other changes.

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John Tonelli and the Islanders Thaw the Ice After 34 Years

The popular winger who starred on the franchise’s four Stanley Cup-winning teams will have his No. 27 retired on Friday.

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Roger Federer to Miss French Open After Knee Surgery

He made it clear that he expected to be able to play at Wimbledon.

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P.S.G. President, Nasser al-Khelaifi, Is Charged in Soccer Scheme

The Swiss authorities accused al-Khelaifi of inciting Jérôme Valcke, a former top official of FIFA, to commit a crime.

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The Lakers, the Clippers and a Rare Fight for L.A. Basketball Primacy

Los Angeles has two N.B.A. championship contenders this season. But can the Clippers ever cut into the Lakers’ dominance, and change the city’s basketball soul?

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N.F.L. Owners Propose Adding Two Teams to Playoff Format

Seven teams from each conference would make the postseason and only one-seeds would receive byes under the proposal.

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Players’ Union Pushes Back on M.L.B.’s Portrayal of Astros Investigation

Tony Clark, the head of the union, said the league had initially indicated it did not intend to punish any Astros players, contradicting Commissioner Rob Manfred.

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How Many Hockey Teams Does it Take to Make a Conference?

Seven of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s remaining men’s programs plan to leave the league. Now there’s a scramble to add schools willing to travel between Alaska and Alabama to play.

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For Joe Girardi, ‘What’s Next’ Beats ‘What If?’

Now leading the Phillies, the former Yankees manager is trying not to dwell on how the Astros’ sign-stealing may have affected the 2017 A.L.C.S. or his firing.

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An Avalanche Almost Killed This Snowboarder. Can He Win Again?

Brock Crouch was buried alive for five minutes before being rescued in 2018.

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Juan Martin del Potro and the Anatomy of a Failed Book Launch

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   It is kind of ironic that the launch of a book that focuses heavily on the return and recuperation from injury of Juan Martin del Potro be kind of spoiled by an injury from del Potro, right? That’s kind of the case with our new New Chapter Press book release [...]

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Michigan Says It Is Investigating if Team Doctor Abused Students

The announcement by Michigan came months after a former student told the university that Dr. Robert E. Anderson had engaged in sexual misconduct.

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Manchester City Defiant Despite Champions League Ban

The chief executive Ferran Soriano, in the club’s first on-camera comments, said charges of financial violations were “simply not true.”

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All-Star Takeaways

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein on memorable moments amid grief at the All-Star game, and LeBron’s effect on the Lakers.

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Aaron Judge (and LeBron James) Join Chorus of Astros Condemnation

Echoing fellow stars like Cody Bellinger and Mike Trout, the Yankees’ cornerstone player didn’t hold back on the Astros’ cheating-stained title: “You didn’t earn it.”

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Erling Haaland Adds to His Tally, and to His Legend

Dortmund’s teenage striker scored twice in a win over Paris St.-Germain in the Champions League, once again making a tough job look simple.

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Atlético Madrid Takes Early Lead to Beat Liverpool

Atlético came in as the underdog against the reigning European champions, who couldn’t find a way to break through the Spanish team’s defense.

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Report Reveals Insider Dealing at Russia’s Antidoping Agency

A forensic audit of Russia’s antidoping agency has suggested former officials funneled money to companies they controlled.

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Report Reveals Insider Dealing at Russia’s Antidoping Agency

A forensic audit of Russia’s antidoping agency has suggested former officials funneled money to companies they controlled.

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Daytona 500: How Ryan Newman’s Last Lap Ended in Flames

Newman was in position to win the Daytona 500 on the race’s final turn Monday. Then everything went wrong, leaving him hospitalized and his colleagues trying to sort out a chaotic finish.

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Behind the Wheel, Behind the Eight Ball

Jackie Heinricher built an all-star team of female racecar drivers. Then the money ran out.

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Ryan Newman Is Hospitalized After Daytona 500 Crash

Denny Hamlin won the race for the second straight year, but his victory was overshadowed by concern for Newman, whose car flipped into the air just before the finish.

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Cuckoo for Coco Gauff, Senior Doubles, New Juan Martin del Potro Book and Atlantic Avenue Excitement at the Delray Beach Open

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   I believe long-time tennis writer Matt Cronin used to have a tennis column somewhere called “Notes on a Draw Sheet” which I thought was a great name of a bullet-point type column from a tennis tournament. So with a shout-out to Matt, here are my “notes on a draw sheet” [...]

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Kim Clijsters Begins Comeback With a Promising Loss

Clijsters played her first match on the tour on Monday after eight years away, falling to Garbiñe Muguruza but showing flashes of her former dominant game.

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Tokyo Marathon Restricted to Elite Athletes Over Coronavirus Outbreak

An estimated 38,000 runners had been expected to participate in the annual event, one of the largest marathons in the world.

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“Juan Martin del Potro: The Gentle Giant” Book By Sebastian Torok Published By New Chapter Press

New Chapter Press, the world’s premier publisher of tennis books, today announced the launch of its latest book, “Juan Martin del Potro: The Gentle Giant” the “Juan Martin del Potro: The Gentle Giant,” the first English-language book on Argentine tennis great Juan Martin del Potro written by respected tennis writer Sebastian Torok. “Juan Martin del [...]

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Feisty All-Star Finish a Fitting Tribute to Bryant

Pregame tributes and fourth-quarter fireworks provide a spiritual lift at a revamped N.B.A. All-Star Game.

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El Cholo’s Last Stand

Almost a decade ago, Diego Simeone set out to annoy Europe’s elite with Atlético Madrid. But what happens when the underdog joins the aristocrats?

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The Lakers Are Elite Again, and Ready to ‘Turn Up’

The championship mind-set of LeBron James has permeated the team, which is already eyeing the playoffs.

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Manfred Says Astros’ Shame Is Penalty Enough. Opponents Might Disagree.

Commissioner Rob Manfred defended M.L.B.’s handling of the Astros’ cheating scandal. But many fans and players don’t think it went far enough, leaving the door open for more ugliness.

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Adam Scott Emerges From Crowded Field to Win Genesis Open

Scott finished at 11-under 273, holding off a tight group of contenders, for his first PGA Tour title since 2016.

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Trump Kicks Off the Daytona 500, and a Race for Florida Votes

The appearance at the NASCAR event, complete with flyovers and a trip around the track in the presidential limousine, was a highly choreographed showing by the president.

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America Dominates Olympic Basketball, but What About ‘3x3’?

Team U.S.A. is set to select its three-on-three team for the Tokyo Olympics. Will the rest of the world have a fighting chance in this version of the sport?

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It’s an Investment, Yes. But for One Day, It’s a Time Machine.

On opening day of baseball-card season, before the speculators and brokers take over, collectors get to feel like kids again.

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N.B.A. Expects to Lose ‘Hundreds of Millions’ From China Rift, Silver Says

Commissioner Adam Silver said the business loss from not being on the air in China was “substantial” but that the league accepted the consequences of its values.

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Luka Doncic Is Good, in Any Language

As the 20-year-old Mavericks star makes his N.B.A. All-Star game debut, he’s thinking of the late Kobe Bryant, who once surprised him with trash talk — in Slovenian.

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Did You Know There Are College Junior Varsity Basketball Teams? North Carolina Has One

Most college basketball programs don’t have them anymore, but the Tar Heels and a handful of other universities still keep them around as a pipeline for reserve players.

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The Nationals Beat the Astros. They Still Feel Overshadowed.

“It’s disappointing that becomes the talk of the off-season,” Stephen Strasburg said of the Astros and their sign-stealing scandal.

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NASCAR Races Into an Uncertain Future

Stars have retired or are poised to, leaving the sport struggling to get a foothold in the sports landscape.

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Manchester City Vows to Fight, Because Losing Is Unthinkable

Suspended from the Champions League for two seasons, a team declares it will clear its name. But City, and European soccer’s governing body, both know the stakes are much bigger than that.

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Former Coach Is Convicted of Lying About Knowledge of Abuse by Larry Nassar

Kathie Klages, a former gymnastics coach at Michigan State University, could face up to four years in prison after being found guilty of lying to two investigators.

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Miguel Andujar’s Recovery: Rehab, Then Learn 2 New Positions

After a breakout 2018 season, Andujar spent nearly all of last season injured. He’s healthy enough to return, but there’s one problem: Someone took his spot.

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Kobe Bryant a Finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame

Bryant was expected to take the step toward the hall even before he died in a helicopter crash in January. Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Chris Bosh are also on the ballot.

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Kobe Bryant Memorial Tickets to Sell for as Much as $224

The event which will commemorate the lives of Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, is Feb. 24 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, with limited tickets for the public.

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Manchester City Banned From Champions League for 2 Seasons

The club was also fined $32.5 million for “serious breaches” of European soccer’s financial regulations.

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Soccer’s Sleeping Giant, on the Sidelines Once Again

When European competition resumes next week, Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus all will have teams present. Russia will not.

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The N.B.A. and China Are Showing Signs of Reconciliation

They have been at odds since October, but the tension related to protests in Hong Kong is showing faint signs of easing as the N.B.A. honors its All-Stars.

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At First Yankees Workout, Gerrit Cole Defends His Past With the Astros

Cole got support from his new manager, Aaron Boone, and denied any knowledge of cheating in Houston: “I certainly don’t think I have much to apologize for.”

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The Astros Offer Apologies, but Draw the Line at Their Title

The Astros’ players gave a wide range of contrite statements on Thursday for their 2017 cheating scheme. But they insisted they still deserved to win the World Series that year.

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Katsuya Nomura, a Mainstay of Japanese Baseball, Dies at 84

His 657 home runs and 1,988 runs batted in were second in the nation’s history, as were his 2,901 hits and 3,017 games. He also had success as a manager.

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He Is Building a Home. And a Career in the N.B.A.

Pat Connaughton, a reserve guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, is forging his own path in basketball while continuing a family tradition of working in real estate.

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Manchester City Cited Media Leaks in Failed Bid to Avoid Ban

Court documents revealed Manchester City tried to kill a UEFA investigation that could lead to a Champions League ban by claiming news media reports undermined the case.

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TennisONE Adds To Portfolio of Tennis Event Mobile Apps With Addition of Delray Beach Open

TennisONE, the comprehensive new mobile tennis app created and run by Minneapolis sports tech start-up Bleachr LLC,  has announced its partnership as the Official Mobile App of the 2020 Delray Beach Open. TennisONE and Bleachr, the global leader in tennis mobile apps working with more than a dozen ATP and WTA tournaments, will provide live [...]

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Colin Kaepernick to Release a Memoir, Start a Publishing Company

Kaepernick will likely use the book to give his most substantive comments yet about his kneeling protests that ignited a debate over sports and activism.

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He Was Fearless on a Football Field. It Was the Future That Scared Him.

In September 2018, just before senior day for college football, Evan Hansen opened his laptop and looked up C.T.E.

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‘It Just Stinks’: The Houston Astros’ Comments on Their Cheating Scandal

 

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Tiger Woods Is on the Verge of History and Still Tinkering

After an off-season knee surgery and some downtime, Woods will chase Sam Snead’s PGA Tour wins record at the course where he played his first pro tournament.

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He Was Fearless on a Football Field. It Was the Future That Scared Him.

In September 2018, just before senior day for college football, Evan Hansen opened his laptop and looked up C.T.E.

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Yes, the Mets Are Still for Sale. No, the Owners Don’t Have to Sell Them.

With the start of the season less than two months away, the Wilpons have put the Mets back on the trading block. What happens next is anyone’s guess.

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The Yankees Are World Series Favorites. They Still Want to Talk Astros.

Many of the Yankees entered spring training still fuming over the Astros’ cheating scandal. “You’re mad, frustrated, disappointed,” said Manager Aaron Boone.

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Golden Retriever Snubbed at Westminster Is Getting Lots of Hugs, Owner Says

The internet has called for justice after a standard poodle took top honors over Daniel, a golden retriever, at the 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. We checked in to see how he’s doing.

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Anticipation Builds For Star-Powered Miami Open In Its Second Year At Hard Rock Stadium

The 2020 Miami Open presented by Itaú returns for its second year at Hard Rock Stadium, March 23-April 5, and fans will have the opportunity to see tennis’ biggest stars while enjoying all the new fan experiences at the event’s world-class venue. The Miami Open announced today the full player field for the 2020 tournament. [...]

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Roland Garros 2020 Early Betting Odds Preview

  We analyze the tennis betting board in search of  2020 Roland Garro’s odds for early tennis picks, focusing on several sports betting platforms in the process in order to deliver the best tennis bets to spot. From a purely tennis betting perspective, betting on majors is hardly a wide-open affair in men’s tennis. Only [...]

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Tennis Promotion 101, By The Delray Beach Open

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   The Delray Beach Open ATP Tour event provides some excellent marketing and promotional ideas for tennis and perhaps other sports events can mimic. The event has been staged in Delray Beach since 1999 and is owned and operated by the Baron family, father Mark serving as tournament director with his [...]

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Without Betts and Cora, Ron Roenicke Embraces Red Sox’s Challenges

Roenick was promoted to interim manager less than 24 hours before Boston had its first spring training workout. He has his work cut out for him after a winter of turmoil.

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The Hidden M.V.P. of the Super Bowl? J. Lo’s Choreographer

Parris Goebel is the 28-year-old choreographer behind Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl halftime show.

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Myles Garrett Is Reinstated by the N.F.L.

The Cleveland Browns defensive end had been suspended indefinitely for removing Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph’s helmet and hitting him with it.

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A BlackBerry Brought D’Angelo Russell to Minnesota

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein goes behind the scenes of the trade deadline for the Timberwolves and goes deep on the state of the Knicks.

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N.H.L. Game Postponed After Blues’ Jay Bouwmeester Collapses on Bench

The episode occurred during a break in the first period, and Bouwmeester was quickly taken away on a stretcher.

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Red Sox Name Ron Roenicke as Interim Manager

Roenicke, Boston’s bench coach, was put in charge on the eve of the team’s first spring training workout. He replaced Alex Cora, who was let go because of his role in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.

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The N.H.L. Has a Scoring Blitz. Defensemen Are Leading It

With John Carlson’s Norris Trophy campaign and Cale Makar’s run at the Calder, defensemen who can score are extending the N.H.L.’s scoring revolution.

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Westminster Dog Show: Live Updates of Best in Show

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show concludes on Tuesday. A Havanese, a whippet, a poodle and a sheepdog are among the finalists.

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As Mets Open Camp, the Astros’ Shadow Looms Large

They lost their newly hired manager because of his role in Houston’s sign-stealing scandal. But the Mets feel their second choice, Luis Rojas, is capable of leading a contender.

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Senators Tell N.C.A.A. to Stop Lagging and Change College Sports

With the president of the N.C.A.A. on Capitol Hill, lawmakers of both parties expressed frustration over rules that limit players.

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See the Fake Résumé Created for Olivia Jade, Lori Loughlin’s Daughter

Prosecutors in the college admissions scandal included the document in a recent court filing.

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Jürgen Klinsmann Quits as Hertha Berlin Coach

The former United States and Germany manager had pledged to save Hertha Berlin and transform it into a big city club. Ten games later, he is giving up.

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Baseball Considers Expanding Its Playoff Field

In a play for younger views, M.L.B. is looking at a made-for-TV event in which some teams would pick their first-round opponent.

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Top Dogs, Top Docs: Minding the Muscles at Westminster

America’s premier competition is not just a beauty contest. Supporting elite canine athletes (and owners) is a growing pack of massage and sports medicine specialists.

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What Time is the Westminster Dog Show?

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show concludes on Tuesday. A Havanese, a whippet, a poodle and a sheepdog are among the finalists.

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Under Armour, Already Struggling, Says 2020 Will Be Rocky

The company said revenues were likely to grow at a low single-digit rate, and that further declines in North America were expected.

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Who Can Break the ‘Big Three’ in 2020?

by Bob Stockton   The first Grand Slam of 2020 is in the record books and the result from Australia is an ominous one. Novak Djokovic may have been pushed all the way by Dominic Thiem in Melbourne but the Serb’s victory suggests another dominant year. Djokovic took the honours while Roger Federer made it [...]

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Can the King of Ultrarunning Conquer a Race as Short as the Marathon?

Jim Walmsley has smashed records at 50 and 100 miles. Now he hopes to make the Olympics in a distance he’s never run: 26.2 miles.

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Should College Athletes Profit From Their Fame? Here’s Where the Debate Stands

Congress is examining the issue. State legislatures are considering their own plans. And the N.C.A.A. has promised changes, but has long stopped athletes from making any money from their play.

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Beanpot 2020: Northeastern Beats B.U. in Double OT

Boston University had tied the game as regulation expired.

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South Carolina Gets Its First Win Ever Against UConn

The top-ranked Gamecocks won their 17th consecutive game by defeating the fifth-ranked Huskies.

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Bryans Add Davis Cup In Hawaii To Their Career Finale Season

The USTA and U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish announced that doubles legends Bob and Mike Bryan and rising stars Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka and Tommy Paul will compete for the U.S. Davis Cup team in its 2020 Davis Cup Qualifying matches vs. Uzbekistan March 6-7 at Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. The Bryans – regarded as [...]

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Wimbledon, U.S. Tennis Trophies From Rafael Osuna Being Auctioned Off

The historic trophy collection of Mexico’s Greatest Tennis player of All Time, Rafael Osuna has come to the auction block at Goldin Auctions. The collection features six of Rafael Osuna’s Wimbledon and US Open Trophies during his climb to the #1 World Ranking from 1960-1963. Nicknamed “El Pelón” (The Bald), Osuna was a former world [...]

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How Much Pro Tennis Players Make?

by Bob Stockton   Tennis players end up making a massive risk when they decide to become professionals and it is considered an odd to earning a steady income via tennis. According to research, this is a highly risky drive that makes tennis players become pro. Similar to gamblers, these players get allured by the [...]

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A Kayaker and a 134-Foot Waterfall. What Could Go Wrong?

The first — and maybe the last — descent of Salto del Maule. A national kayaking champion dreamed of being the first person to run a 134-foot waterfall in the mountains of Chile.

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Westminster Dog Show Photos: Almost Ready for Prime Time

A field of hundreds will be narrowed to seven by Tuesday night, but on Monday it is still any dog’s game.

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In Trade for Betts, Another of Astros’ Vanquished Opponents Bulks Up

Mookie Betts and David Price, via a reworked trade, will join a Dodgers team looking for payback in 2020. In a twist, the Red Sox will get a shortstop named Jeter.

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The Beanpot, Boston’s Provincial Hockey Tournament, Gets a Global Boost

The annual rivalry for Eastern Massachusetts bragging rights is being contested with players from around the world.

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Nick Taylor Pulls Away From Mickelson to Win at Pebble Beach

Taylor’s second career PGA Tour victory was a big one. It gets him into the Masters for the first time, along with the P.G.A. Championship.

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‘It’s Cutthroat’: For U.S. Women, Toughest Battle Is to Stay

As the United States women’s national soccer team prepares for the Tokyo Olympics, its players are waging daily battles for a limited number of roster spots.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Unbothered

A dozen deadline trades threw the N.B.A. into disarray, but Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks believe they are still the team to beat.

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The Long Search to Fill Soccer’s Biggest, Toughest Job

Why did it take the Premier League more than a year to hire a chief executive? The answer might lie in who was given a say, and in a growing gap between the rich and the even richer.

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The Knicks Are Trying Something New: a Rebrand

The Knicks have brought in Steve Stoute, a longtime music executive who heads an ad agency, to change how fans — and N.B.A. free agents — perceive the team.

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Armand Duplantis Breaks the Pole Vault World Record

Duplantis of Louisiana is the world’s best pole-vaulter, but he will represent Sweden instead of the United States at the Olympics.

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Recapping Tennis Match Attendance Records Following Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and “The Match For Africa” in Cape Town

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Since my days working at the U.S. Tennis Association, I’ve always been one to keep track and look up various records in the sport of tennis. I authored the modern-day U.S. Davis Cup team record book and took over from the great work done for years by sports historian Bill [...]

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‘Helicopter Went Down, Flames Seen’: Kobe Bryant’s Last Flight

Eight passengers and a pilot were on the S-76B helicopter that crashed on a foggy hillside in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is the story of what happened.

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French Ice Sports Chief Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Scandal

Didier Gailhaguet stepped down after allegations of rape and sexual harassment against underage figure skaters by their coaches while he was in charge of the federation.

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Audit Finds Suspicious Financial Dealings in African Soccer

An investigation into the Confederation of African Football uncovered information suggesting that tens of millions of dollars had been misappropriated.

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Enjoy ‘The Irishman’? Baseball Offers Much of the Same, 162 Times a Year.

Long tangents. Short bursts of action. Cameos. And a lot of tedious watching.

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The Fading of a Star

Neymar went to Paris to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow, to live up to his billing as soccer’s next best thing. Nearly three years on, the move has been a comprehensive failure.

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Baylor to Suspend 14 Baseball Players Because of a Hazing Incident

The suspensions — based on an incident from last year — will be staggered over three weeks, starting with the season opener next Friday. Each player involved will be suspended two games apiece.

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U.S. Women’s Team Qualifies for Olympic Soccer Tournament

The Americans, the reigning World Cup champions, will look to claim their fifth Olympic crown at the Tokyo Games this summer.

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Canada Beats Costa Rica to Claim Olympic Soccer Berth

The United States is set to face Mexico later Friday night for the region’s second spot in the Tokyo Games this summer.

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Manchester United Accuses Newspaper of Complicity in Attack on Executive’s Home

The club said The Sun had prior knowledge of a vandalism incident, and the Premier League vowed to punish abusive fans with leaguewide bans.

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‘Sell the Team!’ Please, for the Sake of Mets and Knicks Fans

With the Knicks imploding and the Wilpon’s sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen collapsing, it was another classic week in New York sports dysfunction.

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A Hockey Globetrotter Finds Her Showcase at Home

Alex Carpenter took her game to Canada, China and Russia after getting cut from Team U.S.A. before the 2018 Olympics. Now she is wowing in the Rivalry Series against Canada.

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Jessica Mendoza Will Leave Mets Job

She will shift her focus to her broadcasting role for ESPN.

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N.Y.C.F.C. Is Close to Deal to Build Stadium in the Bronx

A seven-year search for a home for the Major League Soccer team appears set to end right down the street from Yankee Stadium.

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She Had One Goal Before She Died: Finish That Last Marathon

Renee Seman ran six of the world’s major marathons after she learned she had breast cancer.

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Parents: Are Your Children Playing Tennis The Way They Should Be?

Tennis is a popular sport among children, teens, and adults in the United States. As parents, you want your children to be their best no matter what they are doing. If they are playing tennis, you want them to come out the winner every time. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. No matter how [...]

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The Rockets Tried Small Ball. Did It Work? Well, They Beat the Lakers

“It’s like taking a test, and you haven’t studied for it yet,” Coach D’Antoni said. Houston passed.

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The Best College Basketball Rivalry Right Now Is in Oregon

Separated by less than 50 miles, Oregon and Oregon State have vastly different weapons in their chase for a Final Four. And with the Ducks star Sabrina Ionescu at the forefront, the fans have responded.

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Top 5 N.B.A. Trades at the Deadline

A blockbuster deal sent D’Angelo Russell from the Warriors to the Timberwolves. But that wasn’t the boldest move or the most surprising.

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Kobe Bryant Memorial Is Planned for Staples Center on Feb. 24

The memorial will be held at the arena where Bryant was a star with the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons.

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Jacksonville Jaguars’ London Games Create Distance With Fans

The team’s announcement this week that it will play two home games in London during the 2020 season drew the ire of its stateside fan base.

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On-Demand Webinar: Writing Arguments With Help From Nicholas Kristof and the Times Op-Ed Page

Watch our webinar about exploring the power and art of writing arguments that raise awareness about global issues like disease, poverty and illiteracy.

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Steve Cohen’s Deal to Buy the Mets Unlikely, M.L.B. Commissioner Says

After months of negotiations, a deal for the Mets to sell control of the team to the hedge fund billionaire is effectively off.

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Leon Rose, an Agent, Is Expected to Be the Next Knicks President

Rose would be the latest N.B.A. agent to cross over from player representation to team management.

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Leon Rose, an Agent, Is Expected to Be the Next Knicks President

Rose would be the latest N.B.A. agent to cross over from player representation to team management.

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Steve Cohen’s Deal to Buy the Mets Unlikely, M.L.B. Commissioner Says

After months of negotiations, a deal for the Mets to sell control of the team to the hedge fund billionaire is effectively off.

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Major League Soccer Reaches a Deal With Its Players

M.L.S. has been trying to gain respect in world soccer without bankrupting itself. Will a new labor deal with its players help?

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Mookie Betts Deal Offers Painful Reminders of Boston’s Past

More than a century ago, the Red Sox dealt away an M.V.P. Award-winning outfielder over financial concerns: Tris Speaker, who has eerie parallels to Betts.

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In the Deal to Sell the Mets, a Snag Fits a Familiar Pattern

Last-minute hurdles tend to appear during negotiations with the Wilpon family, and Steve Cohen’s effort to buy controlling interest in the team has been no exception.

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Overlooked No More: Joseph Bartholomew, Golf Course Architect

He designed and built some of the best-known courses in segregated Louisiana. But though he loved the game, he was never permitted to play those courses.

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This Is Not Your Crazy Uncle’s XFL

A more sober league, dedicated to football, not gimmicks, starts up this weekend, 19 years after the old league shut down.

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With Mookie Betts Trade, Red Sox Stick to an Unpopular Plan

Less than 16 months removed from a World Series title, Boston dealt its best player, to the displeasure of many fans. Now the club must weather the storm and rebuild — quickly.

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Uphill Skiing at 75: ‘There’s No One Left in My Category’

Sharon Crawford, a multisport athlete from Colorado, is still competing, still going against gravity and against the grain, at age 75. “I’m more of an endurance person,” she says.

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N.B.A. Trade Season Ensnares the Knicks and Andre Iguodala

In this week’s newsletter, Marc Stein explores a possible Knicks fix (Masai Ujiri?), Iguodala in Memphis (buyout?) and the Heat (Jrue Holiday?).

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The Five Major Benefits Of Tennis

There is simply no denying that tennis is an exciting and developing game. Singles, doubles, or against a backboard, it doesn’t really matter how you are playing the sport, tennis is a great activity that will not only help keep the body sharp, but it could help keep the mind sharp. In addition to this, [...]

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Exploring The Differences Between Instant And Regular Tennis Betting

There is simply no denying that tennis is setting the world on fire right now. Tennis has always been a popular sport and always will be, but there seems to be some kind of surge going on right now. This probably has to do with upcoming tournaments and playoffs. Whatever the situation is, there is [...]

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College Football Prospects Actually Signing on Signing Day? That’s So 2017

The introduction of the early signing period has proved popular among coaches, recruits and parents. For many programs, February may be too late to sign the top players.

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A Giant Swing. Jungle Screaming. Ice Plunges. You’ll Love It.

The Ecuadorean town of Baños de Agua Santa is a playground for adventure-lovers and thrill-seekers.

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For the Yankees, Astros’ Punishment Brought Anger and Vindication

Many Yankees were bitter over the idea of losing two playoff series to a team exposed as cheaters. But M.L.B.’s investigation also confirmed suspicions they’d held for years about the Astros.

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College Football Prospects Actually Signing on Signing Day? That’s So 2017

The introduction of the early signing period has proved popular among coaches, recruits and parents. For many programs, February may be too late to sign the top players.

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Knicks President Steve Mills Is Leaving the Team

The departure of Mills is just the latest twist in a tumultuous season in which the Knicks have fired their coach and lost a lot of games.

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Oregon Women Continue Rise With a Landmark Win at UConn

The No. 4 Ducks handed the Connecticut women’s basketball team its biggest defeat ever at Gampel Pavilion, which opened in 1990.

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Raising Ski Great Mikaela Shiffrin, and Finding Balance

Her father, Jeff Shiffrin, loved watching his daughter win ski races, but he always said that wasn’t what life was about when raising a future champion.

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Willie Wood, Star Defensive Back With the Green Bay Packers, Dies at 83

A Hall of Famer, he was a key figure in Vince Lombardi’s dynasty and played on five championship teams in the 1960s.

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Astros Hire James Click as General Manager

Click replaces Jeff Luhnow, the G.M. who was suspended and subsequently fired over the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal last month.

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The Big Takeaway from Australia: Men’s and Women’s Tennis are in Very Different Places

While men’s singles is dominated by the Big Three of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, it is anyone’s game on the women’s side.

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At the Super Bowl, the Political Was Debatable

J. Lo wore a Puerto Rican flag. Children appeared in orbs that looked like cages. Beyoncé and Jay-Z sat during the national anthem. Were they all saying something?

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N.H.L. Takeaways From January

Alex Ovechkin, 34, climbed the N.H.L. career scoring list, passing Mark Messier and capping a good month for veteran players.

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Who Will Be The Three Big Stars In Tennis In 2020?

  We are now in a new year in tennis with so much to look forward to in 2020. While there are a host of next generation players on the brink of knocking off some of the usual faces from the top end of the world rankings. Here is a look at who the stars [...]

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Chiefs Finally Win One. Brady and Belichick Appear Primed for a Rematch.

The Patriots missed the Super Bowl for the first time in four years, yet they were everywhere on Sunday.

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J. Lo and the Power of 50

At the Super Bowl, she proved “dress your age” has no meaning any more.

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Chiefs Defeat 49ers in Stunning Super Bowl Comeback

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was not playing very well until he was, turning the game around in the fourth quarter for a 31-20 victory.

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What We Learned in Kansas City’s Super Bowl Victory

The Chiefs mounted their third double-digit comeback of the postseason, overwhelming the 49ers and ending a 50-year championship drought.

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The Super Bowl in 54 Seconds

All things considered, the game was swift. This summary of how it happened is swifter.

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Five Ways To Decide Who Serves First In Tennis

Tennis truly is an exciting game with a lot of unique possibilities. It is not only a game for the young, but it is a game for the old, the old at heart, the young at heart, and pretty much anyone that likes live competition. That being said, there are a lot of rules associated [...]

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Chiefs Defeat 49ers in Stunning Super Bowl Comeback

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was not playing very well until he was, turning the game around in the fourth quarter for a 31-20 victory.

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What We Learned in Kansas City’s Super Bowl Victory

The Chiefs mounted their third double-digit comeback of the postseason, overwhelming the 49ers and ending a 50-year championship drought.

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Patrick Mahomes Takes Charge Again

The 24-year-old rallied the Kansas City Chiefs from their third consecutive postseason deficit to win the Super Bowl over the San Francisco 49ers.

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Robby Ginepri Wins First Invesco Series QQQ Title in Newport Beach, California

Robby Ginepri, the 2005 U.S. Open semifinalist and former member of the U.S. Davis Cup team, won his first career title on the Champions Series Saturday, defeating Andy Roddick and James Blake in succession to win the Oracle Champions Cup Presented by RBC Wealth Management in front of a standing room only crowd at the [...]

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Third-and-Long, Then the Pass That Saved the Chiefs

All appeared lost for the Chiefs when Patrick Mahomes, who was having an off night, unleashed the biggest throw of the Super Bowl.

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Trump Mistakenly Congratulates Kansas City, Kan., on Its Super Bowl Win

The Kansas City Chiefs play in Missouri, a fact that people on Twitter didn’t hesitate to point out.

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Chiefs vs 49ers: Live Coverage of Super Bowl 2020

Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes leads an electric offense against San Francisco’s balanced attack, with an N.F.L. championship on the line.

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How Kobe Bryant Made Everyone, Including the Haters, Respect His Game

A sports fan who found Bryant difficult to root for during his basketball career grapples with the pain, and regret, he feels in the wake of his death.

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The Great Eighth For Novak Djokovic at the 2020 Australian Open

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   It’s the great eight for Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. The Serbian dynamo won his record-extending eighth men’s singles title at the Australian Open Sunday with a 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Dominic Thiem of Austria to win his 17th major singles title. Djokovic came back from [...]

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Super Bowl 2020 Guide: Start Time, Halftime Show, Predictions and More

The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to battle for N.F.L. supremacy in a matchup worthy of the spectacle attached to it.

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Why Tennis Players Blow On Their Hands

During a tennis match, players do many unusual things that may perplex the audience. Watch a professional tennis match at least one of the players will be blowing on his fingers at some point or the other. Not all, but many have this habit of blowing in their fingers frequently. Many professional players do this [...]

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Novak Djokovic Wins the Australian Open

The victory over Dominic Thiem gave him his 17th Grand Slam singles title, and allowed him to reclaim the No. 1 ranking.

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Is the Black Quarterback Revolution Going to Last?

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs is part of a vanguard redefining the position. But it is a watershed only if it is widespread and persistent.

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Lamar Jackson Unanimously Wins M.V.P. Award

After setting a single-season rushing record for quarterbacks, Jackson became just the second player to receive every vote, joining Tom Brady.

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Troy Polamalu Highlights Hall of Fame Class

The former Steelers safety was selected in his first year of eligibility. Another hard-hitting safety, Steve Atwater, made it in his 16th.

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Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s Bond Was Made of Love and Basketball

The former N.B.A. guard Jason Terry last saw Kobe coaching Gianna’s Mamba Academy team a week ago. Terry and his girls’ team were supposed to face them the day of the helicopter crash.

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Student Suspended Over Dreadlocks Is Invited to the Oscars by ‘Hair Love’ Team

DeAndre Arnold was told his dreadlocks violated his Texas high school’s dress code. Now he has been invited to the Oscars by the celebrity couple Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.

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At Chelsea, Lampard’s Experiment May Soon Become a Test

Chelsea bet on a beloved former player and its young talent this season, and it sits safely in fourth place. But patience will inevitably depend on results.

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Katie Sowers Seized Her Chances, and Now She’s Coaching in the Super Bowl

Sowers needed an assist to get her foot in the door. Then she burst through to become the first woman to coach in the N.F.L.’s championship game.

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Katie Sowers Seized Her Chances, and Now She’s Coaching in the Super Bowl

Sowers needed an assist to get her foot in the door. Then she burst through to become the first woman to coach in the N.F.L.’s championship game.

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How Fast Can Pro Tennis Players Serve?

Tennis is a diverse game with a lot of different mental and physical aspects. This is not something that your average individual will know. This is usually something that only experienced tennis players and fans figure out after watching a few games. Heck, there really is a lot that you can pick up from the [...]

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The Lakers Remember Kobe Bryant With a Game ‘Straight From the Heart’

The Lakers returned to the court for the first time since the death of Kobe Bryant and eight others in a helicopter crash, playing a game that was more reflection than sport.

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Australian Open: Sofia Kenin Defeats Garbiñe Muguruza for Her First Major Title

Kenin, an American in her first Grand Slam final, became the tournament’s youngest singles champion since Maria Sharapova in 2008.

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On Roofs or in Basements, a New Way to Ice Skate

With stackable plastic panels, a company called Glice wants to be rink-builder to a warming world.

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Jay-Z Takes on the Super Bowl

The mogul and the N.F.L. are doing business this Super Bowl weekend. Social justice is expensive.

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Australian Open: Matches to Watch on Saturday Night (Into Sunday)

Dominic Thiem looks to unseat Novak Djokovic, and two Australian wild cards look to cap a Cinderella story.

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Trying to Find the Signal in the Noise of Hall of Fame Voting

A relatively new statistic aims to quantify the likelihood of election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Alan Faneca should be excited, while Isaac Bruce’s wait may continue.

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Katie Sowers Seized Her Chances, and Now She’s Coaching in the Super Bowl

Sowers needed an assist to get her foot in the door. Then she burst through to become the first woman to coach in the N.F.L.’s championship game.

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